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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPAC 2006-04-05 Minutes.pdf) Corporation of the 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, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Kim Macey, Chair Councillor Judy Dueck Lyn Taylor-Scott Vicki Kipps Connie Schmid Ian Brooks Paul Livingstone Greg Dalman Councillor Ernie Daykin Rick Butler Valerie Spurrell Karen Turner (Alternate) Marika Sandrelli STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Sue Wheeler Shawn Matthewson Amanda Gaunt REGRETS/ABSENT Salima Jethani Mirae Campbell Steven Shearer Community at Large Council Liaison Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living Ridge Meadows Child, Youth & Family Network Ridge Meadows Seniors Society Community at Large Community at Large Community at Large Council Liaison School District No. 42, School Trustee Fraser Health Authority Fraser Health Authority Fraser Health Authority Staff Liaison, Parks & Leisure Services Staff Liaison, Parks & Leisure Services Committee Clerk United Way Maple Ridge Youth Council Community at Large Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 1 of8 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes April 5, 2006 1. Called to Order and Introductions There being a quorum present, the Chair called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and introductions were made. 2. Adoption of the Agenda R06-12 Motion was moved and seconded That the Agenda for April 5, 2006 be amended and adopted to include changes and additional items. CARRIED 3. Minutes of the Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting R06-13 Motion was moved and seconded That the Minutes of the Social Planning Advisory Committee February 1, 2006 Regular Meeting be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 4. Delegations and Presentations -Nil 5. New Business 5.1 Fraser Health Updates 5.1.1 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Treatment Matrix Karen Turner and Marika Sandrelli from Fraser Health were introduced to speak to the March 20, 2006 Fraser Health News Release regarding the new Matrix Model Youth Addiction Treatment Pilot Project to be launched in Maple Ridge -Pitt Meadows. The Maple Ridge Treatment Centre has formed a partnership with the LA-based Matrix Institute. The proposed "matrix model" with provide community-driven, customized youth withdrawal and Crystal Meth treatment services. Judith McRae was thanked for the work she had done to support the development of this project. The goal of this pilot project is to build on the strengths of the community and enhance the existing services. A Socia/Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 2 l~/'8 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes April 5, 2006 report detailing the integrated addiction treatment model customized for this community was distributed and reviewed by Marika Sandrelli. It was reported that 22 different agencies had come together to prepare this proposal which has become a year long pilot project. The Matrix Institute in Los Angeles was so impressed with this community that they offered to bring a team to train 30 people. Discussion arising from the presentation: • • It was explained that the Matrix model is not drug specific, rather it is youth centered and addresses all types of addictions with a prevention and treatment focus. Under the model, treatment is customized to individual youth. Support continues after treatment with a youth choosing a coach-mentor. Coaches are supported by the team. Parents are supported through a family counselling component. Committee members congratulated Fraser Health on this tremendous work. The Fraser Health representatives stated that it was due to SPAC's work to support the strong community networks, that the Matrix Institute was so exciting about working with the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows team. 5.1 . 2 Fraser Health Organizational Renewal Valerie Spurrell reviewed the organizational changes at Fraser Health. A handout was distributed. She summarized that acute care areas have reorganized. Services such as mental health and addictions will have regional leaders to ensure the continuation and integration of services. Valerie is the executive director of both Eagle Ridge and Maple Ridge Hospitals. The new model will bring a strong focus to health promotion and prevention. Discussion arising from the presentation focused on the new portfolios that had been formed and how specific directors were responsible for a number of communities. It was also questioned whether Committee Health grants would continue despite this reorganization and Val stated that as they had been such a big success, she believed they would continue. 5. 2 Updated 2006 Work Plan and Adopted Budget -Sue Wheeler Sue reviewed the updated 2006 Work Plan that was approved at the March meeting. The Adopted Budget figures have been incorporated into the work plan, as requested. The work plan will be updated during the course of the year. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 3 <~l8 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular ivfeeting Minutes April 5, 2006 5. 3 Proposed Criteria for Community Project Funding Applications -Sue Wheeler Traditionally the Committee has set aside a small amount of the annual budget to address projects that come forward during the year. These projects may be initiated by the Committee or may be community partners' projects that request the Committee support. At the March meeting, the need for criteria to guide Committee decision making regarding requests from Community organizations for support was identified. Such criteria will also ensure consistency in decision making. Staff were asked do the research and bring forward recommendations. Proposed criteria were presented. R06-14 Motion was moved and seconded That the Community Project Funding Criteria as presented be accepted. CARRIED The Committee has received a request for funding from Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services Seniors' Handyman Service which was distributed for discussion. A recommendation was not presented at this time in light of the fact that the Community Project Funding Criteria had not yet been approved. The need for this valuable community program, the program success and the challenge to continue this pilot program was shared. A suggestion that the possibility of this program partnering with the Ridge Meadows Senior Society's Seniors' Connect Program was made. ACTION: This request was tabled until the suggestion could be investigated. Staff were asked to follow-up with Community Services regarding the status of the request in light of the suggested partnership. 5.4 Official Community Plan (OCP) Review 5. 4.1 Review of Social Sustainability Background Paper (attached to March agenda package) The Community Services Social Sustainability Paper, adopted by this Committee earlier this year, was reviewed. The information is organized under six topic areas containing objectives developed and forwarded to the Official Community Plan policy development for consideration. The current draft OCP reflects many of the objectives contained in the paper. This work will be utilized in the development of the Social Sustainability Strategic Plan to be developed this fall. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular ivfinutes Page 4 <~/'8 ) Social Planning AdviSOIJ' Committee Regular Meeting Minutes April 5, 2006 5.4.2 Review of draft OCP Policies related to Social Sustainability Paper Deferred to future agenda when a Planning department representative will be invited to attend. 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS 6.1 Community Spirit Awards Program 6.1.1 Business Award Update -Kim Macey The SP AC Business Award Selection Committee were very pleased with the number and quality of nominations received for this first annual award program. The Committee reviewed their selection process and presented their recommendations for the two recipients: • 'Employer with under 25 Employees ' category recipient: Yuen's Family Martial Arts. Other nominees which fared very well in this category included: West Gate Flowers and Warrior Spirit Martial Arts. • 'Employer with over 25 employees' category recipient: Canadian Tire. Other nominees also considered for this category included: VanCity, The Keg, Laidlaw, Meadowridge School, and Marv Jones Honda It was proposed that the two chosen nominees be recognized at both Earth Day celebrations and at a regular Council meeting. It was suggested that all nominees be recognized with a certificate of appreciation and that all nominators receive a letter thanking them for their participation and notifying them of the results of the selection process. After this first annual Business Award program, the selection committee will make recommendations for improvements to the nomination form and the information requested, as well as recommendations to improving the selection criteria and process. . R06-15 Motion was moved and seconded That the Social Planning Advisory Committee Business Awards to Yuen's Family Martial Arts and Canadian Tire be presented on Earth Day, April 22nd , 2006, with public endorsement being provided subsequently at the Council Meeting scheduled for April 24th, 2006. CARRIED Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 5 <~( 8 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes April 5, 2006 R06-16 Motion was moved and seconded That the other organizations nominated for the Business Award would also receive certificates of recognition. CARRIED 6. 2 Substance Misuse Prevention Strategy Update -Sue Wheeler A brief overview of the progress of the Substance Misuse Prevention Strategy Task Force was given. The project is going well with good community participation. Under the current timeline a presentation on the Strategy and the final report is expected to be given at the June meeting. 6.3 Snap 2002: Community Profile Survey for update There was no update on this topic. Tabled until June 1", 2006 meeting 6. 4 Building Community Solutions 6. 4.1 United Way, Community In Actions Evaluation process -Sue Wheeler The United Way Communities in Action program is currently undergoing an evaluation process. Our community's Building Community Solutions project has been participating in the review process. United Way has indicated that once a full evaluation had been received, this information will be shared with the Committee. It was reported that those working on this process had learned that the Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie Building Community Solutions project was quite unique in it's approach and has received quite a few accolades, with other communities looking to this project for 'best practices' ideas. It was reported that Maple Ridge is the only community that has been funded beyond the third project phase. Funding has been extended by $4000 which will take the project until the end of June. The status of further funding under the Communities in Action program will be determined by the review process. 6. 4.2 Neighbourhood Pilots "Quality of Life" Plan Update -Shawn Matthewson It was reported that both Neighbourhood Pilot projects are going very well with each forming new associations: the Mountainview Neighbourhood Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular ilfinutes Page 6 l!l8 ) Social Planning Adviso1J' Committee Regular Meeting .Minutes April 5, 2006 Association (Mount Crescent/ MRSS) and the West Ridge Good Neighbours (Laityview). Both neighbourhoods have identified the schools in their neighbourhoods as their biggest asset. One neighbourhood in particular noted that although the school was the greatest asset it also created the most challenges for the neighbourhood. Both these pilot projects are continuing the work to develop Neighbourhood Quality of Life Plans. However, as is the case with many community development projects the process takes time. Currently the project is funded until June 2006. 6.4.3 Earth Day (April 22) Social Responsibility Events 6.5 6.6 Earth Day planning is moving ahead and will take place at the Memorial Peace Park. The Building Community Solutions project will be participating with a number of other community organizations by offering three separate components designed to promote social responsibility. The Haney Farmers Market will participate by offering a plant sale fundraiser. Child, Youth and Family Network Updates -Vicki Kipps The Child, Youth and Family Network continues to do well and the operating under the newly adopted Terms of Reference. Each of the four Standing Committees (Early Childhood Development, Literacy, Integrated Case Management, and the Child Health Collaborative) are currently working hard to meet the requirements established under the Terms of Reference. The Child Health Collaborative Mobile unit, a van which has been retrofitted, will be at Earth Day for the unveiling. A new Committee Connections Task Group has been formed to work on applying for community school funding and developing a model for our community. Regional Committee on Homelessness I Alouette Home Start Society -Sue Wheeler The Regional Committee is presently making recommendations on the last round of Federal National Homelessness Initiative funding. The Regional Steering Committee is also advocating that the National funding initiatives continue after March, 2007. The Alouette Home Start Society's two projects, the Iron Horse Youth Safe House and the Community Outreach Project, have applied for continued funding Both of these projects have received a 3 month extension until June, 06 and are Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 7 of 8 Soci(I/ Planning Ad11isory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes April 5, 2006 waiting to hear the status of the application for a further 9 months of funding, which would secure the projects until March, 2007. 6. 7 Round Table • Paul Livingstone suggested that anyone completing addiction treatment be made aware of the follow up programs available in the community. • Connie Schmid reported that she was participating with two groups who are donating to the Iron Horse Youth Safe House. • Sue Wheeler reported that the Youth Centre Society have formed a partnership with Haney Rotary to host a golf tournament on Wednesday, May 1st with proceeds to go to the Iron Horse Youth Safe House. 7. Correspondence 7.1 Fraser Health News Release -Crystal Meth Pilot Project There was a discussion around the handout. 7.2 Invitation to participate in Resource Inventory/Website project development Stakeholders meeting scheduled for Monday April 10th in Maple Ridge Council for any persons interested. 8. Next Meeting The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Blaney Room, Maple Ridge Municipal Hall, with an agenda deadline of Tuesday, April 18, 2006. 9. Motion to Move into Closed Session R06-17 Motion was moved and seconded That the Social Planning Advisory Committee move into a Closed Meeting pursuant to adopt the minutes of the Closed Meeting held on Wednesday, March 1, 2006. CARRIED The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm. C ;;irperson /ag Social Planning Adl'iso1JJ Committee Regular Minutes P(lge 8 <~f 8