THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

Mr. B.R. Kirk March 25, 1993
City Administrator Social Housing

Carlos Felip
Director of Planning

Report of the Provincial Commission on Housing Options
Plamning and Development Committee — March 30, 1993

RECOMMENDATION:

That this report be endorsed by Council and referred to the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing as the City of Port Coquitlam's
input on the report of the Provincial Commission on Housing Options ‘New
Directions in Affordability”.

PUBPOSE OF THIS PAPER:

This paper summarizes the contents of those areas of the report of the
Frovincial Commission on Housing Options, (the "COHO" report), that may have a
significant impact on the City of Port Coquitlam and its administration; the
paper provides comments on the statements and/or recommendations of the report
that can be supported and those where some reconsideration is recommended.

COHO REPORT MANDATE:

The mandate of the COHO report was to find ways to meet British Columbia's
housing needs within shrinking and limited financial resources. The report
was to focus attention on market rental housing, non-market housing, and home
ownership for first time purchasers. The Commission was encouraged to explore
partnerships among the private sector, non-profit agencies and all leveis of
government. During the consuitation process, 500 people attended the public
meetings and 149 briefs were presented. The Commission received 201 written
briefs from companies, local governments and groups and 157 submissions from
individuals. The Commission also met with elected officials and
representatives from 11 municipalities and 26 community based organizations.

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