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Zenith Energy Terminals Franchise Transfer

At a glance

  • What: Ordinance to amend Ordinance 188554, consenting to franchise transfer from Zenith Energy Terminals Holdings LLC to ISQ Springer Holdings, LLC. Involves fuel terminal operations and franchise rights.
  • Status: Enacted. Passed September 23 with 6-6 tie broken by Mayor Wilson's vote. Previously failed on September 16 with 5-6 vote.
  • Why it matters: Contested transfer involving energy infrastructure; Council split on whether to approve. Mayor's tiebreaking vote on September 23 was determinative.

Votes

September 16, 2026 (Failed):

  • Aye (5): Novick, Clark, Zimmerman, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan
  • Nay (6): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Green, Avalos, Kanal, Dunphy
  • Absent (1): Smith
  • Ordinance failed to pass. Reconsideration pending.

September 23, 2026 (Passed):

  • Initial vote: Aye (6), Nay (6). Vice President Clark requested reconsideration.
  • Reconsideration motion: Moved by Dunphy, seconded by Clark. Aye (7): Novick, Clark, Zimmerman, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy; Nay (5): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Green, Avalos, Kanal.
  • Final call on Item 2026-263: Aye (6): Novick, Clark, Zimmerman, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan; Nay (6): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Green, Avalos, Kanal, Dunphy.
  • Mayor Wilson cast the deciding vote (Charter Section 2-401).
  • Final result: Aye (7) including Mayor Wilson; Nay (6).

Positions

Supporting (Novick, Clark, Zimmerman, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan): Generally supported the transfer as routine franchise matter or business continuity.

Opposing (Koyama Lane, Morillo, Green, Avalos, Kanal, Dunphy): Raised concerns about the transfer or had other reasons to vote against.

Sources

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