Com m unity Safety Forum Adam Smith Manager of Development Services City of Kenora
Overview 1. The City of Kenora and Community Safety 2. Recent Initiatives 3. Next Steps 4. Building on Success
The City Invests in Community Safety
Principle of Development Official Plan Any changes to land-use must consider: • protection of public health and safety; – adequate provision of a full range of housing; – orderly development of safe and healthy communities; – adequate provision and distribution of educational, – health, social, cultural and recreational facilities; Site Plan Control After considering land-use, the City can address site – design with measures that reflect the above principles exterior design, relationship to other buildings, environmental • features
Principle of Development
Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention (CMNCP) CMNCP is a community of practice dedicated to building capacity and mobilizing Canadian municipalities to prevent and reduce crime and foster community safety and well-being. Since joining in 2018, the City has: Submitted a proposal under the federal National • Crime Prevention Strategy Engaged a consultant through CMNCP to • redevelop the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention (CMNCP) Member municipalities of the CMNCP represent over 40% of the Canadian population.
Amendments to the ZBL and OP In April 2019, Council approved a rezoning application submitted by the KDSB for a supportive housing facility on 9 th Street. In May 2019, Council approved a City initiated amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law so as to allow public agencies to develop housing in most designations and zones.
Municipal Capital Facilities By-law Intended to achieve three objectives: • New definition of affordable housing • Framework for the provision of municipal support to housing projects • Incentivize both public and private investment in addressing Kenora’s housing gaps.
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWBP)
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWBP) CSWBPs are based upon the identification of risk factors in the community. Since 2015, these risks have shifted. Public engagement is fundamental to a community risk assessment and Plan buy-in: • Downtown Business Information Session • Community Safety Forum
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWBP) In October, a facilitated workshop will support the creation of a new action plan with participation from: • Policing Services • Health-Care • Social Services • Schools • Municipality • Business Associations
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWBP)
Advocacy We continue to engage both the Federal and Provincial governments and take a regional approach where possible.
We Build on our Downtown The City and our government/community partners believe in Kenora’s downtown • Downtown Revitalization Total investment of $30 million for Phases I – IV. – • Wayfinding Approximately $ 525,000 dedicated to signage and – kiosks • The MUSE $4.5 million raised between public and private – partners for a new Arts Centre
We Build on our Community We continue to invest in community assets to make Kenora place to live and visit. Community Improvement Planning • – City investment: $836,400 – Private investment: $2.1 million Enhancing Public Spaces • – Norman Park: $700,000 on amenities in 2019 – Garrow Park: $900,000 on amenities over the last three years.
Kenora Remains a Destination
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