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Home My WebLink AboutSPAC 2015-03-05 Minutes City 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 on Wednesday, March 5, 2015 at 7:00 pm COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Sgt. Casey Baker RCMP Annette Morgan Seniors Network Bob Daley Community at Large Councillor Bob Masse Council Liaison Ineke Boekhorst Downtown BIA / Friends in Need Josee Brazeau Community at Large Candace Gordon Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network Mana Bayanzadeh Fraser Health Korleen Carreras School District #42 Trustee Pierre Welbedagt Member at Large Jenny Tan Member at Large – Youth Representative Candace Gordon Community Network Stephanie Ediger, Vice Chair Alouette Homestart Society S/Sgt. Roxanne Dowden RCMP Councillor Shymkiw Council Liaison GUESTS Colene Thompson Chair, Community Network Angie McLeod Co-ordinator, Community Network STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Sunny Schiller Committee Clerk Shawn Matthewson Social Planning Coordinator / Staff Liaison Sue Wheeler Director of Community Services REGRETS/ABSENTS Rajinder Kalra Community at Large Cpl. Alanna Dunlop Ridge-Meadows RCMP Steven Lamothe, Chair Ministry of Social Development & Social Innovation Dr. Shovita Padhi Fraser Health Jassy Maghera Family Education & Support Centre Vicki Kipps Community Network 1. CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS There being a quorum present, the Vice-Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Social Planning Advisory Committee Meeting – March 5, 2015 Page 2 of 4 2. AGENDA ADOPTION R15-009 It was moved and seconded That the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of March 5, 2015 be adopted with the following addition: Item 5.5 Social Emotional Learning – Pierre Welb e dagt CARRIED 3. MINUTE ADOPTION R15-010 It was moved and seconded That the Minutes of the February 4, 2015 Regular Meeting be adopted with the following amendment: Korleen Carreras, School District #42 Trustee, was present CARRIED 4. DELEGATIONS 4.1 Community Network 2015 – Angie McLeod, Coordinator Angie McLeod made a presentation on the Community Network (CN), a local network with over 80 participating organizations. Within the network there are standing committees working on areas such as Early Childhood Development, Substance Misuse Prevention, and food security – a wide variety of sectors that all impact on quality of life. The CN works to find community wide solutions; they host community wide discussions and share their research freely. The Pitt Meadows / Maple Ridge / Katzie Community Network is recognized for their collaboration, partnerships and unique structure. They have brought $12.6 million dollars of funding into the community since 2004. Having so many groups sitting at one table allows the CN to have a broad and deep perspective on community issues. The connections that are formed through the network are a real asset both to the network and the community. Ms. McLeod gave an overview of the successful Community Chest program, which was collaboration between the Community Network and the Community Foundation. Local businesses who are Foundation members raised funds for the project. The City of Maple Ridge plays an important role in the CN; providing thought leadership, partnering with the CN to leverage funds and providing a liaison between CN members and city staff and Council. The Community Network meets on the second Tuesday of every month and meetings are open to the public. 5. NEW BUSINESS 5.1 Compassionate Cities Follow-up The Staff Liaison updated SPAC on the Compassionate Cities initiative. The Compassionate Cities project began in 2008 with a growing recognition of the Social Planning Advisory Committee Meeting – March 5, 2015 Page 3 of 4 importance of compassion. It has been determined that the City of Maple Ridge should work with the Community Network to research the process and identify resources required to obtain the Compassionate City designation. A staff report on that research will be done soon. 5.2 UBCM / FCM Resolution Outcome of 2014 Resolutions The Staff Liaison provided an update on the 2014 Resolutions that the City of Maple Ridge made to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). The resolution regarding Income Exemption for Child Support Payments was unanimously supported at UBCM and the provincial government policy has now been changed. A second resolution regarding party bus regulation was also taken to UBCM. The provincial regulations regarding party buses will be changed, based in part on the information provided by the City of Maple Ridge. Recommendations for 2015 Resolutions for 2015 are currently being drafted for submission later in March. The Staff Liaison and the Director of Community Services suggested possible 2015 resolutions based on their work and research. Possible topics for resolutions included: the recent changes to provincial policy regarding income deductions from disability payments; increased support and treatment services for the severely addicted, mentally ill population; increasing affordable housing capacity and providing increased access for youth to school activities after hours. The Staff Liaison will send a list of possible resolutions to Councillor Masse to take to 2015 UBCM. 5.3 Youth Focus Group Process The Staff Liaison updated the committee on the work being done to engage youth in the community. SPAC has recently gained a youth representative member however representation is still needed from the younger 13 – 19 year old population. Youth rep Jenny Tan will work with the Staff Liaison to engage the local youth population. A report will be provided soon. 5.4 Membership Update Committee at large member John McKenzie has resigned from SPAC. He will be missed and his contribution to the committee was acknowledged. The Staff Liaison and Committee Clerk are working to determine the best way to fill the vacancy. 5.5 Social Emotional Learning Pierre Welbedagt provided information on Social Emotional Learning (SEL). SEL works to teach children to manage their emotions, establish positive relationships and make positive decisions. This type of learning teaches children to develop the social and emotional skills that are key to being successful students and community members. SEL programs are being developed and offered in schools. Casel.org provides more information on SEL. Mr. Welbedagt was encouraged to contact SD 42 to present his ideas on SEL and to share the information he presented to the Committee. Social Planning Advisory Committee Meeting – March 5, 2015 Page 4 of 4 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.1 Mayor’s Task Force on Homeless Solutions Update Councillor Masse reported the Task Force has been meeting with many stake holders, including Crown Counsel, the RCMP, the Caring Place, and Habitat for Humanity to identify solutions for those experiencing homelessness and addiction. Valuable connections are being made and work is being done to increase access to treatment. 6.2 IHYSH Update Stephanie Ediger reported that the Alouette Home Start Society is looking at bringing services back to the community in a strategic and comprehensive way. 6.3 Moments to Milestones Film Debut Annette Morgan provided an update on the screening of Moments to Milestones, a film that was originally created as training material for first responders. Ms. Morgan found the film to be very powerful and moving and encouraged everyone to watch the film. The film really demonstrates the challenges experienced by first responders and the value of treating everyone with compassion. 7. ROUNDTABLE 8. CORRESPONDENCE - Nil 9. ADJOURNMENT It was moved and seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 9:02 pm. /ss