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.
Phases
Port Modernization and Infrastructure Plan
In October 2024, the City Council accepted a $750,000 PPA grant and approved a consultant agreement with GHD, Inc. to develop the Port of Benicia Facilities and Infrastructure Modernization Plan. The effort addresses aging pier infrastructure, longterm resiliency needs, circulation constraints, and future economic opportunities at the Port. A list of all tasks associated with this Modernization plan is included below:
- Task 1: Infrastructure Assessment
- Task 2: Port Demand, Capacity and Circulation /Transportation Analysis
- Task 3: Decarbonization and Resiliency Pathways
- Task 4: CIP and Yard Expansion Feasibility Analysis
- Task 5: Update and Modernize Industrial Design Guidelines
- Task 6: Environmental Review
- Task 7: Draft and Final Plan
- Task 8: Plan Activation and Funding Support
- Task 9: Ongoing Funding Support (optional)
Documents
Task 1: Infrastructure Assessment
Task 2: Port Demand, Capacity and Circulation/ Transportation Analysis
12/16/25 City Council Meeting - Deliverables 1 and 2