1 RESOLUTION NO._________________
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE GRANT SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT RECEIVED CATEGORY 3 GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FY 2026-2027 ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY
INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (ECIA) FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000)
WHEREAS, on July 29, 2014, the City of Richmond and Chevron Products Company entered into the initial Chevron Modernization Project Environmental and Community Investment Agreement (ECIA); and
WHEREAS, the ECIA was amended in August 2015 and December 2015; and WHEREAS, the ECIA provides $90 million to Richmond over a 10-year period ($80 million in revenue to the City and $10 million for a photovoltaic solar farm) and includes investments in community-based greenhouse gas reduction programs and various community programs, including but not limited to a competitive grant program; and WHEREAS, $6 million is allocated to fund the competitive grant program which was established to fund community programs and non-profits focused on community, youth, and youth sports; and
WHEREAS, $400,333 is allocated for FY 2026-2027 for grant awards within four (4) grant categories; and
WHEREAS, in FY 2026-2027 there is a total of $280,333 available to award in category 1 [organizations reporting gross receipts of equal to or less than $50,000 annually (990N)] and category 2 [organizations reporting gross receipts of more than $50,000 annually (990)], with a minimum grant award of $5,000 and maximum grant award of $50,000, with a maximum of $100,000 earmarked for organizations with annual budgets at or exceeding $750,000; and WHEREAS, in FY 2026-2027 there is a total of $70,000 available to award in category 4 [organizations providing programming at city-owned facilities (e.g., parks, community centers, etc.)], with a minimum grant award of $5,000 and maximum grant award of $10,000.
WHEREAS, on January 20, 2026, the City Council authorized the release of the “Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Richmond - ECIA Community Grant Program Guidelines and Application”; and WHEREAS, eligible organizations were required to have 501(c)(3) tax status and provide services to Richmond and/or North Richmond residents; and WHEREAS, in FY 2026-2027 there is a total of $50,000 available to award in category 3 [organizations that applied for the ECIA Grant in category 1 or 2 but were not recommended for funding], with award amounts based on Council discretion; and 2 WHEREAS, on July 28, 2026, the City Council adopted a resolution authorizing $350,333 in grant awards to thirteen (13) organizations under Category 1, Category 2, and Category 4, and reserved the remaining $50,000 for Category 3 award recommendations by the City Council Ad Hoc Committee; and
WHEREAS, the City Council Ad Hoc Committee met on September 11, 2026, to review Category 1 and Category 2 applicants not recommended for funding in the regular cycle; and WHEREAS, the City Council Ad Hoc Committee recommended to City Council that grants be awarded to the following three (3) organizations, for a total award amount not to exceed $50,000; and
Category 3
(Ad Hoc)
Organization Recommended
Award Amount
Art at Vibe (Fiscal Sponsor: Independent Arts &
Media)
$ 20,000
Rubicon Programs Incorporated $ 20,000
Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants,
Inc.
$ 10,000
TOTAL $ 50,000
WHEREAS, the Richmond City Council authorizes City staff to negotiate and enter into grant service agreements with the three (3) recipient organizations and to provide oversight to assure that deliverables are met and that activities and expenses are consistent with the intent of each agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council received and accepted a staff report dated October 6, 2026, with regard to this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Richmond, California, adopts the Resolution to allocate FY 2026-2027 Environmental and Community Investment Agreement (ECIA) Category 3 funds to the grantees in the amounts specified above, and authorizes the City Manager’s Office to negotiate and execute contracts with award recipients. ------------------------------------------------------
3 I certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the Members of the City Council of the City of Richmond, California at a regular meeting held on October 6, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
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Clerk of the City of Richmond
Approved:
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Mayor
Approved as to form:
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City Attorney