September 11, 2018 - Minutes

Date:

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair
Councillor Ken Johnston
Councillor Alexa Loo

Absent:

Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Linda McPhail

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 July 10, 2018, be adopted.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

October 10, 2018, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

1.

Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report- June 2018
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-01) (REDMS No. 5893896)

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report - June 2018”, dated July 13, 2018, from the General Manager, Community Safety, be received for information.

CARRIED

2.

Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report- July 2018
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-01) (REDMS No. 5893896)

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled "Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report - July 2018", dated August 27, 2018, from the General Manager, Community Safety, be received for information.

CARRIED

3.

Business Licences Quarterly Report- Second Quarter 2018
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-01) (REDMS No. 5955038 v. 2)

In reply to queries from Committee, Carli Williams, Manager, Community Bylaws and Licencing, advised that staff memorandums were provided to Council regarding bed and breakfasts (B&B) that were not in compliance with City bylaws. She noted that those B&B’s that are still not in compliance are being reviewed by staff and further action will be taken. Ms. Williams then advised that most infractions are minor; however should it be a major offence, it will be brought forward for Council consideration. She further noted that an updated list can be provided to Council with regard to B&B establishments still not in compliance.  

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Business Licences Quarterly Report – Second Quarter 2018”, dated August 27, 2018, from the General Manager Community Safety be received for information.

CARRIED

4.

Emergency Programs Quarterly Activity Report- Second Quarter 2018
(File Ref. No. 09-5126-01) (REDMS No. 5952631 v. 2)

In reply to queries from Committee, Norman Kotze, Manager, Emergency Programs, advised that feedback from workshop participants and community workshops will be represented in future reports. He then noted that Emergency Programs activated The Emergency Operations Centre to support Environmental Programs and the Coast Guard with regard to the fuel spill at McDonald Beach Park.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Emergency Programs Quarterly Activity Report – Second Quarter 2018”, dated August 23, 2018, from the General Manager, Community Safety, be received for information.

CARRIED

5.

Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report- June 2018
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5899838 v. 2)

Tim Wilkinson, Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, noted that the reduction in overall calls is due to the reclassification of medical calls by BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) for their triaging and deploying resources of BC Ambulance Services (BCAS). He advised that the Fire Chief’s Association of BC Executive has been notified of this change and RFR are in the process of understanding the various changes. 

In reply to queries from Committee, Chief Wilkinson advised that emergency calls categorized in the middle level are the ones that are being examined with regard to this new protocol by BCEHS and RFR are working hard towards understanding the new system. Chief Wilkinson then spoke of a motor vehicle incident on Highway 99, noting that RFR crews used a variety of equipment at the scene. 

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

6.

Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report- July 2018
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5924748 v. 2)

Chief Wilkinson spoke on the Wildland fire at Shell Road, noting that it was a joint effort between other fire departments, air operations and BC Wildfire Services. He noted that fire prevention initiatives have been brought forward to ensure similar situations do not arise again.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report – July 2018”, dated August 20, 2018 from the Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, be received for information.

CARRIED

7.

FIRE CHIEF BRIEFING
(Verbal Report)

Items for discussion:

(i)

Brighouse Fire Hall #1 Opening

Chief Wilkinson highlighted that Fire Hall #1 opening will be on September 15, 2018.

(ii)

First Aid Kits

Chief Wilkinson advised that RFR’s small vehicles will all be equipped with first aid kits containing naloxone kits to assist with opioid overdoses.

8.

RCMP Monthly Activity Report- June 2018
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5876734 v. 2)

Superintendent Will Ng, Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP, noted that there has been an increase in sexual assaults and shoplifting; however no trends or patterns have been identified.

It was moved and seconded

That the report titled “RCMP Monthly Activity Report – June 2018”, dated August 2, 2018, from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP Detachment, be received for information.

CARRIED

9.

RCMP Monthly Activity Report- July 2018
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5915704 v. 2)

Superintendent Ng advised that there has been an increase in sexual assaults and shoplifting in July; however no trends or patterns have been identified.

In reply to queries from Committee, Superintendent Ng noted that there were two incidents whereby users of the dating application called Tantan were targeted and assaulted. He advised that warnings have been issued to the community through social media, and Richmond RCMP are hoping people will be more diligent when using the dating application.

It was moved and seconded

That the report titled “RCMP Monthly Activity Report – July 2018”, dated August 20, 2018, from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP Detachment, be received for information.

CARRIED

10.

2018-2019 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan First Quarter Results (April 1 to June 30, 2018)
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5914020 v. 2)

Superintendent Ng advised that Richmond RCMP are on target with respect to property crime; however not quite meeting targets with regard to organized crime; however,  increased drug enforcement is underway. Superintendent Ng spoke of the Car 67 initiative noting that (i) Richmond has identified two officers to accompany mental health nurses on patrol, (ii) Vancouver Coastal Health is in the process of hiring one more mental health nurse, and (iii) the initiative is anticipated to commence end of October.  

In reply to queries from Committee, Superintendent Ng advised RCMP have not received specific information with regard to the upcoming cannabis legalization as of yet; however training has begun and focus has been put on drug impaired driving.

It was moved and seconded

That the report titled “2018–2019 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan First Quarter Results (January 1 to March 31, 2018)”, dated July 24, 2018 from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP Detachment, be received for information.

CARRIED

11.

RCMP/OIC BRIEFING
(Verbal Report)

Items for discussion:

(i)

Musical Ride

Superintendent Ng expressed gratitude to the Steveston Rotary Club for their efforts with the RCMP’s Musical Ride and for raising over $1200 for local charities.

(ii)

Richmond World Festival

Superintendent Ng highlighted that the event had record attendance with over 40,000 people. He noted that there were only minor incidents involving lost children and health events.

(iii)

Wildfire

Superintendent Ng advised that a number of officers were deployed to provide assistance at various wildfires and that the auxiliary officers have been a great support.  

In reply to queries from Committee, Superintendent Ng noted that officers are only deployed to provide support if the detachment can afford to send them and maintain appropriate service levels.

12.

Committee Standing Item

E-Comm

None.

DELEGATION

With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office) Oliver Grüter-Andrew, president and CEO, E-Comm, provided the following information:

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E-Comm has consistently met or exceeded its service level  target for calls answered within a prescribed time frame;

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E-Comm has transitioned all Emergency Services radios to the Next Generation Radio Program (NGRP);

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the new training and back-up facility will be of great support should there be an emergency and the main facility is not operable;

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service expansion to cover 100% of municipalities is underway; and

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E-Comm’s strategic planning process has been successful and that planning for the next 5-7 years requires understanding changes in environment and communities.

13.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(i)

Farmland Harvest  

Cecilia Achiam, General Manager, Community Safety, advised that this time last year there was an issue with regard to theft and interference with the harvest on farmlands. She noted that this year staff have been proactively engaging the community through social media and newspaper advertisements to remind citizens to be respectful of farmers during harvest season. 

(ii)

Issues on Beckwith Road

Ms. Achiam advised that a staff memorandum will be provided to Council with regard to issues arising along Beckwith Road, in particular concerning homelessness, illegal dumping and parking and noted that staff are working with the RCMP with regard to enforcement.

(iii)

E-Comm’s 20^th Anniversary

Dave Mitchell, Director of Fire Services, E-Comm, thanked Deputy Fire Chief Jim Wishlove for his participation at the 9/11 ceremony at Peace Arch. He then noted that it was E-Comm’s 20^th Anniversary and that Richmond was one of the original members and thanked Richmond for their partnership.  

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:54 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, September 11, 2018.

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Councillor Bill McNulty
Chair

Sarah Goddard
Legislative Services Coordinator