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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPAC 2012-12-05 minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge SOCIAL PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Social Planning Advisory Committee, held at the Alouette Heights, 22207 Brown Avenue, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Linda Morgan, Chair Councillor Robert Masse Councillor Cheryl Ashlie S/Sgt. Andrew Martin Candace Gordon Bob Goos, Vice-Chair Sarah Nelson Rajinder Kalra GUESTS Rasika Acharya Mitali Acharya Manav Acharya STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Shawn Matthewson Tracy Camire REGRETS/ABSENTS Arlana Kuzyk Kathy Marshall Inspector Dave Fleugel Alanna Robson Treena Innes John Heffernan lneke Boekhorst 1. Call to Order and Introductions Community at Large Council Liaison Council Liaison Ridge-Meadows RCMP Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network Community at Large School Trustee, School District No. 42 Community at Large Planning Department Rasika's Daughter Rasika's Son Recreation Coordinator Committee Clerk Community Health Specialist, Fraser Health Authority School Trustee, School District No. 42 (Alternate) Ridge-Meadows RCMP Community at Large Community at Large Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living Business Improvement Association The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. 2. Agenda Approval R12-033 Motion was moved and seconded That the Agenda for December 5, 2012 be adopted with the following amendments; CARRIED Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 1 of 4 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes December 5, 2012 3. Minutes of November 7, 2012 Meeting R12-030 Motion was moved and seconded That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 7, 2012 be adopted. CARRIED 4. New Business R12-030 4.1 2013 Meeting Schedule -Change of January Meeting Date Shawn Matthewson proposed that the January SPAC meeting would take place on January 16, 2013. Motion was moved and seconded That the first 2013 SPAC meeting take place on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 CARRIED 4.2 National Housing Day 2012 Shawn Matthewson reviewed the National Housing Day 2012 report including The 3 Important Things that All Canadians Should Know with the Committee. 4.3 RSCH Report to Community Homelessness Tables Shawn Matthewson reviewed the Regional Steering Committee (RSCH) on Homelessness Report to Community Homelessness Table Fall/Winter 2012 newsletter with the Committee. The Committee discussed the issue surrounding bed bugs. 5. Delegations & Presentations 5.1 Holiday Celebration -presentation about Diwali by Rasika Acharya Rasika Acharya gave a presentation on Diwali "Festival of Lights" to the Committee. 6. Unfinished Business 6.1 Annual election of the Chair and Co-Chair Shawn Matthewson advised the Committee that the Committee will need to elect a Chair and Co-Chair for the 2013 term. Ms. Matthewson noted that if anyone is Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 2 of 4 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes December 5, 2012 interested in either of these positions to let staff know prior to the January 16, 2013 meeting. 6.2 Review of Future Presentation to Committee Shawn Matthewson distributed and reviewed the Future Presentations information with the Committee. The Committee would like to see the following organizations present to SPAC at a future meeting: • First Call • EDI -Early Development Research • District of Maple Ridge, Planning Department The Committee discussed the issue of homelessness within our community. 6.3 Business Engagement Process -Staff Update Shawn Matthewson provided an update on the Business Engagement Process and noted that this item went to Council on November 27, 2012 and the recommendations were supported. Shawn Matthewson reviewed the next steps with the Committee. Ms. Matthewson noted that the next step is to touch base with the planning committee comprised of the EAC, the Downtown Business Improvement Association and the Maple Ridge Chamber of Commerce as well as representation from the Community Network, SPAC and RCMP. Discussion included that measurement data be a part of the evaluation process and that residents be included in the engagement process. 6.4 FASO Awareness day -review of Business Bylaw Launch Shawn Matthewson provided a review of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASO) Business Bylaw Launch event. Ms. Matthewson shared a story that was told at the event of a young girl that suffers from this disorder. 6.5 Request for information on Anti-Bullying Programs in School District 42 Sarah Nelson advised that the Government has created a portal tool (website) www.erasebu llying.ca where students can report bullying incidents and also learn how to deal with bullying. Ms. Nelson reviewed the process of reporting an incident through this tool. 7. Committee Reports 7.1 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network Update -no update 7.2 Port Haney Neighbourhood Change Initiative Update Shawn Matthewson provided an update on the Port Haney Neighbourhood Change Initiative noting that this group is working on goal setting for 2013. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 3 of 4 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes December 5, 2012 7.3 Haney Farmers Market Candace Gordon provided an update on the Haney Farmer's Market noting that it has finished for the year. Ms. Gordon noted that this group has been participating in a Van City Economic study. 8. Roundtable Councillor Ashlie noted that she will be selling 75 Christmas Trees on December 8th in front of Canadian Tire in Maple Ridge. Councillor Ashlie noted that the cost is $25 and all proceeds will be split between the Food Bank and the Ridge Meadows Education Foundation. Councillor Ashlie noted that you can go to Marks Work Ware world for a Hot Dog and Chocolate and receive a coupon to buy your tree for $20 Staff Sgt. Andrew Martin noted that starting next Monday the detachment will start their Christmas Carolling and on December 13th they will be joined by Shirley Bond. Shawn Matthewson noted that the Nurse Practioner should be hired by January 9. Correspondence \ ,H2-032 9.1 2012 Child Poverty Report Card It was moved and seconded Thatthe above item be received. 10. Adjournment -9:05 p.m. 11. Next Meeting: Agenda Deadline: Location: Chairperson /tc Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Wednesday, January 2, 2013 Blaney Room, Maple Ridge Municipal Hall Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes CARRIED Page 4 of 4