July 10, 2018 - Minutes

Date:

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

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 Chak Au
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Harold Steves

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 12, 2018, be adopted.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

It was noted that a Special Closed Community Safety Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

The next regular Community Safety Committee meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2018, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

1.

Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report - May 2018
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-01) (REDMS No. 5865706)

In reply to queries from Committee, Carli Edwards, Manager, Community Bylaws and Licencing, advised that a staff report regarding a one-year review on short-term rentals is forthcoming and that regular updates on short-term rentals enforcement is provided to Council. Ms. Edwards noted that following initial enforcement activity; previously non-compliant properties are no longer monitored. Also, she advised that staff can examine whether operators of non-compliant short-term rentals are made public.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report - May 2018”, dated June 12, 2018, from the General Manager, Community Safety, be received for information.

CARRIED

2.

Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report – May 2018
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5869419)

Tim Wilkinson, Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue (RFR), highlighted community outreach programs, in particular new signs that are being implemented to raise awareness around preventable fires.

In reply to queries from Committee, Chief Wilkinson advised that longer incident response times in the Crestwood area can be attributed to challenging traffic networks. He noted that RFR is examining ways in which to maximize use of the mobile public education trailer. Chief Wilkinson advised that was of the option that, introducing a fine system for improper disposal of cigarette butts from vehicles could not be implemented as pulling drivers over is beyond the authority of City staff.  

Discussion ensued with regard to the upcoming legalization of cannabis, and in response Chief Wilkinson advised that RFR has an aggressive Electrical Fire and Safety Inspection (EFSIT) program in place should residents choose to grow cannabis plants in their homes. He then noted that a report on RFR’s EFSIT program can be provided to Committee for additional information.

In reply to queries from Committee, Cecilia Achiam, General Manager, Community Safety, advised that staff are waiting for the Province to provide more information regarding legalization of cannabis, however discussions are underway with various organizations to determine roles and responsibilities.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report – May 2018”, dated June 18, 2018 from the Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, be received for information.

CARRIED

3.

FIRE CHIEF BRIEFING
(Verbal Report)

Item for discussion:

Community Outreach and Public Education Plan Update

Chief Wilkinson spoke of the Fire Cadet program, highlighting that RFR worked with the First Nations Emergency Social Services group, and will be sending a local young woman to Camp Ignite.

4.

RCMP Monthly Activity Report – May 2018
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5843903 v. 3)

It was moved and seconded

That the report titled “RCMP Monthly Activity Report – May 2018”, dated June 19, 2018, from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP Detachment, be received for information.

CARRIED

5.

RCMP/OIC BRIEFING
(Verbal Report)

Item for discussion:

D.A.R.E. Graduation

Superintendent Ng highlighted that the D.A.R.E. graduation was very successful, and that over 20 youth participated in the Canada Day Parade on the D.A.R.E. float, which won the award for best parade float.

6.

Richmond Recognised by emergency management bc for 2017 bc wildfires support
(File Ref. No. 09-5126-01) (REDMS No. 5881995)

Norman Kotze, Manager, Emergency Programs, highlighted that the City was recognized for its efforts during the 2017 BC Wildfires.

7.

Committee Standing Item

E-Comm

The Chair advised that E-Comm will host a debriefing on September 5^th with KPMG.