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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSafe City - 1998-06-05SAFECI'I'Y~1998-06-05 SAFE CITY COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 5, 1998 The Safe City Committee held its meeting under the Chairmanship of Councillor Karen Taylor-Harrison with the following members present: Trudy Beaulne, Nancy Brawley, Lirondel Hazlneh, David Ryan, Rita Westbrook and Jackie Marsh. Others Present: Brock Stanley, Barb Steiner, Bob Arnot and Avril Tanner (Minutes). Absent: Coun. Mark Yantzi, Steve Bongelli and Philip Fernandez. Barbara Steiner As Soon As Possible September Brock & Avril Schedule a meeting with Gary Green to Discuss Grant Application. Research Information received from FCM-ICPC Workshop that may apply to Safe City. 1. APPROVAL OF MAY 1, 1998 AGENDA The Agenda for today's meeting was approved with the following addition: Trudy Beaulne indicated that she would like to add an information item pertaining to the Crime Prevention Ontario Awards Banquet and Training Symposium, Moved by: Trudy Bealune Seconded by: Rita Westbrook CARRIED. -81 - 2. APPROVAL OF APRIL 3, 1998 & May 1, 1998 MINUTES The minutes of the April 3rd and May 1st meetings were approved. Moved by: Trudy Bealune Seconded by: Rita Westbrook CARRIED. 3. SUMMER MEETING DATES During discussion of the summer meeting dates it was pointed out that we currently have a meeting scheduled in July and then there would not be a meeting in August. Brock explained that both he and Avril were not going to be at the July Meeting and inquired whether we should hold a meeting in August and not one in July. After some discussion the committee decided to keep the meeting in July and that Brock would make arrangements to have someone available to take the minutes at the July Meeting. It was also pointed out that the September meeting would fall on the Friday of the Long Weekend and it was therefore decided that the meeting date should be changed to Wednesday, September 9th from 8:00 - 10:00 am. Karen then introduced Terry Keenliside, from the Doon Pioneer Park Area, to the committee and indicated that Terry might be interested in joining the committee and that she was in attendance today to learn more about the committee. 4. ELECTION OF A CO-CHAIR After some discussion it was noted that at this time there was no one who wished to act as Co-chair of the Safe City Committee and that the committee would continue with only one Chair at this time. 5. UPDATE ON FCM-ICPC WORKSHOP Brock explained that the purpose of the workshop was to bring together cities from across Canada that were involved in Safe City Initiatives. He indicated that he would write up a report over the summer of the items discussed at the workshop. Brock reviewed the information that was handed out at the workshop and indicated that there was a web page as well with possible solutions to certain situations. It was mentioned that Brock and Avril would review as much information as possible over the summer and bring back certain items for discussion to the September meeting. He indicated that in light of the information - 82 - received at the workshop the committee may wish review and possibly change the Priorities for the committee. In total there were 13 Cities that responded and there were 33 participants in total (refer to attached list of participants). There was an announcement made at the workshop that there will be approximately 30 Million Dollars available to be used for Safety and Crime Prevention Initiatives in which we could make an application along with the Region for a portion of. 6. CRIME PREVENTION ONTARIO AWARDS BANQUET Trudy thanked the committee for contributing to the expenses of sending her to the banquet and indicated that she was in attendance to receive an award. She explained that there were workshops and presentations available to the participants. Some of the topics included child abuse, pornography, spousal abuse and some youth issues. She indicated that she had taken notes at the workshops and intended to type them up for circulation. WORKING GROUP REPORTS 1. LIGHTING WORKING GROUP REPORT Brock circulated a copy of the final version of the Report and indicated it was approved and fully endorsed by City Council on June 1, 1998. John MacDonald and Brock will now produce the final document for circulation and it will be considered the main guide to be used for Lighting in the city. Brock indicated that there were a couple of additional components to the lighting study and then turned the discussion over to John MacDonald. John then circulated the attached document and gave a slide show presentation on the two areas in Downtown. 2. RESEARCH & EDUCATION WORKING GROUP REPORT We have made our first presentation to the Chandler Mowat Neighbourhood Association, they had called initially because of the outreach issues, youth loitering in the Community Centre, and the negative media attention they have been receiving. The presentation that was made to Council has been edited to make it shorter in length and of more interest to the Neighbourhood Associations. - 83 - Both Jackie Marsh and Trudy Beaulne indicated that they would be interested in giving these presentations to the Neighbourhood Associations. A suggestion was made that we combine Neighbourhood Associations between Wards and do one large presentation for each Ward. 3. SAFETY AUDIT WORKING GROUP REPORT The Safety Audit Working Group has had 4 meetings and have set their priorities as follows: 1. Victoria Park 2. Central Frederick 3. College Street 4. Vicmount Drive The Forest Heights Neighbourhood has been removed from the immediate priority list as it has been determined that the issues can more appropriately be addressed by the City Wide Youth Issues Committee. Discussions have taken place at the working group meetings on how to receive and co- ordinate a request for a Safety Audit to be completed and an information package is now being developed to be given to those who request an Audit. It was noted that when our Grant Application was turned down it had slowed the process down for this project. Barbara will be scheduling a meeting with Gary Green to discuss possible options to take from here. 4. PRIORITY WORKING GROUP REPORT The Priority Working Group has not met recently, however it was mentioned that the committee will review the initiatives at our meeting in September. Brock and Avril will prepare any information from the FCM - ICPC Workshop that may be helpful during this review. 5. CITY-WIDE YOUTH ISSUES COMMITTEE REPORT The committee has met 3 times and includes members from the Police Department, School Boards, Ray of Hope, Safe City Members and other Agencies. So far they met to understand the scope and magnitude of the problems being encountered and to decide on how to proceed in the future. One of the major initiatives being investigated is extending - 84 - the hours of the Community Centres. (Please refer to Jackie's attachment for further information). NEW BUSINESS 1. 1998 ANNUAL MEETING - MT. HOPE-BREITHAUPT PARK N.A. Trudy handed out some information on Mt. Hope-Breithaupt Park Neighbourhood Association (see attached flyer). 2. MEMBERSIP UPDATE Karen informed the committee that Steven Bongelli has resigned from the Committee, this means we now have 3 vacant positions on the committee membership. She also indicated that there may be people who are interested in joining the committee. Barbara mentioned that she had forwarded some information on "How to Hire Volunteers" and indicated that she may wish to read the information before requesting Council to appoint any new members. A discussion occurred about looking into the benefits we might be able to offer to volunteers, for example offering tax benefits for the hours the person has volunteered. It was decided that this suggestion should be discussed further at the next meeting. Meeting adjourned: 10:35 am. A. Tanner LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. FCM-ICPC List of Participants in the Workshop. 2. Kitchener Downtown Lighting Design Study Handout, 3. Jackie's Youth Issues Committee notes, 4. Mt. Hope-Breithaupt Park Neighbourhood Association Flyer.