Housing & Homelessness Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
HHAC members will receive copies of the draft version for feedback
The 2019 Annual Report will include progress attained under the goals and strategies, as well as data on the identified targets. In addition, participant testimonials on how the programs and initiatives being delivered under the HHMP are having a positive impact on residents in Windsor Essex will be highlighted
A number of strategies have been in progress or were enhanced / ongoing throughout 2019. Table 1 below details the progress made under the HHMP in 2019
Councillor McKenzie advises although the Housing & Homelessness Master Plan calls for 10,000 units in ten years as at this year’s end will have 150 units. He questions if the city is on track to meet 10,000 units in 10 years. K. Goz responds the city is looking for additional funding sources and she adds the goal of 10,000 units is not the sole responsibility of the municipality but is a “community plan”.
In response to a question asked by Councillor McKenzie, regarding if there are sufficient funds to reach the goal of 10,000 units, D. Cercone responds there is insufficient funding at this time.
J. Binder indicates there are leveraged opportunities for incentives, i.e. waiving development charges and she adds the COVID impact is a double-edged sword.
4.3 Housing & Homelessness Master Plan
Goal 1: Sustain and expand social and affordable housing supply
Canada Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB)/Windsor Essex Housing Benefit (WEHB)
T. Moore provides a synopsis of the Canada Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB and the Windsor Essex Housing Benefit (WEHB) as follows:
COHB and WEHB Council Report presented for information purposes and approved by council June 1, 2020
News release issued, communication emails to social housing providers, rent supplement administrators, community partners such as domestic violence shelters, legal assistance Windsor, Windsor Essex Alliance to End Homelessness.