Social Services Committee

THAT all Items for Consideration (Item 4) and Consent Items (Item 5) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Items 4.1, 4.3, and 4.4 were separated for discussion purposes. The following Items for Consideration 4.2 and Consent (Items 5.1, 5.2) not separated for discussion purposes was then voted on and approved: 4.2 Amendment to the Municipal Housing Facilities By-law (By-law #162- 2003) to update the definition of “affordable housing” [Financial Impact - unknown], 2019-402 A. THAT Council APPROVE an amendment to the Municipal Housing Facilities By-law #162-2003 to update the definition of “affordable housing”; and B. THAT the necessary By-law BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption. 5. CONSENT ITEMS 5.1 Brantford-Brant Community Conversation on Homelessness Summary Report [Financial Impact: None], 2019-667 That Report 2019-667 Brantford-Brant Community Conversation on Homelessness Summary Report BE RECEIVED. 5.2 Minutes 5.2.1 Social Services Committee – October 2, 2019 ALL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND CONSENT NOT SEPARATED FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES

THAT the GENERAL MANAGER, Health and Human Services, be DIRECTED to enter into an agreement with Rosewood House to operate 30 co-ed emergency shelter beds in 2020 under a block funding arrangement, representing an increase of 10 beds; and THAT the City’s portion of the $237,900 annualized cost for these beds BE FUNDED from the Council Priorities Reserve (RF0558) for 2020; and THAT should there be a demonstrated, ongoing need for the 10 additional block funded beds beyond 2020, that Staff BE DIRECTED to include the annualized costs as an unavoidable increase to the 2021 Operating Budget. A friendly amendment was made to include a contribution of 6.2% from the County of Brant towards the $237,900 cost of the beds. AMENDMENT

THAT the CAO DIRECT STAFF to investigate opportunities within existing provincial legislation to mandate direct payment of the rental portion of Ontario Works assistance for all recipients residing in rental accommodations.

That the CAO DIRECT STAFF to investigate opportunities within existing provincial legislation to charge board and lodging for stays at emergency shelters and to direct such board and lodging portion of social assistance payments on behalf of recipients residing in emergency shelters to the municipality as a means of offsetting additional municipal costs associated with excessive emergency sheltering demand.