July 28 vote by City Council to acquire 2950 and 2970 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
Some 26 Councillors voted for Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Mark Grimes (Carried)
That:
- City Council direct that, prior to closing on the purchase and sale of 2950 and 2970 Lake Shore Boulevard West, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, engage with local residents, Lakeshore Village Business Improvement Area, Jean Tweed Centre, Women’s Habitat, Jean Augustine Centre, LAMP Community Health Centre and any other community partners in order to ensure they are informed of the planned use of the site and explore any potential partnerships that may fit the needs of the community.
- City Council request General Manager, Shelter, Support, Housing and Administration to consider co-locating permanent housing on the site and to report back through the General Government and Licensing Committee to the September 30, 2020 meeting of City Council.
- City Council request General Manager, Shelter, Support, Housing and Administration to report back through the General Government and Licensing Committee to the September 30, 2020 meeting of City Council with any necessary community services required to support the potential shelter and housing in the site.
For item considered by the General Government and Licensing Committee:
http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2020.GL14.11