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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-21 Safe Community Minutes.pdfCLARINGTON SAFE COMMUNITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE April 21, 2016, 3:00 PM Meeting Room 1A Present: Chris Newman, Firehouse Youth Centre, Chair Marten Wind, Durham Regional Police Services Pastor John Wildeboer, Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church Alison Jeschke, Communication Coordinator Gord Weir, Fire Chief Also Present: Laura Preston, Committee Secretary 1. MINUTES Moved by G. Weir seconded by J. Wildeboer THAT the minutes of the meeting held on March 10, 2016 be approved. CARRIED 2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING a) Review of Facilitated Process J. Wildeboer provided an overview of the Terms of Reference and the goals of the Committee. M. Wind advised the Committee the definition of crime prevention has changed. It has shifted towards community awareness and engagement in an effort to remove the negative connotation from the definition. J. Wildeboer reviewed the initiatives that were discussed at previous meetings which include; action, education, cooperation, and communication. John asked the Committee members present to think about what action items the Committee can move forward with. How will our time be utilized best and what is the most optimal usage of energy and time. J. Wildeboer asked that everyone come back to the next meeting with ideas. G. Weir suggested the Committee set up a mobile wall, moving it around to various locations for artists to display their work. This would be a similar initiative to what the Planning Department did with the chalk board wall that moved around to different locations throughout the Municipality. L. Preston to send out a copy of the Terms of Reference, and ask that Committee members think about what initiatives should be a priority moving forward. Clarington Safe - 2 - April 21, 2016 Communities Committee b) Community Clean -Up Day 2016 C. Newman thanked the Municipality for promoting the event through various social media outlets and indicated the turnout is expected to be good as people are expressing an interest to help in Newcastle and Courtice. Enbridge will start setting up the barbeque at 10:00 AM. Maps have been prepared for clean-up areas that are outside of the Downtown Bowmanville area, Courtice Community Complex, and Newcastle Library. Additonal clean-up areas suggested by the Operations Department include; Lamb's Road, Concession 3 between Mearns and Liberty, and Walmart. 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Update from Sub -Committee — Mural Wall The Sub -Committee indicated that the mural wall initiative has moved in the direction of celebrating Canada's 150t" anniversary, with high school students helping to create a historic painting. While this initiative has changed from a graffiti wall, the message for participants will be to remain respectful of property and have an awareness for how graffiti it affects the community. The Sub - Committee is hoping the project will engage all high schools, sending the message that the Clarington Safe Communities Committee is working towards improving our community by engaging the residents and allowing for an opportunity to participate in local events. This project is dependent upon a grant, and will only be possible if the application is successful. The Committee discussed that the Mural Wall Initiative is adapting from the Graffiti Initiative, as more information is received. Because the project is changing, the Committee is still discussing if the initiative fits the objectives of the Committee, but is in agreement to move forward with the grant application. Moved by G. Weir seconded by J. Wildeboer THAT support of the grant application and Mural Wall Initiative continue. CARRIED b) Durham Regional Police Trending Reports Marten Wind advised of the following for the month of March: • Increase in theft from motor vehicles. • Increase in break and enters — mostly storage unites • Increase in store thefts — mostly in the Harmony Rd. and Taunton Rd. plaza. • Increase in scrap metal thefts. • Increase in graffiti in the North Bowmanville area. The boundaries have changed for East Division, so the increases are partially due to the change in these boundaries. 4. OTHER BUSINESS J. Wildeboer advised the Committee of the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast that will take place on May 26th from 7:30 AM — 9:00 AM at Trinity United Church. John has tickets available for the event if anyone is interested. C. Newman advised the Committee that it's Celebrity Server Night tonight, April 21St, at Boston Pizza from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A portion of proceeds will go to the Firehouse Youth Centre. Chris also advised the Committee that on May 6th and 7th, events to wrap up youth week will be taking place. Tickets are currently available for `Mics on Fire' and `Battle of the Bands'. 5. DATE OF NEXT MEETING May 19, 2016 6. ADJOURNMENT Moved by J. Wildeboer, seconded by G. weir. THAT the meeting adjourn at 4:07 PM. CARRIED Chris Newman, Chair Laura Preston, By-law Clerk