November 14, 2023 -- Council Minutes
- Agenda Item Number:
- 22
- Item Topic:
- POTENTIAL LEASE EXTENSION AMENDMENT AGREEMENT FOR 6999 ALDERBRIDGE WAY SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
- Resolution Number:
- R23/19-13
R23/19-14
R23/19-15
- Full Text:
- n/a
- Resolution:
- (R23/19-13) It was moved and seconded
(1) That the current ground lease with the Provincial Rental Housing Corporation (“PRHC”) for the Alderbridge Supportive Housing, located on City property at 6999 Alderbridge Way, be extended for a period of approximately three and a half years from the expiry of the current ground lease until December 31, 2027, as per the terms outlined in the staff report titled “Potential Lease Extension Amendment Agreement for 6999 Alderbridge Way Supportive Housing” dated October 12, 2023 from the Director, Community Social Development and Director, Real Estate Services; and
(2) That staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to negotiate an extension to the lease extension amendment agreement for the Alderbridge Supportive Housing and that the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services be authorized to execute such amending agreement and all related documentation.
The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with respect to (i) the frustrations and concerns of the residents in the Alderbridge neighborhood, (ii) increases in public drug use, homelessness, addiction and mental illness, (iii) the lack of other housing options for those 40 individuals currently residing at Alderbridge supportive housing, (iv) securing small business rebates from the Provincial government and the possibility of extending the rebate to stratas that are being affected by theft and vandalism, (v) mitigating the issues and views raised and being creative in the solutions to deal with public drug usage, (vii) the operator (RainCity) reviewing their existing drug use policy on their premises and surrounding grounds, (viii) identifying issues surrounding the neighborhood and finding services and programs to address the issues, (ix) more accountability from BC Housing, (x) safety and perceived safety, (xi) should the lease not be extended, this would create further challenges within the community and the well being of the 40 individuals, and (xii) facilitated discussions need to take place regarding concerns of the neighborhood and potential solutions.
In response to queries from Committee, staff noted that (i) the Community Advisory Committee was formed in 2019 and continued until March of 2022, (ii) the attendees included city staff, RainCity, BC Housing, Fire Rescue, RCMP and Vancouver Coastal Heath, (iii) the Committee was created to work together, information share and offer opportunities for the neighborhood to bring any concerns forward, and was disbanded due to low attendance and lack of concerns, (iv) it was found that information sharing and concerns were going straight to the operator or to city staff, and (v) staff will look at forming another Committee for the neighborhood to bring forth their concerns.
The question on the motion was then called and CARRIED with Cllr. Au opposed.
(R23/19-14) It was moved and seconded
That Council write a letter to the Provincial government asking to extend the “Securing Small Business Rebate” to affected stratas and individuals to help defray the cost of added security in response to theft and vandalism.
The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with respect to expanding the rebate to not just small businesses but to stratas and individuals that are affected by crime such as vandalism and theft.
The question on the motion was then called and CARRIED
In response to queries from Council staff advised that (i) the drug use policy is set by the Provincial government and BC Housing, (ii) there is an operating agreement between BC Housing and RainCity, a lease agreement between BC Housing and the City, and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City, BC Housing and the operator, RainCity Housing, (iii) the MOU sets out standards in terms of the operations of the building, and (iv) staff will provide a memorandum to Council with the standards that are required under the various agreements.
As a result of the discussion the following referral motion was introduced:
(R23/19-15) It was moved and seconded
That staff identify and report back on the services that are available to the Residents, RainCity Housing and the City of Richmond in relation to the Alderbridge Site.
CARRIED
- Outcome:
- CARRIED
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