HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-062 CC ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 14-62
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA IN SUPPORT OF A HEALTHY ACTIVE
COMMUNITY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Temecula 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 Temecula 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 Temecula 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 Temecula 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, and the city is committed to supporting that children have safe routes
' to schools.
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NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Temecula, California, does
hereby resolve as follows:
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 Temecula 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.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Temecula this 23rd day of September, 2014.
-Maryann Edwards, Mayor
tATTEST:
Randi oh - , JD, MMC
City Clerk
[SEAL]
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Randi Johl-Olson, JD, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution No. 14-62 was duly and regularly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Temecula at a meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September,
2014, by the following vote:
AYES:
4
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Comerchero, Naggar, Washington,
Edwards
NOES:
0
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
ABSENT:
1
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Roberts
ABSTAIN:
0
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
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' Randi Johl-Olson, JD, MMC
City Clerk
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