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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPAC 2010-11-03 minutes.pdf Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 1 of 6 District 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, November 3, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Joshua Leyenhorst, Chair Community at Large Councillor Linda King Council Liaison Councillor Cheryl Ashlie Council Liaison Staff Sgt. Andrew Martin Ridge-Meadows RCMP Ineke Boekhorst Business Improvement Association Paul Livingstone Community at Large Grover Telford Ridge Meadows Seniors Society Candace Gordon Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network Mike Huber School Trustee, School District No. 42 Ken MacDonald Fraser Health Authority GUESTS Bob Foster Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Katzie Seniors Network Heather Treleaven Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Katzie Seniors Network Joanne Leginus Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Katzie Seniors Network STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Sue Wheeler Director of Community Services Shawn Matthewson Coordinator, Social Planning Tracy Camire Committee Clerk REGRETS/ABSENTS Caroline Rojo Ministry of Child and Family Development Treena Innes Community at Large Katrina Elliot, Vice-Chair Community at Large Kathie Chiu Community at Large Inspector Derren Lench Ridge-Meadows RCMP Eleanor Palis School Trustee (alternate), School District No. 42 Lyn Taylor-Scott Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living Valerie Spurrell Fraser Health Please note that Councillor Ashlie chaired the meeting in Joshua Leyenhorst’s absence. 1. Call to Order and Introductions Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes November 3, 2010 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 2 of 7 The meeting was called to order 7:01 p.m. 2. Agenda Approval R10-032 Motion was moved and seconded That the Agenda for November 3, 2010 be adopted with the following additions; • Item 6.2 School Board Request • Item 6.3 Membership Review • Item 8.5 Spirit of Community Awards CARRIED Please note that Mike Huber joined the meeting at 7:01 p.m. and Josh Leyenhorst joined the meeting at 7:03 p.m. Please note that Item 4.1 was dealt with prior to Item 3. 3. Minutes of October 6, 2010 Meeting R10-033 Motion was moved and seconded That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 6, 2010 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Please note that Item 4.1 was dealt with prior to Item 3 4. Delegations & Presentations 4.1 Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Katzie Seniors Network – Heather Treleaven, Bob Foster and Joanne Leginus Bob Foster shared that the goal of the Senior’s Network is to increase the availability and quality of resources, identify service gaps, and work together to bring funding for seniors programs and services to the community. Heather Trevleaven reviewed the results of the local Seniors Forum that took place in May, 2009 whereby four main areas of concern were identified; transportation, housing, shopping, safety, and health. The Seniors Network has developed a number of initiatives to address these concerns and examples were shared. Ms. Trevleaven noted that some key accomplishments of the Network include the publication of 7000 copies of the Seniors Resource Guide, and partnering with Golden Ears Feast to receive a grant focus on food security for seniors. Joanne Leginus provided information on the CASI (Community Action for Seniors Independence) Pilot Project which is a community-based initiative that provides seniors with non-medical supports to assist them in staying independent in their own Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes November 3, 2010 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 3 of 7 homes. Maple Ridge’s program, one of five pilots in BC, focuses on four main services; transportation services to medical appointments and shopping, housekeeping, handyman and friendly visits. Please note that Candace Gordon joined the meeting at 7:14 p.m. There was a suggestion that the Senior’s Network gather data that indicates where the Senior’s population is primarily going for services and to work with the municipality in advocating for improvement of transit services to those locations. Please note that Joanne Leginus, Bob Foster and Heather Trevleaven left the meeting at 7:35 p.m. 5. Roundtable Councillor Ashlie Councillor Ashlie noted that she attended the Literacy Planning Committee meeting and shared that the group has a strategic plan that they are working on. Grover Telford Grover noted that the Seniors Traffic Committee provided a verbal report at the Monday, November 1st Council Committee of the Whole meeting to review improvements that have taken place. A discussion took place regarding overhead crossing lights. Candace Gordon Candace noted that this community has received funding for a food security focusing on senior’s. Ineke Boekhort Ineke noted that the Business Improvement Association is hosting Wrap It Up Downtown Maple Ridge on Thursday, December 9th. Shoppers will receive discounts during this four hour event and can purchase tickets on prizes from local registered children’s charities who will receive the proceeds from the tickets they sell. Ineke requested those members that are interested in participating to contact her directly. Mike Huber Mike noted that the “Point and Walk” program has been introduced to the School District 42. This program supports children to walk safely across cross walks. Mike also noted that through the Real Estate Board the 19th Annual Blanket Drive will take place to collect clothing, food, etc. Please note that Councillor King left the meeting at 7:49 p.m. Andrew Martin Staff Sgt. Martin noted that the Ridge Meadows RCMP is launching a Facebook page noting that considerable information can be gained through Facebook. Staff Sgt. Martin also noted that a number of members will be completing the Crisis Intervention Training. He also noted that the RCMP will be to launching a Car 67 program. This is a joint project between the Fraser Health Authority and the RCMP providing for a mental health worker to ride along with RCMP on calls where mental health has been identified as an issue. It was also noted that a Community Policing Office opened on October 19th at the Greg Moore Youth Centre. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes November 3, 2010 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 4 of 7 Shawn Matthewson Shawn noted that at the Early Childhood Development Committee (ECD) meeting it was reported that the full day kindergarten it has been noted that there are a number of children with significant previously unidentified developmental delays or behavioural concerns and that some kids not ready for full day school. Shawn noted that the group is working on developing a sub- committee with interested parties to investigate the possibility of we developing a forum to identify developmental or behavioural concerns in children earlier. Shawn also noted that the ECD Committee is working on their Strategic Plan and the first priority will be poverty. Sue Wheeler Sue noted that the Committee’s 2011 Business Plan will be presented to Council on either November 29th or 30th. 6. New Business 6.1 UBCM 2010 School Community Connections (Round 2) Funding – Supporting Neighbourhood Learning Centre – Request for Support for Application Sue Wheeler advised under the first round of this funding program through the Ministry of Education; three separate phases of funding were received to develop The Hive Neighbourhood Centre at Eric Langton Elementary. There has been a recent announcement of Round Two funding for $25,000 with the possibility of an additional $5,000 and the theme is supporting neighbourhood learning community centres. Sue Wheeler noted that the Community Network (jointly with the District of Maple Ridge and School District No. 42) applied for the first round of funding with the School District as the primary applicant. For second round application the partners have agreed that the Municipality act as the primary applicant. Ms. Wheeler noted that the funding would be used to continue to build on the successes of The Hive. R10-034 Motion was moved and seconded That a recommendation be forwarded to Council to approve the School Community Connections Round 2 funding joint application between District of Maple and School District No. 42, with the District of Maple acting as the primary applicant. CARRIED 6.2 School Board Request Mike Huber advised the Committee that the School Board table would like to learn more about the work of committees like SPAC and MACAI (Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues). The Board Chair has made a formal request for the committee to make a presentation and it would be preferred is the presentation were at the same meeting. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes November 3, 2010 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 5 of 7 The Committee agreed to make a presentation to a public meeting at one of the available date’s request; November 10, November 24 and January 12th. ACTION ITEM: Staff to confirm a date for SPAC to make a presentation to the School Board. 6.3 Membership Review Sue Wheeler reviewed the current membership with the committee. Sue Wheeler noted that four of the five Community At Large committee members’ terms are nearing completion at the end of December, 2010. Community members were reminded that if they have not completed 3 full terms that they are eligible to re- apply. An advertisement will be run in the local paper informing Maple Ridge citizens of this opportunity. R10-035 Motion was moved and seconded That SPAC supports staff working with Council Liaisons on the Community at Large vacancy terms. CARRIED 7. Unfinished Business 7.1 Review of Draft Letters to Minister Coleman’s response to Support of BC Addictions Recommendations on Alcohol Pricing Councillor Ashlie reviewed the three letters regarding Alcohol Pricing. Sue Wheeler provided a review of history of how this request was directed to SPAC. R10-036 Motion was moved and seconded That the three letters be sent to Council for approval and then forwarded on to the three appropriate parties. CARRIED 7.2 FCM Quality of Life Reporting System Report: Mending the Frayed Social Safety Net – Approval of Amendment to Letter Shawn Matthewson provided a review of how this request came to SPAC and reviewed the changes that were made to the letter. R10-037 Motion was moved and seconded That the revised letter to FCM be sent to Council for approval and then forwarded on to FCM. CARRIED Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes November 3, 2010 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 6 of 7 7.3 House of Commons, Bill C-304 National Housing Strategy (An Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians) – Status Update Bill C-304 has moved forward and has received support from the NDP, Bloc Quebecois and the Liberals. Shawn Matthewson advised the Committee that Bill C-304 should receive 3rd reading sometime next week (November 8-12, 2010). 8. Committee Reports 8.1 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network Update: Candace Gordon Candace Gordon, Chair of the Community Network (CN), advised the CN has compiled a list of impacts that senior government funding cuts and services level changes have had on local service delivery. She advised that CN will work with staff to develop a summary report from the Network which will be presented to SPAC. Candace Gordon also noted local agencies are members of a regional group and that group is currently identifying the impacts from gaming funding cuts on service delivery. ACTION ITEM: Councillor Ashlie will research the current information on gaming funding and report back to the December meeting. 8.2 Homelessness Action Week – Verbal Report Sue Wheeler provided a review of the Homelessness Action Week and noted that there will be a full report and video at the December meeting. Ms. Wheeler noted that this was an extremely successful event. 8.3 Sub-Committee Healthy Communities Initiative – Fraser Health R10-038 Motion was moved and seconded This item is deferred to the December meeting. CARRIED 8.4 Port Haney Neighbourhood Project Update Sue Wheeler advised the Committee that the Port Haney Neighbourhood Change project has moved forward and on October 24th a safety walk took place between 6- 7pm with 14 people in the neighbourhood participating to identify safety concerns. Ms. Wheeler also noted that a meeting took place afterward with 12 people participated in a visioning process for the neighbourhood. Sue Wheeler confirmed that Michelle Ninow is the project coordinator (consultant) working with the neighbourhood group and Christine DiGiamberardine is the staff liaison. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes November 3, 2010 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 7 of 7 Ineke Boekhorst, from the Business Improvement Association, noted that the media exposure has been very good and there is a long term business owner who contacted her and is interested in getting involved in the process. 8.5 Spirit of Community Awards Paul Livingstone reviewed the nominations for the Spirit of Community Awards with the Committee. Good Neighbour Award Nominations • Family – Debbie and Claus Andrup • Individual – Gail Clark Good Business Award Nominations • Over 25 employees - Marks Work Wearhouse • Under 25 employees – Hagen’s Travel Paul Livingstone reviewed the criteria for selecting the recipients. Staff noted that the awards will be given out at a future council meeting. 9. CORRESPONDENCE. 9.1 Evaluating Vibrant Communities: 2002-2010 Summary (Vibrant Communities is a community-driven effort to reduce poverty in Canada) http://tamarackcommunity.ca/downloads/vc/VC_Evaluation_Overview.pdf R10-039 Motion was moved and seconded That the above item be received. CARRIED 10. Next Meeting: Wednesday, December 1, 2010 – 7:00 p.m. Agenda Deadline: Monday, November 15, 2010 Location: Blaney Room, Maple Ridge Municipal Hall 11. Adjournment - 9:10 p.m. ______________________________________ Chairperson /tc