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ITEM

MINUTES

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1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Community Safety Committee held on Tuesday, June 12, 2007.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

2.

Tuesday, September 11, 2007  (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

LAW AND COMMUNITY SAFETY DEPARTMENT

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3.

LOWER MAINLAND DISTRICT VACANCY REPORT

(Report:  June 26, 2007, File No.:  ) (REDMS No. 2250037)

(Power Point Presentation)

Designated Speaker:  Phyllis Carlyle

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorse, and staff and the OIC implement the recommendations contained in the CAO/PPC (Chief Administrative Officer/Principal Policing Contact) group’s Lower Mainland District Vacancy report (dated June 26, 2007)

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4.

LOWER MAINLAND DISTRICT INTEGRATION INITIATIVES - FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION SERVICES, POLICE DOG SERVICES, COLLISION RECONSTRUCTION AND ANALYSIS SERVICES

(Report:  May 29, 2007, File No.:  ) (REDMS No. 2237587)

Designated Speaker:  Shawn Issel

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the funding changes to accommodate the three integration initiatives - Forensic Identification Services, Police Dog Services, and Collision Reconstruction and Analysis Services be considered in the 2008 Budge; and

(2)

That a letter be forwarded to the Solicitor General advising that a sustainable and equitable funding framework for integrated teams and taskforces be the subject of negotiations during the 2012 RCMP contract renewal.

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5.

TOBACCO CONTROL ACT DRAFT REGULATIONS

(Report:  June 28, 2007, File No.:  ) (REDMS No. 2250846)

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Mercer

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

(1)

Give consideration to supporting:

(a)

the LMLGA Resolutions to:

(i)

extend the restrictions on places where tobacco products can be consumed to include patios at any hospitality site (including cafes, restaurants, pubs, taverns, bars, casinos and bingo halls) whether enclosed or not;

(ii)

extend the minimum distance between outdoor smoking and doorways, window openings and air intakes to 7.5 metres; and

(b)

the recommendation of Richmond’s Medical Health Officer that:

(i)

the restrictions on the sale of tobacco products be extended to include private athletic or recreational facilities and pharmacies or retail outlets that include pharmacies

(2)

Authorize staff to advise the Ministry of Health as to the results of Council’s deliberations.

6.

FIRE Chief Briefing

(Oral Report) 

Designated Speaker:  Fire Chief Jim Hancock or designate

Items for discussion:

(1)

Recruitment Update

7.

RCMP/OIC Briefing

(Oral Report) 

Designated Speaker:  Supt. Ward Clapham or designate

Items for discussion:

(1)

Canada Day Weekend

8.

OTHER ITEMS

9.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT