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COMMUNITY SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Wednesday, May 20, 2009, commencing at 7:00 p.m. Salmon River Committee Room th 4 Floor, 20338 – 65 Avenue, Langley, BC

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Present: G. Zacher, Chair S. Anderson, M. Camparmo, B. Gaudette, T. Griffiths, P. Horton, D. Preddy and R. Proulx Municipal Representative: Councillor Kositsky Staff: Supt. J. Armstrong, D. Wade and S. Carneiro A.

INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS The Chair welcomed M. Camparmo, D. Preddy and R. Proulx to the Community Safety Advisory Committee. There was a round table of introductions.

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APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1.

Community Safety Advisory Committee May 20, 2009 Moved by R. Proulx, Seconded by D. Preddy, That the Community Safety Advisory Committee approve the Agenda of the May 20, 2009 meeting. CARRIED

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ADOPTION OF MINUTES 1.

Community Safety Commission April 15, 2009 Moved by T. Griffiths, Seconded by D. Preddy, That the Community Safety Commission adopt the minutes of the April 15, 2009 meeting. CARRIED

May 20, 2009 Community Safety Commission Minutes D.

DELEGATIONS

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PRESENTATIONS 1.

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RCMP 2009 – 2011 Strategic Plan Supt. J. Armstrong distributed a copy of the 2009-2011 Draft Strategic Plan entitled “Connected with our Community”. She noted that the priorities have not changed much over the years and the final plan will be presented at next month’s meeting. The 2009 RCMP commitments are: • Concentrated police and community volunteer presence in known problem areas • Reduction in drug trafficking and drug related crime • Safer streets through strategic traffic enforcement • Reduction in property crime • Contribution to a safer community for our youth • Effective and timely communication Strategic Goals are: • Evidence-based crime analysis to identify emerging crime trends and target prolific offenders and problem areas in the community. • Support of the Core Enforcement Team and Community Safety Officer programs • Targeted enforcement of known drug traffickers and increasing drug awareness in the community • Reduction in fatal/serious driving incidents by increased road safety awareness and enforcement of seatbelt, impaired driving and intersection offences • Focus on at-risk-youth in the community • Ensure public awareness of policing programs by providing timely features, media releases and crime statistics/reports • Crime prevention programs in partnership with community volunteers She reported that the strategic plan provides direction for the Detachment that can be monitored and measured for performance and results.

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REPORTS (VERBAL)

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REPORTS (WRITTEN)

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CORRESPONDENCE

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ITEMS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

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2009 WORK PROGRAM 1.

2009 Work Plan – Draft The members were informed that the Work Plan should contain items that will be completed within a three year period. The following are the topics identified for future meetings that should be included in the 2009 Work Plan: 1. Bylaw Adjudication Courts 2. Bar Watch 3. Bicycle Safety 4. Community Policing 5. Community Policing Umbrella (Inspector Richard Konarski) 6. Concerned Citizens for Criminal Justice Reform (Carol Mills) 7. Court Watch – To hold Judges accountable 8. Emergency Preparedness (Ginger Sherlock) 9. Fire Department 10. Gangs & Guns 11. Golden Ears Bridge Issues – Crime & Traffic 12. Parole/Probation/Corrections 13. Privacy Act 14. Super Mailboxes – Canada Post 15. Traffic Safety 16. Tour of the Courtroom – to gain first hand knowledge of the working of the court S. Carneiro will send out an email listing topics discussed at the meeting with a request for additions to the list. The final list will be sent to members in the first week of June, with a request to mark their preferences. From the ranking a matrix summarizing the responses will be made available for endorsement at the next meeting. Moved by S. Anderson, Seconded by D. Preddy, That Council explore the opportunity of the Township hiring a full time Crime Reduction Strategy Manager who will support the Township’s commitment to safer communities and who will be a co-ordinator between the community, police and the committee. CARRIED It was agreed that this item be tabled and discussed further at the next meeting regarding the preparation of a business case report to accompany the motion. The June meeting will be a Strategic Planning Meeting only.

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COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS AND REFERRALS

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TASK FORCE UPDATE

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ITEMS FOR INFORMATION 1.

Langley RCMP Detachment Weekly Report

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Annual Report for the Fire Department for 2008

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The Annual Report for the Fire Department for 2008 was tabled and will be discussed at the next meeting. N.

OTHER BUSINESS

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ROUND TABLE

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P. Horton would like to see more visible signage for bike lanes and bike/road sharing lanes.

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S. Anderson wished to know if the Township is involved in determining locations for placing of the super mailboxes. He noted that some of the mailboxes, in new developments, are placed in inconspicuous locations which may be subject to criminal activity and citizens are, therefore, reluctant to attend to the boxes after dark. TERMINATION Moved by R. Proulx, Seconded by B. Gaudy, That the meeting terminate at 9:05 p.m. CARRIED

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NEXT MEETING Date: Wednesday June 17, 2009 Location: Salmon River Committees & Commissions Room 4th Floor, 20338 – 65 Avenue Time: 7:00 p.m. CERTIFIED CORRECT:

__________________ Chair, Gordon Zacher