Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada L3Y4W5
(905)830-0303 or Toronto line (905)773-1222 (Ext. 7906)
Fax: (905)895-5249 E-mail: psb@police.york.on.ca
To make a difference in our Community
AGENDA
Public Session


COMMITTEE ROOM "A" WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2006
ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRE
17250 YONGE STREET
NEWMARKET, ONTARIO 1:00 P.M.


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  COMMENDATION

Chair David Barrow and Chief Armand La Barge will make a presentation to Police Constable Karim Bardai for his professionalism and heroic actions which resulted in the saving of a citizen's life on September 16, 2005.



1. INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEMS, ANY OTHER BUSINESS AND CONSIDERATION OF PRIVATE ITEMS

 
2. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST  
3. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 22, 2006

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PRESENTATION
4. Chief Armand La Barge, Inspector Paul Pedersen and Inspector Tom Carrique will make a presentation on the York Regional Police Guns and Gangs Strategy and Police and Youth.

COMMUNICATIONS
5. David Forster, Chair, Crime Stoppers of York Region (February 1, 2006) requesting financial assistance and/or participation of the Board in the 15th Annual Wayne Snooks Golf Classic in Kettleby on July 7, 2006.

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6. Scott Cole and Brian Larter, Co-Chairs, Police Appreciation Night Committee (February 17, 2006) advising of the 14th Annual York Regional Police Appreciation Night, Thornhill, on April 27, 2006 and the opportunity for corporate sponsorship.

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7. Notice received from the Canadian Association of Police Boards regarding the 50th anniversary of civilian oversight of policing in Toronto and events organized by the Toronto Police Services Board on May 13 and 15, 2006.

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REPORTS OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
8. Solicitations and Donations to York Regional Police for the Year 2005

RECOMMENDATION
  1. That the Board receive this report in accordance with Police Services Board Policy #02-01.
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9. Rewards - Status Report

RECOMMENDATIONS
  1. That the Board, in accordance with its Rewards Policy 03/00, accept this report as the Annual Status Report for 2005;

  2. That the Board authorize a one-year extension of the $10,000.00 reward announced at the March 24, 2004 Board meeting for information leading to the arrest or conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the hate crimes perpetrated in York Region; and

  3. That the Board authorize a one-year extension of the $50,000.00 reward to assist in successfully gaining information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murders of Zhu LIN, Yan LIU and Xiao ZHAN.
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10. 2005 Use of Force Study

RECOMMENDATION
  1. That the contents of this report be received by the Board for its information.
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11. Course Reimbursement

RECOMMENDATIONS
  1. That the Board reimburse members for the costs associated with approved courses identified in the attached Appendix - Recommended Course Approvals, subject to proof of successful completion, as required in either the Senior Officers' or Uniform or Civilian Working Agreements and the Board's Course Reimbursement Policy; and

  2. That the Board not approve reimbursement for courses identified in the attached Appendix - Courses Not Recommended, on the grounds that the course would not be beneficial to the police service or the members to take this course at this time as it is not applicable to their duties.
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12. York Regional Police Radio System MTC 3600 Controller and GPS Frequency Reference Standard Clock Upgrade

RECOMMENDATIONS
  1. That the Board enter into a contract with Motorola Canada Inc. in respect of the Voice Radio System MTC 3600 Controller and GPS Frequency Reference Standard clock upgrade, for a value not to exceed $1,132,167, plus applicable taxes; and

  2. That the Chair be authorized to execute a contract subsequent to recommendation 1, subject to prior review by York Region Legal Services.
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13. Lease of Additional Office Space at Yonge/Mulock Centre

RECOMMENDATIONS
  1. That the Board approve the amendment of the existing lease at 16775 Yonge Street, Newmarket, to include an additional 1,048.30 square feet of office space on the same terms and conditions as the existing lease; and

  2. That the Chair be authorized to execute the three year lease agreement effective April 1, 2006 with Newmarket Property Corporation subject to the approval of York Region Legal Services.
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REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
14. Amendments to Adequacy Standards Policies

RECOMMENDATION
  1. That the Board amend two Adequacy Standards policies: Criminal Investigation Management and Procedures and Communications and Dispatch.
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OTHER BUSINESS
20. BY-LAW NO. 01-06 CONFIRMING THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING

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ADJOURNMENT
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