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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-12-17Affordable Housing Task Force Tuesday, December 17, 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 (attended until 10:40 a.m.) Councillor Janice Jones, Municipality of Clarington Alan Robins, Director, Housing Services Division, Region of Durham Joyce Kufta, Parkview Lodge (attended until 11:00 a.m.) Henry Wildeboer, Former Pastor/Durham Christian Homes (attended until 11:45 a.m Carlo Pellarin, Manager, Development Review Branch, Municipality of Clarington\ Jeannette Whynot, Accessibility Coordinator, Municipality of Clarington Justin MacLean, Corporate Policy Analyst, Municipality of Clarington Heather Keyzers, Community Coordinator, Municipality of Clarington GUESTS: Patti Bell and Tracy Greig, Durham Region Non -Profit Housing Corporation REGRETS: Mayor Adrian Foster Councillor Corinna Traill, Municipality of Clarington Charlie Trim, Parkview Lodge Carron Jensen, Imaging Home Group Selena Blake, DAFRS Milt Dakin, Forestree Place Erin O'Reilly, DAFRS Wanda Huntington, DAFRS Anthony Adrien, CMHC APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Joyce Kufta, Seconded by Councillor Hoper THAT the Minutes dated November 19, 2019 be approved. "CARRIED" PRESENTATION Tracy Greig provided a PowerPoint Presentation entitled "The Good Neighbour Pilot Project — An Innovative Microhome Housing Concept" highlighting the following: Affordable Housing Task Force December 17, 2019 • Background of Durham Region Non -Profit Housing Corporation • Mission Statement • The Microhome — With Thanks • The Microhome — Our Motivation • What is the Good Neighbour Pilot Project? • Community Impacts • Environmental Impacts • Financial Impacts • Facility Impacts • Technology Impacts • Next Steps • Contacts STATUS OF REPORT CAO-013-19 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING TOOLKIT Justin provided a brief update on Report CAO-013-19 the Affordable Housing Toolkit. Since the report was released there has been requests for staff to meet with interested developers. Carlo noted that he has had inquires. UPDATE ON THE REGION OF DURHAM'S NATIONAL HOUSING DAY Alan provided an update on the National Housing Day that the Region hosted on November 22nd. He stated approximately 80 people were in attendance which included CMHC, Provincial staff, community partners, local municipalities, young professional and the Salvation Army. Cornerstone Developments Ltd. received the Award of Achievement. OTHER BUSINESS Wendy and Justin reiterated that the Committee's mandate is on affordable rental units. Alan stated that the Region is committed to providing 1000 new units over the next 5 years. He also stated that he will be providing Regional Council with an update in April or May on the Master Housing Strategy Plan. Wendy noted that Bob Malone will be taking a leave of absence from the Committee. Wendy will send a card to Bob on the Committee's behalf. NEXT STEPS Justin noted that the Toolkit will be updated and circulated in the new year with hopes that this will bring more interest in developing affordable housing. 2 Affordable Housing Task Force December 17, 2019 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:46 a.m. NEXT MEETING To be determined.