HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2016-219RESOLUTION NO. 2016-219
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING "KIDS CHOICE CHULA VISTA,--
A
ISTA."A VOLUNTARY, INCENTIVE -BASED PROGRAM TO
PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH HEALTHY BEVERAGE
CHOICES AT CHULA VISTA RESTAURANTS
WHEREAS, on January 5, 2016, the Chula Vista City Council adopted the Healthy Chula
Vista Action Plan which established actionable strategies that the City can pursue to expand its
programs, policies, and services to support the mental, physical, and social wellbeing of its
community; and
WHEREAS, the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission provided an advisory
recommendation (by a vote of 8-0) that Council adopt the "Kids Choice Chula Vista' voluntary
incentive program at their October 10, 2016 meeting with the addition of limiting the serving
size of 100% fruit juice to 6 ounces; and
WHEREAS, research shows that sugar sweetened beverages alone make up to nine
percent (9%) of the calories children consume daily, and evidence suggests sugar -sweetened
beverages are linked to obesity; and
WHEREAS, obesity -related health conditions include type 2 diabetes, heart disease,
stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, certain cancers, asthma, low self-esteem, and
depression, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention; and
WHEREAS, obesity -related health conditions have serious economic costs, with a 2006
study commissioned by the California Center for Public Health Advocacy estimating a
significant spike in the total annual health care costs attributed to overweight and obesity -related
health conditions caused by sugary beverages; and
WHEREAS, communities are enacting policies to increase access to healthy beverages
for children and restaurants serve as another important venue within cities where changing local
policies on healthy beverages could contribute to the fight against childhood obesity; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista believes that limiting the sugary
beverages offered with children's meals by making the default beverages offered water, milk
and/or 100% fruit juice (with an initial maximum serving size of 6 ounces), will contribute to the
overall health and well-being of the City of Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, the "Kids Choice Chula Vista' voluntary incentive program will encourage
food establishment participation through: a marketing package including window decals
designating participating businesses; recognition in city newsletters, advertising prior to City
Council meetings, events, and other city publications; promotion of the "Kids Choice Chula
Vista" program by other health promoting businesses: ability to participate in the Development
Services Department Expedite Program for tenant improvement permits; potential priority for
future city funded programs such as store front or business improvement; and informational
workshops through Healthy Chula Vista Initiative partners.
Resolution No. 2016-219
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, that it adopts "Kids Choice Chula Vista," a voluntary incentive program to promote
healthier beverage options for children at Chula Vista food establishments.
Presen d by
Ke G. Broughton, FASLA
Director of Development Services
Approved as to form by
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Ci Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 1 st day of November 2016 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Bensoussan, McCann, Miesen, and Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Mary 82as, Mayor
ATTEST:
Donna R. o is, CMC, ity Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2016-219 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 1 st day of November 2016.
Executed this 1 st day of November 2016.
Donna R. is, C 1 y Clerk