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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPAC 2009-07-08 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, July 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Ian Brooks, Chair Councillor Cheryl Ashlie Councillor Linda King Alex Bodden, Staff Sgt. Gwen Champagne Candace Gordon Mike Huber Joshua Leyenhorst Lyn Taylor-Scott Eleanor Palis Valerie Spurrell STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Shawn Matthewson Sue Wheeler Tracy Camire GUESTS Rain Daniels REGRETS/ABSENTS Betty Levens Katrina Elliot Paul Livingstone lneke Boekhorst Connie Schmid Caroline Wilkin Kathie Chiu 1. Call to Order and Introductions Community at Large Council Liaison Council Liaison RCMP Community Living BC The Community Network of Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows & Katzie School Trustee, School District No. 42 Community at Large Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living School Trustee (alternate), School District No. 42 Fraser Health Community Services Director of Community Services Committee Clerk Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Community Services Ridge Meadows Seniors Society Community at Large Community at Large Business Improvement Association Ridge Meadows Seniors Society Ministry of Children and Family Development Community at Large The meeting was called to order 7:08 p.m. 2. Agenda Approval R09-021 Motion was moved and seconded Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 1 of6 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes -July 8, 2009 DRAFT That the Agenda for July 8, 2009 be adopted with the following additions: 5.3 Alouette Home Start Society -Iron Horse Youth Safe House -Extension of lease 5.4 Alouette Home Start Society Supportive Housing Rezoning Public Information Meeting CARRIED 3. Minutes of June 3, 2009 Meeting R09-022 Motion was moved and seconded That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 3, 2009 be adopted as circulated CARRIED 4. Delegations & Presentations 4.1 Development of an Aboriginal Association -Community Consultation Results -Rain Daniels, Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Community Services Rain Daniels gave a presentation called "Acknowledging the Aboriginal Voice of Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie and Kwantlen" a consultation summary which included; project background, acknowledgements, timeline, advisory committee information, demographics, questions and main themes. Rain Daniels advised that the Anishnaabe Place formed the Aboriginal Joint Working Group to assist in the process by providing cultural direction and that the next steps in the process are to begin the selection process for an advisory committee in September 2009. Ms. Daniels noted that this group will review the report and identify the findings, choose a name for the committee and develop the Vision and Mission Statements. Rain Daniels advised to the Committee that both service providers and residents acknowledged a shortfall of services for Aboriginal people and especially the opportunity for ceremonial activity. Rain Daniels advised that the only funding the committee has right now is for Ms. Daniels to continue in her work to create the advisory committee and they are looking for funding to keep Rain going until the Committee is formed. Ms. Daniels also advised that the committee will consist of 8 people; and will depend on the applications that are received and she would like the committee to be diverse and have experience that can mentor younger generations. Rain Daniels advised that the Maple Ridge Community Services will be the umbrella for this project with the hope that eventually it will be free standing and independent. Ms. Daniels also noted that any leads for funding would be key for this process to continue. 5. Unfinished & New Business 5.1 Review of Council's Endorsement for Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) "Sustaining Momentum: Recommendations for a National Action Plan on Housing and Homelessness" Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 2 of6 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes -July 8, 2009 DRAFT Sue Wheeler reviewed a recommendation for the national action plan on housing and homelessness and noted that the Social Planning Advisory Committee supported this recommendation and the report then went forward to Council which was supported with an additional recommendation. Ms. Wheeler reviewed the recommendations with the Committee. Ms. Wheeler advised the Committee that the first part of the motion was inline with the Metro Vancouver Housing staff report and the second recommendation was requesting the FCM review and update their information annually and consider including accessibility issues in their recommendations. Ms. Wheeler advised that the letter of support went forward and the recommendation was endorsed. Councillor Ashlie advised that she attended the FCM conference and reviewed the resolution debating process which she found to be a very complex process. Councillor Ashlie also noted that the UBCM is where we will make our impact. Councillor King advised the Committee that we can look to our member of parliament for these issues that need some Federal attention. Sue Wheeler advised that the Alouette Home Start Society has met with the Federal Member of Parliament to start addressing the housing strategy. Candace Gordon noted that all the homelessness money has not gone to the Province; but rather it's gone to the Regional Homeless Committee and was distributed at that level. The Committee discussed the "Housing First" model that is currently being used in Victoria . Ian Brooks advised that the first place to start this process is with the Homelessness Sub-Committee. 5.2 Proposed Affordable Housing Resolution for the 2009 UBCM Convention -Regional Steering Committee on Homeless Request to Council for Endorsement Sue Wheeler advised the Committee that Community Services work with the Regional Steering Committee to address homelessness, coordinate research, and provide guidance to Service Canada. Ms. Wheeler also advised that at the last meeting the group talked about a resolution going forward to the Union of British Columbian Municipalities (UBCM) at a provincial level. Ms. Wheeler also advised that the group looked at the Auditor General's report on how homelessness is being addressed provincially and a joint resolution was formed and sent forward to Council that was endorsed. Sue Wheeler reviewed the resolution with the Committee. 5.3 Alouette Home Start Society -Iron Horse Youth Safe House -Lease extension Sue Wheeler advised that the Social Planning Advisory Committee sent a recommendation to the Committee of the Whole on Monday, July 6th recommending that the Iron Horse Youth Safe House be extended another five years and Council recommended that this resolution be forwarded to the July 14th Council meeting for endorsement. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 3 of6 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes -July 8, 2009 DRAFT 5.4 Alouette Home Start Society Supportive Housing Rezoning Public Information Meeting Sue Wheeler updated the Committee on the agreement between BC Housing, the District of Maple Ridge and the Alouette Home Start Society in which the District of Maple Ridge will be donating the land and an application has been submitted to have that land rezoned. Ms. Wheeler also advised that a public meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 28th between 5:30 -8:30pm in the Fraser Room and also noted that any feedback and information will go back to Council for review. Ms. Wheeler noted that the development application will be presented to the Advisory Design Panel on July 14th and then in early October it will go before Council for final review. Candace Gordon advised that the name of the building will be the "Alouette Heights". Councillor King advised the Committee that public information meetings are common for new developments to give residents the opportunity to review the project prior to its completion and encouraged the Committee Members to attend the public information session. 6 COMMITTEE UPDATES 6.1 Community Network (Formerly CYFN) Update Candace Gordon advised the Committee that the Community Network is getting used to the new name and is in the midst of interviewing for the coordinate position which should be filled by the end of the month. Ms. Gordon also noted that training for the website is continuing and the public launch will happen at the resource fair on September 26th and the snapshot will also be presented at this event. 6.2 SPAC Spirit of Community Awards Shawn Matthewson advised the Committee that the sub-committee will meet early next week to review the nominees and will keep the Committee updated on this information. Ms. Matthewson also advised that the presentations will be made to Council in September. 6.3 School Community Connections Project Update Sue Wheeler advised the Committee that the grants process has been completed for the Eric Langton project and several consultations are going on with neighbours and school teachers and in late June all the information was gathered and put together a process to bring in services providers to respond to the needs of the neighbourhood. Ms. Wheeler reviewed the renovations that have taken place at Eric Langton and Shawn Matthewson spoke about the "Preschool around the Corner" that has been set up. Sue Wheeler advised that the hub has been named "The Hive at the Haney Neighbourhood Centre" 6.4 School Neighbourhood Gardens Update Sue Wheeler advised the Committee that there are currently two School Neighbourhood Gardens located at Glenwood and Blue Mountain Elementary Schools. Ms. Wheeler also Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 4 of 6 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes -July 8, 2009 DRAFT advised that the School Neighbourhood Gardens group has partnered with the Alouette Woman 's Centre and the School District to give the women an opportunity to work in the gardens which is connecting them with the community and giving them an opportunity to give something back to the community which is working really well. Sue Wheeler also noted that Mount Crescent School and Maple Ridge Secondary School formed a partnership to pursue getting a community garden started. Eleanor Palis advised the Committee that Blue Mountain is having a corn roast at the end of September. 6.5 Building Community Solutions Project 6.5.1 Funding Application Sue Wheeler advised the Committee that after many years of having United Way support this project; this is the last year that there funding will be available through the United Way. Ms. Wheeler advised that the project put in a letter of intent to the Coast Capital Bank but just heard that they are not going to receive this funding. Candace Gordon advised that Coast Capital have forwarded the application to a more appropriate area of their organization to see if they can still receive the funding. Ms. Wheeler noted that this project will continue throughout the summer. Sue Wheeler advised that the books that were purchased under a grant by Building Community Solutions; how to build healthy communities will be on display this month. 6.5.2 Haney Farmers Market Update 7. ROUND TABLE Sue Wheeler advised the Committee that the Haney Farmers Market is having their most amazing year; its their fifth year of business and have hired two marketing Managers; Irene and Paul Dilis. Ms. Wheeler also noted that the Farmer's Market is averaging over 1000 people per market and sales have been over $5000 with 20-40 vendors per week. Ms. Wheeler also noted that the Farmer's Market has been hired by the City of Port Coquitlam to do a mid week day market. Alex Bodden -Youth Justice Advocacy Group 1-Sue can you elaborate on this as I couldn't hear ~taf(_$erg~~~t }3odden" very__~~//· • • • • Staff Sergeant Bodden noted that the Youth Diversion program had their funding pulled back and the challenge is that staff is attached to this program. Staff Sergeant Bodden also noted that the yare trying to engage more with community programming and are looking at Gaming Funding but this is not enough and will have to let the staff go. Candace Gordon Ms. Gordon noted that the Community Network has sent in their letter of support for the Youth Justice Advocacy Group and are encouraging other service providers to do the same. Ms. Gordon also noted that the food security planning table is already doubled in population and Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 5 of6 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes -July 8, 2009 DRAFT we've been working on a joint project with the Seniors network to address the issue of having enough 'nutritional' food for seniors. The Food Security Network and Community Network are working on a grant application from the United Way. Mike Huber Mr. Huber advised that Jan Unwin has been hired as the Superintendent for the SD No. 42 and the School Board Secretary Treasurer has signed a one year extension while the board can hire a new one. Councillor King Councillor King noted that she has seen "Free things to do" on the local news channel and this might have some good information for The "Hive" families. Joshua Leyenhorst M. Leyenhorst advised the Committee that in regards to the funding for the Building Community Solutions it would be a good idea to request smaller funding amounts from a number of financial institutions. Gwen Champagne Ms. Champagne noted that the Life After School Transition (LAST) was presented to the Committee Of the Whole a few weeks ago. Ms. Champange also noted that after a suggestion was made to put the 10X10 challenge on the Municipal website it was done the next day. Ms. Champagne also talked about Council hosting a lunch for the top 10 employers to pitch the inclusive employee program and Community Living will be setting up a meeting with the Mayor in July to get something organized. Ms. Champagne also advised the Committee that she attended a conference in Victoria hosted by CanAssist that invents technology to assist people with disabilities and is completely free. Gwen will forward he notes on to anyone that is requesting them. Lyn Taylor-Scott-Sue can you elaborate on this one piease? The apartment will be occupied end of September beginning of October. Good mix, couples, Shawn Mathewson Ms. Matthewson advised the Committee that the ECD Committee has their budget approved and it was clawed back and are trying to make the best of a difficult situation and the Going Places funding is gone; this was universal funding for families with children under the age of six. Ms. Matthewson also noted that the funding will be more targeted next year and the ECD will continue to put out a quarterly newsletter. Shawn also noted that the summer camps are underway but have seen a smaller number of participants this year. Sue Matthewson also noted that the Active Kids Club will be opening at Albion Elementary in September. L Sue Wheeler Sue'wheeier advised the CommitteethattheSubstarice]vHsuse_P_rcigram wa (s'uccessful in •.. ·redeivi~giheir funding. 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CORRESPONDENCE 8.1 Homeless have less run-ins with the law after they are housed -Victoria Times Colonist 8.2 Federal Senate Report on Population Health http://www. parl. gc. ca/40/2/parlbus/comm bus/senate/com-e/popu-e/rep-e/rephealth 1 ju n09- e. pdf 8.3 New Provincial Cabinet Announcements (File Attached) These items were received as information. 9. Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 2 -7:00 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2009 Agenda Deadline: Location: Blaney Room, Maple Ridge Municipal Hall 10. Adjournment -9:12 p.m. ~irperson /tc Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 7 of6