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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPAC 2008-02-06 Minutes.pdf) 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, February 6, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Councillor Judy Dueck Councillor Linda King Inspector Wakely Council Liaison Council Liaison RCMP Lyn Taylor-Scott Cheryl Ashlie Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living School District No. 42, School Trustee Ian Brooks Betty Levens Ross Dunning Paul Livingstone STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Sue Wheeler Shawn Matthewson Tracy Camire Community at Large Ridge Meadows Seniors Society Community at Large Community at Large Director, Community Services Recreation Coordinator, Social Planning Committee Clerk Mike Murray GM, Community Development, Parks & Recreation Svcs Ministry of Children and Family Development REGRETS/ABSENTS Caroline Wilkins Kathy Chiu Gwen Champagne Rick Butler Mountain View Community Church and The Caring Place Community Living BC Kim Macey, Chair Andy Libbiter School District No. 42, School Trustee Community at Large Fraser Health Vicki Kipps Connie Schmid Ridge Meadows Child, Youth & Family Network Ridge Meadows Seniors Society 1. Called to Order and Introductions The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Ian Brooks will chair the meeting as Kim Macey is absent. Introductions of the Committee were made. 2. Adoption of the Agenda R08-03 Motion was moved and seconded That the Agenda for February 6, 2008 be adopted with the following addition; Item 5.7 Council Supportive Housing Tour Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 1 of6 CARRIED Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2008 DRAFT -Subject to approval 3. Minutes of the Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting R08-04 Motion was moved and seconded That the Minutes of the Social Planning Advisory Committee January 16, 2007 Regular Meeting be adopted with the following Page 4 Item 6.5 roundtable under Cheryl Ashlie should read "Cheryl Ashlie advised the Committee that the School District has just received approval to purchase a new elementary school and will ask the board to consider a Daycare within the School." Header information change to read January 16, 2008 CARRIED 4. Delegations and Presentations -Nil 5. Unfinished and New Business 5.1 District of Maple Ridge -Performance Reporting Roundtable Discussion Invitation Sue Wheeler advised the Committee that Laura Benson, Manager of Sustainability will be hosting a workshop on Performance Reporting for the District of Maple Ridge and would like a representative from the Social Planning Advisory Committee to be in attendance. Jim Wakely and Ross Dunning volunteered to go to this workshop. The Committee Clerk was asked to forward this information on to Laura Benson . 5.2 Retaining and Expanding Market Rental Housing in the City of North Vancouver -Staff Recommendation Sue Wheeler reminded the Committee of the request forwarded to SPAC from Council requesting a recommendation on the City of North Vancouver's request of support in urging the Federal Government to make Federal Tax changes to encourage new rental and affordable housing units in all communities. This item was discussed at the January Social Planning Advisory Committee meeting with the committee agreeing that the larger scope of the federal role in addressing homelessness needed to be considered. During that discussion staff was asked to prepare and bring forward a recommendation for the committee's consideration. Staff advised that they had reviewed the report together with the Regional Affordable Housing Strategy and prepared a recommendation for consideration. Sue Wheeler then reviewed the staff recommendation with the Committee. Cheryl Ashlie advised the Committee that it would be interesting to see if North Vancouver has had any other municipalities' support this report and we should advise them what our community is putting forward. Councillor King recommended forwarding this recommendation on to our Council with a Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page2 of6 ) Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2008 DRAFT -Subject to approval note to acknowledge North Vancouver's work as it signalled our community to create our own message. R08-05 Motion was moved and seconded 5.3 ThatSPAC forward the following staff recommendations to Council That SPAC forward a recommendation to Council requesting the support of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) call for the federal government to develop a National Affordable Housing Strategy, as is outlined in the proposed action items of the Metro Vancouver Regional Affordable Housing Strategy. That SPAC recognizes that rental housing is an integral part of the continuum of housing and that need for the development of rental housing be addressed within the update to the District of Maple Ridge Affordable Housing Strategy and the development of a Housing Action Plan with this work to begin in 2009. That under the 2009 work plan, SPAC work with the District of Maple Ridge Planning Department to form an Affordable Housing Working Group comprised of a variety of stakeholders to develop recommendations to be considered for the update of the Affordable Housing Strategy and the development of a community Housing Action Plan. CARRIED Measuring Up Forum Update -February 21, 2008 7:00-9:00 pm at Hammond Community Centre Sue Wheeler advised the Committee that the Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues has invited member of the Social Planning Advisory Committee to participate in the Measuring Up Forum. ACTION ITEM: The Committee Clerk was requested to send event details to the Committee in regards to the Measuring UP Forum. 5.4 Regional Homelessness Count 2008 -3 Ways to Home Newsletter (attached) Sue Wheeler advised the Committee that a local group of service providers and volunteers has come together to work on the count. The count will take place on March 11 at midnight (for the overnight count) and will include counts from the following emergency housing programs: The Caring Place, Cythera, and the Iron Horse Youth Safe House. Ms. Wheeler also advised that the Day Count will take place between 6am-6pm on March 11. Alouette Home Start Society's Outreach Workers and staff from the Caring Place will be working with community volunteers to conduct the day-time count which includes a survey where a variety of self-reported information is captured. Staff advised that the 2008 count is very organized and all of the key organizations are already connected. Sue Wheeler advised the Committee that the purpose of the count is to give a demographic profile, to identify trends, and to determine needs for services within communities. Identifying needs and gaps helps communities apply for funding and evaluate current services. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 3 of6 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2008 DRAFT -Subject to approval The Committee discussed the complex nature of homelessness including lack of affordable or supportive housing; low income; chronic or acute heath concerns; mental health concerns or addictions. The Committee would like to invite Randy Kamp and Michael Sather to a future meeting to discuss these concerns. ACTION ITEM Invite Randy Kamp to a future meeting to discuss the need for housing along the affordable housing continuum. Invite Michael Sather to future meetings to discuss the need for appropriate and adequate support services to address homelessness. 5.5 Safe Streets Grant -Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General -update After the presentation by Marika Sandrelli at the January SPAC meeting regarding balancing the need for support services with the need for enforcement in regards to the Sex Trade Workers, SPAC were asked to follow up with Marika to offer support in the Safe Streets Grant application. Ms. Wheeler advised that Marika Sandrelli is currently applying for three other community grants and once these are complete she will pursue this funding application. This funding program has an ongoing intake process for applications. Staff will keep the committee updated on the progress of this application. 5.6 Health Canada Drug Strategy Community Initiatives Fund -Substance Misuse Prevention Committee Application -Request for Endorsement Cheryl Ashlie reviewed the Substance Misuse Prevention Committee Application with the Committee and advised the Committee that they would like endorsement from the Social Planning Advisory Committee to apply for this funding. Ms. Ashlie also advised that the funding support and augment current work in the community focused on building resiliency in children and youth. The Committee discussed the funding options and the application process. Staff reviewed the four streams of funding that are available with the Committee. • Informing and educating the public about illicit drugs and adverse health and social effects of use among youth • Facilitating the development of healthy attitudes, resiliency and coping skills among youth to avoid engaging in drug use • Promoting healthy behaviours and supportive environments that discourage drug use (aka Substitution activities) • Improving access to proven approaches to reduce drug use among vulnerable groups R08-06 Motion was moved and seconded That SPAC supports the Substance Misuse Prevention Committee Application and recommends this to go to Council for approval. CARRIED 5. 7 Council Supportive Housing Tour Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 4 of6 ) Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2008 DRAFT -Subject to approval Sue Wheeler advised the Committee that as a result of the Alouette Home Start Society's presentation on Affordable Housing and their proposed Supportive Housing project, Council requested a tour of similar supportive housing projects in the Lower Mainland. On Monday, February 11th at 12:30 pm there will be a 17 passenger bus available for those who wishing to attend the tour. The tour will visit Hyland House in Surrey and one of the Coastal Mental Housing Foundation apartments in Vancouver. All members of SPAC are invited. 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS 6.1 Child, Youth and Family Network Updates 6.2 In Vicki Kipps absence, Sue Wheeler provided the CYFN update. Ms. Wheeler advised the Committee that by the end of the week the CYFN will be able to offer a contract to the new CYFN Coordinator. Ms. Wheeler outlined the presentation schedule for the CYFN: ■ February -Sheila McLaughlin from Alouette Home Start Society with an Affordable Housing Update; ■ March-Jeff Callbick from United Way of the Lower Mainland on the middle years (9 to 12 years of age) health indicators research and upcoming funding program; ■ April-Roberta O'Brien from the CYFN 's ECO Committee presenting on Asset Mapping/ Early Development Indicator (ED)I Research. ■ Shawn Matthewson advised that the Early Childhood Development Committee hired a coordinator in November who is working on the strategic plan and integration of services. Ms. Matthewson also advised the Committee that the CYFN 's Literacy Committee will be hiring a coordinator to focus on the most significant gap; adult literacy. The community is working with Community Services and the Ridge Meadows Senior's Society to address the potential need for a senior's resource networking table. School Community Connections Update Shawn Matthewson advised the Committee that the School Community Connections had their first meeting since the New Year and were successful with the 3rd phase application. The committee is asking service providers to identify needs in terms of delivering services. There is over $260,000 in funding to make capital renovations to the "Hub" and three satellite locations. The planning work for this project is expected to take place over the next several months, with renovations scheduled for the summer months. 6.3 Round Table Jim Wakely Inspector Wakely advised the Committee that on Feb 11th at 9:30am the Vancouver City Police will be coming out to do a training session on how to build trust with sex trade workers. Inspector Wakely has opened this up to any interested groups. Derrick Keist and Inspector Wakely met with Community Services on Jan 23rd to discuss the issue of elder abuse which was raised by the Ridge Meadows Seniors Society at a previous SPAC meeting. Inspector Wakely also advised the Committee that the Victoria Task Force on Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 5 of6 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2008 DRAFT -Subject to approval Homelessness went to Portland, Oregon to review some of the successes this city has had in addressing homelessness. He suggested that the Social Planning Advisory Committee organize another trip to Victoria to find out how they are implementing some of these findings. Ross Dunning Ross Dunning advised the Committee that he is currently organizing 160 Basketball games through Fraser Valley. Shawn Matthewson Shawn Matthewson reviewed an article from the Vancouver Sun regarding mental health issues in Vancouver. 7. CORRESPONDENCE 7.1 Federation of Canadian Municipalities -Trends & Issues in Affordable Housing and Homelessness 7.2 How to Support Canadian Co-ops in Under Five Minutes -BC Co-operative Association Ros-01 Motion was moved and seconded THAT SPAC forward to Council a recommendation of support for the request of the Canadian Co-Op Association for a renewed and expanded CDI program and that Council consider sending a resolution to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities convention about this matter CARRIED 7.3 Canada Day Celebration -Volunteers 8. Next Meeting The next regular meeting of the Social Planning Advisory Committee is scheduled to be on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 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. The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m. /tc Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 6 of6