March 10, 2020 - Minutes
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Community Safety Committee
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Date: |
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 |
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Anderson Room |
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Present: |
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair |
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Also Present: |
Councillor Chak Au |
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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 February 11, 2020, be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report – January 2020 |
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In response to queries from Committee, staff noted that (i) bylaw patrols are conducted jointly with the Regional Animal Protection Society (RAPS), (ii) there are 8 full-time officers who patrol parking, and (iii) Bylaws is not aware of any current homeless camps in the Hamilton area. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report – January 2020”, dated February 12, 2020, 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 2020 |
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In response to queries from Committee, Fire Chief Tim Wilkinson, Richmond Fire-Rescue (RFR) noted that new fire-fighter positions have been hired for 2020 and RFR will begin the hiring process this summer for the year 2021. Fire Chief Wilkinson further noted that RFR has provided assistance to people residing in recreational vehicles by assisting with smoke alarms and providing warm blankets. |
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In response to further queries from Committee, staff noted that (i) there has been progress in the clean-up of the property on No. 3 Road, (ii) Law has recommended that the City provide Mr. Fairhurst additional time to clean up his property, (iii) RFR regularly visits schools to discuss emergency management pods and access issues, and (iv) BC Ambulance categorizes over 2000 different medical call types. |
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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 2020”, dated February 10, 2020, from the Fire Chief, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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FIRE CHIEF BRIEFING |
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None. |
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RCMP Monthly Activity Report – January 2020 |
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Superintendent Will Ng, Richmond RCMP, spoke to the staff report and highlighted statistics from violent crime, property crime and mental health. In response to queries from Committee, Superintendent Ng noted that (i) the incident along Highway 99 involving a pedestrian was deemed a suicide, (ii) the incident at the Hamilton Community Centre was mental health related, (iii) Richmond RCMP aim to provide an increased police presence in the Hamilton area, and (iv) Richmond schools use a “hold and secure” protocol as a safety precaution. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “RCMP Monthly Activity Report – January 2020”, dated February 10, 2020, from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP Detachment, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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2019-2020 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan Third Quarter Results (October 1 to December 31, 2019) |
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Superintendent Will Ng highlighted statistics in the report. In response to queries from Committee, Superintendent Ng noted that (i) Richmond RCMP will increase the Economic Crime Unit by 2 members, (ii) speed signs are positively impacting driving behaviour, (iii) vehicles are impounded for excessive speeding, (iv) home-based currency exchanges are a legal business, and (v) Bylaws staff will look into the bylaws regarding home‑based businesses. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “2019-2020 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan Third Quarter Results (October 1 to December 31, 2019)”, dated February 3, 2020, from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP Detachment, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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RCMP/OIC BRIEFING |
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None. |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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Community Police Station |
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Cecilia Achiam, General Manager, Community Safety informed Council that the City Centre Community Police Station is set to open April 22, 2020.
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:34 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 10, 2020. |
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Councillor Bill McNulty |
Stephanie Walrond |