 The city purchased the land in 2003 from the Navy, who used it to store fuel and for naval housing. Over the past 100 years or so, it's also been home to a historic wine port and a Chevron refinery. Richmond City Council member Gail McLaughlin said during the council meeting that she fought for over 20 years for this outcome. For the first four years I was in office, I was the only voice on the council who was advocating for this site to come