Supporting the Residents of 6250 Bathurst Street - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle

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The decision

2020-12-16 · Toronto City Council · adopted

As filed

City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, to establish a working group with the local Councillor, local stakeholders, agencies and residents to accelerate a response and strategy to repair, rebuild, help residents and ensure the future safety of the Toronto Communication Housing Corporation building at 6250 Bathurst Street.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

On December 11, 2020, a fire broke out on the fifth floor of a Toronto Community Housing Building at 6250 Bathurst Street. Thanks to Toronto Fire Services and first responders they were able to effectively mitigate any further damage to the building. Unfortunately 29 residents were displaced and one tragically passed away. The purpose of this Motion is support these residents moving forward.

Staff recommended

Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, to establish a working group with the local Councillor, local stakeholders, agencies and residents to accelerate a response and strategy to repair, rebuild, help residents and ensure the future safety of the Toronto Communication Housing Corporation building at 6250 Bathurst Street.

On the record

The item as the City filed it