Item - 2021.MM36.16
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 1 and 4, 2021 without amendments.
MM36.16 - Request to Metrolinx to Develop a Community Benefits Program for Neighbourhood Improvement Areas on the Ontario Line - by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council endorse the proposal that Metrolinx should promote and support the employment of local Neighbourhood Improvement Area residents for the construction of the Ontario Line through the creation of a Community Benefits Program.
2. City Council direct that, by the end of fourth quarter of 2021, the City Manager request Metrolinx to develop a Community Benefits Program that is promoted to all Neighbourhood Improvement Areas on the Ontario Line, with an implementation plan that includes local advertising, job fairs, hiring targets, and training programs.
3. City Council direct the City Manager to report back to the Executive Committee on the Metrolinx response to this request.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM36.16 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.