Settle lawsuit with Chevron and remove utility tax measure from 2010 ballot

Chevron & the RefineryLitigation<UNKNOWN>Contract

In Plain English

The city placed a utility tax change on the November 2010 ballot after passing a resolution in May 2009. Chevron sued over this tax measure. The settlement requires the city to formally withdraw the ballot measure and cancel the 2009 resolution that created it.

Auto-generated summary. Source: official agenda documents.

Votes

Approve the proposed settlement and adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 41-09 approved by the City Council on May 19, 2009

Passed

6 to 0

BBLMRRV

Why This Vote Matters

The city council voted to settle a lawsuit with Chevron by officially withdrawing a utility tax ballot measure from the November 2010 election and canceling the 2009 resolution that created it. This settlement ends the legal dispute over the tax measure that Chevron challenged in court. The council approved the settlement with broad support, with six members voting yes and Councilmember Viramontes abstaining. The decision means residents will not vote on the utility tax change that was originally scheduled for the ballot.

Auto-generated context. Source: official meeting records.

Community Discussion

This discussion was submitted to the City Clerk as part of the public record.

Comments are submitted to the Richmond City Clerk before the meeting. By commenting, you agree to have your name and comment included in the public record.