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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 02112014 - C.22RECOMMENDATION(S): 1. APPROVE the following actions as requested by the Hazardous Materials Commission: 2. DECLARE vacant the Environmental Engineering Firms Alternate seat due to the reassignment of Ed Morales and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy. FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: The IOC reviews nominations made by the Hazardous Materials Commission and environmental firms for appointments all Commission seats except the City seats. On September 17, 2013, the Board of Supervisors APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 02/11/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: February 11, 2014 , County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: HazMat Ombudsman, IOC Staff, Clerk of the Board C. 22 To:Board of Supervisors From:INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Date:February 11, 2014 Contra Costa County Subject:APPOINTMENTS TO THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMISSION BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) appointed Ed Morales, of Martinez, to the Environmental Engineer Alternate seat on the Hazardous Materials Commission to complete the unexpired term ending December 31, 2013 and to a new term ending December 31, 2017. At its February 3 meeting, the IOC approved the Commission's attached nominations for appointment and also a request to reassign Mr. Morales to the Environmental Organizations Alternate seat. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The Commission will continue to operate with vacant seats if the nominations are not approved. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: N/A ATTACHMENTS HazMat Commission Nominations for Appointment Feb 2014 Members: George Smith, Chair, Rick Alcaraz, Scott Anderson, Don Bristol, Henry Clark, Lara DeLaney, Frank Gordon, Steven Linsley, Jim Payne, Ralph Sattler, Leslie Stewart, Don Tatzin 597 Center Ave., Suite 200 Martinez, CA 94501 (925) 313-6712 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMISSION January 27, 2014 To:Internal Operations Committee From:Michael Kent, Executive Assistant to the Hazardous Materials Commission Re:Appointment recommendations to the Hazardous Materials Commission The Hazardous Materials Commission was established in 1986 to advise the Board, County staff and the mayor’s council members, and staffs of the cities within the County, on issues related to the development, approval and administration of the County Hazardous Waste Management Plan. Specifically, the Board charged the Commission with drafting a hazardous materials storage and transportation plan and ordinance, coordinating the implementation of the hazardous materials release response plan and inventory program, and to analyze and develop recommendations regarding hazardous materials issues with consideration to broad public input, and report back to the Board on Board referrals. The bylaws of the Commission provide that the Environmental Seat #1 and Environmental Seat #1 Alternate be nominated and appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The term for the Environmental Seat #1 held by Ralph Sattler expired on December 31, 2013. The Environmental Seat #1 Alternate position is currently vacant. The Commission recommends that the Board of Supervisors re-appoint Ralph Sattler to the Environmental Seat #1. The Commission also recommends that the Board of Supervisors transfer the current Environmental Engineer Alternate, Ed Morales, into the vacant Environmental Seat #1 Alternate seat, and declare the Environmental Engineer Alternate seat vacant. Letters of nomination for Ralph Sattler and Ed Morales from Communities for a Safe Environment and their applications are attached. Both terms will expire on December 31, 2017. Materials advertising these open seats are attached. The bylaws of the Commission provide that the Environmental Engineer Seat be nominated and appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The Environmental Engineer Seat held by George Smith expired on December 31, 2013. The Commission recommends that the Board of Supervisors re- appoint George Smith to the Environmental Engineer Seat. This term will expire on December 31, 2017. His application is attached. Materials advertising this open seat are attached. Members: George Smith, Chair, Rick Alcaraz, Scott Anderson, Don Bristol, Henry Clark, Lara DeLaney, Frank Gordon, Steven Linsley, Jim Payne, Ralph Sattler, Leslie Stewart, Don Tatzin 597 Center Ave., Suite 200 Martinez, CA 94501 (925) 313-6712 The bylaws of the Commission provide that the Business Seat #1 be nominated by the West County Council of Industries and appointed by the Board of Supervisors. This seat, with a term ending December 31, 2014, was vacated by a Board Order dated January 21, 2014 and posted by the Clerk of the Board for 10 days. The West County Council of Industries nominated Fred Glueck to fill the vacant Business Seat #1. His application and letter of nomination are attached. I Print Form Contra For Office Use Only For Reviewers Use Only: I Date Received: Accepted Rejected Costa County BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS APPLICATION MAIL OR DELIVER TO: Contra Costa County CLERK OF THE BOARD 651 PineStreet Rm. 1O6 Martine Cahfomia 945531292 PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN INK (Each Position RequimsaSeparate Application) BOARD, COMMITTEE OR COMMISSION NAME AND SEAT TITLE YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: rontra Costa Hazardous Materials Comm lEnvironmental Organization # 1 I PRINT EXACT NAME OF BOARD, COMMITTEE, OR COMMISSION PRINT EXACT SEAT NAME (if applicable) 1. Name:I5aer Ralph James (Last Name) (First Name) (Middle Name) 2. Address: Martinez CA 94553-1973 I (No.) (Street) (Apt.) (City) (State) (Zip Code) 3. Phones: I (Home No.) (Work No.) (Cell No.) 4. Email Address: I 5. EDUCATION: Check appropriate box if you possess one of the following: High School Diploma El G.E.D. Certificate El California High School Proficiency Certificate El Give Highest Grade or Educational Level Achievedk'' degree I Names of colleges I universities attended Course of Study I Major Degree Awarded Units Completed Degree Type Degree Date Awarded Semester Quarter A) ISeattleUniversity I Industrial Psychology I Yes No flE1 I I I I ,none I _1 I Los Angeles City College I Industrial Psychology! I Yes No 1IIfl Photography I I I FAA IJune 962 •1 University of Montana J ------- Industrial Psychology Yes No E ! II II II I D) Other schools 1 training completed: Course Studied Hours Completed Certificate Awarded: Yes No DFI THIS FORM IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT 6. PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING SECTION COMPLETELY. List experience that relates to the qualifications needed to serve on the local appointive body. Begin with your most recent experience. A resume or other supporting documentation may be attached but it may not be used as a substitute for completing this section. A) Dates (Month, Day, Year) Title Duties Performed From 12 I Steering Committee Member I I I 1990 current Total: Yrs. Mos. Worked on issues regarding proposed monitoring. bucket brigade, Risk Employer's Name and Address :oxic waste incinerator, fence line II I Management Program, Industrial I I I I Hrs. per week l I . Volunteer Ei Communities for a Safe Environment Safety Ordinance & other issues regarding refineries and air pollution B) Dates (Month, Day, Year) Title Duties Performed f!gi To I Member of the Board of Directors 2009 current Employer's Name and Address Work on the Community Warning Total: Yrs. Mos. I I I I System, Community Outreach, Community Preparedness, Shelter in I Place drills and other issues related to Hrs. per week] . Volunteer 1I Contra Costa CAER community and environment safety C) Dates (Month, Day, Year) Title Duties Performed EEQrn 12 Member/Shell Community Advisory PanI 2007 current Employer's Name and Address Total: Yrs. Mos._ CAP interacts with company regarding I I 1 issues affecting the community and I i I I I Shell Community Advisory Panel- he environment Hrs. per week l I . Volunteer Martinez Shell 0) Dates (Month, Day, Year) Title Duties Performed Member - Solvay Community Advsory P From 12 1992 Current CAP interacts with company regarding Employer's Name and Address Total: Yrs. Mos. issues affecting the community and I I I I he environment. I i I I I I Hrs. per week i ;Volunteer EJ Solvay Community Advisory Panel Martinez, CA I am one of the original members of he CAP. THIS FORM IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT 7. How did you learn about this vacancy? Dccc Homepage Walk-In flNewspaper Advertisement DDistrict Supervisor EOther 11 am a current commissioner j 8. Do you have a Familial or Financial Relationship with a member of the Board of Supervisors? (Please see Board Resolution no. 2011/55, attached): No fI Yes IIJ If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship: I I 9. Do you have any financial relationships with the County such as grants, contracts, or other economic relations? No I Yes El If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship: I I I CERTIFY that the statements made by me in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. I acknowledge and understand that all information in this application is publically accessible. I understand and agree that misstatements I omissions of material fact may cause forfeiture of my rights to serve on a Board, Committee, or Commission in Contra Costa County. Sign Name: Date: Important Information 1. This application is a public document and is subject to the California Public Records Act (CA Gov. Code §6250-6270). 2. Send the completed paperapplkaton to the Office of the Clerk of the Board at 651 Pine Street, Room 106, Martinez, CA 94553. 3. A résumé or other relevant infotmabon may be submitted Mth this application. 4. All members are required to take the follovng training: 1) The Brown Ac( 2) The Better Government Ordinance, and 3) Ethics Training. 5. Members of boards, commissions, and committees may be required to: 1) file a Statement of Economic Interest Form also known as a Form 700, and 2) complete the State Ethics Training Course as required by AB 1234. 6. Advisory body meetings may be held in various locations and some locations may not be accessible by public transportation. 7. Meeting dates and times are subject to change and may occur up to Mo days per month. 8. Some boards, committees, or commissions may assign members to subcommittees or work groups Miich may require an additional commitment of time. THIS FORM IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT Communities For a Safe Environment 1204 Ulfinian Way Martinez, CA 94553-1973 December 16, 2013 To: Michael Kent Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials Commission Please continue Ralph Sattler's representation of Communities For a Safe Environment on the Hazardous Materials Commission. Sincerely, 't7 THE COUNCIL OF INDUSTRIES P.O. BOX 70088 Pt. Richmond, CA 94807 (510)215-9325 office (510)260-4820 cell (510)215-9029 fax www.councilofindustries.org January 22, 2014 Michael Kent Contra Costa Health Services Hazardous Materials Ombudsman 597 Center Ave., Suite 100 Martinez, CA 94553 RE:Nomination of MR. FRED GLUECK to the Hazardous Materials Commission, Business Seat #1 On behalf of the Council of Industries I would like to request that Mr. Fred Glueck of Plant Reclamation be nominated to the Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials Commission Business Seat #1, replacing Jimmy Rodgers, in representation of the business membership at the Council of Industries. Please consider our request for Mr. Glueck’s nomination. Should you have any questions, contact the undersigned Regards, Katrinka Ruk Executive Director kpruk@sbcglobal.net Communities For a Safe Environment 1204 Ulfinian Way Martinez, CA 94553-1973 December 16, 2013 To: Michael Kent Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials Commission Re: Environmental Organization Seat One - Alternate We would like for Ed Morello to also represent Communities For a Safe Environment on the Hazardous Materials Commission. Sincerely, J Members: George Smith – Chair, Rick Alcaraz, Scott Anderson, Don Tatzin, Henry Clark, Lara DeLaney, Frank Gordon, Steven Linsley, Jim Payne, Jimmy Rodgers, Ralph Sattler, Leslie Stewart, Don Bristol 597 Center Avenue, Suite 200, Martinez CA 94553 Phone (925) 313-6712 Fax (925) 313-6721 ** PLEASE POST or DISTRIBUTE ** CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMISSION SEEKS APPLICANTS DO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS POLICY ISSUES INTEREST YOU? The Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials Commission is seeking applicants to fill an Environmental Engineering Seat. You may apply if you …  are nominated by an environmental engineering organization; or firm  live or work in Contra Costa County;  have demonstrated knowledge of hazardous materials issues;  can commit to regular attendance at monthly Commission meetings and a monthly Committee meeting. The Commission is a voluntary body appointed by the Board of Supervisors, and makes policy recommendations to the Board and County staff on issues concerning hazardous materials and hazardous waste. The Commission’s 13 members serve four-year terms and include representatives of industry, labor, civic groups, environmental organizations, environmental engineers, the general public, and the Mayors Conference. To obtain an application form, or for further information, contact Michael Kent, Executive Assistant to the Commission, at (925) 313-6587. Applications may also be obtained from the Clerk of the Board located at 651 Pine Street 1st Floor, Martinez CA 94553. You may also download an application from the County’s website: http://www.contracosta.ca.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=6433 Filing Date: Applications must be postmarked by October 4, 2013 and mailed to the Clerk of the Board. Members: George Smith – Chair, Rick Alcaraz, Scott Anderson, Don Tatzin, Henry Clark, Lara DeLaney, Frank Gordon, Steven Linsley, Jim Payne, Jimmy Rodgers, Ralph Sattler, Leslie Stewart, Don Bristol 597 Center Avenue, Suite 200, Martinez CA 94553 Phone (925) 313-6712 Fax (925) 313-6721 ** PLEASE POST or DISTRIBUTE ** CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMISSION SEEKS APPLICANTS DO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS POLICY ISSUES INTEREST YOU? The Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials Commission is seeking applicants to fill an Environmental Seat - Alternate. You may apply if you …  are nominated by an environmental organization; or firm  live or work in Contra Costa County;  have demonstrated knowledge of hazardous materials issues;  can commit to regular attendance at monthly Commission meetings and a monthly Committee meeting, in the event the seat holder is unavailable; The Commission is a voluntary body appointed by the Board of Supervisors, and makes policy recommendations to the Board and County staff on issues concerning hazardous materials and hazardous waste. The Commission’s 13 members serve four-year terms and include representatives of industry, labor, civic groups, environmental organizations, environmental engineers, the general public, and the Mayors Conference. To obtain an application form, or for further information, contact Michael Kent, Executive Assistant to the Commission, at (925) 313-6587. Applications may also be obtained from the Clerk of the Board located at 651 Pine Street 1st Floor, Martinez CA 94553. You may also download an application from the County’s website: http://www.contracosta.ca.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=6433 Filing Date: Applications must be postmarked by October 4, 2013 and mailed to the Clerk of the Board. Members: George Smith – Chair, Rick Alcaraz, Scott Anderson, Don Tatzin, Henry Clark, Lara DeLaney, Frank Gordon, Steven Linsley, Jim Payne, Jimmy Rodgers, Ralph Sattler, Leslie Stewart, Don Bristol 597 Center Avenue, Suite 200, Martinez CA 94553 Phone (925) 313-6712 Fax (925) 313-6721 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMISSION September 23, 2013 Dear Colleague: The Contra Costa Hazardous Materials Commission is seeking applicants to fill an Environmental Engineering Seat. Applications must be postmarked by October 4, 2013. Appointed by the Board of Supervisors to advise them on hazardous materials issues, including industrial safety, the 13-member Commission is comprised of representatives of industry, labor, environmental groups, civic groups, the public, engineers/industrial hygienists, and elected officials. Members serve four-year terms, and must live or work in Contra Costa County. I hope your organization will take up this rare opportunity and nominate an applicant. The Commission offers a chance for direct participaton in creating county policy on vital issues of great public concern. Enclosed you will find leaflets for posting and or distribution. The Commission would also like to extend an invitation to any interested party to attend Commission meetings which are generally held the 4th Thursday of every month at the County Connection, 2477 Arnold Industrial Way, in Concord. Please check the website for the next scheduled meeting. http://cchealth.org/hazmat/hmc/ To obtain an application form, or for further information, contact Michael Kent, Executive Assistant to the Commission, at (925) 313-6587. Applications may also be obtained from the Clerk of the Board located at 651 Pine Street, 1st Floor, Martinez CA 94553. You may also download an application from the County’s website: http://www.contracosta.ca.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=6433 Should you have further questions, please do not hesitate to call me. I can be reached directly at (925) 313-6587. Sincerely, Michael Kent Executive Assistant to the Hazardous Materials Commission Enclosure Members: George Smith – Chair, Rick Alcaraz, Scott Anderson, Don Tatzin, Henry Clark, Lara DeLaney, Frank Gordon, Steven Linsley, Jim Payne, Jimmy Rodgers, Ralph Sattler, Leslie Stewart, Don Bristol 597 Center Avenue, Suite 200, Martinez CA 94553 Phone (925) 313-6712 Fax (925) 313-6721 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMISSION September 23, 2013 Dear Colleague: The Contra Costa Hazardous Materials Commission is seeking applicants to fill an Environmental Seat. Applications must be postmarked by October 4, 2013. Appointed by the Board of Supervisors to advise them on hazardous materials issues, including industrial safety, the 13-member Commission is comprised of representatives of industry, labor, environmental groups, civic groups, the public, engineers/industrial hygienists, and elected officials. Members serve four-year terms, and must live or work in Contra Costa County. I hope your organization will take up this rare opportunity and nominate an applicant. The Commission offers a chance for direct participaton in creating county policy on vital issues of great public concern. Enclosed you will find leaflets for posting and or distribution. The Commission would also like to extend an invitation to any interested party to attend Commission meetings which are generally held the 4th Thursday of every month at the County Connection, 2477 Arnold Industrial Way, in Concord. Please check the website for the next scheduled meeting. http://cchealth.org/hazmat/hmc/ To obtain an application form, or for further information, contact Michael Kent, Executive Assistant to the Commission, at (925) 313-6587. Applications may also be obtained from the Clerk of the Board located at 651 Pine Street, 1st Floor, Martinez CA 94553. You may also download an application from the County’s website: http://www.contracosta.ca.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=6433 Should you have further questions, please do not hesitate to call me. I can be reached directly at (925) 313-6587. Sincerely, Michael Kent Executive Assistant to the Hazardous Materials Commission Enclosure