Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (7 motions)
6 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled, “Annual Community Income Tax Clinic for Completion of 2022 Returns” (SOC23-018), be received for information; AND THAT Social Services issue a thank you on behalf of the City of Stratford, to all businesses that offered and provided their support and services.
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor Henderson
Carried
Committee Recommendation: THAT the Supported Housing of Perth Program (SHOPP) program operations be transitioned to an in-house model; A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Social Services Committee Minutes 4 June 26, 2023 THAT authorization be given to enter into memorandums of understanding with support agencies, whose mandates meet the needs of the City’s most complex clients to help support the Supported Housing of Perth Program (SHOPP) program; THAT the Chief Administrative Officer or the Director of Social Services be authorized to enter into memorandums of understanding with support agencies that have been prepared by or reviewed by the City Solicitor; AND THAT authorization be given to hire two full-time Outreach Workers to support the operations of the Supported Housing of Perth Program (SHOPP) program.
Moved by Mayor Ritsma, seconded by Councillor Burbach
Carried
Committee Recommendation: THAT the letter titled, “Recognition of a Chronic Homelessness Reduction in the Built for Zero Canada Campaign,” be received for information; AND THAT the report titled, “Chronic Homelessness Reduction Efforts” (SOC23-016), be received for information. A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Social Services Committee Minutes 5 June 26, 2023 Committee Discussion: The Vice Chair noted that the letter is reflective of the incredible achievement towards the reduction of chronic homelessness and thanked staff for all of their hard work. The Vice Chair called the question on the motion.
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor Henderson
Carried
Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled, “2022 Annual Report (Year 9) – Housing and Homelessness Plan for Stratford, Perth County, and St. Marys” (SOC23-020), be received for information.
Moved by Councillor McCabe, seconded by Councillor Nijjar
Carried
A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Social Services Committee Minutes 6 June 26, 2023 Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled, “2023 Ontario Works Service/ Business Plan” (SOC23-017), be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Hunter, seconded by Councillor Burbach
Carried
Committee Recommendation: THAT the request from The Local to provide free transit passes to all recipients of Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program be
Moved by Mayor Ritsma, seconded by Councillor Burbach
Referred
Committee Decision: THAT the Social Services Committee meeting adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Sebben, seconded by Councillor McCabe