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Home My WebLink AboutSPAC 2021-11-03 Agenda City of Maple Ridge Social Policy Advisory Committee AGENDA Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 6:00 pm Held via Zoom Teleconference Meeting Access Information To practice social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic we will be holding the Social Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) meeting via Zoom teleconference. Members of SPAC and the public are asked to join the meeting from home using the following access information: Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone https://mapleridge-ca.zoom.us/j/89097426124?pwd=YUhzdVYrTm44ZDBQMHQxb2lIQ21idz09 Or join the meeting using your phone Dial: 1-778-907-2071 Meeting ID: 890 9742 6124 Passcode: 756625 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES – May 5, 2021 4. DELEGATIONS 4.1 Community Safety Plan Update – Chad Cowles, Community Safety Officer 4.2 Strategic Transportation Plan Overview – Mark Halpin, Manager of Transportation 5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 SPAC Membership Update 5.2 Strengthening Resilience Webinar: https://youtu.be/-ycTynGK2TE 5.3 COVID-19 Safety Plan Update 5.4 Membership Appreciation 6. LIAISON UPDATES 6.1 Staff Liaison 6.2 Council Liaison 7. TASK FORCE UPDATES 7.1. 2021 SPAC Work Plan 8. QUESTION PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC 9. ROUNDTABLE 9.1. Youth Strategy 9.2. Community Action Team (CAT) 10. ADJOURNMENT Next Meeting: February 2, 2022 Agenda Submission Deadline: January 19, 2022 QUESTION PERIOD Question Period provides the public with the opportunity to ask questions or make comments on subjects that are of concern to them. Each person will be given 2 minutes to speak. Up to ten minutes in total is allotted for Question Period. /mm mapleridge.ca City of Maple Ridge Social Policy Advisory Committee MEETING MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Social Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) held via Zoom teleconference on May 5, 2021 at 6:00 pm. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Councillor Svendsen, Vice Chair Council Liaison Blaire Mikoda, Chair Member at Large Eileen Dwillies Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Seniors Network Jenny Earley Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Community Network Marissa Stalman Member at Large Tarel Swansky Member at Large STAFF PRESENT Tony Cotroneo Staff Liaison/Manager, Recreation & Community Engagement Petra Frederick Community Coordinator, Recreation & Community Engagement Sabina Chand Committee Clerk COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT Sim Khurme Youth Member at Large Kim Dumore School District No. 42 Board Trustee Brenna Ayliffe Fraser Health 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA R/2021-010 It was moved and seconded That the May 5, 2021 Social Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda be approved as circulated. CARRIED 3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES R/2021-011 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Social Policy Advisory Committee meeting dated March 24, 2021 be adopted. CARRIED 4. DELEGATIONS 4.1 Introduction to the Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness (MACAI) Petra Frederick and Laurie Geschke, MACAI Laurie Geschke, Chair of MACAI provided an introductory presentation on the Committee’s current initiatives and answered questions and comments from members. Discussion followed on future collaboration with other advisory committees on similar workplan objectives. Social Policy Advisory Committee Minutes May 5, 2021 Page 2 of 3 Note: Petra Frederick and Laurie Geschke left at 6:15 pm 5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Cities Reducing Poverty 2021 Membership Discussion Chair reminded everyone of the conversation from the previous meeting that was tabled. Discussion ensued about membership costs and specifics about how many seats are available and who could attend. R/2021-012 It was moved and seconded That the Social Policy Advisory Committee directs the Staff Liaison to review and confirm the membership information and explore registrations options as necessary. CARRIED 5.2 Anti-Discrimination Policy The Committee Clerk noted that the Anti-Discrimination HR policy applies to all employees and volunteers working for the City of Maple Ridge and is to be reviewed and acknowledged by the Committee. 5.3 Respectful Workplace Policy The Committee Clerk noted that the Respectful Workplace HR policy applies to all employees and volunteers working for the City of Maple Ridge and is to be reviewed and acknowledged by the Committee. 6. LIAISON UPDATES 6.1 Staff Liaison The Staff Liaison provided update on the following: • Update on City Hall operations during the pandemic; • Youth park mentorship program; • Update on the work in progress for the Accessible and Inclusiveness Framework Strategy for Maple Ridge. 6.2 Council Liaison - NIL 7. TASK FORCE UPDATES 7.1 2021 SPAC Work Plan The Chair advised that the Task Force met prior to the meeting today to discuss the Work Plan initiatives for 2021. The Staff Liaison provided a brief update on a few carry over items from the 2020 Plan that were delayed by COVID-19 and noted that the Primary Care Network presentation will be deferred to 2022. Discussion followed on current community safety initiatives and members inquired about a follow up presentation from the Community Safety Officer. Social Policy Advisory Committee Minutes May 5, 2021 Page 3 of 3 R/2021-013 It was moved and seconded That the Social Policy Advisory Committee invite the Maple Ridge Community Safety Officer to provide an update on the current Safety Plan at a future meeting. CARRIED Jenny Earley provided a brief summary on a virtual webinar called Strengthening Resiliency and highlighted key points of the presentation: impacts of toxic stress, personal support, housing stability, food security and mental health wellness. J. Earley advised that the presentation will be available to public and recommended that all members watch it. R/2021-014 It was moved and seconded That the Social Policy Advisory Committee watch the Strengthening Resiliency presentation when available at a future meeting as a group. CARRIED 8. QUESTION PERIOD - NIL 9. ROUNDTABLE Members provided verbal reports on relevant events, activities and social policy topics. Note: Eileen Dwillies left at 7:01 pm 9.1 Youth Strategy - NIL 9.2 Community Action Team (CAT) - NIL 10. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Social Policy Advisory Committee will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 6:00 pm. Blaire Mikoda, Chair /sc