Housing Sub-Committee

THAT the Minutes of the November 14th, 2012 meeting be approved.

THAT the Joint Social Services Committee reassess the current emphasis on senior housing to reflect the growing needs of family and non-senior segments of the Wait List. THAT the Joint Social Services Committee recommend to County council that it search for opportunities to encourage the federal and provincial governments to financially support the construction of new affordable housing units.

THAT staff be directed to commence discussions with each Non-Profit corporation, at least three years before the retirement of their mortgage, in order to determine the most cost effective approach to maintaining the number of units available for social housing purposes. THAT staff be directed to prepare, at the appropriate time, a report on the results of those discussions for consideration by the Joint Social Services Committee outlining any arrangements for continuing to participate with the non-profit corporation or any alternatives that may be beneficial in meeting the needs for affordable housing.

THAT staff prepare an annual monitoring report on the status of the County's Service Level Standard and that it inform, in a timely manner, the Joint Committee of any changes proposed or otherwise, that the Province may be considering to the Standard.

THAT the Joint Social Services Committee give consideration to proposing a policy whereby single family detached (scattered) units that are paying market rents would be offered for sale, at market rates, first to the existing tenants and then generally should the tenants not wish to purchase the property. THAT any funds obtained by the sale of these properties be retained in reserve for future capital housing needs. THAT staff be directed to prepare a comprehensive implementation plan for the Joint Committee's review and consideration at a future date.

THAT the Interim Report be accepted and be recommended as presented to the Joint Social Services Committee.

THAT Committee move into Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2)(b) of the Municipal Act being, "personal matters about an identifiable individual" being a matter of Social Services Integration.

THAT Committee move out of Closed Session.

THAT the meeting of February 5th, 2013 be adjourned.