October 24 - 09:30

Community Services Committee

Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public
Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and hybrid participation details. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request. Except where otherwise indicated, reports requiring Counc... (cont)
Declarations of Interest
Confirmation of Minutes
CSC Minutes 5 – Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Responses to Inquiries
CSC-2023-05 – Swimming Lesson Registration
Community and Social Services Department
Update: Social Assistance Modernization and Employment Services Transformation
File No. ACS2023-CSS-GEN-017 – City-wide Report Recommendation(s) That the Community Services Committee recommend that Council receive this report for information.
Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department
Commemorative Naming Proposal – Mary Tsai Park
File No. ACS2023-RCF-GEN-0010 – Capital (Ward17) Report Recommendation(s) That the Community Services Committee recommend Council approve the proposal to name the preschool park located at 175 Third Avenue, Glebe Community Centre, “Mary Tsai Park”.
Commemorative Naming Proposal – Crain Park
File No. ACS2023-RCF-GEN-0009 – Kitchissippi (Ward15) Report Recommendation(s) That the Community Services Committee recommend Council approve the proposal to name a new park, located at 375 Byron Avenue, “Crain Park”.
In Camera Items
Information Previously Distributed
Tenant Defence Fund Programs in Toronto and Hamilton
Response to Motion No. CSC2023-01-05
Motions of Which Notice has been Previously Given
Councillor S. Plante – Geographically equitable distribution of access to resources and social services
File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0120 – City-wide Motion BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Ottawa address homelessness by funding the development of new emergency shelter spaces in every area of the City of Ottawa; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Ottawa take matters of equity and diversity into consideration before investing new funding and making decisions with respect to the relocation of emergency accommodations and shelters.
Councillor M. Carr on behalf of Councillor C. Kitts – Community Garden Action Plan review and update
File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0122 – City-wide Motion BE IT RESOLVED that the Community Services Committee recommend that Council direct the Recreation, Cultural Facility Services Department and the Community and Social Services Department, in partnership with the Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department and Public Works Department, to conduct a comprehensive review of the Community Garden Action Plan and develop an update to the Plan with formal recommendations on processes, scope... (cont)
Councillor S. Plante – Lowertown Community Resource Center relocation
File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0121 – City-wide Motion BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Ottawa consider programming that meets the needs of the surrounding Lowertown East community when deciding on how to manage the operations at 40 Cobourg; and AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City staff be directed to consider a lease agreement with the Lowertown Community Resource Center covering the transfer of its food bank to 40 Cobourg so that it can better meet the food insecurity needs of the community; and ... (cont)
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Inquiries
Other Business
Adjournment
Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

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