HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-21Affordable Housing Task Force
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.
Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville
Meeting Room 1A
ATTENDEES:
Wendy Partner, Chair
Councillor Ron Hooper, Municipality of Clarington
Councillor Janice Jones, Municipality of Clarington
Henry Wildeboer, Former Pastor
Joyce Kufta, Parkview Lodge
Charlie Trim, Parkview Lodge
Bob Malone, Newcastle & Bond Head Ratepayers Association
Selena Blake, DAFRS
Carlo Pellarin, Manager, Development Review Branch, Municipality of Clarington
Jeannette Whynot, Accessibility Coordinator, Municipality of Clarington
Justin MacLean, Corporate Policy Analyst
Heather Keyzers, Community Coordinator, Municipality of Clarington
REGRETS:
Mayor Adrian Foster
Councillor Corinna Traill, Municipality of Clarington
Alan Robins, Director, Housing Services Division, Region of Durham
Milt Dakin, Forestree Place
Wanda Huntington, DAFRS
Anthony Adrien, CMHC
Paul Creamer, Deputy Treasurer
WELCOME
Wendy welcomed Justin MacLean the Municipality's Corporate Policy Analyst to the
meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Ron Hooper, seconded by Joyce Kufta
THAT the minutes dated April 17, 2019 be approved
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DOCUMENTS FOR INFORMATION
Heather circulated an article from the Toronto Star entitled "Plan could help ease
apartment shortage".
UPDATE FROM BOB MALONE — PRESENTATION TO GENERAL GOVERNMENT
COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 27, 2019
Heather circulated Bob's draft presentation for the upcoming GGC Meeting of May 27,
2019.
Discussion took place regarding the timing of the presentation and the Committee's
request to Council. Members agreed to move forward with the presentation.
Moved by Charlie Trim, seconded by Joyce Kufta
THAT the Committee's resolution be amended as follows:
THAT the words "long term" be inserted before affordable rental housing.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Henry Wildeboer provided a history of Durham Christian Homes and Glen Hill Terrace.
Wendy asked if Marnwood and Strathaven could be converted into affordable housing.
Henry advised that it was an option.
Wendy asked if it was cheaper to build new or to refurbish. Henry noted that he was not
sure.
Charlie asked if we (Clarington Affordable Housing Committee and Durham Christian
Homes) were going in two different directions. Henry stated no we just need to work
together.
Bob stated that we need to be united.
Justin advised that the CAO's office will be constructing a Tool Kit to assist the
Committee. Hopefully the Tool Kit will be completed by September. Justin noted that
they are awaiting the regulation updates.
Charlie asked if the committee could have something in writing from the CAO's office by
October.
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Selena stated that she had heard that the Region of Durham was receiving $19.4 million
for the Federal Gas Tax Rebate. Do we know what the plans are for this money?
Justin stated that he would research and update the committee.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:51 a.m.
"CARRIED"
NEXT MEETING
June 18, 2019 in Meeting Room 1A.
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