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Community Amenity Contributions Policy Amendment
First seen: February 9, 2021
Last seen: November 9, 2021
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November 9, 2021Council
Full RecordingCommunity Amenity Contributions Policy and the Provision of Affordable Housing
Council recommended amending the CAC Policy to increase target cash amenities for detached ($5,500 to $6,000) and multi-family ($3,500 to $4,000) units, and to dedicate 10% of all cash amenities received to the Capital Regional District Housing Trust Fund to support regional affordable housing projects.
"Staff recommended increasing the CAC target rates and transferring 10% to the CRD Housing Trust Fund as the most efficient mechanism for View Royal to support affordable housing, given the Town's small scale and limited capacity to run its own complex programs. Council supported the motion, noting that while the Town would remain competitive for development, the change ensures a clear funding path for affordability while retaining the right to negotiate on-site inclusionary zoning for large projects."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the Community Amenity Contribution Policy No. 6400-041 be amended to: * increase the Cash Amenities target rate per detached dwelling unit or lot from $5,500 to $6,000; * increase the Cash Amenities target rate for other types of residential uses from $3,500 to $4,000 per unit; and * add a new policy for 10% of the amount of Cash Amenities received to be transferred to the Capital Regional District Housing Trust Fund."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
David Screech
April 13, 2021Council
Full RecordingAction List - 10% Affordable Housing
Council received options for achieving affordable housing, favoring amending the Community Amenity Contribution Policy to direct cash contributions to the CRD Housing Trust Fund.
"Discussion clarified that the intent of amending the CAC policy would be to add a surcharge for housing amenities, rather than decreasing funds dedicated to existing community amenities. Council agreed to have staff present options for policy modification."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the report dated April 8, 2021 from the Director of Development Services titled "Action List - 10% Affordable Housing" be received for information."
Moved by: David Screech
Seconded by: Gery Lemon
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
David Screech
February 9, 2021Council
Full RecordingCommunity Amenity Contributions Policy Amendment
Council recommended amending the Community Amenity Contributions (CAC) policy to remove the requirement for specific written agreements detailing cash amenity spending, thereby granting Council more flexibility in allocating the funds toward future community needs.
"Discussion focused on ensuring the revised policy would allow broad spending discretion (e.g., pickleball courts, infrastructure upgrades like sewer pump stations), provided the projects were tangible and long-term, and not operational. Staff confirmed that non-market/special needs housing projects would continue to be exempt from CAC requirements."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the Committee recommend to Council that an amendment to Policy No. 6400-041 - Community Amenity Contributions be approved."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
David Screech