19 Jan 2026 Council meeting Safety

Councillor Geselbracht Motion re: Funding for a Daytime Drop In Hub

Motion
That the Mayor and Council write to the Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs requesting a meeting to discuss the urgent need for funding for a daytime drop- in homelessness resource hub, as well as other housing-related priorities.
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Put forward by Ben Geselbracht Source

Ben Geselbracht Yes

Councilor Kesselbrock, this just arose. From when all the service providers for the drop in hub came, spoke to us about the eminent closing of its current location. The end of March and how there is really a shortfall in resources. To open one up in an appropriate location that is properly resourced to mitigate the surrounding social disorder that can happen, as well as provide the essential services and supports that they are finding.