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Smart Growth

We need to grow our tax base by encouraging smart, efficient development, including additional housing for a wide range of household types, and businesses that meet our local needs for employment, services, and revenue. In light of Valero's intent to cease operations in Benicia, we need to strategically increase utilization of our Industrial Park by attracting compatible businesses that create jobs, diversify revenue, and make productive use of existing infrastructure.

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Phases

Phases overview
✅ Eastern Gateway
✅ Streamline Design Review Requirements
✅ Housing Element
✅ Increase Downtown Height Limitations
✅Incentivize Housing through Surplus Land Act
✅ Amend Zoning Regulations
✅ Valero Site Reuse Scan
Port Modernization and Infrastructure Plan

✅ Valero Site Reuse Scan

August 1, 2025 - December 16, 2025

In April 2025, Valero Refinery announced their intent to idle, restructure or cease refining operations at the Benicia Refinery by the end of April 2026. In light of this announcement, a market-driven analysis of potential reuse scenarios was developed to provide information about potential future opportunities and scenarios for the site and industrial park.

December 16, 2025 City Council Meeting

Presentation

Staff Report

Video