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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
October 2, 2019 at 7:04 pm
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Judy Dueck, Chair Council Liaison
Tarel Swansky, Vice Chair Member at Large
Blaire Mikoda Member at Large
Elaine Yamamoto School District No. 42
Dr. Ingrid Tyler Fraser Health
Jenny Earley Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Community Network
Kim Dumore Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Community Network
Laura Butler Member at Large
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Tony Cotroneo Staff Liaison / Manager Community Engagement
Erin Mark Committee Clerk
GUESTS
Jason Payne Coast Mental Health
Renay Bajkay Coast Mental Health
Val Spurell Fraser Health – Alternate
ABSENT
Annette Morgan Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Seniors Network
Cpl. Amanda Harnett Ridge Meadows RCMP
Hailey Robinsmith Member at Large – Youth Rep
Ineke Boekhorst Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association
Note: Laura Butler entered the meeting at 7:22pm.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2019-016
It was moved and seconded
That the October 2, 2019 Social Policy Advisory Committee agenda be approved as circulated.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
R/2019-017
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Social Policy Advisory Committee meeting dated June 5,
2019 be adopted.
CARRIED
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October 2, 2019
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4. DELEGATIONS
4.1 Coast Mental Health
Jason Payne and Renay Bajkay from Coast Mental Health gave a presentation about the
services they offer at the Alouette Heights, Royal Crescent, and Garibaldi Ridge sites. Mr.
Payne and Ms. Bajkay answered questions from the Committee.
Note: Laura Butler entered the meeting at 7:22pm.
5. QUESTION PERIOD - Nil
6. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Nil
7. COMMITTEE UPDATES
7.1 Community Network
Jenny Earley and Kim Dumore provided updates on programs and upcoming events including
information about the Pathways program, Community Network Information Sessions, and a
Forum: “Let’s Talk about Vaping”.
Ms. Earley shared that the Family Education & Support Centre has received Federal start-up
funding to open new childcare centres.
7.2 Youth Strategy
The staff liaison reported that the Youth Strategy Implementation Plan was approved by
Maple Ridge Council on October 1, 2019, which permits the projects to commence.
7.3 Opioid Overdose Working Group
Note: The Opioid Overdose Working Group is now referred to as the Community Action Team
(CAT).
Dr. Ingrid Tyler provided an update on CAT and their funding and communications strategies.
Dr. Tyler and the staff liaison spoke about discussions surrounding a joint application by the
City of Maple Ridge and Fraser Health for a Provincial Community Wellness and Harm
Reduction Grant.
7.4 EDI Workshop Subcommittee
Jenny Earley reported that she has not yet been able to secure dates for the workshops but
will continue to pursue.
7.5 Chronic Disease Working Group
An update was unavailable.
8. CORRESPONDENCE – Nil
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9. ROUNDTABLE
Members provided verbal reports on relevant events, activities and social policy topics
including the official opening of c̓əsqənelə elementary school on October 15th.
Councillor Dueck provided an update on Council’s review of the Advisory Committees.
10. ADJOURNMENT – 8:30 pm.
~original signed by J. Dueck~
Councillor Judy Dueck, Chair
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