Meetings
- 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- Typically, 4th Thursday of the month (on a quarterly basis)*
*Meetings are subject to change without notice.
Agendas and Minutes
Agendas for the meetings will be available typically one week before the meeting date.
For more information, please email the City Clerk’s Office or call 604-927-3010. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Members
- Councillor Dennis Marsden, Chair
- Councillor Trish Mandewo, Vice-Chair
Organization Representatives
- Hope for Freedom Society – Andrea Corrigan
- School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) – Judy Payne (Alternate: Kelly Zimmer)
- Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce – Ravinder Safaya (Alternate: Leslie Courchesne)
- Coquitlam Youth Council – Leo Chen (Alternate: Alvin Chen)
Block Watch Program Representative
Citizen Representatives
- Ron Coulson
- Julianne (Jewels) Cressman
- Carol Metz
- Mezie Odigboh
- Amandeep Sangha
- Ally Wang
Mandate
The Community Safety Advisory Committee:
- Supports the City’s community public safety programs and initiatives through the collaborative efforts of multiple City services (eg: Bylaw Enforcement, Fire, Police and other City resources);
- Considers the quality of life of residents related to the feeling of safety;
- Assists staff to monitor and identify social trends and issues in Coquitlam that may impact community safety;
- Considers the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) approach with respect to the variety of physical spaces enjoyed in the City of Coquitlam;
- Considers building community capacity by addressing ways of ensuring that individuals and neighbourhoods are prepared for emergencies;
- Considers comprehensive approaches in response to persistent societal challenges that could impact public safety within the City;
- Advocates, supports and monitors programs within the City that contribute to enhancing community safety and well-being.
Work Plan
The Committee’s annual Work Plan is approved by Council.