HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-09-09 Minutes CLARINGTON SAFE COMMUNITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
September 19, 2013, 3:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM 1A
Present: Chris Newman, Firehouse Youth Centre, Chair
Rolf Kluem, Durham Regional Police Services
Lynda Simpson, Courtice North Public School
Gord Weir, Director of Emergency Services
Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
1. MINUTES
Due to the limited attendance, the adoption of the minutes was deferred to the
next meeting.
2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
(a) Election of Vice-Chair
This matter was deferred to the next meeting
(b) Graffiti — Community Cleanup — Update
The graffiti clean-up day was a success, with Mayor Foster, Rolf Kluem, Chris
Newman and four members of the Firehouse Youth Centre participating. Another
day will be scheduled in the near future, focusing on an area of Bowmanville.
Rolf Kluem advised that he has a communication tool addressing graffiti which
will be able to be utilized for Family Safety Day.
(c) Family Safety Day and Community Survey — Finalize for Distribution at Family
Safety Day
Discussion ensued regarding the Community Survey, with suggestions for
amendments to it being made by the Committee. The survey will be finalized and
printed, for distribution at Family Safety Day
3. NEW BUSINESS
(a) Durham Regional Police Trending Reports
Rolf Kluem reported that property crimes in Clarington are trending down, motor
vehicle collisions have decreased by 4.6%, high collision area collisions have
decreased approximately 10% and theft in motor vehicles has reduced
significantly. There have been two serious incidents in Bowmanville, both which
were responded to very well, with one arrest being made very quickly.
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(b) Community Safety Net Partnership
Chris Newman advised that the Firehouse Youth Centre has been approached
by Community Safety Net, suggesting that they could provide information to the
Centre for distribution. Chris indicated that the materials consist of personal
safety books, geared toward children aged 8 to 12. He will determine if he can
obtain a number of them for distribution at Family Safety Day.
(c) Central Ontario Crime Prevention Association Meeting
Information was circulated regarding a Central Ontario Crime Prevention
Association session which is being held on Friday, September 27 at Garnet B.
Rickard Recreation Complex. The topics covered will be of interest to members
of the Committee. The information will be circulated to all members, with the
request that they advise the Municipal Clerk if they are interested in attending.
4. OTHER BUSINESS
(a) Safety Village -Whitby
Gord Weir advised that DRPS is working toward increasing the use of Safety
Village in Whitby and suggested perhaps we could promote this through the
Committee. Lynda Simpson will canvass other principals within the area and
determine if they are utilizing this resource.
5. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled to be held on October 17, 2013, in Meeting
Room 3C, located on the third floor. All visitors will be required to obtain visitor
identification tags from the Planning or Community Services Department.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Rolf Kluem, seconded by Gord Weir
THAT the meeting adjourn.
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.
Chris Newman, Chair
Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk