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City of Maple Ridge
SOCIAL POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Social Policy Advisory Committee, held in the Blaney
Room, at Maple Ridge City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on Wednesday,
January 4, 2017 at 7:00 pm
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Annette Morgan
Brenna Ayliffe
Cathy Bennett
Councillor Bob Masse
lneke Boekhorst
Laura Butler
Mike Murray
Sgt. Brenda Gresiuk
Tarel Swansky
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Shawn Matthewson
Sunny Schiller
GUESTS
Seniors Network
Fraser Health
Member at Large
Council Liaison
Downtown BIA/ Friends in Need
Member at Large
School District #42 Trustee (Alternate)
RCMP
Member at Large
Staff Liaison / Social Planning Analyst
Committee Clerk
) REGRETS/ABSENTS
Candace Gordon
Dr. Helena Swinkels
Hannah Macdonald
Kathy Doull
Mikayla Clayton
Susan Carr
Vicki Kipps, Chair
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network
Fraser Health
Member at large -Youth Rep
Fraser Health -Alternate
Youth Rep
School District #42 Trustee
Community Network
1. CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS
There being a quorum present, Councillor Masse called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm and
introductions were made.
2. AGENDA ADOPTION
R17-001
It was moved and seconded
That the Agenda dated January 4, 2017 be adopted.
CARRIED
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_3. MINUTE APPROVAL
R17-002
It was moved and seconded
That the Minutes dated November 2, 2016 be approved.
4. PRESENTATIONS -Nil
5. ROUNDTABLE
CARRIED
Mike Murray recently attended the opening of the Youth Wellness Centre and is happy to see
this resource in the community.
Sgt. Gresiuk reported on the Youth Justice program revitalization currently underway.
lneke Boekhorst reported that the Downtown Business Improvement Association received
22,000 entries to their Christmas program. Ms. Boekhorst shared that the Clean Team
Initiative includes the DMRBIA, Alouette Addictions and Dave Walsh, Safer Downtown
Community Liaison and has small groups of people going out in the morning to clean up in
front of local businesses. The program will begin in February.
Cathy Bennett described some of the work that she is doing in her practicum for her Master's
degree.
Annette Morgan reported the Seniors Network is waiting to hear about funding from BC
Gaming. The Seniors Network is now one of three finalists for a Business Excellence award.
Ms. Morgan provided information on the rent supplement program. Selena Robinson,
provincial Opposition Spokesperson for Local Government and Sports, and Seniors will be
attending the next Seniors Network meeting.
Shawn Matthewson reported that planning has begun on the Regional Mayor's Task Force on
Homelessness that will be cohosted by Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and Maple Ridge
Mayor Nicole Read. Ms. Matthewson provided information on the next homeless count,
which will be taking place in March.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Social Policy Workshop Planning
The Staff Liaison explained that four workshops will be held each year to engage with
other levels of government and with service providers. Potential workshop topics
were discussed. The Staff Liaison will write a report proposing workshop topics for
Council endorsement.
6.2 Community Dialogues Update
The Committee discussed the Community Dialogue on Homelessness speaker's
series held during October and November 2016.
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6.3 Regional Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness
Previously dealt with under Roundtable -Shawn Matthewson.
6.4 Forward 2020
The Staff Liaison provided information on the Forward 2020 communications
strategy. Forward 2020 Newsletter subscription is available at:
www.mapleridge.ca/list.aspx
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7 .1 Youth Strategy Update
The Staff Liaison reported the full youth strategy and youth development wheel is
now available online at: www.mapleridge.ca/youthstrategy Implementation of the
Youth Strategy will begin soon.
7 .2 Update from the Opioid Overdose Working Group
The Staff Liaison provided recent Maple Ridge overdose statistics. The Working
Group will be meeting soon to review the action plan. (Working Group updates are
included in the Forward 2020 newsletter).
8. COMMITTEE UPDATES
8.1 Community Network
The Staff Liaison provided an update on the Community Network (CN). The CN will be
hiring a new Coordinator in early 2017. A survey is underway to inform the CN
strategic plan. The Community Resource Fair will not be held this year.
9. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
10. QUESTION PERIOD
The work of Alouette Home Start Society was discussed by the Committee.
11. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved and seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 8:32 pm.
Chair~
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