HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-19Affordable Housing Task Force
Tuesday, March 19, 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
Councillor Corinna Traill, Municipality of Clarington
Henry Wildeboer, Former Pastor
Joyce Kufta, Parkview Lodge
Charlie Trim, Parkview Lodge
Bob Malone, Newcastle & Bond Head Ratepayers Association
Carlo Pellarin, Manager, Development Review Branch, Municipality of Clarington
Jeannette Whynot, Accessibility Coordinator, Municipality of Clarington
Wanda Huntington, DAFRS
Selena Blake, DAFRS
Heather Keyzers, Community Coordinator, Municipality of Clarington
REGRETS:
Alan Robins, Director, Housing Services Division, Region of Durham
Milt Dakin, Forestree Place
Anthony Adrien, CMHC
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Charlie Trim, seconded by Joyce Kufta
THAT the minutes dated February 22, 2019 be approved
"CARRIED"
PRESENTATION BY SELENA BLAKE AND WANDA HUNTINGTON — IMAGINING
HOME AND DURHAM INTENTIONALLY BUILT COMMUNITES (IBC)
CORPORATION
Selena and Wanda provided a PowerPoint Presentation highlighting the following:
1. Who we are
2. Our loved ones' desires
3. A Good Life (video)
4. Housing: requirement for a good life
5. Severe lack of affordable housing options in the Region of Durham
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6. Affordable options are not affordable
7. Segregation rather than integration
8. Deeper portable rent subsidies
9. Low cost renovations dollars
10. Inclusive and vibrant housing developments
11. James —A Good life: Citizenhood
- A little about me
- I am great at
- My community is important to me
- I am an athlete
- I am a collector
- I love social activities
- My quiet time
- I actively partic8ipate in
- My current home
- James' Future housing needs
- Future housing thought process
- James' housing requirements
- To move forward
- Looking forward to a great vibrant include future I my own place
TINY HOMES OSHAWA
Councillor Hooper attended a showcasing of a 253 sq. ft., permanent tiny home at 96
Quebec St. in Oshawa. The owner would like to development in Clarington as well.
Carlo Pellarin provided the links below for the media coverage.
httas://www.680news.com/video/2019/03/16/oshawa-tinv-home-saarks-bia-interest/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BgeRFp5cMw
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Orillia Visit
Wendy Partner advised that she will be visiting Orillia next month to view Moe Eslami's
affordable housing project.
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2. Survey
Moved by Corinna Traill, seconded by Bob Malone
THAT the Committee conduct a survey to receive public consultation on affordable
rental housing.
"CARRIED"
Heather Keyzers will request assistance through the Chief Administrative Office to
compose a survey to receive public feedback. Survey is time sensitive and should be
sent out immediately.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Bob Malone, seconded by Wendy Huntington
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:22 a.m.
"CARRIED"
NEXT MEETING
April 16, 2019 in Meeting Room 3C.
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