HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 654 RESOLUTION NO. 554
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
OPPOSING THE CLOSURE OF THE STATE HOSPITALS FOR THE
MENTALLY ILL AND THE MENTALLY RETARDED
WHEREAS, the State of California has adopted the policy of caring for
the mentally ill and mentally retarded in local community programs and has
started to implement this policy by the closing of state mental hospitals;
and
WHEREAS, such implementation has started before the effect of such a
change is known; and
WHEREAS, substitute facilities and services are not available in the
communities; and
WHEREAS, present research does not indicate any reduction in mentally
retarded patients; and
WHEREAS, for the above mentioned reasons this stated action. has and will
result in serious impact upon the patients and the various communities to
the detriment of both;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Saratoga that it hereby urges the Governor and the Legislature of the State
of California to stop efforts to close state hospitals until pilot programs
are conducted to determine impact of change; resulting feasibility as to
actually implementing change and, if feasible, the method of transition which
will cause the least detrimental effect to the full care of these patients.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Saratoga on the 21st day of March , 19 73 .
AYES: Councilmen Smith, Diridon, Bridges and Kraus
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dwyer