METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT HOUSING COMMITTEE

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1 METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT HOUSING COMMITTEE Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Housing Committee held at 1:09 p.m. on Friday, June 9, 2017 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Mayor Mike Clay, Port Moody Councillor Linda Buchanan, North Vancouver City Mayor Jonathan Cote, New Westminster Mayor Lois Jackson, Delta Councillor Colleen Jordan, Burnaby Councillor Bob Long, Langley Township Councillor Doug MacKay-Dunn, North Vancouver District Councillor Bill McNulty, Richmond Mayor Richard Stewart, Coquitlam (arrived at 1:16 p.m.) Councillor Judy Villeneuve, Surrey MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chair, Mayor Nicole Read, Maple Ridge Councillor Geoff Meggs, Vancouver Councillor Tim Stevenson, Vancouver STAFF PRESENT: Elisa Campbell, Housing Policy and Planning Director, Parks, Planning and Environment Carol Mason, Chief Administrative Officer Janis Knaupp, Assistant to Regional Committees, Board and Information Services 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1.1 June 9, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda That the Housing Committee: a) amend the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for June 9, 2017 by withdrawing Item 4.1 Tessica Truong and Veronika Bylicki; and b) adopt the agenda as amended. held on Friday, June 9, 2017 Page 1of6

2 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 March 8, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes 2.2 April 13, 2017 Special Meeting Minutes That the Housing Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held March 8, 2017, and the minutes of its special meeting held April 13, DELEGATIONS No items presented. 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS 4.1 Tessica Truong and Veronika Bylicki Pursuant to Item 1.1, this item was withdrawn. Request of Staff Staff was requested to add to the July 14, 2017 Housing Committee agenda, an invited presentation from Simon Fraser University students Tessica Truong and Veronika Bylicki, regarding "Here to Stay: Housing Solutions by Youth". 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF 5.1 Metro Vancouver Affordable Housing Roles Members were provided with a presentation on an update to the consideration of and potential roles for Metro Vancouver in affordable housing. 1:16 p.m. Mayor Stewart arrived at the meeting. In response to questions, members were informed about staff efforts to support future Board consideration of establishing a regional housing plan, and efforts to examine the MVHC model in terms of sustainability and potential growth. Comments were offered about consideration being given to: prioritizing and exploring costs of MVHC expansion to address housing affordability issues exploring local-regional partnerships to increase density of existing sites, and leveraging senior government funding for new housing projects a Housing Committee workshop to discuss developing and redeveloping, municipal-regional partnership opportunities, and funding ensuring research is relevant to MVHC structure and operations exploring existing and potential zoning and regulations for rental housing held on Friday, June 9, 2017 Page 2 of 6

3 Presentation material titled "Affordable Housing: Metro Vancouver Roles" retained with the June 9, 2017 Housing Committee agenda. That the Housing Committee receive for information the June 9, 2017 presentation from Elisa Campbell, Housing Policy and Planning Director, Parks, Planning and Environment, on Metro Vancouver affordable housing roles. 5.2 Community Land Trusts for Affordable Housing Report dated June 2, 2017 from Elisa Campbell, Housing Policy and Planning Director, Parks, Planning and Environment, providing information about the use of community land trusts as a partnership model to support the development of affordable housing. Members were provided with a presentation on the use of community land trusts as a partnership model to support the development of affordable housing. In response to questions, members were informed about challenges to preserve housing affordability where cost is attributed to developing land, and long-term leases and covenants in terms of land value. Members suggested that consideration be given to: municipal land that may be currently available for new housing projects speaking with an expert on barriers to establishing community trusts the value of the existing MVHC model versus the establishment of a new trust exploring if developers can use affordable housing contributions as assets on financial statements, and what happens after lease expiry exercising caution in entering long-term leases due to a lack of sustainable funding, and to housing being a provincial responsibility Presentation material titled "Community land Trust for Affordable Housing" is retained with the June 9, 2017 Housing Committee agenda. Agenda Varied The order of the agenda was varied to consider Item 5.3 at this point. 5.3 MVHC 2017 Capital Projects Members were provided a presentation with an update on the Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation's (MVHC) 2017 capital projects, and were informed that staff will report back to the Committee, before the end of 2017, with more information on the MVHC Asset Management Program. In response to questions, members were informed about condition status of MVHC properties and the budget, challenges and opportunities with the current held on Friday, June 9, 2017 Page 3 of 6

4 MVHC funding model, and plans for staff to discuss property life expectancy and condition assessment. Members suggested that consideration be given to long-term lifecycle costs for potential new housing projects, and exploring federal funding opportunities to redevelop properties where new building envelopes are required. Presentation material titled "Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation 2017 Capital Projects" is retained with the June 9, 2017 agenda. That the MVHC Board receive for information the June 9, 2017 presentation titled "Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation 2017 Capital Projects". 5.4 Manager's Report Report dated May 22, 2017 from Elisa Campbell, Housing Policy and Planning Director, Parks, Planning and Environment, updating the Housing Committee on the Committee's 2017 Work Plan, 1st Quarter 2017 MVHC vacancy performance, Heather Place open house, the American Planning Association's National Planning Conference, and the Canadian Housing Renewal Association 2017 Congress. Members were provided a presentation on the American Planning Association's National Planning Conference from May 6 to 9, 2017 in New York City. Members were further informed about community redevelopment in terms of use of public art and existing infrastructure to revitalize projects and connect neighbourhoods, the importance of analyzing the financial viability of potential partner organizations, how societal shifts shape communities, and dispelling community fears about renters. A member commented on consideration be given to exploring opportunities in the Fair Housing Act, assessing MVHC resources prior to exploring new projects, and advocating for federal tax credit incentives for developers building affordable housing. Presentation material titled "APA National Planning Conference" is retained with the June 9, 2017 Housing Committee agenda. That the Housing Committee receive for information the report dated May 22, 2017, titled "Manager's Report". held on Friday, June 9, 2017 Page 4 of 6

5 6. INFORMATION ITEMS That the Housing Committee receive for information the following Information Items: 6.1 Correspondence dated March 15, 2017 from Mayor John Becker, City of Pitt Meadows, addressed to Metro Vancouver Board Chair Greg Moore, regarding Metro Vancouver's Regional Affordable Housing Strategy 6.2 Correspondence dated April 5, 2017 from Colleen Lamothe, Policy Analyst, Office of the Minister of Families, Children, and Social Development, addressed to Board Metro Vancouver Chair, Greg Moore, regarding addressing homelessness in the Metro Vancouver region 6.3 Correspondence dated April 11, 2017 from the Building and Safety Standards Branch regarding Building Act Update - BC Energy Step Code 6.4 Correspondence dated May 9, 2017 from the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, addressed to Metro Vancouver Board Chair, Greg Moore, regarding the Ministry's Position Paper on Homelessness 7. OTHER BUSINESS No items presented. 8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS No items presented. 9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING Members considered a resolution to close to further consider Item 5.2 at this time. That the Housing Committee close its regular meeting scheduled for June 9, 2017 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (e) and (k) as follows: "90 (1) A part of the meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the board or committee considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district; and (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a regional district service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the board or committee, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district if they were held in public". Adjournment The Housing Committee adjourned its regular meeting of June 9, 2017 at 2:59 p.m. to convene a closed meeting. held on Friday, June 9, 2017 Page 5 of 6

6 Reconvene The Housing Committee reconvened its regular meeting June 9, 2017 at 3:23 p.m. with the following members being in attendance: MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Mayor Mike Clay, Port Moody Councillor Linda Buchanan, North Vancouver City Mayor Jonathan Cote, New Westminster Councillor Colleen Jordan, Burnaby Councillor Bob Long, Langley Township Councillor Doug MacKay-Dunn, North Vancouver District Councillor Bill McNulty, Richmond Councillor Judy Villeneuve, Surrey MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chair, Mayor Nicole Read, Maple Ridge Mayor Lois Jackson, Delta Councillor Geoff Meggs, Vancouver Mayor Richard Stewart, Coquitlam Councillor Tim Stevenson, Vancouver 5.2 Community Land Trusts for Affordable Housing (Continued) Thatthe MVRD Board receive for information the report dated June 2, 2017, titled "Community Land Trusts for Affordable Housing". 10. ADJOURNMENT /CONCLUSION That the Housing Committee conclude its regular meeting of June 9, (Time: 3:23 p.m.) FINAL held on Friday, June 9, 2017 Page 6 of 6