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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPAC 2012-02-01 minutes.pdf) 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 Mount Blanshard Room at Maple Ridge Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Road, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Councillor Robert Masse Councillor Cheryl Ashlie Linda Morgan, Vice-Chair Candace Gordon S/Sgt. Andrew Martin Treena Innes Sarah Nelson Kathy Marshall lneke Boekhorst Alanna Robson Bob Goos Rajinder Kalra GUEST Andrea Walker Heather Treleaven, Coordinator Bob Foster, Chair STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Sue Wheeler Shawn Matthewson Shelley Jorde Tracy Camire REGRETS/ABSENTS Ken MacDonald Lyn Taylor-Scott Grover Telford Dave Fleugel Deanna Tan 1. Call to Order and Introductions Council Liaison Council Liaison Community at Large Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network Ridge-Meadows RCMP Community at Large School Trustee, School District No. 42 School Trustee, School District No. 42 (Alternate) Business Improvement Association Community at Large Community at Large Community at Large Past Committee member Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Seniors Network Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Seniors Network Director of Community Services Recreation Coordinator Recreation Manager Community Connections Committee Clerk Fraser Health Authority (Alternate) Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living Ridge Meadows Seniors Society Ridge-Meadows RCMP Fraser Health Authority Linda Morgan called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. 1.1 Introduction of new Community Member at Large Appointments The Chair introduced the new Community at Large members to the Committee. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 1 of 6 ) Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes February 1, 2012 2. R12-001 3. R12-002 4. 1.2 Introduction of new School District No. 42 Appointments The Chair introduced the School District No. 42 Board Trustees to the Committee. Agenda Approval Motion was moved and seconded That the Agenda for February 1, 2012 be adopted with the following amendments; • Item 6.1 and Item 6.2 will be deferred • Add Item 6.5 Municipal Alcohol Policy (MAP) Minutes of December 7, 2011 Meeting Motion was moved and seconded CARRIED That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 7, 2011 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Delegations & Presentations 4.1 United Way's 2011 Seniors Forum -Aging with Dignity -Making it Happen for Everyone by Bob Foster, Chair, and Heather Treleaven, Coordinator -Maple Ridge- Pitt Meadows-Katzie Seniors Network Shelley Jorde introduced Heather Treleaven and Bob Foster from the Seniors Network which received funding for coordination from United Way of the Lower Mainland. Heather Treleaven , Coordinator, Maple Ridge -Pitt Meadows -Katzie Seniors Network gave a presentation that provided an update on the United Way's 2011 Seniors Forum on the Seniors Vulnerability Report. Ms. Treleaven provided statistics on those that are considered vulnerable within the seniors' community, differences across the communities, along with ways to improve our community for vulnerable seniors. Ms. Treleaven reviewed the Seniors Network Initiatives with the Committee which included; • Seniors Resource Guide, • Seniors focused food drive in June, • Support and training initiative for building managers at low income, seniors housing rental complexes, • Education seminars for older adults and their families on elder abuse, and financial literacy. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page2 of6 ) Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes February 1, 2012 Heather Treleaven advised that there will be a Building Manager's Workshop on February 22, 2012 between 1:00 -3:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion and a Seniors taskforce meeting on Monday, February 27th at 10:00 a.m. at the Seniors Centre. ACTION ITEM: Staff to connect Heather, Seniors Network Coordinator, with Marika Sandrelli regarding contact for City of Waterloo's incentive program for landlords to take training and participate in a network. Please note that Bob Foster and Heather Treleaven left the meeting at 7:50 p.m. 5. Roundtable Sarah Nelson provided some background information on herself and noted she is looking forward to being a part of the committee Councillor Ashlie introduced herself to the Committee. Alanna Robson introduced herself to the Committee. Candace Gordon introduced herself as the representative of the Community Network and noted that the Food Security Table will be doing their strategic planning this month. Rajinder Kalra introduced himself and noted that he would like to work towards an establishment for the homeless (with Unicef). lneke Boekhorst introduced herself as the representative as the BIA, and reported on the Seniors Bizarre and fashion show on March 28, 2012 between 1:30 -5:30 p.m. at Willow Manor where the businesses will come to the Seniors. Ms. Boekhorst also reported on the Friends in Need Food bank where $8,000 was raised this last weekend during the Chinese New Year Celebration. Bob Goos introduced himself to the committee and noted that he is involved in Surrey Urban Mission in downtown Mission. Kathy Marshall introduced herself as the alternate representative of the School Trustee, School District No. 42 and noted that it's great to be a part of this group. Councillor Masse introduced himself to the Committee. Treena Innes introduced herself to the Committee. Staff Sergeant Andrew Martin introduced himself as the Ridge Meadows RCMP representative. Shawn Matthewson introduced herself to the Committee and noted that the Early Childhood Development Committee 2012 calendar is available. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 3 of 6 ) Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes February 1, 2012 Sue Wheeler reported on the Alouette Home Start Society's "Route 29 -A Road Home" (support for at risk youth to find and maintain housing) project received funding from the Vancouver Foundation. Ms. Wheeler also noted that Jim Dyers will be here on February 25th for a Neighborhood Development workshop where he will be working with the neighborhood champions. Linda Morgan introduced herself to the committee. 6. New Business 6.1 SPAC 2012 -Proposed Project Budget -deferred 6.2 2012 SPAC Delegation and Presentation Draft List Review -deferred 6.3 2012 SPAC Sub-Committee Participation 6.4 Shawn Matthewson advised that there are a few sub-committees that the new members of the committee can participate on and provided a review of the following sub-committees; • Spirit of Community Awards sub-committee (Treena, Andrew and lneke) • Membership Review sub-committee (Candace, Councillor Ashlie, Lyn Taylor- Scott) • Affordable Housing Strategies sub-committee Sue Wheeler advised that if you would like to participate on any of these committees to please contact Shawn Matthewson. BC Gaming Grant Review -Provincial Release Attached Shawn Matthewson provided an update on the BC Gaming Grant Review and noted that the provincial government has reinstated funding for many of the previous categories and organizations. Ms. Matthewson reviewed the news release and backgrounder information that reviews the outcomes of the Community Gaming Grant Review that was attached to the agenda . Shawn Matthewson will report back to the Committee once the amounts of funding have been confirmed. 6.5 Municipal Alcohol Policy (MAP) Councillor Ashlie advised that the Substance Misuse Prevention Committee of the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Katzie Community Network has received funding to pilot the development of Municipal Alcohol Policy. Councillor Ashlie reviewed the process noting that the District of Maple Ridge has an opportunity to adopt a municipal alcohol policy. Councillor Ashlie noted that this work will focus on municipally operated facilities and will focus on reducing the harms around alcohol consumption at sites (sports centres, community spaces and fields and parks). Councillor Ashlie also noted that this body of work will be directed to the Parks and Leisure Services Commission and if approved, will be forwarded to Council for endorsement. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 4 of 6 ~ I \ J Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes February 1, 2012 7. R12-003 R12-004 Unfinished Business 7.1 Homeless Action Week Event -Event Highlights and Final Report 7.2 Sue Wheeler provided an update on the Homeless Action Week (HAW) and noted that the following events took place last year and provided a review of each event; • Talent Night, one evening at The Caring Place • Clinic Day, held at The Caring Place • Spa Day, held at The Caring Place in the morning • Harvest Chilli, held at The ACT Sue Wheeler advised that SPAC provided $1,500 in funding to the HAW Committee to hold this event. Ms. Wheeler reviewed the ads that were run prior and post to this event happening and noted that this was really great coverage. Motion was moved and seconded That the Homeless Action Week Event -Event Highlights and Final Report be accepted. CARRIED BC Policy Changes for PharmaCare and Customer Loyalty Points -deferred to March Motion was moved and seconded That Item 7 .2 be deferred to the March agenda. CARRIED 8. Committee Reports 8.1 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network Updates 8.2 Candace Gordon provided an update on the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network and noted that in the committee is going to be focussing their upcoming strategic planning meeting on the three priority areas (youth, poverty and healthy living) that were identified in 2011. Ms. Gordon noted that she will provide another update at the next meeting. Ms. Gordon noted that anyone from this table can attend the strategic planning meeting that is taking place on Tuesday, February 14th between 12 -3 pm in the Fraser Room of the Maple Ridge Public Library. 2011 Spirit of Community Awards -update Shawn Matthewson provided an update on the 2011 Spirit of Community Awards and advised that the deadline for nominations is Saturday, March 2nd. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 5 of 6 ) Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes February 1, 2012 8.3 Port Haney Neighbourhood Change Initiative Sue Wheeler provided an update on the Port Haney Neighbourhood Change Initiative and noted that the group has hired a coordinator, and they are proceeding with their action plan. Ms. Wheeler noted that historical signs are going to be added to their street signs and this will provide a connection to the community's heritage which was identified as one of the strongest assets of the neighbourhood. 9. Correspondence R12-005 10. 11. 9.1 9.2 The Cost of Poverty -BC Poverty Reduction Coalition http:// bcpove rtyred uction .ca/learn-more/ cost-of-poverty/ 2012 Meeting Schedule Motion was moved and seconded That Item 9.1 and Item 9.2 be received for information. Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Agenda Deadline: Monday, February 27, 2012 Location: Blaney Room , Maple Ridge Municipal Hall Adjournment -9:07 p.m. Chairperson /tc Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes CARRIED Page 6 of 6