08.d.Participation in the HEAL Cities CampaignMEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER P
BY: NATHAN HONEYCUTT, ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE
HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING (HEAL) CI'rIES CAMPAIGN
DATE: JULY 10,2012
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council adopt a Resolution authoriziug participation in the
League of California Cities' Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Cities Campaign.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOLIRCES:
No financial impact is projected. Minimal impact to staff time is projected since it is
proposed to incorporate most recommended components into ongoing efforts.
BACKGROUND:
Cities and their residents face increased health care costs and diminished quality of
life due, in large part, to the epidemic of obesity and being overweight. City leaders
across California are addressing the crisis by implementing land use and err~ployee
policies which encourage physical activity and nutritious eating.
The League of California Cities led the way with a resolution in 2004 which
encouraged cities to embrace policies that promote healthier lifestyles and
communities. Two years later, the League adopted a resolution to work together with
the Institute for Local Government and the Cities Counties Schools Partnership to
develop a clearinghouse of information that cities can use to promote wellness
policies and healthier cities. The HEAL Cities Campaign grew out of these resolutions
and is a partnership of the California Center for Public Health Advocacy and the
League of California Cities.
The League furthered their commitment to the HEAL Cities Campaign through a
partnership with the national Let's Move Campaign in July 2010 and a resolution from
the League Board on November 18, 201 1 that encourages 100% board participation
in the HEAL Cities Campaign.
Agenda Item 8.d.
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CITYCOUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING PARTlClAPTlON IN THE HEALTHY
EATING ACTIVE LIVING (HEAL) CITIES CAMPAIGN
JULY 10,2012
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At the present time, twenty of the forty-six cities on the 2012 League of California
Cities Board have adopted HEAL Cities Campaign related resolutions, and one-
hundred and twenty-two of the four-hundred and eighty-two member cities of the
League of California Cities have adopted resolutions related to the HEAL Cities
Campaign.
At the June 12, 2012 meeting, Mayor Ferrara requested staff prepare a resolution for
Council consideration and Council concurred. This Resolution will affirm many items
that the City already promotes, participates in, or supports.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
All California cities which adopt policies encouraging physical activity and good
nutrition are eligible to be a HEAL City and, upon review and approval, become
eligible for public relations and marketing resources including use of the HEAL Cities
Logo.
By adopting the Resolution the City is committing to encouraging and creating
opportunities for healthy lifestyles and nutritional foods through planning efforts, land-
use decisions, and employee wellness practices.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for City Council consideration:
1. Adopt the Resolution;
2. Modify the Resolution to reflect different priorities;
3. Do not support the HEAL Cities Campaign; or
4. Provide staff other direction.
ADVANTAGES:
The HEAL Cities Campaign, as referenced by Mike Kasperzak in his article Act Now
to Create a Healthier Community, cultivates "a culture of better health for our
communities, and for our employees is a good example of something that we can all
agree on-and we can take action to make it happen in our own backyards."
Further advantages consist of being able to become a HEAL City, having access to
public relations and marketing resources for the campaign, and being a leader in
awareness and action on this critical health issue.
DISADVANTAGES:
There are no projected negative outcomes or impacts to the City, community,
neighborhood groups, or environment from supporting the HEAL Cities Campaign.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is required for this item.
Agenda Item 8.d.
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CITYCOUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING PARTlClAPTlON IN THE HEALTHY
EATING ACTIVE LIVING (HEAL) CITIES CAMPAIGN
JULY 10,2012
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PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted in front of City Hall on Thursday, July 5, 2012 and on the
City's website on Friday, July 6, 2012. No comments were received.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE ClTY COUNCIL OF THE ClTY OF
ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN
THE HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING (HEAL) CITIES
CAMPAIGN
WHEREAS, in 2004, the League of California Cities adopted an Annual Conference
Resolution to encourage cities to embrace policies that facilitate activities to promote
healthier lifestyles and communities; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities has a strategic goal to promote and develop
safe and healthy cities; and
WHEREAS, in July 2010 the League of California Cities Board of Directors resolved to
partner with and support the national Let's Move Campaign, and encourages California
cities to adopt preventative measures to fight obesity; and
WHEREAS, on November 18, 201 1, the League of California Cities Board of Directors
unanimously voted to encourage 100% board participation in the HEAL Cities
Campaign; and
WHEREAS, more than half of California's adults are overweight or obese and therefore
at risk for many chronic conditions including diabetes, heart disease, cancer, arthritis,
stroke, and hypertension; and
WHEREAS, more children are being diagnosed with diseases linked to being
overweight and obesity than was previously seen in adults, such as Type 2 diabetes
and heart disease; and
WHEREAS, the current generation of children are expected to have shorter lives than
their parents due to the consequences of obesity; and
WHEREAS, obesity takes a tremendous toll on the health and productivity of all
Californians; and
WHEREAS, local land use policy governs development of the built environment in
which individuals make personal nutrition and physical activity choices; and
WHEREAS, supporting the health of residents and the local workforce could decrease
chronic disease and health care costs and increase productivity.
Agenda Item 8.d.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande authorizes participation in the Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Cities
Campaign and does hereby recognize and endorse the following policy goals of the
Healthy Eating Active Living resolution:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all City of Arroyo Grande staff responsible for the
design and construction of parks, neighborhoods, streets, and business areas should
make every effort to:
Prioritize capital improvement projects to increase the opportunities for
physical activity;
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, recreational resources, and retail;
Expand community access to indoor and outdoor public facilities through
joint use agreements with schools and/or other partners; and
Revise comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances to increase
opportunities for physical activity wherever and whenever possible,
including complete streets policies, compact, mixed-use and transit-
orientated development.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in order to promote wellness within the City of
Arroyo Grande, and to set an example for other businesses, the City of Arroyo Grande
pledges to adopt and irr~plement an employee wellness policy that will:
Encourage walking meetings and the use of stairways;
Encourage and facilitate exercise and physical activity during breaks and
before and after work;
Allow time for stretching at the beginning of the day, before strenuous
tasks, and throughout the day;
Allow City facilities to be used for exercise programs to be offered to City
employees after work;
Allow Fire Department shower facilities to be used by employees
participating in lunch-hour exercise activities;
Encourage the provision of nutritional foods at City and employee
activities and events; and
Accommodate breastfeeding employees upon their return to work;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Arroyo Grande planners and all other
personnel responsible for the design of parks, neighborhoods, streets, and business
areas should make every effort to:
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RESOLUTION NO.
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Facilitate the development of new grocery stores, community gardens,
and farmers markets in underserved areas to increase access to healthy
food, including fresh fruits and vegetables;
Encourage increase of opportunities for access to nutritional foods
wherever and whenever possible, including prioritizing nutritional food
retail development in policies, proposals, and projects;
Include nutritional goals and policies related to access to nutritional food in
the General Plan update.
On motion of Council Member , seconded by Council Member ,
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this day of
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RESOLUTION NO.
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TONY FERRARA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KELLY WETMORE, ClTY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
STEVEN ADAMS, ClTY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TIMOTHY J. CARMEL, ClTY ATTORNEY
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