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RESOLUTION NO. 03-003
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
DECLARING SUPPORT OF CREATING A 2-1-1 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
PHONE NUMBER TO SERVE SANTA CLARA COUNTY RESIDENTS AND VISITORS
WHEREAS, the Federal Communication Commission has designated 2-1-1 as the
national phone number for citizens wanting non-emergency information and referral for social
and welfare services, health and mental health services, housing and shelter needs 24 hours a day
and 7 days a week; and
WHEREAS, 2-1-1 serves as a critical link between the public and emergency food,
shelter, and other critical needs following major disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, fire,
terrorism or war; and
WHEREAS, 2-1-1 provides a new vehicle for civic engagement, connecting people with
agencies to which they can donate their time, money or goods; and
WHEREAS, 37 centers in 18 U. S. states are already using 2-1-1 successfully and
meeting citizens' information and referral needs and it is projected to reach 50% of the
population by year end 2005; and
WHEREAS, the California Association ofInformation and Referral Systems (CAIRS)
has petitioned the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to authorize 2-1-1 statewide
and to define rules governing a system that is decentralized by county; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Santa Clara County have organized a year-long effort under
the United Way Silicon Valley's leadership to plan and implement this program in Santa Clara
County by January 1,2004; and
WHEREAS, the Silicon Valley 2-1-1 Project is seeking the advice, cooperation and
support of Santa Clara County and all 15 cities in the County, to bring this 2-1-1 project to all
county residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Saratoga agree
to support this program in concept, offering advice and cooperation to the 2-1-1 Steering
Committee and the United Way Silicon Valley in devising a plan to implement 2-1-1 locally by
January 2004.
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA on this
15th day ofJanuary 2003.
AYES: Counci1members Stan Bogosian, Kathleen King, Norman Kline,
Mayor Nick Streit
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Ann Wa1tonsmith
ABSTAIN: None
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Nick Streit, Mayor