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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 28, 2008 CiUI o~ Minutes I Meeting Summary Communities in Bloom Advisory Committee March 28, 2008 10:00 am Main Committee Room Attendees: John Hannah, Superintendent, Municipal Operations - City of Pickering Marisa Carpino, Supervisor, Culture & Recreation - City of Pickering Allan Arsenault - Pickering Town Centre Donald Igbokwe, Multi-Faith Group Gail Lawlor - Durham Sustain Ability Jim McCafferty - Durham Catholic District School Board Lorna Murphy - Pickering Town Centre Larry Noonan - Altona Forest Stewardship Committee Lorna Murphy - Pickering Town Centre Sigrid Squire - Pickering Horticultural Society Heather White - Pineridge Art Council Mike Goodyear - Toronto Region Conservation Authority (on behalf of Mike Bender) Marla Shim, Executive Assistant, Councillors' Office - City of Pickering (Recording Secretary) Absent: Dave Ryan, Mayor - City of Pickering (Co-Chair) Bill McLean, Regional Councillor, Ward 2 - City of Pickering (Co-Chair) Tom Melymuk, Director, Office of Sustainability - City of Pickering Mike Bender - Toronto Region Conservation Authority Chris Braney - Durham District School Board Kasia Chocjecki - Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade Julie Oakes - Bloomers & Britches Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items / Status Ref# (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) 1. Welcome . John welcomed everyone to the meeting and gave regrets for Mayor Ryan and Councillor McLean who were unable to attend, due to a conflicting meeting . A special welcome was given to the two new committee members - Donald Igbokwe and Heather White . Members were asked to participate on the committee because they are leaders in the community . Attendees introduced themselves Page 1 CORP0228-2/02 2. CIB Program . John gave a detailed overview of last year's CIB program . 2007 was a great success and will try to achieve the same level of success this year . Big task is to decide what can be done differently in 2008 . Will make the changes that were suggested by the judges . Depending on members for their advice and ideas for showcasing Pickering . This year's theme is Youth & Sustainability . A chart showing the proposed 2008 Staff Teams consisting of various leading staff members was circulated to members . This year's profile book is already in progress and will be similar to last year's . Will work on attempting to implement any suggestions in the judge's comments from 2007 3. Canada Blooms . The show was a big success and we were proud to represent Central Ontario and promote the City of Pickering . It was suggested that there should be more people manning the booth at next year's show . It was pointed out that is was very difficult to find the City of Pickering booth and staff at the show were unable to assist in giving directions . Backwoods Players did a wonderful job and put on a fantastic show . There were at least 200 very pleased spectators . The performers stayed in full costume all day and walked around the show . Received comments from Canada Blooms that they were well received and invited to participate in next year's show 4. Staff Update . Marisa gave an overview of the 2008 CIB program and kick-off event . Staff members were very thorough in reviewing the judges report and will address the recommendations . Staff would like to include other program features such as places of worship and schools . Members are requested to provide input and support for various program improvements . Members are requested to pass along information about great community initiatives that should be considered for the 2008 CIB program . Will visit some new locations for the 2008 tour, as we continue to incorporate some sites from 2007 . Looking at July 16th, 1 ih and 18th as potential tour dates. - -- Page 2 CORP0228-2/02 It was pointed out that the Driftwood Theatre and the youth area already have events scheduled on those dates . This year's kick-off event is being held on April 18, 2008 Members are from 10:30 to 11 :30 am at Vaughan Willard Public School requested to wear their . All members are encouraged to participate new CIB shirts and . Event will consist of a tree planting ceremony, followed by jackets a fun recycling container decorating competition . There will be three teams consisting of Councillors, Advisory Members and students . All supplies and material will be provided . A suggestion was made for having a recycling relay race Marisa will look into . The Planting & Landscaping Team will ask the organizing Horticultural Society, Claremont Garden Club and Bloomers & Britches to assist with their program 5. Members Comments . Gail volunteered to showcase the Eco-Schools program . Would like to have a write-up on the school program for Gail to provide to the profile book Marisa . Jim McCafferty will work with Gail on the Eco-Schools program . Larry suggested having another breakfast this year at Altona Forest . Front yard competition needs to be improved - would like Members to inform to have additional volunteers to assist Sigrid if they would like . Allan and Lorna informed members that Pickering Town to participate Centre will be undergoing extensive renovations beginning this spring. Hosting the CIB wrap-up event in the fall may not be feasible, due to the construction schedule . Pickering Town Centre is organizing a youth competition for the redesigning of their shopping bags. Activity can support the CIB theme this year 6. Other Business . Kasia Chojecki will replace Kathy McKay as this year's Board of Trade representative . Information packages will be distributed to new members Marla to provide 7. Next Meeting Date To be determined. Meeting Adjourned: 11 :30 am Copy: All Members Chief Administrative Officer Directors City Clerk Page 3 CORP0228-2/02