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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPAC 2019-10-02 MinutesCity 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 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 Social Policy Advisory Committee Minutes October 2, 2019 Page 2 of 3 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 Social Policy Advisory Committee Minutes October 2, 2019 Page 3 of 3 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 /em