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Home My WebLink AboutSPAC 2010-04-07 minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge SOCIAL PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Social Planning Advisory Committee, held in the Blaney Room at Maple Ridge Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Road , Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Joshua Leyenhorst, Chair Councillor Linda King Katrina Elliot, Vice-Chair Alex Bodden, Staff Sgt. Lyn Taylor-Scott Betty Levens Valerie Spurrell Kathie Chiu Mike Huber Vicki Kipps (alternate) lneke Boekhorst Councillor Cheryl Ashlie STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Mike Murray Sue Wheeler Shawn Matthewson Tracy Camire REGRETS/ABSENTS Candace Gordon Treena Innes Eleanor Palis Gwen Champagne Paul Livingstone 1. Call to Order and Introductions Community at Large Council Liaison Community at Large RCMP Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living Ridge Meadows Seniors Society Fraser Health Community at Large School Trustee, School District No. 42 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network Business Improvement Association Council Liaison General Manager: Community Development, Parks & Leisure Services Director of Community Services Coordinator, Social Planning Committee Clerk Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network Community at Large School Trustee (alternate), School District No. 42 Ministry of Child and Family Development Community at Large at Large The meeting was ca lled to order 6:48 p.m. 2. Agenda Approval Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 1 of6 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes April 7, 2010 R10-012 Motion was moved and seconded That the Agenda for April 7, 2010 be adopted with the following amendments; • Item 5.1 and Item 5.2 will be combined into Item 5.1 • Item 7.3 will be deleted • Item 6.2 will be deferred until May 2010 • Add Item 5.8 Volunteer Week • Change date of Next Meeting from April 7, 2010 to May 5, 2010 3. Minutes of March 3, 2010 Meeting R10-013 Motion was moved and seconded That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 3, 2010 be adopted. 4. Delegations & Presentations -Nil 5. New Business CARRIED CARRIED 5.1 District of Maple Ridge Affordable Housing Strategy Update -Report on Project Status Mike Murray reviewed the Affordable Housing Strategy and South Haney Neighbourhood Initiative staff report dated April 7, 2010. The report recommended that the timeline for beginning the work on the Affordable Housing Strategy be delayed until early 2011 in the anticipation that the Regional Growth Strategy will be adopted by that time. The Growth Strategy will give direction for affordable housing strategies and housing action plans. R10-014 Mr. Murray also reviewed the recommendation that a portion of the funds currently set aside for the Affordable Housing Strategy be reallocated to support a Neighbourhood Change process utilizing a Community Development approach in the South Haney Neighbourhood (Neighbourhood South of North Street). Motion was moved and seconded Based on the information on the 2010 04 07 report regarding the affordable housing policy the Social Planning Advisory Committee is requesting that Council allot $25,000 from the $75000 allotment to the said work to support the idea of a community development project for the South Haney area. CARRIED Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 2 of6 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes April 7, 2010 That a recommendation be forwarded to Council that the timing for the development of the Affordable Housing Policy identified in the 2010 04 07 on the subject be endorsed. Mike Murray left the meeting at 8:10 p.m. 5.2 Port Haney Neighbourhood -Proposed Project This item was dealt with under Item 5.1 5.3 Early Childhood Development Funding -First Call Announcements CARRIED Shawn Matthewson noted that she had been asked by the committee to research the impacts of the Early Ch ildhood Development funding cuts that were shared at the last meeting. She updated the Committee that the previously announced cuts which would have eliminated the ECD Coordinator funding have been reinstated on a temporary bases with a commitment from the Minister to work with communities on a funding sustainability plan. Ms. Matthewson noted that the Children 's First ECD Coordinator role has been extended to the end of June. Shawn Matthewson also provided an update on the funding for Success for Six program which received support from the provincial government. Ms. Matthewson noted that the Community Network is working on a collaborative approach to address the lack of funding and the effect it will have on our community groups. 5.4 Homelessness in Metro Vancouver: A Comparative Community Profile -deferred to May 5.5 Connecting Communities Forum March 24th -Report -deferred to May 5.6 UBCM Resolutions to Propose to Council: 5.6.1 Potential Motion on The 1% Solution -A Case For Liquor Taxes that Reduce Harm Councillor Ashlie reviewed the two Alcohol Pricing reports and recommendations from the Centre for Addictions Research in BC. She noted that this has been reviewed at th e Substance Misuse Prevention Committee. Councillor Ashlie reviewed the three recommendations that are contained in the Alcohol Consumption in British Columbia and Canada: A Case for Liquor Taxes that Reduce Harm report and discussed the recommendation from the Substance Misuse Prevention Committee that SPAC consider recommending that Council forward a resolution on this topic to the annual UBCM Conference. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 3 of6 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes April 7, 2010 R10-015 Motion was moved and seconded That the recommendations contained in the Alcohol Consumption in British Columbia and Canada: A Case for Liquor Taxes that Reduce Harm report be considered and that a Council resolution going forward to UBCM on this subject be supported. CARRIED 5.6.2 Potential Motion on Researching the Effects of Graduated Licensing Program Councillor Ashlie advised the Committee that she would like the Committee to explore the correlation between the increase in young drunk drivers and a gradual licensing program. Sue Wheeler advised the Committee that after a best practices report has been completed this item can be added to the May agenda for more discussion. Councillor Ashlie noted that Kate Woochuk, Road Safety Coordinator, ICBC can provide more statistical information. 5. 7 Call for BC Poverty Reduction Plan -Invitation to Sign Open Letter Shawn Matthewson reviewed the letter from the BC Poverty Reduction Committee along with the recommended targets and timelines with the Committee. Ms. Matthewson noted that the report does outline initiatives BC has implemented to incorporate policies that will reduce and mitigate poverty in BC. Sue Wheeler advised the Committee that this report is for information only as there will be a call for endorsement at a later date. 5.8 Volunteer Week Sue Wheeler advised the Committee members that they should be receiving information on Volunteer Appreciation Week in the mail shortly. Shawn Matthewson reviewed the activities happening during volunteer week and encouraged SPAC members to take advantage of these opportunities that are designed to thank them for their time and commitment to the work of the Social Planning Advisory Committee. 6. Unfinished Business 6.1 SPAC Feedback to Parks, Recreation & Culture Draft Master Plan -deferred to May 6.2 Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness -Community Entity Model - deferred Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 4 of6 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes April 7, 2010 6.3 Sub-Committee Healthy Communities Fraser Health Initiative -Update Valerie Spurrell provided an update on the Healthy Communities Fraser Health Initiative and noted that a planning session with community organizations will take place on Thursday, May 20th. At the session there will be presentations on the health indicator status for the community. Ms. Spurrell noted that the session will be facilitated and that the goal will be to determine the issues, gaps, strengths and opportunities within the community to address issues. At the conclusion of the planning session the Healthy Communities Co-Chairs will bring forward recommendations on the future mandate of this committee. 7. Committee Reports 7.1 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network Update Ri0-016 7.2 7.3 7.4 Vicki Kipps provided an update on the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Katzie Community Network; • In the final stages of hiring a new coordinator • Continuing to provide opportunities for collaboration and funding development ► Family Education Centre was successful in their application for Food Security Funding from United Way that provides community kitchen programs to the community. ► ECO Committee and Community Services have expanded the "Around the Corner" Preschool to five mornings per week; serving ten children each day. • Difficult times for local agencies due to responding to funding cuts, service level changes, and in waiting for confirmation of funding. • New Aboriginal Society working on finalization of Society status. Launch will be held during the celebrations for National Aboriginal Day scheduled for June 26th in partnership with the Farmer's Market. Motion was moved and seconded That SPAC recommend Council send a letter to the Ministers of Children and Family Development and Housing and Social Development, with copies to both MLA's, requesting that the current level of service be maintained or enhanced to contracted agencies and that response to funding applications be expedited. Sub Committee Hea!thy Communities Fraser Hea!th Initiative Update Building Community Solutions Project -Update -deferred School Community Connections ("The Hive ") Project Update -deferred CARRIED Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 5 of 6 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes April 7, 2010 8. ROUNDTABLE Josh Leyenhorst noted that Staff Sergeant Bodden has been transferred to the Langley detachment and this will be his last SPAC meeting. Mr. Leyenhorst, on behalf of the committee, thanked Staff Sergeant Bodden for his valuable contribution to the work oft he Social Planning Committee and wished him well in his future endeavours. 9. CORRESPONDENCE 10. 9.1 9.2 Federation of Canadian Municipalities -Quality of Life in Canadian Municipalities Report: Mending Canada's Frayed Social Safety Net -The Role of Municipal Governments (2 Backgrounders Attached, Full Report available at: http://www.fcm.ca/lCMFiles/OofL6En EmbargplKGE-3242O1O-6436.pdf) Tool #8: Meet CSPN Members Face to Face Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 -7:00 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2010 Agenda Deadline: Location: Blaney Room, Maple Ridge Municipal Hall 11. Adjournment -9:26 p.m. Chairp,;;;#f: /tc Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 6 of6