Minutes City Council Monday, December 16, 2019

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Report Number: SCM 444/2019 & S 222/2019 Clerk's File: SS/10488

8.5. Ontario's Community Housing Renewal Strategy Update Report - City Wide

Tracy Clinansmith, resident of Ward 7

Tracy Clinansmith, resident of Ward 7 appears before Council regarding the report entitled "Ontario's Community Housing Renewal Strategy Update Report" and concludes by providing a brief outline of her guiding principles of the housing report which include: Collective responsibility; Evidence-based for efficient, cost-effective solutions; People-centred; In line with Federal and Provincial housing strategies.

Caroline Taylor, resident of Ward 2

Caroline Taylor, resident of Ward 2 appears before Council regarding the report entitled "Ontario's Community Housing Renewal Strategy Update Report," expresses concern with the real estate market, and concludes by suggesting that Council approve a Residential Rental Licensing and Vacant Building Registry Program.

Moved by: Councillor Francis Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak

Decision Number: CR623/2019 CSPS 83 That this report from the Executive Director of Housing and Children's Services regarding the update on Ontario's Community Housing Strategy BE APPROVED; and further,

That City Council ACKNOWLEDGE the Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation, as one of the successful proponents of RFP 111-19, to receive further funding of up to $1 million to be used towards the development and building of affordable housing units as part of the Meadowbrook Development through the Ontario's Community Housing Renewal Strategy - Ontario Priorities Housing Initiatives (OPHI); and further,

That City Council AUTHORIZE the Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation to execute an agreement with the City of Windsor as Consolidated Municipal Service Manager related to funding through Ontario's Community Housing Renewal Strategy - Ontario Priorities Housing Initiatives (OPHI); and further,

That, as required, the Executive Director of Housing and Children's Services or their authorized designate BE AUTHORIZED to execute and submit to the Province of Ontario and/or the Government of Canada any required claims, submissions, and reports and any other such forms as required by the Province of Ontario and/or the Government of Canada.