Community Services Standing Committee, Wednesday, December 4, 2024
What was decided, in plain words. Every item links back to the official minutes, which are the record.
Plain-language summary based on the official minutes; see the minutes PDF for the full wording.
Present: Councillor Fabio Costante, Councillor Ed Sleiman (Chairperson). Regrets: Councillor Mark McKenzie.
Standing committee decisions are recommendations. Most go to City Council for a final vote; check the Council minutes for the final decision.
What they decided (15 items)
8.4 Response to Council Directive CR31/2024; Report regarding 2023 and 2024 attendance numbers and staffing possibilities at the Duff-Baby Mansion at 221 Mill Street - Ward 2
the report of the Manager of Culture and Events, dated November 18, 2024, entitled “Response to Council Directive CR31/2024; Report regarding 2023 and 2024 attendance numbers and staffing possibilities at the Duff Baby Mansion at 221 Mill Street - Ward 2” be received
7.1 Minutes of the Committee of Management for Huron Lodge of its meeting held September 12, 2024
the minutes of the Committee of Management for Huron Lodge of its meeting held September 12, 2024 be received.
7.2 Minutes of the Meetings of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc., Held September 12, 2024
the minutes of the Meetings of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc., held September 12, 2024 be received.
7.3 Minutes of the Meetings of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc., held October 16, 2024
the minutes of the the Meetings of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc., held October 16, 2024 be received.
7.4 Report No. 120 of the Board of Directors Willistead Manor Inc.
Report No. 120 of the of the Board of Directors Willistead Manor Inc. indicating: That the following persons be re-appointed to the Board of Directors of Willistead Manor Inc. for a two-year term expiring August 17, 2026: mj. Dettinger C. Gaudette R. Jasey be approved.
8.3 Response to CQ12-2024, Community Recognition Awards, City Wide
the report of the Manager, Community Programming & Development, dated November 21, 2024, in response to CQ12-2024 entitled “Response to CQ12-2024, Community Recognition Awards, City Wide” be received for information.
8.1 Facility Accessibility Design Standard Adoption - City Wide
Council direct administration to review the updated Facility Accessibility Design Standards proposed by the waac Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee and report back to Council for final approval.
8.5 Strategy to Promote Alternatives to Payday Loans - City Wide
the report of the Manager, Social Policy & Planning, dated November 15, 2024, entitled “ Strategy to Promote Alternatives to Payday Loans - City Wide” be received for information.
8.6 Status on IPV Funding Availability - City Wide
the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator, dated November 15, 2024, entitled “Status on ipv Funding Availability - City Wide” be received
8.7 Training at Local Emergency Shelters, City Wide
City Council receive this report-back requested by the former Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee regarding training support for local emergency shelters on the barriers faced by the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in finding appropriate housing.
8.8 Social Housing, End of Mortgage (EOM) and Negotiation of Service Agreements with Housing Providers, City Wide Councillor Fabio Costante asks administration what authority the social service provider has to either suggest or force consolidation amongst social housing providers. Kirk Whittal, Executive
the report of the Social Housing Analyst, and the Coordinator, Housing Administration & Policy dated November 18, 2024, entitled “Social Housing, End of Mortgage (eom) and Negotiation of Service Agreements with Housing Providers, City Wide” be received
8.2 Response to CQ 39-2024, Funds Available for Waterfront Parkland Property, Riverside Sites (Shores Park & Former Abars Site), Ward 6
Rule 3.3(c) of the Procedure By-law 98-2011, be waived to allow for the Chair to call a special meeting without 24 hours’ notice.
8.2 Response to CQ 39-2024, Funds Available for Waterfront Parkland Property, Riverside Sites (Shores Park & Former Abars Site), Ward 6
the Community Services Standing Committee Meeting move In Camera at 9:46 o’clock a.m. in accordance with the Municipal Act s. 239 (c) proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land.
8.2 Response to CQ 39-2024, Funds Available for Waterfront Parkland Property, Riverside Sites (Shores Park & Former Abars Site), Ward 6
the Community Services Standing Committee move back into public session at 10:14 o’clock a.m.
8.2 Response to CQ 39-2024, Funds Available for Waterfront Parkland Property, Riverside Sites (Shores Park & Former Abars Site), Ward 6
the report of the Manager of Real Estate Services, dated October 25, 2024, in response to CQ 39-2024 entitled “ Response to CQ 39-2024, Funds Available for Waterfront Parkland Property, Riverside Sites (Shores Park & Former Abars Site), Ward 6” be received…
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Carried.)
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