Consider new oversight options for Sims Metal Management facility

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In Plain English

The city is reviewing how well emergency responders handled a 2018 incident at the Sims Metal Management facility. City staff will present different ways to increase oversight of this metal recycling operation. The goal is preventing future emergencies and improving the city's response if problems occur.

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Votes

Direct staff to take five actions: (1) expand Industrial Safety Ordinance to include Sims Metal Management and other Richmond industrial facilities handling toxic/hazardous materials; (2) initiate review of Sims Metal Management conditional use permit and consider using policing/permitting authorities to halt or restrict operations if appropriate precautions not taken; (3) direct City Manager to send letter to Sims Metal Management demanding precautions similar to those outlined in Redwood City's letter following 2013 fire; (4) receive report on fire cause and specific steps taken by Sims to prevent future fires; (5) direct staff to maintain communications with BAAQMD and other regulatory agencies to ensure robust ongoing investigations

Moved by: Jael MyrickSeconded by: Eduardo Martinez

Passed

7 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye

Jovanka BecklesAye

Ben ChoiAye

Eduardo MartinezAye

Ada RecinosAye

Melvin WillisAye

Jael MyrickAye