BEnicia hears oil train concerns from Davisites

The April 4th rally of Benicians for Safe and Healthy Community before the City Council hearing on the Appeal for the Valero Crude-by-Rail Project.

Cross posted from the Davis Enterprise, April 6, 2016

By Lynne Nittler

Davis was well-represented at the Benicia City Council hearing for the Valero Crude-by-Rail Project this Monday evening.  Of the approximately 48 people who spoke, 12 came from Davis or Dixon, and another 6 came from Sacramento.  Other locals were scattered in the audience waiting for their names to be called to testify.

Update on Valero Crude-by-Rail and Next Steps

Linda Maio, Vice Mayor of Berkeley, spoke to the Planning commission.

After three years of study, the Benicia Planning Commission voted not to certify the final EIR and denied the Valero Crude-by-Rail on February 11, 2016.    Read about the Planning Commission Resolution here.

Listen to the Chairman’s report to the City Council here.

Oil Train Workshop on DEIR Responses, June 18, 7pm

Tank cars of crude oil roll through Davis as visitors watch the Picnic Day Parade.

Public Workshop:
Responding to Draft Environmental Impact Report
regarding
Crude-by-Rail Trains through Davis

Wednesday, June 18
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall of Davis Community Church (421 D Street)
Instruction, brainstorming, and organizing

Refreshments included! Bring a friend!

Meeting Agenda