by admin | Jul 21, 2007 | Uncategorized
On July 24, the Finance Committee of the City Council will consider raising the fee paid to Environmental Science Associates (ESA) to prepare the EIR for the Chevron Hydrogen and Energy Renewal Project to $839,000. Since the cost of EIRs is always reimbursed by the...
by admin | Jul 21, 2007 | Uncategorized
On June 28, 2007, Mayor Gayle McLaughlin appeared on KPFA to discuss the planned expansion of the Chevron Refinery (Chevron Energy and Hydrogen Renewal Project). To listen to a recording of the program, visit http://kpfa.org/archives/index.php?arch=20968. KPFA invited...
by admin | Jul 21, 2007 | Uncategorized
Three governmental agencies, one with a blatant conflict of interest, have quietly formulated a plan to move from Richmond to Solano County the major portion of millions of dollars intended to restore environmental resources damaged by Chevron in Richmond. The...
by admin | Jul 20, 2007 | Uncategorized
The City of Richmond has received its first financial reporting award! The Finance Department is proud to announce receipt of the Award for Outstanding Financial Reporting for the 2005/06 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report from the California Society of Municipal...
by admin | Jul 20, 2007 | Uncategorized
In a presentation to the Richmond City Council on July 17, Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau (RCVB) Director Michelle Itagaki noted that Richmond”s number one draw for visitors is the Rosie the Riveter WW II Home Front National Historical Park ” in...
by admin | Jul 18, 2007 | Uncategorized
Police chief gets council support after inquiry ” After receiving report on Richmond officers’ complaint of racism, city attorney says department head has full backing By Karl Fischer and John Geluardi CONTRA COSTA TIMES Contra Costa Times Article...