PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016, AT 3:00 P.M. ROOM 530 – 5TH FLOOR – ABBOTSFORD CITY HALL AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES .1 Minutes of the Public Safety Advisory Committee Meeting held February 24, 2016 K. Chahal (attached) (p.2) 3. PRESENTATIONS .1 Abbotsforward Draft Official Community Plan Presentation https://www.abbotsford.ca/business_and_development/major_initiatives/abbotsforward _ocp_update.htm#completetheplan 4. DELEGATIONS .1 Norman Ellis Local Manager with Ministry of Justice regarding Community Corrections 5. BUSINESS OUT OF MINUTES .1 Community Risk Assessment Follow Up (High Risk) D. Beer (attached) (p.5) .2 Emergency Medical Responder Program Revised Budget D. Beer 6. REPORTS 6.1 ABBOTSFORD FIRE RESCUE SERVICES None 6.2 ABBOTSFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT None 6.3 BYLAW ENFORCEMENT None 6.4 EMERGENCY PLANNING None 6.5 OTHER REPORTS None 7. NEW BUSINESS None 8. ADJOURNMENT Minutes of the Public Safety Advisory Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at 3:01 p.m., in the Room 530 at Abbotsford City Hall Committee Members Present: Councillor K. Chahal (Chair); D. Balzer; T. Bullock; R. Dyck; E. Im; and R. Kailey Staff Present: Fire Chief – D. Beer; Assistant Chief - D. Wallack; and Recording Secretary – M. Clark Public Present: +1 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 3:01 p.m. 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by D. Balzer seconded by, R. Dyck that the minutes of the Public Safety Advisory Committee meeting held January 27, 2015, be adopted. PSAC 004-2016 CARRIED. 3. PRESENTATIONS None. 4. DELEGATIONS None. 5. BUSINESS OUT OF MINUTES .1 Community Risk Assessment D. Beer distributed the Community Risk Assessment document for the committee members. It is divided into six sections including Introduction, Community Profile, Infrastructure, Hazards, Priority Concerns, and References. The next step includes preparing an implementation document. The hazards section lists 14 potential hazards that may require implementing the Emergency Operations Centre. The committee members are asked to review the document and prepare for subsequent meetings to discuss the actions to reduce risks. Each meeting will be broken into small working groups to discuss the high, moderate, and low risk categories as outlined in the document on pg. 57. The Chair and committee members have requested a portal site to upload documents for the Public Safety Advisory Committee, including Air Quality documents. The committee also asked about possibly inviting FVRD staff to an upcoming meeting. The Chair and staff will discuss with staff liaison and City Manager. 2 Moved by E. Im seconded by R. Kailey, that the Community Risk Assessment document be be received for information. PSAC 005-2016 CARRIED. .2 BCEHS Action Plan to Transform Emergency Services D. Beer presented the Demand Analysis of Metro Ambulance Service Delivery Report as a follow up from recent delegations regarding Ambulance services. The modelling study determines and recommends the most appropriate service delivery model that provides best practice for ambulance services and in patient care. He indicated that as a result of the report on December 23, 2015, two additional ambulances were stationed in Abbotsford on a trial basis for two months. The committee members recommended for Mayor and Council to send a letter to the BC Emergency Health Services requesting that the two additional ambulances stationed at Abbotsford Way be continued on a permanent basis. Moved by T. Bullock seconded by D. Balzer, that the committee recommends that City Council send a letter to the BC Emergency Health Services requesting that the two additional ambulances stationed at Abbotsford Way continue service on a permanent basis. PSAC 006-2016 CARRIED. The committee members also discussed the wait times for BC Ambulances in regards to when they are required to remain with patients at the hospital until the hospital staff can relieve them. This could be because of lack of beds, staff, etc. Moved by D. Balzer seconded by T. Bulluck, that staff request additional information from Fraser Health regarding hospital wait times. PSAC 007-2016 CARRIED. Moved by E. Im seconded by R. Kailey, that the BCEHS Action Plan to Transform Emergency Services document be received for information. PSAC 008-2016 CARRIED. 6. REPORTS 6.1 ABBOTSFORD FIRE RESCUE SERVICES .1 Emergency Medical Responder Program Review Report D. Beer presented the committee members with a PowerPoint presentation on the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) versus First Medical Responder (FMR) programs. Currently the Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service (AFRS) are assisting as EMA-FR. The committee members are to explore both services with respect to pros and cons to provide recommendations for Council consideration.3 The EMR provides a higher level of medical response for a better medical service delivery to citizens. Staff and the committee members discussed examples of the potential benefits including pain management, childbirth, usage of glucometer, splinting techniques, and recertification, etc. Lastly the committee discussed estimated EMR costs including budget, and tax increases. The committee supported the presentation; however, has requested an updated spreadsheet to include the captains to be trained, as well or alternate funding schedules. Moved by D. Balzer seconded by T. Bullock, that the Fire Chief prepares a revised EMR Cost budget schedule to include Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service Captain’s training costs for the next meeting. PSAC 009-2016 CARRIED. 6.2 ABBOTSFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT None 6.3 BYLAW ENFORCEMENT None 6.4 EMERGENCY PLANNING None. 6.5 OTHER REPORTS None. 7. NEW BUSINESS None 8. ADJOURNMENT Moved by R. Dyck, seconded by R. Kailey, that the Public Safety Advisory Committee meeting, be adjourned. (4:43 p.m.) CARRIED. Certified Correct: K. Chahal M. Clark Chair Recording Secretary 4 Community Risk Assessment Hazards, Vulnerabilities and Risks in the City of Abbotsford 2016 Prepared for: City of Abbotsford Emergency Program Prepared by: Smart Risk Control, Inc. Victoria, BC February 2016 5 Note: This document is designed for double-sided printing Limitation of Liability – This report represents information available at the time of production and may contain errors or omissions. Users of this information are cautioned of the limitations of this study and assume full responsibility for its application. City of Abbotsford Page ii 6 Table of Contents Section Page 1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 1 1.1 Community .......................................................................................................... 2 1.2 Physical Setting ................................................................................................... 3 1.3 Climate ................................................................................................................ 4 2.0 Community Profile.............................................................................................. 5 2.1 Demographics ..................................................................................................... 5 Housing ....................................................................................................................... 5 Special Occupancies ................................................................................................... 6 First Nations ................................................................................................................ 7 2.2 Institutions ........................................................................................................... 8 Schools ....................................................................................................................... 8 Health Care Facilities................................................................................................... 9 Prisons ........................................................................................................................ 9 2.3 First Responder Services................................................................................... 10 Fire Rescue Service ...................................................................................................10 Police Service.............................................................................................................10 Ambulance Services ...................................................................................................11 2.4 Emergency Program Services ........................................................................... 11 Emergency Social Services ........................................................................................12 Amateur Radio ...........................................................................................................12 Central Fraser Valley SAR ..........................................................................................12 3.0 Infrastructure .................................................................................................... 13 3.1 Electrical Power ................................................................................................. 13 3.2 Natural Gas Pipeline .......................................................................................... 14 3.3 Road Transportation .......................................................................................... 15 Road Transport