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CC - Adoption of a Resolution (1) Declaring the City Council's Intention to Grant a Franchise to Torrance Valley Pipeline Company LLC for the Operation of an Existing Pipeline, Located in the Public Rights-of-Way, for the Transportation of Oil; and (2) Setting the Date, Time, and Place for a Public Hearing to be June 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM via Teleconference, at Which Any Person Having Any Objection to the Granting of this Proposed Franchise May Be Heard.
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Meeting Date: May 10, 2021
Contact Person/Dept: Jesse Mays, Assistant City Manager
Phone Number: (310) 253-6000
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (05/05/2021), Sustainability/Environmental Issues (incl. Oil Drilling/Fracking) (05/05/2021)
Department Approval: John Nachbar, City Manager (05/05/2021)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution (1) declaring the City Council's intention to grant a franchise to Torrance Valley Pipeline Company LLC for the operation of an existing pipeline, located in the public rights-of-way, for the transportation of oil; and (2) setting the date, time, and place for a Public Hearing to be June 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM via teleconference, at which any person having any objection to the granting of this proposed franchise may appear before the City Council and be heard.
BACKGROUND
Torrance Valley Pipeline Company LLC (TVP) operates an underground oil pipeline, known as M-70, which carries heavy crude from the San Joaquin Valley to the Torrance Refinery in Torrance. The pipeline travels approximately 2.72 miles through Culver City underneath various public rights-of-way. A description of the route within the City's boundaries (Attachmen...
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