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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-04-16Affordable Housing Task Force Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville Meeting Room 1C ATTENDEES: Wendy Partner, Chair Councillor Ron Hooper, Municipality of Clarington Councillor Janice Jones, Municipality of Clarington Alan Robins, Director, Housing Services Division, Region of Durham Milt Dakin, Forestree Place Henry Wildeboer, Former Pastor Joyce Kufta, Parkview Lodge Charlie Trim, Parkview Lodge Bob Malone, Newcastle & Bond Head Ratepayers Association Wanda Huntington, DAFRS Paul Creamer, Deputy Treasurer Carlo Pellarin, Manager, Development Review Branch, Municipality of Clarington Jeannette Whynot, Accessibility Coordinator, Municipality of Clarington Heather Keyzers, Community Coordinator, Municipality of Clarington REGRETS: Mayor Adrian Foster Anthony Adrien, CMHC Councillor Corinna Traill, Municipality of Clarington Selena Blake, DAFRS INTRODUCTIONS Trevor Pinn introduced Paul Creamer, Deputy Treasurer to the Committee and advised that Mr. Creamer will be taking his place at the table. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Janice Jones, seconded by Joyce Kufta THAT the minutes dated March 19, 2019 be approved "CARRIED" ORILLIA VISIT Wendy provided an updated on her visit to Serenity Residential in Orillia. Affordable Housing Task Force April 16, 2019 She noted that the building is privately developed with in-house subsidizing. The building is secure and affordable ($525.00 - $1300), close to town with a short waiting list for occupancy. This is exactly what we need in Clarington. Milt Dakin noted that he is working on housing people who have been on the Forestree List since 2016. SURVEY At our last meeting members requested that a survey be conducted to find out if residents believe that affordable housing is needed. Heather Keyzers circulated an excerpt from the Strategic Plan Survey that was recently conducted and it was noted that affordable housing for both seniors and young families are important to our residents. OTHER BUSINESS A Plan — Bob Malone Bob circulated and discussed a plan that he has created that examines how affordable housing stock might be added. 1. New residential subdivisions would set aside a parcel(s) of land for the construction of developer -owned rental units 2. These rental unit buildings would have special Official Plan/Zoning status 3. Assurance to developers of a guaranteed return on investment 4. Assurance to developers on a minimum return on investment and any rental deficiency would be paid by the municipality 5. Developers will be allowed to design creative buildings Bob noted that there is no lack of demand but a lack of product stock. 2. Presentation/Resolution to Council It was agreed that Bob Malone would present on behalf of the Committee to a General Governance Committee Meeting the following resolution. Moved by Bob Malone, seconded by Henry Wildeboer THAT Council be prepared to consider the sale of municipally owned surplus properties at less than market value subject to all existing laws for the purpose of affordable rental housing. "CARRIED" 2 Affordable Housing Task Force April 16, 2019 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m. "CARRIED" NEXT MEETING May 21, 2019 in Meeting Room 1 A. 3