HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2013-96RESOLUTION NO. 2013 — 96
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
SUPPORTING THE "LIVE WELL, SAN DIEGO CITY" TEN-YEAR
INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF RESIDENTS
IN THE REGION OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO.
WHEREAS, the health and well-being of citizens is the primary concern for the
County of San Diego and on July 13, 2010, the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors
adopted the "Live Well, San Diego City!" (LWSD!) initiative to achieve the County's vision of
healthy, safe, and thriving communities; and
WHEREAS, the "Live Well, San Diego CityP' initiative is a common thread that
unites public and private entities, faith -based organizations, agencies, cities, businesses,
community members, and other stakeholders together toward a shared vision of healthier, safer
and more thriving communities; and
WHEREAS, since the Board's adoption of the "Live Well, San Diego Cityf'
initiative, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) has worked
with a variety of communities and organizations, including the City of National City; and
WHEREAS, National City is committed to enhancing access to the bay front and
providing recreational opportunities through development of the Marina District, including quality
of life facilities such as the proposed Aquatics Center; and
WHEREAS, in 2007, the City of National City implemented Safe Routes to
School grants to improve pedestrian safety in the residential streets leading to local elementary
schools to improve the health of our children and community; and
WHEREAS, National City is committed to improving accessibility for bicyclists
through construction of regional facilities such as the Bayshore Bikeway, and expansion of
National City's local bicycle network; and
WHEREAS, in September 2011, the City of National City provided healthy
vending machines in City facilities; and
WHEREAS, in 2012, National City created a Wellness Committee to encourage
employees to get more physical activity and eat more nutritious meals; and
WHEREAS, National City is home to Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center
whose important mission is to connect and motivate students and families from diverse
backgrounds through organic gardening, environmental stewardship, and nutritional education,
empowering our residents to be healthy and active; and
WHEREAS, in 2012, National City was recognized as San Diego County's most
walkable city by Walk San Diego; and
WHEREAS, in 2013, National City supported the creation of Butterfly Park, an
ongoing effort to restore and expand access to outdoor space that is otherwise considered a
blight on the community; and
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2013, National City approved Resolution No. 2013-60 to
become a Healthy Eating Active Living City, which encourages cities to embrace policies that
promote healthier lifestyles and communities.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
National City is committed to supporting the "Live Well, San Diego City!" initiative of the County
of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency, and that in support the City will:
1. Encourage all residents of the City to engage in activities that improve personal,
family and community health, safety, and well-being;
2. Encourage all City departments to include the recommendations of the Live Well,
San Diego City!" initiative in all City programs and projects;
3. Ask the Community Services Department to take a leadership role in promoting and
implementing recommendations in "Live Well, San Diego City!".
PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day of June, 2
on Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST: JA51
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk
APROVED AS TO FORM:
�dia Gacitua Silva
City Attorney
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on June 18,
2013 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Cano, Morrison, Natividad, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
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City Clefk of the City of Na onal City, California
By:
Deputy
HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-96 of the City of National City, California, passed and adopted
by the Council of said City on June 18, 2013.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy