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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 09131994 - IO.2 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 1 .0.-2 S; .. Contra INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE FROM: . Costa County DATE: August 22/ 1994 �>.. r�Sr+cGiix`� �T SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS TO THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMISSION SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS: 1 . APPOINT to the Environmental Organization seat on the Hazardous Materials Commission previously occupied by Luc Beauchemin for a four year term ending December 31, 1997 : Sabiha Gocken, PhD 2047 Olympic Drive Martinez, CA 94553 2 . APPOINT as the alternate to Dr. Gocken in the Environmental Organization seat on the Hazardous Materials Commission for a four year term ending December 31, 1997 : Luc Beauchemin 110-B Hillgert Ranch Road Martinez, CA 94553 3 . APPOINT as the alternate to Henry Clark in the other Environmental Organization seat on the Hazardous Materials Commission for a four year term ending December 31, 1997 : Michael A. Leedie 919 Chanslor Avenue Richmond, CA 94801 CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISVATOEC M DATION OF BOARD COMMITT APPROVE OTHER JEFF SMITH MAR eSAULNIER SIGNATURE (S): September 1994 ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED SEP 13 1994 Contact: See Page 2 PHIL BATCHELOR.CLERK OF THE BOARD OF CC: SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RY , �� ` -�� ,DEPUTY I .O.-2 , BACKGROUND: The Hazardous Materials Commission consists of 12 members, representing various categories such as the cities, business, environmental organizations, taxpayers, the League of Women Voters, labor, environmental engineering firms, the Board of Supervisors and the general public. The terms of office for one of the environmental organization representatives, and the alternate to one of the environmental organization representatives expired December 31, 1993 . The members of our Committee have interviewed Dr. Gocken and we agree that she is an outstanding candidate and will continue to bring to the Hazardous Materials Commission the same level of commitment, dedication and intellect which she has shared to date as an alternate to the Commission. We are, therefore, recommending her as the member and Mr. Beauchemin as her alternate. Our Committee interviewed Mr. Leedie on August 22, 1994 . We agree that Mr. Leedie would be an important addition to the Commission. We are recommending that he serve for the time being as the alternate to Mr. Clark, with the understanding that the Board of Supervisors will seriously consider a request from the West County Toxics Coalition to make Mr. Leedie the member and Mr. Clark the alternate, if that is their request of the Board of Supervisors . cc: County Administrator Health Services Director Lewis Pascalli, Deputy Environmental Health Director- Hazardous Materials Elinor Blake, Executive Assistant to the Hazardous Materials Commission Dr. Sabiha Gocken Mr. Luc Beauchemin Mr. Michael A. Leedie 2 Communities For a Safe Environment 1204 Ulfinian Way Martinez, CA 94553-1955 Telephone: (510) 229°-0693 Fax: (510) 229-2274 Maurice Ashe April 13 , 1994 Hazardous Material Commission 20 Allen Street Martinez, CA 94553 Re: Endorsement for the . appointment of Sabiha Gokcen as environmental representative and Luc Beauchemin as alternate. Communities for a Safe Environment requests that the Commission re- appoint former commission and alternate representatives, Luc Beauchemin and Sabiha Gokcen to the Hazardous Materials Commission. Both Luc and Sabiha meet the Hazardous Materials membership criteria. Using your guidelines, their qualifications are as follows: A. The Commission should have a' geographical representation of the County to the extent possible. B. Applicants should reside or have their place of business within the County. Both Luc & Sabiha live in Martinez. The City of Martinez is a heavily industrial impacted area. It has a major petro- chemical manufacturer (Shell) , a chemical plant (Rhone- Poulenc) , and has other major industries located in nearby communities (Benica and Pittsburg) . Representation from our community is imperative. C. Applicants should have a demonstrated knowledge of hazardous materials issues. Sabiha holds a PhD in Chemistry. Luc is a chemist. Both have served on the Hazardous Materials Commission. Both have been and continue to be involved in local environmental participation with regard to issues affecting our communities. They have studied and responded to Environmental Impact reports as well as Risk Management Prevention Program reports. D. . Applicants should commit to regular attendance at Commission and Committee meetings. Both have demonstrated their commitment through regular attendance as representatives in the past. Hazardous Materials Commission endorsement April 13, 1994 F. Applicants should demonstrate formal support or endorsement form the organization they present. Both have received our endorsement in the past and we are again endorsing their appointment as environmental representatives. G. Applicants should provide network/outreach/dissemination of information services to the constituency they represent. Both have proven to be very communicative with Communities for a Safe Environment. H. Prior service on the Hazardous Materials Commission should be considered when filling or reappointing a position. Both have previously served on the Commission. Sincerely, Ralph J. 'Sattler for Communities for a Safe Environment 3Ahd-22-92 WED S :24 HSD ADM I" F -.05 August 31 , 1991 Barbara Masters 'Health Services Department Contra Costa County 20 Allen Street Martinez, CA 94553-3191 Dcar Ms. Masters: I am writing to inform you that the Mt. Diablo Regional Group of the Sierra Club has nominated Luc Beauchemon of Martinez to be our representative on the County Hazardous Materials Commission. _ Ve elyGenovali Conservation Chair, Sierra Club MDRG 1124 Sandcrs Drive Moraga, CA 94556 s WEST COUNTY TOXICS COALITION ' 1019 MACDONALD AVE.. RICHMOND. CA 94801 voice (510) .232-3427 a fax (510) 232-4111 Mr. Claude Van Marter .F+,,A ;:2� �/ Assistant County Administrator _ 651 Fine Street, l 1th Floor Martinez, CA 94553-12 Of.9 8 Apr 94 Dear Mr. ,Fan Marter: I aril applying for a position on the Hazardous hrlaterials Commission foI" Contra Costa County. I would be applying; for a position under the environmental or community organization catragory. In my work as staff scientist and researcher at Citizens for a Better Environment and a resident. of Richmond, i have taken an active interest in the potential for hazardous threats from toxic releases. I have participated in the activities of the Commission at various times and continue to do so. I believe my participation would make a positive contribution in addressing the concerns of poor communities that are assualted by toxics daily. Sincerely, c CONTR1. COSTA COUNTY RECEIVED r Acha-�?IA. re Board Planning Chair r MAY 2 1994 x OFFICE OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS OR COMMUTTEES APPLICATION FORM Name of advisory board applying for HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMISSION Application Form must be typed or hand printed. Name of Applicant: '0 ` Home Address: I/ ��fjVSG ' 7 Home Phone: Business Address: �a a Work Phone: Signature: Date: Personal '<xgerience, Skills and Irtefests ��r v►20�vr�/4-�-7-fJ-L_ Education/Background: FAC14r,� �� Gam' �7 u a Fey/ S}�mos�e S'7�-Te V/✓I�c/ftlL-S�'7—y� Occupation (student, for pay work, not for pay work, retiree or similar): 57 FF Sc s }2cc-Ia2 - G/7-/ 7e�-S � ,�.gire� -.�!/>flo�/��—i� e/ �� ✓ reA (Aru4A7i �y /lditn.T-'1c; - 2,=�""s Tax J c.S �7-10 Community Activities: W FS-T-Cou..T- CDf} �G 9�;•ar 5'i Eaiey-6 �+ (Z I GH �5 -pevie /V, ,�stil7v'r"Pj-��NT f�'9�1L f '�'►vim, TCsn/� L �' off-// ��`/ Special Interests: X704- S� 61= mrnUN �I If:, }j9�1rc �✓i I W�� wt D � aS /n9T', -., on7P 149"2'9� i1c.�Tr�- //L T"�•/LG ISGA?lo�L�D�15?N/ Information: I. File completed application with Clerk of the Board, 651 Pine Street,.Room 106, Martinez, CA 94553. 2. Members of some advisory bodies may be required to file annual Conflict of Interest Statements. 3. Meetings of advisory bodies may be held in Martinez or in areas not accessible by public transportation. 4. Meetings may be held either in the evenings or during the day, usually once or twice a month. 5. Some boards assign members to subcommittees or work groups requiring additional time.