Item - 2021.EX27.14

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Executive Committee on October 27, 2021. The Executive Committee has referred this item to an official or other body without making a decision. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.

EX27.14 - Supporting Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Communities in Toronto's Shelter and Overnight Services System - Clearing of Encampments

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Referred
Wards:
All

Committee Decision

The Executive Committee referred Item EX27.14 to the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Director, Office of Emergency Management and the Director, Corporate Security for their consideration regarding the impacts of enforcement of the Parks By-law on members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-Spirit community.

Origin

(September 27, 2021) Letter from the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee

Summary

At its meeting on September 27, 2021, the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee considered Item QS3.5 and made recommendations to City Council.

Background Information

(September 27, 2021) Letter from the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee on Supporting Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Communities in Toronto's Shelter and Overnight Services System - Clearing of Encampments
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-171918.pdf
Attachment 1 - Presentation from the Director, Homelessness Initiatives and Prevention Services, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration on Supporting Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Communities in Toronto's Shelter and Overnight Services System
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-171948.pdf

Communications

(October 25, 2021) Letter from Emily Paradis, President, West Neighbourhood House and 41 other signatures from various city agencies. (EX.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ex/comm/communicationfile-137974.pdf
(October 26, 2021) Letter from Emily Derouin (EX.New)
(October 26, 2021) Letter from Diana Chan McNally, Training and Engagement Coordinator, Toronto Drop-in Network (EX.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ex/comm/communicationfile-138127.pdf

Speakers

Diana Chan McNally, Toronto Drop-in Network

Motions

1 - Motion to Refer Item moved by Mayor John Tory (Carried)

That Executive Committee refer the Item to the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Director, Office of Emergency Management and the Director, Corporate Security for their consideration regarding the impacts of enforcement of the Parks By-law on members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-Spirit community.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council