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RESOLUTION NO. 2897
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
URGING THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL ZONE COMMISSION TO
RESCIND ITS PREVIOUS DECISION TO DENY EXPANSION OF THE
SAN ONOFRE NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT AND GRANT IMMEDIATE
APPROVAL FOR THE FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THIS GENERATING
STATION
WHEREAS, the current power shortage is likely to become more acute
--- within the next few months and even more critical in the future; and
WHEREAS, it is apparent the current resources are insufficient to
bring about a reversal of this trend; and
WHEREAS, the United States must seriously consider the advisability
of becoming independent of foreign fuel resources at the earliest possi-
ble time; and
WHEREAS, the California Coastal Zone Conservation Commission has
denied the request for expansion of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating
Station; and
WHEREAS, this project had previously been extensively considered and
received approval of the Atomic Energy Commission and various environmental
agencies; and
WHEREAS, this nuclear site had specifically received the approval of
Congress; and
WHEREAS, prompt action is necessary to begin work that will lead to
development of resources of future needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That an urgent request be directed to the California
Coastal Zone Commission to rescind its previous decision and grant imme-
diate approval for the further development of the San Onofre Nuclear
Generating Station.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution and provide for appropriate distribution thereof.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of January , 1974.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City G1erk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by
-- the City Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof held
on the 14th day of January , 1974, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: 5 Councilmen: DiLoreto, Jennings, Temple, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
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