May 9, 2017 - Minutes
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Community Safety Committee
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Tuesday, May 9, 2017 |
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Anderson Room |
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Present: |
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair |
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Absent: |
Councillor Ken Johnston |
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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 April 11, 2017, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE |
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June 13, 2017, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room |
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COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION |
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1. |
Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report – March 2017 |
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Cecilia Achiam, General Manager, Community Safety, introduced Greg Scarborough, Manager, Bylaws. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report - March 2017”, dated April 10, 2017, from the General Manager, Community Safety, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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Emergency Programs Activity Report – January – March, 2017 |
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Lainie Goddard, Manager, Emergency Programs, highlighted that (i) Emergency Programs is gauging the level of interest from other Community Centres in regards to the Neighbourhood Preparedness Program, (ii) the Chinese Christian Mission of Canada event at Aberdeen Mall was a success, and (iii) the Public Works Open House is on May 13, 2017. |
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In reply to queries from Committee, Ms. Goddard noted that staff are working with Corporate Communications and using social media to promote the Volunteer Information meeting on May 31, 2017, and current volunteers would be contacted to ensure continued interest in volunteering with Emergency Programs. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled, “Emergency Programs Activity Report – January – March, 2017,” dated April 16, 2017, from the General Manager, Community Safety, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report – March 2017 |
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Tim Wilkinson, Deputy Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, highlighted activities from the March 2017 Richmond Fire-Rescue Activity Report. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report – March 2017”, dated April 10, 2017 from the Acting Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, be received for information. |
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The question on the motion was not call as discussion ensued with regard to emergency response training for Richmond Fire-Rescue personnel. |
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In reply to queries from Committee, Ms. Achiam noted that a memorandum would be distributed to Council with more information. |
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED. |
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FIRE CHIEF BRIEFING |
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Items for discussion: |
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(i) |
Fire Hall No. 3 Move-In |
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Deputy Chief Wilkinson spoke on activities at Fire Hall No. 3, highlighting that (i) May 8th and 9th were the first days of operation, (ii) the training group will be in attendance on May 10th, and (iii) vehicle technicians will be moving in next week. |
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(ii) |
Update on LUCAS CPR |
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Deputy Chief Wilkinson spoke on the LUCAS CPR machine, specifically the completion of training and discussions with BC Health Services with regards to deployment. |
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Recruiting Update |
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Deputy Chief Wilkinson advised that recruitment is going well and that many young people applied. He noted that psychological tests have been completed, physical tests will be underway May 17th and 18th, and final interviews are scheduled for July. |
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RCMP's Monthly Activity Report - March 2017 |
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Inspector Eric Hall, Richmond RCMP, spoke on (i) statistics regarding letters sent and notices issued in relation to distracted drivers, lock-out auto crime, and speed watch (ii) the upcoming D.A.R.E graduation ceremony, and (iii) other RCMP monthly statistics. |
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In reply to queries from Committee, Inspector Hall noted that it is more telling to compare annual statistics as opposed to monthly as certain crimes may occur at a particular time of year. |
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Discussion ensued in regards to bike patrols and foot patrols. |
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Inspector Hall mentioned that the RCMP will be participating in the Public Works Open House on May 13, 2017. Also, he noted next week is Police Week and the theme is strengthening bonds with faith based communities. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the report titled “RCMP’s Monthly Activity Report – March 2017,” dated April 3, 2017, from the Officer In Charge, Richmond RCMP, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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RCMP/OIC BRIEFING |
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Inspector Hall announced that Inspector Jan Baker is being transferred to Halifax next month and thanked her for her service on behalf of the Richmond RCMP. |
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6A. |
Committee Standing items |
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E-Comm |
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The Chair noted that E-Comm is still recruiting for a new Chief Executive Officer and the Annual General Meeting is on June 10, 2017. |
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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 (4:22 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, May 9, 2017. |
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Councillor Bill McNulty |
Sarah Kurian |