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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 03111997 - C62 C. 62 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on March 11, 1997 by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Rogers, Uilkema, Gerber, Canciamilla, and DeSaulnier NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None SUBJECT: Correspondence C.62 LETTERS from residents in the Martinez area urging the Board of Supervisors to establish an independent Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. *****REFERRED TO THE HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the above recommendations as noted(*****) are APPROVED. Hereby eertHy fat A►k Ina 0:and cenxt c7 of c.c. Correspondents (32) an acdon taken and enMred on the minutea of the Board of Supewl ors on IN date Shawn. Health Services Director ATTESTED: PHIL BATCHELOR,CWk o1be board of S'upaQrleas and County Administrator i February 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors 651. Pine St. RECElE® Aart3nCc. C: :M -53 FEB 21 �aa� Dew- Mr. ::7�Saulnier' K BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ��ER CONTRA COSTA CO. I am. writing to you as a concerned .citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facili=ties on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to t.qe Board of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclear to the public who exactly they should complain to in County agencies about toxic spills and ether industrial concerns. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing directly with these concerns. 2 There are many models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and true solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this important issue. 1 Sm-`er el`y; rirl-Ln ±V uii�e. Address Cit.y°-!/•s��'Pi/ Z--- ---------- -- date/Zip:-LJ�__ �------ �_- February 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors 651 Mixte St. RECEIVED Martinez, C� 95. 3 FEB 27 W7 Dear l,. r. DeSaulnier: CLERKBOARD CONTRAOCOS A CO- I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the board of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area.. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclean' to the public who exactly they should complain to it County agencies about toxic shrills and ether industrial concerns. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing directly with these concerns. There are many models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and true solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this Important issue. 1 L1114 .Va ne. L.--"--L--_.-.- .-.--- -_ AM Address:47 --------1��--/-�----------- -----�- �� 00 s -------------- ------------------------------------------- -- February 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors D 651 fine 15t- Nilartinez., CA 945,53 FEB 2 7 1447 "ear r. iriaulnier: CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS it. CONTRA COSTA CO. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the Board of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to grin back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclean to the public who exactly they should complain to in County agencies about toxic spills anal other industrial concerns. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is novo wasted dealing directly with these concerns. There are many models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and true solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this important issuc-. i ncerely, Address: C-'1 City: ��!�!G'Z-=------�-_ -- Stag /zip: February 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson hoard of Supervisors L'F QED 651- Pine �-r.-mine[:, C 4553 1IQ9D-ear ivY:r. DeSaulnier: SUPERVIORS COSTA CO. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommenced by the regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle Complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report di:ectly to the Board of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclear to the public who exactly they should complain to in County agencies about toxic spills and ether in,dustria.l. concerns. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing directly with these concerns. There are malty models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and true solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this important lss.u. min Crel V; i n (� C V11T'�\/1 C P r in L ti ain 1,vZ,4\ 37-_-f-. _ ._..LYS.[- ->s-�---- Address 3. .�-- 6 .� - ------ _- __, ------- Cit ' ,yam--_.._.-----__- -- -- `7taLv! �lp•��---- February 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisor RECEIVED 651 Fine S . Martinez, CA 94553 FEB 2 (997 CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS e � ix. DeSaulnier: CONTRA COSTA CO. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the [regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industriai accidents and facilities on public health and the environrztent. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the Board of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclear to the public who Exactly they should complain to in County agencies about toxic spills and other industrial concerns. Much technical staff time and. Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing directly with these concerns. There are many models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and tate solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this important.issue. Sir`1'er ely h 7 Address City'--� ---------- -- Siato/Lip:� T_ -- -------- --- - --- ------------------ - -,------- -- February 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of SupervisorsE EIVED 651 Pine `_;t. Nlarinez, CA 945:55 FEB 2 11997 ;ems . 1eSulnier: CLERK RA�OSSA CO.F SUPERVISORS I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the Board of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical' accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclear to the public who exactly they should complain to in County agencies about toxic spills and other industrial concerns. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing directly with 'these concerns. There are many models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and trate solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this irrporte-.nt issue. Sincerely; Paintrune:------ �rQ _---------- ------ --- -__---- Address -- CCity SGIL._� E � — --- -- to c'Jzip: Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors RECEI-, ED 651- Pine FEB 2 7 1997 darftez, C .94553 CLERKCONTRAOSUPERVISORS COSTA CO ear &11r. DeSa.0 nien I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Tndustrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the Board of Supervisors,, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclean' to the public who exactly they should complain to in County agencies about toxic spills and other industrial concerns. Much technical staff time.and Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing directly with these concerns. There are many models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and true solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this iii portun`tt issue. e 1 . f Fa 1111 e lo -- -.-- L 4---, ---------------- Address: ------------------address _LL. _ �_ 7 - - '=� --- -- - ---------� __,_.�_------ Stab4/Zip February 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors RECEIVED t.;51 Pir€e St. 1t�Iartinez, C A94-55-3 FEB 2 7 1997 CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ear vir. DeSauinier: CONTRA COSTA CO. I am. writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industriai accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the Board of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclear to the public who exactly they should complain to in County agencies about toxic spills and ether industrial concerns. Muchh technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing directly itfith these concerns. There are malty models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. Vire don't have to reinvent the wheel, lust adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and true �syyoyylutionfor��this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this important issue. --ncerely, t-r t n t Naa e: _�1L _��`� - --- -------------�-_---------------------- Address:_ I�. _._1, -Ic--------------------------- -_------- C.itv � �_----- ----------- tatelip.� _� 3- ------- February 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors F C �� 651 Tine St. Nrlartinez, CA 94553 FEB 2 7 1997 CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ear Mr. DeSaulnier: CONTRA COSTA CO. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen. of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the Board of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclean' to the public who exactly they should complain to iii County agencies about toxic spills and other industrial concerns. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing directly with these concerns. There are malty models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and trite solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this important issue. Sincerely, Print � n e: M KJI A-E[_ 969--TIF c --------------------- Address-.-ISG c14 : �J'1 -� �/ C!- __--- -t-_--- ✓La 4L/41p.�-�M --_4- -�.-»-- February 1997 Marls DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors RECEIVE® favi Pine St. Nlartiriez, CA ;9455 FEB 2 71 47 T-, CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 'i�� Mix- iSau:zuer- CONTRA COSTA CO. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle Complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the envirotunent. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the board of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclear to the public who exactly they should complain to in County agencies about toxic spills and either industrial concerns. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time-is now wasted dealing directly with these concerns. There are many models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and true solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this importaint issue:. Sincerel v, �-�--ICs------��.- --- Address: -3-7Y/ - 9( s -------------- - --- ----------------------------------------- F , February 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson hoard of Supervisors 651 Pine 5:. Matinez, CA ,9455 FSB Z 7 1997 �,Y Vfr. 1eS3tiinier: CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA CO. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Tndustrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the envirotunent. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the Board of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclear to the public who exactly they should complain to in County agencies about toxic spills and ether industrial concerns. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing directly with these concerns. There are many models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and true solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this i ,portz:.nt issue. n,--er ely, 4 ! �/all - t"i i7.dresS: cit "a_---L __---- - ------ to tel Zi p:�C February 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Beard of Supervisors RECEIVED 651 Pine St. XJarti nez, CA; 4-5a i FEB 2 71997 CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS � �a e -r Mr. DeSau1'Ilier: CONTRA COSTA CO. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Tndustrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the Hoard of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclear to the public who exactly they should complain to in. County agencies about toxic spills and ether industrial concerns. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing directly with 'these concerns. There are many models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and true solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this in"portu.nt issue. mincer elFy, P - Lln} +_7 address: , S ' --s(1`1 /4°J__ ----_- -__�_---- --- it r,� V _7`11V C7 State/Zip:( February 1997 R C ' �: . Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors 651 Pine St. Ma��tinez, CA 94-553 F F 13 L 7 1997 CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA CO. 1ea�' Mr. 17e5auixtier: I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the Board of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclear to the public who exactly they should complain to in County agencies about toxic spills and other industrial concerns. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing directly with :`these concerns. There are malty models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, Just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and true solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this important issue. Sincerel;` f -� _. Pr'nt iw�: ;fie:_ .r_--------...__.__ ----_- Address _. ,5 �-f ------- - --------�__,� �_------ Cit '- h/1-�11W�� ,,t- __ State/zip: ------ Fobruary 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors RECEIVED fjS! fine St- Martffinez, CA 34-553 FEB 2 7 f9g7 Dear Mr. DeSaulnier. CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA CO. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the Board of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclear to the public who exactly they should complain to in County agencies about toxic spills and either industrial concerns. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing directly with these concerns. There are many models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and true solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this i=portunt issue. Sincerely, t-rent ��:ine: �Q F�--bruary 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors RECEIVED 651 pine St. Nfartinez, CA 9 :553 FEB 2 71997 Dear Mr. 1eSulnier: CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA CO. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the board of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serge in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclear to the public who exactly they should complain to ifl County agencies about toxic spills and other industrial concerns. 1. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing directly with these concerns. There are many models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't htave to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and trite solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this i rportant issue. Sincerel Printpane:� jl'►�lW_ r_ d --------- ---------__----------- Address:_�y City"- -UY11 � ------ --- -- State/ Zip: C'4'— February 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors ljureQ. FCILED IVE® ��lai.i�ez, CA.94 r3 b1997 gear iv`r. DeSai-,In erCONTRACOSTA CO SUPERVISORS I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial a� idents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position, needs to be truly independentl report directly to the Board of Supervisors, and have, t1clpowers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an al=iing rate. In addition, currently it is unclean' to the public who exactly they should complain to in. County agencies about toxic spills and other industrial concerns. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing directly with these concerns. There are marry models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and trite solution for is type of proble ' ease inform me on developments on this irrEsorta kt s ue. Si:cerel:. s - -� "rint y[i ire. - ---------..--_-- - C ts : _ -- -- S-) 1—e/Zip -- February 199 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors RECEIVED -51 Pine °z. Mart �.A '945" S FEB 2 81997 Dra-Y Ivir. Dt-:Saulnier- CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA CO. I -a-n writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the Beard of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The cotmty needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclear to the public who exactly they should complain to in County agencies about toxic spills and other industrial concerns. 'N.iuch technical staff time and. Board of Supervisors time is novo wasted dealing directly with these concerns. There are many models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and true solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this =vjortunt issue. erely-, , i� F . Ini "t i iN — RC1 dreSD:_ ,Mid - - �- F 1 �-- �(_ --� �-1.� s✓-�__, ------- 1—. i n L),V e, -Z,------ r i i C -��-J�- --------�-- �. , aec. Fet)ruary 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors 651 Pine '-R. N` RECEIVED Martinez, CA 94553 FEB 18 M7► Dear Mr. DeSax:l nier: CLERK 80ARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA CO. 1 Wn writing to you as a concerned Citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by t'te regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the enviro_-rtment. This position needs to be truly independent, r'ep;rt directly to the Board of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclear to the public who exactly they should complain to in'County agencies about toxic spills and other industrial concerns. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is noW wasted dealing directly with these concerns. There are many models for Ombudsman programs ir, the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and true solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this important issue. tcere Addre3S: ---- — -- �Cai 'f2 : February 1797 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors 651 Pine St VP RECEIVED Martine:, C a 345x3 x FEB 2 81987 -Dee ' rdr. DeSa.tiinier: CLERK BOARD OF SUPER:.tt iRS CONTRA COSTA CCS. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor ombudsman position as recommended by the regional Accident prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the hoard of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclear to the public who exactly they should complain to in County agencies about toxic spills and ether industrial concerns. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing directly with these concerns. There are many models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and true solution for this type of_problem. Please inform me on developments on this irnport.;nt issue. Si. cerel hi int vT�i n�: -� -------- - ------------- Address:-fdl— a ---- Ci t Y ` GSI/-� r' �G: ---�/-------- zi -- - --- --- -- ta�� 11 1 February 1797 Mark DeSaulnierl Chairperson Board of Supervisors °`' RECEIVED 651 Pine 'St- Martinez, CA 91553 FEB 2 8 M97 CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS "ear Mr. "eSaulnier. CONTRA COSTA CO. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the board of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclean to the public who exactly they should complain to its County agencies about toxic spills and other industrial concerns. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now Brasted dealing directly with these concerns. There are many models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and true solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this important Rt issue. i Sincerely, i a Pr1ntrc: 272: fVL7 —. c0�----------------------- C i t --------------------Cit --------- 1~ebruary 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors "'' RECEIVED 651 pine St. Martine, C:� ,9455"s FEB 2 1997 DearCLERK BOARD S OF SUPERVISORS Mr. 1J��.11�111�r: r CONTRA COSTA CO. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding inipacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the Board of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to morin back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclean' to the public who exactly they should complain to in County agencies about toxic spills and ether industrial concerns. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing directly with these concerns. There are manv models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and true solutionforthis type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this import-ant issue. i Vicer el v, - rint � a �� _ Addres 5 33 J1 citv: !1 ��" _ State/Zip: �? � 4 -- ------------ --- ---------------------------------------- - ` February 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors RECEIVED 6*51 Pine St tr -tinez, CES FEB $ T FCLER CONTRA- A CO ISORS Ljea. INIr. DeSaulnier: I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Tndustrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the hoard of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area,. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclear to the public who exactly thp`y should complain to in County agencies about toxic spills and other industrial concerns. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is novo wasted dealing directly with `,these concerns. There axe many models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and tate solutionforthis type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this important�}tt issue. , ce el y-. .. print --T lJ S Pt c -------------------- Address: ---Fa y�,�&I Le ck- CCL U.-t------ ------------ __ . �jlvJ -2- stage/Zip. C 01, `1' S i rtbruary 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors RECEIVES 651 Pine ✓L. `. � 28097 Martinez:, CA CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS .__�� k 1 CONTRA COSTA CO. I-Fea. Mix. DeSali�nier: I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to tie hoard of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclear to the public who exactly they shoulc complain to in County agencies about toxic spills and other industrial concerts. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now Brasted dealing directly with 'these concerns. There are many models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and trite solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this important issue. �M,-ei elv, s City`g_ _ _. �Sl ---- ------ state/ Zip: February 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors R ECEIVED 91 pine sf.%,IaY i ez, C.A 194553S 1997 I-,ear Mr. De-Saulnier: F SUPERVISORSOSTA CO. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Tndustrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Fegional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the Board of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclear to the public who exactly they should complain to in County agencies about toxic spills and,other industrial concerns. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing, directly with these concerns. There are many models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and true solution for this type of problem.. Please inform me on developments on this important issue. P. i n unC': UJ -----------------------------------/ Address: SfttAf ?6U) -------— --- ----�� T– Stat: /zi�:��l��.–__! – - � --- City: . o -------------- --------------------------------------------- _ February 1397 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors RECEIVED 651- fine St Martinez, CA 94553 FS Z b 1997 y Deas" Mr. 1'�eSauznier: CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA CO. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Tndustrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to :handle Complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the board of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclean' to the public who exactly they should complain to in. County agencies about toxic spills and other industrial concerns. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now w=asted dealing directly with ':`these concerns. There are many models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and true solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this irnportunt issue. mint e-elv, t . • t-r il-i i i v eine. _-r____-_,------- ----_------------ Mrs. Norrna Gamba I Address: _a:------- - 310 Vista Way �—^-------- __. �------- L Martinez, Cq 9455 City" Zip: --�-3 --- ---------------- ,_------_—_-----------�------ `.-_---�� February 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors RECEIVED 651 Pine 5` Nfartinez, CA 9455-3 FB 1997 CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS f..-Jean !'Ar. DeSau?nier: CONTRA COSTA CO. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the Board of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclear to the public who exactly they should complain to in County agencies about toxic spills and other industrial concerns. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing directly with these concerns. There are many models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it.to our particular needs. They are a tried- and true solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this irr,portant issue. Sircerell,--; Print_ �,n�'IdZ� . Address _ �� --- �------------- -------- frit -=!G ---- -- ------ Matt✓�zir: �'dbruary 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors + <: RECEIVE® 65= Pine SL. Matt nee, CA 9453 N. FEB 2 b 1997 f Dew- 'Mir. DeSaulnier. CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA CO. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the Beard of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currep.tly it is unclear to the public who exactly they sho'..dc complain to in County agencies about toxic spills and other industrial, concerns. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing directly with these concerns. There are many models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and true solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this irn-portant issue. P =T _ _. :. L i rI t 'd.ail ------------------------ A d d r e S s,: l' --- ----Address: SM --- - — ��—'L—� -- -_ _ ----- --- —_ ., � ------- it eta te/Zip C A / 7 — ._ Ci�� rW ------- --- -- - --- ---------- February 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson hoard of Supervisors ; RECEIVE b5 i PL—Le St. D Martinez, CA .94553 FEB 1 b Jl' dear s_ DeSaulnier: CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA CO. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the Board of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclear to the public who exactly they should complain to in County agencies about toxic spills and ether industrial concerns. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing directly with these concerns. There are malty models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and trite solution.for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this :rnportant is*s'uL. sinter elFy, 1-iint ��une; r Address: /072- Y: 07y` ------------- SiatelZir: =----- February 1997 Mark DeSat lnier/Chairperson Board of Super-visors k`" RECEIVE® 65 i Pine '-St B FEB T xtinez, C 94553 1997 CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' T-1 a-- �v� DeSaulnier: CONTRA COSTA Co. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the board of Supervisor's, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclear to the public who exactly they should complain to in County agencies about toxic spills and other industrial concerns. Much technical staff time and. Board of Supervisors time is novo wasted dealing directly with these concerns. There are many models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and true solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this in portant issue. i ncereiv, �T r,,. 1 �__ __ _______ __ I=i�i�t ��..z�e Addres ` - - - - - - ------------------------ State .----------- ...r----- 'it r' Statz/Zip:-- ---- ---------------------------------------------- ��- -- ------- V � L ----------- -- February- 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors 651 fine St. RECEIVE® Martinez, CA 194553 1 . FEB 2 81997 Dear Mr. DeSaulnier: CLERK 80ARD OF SU- , tRfJISORS COMTRA_COSTA CO. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to the Board of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclear to the public who exactly they should complain to iii County agencies about toxic spills and ether industrial concerns. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing directly with these concerns. There are malty models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and true solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this important issue. Sincerely, Prin _V c: 2le:_CJ_' io'7 -._ "`i� -------LL--- ----- Address :_„� - 1 __ --- ---- ----=--- -- -_------- CitY'_�_._ � (�c�Z; --- -- 'State/Zip: -- ars- 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors 65I PIrLe St. j R�C E I �E D .Martinez, CA i 455-.J MSIR 61997 ear v r. De-Saulnier: CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA CO. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish thi e- Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to hanoae cOmpiaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to t:ie board of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve yin this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alaruzing rate. In addition, currently it is unclean to the public who exactly they shotdci complain to in County agencies about toxic spills and other industrial concenis. Much technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing directly vv-ith these concerns. There are many models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We dont have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and true solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this important nt issu .. -7 V fJ O 1J 0 Pri.n ±v u.ilne. -------------------------------- Address: -57 -------------- --- -------------------------------------- -- I February 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson Board of Supervisors 51. Pine St RECEIVED Martinez, CA 94-553 VAR - 6 07 Dear iv'ir. DeSaulnier. CLERK BOARD OF 5 LNTSA C" I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Martinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Accident Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. This position needs to be truly independent, report directly to�the Board of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate_ .The county needs to win back credibility with neighbors they serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In addition, currently it is unclean' to the public who exactly they should complain to in County agencies about toxic spills and other industrial concerns. Much,technical staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing directly with these concerns. J There axe many models for Ombudsman programs in the nation. We don't have to reinvent the wheel, lust adapt it to our particular needs. They are a tried and true solution for this type of problem. Please inform me on developments on this in-,portant issue. Oil l Csrel v; - Print Na:ne'- --- Address: l _ Citv- L ------------- --- --------------------------------------- ---- 1997 Mark DeSaulnier/Chairperson board of Supervisors RECEIVED a r t in e z., C A9455-03 F MAR 101997 CLERK BOARD OF SUPEWSORS CONTRA CTA CO. - STA- I wn w"niting to you as a concerned citizen of _N4artinez to urge you to establish the Industrial Neighbor Ombudsman position as recommended by the Regional Acc:16-z'.nt 'Prevention Coalition. We need to appoint an independent Ombudsman to handle complaints regarding impacts of 'Industrial accidents and facilities on public health and the environment. Th'Is position needs to be truly Independent, report directly to ttie N)ard of Supervisors, and have full powers to investigate. The county needs to win back credibility lArlith neighbors, the), serve in this area. As recent tragedies have shown-, chemical accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. In. addition, currently it is unclear to the public who exactly they Should complain to in County acr77encies about toxic spills and other Industrial concerns. Much tecluilcal staff time and Board of Supervisors time is now wasted dealing dire,,,by h,idh Iliese concerns.' There r are many models for Ombudsman progriuns in the rtati.on. VVe don:t have to reinvent the wheel, just adapt it to our particular neecis. They are a tried and true solution for this type of problem. Please inform Me on developments on this issue. -------------------- A d d r e s S C t V --------- -------------------- ----- -------- - --- ------ ---------------- ----------- - - - -- - - -