March 15, 2022 - Minutes
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Community Safety Committee
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Tuesday, March 15, 2022 |
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Council Chambers |
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Present: |
Councillor Linda McPhail, Chair |
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Also Present: |
Councillor 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 15, 2022, be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE |
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April 12, 2022, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers |
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COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION |
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Property Use and Parking Enforcement Monthly Activity Report – January 2022 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Property Use and Parking Enforcement Monthly Activity Report -January 2022”, dated February 15, 2022, from the General Manager, Community Safety, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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Community Bylaws Animal Services Monthly Activity Report – January 2022 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Community Bylaws Animal Services Monthly Activity Report – January 2022”, dated February 14, 2022, 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 2022 |
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A brief discussion ensued with respect to the Grade 2 classroom workbook of educational activities delivered to a trial group of schools in Richmond. Chief Wilkinson noted the success of the trial and desire to expand the program with School District #38. |
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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 2022”, dated February 10, 2022, from the Acting Fire Chief, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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FIRE CHIEF BRIEFING |
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Business Inspections |
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Chief Wilkinson noted a review of the website to provide easier access to information for businesses for booking inspections (eliminating the need to call). It was noted further that the first 2022 joint venture Richmond Fire‑Rescue /Greater Vancouver Fire Chief’s Association inspection group annual inspection event, will take place on April 13, 2022, providing single-day free Mobile Outdoor Food Service Unit (MOFSU) inspections. MOFSU operators will be able to receive both a Richmond Fire-Rescue and Lower Mainland inspection decal for their compliant MOFSUs. |
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RCMP Monthly Activity Report-January 2022 |
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A brief discussion ensued with respect to home security cameras. It was suggested that citizens contact the RCMP, instead of using social media outlets, when any questionable footage is captured, especially when criminal in nature. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled "RCMP Monthly Activity Report - January 2022", dated February 11, 2022, from the Acting 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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Youth Academy |
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Acting OIC Supt. Julie Drotar provided a brief overview of the Richmond RCMP Youth Academy policing program, offered along with the Richmond School District #38 Career Programs Office, which took place February 17-21, 2022, providing a unique opportunity for 40 applicants from grades 10-12. |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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New Officer in Charge |
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Staff noted the new Officer In Charge will be appointed soon and anticipated to be in attendance for the next Community Safety meeting. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:42 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 15, 2022. |
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Councillor Linda McPhail |
Lorraine Anderson |