The City's Social Planning Advisory Committee (SPAC) was established in 1991 with the purpose of advising Council on broad social, cultural and ethnic concerns that affect residents of the City. The SPAC also makes recommendations to City Council regarding the planning and development of municipal strategies to meet community social needs.
What does this committee do?
Guided by the City’s Social Plan, this Committee:
- reviews applications for community grants
- makes recommendations to City Council on the disbursement of grant monies
- advises City staff and Council on community social needs, implications, policies etc.
How often does the committee meet? Once a month, currently meeting online.
Contact Heather Evans at 604-982-3993 for further information about the committee.
Applications to serve on the SPAC are always welcome. If you are interested in joining this committee, please submit an application form. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Edytha Barker at 604-990-4223.
Purpose: To advise on broad social, cultural and ethnic concerns that affect residents of the City and recommend on matters concerning the planning and development of municipal strategies to meet community social needs.
Terms of Office: Nine members serve two-year terms to a maximum of six years concluding January 31st.
Committee Meetings
Committee and Appointees, Meeting Schedule
| Committee |
Social Planning Advisory Committee |
| Members |
Anna Boltenko
Kate Galicz
Catherine Kingfisher
Zeyus Spenta
Tim Page
Kathy McGrenera
Farnoosh Fallah
Liza Feris
Olga Kens |
| Councillor |
Councillor Tony Valente |
| Day |
Fourth Wednesday |
| Time |
6:00 pm |
| Notes |
Term ends January 31st |
Committee Clerk:
Staff Representative: |
Edytha Barker, Committee Clerk
Heather Evans, Community Planner
|
| Phone |
604-982-3993 or 604-990-4223 |