Hear update on requests to extend Chevron refinery project comment period

Chevron & the RefineryZoning

In Plain English

Residents and groups have asked the city to extend the public comment period for Chevron's Draft Environmental Impact Report. The current comment period allows people to review and respond to the environmental analysis of Chevron's proposed refinery upgrades. If approved, the city extends the deadline for public input on this major industrial project.

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Votes

Extend the meeting to hear Item I-4

Moved by: Mayor McLaughlinSeconded by: Councilmember Rogers
Passed

4 to 2

McLaughlinAye
MyrickAye
ButtAbsent
BoozéNay
BatesNay
BecklesAye
RogersAye

Extend the comment period by 15 days and schedule a City Council Meeting for August 5, 2014; following the meeting, the City Council would recess for the remainder of August

Moved by: Councilmember RogersSeconded by: Mayor McLaughlin
Failed

3 to 2

McLaughlinAye
MyrickAye
ButtAbsent
BoozéNay
BatesNay
BecklesAbsent
RogersAye

Deny the extension and proceed with the direction of the city manager

Moved by: Councilmember BoozéSeconded by: Councilmember Bates
Failed

2 to 1

McLaughlinAbstain
ButtAbsent
BoozéAye
BatesAye
BecklesAbsent
RogersNay

End debate

Moved by: Vice Mayor BecklesSeconded by: Mayor McLaughlin
Failed

2 to 4

BatesNay
McLaughlinAye
MyrickNay
ButtAbsent
BoozéNay
BecklesAye
RogersNay