July 12, 2016 - Minutes

Community Safety Committee

Date:

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Alexa Loo (entered at 4:07)
Councillor Linda McPhail

Absent:

Councillor Ken Johnston

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 June 14, 2016, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

September 13, 2016, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

LAW AND COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

1.

Emergency Plan Assistance for Sea Island Community Association
(File Ref. No. 09-5350-00) (REDMS No. 5064223)

In reply to queries from Committee, Lainie Goddard, Manager, Emergency Programs, noted that (i) a checklist of suggested emergency supplies is available, (ii) in a group setting it may be more effective that each individual be assigned to store only one type of emergency provision, and (iii) the Emergency Plan for Sea Island Community Association is a pilot project and will seek feedback from Committee.

The Chair requested that Committee be informed of who was consulted in the Sea Island Community Association regarding the program.

Discussion ensued with regard to the time frame to implement the project and other neighbourhoods that can utilize the program.

Cllr. Loo entered the meeting (4:07 p.m.).

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the staff report titled “Emergency Plan Assistance for Sea Island Community Association” dated June 20, 2016, from the General Manager, Law and Community Safety, be endorsed to begin a pilot project between the City’s Emergency Programs Department and the Sea Island Community Association to develop an outline for a neighbourhood emergency plan; and

(2)

That the plan outline be used as a template for other neighbourhood groups wishing to become actively prepared.

CARRIED

2.

Emergency Programs Activity Report – May 2016
(File Ref. No. 09-5350-00) (REDMS No. 5050743)

Ms. Goddard reviewed Emergency Program’s activities and the Chair requested that Council be notified of upcoming emergency exercises.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Emergency Programs Activity Report - May 2016,” dated June 20, 2016 from the General Manager, Law and Community Safety, be received for information.

CARRIED

Ms. Goddard distributed a map of the city showing locations for drinking fountains and places to stay cool (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1). It was suggested that the map be distributed for newspaper publication.

3.

Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report – May 2016
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 5050520 v. 2)

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report –May 2016”, dated June 16, 2016, from the General Manager, Law and Community Safety, be received for information.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to staff response to public correspondence and public awareness of grease management.

In reply to queries from Committee, Ben Dias, Manager, Community Bylaws and Roads and Construction, noted that staff respond to all calls and correspondence. He further noted that information regarding the calls to
E-Comm reporting parking matters can be provided to Committee.

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED.

4.

BC Emergency Health Services Modelling Study
(File Ref. No. 09-5140-01) (REDMS No. 4771141 v. 8)

Tim Wilkinson, Deputy Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, briefed Committee on the Study, noting that the British Columbia Emergency Health Services is anticipating that medical calls will increase approximately 6 percent per year for the next five years. Also, he commented on the importance of using one patient care record form by all first responders.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the staff report titled “BC Emergency Health Services Modelling Study,” from Fire Chief John McGowan, dated May 18, 2016, be received for information; and

(2)

That a letter be sent to the Provincial Ministry of Health requesting that Richmond Fire Rescue be authorized to use the Provincial Patient Care Record form as part of the delivery of pre-hospital medical care through the first responder program.

CARRIED

5.

Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report – May 2016
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5045233)

John McGowan, Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, reviewed Richmond Fire Rescue’s (RFR) activities for May 2016, noting that there have been an increase in medical calls and a decrease in fires compared to the same period in the previous year. He added that RFR monitors the number of repeat medical calls and coordinates with Fraser Health to provide resources for patients.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report - May 2016”, dated June 16, 2016 from the Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, be received for information.

CARRIED

6.

FIRE CHIEF BRIEFING
(Verbal Report)

(i)

RFR Ships to Shore / Canada Day Update

Fire Chief McGowan briefed Committee on RFR’s participation in the successful Ships to Shore and Canada Day events. He wished to thank volunteers and noted that RFR will provide organizers suggestions to further enhance fire safety in the event’s barbeque stations.

(ii)

Computers in Fire Vehicles

Fire Chief McGowan noted that RFR fire trucks will receive updated computer systems, including tablet computers.

(iii)

EpiPens

Fire Chief McGowan noted that RFR has EpiPens available for medical incidents.

(iv)

Burns Bog Fire

Deputy Fire Chief Wilkinson spoke on the Burns Bog Fire, noting that RFR provided assistance to Delta Fire and Emergency Services on-scene and coverage at their Ladner fire hall.

7.

RCMP’s Monthly Report – May 2016 Activities
(File Ref. No. 09-500-01) (REDMS No. 5026405 v. 7)

Konrad Golbeck, Inspector, Richmond RCMP, reviewed May 2016 activities, noting that there have been increases in the number of incidents of assaults with a weapon and robberies compared to the same time in 2015.

In reply to queries from Committee regarding procedures for young offenders, Insp. Golbeck noted that guardians of young offenders are contacted and young offenders may proceed to restorative justice programs.

Discussion ensued with regard to (i) percentage increases in crime rates compared to absolute values, (ii) pedestrian safety, and (iii) enforcement of jaywalking.

In reply to queries from Committee regarding an increase of reports of missing persons, Insp. Golbeck noted that summer time typically sees a higher number of reported missing persons and that some cases can be attributed to individuals not reporting their whereabouts to family and friends.

It was moved and seconded

That the report titled “RCMP’s Monthly Report – May 2016, Activities” dated June 23, 2016 from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP, be received for information.

CARRIED

8.

RCMP/OIC BRIEFING
(Verbal Report)

Update on Canada Day Weekend

Insp. Golbeck briefed Committee on Richmond RCMP’s participation in the successful Canada Day event in Steveston, noting that cellular signal in the area was very weak and that options for portable cellular towers can be examined for next year’s event.

9.

Richmond RCMP block watch program
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5048938 v. 3)

Edward Warzel, Manager, RCMP Administration, reviewed the Block Watch Program, noting that (i) staff are in the process of preparing Block Watch information in Punjabi, (ii) the scheduled Block Watch training sessions have been completed and more will be scheduled in the future, (iii) there has been a demand for Rural Watch which is a program similar to Block Watch in rural areas, and (iv) there was positive feedback for the Block Watch training sessions.

In reply to queries from Committee, Insp. Golbeck noted that Richmond RCMP is actively investigating reports of sprinkler head thefts in rural areas. He added that Rural Watch can play a role in the prevention of such farm-related crimes.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Richmond RCMP Block Watch Program” dated June 20, 2016 from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP, be received for information.

CARRIED

10.

COMMITTEE STANDING ITEM

E-Comm

The Chair noted that he was appointed as E-Comm Board member for another term and that the Board is looking for independent directors to sit on the Board.

11.

MANAGER’S REPORT

None.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:41 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, July 12, 2016.

_________________________________

_________________________________

Councillor Bill McNulty
Chair

Evangel Biason
Legislative Services Coordinator

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July 12, 2016 - Minutes

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Date:	Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Place:	Anderson Room Richmond City Hall
Present:	Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair Councillor Derek Dang Councillor Alexa Loo (entered at 4:07) Councillor Linda McPhail
Absent:	Councillor Ken Johnston
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 June 14, 2016, be adopted as circulated.*
		CARRIED

1.	Emergency Plan Assistance for Sea Island Community Association (File Ref. No. 09-5350-00) (REDMS No. 5064223)
	In reply to queries from Committee, Lainie Goddard, Manager, Emergency Programs, noted that (i) a checklist of suggested emergency supplies is available, (ii) in a group setting it may be more effective that each individual be assigned to store only one type of emergency provision, and (iii) the Emergency Plan for Sea Island Community Association is a pilot project and will seek feedback from Committee.
	The Chair requested that Committee be informed of who was consulted in the Sea Island Community Association regarding the program.
	Discussion ensued with regard to the time frame to implement the project and other neighbourhoods that can utilize the program.
		Cllr. Loo entered the meeting (4:07 p.m.).
	It was moved and seconded
	(1)		That the staff report titled “Emergency Plan Assistance for Sea Island Community Association” dated June 20, 2016, from the General Manager, Law and Community Safety, be endorsed to begin a pilot project between the City’s Emergency Programs Department and the Sea Island Community Association to develop an outline for a neighbourhood emergency plan; and
	(2)		*That the plan outline be used as a template for other neighbourhood groups wishing to become actively prepared.*
	CARRIED

	2.	Emergency Programs Activity Report – May 2016 (File Ref. No. 09-5350-00) (REDMS No. 5050743)
		Ms. Goddard reviewed Emergency Program’s activities and the Chair requested that Council be notified of upcoming emergency exercises.
		It was moved and seconded
		*That the staff report titled “Emergency Programs Activity Report - May 2016,” dated June 20, 2016 from the General Manager, Law and Community Safety, be received for information.*
		CARRIED

	3.	Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report – May 2016 (File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 5050520 v. 2)
		It was moved and seconded
		*That the staff report titled “Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report –May 2016”, dated June 16, 2016, from the General Manager, Law and Community Safety, be received for information.*
		The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to staff response to public correspondence and public awareness of grease management.
		In reply to queries from Committee, Ben Dias, Manager, Community Bylaws and Roads and Construction, noted that staff respond to all calls and correspondence. He further noted that information regarding the calls to E-Comm reporting parking matters can be provided to Committee.
		The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED.

4.	BC Emergency Health Services Modelling Study (File Ref. No. 09-5140-01) (REDMS No. 4771141 v. 8)
	Tim Wilkinson, Deputy Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, briefed Committee on the Study, noting that the British Columbia Emergency Health Services is anticipating that medical calls will increase approximately 6 percent per year for the next five years. Also, he commented on the importance of using one patient care record form by all first responders.
	It was moved and seconded
	(1)	*That the staff report titled “BC Emergency Health Services Modelling Study,” from Fire Chief John McGowan, dated May 18, 2016, be received for information; and*
	(2)	That a letter be sent to the Provincial Ministry of Health requesting that Richmond Fire Rescue be authorized to use the Provincial Patient Care Record form as part of the delivery of pre-hospital medical care through the first responder program.
	CARRIED

	5.	Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report – May 2016 (File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5045233)
		John McGowan, Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, reviewed Richmond Fire Rescue’s (RFR) activities for May 2016, noting that there have been an increase in medical calls and a decrease in fires compared to the same period in the previous year. He added that RFR monitors the number of repeat medical calls and coordinates with Fraser Health to provide resources for patients.
		It was moved and seconded
		*That the staff report titled “Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report - May 2016”, dated June 16, 2016 from the Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, be received for information.*
		CARRIED

6.	FIRE CHIEF BRIEFING (Verbal Report)
	(i)	*RFR Ships to Shore / Canada Day Update*
	Fire Chief McGowan briefed Committee on RFR’s participation in the successful Ships to Shore and Canada Day events. He wished to thank volunteers and noted that RFR will provide organizers suggestions to further enhance fire safety in the event’s barbeque stations.
	(ii)	*Computers in Fire Vehicles*
	Fire Chief McGowan noted that RFR fire trucks will receive updated computer systems, including tablet computers.
	(*iii*)	*EpiPens*
	Fire Chief McGowan noted that RFR has EpiPens available for medical incidents.
	(iv)	*Burns Bog Fire*
	Deputy Fire Chief Wilkinson spoke on the Burns Bog Fire, noting that RFR provided assistance to Delta Fire and Emergency Services on-scene and coverage at their Ladner fire hall.

	7.	RCMP’s Monthly Report – May 2016 Activities (File Ref. No. 09-500-01) (REDMS No. 5026405 v. 7)
		Konrad Golbeck, Inspector, Richmond RCMP, reviewed May 2016 activities, noting that there have been increases in the number of incidents of assaults with a weapon and robberies compared to the same time in 2015.
		In reply to queries from Committee regarding procedures for young offenders, Insp. Golbeck noted that guardians of young offenders are contacted and young offenders may proceed to restorative justice programs.
		Discussion ensued with regard to (i) percentage increases in crime rates compared to absolute values, (ii) pedestrian safety, and (iii) enforcement of jaywalking.
		In reply to queries from Committee regarding an increase of reports of missing persons, Insp. Golbeck noted that summer time typically sees a higher number of reported missing persons and that some cases can be attributed to individuals not reporting their whereabouts to family and friends.
		It was moved and seconded
		*That the report titled “RCMP’s Monthly Report – May 2016, Activities” dated June 23, 2016 from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP, be received for information.*
		CARRIED

	8.	RCMP/OIC BRIEFING (Verbal Report)
		*Update on Canada Day Weekend*
		Insp. Golbeck briefed Committee on Richmond RCMP’s participation in the successful Canada Day event in Steveston, noting that cellular signal in the area was very weak and that options for portable cellular towers can be examined for next year’s event.

	9.	Richmond RCMP block watch program (File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5048938 v. 3)
		Edward Warzel, Manager, RCMP Administration, reviewed the Block Watch Program, noting that (i) staff are in the process of preparing Block Watch information in Punjabi, (ii) the scheduled Block Watch training sessions have been completed and more will be scheduled in the future, (iii) there has been a demand for Rural Watch which is a program similar to Block Watch in rural areas, and (iv) there was positive feedback for the Block Watch training sessions.
		In reply to queries from Committee, Insp. Golbeck noted that Richmond RCMP is actively investigating reports of sprinkler head thefts in rural areas. He added that Rural Watch can play a role in the prevention of such farm-related crimes.
		It was moved and seconded
		*That the staff report titled “Richmond RCMP Block Watch Program” dated June 20, 2016 from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP, be received for information.*
		CARRIED

	10.	COMMITTEE STANDING ITEM
		*E-Comm*
		The Chair noted that he was appointed as E-Comm Board member for another term and that the Board is looking for independent directors to sit on the Board.

		It was moved and seconded
		*That the meeting adjourn (4:41 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, July 12, 2016.
_________________________________	_________________________________
Councillor Bill McNulty Chair	Evangel Biason Legislative Services Coordinator