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Home My WebLink AboutSPAC 2013-03-06 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, March 6, 2013 at 7:08 p.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Councillor Cheryl Ashlie Councillor Robert Masse Council Liaison Council Liaison Candace Gordon Arlana Kuzyk Sarah Nelson Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network Community Health Specialist, Fraser Health Authority School Trustee, School District No. 42 Sheila McLaughlin Rajinder Kalra Staff Sergeant Major Andrew Martin Steven Lamothe lneke Boekhorst GUESTS STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Shawn Matthewson Sue Wheeler Christina Stewart RFGRFTS/ABSENTS Bob Goos Treena Innes Community at Large Community at Large Ridge-Meadows RCMP Community at Large Business Improvement Association Social Planning Coordinator Director of Community Services Committee Clerk Community at Large Community at Large John Heffernan Kathy Marshall Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living School Trustee, School District No. 42 (Alternate) 1. Call to Order and Introductions Please note Councillor Cheryl Ashlie assumed the role of Chair for this meeting. 2. R13-010 Councillor Cheryl Ashlie called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. Introductions of the Committee were made. Agenda Approval Motion was moved and seconded That the Agenda for March 6, 2013 be adopted with the following amendments; • Add Item 4.1 Maple Ridge Homeless Action Presentation • Defer Item 5.4 " Add Item 5.5 Office of the Seniors Advocate Discussion Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 1 of5 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes March 6, 2013 3. R13-011 • Add Item 5.6 Substance Misuse Prevention Committee Request Approval of the February 6, 2013 Meeting Minutes Motion was moved and seconded That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 6, 2013 be adopted. CARRIED CARRIED 4. Delegations & Presentations R11-012 4.1 Maple Ridge Homelessness Action Plan Presentation Shawn Matthewson presented the Maple Ridge Homelessness Action presentation to the Committee highlighting the current resources and programs available in Maple Ridge and the three priorities of the Homelessness Action plan including:· • Improving Housing Supply & Quality e Developing Housing & Supports for Special Populations • Communication & Education ~Jevv Business 5.1 Election of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair Sue Wheeler reviewed the process for electing a Chair and Vice-Chair. Arlana Kuzyk nominated Bob Goos for the role of Chair and Bob Goos volunteered for the position at the February meeting. Arlana Kuzyk nominated Treena Innes for the role of Vice-Chair and Treena Innes accepted the nomination in an email. Motion was moved and seconded That Bob Goos be appointed as the Chair and Treena Innes be appointed the Vice- Chair for the 2013 term. CARRIED 5.2 Community Safety Officer Update-Staff Sergeant Major Andrew Martin Staff Sergeant Major Andrew Martin informed the Committee that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are currently reviewing the CSO program at a national and local level. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 2 of 5 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes March 6, 2013 R11-013 R11-014 The Committee felt the CSO program was successful and expressed concern about the potential loss of the uniqueness of this service model. The Committee requested to view the National CSO report as soon as it is available. 5.3 Nurse Practitioner Application for the Frail Elderly Sue Wheeler advised the Committee that the Nurse Practitioner Application for the Frail Elderly is moving forward. Treena Innes will provide more information at the next meeting. • 5.4 Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness Proposed Structure Changes- deferred 5.5 Office of the Seniors Advocate discussion On behalf of the Senior's Network, Councillor Cheryl Ashlie distributed a letter from the Seniors' Regional Planning Table that explains the need for the Office of the Seniors Advocate to be an independent office rather than under the Ministry of Health. Motion was moved and seconded That the Committee recommend Mayor and Council and SPAC prepare a joint letter of support for the position expressed by the Seniors' Regional Planning Table. CARRIED 5.6 Substance Misuse Prevention Committee Request Shawn Matthewson advised the Committee that there are potential Federal funding cuts for drug prevention and treatment programs. Ms. Matthewson advised that the Substance Misuse Prevention Committee will request a meeting with the local federal Member of Parliament. The Substance Misuse Prevention Committee is requesting that a representative from Fraser Health attend the meeting to provide expertise. Motion was moved and seconded That the SPAC Committee send a letter to Fraser Health requesting that a representative attend a meeting with Randy Kamp, Member of Parliament to provide expertise on local drug prevention and treatment strategies. CARRIED 6. Unfinished Business 6.1 Ending Homelessness Action Plan Discussion Sue Wheeler advised the Committee that Council accepted the Ending Homeless Action Plan as information. The Housing Planning Table will compile a Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 3 of 5 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes March 6, 2013 R13-015 comprehensive action plan based on the three key priorities. The Housing Planning Table, a Standing Committee of the Community Network, will continue to work on the priorities over the next five years. 6.2 Downtown Business Engagement Process Update Shawn Matthewson informed the Committee that the Downtown Business Engagement Task force report went to Council on Monday. The Committees membership has been set and the task force will have its first meeting at the end of March. Some of the priorities include: • Community Resource Brochure • Signage Review • Lighting Review • Changing the perception of the Downtown 6.3 Approval of 2013 SPAC Budget Shawn Matthewson distributed and reviewed the proposed 2013 SPAC Budget for the Committee. Motion was moved and seconded That the proposed 2013 SPAC Budget be adopted. CARRIED 6.4 Review of Sub-Committee and Membership Update Shawn Matthewson advised that the Committee will be able to participate in the housing action plan through participation on the Housing Planning Table. 7. Committee Reports 7.1 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network Update Candace Gordon provided an update on the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network. They are currently revamping their website, creating a brochure and preparing for their spring workshop. She reported that the Community Network will be supporting the 'Save on Foods' initiative 'Make Hunger Disappear' by displaying shopping carts in every school and local businesses challenging the community to fill them with donations to the food bank. 7 .2 Port Haney Neighborhood Change Initiative Update Sue Wheeler provided an update on the Port Haney Neighbourhood Change Initiative. They will be continuing to build momentum through activities and the creation of a communication strategy. Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 4 of5 Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes March 6, 2013 8. 9. Roundtable Arlana Kuzyk handed out and reviewed the Healthy Families BC Flow Chart that explains which Fraser Health department is responsible for different aspects of the Healthy Living Campaign. Sarah Nelson reported that the School Board has a 6 million dollar budget shortfall this year and School District 42 is asking the community to complete a survey regarding the deficit. To complete the survey go to the website www.sd42.ca Rajinder Kalra reported that there was an article about some of the research work UBC is doing around bullying. The research is examining the relationship between the loss of spirituality and violence and bullying. Steven Lamothe reported that the local Ministry of Social Development office would like to develop a concurrent disorder program and he is looking for someone witl1 expertise to work with the office to provide this program. Shawn Matthewson handed out the 'Developing a Prevention of Alcohol Use Pregnancy Bylaw' brochure. This community initiative has been highlighted in an international conference. lneke Boekhorst reported that the Downtown Business Improvement Association has completed the 'Community Resource Directory' which is an initiative of the Business Engagement Process. The Annual General Meeting for the Business Improvement Association is on April 10, 2013. She also reported a social justice class fascinated by the negative articles in the local papers regarding homelessness invited lneke, Darryl Pilgrim, from the Caring Place, and Michelle Schmidt, formerly with SD 42, to a pane! discussion with Mike Murray as moderator. It was a successful discussion. Correspondence 9.1 Dr. Clyde Hertzman's Work Continues. htto://thetyee.ca/News/2013/02/18/Clyde- Hertzman/ Shawn Matthewson advised the Committee of Dr. Hertzman's passing and invited them to his Celebration of Life. 10. Adjournment -8:56 p.m. 11. Next Meeting: Agenda Deadline: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Wednesday, March 19, 2013 Location: Blaney Room, Maple Ridge Municipal Hall :J:]~ Chairperson /cs Social Planning Advisory Committee Regular Minutes Page 5 of 5