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

MINUTES

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.

B. 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

C. 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
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D. DELEGATIONS

E. PRESENTATIONS
1. 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.

F. REPORTS (VERBAL)

G. REPORTS (WRITTEN)

H. CORRESPONDENCE

I. ITEMS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

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J. 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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K. COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS AND REFERRALS

L. TASK FORCE UPDATE

M. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

1. Langley RCMP Detachment Weekly Report

2. Annual Report for the Fire Department for 2008

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

N. OTHER BUSINESS

O. ROUND TABLE

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

2. 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.

O. TERMINATION

Moved by R. Proulx,
Seconded by B. Gaudy,
That the meeting terminate at 9:05 p.m.
CARRIED

P. 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:

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Chair, Gordon Zacher