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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPAC 2006-06-07 Minutes.pdf_J 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, June 7, 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 Salima Jethani STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Sue Wheeler Shawn Matthewson Amanda Gaunt REGRETS/ABSENT Mirae Campbell Steven Shearer 1. Called to Order and Introductions 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 United Way Staff Liaison, Parks & Leisure Services Staff Liaison, Parks & Leisure Services Committee Clerk Maple Ridge Youth Council Community at Large There being a quorum present, the Chair called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and introductions were made. It was requested by the Chair and the staff liaison that committee members confirm whether or not they will be able to attend the July 5th meeting as it was felt that this would be an important meeting. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 1 of 8 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes June 7, 2006 2. Adoption of the Agenda R06-18 Motion was moved and seconded That the Agenda for June 7, 2006 be amended to include the additional item and be adopted: 5.3 SPAC membership expansion CARRIED 3. Minutes of the Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting R06-19 Motion was moved and seconded That the Minutes of the Social Planning Advisory Committee April 5th, 2006 Regular Meeting be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 4. Delegations and Presentations -Nil 5. New Business 5.1 Draft Official Community Plan Diana Hall 5.1.1 Review of draft Social Sustainability Policies Sue Wheeler, staff liaison explained that the committee had put forward objectives relating to social sustainability to the planning department. She introduced Diana Hall, Planning who spoke to the committee about the work included in the draft OCP. A PowerPoint presentation was shown and the Analysis Recommendation & Council Decision Chart dated May 23, 2006 was reviewed and discussed. It was reported that the handout distributed titled 4.1 Social Sustainability was a copy of the actual draft OCP although Heritage, which was originally in the Housing section, will be moved into this section. SP AC members will receive the amended version which will also be available on the website. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 2 of 8 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes June 7, 2006 5. 2 Community Project Funding Applications 5. 2.1 Seniors' Handyman Services I Seniors' Connect Program -Vicki Kipps It was reported that as the application from Community Services for funding for the Seniors' Handyman Services didn't fit the new SPAC funding criteria, alternate funding will be pursued in the future. The Community Services Board has made the decision to fund the project in the meantime for at least the next year. 5.3 SPAC membership-Vicki Kipps A report and recommendations from the Task Force formed to review the SPAC membership was discussed. The need to review membership and make recommendations to Council was included in the 2006 SP AC Business Plan. The Task Force's recommendations for expansion of membership included: an economic perspective, representatives from the Ministry of Children and Family Development, a neighbourhood association, the RCMP, the Ministry of Employment Assistance and continuing to include a youth representative. It was also suggested that a liaison from Pitt Meadows be considered as an information recipient only, not as a voting member. Committee consensus as to the suggested new membership structure included representatives of: RCMP a group with an economic perspective, ie. the Chamber of Commerce Ministry of Children and Family Development Community Living British Columbia It was also suggested that consultants be brought in from different perspectives when certain projects came up and that BCIT membership would be eliminated and that the youth membership would be adjusted. In regard to a proposed Pitt Meadows liaison, an invitation would be extended for a liaison to attend meeting, however, this would be a non-voting position. R06-20 Motion was moved and seconded that staff prepare a report on behalf of this committee to council recommending an amendment of the bylaw to allow for expansion of SP AC membership including representatives from RCMP, MCFD, Community Living BC, an economically focused organization, a community youth organization, and liaison from the District of Pitt Meadows. CARRIED Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page3 of 8 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes June 7, 2006 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS 6.1 Spirit of Community-Good Business Awards Chair Kirn Macey, Councillor Dueck and Councillor Daykin presented the Good Business Awards at to Yueng's and Canadian Tire at the community Earth Day festival. Both organizations were also presented with awards at a Council meeting. Kirn Macey will work with Shawn Mathewson on the Youth and Good Neighbour A wards. It was hoped that these awards could be tied in with the Building Community Solutions events held in the Fall. 6.2 Substance Misuse Prevention Strategy Update -Sue Wheeler/Judy Dueck Work on the Substance Misuse Prevention Strategy had begun in 2003 and the prevention action strategy that has been developed with significant community input is near completion. The next step is for the SMPS Task Force to present the final report to SP AC for endorsement and thereafter go to Council with a recommendation from the committee for endorsement. This was to be done for the July meeting. The report will not be ready for the agenda package but will be ready on the 30th of June and can be sent OU~ serarately, as well as e-mailed. The coordinator will do a presentation at the July 5t meeting. 6. 3 Building Community Solutions 6. 3.1 United Way, Community In Actions Evaluation process -Salima Jethani Salirna Jethani briefed the committee on the United Way funded program called Community in Actions and the current evaluation that is being conducted on the outcomes of this project. She emphasized that Maple Ridge was the only community receiving 4th year funding and that the municipality is advanced in the field of community development. There is a strong commitment from the United Way to continue funding to Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows. It was reported by Sue Wheeler that other communities have asked Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows/Katzie Building Community Solutions representatives to share their experiences in this capacity. United Way will have new opportunities for the Building Community Solutions Committee to apply for additional funding. Social Planning Affrisory Committee Regular Minutes Page4 of8 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes June 7, 2006 6. 3. 2 Neighbourhood Pilots "Quality of Life" Plan Update -Shawn Matthewson The Neighbourhood Seed Grants will continue to be offered to neighbourhoods to host events designed to connect and strengthen neighbourhoods. A new Block Party kit has been developed and is available to help Neighbourhoods plan their activities. The process to build "Quality of Life" plans in the two pilot neighbourhoods -Laityview and Mountainview, will continue in the fall. The Laityview Good Neighbours Association will continue to host the movie nights and neighbourhood events designed to connect people. The Mountainview Neighbourhood Association has been meeting regularly but will break over the summer. They had a successful first annual Easter Egg Hunt that was very well attended. Parks & Leisure Services chose the Mountainview Association to participate in a neighbourhood walk which was extremely successful. The group will look at forming their own neighbourhood walking groups due to this event. Community Solutions is supporting the Mountainview Association to work with a number of community partners (school district, MRSS and Mount Crescent staff, Municipal Engineering, Social Planning and residents of the area) to develop solutions for the ongoing concerns around Davison Street. There have been good suggestions and this has been a positive, solution-based experience. 6. 3. 3 Earth Day (April 22) Social Responsibility Events -Shawn Matthewson This was a well attended event with many people participating and talking about their own neighbourhoods. The guest speaker, David LePage from Van City, spoke to the three areas of sustainability -environmental, social and economic. 6. 3. 4. Haney Farmers Market Update -Shawn Matthewson The Haney Farmers' Market has been in place since June 13th and a tremendous amount of energy and work continued to go into this event. Everything is done by volunteers and participants in the Market are continuing to look for funding to keep themselves economically viable. Committee members are encouraged to visit the market on Saturdays from 9 am to 2pm in Memorial Peace Park. One of the markets main goals Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 5 of 8 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes June 7, 2006 continues to be "community building" by providing a place for citizens to connect with their neighbours. 6.4 Child, Youth and Family Network Updates-Vicki Kipps Vicki Kipps gave the Child, Youth and Family Network update. The CYFN's Early Childhood Development committee has received funding from the United Way as well as the Ministry of Children and Family Development. This committee has strong representation from community service providers that are working together to strengthen services for children aged O -6 in our community. The Integrated Case Management Committee (ICM) has also been successfully with receiving funds. The focus of this committee is currently on providing training to community service providers in the ICM process that was developed specifically for our community. The Community Van project, a large van which serves as a promotional marketing venue on wheels for all services providers within the community has been seen at numerous events. This van will be available for service providers to provide outreach services to community members unable to access centralized services. CYFN has received funding to develop a community service agency inventory and website. A task force has been formed to guide this project. Under provincial funding called School Connections, monies are being put forward to allow communities to explore the use of schools in different ways which are useful to the community. Funding can also be used to transform a school by making it more user friendly and keeping the school the life of the community. 6.5 Regional Committee on Homelessness I Alouette Home Start Society-Sue Wheeler Sue Wheeler is the District of Maple Ridge representative on the Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness. This committee is currently concerned about the uncertainty of future funding under the National Homelessness Initiative from the new federal government. This had become a concern as there hasn't been any information on future rounds of funding for projects and services that are currently funded under the Supporting Communities Partnership Initiative. The Regional Committee has been sending letters asking for information and expressing the need for this funding. The timelines for funding to be in place for Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 6 of 8 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes June 7, 2006 7. after March, 2007 are getting very tight as it typically is a lengthy process to have the federal funding in place. The Regional Steering Committee has recommended to Service Canada that the Alouette Home Start Society's two projects (the Iron Horse Youth Safe House and the Community Outreach Workers) receive funding until the end of March, 2007. These projects now await the approval by the Federal Minister. A $15,000 grant from the Ministry of Child and Family Development was received for the Youth Safe House. It was reported that the MR/PM Youth Centre Society sub-committee called the Youth Safe House Sustainability Committee had partnered with Haney Rotary to host a golf tournament that raised $25,000 for the Youth Safe House. Community support of the Safe House continues to be strong. 6. 6 Round Table Committee members were asked to put forward whether or not they would be able to attend the July meeting. It was requested by the Chair that the committee members who are unable to attend the July meeting look into having alternates attend for them. Correspondence 7.1 2006 Fraser Valley Community Conference The 2006 Fraser Valley Community Conference had been completed and any community members who had participated will be asked to report back. 7. 2 Child Care Appeals This e-mail had been sent for information purposes. The Federal Government has changed direction regarding child care and there is an ongoing effort to give feedback to the new government concerning their new policy. 7. 3 Local Government Program Services 7.4 Application included under Vicki's report was successful and funding has been received. World Urban Forum Networking Event This correspondence had been included to make members aware that the World Urban Forum Networking Event is happening in Vancouver. This was an Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 7of8 Social Planning Ad)/isory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes June 7, 2006 invitation to committee members to attend this workshop. The deadline for registration was this upcoming Friday. 8. Next Meeting The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Blaney Room, Maple Ridge Municipal Hall, with an agenda deadline of Monday, June 19, 2006. The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Social Planning Ad)/isory Committee Regular Minutes Page8of8