January 14, 2014 - Minutes
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Community Safety Committee
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Date: |
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 |
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Anderson Room |
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Present: |
Councillor Derek Dang, Chair |
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Also Present: |
Councillor Linda Barnes |
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Call to Order: |
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. |
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MINUTES |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the meeting of the Community Safety Committee held on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE |
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Wednesday, February 12, 2014, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room |
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DELEGATION |
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With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 1), Superintendent Norm Gaumont, Corporate and Client Services Officer, “E” Division, RCMP, accompanied by Assistant Commissioner Norm Lipinski, Criminal Operations Officer – Core Policing, “E” Division, RCMP and Chief Superintendent Brian Cantera, Operations Officer, “E” Division, RCMP spoke of the RCMP’s five lower mainland Integrated Teams and commented on their costs for Richmond. |
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In reply to queries from Committee, A/Commissioner Lipinski provided the following information: |
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clearance rates are utilized to measure effectiveness; however, policing agencies often employ different criteria for such measurements; |
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there is no extra cost to existing RCMP municipalities when an independent police agency partners with the RCMP for the services of Integrated Teams; |
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the costs of divisional administration and the Green Timbers facility are included in the total cost of contracted services, i.e., Integrated Teams; |
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independent police agencies that have partnered with the RCMP for the services of Integrated Teams do not benefit from the various cost sharing formulas; |
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the RCMP does not solicit independent police agencies to partner for the services of Integrated Teams; and |
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costs of the Green Timbers facility are still under negotiation between the federal and provincial governments. |
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Discussion ensued and Committee requested that the Integrated Teams’ annual report be more detailed. |
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Mayor Brodie left the meeting (4:43 p.m.) and returned (4:44 p.m.). |
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LAW AND COMMUNITY SAFETY DEPARTMENT |
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Community Bylaws – November 2013 Activity Report |
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Discussion ensued regarding the recent dog incident and Committee requested that such information be relayed to Council immediately. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled Community Bylaws – November 2013 Activity Report dated December 16, 2013, from the General Manager, Law & Community Safety be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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Cllr. Barnes left the meeting (4:45 p.m.) and did not return. |
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Richmond Fire-Rescue – November 2013 Activity Report |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled Richmond Fire-Rescue – November 2013 Activity Report, dated December 17, 2013, from the Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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RCMP's Monthly Report – November 2013 Activities |
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In reply to a query from the Chair, Superintendent Renny Nesset, Officer in Charge (OIC), Richmond RCMP, advised that Auxiliary Constable community policing hours increased in December 2013 as there were more volunteering opportunities. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the report titled RCMP’s Monthly Report – November 2013 Activities (dated December 17, 2013, from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP) be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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Marine Patrol Program – Post Patrol Report 2013 |
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In reply to a query from Committee, Supt. Nesset spoke of the Marine Patrol Program’s finances. Committee requested that staff provide a memorandum on the Marine Patrol Program’s finances. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the report titled Marine Patrol Program – Post Patrol Report 2012 (dated December 17, 2013, from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP) be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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FIRE CHIEF BRIEFING |
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Item for discussion: |
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Tree Chipping Event |
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John McGowan, Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue (RFR), spoke of the 32nd annual tree chipping event at Garry Point Park. Fire Chief McGowan highlighted that over 2,000 people attended and approximately $8,500 was raised. Also, he noted that the tree chips will be utilized by the Richmond Nature Park to revitalize its trails and landscapes. |
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Committee thanked RFR for all their hard work. |
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RCMP/OIC BRIEFING |
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Items for discussion: |
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Christmas & New Year’s Update |
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Supt. Nesset commented on the 2013 holiday season, noting that there were no major incidents. |
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Business Outreach Cards |
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Supt. Nesset spoke of a new outreach initiative for Richmond businesses and noted that the cards are available in English and Cantonese. |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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None. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (5:00 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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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, January 14, 2014. |
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Councillor Derek Dang |
Hanieh Berg |