December 11, 2018 - Minutes

Date:

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Kelly Greene
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Harold Steves

Also Present:

Councillor Chak Au 
Councillor Linda McPhail 
Councillor Michael Wolfe

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 14, 2018, be adopted.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

January 15, 2019, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

1.

Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report - October 2018 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-01) (REDMS No. 6020289)

Discussion ensued with regard to (i) enforcement of soil deposit violations, (ii) enforcement of animal control offenses in dog parks, (iii) increases in noise complaints, and (iv) the revenue collected from violations.

In reply to queries from Committee regarding animal control enforcement, staff noted that service targets are being met and that the list of parks that are actively patrolled are rotated.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report - October 2018”, dated November 15, 2018, from the General Manager, Community Safety, be received for information.

CARRIED

2.

Business Licences Quarterly Report – Third Quarter 2018 
(File Ref. No. 12-8375-03) (REDMS No. 6037058)

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Business Licences Quarterly Report – Third Quarter 2018”, dated November 22, 2018, from the General Manager Community Safety be received for information.

CARRIED

3.

Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report – October 2018 
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 6024343)

In reply to queries from Committee, Jim Wishlove, Deputy Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue (RFR) spoke on RFR’s response to hazmat incidents, noting that non-emergency incidents are typically covered by private hazmat companies.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report – October 2018”, dated November 19, 2018 from the Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, be received for information.

CARRIED

4.

Request for Proposal 6225P – Award of Supply and Delivery of Fire Apparatuses for Richmond Fire Rescue (RFR) 
(File Ref. No. 02-0775-50-6225) (REDMS No. 6021703 v. 8)

Discussion ensued with regard to funding to replace end-of-life equipment. In reply to queries from Committee, Deputy Chief Wishlove noted that the proposed replacement was included in the 2018 Capital Budget. He added that the price of the apparatus is guaranteed until January 2019 and will take approximately one year for delivery.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Contract 6225P for the supply and delivery of one Fire Pumper Apparatus be awarded to Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. at a total cost of $1,085,258.05 including taxes;

(2)

That the General Manager, Community Safety be authorized to execute a contract with Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. for the purchase of one Fire Pump Apparatus identified within Request for Proposal (RFP) 6225P;

(3)

That a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) be developed between Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. and the City to establish terms of reference for procurements of future apparatus for up to a five-year period; and

(4)

That staff be directed to report back with the proposed MOU between Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. and the City for Council approval.

CARRIED

5.

FIRE CHIEF BRIEFING
(Verbal Report)

(i)

Structural Protection Unit (SPU)

Deputy Chief Wishlove, noted that RFR has taken delivery of the SPU and that the unit will primarily be used for wildfire incidents.

(ii)

Annual Charity Tree Chip Event

Deputy Chief Wishlove noted that RFR’s Annual Charity Tree Chip will take place in Garry Point Park in January 5 and 6, 2019. Staff added that the event can be promoted through a press release.

(iii)

Lighting No. 5 Fire Hall

Deputy Chief Wishlove wished to thank participants in the lighting of the No. 5 Fire Hall in Hamilton.

(iv)

Pacific Autism Network

Deputy Chief Wishlove announced that Captain Harold Kiesewetter received an award and training from the Pacific Autism Network. He added that the training will help RFR members respond more efficiently to calls involving individuals with autism.

(v)

Richmond Fire-Rescue and Richmond RCMP Task Force for Mass Casualty Incidents

Deputy Chief Wishlove noted that RFR is partnering with the Richmond RCMP to explore a program to respond mass casualty incidents.

Discussion ensued with regard to scene management and Deputy Chief Wishlove noted that fire crews assess the risk on-scene and create a safe working area for responders.

(vi)

Lock Box Program

Staff spoke on the Lock Box Program, noting that RFR is partnering with the Richmond RCMP on the program. He added that the program is nearing the launching phase and that agreements with participants are being finalized.

6.

RCMP Monthly Activity Report – October 2018 
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 6007804 v. 4)

Superintendent Will Ng, OIC, Richmond RCMP, reviewed October 2018 Richmond RCMP activities, noting that (i) the Richmond RCMP is taking measures to address an increase in property crime such as supporting Block Watch and exploring options for a vacant home registry, (ii) the Richmond RCMP will be increasing roadblocks during the holiday season, and (iii) that the Richmond RCMP has not seen a dramatic increase in cannabis-related incidents since the legalization of cannabis.

Discussion ensued with regard to the increase in mental health incidents and the upcoming launch of the Car 67 Program. Supt. Ng noted that the Richmond RCMP is collaborating with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) to launch the Car 67 Program in the first quarter of next year. He added that RCMP staff will explore different models and that the program will initially include three RCMP officers.

It was moved and seconded

That the report titled “RCMP Monthly Activity Report – October 2018”, dated November 14, 2018, from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP Detachment, be received for information.

CARRIED

7.

2018-2019 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan Second Quarter Results (July 1 to September 30) 
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 6009495 v. 5)

In reply to queries from Committee, Supt. Ng, noted that the Richmond RCMP’s gang unit engage in patrols of businesses such as bars, casinos and restaurants to check on gang affiliated persons, and that the Richmond RCMP will be supporting BarWatch. He added that all homicide incidents are investigated through the Integrated Homicide Team (IHIT).

Discussion ensued with regard to supporting The Foundry program.

As a result of the discussion, the following motion was introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That the City send a letter to the Ministry of Heath expressing support for The Foundry Program.

CARRIED

In reply to queries from Committee, Cecilia Achiam, General Manager, Community Safety, the Richmond RCMP is working with staff on a mobile app, which will be launched in 2019.

It was moved and seconded

That the report titled “2018-2019 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan Second Quarter Results (July 1 to September 30, 2018)”, dated November 15, 2018 from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP Detachment, be received for information.

CARRIED

8.

RCMP/OIC BRIEFING
(Verbal Report)

(i)

New Cyber Crime Unit

Supt. Ng briefed Committee on the new Cyber Crime Unit, noting that the team has identified vulnerable youths online and has been useful in gathering information on sexual offenders.

(ii)

New Richmond Mobile Enforcement Team (RMET) Unit

Supt. Ng spoke on the RMET unit, noting that the team consists of six officers. He added that the team remains visible in areas that require additional police presence such as near transit stations, and that Richmond RCMP receives reports from Transit Police. Also, it was noted that there has been an increase in reported retail thefts and the RMET team help deter such incidents.

(iii)

RCMP Youth Academy

Supt. Ng noted there were 41 graduates in the Youth Academy Program this year and that Richmond School District No. 38 is a partner in the program.

(iv)

DARE Program

Supt. Ng spoke on the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program, noting that the program targets grade five students and aids students in decision-making and drug awareness.

(v)

Police Dog Program

Supt. Ng noted that in order to address gaps in the program, deployment of K9 units will be intelligence led and will be based on times when crimes are typically committed.

(vi)

Illegal Gaming

Supt. Ng noted that the Joint Illegal Gaming Investigation Team is able to present on illegal gaming and money laundering activities in the upcoming year. It was suggested that the presentation be scheduled for the first Community Safety Committee meeting in 2019.

Committee wished to commend the Richmond RCMP and RFR for their participation in this year’s Christmas Hamper program.

9.

Committee Standing Item

E-Comm

The Chair advised that the final report on the E-Comm strategic plan is forthcoming.

10.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(i)

Emergency Programs Update

Norman Kotze, Manager, Emergency Programs, reviewed Emergency Programs activities, noting that (i) the City is working with Richmond School District No. 38 on student and parent emergency preparedness, (ii) Emergency Programs completed the Emergency Operations plan, which includes dangerous goods, evacuation, and information plans, and (iii) Council will be invited to the Policy Group Emergency Operation Centre orientation early in 2019.

(ii)

Illegal Taxi Enforcement

Carli Edwards, Manager, Community Bylaws and Licencing, advised that the City is continuing efforts to enforce regulations related to illegal taxis and have issued violation tickets. She added that enforcement will continue until proposed Provincial ride-sharing regulations take effect.

(iii)

New Provincial Director of Community Safety

Ms. Achiam, noted that staff have met with the Province’s Director of Community Safety and held discussions related to the enforcement of personal cannabis production for the purpose of sale.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (5:03 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 11, 2018.

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Councillor Bill McNulty
Chair

Evangel Biason
Legislative Services Coordinator