September 21, 2022 - Minutes
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Community Safety Committee
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Date: |
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 |
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Council Chambers |
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Present: |
Councillor Linda McPhail, Chair |
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Absent: |
Councillor Harold Steves |
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Also Present: |
Councillor Michael Wolfe (by teleconference) |
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Call to Order: |
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 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 July 12, 2022, be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION |
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Animal Protection Services Monthly Activity Report - June 2022 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Animal Protection Services Monthly Activity Report – June 2022”, dated July 13, 2022, from the General Manager, Community Safety, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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Animal Protection Services Monthly Activity Report - July 2022 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Animal Protection Services Monthly Activity Report – July 2022”, dated August 12, 2022, from the General Manager, Community Safety, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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Property Use and Parking Enforcement Monthly Activity Report - June 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 - June 2022”, dated August 29, 2022, from the Director, Community Bylaws & Licencing, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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Property Use and Parking Enforcement Monthly Activity Report - July 2022 |
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In reply to queries from the Committee, staff advised that site inspections have been conducted for a business in violation of soil deposit regulations and operating without an appropriate business licence. |
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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 - July 2022”, dated August 26, 2022, from the Director, Community Bylaws & Licencing, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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Business Licence Activity Report – Second Quarter 2022 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Business Licence Activity Report – Second Quarter 2022”, dated August 26, 2022, from the Director, Community Bylaws & Licencing, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report – June 2022 |
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In reply to queries from the Committee, staff advised (i) patient assistance provided by Richmond Fire-Rescue during the incident at the Burkeville Days event, (ii) actions taken to prevent water run-off from burned materials during the fire on Mitchell Island, and (iii) typical causes of household fires. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report – June 2022”, dated July 25, 2022, from the Fire Chief, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report – July 2022 (File Ref. No. 09-5375-03) (REDMS No. 6951689) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report – July 2022”, dated August 8, 2022, from the Fire Chief, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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FIRE CHIEF BRIEFING |
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Recycling Facilities on Mitchell Island |
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The Fire Chief reported that a task force has been established to conduct a review of the calls for service, perform intervention and provide support and education for the Mitchell Island recycling operators to preclude fires from reoccurring in the future. A report back will be provided to the Committee. |
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RCMP Monthly Activity Report - June 2022 |
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In reply to queries from the Committee, staff advised (i) actions that can be taken by the RCMP to respond to the increase in graffiti occurring in Steveston, and (ii) the sexual assaults did not occur on City-owned facilities. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “RCMP Monthly Activity Report - June 2022”, dated July 19, 2022, from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP Detachment, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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RCMP Monthly Activity Report - July 2022 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “RCMP Monthly Activity Report - July 2022”, dated August 8, 2022, 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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Items for discussion: |
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None. |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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Items for discussion: |
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None. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (3:20 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 Wednesday, September 21, 2022. |
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Councillor Linda McPhail |
Carol Lee |