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Resident urges Health Commission to address toxins near Hunters Point safe-parking site
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Summary
A resident at a San Francisco safe-parking site told the commission of soil disturbances near Parcel F of the Hunters Point Shipyard, reported community biomonitoring showing elevated heavy-metals, and asked the commission to place the issue on a future agenda and follow up by email.
During general public comment, a resident at a San Francisco safe-parking site told the Health Commission she and other residents are alarmed by recent soil disturbances near Parcel F of the Hunters Point Shipyard and the proximity of that activity to their safe-parking vehicle triage center.
Ramona Maayan said the Navy and EPA issued a Record of Decision for cleanup at Parcel F but that cleanup work would not begin until 2027. She said community biomonitoring that has tested residents showed elevated levels of certain heavy metals and that recent soil disturbances and inadequate tarping allowed wind to carry dust toward the safe-parking site. Maayan reported that about 35 people and staff use the site, many of whom are seniors or disabled, and said she would send additional information to the commission by email and asked the commission to place the matter on a future agenda.
Commission staff acknowledged receipt of the comment, told Maayan they would follow up by email and asked for documents to distribute to commissioners. The commission did not take formal action at the meeting but asked staff to accept materials and said they would review submitted information.
The Health Commission did not debate or vote on specific remedies; Maayan requested further attention and a future agenda item on the environmental health risks she described.
