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HazMat commission plans Sept. 11 public forum, tasks staff to handle outreach and recording options
Summary
The commission set a public forum for Sept. 11 at the Steelworkers facility (4–6 p.m.), discussed hybrid/Zoom recording options and flyer/handout logistics (QR codes, 100 copies), and received an update on an intern project mapping unhoused populations in refinery impact zones for warning‑system messaging.
During operations committee reports, commissioners agreed to host a public forum on Sept. 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Steelworkers facility and discussed practical logistics for the event.
Commissioners and staff discussed outreach, audience capacity and recording. The facility's fire department capacity was cited as 110 people under standard seating but staff estimated about 85–90 attendees if tables are set up. Staff (Adam) said the county PIO can help design a flyer and that CCTV recording is possible but will require a quote; staff also said they can host a hybrid Zoom webinar for up to 1,000 viewers and will evaluate cost and logistics to decide between paid CCTV recording and the webinar option.
Logistics ideas included producing 100 printed flyers or handouts with QR codes linking to resources and incorporating a flyer item focused on lithium‑ion battery safety. Commissioners asked staff to reach out to city managers and supervisors for outreach help and to coordinate with local waste and recycling partners for resource tables at the forum. Staff said they would get CCTV quotes, coordinate with the PIO to produce content for flyers, and return with recommendations to the operations committee before the full commission meeting.
Separately, an intern (Amy) summarized an upcoming research plan: the intern will work with a core team that serves unhoused people to identify locations of encampments near refineries and determine messaging strategies using the community warning system (cellphone alerts) for people who cannot shelter in place. The commission asked for a follow‑up report after the field visit and core‑team meeting.
Next steps: staff will circulate venue details, cost estimates for recording options, draft flyer content, and a proposed outreach list; the intern will report back after fieldwork.
