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City of Maple Ridge
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,
July 6, 2016 at 7:00 pm
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Delaram Farshad
Councillor Bob Masse
Const. Brenda Gresiuk
Dr. Helena Swinkels
Annette Morgan
Laura Butler
Tare! Swansky
lneke Boekhorst
Kathy Doull
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Sunny Schiller
Shawn Matthewson
GUESTS
James Caspersen
REGRETS/ABSENTS
Mike Murray
Matt Williams
Vicki Kipps, Chair
Candace Gordon
Fraser Health
Council Liaison
RCMP
Fraser Health
Seniors Network
Member at Large
Member at Large
Downtown BIA/ Friends in Need
Fraser Health
Committee Clerk
Staff Liaison / Social Planning Analyst
Alouette Home Start Society
School District #42 Trustee
Member at Large
Community Network
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network
1. CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS
There being a quorum present, Councillor Masse called the meeting to order at 7:06 pm and
introductions were made.
2. AGENDA ADOPTION
R16-018
It was moved and seconded
That the Agenda dated July 6, 2016 be adopted.
CARRIED
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3. MINUTE APPROVAL
R16-019
It was moved and seconded
That the Minutes dated June 1, 2016 be approved.
4. DELEGATIONS
4.1 James Caspersen -Housing First Presentation
CARRIED
James Caspersen, with the Alouette Home Start Society, presented information on
Housing First philosophy and programs.
4.2 Fraser Health -Healthier Communities Partnership Presentation
Delaram Farshad, Community Health Specialist with Fraser Health, presented
information on the background and operation of Healthier Communities Partnership
tables.
5. NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Temporary, Interim and Permanent Shelters Updates
5.2
Councillor Masse provided an update on the temporary, interim and permanent
shelters. The Staff Liaison reported a meeting was recently held with high impact
stakeholders in regards to the temporary shelter.
Community Dialogue Subcommittee Update
The Staff Liaison presented the Community Dialogue Subcommittee terms of
reference recently endorsed by Council. The subcommittee will begin work soon
and report back to SPAC in the fall.
5.3 Federal Government's Affordable and Social Housing Announcements
Deferred
5.4 Homelessness Partnering Strategy Funding Update
The Staff Liaison reported an application has been submitted for Homelessness
Partnering Strategy funding to host a Mayor's Regional Summit on Homelessness.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.1 Update on the Youth Strategy
Deferred
6.2 Update .on the BC Bus Pass Program for People with Disabilities
Deferred
6.3 Update on the Child Youth Wellness Centre
Councillor Masse reported the program is operating and funding has been secured
for one year. Referrals to the program can be made by family physicians.
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7. COMMITTEE UPDATES
7.1 Community Network
The Community Resource Fair is upcoming.
7.2 Neighbourhood Development
The Chair reported that Canada Day celebrations were very successful. Many block
party applications have been received. PLEA and Youth Services will be hosting a
BBQ for Pride Week.
Sgt. Gresiuk reported the RCMP is seeking volunteers and orientation sessions are coming
up.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
9. QUESTION PERIOD
10. ROUNDTABLE
Annette Morgan reported on the upcoming Seniors Network Meeting. An application for a
Seniors Outreach Worker position is in the works.
Dr. Swinkels reported on focus areas for Fraser Health staff in the community.
Delaram Farshad will be working on the Physical Activity and Sports strategy being developed
by Parks and Leisure Services.
Note: Sgt. Gresiuk left at 9:00 pm.
11. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved and seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 9:02 pm.
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