Community Safety Committee
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Date:
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Tuesday, March 13, 2018
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Place:
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Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall
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Present:
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Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Ken Johnston
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Linda McPhail
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Also Present:
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Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Carol Day
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Call to Order:
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
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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 February 14, 2018, be adopted.
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CARRIED
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NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE
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April 10, 2018, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room
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1.
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(1)
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Safety Enhancements on River Road
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Lynda Parsons, 2491 No. 8 Road, expressed concern with regard to safety on River Road, and referenced her notes (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 1).
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(2)
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River Road Safety Enhancements
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Arline Trividic, 22600 River Road, expressed concerns with regard to present signage on River Road as it pertains to cyclists and motorists, and read from her submission (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 2).
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Discussion took place with regard to safety measures along River Road and as a result of the discussion the following referral motion was introduced:
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It was moved and seconded
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That the delegation’s request regarding traffic safety enhancement measures on River Road including the installation of 20 speed humps be referred back to the Public Works and Transportation Committee for consideration.
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CARRIED
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COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION
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Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report - January 2018
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-01) (REDMS No. 5744083 v.3)
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In reply to queries from Committee, Greg Scarborough, Manager, Property Use, Policy and Programs, advised that grease related activities fall under the Engineering Department. Also, he noted that the fees received from night market activities are on a cost recovery basis for Bylaws and RCMP and that staff will look into the status of the payment.
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Carli Edwards, Acting Senior Manager, Community Safety Policy and Programs and Licencing, advised that the increase in sign violations is due to real estate signs and represents targeted enforcement of the issue.
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It was moved and seconded
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That the staff report titled “Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report - January 2018”, dated February 27, 2018, 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 – January 2018
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5735778)
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It was moved and seconded
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That the staff report titled “Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report – January 2018”, dated February 14, 2018 from the Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, be received for information.
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CARRIED
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Fire Underwriters Survey Grade Report
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 5732471 v.4)
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Fire Chief Tim Wilkinson, Richmond Fire-Rescue, advised that this survey was last conducted in 1999 and highlighted that with the help of Council and staff, a high level of efficiency was achieved. He remarked that commercial businesses may see a change in fire insurance coverage based on where they are situated in the City and that rates will be based on specifics of a site.
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In reply to queries from Committee, Chief Wilkinson advised that RFR achieved Public Fire Protection Classification 2 by working through efficiency and effectiveness studies and improving RFR’s approach to firefighting, products, efficiency, tools and fire trucks. He then noted that the next steps are to increase staff and vehicles. Chief Wilkinson advised those areas that require continuous improvement without additional resources will be examined by staff immediately and those that do require additional resources will be brought before Council for consideration.
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Discussion took place on the areas of continuous of improvement and as a result of the discussion the following referral motion was introduced:
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It was moved and seconded
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That “areas of continuous improvement” as identified in the staff report titled “Fire Underwriters Survey Grade Report” be referred back to staff to provide information on an implementation plan and report back.
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CARRIED
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It was moved and seconded
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That the staff report titled “Fire Underwriters Survey Grade Report”, dated February 14, 2018 from the Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue and Risk Manager be received for information.
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CARRIED
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FIRE CHIEF BRIEFING
(Verbal Report)
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Item for discussion:
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Additional LUCAS Chest Compression Machines
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Chief Wilkinson advised that RFR currently has six LUCAS machines in service and an additional three will be added in May for a total of nine machines in service.
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Rcmp monthly activity report – january 2018
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5732744)
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Superintendent William Ng, Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP, noted that condominiums are considered commercial dwellings, and therefore mail theft from condominiums are categorized as business break and enters.
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In reply to queries from Committee, Superintendent Ng advised that (i) staff will examine the Block Watch regulations as it relates to participation of residents, and (ii) discussions are underway for auxiliary officers to go on ride-alongs and this activity could potentially increase auxiliary officer hours.
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It was moved and seconded
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That the report titled “RCMP Monthly Activity Report – January 2018,” dated February 2, 2018. From the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP Detachment, be received for information.
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CARRIED
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2017- 2018 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan Third Quarter Results (October 1 to December 31, 2017)
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5754636 v.2)
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Superintendent Ng highlighted information from the 2017- 2018 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan Third Quarter Results (October 1 to December 31, 2017) report.
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In reply to a query from Committee, Superintendent Ng advised that RCMP enforcement on gang related activity is robust in the City in an effort to dissuade such activities.
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It was moved and seconded
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That the report titled “2017-2018 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan Third Quarter Results (October 1 to December 31, 2017)”, dated February 20, 2018 from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP Detachment, be received for information.
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CARRIED
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2018-2019 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan - Community Priorities
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5750082 v.2)
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In reply to queries from Committee, Superintendent Ng advised that (i) Richmond has the lowest illicit drug overdose rate of Lower Mainland municipalities due to its aggressive education campaign for youth, (ii) the RCMP is working with Vancouver Coastal Health to find new ways to prevent illicit drug overdose deaths, (iii) the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit BC is active in the city and is implementing a number of new initiatives to suppress organized crime, (iv) according to Statistics Canada, cannabis related drug offences has been declining due to medical marijuana availability, and (v) the RCMP are in discussions with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation regarding money laundering at the casino.
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It was moved and seconded
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That the priorities listed in the staff report titled “2018-2019 RCMP Annual Performance Plan – Community Priorities”, dated February 14, 2018 from the Officer in Charge, RCMP, be selected for inclusion in the Richmond Detachment fiscal year 2018-2019 (April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019) RCMP Annual Performance Plan.
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CARRIED
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9.
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RCMP/OIC BRIEFING
(Verbal Report)
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Item for discussion:
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Car 67 – Mobile Crisis Response Unit
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Superintendent Ng advised that discussions have taken place with Vancouver Coastal Health with regard to piloting a “Car 67” initiative in Richmond and noted that a meeting is scheduled for next month to finalize details.
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10.
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Committee Standing Item
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E-Comm
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The Chair advised that the E-Comm Board and staff are examining how they conduct business within BC and looking at other initiatives that may be beneficial to E-Comm. He noted that E-Comm’s site in Saanich on Vancouver Island is nearly complete and they are looking at the potential for another site south of the Fraser River.
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MANAGER’S REPORT
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None.
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It was moved and seconded
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That the meeting adjourn (4:48 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, March 13, 2018.
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_________________________________
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Councillor Bill McNulty
Chair
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Sarah Kurian
Legislative Services Coordinator
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