Housing Priorities

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1. 11685 & 11695 Fraser Street and 11686 224 Street:

  1. That the site be developed as Complex Care Housing to address the needs of residents who have overlapping mental health challenges, substance misuse problems, trauma and other complex disorders,
  2. That the Operator be selected through a transparent process, and that a City representative actively participate in the operator selection process.
  3. That the Province/Operator enter into a Good Neighbour Agreement and Housing Agreement.
  4. That statistics be regularly provided to the City and readily accessible/available.
  5. That City Bylaw and Fire staff be permitted routine access throughout the facility to ensure a safe environment for all, as well as foster effective working relationships with the operator, staff and residents.
  6. That social programming space planned for Fraser Street should also be made available to residents and service providers.

2. 22534, 22548 & 22556 Royal Crescent: 
 The City has recently received a proposal for 59 one-bedroom units of affordable seniors housing.

  1. That the Province announce its intention to develop senior affordable housing immediately.
  2. That the development of these housing units be made a priority and development application commence immediately.  The City of Maple Ridge will process on an expedited basis.

3. 11749 & 11761 Burnett Street - Garibaldi Ridge:

  1. That a new operator and model be selected through a transparent selection process, and that a City representative actively participate in the operator selection process.
  2. That in the interim, the facility revert to second stage housing.
  3. That the Province/Operator enter into a Good Neighbour Agreement and Housing Agreement.
  4. That the Province commit to relocate the residents of Garibaldi Ridge to the expanded Salvation Army site and commence the building of seniors or affordable housing. 

4. 22207 Brown Ave - Alouette Heights:

  1. That a new operator and model be selected through a transparent process, and a City representative actively participate on the operator selection process.
  2. That the facility revert to its original service model of transitional housing for stays up to 24 months, with tenants signing personal program agreements.
  3. That the Province/Operator enter into a Good Neighbour Agreement and Housing Agreement with the City.

5. 22188 Lougheed Highway - Salvation Army:

  1. That BC Housing commit to work with the Salvation Army to expand the current facility to accommodate Burnett (Garibaldi Ridge) residents in one phase and provide a range of housing services and treatment.

 The City is in the process of redesignating the adjacent lands to Land Use designations that would support this form of development.

6. Emergency / Bylaw Services:
In recognition of the cost that such residences often have on the community:

  1. That BC Housing fund the addition of one (1) Senior Community Safety Officer plus two (2) Community Safety Officer positions, under the CSSI program, in the amount of $295,000 to provide enhanced over-watch of social housing facilities, seven days a week, 16 hours a day, and that this funding be provided annually and ongoing as long as these facilities are in operation.
  2. That funding be provided for a full time Fire Prevention Officer for every low barrier facility with an annual allocation of $142,000 (per location) with an inflation component attached.

7. Youth Housing:

  1. That a commitment for capital and operational funding be provided to support housing youth up to 18 years of age who are precariously housed and facing adverse conditions associated with mental health and substance use.  
  2. Funding is also requested for two (2) full time tenant liaison workers to work on the site
  3. That BC Housing collaborate with the City to identify a future location.

8. Permanent Supportive Housing Facility 
In alignment with the significant investments made and programs developed as part of the City’s CSSI demonstration project:

  1. That the Province, through BC Housing and the Fraser Health Authority, fund a new facility with operator in place, through collaboration and active City participation.

Feedback from public engagement processes indicate there is a need for higher barrier, permanent supportive housing in Maple Ridge as the existing supportive housing options have been lower barrier programs. There is a need to complement the existing facilities with supportive housing programs for individuals who are not actively using substances and may be living with complex mental health challenges.

9. St. Anne Camp Closure Costs:

  1. That costs related to the closure and remediation of the St. Anne Camp, in the amount of $1.62 million be reimbursed to the City as committed previously by BC Housing.

10. Affordable Family, Seniors and Rental Housing
With minimal rental housing built over the last thirty years, coupled with increases in average rents, it is becoming more challenging for low-income households to find affordable rental housing in Maple Ridge. 

  1. BC Housing is asked to follow through with commitments made to the City to fund and build affordable rental housing for independent families, incorporate accessible units for the disabled, and/or seniors in Maple Ridge. Currently, there is a disproportionate number of renter households in core and extreme core housing need, low rental vacancies, aging rental housing, and limited family-friendly rental units in Maple Ridge.
  2. The Province is also requested to review the delivery of the rental supplements offered through the Rental Assistance program towards providing over-sight, accountability and consistent service delivery.