Adopt resolution asking regional board to revoke Kinder Morgan permit at BNSF yard

Environmental JusticeEnvironment<UNKNOWN>Resolution

In Plain English

Communities for a Better Environment will present on pollution risks from Kinder Morgan's rail yard operations near Richmond schools and neighborhoods. The company currently operates under permits from the regional air quality board. If approved, Richmond formally asks that board to review and potentially cancel those permits.

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Votes

To adopt a resolution which states strongly that the City of Richmond disagrees with the BAAQMDB's decision to issue a permit to Kinder Morgan, and request that the BAAQMDB review the permit and address every possible means to revoke the permit and subject the project to a complete CEQA process

Passed

5 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

Richmond unanimously adopted a resolution asking the regional air quality board to review and potentially revoke Kinder Morgan's permits for rail yard operations near local schools and neighborhoods. The city formally stated its strong disagreement with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's decision to issue the permits and requested a complete environmental review of the project. All five council members present voted in favor, with Bates and Boozé absent from the meeting. This continues the council's pattern of strong support for environmental measures, with most members voting for environmental items over 85% of the time historically.

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Community Discussion

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