City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services, to negotiate the terms and conditions of the following agreements:

 

a.         the requisite funding agreement between the City and the Central LHIN, as a condition of the City receiving the proposed provincial funding allocation of $100,760 for the 2009-2010 provincial fiscal year; and

 

b.         the service provider agreement between the City and its contemplated HSIP partner, Better Living Health and Community Services, as required by the approved HSIP.

 

2.         Should the above negotiations be successful, City Council grant authority for the City to enter into and for the General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services, to execute on behalf of the City the agreements described in Part 1 above, all in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

3.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer (CCO), in consultation with the General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services, to negotiate a licence of Cliffwood Manor with TCHC consisting of a rentable area of  200 sq. ft. approximately, at a gross rental rate to be negotiated by TCHC and the CCO, in consultation with the General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services, a term of ten (10) years less a day, and based substantially on  the terms and conditions as set out in the attached Appendix “A” to the report (September 4, 2009) from the General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services, subject to such further revisions and other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the CCO in consultation with the General Manager and City Solicitor, and should the above negotiations be successful, authority be granted for the City to enter into such licence.

 

4.         City Council authorize the CCO to administer and manage the licence described in Part 3, including the provision of any consents, approvals, notices and notices of termination, provided that the CCO may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction.

 

5.         Subject to and in order for the City to receive authorized provincial health services funding in subsequent years to sustain supportive housing services at Cliffwood Manor, City Council authorize:

 

a.         the General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services, to negotiate a renewal of the terms of the City’s respective agreements with the Central LHIN, TCHC and Better Living Health and Community Services or any other service provider as the General Manager, or her/his designate, deems appropriate, based substantially on the terms and conditions of the agreements described above, subject to such further revisions and other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the  General Manager and the City’s then HSIP partner; and

 

b.         should the above negotiations be successful, authority be granted for the City to enter into such agreements described above, in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

6.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services, to negotiate the terms and conditions of the following agreements:

 

a.         the requisite funding agreement between the City and the Central LHIN, as a condition of the City receiving the proposed provincial funding allocation of $100,760 for the 2009-2010 provincial fiscal year; and

 

b.         the service provider agreement between the City and its contemplated HSIP partner, Better Living Health and Community Services, as required by the approved HSIP.

 

2.         Should the above negotiations be successful, authority be granted for the City to enter into and for the General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services, to execute on behalf of the City the agreements described in (1) above, all in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

3.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer (CCO), in consultation with the General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services, to negotiate a licence of Cliffwood Manor with TCHC consisting of a rentable area of  200 sq. ft. approximately, at a gross rental rate to be negotiated by TCHC and the CCO, in consultation with the General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services, a term of ten (10) years less a day, and based substantially on  the terms and conditions as set out in the attached Appendix “A”, subject to such further revisions and other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the CCO in consultation with the General Manager and City Solicitor, and should the above negotiations be successful, authority be granted for the City to enter into such licence.

 

4.         City Council authorize the CCO to administer and manage the licence described in Recommendation No. 3, including the provision of any consents, approvals, notices and notices of termination, provided that the CCO may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction.

 

5.         Subject to and in order for the City to receive authorized provincial health services funding in subsequent years to sustain supportive housing services at Cliffwood Manor, City Council authorize:

 

a.         the General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services, to negotiate a renewal of the terms of the City’s respective agreements with the Central LHIN, TCHC and Better Living Health and Community Services or any other service provider as the General Manager, or her/his designate, deems appropriate, based substantially on the terms and conditions of the agreements described above, subject to such further revisions and other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the  General Manager and the City’s then HSIP partner; and

 

b.         should the above negotiations be successful, authority be granted for the City to enter into such agreements described above, in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

6.         The appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Through the Local Health System Integration Act, 2006, the Ontario government changed the funding and delivery of health care services in Ontario to operate through fourteen (14) Local Health Integration Networks (“LHIN”) and local community-based health planning.  The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (“MOHLTC”) established LHINs as “a critical part of the evolution of health care in Ontario from a collection of services to a true system that is patient-focused, results-driven, integrated, and sustainable”.  The Local Health System Integration Act, 2006 placed significant decision-making power at the community level, focusing the local health system on individual community's needs, system integration and improvement of health results.  In devolving authority to the LHINs, the MOHLTC set a mandate to facilitate the effective and efficient integration of health care services and make it easier for people to get the best care in the most appropriate setting, when they need it.

 

To fulfil this mandate, the MOHLTC required LHINs to develop integrated health service plans (“IHSP”), through health system planning and community engagement.  As of April 1, 2007, LHINs also assumed responsibility for funding a wide range of health service providers, and for managing the majority of service agreements with health service providers.  The provincial government continues to provide stewardship of Ontario's health system, setting direction, strategic policy, and system standards and delivering provincial programs and services.

 

In August 2007, the MOHLTC announced a comprehensive Aging at Home Strategy to expand community living options for seniors, through a wider range of home care and community support services, to enable people to continue leading healthy and independent lives in their own homes.  The Aging at Home Strategy recognized that Ontario's population is aging.  Recent estimates project the seniors' population to double in the next 16 years, making it vitally important to ensure that there are resources available to assist those who wish to remain at home.  Through the Aging at Home Strategy, the government of Ontario launched a four-year $1.1 billion initiative designed to allow seniors to live healthy, independent lives in the comfort and dignity of their own homes. 

 

The MOHLTC directed the LHINs to lead the Aging at Home Strategy on behalf of the MOHLTC by identifying and providing funding for enhanced home care and community support services, as well as for innovative projects specific to the LHINs’ assessed community needs.  Each LHIN released proposal calls for Health System Improvement Plans (“HSIP”) based on the priorities identified in their own IHSP.  All HSIPs were required to be developed in partnership with at least one (1) other service provider.  HSIPs from single service providers were ineligible for funding.  In year one of the Aging at Home Strategy, the Central LHIN identified lack of supportive housing as a gap.  In year two, the Central LHIN sought proposals that, among other identified priorities, would address gaps identified during year one.

 

During the first year of the Aging at Home Strategy, Long-Term Care Homes and Services submitted an HSIP, to the Toronto Central LHIN for a supportive housing program at 55 Bleecker Street, a Toronto Community Housing Corporation (“TCHC”) building located adjacent to the South St. Jamestown neighbourhood, which was accepted.  In year two of the Strategy, the Division submitted a proposal to the Central LHIN to establish a supportive housing site at a seniors’ building owned and operated by TCHC at 4000 Don Mills Road (“Cliffwood Manor”), which was accepted.  Partners in the submission were (i) Better Living Health and Community Services, and (ii) TCHC.

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant approval to accept a donation of up to $130,000 from the Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) Team Up Foundation for replacement of the gymnasium sports floor at O’Connor Community Centre, in accordance with the “Policy on Donations to the City for Community Benefits”.

 

2.         City Council approve the creation of a new O’Connor Community Centre Gymnasium Floor Replacement Project in the 2009 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget with revenues and expenses of $130,000, funded from a donation received from the MLSE Team Up Foundation and that approval be given to receive the funds into this project.  Expenditures will be limited to the funds received.

 

3.         City Council grant authority to the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the MLSE Team Up Foundation for the purpose of accepting the donation, on terms and conditions satisfactory in form and content to the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation and City Solicitor.

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council grant approval to accept a donation of up to $130,000 from the Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) Team Up Foundation for replacement of the gymnasium sports floor at O’Connor Community Centre, in accordance with the “Policy on Donations to the City for Community Benefits”.

 

2.         City Council approve the creation of a new O’Connor Community Centre Gymnasium Floor Replacement Project in the 2009 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget with revenues and expenses of $130,000, funded from a donation received from the MLSE Team Up Foundation and that approval be given to receive the funds into this project.  Expenditures will be limited to the funds received.

 

3.         City Council grant authority to the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the MLSE Team Up Foundation for the purpose of accepting the donation, on terms and conditions satisfactory in form and content to the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation and City Solicitor

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the acceptance of a grant of approximately $699,372.00 from "Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as Represented by The Minister of Health Promotion".

 

2.         City Council delegate authority to the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and execute an Agreement with "Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as Represented by The Minister of Health Promotion" in relation to the funding, such agreement to be satisfactory in form and content to the General Manager and the City Solicitor.

 

3.         City Council grant authority to the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to receive future Provincial Grants on an annual basis for the After-School Recreation and Care (ARC) program, and to enter into appropriate agreements with "Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as Represented by The Minister of Health Promotion" in relation to such funding, satisfactory in form and content to the General Manager and the City Solicitor.

 

4.         City Council request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to report to the next Budget Committee meeting on the necessary budget adjustments to give effect thereto.

 

5.         City Council request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back to Community Development and Recreation Committee in the spring of 2010 on the future funding options and viability of the After- School Recreation and Care Program.

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve the acceptance of a grant of approximately $699,372.00 from "Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as Represented by The Minister of Health Promotion".

 

2.         City Council delegate authority to the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and execute an Agreement with "Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as Represented by The Minister of Health Promotion" in relation to the funding, such agreement to be satisfactory in form and content to the General Manager and the City Solicitor.

 

3.         City Council grant authority to the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to receive future Provincial Grants on an annual basis for the After-School Recreation and Care (ARC) program, and to enter into appropriate agreements with "Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as Represented by The Minister of Health Promotion" in relation to such funding, satisfactory in form and content to the General Manager and the City Solicitor.

 

4.         The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, be requested to report to the next Budget Committee meeting on the necessary budget adjustments to give effect thereto.

 

5.         The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation report back to Community Development and Recreation Committee in the spring of 2010 on the future funding options and viability of the After- School Recreation and Care Program.

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize staff to participate in any activities related to a review of the Ontario Energy Board Decision and Order, should a review proceed, to oppose any loss of protection for tenants granted by the Ontario Energy Board’s August 13, 2009, Decision and Order.

 

2.         City Council reaffirm its request to the Ontario Government to immediately put in place measures to protect tenants and include the City in the development of any new regulations.

 

3.         City Council request the Ontario Energy Board to investigate all complaints from tenants and vigorously enforce its Decision and Order.

 

4.         City Council request that the Ontario Energy Board and the Ontario Government include the City of Toronto in any developing of legislation or regulations related to this matter, and authorize staff to participate in this process.

 

5.         City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to work with community partners, tenant advocates and landlords and landlord groups to ensure that tenants and landlords across the City are aware of the Ontario Energy Board ruling and of their rights and obligations.

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize staff to participate in any activities related to a review of the Ontario Energy Board Decision and Order, should a review proceed, to oppose any loss of protection for tenants granted by the Ontario Energy Board’s August 13, 2009, Decision and Order.

 

2.         City Council reaffirm its request to the Ontario Government to immediately put in place measures to protect tenants and include the City in the development of any new regulations.

 

3.         City Council request the Ontario Energy Board to investigate all complaints from tenants and vigorously enforce its Decision and Order.

 

4.         City Council request that the Ontario Energy Board and the Ontario Government include the City of Toronto in any developing of legislation or regulations related to this matter, and authorize staff to participate in this process. 

 

5.         The General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, work with community partners, tenant advocates and landlords and landlord groups to ensure that tenants and landlords across the City are aware of the Ontario Energy Board ruling and of their rights and obligations.

The Community Development and Recreation Committee requested the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to report to City Council on September 30, 2009, on:

 

1.         the Ontario Energy Board Decision and its impact on tenants;

 

2.         strategies available to tenants who currently have had their units sub-metered and, as a result of the Ontario Energy Board Decision, are no longer obliged to pay energy costs directly; and

 

3.         what measures would increase fairness.

Councillor Janet Davis submitting recommendations on protecting tenants from unregulated electricity sub-metering in apartment buildings.