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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSafe & Healthy - 2002-05-07 SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES MAY 7, 2002 CITY OF KITCHENER The Safe and Healthy Community Advisory Committee met this date, commencing at 4:05 p.m., Chaired by Councillor B. Vrbanovic, with the following members present: Ms. C. Anjaria, Ms. T. Beaulne, Ms. M. Dunk, Ms. A. McConnell, Ms. M. Sawa and Messrs. P. Doherty, F. Bishop, D. Hoch and D. Schnarr. Councillor G. Lorentz was in attendance for part of the meeting. Others Present: Ms. J. Dean and Ms. L. Korabo. 1. STRATEGIC PLANNING The Committee was circulated with a draft work plan, the structure of which was described by Ms. J. Dean. Ms. Dean noted that the top four themes identified during the Committee's preliminary strategic planning meeting were: Safe City; Social Isolation; Housing; and, Youth. The draft work plan has been organized into various strategic areas listing those priorities previously identified by members. Members began a review of the points under each of the four themes. Ms. Dean noted that not all of the strategy areas contained suggested programs at this time and she was still interested in receiving input from members regarding known initiatives undertaken by outside agencies. Councillor B. Vrbanovic suggested that once 3-4 priorities in each of the strategic areas have been identified, smaller working groups be formed to investigate these and report back to the Committee. Members of the Committee agreed that goal statements for each of the four strategic areas should be developed as part of the process. The following goal statements and priorities were then identified. Youth Goal Statement: "Increase the successful transition of youth from childhood to adulthood" Priorities: 1) Mentoring programs for youth. 2) Address violence in sports/community. 3) Access to City facilities and schools. 4) Develop supports for new Canadian youth. Housinq Goal Statement: "Investigate municipal role to determine how the Safe and Healthy Community Advisory Committee can assist in the creation of safe, appropriate and affordable housing" Priorities: 1) Advocacy. 2) Lodging houses. 3) Neighbourhood plans - appropriate mix. 4) Housing needs. Councillor G. Lorentz left the meeting. Social Isolation Goal Statement: "Reduce social isolation amongst vulnerable community members and increase participation in the community" Priorities: 1) Reduce social isolation amongst vulnerable community members. 2) Increase participation in community. 3) Increase awareness. 4) Increase connection with municipal and other supports SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES MAY 7, 2002 1. STRATEGIC PLANNING ICONT'DI - 14 - CITY OF KITCHENER Safe Citv Goal Statement: "To make Kitchener look, feel and be safer" Priorities: 1) Improve perception of safety in downtown Kitchener. 2) Review existing programs on an annual basis to determine continued viability. 3) Marketing/Communication Plan - website/manual 4) Sex Trade Worker Report - 'The Track' Ms. A. McConnell left the meeting. Utilizing the input given, staff were directed to develop a final strategic plan for the Safe and Healthy Community Advisory Committee for approval at the June 4, 2002 meeting. Ms. M. Sawa left the meeting. 2. PROGRESS REPORT - YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOR SAFETY AND SUPPORT PROJECT IYESSI Ms. J. Dean circulated a letter dated March 28, 2002, from the Ontario Trillium Foundation advising that a two-year grant in the amount of $102,500. had been approved for the Ethno- Cultural Family Safety Network (EFSN) to undertake the Youth Empowerment for Safety and Support Project (YESS). Members of the Committee were reminded that it had previously endorsed this project and approved $5,000. in support. The EFSN funding proposal will be re- circulated for the benefit of new members in order to familiarize themselves with the background of this funding application. It was noted that participation with this project falls under one of the identified priorities under the youth theme in the Strategic Plan. 3. YOUTH ISSUES SCHOLARSHIP SUB-COMMITTEE Ms. J. Dean advised that initial grants provided under the Youth Issues Awards and Grants Program will be concluding at the end of 2002. Therefore, funding will become available and it is suggested that a scholarship be developed to offer financial assistance to youth without adequate resources to stay in or return to school. Mr. D. Schnarr indicated an interest in participating on a working group to further investigate the establishment of this scholarship. 4. 911 YOUTH CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT Councillor B. Vrbanovic advised that the Annual 911 Youth Charity Golf Tournament will be held on June 19, 2002 at Rockway Golf Course. 5. REMAINDER OF AGENDA ITEMS Due to a shortage of time, it was agreed to defer consideration of the balance of the agenda to the June 4, 2002 meeting of the Safe and Healthy Community Advisory Committee. 6. INFORMATION ITEMS The Committee was in receipt of the following information items: . Safe City Co-Ordinator's Report . Unfinished Business List 7. ADJOURNMENT On motion the meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Linda Korabo Committee Administrator