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Communities Committee
CLARINGTON SAFE COMMUNITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
May 21, 2015
Meeting Room 1A
Present: Chris Newman, Firehouse Youth Centre, Chair
Mayor Adrian Foster
Len Creamer, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement
Judy Gales, John Howard Society
Marten Wind, Durham Region Police Service
1. MINUTES
Moved by L. Creamer, seconded by M. Wind
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on April 16, 2015 be approved.
CARRIED
2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
a) Community Cleanup Day
There was a review of the cleanup weekend. All felt it was a huge success with
123 volunteers from upwards of 35 different groups. Chris reported that Walmart
has called to express their appreciation for the cleanup of the area around the
perimeter of Walmart and the Manager stated the store wants to be directly
involved next year. The laminated maps provided by Planning were a big help to
the groups.
b) Future Cleanu
Suggestions for next year's event were as follows:
• add Boswell area,
• possibly different locations, the Bowmanville valley was not in bad
condition so we may be better served moving out to other areas,
• Marten suggested expanding to the hamlets and doing a different one
each year,
• possibly add Lake Road and area around boat launch.
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3. NEW BUSINESS
a)
b)
Future Course
M. Wind advised that there may be funds available to us through the Police
Awards and Dinner Night fund. This could be used to purchase a banner for the
Cleanup event for next year. From there a general discussion ensued on the
future course of the Committee. Mayor Foster suggested a motion come from
the committee to GPA to hire contractors to assist with cleanups when needed.
This would make it easier for the Committee to tackle larger, more complex
problem properties. This was discussed but no decision made.
In order to get ourselves better known Marten suggested the use of social media.
In the end the Committee agreed to hold off on further discussions of new
priorities until Pastor John Wildeboer is able to attend. Since he had facilitated
the last meeting discussing priorities and directions, the Committee wanted his
input.
Graffiti Initiative
Graffiti and the wall mural competition were further discussed. It could be done
late this summer or fall in Courtice in conjunction with Courtice concerts and
themes could be developed that were more appropriate to that area. The Mayor
suggested that a paint store in Courtice could be brought on board and help set
up an info table for us at the concerts.
M. Wind asked if Basia Radomski and Corporate Communications or possible
one of the high school art departments could be used to assist with advertising
for the event. Mayor Foster offered to have his office help coordinate a meeting
with the Visual Arts Centre and the school board Trustees for the event.
c) Nature of the Committee
In response to a request from the Committee the Municipal Clerk submitted a
letter regarding status of the Committee and its relationship to Council. The
Committee is a Committee of Council but does not have a set budget to cover
any of its expenses.
4. POLICE TRENDS
M. Wind reported on behalf of the Regional Police. The new 16 Division
headquarters will be open by this fall. With this will come more officers and
possible boundary changes for the Division. The Regional Police are going to be
taking a more active enforcement profile on speeding within the Municipality over
the next month.
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5. OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Foster reported an increased interest among the GTA Mayors in the return
of photo radar for school zones. Committee discussed merits of this idea.
Committee agreed to prepare a resolution for the Mayor to present to Council
recommending support for the return of photo radar but only in the school zones.
6. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled to be held on June 18, 2015, in Meeting Room 1A
at 3:00 P.M.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by J. Gales
THAT the meeting adjourn at 3:59 P.M.
CARRIED
Chris Newman, Chair
Len Creamer, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement