Item - 2022.MM43.28
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 11 and 12, 2022 without amendments.
MM43.28 - Protecting Terrace Gardens Seniors Residence - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Mayor John Tory
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence
City Council Decision
City Council on May 11 and 12, 2022, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the City Manager and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to explore every possible means whereby the City might be able to help insure this critically vital retirement residence Terrace Gardens continues to provide culturally sensitive and market affordable accommodations to vulnerable and fragile seniors in the heart of Toronto’s Jewish Community.
2. City Council request the Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Steve Clark and Federal Minister of Housing, Ahmad Hussain to work with the City to find ways whereby this unique and vital seniors housing asset can continue to provide this essential service.
3. City Council request the City Manager to reach out to Jewish community organizations, such as Bnai Brith and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs to join them in advocating for the protection housing at Terrace Gardens.
4. City Council request the City Manager and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to work with the new owners of the Terrace Gardens to see what can be done to keep the unique, kosher housing services for the current and future residents.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, need to be waived to permit introduction of Motion MM43.28. A two-thirds vote of Council Members present is required to waive notice.
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM43.28 be referred to the Planning and Housing Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
Vote (Adopt Item) May-12-2022 1:31 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM43.28 - Adopt the Item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 22 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Cynthia Lai, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Michael Ford, Mike Layton |