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The Safe and Healthy Community Advisory Committee met this date, commencing at 4:05 p.m.
Present: Chair – Mr. D. Witmer
Councillor S. Marsh, Ms. A. Venner, Ms. T. Smith, and Messrs. G. Albert, W. Rahimi, Mr.
B. Page
Regrets: Mr. A. Ganem-Mohamed, Ms. E. Clarke
S Staff: M. Hildebrand, Director, Community Programs
D. Keelan, Manager, Aquatics Services
J. McKenzie, Administrative Coordinator, Program & Resource Services
1. Sustainable Urban Forest Project – Draft Strategy
Mr. D Schmidt presented the Draft Sustainable Urban Forest Strategy
The draft Sustainable Urban Forest Strategy 2019-2039 is ready for public review and
presentation to this committee as an update from previous meeting a year ago.
The results of the 2017 sustainable urban forest report card show our rating today as being low
to fair. An extensive community engagement process happened throughout the summer and fall
of 2017.
The urban forest includes all of the trees growing on public and private lands, whether it is trees
growing in the downtown, in older or newer neighbourhoods. In contrast to traditional assets like
roads and sewers, trees provide their greatest benefits to the community when they are mature.
40 or 60 years after planting. The primary goal of a sustainable urban forest program is to
maximize these benefits by keeping our trees healthy, resilient, and ensuring they live a long
life. Out of the engagement process, we heard five key themes from the community and council,
they are
The community recognizes the value and benefits of trees
They would like us to sustain our existing urban forest by improving customer service,
being proactive and protecting trees.
Residents want to see the urban forest grow, by increasing the canopy, providing
programs to plant trees on private property and to address the existing backlog of tree
planting.
Communicating better to our customers and providing more information.
Following the energy built through Love My Hood, residents told us they want to be
involved in decisions and actions at the neighborhood and park level.
Next steps:
1. Present draft strategy to council
2. Public Presentation
3. Bring back to new council
2. Committee Dates
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September 6 and November 1, 2018 are the final two meetings for this committee’s 2018 term.
3. Inclusion & Belonging Grant application
Mr. M. Hildebrand shared an Inclusion and Belonging grant application for Aramba Social Night
Discussion
On motion by Ms. A. Venner,
it was resolved:
“That an Inclusion and Belonging Grant in the amount of $2,000 be approved for the Aramba
Social Night; and,
More funding requests to be directed to the Tier 2 grant process”
The Inclusion and Belonging Grant funding is unanimously approved;
4. Parkrun application update
Questions from previous meeting answered regarding Parkrun application.
Discussion
Approval of the Inclusion/Belonging application was not given. The committee has asked that
an explanation letter sent to the applicants.
5. Work plan Update
CPTED Safety Concerns:
Thank you to Mr. B. Page on behalf of the committee for your hard work as recommendations
from the facility audits have sparked conversation and possible solutions. Mr. M. Hildebrand to
send reports to committee members via email of facilities completed.
Foster Stronger Relationships with Local Schools:
Mr. G. Albert shared with committee that a one pager for community centres’ staff is in the
proofing process and then to be distributed. Mr. M. Hildebrand will share with the LFMP
Project Manager.
Gender Neutral change rooms:
Universal change room recommendations and highlights from Ms. A. Venner tabled until
September meeting for further discussion. Rainbow community council is looking for a policy.
Committee asked to come prepared with questions and realistic direction. Email any questions
before next meeting to Ms. A. Venner via email.
6. New Business
No new business
7. Adjournment
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
J. McKenzie
Committee Administrator