Place oil refinery business tax on November ballot for voter approval

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In Plain English

The city seeks new revenue sources to improve finances and address costs from oil refining operations. The proposed tax targets negative impacts including health hazards, environmental risks, and emergency service strain. If approved by voters, the tax generates revenue the city can allocate toward economic development, reserves, or general services.

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Votes

Calling the question to end the discussion and vote on the matter

Moved by: Mayor Martinez

Failed

To extend the meeting until the end of Item X.1

Moved by: Councilmember WillisSeconded by: Vice Mayor Jimenez

Passed

To adopt said resolution and authorize staff as recommended with the understanding per the proposed ordinance, Section 13.58.280 (City Council Authority to Amend), "the City Council has the right and authority to amend this Chapter, to further its purposes and intent (including but not limited to amendment for more efficient administration as determined by the City Council), in any manner that does not increase a tax rate, or otherwise constitute a tax increase for which voter approval is required by Article XIII C of the California Constitution, pursuant to Section 9217 of the California Elections Code. However, the City Council shall not have the authority to decrease the tax imposed by this Chapter and any such decrease in the tax imposed by this Chapter shall require the approval of a majority of the City's voters voting on such a measure"

Moved by: Councilmember WillisSeconded by: Councilmember McLaughlin

Passed

7 to 0

Soheila BanaAye

Gayle McLaughlinAye

Doria RobinsonAye

Melvin WillisAye

Cesar ZepedaAye

Claudia JimenezAye

Eduardo MartinezAye