210825 Affordable and Attainable Housing Advisory Committee AgendaThe Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
AFFORDABLE AND ATTAINABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2021
4:00 P.M.
ELECTRONIC MEETING
AGENDA
1.Call to Order
2.Adoption of AgendaProposed Resolution #1Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Affordable and Attainable Housing AdvisoryCommittee meeting of August 25th, 2021, be adopted.
3.Minutes of the Previous Meeting (attached)
Proposed Resolution #2
Moved by:Seconded by:THAT the Minutes as prepared for the Affordable and Attainable Housing Advisory Committee meeting of July 15th, 2021, be adopted.
4.Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
5.General Business & Reports
5.1 Presentation from Rebecca – Overview of Affordable Housing projects
5.2 Provincial Government News Release re: affordable housing supporthttps://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1000737/ontario-providing-more-support-to-communities-during-covid-19
5.3 Sustainable Affordable Housing – Green Municipal Fund
5.4 Housing Supply Challenge – CMHC
5.5 Closed Session
Proposed Resolution #3Moved by:Seconded by:
THAT the Affordable and Attainable Housing Advisory Committee moves into closed session to discuss: a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or
labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board,
which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization
5.5.1 List of Locations/Properties available for development - Cephas
6.Round Table
7.Next Meeting
Wednesday, September 22nd at 4:00 p.m.
8.AdjournmentProposed Resolution #3
Moved by:
Seconded by:THAT the August 25th, 2021 Affordable and Attainable Housing Advisory Committeemeeting be adjourned at _____ p.m.
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Affordable and Attainable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting
July 15, 2021
Electronic Meeting
MINUTES
Present: Councillor Chris Parker (Chair), Councillor Penny Esseltine, Elyse Pelland, Gary Green, Lisa Lanthier, Rebecca Smith, Collette Takacs, Suzanne Renken, Cedric Tomico Absent with Regrets: Mayor Stephen Molnar Staff: Kyle Pratt, CAO, Cephas Panchow, Development Commissioner; Lisa Jibson, Acting Executive Assistant
1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m. by the Chair. 2. Adoption of Agenda
Proposed Resolution #1
Moved by: Collette Taks
Seconded by: Councillor Esseltine
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Affordable and Attainable Advisory Committee meeting of July 15, 2021, be adopted.
CARRIED
3. Minutes from the Previous Meeting
Proposed Resolution #2
Moved by: Lisa Lanthier
Seconded by: Gary Green
THAT the Minutes as prepared for the Affordable and Attainable Housing Advisory Committee meeting of June 17, 2021, be adopted.
CARRIED
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
5. General Business & Reports 5.1 Mike Moffat Ontarians on the Move – blog series on housing No discussion, just FYI to review on own time.
5.2 Housing Article – St. Thomas Councillor Parker – found article interesting Gary Green – asking questions re: rent and costs. Article from Mayor in Blue Mountain (sent this am) included rental costs and financial
background. What would the comparables be in affordable? $850.00 for 1 bedroom.
Lisa to gather financials for St. Thomas building Mayor Molnar sent article from B/G as well. Lisa L – also has peers in housing from St. Thomas. Bus station building was gifted, made it affordable, only renovation costs. 5.3 Poll Results: Future meeting date and time discussion Proposed Resolution # 3 Moved by: Cedric Tomico Seconded by: Gary Green
THAT the Affordable and Attainable Housing Advisory Committee set their meetings on the 4th Wednesday of the Month at 4:00 p.m. beginning in August 2021. CARRIED
5.4 Sustainable Affordable Housing – Green Municipal Fund
Recommended to keep on the agenda as a standing item so there is some
discussion each month so we don’t lose track of opportunity. 5.5 Housing Supply Challenge – CMHC Recommended to keep on the agenda as a standing item so there is some discussion
each month so we don’t lose track of opportunity. 5.6 Gathering list of Locations/Properties available for development Cephas does not have a current list available but will prepare in advance of the next
meeting. Member inquired if there are municipality owned houses or property that could be sold for Attainable Housing. Cephas responded the Town does not have any, doesn’t think the County has either. Member shared that the County has a policy that any land sold, the profits does go into Affordable Housing pot. The County will work with other municipalities to sell surplus land, and contribute funds, issue RFP and work towards
building affordable units. Member asked question if anyone was aware of school boards that may have available surplus land that could be acquired for attainable housing. Rebecca responded that the County has gone through the process. When the land is deemed surplus, municipalities get first right of refusal.
Member asked about 2 schools in Tillsonburg that have recently been for sale. Cephas responded, one has not been sold, one has.
Member asked about incentives needed for developers to build more affordable housing. Rebecca said both land costs and financial incentives, such as development charges are important. Money is flowed in portions during construction to the
developers, they need incentives as the developers are not interested in affordable housing. County has agreement registered on title and must maintain agreement for minimum 20 years. Rebecca commented that money does come from other levels of government but this is
a slow, heavily political process. Member inquired into comment about no land available in Tillsonburg, could we get use of vacant industrial sites to convert to housing? Cephas noted it’s very complicated to
re-zone areas that are industrial, but there may be individual circumstances. Member asked about gifting of land. Rebecca said it would still need to be re-zoned, and affordable is more beneficial to stay closer to the core.
Cephas commented difference between where you can situate affordable vs. attainable housing. Member commented that in his previous experience, going up to build was more cost efficient. Would like to inquire if there are any buildings owned by developers that may
be able to build up. Member noted the town may have a by-law as to how tall a building can be. Also concerned about quality of existing building vs. tear down and re-build, example given
the property adjacent to Station Arts. Member inquired into the Blossum Park situation and was told it is a supportive housing development.
Staff to add presentation from Rebecca to next month’s agenda. Cephas to bring proposal to next meeting at Station Arts, Cranberry Lane and others.
Member asked about Tillsonburg Fair Board that owns land for agricultural usage, but
have become less important. Inquiring into the status of Fair Board in Tillsonburg as this land is usually within walking distance of the downtown. Is recommending to try and work with them to evaluate any opportunities. 5.7 Focus – Affordable vs. Attainable Housing – which to prioritize? The County is only allowed to focus on Affordable max $38,000 household threshold. Recommend a building with a mix. Member inquired if someone could do a comparable
chart from affordable vs. attainable. Rebecca commented that the committee should make a decision on one vs. the other.
Cephas inquired into chart from workshop that Rebecca could provide incl. geared to income, affordable, attainable etc. Rebecca will provide at next meeting.
Member asked if it would be useful to have a list of current Affordable and Attainable Housing units. Rebecca will send link to website and can discuss at next meeting.
Members agreed that the committee should review both affordable and attainable.
6. Round Table No further discussion.
7. Next Meeting
August 25th, 2021 @ 4:00 p.m.
8. Adjournment Resolution #3
Moved by: Gary Green
Seconded by: Collette Takacs THAT the July 15, 2021 Affordable and Attainable Housing Advisory Committee meeting be adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
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Potential
Development
Sites
August 25,2021
Affordable and Attainable Housing
Advisory Committee
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Overview
•Town Owned Lands
•31 Earle St
•71 Young St
•Community Centre Lands
•200 Broadway/Town Centre Mall Lands
•Third Party Owned Lands
•16 Durham St (Legion)
•20 Cranberry Rd (TVDSB)
•25 Maple Lane (TVDSB)
•Westfield PS (TVDSB)
•Bridge St/Stationview Development (E&E)
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200 Broadway/Town Centre Mall
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