Item - 2021.QS3.5
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee on September 27, 2021 and was adopted with amendments.
- See also EX27.14
QS3.5 - Supporting Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Communities in Toronto's Shelter and Overnight Services System
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-Spirit Advisory Committee recommends that:
1. City Council oppose the excessive armed police presence in the clearing of encampments in the context of the City's homelessness and Housing First solutions.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-Spirit Advisory Committee:
1. Advised City Council that the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-Spirit Advisory Committee opposes the excessive armed police presence in the clearing of encampments in the context of the City's homelessness and Housing First solutions, and supports a strategy of de-escalation and access to social determinants of health.
Gordon Tanner, Director, Homelessness Initiatives and Prevention Services, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration gave a presentation to the Committee.
Summary
The Director, Homelessness Initiatives and Prevention Services, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, will give a presentation on Supporting Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Communities in Toronto's Shelter and Overnight Services System.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/qs/bgrd/backgroundfile-170769.pdf
Motions
That the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-Spirit Advisory Committee:
1. Advise City Council that the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-Spirit Advisory Committee opposes the excessive armed police presence in the clearing of encampments in the context of the City's homelessness and Housing First solutions, and supports a strategy of de-escalation and access to social determinants of health.
2. Request City Council to oppose the excessive armed police presence in the clearing of encampments in the context of the City's homelessness and Housing First solutions.
Vote (Amend Item) Sep-27-2021
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 13 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Jc Elijah Bawuah, Susan Gapka, Berkha Gupta, Jad Jaber, Ranjith Kulatilake, Laura McPhie, Samantha Peters, Terrence Rodriguez, Lori Ross, Jennifer White, Kristyn Wong-Tam (Chair), leZlie lee kam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Monica Forrester, Ashante Fray |