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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,
June 1, 2016 at 7:00 pm
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Delaram Farshad
Vicki Kipps, Chair
Councillor Bob Masse
Const. Brenda Gresiuk
Candace Gordon
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Sunny Schiller
Shawn Matthewson
GUESTS
Fraser Health
Community Network
Council Liaison
RCMP
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network
Committee Clerk
Staff Liaison / Social Planning Analyst
Local Immigrant Partnerships Strategy Roberta O'Brien
Claudia Maldonado Local Immigrant Partnerships Strategy Assistant, Interfaith Coordinator
and Multi-Cultural Women's Group Facilitator
Geoffrey Rambler
Katie Tweedie
REGRETS/ABSENTS
Dr. Helena Swinkels
Mike Murray
Annette Morgan
lneke Boekhorst
Fraser Health Observatory
Fraser Health Observatory
Fraser Health
School District #42 Trustee
Seniors Network
Downtown BIA / Friends in Need
1. CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS
There being a quorum present, the Chair called the meeting to order at 7:06 pm.
Note: Candace Gordon entered the meeting at 7:07 pm.
2. AGENDA ADOPTION
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It was moved and seconded
That the Agenda dated June 1, 2016 be amended -add Item 4.2 Fraser Health -HeaEh
Atlas presentation, add Item 5.3 July Meeting, add Item 5.4 Youth Representative, and L1:
adopted as amended.
CARRIED
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3. MINUTE APPROVAL
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It was moved and seconded
That the Minutes dated May 4, 2016 be approved.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS
4.1 Roberta O'Brien -Local Immigrant Partnerst1ips Strategy
Roberta O'Brien made a presentation on the Local Immigrant Partnerships Strategy.
Strategic focus areas identified include Orientation and Welcome Packages, a Multi-
Cultural Hub and Refugee Support. More information can be found at
www.ridgemeadowsnewcomers.com
4.2 Health Atlas Review -Fraser Health
Delaram Farshad, Community Health Specialist with Fraser Health introduced
Geoffrey Rambler and Katie Tweedie with Fraser Health Observatory. Mr. Rambler
and Ms. Tweedie presented the online Health Atlas. The Health Atlas is available ::it
http://www.f raserhea Ith .ca/M HM CAtlas/
5. NEW BUSINESS
5.1
5.2
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Homelessness Initiatives Update
The Staff Liaison provided an update on a number of initiatives related :J
homelessness.
Formation of a subcommittee to provide recommendations to Council to develop a
platform for community dialogue on homelessness
The Staff Liaison and Councillor Masse provided information on the request from
Council for a subcommittee to be formed to provide recommendations on developing
a platform for community dialogue on homelessness. Council has requested the
subcommittee draft terms of reference and a budget. Community dialogue ideas and
potential subcommittee membership was discussed.
It was moved and seconded
That SPAC will move forward on the formation of the subcommittee with the Chair, Staff and
Council Liaison working together to determine the resources required.
CARRIED
5.3 July Meeting
It was decided the next SPAC meeting will be July 6th .
5.4 Youth Representative
The Staff Liaison led a discussion regarding the youth representative position on the
committee.
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6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.1 Update on the Youth Strategy
The Staff Liaison provided a report on the Youth Strategy update project.
6.2 Update on the Closure of the Interim Shelter
The Staff Liaison reported information provided at the May 30, 2016 Special Council
meeting in regards to the interim shelter.
6.3 Update on the Child Youth Wellness Centre
The Chair provided an update on the Child Youth Wellness Centre proposal.
7. COMMITTEE UPDATES
7.1 Community Network
Candace Gordon reported the Community Network recently held a Standing
Committee Workshop.
7 .2 Neighbourhood Development
The Staff Liaison reported on a Race to Canada Day contest. Information is available
on the City of Maple Ridge website.
8. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
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10.
QUESTION PERIOD
ROUNDTABLE
Delaram Farshed -reported on the Health Communities grant program. Fraser Health is
hosting a forum on June 8th on the topic of "At Home is Best: Supporting Seniors in our
Community".
Candace Gordon -is working on the food asset inventory. Ms. Gordon reported on the Food
Coupon Program which provides coupons for fresh food to be used at the Haney Farmer's
Market.
The Staff Liaison shared details of upcoming retirements -June 28th for Faye Luxemburg
Hyam -long term Executive Director of the Family Education and Support Centre and June
27 for City of Maple Ridge Fire Chief Dane Spence.
11. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved and seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 9:05 pm.
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