HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 04-078 (2)RESOLUTION NO. 04-078
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
SARATOGA TO SUPPORT THE SAFE HAVEN PROGRAM
FOR NEWBORNS
WHEREAS, The State Legislature has enacted Health and Safety Code § 1255.7 which
allows any person having lawful custody of a minor child 72 hours old or younger to surrender
physical custody of the child to an employee at a location designated by the Board of
Supervisors: and
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga is desirous of supporting all fire stations in Santa Clara
County as "Safe Surrender" sites to allow safe and confidential release of newborn infants in the
County of Santa Clara; and
WHEREAS, such designation is for the benefit of children and the community because it
will provide a safe haven to newborns who are 72 hours old or younger.
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA on this 20th day
of October, 2004.
AYES: Councilmembers Stan Bogosian, Norman Kline, Nick Streit,
Vice Mayor Kathleen King, Mayor Ann Waltonsmith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ABSTAIN: None
Ann Waltonsmith, Mayor