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District 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, February 6, 2013 at 7:00
p.m.
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Bob Goos, Vice-Chair Community at Large
Councillor Cheryl Ashlie Council Liaison
Councillor Robert Masse Council Liaison
Candace Gordon Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network
Arlana Kuzyk Community Health Specialist, Fraser Health Authority
Dave Walsh Officer in Charge, Ridge Meadows RCMP Detachment
John Heffernan Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living
Sarah Nelson School Trustee, School District No. 42
Sheila McLaughlin Community at Large
Ineke Boekhorst Business Improvement Association
GUESTS
Michelle Ninow Housing Planning Table
Darrell Pilgrim Housing Planning Table & Director of The Caring Place
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Shawn Matthewson Social Planning Coordinator
Sue Wheeler Director of Community Services
Kelly Swift GM: Community Development, Parks & Recreation
Tracy Camire Committee Clerk
Christina Stewart Committee Clerk
REGRETS/ABSENTS
Rajinder Kalra Community at Large
Treena Innes Community at Large
Kathy Marshall School Trustee, School District No. 42 (Alternate)
Inspector Dave Fleugel Ridge-Meadows RCMP
S/Sgt. Andrew Martin Ridge-Meadows RCMP
Steven Lamothe Community at Large
1. Call to Order and Introductions
Bob Goos called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
2. Agenda Approval
R13-004 Motion was moved and seconded
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That the Agenda for February 6, 2013 be adopted with the following amendments;
• Add Item 5.2 Community Network – Funding Request
• Add Item 5.3 Ending Homelessness in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows
• Add Item 9.3 Fraser Health News Release
• Item 5.3 was dealt with prior to Items 5.1 and 5.2
CARRIED
3. Minutes of January 16, 2013 Meeting
R13-005 Motion was moved and seconded
That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 16, 2013 be adopted.
CARRIED
4. Delegations & Presentations
4.1 Ending Homelessness Action Plan – Michelle Ninow & Darrell Pilgrim
The plan is an action plan of the Housing Planning Table, a standing committee of
the MRPMK Community Network. Through a number of community processes, the
Housing Planning Table is updating the 2003 Plan with the current 2013 Ending
Homelessness Action Plan.
Please note that Ineke Boekhorst joined the meeting at 7:17 p.m.
Michelle Ninow reviewed the 5 Year Homeless Action Plan which included;
• Improving Housing Supply & Quality
• Developing Housing & Supports for Special Populations
• Communication & Education
Please note that Item 5.3 was dealt with prior to Items 5.1 and 5.2
5. New Business
5.1 Neighborhood Champions Report
Shawn Matthewson reviewed the Neighborhood Champions Report with the
Committee and noted that this group held a very successful event to share best
practices. Ms. Matthewson noted that this group is working to finalize the matching
grant criteria for 2013.
Sue Wheeler advised that Pitt Meadows is doing similar work.
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5.2 Community Network - Funding Request
Sue Wheeler reviewed the Community Network’s request for funding (from gaming
revenue to support the Part Time Coordinator. Sue Wheeler confirmed gaming
revenue is allotted on an annual basis.
Shawn Matthewson advised the Committee that the funding request is for $25,000
from gaming revenue and reviewed the Co-Ordinator’s budget and objectives with the
Committee.
Candace Gordon advised that a lot of the success of the Community Network is due
to the support from the District of Maple Ridge.
Please note that Candace Gordon left the room at 8:21 p.m.
R13-007 Motion was moved and seconded
That the funding request from the Community Network for $25,000 (from the
Gaming Revenue) be supported
CARRIED
Please note that Candace Gordon rejoined the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
Please note that Item 5.3 was dealt with prior to Items 5.1 and 5.2
5.3 Ending Homelessness in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows
Sue Wheeler reviewed the proposed motion with the Committee noting that the due
to a number of unforeseen circumstances there was inadequate time to review the
plan.
R13-006 Motion was moved and seconded
That the Ending Homelessness Action Plan be received and forwarded to Council as
information;
And that the Ending Homelessness Action Plan be included as background
information in the development of the Housing Action Plan.
CARRIED
Please note that Darrell Pilgrim, Michelle Ninow and Dave Walsh left the meeting at 8:05pm
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6. Unfinished Business
6.1 Downtown Business Engagement Process
Kelly Swift provided an update on the Downtown Business Engagement Process. Ms.
Swift provided some background information on how the Downtown Business
Engagement Process started along with the next steps of the process. Ms. Swift
reviewed the top priorities from the focus group which included;
• Provide more information to business operators and owners
• Continue to encourage positive activities in the downtown
• Increase citizens perception of living in the downtown
• Review placement of service agencies in the downtown
• Review and implement physical improvements in the downtown
Kelly Swift advised the Committee that the overarching theme of the Engagement
Process was that in order to achieve a vibrant downtown all service sectors need to
be engaged. Kelly Swift advised that Maple Ridge Council endorsed the report that
included these recommendations.
Ms. Swift is seeking participation on the Vibrant Downtown Task Group and thanked
the Business Improvement Association and Bob Goos for their participation to date.
Kelly Swift noted that if anyone is interested in participating in the Vibrant Downtown
Task Group to contact her for more information.
6.2 Review of Review of Chair and Co-Chair Committee Role
Shawn Matthewson reviewed the roles of the Chair and Co-Chair positions and noted
that if anyone is interested in the Chair or Co-Chair role please contact her directly.
Ms. Matthewson reviewed the time commitments for the Chair role and noted that
Bob Goos has agreed to stay on as the role of Co-Chair
6.3 Review of Sub-Committee and Membership
Shawn Matthewson reviewed the work of each Sub-Committee (Vibrant Downtown
Task Group, Spirited Communities, Committee Membership, and Compassionate
Cities) along with the membership of each with the Committee.
Sue Wheeler advised that any changes to the Committee membership would require
a bylaw change and Council would have to approve these changes.
Bob Goos expressed an interest in the Chair role of the Committee.
R13-008 Motion was moved and seconded
That the following members be appointed to the following sub-committees which will
be supported by Staff;
• Spirit of Community Awards - Ineke Boekhorst, Treena Innes and S/Sgt.
Andrew Martin
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• Membership Review – Arlana Kuzyk, and Councillor Ashlie
• Compassionate Cities –Candace Gordon, John Heffernan, and Ineke
Boekhorst
• Vibrant Downtown Task Group - Sheila McLaughlin, and Arlana Kuzyk
CARRIED
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 Update and noted that they are currently working on an
information rack card. Ms. Gordon also reported on the Community Network website,
Resource Fair and Spring Workshop. Ms. Matthewson advised that Chuck Keeling
from the Great Canadian Casino Corporation will be presenting at an upcoming next
Community Network meeting.
7.2 Port Haney Neighbourhood Change Initiative Update
Shawn Matthewson provided an update on the Port Haney Neighbourhood Change
Initiative and noted that they are still waiting to find out if they were successful in
their grant application to improve community safety.
8. Roundtable
Arlana Kuzyk reported on the Fraser Health Trade Show and the Baby Friendly Initiative.
Candace Gordon reported on the Strategic Plan for Golden Ears Feast.
Ineke Boekhorst reported on the Turn Down the Heat Campaign and the Resource Directory.
Ms. Boekhorst provided an update on the Light Audit.
John Heffernan reported on the RMACL Spring Break Camps and Youth Camps.
9. Correspondence
9.1 Kindness Counts Prompting Prosocial Behavior in Preadolescents
http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0051380
9.2 Nurse Practitioners Fraser Health Authority First Intake
9.3 Fraser Health News Release
R13-009 It was moved and seconded
That the above items be received.
CARRIED
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10. Adjournment - 9:08 p.m.
11. Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Agenda Deadline: Wednesday, February 18, 2013
Location: Blaney Room, Maple Ridge Municipal Hall
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