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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 Wednesday,
May 4, 2016 at 7:00 pm
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Delaram Farshad
Annette Morgan
Vicki Kipps, Chair
Councillor Bob Masse
Const. Brenda Gresiuk
Dr. Helena Swinkels
Mike Murray
lneke Boekhorst
Candace Gordon
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Sunny Schiller
Shawn Matthewson
Meghan MacMillan
Tony Cotroneo
) REGRETS/ABSENTS
Fraser Health
Seniors Network
Community Network
Council Liaison
RCMP
Fraser Health
School District #42 Trustee
Downtown BIA / Friends in Need
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network
Committee Clerk
Staff Liaison / Social Planning Analyst
Youth Programmer
Recreation Manager
1. CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS
There being a quorum present, the Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. New
Fraser Health Medical Health Officer Dr. Helena Swinkels was introduced.
Mike Murray entered at 7:03 pm
2. AGENDA ADOPTION
R/2016-011
It was moved and seconded
That the Agenda dated Ma y 4, 2016 be adopted.
CARRIED
lneke Boekhorst entered at 7:06 pm
3. MINUTE APPROVAL
R/2016-012
It was moved and seconded
That the Minutes dated April 6, 2016 be approved.
CARRIED
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4. 2016 VICE-CHAIR ELECTION
R/2016-013
It was moved and seconded
That the 2016 Vice-Chair Election be deferred until the 2016/17 members at large are
confirmed.
CARRIED
Candace Gordon entered at 7:1 4 pm.
5. DELEGATIONS
6.
5.1 Amanda Murphy, RCMP Victims Services -Police Based Victim Services
Ms. Murphy made a presentation on the RCMP Victim Services program in
Ridge Meadows. The program has increased the number of volunteers and the
number of victims assisted over the last few years.
5.2 Meghan MacMillan/Tony Cotroneo -Results of the Youth Survey
Ms. MacMillan and Mr. Cotroneo presented the results of the recent youth
survey.
It was suggested that Fraser Health be invited to present their Health Atlas data
to a future Council meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Fraser Health 2016 Healthy Communities Funding
Delaram Farshad announced funding available from Fraser Health for
initiatives that support healthy communities. The deadline to apply is May 27th.
R/2016-014
It was moved and seconded
That SPAC endorse the Child Youth Wellness Centre and Active Kids Hour program for the
2016 Healthy Communities funding grants.
CARRIED
6.2 Service Canada's Homelessness Partner Strategy (HPS) Call for Funding
The Staff Liaison provided an update on current federal funding to end
homelessness across Canada and actions being taken in Maple Ridge to
evaluate service provider readiness to apply for funding.
6.3 BC Housing Expression of Interest (EOI) under the Provincial Investment in
Affordable Housing (PIAH) program
The Staff Liaison provided information on the recently announced investment
by the provincial government to support Affordable Housing. Applications from
local non-profits are expected.
6.4 Information on the Child Youth Mental Health Centre
The Child Youth Wellness Centre has achieved partial funding for its first phase
of development. Staff are going forward with a report to Council about the
Wellness Centre. The Child Youth Mental Health and Substance Use
Collaborative (CYMHSU) continue to work diligently to achieve the formation of
a Wellness Centre.
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7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Community Meal Provision and Update on Changes to SA program
The Staff Liaison reported the Salvation Army is looking at shifting some of their
programming.
7.2 Update on the Closure of the Interim Shelter
The interim shelter will close June 30th . An exit strategy is being developed.
8. COMMITTEE UPDATES
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11.
8.1 Community Network
Vicki Kipps reported the recent volunteer appreciation week event was very
successful. The Community Superheros program has been launched. Ms.
Kipps reported the loss of United Way funding is a serious concern for the
Community Network at this time.
8.2 Neighbourhood Development
The Staff Liaison provided an update on neighbourhood development.
CORRESPONDENCE
QUESTION PERIOD
ROUNDTABLE
Annette Morgan -reported the Age-friendly initiative has been approved by both Pitt
Meadows and Maple Ridge Councils. An updated Seniors Resource guide is now
available. Ms. Morgan reported the Intergenerational Garden recently received a grant
that will allow the development of an accessible garden area.
lneke Boekhorst -recently attended the Business Improvement Assocation BC
Conference where the Maple Ridge Downtown Business Improvement Association
received two awards.
Mike Murray -1-eported the Scl1ool District is currently developing their budget.
Delaram Farshad -repoi-ted the Family Education Local Immigration Partnership ha3
recently ci-eated an interactive on line map for newcomers
www.ridgemeadowsnewcomers.com
Candace Gordon -reported on the food asset mapping project.
Councillor Masse -shared that a development application has been received that would
provide approximately 290 rental units. Councillor Masse recently attended the Home
Show and the RCMP Awards and both were very successful events.
The Staff Liaison reported that Sgt. Casey Baker received the Officer of the Year award at
the RCMP Awards.
Tony Cotreono -reported on an active aging initiative that supports seniors in i-emaining
active.
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11. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved and seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 9:07 pm.
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