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Date Adopted:
Date Approved:
Effective Date:
City Attorney Approval: Resolution No. ____________
RESOLUTION NO. ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, EXPANDING ACCESS TO FREE
FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN CITY HALL
FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Fresno seeks to implement a program to make feminine hygiene products free and accessible with dignity in all restrooms in City Hall; and
WHEREAS, nearly two- thirds of low -income women in large U.S. cities cannot afford menstrual products, such as tampons or sanitary pads; and WHEREAS, feminine hygiene products, such as tampons and sanitary pads are essential health items for women; and
WHEREAS, to create equality for menstruating individuals, there is a growing movement to provide feminine hygiene products in the workplace free of charge; and WHEREAS, just as public restrooms provide toilet paper and soap for patrons, they should also provide tampons and sanitary napkins; and WHEREAS, cities across the country have implemented programs to provide free menstrual products in city-owned buildings; and
WHEREAS, this Council encourages other public entities and businesses to offer feminine hygiene products at no cost in their restrooms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as follows:
1. The City Manager is directed to establish a program to make feminine hygiene products free and accessible in all restrooms in City Hall.
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2. This resolution shall be effective upon final approval.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, TODD STERMER, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held on the day of 2023.
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ABSTAIN :
Mayor Approval: , 2023
Mayor Approval/No Return: , 2023
Mayor Veto: , 2023
Council Override Vote: , 2023
TODD STERMER, CMC
City Clerk
By:
Deputy Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
By:
Angela M. Karst Date
Deputy City Attorney