by admin | Feb 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
Submissions are invited for the 2009 Richmond Historic Preservation Awards. The submission deadline is March 31. For more information and an application form, see http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/DocumentView.asp?DID=2857. For last year”s awards, see Richmond...
by admin | Feb 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending February 20th, 2009. 1. Meeting Notes The next regular City Council meeting is Tuesday, February 24th, beginning at 7:00 PM, consisting solely of presentations and study sessions. 2. Update on...
by admin | Feb 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
The following is from the Berkeley Daily Planet. The good news is that the City of Richmond is committed to replanting the riparian strip along the creek and restoring it to its intended restored condition. Green Neighbors: The Richmond Chainsaw Massacre, Part One By...
by admin | Feb 19, 2009 | Uncategorized
Hiring freeze enough to ward of layoffs, cuts in Richmond By Katherine Tam West County Times Posted: 02/18/2009 06:11:59 PM PST Declining property tax revenue is forcing Richmond to hold off on filling dozens of vacant positions as part of efforts to close a projected...
by admin | Feb 19, 2009 | Uncategorized
Chevron, Richmond strike $28 million deal for refinery utility taxes By Katherine Tam West County Times Posted: 02/18/2009 05:47:22 PM PST The Chevron Richmond refinery underpaid on its utility taxes and has reached a $28 million settlement with the city of Richmond...
by admin | Feb 18, 2009 | Uncategorized
The following press release was emailed from Chevron this morning. Just a note, the $12.5 million Chevron claims to have committed to the Bay Trail includes an easement worth maybe $300,000 that Chevron has self-valued at $3 million (ten times its actual value) and $2...
