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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
September 5, 2018 at 7:02 pm
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Masse
Susan Carr, Chair
Annette Morgan
Candace Gordon
Cathy Bennett
Hailey Robinsmith
lneke Boekhorst
Dr. Ingrid Tyler
Laura Butler
Trish Salisbury
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Shawn Matthewson
Tony Cotroneo
Amanda Allen
ABSENT
Tare! Swansky, Vice Chair
Cpl. Amanda Harnett
1. CALL TO ORDER
Council Liaison
School District No. 42
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Seniors Network
Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Community Network
Member at Large
Member at Large -Youth Rep
Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association
Fraser Health
Member at Large
Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Community Network
Staff Liaison / Social Planning Analyst
Recreation Manager, Community Services
Committee Clerk
Member at Large
Ridge Meadows RCMP
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2018-011
It was moved and seconded
That the September 5, 2018 Social Policy Advisory Committee agenda be approved as
circulated.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
R/2018-012
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Social Policy Advisory Committee meeting dated June 6,
2018 be adopted.
CARRIED
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4. DELEGATIONS
4.1. Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association Update
• lneke Boekhorst, Executive Director
Ms. Boekhorst gave a presentation on the history of the Downtown Maple Ridge Business
Improvement Association and spoke to their objective of facilitating a unique shopping
experience that is family friendly, walkable and close to home. Ms. Boekhorst shared a video
highlighting the businesses in the downtown area and the various promotions, festivals,
grants and events that the organization runs throughout the year. Ms. Boekhorst advised
that the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association has been recognized
and awarded on a Provincial level and she shared upcoming plans and projects. Ms.
Boekhorst answered questions from the Committee.
4.2. ConstituencyYouth Council
• Hailey Robinsmith
Ms. Robinsmith gave a presentation on the purpose, community engagement, and goals of
the Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge Constituency Youth Council. Ms. Robinsmith answered
questions from the Committee and invited members to share potential engagement
opportunities for youth in the community. Members identified local ideas of which youth in
the community can learn about, discuss, and possibly develop recommendations to relay to
MP Ruimy.
5. ROUNDTABLE
Tony Cotroneo advised that Shawn Matthewson is retiring from the City of Maple Ridge. The
Chair thanked Ms. Matthewson for all her years in supporting the committee.
Shawn Matthewson thanked Trish Salisbury for her volunteerism and the committee wished
her well on her retirement from the Child Development Centre. Ms. Salisbury reported that
the Child Development Centre is excited to have Ms. Matthewson begin as their Executive
Director.
Annette Morgan reported that the sixth edition of the Seniors Resource Guide will be
published shortly. The Dementia Friendly Community Task Force is conducting a Walkability
study on September 10, 2018 with City of Maple Ridge staff to look at the bui ld environment
with a dementia and age friendly lens. The Age-Friendly Initiative subcommittee continues
work on a seniors transportation initiative and is working with City of Maple Ridge
Information Technology staff to build a mapping function on the City website to include points
of interest important to seniors in the community. Ms. Morgan advised that the Seniors
Network is hosting a presentation by ICBC on pedestrian safety for Seniors on September 26,
2018 and a Senior driver re-exam information session on October 24, 2018 at the Seniors
Activity Centre.
Trish Salisbury advised that the Child Development Centre AGM will be held September 25,
2018 at the Burnett Fellowship church.
Cathy Bennett is pleased with the walkability of the 232 Street upgrades.
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Laura Butler advised that Ridge Meadows Hospital is celebrating its 60th Anniversary with an
open house at the hospital on September 27, 2018. The grand opening of the Baillie House
Cafe is scheduled for September 26, 2018.
Dr. Tyler shared highlights of her current work with the Division of Family Practice, Fraser
Health and public health on the development of a primary care network service plan.
Candace Gordon advised that tickets for the October 12, 2018 Golden Harvest event are on
sale and explained that the annual event continues to highlight the food produced in Maple
Ridge and the region. Ms. Gordon reported that the Provincial Government's nutrition coupon
program has expanded to include additional farmers markets and has also increased the
monetary amount received by each recipient.
6. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.1. Fall Workshop on EDI sub-scales
6.2.
6.3.
The staff liaison thanked the subcommittee for their participation and noted a strong
template and process was created for a successful workshop. The workshop will not be
proceeding in September.
Update on the resolutions around physician recruitment
The Council liaison advised that the resolutions will be presented at the Union of BC
Municipalities Convention running September 10-14, 2018.
Meeting schedule 2018
There was discussion on postponing the next scheduled meeting from November to
December or January. The Committee agreed to maintain the scheduled November meeting
date.
6.4. 2019 Business Planning
The Chair and staff liaison advised that the Business Planning process will commence at the
November meeting.
6.5. Plan H Grant
The staff liaison advised of the Committee's history with Healthy Communities BC. Dr. Tyler
advised of her upcoming presentation to Council on October 2, 2018. There was discussion
on the Committee working to find relationships with Heathy Communities BC and building
actions into the 2019 Business Plan. Dr. Tyler offered to present on Healthy Communities BC
at the next Committee meeting.
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7. COMMITTEE UPDATES
7.1. Community Network
Trish Salisbury reported on the last Community Network meeting held in June. The
Community Network AGM is scheduled on September 11, 2018 at 1:00pm in the Fraser
Room at the Maple Ridge Public Library. Ms. Salisbury advised of two workshops hosted by
the Ridge Meadows Community Children's Table with speaker Cris Rowan at the Maple Ridge
Public Library. The 'Technology Balance -Mixed Signals' workshop will be held November
15, 2018 at 1:00pm and the 'Disconnect to Connect' workshop is scheduled for 1:00pm on
November 17, 2018.
7.2. Youth Strategy
Tony Cotroneo advised that the Youth Strategy is in a holding pattern.
7 .3. Opioid Overdose Working Group
7.4.
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10.
Dr. Tyler provided an update on the funding received and on the projects underway by the
Community Action Team.
Youth Wellness Centre
Tony Cotroneo reported on the continued work of the Youth Wellness Centre and advised the
lease has been extended to 2020. The Council liaison advised of a meeting he attended
which is planning a 'For the Love of Youth' fund raiser in February 2019.
CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
QUESTION PERIOD-Nil
ADJOURNMENT-8:43 pm .
S. Carr, Chair
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