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there is not an immediate health risk on this property; however, he noted that, in his opinion, the study was designed to not detect any contamination. Further, that the community should decide what levels of radiation are acceptable. Mr. Morrison provided an overview of prior radiological testing done and he requested that the Commission examines issues and seeks clarification of whether the community ever participated in a domestic test where people were exposed to radiation without their consent. Commissioner Kumaran expressed appreciation for the information Mr. Morrison has brought to the Commission's attention. Further, he expressed concern with information that staff did not present to the Commission, specifically issues raised in the August 5, 1999 letter from the Department of Health Services. Carol Varela, 3858 Mohr Avenue, commented on the demonstration performed by the experts and noted she was not convinced this was applicable. She noted the importance of public trust being restored. She inquired as to how the statement "immediate health hazard" came about. She noted that there are items missing from the testing and a more thorough study needs to be performed on the property. (Recess taken from 11:35 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.) Commissioner Maas made a motion to continue this hearing for decision to a future meeting. The Commission discussed the possibility of continuing this hearing for decision to a future meeting and a future time for the meeting. Mr. Roush noted there is still an appeal matter pending on the final EIR and the Commission's decision to not certify. He noted that this matter has been scheduled to be heard by the Council on October 26, 1999. Discussion ensued relating to procedural difficulties that could be raised by the applicant, possible dates to continue decision of the hearing, and the commissioner's schedules. In response to Commissioner Sullivan's statement that he is unable to be present at the next Commission meeting, Commissioner Maas noted the importance of all commissioners being present for this item and withdrew her motion. Mr. Lymburn noted that the public input consisted of people's displeasure with the results and an attack of the process. Further, that the comments received were extremely unfair and outrageous. He noted that the experts, the City's consultant, the two branches of the California Department of Health Services, and Matt Morrison believe there is no health hazard on the Bemal property in its current use. He stated that the Department of Health Services has confirmed in a letter that it is not requiring any further testing at this time and that further testing of the property will be conducted in the future. He noted that the City of San Francisco will proceed with the process with the Department of Health, consultation will take place with the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, EPA, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission. He noted that the City of San Francisco has agreed to the process that the State of California has requested, in connection with the City of Pleasanton. He noted that the City of San Francisco, after consultation with the City Attorney, determined that the only people who should be present at the meeting with potential jurisdiction for this site were the regulatory agencies. Further, at the time the City of San Francisco was examining the possibility of taking legal action against the City of Pleasanton relating to contamination of the Bernal site and did not want the scope of the project influenced by parties potentially liable. He noted there was a conference call during the meeting with the City of Pleasanton staff relating to the sewer system. He noted that the staff reports and the City of Planning Commission Minutes October 7, 1999 Page 7