HomeMy WebLinkAbout094-2012RESOLUTION NO. 94-2012
SUPPORTING THE HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING (HEAL) CITIES
CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION
WHEREAS, in 2004, the League of California Cities adopted an Annual Conference
resolution to encourage cities to embrace policies that facilitate activities to promote
healthier lifestyles and communities, including healthy diet and nutrition and adoption
of city design and planning principles that enable citizens of all ages and abilities to
undertake exercise; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities has a strategic goal to promote and develop
safe and healthy cities; and
WHEREAS, on November 18, 2011, the League of California Cities Board of Directors
unanimously voted to encourage 100% board participation in the Healthy Eating Active
Living (HEAL) Cities Campaign; and
WHEREAS, more than half of California's adults are overweight or obese and therefore
at risk for many chronic conditions including diabetes, heart disease, cancer, arthritis,
stroke, and, hypertension; and
WHEREAS, one in four youth between the ages of 9 and 16 in California is overweight
and more than one in ten youth between the ages of 9 and 16 in Danville are
overweight; and
WHEREAS, more children are being diagnosed with diseases linked to overweight and
obesity previously seen only in adults, such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease; and
WHEREAS, the current generation of children are expected to have shorter lives than
their parents due to the consequences of obesity; and
WHEREAS, obesity takes a tremendous toll on the health, productivity of all
Californians;
WHEREAS, the annual cost to California —in medical bills, workers compensation and
lost productivity — for overweight, obesity, and physical inactivity exceeds $41 billion;
WHEREAS, teens and adults who consume one or more sodas or sugar sweetened
beverages per day are more likely to be overweight or obese;
WHEREAS, by supporting the health of residents and the local workforce would
decrease chronic disease and health care costs and increase productivity; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Danville Town Council recognizes that obesity is a serious threat
to the health and well -being of adults, children and families. While individual lifestyle
changes are necessary, individual effort alone is insufficient to combat obesity's rising
tide. Significant societal and environmental changes are needed to support individual
efforts to make healthier choices; and further be it
RESOLVED, that the Town should make every effort to undertake capital
improvements that increase the opportunities for physical activity and construct an
environment that encourages walking, biking or other forms of physical activity;
addresses walking and biking connectivity between residential neighborhoods and
schools, parks, recreational resources, and retail; and further be it
RESOLVED, that the Town pledges to continue its employee wellness efforts that
promotes and provides health incentives for healthy eating and physical activity; and
further be it
RESOLVED, that the Town's Activity Guide and recreational programs continue to
promote wellness and active living for Danville residents of all ages.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on July 3, 2012 by the
following vote:
AYES: Arnerich,
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Doyle, Stepper. Storer
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ATTEST:
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