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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-23 MinutesAffordable Housing Task Force Monday, July 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Meeting Room 1A Municipal Administrative Centre 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville ATTENDEES: Councillor Wendy Partner, Municipality of Clarington Councillor Ron Hooper, Municipality of Clarington Henry Wildeboer, Former Pastor (attended at 10:50 a.m.) Bob Malone, Newcastle & Bond Head Ratepayers Association Cindy Strike, Senior Planner, Municipality of Clarington Trevor Pinn, Deputy Treasurer, Municipality of Clarington Selena Blake, DAFRS Anthony Adrien, CMHC Joyce Kufta, Parkview Lodge Charlie Trim, Parkview Lodge Alan Robins, Acting Director, Housing Services Division, Region of Durham Heather Keyzers, Community Coordinator, Municipality of Clarington REGRETS: Mayor Adrian Foster, Municipality of Clarington Councillor Corinna Traill, Municipality of Clarington Andrea Nicholson, Accessibility Coordinator, Municipality of Clarington Sylvie Parker, Orono Community Collective WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER Councillor Partner thanked everyone for attending and called the meeting to order. REVIEW OF THE MINUTES Moved by Anthony Adrien, seconded by Bob Malone THAT the minutes be approved with the following amendment: "Ms. Nicholson stated that $1100 to $1500 is unaffordable for many single seniors, particularly senior women, and individuals on government assistance." "CARRIED" Affordable Housing Task Force July 23, 2018 TASK FORCE RESOLUTION AND TERMS OF REFERENCE Question by Alan Robins - What is the meaning of the use of the word "maintenance" within the Terms of Reference? It was discussed that the use of the word "maintenance" was the state of being supported not actually the act of physically maintaining buildings. Mr. Robins asked who would the Committee be advising? Councillor Partner specified that the Committee will be providing advice and comments to the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. Selena Blake questioned whether or not the Terms of Reference would be excluding Habitat for Humanity as it states "issues related to affordable rental housing"? Ms. Blake was advised that Habitat for Humanity are looking at rent to own housing and would not be excluded from this Committee. Mr. Robins stated that Andy Allison, Chief Administrative Officer will be sitting as a member of the Regional Tactical Team. Councillor Partner advised that Heather Keyzers will be Mr. Allison's backup for the Regional Tactical Meetings. Question by Joyce Kufta — Who is the current Vice -Chair? Councillor Partner advised that the Committee does not have a Vice Chair at this time but will in January 2019 after the Municipal Election. Moved by Bob Malone, seconded by Joyce Kufta "THAT the Terms of Reference for the Clarington Task Force on Affordable Housing be received." "CARRIED" PRESENTATION BY ANTHONY ADRIEN Mr. Adrien provided a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Canada's First Ever National Housing Strategy" which highlighted the following: oo A vision for Inclusive Housing oo A $40 Billion Once -in -a -Generation Plan oo National Housing Co -Investment Fund o $13.2 Billion investment o Two streams of funding o Key design elements o Stacking o Affordable/Green/Accessible o Intake Period o Rental Construction Financing Initiative 18� Affordable Housing Task Force July 23, 2018 o Affordable Housing Innovation Fund For continuous up to date information Mr. Adrien advised to please visit www.cmhc- nhs.ca. Question by Bob Malone — how long is the application process? Mr. Adrien stated that the whole process takes approximately 11 months. Question by Charlie Trim — how much is available for new units? Mr. Adrien confirmed $13.2 Billion is for new units. SHORT TERM ACHIEVABLE GOALS FOR THIS COMMITTEE Councillor Partner stated that she would like to have Parkview Lodge approved and moving forward. Anthony Adrien said it would be helpful to have an idea of potential projects. Councillor Partner would like to have the next scheduled meeting at Forestree Place so that members can take a tour of the facility. REVIEW OF STAFF MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 10, 2018 Councillor Partner gave members an update on the outcome of the staff meeting that occurred on July 10, 2018. Cindy Strike noted that eventually she will be including background information on the Municipality's website for accessory building apartments. Question by Councillor Partner — How long will it take to get the updated background information on how to apply and register for an in-house apartment? Mrs. Strike stated that she would need to review what is listed on our website now and that it should take approximately two weeks to update. Question by Councillor Partner — Does anyone have any suggestions on surplus properties? Mrs. Strike advised that the properties would need to be close to services and preferably on a transit route. Question by Joyce Kufta — How much surplus property does the Municipality have? Mr. Pinn stated that the Municipality has a lot but the only property considered surplus at this time is the land at the corner of Baseline and Spry Avenue in Bowmanville. The other lands are labelled for parks, EP lands etc. Question by Councillor Partner — What about Camp 30? Mrs. Strike noted this may be a good spot but that she was not aware of the details of the property. K, Affordable Housing Task Force July 23, 2018 Question by Bob Malone — won't it be many years before services are up to Lambs Road/Camp 30? Councillor Partner advised yes it will take many years. Question by Cindy Strike — does the housing programs allow for conversions of schools? Mr. Adrien advised yes he has seen school conversions. HOW CAN WE ASSIST PARKVIEW LODGE Mrs. Kufta thanked Mr. Adrien, the Region of Durham and the Municipality of Clarington for all their assistance. She stated that they are shovel ready and will be able to provide an update at the next scheduled meeting after speaking with Tim Welsh, Housing Consultant. Mr. Adrien stated that Joyce could do a self-assessment on line to find out how much Parkview Lodge would be eligible for and that August 31 is the deadline for the next intake period. Question by Councillor Partner — how many additional units is Parkview Lodge looking at? Mrs. Kufta advised that they could go as high as 50 more units. BOB MALONE'S EMAIL TO BILL DANIELL Mr. Malone added that the Committee needs to specifically focus on affordable rental housing. Moved by Charlie Trim, seconded by Anthony Adrien THAT Mr. Malone's correspondence be received for information. "CARRIED" OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Robins stated he would continue to attend the meetings as long as the Committee wishes him to. NEXT MEETING The next meeting will take place on September 17th from 10:00 a.m. until noon at Forestree Place, Bowmanville. Heather Keyzers will confirm with Milt Dakin. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:12 a.m. C! Affordable Housing Task Force July 23, 2018 Affordable Housing Task Force Monday, September 17, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Forestree Place, 108 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville ATTENDEES: Councillor Wendy Partner, Municipality of Clarington Councillor Ron Hooper, Municipality of Clarington Councillor Corinna Traill, Municipality of Clarington Alan Robins, Acting Director, Housing Services Division, Region of Durham Selena Blake, DAFRS Anthony Adrien, CMHC Milt Dakin, Forestree Place Joyce Kufta, Parkview Lodge Charlie Trim, Parkview Lodge Carlo Pellarin, Manager, Development Review Branch, Municipality of Clarington Trevor Pinn, Deputy Treasurer, Municipality of Clarington Andrea Nicholson, Accessibility Coordinator, Municipality of Clarington Heather Keyzers, Community Coordinator, Municipality of Clarington REGRETS: Mayor Adrian Foster, Municipality of Clarington Henry Wildeboer, Former Pastor Bob Malone, Newcastle & Bond Head Ratepayers Association Sylvie Parker, Orono Community Collective WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER Councillor Partner thanked everyone for attending and called the meeting to order. TOUR OF FORESTREE PLACE Milt Dakin provided a tour of the facility which included the following: Common Room Hobby Room Accessible Washrooms Green House Laundry Facilities Recycling and Waste Disposal Vacant apartment — 505 sq. ft. Wheelchairs available on every floor Handrails in hallways with lots of lighting Affordable Housing Task Force REVIEW OF THE MINUTES Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Traill THAT the minutes of July 23, 2018, be approved. "CARRIED" NEW BUSINESS September 17, 2018 a) Definition of Affordable Housing — Councillor Partner asked Committee Members if Clarington's Task Force should have a definition separate from the Region of Durham's definition on affordability. The following questions/comments were raised: - Is it appropriate to have our own definition? - There is disconnect between developers and residents on what is affordable. Everyone needs to be on the same page - Region is hoping for consistence across municipalities - It is healthier to have mixed use housing i.e. some rents at market value, some affordable - Need to be careful when defining rent, does it include utilities or are utilities extra - Should we be looking at Clarington's needs only? - Reminder that this is an election year with possibly new Municipal and Regional Councillors Heather Keyzers will forward the Region of Durham's suggested definition of affordability along with background information. Committee Members agreed to wait until the new Council has been sworn in to establish a definition of affordability (January 2019). In the meantime please forward your comments/suggestions to Heather Keyzers' attention. Your suggestions will be brought forward at the next Region of Durham's Tactical Team Meeting. Milt advised that Forestree Place currently has 300+ applicants on their waiting list and that he receives phone calls daily from people in need of housing. Councillor Traill suggested the possibility of a Public Private Partnership and that the Municipality should take on this role. It was noted that the Municipality has not entered into this type of agreement in the past. K Affordable Housing Task Force September 17, 2018 BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES a) Update of Municipality's Website pertaining to In -House Apartments or Apartments in Accessory Buildings — Carlo Pellarin advised that his department is in the process of updating the municipality's website. Planning is also working with the Building Department to address new Building Code requirements. A) Surplus Land List — Councillor Partner discussed the property across from the RONA Building at the corner of Baseline Road and Spry Avenue, Bowmanville and the property south of the Hospice lands on Cobbledick Road, Newcastle. Charlie Trim asked what the size of each property was. Carlo will provide this information. Alan Robins reminded members that properties must be located on transit routes, close to grocery stores and to not isolate people. Milt stated that he believed that both of these suggested properties are not acceptable as they are too far from amenities. Councillor Hooper asked if the property at Baseline Road and Spry Avenue ever had anyone interested in developing in the past. Carlo advised that he was not aware of any interests with developing this property. OTHER BUSINESS Anthony noted that CMHC has a new seed funding program available. The first intake period will close at the end of September. Anthony will forward a link to Heather to provide with the minutes. Councillor Partner questioned how far along is Parkview? Anthony advised that the application is being ranked and may have already been sent to the Province. Councillor Hooper asked who should residents and/or developers talk to regarding their good ideas i.e. Tiny Homes? Carlo advised that people should be speaking with the Planning Department. He noted currently students from the University of Waterloo and the University of Guelph are working on a Tiny Homes Study and recommendations will be coming forward when the study is completed. Anthony noted that if the students needed assistance that CMHC has a Case Study available that he can provide to them. Anthony will provide a link to their Tiny Homes Case Study to Heather to include with the minutes. Councillor Traill questioned if existing units in apartments can be switch over to affordable units? Anthony advised that CMHC would entertain this but it would have to be looked at as a case by case project. K, Affordable Housing Task Force September 17, 2018 Alan stated that if Councillor Traill knew of any landlords that were interested in providing affordable units to please provide his contact information to them. NEXT MEETING The next meeting will not occur until January 2019 after the new Council is sworn in. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the meet adjourned at 11:50 a.m. "CARRIED" C!