Crime Prevention, Safety and Long Term Planning Committee Mtg.

Minutes – April 13, 2011

Present:  Bryan, Ben, Megan, Jack, Cindy, Sharon, Mike, Justin

Guest:  Lynn Strachan, Ward 2 Councillor

1. Minutes of March 16, 2011 passed.  Copies were available.

2. Response to Letter to Mayor Lehman and Lynn –

i. Released offenders transferred from CHCC to Barrie Bus Terminal -

                 There was no agreement with the province but City is willing to work

                 with the Province to see what can be done.    BDNA needs to write a letter

                 asking City Council to look into this and state the desired outcome.

                 We may want to have Rod Jackson or Stella Gant (candidates for MPP)

                 come to speak at an upcoming meeting.   The Committee could send a letter to

                  the Crown Attorney requesting 0 tolerance for crimes. 

           ii. Cameras in the Downtown -   Police survey closes April 15^th.  A public

                 meeting is being planned next.

          iii. Minimum Separation Distance for tattoo parlors, pawn shop etc. –

               100 feet separation distance and passed by Council at their

                meeting on Monday night..

          The Council has some positive activities starting in the  downtown - including

           the Roger Brooks initiative  and various residential projects.

3. BIA Proposal for Sidewalk Patios for Downtown  (April 15 to Oct. 15)

Lynn described the project which includes outdoor patios in front of

businesses downtown.  The patios require a full dining menu, no smoking, closing by ll p.m. and no amplified music.   There was a concern expressed about

the enforcement of the 11p.m. closing.  Lynn will take this concern back to

Council.  Many members thought this was a good proposal. 

4. Elizabeth Fry Society – Megan  

Offers stable housing for women for 40 – 45 days.  It is a 27 bed shelter that is

Staffed 24/7.  The GAP (Grocery Assistance Program) provided food for 15,000 families over the past year. They offer counseling and court support services and various program including anger management, substance abuse, healthy relationships.  

5. Next meeting date – Wed. May 11, 7 p.m. at the BCHC

               Rod Jackson will be invited to come.