April 14, 2026 - Minutes
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Community Safety Committee
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026 |
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Anderson Room |
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Present: |
Councillor Alexa Loo, Chair |
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Also Present: |
Councillor Wolfe (via teleconference) |
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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 March 10, 2026, be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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LAW AND COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION |
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Business Licence Activity Report – 2025 Year in Review (File Ref. No. 12-8060-01) (REDMS No. 8287277) |
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In response to queries from Committee, staff advised that (i) investigation was conducted on the Vegas Vacations travel agency and that the business is cooperating since conditions have been placed on their business licence, and (ii) fines have been issued to the business that hosted an all ages event in January 2026, where an attendee was later involved in a hit and run along |
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Discussion ensued with respect to (i) illegal gaming activity, and (ii) staff is working collaboratively with Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) and the Province of British Columbia on money service business compliance. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the report titled “Business Licence Activity Report – 2025 Year in Review” dated March 6, 2026, from the Director, Community Bylaws & Licencing, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report – February 2026 (File Ref. No. 12-8375-02) (REDMS No. 8359522) |
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Discussion ensued in respect to (i) unsightly premise compliance incidents, and (ii) soil work and unauthorized filling in residential areas. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the report titled “Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report – February 2026”, dated March 17, 2026, 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 - February 2026 (File Ref. No. 09-5140-01) (REDMS No. 8350647) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the report titled “Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report – February 2026”, dated March 9, 2026, from the Fire Chief, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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FIRE CHIEF BRIEFING |
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Discussion ensued in respect to (i) hazmat equipment and training, |
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As a result of the discussion, Fire Chief Wishlove will bring forward a memorandum with respect to the apparatus budget and reserve. |
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RCMP MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT - February 2026 (File Ref. No. 09-5030-01) (REDMS No. 8335600) |
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In response to queries from Committee, Chief Supt. Chauhan advised that (i) distraction thefts are targeting senior females, (ii) of the 176 mental health-related incidents, one individual generated nine incidents, (ii) synthetic drug production labs are typically located in industrial/commercial areas and the RCMP do seize all assets, (iii) shoplifting incidents are reported in various ways and the Boost and Bust operation and engagement is ongoing with most arrested suspects residing in other jurisdictions, and (iv) youth outreach engagement opportunities are chosen to reflect the season and/or time of year. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the report titled “RCMP Monthly Activity Report – February 2026”, dated March 11, 2026, from the Officer in Charge, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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2026-2027 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan Community Priorities |
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Chief Supt. Chauhan highlighted that the priorities recommended for the Annual Performance Plan – property crime, organized crime, road safety, and vulnerable persons – reports trends and patterns to Council quarterly. |
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Discussion ensued in respect to (i) placing the Annual Performance Plan on the City website, and (ii) vehicle collisions involving injuries and fatalities includes pedestrians. |
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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 report titled “2026-2027 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan – Community Priorities”, dated March 10, 2026, from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP, be endorsed for inclusion in the Richmond RCMP Detachment’s fiscal year 2026-2027 (April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027) Annual Performance Plan. |
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CARRIED |
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RCMP/OIC BRIEFING |
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Chief Supt. Chauhan introduced Cst. Colton Lesuk and police service dog Rebel from the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service (LMIPDS), and spoke to the May 7, 2025, incident in which Cst. Lesuk and Rebel apprehended a dangerous individual. |
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Cst. Lesuk spoke to the incident in which Rebel was injured. |
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Chief Supt. Chauhan reported that (i) Cst. Lesuk, Rebel and four members of the Richmond RCMP detachment will receive the Commanding Officers Commendation for Bravery on May 6, 2026, and (ii) the suspect was charged with seven different counts and the court case is pending. |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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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 (4:55 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 14, 2026. |
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Councillor Alexa Loo |
Andrea Mizuguchi |