Executive Committee

The full agenda, as filed

All 26 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.

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• EX8.26forwarded without recommendation

  Investing in Community Based Anti-violence Programs

  In response to a recent spike in gun violence, the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario committed $3 million to the Toronto Police Service to help fund the deployment of additional resources. I have requested through the City's budget committee that the City match each government's commitment and contribute $1.5 million to the Toronto Police Service's budget. We know that violence cannot be solved through policing alone. I have often said that we also need to change our bail system and we need to invest in communities. In 2018, City Council approved a request to the Federal Government to fund community programs aimed at youth at risk of joining or who are currently members of a gang. The Federal government has confirmed funding for one initiative but several requests are outstanding. In the interest of investing in communities most impacted by violence, I am asking that City staff review the outstanding requests and identify which program should be prioritized for potential City funding.

  That Executive Committee forwards the item to City Council without recommendations.

  Staff recommendation as filed

  Mayor John Tory recommends that: 1. Executive Committee request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to review the outstanding grant requests to the National Crime Prevention Strategy Fund and determine which initiative will make the most meaningful impact to reduce gun violence and the City's long-term Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan, and report directly to City Council at its meeting on October 2 and 3, 2019.