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RESOLUTION NO. 91-C45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA OPPOSING THE DEVELOPMENT
OF A IOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE FACILITY
IN WARD VALLEY
WHEREAS, there are concerns at the prospect of a low-
level radioactive dump site in Ward Valley, California, thirteen
miles from the Colorado River, which is a source of drinking
water, and
WHEREAS, being aware that low-level radioactive waste
includes intensely radioactive lethal material which survives as
long as tens of thousands of years, and
WHEREAS, knowing that there is no safety threshold for
low-level radioactive waste, and
WHEREAS, we are concerned for the health not only of the
citizens of Azusa, but for the entire region, and
WHEREAS, recognizing that under current state law,
after the 35 year contract with the United States Ecology is
terminated, California would be liable for environmental damage;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. We hereby express our strong opposition to
the development of the proposed site and call on the State
Legislature to stop the proposed dump site.
SECTION 2. Request further public hearings on the
matter and request that new state legislation be created that
would address the problem of low-level radioactive waste without
endangering the health and safety of the people of Azusa.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify the
adoption of this Resolution.
1991. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of May,
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa, at a regular
meeting thereof, held on the 20th day of May, 1991, by the
following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO$ ALEXANDER,
MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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