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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPAC 2007-09-05 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, Road, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at 7:00 p.m . COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Councillor Linda King Ross Dunning Kim Macey, Chair Andy Libbiter Ian Brooks Candace Gordon Connie Schmid Mayor Gordon Robson STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Shawn Matthewson Tracy Camire ) REGRETS/ABSENTS Councillor Judy Dueck Paul Livingstone Gwen Champagne Valerie Spurrell Caroline Wilkins Rick Butler Vicki Kipps Jim Wakely Lyn Taylor-Scott Kathy Chiu 1. Called to Order and Introductions Council Liaison Community at Large Community at Large Fraser Health Community at Large Ridge Meadows Child, Youth & Family Network Ridge Meadows Seniors Society Staff Liaison, Parks & Leisure Services Committee Clerk Council Liaison Community at Large Community Living BC Fraser Health Ministry of Children and Family Development School District No. 42, School Trustee Ridge Meadows Child, Youth & Family Network RCMP Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living Mountain View Community Church and The Caring Place Community Ministries The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. 2. Adoption of the Agenda Ros-so Motion was moved and seconded That the Agenda for September 5, 2007 be adopted with the following additions1 , Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page10,yC, Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes September 5, 2007 5.4 Motion -letter to Randy Hawes 6.5 Review of Committee Members 7.2 Community Food Security Assessment 7.3 Working Together for Healthy and Inclusive Communities 7.4 Letter of support -MR/PM Community services Society Redevelopment Partnership with Alouette Home Start Society 7.5 First Call, Stand UP Stand OUT CARRIED 3. Minutes of the Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting R06-61 Motion was moved and seconded That the Minutes of the Social Planning Advisory Committee July 4, 2007 Regular Meeting adopted. CARRIED 4. Delegations and Presentations -Nil 5. Unfinished and New Business 5.1 CAPC Funding Update Shawn Matthewson advised the Committee that the Community Action Plan for Children (CAPC) provides long term funding to community coalitions to fund programs that address the health and development of children (0-6 years) who are living in conditions of risk. This program has a strong emphasis on community delivered programs. The Federal Gov has not confirmed that this funding will continue nor have they announced a replacement for the funding program. Shawn also advised the Committee of some statistical information regarding what this funding has accomplished to date. R06-62 Motion was moved and seconded That the Social Planning Advisory Committee write a letter in support of the CAPC Funding to Randy Kamp along with the Chair of the Federal Standing Committee on Health and all the Parliamentary chairs. CARRIED 5.2 UBCM Motion -Provincial resources for Social Planning Update This motion has been accepted as a "B Category" at the UBCM meeting in September. Councillor King suggested that the committee send an email to Council to advise them that this motion is included and will be discussed at the UBCM Conference. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 2 of6 ) Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes September 5, 2007 Mayor Gordon Robson joined the meeting at 7:26 pm. Shawn Matthewson will send an email to Council to remind them that someone will need to be present at this meeting to support this motion. 5.3 Family Resource Fair Shawn Matthewson advised the Committee that the Family Resource Fair will take place Saturday, November 3rd at Haney Place Mall and there are a number of organizations that participate in this event. 5.4 Motion -Letter to Randy Kamp R06-63 Motion was moved and seconded The Committee would like to send a letter of appreciation to Randy Kamp for the funding of summer students staff and the Committee looks forward to having these students again next year. CARRIED 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS 6.1 6.2 Child, Youth and Family Network Updates V. Kipps Candace Gordon, of the Child, Youth and Family Network advised the Committee that they have not met over the summer however; they met yesterday to get ready after the summer break. Candace advised that their big piece of work has been the hiring of a coordinator for the CYFN. Candace also advised the Committee that the following positions are also open; The Early Childhood Development Committee Coordinator, Community Solutions Coordinator, and Strong Start Coordinator. The CYFN will meet again in late September with the facilitator's committee and representation from each committee, and hopefully by the end of September the CYFN will know what they need in the way of positions. The CYFN requested funding of all partner's for a commitment of 3 years. Candace Gordon also advised that the CYFN Website has been reworked and is ready for testing. Agencies will begin testing the website in late fall. School Community Connections Update Shawn Matthewson advised the Committee that they are now in the 2nd phase of this project. This phase involves research and planning. The committee has developed a list of needs for the Hub site. The committee is also working with the School District on an asset inventory list. The two lists will be used to determine the best site for the hub and satellites. The committee will be doing some neighbourhood consultation in conjunction with the Strong Start initiative. The School Community Connections is now waiting for the Asset Report List back from the School District before moving ahead. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 3 of6 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes September 5, 2007 6.3 6.4 School Neighbourhood Garden Update C. Gordon Candace Gordon advised the Committee that the School Neighbourhood Garden has blossomed over the summer. Candace also advised that there was vandalism in the garden with the sunflower garden being mowed down and the pumpkins were smashed. There is a full schedule of activities for the garden with the school using "The Patterns through the Season" curriculum developed by Evergreen. The Neighbourhood Garden is looking at doing an event at the end of the month with the Farmer's Market. The Neighbourhood Garden will give the kids a coupon for an apple if they attend the Farmer's Market on September 29th. The final evaluation is due in to the UBCM by November 1 st. Building Community Solutions S. Matthewson Shawn Matthewson advised the Committee that the Building Community Solutions didn't meet over the summer but has had a record of 18 or 19 seed grant events this year. Some of the outcomes from the seed grants have been a walking club where parents walk their children to school, and a babysitting co-op. Meetings are on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm at the Ridge Meadows Senior Center. 6.5 Committee Members Anyone that is interested in joining any of the current committees is asked to email the Committee Clerk. 6.5 Round Table Ross Dunning Busy summer and helped organized a conference in New Found land. Andy Libbiter Andy advised the Committee that the Maple Ridge Treatment Center has posted a nurse practitioner (only given 90 days to recruit) position but is having difficulties hiring someone within the timeline. Andy is hoping that they receive an extension on the hiring timeline. The Treatment Centre has hired a new concurrent disorders clinician. Andy Libbiter left the meeting at 7:59 pm Candace Gordon Alouette Home Start Society is having their AGM on the September 12th at Cythera Transition House. The Society is moving forward with their proposal with the CSC and it is important to show support for this Society. Mayor Robson left the meeting at 8:02 pm Kim Macey suggested that "AG M's and reminders" is added to future agendas beside Roundtable. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 4 of6 ) Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes September 5, 2007 7. Linda King Linda King asked the Committee which organization is the most supportive right now of providing lost cost, no cost housing. The Committee agreed that this would be Alouette Homestart Society. Shawn Matthewson advised the Committee that communities need to provide a continuum of housing-emergency shelter, transitional and supportive housing, low income/affordable housing, non-market and market housing. It is important to maintain federal funding in order to meet the needs of a growing community. The GVRD Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness publishes current information on housing. A discussion took place on affordable housing and how our community can support this. Shawn Matthewson will bring a list of housing resources that are available. Connie Schmidt Connie Schmidt advised the Committee that the Pioneer Festival was a success at the Seniors' Center. Shawn Matthewson Maple Ridge Mountain Festival is supporting the Spirit of Wood Festival on September 22nd and is working with the Farmer's Market and the Senior's Centre. The downtown core Spirit Square design forum is being held tomorrow at the Maple Ridge Municipal Hall. 3000 children went through the programs this summer. CORRESPONDENCE 7.1 Letter of Support -Caring Place application HP/ Funding. Mayor Robson wanted to give his thoughts on the letter of support for the Caring Place HPI funding. Mayor Robson advised the Committee that Maple Ridge does not need this funding at this time and that he does not support this funding initiative. 7.2 Community Food Security Assessment FHA commissioned this study on Food Security in our region. SPAC participated in the consultation process. This is the outcome of that assessment. 7.3 Working Together for Healthy and Inclusive Communities 7.4 Letter of support -MR/PM Community Services Society Redevelopment Partnership with Alouette Home Start Society 7.5 First Call, Stand Up, Stand Out The Committee has changed the awards night to Wednesday, October 17th at Fraserview Hall in Vancouver and the tickets are $35. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 5 of6 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes September 5, 2007 8. Next Meeting The next regular meeting of the Social Planning Advisory Committee was scheduled to be on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Blaney Room, Maple Ridge Municipal Hall. Upon no further discussion coming from the Committee members, the meeting was adjourned. '\,t., 1 ' T~~ Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:3 p.m. /tc Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 6 of6