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Social Policy Advisory Committee
MEETING MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Social Policy Advisory Committee
held via teleconference on May 6, 2020 at 7:03 pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Judy Dueck, Chair Council Liaison
Annette Morgan Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Seniors Network
Brenna Ayliffe Fraser Health
Jenny Earley Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Community Network
Kim Dumore School District No. 42
Marissa Stalman Member at Large
Tarel Swansky Member at Large
STAFF PRESENT
Tony Cotroneo Staff Liaison / Manager, Community Engagement
Erin Mark Committee Clerk
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT
Blaire Mikoda, Vice Chair Member at Large
Sarah Armstrong Member at Large
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2020-011
It was moved and seconded
That the May 6, 2020 Social Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda be approved.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
R/2020-012
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Social Policy Advisory Committee meeting dated March
4, 2020 be adopted.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS – Nil
5. QUESTION PERIOD – Nil
6. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Nil
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Social Policy Advisory Committee Minutes
May 6, 2020
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7. LIAISON UPDATES
7.1 Staff Liaison
The staff liaison shared a video about the Parks Ambassador Program and described the
successes and challenges of the program.
The staff liaison spoke about Youth Week events held on line this year and the positive
response from the community.
7.2 Council Liaison
Councillor Dueck provided an update on City operations since the C0VID health emergency
began.
8. SUBCOMMITTEE & TASK FORCE UPDATES
8.1 Youth Planning Table
Brenna Ayliffe provided a summary of the Youth Planning Table meeting that occurred in
January and also announced that a grant was received from Fraser Health to work on the
education and awareness on vaping. Kim Dumore shared details on a vaping education
related lnstagram contest that is under development by youth. The Committee discussed
new ways to recognize and celebrate local youth.
8.2 Community Action Team (CAT)
Kim Dumore shared that CAT has been involved in providing community meals and brown
bag lunches during C0VID. Work is underway by CAT on a newspaper series focusing on
courageous conversations and increasing compassion and overdose awareness.
8.3 Early Development Instrument Workshop Task Force
Jenny Earley discussed options for rescheduling the March 12, 2020 workshop that was
cancelled due to C0VID.
8.4 Chronic Disease Task Force
Brenna Ayliffe discussed options for the workshop on Urgent Primary Care Networks that was
scheduled to be held in April 2020 but was put on hold due to C0VID.
9. ROUNDTABLE
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Members provided verbal reports on relevant events, activities and social policy topics.
Annette Morgan and the staff liaison shared that the MACAI Age-Friendly Subcommittee
received a $15,000 Aging Well grant.
The staff liaison confirmed that the Poverty Reduction Grant was submitted however, the
review has been delayed due to C0VID.
ADJOURNMENT-8:34 pm