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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWorkshop at a Glance 2016-01-25.pdfMaple Ridge Resilience Initiative Update Kelly Swift, General Manager: Community Development, Parks & Recreation Services introduced Shawn Matthewson, Social Planning Analyst who provided Council with an overview of the work of the four outreach teams under the Maple Ridge Resilience Initiative:  Strong Kids Team  Community Standards Enforcement Team  Street Action Team  Housing Team Interim Shelter Update - Operated by Rain City Housing Society Kelly Swift, General Manager: Community Development, Parks & Recreation Services introduced Shawn Matthewson, Social Planning Analyst who reviewed the Interim Shelter Update report with Council. Cont’d What is Workshop at a Glance? Council meets on Mondays to discuss issues and hear presentations on local and regional topics and projects. Workshop at a Glance will provide you with the highlights of the day. Watch the meeting online for an up close and personal experience. You are receiving this newsletter in response to a subscription request to the City of Maple Ridge. If this subscription is incorrect you can modify or cancel it by visiting our website. Thank you for your interest! Workshop at a Glance January 25, 2016 Please Note! Workshop at a Glance is an informal summary of the reports and discussion of Council’s work at Workshop. The comments are not the official minutes of the meeting. These notes are intended to capture the essence of the discussion so that citizens can keep in touch with the work of Council in this public meeting. CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE 11995 Haney Place Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-463-5221 Fax: 604-467-7329 www.mapleridge.ca enquiries@mapleridge.ca Council passed a motion to request additional outreach services from BC Housing to work with residents of the interim shelter during the exit timeframe ending with the closure of the shelter on March 31, 2016. Draft Metro Vancouver Regional Affordable Housing Strategy Christine Carter, Director of Planning introduced this item. Siobhan Murphy, Planner II reviewed the comments included in the letter to Greg Moore, Chair of the Metro Vancouver board that summarize Council’s discussions regarding the Draft Regional Affordable Housing Strategy. Council passed a resolution to send the letter to Metro Vancouver.