Require Chevron to hire full-time safety engineer at Richmond refinery
In Plain English
The city wants to change its industrial safety law to force Chevron to employ a dedicated engineer focused on preventing chemical accidents at its Richmond refinery. Chevron would pay the engineer's salary. This comes after years of safety incidents at the facility that have affected nearby residents.
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Votes
Extend the meeting to finish this item
5 to 1
Direct staff to amend the Richmond Industrial Safety Ordinance to require a full-time Accidental Release Prevention Engineer at the Chevron Richmond Refinery
6 to 0
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