HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-16 Minutes CLARINGTON SAFE COMMUNITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
May 16, 2013, 3:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM 1A
Present: Chris Newman, Firehouse Youth Centre, Chair
Len Creamer, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement
Rolf Kluem, Durham Regional Police Services
Jennifer Knox, Ontario Power Generation
Maria Perrino, John Howard Society
Jeff Watt, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
Gord Weir, Director of Fire and Emergency Services
Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
1. MINUTES
Moved by L. Creamer, seconded by G. Weir
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on April 18, 2013, be approved.
CARRIED
2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
(a) Election of Vice-Chair
Moved by G. Weir, seconded by R. Kluem
THAT the election of the Vice-Chair be deferred to the next meeting.
CARRIED
(b) Graffiti — Canada Post
Len Creamer, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement is attempting to arrange a
meeting with Canada Post to discuss this matter. Rolf Kluem indicated that a
downward trend in graffiti incidents has been noticed by Durham Regional Police.
(c) Parking Around School Areas
The public meeting to address options for alleviating traffic congestion at Dr. G.J.
MacGillivray and Lydia Trull Public Schools has been rescheduled to
Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Faith United Church. Chris
Newman, representatives of Durham Regional Police, Clarington Emergency
Services and Municipal Law Enforcement will be in attendance. Members of the
committee are encouraged to attend, if they are able.
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(d) Pitch-In Week
The Rotary Club, together with approximately 20 youth from the Firehouse Youth
Centre, undertook a cleanup of Baseline Road on April 26. Ontario Power
Generation participated in a number of cleanups during Earth Week. The
Committee agreed to do another cleanup on June 15, focusing on Bowmanville
Creek. Len Creamer will attempt to get some Scouts involved. The committee
will meet in the parking lot off of Roenigk Drive at 9:00 a.m. A barbecue will be
provided for all participants.
(e) Community Survey — Review and Discuss Revisions
The City of Oshawa Survey was discussed and it was determined that a simpler
version is desired. Committee members are requested to email the two
questions which they would like to have included on the survey and he will
drafted for the next meeting. Rotary will be contacted to see if the survey could
be utilized at Ribfest, to provide a sampling. From this, the survey will be
finalized in time for distribution during Family Safety Day.
3. NEW BUSINESS
(a) Durham Regional Police Trending Reports
Rolf Kluem advised that the officers have been doing door-to-door canvassing to
remind residents to lock their homes and vehicles. The police have seen an
downward trend on mischief and property crime, with very few instances over the
last few months. Trout opening weekend was very quiet.
4. OTHER BUSINESS
(a) John Howard Society 50th Anniversary
Maria Perrino advised that the John Howard Society is celebrating its 50th
anniversary on May 28 with celebrations taking place in the parking lot west of
the Firehouse Youth Centre. All are welcome to join.
(b) Cycling — Share the Road
A concern has been raised with respect to cycling safety. It will be determined if
a message can be placed on the screens in the lobby of the Municipal
Administrative Centre.
5. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled to be held on June 20, 2013.
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6. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by G. Weir, seconded by R. Kluem
THAT the meeting adjourn.
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Chris Newman, Chair
Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk