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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPAC 2009-02-04 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 4, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Ian Brooks, Acting Chair lneke Boekhorst Alex Bodden, Staff Sgt. Kathie Chiu Lynn Guest Councillor Linda King Betty Levens Paul Livingstone Lyn Taylor-Scott Joshua Leyenhorst Katrina Elliot Gwen Champagne Connie Schmid STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Sue Wheeler Lynn Marchand Shawn Matthewson GUESTS Meggie Shields REGRETS/ABSENTS Candace Gordon Mike Huber Caroline Wilkin Councillor Cheryl Ashlie Christine DiGiamberardine 1. Called to Order and Introductions The meeting was called to order 7:05 p.m. Community at Large Business Improvement Association RCMP Community at Large Fraser Health, Alternate Council Liaison Ridge Meadows Seniors Society Community at Large Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living Community at Large Community at Large Community Living BC Ridge Meadows Seniors Society Director of Community Services Committee Clerk Community Services Safe Harbour & Diversity, Support Worker Family Education & Support Centre Ridge Meadows Child, Youth & Family Network School Trustee, School District No. 42 Ministry of Children and Family Development Council Liaison Neighbourhood Development Coordinator, P&LS Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 1 of 7 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes -February 4, 2009 Introduction of the current Committee members and newly appointed members, Kathie Chiu, Katrina Elliot and Joshua Leyenhorst, took place. 2. Agenda Approval R09-005 Motion was moved and seconded That the Agenda for February 4, 2009 be adopted with the following changes and additions: 1.1 Introduction of New Committee Members Reappointed -Kathy Chiu New Appointments -Katrina Elliot, Joshua Leyenhorst Replace the word "Appointment" with "Elected" in Item 5.1 5.1 (a) 5.3 SPAC Sub-Committee Appointments Proposed 2009 SPAC Committee Budget Item to be deferred until March 5.7 Request for Letter of Support -Parks & Leisure Application for Service Canada Summer Challenge Grants 5.8 SPAC -Delegation Presentation Schedule Delete Item 6.3 Building Community Solutions Project and move Neighbourhood Survey to Item 6.2, under School Community Connections Project -Update CARRIED 3. Minutes of January 7, 2009 Meeting R09-006 Motion was moved and seconded That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 7, 2009 be adopted CARRIED Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 2 of 7 ) Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes -February 4, 2009 4. Delegations & Presentations 4.1 Safe Harbour Program o Meggie Shields, Safe Harbour & Diversity Support Worker, Family Education & Support Centre Note: This Item was dealt with after Item 5.5. Ms. Shields gave a Powerpoint presentation regarding the Safe Harbour initiative and circulated an information sheet. Lyn Taylor-Scott left the meeting at 8:02 p.m. Connie Schmid left the meeting at 8:19 p.m. 5. Unfinished & New Business 5.1 SPAC -Election of Chair/Co-Chair Sue Wheeler provided an overview of the role of the Chair and sought directions as to whether nominations for the Chair and Co-Chair should be received at this meeting or be deferred until the March 4, 2009 meeting to allow the newly appointed members to become familiar with the Committee. By consensus, Item 5.1 was deferred until the March 4th meeting. AC'[ION.fTEM: Committee Clerk to add Election of Chair/Co-Chair to March 4, 2009 Agenda. 5.1(a) SPAC Sub-Committee Appointments Su e Wheeler reminded the Committee that this Item was deferred from the January meeting. An information sheet pertaining to the sub-committees was circulated for reference. Shawn Matthewson and Sue Wheeler provided an overview of the following sub-committees: • Spirit of Community Awards Selection Committee • Celebrating Solutions • Building Community Solutions • Family Resource Fair Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 3 of 7 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes -February 4, 2009 5.2 Community At Large Appointments Sue Wheeler gave an overview of the selection process and introduced the newly appointed members. Katrina Elliot, Kathie Chiu and Joshua Leyenhorst provided an overview of their community connections, work experience, and their personal background. lnsp. Alex Bodden provided an overview of his experience and background as an RCMP officer. 5.3 Proposed 2009 SPAC Committee Budget Deferred until March 4, 2009 meeting. 'A.CffCfNITEM: Committee Clerk to add Proposed 2009 SPAC Committee Budget to I. ·:-._......,;; -,,.. -;- March 4, 2009 Agenda. 5.4 Alouette Home Start Society -Supportive Housing Project Update Sue Wheeler gave an overview of the Alouette Home Start Society, Supportive Housing Project and advised that Sheila McLaughlin of the Alouette Home Start Society will be attending the March 4th meeting. Ms. McLaughlin will review both the project and the agreement between the District of Maple Ridge, BC Housing and Alouette Home Start. 5.5 Homelessness Partnership Initiative Federal Funding Program Update Sue Wheeler gave an overview of the Federal Funding Program -Homelessness Partnership Initiatives administered by Service Canada. Ms. Wheeler advised that the Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness recommends the priorities for this funding program, as well as recommending proposals for funding. Alouette Home Start Society (AHSS) has submitted an application to continue funding for both the Community Outreach and Iron Horse Youth Safe House projects. Ms. Chiu also advised that the Salvation Army's Caring Place emergency shelter has applied under this program for continued funding. AHSS and the Caring Place are currently awaiting approval for funding for a two year period; April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011. 5.6 Parks, Recreation, Cultural Master Planning Process o Neighbourhood Futures Workshop Update Sue Wheeler provided information on the Neighbourhoods Futures Workshop which took place on January 29th and circulated a pamphlet titled "Why Neighbourhoods Matter". The feedback from the Workshop will guide the development of recommendations for Parks & Leisure Services Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan. It was recognized that neighbourhoods play an important role in developing a healthy community. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 4 of7 ) Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes -February 4, 2009 5. 7 Request for Letter of Support -Parks & Leisure Application for Service Canada Summer Challenge Grants Shawn Matthewson provided an overview of the Parks & Leisure Application for Service Canada Summer Challenge Grants and that submissions are to be received by February 28, 2009. Ms. Matthewson advised that the local MP has been very supportive of the grant and that it supports the summer day camps, summer employment and allows the programs to be affordable to families. Ms. Mathewson sought a Letter of Support from the Committee and advised that such a letter was received from the Committee last year. R09-007 Motion was moved and seconded That a Letter of support be provided by the Social Planning Advisory Committee for the Service Canada Summer Challenge Grant. CARRIED 5.8 SPAC -Delegation Presentation Schedule Ms. Wheeler advised of the following delegations/presentations at the upcoming meetings: • March -Sheila McLaughlin, Alouette Home Start Society 0 Proposed Supportive Housing Project • April -Rain Daniels, Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services ° Consultation on the Development of a new Aboriginal Organization/Society • May -Life After School Transition Committee (LAST) 0 Presenting a Business Case For Hiring People with Disabilities and a Review of Gaps in Services • June -Pitt Meadows/Maple Ridge Child, Youth & Family Network (CYFN) 0 6 COMMITTEE UPDATES Overview of Network Development, Structure, Accomplishments, and Current Work Plan 6.1 Child, Youth & Family Network (CYFN) Updates: Shawn Matthewson advised that the annual planning process is taking place and a number of successes and accomplishments of CYFN have been recognized. Ms. Matthewson advised that the election of the Chair and Co-Chair will take place in the coming week; on March 9th the bi- monthly orientation to the CYFN is scheduled; and on March 30th a meeting will take place with the Chairs and Coordinators of all the Standing Committees. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 5 of 7 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes -February 4, 2009 6.2 School Community Connections Project -Update Sue Wheeler gave an overview of the School Community Connections Project and advised that the renovations at Eric Langton Elementary are almost complete. Ms. Wheeler circulated a press release dated February 2, 2009 titled "Conversations with Residents Guide Development of Neighbourhood Centre at Eric Langton" and a pamphlet titled "A Place to Belong: Strengthening our Neighbourhoods". Ms. Wheeler advised that there is a survey currently being conducted of the residents in this neighbourhood. The findings of this survey will be utilized in the development of services that will be provided at the Eric Langton Hub. Councillor Linda King left the meeting at 8:44 p.m. 7. ROUND TABLE Lynn Guest Lynn Guest advised that the ambulatory care at Ridge Meadows Hospital is now open and renovations are underway to a new psychiatry unit proposed to open late June 2009. Kathie Chiu Kathie Chiu advised that the cold weather drove many individuals to the Salvation Army Caring Place. Almost 400 people were served Christmas dinner. Ms. Chiu further advised that there is a Staff Appreciation dinner scheduled for Monday, February 9th and a Volunteer Appreciation dinner scheduled at the Act Theatre at a date to be announced. Katrina Elliot Katrina Elliot noted that she was impressed with the level of cooperation of the services within the community and is very excited to be a part of the Social Planning Advisory Committee. Ms. Elliot indicated that it was nice to see a representative from the Business Improvement Association at the meeting as she found it to be important. Staff Sgt. Alex Bodden Staff Sgt. Bodden reported that there has been a 10% overall drop in statistics with respect to reported crime and a 16% drop in property crime in 2008. lneke Boekhorst Ms. Boekhorst advised that she would attend the meetings in the absence of the other BIA representatives as she felt it is extremely important to be a part of the Committee. Ms. Boekhorst advised of the concept drawing mural erected on 224th Street and advised of their current office location and hopes that a community garden will eventually occupy the vacant lot beside their building. Ms. Boekhorst gave an overview of the roles of the Business Improvement Association (BIA) and their connection to the community. A Public Open House is scheduled for Monday, February 9th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Economic Development Office and she encouraged the members to attend. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 6 of 7 ) Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes -February 4, 2009 Gwen Champagne. Ms. Champagne provided an update on the expansion of the Community Living BC criteria and the stage of the current restructure. Joshua Leyenhorst Mr. Leyenhorst advised that he was exited about working with people and individuals from all areas of the community and especially interested in the Neighbourhood Community Connections. Betty Levens Ms. Levens circulated the Grape Vine pamphlet for perusal by the members. Kathie Chiu left the meeting at 8:59 p.m. 8. CORRESPONDENCE 8.1 Consultation of Social Services Administrators -Canadian Council on Social Development (Attachment) 8.2 2009 Canadian Social Forum Preliminary Program-hosted by Canadian Council on Social Development http://www.ccsd.ca/csf /2009/program/csf preliminary program.pdf) 8.3 Vancouver Housing Update E-Newsletter www.vancouverhousingupdate.ca 8.4 "Poverty is Making us Sick"-First Call www.firstcallbc.org 8.5 Heritage Here, Winter 2008 Issue (available for perusal at meeting) Items received for information purposes. 10. Next Meeting: Location: 11. Adjournment - Chait'person /Im Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 7:00 p.m. Blaney Room, Maple Ridge Municipal Hall 9:11 pm Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 7 of7