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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPAC 2010-09-08 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, September 8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Joshua Leyenhorst, Chair Katrina Elliot, Vice-Chair Councillor Cheryl Ashlie Councillor Linda King Gwen Champagne Grover Telford Staff Sgt. Andrew Martin Treena Innes STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Sue Wheeler Shawn Matthewson Christine DiGiamberardine Tracy Camire REGRETS/ABSENTS Kathie Chiu Inspector Derren Lench Valerie Spurrell Paul Livingstone Candace Gordon lneke Boekhorst Mike Huber Eleanor Palis Lyn Taylor-Scott 1. Call to Order and Introductions Community at Large Community at Large Council Liaison Council Liaison Ministry of Child and Family Development Ridge Meadows Seniors Society Ridge-Meadows RCMP Community at Large Director of Community Services Coordinator, Social Planning Recreation Coordinator Committee Clerk Community at Large Ridge-Meadows RCMP Fraser Health Community at Large Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network Business Improvement Association School Trustee, School District No. 42 School Trustee (alternate), School District No. 42 Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living The meeting was called to order 7:07 p.m. 2. Agenda Approval R10-025 Motion was moved and seconded Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 1 of7 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes September 8, 2010 That the Agenda for September 8, 2010 be adopted with the following additions • Item 5.4 • Item 5.5 • Item 7.6 Homelessness Action Week MG -Golden Harvest Event Suggestion Spirit of Community Awards 3. Minutes of July 7, 2010 Meeting R10-026 Motion was moved and seconded That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 2 and July 7, 2010 be adopted. 4. Delegations & Presentations -Nil CARRIED CARRIED Sue Wheeler advised that Rain Daniels will attend the December meeting to update the committee on the development of the new Aboriginal Society. 5. New Business 5.1 2011 Business Planning Meeting September 22 Sue Wheeler reviewed the business planning process and advised that there is an additional meeting on September 22nd to review the Business Plan between 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 5.2 Committee Policy Draft 09-11 R10-027 Sue Wheeler reviewed the draft Committee Policy with the Committee. There was discussion on the process to amend committee membership and it was clarified that this is addressed through a process of recommending to Council that amendments be made to the Committee's bylaw. Councillor King noted that there should be an emphasis on providing training for the Chair and Vice-Chair roles and suggested this should be requested of the Clerk's Department. Motion was moved and seconded That the Committee Policy Draft 09-11 be endorsed. CARRIED Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 2 of 7 ) Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes September 8, 2010 5.3 Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness Update 5.4 Sue Wheeler gave a brief summary of the role of the Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness (RSCH). Ms. Wheeler explained that the RSCH is providing new bulletins to keep regional planning tables informed of the work of the steering committee. Ms. Wheeler also noted that these bulletins will be available on a regular basis and will be attached as correspondence to the SPAC agenda. Ms. Wheeler gave a brief overview of the status of the RSCH process to consider moving towards an entity model to conduct the work of the committee. ACTION ITEM: Staff to provide another update at the November SPAC meeting. Homelessness Action Week Sue Wheeler advised that the Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness is once again hosting Homelessness Action from October 11th through to October 15th. Once again our community will host a two part event on Friday October 15th: Spa Day at the Caring Place, and the Harvest Chilli Lunch at the ACT from 11:30am to 1:30pm. The purpose of this event is to raise community awareness regarding the issues of homelessness and to inspire people to contribute to the solutions of homelessness. The day is designed to be a day of caring and to illustrate to the participants that they are valued members of the community. The Harvest Chilli event is prepared by the Caring Place with ingredients donated by members of the Community Network which is intended to symbolize everyone contributing to the solutions to homelessness and that "every contribution makes a difference". The ambiance of the ACT along with the meal being served by local community leaders helps to create a very special event. The community is invited to both contribute to the event through donations or volunteering. Many donations and volunteers are required to make this special day a success. Sue Wheeler advised that if people would like to participate in this event they can contact Polly at Outreach or Connie at The Caring Place. Sue Wheeler also advised the Committee that Alouette Home Start Outreach workers have been going into the schools to promote the "Give a Dollar Give a Darn" campaign. Working with Leadership classes, the campaign is designed to raise awareness of the issues of homelessness. The concept is that if everyone in the community bought a bracelet for one dollar, it would make a significant difference. Proceeds will go to the Caring Place meal program. 5.5 AAG Golden Harvest Event -suggestion R1O-O28 Sue Wheeler advised that the Agricultural Advisory Committee is hosting the 2nd annual Golden Harvest event to support awareness of local food production in Maple Ridge. Ms. Wheeler noted that this event will take place on Friday, October 15th between 6-8p.m. Motion was moved and seconded That compensation of $15 per member is given to those Committee members that wish to attend the Golden Harvest Event in support of local food production at the Act, on Friday, October 15th. CARRIED Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 3 of 7 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes September 8, 2010 ACTION ITEM: Committee members to advise the Committee Clerk if they wish to be compensated to attend the Golden Harvest Event. 6. Unfinished Business 6.1 Responses to Letter to Ministers supporting BC Addictions Research Centre Recommendations: Sue Wheeler provided an update on the motion that went forward to Council requesting support of the BC Coalition on Alcohol Pricing Reform's request for endorsement of the BC Addictions Research Centre recommendations on alcohol pricing. She noted that it was endorsed by council and a letter jointly signed by the Mayor and the SPAC Chair was sent to Ministers of Housing and Social Development, Heath Services, Public Safety and Solicitor General, and to the Vancouver Island Health Authority. 6.1.1 Dr. Perry Kendall Response Sue Wheeler advised that there was a letter received from Dr. Perry Kendall, Provincial Health Officer, thanking the Committee for endorsing the recommendations. 6.1.2 Council Request to respond to Minister Coleman Response Sue Wheeler reviewed the response letter from Minister Rich Coleman, Housing and Social Development where he noted that although it would not be appropriate for government to regulate alcohol pricing, the recommendations will be considered when the province reviews the alcohol pricing regulations. Ms. Wheeler informed the Committee that Council is requesting that SPAC respond to Minister Coleman's letter. There was discussion that concluded that it would be appropriate to have this discussion after the UBCM conference in late September where the District of Maple Ridge resolution regarding alcohol pricing will be considered. ACTION ITEM: This topic will be added to the October agenda. Staff asked to bring the response letter received by the Mayor from the BC Coalition on Alcohol Reform to next meeting. 6.2 Update on Recommendation to Council on UBCM Resolution on Alcohol Reform Sue Wheeler advised that Council endorsed and forwarded this resolution and it will be going forward to be considered at the UBCM conference. ACTION ITEM: Council liaisons to provide an update at the October meeting. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 4 of 7 ) Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes September 8, 2010 6.3 FCM Quality of Life Reporting System Report: Mending the Frayed Social Safety Net - Council Request R10-029 Sue Wheeler reminded the Committee that this report from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities was reviewed by this committee and that it was forwarded to Council for information. Ms. Wheeler noted that Council has had a review of the report and has asked that the report be sent back to SPAC with a request that the Committee Chair and the Mayor jointly write a letter to the FCM thanking them for their advocacy work and highlighting how the report relates to this Committee's priorities. Motion was moved and seconded That in response to the motion from Council, staff work with the Mayor's office to prepare a letter to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities acknowledging the importance of their advocacy work for this municipality, highlighting the relationship to the priorities of the SPAC committee, and this letter be co-signed by the Mayor and the Chair of SPAC. CARRIED 7. Committee Reports 7.1 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network Update: Candace Gordon Sue Wheeler advised that Candace Gordon is not in attendance as she is attending the Albion Flats Community Input process. Sue Wheeler noted that the Network took a break over the summer however they will resume meeting next Tuesday, September 14th. Ms. Wheeler also noted that work on gathering the local impacts of funding reductions and service level changes continued over the summer months but this is proving to be a difficult exercise as determining the actual impacts as agencies are trying to absorb the impacts and reorganize their services to meet as many needs as possible. The Network is now taking an approach of trying to determine the financial impact and total loss of funding to the overall community. The Network is hoping to complete this work and report to SPAC in November. The committee discussed the ongoing goal of the Network to support local agencies in reducing their reliance on government funding. Staff was asked to follow up with the Network on rescheduling a workshop that was cancelled last spring that focused on this topic. ACTION ITEM: Add "Cut in funding -the impacts to local Agencies" to the November Agenda. Staff is to follow up with the Community Network facilitators to find out if the Funding diversification workshop will be rescheduled. 7.2 Sub-Committee Healthy Communities Initiative -Valerie Spurrell -deferred Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 5 of 7 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes September 8, 2010 7.3 Building Community Solutions Project -Update Christine DiGiamberardine provided an update on the Building Community Solutions project; including a report that there were a large number of Neighbourhoods Seed Grant recipients that hosted block parties throughout both Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Ms DiGiamberardine also reported that the Haney Farmer's Market has had a successful summer and has continued to strengthen their capacity to sustain funding a market manager and providing additional opportunities for local production of food. 7.5 South Haney Neighbourhood Project Update Christine DiGiamberardine provided an update on the South Haney Neighbourhood Project and noted that Michelle Ninow has been hired as the project coordinator. Ms. DiGiamberardine advised that the Project Coordinator will be working with the neighbourhood group to create opportunities for people to connect, to support the group in developing both a vision and action plans for their neighbourhood. 7.6 Spirit of Community Awards Shawn Matthewson advised the Committee that the deadline for nominations for both the Good Neighbour and the Good Business awards was September 10th however. Ms. Matthewson reviewed the purpose of the awards including the two categories and the selection criteria. Due to the poor response to date, she indicated that she will talk to the sub-committee about extending the date for nominations. Ms. Matthewson reviewed prior recipients of the awards with the Committee. 8. ROUNDTABLE Councillor Ashlie Councillor Ashlie noted that John Marven who organizes the entertainment at the Farmer's Market has done a great job showcasing the youth talent. Christine DiGiamberardine, Staff Christine provided an update on the School Neighbourhood Garden project and noted they are promoting the opportunity for all schools to have gardens and are focusing on strengthening the committee. Grover Telford, RMSS Grover noted that this meeting, his first meeting representing the Ridge Meadows Senior Society, has been very informative and also noted that the community gardens are close to his heart as they provide sustainability for Maple Ridge on all different levels. Councillor King Councillor King discussed the elimination of the long form census and suggested that a broader discussion on the impact of this take place on a future agenda. Gwen Champagne, MCFD Gwen Champagne provided an update on MCFD (Ministry of Children and Families Development); integration of services and the current management structure changes, noting that she will have more to report at the November meeting. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 6 of7 ) Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes September 8, 2010 Shawn Matthewson, Staff Support Shawn noted that Active Kids Club, before school care, has opened at Eric Langton , Hammond and Highland Park. Shawn noted that this is a partnership program between School District 42 and Parks and Leisure Services. Sue Wheeler, Staff Liaison Sue noted that summer went well in the P&L Services children and youth programming and provided some summer highlights from Memorial Peace Park including the positive atmosphere created by the addition of picnic tables and table tennis. 9. CORRESPONDENCE. 10. 9.1 Social Determinants of Health: The Canadian Facts Press Release: http://www.thecanadianfacts.org/The Canadian Facts-Press.pdf Report: http://www.thecanadianfacts.org/ 9.2 Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness -Report on Housing and Supports to March 31, 2009 http://intraspec.ca/report on housing.pdf 9.3 BC Program Standards for Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Teams http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/year/2008/BC Standards for ACT T eams.pdf 9.4 Seniors Services Society August 31, 2010 Press Release -"Seniors Services Society Now Reaching More Seniors Than Ever With Newly Launched Accessible Website and Textnet Services " 9.5 Canada's Toughest Impaired Driving Penalties Start September 20, 2010 Next Meeting: Agenda Deadline: Location: Wednesday, October 6, 2010 -7:00 p.m. Monday, September 20, 2010 Blaney Room, Maple Ridge Municipal Hall 11. Adjournment -9:10 p.m. Chairpers~ • /tc Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 7 of7