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SOCIAL PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Social Planning Advisory Committee, held in the Mount
Blanshard Room at Maple Ridge Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Road, Maple Ridge, British
Columbia, on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Linda Morgan, Chair
Bob Goos, Vice-Chair
Councillor Robert Masse
lneke Boekhorst
Sarah Nelson
S/Sgt. Andrew Martin
Candace Gordon
Arlana Kuzyk
Treena Innes
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Sue Wheeler
Dave Speers
Tracy Camire
REGRETS/ABSENTS
Kathy Marshall
Rajinder Kalra
Councillor Cheryl Ashlie
Inspector Dave Fleugel
Alanna Robson
1. Call to Order and Introductions
Community at Large
Community at Large
Council Liaison
Business Improvement Association
School Trustee, School District No. 42
Ridge-Meadows RCM P
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network
Community Health Specialist, Fraser Health Authority
Community at Large
Director of Community Services
Recreation Coordinator
Committee Clerk
School Trustee, School District No. 42 (Alternate)
Community at Large
Council Liaison
Ridge-Meadows RCMP
Community at Large
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
Candace Gordon provided an update on the Chilli Harvest and noted that donations of
ingredients are being sought and will be accepted on Wednesday, October 10th at The Caring
Place. The Chilli Harvest will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2012.
Please note that lneke Boekhorstjoined the meeting at 7:16 p.m.
2. Agenda Approval
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Motion was moved and seconded
That the Agenda for October 3, 2012 be adopted.
CARRIED
3.
R12-030
Minutes of September 5, 2012 Meeting
Motion was moved and seconded
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That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 5, 2012 be adopted.
CARRIED
4. Delegations & Presentations
4.1 2013 Business Planning Session
Sue Wheeler gave a presentation on the Social Planning Advisory Committee
Business Plan.
Please note that Bob Goos joined the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
Sue Wheeler provided a Compassionate City Overview. Ms. Wheeler also reviewed a
motion from the November 22, 2011 Council meeting regarding including a
measurable of in kind contributions to affordable housing.
The Committee reviewed the Vision and Mission of the Committee and agreed to
keep them as is.
The Committee reviewed the Guiding Principles of the Committee, the 2012
Accomplishments, and the Environmental Scan.
The following items were also discussed:
• Add Business Engagement to the Milestones section.
• Investigate what it would mean to become a Compassionate City.
• Invite representatives from the Planning Department to come to the
Committee (Jim Charlebois and Christine Carter) to discuss the Official
Community Plan and demonstrate how the plan guides the development of
the community and neighbourhoods.
R12-031 Motion was moved and seconded
That the revised 2013-2017 Business Plan be adopted and forwarded to Council for
their consideration.
CARRIED
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Please note that Andrew Martin left the meeting at 9:09 p.m.
ACTION ITEM: Review the budget at a future meeting
Brainstorm information sessions for future agendas
The Committee discussed the budget process.
5. Correspondence
5.1 BC Non-Profit Housing Association New Rental Units Required
5.2 The Real Cost of Homelessness -(see link below)
http://www.homelesshub.ca/ResourceFiles/costofhomelessness paper21092012.pdf
R12-032 It was moved and seconded
That the above item be received.
CARRIED
10. Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Agenda Deadline: Tuesday, October 26, 2012
) Location: Blaney Room, Maple Ridge Municipal Hall
11. Adjournment -9:18p.m.
Chairperson
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