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.
Contact Heather Evans at 604-982-3993 for further information about the committee.
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 (Chair)
Liza Feris (Vice Chair)
Farnoosh Fallah
Olga Kens
Kathy McGrenera
Anahita Naeini
Tim Page
Charles Pan
Zeyus Spenta |
| Councillor |
Councillor Tony Valente |
| Day |
Fourth Wednesday |
| Time |
6:00 pm |
| Notes |
Term ends January 31st |
Committee Clerk:
Staff Representative: |
Eleanor Parrott, Committee Clerk - Secretary
Heather Evans, Community Planner
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| Contact |
Community Planner: 604-982-3993
Committee Clerk: 604-982-3973 | Committees@cnv.org
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