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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,
September 7, 2016 at 7:00 pm
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Delaram Farshad
Councillor Bob Masse
Annette Morgan
Tarel Swansky
lneke Boekhorst
Kathy Doull
Mike Murray
Susan Carr
Vicki Kipps, Chair
Candace Gordon
Laura Butler
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Sunny Schiller
Shawn Matthewson
Meghan MacMillan
Tony Cotroneo
GUESTS
Laurel Cowan
REGRETS/ABSENTS
Matt Williams
Sgt. Brenda Gresiuk
Dr. Helena Swinkels
Fraser Health
Council Liaison
Seniors Network
Member at Large
Downtown BIA/ Friends in Need
Fraser Health
School District #42 Trustee
School District #42 Trustee (Alternate)
Community Network
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Community Network
Member at Large
Committee Clerk
Staff Liaison / Social Planning Analyst
Youth Programmer
Recreation Manager Youth, Seniors & Neighbourhood Services
Modus
Member at Large
RCMP
Fraser Health
1. CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS
There being a quorum present, the Chair called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm and
introductions were made.
Note: lneke Boekhorst entered at 7:06 pm.
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2. AGENDA ADOPTION
R16-020
It was moved and seconded
That the Agenda dated September 7, 2016 be amended to move Item 7.1 Community
Dialogue on Homelessness Subcommittee Update, Item 5.5 Temporary, Interim and
Permanent Shelters Update and Item 9. Question Period to the beginning of the agenda and
be adopted as amended.
CARRIED
3. MINUTE APPROVAL
R16-021
It was moved and seconded
That the Minutes dated July 6, 2016 be approved.
CARRIED
7.1 Community Dialogue on Homelessness Subcommittee Update
R16-022
The Chair, the Staff Liaison and the Council Liaison provided an update on the work
of the Dialogue on Homelessness subcommittee. Potential topics and forum design
were discussed. It was suggested the forums be recorded and live streamed. Ways
to communicate the forums and capture feedback from the public were discussed.
In response to a request from the Community Dialogue on Homelessness
Subcommittee
It was moved and seconded
That the Community Dialogue on Homelessness Subcommittee Terms of Reference
be amended to allow the subcommittee to plan between three and five public
forums.
CARRIED
5.5 Temporary, Interim and Permanent Shelters Update
The Staff Liaison and Council Liaison provided an overview of the phases for the
approval of a potential permanent purpose built facility. A report on this topic was
presented to Council Workshop on July 11, 2016. Different opportunities for
community participation during the process were explained.
It was confirmed the lease of the temporary shelter has been extended.
Note: Laura Butler entered the meeting at 7:31 pm.
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9. QUESTION PERIOD
Grover Telford -asked about the purpose of the dialogue forums and if public input would be
considered when making decisions on this issue. Mr. Telford suggested a referendum be
held on the issue. Councillor Masse outlined the process for decision making in regards to
the potential permanent purpose built facility and addressed comments made.
Jody Johnson -asked why laws are not being enforced in regards to bike helmets and open
drug use.
Lindsay Zepeski -asked if there were statistics available on the current homeless population
and changes in the population numbers since Cliff Avenue.
Christine Bickel -asked about different groups working on the homelessness issue and if
the forums would be held prior to the rezoning hearing. It was suggested that questions be
accepted from the public prior to the forums to increase engagement.
Question Period was ended after approximately fifteen minutes. Members of the public were
encouraged to submit further questions or comments to the Staff Liaison.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1 Youth Strategy Draft Report
The Staff Liaison provided an overview of the development of the youth strategy.
Youth Programmer Meghan MacMillan and Laurel Cowan from Modus shared
recommendations from the strategy. Youth member Mikayla Clayton explained that
the youth group has been part of the creation of a Youth Development Wheel to
provide information about different stages and needs of youth development. Next
steps include presenting to Council and a website launch.
Note: Meghan Macmillan and Laurel Cowan left the meeting at 8:43 pm.
5. NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Business Planning 2017
The Staff Liaison provided a draft of the 2017 SPAC Business Plan which includes
plans for Social Engagement Workshops.
5.2 Federal Government's Affordable and Social Housing Announcements
Deferred.
5.3 Homelessness Partnering Strategy Funding Update
The Staff Liaison reported that the application by the City for HPS funding was
unsuccessful. Some funding was approved for community partners
5.4 Topic Areas for Social Policy Engagement Workshops
Members were encouraged to brainstorm potential topics for upcoming workshops.
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6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.1 Update on the Youth Strategy
Previously handled under Item 4.1.
6.2 Update on the BC Bus Pass Program for People with Disabilities
Deferred.
6.3 Update on RM Child Youth Wellness Centre
The Chair announced the Youth Wellness Centre is now up and running and outlined
programs offered. A presentation on the Youth Wellness Centre will be made in the
future.
7. COMMITTEE UPDATES
7.2 Community Network
The Chair reported the Super Hero campaign is in full swing. The Community Chest
2.0 pilot project is underway. The Community Resource Fair is coming up October
15th.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
10. ROUNDTABLE
Annette Morgan reported a grant from the federal government has been received to develop
an emergency preparation guide for seniors and other vulnerable citizens. A meeting will be
held September 13th at the Senior's Centre to help develop the guide. A Community Action
Initiative Grant has allowed a seniors outreach worker to be hired for eighteen months.
Mikayla Clayton asked about Council Workshop meeting procedures. The Staff Liaison will
provide further information. Ms. Clayton was thanked for her work on the youth strategy.
Kathy Doull reported Fraser Health has formed a committee to look at the community health
response to opioids. Committee members include BC Ambulance, RCMP, Alouette
Addictions. Fraser Health has launched a new public campaign around overdoses. More
information is available on the Fraser Health website.
Delaram Farshad provided updates on local health related initiatives she has been working
on.
Candace Gordon reported on the food mapping project. The coupon program at the Fa rmer's
Market has been fully subscribed this season, providing vouchers to seniors and families.
Susan Carr attended a Naloxone training session provided by Fraser Health.
Councillor Masse mentioned that Cobbs Bakery shares unsold food at the end of the day.
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Member of the public Elizabeth Taylor made a comment highlighting the lack of
transportation in the Albion area. Ms. Taylor feels this has a negative impact on youth in the
area, as does the loss of Albion Hall as a community resource.
11. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved and seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 9:14 pm.
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