HomeMy WebLinkAbout90-039 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 90-039
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE BOARD
OF TRUSTEES OF SAN ANTONIO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL RE-
ESTABLISH ITS FACILITY AS A DESIGNATED TRAUMA CENTER
WITHIN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
WHEREAS, the City Council has placed a high priority on the quality
of life in Rancho Cucamonga and strives to improve the public health, safety,
and welfare of all citizens who travel through visit work, and reside in its
community; and ' '
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed relevant facts regarding the
trauma care system in San Bernardino County through input and recommendation
by the Rancho Cucamonga Public Safety Commission; and
WHEREAS, trauma victims generally require specialized critical care
within the first hour after sustaining critical injuries, and therefore, are
transported to trauma care centers via ground or air ambulance; and
WHEREAS, without a designated trauma care facility in the West end of
San Bernardino County, trauma victims in our area may face extreme delays in
receiving trauma care treatment; and
WHEREAS, San Antonio Community Hospital is considered one of the
finest medical facilities within our county and was functioning as a highly
regarded designated trauma care center until June 23, 1988, serving the trauma
care needs to the western portion of our county.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does
hereby resolve and request that the Board of Trustees of San Antonio Community
Hospital give serious consideration in designating San Antonio Community
Hospital as a trauma care center to enhance the health, safety, and overall
welfare of the citizens we serve.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 17th day of January, 1990.
AYES: Alexander, Buquet, Stout
NOES: None
ABSENT: Brown, Wright
nis L. Stout, Mayor
Resolution No. 90-039
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ATTEST:
D~bra J. AdaFQ~/, City Clerk
I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed,
approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
California, at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 17th day of
January, 1990.
Executed this 18th day of January, 1990 at Rancho Cucamonga,
Ca 1 i forn i a.
D~bra J. Adam~/ City Clerk