HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 4, 2008
Cillf c# Minutes I Meeting Summary
Communities in Bloom
Advisory Committee
June 4,2008
2:30 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees: Tom Melymuk, Director, Office of Sustainability - City of Pickering
John Hannah, Superintendent, Municipal Operations - City of Pickering
Marisa Carpino, Supervisor, Culture & Recreation - City of Pickering
Mark Guinto, Executive Assistant to the Mayor - City of Pickering
Jody Morris, Coordinator, Marketing & Revenue - City of Pickering
Mike Bender - Toronto Region Conservation Authority
Donald 19bokwe, Multi-Faith Group
Jim McCafferty - Durham Catholic District School Board
Larry Noonan - Altona Forest Stewardship Committee
Sigrid Squire - Pickering Horticultural Society
Heather White - Pineridge Art Council
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)
Allan Arsenault - Pickering Town Centre
Chris Braney - Durham District School Board
Gail Lawlor - Durham Sustain Ability
Kathy McKay - Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade
Lorna Murphy - Pickering Town Centre
Julie Oakes - Bloomers & Britches
Item I Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action/terns I Status
Ref# (summary of discussion) (includedead/ine. as
appropriate)
1. School Competition Update
. Jim informed members that he was successful in
encouraging St. Monica and Holy Redeemer Schools to
enter the competition
. St. Issac Jogues and St. Anthony Daniel have decided not
to enter this year, but will do so next year
. Schools will be judged on June 11th
. Sigrid advised that if more than seven schools enter the
competition, it might be necessary to spread the judging
over two days
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. A press release will be issued if there are any 5 Bloom
winners
. Next year's program will be mailed out in September to
give schools enough notice to prepare in advance
2. Judges Tour
. Marisa introduced Jody and advised members that she is
actively involved in helping to organize and plan the tour
. The judges (Ken Hunter and Beth Edny) have confirmed
their visit for July 28th, 29th and 30th
. They will be staying at Chartwell Retirement Homes,
which is a new and modern full service adult
condominium complex. It is very centralized and within
walking distance of City Hall
. Guest suites are available for rent, but are being
sponsored by Chartwell
. Marisa circulated a draft copy of the itinerary for the
judges tour and described the events in detail
. Looking into using solar powered golf carts for the tour
. Larry suggested adding Stephanie Miller, a Grade 8
student at St. Elizabeth Seaton HS, who will speak about Marisa will add to
youth involvement in schools and Altona Forest itinerary
. It was suggested that the debriefing session could be held
at Chartwell Retirement Homes instead of City Hall.
However, the committee felt that this was the only stop to
Pickering City Hall and it should not be changed
. Members are requested to block off the tour dates and Please advise Marisa if
are welcome to attend any of the events attending events
. Members should advise if there are specific areas that
they would like to participate in or promote
. Judges will receive the Profile Books two weeks prior to
their visit
. Look into making a 10-minute presentation to Council in T om to action
order to highlight the visit .
3. Staff Update
. Tom advised that the Profile Book is on schedule
. Supplementary material will also be provided to the
judges
. Garden competition entries to date are: 33 residences, 1
store front and 5 organizations
. City staff currently distributing door knockers throughout
the community Contact Julie or Sigrid
. Sigrid and Julie have scheduled a Garden Competition
Workshop for June 25th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the if interested in
Recreation Complex attending
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. Planting has not been done on Esplanade Park due to the
Ribfest event
. Horticultural Society Garden Clubs and City staff will
arrange a meeting to work on project for finding and
designing a "WOW" factor for one of the parks - looking
for representatives
. The community garden bed in Amberlea area is a little
behind schedule
. Arrangements will be made for the judges to be driven by
the 5 Bloom winners' homes
. Whitevale and Greenwood will receive additional planter
boxes this year
4. Other Business
. Donald suggested that Dunbarton Fairport United Church Donald to follow-up
could be added as an entry for the garden competition
and will follow-up to confirm their interest
. Donald advised that the Indo-Canadian Cultural
Association of Durham Inc. (ICCADI) have agreed to
adopt-a-park at Lookout Point Park
5. Next Meeting Date
Friday, July 11th at 2:00 pm
Meeting Adjourned: 3:50 pm
Copy: All Members
Chief Administrative Officer
Directors
City Clerk
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