HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2014-132 N.C.S. 8/4/2014Resolution No. 2014-132 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
PROVIDING DIRECTION REGARDING SUBMISSION OF A BALLOT ARGUMENT
FOR AND A REBUTTAL ARGUMENT REGARDING A BALLOT MEASURE ON A
1% TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX APPLICABLE IN THE CITY OF PETALUMA
TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY AT THE
NOVEMBER 4, 2014 STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2014, the City Council of the City of Petaluma introduced
Ordinance no. 2507 N.C.S. , an Ordinance of the City of Petaluma on the Subject of a 1%
Transactions and Use Tax Applicable in the City of Petaluma: Ordering the Submission of the
Transactions and Use Tax to the Qualified Electors of the City at the General Municipal Election
to be Held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014; Approving the Ordinance in Accordance with
Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7285.9; Requesting the Sonoma County Board of
Supervisors to Consolidate Said Election with the November 4, 2014 Statewide General
Election; and Providing for Submission of Ballot Arguments and Rebuttals; and
WHEREAS, on August 4, 2014, the City Cotmcil adopted Ordinance no. 2507 N.C.S.;
and
WHEREAS, in accordance with California Government Code section 36937 and section
76A of Title XII of the Petaluma Charter, Petaluma ordinances calling or otherwise relating to an
election take effect immediately; and
WHEREAS, Elections Code sections 9282 and 9283 permit the City Council to submit a
written argument, not exceeding 300 words, in favor of or against a ballot measure placed on the
ballot by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Elections Code section 9285 provides that the author or a majority of the
authors of an argument relating to a city measure may prepare and submit a rebuttal argument
not exceeding 250 words, or may authorize in writing any other person or persons to prepare,
submit or sign the rebuttal argument;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PETALUMA AS FOLLOWS:
1. Council Members Mike Healy and Kathy Miller, and Vice Mayor Gabe Kearney are
hereby authorized in accordance with California Elections Code section 9282 and
9283 to prepare, sign and file in the office of the Petaluma City Clerk by 5:00 p.m.,
Monday, August 18, 2014, a ballot argument not exceeding 300 words in favor of the
transactions and use tax measure approved for placement on the November 4, 2014
general election ballot pursuant to Ordinance No. 2507 N.C.S.
2. Council Members Mike Healy, Chris Albertson, and Mike Harris are hereby
authorized in accordance in accordance with California Elections Code section 9285
to prepare, sign and file in the office of the Petaluma City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on
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Thursday, August 28, 3014, a rebuttal argument not exceeding 250 words to any
argument filed against the transactions and use tax measure approved for placement
on the November 4, 2014 general election ballot pursuant to Ordinance No. 2507
N.C.S.
3. The City Cleric, as Elections Official of the City of Petaluma, is hereby authorized
and directed take all steps necessary and appropriate to receive, file and publish such
ballot arguments and rebuttals in accordance with this resolution, and applicable
provisions of the Petaluma City Charter, the California Elections Code, and other
applicable law.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the /Approved'a, to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 4" day of August,�
2014. by the following vote:
CityAtt rney
AYES: Albertson. Barrett. Mayor Glass. Harris. Ilealy, Vice Mayor Kearney, Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: L./V,,.(_AJ'CX_ Jf4\X��� �t _
City Clerk V Mayor
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