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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSafe & Healthy - 2004-10-05SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OCTOBER 5, 2004 CITY OF KITCHENER The Safe and Healthy Community Advisory Committee met this date, commencing at 4:05 p.m. Present: Chair, Councillor B. Vrbanovic T. Beaulne, J. Breithaupt, S. Franzen, J. Vickery, A. Bender, S. Fohring, D. Hoch B. Thomlinson was in attendance for part of the meeting. Staff: J. Dean, Safe City Co-ordinator L. Palubeski, Supervisor, Program and Resource Services L. Korabo, Committee Administrator 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion by Ms. S. Franzen - It was resolved: "That the minutes of September 14, 2004 as mailed to the members, be accepted." 2. DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE REPORT Mr. D. Hoch, Downtown Advisory Committee (DAC) representative, advised that due to timing issues, DAC had not met since the last Committee meeting and therefore, he had no report. However, for the Committee's information, Mr. Hoch advised that the Downtown Strategic Plan Volume 3 was being presented to the Finance and Corporate Services Committee on October 18, 2004. He noted that feedback concerning the Plan had been obtained from representatives of DAC and the Economic Development Advisory Committee. Ms. J. Dean questioned why the Committee had not been requested to provide input as the Plan includes various health and safety issues. An invitation to provide feedback will be extended to members. Members of the Committee briefly discussed the following topics: a recent Record article concerning the number of ambulance calls in the Downtown; the New Kitchener Market; relocation of The Record to Market Square; and, a fundraising program for the Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Social Work which will be locating in the former St. Jerome's High School building. 3. YOUTH WEBSITE Ms. J. Breithaupt reviewed a draft of the proposed Youth Website which will cover the topics: Learn; Work; Live; Play; and, Connect and will include a link to the Committee's Website. She advised that members of KYAC will be providing graphics for the splash page and may also be providing suggestions regarding changes to the color and font. In response to questions, she explained that once launched, KYAC members will maintain and develop the youth website. Ms. Breithaupt suggested that a small honorarium be provided to the KYAC member who will be designing the graphics for the website and suggested an amount between $50. and $100. On motion by Ms. J. Breithaupt - It was resolved: "That an honorarium of $100. be paid to the developer of the graphics for the youth website." A final version will be provided for the Committee's November 2 meeting. Councillor B. Vrbanovic suggested that the website be officially launched at the televised Council meeting on November 29. 4. 2005 / 2006 SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Application forms were circulated to members and those interested in being re-appointed were requested to submit them by the deadline date of October 22, 2004. It was noted that the Terms of Reference for Advisory Committees have been amended and appointments will now be for two years. In addition, quorum for Advisory Committees has been reduced to five. SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OCTOBER 5, 2004 - 19 - CITY OF KITCHENER FESTIVAL OF NEIGHBOURHOODS FINALE Ms. J. Dean advised that representation is requested at the Festival of Neighbourhoods Finale on Sunday, October 24, 2004 at 12 noon in the City Hall Rotunda to assist with presentation of the $200. prize to the winning neighbourhood. Ms. J. Breithaupt volunteered to attend and assist with the presentation. REGION OF WATERLOO'S ROLE IN ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS 'The Region of Waterloo's Role In Addressing Homelessness: A Discussion Document', prepared by Regional Social Services and dated August 2004, provides an outline of a plan to address homelessness over the next two years. Copies of the Executive Summary and Introduction were provided to Committee members for review and comment. Councillor B. Vrbanovic advised that the issue of homelessness had been downloaded to local municipalities by the Province and that this document indicates the Region of Waterloo is gathering input prior to undertaking various initiatives; however, no timetable for feedback has been established. Ms. L. Palubeski suggested that rather than provide direct feedback on the document, the Committee may wish to work behind the scenes and encourage Regional staff to make use of existing partnerships to improve the homelessness situation. Mr. D. Hoch suggested that staff communicate with the Region, and assist with the planning of social amenities in future, avoiding duplication of effort or possible conflicts. The Committee then reviewed several points in the document and Councillor Vrbanovic requested staff consider the Committee's comments and draft a formal response for the next meeting. DOWNTOWN STREET OUTREACH PROJECT - FUNDING UPDATE Ms. J. Dean provided a verbal update on the status of various funding requests. Mr. B. Thomlinson left the meeting. NEW BUSINESS As a follow-up to information provided at the September meeting, Ms. J. Dean advised that Hall's Lane had been powerwashed and the walls were being painted. She noted that a conceptual lighting plan and artwork for the boarded up windows was being prepared and the laneway will be repaved next Spring. With regard to the Healthy Community Plan, Councillor Vrbanovic advised that a meeting had been held with staff and a presentation would be made at the Committee's November meeting. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Linda Korabo Committee Administrator