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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPAC 2013-01-16 Minutes.pdfDistrict 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, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Linda Morgan, Chair Bob Goos, Vice-Chair Rajinder Kalra Treena Innes Councillor Robert Masse Candace Gordon Arlana Kuzyk John Heffernan lneke Boekhorst S/Sgt. Andrew Martin GUESTS Chuck Keeling Howard Blank Andy LeCroix STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Shawn Matthewson Tracy Camire REGRETS/ABSENTS Councillor Cheryl Ashlie Sarah Nelson Kathy Marshall Inspector Dave Fleugel 1. Call to Order and Introductions Community at Large Community at Large Community at Large Community at Large Council Liaison Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network Community Health Specialist, Fraser Health Authority Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living Business Improvement Association Ridge-Meadows RCMP Great Canadian Gaming Corporation Great Canadian Gaming Corporation Great Canadian Gaming Corporation Recreation Coordinator Committee Clerk Council Liaison School Trustee, School District No. 42 School Trustee, School District No. 42 (Alternate) Ridge-Meadows RCM P Linda Morgan called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. 2. R13-001 Agenda Approval Motion was moved and seconded That the Agenda for January 16, 2013 be adopted with the following amendment; • Item 5.2 will be deferred to the February meeting Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes CARRIED Page 1 of 4 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes January 16, 2013 3. R13-002 Minutes of December 5, 2012 Meeting Motion was moved and seconded That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 5, 2012 be adopted. CARRIED Please note that lneke Boekhorstjoined the meeting at 7:13 p.m. 4. Delegations & Presentations 4.1 Great Canadian Gaming Corporation Presentation -Chuck Keeling & Howard Blank Howard Blank, Media, Entertainment and Responsible Gaming, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation provided the Committee with an overview of the company and the Maple Ridge Community Gaming Centre. The Great Canadian Gaming Corporation will work on the following two action items: • Addressing lighting issues around the current gaming centre • Researching funding through BC Lottery Corporation for education and community engagement around gaming and social issues Please note that Chuck Keeling, Howard Blank, and Andy LaCroix left the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Shawn Matthewson advised the Committee that Linda Morgan has resigned from the Committee and presented her with a thank you gift. 5. New Business 5.1 Ending Homelessness Action Plan Update and Review of Process Shawn Matthewson provided the committee with an update on the "Ending Homelessness Action Plan" and reviewed the process that will take place. Ms. Matthewson noted that the draft plan will come to this table in February and then be forwarded to Council for adoption. Sue Wheeler reviewed the planning process that took place to create the Homelessness Action Plan which will be owned by the Housing Planning Table part of the Community Network and will become their Strategic Plan . 5.2 Review of Proposed Budget -deferred 6. Unfinished Business 6.1 Review of Chair and Co-Chair Committee Role Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 2 of 4 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes January 16, 2013 6.2 Shawn Matthewson reviewed the roles and responsibilities of the Chair and Co-Chair roles with the Committee. Review of Sub-Committee and Membership Shawn Matthewson reviewed the work of each Sub-Committee along with the membership with the Committee. 7. Committee Reports 7.1 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network Update 7.2 Candace Gordon provided an update on the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network Update and noted that she is no longer the Chair of the Network and that Colene Thompson officially became the Chair of the Network last week. Port Haney Neighbourhood Change Initiative Update Shawn Matthewson provided an update on the Port Haney Neighbourhood Change Initiative, the CN Holiday Train event, the 2013 Strategic Planning and noted that as of December 31, 2012 there is no longer funding for a consultant. The group has applied for a grant to support some of their initiatives. Ms. Matthewson noted that the next meeting is January 23, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living. 8. Roundtable Bob Masse reported to the Committee about a recent discussion he had with a representative from the Elizabeth Frye Society regarding the Community Network. Councillor Masse also reported that some of these people are having problems connecting with the Ministry of Housing and Social Development. S/Sgt. Andrew Martin reported on two new youth initiatives (SPURS and YiELD). Bob Goos provided an update on the new Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre which will have a grand opening on January 26, 2013 between 1-3pm. Mr. Goos also reported on the Child Poverty Report Card and First Call. Treena Innes reported on the Patient Voices Program and asked if the Committee would like to have a representative come as a delegate. lneke Boekhorst reported on the following programs; Turn Down the Heat, Local Business Resource Directory, Orange Umbrellas program, and the Style Improvement Process (fac;ade grant). John Heffernan reported on Access funding part of the Early Childhood Development's Success by Six grants. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 3 of 4 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes January 16, 2013 Candace Gordon reported that Surrey has their own Poverty Reduction Plan and noted that this Committee might want to research their work. Arlana Kuzyk reported that Fraser Health has completed a reorganization again and the Community Health Specialists are now under Health Protection. Shawn Matthewson reported on the Baby Friendly Initiative along with a presentation on Outcome Mapping put on by Fraser Health. 9. Correspondence R13-003 9.1 9.2 Developing Learning & Capacity Building Opportunities to Address Health & Wellbeing in Communities 2012 Child Poverty Report Card - http://www.firstcallbc.org/pdfs/EconomicEquality/First%20Call%20BC%20Child%20Poverty% 20Report%20Card%202012.pdf It was moved and seconded That the above item be received. CARRIED 10. Adjournment -9:02 p.m. 11. Next Meeting: Agenda Deadline: Location: ~ Chairperson /tc Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Wednesday, January 21, 2013 Blaney Room, Maple Ridge Municipal Hall Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 4 of 4