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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSafe City - 2000-04-04SAF ECITY12000-04-04 APRIL 4, 2000 SAFE CITY COMMITTEE MINUTES CITY OF KITCHENER The Safe City Committee met this date commencing at 4:15 p.m. and Chaired by S. Bassanese with the following members present: Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison, A. Kutler, T. Beaulne, D. Schnarr, T. Dickson, and N. Brawley. Councillor M. Yantzi and B. Doherty were in attendance for part of the meeting. Others present: Ms. J. Dean, Ms. M. Morrison, Ms. L. Korabo and Messrs. B. Stanley, F. Pizzuto and R. Weber. 1. COMPASS KITCHENER WORKSHOP As a follow-up to the Committee's February 1, 2000 Compass Kitchener workshop, Ms. M. Morrison, Project Co-ordinator, and Mr. R. Weber, Facilitator, attended and lead Committee members through a second-stage visioning workshop to discuss the Draft Visions and Strategic Directions formulated following community consultations. During the course of discussions, F. Pizzuto left the meeting. Following conclusion of the workshop, N. Brawley, M. Morrison and R. Weber left the meeting which then recessed at 5:50 p.m. and re-convened at 6:20 p.m., Chaired by Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion by Councillor M. Yantzi- It was resolved: "That the minutes of March 7, 2000, as mailed to the members, be approved." B. Doherty left the meeting at this time. 3. HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FORUM T. Beaulne distributed a brochure providing details of a Healthy Communities Forum scheduled for April 29, 2000, at the Regional Health and Social Services Building. The forum is sponsored by the Region of Waterloo, the Kitchener-Waterloo Good Neighbours Council, the K-W Social Planning Council/Community Information Centre of Waterloo Region, the Waterloo Region Community Health Department and the Waterloo Region Community Safety and Crime Prevention Council. 4. GRAFFITI ABATEMENT PROGRAM Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison brought to the Committee's attention a request made by City Council at its meeting of April 3, 2000, that consideration be given to providing financial incentives to encourage people to call the Graffiti Busters Hotline and identify those suspected of painting graffiti on public property. J. Dean reported that this matter had been discussed with representatives of Waterloo Regional Police who advised that they did not recommend providing financial incentives. Their Crimestoppers program is well established and does provide financial rewards for information leading to an arrest. It was the opinion of Waterloo Regional Police that having two similar programs would be confusing for the public. She further noted that the Graffiti Hotline will request people to leave a name and telephone number should more information be required; however, Crimestoppers is anonymous. It was also noted that Waterloo Regional Police are considering airing a segment on graffiti during an upcoming Crimestoppers episode. 5. COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION PLAN B. Stanley provided a verbal update on the first Steering Committee meeting held on March 20, 2000, commenting that there had been good participation and good input received. Attendees included representatives of community agencies, Waterloo Regional Police and Dr. H. Russell. APRIL 4, 2000 SAFE CITY COMMITTEE MINUTES -14- CITY OF KITCHENER = = = COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION PLAN - (CONT'D) It was further noted that, at the Steering Committee meeting, it had been determined the agencies had a longer time frame for participation than fit into Dr. Russell's proposed timelines. B. Stanley noted that the focus and purpose of the Steering Committee would require some changes. As a result of the agencies extended time frame, the Steering Committee was split into two entitles in order that each group might meet their established timelines. B. Stanley further advised that a review of the Steering Committee's Terms of Reference is required to determine the continued value of the mandate. He suggested there should also be a meeting with Dr. Russell to obtain a better understanding of his role in the Community Mobilization Plan process. In response to a question from the Committee, B. Stanley pointed out that the deadline for completion of the Plan proposed by Dr. Russell and approved by Council, is December 2000 and that if the project extend past this deadline, City financing of the project will cease. B. Stanley left the meeting at this time. J. Dean suggested that the Safe City Committee attempt to gain exact information from Dr. Russell as to what will be provided by the December 2000 deadline. D. Schnarr questioned if Council could request additional clarification from Dr. Russell and J. Dean noted that Dr. Russell contends that he is working for Waterloo Regional Police and not the City of Kitchener; therefore, it may be difficult to query him for additional information. FESTIVAL OF NEIGHBOURHOODS - GOALS AND OBJECTIVES T. Beaulne introduced Caroline Parks, Chair of the 2000 Festival of Neighbourhoods Steering Committee. Ms. Parks made a brief presentation which outlined: her role as Chair; background on the Festival; goals and objectives of the Steeri,ng Committee; possible connections between the Festival and the Safe City Committee; and promotional plans for the 2000 Festival. During her presentation, she referenced a Strategic Plan that had been previously circulated to members. T. Beaulne advised that the Festival has partnered with the Kitchener Public Library, the K-W Good Neighbours Council and the Social Planning Council of Kitchener-Waterloo who will be sponsors. C. Parks asked the Committee to consider how it might become involved in helping the Festival Steering Committee meet its goals and objectives and host a successful Festival. A general discussion was held and several members made suggestions for neighbourhood gatherings, Festival enhancements and promotional ideas. During the course of the discussion, Councillor M. Yantzi left the meeting. S. Bassanese questioned how the $10,000 capital grant annually awarded to a winning neighbourhood could be spent and T. Beaulne summarized how the monies have been used during the Festival's six-year history. It was generally agreed that the Safe City Committee would assist the Festival of Neighbourhoods Steering Committee in whatever way possible in order that the Steering Committee's Goals and Objectives could be met. SAFE CITY CO-ORDINATOR'S REPORT - April 2000 J. Dean circulated the April 2000 Safe City Co-ordinator's report to members for their information. The Committee then reviewed the report, which included updates on the following topics: Outreach/Liaison 1. Community Exchange 2. Brampton Safe City 3. Doon Community Awareness Council 4. Forest Heights Community Awareness Council APRIL 4, 2000 SAFE CITY COMMITTEE MINUTES -15- CITY OF KITCHENER = = = 10. 11. SAFE CITY CO-ORDINATOR'S REPORT - April 2000 - (Cont'd) Funding 1. 'Partners Against Crime' Graffiti Funding Proposal 2. Muralist Mentoring Program · Lighting Working Group 1. 'Lighten Up/Porch Lights On' Campaign · Community Mobilization Project 1. Steering Committee · City-Wide Youth Issues Committee 1. Youth Issues Grants and Awards Celebration. (*a list of winners is attached) WINDSOR COMMUNITY EXCHANGE PROGRAM It was agreed to defer consideration of this item to the May 2000 meeting. REVISED YEAR 2000 BUDGET The grant application for funding under the National Child Benefit to sponsor a Muralist Mentoring Project has not received approval. J. Dean advised that the City-Wide Youth Issues Committee would like to see part of the project continue and a revised proposed 2000 budget for Safe City was circulated for review. In order to accommodate the Muralist Mentoring Project, $5,000 in additional funding is required and the following Safe City budget adjustments, as proposed, were reviewed. The sum of $5,000 be transferred from the Funding Application Contribution line to the Graffiti Abatement Program line, increasing the approved budget amount for the Graffiti Abatement Program and making a total of $10,000 available to accommodate honorariums for the muralist and youth participants as well as cover material and transportation costs incurred during the creation of murals. In addition, the Lighting Working Group has been exploring a number of promotional options to expand their 'Lighten Up/Porch Lights On' campaign across the city. The group will seek corporate donations; however, it is suggested that $5,000 be transferred from the Funding Application Contribution line to the 'Lighten Up/Porch Lights On' campaign, making a total of $8,000 available, if required. On motion by D. Schnarr- It was resolved: "That the revised 2000 Safe City budget allocations, as presented on April 4, 2000, be approved." BRAMPTON SAFE CITY ASSOCIATION It was agreed to defer consideration of this item to the May 2000 meeting. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. L. Korabo Executive Assistant/ Committee Administrator