CC Resolution No. 03-034RESOLUTION NO. 03-034
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO IN
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 a
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 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 of Information 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 of Cupertino agrees 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.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 18th day of February 2003 by the following vote:
VOTE
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AYES: Chang, James, Kwok, Sandoval
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lowenthal
ABSTAIN: None
Attest:
Cit~CCi~/
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