w BC Housing ARCS File: 94035-7438 BOC

W B O A R D O F C O M M I S S I O N E R S S U B M I S S I O N F O R A P P R O VA L
imn SUBJECT: Financing Proposal for Community Partnership Initiatives (CPI) and potentially for
^ Non Profit Asset Transfer (NPAT) funding for a 172 unit Project at 288 East
Hastings Street, in Vancouver

RESOLUTION:
The Board approves the following project:
/ 1) Project Development Funding (PDF) financing of up to $7,071,225 including GST under
the Community Partnerships Initiative for the purchase of the lands from Wall Financial
W Corp. plus holding costs to develop up to 172 units of purpose built affordable housing
^ and market rental housing in a mixed use high-rise development with a total capital
budget of $35,928,300 for low to moderate income households developed by the Wall
^ Financial Corp. ("Wall");
^ 2) To sign a Letter of Intent (LOI) and to subsequently negotiate and enter into a
t> Development Agreement with Wall Financial Corporation;
(m* 3) To purchase 104 units out of 172 units for a purchase price of up to $15,364,500 with
^ Non Profit Asset Transfer (NPAT) funding to the Provincial Rental Housing Corporation
("PRHC") in partnership with Wall Financial Corporation; and
4) To consider providing interim construction financing of up to $35,928,300 to PRHC for
*** the redevelopment of the Project with Wall Financial Corporation.
^ This project responds to BC Housing's second strategic priority "Respond to Needs Along the
4^, Housing Continuum" through innovative partnerships.

U < C U R R E N T S I T U AT I O N :
W The Capital Review Committee Terms of Reference requires that the Committee must review
(^ individual projects with a total project value of $25 million or greater. As such, attached is a Non
Profit Asset Transfer (NPAT) funding project proposal to develop a facility in Vancouver with up
^ to 172 units for homeless at risk, working poor, low to moderate income individuals, affordable
(^ rental and market rental households. Executive Committee reviewed the proposal and is
( recommending approval of the project.

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PROJECT OVERVIEW:
The form of development proposed includes 6,100sq.ft of ground floor Commercial CRUs, 4
W storeys of Non Market housing (contemplated for PRHC ownership), planned outdoor courtyard/
W garden space on Level 2, and a 7-storey Market rental component atop the NonMarket levels
(^ (for a total of 11-storeys) for long term Market rental use.
/^ The Wall Financial Corp. has approached BC Housing for a partnership to co-develop and a
request for potential interim construction financing through BCH's Community Partnership Initiative
^ Program to develop the project, with PRHC potential ownership of up to 104 non-market housing
(^ units for a project cost of up to $15,364,500 with Non Profit Asset Transfer (NPAT) funding.
W The proposal allows for redevelopment of a valuable land assembly parcel in the Downtown
/ Eastside (DTES) neighbourhood of Vancouver. The subject properties consist of four separate
lots and separate titles. The property is close to transportation, commercial shops and
W community facilities. It is anticipated that the four lots will eventually be consolidated into one lot
(^ with the consolidated lot size approximately 1227" x 110'5" or about 13,540 ft2 (1,257.9 m2).
U, The Developer is offering the Lands together with costs directly attributable to the Lands, at
/ what will become a fixed price on the Land Transfer Date (estimated March 1, 2016), currently
v estimated at $6,734,500 (original purchase price by the Developer plus all holding costs to
W transfer date and subject to typical additional costs) for the proposed Development Agreement.
(^ Holding costs will include interest, all due diligence and design development costs and fees to
date to move the project through the current municipal processes. Subject to the detailed terms
^ of the Development Agreement, the Lands will be consolidated and upon project completion,
U? title(s) provided by way of air parceling and stratification.
W Independently of whether BC Housing exercises its option to interim-finance the Market
/ component, BC Housing will be a partner per the Letter of Intent (LOI), entitled to benefit from
contributions from the Market component's Operation (rental revenues) or Disposition (sale-
W proceeds), depending on which exit strategy is finally decided upon, per the terms of the
(^ Development Agreement yet to be determined. Likewise revenues from the expected purchase
of the Commercial CRU space by the Developer will contribute equity to the capital budget.

W The development concept proposed accomplishes 5 main objectives:

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To increase the 104
sq.ft. in supply of including
units quality, non-market housing by and
studios, 1-bedroom building self contained
2-bedroom units); units
(&* (ii) To increase the rental stock in Vancouver (39,918 sq.ft. in 68 units including studios,
(^ 1-bedroom and 2-bedrooms units) consistent with such City of Vancouver housing
incentive programs which may be available, eg: Rental 100 or Social Housing policy
\%^ programs.
(^ (iii) To improve the Commercial fronting onto both Hastings and Gore by improving the
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W (iv) To undertake redevelopment consistent with a vision for overall improvements to the
r Hastings and Gore intersection projects.

W* The proposed development will consist of 31,795 sq.ft. of net rentable Non Market housing (104
^ units), 39,918 net rentable sq.ft. of Market rental housing (68 units), and 6,100 sq.ft. of
Commercial ground-floor retail space. Developer is expected to be seeking the following from
*" the City in support of a development permit application:
W (a) Approval from the Development Permit Board for the height and density. Developer
t is not seeking a rezoning for the project;

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(& (b) Approval of the market rental under any potentially available City incentive programs,
/ for example Rental 100 or Social Housing incentive programs;
(c) Planning exemptions on loading and parking requirements;
W (d) DCL exemptions on the Non Market Housing component;
<, (e) CAC waivers (although the current proposal includes amenities these are yet to be
scrutinized by City Development Permit Board and staff of the Director of Planning).

/ The property has a mortgage outstanding of approximately $3,900,000 while the land value is
approximated at $4,792,000 per BC Assessment which is considered a low or conservative
W estimate of value versus formal appraisal.

U , P R O J E C T B A C K G R O U N D D E TA I L S :
U/ Doing business as 292 East Hastings Holdings Ltd. (Inc. No. BC1007369), Wall Financial Corp.
i^ ("the
ownerDeveloper") purchased
of 27 years. the property
In Summer only recently
2014, Developer, WallinFinancial
2014, from its previous
Corporation long-term
closed on the ',
W property purchase and proceeded after procuring clean title to submit to BC Housing a detailed
(^ proposal, outlining their intent to redevelop the properties at "288 East Hastings" for the
purposes of creating Market and Non-Market housing. What has been discussed to date is the
^ proposal for PRHC to purchase the lands and property from the Developer and negotiate the
(^ concept in the form of a Letter of Intent ("LOI") to capture the proposed business partnership,
, procurement mode, and terms thereof which would lead to a formal Development Agreement
w through which the Project Team consisting of the Developer, the Provincial Rental Housing
W Corporation ("PRHC", as owner), and BC Housing Management Commission ("BC Housing", as
^ lender), collectively known as the "Project Partners" would jointly develop the property. The
prime consultant is architectural firm Endall Elliot Partners ("the Architect") who has since
^ advanced four to five consecutive design iterations which have undergone examination through
(^ two rounds of review by BC Housing Development and Asset Strategies (DAS) project
technologists. The current design is believed to be largely consistent with City and Downtown
w Eastside (DTES) Local Area Plan requirements, and only modestly challenges height and
W density within variances believed to be approvable by the City.
(*? The site is of significant value in the larger context of redeveloping the intersection of Gore
(^ Avenue and East Hastings Streets in the heart of the Downtown Eastside ("DTES"). Currently
BC Housing owns the North-West corner lands in which Orange Hall Regional Operations
*" conducts its business in offices, provides a presence for BC Housing in the DTES and houses
(^ supportive housing units above. The North-East corner is currently owned by the Health
(w Authority and was
United Church the United")
("First site of the former
location Buddhist
where they temple.
currentlyThe
haveSouth-East
a shelter corner is the
and drop First
in centre
imt being operated as well as congregational space for their parishioners. The current proposal with
^ the Developer relates to the final corner on the South-West portion of the intersection. Together
this intersection or the so-called "Four corners" of the Hastings and Gore intersection if viewed
^ from a global context can play an integral part in the fabric and services that are being offered to
[^ the local community and for BC Housing's mandate to serve homeless and those at risk of
homelessness.
. Vancouver Coastal Health Authority ("HA") has a significant presence at the "Four corners"
location in that it owns and may be undertaking to consolidate and redevelop its properties in
W the DTES to consolidate services or expands its services for the community. The property
^ forming the North East corner of the Gore and Hastings intersection is one such location they
are potentially targeting for redevelopment. As such, it is important to recognize the broader
^ context in which the proposed redevelopment will be proceeding: the area may represent an

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 opportunity to tie in a variety of health-related uses coordinating the needs of community and
specific services targeted for the local area.
The Developer intends to own and operate the Retail component. BC Housing through PRHC
intends to own and operate the Non Market units. Actual Affordability levels are yet to be
determined, and will be based on consultation with BC Housing's Regional Operations and the
potential operator for the Non Market units. Actual Affordability levels are being set as per the
pro forma currently pre- determined at $375 Shelter rates and $800 for Housing Income Limit
(HILs) rent rates to achieve the net operating income (NOI) noted in the Operating section
above.
For the Market tower, this component is not contemplated as a low end of market rental per se
but currently the Developer is carrying these rental units at $2.40 per sq.ft. which equates to
$1037 for Studios (432sf), $1327 for 1-bedrooms (553sf) and $1848 for 2-bedrooms (770sf).
It will be incumbent on BCH and the Developer to confirm that take out financing is secured and
equity equivalent to the interim construction loan is in place. While most of the project's
affordability considerations apply to the Non Market component; a "low end of market"
affordability scenario may be achievable on the Market tower should BCH/PRHC wish to
finance and operate the tower long-term to underwrite such benefits (under situation of default
or in this case withdrawal from the project by the Developer).
Unit Mix - Proposal of 11 storey, 116' height New Building

Component Unit Type Average* Unit Area # of Units

Non Market Studio - Shelter rate 263.4 34
Housing incl. 2 Accessible Units 335.0
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(4 Storeys; Studio - HILs1 263.4 70
Levels 2-5) incl. 2 Accessible Units 335.0
Subtotal 104
NMH
Market Studios 432.3 22
' Tower (6
Storeys;
Levels 6-11) 1 Bedroom 553.0 24

2 Bedroom 770.0 22

68
Subtotal
Market
Total Qty of 172
Units

Note: There is a variable range of unit sizes within each category, Studios range (253 - 304sf);
1 bedrooms range (548 - 567sf); 2 bedrooms range (697 - 840sf).

1 BCH Orange Hall Regional Operations suggests HILS units be larger than the shelter rate units; as compared to the
market studios, the square footage is significantly less yet the rents are comparable at $800 and $1000 respectively.

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/ The role of BC Housing, through the Community Partnerships Initiatives program, is to provide
PDF and possibly interim construction financing to PRHC to assist in the redevelopment of the
W project by the Developer. At this early stage, it is contemplated that Wall will obtain its own
(^ take-out financing for the project once completed, however, it is unknown whether Wall will
remain as owners of the 68 market housing rental units or sell the units to an investor(s). For
^ the Non-Market PRHC units, Wall Financial Corp. is in discussions with Atira Women's
(^ Resource Society ("Aitra") as their preferred operator to operate the building as an affordable
( rental building.

W BC HOUSING FUNDING PROGRAM:

Us/ This is a proposed financing and Non Profit Asset Transfer (NPAT) funding project under BC
(^ Housing's Community Partnerships Initiative (CPI) program. Under this program BC Housing
provides Interim financing, and arranges for long-term financing for non-profit societies creating
**" affordable housing. BC Housing may also make arrangements with a large number of National
W Housing Act approved lenders to obtain low interest rates and favourable terms through a
i competitive tender and selection process conducted and approved by BC Housing. All
approved BC Housing take-out loans have low cost Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
U^ (CMHC) loan insurance.

Typically affordable housing rental developments require that projects under this agreement
*** achieve a 1.20 Debt Coverage Ratio (DCR). In consultation with Wall and using research on
(^ the City's Rental 100 program incentives and requirements for new purpose-built affordable
rental housing projects, BC Housing developed a hypothetical rent roll framework which will
require a significant equity injection in the range of $15,364,500 with additional variables to be
U c o n fi r m e d .

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:

f There is no current demand loan request however a tentative outline Interim Development
Budget has been outlined herein and is approximately $7,071,225 for PRHC to purchase the
W land and reimburse the Developer for holdings costs to the closing transfer date.
(" The discharge of existing mortgage at the time of closing transfer date via PRHC purchase and
(^ PDF funding will help reduce the interest charged on the project, as would BC Housing's interim
, financing if approved in future by using BC Housing's interim construction rates compared to
w market financing rates. Going forward, the PDF demand loan will form part of any approved
U^ interim construction financing from BC Housing (subject to application for same, if approved)
t provided all conditions of interim financing have been met.

(^ Development and Asset Strategies estimates the demand loan at a maximum upset price at
/ $6,734,500 plus GST of $336,725 for a total of $7,071,225 including GST for a land loan for
PRHC to purchase of the lands from Wall Financial Corp. including holding and development
W costs to the transfer date for the proposed 172-unit project at 288 East Hastings Street in
r J Va n c o u v e r.

W The PDF demand Land Loan will be not be secured against title to the four (4) parcels as PRHC
, will become the owner of the titles.

(^ At this stage the intention is for PRHC and the Developer to enter into a Purchase and Sale
, Agreement and a Letter of Intent with PRHC and BC Housing. The Developer has requested
w that BC Housing have the land financing from HSBC discharged through the purchase of the
W lands and property by PRHC, for which the loan balance of approximately $6,734,500 plus GST
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 including the additional holding costs is requested. Architecture fees and other soft costs
^ continue to be borne by the Developer during this period prior to land closing.

U< PRHC may require a demand loan which is interest bearing at a term to be 24 months.
U* While Developer is currently carrying the land cost and land component, it is anticipated that
/ following the execution of an LOI and finalization of a Development Agreement and other legal
documents, a Purchase and Sale Agreement for transfer of the property title to PRHC will occur
W at which point full interim financing may be required at project commencement; however, no
(^ mortgage will be registered on title.
^ BC Housing is currently assumed to be the interim construction lender to PRHC who will hold
U/ the property from inception through to construction completion, thereupon being reimbursed by
/ the Developer for the Market rental and Commercial components at a price established through
a valuation process to be determined. Therefore, long term take-out mortgage debt is not
U> currently required. However, this does not preclude PRHC from providing placing a long term
(^ take-out mortgage on the completed units to be debt serviced through the operating net
incomes produced.
/ At this time it remains to be determined and it could be a possibility that the Developer would act
as "Construction Manager at Risk" during the preliminary and pre-construction phases of
(* development; however, the exact model of procurement has not been determined to date and
L^, options will need to be considered and vetted as part of the contemplated LOI negotiations and
finalized in the terms of any Development Agreement.
The timing and details of an interim demand loan to PRHC will be driven by the Purchase and
^ Sale Agreement, LOI signing and Development Agreement terms and conditions as well as the
U/ execution and registration of transfer documents for the transfer of the Site lands to PRHC and
/ discharge of the existing mortgage currently being requested.

W At this time, approval for consideration by the Board of Commissioners is being sought for
(^ interim construction financing for the project of up to $35,928,300. The initial capital budget for
the project is $35,928,300 and is expected to fluctuate somewhat while assumptions are tested
^ and development progresses. The $35.9M budget is based only on preliminary square-foot
W estimating to date; while a Quantity Surveyor and/or Cost Engineer will be retained for project
r costing purposes in months ahead, these professionals have not had budgetary input at this
early stage.

(^ As the affordable rental units will not have a mortgage being owned by PRHC, the proposed
project is expected to achieve a break even operating budget.

(^ Atira Women's Resources Society ("Atira") has been identified as the potential operator for the
, new development moving forward will be responsible to ensure that rental rates and renter
incomes meet the affordability criteria set out as conditions of BC Housing's funding for the
W income assistance shelter-rate rental units and Housing Income Limits ("HILs") rental units. To
^ date, BCH has not approached Wall to consider taking all risks associated with any increases in
the capital budget or cash flows to debt service a long term take-out mortgage if Wall is
^ operating the 68 market rental units on a long term basis. Wall may consider obtaining their
(^ own take-out financing upon construction completion, or Wall may consider selling the market
units to investor(s) and alternatively request the investor(s) to consider obtaining its own long
Vaw
term take out financing.

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 PROJECT RISK:
The main project risks are split based on major milestones for the development that may affect
the outcome of the project at different stages. These are summarized as follows:

LOI and Development Agreement Negotiations:

Current LOI Terms - Developer's exclusive authority. Of particular concern is the
concept that Developer may possibly lead the development particularly such that
/ Developer may write into the LOI the Developer's right to have exclusive authority to
*" direct the Prime Consultant (Architect and Certified Professional), even on areas of the
4 project which are to be procured for the exclusive ownership and benefit of PRHC /
^ BCHMC. Should such a contemplated loss of direct control over the Prime Consultant
occur, it is a contractual liability to the Owner; if it is not raised and negotiated to the
**" satisfaction of PRHC / BCHMC in early stages. Doing so at a later date could possibly
^ jeopardize the Project Partners' relationship and potentially lead to Developer walking
, away. To mitigate this situation, the finalization of the Development Agreement between
w the Project Partners would need to outline in greater detail these relationships, the
mc reporting structures and rights of each of the Project Partners when it comes to final
^ decisions of the design, construction and potential changes to the scope being provided
by the affiliated companies.
%%>
( Forthcoming Draft LOI Terms - Conflict between Developer and Construction Manager
("CM"). Where scopes of work are to be paid-for and title ownership is to be had on an
W air space parcel shared with the Developer, who in turn has relationship with the CM
^ sharing costs with PRHC upon completion, there exists a potential imbalance of
, contractual control which could peak during the course of construction. This imbalance
w may lead to decisions which benefit the Developer both in short term / long term
W (construction cost savings vs. overruns passed to PRHC / BCHMC left holding the
i liability down the road). The Development Agreement and related negotiated
agreements will spell out more details as the project moves forward; however it may be
W advisable to retain some (not all) levels of control(s) normally afforded to the Owner
^ which could include, for example, retention of Owner Cash Allowances at the Owner's
, sole discretion and approval, such that any billing(s) against cash allowances require
*" fixed price proposals for these scopes, to be reviewed and approved in advance of any
W actual work and billing thereof. Most CM's are familiar with these terms, albeit with some
^ reluctance, as the onus is on the CM to do a little more leg work, to be organized on
costing all scopes with CA's in advance, etc.
Development Agreement and legal documentation: While the parameters of the
yaw
Development Agreement are not yet drafted the terms of a Purchase and Sale
Agreement and LOI are now completed, there may still be many terms and conditions as
well as details not negotiated in the Development Agreement that will need to be sorted
out between the Project Partners within the Development Agreement or other legal
agreements to finalize the intent of the purchase and LOI. These other legal
agreements include offer to purchase and sale agreements (for the repurchase of the
Market and Commercial Component by Wall Financial Corp.), potential equity
spy
contribution agreements, potential tripartite agreements, cost overrun agreements,
Project Partner covenants and guarantees or a whole host of other legal documentation
that have not yet been established or finalized. These agreements will be crucial to
determine the terms, conditions and obligations of the Developer, BC Housing, PRHC
and the requirements around affordability, financing and economic feasibility for the
project.
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 Municipal Approvals:
Municipal Approval - 11 storey, 116 foot scenario. The financial feasibility is tied to a
number of municipal approvals and relaxations, such as approvable heights, parking
relaxations, no DEU requirements as well as density allowable. While these factors
could ultimately impact on the financial feasibility of the project, Developer and its design
team have experience in working with the City of Vancouver to satisfy the City's approval
requirements. Recently, the City has granted permission based on the current design
iteration to proceed to a Development Permit application, which appears to bode well in
terms of early considerations for the design details presented to date; Endali Elliot
Partners Architects are proceeding to commence detailed design of units and floor
plans.
Municipal Requirements - Unforeseen DTES Local Area Plan (LAP) / Downtown
Eastside Oppenheimer District (DEOD) zoning or other requirements. At this stage it is
anticipated that Heritage requirements do not apply whereas other requirements for this
site are generally known as outlined in the new DTES Local Area Plan which is still in its
infancy in terms of deployment; however, based on the municipal approvals not being
completed, additional unforeseen requirements during the process could derail the
process or put onerous requirements that would severely impact costs and the capital
budget. The site is of significant value in the larger context of redeveloping the "Four
corners" of the Hastings and Gore intersection, and the City may want to preserve some
pre-existing cultural or other values or require additional requirements beyond what is
anticipated.
NIMBY: The project will require development permit application and Director of Planning
approval, and the project will be required to complete a Development Permit and
Building Permit process along with community consultation as directed by the City.
While we are currently unaware if there are any community groups that do not agree
with the development of the project as currently proposed, there is still a possibility that
Vgjg/ these groups may exist and would oppose the project's redevelopment, given the
4^ historical and heritage significance of the property. There could still be opposition
/ leading up to the rezoning, development permits and building permits being received,
completed, and approved by the City.

Housing Agreement; it is unknown whether the City will have additional requirements
vims/
and requirements potentially regarding a Housing Agreement or other covenants or
W requirements of the development permit application process. The objectives of such a
^ housing agreement have not been outlined nor has a draft housing agreement with
specific terms been provided. This could have implications for the operating Proforma
W especially around additional rental restrictions or rent levels to either of the project
^ partners.
W Construction:
Project timelines: The project is still in early stages of the development process. As a
W result, assumptions pertaining to the capital budget have a potential to change before
^ they are committed by way of contract or agreement. The Developer has not committed
to a capped capital budget and will be looking to the Project Partners to finance or
W provide its share of any additional costs above the $35.9M either from BC Housing's
^ interim construction mortgage or with additional equity resources from the Project
c Partners. BC Housing will perform additional feasibility analyses and assess additional

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i impacts and risks to the feasibility of the project for increased costs during the
Provisional Project Approval process.
VjlliiLl/

/ Capital Budget Pressures. While the Development Strategies analysis of the capital
budget appears to align with the Developer's budget estimate, and BC Housing's Cost
W Framework, the estimated capital budget is still in its infancy and there are multiple
(^ factors that could affect and significantly impact the capital budget. Further to this there
are several liabilities that could contribute to cost overruns that include but not limited to
**' tender pricing, LEED requirements, DTES LAP / DEOD zoning, other municipal
W requirements, municipal approvals on height (currently 116' with 99' permitted) and
/ d e n s i t y, p r o j e c t s p e c i fi c a t i o n s a n d o t h e r f a c t o r s .

km Development and Construction Schedule. The development and construction schedule

, as submitted by Developer is considered aggressive. While Developer has the ability
and track record to deliver an aggressive schedule, the City approvals processes and
W sensitivities to the site development may impose delays on the Developer to work
^ through those municipal approvals or requirements. The development schedule could
be severely impacted. Further analysis of the schedule will be required as the municipal
*** approval processes are undertaken.
^ . Developer will be instrumental to the development and construction process and insuring
W competitive pricing is received for the Project Partners. Should Developer decide not to
i proceed with the project, it is unclear if the project will be feasible, as PRHC may not be
able to operate the Market rental units as an affordable or Low End of Market (LEM)
**& component based on the projected rents based on the 68 units (Refer to the Affordability
^ section). The Developer's non-participation at some point after project commencement
represents one of the greater project risks, and although the security for same is
*"*" believed adequate, analyses have yet to be confirming those potential operating
W parameters. In the event that Developer is unable to continue project participation or if
/ the Developer is unable to buy out the BCH/PRHC Market and Commercial component
net proceeds, it would be conceivable that PRHC could become party to a scenario
U* involving long term rental of the Market and Commercial units. This event would also
^ involve PRHC having liability for any long term take out mortgage that would be
required, or additional equity contribution or monthly subsidy in order to retire any interim
^ . construction mortgage associated with the Market and Commercial units. In addition,
b, there could also be long term operating costs or losses depending on the Net Operating
( Income of the Market units and the final take-out rate on the long term mortgage.
Furthermore, the fact that PRHC may not be able to have ownership of "Market Rental
W Units" as part of their mandate, may also pose an additional hurdle to this risk. PRHC or
(^ BC Housing would need to review the options at that time, including providing additional
equity, identifying a Non-Profit entity to transfer the Market and Commercial units,
^ identifying operating or ongoing subsidy dollars, or potentially selling the units at a loss.
Uz While these mitigation strategies inherently pose a potential financial burden to PRHC or
i BC Housing, the main mitigation strategy would be to ensure through legal
documentation (currently a purchase agreement) on the Market and Commercial units
W well in advance of construction completion to allow for proper retirement of any interim
(^ construction mortgage from BC Housing
W Financing:
*" Interim Financing Model terms and conditions. Analysis of the interim financing
W underwriting has not been fully flushed out at this early stage. Based on the final
financing requirements to be determined, the final financing structure could pose more or
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/ less risk to BC Housing depending on the final purchase price for the Market and
Commercial components purchase by Developer to PRHC (the currently expected
^ arrangement). If BC Housing does approve financing of 100% of the project, risk
(^ mitigations would include
complete ensuringand
the purchase that
salethe Developer
of the hasand
Market units identified take-outcomponent
the Commercial financingand
to
*""' a 3rd party lender has provided a firm commitment to complete take-out financing
(^ sufficient to retire the outstanding balance for the BC Housing interim construction
, mortgage to complete the final purchase for the Market and Commercial components.
As a Project Partner, BC Housing and PRHC could have to bear additional increased
W costs in the interim construction loan facility, but these would be expected to be modest
l , sums.
^ Market Component Purchase Price - Market and Commercial Components' Sale
Valuation. The contribution from net proceeds of the Market and Commercial units is in
^ direct correlation to the assumptions used to value the Market and Commercial units and
Us> the ultimate sale price of the Market and Commercial units. Fluctuations in the
f assumptions on the capitalization rate to determine the valuation for the sale price can
strongly affect the final net proceeds back to PRHC that may be totally independent of
W capital budget costs relating to the project delivery being held on time and on budget.
(^ While the capitalization rates will be dependent on comparable market sales and on
market conditions now and in future which holds an element of uncertainty, demand is
^ expected to remain high and good need and demand analysis as well as proper due
(ap. diligence through market data, a market rent appraisal and CMHC reports should
, mitigate risk in this area as well as determination of the valuation process in the
purchase agreement to determine the final purchase price for the Market and
(m* Commercial Components.
W Long-term financing is not required; however the Developer's long-term lender has not
(^ yet been confirmed in the event the Developer wishes to finance the purchase of the
Market and Commercial units through the purchase agreement. The Developer or a
*' third party investor will have to identify a long-term lender in due course depending on
W the Developers option to keep or sell the Market and Commercial units. If the Developer
/ cannot source a firm take-out commitment then repayment in full of BC Housing's
financing at construction completion may be delayed and the resulting extended
^ timeframe on the interim loan could impact BC Housing's cash flow position.
^ Long-term Financing interest rates play a lesser role in the viability of the project
(^ dependent on the final exit strategy option chosen by the Developer. At the same time,
, interest rates will play a major role for the valuation of purchase of the Market units and
Commercial component which could then impact the final net proceeds from the final
W/ purchase price from the Developer to offset any outstanding interim construction
^ financing provided by BC Housing to PRHC. The interest rate fluctuations will be less of
an impact compared to the Market Unit Sale Valuation assumptions as determined for
^ the purchase price of the Market Component.

PDF Demand Loan Request. There is no current demand loan request however a
W tentative outline Interim Development Budget has been outlined in the Financials
(^ section. In the fall 2014 the Developer approached BCH about the project but has only
(^ recently
mortgageapproached BC Housing
that was registered for PRHC
in Winter to purchase
2014/15 by HSBCtheonland
title.and clear
Since thatthetime,
existing
this
W financing was renewed on a short term basis, and the request stands for BCH to take
, over the financing, for which the loan balance of $6,734,500 including additional holding
costs, and closing costs for the land purchase is now requested. Architecture fees and
Board of Commissioners 12. Financing Proposal for CPI Project
W November 13, 2015
 other soft costs continue to be borne by the Developer. Development and Asset
Strategies estimates the demand loan at a maximum upset price at $6,734,500 plus
GST of $336,725 for a total of $7,071,225 including GST for a land loan for PRHC to
purchase the lands and property from Wall Financial Corp. for the proposed 172-unit
project at 288 East Hastings Street, Vancouver. Risks associated with the Land Loan
are discussed in the Risk Register. The PDF demand Land Loan will not be secured
against title to the four (4) parcels as a result of PRHC ownership.
Post Completion and Operations:
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Market and Commercial units component Sale / Lease-up timelines: As the project is
contemplating a purchase agreement with the Developer for the Market and Commercial
units component, the timing of such purchase or the final purchase price has not yet
< been determined. In the event that the Developer requests in the purchase agreement a
sale of Market rental units or Commercial units as an already occupied or "used"
property to potentially save on GST charges on new product transfer, the various lease
up timelines could pose a delay in the timing of when interim construction financing is
retired after the purchase sale of the Market Component. Especially if the Market units
are delayed the timing of the purchase and any 3rd party take-out financing for such
Vfe^ purchase will also be delayed. In the event of Developer default on the final purchase,
PRHC may also not have sufficient Net Operating Income from the Market and
Commercial units to operate and debt service the amount required to retire the
outstanding interim construction mortgage:
PRHC Site Ownership - Timing and Approvals. At some point in time PRHC will take
(|ig/ over the land ownership and depending on the timing of title transfer in regards to the
progression of other legal and agreement documents, there are a range of agreements
including LOI terms, details of the negotiated Development Agreement and so forth
which have yet to be determined, but which will need to be coordinated presumably prior
to the City granting approval on development factors such as height, density and other
requirements as discussed above. Should the developer for any reason terminate the
partnership prior to municipal approvals being in place, PRHC would wish to have
options vetted in advance, which DAS will explore going forward, in regards to exit'
v^^1 strategies including potential to sell the lands in their entirety, some portion thereof, or
retain the full sites to develop a mixed-use development where PRHC could potentially
sell a portion of the development while retaining another portion as affordable rental
stock as originally planned upon construction completion.
ling/ Project Schedule:

Design Panel Approval 31 August 2015

Development Permit 31 October 2015
Sign off Outline / ID Specifications 15 November 2015
Working Drawings, BP Submission 15 December 2015
Building Permit 05 February 2016
Final Project Approval 05 February 2016
Construction Start Date 01 March 2016
Occupancy Tentatively May 2017

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Prepared by: Michael Flanigan, Vice President Development and Asset Strategies
Date: November 13, 2015
Board of Commissioners 12. Financing Proposal for CPI Project
November 13, 2015
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*~> MINUTES
W BC HOUSING BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
, November 23, 2015

(m* The meeting of the Board of Commissioners was. held on Monday, November 23, 2015 at 4:00
C, PM in the Boardroom at BC Housing Directly Managed Office 369 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver,
BC.
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U I N AT T E N D A N C E :
imf Board of Commissioners:
/ Judy Rogers, Board Chair
Lucie Gosselin
^ Melvin Kositsky
(^ Sabrina Kunz
Dennis Chan
^s*
Faye Wightman
Harvey McLeod

BC Housing Staff:
W S h a y n e R a m s a y, C E O
^ John Bell, Director Strategic Planning and Corporate Secretary (Recording)
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The meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM.

1. Approval Minutes and Opening Remarks

The Board reviewed the minutes from the previous meeting.
MOTION: Resolved that the minutes of the Board of Commissioners meeting held on July
W 28, 2015 be approved.
^ M/S/C (McLeod/Wightman)
**" 2. Chair's Opening Remarks
(mp* The Chair reported that she has an upcoming regular quarterly meeting with Minister
f Coleman to discuss strategic priorities and performance. She also mentioned that the BC
Non-Profit Housing Association conference began this week with Shayne Ramsay
W delivering a welcoming keynote at the conference on behalf of the Minister. She
(^ mentioned that the next quarterly meeting will be held in Victoria which will facilitate an
opportunity to meet with staff and housing providers. Finally she mentioned that
^ discussion for agenda item #5, Development of the Service Plan, will take place at the end
(s/ of the agenda.

3. Chief Executive Officer's Opening Remarks and Fourth Quarter Report - For
W Information
W S. Ramsay provided an overview of the quarterly CEO report, mentioning that BC Housing
(^ was awarded gold level certification in Aboriginal relations by the Canadian'Council on
Aboriginal Businesses, and that the recruitment of the newly created Aboriginal Relations
^ Advisor position will help us look at all that we do to be more culturally sensitive, and
{+, strengthen partner relationships. He also updated the Board on the federal government's
Virft^
Syrian refugee plan and BC Housing's possible involvement in this. BC Housing's
Board of Commissioners Meeting
November 23, 2015
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Extreme Weather Response Shelter program was discussed and plans for the winter
ahead.
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^ 4. Provincial Rental Housing Corporation President's Second Quarter Report - For

(^ Information
imf This report was tabled for information. S. Ramsay noted that this quarterly report, which
/ describes PRHC real estate transactions, is also provided to the Housing Policy Branch of
the Ministry.
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i ' 5. Development of the Service Plan - For Discussion

(^ J. Bell provided an overview of the report on the planning context and proposed strategic
framework for the 2016/17 Service Plan to the Board. The Board discussed internal and
^ external factors impacting BC Housing ,as well as major areas of opportunity and risk for
Uj the year ahead. Direction was provided to staff for the draft Service Plan to be presented
t to the Board at the December meeting.
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(^ Audit and Risk Management Committee - November 23. 2015

^ 6. Committee Chair's Report
(^ F. Wightman, on behalf of the Committee Chair, reported on matters discussed at the
November 23, 2015 meeting, and presented the following motions for approval by the
Uw Board:
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MOTION: Resolved that the Board of Commissioners approves the second quarter
financial results for 2015/16.

^ M/S/C (Wightman/McLeod)

(w MOTION: The and

in 2017/18, Board resolves
$628.6 that inthe2018/19,
million budget of
be $664.8 million in 2016/17, $651.5 million
approved.
U M/S/C (Wightman/McLeod)

Human Resources Committee - November 23, 2015

7. Committee Chair's Report
^ The Committee Chair reported on matters discussed at the November 23, 2015 meeting
U, and presented one motion in camera.

Capital Review Committee - November 23.2015

8. Committee Chair's Report
(** The Committee Chair reported on matters discussed at the November 23, 2015 meeting,
Q, and presented the following motions for approval by the Board:
(^ Shayne Ramsay left the room at 3:56 PM due to a conflict.

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November 23, 2015
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File: 0200-20/BOC

*** MOTION: The Board approves the following project:

^ 1) Project Development Funding (PDF) financing of up to $7,071,225 including GST
(^ under the Community Partnerships Initiative for the purchase of the lands from Wall
f- Financial Corp. plus holding costs to develop up to 172 units of purpose built *
affordable housing and market rental housing in a mixed use high-rise development
W with a total capital budget of $35,928,300 for low to moderate income households
^ developed by 200 Hastings Street Developments Limited Partnership, by its general
partner, 200 Hastings Developments (GP) Ltd., with development guarantees to be
**" provided by BJW Investments Ltd., and PWO Investments Ltd, joint and several
U, (herein "Wall");
U, 2) To sign a Letter of Intent (LOI) and to subsequently negotiate and enter into a
/ Development Agreement with Wall;

j. 3) To purchase 104 units out of 172 units for a purchase price of up to $15,364,500 with
Non Profit Asset Transfer (NPAT) funding to the Provincial Rental Housing
W< Corporation ("PRHC") in partnership with Wall; and
^ 4) To consider providing interim construction financing of up to $35,928,300 to PRHC
{& for the redevelopment of the Project with Wall.

/ M/S/C (Kositsky/Kunz)

C* Shayne Ramsay returned to the meeting at 4:00 PM.

L& MOTION: The Board approves the following project:
^ Provisional Project Approval with a total capital budget of $28,976,421 and approve
Q interim construction financing of up to $23,228,253 to Townline Ventures (Clarke Street)
f Ltd for the purpose of developing the affordable home ownership residential component
^ only of their proposed eighty-four unit mixed use project at 2513 Clark Street, Port Moody.

^ M/S/C (Kositsky/Wightman)

(^ Corporate Governance Committee - November 23. 2015

(^ 9. Committee Chair's Report
U> The Committee Chair reported on matters discussed at the November 23, 2015 meeting
t and presented the following motion for approval by the Board:

MOTION: The Board resolves that the Terms of Reference for the Ethics Advisor position,
V ^ f fl ff

and the reappointment of Gavin Hume, Q.C. of Harris & Company LLP as BC Housing's
Ethics Advisor, be approved.
^ M/S/C (Kunz/Wightman)

MOTION: The Board approves the Terms of Reference for the Human Resources
Committee and the Capital Review Committee.
M/S/C (Kunz/McLeod)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

November 23, 2015
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Tabled Reports
10. Quarterly Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).
This report was presented

11. In Camera with Chief Executive Officer

In camera with the CEO was not held.

12. In Camera
In camera was held.

The meeting closed at 5:00 PM.

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Board of Commissioners Meeting

November 23, 2015
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Allison Godey
Singleton Urquhart LLP Phone No: 604.673.7434
1200 - 925 West Georgia Street File No: 25000.184
BCH File No: 94035pr7438/292 East Hastings
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Vancouver BC V6C3L2
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2b. MARKET VALUE; $ 6,699,984.00

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5. FREEHOLD ESTATE TRANSFERRED: Fee Simple

TRANSFEREE(S): (including occupation^), postal addresses) and postal code(s))

PROVINCIAL RENTAL HOUSING CORPORATION

1701-4555 KINGSWAY Incorporation No

BURNABY BRITISH COLUMBIA BC0052129
V5H 4V8 CANADA

7. EXECUTIONS): The transferors) accept(s) the above consideration and understand that the instrument operates to transfer the freehold estate
in the land described above to the transfcrce(s)
Officer Signature(s) Execution Date Transferors) Signature
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292 EAST HASTINGS HOLDINGS
LTD. by Its authorized slgnatory(les):
PETER M.TOLENSKY 16 02 29
Barrister & Solicitor
Print Name: BRUNO WALL
1600 - 925 WEST GEORGIA ST.
VANCOUVER, B.C. V6C 3L2
(604) 685-3456
Print Name:
OFFICER CERTIFICATION:
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take affidavits for use in British Columbia and certifies the matters set out in Part 5 of the Land Title Act as they pertain to the execution of this
instrument
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in accordance with Section 168.3, and a true copy, or a copy of that true copy, is in
your possession.

\. APPLTCATTON: (Name, address, phone number of applicant, applicant's solioitor or agent)

Allison Godey
Singleton Urquhart LLP Phone No: 604.673 J434
1200 - 925 West Georgia Street File No: 25000.184
Vancouver BC V6C3L2 BCH File No: 94036pr7438/292 East Hastings
Deduct LTSA Fees? Yes 0

2a. PARCEL IDENTIFIER AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LAND:

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DISTRICT PLAN EPP69251
STC? YES D

2b. MARKET VALUE: $6,699,984.00

CONSIDERATION: $ 6,699,984.00
4. TRANSFEROR^):
292 EAST HASTINGS HOLDINGS LTD. (INC. NO. BC1007369)

5. FREEHOLD ESTATE TRANSFERRED: Fee Simple

6. TRANSFEREE(S): (including occupation^), postal address(es) and postal code(8))

PROVINCIAL RENTAL HOUSING CORPORATION

1701-4555 KINGSWAY Incorporation No

BURNABY BRITISH COLUMBIA BC0052129
V5H 4V8 CANADA
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1600 - 925 WEST GEORGIA ST. Print Name: BRUjv) 0 watt-
VANCOUVER, B.C. V6C3L2
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take affidavits for use in British Columbia and certifies the matters set out in Pari 5 ofthe Land TiikAci as they pertain to the execution of this
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 Supporting Documents Available Online

1. LINK: http://vancouver.ca/files/cov/ev-brenhill-land-swap-report.pdf

City of Vancouver: Brenhill Land Swap report

Preliminary findings report reviewing the process and economics of the land swap transaction,
prepared by Ernst and Young.

2. LINK: http://vancouver.ca/files/cov/2016-163-release.pdf

COV response to FOI Request for Access to records June 15, 2016 in regards to the draft
report entitled "City of Vancouver: Brenhill Land Swap".

3. LINK: http://council.vancouver.ca/20121031/icre20121031 dec.htm

Regarding:
In Camera City of Vancouver Council Meeting, October 31 November7, 2012 Decisions and
Reports Released

"In-camera City of Vancouver minutes regarding Potential Sale of City-owned land located at
508 Helmcken Street and proposed closure and sale of adjacent lane and Potential Purchase of
land for Housing and Development of Non-Market Housing."

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4. LINK: http://council.vancouver.ca/2013Q409/icre2Q130409dec.htm

Regarding: In Camera City of Vancouver Council Meeting April 9 and 10, 2013 Decisions and
^ Reports Released.

^ "Development Agreement and Related Contracts for the Sale of City-owned land located at 508
Helmcken Street for the development of new social housing."

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