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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPAC 2006-11-01 Minutes.pdfCorporation 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, November 1, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Kim Macey, Chair Rick Butler Connie Schmid Greg Dalman Paul Livingstone Councillor Judy Dueck Candace Gordon Valerie Spurrell STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Sue Wheeler Shawn Matthewson Amanda Gaunt REGRETS/ABSENT S alima J ethani Councillor Ernie Daykin Vicki Kipps Lyn Taylor-Scott Ian Brooks 1. Called to Order and Introductions Community at Large School District No. 42, School Trustee Ridge Meadows Seniors Society Community at Large Community at Large Council Liaison Ridge Meadows Child, Youth & Family Network Fraser Health Staff Liaison, Parks & Leisure Services Staff Liaison, Parks & Leisure Services Committee Clerk United Way Council Liaison Ridge Meadows Child, Youth & Family Network Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living Community at Large The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 2. Adoption of the Agenda R06-29 Motion was moved and seconded That the Agenda for November 1, 2006 be amended to remove Item 5.1 and be adopted. CARRIED Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 1 o/6 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes November 1, 2006 3. Minutes oft!te Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting R06-30 Motion was moved and seconded That the Minutes of the Social Planning Advisory Committee October 18, 2006 Regular Meeting be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 4. Delegations and Presentations Please note that Substance Misuse Prevention Strategy Task Force Presentation has been deferred to the December 6th Agenda. 4.1 Early Childhood Development Committee (CYFN) -Lynn Easton, ECD Coordinator Lynn Easton, Coordinator of the Early Childhood Development Committee, gave a presentation on the importance of early childhood development and an overview of the committee. She explained that the Early Childhood Development Committee is a standing committee of the CYFN and its role is to promote and support the healthy development of children from birth to six years of age living in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Lynn gave a brief history of the development of the committee and outlined the committee's mandate and work plan; including an outline of the committee's present projects and initiatives. 5. Unfinished and New Business 5.1 SPAC Membership -Report to Council Removed from agenda S. Wheeler 5. 2 Staff Reports to Council 5.2.1 BCGEU Federal Legislation on Child Care S. Matthewson The report addressing the above item is scheduled to go to Committee of the Whole on November 20th and will go to the Council meeting scheduled for November 281\ 2006. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 2 <~[ 7 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular 1l1eeti11g Minutes November 1, 2006 5.2.2 SPAC Bylaw Adjustment regarding Membership S. Wheeler The report addressing the above item is scheduled to go to Committee of the Whole on November 20th and will go to the Council meeting scheduled for November 28t\ 2006. 5.3 Business Planning Session R06-31 5. 3.1 Action Strategy Review S. Wheeler A summary of the additions to the 2007 Business Plan was distributed. Three critical issues were identified as priorities at the September 20th meeting to be included in the 2007 business plan. At the October 18th meeting, the committee developed an action plan for the new priorities. The additional action strategies were distributed for adoption to be included in the 2007 Business Plan. Motion was moved and seconded That the Action Strategy Summary be approved and included in the Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory Committee 2007 Business Plan. CARRIED 5.3.2 Endorsement of2007 Business Plan Additions The new action strategies will be incorporated into the 2007 Business Plan. The Business Plan and draft work plan will be reviewed at the January meeting. This material will be sent out in advance to allow committee members time to review it prior to the meeting. 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS 6.1 Spirit of Community Awards K. Macey/S. Matthewson The Awards Committee has met and the Spirit of Community Awards information will be going out in the next few weeks. There will be changes in the nomination form with nominees being asked to illustrate how spirit of community is being demonstrated. Nomination forms will be going out for community Business Awards and Good Neighbour Awards in January. The goal of the Awards Committee is to present awards in May, 2007. The Committee is also planning on expanding the Review Committee membership. The Spirit of Community A wards information will be promoted in the local paper and at Social Planning AflPisory Committee Regular Minutes Page3 o/7 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes November I, 2006 community events. SP AC committee members were encouraged to both promote the award program and to put forward nominations should they be aware of anyone who would be a fitting recipient. 6. 2 Building Community Solutions 6.2.1 Application for United Way Funding S. Matthewson Shawn Matthewson reported that the application to request funding from the United Way has been submitted and the Building Community Solutions Steering Committee is awaiting approval. In the meantime, the group has continued their work. The details of the submission will be reviewed at the next SP AC meeting. 6.2.2 Neighbourhood Pilots "Quality of Life" Plan Update S. Matthewson Shawn reported that the neighbourhoods involved in the "Quality of Life" plan had developed a momentum of their own and were all hosting fabulous events for the upcoming months. The work of the Mountainview Association on the Davison Street issues is continuing and there have been some positive outcomes. This is extremely promising as this were issues that had been unresolved for many years. One of the most positive outcomes was the learning around working together to build positive community solutions in a respectful environment. The Haney Farmer's Market's Autumn market is this weekend and SPAC committee members were asked to show their support for the market. 6.3 Child, Youth and Family Network Updates-Vicki Kipps Vicki Kipps had been unable to attend, however Candace Gordon attended as her alternate. Candace explained that she had just begun working as the new Chair for the CYFN. She stated that she was looking forward to working with the Social Planning Advisory Committee. The CYFN Facilitator Group is continuing their work to develop a sustainability plan to address the future needs of the Network and support for the growing number of projects. Social Planning Ad11isory Committee Regular Minutes Page 4 <~f 7 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes November 1, 2006 6. 4 Regional Committee on Homelessness I Alouette Home Start Society-Sue Wheeler 6. 4.1 Homelessness Awareness Week Report Sue Wheeler reported that she would be going to Homelessness Awareness meeting next week which would include the whole region and would be doing an analysis of the success of the week in the Lower Mainland. There was a regional promotional campaign and individual communities hosted events with the goal of delivering the message to increase the awareness of homelessness and to encourage everyone to contribute to the solutions. Part of the promotional campaigned was geared towards the economic argument that the cost of addressing the solutions is more cost effective than the cost of not (ie, health cost, justice system costs, etc) Locally two groups had worked together -The Food Policy Round Table and the local committee on Homelessness Awareness Week hosted the Stone Soup event which had been very successful. The groups hope to build on this next year. The goal of this event was to inspire the community to contribute. Many donations were dropped off at this event, with many of them actually being redistributed right there on site. For a first time event, it went very well and the hope is that this will become an annual event. 6. 4. 2 Federal Funding-Supporting Community Partnerships Initiative -S. Wheeler Sue Wheeler reported that she had been unable to attend the last committee meeting; however, Sheila McLaughlin had attended. There continues to be little information on the future of the National Homelessness Funding Initiatives that have funded most projects in our community and the Lower Mainland in the past. The current concern is that as the announcement of future initiatives is taking so long, capacity may be lost as staff of current projects make the decisions to look for more permanent work. Service Canada reported that the Conservatives have announced informally that there will be future funding initiatives around homelessness but they will not take the form of the previous Supporting Community Partnership Initiatives (SCPI) that was offered under the last Federal Government. Groups in need of funding remain concerned however, as they feel it may be difficult to bridge any gaps before funding Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular 1l1i11utes Page 5 of 7 Social Planning At/)lisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes No)lember 1, 2006 is in place. There is also a question of how good programs will be maintained if there is a gap in funding. 6.5 Round Table Val Spurrell -reported that the hospice had opened and that patients had been admitted. The opening had been a positive experience. Paul Livingstone -reminds all that clothing and non-perishables can be donated to the Caring Place at any time and that at this time of the year is a critical time for need. The Kettle Campaign, an important source of funding for the Caring Place, has begun. Rick Butler -reported that the School District had retained a consulting firm; Cornerstone to do a school boundary review. Rick suggested that SP AC involvement in the review would be important and that he would have more information on this at the end of November. Judy Dueck -reported that Maple Ridge Council had given their unanimous support to the Alouette Home Start Society/Community Services regarding their submission to BC Housing for a Transitional Housing project. She also reported that Alouette Addictions have produced a film about kids and issues they face today. This film was put together by kids with the goal of packaging it as a resource for schools and social agencies. Candace Gordon -introduced herself. Candace is the current chair of the Child, Youth and Family Network. She explained that she is currently a Coordinator delivering the Community Kitchens program where she supports community members and their families to build their knowledge and capacity to prepare nutritious, cost-effective meals. She also works with the Katzie First Nations as the Healthy Communities Coordinator in a program focused on prevention of prescription drug misuse. Connie Schmid asked for Candace's contact information so that she could connect with Candace to get help for seniors she deals with. Kim Macey -reported that Alouette Addictions request for funding for the follow-up on the Rewind Film had been discussed and that an update will be presented at the December meeting. Shawn Matthewson -reported on the Halloween event held at the Greg Moore Youth Centre. She reported that youth leaders in the community had put on this event along with staff and it had been very well attended. Shawn also reported that BC Healthy Communities has grants available for enhancing healthy communities which will be presented to CYFN. She also reported on a new program called BC Spirits Square Program which provided funding for enhancing Social Planning At/)lisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 6 (~{ 7 I ) '-...__,I Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes November I, 2006 outdoor public meeting places as well as funding for the Green Cities Program and LocoMotion Fund. Connie Schmid -reported that the President of the IOED had a meeting with Dave Speers, Manager of the Iron Horse Youth Safe House, and was extremely impressed. The ~#roup supplies the Safe House with backpacks that contain personal hygiend~fe~s. The backpacks are given to the youth who stay at the safe house. Dave reported that the backpacks are very needed and appreciated and that it is these types of community contributions that make such a huge difference, not only in supporting the youth but in letting them know that they are valued by their community. Connie feels that it is important to link the needs of seniors with those of teens. 7. Correspondence -NIL 8. Next Meeting The next regular meeting of the Social Planning Advisory Committee will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Blaney Room, Maple Ridge Municipal Hall, with an agenda deadline of Monday, November 20, 2006. The Committee Clerk was asked to remind Committee members via the agenda package e-mail that they be prepared to vote on the scheduling of January 3rd meeting date. Upon no further discussion coming from the Committee members, the Chair asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. R06-32 Motion was moved and seconded that the regular meeting of the Social Planning Advisory Committee be adjourned. CARRIED The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. t /ag Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular J}finutes Page 7of7