230125 Affordable and Attainable Housing Committee Minutes 1
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Affordable & Attainable Housing Advisory Committee
Meeting
MINUTES
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
4:15 PM
Council Chambers
200 Broadway, 2nd Floor
ATTENDANCE: Cedric Tomico
Councillor Chris Parker
Cole Warwick, Housing Programs Coordinator Oxford County
Rebecca Smith, Manager of Housing Development Oxford
County
Deb Gilvesy, Mayor
Gary Green
Suzanne Renken
Regrets: Dane Willson
Staff: Cephas Panschow, Development Commissioner
Kyle Pratt, Chief Administrative Officer
Laura Pickersgill, Executive Assistant
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1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:18 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
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Moved By: Suzanne Renken
Seconded By: Gary Green
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Affordable and Attainable Housing
Advisory Committee be adopted.
Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Resolution #2
Moved By: Gary Green
Seconded By: Suzanne Renken
THAT the minutes of the November 23, 2022 Affordable and Attainable Housing
Advisory Committee be adopted.
Carried
5. Presentations
5.1 Oxford County Master Housing Strategy
Rebecca Smith provided an overview of the Oxford County Master
Housing Strategy that was approved in December by County Council. This
Strategy identifies a list of priority sites that have been given approval to
get these sites 'shovel-ready' to build more affordable and attainable
housing. The definition of affordable housing was expanded in this
Strategy. The Strategy recommends that the Community Improvement
Plan be amended to exempt the County from planning application fees.
Cedric Tomico joined the meeting at 4:22 p.m.
The Strategy includes a new repair program that can provide individuals
with up to $5000 for home repairs to allow them to stay housed. The
Strategy also includes the 'My Second Unit Program' and a down payment
assistance program.
The County has established a new base budget of $3 million/year to
implement this Strategy.
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Opportunity was provided for members to ask questions.
Kyle to send Rebecca an email regarding rehabilitation of the County
housing on Verna Drive. It was suggested that upcoming projects should
look at increasing higher density rather than just two-stories.
6.General Business & Reports
6.1 31 Earle Street Property
Cephas will send the zoning and official plan application to Laura to
complete to move this project forward. A legal survey is currently
underway. Cephas to connect with Engineering staff to determine if this
site would have adequate servicing capacity. Cephas to connect with
Rebecca to further this discussion between Town and County staff.
A discussion was held regarding the current height restriction in Town of
six stories. County Planning staff are reviewing this currently as part of
the Official Plan Update process.
6.2 United Way Oxford Transitional Housing Update
United Way is actively pursuing development of an eight-unit transitional
house.
Staff to advise United Way about the Rapid Housing Initiative Funding
available for projects such as these.
7.Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on February 22nd at 4:15 p.m.
8.Adjournment
Resolution #3
Moved By: Cedric Tomico
Seconded By: Gary Green
THAT the Affordable and Attainable Housing Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at 4:53 p.m.
Carried