Item - 2023.EC8.8
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 13, 14 and 15, 2023 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Economic and Community Development Committee on November 28, 2023 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on December 13, 14 and 15, 2023.
EC8.8 - Toronto Fire Services 2022 Annual Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on December 13, 14, and 15, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to present to the 2SLGBTQ+ Advisory Committee in the first quarter of 2024 on Toronto Fire Services’ policies and workplans with respect to the recruitment, hiring, and retention of 2SLGBTQ+ identified individuals and training and ongoing initiatives to address homophobia and transphobia within the service.
2. City Council request the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and any other appropriate City Divisions, to report back to Economic and Community Development Committee in 2024, as part of the scheduled report-back to City Council on the updated Interdepartmental Service Protocol for Homeless People Camping in Public Spaces (IDP), on the actions that have been implemented by Toronto Fire Services to address fire safety for people living outdoors, and/or options to further increase fire safety for people living outdoors, in consideration of the recommendations contained in the 2018 Grant Faulkner inquest.
3. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to report to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the second quarter of 2024 on steps that can be taken to ensure that Toronto Community Housing Corporation tenants have access to a career in fire fighting, including assistance and potential scholarships for accreditation and other requirements to become successful members of the Toronto Fire Service.
4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report back in the next congestion management report on an improved process to account for emergency service impacts.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-240603.pdf
Attachment 1: Toronto Fire Services 2022 Annual Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-240604.pdf
Communications (Committee)
Motions (City Council)
That
1. City Council direct that all Transportation Services reports provided for consideration by City Council or its Committees that report on changes that may delay vehicle travel time, within a district identified by Toronto Fire Services as having a travel time below the 60 percent benchmark, contain additional analysis and commentary on the impacts to emergency services.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Dec-14-2023 8:56 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - EC8.8 - Holyday - Motion 1a |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 7 | Members that voted Yes are Brad Bradford, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak |
| Total members that voted No: 14 | Members that voted No are Alejandra Bravo, Shelley Carroll, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Gord Perks, Dianne Saxe |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Vincent Crisanti, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson |
That:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in collaboration with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the end of the first quarter of 2024 with a detailed analysis of the impacts on travel time or overall response time of Fire Services related to the recent extension of the one-directional cycle tracks on Bloor Street, from Runnymede Road to Resurrection Road.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Dec-14-2023 8:58 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - EC8.8 - Holyday - Motion 1b |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 6 | Members that voted Yes are Lily Cheng, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Nick Mantas, Amber Morley, Frances Nunziata (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 15 | Members that voted No are Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Ausma Malik, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Jamaal Myers, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Dianne Saxe |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Vincent Crisanti, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson |
That:
1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to report to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the second quarter on steps that can be taken to ensure that Toronto Community Housing Corporation tenants have access to a career in fire fighting, including assistance and potential scholarships for accreditation and other requirements to become a successful member of the Toronto Fire Service.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Dec-14-2023 8:59 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EC8.8 - Fletcher - Motion 2 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 21 | Members that voted Yes are Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Dianne Saxe |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Vincent Crisanti, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson |
That City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report back in the next congestion management report on an improved process to account for emergency service impacts.
EC8.8 - Toronto Fire Services 2022 Annual Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:
1. City Council request the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to present to the 2SLGBTQ+ Advisory Committee in the first quarter of 2024 on Toronto Fire Services’ policies and workplans with respect to the recruitment, hiring, and retention of 2SLGBTQ+ identified individuals and training and ongoing initiatives to address homophobia and transphobia within the service.
2. City Council request the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and any other appropriate City Divisions, to report back to Economic and Community Development Committee in 2024, as part of the scheduled report-back to City Council on the updated Interdepartmental Service Protocol for Homeless People Camping in Public Spaces (IDP), on the actions that have been implemented by Toronto Fire Services to address fire safety for people living outdoors, and/or options to further increase fire safety for people living outdoors, in consideration of the recommendations contained in the 2018 Grant Faulkner inquest.
Origin
Summary
The Toronto Fire Services (TFS) 2022 Annual Report provides an overview of the fire protection services provided to Toronto's residents and visitors, along with a clear and transparent reporting of outcomes and service level performance. TFS provides Toronto residents, visitors, and businesses with world-class fire protection services, through public education, fire prevention and all-hazards emergency response services.
Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 79, Fire Services, requires the Fire Chief to prepare and present an annual report to Council. This report fulfills that requirement and provides Council with an update on fire protection service levels, service level performance, and an overview of the numerous achievements and accomplishments in 2022.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-240603.pdf
Attachment 1: Toronto Fire Services 2022 Annual Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-240604.pdf
Communications
Speakers
Motions
That:
1. City Council request the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to present to the 2SLGBTQ+ Advisory Committee in Q1 2024 on Toronto Fire Services’ policies and workplans with respect to the recruitment, hiring, and retention of 2SLGBTQ+ identified individuals and training and ongoing initiatives to address homophobia and transphobia within the service.
That:
1. City Council request the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and any other appropriate City Divisions, to report back to Economic and Community Development Committee in 2024, as part of the scheduled report-back to City Council on the updated Interdepartmental Service Protocol for Homeless People Camping in Public Spaces (IDP), on the actions that have been implemented by Toronto Fire Services to address fire safety for people living outdoors, and/or options to further increase fire safety for people living outdoors, in consideration of the recommendations contained in the 2018 Grant Faulkner inquest.