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City of Maple Ridge
Social Policy Advisory Committee
MEETING MINUTES
November 3, 2021 – Regular Meeting
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Social Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC)
held via Zoom teleconference on November 3, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Ryan Svendsen, Vice Chair Council Liaison
Blaire Mikoda, Chair Member at Large
Eileen Dwillies Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Seniors Network
Jenny Earley Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Community Network
Marissa Stalman Member at Large
Tarel Swansky Member at Large
Kim Dumore School District No. 42 Board Trustee
Brenna Ayliffe Fraser Health
STAFF PRESENT
Tony Cotroneo Staff Liaison/Manager of Community Engagement
Chad Cowles Community Safety Officer
Mark Halpin Manager of Transportation
Mike McLean Committee Clerk
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT
Sim Khurme Youth Member at Large
1. CALL TO ORDER – 6:02 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2021-015
It was moved and seconded
That the November 3, 2021 Social Policy Advisory Committee Regular Meeting agenda be
approved as circulated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
R/2021-016
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Social Policy Advisory Committee Regular Meeting dated
May 5, 2021 be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. DELEGATIONS
4.1 Community Safety Plan Update
Chad Cowles, Community Safety Officer, provided an update on the Community Safety Action
Plan and ongoing initiatives, including the Integrated Safety Ambassador (ISAT) and Social
Service Inventory Mapping.
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Note: Chad Cowles left at 6:33 p.m.
4.1 Strategic Transportation Plan Overview
Mark Halpin, Manager of Transportation, provided an update on the Strategic Transportation
Plan, including results of public engagement initiatives and the draft vision statement.
Note: Mark Halpin left the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 SPAC Membership Update
The Staff Liaison noted the contributions of outgoing members Chair Blaire Mikoda and Brenna
Ayliffe and welcomed Ana Sanchez as the Fraser Health Representative.
5.2 Strengthening Resiliency Webinar
The Committee discussed the Strengthening Resiliency Webinar and added an agenda item
for the next meeting to discuss the video once members have had the opportunity to view it.
R/2021-017
It was moved and seconded
That an agenda item be added to the next Committee meeting to discuss the Strengthening
Resiliency webinar.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.3 COVID-19 Safety Plan Update
The Staff Liaison provided an update about Covid-19 public health regulations, including
current requirements at recreation facilities.
6. LIAISON UPDATES
6.1 Staff Liaison
The Staff Liaison discussed the Celebrate the Night event and the impact of Covid-19 public
safety measures.
6.2 Council Liaison
The Council Liaison provided an update on pedestrian safety initiatives and the neighbourhood
traffic calming program.
7. TASK FORCE UPDATES
7.1 2022 SPAC Work Plan
The Staff Liaison provided an update on the 2022 SPAC Work Plan.
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R/2021-018
It was moved and seconded
That the Committee endorse the 2022 Social Policy Advisory Committee Work Plan as
presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8. QUESTION PERIOD - NIL
9. ROUNDTABLE
Members discussed relevant events, activities and social policy topics.
Note: Eileen Dwillies left the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
9.1 Youth Strategy – NIL
9.2 Community Action Team (CAT)
Kim Dumore discussed the upcoming presentation of poverty reduction initiatives.
10. ADJOURNMENT – 7:39 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Social Policy Advisory Committee will be held on
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.