HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 81-1996RESOLUTION NO. 81 -1996
A RESOLUTION OF.THE CITY COUNCIL. OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY SUPPORTING
LICENSING OF ADDITIONAL POWER PLANTS
WHEREAS, The City Council.of the City of Temple`City is
vitally concerned that the-economic, environmental, and social
well -being of the State of California be maintained; and
WHEREAS, an adequate supply of energy is critical to meeting
California's economic and social n'eds While preserving the
environmental gains of the past deca'le; and
WHEREAS, this nation's continued overdependence on foreign
oil has caused major adverse economic impacts; and
WHEREAS -, there is a probability that instability in the Middle
East will, at some near future time,.result in. reduced supplies
of oil,.thereby causing further social and economic chaos here
at home,.and
WHEREAS, there "must be a strong commitment to conservation
of the nation's limited resources and development of efficient
and secure new.sources of energy here at home, and
WHEREAS, regulatory delays in the planning. and licensing of
needed energy - facilities.are costly to the consumer, damaging to
the environment, and result in greater importation of foreign oil;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the
City of Temple City supports:
1. licensing San Onofre Units II and III nuclear power
plants:
2. developing alternative forms of energy such as,
solar, geothermal and wind; and
3, a continued commitment -to conservation of our
energy resources.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day-of June, 1981.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
MAYOR
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of Temple City at a regu-
lar meeting held on the 16th day of June, 1981, by the following
vote of the Council
AYES: Councilmen- Atkins, Dennis, Gillanders, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen- None
ABSENT: Councilmen- None
Chief Deputy City Clerk