December 13, 2016 - Minutes

Date:

Tuesday, December 13, 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

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 November 15, 2016, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

January 10, 2017, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

LAW AND COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

1.

Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report – October 2016
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-01) (REDMS No. 5215517)

John McGowan, Acting General Manager, Law and Community Safety, introduced Ron Graham as the new Acting Manager, Community Bylaws.

In reply to queries from Committee, Ben Dias, Manager, Community Bylaws and Roads and Construction, anticipates that a report on short-term rentals will be presented early in 2017.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

2.

Request for Proposal 5732P – Fire Pump Apparatus and 75’ Ladder Apparatus
(File Ref. No. 02-0745-01) (REDMS No. 5223709 v. 3)

Tim Wilkinson, Acting Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, reviewed the request for proposal and commented on the budgeting process for the fire pump apparatus and the ladder apparatus.

In reply to queries from Committee, Acting Fire Chief Wilkinson, noted that (i) a committee in Richmond Fire-Rescue (RFR) with representatives from all shifts and the mechanical division assists with research for new equipment, (ii) as equipment nears its end-of-life, maintenance costs increase, and (iii) a list of RFR equipment and their life expectancy can be provided.

It was suggested that the purchase of the two fire pumper apparatus in 2017 be approved by Council.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Request for Proposal 5732P - Supply and Delivery of 1 (One) Quint Fire Apparatus for Richmond Fire Rescue, be awarded to Wholesale Fire & Rescue Ltd., at a total cost of $1,356,474.00 plus applicable taxes; and

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager of Law and Community Safety be authorized to negotiate with Wholesale Fire & Rescue Ltd. (WFR) for the purchase of two (2) fire pumper apparatus in 2017 to be approved by Council.

Cllr. Day left the meeting (4:10 p.m.) and returned (4:11 p.m.).

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to RFR evaluating the equipment required to meet the present and future needs of Richmond. 

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

3.

Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report - October 2016
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5214964)

Discussion ensued with regard to (i) the increase in the number of medical calls, (ii) RFR’s partnership with the British Columbia Ambulance Service (BCAS) and, (iii) education opportunities in schools.

In reply to queries from Committee, Acting Fire Chief Wilkinson noted that (i) school fire drills are conducted by school staff, (ii) RFR will be meeting with Harvest Power on December 14, 2016, (iii) the number of fentanyl incidents are low in the city compared to other communities, and (iv) some RFR members have been trained on naloxone treatment.

As a result of the discussion, staff were directed to include fire drills as an agenda item at an upcoming Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report - October 2016,” dated November 18, 2016 from the Acting Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, be received for information.

CARRIED

5.

2016-2017 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan Second Quarter Results (July 1 to September 30, 2016)
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5219773 v. 4)

Eric Hall, Inspector, Operations Support Officer, Richmond RCMP, reviewed the Annual Performance Plan Second Quarter Results and remarked on additional pedestrian incidents and pedestrian safety awareness.

Discussion ensued with regard to the increase in mental health related incidents and the resources required to respond to mental health incidents. Insp. Hall added that the Richmond RCMP is partnering with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) to streamline the response by Richmond RCMP officers.

In reply to queries from Committee, Insp. Hall reviewed the Vulnerable Persons Unit (VPU), noting that the VPU can investigate incidents that may involve mental health or domestic issues.

As a result of the discussion, Richmond RCMP staff were directed to provide a presentation on the Vulnerable Persons Unit to Committee.

It was moved and seconded

That the report titled “2016-2017 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan Second Quarter Results (July 1 to September 30, 2016),” dated November 14, 2016 from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP, be received for information.

CARRIED

6.

RCMP's Monthly Activity Report - October 2016
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5205782 v. 3)

Insp. Hall reviewed the Richmond RCMP’s Monthly Activity report for October 2016, noting that (i) hours for auxiliary constables are expected to increase during the holiday season, (ii) three groups with 62 residents have joined the Block Watch program, (iii) October activity statistics are trending lower and are within the five-year average, and (iv) residential break and enter statistics are down approximately 20%.

In reply to queries from Committee regarding the Block Watch program, Insp. Hall noted that there is a dedicated staff member working on the Block Watch program and that Richmond has higher participation rates compared to surrounding municipalities.

Cllr. Day left the meeting (4:48 p.m.) and returned (4:49 p.m.).

Discussion ensued with regard to (i) distracted driving enforcement, (ii) break and enter incidents in the city, (iii) auxiliary officers uniforms and protocols, and, (iv) requesting incident statistics from the Transit Police.

It was moved and seconded

That the report titled “RCMP’s Monthly Activity Report – October 2016” dated October 27, 2016 from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP, be received for information.

CARRIED

Cllr. Day left the meeting (4:52 p.m.) and did not return.

In reply to queries from Committee, Renny Nesset, Officer in Charge (OIC), Richmond RCMP, noted that vehicles are required to be cleared of snow and frost and that pedestrians are only allowed to cross when the crossing sign is engaged.

7.

Committee standing item

(i)

E-Comm

The Chair noted that a labour agreement has been proposed with E-Comm staff.

8.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(i)

Emergency Notification Testing

Lainie Goddard, Manager, Emergency Programs, noted that testing for the Emergency Notification testing has been completed. She added that Emergency Programs staff will be working with the Richmond RCMP on Amber Alert and missing person notifications.

(ii)

Emergency Preparedness Program

Ms. Goddard noted that the Sea Island neighbourhood group is working with Vancouver International Airport on their Emergency Preparedness Program.

(iii)

New Staff

Mr. McGowan introduced Susan Lloyd as the Acting Assistant Manager, Operations (Bylaws) and noted that Mr. Dias will be transitioning back into the Engineering and Public Works Division.

Committee acknowledged Mr. Dias for his work as the Manager, Community Bylaws and Roads and Construction.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:58 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, 2016.

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Councillor Bill McNulty
Chair

Evangel Biason
Legislative Services Coordinator