November 15, 2016 - Minutes

Date:

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

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

Also Present:

Councillor Carol Day

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 October 12, 2016, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

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

LAW AND COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

1.

Community bylaws monthly activity report – September 2016
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-01) (REDMS No. 5188158)

In reply to queries from Committee, Ben Dias, Manager, Community Bylaws and Roads and Construction, noted that (i) there have been an increase in complaints related to short-term rentals in the city and that significant staff resources are allocated towards investigating the short-term rentals, (ii) a report on short-term rentals is forthcoming, and (iii) an illegally constructed skateboard park will be dismantled.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report – September 2016,” dated October 15, 2016, from the Acting General Manager, Law and Community Safety, be received for information.

CARRIED

2.

Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report – September 2016
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5184190)

In reply to queries from Committee regarding reducing non-urgent calls, Tim Wilkinson, Acting Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, noted that education is an important factor in increasing awareness of alternative resources for the public such as the nurse line.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report - September 2016,” dated October 17, 2016 from the Acting Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, be received for information.

CARRIED

3.

The Fire-Rescue Plan 2016-2018
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 5167617 v. 2, 5143427 v. 3)

Acting Fire Chief Wilkinson, reviewed the Plan, and commented on staffing optimization.

Discussion ensued with regard to (i) potential increase in demand of Richmond Fire-Rescue services from external agencies such as Port Metro Vancouver, Vancouver International Airport and Vancouver Coastal Health, (ii) the fire suppression systems considered by Port Metro Vancouver for a proposed aggregate processing and distribution facility, (iii) the linkages between the fire halls and surrounding neighbourhoods, and (iv) acquiring specialized equipment and training members for their use.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Fire-Rescue Plan: 2016-2018,” dated October 17, 2016 from the Acting Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue be endorsed.

CARRIED

4.

FIRE CHIEF BRIEFING
(Verbal Report)

(i)

Halloween Update

Acting Fire Chief Wilkinson spoke on the City’s fireworks restrictions and highlighted that Halloween night was successful.

(ii)

Lighting of the Fire Halls

Acting Fire Chief Wilkinson noted that lighting of the Firehalls will take place at the Hamilton Fire Hall on December 3, 2016 starting at 3:30 p.m.

(iii)

Public Fentanyl Forum

Acting Fire Chief Wilkinson noted that a public fentanyl forum is scheduled on November 16, 2016 at Richmond Secondary School.

5.

Touchstone family services restorative justice contract renewal
(File Ref. No. 03-1000-05-069) (REDMS No. 5174318 v. 8)

On behalf of the Committee, the Chair commended Touchstone Family Services for their service to the city.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the City enter into a three year contract (2017-2020) with Touchstone Family Association for the provision of the Restorative Justice Program, as outlined in the staff report titled, “Touchstone Family Services Restorative Justice Contract Renewal” dated October 3, 2016 from the Acting General Manager, Law and Community Safety; and

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager of Law and Community Safety be authorized to execute the contract with Touchstone Family Association.

CARRIED

6.

Lower mainland district regional police service integrated team annual report 2015/16
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5148464 v. 9)

Discussion ensued with regard to (i) adjusting the funding formula and use potential savings to fund additional officers, (ii) calculating costs of multi-jurisdictional investigations, and (iii) exploring different funding models.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the report titled “Lower Mainland District Regional Police Service Integrated Team Annual Report 2015/16” from the Acting General Manager, Law and Community Safety, dated October 13, 2016, be received for information; and

(2)

That copies of this report be provided to:

(a)

the Lower Mainland CAO/PCC (Chief Administrative Officer/Principal Police Contact) Forum to assist in future discussions surrounding cost allocation formulas for the various teams; and

(b)

the Director of Police Services, Ministry of Public Safety for consideration during the Province’s review of the governance of the Integrated Teams.

CARRIED

7.

RCMP’s Monthly Activity Report – September 2016
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5188245 v. 2)

It was moved and seconded

That the report titled “RCMP’s Monthly Activity Report – September 2016” dated October 12, 2016 from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP, be received for information.

CARRIED

8.

COMMITTEE STANDING ITEM

(i)

E-Comm

None.

9.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(i)

Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Plan

Lainie Goddard, Manager, Emergency Programs, noted that the Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Plan (NEPP) for the Sea Island neighbourhood is being finalized. Also, she noted that two additional neighbourhoods have expressed interest in creating a NEPP.

(ii)

Amateur Radio Course

Ms. Goddard advised that JIBC was able to provide an amateur radio course for volunteers during the past week.

(iii)

Earthquake Preparedness Presentations

Ms. Goddard noted that there has been an increase in requests for the Earthquake Preparedness presentations since the recent earthquakes in New Zealand. She added that the City explores the best practices from other places where emergencies have occurred and partners with external agencies such as the Canadian military on emergency preparedness.

(iv)

Doug Barry

Ms. Goddard announced the passing of long-time amateur radio volunteer Doug Barry.

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, November 15, 2016.

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Councillor Bill McNulty
Chair

Evangel Biason
Legislative Services Coordinator