HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 2014-063 Healthy Active CommunityRESOLUTION NO. 2014 -063
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF A
HEALTHY ACTIVE COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore supports policies
that focus on health and wellness and healthier lifestyles in all communities; and
WHEREAS, many agencies have adopted policies and programs that
promote healthy lifestyles by making their communities walkable, promoting physical
activity, encouraging access to fresh foods and vegetables in city, county, or school
facilities; and
WHEREAS, there are important, long -term community benefits to be
gained by encouraging healthy lifestyles, including a decrease in the rate of obesity and
its negative health - related impacts and cost; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore and other
community partners can work together to understand the relationship between obesity,
land -use policies, development, and community planning; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore and other
community partners can work together to ensure that there are safe places for residents
to be active such as parks, ball fields, pools, gyms, and recreation centers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore supports the
development of healthy neighborhoods that provide places where walking and bicycling
are safe and convenient for all residents; locally grown, affordable, accessible and
nutritious food; and a place where residents live in a clean, optimal environment free of
hazards or pollutants; and
WHEREAS, our health is affected by where we live, work and play; and in
order for our communities to be healthy, we need to live in healthy communities; and
WHEREAS, regional collaboration leads to developing and forging strong
relationships, enabling communities to maximize resources ensuring that healthier
community development occurs; and
WHEREAS, local schools play a significant role in enhancing
neighborhood health and safety, the city should commit to provide continuous support in
assuring that children have safe routes to schools.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, does hereby resolve as follows:
City Council Resolution No. 2014 -063
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SECTION 1. All city departments and agencies are encouraged to: (A)
Promote and support active transportation and physical activity; (B) Support joint use of
facilities throughout communities in Riverside County which enhance physical activity;
and (C) Develop policies to provide access to healthy and affordable foods; and
SECTION 2. The City of Lake Elsinore will work with other cities, County
departments, community partners, and regional agencies to adopt preventive measures,
develop initiatives and programs to fight obesity and chronic disease, and create or
support existing coalitions, such as the Riverside County Health Coalition, which
collectively advance community health and wellness.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Lake Elsinore, California, on this 12th day of August, 2014.
ATTEST: G�
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Virginia Blo , City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO
Z. Wibold, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Virginia Bloom, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify
that Resolution No. 2014 -063 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake
Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of August 2014, and that
the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tern Manos, Council Member Tisdale, Council Member Magee,
Council Member Hickman, and Mayor Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Virginia . Blo m; City Clerk
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