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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-09-15 Safe Community Minutes.pdfClarington Safe Communities Advisory Committee September 15, 2016, 3:00 PM Meeting Room 1A Present: Chris Newman, Firehouse Youth Centre, Chair Martin Wind, Durham Regional Police Alison Jeschke, Communication Coordinator Leah Bourgeois, Ontario Power Generation Pastor John Wildeboer, Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church Sheryl Greenham, Erin O'Toole's Office Councillor Ron Hooper Mayor Adrian Foster Gord Weir, Clarington Fire Chief Duncan Anderson, Acting Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement Also Present: Natalie King, Committee Secretary 1. Minutes Moved by G. Weir, seconded by J. Wildeboer That the minutes of the meeting, held on June 16, 2016, be approved. Carried 2. Business Arising from Previous Meeting a) Status Update on Grant Application for Canada's 150t" Birthday — C.Newman L. Bourgeois announced that, over the past six months, the project has changed from it's initial objectives, growing to the point which it may be too large for the Sub -Committee to handle. With this in mind, the Sub -Committee agreed to step back, as the commitment is too great, and requires extensive time which is not feasible. The program will move from the hands of the Safe Communities Committee, over to the Visual Arts Centre and the Firehouse Youth. This decision will make the initiative less of a Committee initiative, but rather that of one backed by Committee. Moved by C. Newman, seconded by D. Anderson That the Graffiti Sub -Committee be dissolved. Carried 2 Clarington Safe Communities Committee Minutes September 15, 2016 C. Newman provided an update on the Grant Application, stating that it is completed and ready to submit. With letters from Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS) and the Municipality of Clarington (storage of art in facilities), changes will be made to update information as it relates to the dissolution of the Sub -Committee, and submitted accordingly. He informed the Committee that the results of the submission will be known by the end of year. R. Hooper inquired about the funding required for project completion, and the amount of $36,500 was included on the application. Fees cover costs of providing materials (Visual Arts Centre), budgeting for extra materials, and acknowledging the Federal government and integrity of 150'" anniversary. The grant application is asking for 100% of the necessary costs. b) Status on Garbage Can Painting J. Wildeboer explained that he was in contact with both the staff at St. Stephens and the Community Services Department to pick up garbage bins to be decorated. The Community Services Department produced one can over the summer that is now ready for pick-up. Erica Mittag is to be contacted. St. Stephens has now committed to decorate two bins, the Youth Centre agreed on two, and the Bowmanville Older Adults Association agreed to make two. Thanks to J. Wildeboer and G. Weir for initiating the process. 3. New Business R. Hooper raised the issue of unwanted Graffiti and tagging within highly visible areas downtown Bowmanville. Areas of concern include alleys and alongside buildings in the west end near Scrub In, and higher areas near Norm's Deli as well. M. Wind did not identify any reports within the downtown area, as most of the current issues exist within the north part of Bowmanville. M. Wind mentioned that, through the Municipality of Clarington's website and media -reporting system online, information is gathered about graffiti locations and dealt with immediately. M. Wind mentioned a program whereby youth are engaged in painting over graffiti with paint which is to be donated. Pictures could be taken and anti -graffiti education communicated throughout the community during these types of initiatives. A. Foster suggested that maybe a presentation through the Bowmanville BIA will help coordinate a clean-up of sorts, with other leading service providers such as OPG and Enbridge for example. In conjunction with C. Newman and perhaps Basia Radomski, an event could be coordinated that would engage youth in a graffiti clean-up, providing a BBQ and publicity opportunity for information exchange. M. Wind advised that larger corporations such as Canada Post and Veridian have their own workers complete this task for liability reasons. Small businesses may want to be included, and of course coordinating with larger service providers is desirable. 3 Clarington Safe Communities Committee Minutes September 15, 2016 A. Foster suggested that different suppliers be invited together in efforts to coordinate a cleanup initiative. It was suggested that Basia could coordinate. M. Wind suggested a walkthrough of the downtown throughout the day with representatives from the Bowmanville BIA, DRPS, and D. Anderson to identify issues, and where the problem areas are located. 3:30 — G. Weir left. a) Durham Regional Police Trending Reports M. Wind advised of the following for the month of May: • A new crime analysis person was hired, and statistics now include part of Oshawa. • Violence against persons is up • Property crimes over the long term have increased when compared to last month (approximately 40% increase) • Fraud is increasing (particularly seniors). Plans are in place to speak at the BOAA and Wilmot Creek in October. • Theft of motor vehicles is increasing (statistics include Oshawa too) • Break and enter incidents are up over the summer months which can be attributed to people not locking their doors. • Graffiti downtown equates to approximately 10% of the total concern, while the north part of the Municipality had a 42% increase. M. Wind to provide general statistics to Mayor Foster so it can be posted to Facebook without compromising confidentiality of the new statistics. 0 Clarington Safe Communities Committee Minutes September 15, 2016 C. Newman's role with the Youth Centre has become more involved, and he has asked himself whether he will be able to continue as Chair. C. Newman announced that he would honour his role until the end of the year, whereby after that he will have to relinquish his duties as Chair of Clarington's Safe Communities Committee. 4. Other Business C. Newman announced that Clarington Family Safety Day is September 24t", 2016, between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. A. Foster announced that, on September 24t" at 2:30 PM, there would be an unveiling of the Highway of Heroes Durham LAV Monument, honouring the sacrifices of Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan. Requests for Community Safety Zones go through Engineering Department and then onto DRPS. With the change in the dynamic of the Committee, the matter of revisiting the Terms and Conditions of the Committee was raised, perhaps to align the Committee with injury prevention assistance from Parachute. With representatives from EMS, local businesses, the local Health Department, and Police, local groups can best work together on specific injury prevention strategies. Having acknowledged this, the Committee acknowledges that the focus of this group may be too specific in nature, instead of the Community focus of the Committee. On October 14t", Darlington's Doors Open takes place. C. Newman announced that, on October 21st and 22nd, the Youth Centre is hosting their annual Fright Night event. Entry fee is $10, with an additional $2 for a repeat tour. The Youth Centre is also holding their 2nd annual Hype for Hoops event at the Newcastle District Recreation Complex. The cost is $35 for a team of five in advance, or $55 to register the day of the event. 5. Date of Next Meeting October 20, 2016 at 3:00 PM 5 Clarington Safe Communities September 15, 2016 Committee Minutes 6. Adjournment Moved by R. Hooper, seconded by Cheryl THAT the meeting adjourn at 3:50 PM. Carried Chris Newman, Chair Natalie King, Committee Secretary