HomeMy WebLinkAbout6737_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 6737
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL NO. 1420
WHEREAS, obesity rates in adults doubled over the last twenty yearscurrently, two-
thirds of American adults (65%) are overweight or obese and the percentage of seriously
overweight children tripled in the past two decades (from 4% to 15%); and
WHEREAS, obesity is a major risk factor for many health problems, including heart
disease, which is the leading cause of death in the United States, diabetes, and some cancers; and
WHEREAS, since 1994, pursuant to the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA),
food manufacturers have been required to provide nutritional information on nearly all packaged
foods. However, the NLEA explicitly exempts restaurants; and
WHEREAS, in 1970, Americans spent just 26% of their food dollars on foods prepared
outside the home, like restaurant meals; today the amount is 46%; and
WHEREAS, at most restaurants, people can only guess the nutritional quality of the
food. Larger portions, higher- calories, fat, and lack of nutritional information have become a
huge problem fro the health of today's Americans; and
WHEREAS, studies have found a positive association between eating out and higher
caloric intakes and body weights. For example, children eat almost twice as many calories when
they eat a meal at a restaurant (770 calories) as at home (420 calories); and.
WHEREAS, recognizing the need for consumers to have the information they need to
make healthier choices when eating out, State Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) has introduced
SB 1420; and
WHEREAS, SB 1420 would require chain restaurants with 15 or more outlets in
California to provide nutritional information per item on printed menus and menu boards; and
WHEREAS, The United States District Court recently ruled that New York City's
menu-labeling ordinance—similar to the provisions of SB 1420—is legal, appropriate, and in the
public interest; and
WHEREAS, New York City is already implementing a menu-labeling ordinance, as
major food retailers have begun posting calorie counts on menu boards; and
WHEREAS, SB 1420 is an important step in giving consumers the information they
need to make healthier food choices. Consumers have the right to know the nutritional content
of restaurant meals;
€7JM/Resol 61737 SB 1420
6/25/08 3:18 p.m.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Redlands,that the City of Redlands supports Senate Bill 1420 and urges its passage in the
California Senate.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 151 day of July, 2008.
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Jon H son, ayor
ATTEST:
Cit Clerk, Ci dlands
I, Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution
was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 0 day of July,
2008 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gilbreath, Gallagher, Aguilar, Bean; Mayor Harrison
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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DJM/Reso/6737 5B 1420
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