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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-03-21 Minutes CLARINGTON SAFE COMMUNITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE March 21, 2013, 3:00 P.M. MEETING ROOM 1A Present: Mayor Foster Len Creamer, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement Erin Gorman, Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington Catholic District School Board Rolf Kluem, Durham Regional Police Services Maria Perrino, John Howard Society Chris Newman, Firehouse Youth Centre Gord Weir, Director of Fire and Emergency Services Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk Mayor Foster chaired the meeting. 1. MINUTES Moved by G. Weir, seconded by C. Newman THAT the minutes of the meeting held on February 21, 2013, be approved. CARRIED 2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING (a) Graffiti — Canada Post Information regarding vandalism and damage to Canada Post property was circulated for the Committee's information. This information will be forwarded to the Operations Department. Len Creamer, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement will contact Canada Post to ensure they are aware of the Municipality's by-law and the requirement for them to keep their property clean of graffiti. 3. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR Discussion ensued as to the membership of the Committee and whether the right people are involved with the Safe Communities Initiative. Rolf Kluem advised of the members of the Oshawa Safe Communities Committee, as he was involved with the group. Mayor Foster will reach out to individuals who have not been involved and determine if they are interested in sitting on the Committee. Clarington Safe - 2 - March 21, 2013 Communities Committee Moved by G. Weir, seconded by R. Kluem THAT the election of the Chair and Vice-Chair be tabled to the next meeting of the Committee. CARRIED 4. NEW BUSINESS (a) Terms of Reference Moved by L. Creamer, seconded by G. Weir THAT the Terms of Reference of the Clarington Safe Communities Advisory Committee be received. CARRIED (b) Themes to be Addressed A reoccurring issue that the Durham Regional Police and Municipal Law Enforcement deal with is parking around school areas, which is putting children at risk. It was suggested that the next committee meeting be held at Dr. G.J. MacGillivray Elementary School in Courtice and that members of the Parent Advisory Council be invited to hear the concerns and suggestions for improving the issue. The DRPS Traffic Services Coordinator will also be invited to attend the meeting. Graffiti and clean up of the municipality is an area of concern for the Committee members. It was suggested that we participate in Pitch-In Week. The Rotary Club is hosting an event at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex on April 19. Chris Newman will contact them and determine if we can set up a table in an effort to collect names of volunteers to assist the Committee with its activities. A clean-up of the Courtice Skateboard Park area followed by a barbeque on April 20 was suggested. Gord Weir will contact the Operations Department to determine if this can be scheduled. (c) Durham Regional Police Trending Reports Rolf Kluem advised that the DRPS traffic division is focussing their efforts on the area of King Street between Green Road and Liberty Street as 20 percent of all accidents in Clarington occur in this area. Theft of scrap metal is occurring, with rolls of copper wire being a big commodity. The trending of vehicle thefts is going down, however, residential break and enters are up slightly. Instances of impaired driving are up, and the department is making enforcement of this a priority year round. Clarington Safe - 3 - March 21, 2013 Communities Committee 5. OTHER BUSINESS A Community Safety Survey which was utilized by the City of Oshawa was circulated for the Committee's information. As the Municipality will be undertaking a community survey, Mayor Foster advised that he will enquire of the Corporate Initiatives Officer if this information can be included with that survey. 5. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting is scheduled to be held on April 18, 2013. Mayor Foster will determine if the next meeting can be held at Dr. G.J. MacGillivray Elementary School.