Oppose coal shipments through Oakland port and support related state bills

Political StatementsEnvironment

Resolution Resolution No. 32-16

In Plain English

The city council formally objects to plans for shipping coal through a new marine terminal at Oakland's port. Coal shipments raise environmental and health concerns for Bay Area communities. The resolution also backs 2 state bills that would restrict coal transport through California ports.

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Votes

Approve consent calendar

Moved by: Councilmember BecklesSeconded by: Councilmember Myrick
Passed

6 to 0

Jovanka BecklesAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Jael MyrickAye
Vinay PimpléAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Tom ButtAye