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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSAB Minutes 02/16/2022 PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD Virtual Meeting Port Angeles, Washington February 16th, 2022 6:00 pm CALL TO ORDER: Chair Andrew Schwab called the regular meeting of the Public Safety Advisory Board to order at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Gayle Brauner, Evan Brown, Jesse Driese, Kathleen Graf, Kelsey Lane, Michael McGuire, Andrew Schwab, Viola Ware Absent: Jesse Charles, Octavia Smith Staff Present: Mike Sanders, Assistant Fire Chief, Brian Smith, Police Chief, Catherine Dewey, Secretary REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Gayle Brauner requested that the reference to"round table" be replaced with"round robin" in the minutes, a motion was made by Michael McGuire to approve the January 19th, 2022 meeting minutes with correction noted, a second was made by Viola Ware and the motion passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC: a. Public Comment: N/A PUBLIC HEARINGS/OTHER BUSINESS: a. Review of Applications and Voting- Chair Schwab asked for clarification as to which seats were being considered this evening, requesting that the Board look at each specific seat at a time and clarified that the seats do not have to be filled by only candidates that meet the requirements, such as for the High School Student Representative or Tribal Representative, but it is encouraged if possible. Chair Schwab recognized that at this time the Board does not have an applicant for the seat of enrolled Tribal member or High School Student. The following individuals are being considered: Position 43 Representative for the Port Angeles School District: Kelsey Lane —Port Angeles School District Position 48 Resident who has experienced homelessness or a substance use disorder, or someone who has worked with people that have experienced homelessness or a substance use disorder: John DeBoer—Olycap Mary Margolis —Clallam/Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers, Admin Susan Hillgren- Executive Director of The Answer For Youth Position 412 Resident who represents diverse segments of the community John Hauck— Sound Publishing, News Assistant PDN Allisa Imming—Retired Owner or Manager of business located within the City: Bruce Monro— Clallam County Transit System Driver Karen Rogers-Karen Rogers Consulting & Doc Neely's Gun Store After further consideration the Public Safety Advisory made the following recommendations to Council: Chair Andrew Schwab made a motion to City Council to appoint Kelsey Lane for position 43, Representative for the Port Angeles School District, Kathleen Graf provided a second to that motion and a roll call vote followed: Gayle Brauner - Yay Evan Brown - Yay Jesse Driese - Yay Kathleen Graf- Yay Kelsey Lane - Yay Michael McGuire - Yay Andrew Schwab - Yay Viola Ware - Yay Chair Andrew Schwab made a motion that for position 48, Because there is a split vote on the Board, City Council appoints either John DeBoer or Mary Margolis to the Public Safety Advisory Board. Gayle Brauner provided a second to that motion and a roll call vote followed: Gayle Brauner - Yay Evan Brown - Yay Jesse Driese - Yay Kathleen Graf- Yay Kelsey Lane - Yay Michael McGuire - Yay Andrew Schwab - Yay Viola Ware - Yay Chair Andrew Schwab made a motion that for position 412, Because there is a split vote on the Board, City Council appoints either John Hauk or Karen Rogers to the Public Safety Advisory Board. Viola Ware provided a second to that motion and a roll call vote followed: Gayle Brauner - Yay Evan Brown - Yay Jesse Driese - Yay Kathleen Graf- Abstained Kelsey Lane - Yay Michael McGuire - Yay Andrew Schwab - Yay Viola Ware - Yay Chair Andrew Schwab made a motion that City Council does not appoint someone to fill position 46 until an enrolled tribal member applies for that position. Viola Ware provided a second to that motion and a roll call vote followed: Gayle Brauner - Yay Evan Brown - Yay Jesse Driese - Yay Kathleen Graf- Yay Kelsey Lane - Yay Michael McGuire - Yay Andrew Schwab - Yay Viola Ware - Yay STAFF UPDATES: a. Police Department Report—Chief Smith began with an update on the REdisCOVERY program and the work that is being done in the community. Chief Smith emphasized the widespread drug use in the community that is unlike they have ever seen before. Next, Chief Smith spoke of junk vehicle abatement in our neighborhoods and how they are utilizing CREW to help with the work of dismantling these vehicles. Chief noted that they are not"allowing" the abandoned vehicles to sit, but there are very strict regulations and laws in place in protecting this property. b. Fire Department Report— Chief Sanders began by thanking Chief Smith for his update from PD. The Fire Department had a fun visitor Brecky Breck, a children's YouTube channel host, she presented our department in a fun light and the personnel enjoyed helping create that educational video. Staffing continues to be a challenge for the Department, Chief Sanders announced that we recently graduated 3 FF/EMTs from Paramedic school. Unfortunately, staffing is still low, but they continue to advertise and interview for open positions. The majority of the department is now less than 5 years into their career, so we have lost a lot of institutional knowledge over the years. Chief Sanders also recognized the Community Paramedic program for all that they are doing in the community, the program has been a tremendous success. REPORTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS: Michael McGuire— Conversation regarding a visit to Walla Walla, with regards to City camping, litter, derelict vehicles, etc in contrast with Port Angeles: Michael decided to table the report until the next meeting in respect of the Board's time. Gayle Brauner—Propose that the PSAB recommend to the City Manager that the City purchase 1-2 more radar trailers and also more solar powered speed signs: Gayle gave a quick update on the Senior Committee. Gayle then stated that speeding in town is an issue. Speeding, such as, accelerated speeding, speeding in school zones, speeding at Ediz Hook, road rage, accidents, tailgating, inability to cross busy streets. She has noticed that there is a lack of radar trailers, which help to control speeding. The City's has been in the shop for months so there is not one in service currently but two solar powered ones. These radars and speed signs help to slow traffic and avoid accidents. Gayle would like the Board to consider making a recommendation to City Council. Chief Smith noted that this is in the CFP for the Parks and Recreation Department. Conversation ensued. Chair Andrew Schwab made a motion to recommend to the City of Port Angeles City Council to direct staff to find grant and funding opportunities to acquire additional radar speed signs. Evan Brown provided a second to the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Gayle Brauner- commended all of the Police Department for their diligence and abilities. Jesse Driese—this will be his last meeting and he noted how much he enjoyed being on the Board, he also recommended the Board advertising at the High School for the student position. Kelsey Layne—yesterday was National SRO Day so Kelsey wanted to thank the PAHS SRO ADJOURNMENT: Michael McGuire made a motion to adjourn and Evan Brown provided a second to the motion and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:55pm The next Scheduled PSAB Meeting will be March 16, 2022