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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPAC 2018-06-06 Minutes.pdfCity 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 June 6, 2018 at 7:02 pm COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Tare! Swansky, Vice Chair Annette Morgan Brenna Ayliffe Hailey Robinsmith lneke Boekhorst Dr. Ingrid Tyler Jenny Earley Trish Salisbury STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Shawn Matthewson Amanda Allen GUESTS Catharine Hume ABSENT Councillor Masse Susan Carr, Chair Cathy Bennett Cpl. Amanda Harnett Laura Butler Mike Murray 1. CALL TO ORDER Member at Large Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Seniors Network Fraser Health -Alternate Member at Large -Youth Rep Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association Fraser Health Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Community Network Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Community Network Staff Liaison / Social Planning Analyst Committee Clerk ICM Team Council Liaison School District No. 42 Member at Large Ridge Meadows RCMP Member at Large School District No. 42 -Alternate 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA R/2018-009 It was moved and seconded That the June 6, 2018 Social Policy Advisory Committee agenda be amended by deferring items 6.3 Update on the resolutions around physician recruitment and 7.2 Youth Strategy to the following meeting, and that the agenda as amended be approved. CARRIED 3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES R/2018-010 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Social Policy Advisory Committee meeting dated April 4, 2018 be adopted. CARRIED ) Social Policy Advisory Committee Minutes June 6, 2018 Page 2 of 4 4. DELEGATIONS 4.1. Intensive Case Management (ICM) Team • Catharine Hume, Co-Executive Director RainCity Housing Ms. Hume provided an update on the activities, personnel, and intent of the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Intensive Case Management (ICM) Team. The ICM Team has worked to create and build relationships with people in the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows area for one year now. Ms. Hume spoke of the housing first focus of the ICM team and the different experiences of their clients. Ms. Hume answered questions from the Committee and provided a statistical update on current and previous clients of the ICM team. 5. ROUND TABLE Annette Morgan advised that the Intergenerational garden received a grant from Food Bank Canada to expand food production and strengthen partnership with the Friends in Need Food Bank. Ms. Morgan reported on the recent activities of the Dementia Friendly Community Task Group including the First annual Walk for Alzheimer's on May 12, 2018 which ra ised money and awareness on reducing the stigma around Alzheimer's. Ms. Morgan advised work continues on the Age Friendly Community Task Group and that the bus co-op project continues to be evaluated by the Seniors Transportation Initiative. Ms. Morgan reported dates for upcoming events: the Scooter Rodeo on September 15, 2018, Pedestrian Safety for Seniors on September 26, 2018, and the Enhanced Road Assessment for Seniors on October 24, 2018. lneke Boekhorst provided an update on the Clean Team pilot program and advised the BIA received an award for the social employment program. Brenna Ayliffe advised of two new grant opportunities through the PlanH Healthy Communities Fund for local governments to collaborate with health authorities. Funding is available through a Community Wellness Strategy grant and a Creating Healthy Places grant. Trish Salisbury noted an increase in the number of kids with complex feeding requirements in the community. Ms. Salisbury reported that the Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre will undergo a rejuvenation of both the inside of the building and the external fa9ade and that the Development Centre is recruiting for their Board of Directors. Jenny Earley reported that the Family Education and Support Centre is offering a full week summer camp in Pitt Meadows free of charge and has 15 spots available for the month of July. Ms. Earley shared the news that Sheena Sharp, CAPC Program Coordinator, has been shortlisted for a Community Hero award. The ECO Children's Table faces funding uncertainties for 2019 and members continue to plan for different possibilities. Hailey Robinsmith advised that the Youth Council is soliciting ideas on how youth can approach youth homelessness and invited members to contact her with any ideas. Shawn Matthewson expressed appreciation and gratitude to the members of the Social Policy Advisory Committee for their volunteered time and valuable contributions. ) Social Policy Advisory Committee Minutes June 6, 2018 Page 3 of 4 6. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS Note: Item 6.1 was dealt with following item 4.1 6.1. Cannabis Regulations/Policies 6.2. 6.3. Dr. Tyler gave a presentation on the effects of cannabis, the potential medical benefits, the health risks by route of administration, and identified some of the potential health risks for vulnerable populations. Dr. Tyler spoke to data sets of cannabis users in Canada and British Columbia and reviewed objectives of the Bill C-45 legalization. Dr. Tyler shared findings and statistics from cannabis legalization in the United States and reviewed recommendations by the Fraser Health Medical Health Officers regarding potential community regulations through land use management, business regulations, public consumption bylaws, public education and enforcement of policies and bylaws using an equity lens. There was discussion on the legal versus illegal cannabis market and whether or not there would be any targeted marketing by the Province of 'alternative highs' for youth. Planning discussion for the Fall Workshop on the EDI sub-scales The Staff liaison reported on the May 3, 2018 subcommittee meeting. The workshop is anticipated to start with a presentation by UBC Professor, Dr. Schonert-Reich! followed by a presentation from Roberta O'Brien who will provide a local context to the sub-scales. Attendees will then break into small table discussion on pre-planned questions. There was discussion and suggestions on workshop questions. The Staff liaison advised that the next subcommittee meeting will be in June. Update on the resolutions around physician recruitment Item deferred to the following meeting. 7. COMMITTEE UPDATES 7.1. Community Network Jenny Earley reported on the May Community Network meeting and the keynote speaker, Joe Roberts. Ms. Earley advised that a communication strategy review and update is underway and that the MLA's are scheduled to speak at the June meeting. 7.2. Youth Strategy Item deferred to the following meeting. 7 .3. Opioid Overdose Working Group Dr. Tyler advised that the funding application for the community action team has been submitted. Dr. Tyler reported that the Coroners report is due for release with data up to April 2018 and is showing a similar trend to that of 2017. There have been 11 deaths in Maple Ridge over the past four months and appears to be a steady trend in Maple Ridge over the past few years. ) Social Policy Advisory Committee Minutes June 6, 2018 Page 4 of 4 Brenna Ayliffe advised that the Photo Voice project was shared with six high schools in Maple Ridge. Over one thousand students visited the exhibit. 7.4. Youth Wellness Centre The Staff liaison advised that funding continues to be sought to achieve the Foundry program. The Youth Wellness Centre has expanded within Greg Moore Youth Centre and has extended hours. 8. CORRESPONDENCE-Nil 9. QUESTION PERIOD-Nil 10. ADJOURNMENT-9:09 pm. /aa