September 9, 2025 - Minutes
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Community Safety Committee
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Date: |
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 |
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Anderson Room |
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Present: |
Councillor Andy Hobbs, Chair |
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Absent: |
Councillor Alexa Loo |
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Also Present: |
Councillor Michael 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 July 15, 2025, be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE |
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October 15, 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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Business Licence Activity Report – Mid-Year (Q1 & Q2) Update (File Ref. No. 12-8060-01) (REDMS No. 8136470) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Business Licence Activity Report – Mid-Year (Q1 & Q2) Update”, dated August 15, 2025, from the Director, Community Bylaws & Licencing, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMUNITY BYLAWS MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT – JUNE AND JULY 2025 (File Ref. No. 12-8375-02) (REDMS No. 8134115) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report – June and July 2025”, dated August 15, 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 - June and July 2025 (File Ref. No. 09-5375-03) (REDMS No. 8140113) |
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In response to a query from Committee, staff advised that a memorandum with additional information on overdose trends can be provided. |
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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 and July 2025”, dated August 11, 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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Item for discussion: |
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Hazmat Response |
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In response to a query from Committee, staff advised that Richmond Fire-Rescue has trained personnel and sufficient equipment to respond to hazardous chemical incidents. |
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RCMP MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT - June and July 2025 (File Ref. No. 09-5350-01) (REDMS No. 8135546) |
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In reply to queries from Committee, staff noted that (i) the RCMP use a variety of tactics to monitor speeds, (ii) the public is encouraged to submit complaints directly to the RCMP to ensure sufficient data is collected to address issues, and (iii) it is uncommon for members to wait at the hospital for extended periods, as protocols are in place to ensure they return to duty in a timely manner. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the report titled “RCMP Monthly Activity Report – June and July 2025”, dated August 12, 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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Items for discussion: |
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(i) |
Unlicensed Ride Hailing Court Disposition |
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Staff noted that the Road Safety Unit and the Airport Unit are actively addressing these issues, and that two recent cases have resulted in guilty pleas in court which will lead to criminal charges. |
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(ii) |
4th Annual Youth Academy |
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Staff highlighted that 22 young people from grades 10-12 graduated from the 4th Annual Youth Academy with 1 female for the first time. |
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Richmond RCMP 75th Anniversary |
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Staff highlighted that the Richmond RCMP marked their 75th Anniversary this year. |
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Mobile Surveillance Trailer |
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In reply to queries from Committee, staff advised that a pilot project using a borrowed system from another municipality could be explored, and that a report with cost implications and a pilot project proposal would be brought back to Committee. |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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Unsightly Premise |
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In reply to a query from Committee, staff advised that Bylaws will be following up on the unsightly premises complaint. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:32 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, September 9, 2025. |
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Councillor Andy Hobbs |
Sarah Goddard |