CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

That the Community Services Committee confirm the Minutes of the meeting of 19 November 1998.

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

INQUIRIES

 

PRESENTATION

CHANGES IN CLIENT BASE AND SERVICES REQUIRED

- Co-ordinator, Community Services Committee’s report dated 25 Nov 98 01

That the Community Services Committee receive a presentation from Mr. Mark Zarecki, Executive Director, Jewish Family Services of Ottawa-Carleton.

 

REGULAR ITEMS

SOCIAL SERVICES
  1. IMPACTS OF SCHOOL CLOSURES ON
    REGIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

- Commissioner, Social Services Department and Commissioner, Planning and Development Approvals Department joint report dated 3 Nov 98 03

- Manager, Planning and Environment Law memorandum dated 20 Nov 98 16

- Commissioner, Social Services Department and Commissioner, Planning and Development Approvals Department joint memorandum dated 25 Nov 98 19

That the Community Services Committee recommend Council:

1. Direct regional staff to work with staff of the Ottawa-Carleton school boards on the issue of school closures to;

a) mitigate impacts on regional programs where possible, and;

b) develop alternate plans for programs located in schools identified for closure, and;

c) direct each affected Department to bring forward a report once the full impacts have been identified and possible contingency plans developed.2. Request the Province substantially reduce its standard of 100% utilization to allow for neighbourhood population fluctuations and to preserve community access to school facilities.

3. Request that the school boards, as part of their studies, account for the future potential of increased school enrollments represented by large parcels of residential land within the National Capital Commission Greenbelt such as LeBreton Flats, Rockcliffe Air Base and other potential sites.

 

HEALTH

2. ENDORSEMENT OF LETTERS

- Co-ordinator, Community Services Committee’s report dated 19 Nov 98 21

That the Community Services Committee recommend Council endorse the attached letters to Health Minister E. Witmer, Environment Minister N. Sterling and Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister A. Leach, and;

That this information be forwarded to other regional municipalities in Ontario to seek their support.
  1. PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACT OF CASINO GAMBLING

    2. AND EXPANDED GAMING - SIX-MONTH FOLLOW-UP
    - Medical Officer of Health’s report dated 24 Nov 98 26

    - Response to CSC Motion No. 13 (98)

    That the Community Services Committee recommend Council receive this report for information.
  2. EARLY POST PARTUM DISCHARGE POSITION PAPER
    - Co-ordinator, Community Services Committee’s report dated 19 Nov 98 28

    For Committee discussion.

5. TOWARDS A PUBLIC HEALTH APPROACH TO

REDUCING CHILD POVERTY AND ENHANCING RESILIENCY
- Co-ordinator, Community Services Committee’s report dated 19 Nov 98 48

For Committee discussion.

ADJOURNMENT

 

NEXT MEETING

17 December 1998