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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 2018-079 Healthy LE Business ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 2018 - 079 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE HEALTHY LE BUSINESS PROGRAM 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 costs; 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, the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore adopted the Healthy Active Community Resolution No. 2014-063 supporting initiatives aimed at creating a healthy community and providing the opportunity for residents to make healthy decisions; and Whereas, in furtherance of the Healthy Active Community Resolution, the City launched a robust health program, known as Healthy LE aimed to improve the health of all community members by providing and promoting healthy alternatives; and Whereas, many agencies and community partners strive for ways to increase participation in the Healthy LE Program; and, Whereas, the Council and the community partners can work together to foster additional approaches to support the Healthy LE mission of improving our health, wellness, and overall quality of life in Lake Elsinore and build a stronger relationship with the City to support a culture of community health; and, Whereas, collaboration with local businesses is important to achieve the goal of healthy communities; and, Whereas, all businesses, regardless of business type, can adopt healthy alternatives that support the Healthy LE mission and offer healthy options and incentives for community members that promote community health and well-being; and, Whereas, our community strives to become a leader in exercising healthy alternatives in collaboration with local businesses; and, Whereas, City staff has worked with the Healthy LE Collaborative to develop the Healthy LE Business Program, which is a one-year certification program that encourages businesses to incorporate and promote healthy alternatives that support the Healthy LE Mission. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein. Resolution No. 2018-079 Page 2of2 Section 2. The Council hereby approves the implementation of the Healthy LE Business Program as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. Section 3. City Staff shall distribute marketing materials inviting businesses to participate in the Healthy LE Business Program. Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Passed and Adopted on this 12th day of June 2018, L Attest: Susan M. Domen, MMC City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ) I, Susan M. Domen, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 2018-079 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at the Regular meeting of June 12, 2018 and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Hickman, Magee and Tisdale; Mayor Pro -Tem Manos and Mayor Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None c S an M. Domen, MN&C City Clerk