May 13, 2025 - Minutes
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Community Safety Committee
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Date: |
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 |
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Anderson Room |
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Present: |
Councillor Alexa Loo, Chair |
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Also Present: |
Councillor Chak Au Councillor Michael Wolfe |
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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 April 15, 2025, be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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AGENDA ADDITION |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Altered Electric Mobility Devices be added to the agenda as Item No. 6A. |
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CARRIED |
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NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE |
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June 10, 2025, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room. |
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LAW AND COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION |
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Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report – March 2025 (File Ref. No. 12-8375-02) (REDMS No. 8025423) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report – March 2025”, dated April 24, 2025, 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 – March 2025 (File Ref. No. 09-5140-01) (REDMS No. 8019168) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Richmond Fire-Rescue Monthly Activity Report – March 2025”, dated April 24, 2025, 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 – March 2025 (File Ref. No. 09-5350-01) (REDMS No. 7990163) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the report titled “RCMP Monthly Activity Report – March 2025”, dated April 24, 2025, from the Officer in Charge, 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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(File Ref. No. 03-1000-05-069) (REDMS No. 8013059) |
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Councillor Andy Hobbs entered the meeting (4:20 p.m.). |
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Discussion took place on the funds provided by the Provincial government, and it was noted that most of the funds provided to Touchstone Family Association Restorative Justice is from the City. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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(1) |
That the contract renewal with Touchstone Family Association for the provision of Restorative Justice for three-years (2026-2028) as outlined in the staff report titled “Touchstone Family Association Restorative Justice Contract Renewal 2026-2028 and Annual Performance Outcome Evaluation Report”, dated April 29, 2025, from the General Manager, Law and Community Safety, be approved; |
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(2) |
That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Law and Community Safety be authorized to execute the Touchstone Fee for Services Renewal Agreement as described in this report; and |
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That the Touchstone Fee for Services in the amount of $110, 770 per year for the three-year renewal term be approved and included as part of the 2026 budget process; |
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That a copy of the staff report and a letter advocating for more funding for the Restorative Justice Program be sent to local Members of the Legislative Assembly and the Attorney General; and |
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That the staff report be posted on the City’s website. |
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CARRIED |
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6A. |
Altered electric mobility devices (File Ref. No.) |
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Discussion took place on complaints received regarding the excessive speeds of modified E-Scooters and E-Bikes on multi-use pathways, sidewalks and roadways. |
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In response to queries from Committee, staff advised that (i) excessive speeds of the modified e-scooters and e-bikes is a community concern, (ii) continuous education and enforcement are important factors to reduce infractions, (iii) signs can be installed along the pathways to advise individuals of the speed limits, and (iv) modifications to the micro mobility vehicles are not illegal, however, they are illegal to ride if they exceed a certain power and speed. |
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Committee provided direction to staff to examine creative ways to educate the public of appropriate speeds for micro mobility vehicles on multi-use pathways and roadways. |
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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 (4:43 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, May 13, 2025. |
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Councillor Alexa Loo |
Sarah Goddard |