Urge Planning Commission to vote on Chevron Modernization Project by June 25

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In Plain English

The Planning Commission has been reviewing Chevron's plan to modernize its Richmond refinery for months. City council wants commissioners to finish their environmental review and make a final decision by late June. If approved, the project would allow Chevron to process different types of crude oil at the facility.

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Votes

Adopt the resolution as presented in the agenda report, without the Council possibly meeting in August

Passed

4 to 3

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Why This Vote Matters

The council voted to set a late June deadline for the Planning Commission to complete its environmental review of Chevron's refinery modernization project. In a divided 4-3 vote, the council rejected the possibility of extending discussions into August, with Beckles, McLaughlin, and Rogers dissenting. The project would allow Chevron to process different types of crude oil at its Richmond facility if ultimately approved by the Planning Commission. This vote marks a departure from Rogers' usual support for zoning matters, as she typically votes yes on such items but opposed this timeline.

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Table this matter

Failed

3 to 4

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Why This Vote Matters

The council rejected an attempt to delay its request for a June deadline on Chevron's refinery modernization project. In a divided 4-3 vote, the majority (Beckles, McLaughlin, Myrick, and Rogers) voted down a motion by Boozé to table the matter, with Bates and Butt joining Boozé in support of the delay. This means the council's timeline resolution stands, requiring the Planning Commission to complete its environmental review and reach a final decision on Chevron's proposal by late June. The project would allow the refinery to process different types of crude oil, representing a significant change to operations at one of Richmond's largest industrial facilities.

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Urging all Councilmembers, if needed, to be willing to meet in August, if the matter is not settled prior to July 29, 2014, with an option of joining the meeting via teleconference

Passed

4 to 3

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Why This Vote Matters

In a divided 4-3 vote, the council agreed to potentially hold an August meeting if the Planning Commission doesn't decide on Chevron's refinery modernization project by late July. The project would allow Chevron to process different types of crude oil at its Richmond facility, but it has been under environmental review for months. Council members Bates, Boozé, and Butt voted against the motion, while Beckles, McLaughlin, Myrick, and Rogers supported it. This scheduling decision ensures the council can take action if the Planning Commission misses the June deadline they were given to complete their review.

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Other motions

Approve the item with Council preparing all necessary documents to enable the City Council to take action on these matters on or about July 29th with votes to be taken by the City Council no later than July 31, 2014, and if deadline not possible Council will delay August recess until vote can be taken

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