January 12, 2016 - Minutes

Community Safety Committee

Date:

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Ken Johnston
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Linda McPhail
Mayor Malcolm Brodie

Call to Order:

The 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 December 15, 2015, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

February 10, 2016, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

LAW AND COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

1.

Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report – November 2015
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-01) (REDMS No. 4831122)

Discussion ensued with regard to staffing changes in the Law and Community Services Division and Committee wished to congratulate Deborah Procter, Manager, Emergency Programs, on her upcoming retirement.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report – November 2015,” dated December 16, 2015, from the General Manager Law and Community Safety, be received for information.

CARRIED

2.

Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report - November 2015
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 4837358 v. 2)

Tim Wilkinson, Acting Fire Chief, commented on the positive impact of the new firefighting equipment utilized during calls and wished to thank Council for their continued support of Richmond Fire-Rescue.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report - November 2015,” dated December 22, 2015, from the Acting Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, be received for information.

CARRIED

3.

RCMP's Monthly Report - November 2015 Activities
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 4824530)

Renny Nesset, Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP, briefed Committee on the November 2015 activities, noting that reported incidents of residential break and enter in the city have decreased.

Discussion ensued with regard to (i) the management of the Block Watch Program, (ii) the number of Block Watch members, (iii) the deterrent effect of the Block Watch signs, and (iv) continuing integration of Block Watch into neighbourhoods.

In reply to queries, Supt. Nesset noted that staff can provide Committee with an update on the Block Watch Program.

Discussion then ensued regarding the improving technology related to tracking stolen vehicles.

It was moved and seconded

That the report titled “RCMP’s Monthly Report – November Activities 2015,” – dated November 30, 2015, from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP, be received for information.

CARRIED

4.

FIRE CHIEF BRIEFING
(Verbal Report)

(i)

Anti-Bullying/Pink Shirt Day

Acting Chief Wilkinson, advised that Pink Shirt Day will be on February 24, 2016.

(ii)

Heart Health Month

Acting Chief Wilkinson noted that RFR is reminding the community that February is Heart Health Month.

(iii)

Burn Awareness Week

Acting Chief Wilkinson advised that Burn Awareness Week is scheduled for January 24 to February 5, 2016.

(iv)

Touchstone Eating Together Event

Acting Chief Wilkinson advised that the Touchstone Eating Together Event breakfast will be on February 21, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

(v)

Christmas Tree Chip Update

Acting Chief Wilkinson provided an update on the Christmas Tree Chip event, noting that over $6000 was raised for charity.

(vi)

Christmas Eve Parades Update

Acting Chief Wilkinson updated Committee on the Christmas Eve parades, noting that food was donated to the Richmond Food Bank in addition to the $1600 raised.

5.

RCMP/OIC BRIEFING
(Verbal Report)

None.

6.

MANAGER’S REPORT

None.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:15 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, January 12, 2016.

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Councillor Bill McNulty
Chair

Evangel Biason
Legislative Services Coordinator

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January 12, 2016 - Minutes

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Date:	Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Place:	Anderson Room Richmond City Hall
Present:	Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair Councillor Derek Dang Councillor Ken Johnston Councillor Alexa Loo Councillor Linda McPhail Mayor Malcolm Brodie
Call to Order:	The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

		It was moved and seconded
		*That the minutes of the meeting of the Community Safety Committee held on December 15, 2015, be adopted as circulated.*
		CARRIED

		Discussion ensued with regard to staffing changes in the Law and Community Services Division and Committee wished to congratulate Deborah Procter, Manager, Emergency Programs, on her upcoming retirement.
		It was moved and seconded
		That the staff report titled “Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report – November 2015,” dated December 16, 2015, from the General Manager Law and Community Safety, be received for information.
		CARRIED

	2.	Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report - November 2015 (File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 4837358 v. 2)
		Tim Wilkinson, Acting Fire Chief, commented on the positive impact of the new firefighting equipment utilized during calls and wished to thank Council for their continued support of Richmond Fire-Rescue.
		It was moved and seconded
		That the staff report titled “Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report - November 2015,” dated December 22, 2015, from the Acting Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, be received for information.
		CARRIED

	3.	RCMP's Monthly Report - November 2015 Activities (File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 4824530)
		Renny Nesset, Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP, briefed Committee on the November 2015 activities, noting that reported incidents of residential break and enter in the city have decreased.
		Discussion ensued with regard to (i) the management of the Block Watch Program, (ii) the number of Block Watch members, (iii) the deterrent effect of the Block Watch signs, and (iv) continuing integration of Block Watch into neighbourhoods.
		In reply to queries, Supt. Nesset noted that staff can provide Committee with an update on the Block Watch Program.
		Discussion then ensued regarding the improving technology related to tracking stolen vehicles.
		It was moved and seconded
		*That the report titled “RCMP’s Monthly Report – November Activities 2015,” – dated November 30, 2015, from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP, be received for information.*
		CARRIED

4.	FIRE CHIEF BRIEFING (Verbal Report)
	(i)	*Anti-Bullying/Pink Shirt Day*
	Acting Chief Wilkinson, advised that Pink Shirt Day will be on February 24, 2016.
	(ii)	*Heart Health Month*
	Acting Chief Wilkinson noted that RFR is reminding the community that February is Heart Health Month.
	(*iii*)	*Burn Awareness Week*
	Acting Chief Wilkinson advised that Burn Awareness Week is scheduled for January 24 to February 5, 2016.
	(iv)	*Touchstone Eating Together Event*
	Acting Chief Wilkinson advised that the Touchstone Eating Together Event breakfast will be on February 21, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
	(v)	*Christmas Tree Chip Update*
	Acting Chief Wilkinson provided an update on the Christmas Tree Chip event, noting that over $6000 was raised for charity.
	(vi)	*Christmas Eve Parades Update*
	Acting Chief Wilkinson updated Committee on the Christmas Eve parades, noting that food was donated to the Richmond Food Bank in addition to the $1600 raised.

		It was moved and seconded
		*That the meeting adjourn (4:15 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, January 12, 2016.
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Councillor Bill McNulty Chair	Evangel Biason Legislative Services Coordinator