Minutes Confirmed on June 20, 2016

Affordable Housing Committee

Meeting No.:
4
Contact:
Jennifer Forkes, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date:
Thursday, November 26, 2015

Phone:
416-392-4666
Start Time:
1:30 PM
E-mail:
ah@toronto.ca
Location:
Committee Room 2, City Hall
Chair:
Councillor Ana Bailão

AH4.1 - Chair's Update and Presentation

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Received
Wards:
All

Committee Decision

The Affordable Housing Office received the item for information.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Chair, Affordable Housing Committee gave an update to the Affordable Housing Committee.

 

The Affordable Housing Committee presented Closing the Housing Gap Campaign certificates of appreciation to the following recipients:

 

-  Canadian Pensioners Concerned - John Argue

-  Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada - Aaron Denhartog and Harvey Cooper

-  Covenant House - Erin Boudreau

-  Dixon Hall Neighbourhood Services

-  Habitat GTA - Ene Underwood

-  Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA) - John Wilson

-  Scadding Court Community Centre - Kevin Lee

-  Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - Nick Volk 

-  Tenants for Social Housing - Heather O'Neil and Doris Power

-  The Social Housing Latinamerican Tenants Association (SHLATA) - Miguel Avila-Velarde and Mabel Ernest

- Affordable Housing Office - Gil Hardy

- Affordable Housing Office - Nicole Stewart

Summary

Councillor Ana Bailão, Chair, to give a presentation to the Affordable Housing Committee.

Background Information

(November 26, 2015) Presentation from Councillor Ana Bailão on Chairs Update
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ah/bgrd/backgroundfile-86174.pdf
(September 30, 2015) Response from the Liberal Party of Canada to the Campaign Candidate Questionnaire, submitted by Councillor Ana Bailão
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ah/bgrd/backgroundfile-86079.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano (Carried)

That the item be received for information.

AH4.2 - Affordable Housing Open Door Program

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Wards:
All

Committee Decision

The Affordable Housing Committee recommends that:

 

1. City Council approve the overall direction of the Open Door Program to assist the City in achieving its approved affordable rental and ownership housing targets.

 

2. City Council request the City Manager to co-ordinate the second quarter 2016 Open Door Program inter-divisional reporting process to include the financial and administrative implications of delivering the results through the various program components.

 

Open Door Program Pilot Projects

 

3.  City Council request the Director, Affordable Housing Office, to develop an ongoing inventory of public, private and non-profit housing sites for affordable housing developments supported by City incentives and funding, including from the Development Charges Reserve Fund (2009) for Subsidized Housing (XR2116).

 

Activating Government Land

 

4.  City Council request the City Manager and Chief Corporate Officer, as part of the City-wide real estate review, to report on how to make the creation of affordable housing a corporate priority for surplus lands suitable for residential development owned by the City and/or its agencies, boards, commissions or corporations, and investigate the feasibility of creating a non-profit land registry, similar to the Ontario registry, which would provide registered non-profit organizations the ability to access a circulation list of surplus City properties before they are advertised on the open market.

 

5.  City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A, and the Director, Affordable Housing Office, to update the Affordable Housing Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Build Toronto to strengthen Build Toronto's role in making land and/or funding available for the creation of affordable housing and set new targets.

 

6.  City Council request the City Manager further engage with the province and appropriate provincial agencies, boards, commissions and corporations to partner in the development of affordable homes, including through the provision of land on favourable terms on those sites already identified by City Council in Appendix 3 to the report (November 19, 2015) from the Director, Affordable Housing Office.

 

7.  City Council request the City Manager request the federal government to provide suitable surplus federal land on favourable terms for affordable housing development.

 

Financial Incentives and Streamlining City Processes

 

8.  City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to identify affordable housing as a priority Section 37 community benefit to be provided by new developments in consultation with Ward Councillors and the community, and that a preference, where appropirate, be given to providing affordable housing on site.

 

9.  City Council approve the updated Municipal Housing Facility By-law attached as Appendix 4 to the report (November 19, 2015) from the Director, Affordable Housing Office as the enabling by-law which supports the policies outlined in the report (November 19, 2015) from the Director, Affordable Housing Office, and repeal the 2002 Housing Facility By-law 282-2002, and request the Director, Affordable Housing Office to report to the Affordable Housing Committee for approval of individual projects under the new By-law and Open Door Program.

 

10.  City Council approve the extension of the current affordable housing policy providing eligibility for an exemption from building and planning permit fees to purpose-built affordable rental housing developed by the private sector, where affordability is secured for a minimum 20-year term.

 

11.  City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Finance, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Director, Affordable Housing Office, to undertake a study as part of the next development charges bylaw update process beginning in 2016, to examine what incentives, including development charge relief, can be considered by the City in order to encourage the development of mid-range, private rental housing and bring forward policies around mid-range rental housing for Council consideration and under the Open Door Program.

 

12.  City Council request the Director, Affordable Housing Office, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Finance, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, Chief Building Official, and City Solicitor to report to the Affordable Housing Committee in the second quarter of 2016 on improvements and implementation modifications, including potential refinements to the eligibility criteria, to the City’s Home Ownership Assistance Program to better support the target of 200 affordable/ assisted ownership homes annually developed by non-profit corporations or developers building on public lands, and that the program provide for the repayment of  any incentives with appreciation at the time of resale to the open market.

 

Expanded Planning Supports

 

13.  City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning report to the Affordable Housing Committee the second quarter of 2016 on the extension of the City’s “Gold Star” planning approval process for non-profit and private-sector developers of affordable rental and ownership housing, including details on inter-divisional pre-application co-ordination, a timely inter-divisional application review, and dedicated staff contacts and resources to facilitate approvals.

 

14.  City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to include in the annual report on Section 37 and 45 community benefits a description of affordable housing benefits secured.

 

Improving Affordability

 

15.  City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, in consultation with the Director, Affordable Housing Office, support the City’s Housing Stability Service Planning Framework by setting a target of 500 housing benefits to be provided in new affordable rental buildings developed under the Open Door Program and accessed through the housing portal or programs serving the homeless.

 

Support from Other Governments

 

16.  City Council urge the Prime Minister and new federal government to introduce funding and tax measures in its 2016 budget to support the creation of affordable housing, including housing allowances, through the Investment in Affordable Housing Program.

 

17.  City Council request the Premier of the Province of Ontario to join the City in providing new funding and financial incentives to support the creation of affordable housing including income-support initiatives, regulatory reform, reduced taxes on affordable housing construction, and providing the City with new inclusionary zoning powers.

 

18.  City Council request the Director, Affordable Housing Office, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Executive Director, Corporate Finance, to report in the second quarter of 2016 to the Affordable Housing Committee on a formula or template of City contributions and supports to assist non-profit and private sector organizations who wish to develop affordable housing through the Open Door Program.

Origin

(November 19, 2015) Report from the Director, Affordable Housing Office

Summary

This report fulfills the May request of the Executive Committee to report on the Open Door Program recommendations for a range of affordable housing tools and incentives, as proposed by Mayor John Tory and the City's Housing Advocate, Councillor Ana Bailão.  The report also responds to a request of the Executive Committee to identify sites and pilot project opportunities for affordable housing.

 

Creating affordable housing for residents is a powerful contributor to the economic and social well-being of Toronto.  Affordable housing enhances the City's national and global competitiveness by providing housing for a diverse workforce and stimulating a full range of construction-related industries.  Equally powerful is the contribution to improving communities, the health of people and to Toronto's equity and poverty reduction goals.

 

The City's Housing Opportunities Toronto - Affordable Housing Action Plan 2010-2020 (HOT) established targets of 1,000 new affordable rental homes and 200 new affordable ownership homes annually or 10,000 affordable rental and 2,000 ownership homes over the Plan's ten years. Funding and support from other orders of government is essential to meet these affordable housing targets.

 

During the Plan's first five years, the City, often in partnership with the federal and provincial governments, has assisted non-profit and private sector organizations to build some 2,800 affordable rental homes and more than 700 affordable ownership homes.  The government assistance to support the creation of these units included fee exemptions, provision of land, and provision of loans and direct government funding. Using current resources and delivery methods the City will continue to open new homes over the next five years.  However, by 2020 a shortfall in meeting the City's targets is projected of 6,000 affordable rental homes and almost 600 affordable ownership homes.

 

This report outlines an Open Door Program to improve the City's capacity to work with the non-profit and private housing sectors to achieve the City's housing targets over the next five years.  It also requests staff to report on the details of implementation on a range of Open Door Program initiatives by May 2016.

 

Highlights of the recommended actions for Council approval and consideration include:

 

-Updating the City of Toronto Municipal Housing Facility By-law

-Activating five surplus City sites for the construction of 389 affordable rental and ownership homes

-Releasing an inventory of 17 other City, Waterfront Toronto, and provincially-owned sites with affordable housing potential

-Extending to the private sector City financial incentives for affordable rental housing that are currently limited to non-profit groups

-Updating the Home Ownership Assistance Program to support the creation of 200 affordable ownership homes annually

-Establishing a "Gold Star" Planning initiative for the timely delivery of affordable rental and ownership housing developments

-Setting a target of 500 housing benefits to be provided within new affordable rental buildings developed under the Open Door Program 

-Enhancing the City's advocacy to engage the federal and provincial governments to participate in the Open Door Program

-Creating annual accountability, tracking and reporting mechanisms on the outcomes of the Open Door Program

 

Together the actions above will assist the City to meet affordable rental and ownership housing targets.  However, for the City to meet its targets requires the federal and provincial governments to step-up support by providing surplus land, more funding and housing income supports for lower-income residents, new tax incentives and regulatory changes.

 

This report was prepared in consultation with City Planning, Finance and other relevant City Divisions and Agencies.

Background Information

(November 19, 2015) Report and Appendices 1 to 4 from the Director, Affordable Housing Office on Affordable Housing Open Door Program
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ah/bgrd/backgroundfile-85805.pdf

Communications

(September 28, 2015) E-mail from Joe Deschenes Smith, Trillium Housing (AH.Main.AH4.2.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ah/comm/communicationfile-57356.pdf
(November 25, 2015) E-mail from Danielle Chin, Building Industry and Land Development Association, (BILD) (AH.Supp.AH4.2.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ah/comm/communicationfile-57462.pdf
(November 24, 2015) E-mail from Ene Underwood, Habitat for Humanity (AH.Supp.AH4.2.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ah/comm/communicationfile-57456.pdf
(November 24, 2015) Letter from Daryl Chong, President and CEO, Greater Toronto Apartment Association (AH.New.AH4.2.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ah/comm/communicationfile-57481.pdf
(November 26, 2015) Submission from Nick Volk (AH.New.AH4.2.5)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ah/comm/communicationfile-57460.pdf

Speakers

Steve Deveaux, Chairman, Building Industry and Land Development Association
Ene Underwood, CEO, Habitat for Humanity
Joe Deschenes Smith, Principal, Trillium Housing
Heather Tremain, Chief Executive Officer, Options for Homes
Daryl Chong, President and CEO, Greater Toronto Apartment Association
Nick Volk, Habitat for Humanity
Nancy Singer, Executive Director, Kehilla Residential Programme
Harvey Cooper, Managing Director, Ontario Region, Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada

Motions

1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Mike Layton (Carried)

That Recommendation 7 be amended by adding the following words:

 

"and that a preference, where appropirate, be given to providing affordable housing on site."

 

So that Recommendation 7 now reads:

 

"7. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to identify affordable housing as a priority Section 37 community benefit to be provided by new developments in consultation with Ward Councillors and the community, and that a preference, where appropirate, be given to providing affordable housing on site."

Vote (Amend Item) Nov-26-2015

Result: Carried Majority Required
Total members that voted Yes: 4 Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão (Chair), Jon Burnside, Justin J. Di Ciano, Mike Layton
Total members that voted No: 0 Members that voted No are
Total members that were Absent: 2 Members that were absent are Raymond Cho, Pam McConnell

2 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Ana Bailão (Carried)

That Recommendation 1 in the report be deleted and replaced with the following:

 

1.    City Council approve the overall direction of the Open Door Program to assist the City in achieving its approved affordable rental and ownership housing targets.

 

2.    City Council request the City Manager to co-ordinate the second quarter 2016 Open Door Program inter-divisional reporting process to include the financial and administrative implications of delivering the results through the various program components.

Vote (Amend Item) Nov-26-2015

Result: Carried Majority Required
Total members that voted Yes: 4 Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão (Chair), Jon Burnside, Justin J. Di Ciano, Mike Layton
Total members that voted No: 0 Members that voted No are
Total members that were Absent: 2 Members that were absent are Raymond Cho, Pam McConnell

3 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Ana Bailão (Carried)

That Recommendation 10 in the report be deleted and replaced with the following:

 

That City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Finance, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Director, Affordable Housing Office, to undertake a study as part of the next development charges bylaw update process beginning in 2016, to examine what incentives, including development charge relief, can be considered by the City in order to encourage the development of mid-range, private rental housing and bring forward policies around mid-range rental housing for Council consideration and under the Open Door Program.

 

Vote (Amend Item) Nov-26-2015

Result: Carried Majority Required
Total members that voted Yes: 4 Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão (Chair), Jon Burnside, Justin J. Di Ciano, Mike Layton
Total members that voted No: 0 Members that voted No are
Total members that were Absent: 2 Members that were absent are Raymond Cho, Pam McConnell

4 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Ana Bailão (Carried)

That City Council request the Director, Affordable Housing Office, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Executive Director, Corporate Finance, to report in the second quarter of 2016 to the Affordable Housing Committee on a formula or template of City contributions and supports to assist non-profit and private sector organizations who wish to develop affordable housing through the Open Door Program.

 

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Nov-26-2015

Result: Carried Majority Required
Total members that voted Yes: 4 Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão (Chair), Jon Burnside, Justin J. Di Ciano, Mike Layton
Total members that voted No: 0 Members that voted No are
Total members that were Absent: 2 Members that were absent are Raymond Cho, Pam McConnell

5 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Ana Bailão (Carried)

Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Nov-26-2015

Result: Carried Majority Required
Total members that voted Yes: 4 Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão (Chair), Jon Burnside, Justin J. Di Ciano, Mike Layton
Total members that voted No: 0 Members that voted No are
Total members that were Absent: 2 Members that were absent are Raymond Cho, Pam McConnell

AH4.3 - Fast-Tracking Construction of Rental Housing in the Railway Lands Through the New Open Door Program

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
20 - Trinity-Spadina

Committee Decision

The Affordable Housing Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council request the Director, Affordable Housing Office to issue a Proposal Call under the new Open Door program on Block 36 North in the Railway Lands with the goal of selecting an experienced non-profit or private sector organization to develop and operate new affordable rental housing.

 

2.  City Council request the Director, Affordable Housing Office to report by June, 2016 on the results of the Proposal Call including recommending the successful proponent and to provide details on the development proposal for the purposes of leasing Block 36 North for up to 50 years to develop and operate new permanent affordable rental housing.

Origin

(November 12, 2015) Report from the Director, Affordable Housing Office

Summary

In May 2015, Executive Committee directed the Director, Affordable Housing Office, in co-ordination with City Planning, and in consultation with Finance and other relevant Divisions and Agencies, to report on the development of an Open Door program to enhance the City's ability to more quickly deliver affordable housing.  Recommended actions for Council's approval of Open Door are contained in a companion report: Open Door Program for New Affordable Housing.

 

This report recommends council request the Director of the Affordable Housing Office, in collaboration with Toronto Community Housing to issue a Request for Proposals to non-profit and private sector organizations to build affordable rental housing on the land owned by Toronto Community Housing on Block 36 North in the Railway Lands.  The City and Toronto Community Housing are working together to lease the land, which would be developed through a Request for Proposal, for up to 50 years.

 

The Request for Proposal will make the site available through a lease for up to 50 years and require the successful proponent to build and operate a minimum of 80 affordable rental homes.  The site at Block 36 North has been vacant for over two decades and has been set aside to assist in meeting the affordable housing requirements of the Railway Lands Central Secondary Plan.

 

By approving this report, Council will provide direction to staff to issue the Request for Proposal and report the results no later than June, 2016.

Background Information

(November 12, 2015) Report from the Director, Affordable Housing on Fast-Tracking Construction of Rental Housing in the Railway Lands Through the New Open Door Program
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ah/bgrd/backgroundfile-85950.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano (Carried)

AH4.4 - New Affordable Non-Profit Housing Opportunity on Homewood Avenue

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale

Confidential Attachment - A proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land for municipal or local board purposes

Committee Decision

The Affordable Housing Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to negotiate the acquisition of the Properties with the owner/vendor at a maximum purchase price as outlined in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 17, 2015) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, in consultation with the Director, Affordable Housing Office, and authorize the City to enter into an agreement of purchase and sale substantially on the terms outlined in Appendix A to the report (November 17, 2015) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, and on such other terms and conditions and such related documents as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer, in consultation with the Director, Affordable Housing Office, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

2.  City Council amend the 2015 Shelter, Support and Housing Administration Capital Budget by adding a new capital project called "63 and 65 Homewood Avenue Acquisition" as outlined in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 17, 2015) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, if Real Estate Services is successful in entering into an Agreement of Purchase and sale for the Properties including all fees and disbursements, to be fully funded by Section 37 (XR3026) as outlined in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 17, 2015) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, when the negotiations are successfully completed.

 

3.  City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 17, 2015) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

4.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to administer and manage the transaction, in consultation with the Director, Affordable Housing Office, including the provision of any consents, approvals, waivers and notices, provided that she may, at any time, refer consideration of any such matters (including their content) to City Council for its consideration and direction if Real Estate Services is successful in entering into an Agreement of Purchase and sale for the Properties.

 

5.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the contemplated transaction on behalf of the City, including paying any necessary expenses, amending the closing, due diligence and other dates, and amending and waiving terms and conditions, on such terms as she considers reasonable if Real Estate Services is successful in entering into an Agreement of Purchase and sale for the Properties.

 

6.  City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 17, 2015) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer remain confidential as it pertains to a proposed or pending land acquisition by the City or one of its agencies, boards, and commissions.

 

Proposal Call

 

7.  City Council grant and authorize the Director, Affordable Housing Office to issue an open and transparent competitive proposal call to non-profit affordable rental housing providers and to select the best proponent, in his sole discretion to lease, renovate and operate the Properties.

 

Lease

 

8.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer, in consultation with the Director, Affordable Housing Office to negotiate and enter into a lease for the Properties for a term of up to 50 years and for nominal rent with the non-profit affordable rental housing operator selected through the process set out in Recommendation 6 above, together and any other agreements or documents required to give effect to the foregoing.

 

Renovation

 

9.  City Council authorize the Director, Affordable Housing Office to recommend to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation that the Properties be exempt from taxation for municipal and school purposes.

 

10.  City Council authorize the Director, Affordable Housing Office to designate the Properties as social housing for the purpose of allowing all or part of the Properties relief from normal parking standards.

 

11.  City Council authorize the Director, Affordable Housing Office, to negotiate and enter into, on behalf of the City, a municipal capital facility agreement with respect to the operation and the new affordable rental housing, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

 

12.  City Council grant authority to the City Solicitor to execute any documents required to register security for the capital renovation funding and to postpone, confirm the status of, and discharge the security when and if necessary.

Origin

(November 17, 2015) Report from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer

Summary

In October 2015 City Council directed staff to conduct due diligence on the acquisition and renovation of 63 and 65 Homewood Avenue (the "Properties").  The opportunity to purchase the Properties arose out of a development application on a related site that did not proceed.  Since that time the owner has approached the City with an interest in selling the existing 20-room bed and breakfast, which the City would have converted to affordable rental housing.

 

This report outlines the opportunity to convert the Properties to affordable rental housing and outlines the acquisition and renovation costs and funding sources; seeks authority to negotiate the purchase of the Properties for affordable rental housing purposes; and outlines next steps, including authority for staff to conduct a request for proposals process for a non-profit housing group to renovate, lease, and operate the Properties. The Properties are shown on the location map attached hereto at Appendix "B".

Background Information

(November 17, 2015) Report and Appendices A and B, from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer on New Affordable Non-Profit Housing Opportunity on Homewood Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ah/bgrd/backgroundfile-86025.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Acquisition of 63 and 65 Homewood Avenue
(November 12, 2015) Report from the Director, Affordable Housing Committee on New Affordable Non-Profit Housing Opportunity on Homewood Avenue - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ah/bgrd/backgroundfile-85807.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Mike Layton (Carried)

AH4.5 - Completing Work on New Transitional Housing for Young Victims of Exploitation and Trafficking

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Wards:
All

Committee Decision

The Affordable Housing Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council approve $200,000, in financial assistance from the Capital Revolving Fund for Affordable Housing (XR-1058) toward the repairs of a Toronto Community Housing property to provide transitional housing for young women who are victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

 

2.  City Council grant authority for the Director, Affordable Housing Office, to execute a funding agreement and any other agreements or documents required to give effect to City Council's decision.

 

3.  City Council grant authority to the City Solicitor to execute any documents required to register security for the capital repair funding and to postpone, confirm the status of, and discharge the security when and if necessary.

 

4.  City Council approve a one-time increase in the 2015 Approved Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration (SSHA) of $200,000.00 gross $0 net to provide funding for this initiative.

Origin

(November 12, 2015) Report from the Director, Affordable Housing Office

Summary

In June 2014, City Council approved $850,000 in capital funding from the Homeless Initiative Reserve Fund for a housing pilot project for young women who are victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Toronto Community Housing (TCH) has partnered with Covenant House Toronto and begun work to renovate a vacant Toronto Community Housing building suitable for housing seven young women and providing the care and support services they need.

 

Following an extensive review of the work to be completed it was discovered that the heritage building is without proper foundation supports and that the exterior masonry walls require extensive repair.  To complete the project, Toronto Community Housing has requested the City provide an additional $200,000 in capital funding.

 

In recognition of the importance of repairing and restoring a vacant Toronto Community Housing property, staff recommend that Council support this request.  As part of the due diligence to support the request, a review of the proposed work was completed and an independent third party conducted a peer review of the revised renovation requirements, specifications and budget.

 

In recognition of the need to protect the safety and security of future residents, the location of the home is treated as a confidential matter in this report.

Background Information

(November 12, 2015) Report and Appendix A from the Director, Affordable Housing Office on Completing Work on New Transitional Housing for Young Victims of Exploitation and Trafficking
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ah/bgrd/backgroundfile-85808.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Mike Layton (Carried)

AH4.6 - Update on Housing Access Initiatives

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Received
Wards:
All

Committee Decision

The Affordable Housing Committee received the item for information.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Director, Social Housing, and the Project Director, Access to Housing, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration gave a presentation on Update on Housing Access Initiatives.

Origin

(November 26, 2015) Presentation from the Director, Social Housing, and the Project Director, Access to Housing, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration

Summary

The Director, Social Housing, and the Project Director, Access to Housing, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to give a presentation on Update on Housing Access Initiatives.

 

No printed materials.

Background Information

(November 26, 2015) Presentation from the Director, Social Housing, and the Project Director, Access to Housing, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration on Update on Housing Access Initiatives
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ah/bgrd/backgroundfile-86172.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Mike Layton (Carried)

That the item be received for information.

Procedural Motions

Motion to Adopt Minutes moved by Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano (Carried)

That the minutes of the Affordable Housing Committee meeting held on September 2, 2015 be confirmed.

Thursday, November 26, 2015
Ana Bailão, Chair, Affordable Housing Committee

Meeting Sessions

Session Date Session Type Start Time End Time Public or Closed Session
2015-11-26 Afternoon 1:40 PM 3:30 PM Public

Attendance

Members were present for some or all of the time period indicated.
Date and Time Quorum Members
2015-11-26
1:40 PM - 3:30 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Ana Bailão (Chair), Jon Burnside, Justin J. Di Ciano, Mike Layton
Not Present: Raymond Cho, Pam McConnell
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council