Ban new coal and petroleum coke storage facilities, phase out existing ones

Environmental JusticeEnvironment

In Plain English

The city wants to prohibit companies from building new facilities that store coal or petroleum coke within city limits. Existing facilities would need to shut down over time. This targets industrial operations that handle these fossil fuel materials, which can create air quality and health concerns for nearby residents.

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Votes

Extend meeting for thirty minutes

Moved by: Jael MyrickSeconded by: Melvin Willis
Passed

6 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye
Nathaniel BatesAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Jael MyrickAye
Melvin WillisAye
Ben ChoiAye
Demnlus Johnson IIIAbsent

Suspend rules and extend meeting to complete Item I-2

Moved by: Jael MyrickSeconded by: Melvin Willis
Passed

7 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye
Nathaniel BatesAye
Ben ChoiAye
Demnlus Johnson IIIAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Jael MyrickAye
Melvin WillisAye

Overrule the mayor's decision and complete the item

Moved by: Jael MyrickSeconded by: Eduardo Martinez
Failed

3 to 4

Thomas K. ButtNay
Nathaniel BatesNay
Eduardo MartinezAye
Jael MyrickAye
Melvin WillisAye
Demnlus Johnson IIINay
Ben ChoiNay