Notice and Agenda Joint Services Committee of Leeds and Grenville Wednesday, September 9, 2020 9:00 a.m. Council Chambers 25 Central Avenue West, Brockville, Ontario Pages 1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of the Agenda 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof 4. Adoption of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting 4.1 Meeting Minutes Dated July 8, 2020 1 - 10 5. Delegations/Presentations - Nil 6. Correspondence, Communications and Petitions - Nil 7. Information Items 7.1 Certificate of Appreciation to the Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service from 11 - 11 MPP Steve Clark 8. Staff Reports 8.1 Housing and Social Services 8.1.1 Report No. JSC-028-2020: Program and Service Delivery Activity 12 - 21 Community and Social Services 8.1.2 Report No. JSC-029-2020: Annual Housing and Homelessness Plan 22 - 34 Public Report 8.1.3 Report No. JSC-034-2020: Temporary Social Distancing Shelter 35 - 53 8.1.4 Report No. JSC-035-2020: Social Services Relief Fund (SSRF) - 54 - 56 Phase 2 8.2 Paramedic Service 8.2.1 Report No. JSC-033-2020: Land Ambulance Services Grant 57 - 64 Funding 8.2.2 Report No. JSC-032-2020: 2020 Second Quarter Statistical Report 65 - 76 Paramedic Service 8.3 P.O.A. - Nil 8.4 All Services 8.4.1 Report No. JSC-030-2020: Operating Budget Projections July 2020 77 - 87 8.4.2 Report No. JSC-031-2020: Capital Budget Projection Report July 88 - 93 2020 9. Sub-Committee, Ad Hoc Committee and Member Reports 10. Unfinished Business 10.1 CAO's Report - Joint Services Committee Requests 94 - 94 11. Announcements 12. Notice of By-law/Notice of Motion 13. Questions from the Media 14. Questions from the Public 15. Closed Meeting - Nil 16. Adjournment 2 The Joint Services Committee of Leeds and Grenville Minutes Wednesday, July 8, 2020 9:00 a.m. Tele/Video Conference – Council Chambers 25 Central Avenue West, Brockville, Ontario Members Present: Brant Burrow, Chair (In Chambers) Pat Sayeau, Warden (In Chambers) Video Conference: Roger Haley, Arie Hoogenboom, Robin Jones, Doug Malanka, Nancy Peckford, Corinna Smith-Gatcke, Doug Struthers, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Jason Baker, City of Brockville (Video Conference) Brett Todd, Town of Prescott (Video Conference) Ted Lojko, Town of Gananoque (Video Conference) Staff Present: Andy Brown, Chief Administrative Officer (Video Conference) Alison Tutak, Director of Community and Social Services (Video Conference) Jeff Carss, Paramedic Chief (Video Conference) Pat Huffman, Treasurer (Video Conference) Chris Morrison, Manager of Social Housing (Video Conference) Lesley Todd, Clerk (In Chambers) Sheena Earl, Deputy Clerk (Video Conference) Andrea Bolton, Deputy Clerk (Recording Secretary) (In Chambers) 1. Call to Order The Chair called the Joint Services Committee meeting to order at 9:07 a.m. 2. Adoption of the Agenda Resolution No. JSC-025-2020 Moved by Arie Hoogenboom Seconded by Jason Baker 1 Joint Services Committee Meeting Minutes July 8, 2020 THAT the Agenda for the July 8, 2020 meeting of the Joint Services Committee be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof - Nil 4. Adoption of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting 4.1 Meeting Minutes Dated June 10, 2020 Resolution No. JSC-026-2020 Moved by Roger Haley Seconded by Doug Malanka THAT the Minutes of the Joint Services Committee Meeting held June 10, 2020 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 5. Delegations/Presentations – Nil 6. Correspondence, Communications and Petitions – Nil 7. Information Items – Nil 8. Staff Reports 8.1 Housing and Social Services 8.1.1 Report No. JSC-022-2020: Approval of Housing and Homelessness Plan Five Year Review The Committee discussed the report, noting Leeds and Grenville is mandated by the Province to have 987 housing units to provide rent-geared-to-income housing. It was noted the Counties operates 667 of the 987 units. The 667 units 2 2 Joint Services Committee Meeting Minutes July 8, 2020 are in good repair and are meeting a need in the community. There are approximately 250 non-profit housing providers and 90 pluse are rent supplement. The Counties is currently exceeding its mandate by approximately 30 additional units due in part to the rent supplement agreement with the Marguerita Residence Corporation. The Committee noted rent supplement agreements are more flexible to manage than units owned by the Counties; however, owning and operating the units allows them to protect the purpose of the buildings within the community. It was noted municipalities no longer receive dedicated funds for the construction of rent-geared-to-income housing. Affordable housing can now be built through the Co-investment Fund; developers work with Canada Mortgage and Housing, who administers the program. The Committee noted the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is pushing for new housing units in the Province. The Committee discussed the need for housing for those with physical disabilities and mental health issues and that Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Mental Health is a key partner with 400 units of different types of housing; however, the adequacy of some of the units was in question. It was noted the recent experience with the Social Distancing Centre run by Community and Social Services illustrated there is insufficient support for people with mental health and addictions issues. It was noted there is no homeless shelter, detox centre or sexual assault centre in Leeds and Grenville. Ms. Peckford stated she has spoken with Minister Clark about a mobile sexual assault centre. Mr. Baker noted the Committee should not make the assumption that the large urban centres are where the shelters need to be located. He said with benefits come hard costs and he would like to be at the table when this is discussed. The Committee looked at housing needs in various parts of Leeds and Grenville, noting there is a lack of housing stock in the Town of Gananoque. It was suggested one way to increase the availability of affordable housing is to work with developers with the need to involve local planners. The efforts of the Affordable Housing Task Force in North Grenville was discussed. Ms. Peckford explained they are encouraging new builds, retrofitting existing builds with granny suites and encouraging homeowners and developers when expanding housing stock. They have set a 25% affordable housing target for developers. She noted for those developers putting a granny suite in a new home, the Municipality is offsetting some of the development charges. 3 3 Joint Services Committee Meeting Minutes July 8, 2020 The Committee discussed the location of housing in Leeds and Grenville, noting that 47% of housing stock is in the City of Brockville. It was stated that for transportation reasons individuals have often located near services in the urban centres. Redistribution of housing throughout the 13 municipalities was suggested. It was also suggested that when working with developers, instead of taking a financial commitment in lieu of parkland, municipalities could request a lot, or a percentage of units be rent-geared-to-income. With respect to the report, Mr. Todd said it is not innovative enough and doesn’t address the current needs. He commended the efforts taking place in North Grenville and said he would like this matter deferred until the Committee could learn more about what is being done in North Grenville. He said he would like to see that kind of innovation at the Counties. It was noted in 2010, community housing renewal was called housing regeneration and was dedicated to examining housing stock that was 50 to 60 years old; however, there have been no dramatic rebuilding or renovation efforts in housing. It was suggested the report provides the Committee with a starting point for regeneration. Regarding the motion to recommending approval of the report to Counties Council, it was explained the draft review went to the Ministry in December of 2019 and there were no changes recommended by the Ministry. The Ministry seeks to ensure the plan is approved by the governing body, which is why the report is being submitted for the approval of the Joint Services Committee and Counties Council. Mr. Todd moved that the report be deferred. Mr. Haley seconded the motion. The Committee discussed the proposed deferral. The Committee was advised if approval of the report is deferred the Ministry will have to be notified and staff will need to find out what are next steps from the Province. The Committee debated whether or not the report prohibits a top-down approach to regeneration, or whether it represents a review of the activities of the past five years of the housing plan. It was confirmed by staff the review, if accepted, does not preclude any changes moving forward; a deferral will require the Committee to address the matter again at a future meeting. In addition, it was suggested the deferral would allow the Committee to hold a discussion, and would provide time to identify next steps. It was recommended the Committee take the opportunity to look at housing in the long-term and set an agenda. It was also 4 4 Joint Services Committee Meeting Minutes July 8, 2020 noted the report could be approved and the Committee could still pursue the issues identified at this meeting. Resolution No. JSC-027-2020 Moved by Brett Todd Seconded by Roger Haley THAT the motion to recommend to Counties Council the approval of the Housing and Homelessness Plan Five Year Review as attached to Report No. JSC-022-2020 be deferred. CARRIED Member Number of Votes Yea Nay Baker, Jason 16 16 Burrow, Brant 9 9 Haley, Roger 3 3 Hoogenboom, Arie 13 13 Jones, Robin 1 1 Lojko, Ted 4 4 Malanka, Doug 6 6 Peckford, Nancy 13 13 Sayeau, Pat 6 6 Smith-Gatcke, Corinna 10 10 Struthers, Doug 3 3 Todd, Brett 4 4 Totals 88 57 31 Resolution No.