HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSAB Minutes 11/17/2021 PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD
Virtual Meeting
Port Angeles, Washington
November 17th, 2021 6:00 pm
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Schwab called the regular meeting of the Public Safety Advisory Board to order at 6:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Gayle Brauner, Evan Brown, Jesse Driese, Kathleen Graf, Kelsey Lane, Michael
McGuire, Andrew Schwab, Octavia Smith, Viola Ware
Absent: Jesse Charles, Octavia Smith
Staff Present: Ken Dubuc, Fire Chief, Jason Viada, Deputy Police Chief, Catherine Dewey, Secretary
Guests:
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
A motion was made by Kathleen Graf to approve the October meeting minutes, a second was made by
Kelsey Lane and the motion passed unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC:
a. Public Comment: N/A
PUBLIC HEARINGS/OTHER BUSINESS:
a. Vacant Positions-Chair Schwab reminded the Board that they are not voting to fill the seats but are
making a recommendation to City Council. Gayle Brauner suggested waiting until January to
consider more applicants, the Board agreed to table the discussion for January.
b. "Safety on our Streets" for Senior Citizens - Gayle Brauner spoke to the Board about Safety on the
Streets in PA and some concerns that she has while walking, specifically regarding dogs off leashes.
Gayle also asked the Board about holding meetings outside of PSAB meetings and the use of the PSAB
title when doing so or if a committee or temporary committee is necessary. Gayle moved that the PSAB
establish a Safety subcommittee for Seniors with 3 board members in Port Angeles, Chair Schwab
provided a second and conversation ensued.
A rollcall vote:
Chair Andrew Schwab- Aye
Gayle Brauner- Aye
Evan Brown- Aye
Jessie Driese- Aye
Kathleen Graf- Abstain
Michael McGuire- Aye
Octavia Smith- Aye
Viola Ware- Aye
7 of the 8 attending members voted in support of establishing the subcommittee for Senior Safety and
the motion passed.
c. PSAB Roles and Responsibilities — Chair Schwab provided section of the code 2.26.050 Duties of the
Board for the Public Safety Advisory Board (attached)
d. PSAB Online Resource Page— Gayle asked if they could add resources to the PSAB page where
members and the public could easily access and find information pertaining to board business. Chair
Chair Schwab suggested using a Google Sheet with a list of links that can be easily updated regularly.
STAFF UPDATES:
a. Police Department Report
PAPD De-escalation Training - Deputy Police Chief Viada gave an update on the implementation of
reforms and the key component of that which is training. PAPD participates in a 24-hour class that
every officer in WA state is required to take, it takes place in 3, 8 hour segments and involves a lot
of student involvement.
b. Fire Department Report—PAFD brought three new EMT's onboard in an EMT Paramedic Trainee
role where we will send them to Paramedic school once they complete probation. We currently have
3 Community Paramedics, one specifically, Kristin Fox has applied for and been awarded a grant to
receive sharps boxes to place throughout the community.
c. Gayle Brauner gave a presentation to the Board on the AG Bob Ferguson website and National
Homeland Security. Gayle noted that she realized that it can be very challenging to find resources on
law enforcement and fire especially if you do not have a background in those fields. She has done
some research and wants to share some of those resources with the Board and public. The Attorney
General's website has many great resources: :1.:�.��w':�:�.w?.and has a newsletter/email that you can sign up
for with issues such as antihuman trafficking, health, seniors, tribal as well as many other topics for
you to choose per your personal interests. The Police Chief has been speaking about the new House
Bill 1310 so Gayle has been doing research to learn more of the history and details of this bill and
found a great resource on the Attorney Generals office called Pending Opinions of the Attorney
General's office, this 11 e lter asked many important questions regarding E2SHB 1310. Gayle also
noted that in our meetings I-940 has been mentioned, it passed in 2018 by nearly 60% of voters in
WA state and the details of the I-940 Independent Infestation Inquiry Report can be found 1-jere.
Gayle strongly recommends the Board members read through report. In closing, Gayle attached a
Bi lIe iii from the Department of Homeland Security website on Terrorism Threat to the U.S.
Homeland from November loth of 2021 that she believes is relevant for the Public Safety Advisory
Board as she outlined a few issues close to home. (full presentation attached)
GOOD OF THE ORDER:
ADJOURNMENT:
Evan Brown made a motion to adjourned, a second was made by Michael McGuire and the motion passed
unanimously at 7:20 pm.
The next Scheduled PSAB Meeting will be January I9th, 2022