Direct staff to prepare plan for if Chevron abandons Richmond refinery

Chevron & the RefineryGovernanceCity Manager/Planning

In Plain English

The city council wants staff to create a backup plan in case Chevron closes, sells, or reduces operations at its Richmond refinery. The refinery is a major employer and tax revenue source for the city. If approved, staff develops strategies for potential job losses and reduced city income from this scenario.

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Votes

Allow Don Gosney the opportunity to address the City Council regarding the information being presented

Moved by: Councilmember BatesSeconded by: Councilmember Viramontes

Failed

Allow anyone to speak on any item

Moved by: Councilmember ButtSeconded by: Councilmember Viramontes

Passed

0 to 1

Mayor McLaughlinNay

Extend the meeting for 15 minutes

Moved by: Vice Mayor RittermanSeconded by: Councilmember Viramontes

Passed

0 to 3

Councilmember BatesNay

Councilmember ButtNay

Councilmember LopezNay

Adjourn the meeting with no further discussion

Moved by: Councilmember BatesSeconded by: Councilmember Viramontes

Failed

0 to 4

Mayor McLaughlinNay

Councilmember ButtNay

Councilmember RogersNay

Vice Mayor RittermanNay

Direct staff to continue researching and consider things that the City Council could do to mitigate and find opportunities should Chevron decide to close the Richmond Refinery

Moved by: Councilmember ButtSeconded by: Mayor McLaughlin

Passed

4 to 1

Councilmember BatesNay

Mayor McLaughlinAye

Councilmember ButtAye

Councilmember RogersAbstain

Vice Mayor RittermanAye

Councilmember LopezAye

Councilmember ViramontesAbstain

Accept the first part of Councilmember Butt's motion and drop the part about keeping Chevron

Moved by: Councilmember RogersSeconded by: <UNKNOWN>