Hear update on requests to extend Chevron refinery project comment period
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
4 to 2
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
3 to 2
Deny the extension and proceed with the direction of the city manager
2 to 1
End debate
2 to 4
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