Social Services Committee

THAT all Items not separated for discussion purposes contained within Items for Consideration and Consent Items (5.1, 5.2) BE APPROVED. Items 4.1 and 4.2 were separated for discussion purposes. The following Items were subject to the vote: 5.1 Implications of Bill 184 for Affordable Housing [Financial Impact – None], 2020-351 39 THAT Report 2020-351 Implications of Bill 184 for Affordable Housing BE RECEIVED. 5.2 Minutes 5.1.1 Social Services Committee – June 3, 2020

THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to provide a report regarding models used by comparator municipalities such as Niagara in order to address diversion and other best practices to the Social Services Committee by the December 2nd meeting date.

THAT Clause B of Item 4.1 BE AMENDED to add Option 3.

THAT Section 15.11.5 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following Resolution without prior Notice of Motion: 6.1 Affordable Housing Sites – Safety WHEREAS the City of Brantford and County of Brant are committed to increasing the supply of affordable and supportive housing units in accordance with the Municipal Master Housing Plan; and WHEREAS the establishment and operation of affordable housing and emergency shelters must consider the safety, dignity and quality of life for tenants, clients and neighbours; and WHEREAS enhancing security, social supports and access to health care in affordable housing communities creates positive individual and neighbourhood outcomes; and WHEREAS proactive approaches to safety and well-being within and around affordable housing communities and emergency shelters can reduce crime, social disorder and stigmatization; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Staff BE DIRECTED to provide a report to Social Services Committee by December 2020 outlining the following: i) Best practices to ensure safety and quality of life within and around affordable housing sites and emergency shelters; and ii) The feasibility of applying these approaches to City of Brantford housing and emergency sheltering locations; iii) Any costs associated with implementing these approaches.

WHEREAS the City of Brantford and County of Brant are committed to increasing the supply of affordable and supportive housing units in accordance with the Municipal Master Housing Plan; and WHEREAS the establishment and operation of affordable housing and emergency shelters must consider the safety, dignity and quality of life for tenants, clients and neighbours; and WHEREAS enhancing security, social supports and access to health care in affordable housing communities creates positive individual and neighbourhood outcomes; and WHEREAS proactive approaches to safety and well-being within and around affordable housing communities and emergency shelters can reduce crime, social disorder and stigmatization; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Staff BE DIRECTED to provide a report to Social Services Committee by December 2020 outlining the following: i) Best practices to ensure safety and quality of life within and around affordable housing sites and emergency shelters; and ii) The feasibility of applying these approaches to City of Brantford and County of Brant housing and emergency sheltering locations; iii) Any costs associated with implementing these approaches. A friendly amendment was made to add the words “County of Brant” after City of Brantford in Clause ii).