Notice:
Effective March 31, 2024, Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 2.92 has been repealed and the Hazardous Materials Commission has been dissolved. No further commission meetings will be held, and the work of this commission has been transitioned to the Environmental Health Division. For information regarding hazardous materials please contact us at (831)454-2022 or send email to hazmat@santacruzcountyca.gov.
This website has been preserved for informational purposes only and will be available through October 1, 2024. To request any available records, please submit a request via NextRequest or by contacting Sue Zeiber at hazmat@santacruzcountyca.gov.
For questions about Santa Cruz County Commissions, Committees or Advisory Bodies, please email the Clerk of the Board by emailing CommissionsSCC@santacruzcountyca.gov or by dialing (831-454-2323).
Role
The Commission is empowered to advise the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on the initial and continuous implementation of the County's Hazardous Materials Ordinance (Chapter 7.100). This includes effective methods of providing the public with information on all other matters pertaining to the use, transportation, handling and storage of hazardous materials affecting the County.
Commission Structure
The Commission consists of eleven members, all residents of Santa Cruz County, appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The implementing ordinance (Chapter 2.92) details the specific membership criteria and appointment procedures. The Hazardous Materials Program Manager serves as the Secretary for the Commission.
Current Commission Members
| INCUMBENT/APPOINTEE |
APPOINTMENT DATE |
TERM EXPIRATION DATE |
| Nicholas Lorig-Roach – Community Representative |
April 23, 2019 |
April 1, 2025 |
| Ashley Ryder – Community Representative |
April 13, 2021 |
April 1, 2023 |
| VACANCY - Labor |
|
April 1, 2025 |
| Justin Delemus - Chemist |
March 14, 2017 |
April 1, 2023 |
| Jean Anne Logan – Environmental Interest |
April, 2019 |
April 1, 2023 |
| Scott Glucs – Industry Reps |
September 12, 2017 |
April 1, 2025 |
| Nicholas Brown – City of Capitola |
March 26, 2019 |
April 1, 2023 |
| Rob Young – City of Santa Cruz |
October 22, 2019 |
April 1, 2023 |
| VACANCY – City of Scotts Valley |
|
April 1, 2025 |
| Tom Avila – City of Watsonville |
October 10, 2019 |
April 1, 2023 |
| VACANCY – Fire Protection |
|
April 1, 2023 |
Biennial Report
At the end January following every odd numbered year, the Commission submits a biennial report to the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrative Officer. The report highlights the recent activities, accomplishments and future goals of the Commission. Read the latest Biennial Report from 2020-2021.
Regular Meetings
Meetings are held beginning at 9 a.m. on the 4th Wednesday of the month (the November meeting is held on the 3rd Wednesday due to the holiday) on a bi-monthly schedule (January, March, May, July, September, November). Meetings do not occur when there is not a quorum, no agenda items, or the Hazardous Materials Team leader position is vacant.
Hazardous Material Advisory Commission Meeting Schedule