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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSafe City - 2000-07-04SAF ECIT~2000-07-04 SAFE CITY COMMITTEE MINUTES J U LY 4, 2000 CITY OF KITCHENER The Safe City Committee met this date commencing at 4:05 p.m., Chaired by S. Bassanese with the following members present: D. Schnarr, F. Bishop, T. Dickson and A. Kutler. Councillors K. Taylor- Harrison and M. Yantzi, N. Brawley and T. Beaulne were in attendance for part of the meeting. Others present: Ms. J. Dean, Ms. S. Adams, Ms. C. Ladd, Ms. L. Korabo and Messrs B. Stanley, B. Page. L, Blundell (Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest) and D. Rankin (Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre). The meeting commenced without a quorum in attendance. 1. INTRODUCTIONS As several guests were in attendance, introductions were made. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion by Mr. F. Bishop - it was resolved: "That the minutes of June 6, 2000, be approved." 3. SAFE CITY CO-ORDINATOR'S REPORT - June 2000 Ms. J. Dean circulated the July 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. Ottawa Rooming House Response 2. Festival of Neighbourhoods Funding 1. Graffiti Busters Program 2. Muralist Mentoring Program · City-Wide Youth Issues Committee 1. Little Black Book Safety Audit Working Group 1. Civic Centre Neighbourhood Association 2. Iron Horse Trail · Lighting Working Group- Capital Projects 1. Victoria Street Reconstruction and Widening (King Street- Lawrence Avenue) Ms. J. Dean provided an update on the progress of the Muralist Mentoring Program project in Huron Park and listed those community organizations interested in participating. 4. LIGHTING DEMONSTRATION PROJECT Ms. J. Dean introduced this item and advised that, as part of the Downtown Lighting Study, the Committee has a standing offer to any Downtown business to prepare a lighting design plan, as a demonstration project. Mr. B. Page, Landscape Architect- Community Services Department and Mr. L. Blundell, General Manager of Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest were in attendance to present plans for the redevelopment of the Hans Haus facade, located adjacent to a City parkette at the corner of Benton Street/Charles Street East. Mr. Blundell presented an architect's rendering of the building's exterior and Mr. Page displayed a schematic drawing of proposed landscaping changes in the parkette to complement work being undertaken by K-W Oktoberfest. Mr. Page SAFE CITY COMMITTEE MINUTES J U LY 4, 2000 - 23 - CITY OF KITCHENER noted that Hans Haus is a tourist attraction and upgrading the parkette was identified by staff as a way to enhance the plans of K-W Oktoberfest. LIGHTING DEMONSTRATION PROJECT- (CONT'D) Mr. Page commented that an effective lighting design will allow for use of the parkette into the evening hours and will also address safety concerns raised by citizens. He advised that while the cost of the parkette's reconstruction has been budgeted, funds were not available to initiate consulting services required to prepare a lighting design in connection with this redevelopment. Accordingly, he requested the Committee consider funding the consultant's fees for the preparation of a lighting design plan. He noted that it was necessary to determine the location and install any conduit required for the proposed lighting as part of the park's redevelopment scheduled for September 2000. Funding for lighting will be requested in the 2001 Capital Budget of the Community Services Department. Ms. Dean questioned if the Sheraton Four Points Hotel, located on the opposite side of the laneway, would be amenable to any lighting being erected and Mr. Blundell indicated that he felt they would as the Four Points has been experiencing theft and vandalism in its adjacent parking structure. Ms. Dean requested that all information on the parkette's design be provided to her as soon as possible in order that contact with the lighting designer could be made and it be determined if the City's tight re-development timeline would allow him to prepare a lighting design for this location. Mr. B. Stanley entered the meeting. On motion by D. Schnarr- it was resolved: "That the Safe City Committee approve the expenditure of funds from its 2000 budget to pay for the services of a lighting consultant to prepare a Lighting Demonstration Project, in connection with the re-development of the parkette located at the corner of Benton Street and Charles Street East, the fa~;ade improvements of the Hans Haus and the lighting of the public laneway adjacent to same." 5. COMMITTEE VACANCY The Committee was circulated with an application from Michelle Smith to fill a current vacancy. By general consent, it was agreed to recommend to City Council the appointment of Michelle Smith for a term expiring November 30, 2000. A recommendation in this regard will be forwarded for consideration at the City Council meeting to be held later this date. Ms. N. Brawley and Councillor M. Yantzi entered the meeting and a quorum was now present. 6. PRIORITIES/REPORT CARD FORMAT Ms. J. Dean advised that several members of the Committee had met to discuss and develop an appropriate and workable format for the priorities established by the Committee. A listing of projects including implementation status will be used as a working document. She noted that, at the suggestion of the General Manager of Business and Planning Services, the Committee's priorities were blended with the strategic directions emanating from the recently concluded Compass Kitchener process. Ms. N. Brawley circulated copies of a template designed to establish the Committee's priorities and commented that priorities would be listed in a logical format, according to how each fit into the six Compass Kitchener strategic directions, as approved by City Council. It was suggested the priorities listing be called the "Safe City Committee Plan of Action". A lengthy discussion followed during which Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison entered the meeting. It was further suggested that the 'Plan of Action' be included on the Committee's agenda every three months to permit re-prioritizing and that the Priorities Working Group be re-established to meet and review the Plan prior to it being presented to the full Committee for discussion and input. Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison, Ms. N. Brawley, Ms. T. Beaulne, Ms. A. Kutler and Mr. F. Bishop volunteered for the Priorities Working Group and will meet during August and target circulation of the Plan prior to the Committee's September meeting. JULY 4,2000 SAFE CITY COMMITTEE MINUTES - 24 - CITY OF KITCHENER = = = = In addition to the 'Plan of Action', a Report Card listing the Committee's accomplishments is also proposed to be developed and used as a quick-reference tool. PRIORITIES/REPORT CARD FORMAT - (CONT'D) Ms. T. Beaulne entered the meeting. On motion by Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison - it was resolved: "That the 'Safe City Committee Plan of Action' be approved as the new format for priority planning." YOUTH CHARITY 911 GOLF TOURNAMENT WRAP-UP Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison reported that approximately $9,800. had been raised through the golf tournament and it was hoped that additional donations would bring the total to the $10,000. goal. She noted that this amount was double that raised in 1999. Councillor Taylor- Harrison advised that letters of thanks will be sent to the representatives from Police, Fire and Ambulance for their efforts in ensuring the success of the event. SECOND ANNUAL SAFE CITY GARDEN PARTY Ms. J. Dean invited members of the Committee to a garden party she will be hosting. The date is Sunday, August 20, 2000, and all members are invited to attend. Details to follow at a later date. ARTICLE - STREET LIGHTING AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME PREVENTION 10. 11. 12. STRATEGY Copies of this article by Kate Painter were circulated for the Committee's information. FESTIVAL OF NEIGHBOURHOODS Participation in the event scheduled for October, 2000, was previously discussed; however, a working group must be established to design the Committee's display. It was generally agreed that those members who were interested would meet on Tuesday, August 1, 2000 at 4:00 p.m. to begin preliminary planning. MURALIST MENTORING PROGRAM Mr. F. Bishop advised that several area youth have volunteered to participate in this program. Ms. J. Dean confirmed that the mentor will be meeting with Danish exchange students and local students to develop a concept for painting on the P1 level of the City Hall Parking Garage. The work is tentatively scheduled to commence on August 21, 2000. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. L. Korabo Executive Assistant/ Committee Administrator