RESOLUTION NO. 2022-53
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH IN SUPPORT OF THE ACTION FOR
SPENT FUEL NOW COALITION
WHEREAS, the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station ("SONGS") is a retired commercial nuclear power plant located approximately 30 miles from the City of Newport Beach ("City");
WHEREAS, SONGS has been in the decommissioning process since 2013 and as of August 2020, all spent nuclear fuel has been packaged in stainless steel canisters that are designed for both storage and transportation; however, the spent nuclear fuel remains onsite;
WHEREAS, the SONGS Strategic Plan, developed by a team of independent national experts, recommends the formation of a coalition of stakeholders to spur federal action aimed at removing spent fuel from SONGS;
WHEREAS, interim and long-term offsite storage options are important to enhance the health, safety and security, of residents and businesses located in Orange County; and
WHEREAS, "Action for Spent Fuel Solutions Now" is a coalition of local governments, utilities, business organizations, labor leaders, Native American leaders, environmental groups, and other community members with the goal of encouraging the federal government to provide offsite storage and/ or permanent disposal solutions for spent nuclear fuel.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of Huntington Beach does hereby resolve as follows:
The City Council does hereby support the efforts of Action for Spent Fuel Solutions Now to relocate spent nuclear fuel away from SONGS and the California coastline.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-53
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the day of , 2022.
Mayor
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Manager City Attorney Ml
INITIATED AND APPROVED:
Assistant City Manager
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