CONTRA COSTA COUNTY  
AGENDA  
Hazardous Materials Commission  
Thursday, April 23, 2026  
4:00 PM  
777 Arnold Dr., Martinez, CA 94553 -  
Paramount Room  
https://cchealth.zoom.us/j/98031936341  
Meeting ID: 980 3193 6341  
Chair: Mark Hughes  
Vice Chair: Aaron Winer  
Agenda Items: Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the  
Committee  
1.  
Roll Call and Introductions  
CONSIDER approval of the March 26, 2026 Hazardous Materials Commission  
meeting minutes.  
2.  
26-1641  
HMC March 26 2026 Draft Meeting Minutes  
Attachments:  
3.  
Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda  
(speakers may be limited to two minutes).  
4.  
5.  
6.  
RECEIVE a report from the Operations Committee.  
RECEIVE a report from the Planning and Policy Committee.  
RECEIVE a report from the Hazardous Materials Programs.  
NEW BUSINESS  
RECEIVE a presentation on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Contra Costa  
County from Isabel Penman of Food & Water Watch and Amanda McKay from  
Pipeline Safety Trust.  
7.  
26-1642  
HMC CACTI Presentation April 2026  
Attachments:  
OLD BUSINESS  
DISCUSS any updates to the priorities for 2026 and potential guest speakers.  
2026 HMC Priorities  
8.  
9.  
26-1643  
26-1644  
Attachments:  
DISCUSS the March CUPA legislative report.  
CUPA_Legislative_Report_3.4.26  
Attachments:  
SB 811 proposed language - oppose with amendment  
10.  
11.  
12.  
DISCUSS any other upcoming legislative issues.  
Announcements from commissioners on items of commission interest.  
Plan next meeting agenda.  
The next meeting is currently scheduled for May 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM.  
Adjourn  
The Committee will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend  
the Committee meetings. Contact the staff person listed below at least 72 hours before the meeting. Any  
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available for public inspection at 4005 Port Chicago Highway. Suite 120 Concord, CA 94520, during  
normal business hours. Staff reports related to items on the agenda are also accessible online at  
www.contracosta.ca.gov. If the Zoom connection malfunctions for any reason, the meeting may be  
paused while a fix is attempted. If the connection is not reestablished, the committee will continue the  
meeting in person without remote access. Public comment may be submitted via electronic mail on  
agenda items at least one full work day prior to the published meeting time.  
For Additional Information Contact: Adam Springer at 925-655-3216