The commissioners requested any new data on hazardous materials transportation with the county or any
new data projections about sea level rise.
Commissioner Glueck arranged a guest speaker, Aaron Winer, for June to discuss sea level rise, wetland
management programs, all-season programs.
The commission will have another guest speaker, Cheryl Sudduth of West County Waste Water, in July
or August.
Commissioner Brennan expressed interest in hydrogen generation and transportation (hydrogen ferry
retired due to lack of access to fuel) The commission wants to better understand the barriers to utilizing
hydrogen (distribution facility, permits, transport, safety requirements, storage) Considered inviting
Supervisor John Gioia to discuss hydrogen generation and the county's plans for implementing.
The presentation from CCFPD on battery fires had a strong impact and the commission wants to get the
word out about it through their September public forum and posting it on the HMC webpage. The
commission would like more information on battery manufacturing (Moxion) and on battery recycling.
5.
DISCUSS the logistics of holding a public forum and continue developing a plan of action.
The Assembly Chamber has been booked at the County Administration building for the public forum for
September 11th, an additional room has been booked for table displays and interaction with the public.
The commissioners discussed having a reception period from 3:30-4:00 to allow time for guests to arrive
and look over the display tables, 5 minute introduction from Commission Chair, presentations from
4:05-5:15, Q&A from 5:15-5:30 and spend the remaining time mingling and viewing the display tables.
A minimum of eight commission members are needed to support the forum before staff finalizes guest
speakers - establish roles for each member.
Panelists: 10-12 minutes per speaker - explain regulatory roles for CWS, Con Fire, "day in the life" CC
Hazardous Materials Programs emergency response, Central San household waste disposal (do's and
don'ts), Bay Area Air Quality District. Need to limit number of panelists for sake of time - prioritize
information that is most useful to average citizen
Q&A will be done by submitting index cards with questions for the panelists, must limit time spent on
this.
Print itinerary and provide sign in sheet upon entering.
Look into options for providing food/beverages - commissioner sign up
6.
DISCUSS contaminated soil testing, remediation, and management.
Commissioner Flores connected with someone from Community for a Better Environment to get more
information on the work they do - will share with the full commission. He also found an article in the
LA Times regarding the lack of soil testing being done after the fires. Commissioners expressed
concerns around the potential for hazardous materials (soil) to be dumped with municipal waste -
upcoming presentation from DTSC to learn more.
7.
DISCUSS strategies for increasing public awareness and safety around lithium ion battery
products.
The video recording of the presentation from CCFPD on lithium ion battery fires is posted online and
available through the Commission's webpage. This topic will also be covered at the public forum to
better inform the public.
8.
Announcements from commissioners on items of commission interest.
