Community Services Committee - July 5, 2005 Minutes
1:05 p.m.
Regional Council Chamber
150 Frederick Street, Kitchener, Ontario
Present were: Chair J. Brewer, M. Connolly, T. Galloway, R. Kelterborn, C. Millar, J. Mitchell, J. Smola, and K. Seiling
DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST UNDER THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT
None declared.
DELEGATIONS
a) Mary Ann Wasilka, Kitchener, appeared before Committee in support of the Region of Waterloo Pedestrian Charter recommendation, outlining the environment, health, economy and social benefits.
b) Linda Terry, Paula Cheung and Angela Pye, Social Planning Council of Cambridge and North Dumfries appeared before Committee and presented Community Trends in Cambridge and North Dumfries. The report identified local trends which are intended to assist in the community’s ability to respond to challenges, gaps and strengths.
JOINT REPORT – Planning and Works Committee and Community Services Committee
a) P-05-080 Region of Waterloo Pedestrian Charter
MOVED by C. Millar
SECONDED by J. Mitchell
THAT The Regional Municipality of Waterloo adopt The Region of Waterloo Pedestrian Charter for implementation as outlined in P-05-080 dated July 5, 2005;
AND THAT a copy of P-05-080 be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, area municipalities and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
CARRIED
REPORTS – Social Services
b) SS-05-034 Social Development Grants to Community Agencies
MOVED by J. Mitchell
SECONDED by T. Galloway
THAT The Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve one-time grants for the following to be funded from National Child Benefit (NCB) 2005 funds and Consolidated Verification Process (CVP) 2004 funds:
Employment Support Projects | ||
Project Name | Sponsoring Organization | Amount Recommended |
| Pre-employment Project for Women | The Salvation Army, Parent-Child Resource Centre | $7,080 |
| Women’s Computer Literacy | House of Friendship,Sunnydale Community Centre | $8,000 |
| Pathways to Employment | Lang’s Farm Village Association | $10,000 |
Children’s Recreation Projects | ||
| Sunnydale Arts in the Centre | Sunnydale Neighbourhood Association c/o House of Friendship | $5,000 |
| G.U.R.L.S. Project | Popcorn House Resource Centre | $5,000 |
| Artastic Project | Lang’s Farm Village Association | $4,000 |
| Recycle Bike Camps | The Working Centre | $5,000 |
| Express Yourself Project | Centreville-Chicopee C. C. c/o K-W Counselling Services, | $4,500 |
| Youth Programs Development | Downtown Community Centre c/o City of Kitchener, | $2,500 |
| Girls Club Project | Preston Heights Neighbourhood Group | $4,000 |
| F.Y.R.E. Project | Fiddlesticks Neighbourhood Association | $5,000 |
Peer Development Projects | ||
 | St John’s Community Kitchen (The Working Centre) | $12,000 |
| Cambridge Self Help Food Bank (Food Co-op) | $ 8,000 |
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AND THAT the 2005 Operating budget for Social Planning, Policy and Program Administration be increased by $20,000 gross and $0 net to reflect the cost of the Peer Development Project as outlined in Report SS-05-034, dated July 5, 2005.
CARRIED
c) SS-05-035 2005 Children's Services Division Rate Increases
Mary Parker, Director, Child Care provided an overview of the report and responded to questions concerning the recommended 3% rate increase for purchase of child care centres and home child care providers under contract with the Region of Waterloo.
MOVED by T. Galloway
SECONDED by J. Smola
THAT the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve rate increases of up to 3 %, retroactive to January 1, 2005, for purchase of service community child care centres, and home child care providers under contract with the Region of Waterloo as outlined in Appendix "A" to Report SS-05-035, dated July 5, 2005.
AND THAT the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve a fee increase effective September 30, 2005 for Elmira Children’s Centre, Christopher House Children’s Centre, Cambridge Children’s Centre, Edith MacIntosh Children’s Centre and Kinsmen Children’s Centre as outlined in Appendix “A” to Report SS-05-035 dated July 5, 2005.
CARRIED
d) S-05-036 Children's Services 2005 Funding Allocations for Special Needs Resourcing Agencies
MOVED by J. Mitchell
SECONDED by J. Smola
THAT the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the distribution of $3,107,173 (net Regional 20% $621,435) in 2005 for the following child care special needs resourcing agencies as outlined in Report SS-05-036, dated July 5, 2005:
Organization | Amount |
| Elmira Association for Community Living | $60,866 |
| Sunbeam Residential Treatment Services | $275,800 |
| Notre Dame of St. Agatha (KidsLink) | $762,900 |
| KW Habilitation Services | $914,299 |
| KidsAbility (Rotary Centre) | $447,092 |
| Community Living Cambridge | $398,168 |
| Family and Children's Services | $248,048 |
| Total | $3,107,173 |
CARRIED
e) SS-05-037 Children's Services Request for Purchase of Service Agreement
MOVED by M. Connolly
SECONDED by J. Mitchell
THAT the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve a Fee Subsidy Purchase of Service Agreement with Peek-a-boo Child Care, 460 Sheldon Drive, Unit #3, Cambridge, Ontario; the addition of part-time rates at the Road to Learning Child Care Centre, 1232 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, Ontario; and the addition of an after school program by the St. Jacob’s Daycare 12 Young Street, St. Jacobs Ontario, as outlined in Report SS-05-037, dated July 5, 2005 as follows:
| Peek-a-boo Child Care Cambridge | |
| Infant Rate6 hours or more | $44.00 |
| Toddler Rate6 hours or more | $37.00 |
| Pre-School6 hours or more | $33.00 |
| School Age 6 hours or more | $31.00 |
| Road to Learning Child Care Centre | |
| Toddler RateLess than 6 hours | $22.00 |
| Pre-School4 to 6 hours | $20.00 |
| Pre-School Less than 4 hours | $18.00 |
| St. Jacobs Day Care Inc. | |
| School Age2 to 4 hours | $10.00 |
CARRIED
f) SS-05-038 Submission to Province for One-Time Intake Funds
MOVED by J. Mitchell
SECONDED by C. Millar
THAT the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve submission of a business case to the Province of Ontario for one-time funding of $70,000 (100% Provincial funds) to streamline intake in Ontario Works as outlined in Report SS-05-038, dated July 5, 2005;
AND THAT subject to Provincial approval the 2005 operating budget for Income Support Administration be increased by $70,000 gross and $0 net.
CARRIED
INTERDEPARTMENTAL REPORT
g) PH-05-041/ Next Steps, Pesticide By-Law Consultation - Public Meetings
CR-CLK-05-003
After considerable discussion, the motion was deferred and Committee requested staff to report back on alternate dates to hold 2 Public Meetings to hear from any/all delegations prior to making a decision, limiting the delegations to 5 minutes. A Council only debate on the pesticide issue will occur at the regularly scheduled meeting.
* J. Smola left the meeting at 3:15 p.m.
REPORTS – Public Health
h) PH-05-038 Ontario Tobacco Strategy – Smoke-Free Ontario Campaign
Anne Schlorff, Director, Administrative Services provided an outline of the Ontario Tobacco Strategy, Smoke-Free Ontario Program. The tobacco-control investment from the province will provide additional funding for public health units, smoking cessation programs, youth prevention programs, public education and enforcement.
MOVED by T. Galloway
SECONDED by M. Connolly
THAT The Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the addition of 6.7 permanent Full-Time Equivalents to enhance the implementation of the Ontario Tobacco Strategy to be funded 100% by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care as discussed in Report PH-05-038 dated July 5, 2005;
AND THAT the 2005 operating budget for Public Health be increased by $1,610,864 gross and $0 net.
CARRIED
i) PH-05-039 A Glance at Cancer in Waterloo Region
Amanda Kroger, Manager, Heart Health/Cancer & Injury Prevention provided an overview the Region of Waterloo local cancer data screening, incident rates, risk factors and healthy choices.
In response to M. Connolly’s concerns relating to cancer treatment options, waiting lists and equipment A. Kroger indicated the local Regional Cancer Centre will be holding three (3) community forums over the next few months and the information will be forwarded to the committee.
Received for Information
j) PH-05-040 Public Health Program Compliance Review
Dr. Liana Nolan, Commissioner/Medical Officer of Health provided an overview of the Public Health and Emergency Medical Services Program Compliance Review which identifies existing mandatory programs and local community health needs. The Ministry compliance review process is currently under review.
MOVED by J. Mitchell
SECONDED by M. Galloway
THAT The Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as the Board of Health, forward a copy of this Report PH -05-040 dated July 5, 2005 for information to the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, and the Capacity Review Committee, and with a copy to the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa), and Ontario Medical Officers of Health, asking that this locally developed assessment process be considered by the Ministry in its deliberations regarding the development of a new assessment tool.
CARRIED
k) PH-05-042 West Nile Virus Update 2005 Season
Henry Garcia, Director, Environmental Health & Lifestyles Resources outlined the 2005 annual public education campaign of human, mosquito and bird surveillance activities, as well as, the annual treatment of catchbasins and surface waters. Currently the West Nile Virus activity level is low with no identified cases in the Region of Waterloo.
Received for Information
INFORMATION/CORRESPONDENCE
a) Correspondence form Linda Stewart, Executive Director, Association of Local Public Health Agencies (ALPHA), re New Minister of Health Promotion, dated June 29, 2005 was received for information.
b) Verbal Update on Outbreak Investigations was received for information.
Dr. Nolan gave an update on the Hepatitis A outbreak, traced back to a food handler in May 2005. As a result, 15 secondary cases were identified and are recovering with continued monitoring. Staff is in the process of investigating an E Coli outbreak in a day care setting. There are 6 confirmed cases and 5 probable cases. To date there have been no serious illnesses. Children under the age of 5 are at the greatest risk of serious illness.
c) Letter from John Gerretson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: By-law to Regulate the Use of Pesticides, dated June 15, 2005 was received for information.
d) Council Enquiries and Requests for Information Tracking List was received for information.
Chair Jane Brewer requested staff follow-up regarding Councillor J. Smola’s motion pertaining to ambulance offload delays, Report PH-05-019, to be forwarded to a Task Force in order to meet and draft a resolution.
OTHER BUSINESS
a) Employment & Income Support Community Advisory Committee Appointments
MOVED by J. Mitchell
SECONDED by M. Connolly
THAT The Regional Municipality of Waterloo appoint Mark Schinkel as Education Representative for the Employment and Income Support Community Advisory Committee, with a term ending December 31, 2006.
CARRIED
b) M. Connolly expressed concern pertaining to the introduction by the Province of the 50% earnings exemption for all net earnings from employment. for Ontario Works recipients. David Dirks, Director, Employment & Income Support will bring forth a recommendation to council to be forwarded to the Province indicating concern with the impact of reduced funds.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
MOVED by K. Seiling
SECONDED by M. Connolly
THAT the meeting adjourn.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE CHAIR, J. Brewer
COMMITTEE CLERK, T. Campbell