Date:

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Place:

Anderson Room

Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Ken Johnston, Vice-Chair

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Bill McNulty

Mayor Malcolm Brodie

Absent:

Councillor Derek Dang, Chair

Call to Order:

The Vice-Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

MINUTES

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Community Safety Committee held on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

Tuesday, January 11, 2011, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

DELEGATION

Belinda Boyd, Chair of Safe Communities Richmond, joined by Jennifer Scarr, Vancouver Coastal Health, provided background information on Safe Communities Richmond.

With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office), Ms. Boyd and Ms. Scarr advised the following:

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Richmond has been designated as a Safe Community since 2004;

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injury is the leading cause of death for Canadian aged one to 44;

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prevention of unintentional injuries and prevention of violence, abuse and neglect are two of 21 core programs aimed at reducing injuries; and

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injury prevention requires partnerships and collaboration.

LAW AND COMMUNITY SAFETY DEPARTMENT

1.

Safe Communities Richmond

(File Ref. No.:  09-5140-01) (REDMS No. 2986713)

Kim Howell, Deputy Chief – Administration, provided background information and responded to queries from Committee.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report entitled “Safe Communities Richmond” dated November 19, 2010 be received for information.

CARRIED

2.

RCMP's Monthly Report – October 2010 Activities

(File Ref. No.:  09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 3061781)

In response to queries from Committee, OIC Renny Nesset stated that (i) breathalyzers have been recalibrated to register a warn reading only if a person’s blood alcohol level reads 0.06; and (ii) running of red lights is a top priority for Richmond RCMP.

It was moved and seconded

That the RCMP’s Monthly Report – October 2010 Activities be received for information.

CARRIED

3.

Transit Police In The Community Report

(File Ref. No.:  09-5375-01) (REDMS No. 3045408)

OIC Nesset provided background information and noted that Richmond has 15% of Canada Line stations, which account for 7% of the total of Canada Line related incidents.

Discussion ensued and Committee commented that a breakdown of the number of Canada Line related incidents would be helpful.

It was moved and seconded

That the report entitled “Transit Police In The Community Report” dated October 21, 2010 from the OIC, RCMP be received for information.

CARRIED

4.

COMMUNITY BYLAWS – MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2010

(File Ref. No.:  08-4000-01) (REDMS No. 3074122)

In reply to a query from Committee, Wayne Mercer, Manager, Community Bylaws, advised that many bylaw issues are seasonal.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report entitled “Community Bylaws – Monthly Activity Report For October 2010” from the General Manager, Law & Community Safety dated November 29, 2010 be received for information.

CARRIED

4A.

NOISE BYLAW UPDATE

(File Ref. No.: 12-8060-6989)

Mr. Mercer provided an update on the staff referral regarding Public Health Protection Bylaw No. 6989 as it relates to noise.

5.

Virtual Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Proposal

(File Ref. No.:  09-5125-01) (REDMS No. 3064915)

Deborah Procter, Manager, Emergency Programs, provided background information and highlighted the benefits of a virtual emergency operations centre.

Ms. Procter advised that the total for value-in-kind contributions has lowered, as less staff time is required.

It was moved and seconded

That Council authorize the submission of a proposal for a Virtual Emergency Operations Centre project.

CARRIED

6.

Combined Events Dispatch Protocols – Update

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 3064175)

Tim Wilkinson, Acting Fire Chief, provided background information.

In reply to a question from Committee, advised that Richmond Fire-Rescue and BC Ambulance use different dispatch platforms, however, opportunities to improve dispatch of certain calls exist.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report entitled “Combined Events Dispatch Protocols – Update” from the Fire Chief, dated December 2, 2010,  be received for information.

CARRIED

7.

FIRE Chief Briefing

(Oral Report) 

Items for discussion:

(i)

Hamilton Fire Hall Lighting Event

Mr. Wilkinson spoke of the Hamilton Fire Hall lighting event and highlighted that the Hamilton Community Association along with several other organizations made the event a great success.

(ii)

Firefighters Ceremony – January 15, 2011

Mr. Wilkinson commented on the upcoming firefighters’ recognition ceremony and highlighted that the Honourable Steven Point, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, is anticipated to attend.

8.

RCMP/OIC Briefing

(Oral Report) 

Item for discussion:

(i)

Retirement Announcement – Inspector Dan McKenna

OIC Nesset stated that Inspector Dan McKenna, after 34 years of service with the RCMP is retiring.

Mayor Brodie commented on Inspector McKenna’s service during his tenure with the Richmond RCMP, and on behalf of Council, the Mayor extended gratitude.

9.

OTHER ITEMS

None.

10.

MANAGER’S REPORT

None.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:46 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Community Safety Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, December 14, 2010.

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Councillor Ken Johnston

Vice-Chair

Hanieh Floujeh

Committee Clerk