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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPAC 2009-12-02 Minutes.pdfSocial Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 1 of 7 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, December 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. _________________________________________________________________________ ___ COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Ian Brooks, Chair Community at Large Councillor Linda King Council Liaison Councillor Cheryl Ashlie Council Liaison Joshua Leyenhorst Community at Large Candace Gordon Ridge Meadows Child, Youth & Family Network Paul Livingstone Community at Large Alex Bodden, Staff Sgt.RCMP Katrina Elliot Community at Large Cheryl Brobbins Fraser Health GUEST S Inspector Darren Lynch Ridge Meadows RCMP STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Sue Wheeler Director of Community Services Shawn Matthewson Tracy Camire Committee Clerk REGRETS/ABSENT S Ineke Boekhorst Business Improvement Association Valerie Spurrell Fraser Health Connie Schmid Ridge Meadows Seniors Society Caroline Wilkinson Ministry of Children and Family Development Lyn Taylor-Scott Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living Gwen Champagne Community Living BC Kathie Chiu Community at Large Eleanor Palis School Trustee (alternate), School District No. 42 Betty Levens Ridge Meadows Seniors Society Mike Huber School Trustee, School District No. 42 Please Note: Due to there being no quorum the following notes were taken. 1.Call to Order and Introductions The meeting was called to order 7:10 p.m. --------------- Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes – December 2 , 2009 DRAFT Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 2 of 7 2.Agenda Approval R09-032 Motion was moved and seconded That the Agenda for December 2, 2009 be adopted with the following amendment; Item 5.1 will be deferred to the January 6, 2010 regular meeting. CARRIED 3.Minutes of October 7 , 2009 Meeting R09-033 Motion was moved and seconded That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 7, 2009 be approved as circulated, the meeting notes from November 4, 2009 were approved as circulated. CARRIED 4.Holiday Celebration Shawn Matthewson gave a holiday rendition of what SPAC means to 5.Delegations & Presentations 5.1 Alouette Home Start Society - Supportive Housing Project Update: Sheila McLaughlin This item was deferred to the January 2010 meeting. 6.Unfinished Business 6.1 Homelessness Action Week 2009 –October 16th Local Harvest Chili Event, Final Report Sue Wheeler reviewed the Local Harvest Chilli Event final report prepared by Dave Speers,Alouette Homestart Society.Ms.Wheeler also noted that this year’s event was extremely successful and was held in collaboration with the World Food Day event Candace Gordon noted that last year 100 people were served and this year over 240 people were served;due to the increase in need in the community;it was a wonderful event and strongly supported by the community. Sue Wheeler reviewed how the funding that SPAC provided was distributed throughout this event. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes – December 2 , 2009 DRAFT Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 3 of 7 Councillor King advised the Committee that a video capturing the day of events was viewed by SPAC committee members at the last meeting and was shared with Council at a Closed Council Meeting. ACTION ITEM:Committee Clerk to add Video Viewing of the Chili Harvest to the January meeting. 6.2 Federal Bill C-304 – Act to Secure Adequate, Accessible, Affordable Housing for all Canadians Sue Wheeler gave an update on the Bill C-304 Act to Secure Adequate,Accessible, Affordable Housing for all Canadians and noted that there will be a Steering Committee meeting next week and therefore another update will be available for the January SPAC meeting. Councillor Ashlie reviewed the last paragraph of the Wellesley Institute Submission with the Committee ACTION ITEM:Staff to provide another update at the January meeting. 6.2.1 Wellesley Institute Submission This item was dealt with under Item 6.2 6.3 Provincial B18 Proposed Assistance to Shelter Act Sue Wheeler reviewed the B18 Proposed Assistance to Shelter Act with the Committee. Staff Sergeant Alex Bodden advised that this isn’t currently an issue within our communities. Sue Wheeler advised that there is a concern that someone that has been taken into custody and has charges laid against them that this would affect their ability to apply for income assistance. Councillor Ashlie noted that it is difficult to set a standard for extreme weather as the levels as to what a person can tolerate vary and would like SPAC to send a letter that we iterate that the root of homelessness need to be addressed not the symptoms. Katrina Elliot is concerned that this legislation could do more harm by separating individuals from their possessions or from whatever networks of support that they have established. R09-034 Motion was moved and seconded That SPAC send a response letter to Maple Ridge Council and Rich Coleman on the shelter act expressing concerns around the legislation. CARRIED Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes – December 2 , 2009 DRAFT Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 4 of 7 Inspector Lench left the meeting at 7:53p.m. 6.3.1 Greater Vancouver Shelter Strategy Response This item was dealt with under Item 6.3 6.4 2010 Proposed Business Plan Sue Wheeler advised the Committee that the 2010 Business Plan has received Council approval and Ms.Wheeler reviewed the Business Plan Addendum with the Committee. 6.4.1 Environmental Scan Sue Wheeler reviewed the Environmental Scan with the Committee. Katrina Elliot noted that the Business community needs to be a part of the solution to discuss and resolve social issues in our community. Candace Gordon would like to ensure that any references to CYFN are changed to Community Network.Sue Wheeler advised that this couldn’t be changed because it was taken verbatim from the 2009 plan;however,this has been updated for the 2010 Business Plan. R09-035 Motion was moved and seconded That the Social Planning Advisory Committee endorse the 2010 Business Plan . CARRIED 6.4.2 Update Project Schedule Review Sue Wheeler reviewed the Project Schedule and advised that our Project Schedule now meets our Business Plan. 6.5 SPAC Membership Review Sue Wheeler advised the Committee that Ian Brooks and Paul Livingstone’s terms with the Committee are coming to an end on December 31,2009.Ms.Wheeler also noted that Mr.Brooks has served the maximum allowed time on SPAC and Mr. Livingstone has 1 more year to serve (1/2 a term). Councillor Ashlie presented a gift to Ian Brooks and thanked him for his hard work and dedication to SPAC. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes – December 2 , 2009 DRAFT Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 5 of 7 Sue Wheeler advised that there are currently five applicants and reviewed the interview process with the Committee. 7. Committee Report 7.1 Community Network (Formerly CYFN) Update 7.1.1 Resource Fair Final Report Candace Gordon provided an update on the Resource Fair which provided good resources for the community and this was the first year that the Community Network had their own booth set up.Ms.Gordon also advised that the Community Network launched their website www.resourceyourcommunity.com at the event. Candace Gordon advised that the Community Network is working to track funding reductions and changes in funding criteria and the subsequent impacts to the community. Ms. Gordon provided an update on the Food Security Planning table. 7.1.2 Substance Misuse Prevention Update to Council Sue Wheeler reviewed the update that was provided to Council on the Substance Misuse Prevention task force.Ms.Wheeler also noted that a Harm Reduction Committee has since been formed and is working in the community to develop a public information campaign. Sue Wheeler advised that the group meets quarterly and report back to the Community Network. Staff Sergeant Bodden reviewed a presentation that he gave to the Community Network reviewing how domestic violence has increased over the last three years and informed the committee that a Violence Coordinator (Chris Wilson)has been hired to deal with domestic violence and noted that this role will help to ensure everyone is working towards a common goal. The Committee discussed the different factors that have contributed to the rise in domestic violence. Katrina Elliot noted that we need to get the abuser help as well;having the “Violence Coordinator”position working and connected to the Community Network is such a great idea due to the richness of the network. Sue Wheeler confirmed that she will arrange an orientation with the new officers and the Community Network. 7.2 SPAC Spirit of Community Awards Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes – December 2 , 2009 DRAFT Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 6 of 7 Shawn Matthewson advised that the Spirit of Community Awards were handed out at a Council Meeting and confirmed that she will write an article for The News covering the winning recipients. 7.3 Sub-Committee Healthy Communities Initiative – Fraser Health Sue Wheeler advised the Committee that Valeria Spurrell brought forward a proposal for SPAC to consider the Healthy Communities Initiative and noted that a sub- committee was formed and the first meeting will be on Tuesday,December 8th at 5:00 p.m. The Sub-Committee consists of Candace Gordon,Ian Brooks,Valerie Spurrell, Councillor King and Councillor Ashlie however Joshua Leyenhorst might want to take Ian Brooks’ place as his term is over at the end of the year. 7.4 School Community Connections Project Update Sue Wheeler advised the Committee that the Hive at Eric Langton will have its opening ceremonies on Monday,December 7th at 5:00p.m.and noted that all of the physical renovations have been completed and the requirements of the grant have been fulfilled. Shawn Matthewson reviewed the programs that will be available through The Hive. Councillor King commended the project and noted that this is a terrific community resource. 8.NEW BUSINESS 9.CORRESPONDENCE 9.1 BC Healthy Living Alliance – Community Capacity Building Strategy 9.2 BC Healthy Living Alliance – Healthy Futures for BC Families (Policy Recommendations for Improving the Health of British Columbians 9.3 BC First Call Child Poverty Report Card Shawn Matthewson reviewed the BC First Call Child Poverty Report Card with the Committee and noted that not only is the percentage of children living in poverty of poverty for BC’s children has become a significant issue. ROUNDTABLE Councillor Ashlie Councillor Ashlie advised that she attended a Bar Watch Meeting in Chilliwack with Sergeant Lynch and Brock McDonald to discuss their Bar Watch Program.Councillor Ashlie noted that there is an obligation on our part to ensure that bars are behaving properly and Chilliwack Council was kind enough to entertain some discussion on this subject.Councillor Ashlie also noted that it was encouraging to hear the discussion around the table in Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes – December 2 , 2009 DRAFT Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 7 of 7 Chilliwack as to how a few bars have been turned around. Councillor Ashlie also provided an update on the Matrix Program. Sue Wheeler advised that there is a new Maple Ridge Treatment Centre (MRTC)nurse that can help with detox and assist in the community. Councillor Ashlie also noted that there were some operational changes that had occurred at the Matrix house that we were not aware of and encouraged the Matrix representatives to share these changes at the tables. Paul Livingstone Paul Livingstone confirmed that the One Way Club has signed a three year contract with Bingo. Staff Sergeant Bodden Staff Sergeant Bodden confirmed that Critical Incident Team working with Mental Health and other service providers had their first meeting lead by Constable Cara Thom so n He also noted that the RCMP will be having their strategic planning exercise on Jan 13th,2010 to review their key areas for the year and have asked Staff to attend.Staff Sergeant Bodden also noted that the Diversion Youth Justice Advocacy program has received funding for $35, 000. 10 .Next Meeting:Wednesday, January 6, 2010 - 7:00 p.m. Agenda Deadline:Monday, December 21, 2009 Location:Blaney Room, Maple Ridge Municipal Hall 11. Adjournment - 9:13 p.m. ______________________________________ Chairperson /tc