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METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT HOUSING COMMITTEE

REGULAR MEETING

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 1:00 pm 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia

A G E N D A1

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1.1 March 8, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda That the Housing Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for March 8, 2017 as circulated.

2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

2.1 January 20, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes That the Housing Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held January 20, 2017 as circulated.

3. DELEGATIONS

4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS

5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF

5.1 Heather Place Redevelopment Verbal Update & Presentation Designated Speaker: Mike Ducey

5.2 Manager’s Report Designated Speaker: Elisa Campbell That the Housing Committee receive for information the report dated February 28, 2017, titled “Manager’s Report”.

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1 Letter from TransLink re MV Regional Affordable Housing Strategy – 2017 Jan 16 6.2 Province announces new services for Homeless in Maple Ridge – News Release

1 Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable. February 28, 2017 HC - 1 Housing Committee Regular Agenda March 8, 2017 Agenda Page 2 of 2

7. OTHER BUSINESS

8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS

9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING That the Housing Committee close its regular meeting scheduled for March 8, 2017 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (e) 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;” “90 (2) 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: (b) the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the regional district and a provincial government or the federal government or both and a third party;”

10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION That the Housing Committee adjourn/conclude its regular meeting of March 8, 2017.

Membership: Clay, Mike (C) – Port Moody Jordan, Colleen – Burnaby Meggs, Geoff – Vancouver Read, Nicole (VC) – Maple Ridge Long, Bob – Langley Township Stevenson, Tim – Vancouver Buchanan, Linda – North Vancouver City MacKay-Dunn, Doug – North Vancouver District Stewart, Richard (M) – Coquitlam Coté, Jonathan – New Westminster McNulty, Bill – Richmond Villeneuve, Judy – Surrey Jackson, Lois – Delta

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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Housing Committee held at 1:04 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 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 Coté, New Westminster Mayor Lois Jackson, Delta Councillor Bob Long, Langley Township Councillor Doug MacKay-Dunn, North Vancouver District Councillor Bill McNulty, Richmond Councillor Geoff Meggs, Vancouver Councillor Tim Stevenson, Vancouver (arrived at 1:05 p.m.) Mayor Richard Stewart, Coquitlam Councillor Judy Villeneuve, Surrey

MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chair, Mayor Nicole Read, Maple Ridge Councillor Colleen Jordan, Burnaby

STAFF PRESENT: Elisa Campbell, Planning and Electoral Area Services Director, Parks, Planning, and Environment Carol Mason, Chief Administrative Officer Agata Kosinski, Assistant to Regional Committees, Board and Information Services

ALSO PRESENT: Board Chair, Mayor Greg Moore, Port Coquitlam

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1.1 January 20, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Housing Committee adopt the revised agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for January 20, 2017 as circulated. CARRIED

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Housing Committee held on Friday, January 20, 2017 Page 1 of 5 HC - 3 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

2.1 October 14, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Housing Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held October 14, 2016 as circulated. CARRIED

2.2 November 9, 2016 Special Meeting Minutes

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Housing Committee adopt the minutes of its special meeting held November 9, 2016 as circulated. CARRIED

1:05 p.m. Councillor Stevenson arrived at the meeting.

3. DELEGATIONS No items presented.

4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No items presented.

5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF

5.1 2017 Housing Committee Priorities and Work Plan Report dated January 9, 2017 from Elisa Campbell, Director of Regional Planning and Electoral Area Services, Parks, Planning and Environment, providing the Housing Committee with the priorities and work plan for the year 2017.

Discussion ensued on the assessment of statistics and indicators in developing a housing supply strategy.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Housing Committee endorse the work plan as presented in the report dated January 9, 2017 titled “2017 Housing Committee Priorities and Work Plan”. CARRIED

5.2 Mortgage Renewal – Maplewood Report dated January 5, 2017 from Dean Rear, Financial Planning and Operations Director, Financial Services, seeking MVHC Board authorization to renew the mortgage for the housing complex located at 4771 Williams Rd, Richmond, BC (Maplewood).

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Housing Committee held on Friday, January 20, 2017 Page 2 of 5 HC - 4 It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation Board pass the following resolutions as required by the British Columbia Housing Management Commission: i. That the Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation hereby irrevocably authorizes British Columbia Housing Management Commission to act on its behalf to renew the mortgages presently held by Toronto Dominion Bank (the “Mortgage”) for the housing complex located at 4771 Williams Rd, Richmond, BC (British Columbia Housing Management Commission file no. 90225/3133), including but not limited to selecting, at British Columbia Housing Management Commission’s sole discretion, the mortgage renewal terms and arranging mortgage renewal with the take-out lender (the “Take- out Lender”) on terms and conditions that are acceptable to British Columbia Housing Management Commission; and ii. That any two officers or directors, or any one director together with any one officer of the Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation; for and on behalf of the Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation be and are hereby authorized to execute and deliver under the seal of the Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation or otherwise, all such deeds, documents and other writings and to do such acts and things in connection with the Mortgage assignment, renewal and amendment as they, in their discretion, may consider to be necessary or desirable for giving effect to this resolution and for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of the lender of the monies. CARRIED

5.3 21515-2127 Prairie Avenue: Request for Expression of Interest Update Pursuant to the revised agenda, this item was withdrawn.

5.4 Homelessness Partnering Strategy Funding Investments: Update on 2015/16 and 2016-19 Projects Report dated January 13, 2017 from Theresa Harding, Manager, Homelessness Partnering Strategy, providing an update on funding investments in homelessness initiatives made through the Homelessness Partnering Strategy, including the final report on 2015-2016 projects and the projects currently awarded funding through the 2016-2019 Request for Proposals.

Presentation titled “Homelessness Partnering Strategy” is retained with the January 20, 2017 Housing Committee agenda.

Members were informed about funding cycles, grant allocation, and federal contributions. Discussion ensued on funding, homeless data gathering, and the role of the Regional Homelessness Task Force.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Housing Committee held on Friday, January 20, 2017 Page 3 of 5 HC - 5 It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board receive for information the report dated January 13, 2017, titled “Homelessness Partnering Strategy Funding Investments: Update on 2015/16 and 2016-19 Projects”. CARRIED

5.5 2017 Regional Homeless Count Report dated January 13, 2017 from Theresa Harding, Manager, Homelessness Partnering Strategy, providing a description of the process and timeline for undertaking the 2017 Regional Homeless Count.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board receive for information the report dated January 13, 2017, titled “2017 Regional Homeless Count”. CARRIED

5.6 Manager’s Report Report dated January 11, 2017 from Elisa Campbell, Planning and Electoral Area Services Director, Parks, Planning, and Environment, providing the Housing Committee with information on Attendance at 2017 Standing Committee Events; Regional Affordable Housing Strategy; Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future Minor Amendment to Incorporate Updated Housing Demand Estimates; Code Red: Building Housing Common Ground Oct 25th, 2016; Regional Homelessness Task Force; Provincial Funding for Affordable Housing Projects; BC HOME Partnership Program December 2016; Review and Update of Evaluation Criteria for Selecting Sites for Development / Redevelopment of Affordable Rental Housing, and MVHC Vacancy Performance – 3rd and 4th Quarter 2016.

Presentation material titled “Manager’s Report” is retained with the January 20, 2017 Housing Committee agenda.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Housing Committee receive for information the report dated January 11, 2017, titled “Manager’s Report”. CARRIED

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1 Letter from Minister Duclos re Metro Vancouver Roundtable - 2016 Sept 14 6.2 Letter from Vancouver Coastal Health re Proposed Actions - MV Regional Affordable Housing Strategy - 2016 Oct 12 6.3 Letter from Coquitlam Council - Feedback on Regional Affordable Housing Strategy - 2016 Oct 25 6.4 Letter from Village of Lions Bay re Regional Affordable Housing Strategy - 2016 Nov 13

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Housing Committee held on Friday, January 20, 2017 Page 4 of 5 HC - 6 6.5 Letter from Maple Ridge - Endorsement of the Regional Affordable Housing Strategy - 2016 Nov 14 6.6 Letter from Minister of Families re Metro Vancouver Regional Affordable Housing Strategy - 2016 Nov 14 6.7 Letter from A. Sohi - Results of MV Mixed Income Transit-Oriented Rental Housing Study - 2016 Dec 9 6.8 What We Heard - Shaping Canada’s National Housing Strategy – Executive Summary 6.9 Housing Action Plan Endorsed by City of N. Vancouver Council - 2016 Oct 18 6.10 Rental and Affordable Housing Strategy – District of North Vancouver – Nov 2016

7. OTHER BUSINESS No items presented.

8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS No items presented.

9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Housing Committee close its regular meeting scheduled for January 20, 2017 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (e) 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.” CARRIED

10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Housing Committee adjourn its regular meeting of January 20, 2017. CARRIED (Time: 2:24 p.m.)

______Agata Kosinski, Mike Clay, Chair Assistant to Regional Committees

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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Housing Committee held on Friday, January 20, 2017 Page 5 of 5 HC - 7 5.2

To: Housing Committee

From: Elisa Campbell, Director, Regional Planning and Electoral Area Services

Date: February 28, 2017 Meeting Date: March 8, 2017

Subject: Manager’s Report

RECOMMENDATION That the Housing Committee receive for information the report dated February 28, 2017, titled “Manager’s Report”.

Housing Committee 2017 Work Plan Attachment 1 to this report sets out the Committee’s Work Plan for 2017. The status of work program elements is indicated as pending, in progress, ongoing or complete. The listing is updated as needed to include new issues that arise, items requested by the Committee, and changes to the schedule.

Actions For Housing Now: Our collective challenge to re-couple housing costs and incomes The Tyee is co-presenting an event on March 29, 2017 called “Actions For Housing Now: Our collective challenge to re-couple housing costs and incomes”. This event is a cross-sectoral, non- partisan day of learning and dialogue that brings together a range of business leaders, housing experts, local government elected officials, civic leaders and others. Questions to be explored at the event include how to speed and scale the development of more secure and affordable rental, co-op and alternative ownership housing; how to leverage more private and institutional capital for this type of housing; how to work across silos to support policies that level the playing field between renters and owners; and more. The event builds on The Tyee’s February 22, 2017 “Home for Good” event, previous Actions For Housing Now events, and Generation Squeeze’s October 2016 Common Ground dialogue. The event takes place on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017 from 8:30am - 4:00pm at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster. It is free, but there are limited spaces available. Registration can be done online at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/actions-for-housing- now-re-coupling-housing-costs-local-incomes-tickets-32270283286.

Housing on Bowen Director Maureen Nicholson met recently with Metro Vancouver staff to provide information and updates about affordable housing initiatives taking place on Bowen Island. In the face of greater demand than supply for housing, municipal Council has placed a high priority on a series of initiatives to create more housing options. These initiatives reflect the enactment of policies to facilitate more appropriate construction, and include seniors’ housing to diverse uses for Community Lands (39 acres of land purchased by the Municipality from Metro Vancouver in 2004) to detached secondary suites to working with developers to promote affordable housing objectives.

Vancity’s Proposal for Regional Affordable Housing Trust At its November 9, 2016 meeting, Housing Committee members were provided with a presentation by representatives from Vancity on a Regional Affordable Housing Trust. Staff have continued to HC - 8 communicate with Vancity about the presentation, and will be bringing additional information and analysis back to the Committee later this year in the broader context of considering a spectrum of roles for Metro Vancouver related to affordable housing.

Attachment 1: Housing Committee 2017 Work Plan

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Housing Committee 2017 Work Plan Report Date: February 28, 2017

Priorities 1st Quarter Status Policy on Criteria for Evaluating Selection of MV/MVHC Sites for (Re)Development In Progress Strategic Assessment of MV Affordable Housing Roles In Progress Affordable Rental Housing Targets for MVHC and MV-supported units Pending Selection of Proponent, Program and Process for Prairie Avenue Site In Progress Confirmation of Approach and Program for Kingston Gardens Site In Progress Confirmation of Approach and Program for Malaspina Village Site In Progress Update on Mixed Income Transit-Oriented Rental Housing Study In Progress Heather Place Project Updates In Progress Update on Homelessness Partnering Strategy In Progress 2nd Quarter Review of Regional DCC Waiver for Affordable Housing Pending Action Plan for Implementing Regional Affordable Housing Strategy Pending Scope and Process for Rental Housing Facts in Focus report Pending Review of MVHC / MV Policies for Affordable Rental Housing Pending Updates on (Re)Development of MVHC / MV-supported sites Pending Review of Housing Databook Pending Heather Place Project Updates Pending Consideration of preliminary Regional Homeless Count results Pending 3rd Quarter Application of Evaluation Criteria to MVHC Sites Pending Action Plan for Implementing Regional Affordable Housing Strategy Pending Updates on (Re)Development of MVHC / MV-supported sites Pending Heather Place Project Updates Pending Review of MVHC Asset Management Plan Pending Scope and Process for Transit Oriented Affordable Housing (TOAH) initiative Pending Update on Homelessness Partnering Strategy Pending 4th Quarter Consideration of Mixed Income Transit-Oriented Rental Housing Study results Pending Review of MVHC / MV Policies for Affordable Rental Housing Pending Updates on (Re)Development of MVHC / MV-supported sites Pending Action Plan for Implementing Regional Affordable Housing Strategy Pending Consideration of process and timeline for development of Welcher Avenue site Pending Review of Rental Housing Facts in Focus report Pending Review of Business Case for Transit Oriented Affordable Housing initiative Pending Review of Mixed Income Transit-Oriented Rental Housing Study Pending Heather Place Project Updates Pending Consideration of comprehensive Regional Homeless Count results Pending

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Mayor Greg Moore South Coast British Columbia Chair, Metro Vancouver Board of Directors Transportation Authority 4330 Kingsway,Burnaby, B.C. V5H4GB

Dear Mayor Moore:

Re: Proposed TransUnk Actions — Metro Vancouver Regional Affordable Housing Strategy

Thank you for the letter dated September 16, 2016, requesting TransLink’s commitment to review and consider TransLink’sActions for Metro Vancouver’s Regional Housing Affordability Strategy. This Strategy and its associated actions provide important guidance for how government agencies and stakeholders can address the increasingly urgent housing affordability issue in the region. TransLinkgreatly appreciates the opportunity to have worked with Metro Vancouver and stakeholders on the development of this important document.

TransLink is committed to working with our partners to implement the proposed TransLink actions identified under Goal 4 — Increase the Rental Housing Supply along the Frequent Transit Network. Many of the actions align with key directions outlined in the Regional Transportation Strategy and are already underway. We are currently expanding the Frequent Transit Network through rail and bus expansion, developing a regional transit fare policy and exploring and implementing travel demand measures through both policy development and education and outreach. We are also working closely with our local government partners to align housing and jobs along the Frequent Transit Network. We will continue to look for opportunities for collaboration with our stakeholders to secure rental housing for low to moderate incomes in frequent transit areas. TransLink’srole in addressing the region’s housing affordability can also be further considered in the upcoming iteration of the Regional Transportation Strategy, which will commence this year.

We look forward to working with Metro Vancouver and local partners through the implementation of the Regional Affordable Housing Strategy and continued efforts to tackle affordability in the region.

Sincerely,

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Lorraine Cunningham Chair, TransLinkBoard of Directors

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February 17, 2017

MAPLE RIDGE – People who are homeless or at risk of homelessness will soon have increased access to services, shelter spaces and housing options in Maple Ridge. Following extensive consideration and the gathering of community feedback, the B.C. government has announced a multi-pronged approach to address issues of homelessness in the area:

• Intensive Case Management

• Additional shelter spaces at the Salvation Army

• Closing of the temporary shelter

• Additional funding for Hope for Freedom Society recovery home

• Investments in affordable housing for seniors, families and youth

• Rent subsidies for housing with support in the private rental market

Intensive Case Management (ICM)

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BC Housing and the Fraser Health Authority will partner to create an Intensive Case Management (ICM) team to serve the community. ICM is a team-based model of care serving individuals with severe substance use disorder, who may or may not have concurrent disorders and/or mental illness. These individuals face complex challenges related to health, housing and poverty, and face barriers in accessing existing health or social services.

Shelter spaces

The Province will provide funding for an additional 30 overnight shelter spaces at the Maple Ridge Salvation Army to ensure the most vulnerable members of the community have a place to sleep and the opportunity to connect with support services. The target population will be people transitioning out of the Rain City temporary shelter. The extra spaces will be open for six months.

Closure of temporary shelter

BC Housing has informed RainCity Housing that, as part of the closure plan for the temporary shelter at 22239 Lougheed Hwy., new intakes will end effective March 1, 2017. A curfew will also be implemented at that time. BC Housing will be meeting with RainCity, the RCMP and the City of Maple Ridge to discuss implementation of the closure plan.

BC Housing will work with the Fraser Health Authority and non-profit partners to assist those currently in shelters in Maple Ridge with services provided through the ICM model and with rent supplements for more stable housing in the private market.

The Province remains committed to providing $15 million in capital funding towards a permanent shelter and/or supportive housing program, and will form a community committee to identify an appropriate location.

Hope for Freedom

The Province will provide $50,000 in funding to pay for a new kitchen for Hope for Freedom, an abstinence-based program in Maple Ridge that serves people with addictions, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Investments in Affordable Housing

The Province has committed $11 million for a new development at 11907 228th St., to be operated by the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Community Services Housing Society. This building will provide 80 units of affordable housing for seniors and families.

An additional $1 million has been committed through the Provincial Investment in Affordable Housing Initiative to the Iron Horse, a safe house for vulnerable youth that will operate in Maple Ridge.

In terms of the long-term use of 21375 Lougheed Highway, discussions will take place between the Province and the City on the future uses for the site, such as affordable housing for seniors or families.

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The Province has also announced that Coast Mental Health has taken over as the new operator for Alouette Heights, a supportive housing development that provides 46 units of supportive housing.

Rent subsidies

The Province will provide $252,000 for up to 40 rent subsidies for the ICM program to ensure access to affordable housing with dedicated supports. Fraser Health will work in close collaboration with the ICM team to provide comprehensive wrap-around services. The increased rent subsidies, and supports provided by ICM teams, will help at-risk individuals with obtaining longer-term housing solutions.

Quotes:

Marc Dalton, MLA for Maple Ridge-Mission – “Today’s announcements are in response to community engagements that we have had over the past months. Public input has been vital to our efforts and focus. In collaboration with the Province and community partners we have developed a plan to provide the services for those in most in need, while considering the valid concerns of residents”

Doug Bing, MLA for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows – “We are confident that this approach will lead to positive outcomes for our most vulnerable citizens. We will continue to work with the community to find an appropriate location for permanent shelter and supportive housing development.”

Dr. Victoria Lee, chief medical health officer, Fraser Health – “Stabilizing people who use drugs is the first step in helping them recover to live a healthy, vibrant life. The Intensive Case Management team will be a support for these individuals who face complex challenges, ensuring that they receive health care services, housing and other needs to help them transition to more stable lives.”

Darrell Burnham, CEO for Coast Mental Health – “Coast Mental Health has been successfully managing supported housing developments for 45 years. Today, we operate 14 different supported housing developments across the Lower Mainland. We ensure our tenants have the support they need to thrive as members of inclusive and safe neighborhoods. We look forward to working with the staff and residents of Alouette Heights and contributing to the broader Maple Ridge community.”

Darrell Pilgrim, executive director, Salvation Army Ridge Meadows Ministries – “The Salvation Army is committed to serving the people and communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. We appreciate this opportunity to provide temporary emergency shelter to those who are experiencing the challenges of homelessness. In an atmosphere of dignity and respect, the Salvation Army will continue to provide vital support and transformational programming that assists individuals as they move toward independence and permanent, stable housing solutions.”

Quick Facts:

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• Since 2001, the B.C. government has invested $4.9 billion to provide affordable housing for low income individuals, seniors and families.

• More than 104,000 B.C. households benefit from a diverse range of provincial housing programs and services.

• Last year, the B.C. government invested more than to $7.4 million to provide subsidized housing and rent supplements for over 1,200 households in Maple Ridge.

Learn More: For more information on affordable housing programs and the province’s efforts to end homelessness in B.C., please visit: www.housingmattersbc.ca/factsheets.html and www.bchousing.org Follow BC Housing on Twitter: @BC_Housing

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