Date:

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Place:

Anderson Room

Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Linda McPhail, Vice-Chair

Councillor Ken Johnston

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Bill McNulty

Absent:

Councillor Derek Dang, Chair

Also Present:

Councillor Chak Au

Call to Order:

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

It was agreed that “Noise Bylaw Update” be added to the Agenda as Item 10.

MINUTES

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Community Safety Committee held on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

Tuesday, January 10, 2012, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

LAW AND COMMUNITY SAFETY DEPARTMENT

1.

Marine Patrol Program – Post Patrol Report 2011

(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 3383656)

Renny Nesset, OIC, Richmond RCMP, provided background information and commented on the success of the marine patrol program.

In reply to queries from Committee, Corporal James Lunny, Richmond RCMP, provided the following information:

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the marine patrols found that the majority of those on the water were in compliance with regulations related to the operation of a pleasure craft;

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the marine patrols are typically scheduled during community events and weekends as there are many more pleasure crafts on the water during those periods; and

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the RCMP’s marine patrol works with the Canadian Coast Guard if a situation warrants.

It was moved and seconded

That the OIC’s report entitled “Marine Patrol Program – Post Patrol Report 2011” dated October 13, 2011, be received for information.

CARRIED

2.

RCMP's Monthly Report – September 2011 Activities

(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 3378467)

RCMP's Monthly Report – OCTOBER 2011 Activities

(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 3406197)

OIC Nesset commented on the marine patrol program and noted that there may be opportunities to conduct joint patrols with the Delta Police Department.

Phyllis Carlyle, General Manager, Law & Community Safety, advised that should the Delta Police Department wish to partner with the Richmond RCMP, contribution towards the marine patrol program would be sought from them.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the OIC’s report entitled “RCMP’s Monthly Report – September 2011 Activities” dated October 7, 2011, be received for information; and

(2)

That the OIC’s report entitled “RCMP’s Monthly Report – October 2011 Activities” dated November 22, 2011, be received for information.

CARRIED

3.

2011 Third Quarter Report – Fire-Rescue

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3390376)

It was moved and seconded

That the report on Fire-Rescue’s operations for the 3^rd Quarter ending September 30, 2011 be received for information.

CARRIED

4.

Community Bylaws – September 2011 Activity Report

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-01) (REDMS No. 3392348 v3)

Community Bylaws – october 2011 Activity Report

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-01) (REDMS No. 3414106)

Wayne Mercer, Manager, Community Bylaws, advised that Page 7 of the September 2011 activity report was accidentally omitted from the agenda package (Page 7 is attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 1). 

In reply to a query from Committee, Mr. Mercer advised staff are working with Canada Post in relation to dog biting.  He stated that dog bites are taken very seriously and commented on the protocol for repeat offenders.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report dated October 24, 2011, from the General Manager, Law & Community Safety, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report dated November 24, 2011, from the General Manager, Law & Community Safety, be received for information.

CARRIED

5.

Training Site at 7611 No. 9 Road – Richmond Fire-Rescue

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3367291)

In reply to queries from Committee, John McGowan, Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue and Tim Wilkinson, Deputy Chief – Operations, advised the following:

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the proposed training site would be managed by the Chief Training Officer and would only be staffed as required;

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the proposed modular fire training building is new construction and is very similar to container style structures;  it is light weight, durable, and can be configured in many different ways;

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it is recommended that a local training site be established in Richmond in an effort to (i) avoid travel time; and (ii) avoid overtime costs and continued on-duty emergency service delivery while training; and

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the proposed overspray area is intended to mitigate the run-off water from the site.

Also, Ms. Carlyle noted that should the proposed training site be approved, Richmond Fire-Rescue would seek donations as the site develops.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager of Law and Community Safety be authorized to negotiate and execute on behalf of the City a licenceagreement between Lafarge Canada Inc. and the City for the use of a portion of 7611 No. 9 Road as a fire fighter training facility, on the terms and conditions outlined in the staff report entitled “Training Site at 7611 No. 9 Road – Richmond Fire Rescue” and dated November 29, 2011;

(2)

That the capital and operating costs for the training facility be considered as part of the 2012-budget process; and

(3)

That staff be directed to meet with the owners of the property to the north of the proposed site and to report back to Council if the neighbours express any concerns prior to the execution of the agreement with Lafarge Canada Inc.

CARRIED

6.

Regulation of Private Parking Operations

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8801/8802) (REDMS No. 3318239)

Mr. Mercer provided background information.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Vehicle For Hire Regulation Bylaw No. 6900, Amendment Bylaw No. 8801 (Attachment 1) be introduced and given first, second and third reading; and

(2)

That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 8802 (Attachment 2) be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

CARRIED

7.

FIRE Chief Briefing

(Oral Report) 

(i)

Update on the Airplane Crash

Fire Chief McGowan spoke of the recent airplane crash on Russ Baker Way and congratulated all emergency personnel involved in the incident for their fast and effective management of the incident.

Councillor McNulty left the meeting at 4:35 p.m. and returned to the meeting at 4:36 p.m.

(ii)

Update on New Recruits

Fire Chief McGowan advised that Richmond Fire-Rescue has hired nine new fire fighters.  In reply to a query from Committee, Chief McGowan stated that of the nine new recruits, there are several female recruits and several visible minority recruits.

(iii)

Officer Development Training

Fire Chief McGowan spoke of officer development training, noting that Richmond Fire-Rescue (RFR) works closely with the Justice Institute to develop fire-fighters wishing to progress into senior positions within RFR.

(iv)

Noise & Fireworks Regulation Bylaw / Fire Works Communication Process

Fire Chief McGowan stated that RFR sends information related to approved fireworks permits to E-Comm’s fire dispatch centre.  Also, he noted that this information is shared with the Richmond RCMP as well.

(v)

EFSIT Customer Service Performed at residence on Gilley Road

Fire Chief McGowan spoke of a Electrical and Fire Safety Inspection conducted at a residence on Gilley Road.  He commented that the inspection found significant electrical problems, which caused unnecessary hydro usage.

8.

RCMP/OIC Briefing

(Oral Report) 

Item for discussion:

(i)

Operation Red Nose

OIC Nesset stated that the Richmond RCMP support Operation Red nose and noted that the program provided over 650 rides in Richmond last year.

(ii)

British Columbia Association of Chiefs of Police

OIC Nesset highlighted that the Richmond RCMP will be hosting the British Columbia Association of Chiefs of Police meeting in February 2012.

(iii)

Officer Transfers and Retirements

OIC Nesset commented that Constable Barry Edwards would be retiring after 35 years of service.  He was pleased to announce that Cst. Edwards has signed on as a reserve officer.   Also, OIC Nesset advised that Inspectors Janis Gray and Leanne Burleigh have been transferred.

In reply to a query from Committee, Ms. Carlyle advised that the City Centre Community Police Office is currently at the design stage of the project.

(iv)

Partnership with Delta Police Department

Please see Page 2 for discussion on this matter.

Fire Chief McGowan distributed a memorandum regarding the Steveston Fire Hall (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office) and highlighted that Fire Hall No. 2 was one of only three Canadian fire halls to be featured in the Fire Chief magazine.

9.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(i)

Deborah Procter, Manager, Emergency Programs, to play a clip from the CAUSE video

Deborah Procter, Manager, Emergency Programs, distributed a memorandum dated December 8, 2011 (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office) regarding Council’s role during an emergency.

Ms. Procter played a clip from the CAUSE video and provided background information.  She noted that the Centre for Security Science and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security approached the City to take part in an experiment that demonstrates how newly developed technologies function during an emergency.

10.

NOISE BYLAW UPDATE

Discussion ensued regarding the status of the noise bylaw review and proposed amendments report.  Mr. Mercer advised that staff are diligently working to consolidate the findings of the public open houses and surveys.  He noted that it is anticipated that the staff report be brought before Council in January 2012.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:45 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 13, 2011.

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Councillor Linda McPhail

Vice-Chair

Hanieh Floujeh

Committee Clerk