Council blocks Harbor action
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The Council asserted jurisdiction over a Harbor Commission decision tied to the John S. Gibson Truck and Chassis Parking Lot Project, voted to veto it, and sent the matter back to the Board.
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What this means
The City Council stepped in to review a Harbor Commission action about a port-related parking lot project. It voted 11-0 to veto that action and return the matter to the Board of Harbor Commissioners. For residents, that means the project’s current approval path was stopped and must be reviewed again.
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- Asserted jurisdiction over the June 11, 2026 Board of Harbor Commissioners action certifying Port Master Plan Amendment No. 30 for the John S. Gibson Truck and Chassis Parking Lot Project.
- Voted to veto the Harbor Commission action and remand the matter back to the Board.
- Adopted the item with 11 ayes, 0 nays, and 4 absent councilmembers.
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