By Roger Straw, March 31, 2016 This morning, Greg Karras, Senior Scientist for Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) sent the Benicia City Council a 15-page Expert Report, Regarding the Appeal of Planning Commission Actions on the Valero Benicia Crude by Rail Project and Environmental Impact Report (EIR). For Mr. Karras’ lengthy attachments, see the City of Benicia’s posting of letters … Continue reading LETTER OF OPPOSITION: Greg Karras, Senior Scientist for Communities for a Better Environment→
By Roger Straw, March 31, 2016 This morning, Sacramento County Supervisor Phil Serna sent the Benicia City Council this letter of opposition to Valero’s oil trains project. SIGNIFICANT EXCERPT: The EIR identifies that trains accessing the project would traverse Sacramento, including the heavily populated downtown area that I represent. It would cross numerous creeks and rivers, … Continue reading LETTER OF OPPOSITION: Sacramento County Supervisor Phil Serna→
By Roger Straw, March 29, 2016 [Editor: UPDATE – Note additional hearing date of Monday, April 18. This new date is IN ADDITION TO the previously scheduled hearings. – RS] Benicia City Council dates for hearings on Valero Crude by Rail appeal Hearings began on March 15 and will continue for public comment on April 4, … Continue reading Benicia City Council hearings – additional meeting date: Monday, April 18→
By Roger Straw, March 28, 2016 Today the City of Benicia posted the much anticipated AGENDA and STAFF REPORT for the April 4th City Council hearing on Valero Crude by Rail proposal. The staff report recommends denial of Valero’s petition to “continue” – or delay – the hearings. The staff also recommends that public comment on April 4 should … Continue reading City of Benicia Agenda for April 4: staff recommends no delay→
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