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Social Policy Advisory Committee
MEETING MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Social Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC)
held via Zoom teleconference on January 6, 2021 at 7:01 pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Judy Dueck Alternate Council Liaison
Blaire Mikoda, Chair Member at Large
Kim Dumore School District No. 42 Trustee
Eileen Dwillies Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Seniors Network
Jenny Earley Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Community Network
Sim Khurme Youth Member at Large
Marissa Stalman Member at Large
Tarel Swansky Member at Large
STAFF PRESENT
Tony Cotroneo Staff Liaison/Manager, Community Engagement
Sabina Chand Committee Clerk
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT
Brenna Ayliffe Fraser Health
Councillor Ryan Svendsen Council Liaison
The Staff Liaison, Tony Cotroneo chaired the meeting until the selection of the Chair and Vice Chair.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2021-001
It was moved and seconded
That the January 6, 2021 Social Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda be approved.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
R/2021-002
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Social Policy Advisory Committee meeting dated
November 4, 2020 be adopted.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS – NIL
5. QUESTION PERIOD – NIL
6. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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6.1 Member Introductions
The Committee members introduced themselves and welcomed new members Sim Khurme
and Eileen Dwillies.
6.2 Chair And Vice Chair Selection
The Staff Liaison opened up the floor to nominations for Chair and Vice Chair of the Social
Policy Advisory Committee.
R/2021-003
It was moved and seconded
That Blaire Mikoda be elected as Chair of the Social Policy Advisory Committee for 2021.
CARRIED
R/2021-004
It was moved and seconded
That Councillor Ryan Svendsen be elected as Vice Chair of the Social Policy Advisory
Committee for 2021.
CARRIED
6.3 Advisory Committee Overview
The Staff Liaison and Committee Clerk provided an orientation on the Social Policy Advisory
Committee and answered questions and comments from members.
6.4 2021 Meeting Schedule
The Committee reviewed the proposed 2021 Meeting Schedule that was included in the
agenda package.
R/2021-005
It was moved and seconded
That the Social Policy Advisory Committee adopts the 2021 Meeting Schedule as presented
and amends the start time to 6:00 pm.
CARRIED
7. LIAISON UPDATES
7.1 Staff Liaison
The Staff Liaison advised that City Hall remains open to the public with mandatory protocols in
place to ensure both public and staff safety.
7.2 Council Liaison
Councillor Dueck recognized Kim Dumore for her outstanding efforts in raising funds for the
annual Christmas kettle bell campaign.
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8. TASK FORCE UPDATES
8.1 2021 SPAC Work Plan
The Staff Liaison advised that the Task Force will meet shortly and report back to the
Committee at the next meeting.
R/2021-006
It was moved and seconded
That the Social Policy Advisory Committee add Tarel Swanky to the 2021 Work Plan Task
Force.
CARRIED
8.2 Youth Strategy
Kim Dumore provided an update on the current youth plan initiatives that focuses on
identifying the gaps and opportunities and promote mental health wellness.
8.3 Community Action Team (CAT)
Kim Dumore advised that the Community Action Team continues to support the community
by providing brown bag lunches, hair-cuts and harm reduction supplies.
8.4 Early Development Instrument Workshop
Jenny Earley provided further details on the community e-workshop that focused on early
development and middle development instrument trends.
8.4 Chronic Disease Working Group - NIL
9. ROUNDTABLE
Members provided verbal reports on relevant events, activities and social policy topics.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Social Policy Advisory Committee will be held on
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
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