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RESOLUTION NO. 3728
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE CALLING UPON THE NUCLEAR
REGULATORY COMMISSION (UNRC") TO REVIEW
WITH GREAT CARE ANY LICENSING PROPOSALS
SUBMITTED FOR THE DIABLO CANYON NUCLEAR
POWER PLANT
WHEREAS, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission ("NRC") staff stated on July 15,
2003 that it expected all nuclear utilities to file license renewals in the next few years;
and
WHEREAS, Pacific Gas and Electric Company ("PG&E"), owner and operator of the
Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, has begun feasibility studies regarding applying
for a license renewal for an additional twenty (20) years of operation; and
WHEREAS, after the events of September 11, 2001, all nuclear power plants must
be considered as potential targets for acts of terrorism or war; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Arroyo Grande need assurances from the NRC
I that all necessary steps are being taken to protect Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power
Plant from attack.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande, in the interests of public health and safety, calls upon the NRC to review with
great care any licensing proposals submitted for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power
Plant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the NRC is urged not to approve such licensing
requests until the above stated concerns have been resolved; and the Director of
Administrative Services forward the text of this resolution to the City's State and
Federal elected representatives, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, all relevant
oversight agencies, and the Pacific Gas and Electric Company so that the intent of
this City Council is widely known.
On motion of Council Member Costello, seconded by Council Member Dickens, and
by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Costello, Dickens, Runels, Lubin and Mayor Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 9th day of December, 2003.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3728
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DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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RESOLUTION NO. 3728
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
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I, KELL Y WETMORE, Director of Administrative Services/Deputy City Clerk of I
the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, do
hereby certify under penalty of pe~ury, that Resolution No. 3728 is a true, full,
and correct copy of said Resolution passed and adopted at a regular meeting of
the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 9th day of December, 2003.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 15th
day of December, 2003.
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E, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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RESO 3728 was mailed to the PG&E ASSEMBLYMAN ABEL
1 MARKET ST MALDONADO
following addresses SPEAR TOWER, STE 2400 1302 MARSH ST
12117103 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105 SAN LUIS OBISPO CA 93401
SENATOR BARBARA BOXER SENATOR DIANNE FEINSTEIN SENATOR BRUCE McPHERSON
112 HART SENATE OFFICE BLDG 331 HART SENATE OFFICE BLDG 701 OCEAN ST, STE 150
WASHINGTON DC 20510 WASHINGTON DC 20510 SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
NUCLEAR REGULATORY
COMMISSION REGION IV
611 RYAN PlAZA DR, STE 400
ARLINGTON TX 76011
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