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Resolution of the City Council declaring the City of National City a Live Well, San Diego! City
Background Information:
Two years ago, faced with the reality that more than half of San Diego County residents die of
preventable chronic diseases, the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors launched an
ambitious effort to make a difference in the health and well-being of community members in
the region.
On July 13, 2010, the Board of Supervisors adopted "Building Better Health", the first
component of Live Well, San Diego!, a ten-year initiative to improve the health and wellness of
the region's residents. Live Well, San Diego! Is by nature a collective effort because partnering
across sectors is essential for sustaining and expanding its vision.
Since the Board's adoption of the Live Well, San Diego! 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.
Listed below are some examples of National City's commitment to health and wellness:
• National City is home to Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center whose important
mission is to connect and motivate students and families from diverse background
through organic gardening, environmental stewardship, and nutritional education,
empowering our residents to be healthy and active.
• 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.
• 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.
• In 2007, National City implemented Safe Routes to School to improve pedestrian safety
in the residential streets leading to local elementary schools to improve the health of
our children and community.
• In 2011, National City provided healthy vending machines in City facilities.
• In 2012, National City was recognized as San Diego County's most walkable city by Walk
San Diego.
• In 2012, National City created a Wellness Committee to encourage employees to get
more physical activity and eat more nutritious meals.
• 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.
• In 2013, National City approved a resolution to become a Healthy Eating Active Living City,
which encourages cities to embrace policies that promote healthier lifestyles and communities.
Conclusion:
As evidenced above, National City supports health and wellness as a top priority and shares the
vision of the Live Well San Diego!Initiative. To further support the Live Well Initiative, on May
21, 2013, the City Council also proclaimed the week of May 21St as "LIVE WELL WEEK".