Settle lawsuit with Chevron and remove utility tax measure from 2010 ballot
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.
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Votes
Approve the proposed settlement and adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 41-09 approved by the City Council on May 19, 2009
6 to 0
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