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MINUTES

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1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Community Safety Committee held on Tuesday, March 11, 2008.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

2.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008  (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

DELEGATION

3.

Presentation by Steve Chong, Health Assessment Supervisor, Richmond Health Services and Dr. James Lu, Richmond's Medical Health Officer, and Laverne Fratar, Tobacco Reduction Coordinator, Richmond Health Services  regarding Item 6 (Enhanced Smoke-Free Areas in Richmond).

LAW AND COMMUNITY SAFETY DEPARTMENT

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4.

RESPONSIBLE BEEKEEPING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS AMENDMENT TO THE ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATION BYLAW NO 7932

(Report:  March 20, 2008, File No.:  12-8060-01/2008-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2347463)

Designated Speaker:  Jodie Shebib and Wayne Mercer

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 7932, Amendment Bylaw No. 8357  be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

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5.

39TH ANNUAL LIBOA-BC CONFERENCE - OCT 7-10, 2008 LICENCE INSPECTORS & BYLAW OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF B.C.

(Report:  March 17, 2008, File No.:  12-8060-01/2008-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2359854)

Designated Speaker:  Curt Toews and Wayne Mercer

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the City of Richmond host the October 2008 LIBOA-BC Conference.

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6.

ENHANCED SMOKE-FREE AREAS IN RICHMOND

(Report:  March 28, 2008, File No.:  12-8060-01/2008-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2361518)

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Mercer

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

Council endorse the increased regulation of smoking in Richmond;

(2)

Public Health Protection Bylaw No. 6989, Amendment Bylaw No. 8360  be introduced and given first, second and third reading;

(3)

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 8361  be introduced and given first, second and third reading; and

(4)

the Public Health Protection Bylaw No. 6989, as amended, be deposited with the Minister of Health.

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7.

REGULATION OF CONDITIONS AND ACTIVITIES AT PROBLEM PROPERTIES IN TRANSITION NEIGHBOURHOODS

(Report:  March 26, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-01/2008-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2354916)

Designated Speaker:  Jodie Shebib and Wayne Mercer

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorse the City’s comprehensive approach to programs and processes addressing conditions and activities at problem houses and properties in transition neighbourhoods.

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8.

PAY PARKING AND DISABLED PARKING REVIEW

(Report:  March 28, 2008, File No.:  12-8080-08-01/2008-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2347485)

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Mercer

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

Council increase the City’s pay parking meter rates and parking permit rates;

(2)

Council prohibit stopping in parking spaces designated for use by persons with disabilities;

(3)

Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 8341 be introduced and given first, second and third reading; and

(4)

Parking (Off-Street) Regulation Bylaw No. 7403, Amendment Bylaw No. 8342  be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

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9.

Funding for Front Line Policing

(Report:  March 31, 2008, File No.:) (REDMS No. 2431961)

Designated Speaker:  Shawn Issel

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Solicitor General John Van Dongen be requested to direct the recently announced federal funding commitment to front line policing in municipalities.

10.

FIRE Chief Briefing

(Oral Report) 

Designated Speaker:  Acting Fire Chief Ron Beaman and

Deputy Chief Stuart Corrigal

Items for discussion:

(1)

Personal Gas Monitor for CO

(2)

YVR - Exercise Coastal Endeavour - Operational Plan

11.

RCMP/OIC Briefing

(Oral Report) 

Designated Speaker:  Supt. Ward Clapham or designate

12.

OTHER ITEMS

13.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT