HomeMy WebLinkAbout7376_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 7376
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS IN
SUPPORT OF A HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING COMMUNITY
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Redlands 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 Redlands 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 Redlands 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 Redlands 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
residents to be healthy,we need to live in healthy communities; and
WHEREAS, regional collaboration leads to developing and forging strong relationships,
communities can 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, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands that
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 San Bernardino
County which enhance physical activity;and(C)Develop policies to provide access to healthy and
affordable foods; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City ofRedlands will work with
other cities,County departments, community partners, and regional agencies to adopt preventative
measures,develop initiatives and programs to fight obesity and chronic disease,and create or support
existing coalitions, such as the State of California and County of San Bernardino Healthy
Communities, which collectively advance community health and wellness.
1. Built Environment
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands City staff
responsible for the design and construction of parks,neighborhoods,streets,and business areas,will
make every effort to:
■ Prioritize capital improvements projects to increase opportunities for physical activity;
s Plan and construct a built environment that encourages walking,biking and other forms
of physical activity;
• Address walking and biking connectivity between residential neighborhoods and schools,
parks,recreation resources and retail;
■ Expand community access to indoor and outdoor public facilities through shared use
agreements with schools and/or other partners;
■ Revise general plans and zoning ordinances to increase opportunities for physical activity
wherever and whenever possible,including complete street policies,compact,mixed-use
and transit-oriented development;
■ Include health goals and policies related to physical activity in the general plan update
and specific area plans;
■ Encourage submission of development project proposals that demonstrate favorable
impact on resident and employee physical activity;
11. Healthy Food Access
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands that City staff
responsible for the design and construction of parks,neighborhoods,streets,and business areas,will
make every effort to:
■ Facilitate the siting of new grocery stores, community gardens and farmers markets in
underserved communities to increase access to healthy food, including fresh fruits and
vegetables;
■ Revise general plans and zoning ordinances to increase opportunities for access to
healthy foods wherever and whenever possible,including prioritizing healthy food retail
in compact,mixed-use and transit-oriented development policies,proposals and projects;
■ Include health goals and policies related to access to healthy food in the general plan
update;
s Encourage submission of development project proposals to increase access to healthy
foods;
■ Optimize access to healthy food options;
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111. Healthy Food Access
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in order to promote wellness within the City of Redlands
and to set an example for other businesses,the City of Redlands pledges to adopt and implement an
employee wellness policy that will:
■ Offer employee health incentive for healthy eating and physical activity,
■ Provide educational workshops for employees and their families on healthy living;
■ Encourage physical activity breaks for meetings over an hour in length;
■ Encourage walking meetings and use of stairways;
■ Encourage employees to participate in City sponsored activities;
■ Set nutrition standards for vending machines located in City owned or leased locations;
■ Set nutrition standards for food offered at City events,City sponsored meetings,served at
City facilities and City concessions, and City programs;
■ Collaborate with organizations to promote employee wellness in the workplace;
■ Celebrate employee health improvements and accomplishments.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 15th day of April, 2014.
ATTEST: Pete Aguilar, Mayor
Sam Irwin, City Clerk
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1, Sam Irwin, City Clerk, City of Redlands,hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of April, 2014,by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Harrison, Foster, Gardner, Gilbreath; Mayor Aguilar
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Sam Irwin, City Clerk
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