HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2013-190 RESOLUTION I�'O. 2013-190
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUT'CIL OF THE CIT1' OF
CHULA VISTA SUPPORTII�'G THE LIVE A'ELL SAN DIEGO
TEN-1'EAR II�'ITLATI\%E TO IA4PROVE THE HEALTH OF
RESIDENTS II�' THE COUI�'TY OF S.4I�' DIEGO
�'�'HERE.AS, the health and �vellbeine of citizens is of priman� concern for the Count}� of
San DieQo and the Cin� of Chula Vista. on Jul�- li. 2010. the San Dieao Count�� Boazd of
Supenisors adopted the Live Well San Diego initiati��e a ]0-��eaz plan servine as the blueprint
for achieving the county's ��ision of safe, health��, and thriving communities; and
N'HEREAS. the concept of 3-�-�0 is the centerpiece for Li��e Weli San Dieeo which
shows that three beha��iors — poor nutrition. lack of exercise; and tobacco use contribute to four
diseases: 1) cancer 2) heart disease and stroke 3) tvpe 2 diabetes and 4) respiraton� conditions,
���hich account for more than fiftv percent of deaths in San Dieeo County; and
WHEREAS. Live V�'ell San Dieso has become the common thread that ties the ��ork of
public and private entities. faith-based organizations, agencies, cities, businesses, communitv
members. and other stal:eholders toeether to���ard a shared vision of a healthier. safe and more
self-sufficient communities: and �
VdHEREAS. the Cin- of Chula Vista has a lone historv of buildine healthv and more safe
communities; from the non-vaditional smart erowth plannins of OtaqyRanch since the earl��
1990-s to the form-based code of hieh densit}�and mixed use in the Urban Core Specific Plan
and more recently the adoption of e�panded Healthy Communities laneuage in the Citv's
General Plan and is committed to providine a safe; healthv; and thrivine communit�� that
promotes H�ellness; health�� eating, and regulaz ph��sical activit��: and
WHEREAS. the Cit�� of Chula Vista embraced the Healthv Eating. Active Communities
(HEAC) initiati��e: a major project desiened to mal:e en��ironmental chanses that support healthv
behaviors for health}� eating and physical activity in 11'estern Chula Vista; and
V�'HEREAS, in 2006 the Citv of Chula Vista completed ���ork at Harborside Pazk, the first
in more than 2� ��eazs for that neighborhood to provide recreational and outdoor opportunities for
communit�� residents: and
\VHEREAS, in 2011 the City of Chula Vista implemented the Cilantro to Stores program
which provided fresh; affordable, locally-gro���rt produce in comer stores to provide health}�
options for families ���ith limited grocery opportunities; and
11'HEREAS, in 2012 the Citv of Chula Vista adopted General Plan amendmenu to
certain sections of the Land Use and Transportation Element and Em�ironmental Element
reearding Health}� Communities that induded objectives and policies to increase health�� food
opportunities. increasing opportunities for multi-modal transportation ���ith an emphasis on
walkability, and improving local air quality; and
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WHEREAS, in 2013 the Cit�� of Chula Vista was selected as one of 21 cities nationwide
for the National League of Cities Leadership Academ}� on Expandi�g Access to Health Care for
Children and Families: and
WHEREAS, the Citv of Chula Vista has been and continues to be a key partner with the
Health & Human Services Agency South Region playing key collaboration roles in efforts such
as Harborside Pazk Collaboration Project; Safe Routes to Schools, Graduation Coaches, South
Region Intergenerational Games and many other endeavors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista wholly supports the Live Well San Diego initiati��e
and is committed to upholding the goals of Live Well San Die�o by providing safe, healthy, and
thriving communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista hereby support the Live Vdell San Die�o ten-year initiative to improve the health of
residents in the County of San Diego.
Presented by Approved as to form by
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Kristi McClure len R. oogi �
Director of Recreation At rney
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED b� the Cim Council of the Cit�� of Chula Vista
Califomia, this 17th dav of September 2013 bv the following ��ote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aeuilar. Bensoussan. Ramirez. Salas and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: I�'one
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Chervl Cos_ Ma r
ATTEST:
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Donna R. Norris. CMC. Cit�� Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORI�'[A )
COUi`'TY OF S.Ai\ DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA \'ISTA )
I, Donna R. I�'orris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, Califomia, do hereb�� certifj that the foresoing
Resolution No. 2013-190 was duly passed, appro��ed; and adopted by the Citv Council at a
regular meetine of the Chula V ista Citv Council held on the 17th day of September 2013.
Executed this 17th da��of September 2013.
Donna R. I�'orris. MC. Cit�� Clerk