Community Safety Committee
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Date:
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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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Place:
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Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall
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Present:
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Councillor Linda McPhail, Chair
Councillor Carol Day, Vice-Chair
Councillor Andy Hobbs
Councillor Alexa Loo (by teleconference
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Harold Steves (by teleconference)
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Also Present:
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Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Michael Wolfe (by teleconference)
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Call to Order:
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
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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 March 15, 2022, be adopted.
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CARRIED
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NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE
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May 10, 2022, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
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COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION
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1.
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Community Bylaws Animal Protection Services Monthly Activity Report –February 2022
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-01) (REDMS No. 6851608)
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In reply to a query from the Committee, staff advised that the new email address for animal services was established in order to separate animal services and bylaw requests. The BC SPCA and the Animal Protection Service department will be responsible for responding to emails.
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It was moved and seconded
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That the staff report titled “Community Bylaws Animal Protection Services Monthly Activity Report – February 2022”, dated March 14, 2022, from the General Manager, Community Safety, be received for information.
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CARRIED
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3.
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Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report – February 2022
(File Ref. No. 09-5375-03) (REDMS No. 6849911)
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In reply to a query from the Committee, staff advised that Public Education staff will develop a plan to raise public awareness regarding the need to clean dryer vents.
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It was moved and seconded
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That the staff report titled “Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report – February 2022”, dated March 14, 2022, from the Acting Fire Chief, be received for information.
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CARRIED
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4.
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FIRE CHIEF BRIEFING
(Verbal Report)
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(i)
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Emergency Preparedness Week
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Chief Wilkinson noted that Emergency Preparedness Week will be held
May 1-8, 2022. Several events will be held and 23 different agencies will be involved in the programming.
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(ii)
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Retirement of Fire Chief
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The Fire Chief thanked the Committee for their support over the years. The Chair reviewed the Fire Chief’s career milestones, thanked him for his service, and wished him all the best in his retirement.
The new Chief Superintendent Dave Chauhan was introduced to the Committee.
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5.
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2022-2023 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan -Community Priorities
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 6850963)
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In reply to a query from the Committee, staff advised that, due to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, CS34 training for police officers and volunteers has resumed.
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It was moved and seconded
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That the priorities, Property Crime, Organized Crime, Road Safety and Vulnerable Persons, listed in the staff report titled "2022-2023 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan - Community Priorities", dated March 9, 2022 from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP, be endorsed for inclusion in the Richmond RCMP Detachment's fiscal year 2022-2023 (April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023) Annual Performance Plan.
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CARRIED
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RCMP Monthly Activity Report - February 2022
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 6846045)
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In reply to a query from the Committee, staff advised of the detachment’s plan to hold an annual academy solely for Richmond youth, rather than joining the Cultus Academy.
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It was moved and seconded
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That the staff report titled "RCMP Monthly Activity Report- February 2022", dated March 8, 2022, from the Acting Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP Detachment, be received for information.
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CARRIED
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7.
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RCMP/OIC BRIEFING
(Verbal Report)
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There were no items for discussion
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8.
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MANAGER’S REPORT
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(i)
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Non-Medical Cannabis Consumption Sites
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It was noted that Council has been informed of the consultation being undertaken on non-medicinal cannabis consumption sites. Councillors have been encouraged to provide timely input.
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(ii)
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Referral for River Road
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In reply to a query from the Committee, staff advised that ownership, usage and illegal activities occurring on specific sites are being investigated in response to the referral. The report will provide details in aggregate.
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As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced:
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It was moved and seconded
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That the staff be directed to investigate 17271 River Road and 17391 River Road, with reference to jurisdiction, ownership, occupancy and compliance with relevant bylaws and other activities.
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CARRIED
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It was moved and seconded
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That the meeting adjourn (4:21 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, April 12, 2022.
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_________________________________
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Councillor Linda McPhail
Chair
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Haely Lindau
Recording Secretary
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