I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

II.

ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS

2.

Orientation - Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) - Integrated Accessibility Standards

That the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) - Integrated Accessibility Standards BE POSTPONED to the next meeting; it being noted that some members have previously completed training in their individual workplaces.

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

3.

Community Mailboxes

That the following comments related to the negotiations with Canada Post for the placement of Community Mailboxes (CMB) BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration:

a)            safety and precautions against the potential to fall when retrieving the mail;

b)            the potential for elder abuse, should seniors need to rely on someone else to retrieve their mail;

c)            signage requirements for increased pedestrian traffic on the street if there is not a sidewalk on the same side as the CMB;

d)            the lack of public consultation by Canada Post with respect to public safety and the proposed locations of the community mailboxes;

e)            that community mailboxes not be placed near where school buses pick up or drop off children;

f)             that community mailboxes not be placed near stop signs or on narrow streets;

g)            proper lighting where the proposed community mailboxes are to be placed;

h)            that persons with disabilities may only be able to receive their mail once a week; and,

i)             winter maintenance to allow access to the mailboxes and prevent potential ice build-up on the cement pads;

it being noted that the CSCP heard verbal delegations from J. Pennycook, 333 Regal Drive and L. Purser-Conley, 337 Regal Drive and D. MacRae, Division Manager, Transportation Planning and Design, with respect to this matter; and,

it being further noted that the CSCP reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:

·                     a communication dated May 6, 2105, from L. Purser-Conley, 337 Regal Drive;

·                     a communication dated May 1, 2015 from J. Pennycook, 333 Regal Drive; and,

·                     staff reports from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services & City Engineer dated February 3, 2015, March 3, 2015 and September 14, 2015.

4.

School Speed Zones

That the following comments related to the review of reducing the speed limit near schools BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration:

a)            the previous comments of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP), from its meeting held on March 26, 2015;

b)            the CSCP supports the reduction of speed limits in school zones while having concern with the ability to enforce the reduced speed lanes;

c)            the need for consultation with the School Boards when designing access points to schools;

d)            the roadway design influences the speed at which people travel the road;

e)            the installation of traffic calming measures when existing streets are being reconstructed;

f)             the installation of flashing yellow lights that operate during high-traffic times during the day; and,

g)            consideration of a sign with a face that frowns when people are driving too quickly and a happy face when people are driving at the correct speed;

it being noted that the CSCP reviewed and received a staff report dated May 20, 2015, from E. Soldo, Director, Roads and Transportation and heard a verbal delegation from S. Maguire, Division Manager, Roadway Lighting and Traffic Control, with respect to this matter; it being further noted that the CSCP has previously and consistently recommended and supported speed limit reductions near schools.

IV.

CONSENT ITEMS

5.

3rd Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

That it BE NOTED that the 3rd Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee from its meeting held on March 26, 2015, was received.

6.

Canada Post Community Mailboxes

That it BE NOTED that the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its meeting held on September 15, 2015, with respect to the Canada Post Community Mailbox installations, was received.

V.

SUB-COMMITTEES & WORKING GROUPS

None.

VI.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

7.

London Block Parent® Program Updates

That it BE NOTED that the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee heard a verbal update from M. O’Halloran, Executive Director, London Block Parent® Program, with respect to the activities undertaken by the organization.

8.

Neighbourhood Watch London

That it BE NOTED that the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee reviewed and received the attached Executive Director’s Report  for the period of June 17, 2015 to September 11, 2015, from S. Pont and heard a verbal update from P. Arcese, Neighbourhood Watch London, with respect to the activities undertaken by the organization.

9.

2016 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

That the communication dated August 5, 2015, from the City Clerk, with respect to the 2015 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List nomination request BE RECEIVED; it being noted that Members were requested to bring nominations to the next meeting.

10.

Crime Prevention Conference

That it BE NOTED that the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP) received a communication with respect to the National Crime Prevention Council Conference to be held on November 10 to 12, 2015 in Montreal, Quebec. The CSCP approved L. Norman to attend the above-noted Conference, on behalf of the CSCP, from its 2015 Budget allocation.

VII.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

11.

Fire Department Statistics

That it BE NOTED that the attached Fire Department Statistics, as provided by D. Lebold, London Fire Services, were received.

VIII.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 2:30 PM.