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Home My WebLink AboutPSAB Agenda Packet 08212024 August 21, 2024 Public Safety Advisory Board Agenda This meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting. In hybrid meetings, members of the public, Board members, and th City staff have the option to attend the meeting in person, in Council chambers at City Hall located at 321 East 5 Street, Port Angeles, or remotely via telephone or video link. A. Call to Order B.Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance - 6:00 p.m. C. Public Comment 6:05 p.m. The Public Safety Advisory Board desires to allow the opportunity for Public Comment. However, the business of the City must proceed in an orderly and timely manner. Visit to learn how to participate during public comment and or watch the meeting live. Written public comments can be submitted to: ahowell@cityofpa.us, comments will not be read aloud. Audio only: 1-844-992-4726 Access code: 2557 488 5254 Webinar password: m6AUYpYTD77 (66289798 when dialing from a phone or video system) Once connected, press *3 to raise your virtual hand if you wish to make a comment or public testimony. You will be notified when it is your turn to speak. This access code is good for the August 21, 2024 meeting only. Webex https://cityofpa.webex.com/cityofpa/j.php?MTID=m5304bb00a9fc960f96a51b4496f6b65c turn to speak D. Late Items 6:10 p.m. E.Consent Agenda | Approve 6:15 p.m. a. Public Safety Advisory Board Minutes Approval th i. July 17, 2024 Minutes F. Information a. Police Department Report 6:20 p.m. b. Fire Department Report 6:45 p.m. G. Other Considerations 7:10 p.m. a. 2023-2024 Work Plan Discussion on topic for next meeting H. Board Member Reports 7:30 p.m. I. Adjournment 8:00 p.m. PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD Virtual Meeting Port Angeles, Washington July 17, 2024, 6:00 pm This meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting. CALL TO ORDER: Chair McGuire called the regular meeting of the Public Safety Advisory Board to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Evan Brown, John Hauck, Jessica Johnson, Mary Margolis, Michael McGuire, Sandy Sinnes Members Absent: Kelsey Lane, Finn Thompson Staff Present: Derrell Sharp, Fire Chief; Brian Smith, Police Chief; Catherine Dewey, Board Secretary REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Hauck made a motion and it was seconded by Margolis to Approve the July 17, 2024 minutes Hearing no objection, the motion carried 6-0. Brown arrived and took his seat PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was received, and after verifying there was no one online who wished to speak, the Chair moved on to the next agenda item. STAFF UPDATES Police Department Report Chief Smith noted the Pursuit from PA East Bound with probable cause of arrest st for DUI - was taken under arrest. 41 DUI of the year, average is 70 annually. This week Med call to Safeway - surrendered after a barricade in the Olympic Ambulance with threat of fire arm and suicidal ideations. CC Humane society is closing so the ability to take in dogs when their owner is taken into custody has been a challenge. Staffing: 2 new records specialists 1 officer starting academy, 1 officer completing academy and one that will be starting in the near future Anticipating a couple retirements Launched the Outreach Officer position. Strategic Plan has been updated Chief took questions from the Board Fire Department Report Chief Sharp welcomed Sandy Sinnes to the Board City Council has approved the hire of a Fire Prevention Specialist, job notifications and interviews will take place over the next couple of months. PAFD is awaiting the response of their application of the SAFER Grant which would allow for the hiring of 9 new firefighters. New Hire Blake Lena completed the Fire Academy and has been a standout during the Academy. Promotions: LT. Tyler Gage has been promoted to Captain and PM Gonzales has been promoted to Lt. Training: Grant for dept wide confined space rescue course Hosting a 5 day Arson and Fire investigation academy in 2025, with the hope of reestablishing an arson task force on the peninsula Operations: We received our new Ambulance with new branding with the black over red color scheme We hope to have the new Fire Engine with the same color scheme in December CCFD3 commissioners have approved their implementation of a community paramedic program Chief took questions from the Board OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Chiefs Priorities: Joint PAFD PAPD Training Facilities - This is still a priority though it does not look like a Westside Fire Station is in the cards for the New EOC but Chief is hopeful that a West side station is still in the future for PAFD Community Paramedic Support and Advocacy- New Community Policing officer will be added to assist in this area (Funding for this program is a priority) PENCOL is fully onboard with the new Paramedic Program and all Agencies throughout the region are in support of - Fall of 2026 is slated for the program SAFER Grant support - PAFD will get notice in Sept or Oct - if awarded it will be for 3 years of full funding but PAFD will need support from the Board for funding beyond the grant's award or with establishing a contingency plan for funding beyond that point Clallam County EOC- continue to obtain grant funding and letters of support may be needed in the near future Support Pencom in getting into a suitable space that will allow them to work more efficiently REPORTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS Sinnes - noted that her grandsons are becoming FF/PM, as a nurse she is concerned about what she is seeing in the community Margolis - Rode along with PENCOM in May and she highly recommends the Board members sitting in, it was very impressive to see 3 individuals handle the entire county. Margolis noted the importance of educating the community on the correct use of the 911 system and possibly using the Utility Mailer as a source of dispersing information Brown- Noted all of the construction currently taking place and asked if the bridge closure had any impact on the Fire Department, conversation ensued ADJOURNMENT nd Hauck made a motion to adjourn, Brown provided a 2 Chair McGuire adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m. The next Scheduled PSAB Meeting August 21 , 2024 _____________________________________ _______________________________ Michael McGuire, Chair Kari Martinez-Bailey, City Clerk 2023-2024 PSAB List of Priorities PD and FD priorities and goals include: Support/Advocacy for consideration of a Joint PAFD/PAPD Training Facility Support/Advocacy for Community Paramedic Program Funding Opportunities Cleanliness and Safety (downtown, Safeway, trails, parks, public restrooms, cleaning overbrush) Code Enforcement, Animal Control Other items that were on the full list prior to voting for the top selected above: Prioritized Topics as chosen by the Public Safety Advisory Board: Cleanliness and Safety (downtown, Safeway, trails, parks, public restrooms, cleaning overbrush) Missing and Murdered Indigenous people in Clallam County Code Enforcement, Animal Control Human Trafficking More visible police presence Substance Abuse/ addiction, drug activity An understanding of the circumstances which cause people to become homeless and the reasons people decide to be houseless