HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2009-163RESOLUTION NO. 2009-163
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL TO
OPPOSE THE "NEW TWO-THIRDS VOTE REQUIREMENT
FOR PUBLIC ELECTRICITY PROVIDERS" INITIATIVE
WHEREAS, the California Attorney General has approved the "New Two -Thirds Vote
Requirementfor Public Electricity Providers" Initiativefor signature -gathering for the June 2010
ballot; and
WHEREAS, the Initiative would require a public power provider to obtain a 213 voter
majority in both existing territory and proposed territory expansions prior to spending funds for
the utility system expansion; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Initiative would limit the City of Lodi's ability to expand its
electric service territory pursuant to its General Plan, while adding significant taxpayer -funded
costs for special elections.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby oppose
the "New Two -Thirds Vote Requirement for Public Electricity Providers" Initiative; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council directs the Electric Utility Department
to appropriately and proactively inform the citizens of Lodi, California, regarding the ballot
petition in accordance with California Fair Political Practices Commission regulations.
Dated: November 18, 2009
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hereby certify that Resolution No. 2009-163 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City cf Lodi in a regular meeting held November 18,2009, by the following Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Johnson, Katzakian, Mounce, and
Mayor Hansen
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None
64ao'� NNIFE M. ROBISON
Assistant City Clerk
2009-163