Chevron & the Refinery

100 agenda items across 81 meetings

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Item V.2.b

Accept and Appropriate Employment and Training Grant Awards

Accept $246,601 in workforce development grants from four sources

other$246,601

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Item P.4

Community Meetings to Gather Community Input on How to Spend the Community Money; Chevron Settlement Funds

Require 6 annual community meetings to get resident input on Chevron settlement spending

governance

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Item Q.6

Community Meetings to Gather Community Input on How to Spend the Community Money; Chevron Settlement Funds

Hold 6 annual community meetings to decide how to spend Chevron settlement money

governance

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Item V.4.c

Annual Report for Richmond Industrial Safety Ordinance

Receive annual report on industrial safety oversight at Richmond refineries

governance1 comment

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Item V.4.a

Standing Purchase Order with Municipal Emergency Services (MES) to Purchase Firefighter Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

Approve contract to buy new breathing equipment for firefighters

contracts$200,000

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Item O.2.a

Approve by Legislative Action City Subpoena of Financial Records held by Chevron

Issue subpoena to force Chevron to provide tax audit records

litigation

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Item P.2

Chevron Settlement Fund Intentions

Set spending priorities for $550 million Chevron settlement money

governance1 comment

Item N.4.b

Final Third-Party Review Report of the Chevron Richmond Refinery February 9, 2021, Oil Spill Incident Investigation

Receive independent review of 2021 Chevron oil spill investigation

environment

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Item F.1

Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 63-24 and a resolution approving a settlement agreement with Chevron Corporation

Remove oil refining tax from ballot in exchange for $550 million from Chevron

litigation49 comments

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Item P.1.c

Legal Services Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, to provide legal services related to the Chevron Refinery Wet Gas Scrubber Project.

Hire law firm for $500,000 to review Chevron's pollution control project

contracts

Monday, June 24, 2024

Item W.7.a

Reappointment of Lily Rahnema to the Environment Community and Investment Agreement (ECIA) Grant Review Ad Hoc Committee

Reappoint Lily Rahnema to community grant review committee

appointments

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Item W.7.a

Reappointment of Lily Rahnema to the Environment Community and Investment Agreement (ECIA) Grant Review Ad Hoc Committee

Reappoint Lily Rahnema to environmental grant review committee

appointments

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Item Q.1

Richmond Refining Tax Act

Direct city attorney to prepare ballot measure creating tax on oil refining

budget51 comments

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Item X.1

BAAQMD Rule 6-5 Agreement with Chevron Richmond

Receive presentation on Chevron Richmond air quality settlement agreement

environment4 comments

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Item Q.2

Follow-up Presentation by Veolia Water North America Staff Regarding Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Odors at the Plant that were Reported on December 4-5, 2023

Receive report on wastewater plant odor incident and prevention plans

environment6 comments

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Item F.1

Presentation by Veolia Water North America Staff regarding Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Odors

Receive presentation about hydrogen sulfide odors from wastewater plant

environment20 comments

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Item P.7.c

Approval to Receive Grant Award from the Chevron Community Engagement Foundation

Accept $35,000 Chevron grant for youth violence prevention program

budget

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Item V.8.b

Long Term Financial Analysis of the City's Budget Under Proposed Alternative Scenarios

Direct staff to finalize request for analysis of city budget without oil industry revenue

budget2 comments

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Item X.2.c

Resolution in support of AB 1465, Sponsored by Assembly Member Buffy Wicks

Support state bill to triple fines for refinery violations

governance

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Item AE.1

Raven Bioenergy Project Appeal Consideration

Consider appeal of approved bioenergy facility that converts food waste into hydrogen fuel

zoning

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Item S.2

Chevron Hydrogen Project Legal Services Agreement

Hire law firm to handle Chevron hydrogen fuel project application review

contracts

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Item Q.1

Legal Services Agreement with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP for legal services in connection with proposed Chevron Hydrogen Fuel project and Reimbursement Agreement with Chevron

Hire specialized law firm for Chevron hydrogen fuel plant review

contracts

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Item V.4

Chevron Hydrogen Project Legal Services Agreement

Hire specialized law firm to handle Chevron hydrogen fuel plant application review

contracts

Item V.4

Chevron Hydrogen Project Legal Services Agreement

Hire law firm for $85,000 to handle Chevron hydrogen project legal work

contracts$85,000

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Item W.1.a

Chevron Hydrogen Project Legal Services Agreement

Hire law firm for $85,000 to handle Chevron hydrogen project legal work

contracts

Item W.1.a

Chevron Hydrogen Project Legal Services Agreement

Hire law firm for up to $85,000 to handle Chevron hydrogen plant proposal

contracts

Item W.8.d

Contract with Sonoma Technology, Inc. for the Upgrade of the Hydrogen Sulfide Monitoring and Maintenance System

Approve $340,046 contract to upgrade hydrogen sulfide monitoring system

contracts$340,046

Item W.8.d

Contract with Sonoma Technology, Inc. for the Upgrade of the Hydrogen Sulfide Monitoring and Maintenance System

Approve $549,000 contract to upgrade hydrogen sulfide monitoring system at wastewater plant

contracts

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Item P.1

Richmond Industrial Safety Ordinance 2021 Annual Report by Contra Costa Health Services

Receive annual report on industrial safety oversight at Richmond refineries and chemical plants

public_safety

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Item W.8.c

ECIA Grant Review Ad Hoc Committee Reappointments

Reappoint 2 members to ECIA Grant Review Ad Hoc Committee

appointments

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Item Y.7

Richmond Industrial Safety Ordinance 2021 Annual Report by Contra Costa Health Services

Receive 2021 annual report on Richmond Industrial Safety Ordinance compliance

public_safety

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Item Emergency Item

Discussion of Richmond Chevron Refinery Workers Strike

Discuss safety risks from Chevron refinery worker strike

public_safety

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Item V.3.b

Support of a safe and fair contract for refinery workers at Chevron, Richmond, CA

Support safe and fair contract for Chevron refinery workers

governance

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Item Q.2

Update from Chevron Refinery

Receive update from Chevron on 2021 oil spill at Long Wharf

environment1 comment

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Item F-1

Chevron flaring report

Receive report on Chevron refinery flaring incidents and air quality impacts

environment

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Item J-4

Presentation from Communities for a Better Environment and Natural Resources Defense Council regarding fossil fuel industry refinery transitions

Receive presentation on fossil fuel refinery transitions

environment

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Item I-5

Budget appropriations

Accept $6,150 in donations to add to city budget

budget$6,150

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Item I-2

Direct staff to develop a city-wide community benefits policy

governance2 comments

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Item H-2

Contract amendment with Mallory Safety and Supply, LLC

Increase contract with Mallory Safety by $49,950 for firefighter breathing equipment repairs

contracts$49,950

Item H-16

Chevron ECIA Amendment No. 3

Amend Chevron community investment agreement to redirect $400,000 in grants

governance$400,000

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Item J-2

Chevron Spill Incident Reporting

Direct staff to invite agency representatives to report on Chevron spill incident

environment7 comments

Item H-10

BAAQMD Regulation 6, Rule 5 Support Resolution

Support stronger air quality rules for Bay Area oil refineries

environment3 comments

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Item I-2

Project Services Fund Agreement with HRP Campus Bay Property, LLC for Zeneca/Stauffer site development

Accept funding from developer to negotiate community benefits for 65-acre Richmond Bay project

housing

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Item H-7

Approve the Project Services Fund Agreement with HRP Campus Bay Property, LLC ("HRP") to provide a mechanism for HRP to provide the funding necessary for the City to negotiate a community benefits agreement, development agreement and any other documents and agreements related to the development and entitlement of a mixed-use development on approximately 65 acres of the Richmond Bay Zeneca/former Stauffer Chemical site

Approve funding agreement for negotiating community benefits from 65-acre Bay development

contracts

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Item I-1

Report by Communities for a Better Environment regarding flaring reports and direction to send letter to BAAQMD

Direct staff to request faster public release of refinery flaring reports

environment

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Item I-12

ECIA grant program guidelines

Approve guidelines for ECIA competitive grant program

governance

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Item J-2

Adopt a resolution affirming city support for the proposed development-supporting cleanup plan remedial alternative at the Zeneca Site

Support cleanup plan for contaminated Zeneca Site with $52 million community benefits

environment

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Item H-17

Environmental Community Investment Agreement Grants

Award $50,000 in environmental grants to 12 local organizations

contracts$50,000

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Item I-7

Contract Amendment No. 4 with TRB + Associates

Increase TRB + Associates contract by $500,000 for Chevron refinery inspections

contracts$3,000,000

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Item H-20

Fire Training Center lease negotiation

Authorize lease negotiations with Chevron for Fire Training Center

contracts

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Item G-1

Solar installation contract with GRID Alternatives

Award $1.4 million contract to install solar panels for 180 low-income households

contracts$1,400,872

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Item H-3

Zoning Ordinance amendments to remove coal and petroleum coke storage

Remove coal and petroleum coke storage from allowable city uses

zoning

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Item H-20

ECIA Grant Review Committee Appointment

Appoint Lily Rahnema to ECIA Grant Review Committee

appointments

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Item G-5

Holland & Knight Contract Amendment

Increase Holland & Knight contract by $1 million for Chevron project monitoring

contracts$1,000,000

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Item M-1

Public Nuisances ordinance amendment

Require coal and petroleum coke facilities to enclose storage areas

governance

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Item L-1

Ordinance amending Chapter 9.22 Public Nuisances to require enclosure of coal and petroleum coke storage and transfer facilities

Require coal and petroleum coke facilities to enclose storage areas

environment19 comments

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Item I-19

ECIA Grant Review Ad Hoc Committee appointments

Reappoint 4 members to grant review committee

appointments

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Item G-9

Contract with Callander Associates for 23rd streetscape design

Contract with Callander Associates for 23rd Street design updates

contracts$75,000

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Item H-18

Chevron Franchise Agreement

Grant Chevron 10-year franchise to operate oil pipes under city streets

contracts

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Item I-18

Adopt ordinance regarding 10 year franchise agreement with CHEVRON U.S.A.

Adopt 10-year franchise agreement allowing Chevron to use city streets for oil pipes

contracts1 comment

Item I-19

Adopt ordinance regarding 10 year franchise agreement with PHILLIPS 66 CO.

Adopt law allowing Phillips 66 to run oil pipes under city streets for 10 years

contracts

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Item H-2

Phillips 66 franchise agreement ordinance

Grant Phillips 66 a 10-year franchise to operate oil pipes in city streets

contracts

Item H-1

Chevron franchise agreement ordinance

Grant Chevron 10-year franchise to use oil pipes in city streets

governance

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Item H-2

Purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus cylinders

Purchase 20 new breathing tanks for firefighters

contracts$19,491

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Item H-3

BioMax Environmental Services Contract Amendment

Amend contract with BioMax Environmental Services to monitor gas levels at wastewater plant

contracts$50,000

Item H-5

Hydrogen Sulfide Monitoring Equipment Contract

Approve $610,080 contract to replace hydrogen sulfide air monitoring equipment

contracts$610,080

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Item I-16

Antea Group contract amendment

Increase Antea Group contract by $100,000 for Chevron project software

contracts$100,000 increase

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Item I-8

Hadronex contract amendment for hydrogen sulfide monitoring

Extend Hadronex contract for hydrogen sulfide monitoring equipment warranties

contracts$15,252 increase to $85,252 total

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Item I-12

Contract Amendment No. 2 with Hadronex, Inc.

Extend contract for hydrogen sulfide monitoring near wastewater treatment plant

contracts$15,252.00

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Item I-1

Appeal of Design Review Board decision for MCE Richmond Solar PV Project

Hear appeal of Design Review Board approval for solar panel project on Chevron refinery land

zoning

Item H-16

North Richmond Mitigation Fund Committee appointments

Appoint 2 residents to North Richmond Mitigation Fund Committee

appointments

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Item H-3

ECIA competitive grant program implementation

Authorize competitive grant program using Chevron settlement money

contracts

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Item H-18

Richmond Promise Agreement with Chevron

Modify Richmond Promise college scholarship program and expand to charter schools

contracts

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Item I-2

Contract with Industrial Safety Supply Corporation

Contract with Industrial Safety Supply Corporation for firefighter breathing equipment maintenance

contracts$49,950

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Item I-3

Contract amendment #2 with BioMax Environmental Services, LLC

Increase contract with BioMax Environmental Services by $90,000 for gas monitoring

contracts$90,000 increase, $180,000 total

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Item H-2

Contract amendment with Holland and Knight

Increase law firm payment limit by $350,000 for Chevron project services

contracts$350,000

Item H-16

Contract with Antea Group for software configuration

Hire Antea Group to configure software for tracking Chevron project compliance

contracts$25,000

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Item S-3

Presentation regarding the Richmond Promise scholarship program and draft Richmond Promise Strategic Action Plan

Receive presentation on Richmond Promise scholarship program strategic plan

other

Item S-1

Presentation from students at De Anza High School on recommendations to increase wi-fi availability in the City of Richmond

Receive student presentation on expanding city wi-fi using Chevron settlement funds

infrastructure

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Item 6

Purchase of three 2015 Ford Explorer Utility Vehicles

Purchase 3 used Ford Explorers for $98,000 using Chevron contract funds

contracts$98,000

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Item H-6

Scott Pak-Tracker firefighter locator equipment purchase

Purchase $19,522 tracking equipment to locate firefighters inside burning buildings

contracts$19,521.92

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Item P-2

Chevron Refinery Strike Safety Resolution

Call on Chevron to safely shut down refinery if workers strike

public_safety

Item N-2

UC Berkeley Global Campus Community Benefits Agreement

Support Community Benefits Agreement with UC Berkeley Global Campus

governance

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Item F-25

Request to quitclaim City interest in right of way easements

Give up city rights to 2 unused road easements near San Pablo Avenue

contracts

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Item F-5

Purchase of three Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles from Folsom Chevrolet

Purchase 3 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles for Fire Prevention Services Division

contracts$96,246

Item I-1

Update from staff regarding prior City Council direction to develop a multi-year plan to allocate $15 million from the Chevron Refinery Modernization Project Environmental and Community Investment Agreement to support Doctors Medical Center

Receive update on plan to allocate $15 million to support Doctors Medical Center

other

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Item I-3

Direct staff to send letter to Chevron regarding Community Investment Agreement amendment

Direct staff to request Chevron redirect part of $90 million agreement to Doctors Medical Center

governance

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Item I-15

Contract with Hadronex, Inc.

Contract with Hadronex for hydrogen sulfide monitoring services

contracts$70,000

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Item G-5

Chevron Refinery Modernization Project

Continue public hearing on Chevron refinery upgrade permits

zoning

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

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Chevron Refinery Modernization Project Public Hearing

Hold public hearing on Chevron refinery modernization environmental review

zoning

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Item H-6

Amendment to contract with Holland & Knight LLP for Chevron legal representation

Increase Chevron lawsuit legal contract by $2.5 million to $7.25 million total

contracts$7,250,000 total ($2,500,000 increase)

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Item Continued Ordinance

Industrial Safety Ordinance amendments

Strengthen safety rules for Chevron Refinery with more inspectors and stricter standards

governance

Item Ordinance

Planning Commission powers and duties amendment

Expand Planning Commission authority and set Chevron project transition rules

governance

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Item CC-5

Chevron Modernization Project EIR funding

Accept Chevron funding for environmental impact study of refinery modernization project

contracts

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Item G-6

Fifth amendment to contract with ENVIRON

Increase environmental consulting contract by $3 million for Chevron refinery project

contracts$11,000,000 total

Item H-6

Industrial Safety Ordinance amendments

Require refineries to fully offset any emission increases from dirtier feedstocks

environment

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Item I-4

Status of staff response to requests for extending Draft Environmental Impact Report for Chevron Modernization Project comment period

Hear update on requests to extend Chevron refinery project comment period

zoning

Item I-5

Draft amendments to Industrial Safety Ordinance for emissions mitigation

Require refineries to offset any emission increases from dirtier feedstocks

governance

Item I-3

Amend Richmond Industrial Safety Ordinance to require full-time Accidental Release Prevention Engineer at Chevron Richmond Refinery

Require Chevron to hire full-time safety engineer at Richmond refinery

governance

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Item H-5

Richmond Industrial Safety Ordinance Amendment

Require Chevron to hire full-time safety engineer at Richmond refinery

governance