Encourage Chevron to apply for Richmond Refinery renewal project
In Plain English
Vice Mayor Butt and Mayor McLaughlin want the city to formally encourage Chevron to move forward with their refinery renewal project application. The resolution gives the city manager authority to communicate this support to the company. Chevron has not yet submitted their application for the project.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 15-11
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The city council unanimously authorized the city manager to encourage Chevron to proceed with applying for their Richmond Refinery renewal project. This resolution allows the city to formally communicate support for the project to the company, even though Chevron has not yet submitted their application. The vote gives the refinery operator a green light signal from city leadership as they consider moving forward with their renewal plans. All six council members present voted in favor, with Councilmember Bates absent from the meeting.
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