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District of Maple Ridge
SOCIAL PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Social Planning Advisory Committee, held in the Blaney
Room , at Maple Ridge Municipal Hall on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at 7:00 pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Steven Lamothe, Chair
John McKenzie
Bob Daley
Sheila McLaughlin, Vice-chair
Councillor Cheryl Ashlie
Councillor Bob Masse
Annette Morgan
Stephanie Ediger
Cpl. Alanna Dunlop
Rajinder Kalra
Josee Brazeau
Mi nistry of Social Housing & Development
Community at Large
Community at Large
Community at Large
Council Liaison
Council Liaison
Seniors Network
Alouette Homestart Society
Ridge-Meadows RCMP
Community at Large
Community at Large
Candace Gordon
lneke Boekhorst
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network
Downtown BIA / Friends in Need
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Sue Wheeler
Joanne Georgelin
GUEST
REGRETS/ABSENTS
Dr. Lisa Mu
S/Sgt. Roxanne Dowden
Philip Hartwick
Avexnim Cojti
1. Call to Order and Introductions
Community Services Director
Committee Clerk
Fraser Health
Ridge-Meadows RCMP
BIA
Family Education & Support Centre
Steven Lamothe called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm and introductions were made.
2.
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Approval of the July 2, 2014 Agenda
It was moved and seconded
That the Agenda of the Regular Meeting of July 2, 2014 be adopted with the following
amendment;
• Item 6.2 Letter of Support for Iron Horse Youth Safe House
• Item 7.5 HPS Funding Update
CARRIED
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) R14-023
Approval of the June 4, 2014 Meeting Minutes
It was moved and seconded
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That the minutes of the regular meeting of June 4, 2014 be adopted.
CARRIED
4. Presentations and Delegations -Nil
5. Summer Cheer
Please note: Candace Gordon entered the meeting at 7:10 pm.
Please note: lneke Boekhorst entered the meeting at 7:14 pm.
6. New Business
6.1 Bill C-36 Canada's New Prostitution Laws
Sue Wheeler explained the SPAC chair was contacted by the local media recently to
comment on bill C-36. Ms. Wheeler explained the bill and controversy concerned with
it. Steven Lamothe further explained his comments to the media.
6.2 Letter of Support for Iron Horse Youth Safe House
Stephanie Ediger explained the current situation with the Iron Horse Youth Safe
House and their current situation with their HPS funding ending.
Please note: Steven Lamothe, Candace Gordon, Sheila McLaughlin and Stephanie Ediger left the
room due to a conflict of interest with item 6.2 at 7:48 pm.
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Su e Wheeler summarized the Iron Horse Youth Safe House 's request.
It was moved and seconded
To forward a request for Council's consideration to write a joint letter with SPAC addressed to
Randy Kamp, MP and the Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness requesting if the
Iron Horse Youth Safe House does not receive a renewed Homelessness Partnership Strategy
(HPS) funding contract, that Alouette Home Start Society receive an HPS extension in funding
to operate Iron Horse Youth Safe House until March 31, 2015 to allow alternate funding
partnerships to be developed,
and further that;
a request also be forwarded that Council advocates that the Provincial Ministry of Child and
Family Development contribute to the funding of the Iron Horse Youth Safe House.
CARRIED
7. Unfinished Business
7.1 Housing Action Plan Update
Sue Wheeler reviewed some of the revisions to the Housing Action Plan as per
recommendations from Council and this committee. Ms. Wheeler pointed out this
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revised document is currently posted on the District's webpage until July 24, 2014.
Ms. Wheeler further reviewed the continuing process of the Housing Action Plan.
7.2 Update on the Implementation Plan with RCMP regarding Bicycle Safety in the
Downtown Core
Sue Wheeler reviewed the request from Council regarding an implementation plan
regarding bicycle safety in the downtown core and the recent report of
recommendations to Council.
It was moved and seconded
That the report on the update of the progress of the implementation of the recommendations
regarding bicycle use in the Town Centre be received and forwarded to Council for
information.
CARRIED
Please note: Candace Gordon was opposed.
7.3 UBCM Motions Update
7.4
Sue Wheeler reported that the UBCM motions previously proposed by SPAC have
been forwarded to UBCM.
Addressing Homelessness in the Downtown Current Strategy
Sue Wheeler addressed the various homelessness strategies currently underway in
the downtown core area.
7.5 HPS Funding Update
Stephanie Ediger reported the Iron Horse Housing Safe House is still waiting on a call
for proposals to complete and have worked with stakeholders to discuss options for
the future. Alouette home start has expressed interest in this initiative.
8. Committee Reports
8.1 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network Update
Candace Gordon reported that at last month's meeting all members who worked on
sub-committees gave brief presentations on their work. Ms. Gordon further reported
there is one more meeting before their summer break.
8.2 Neighbourhood Development Update
Sue Wheeler presented a youtube video from Canada Day 2014.
9. Roundtable
lneke Boekhorst invites all committee members to join the Vibrant Downtown tour on July 15
from 5:30-7:30 pm. Ms. Boekhorst further invited members to attend the next Business to
Business meeting at the Chances Casino on July 30. Further information on both events will
be forwarded.
10. Correspondence -Nil
11. Adjournment: 9:25pm
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12. Next Meeting:
Agenda Deadline:
Location:
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Monday, August 18, 2014
Blaney Room , Maple Ridge Municipal Hall
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