2010 RES R-62-10 - Laserfiche WebLink

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17I 18', 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 WHEREAS, in light of the foregoing statistics and considerations, the City of Colton commits to do all it can to decrease the rate of obesity in the community and is committed to implementing the necessary laws or policies to create healthier work, school, and neighborhood environments conducive to healthier eating and increased physical activity among residents. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Colton will become a Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) City, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Colton will set nutrition standards for food offered at city events and city sponsored meetings, and food served at city facilities, city concessions, and city programs, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Colton General Plan will: • Prioritize capital improvement projects to increase opportunities for physical activity in existing areas. • Plan and construct a built environment that encourages walking, biking and other forms of physical activity in newly -planned areas. • Plan for park development in such a way that all residents can walk to a City park in 10 minutes or less. • Facilitate the location of new grocery stores in underserved communities to increase access to healthy food, including fresh fruits and vegetables. • As zoning ordinances and specific plans are prepared or updated, incorporate standards and guidelines whenever possible to increase opportunities for physical activity and access to healthy foods, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that redevelopment proposals and plans will consider: • Zoning to support farmers markets and community gardens. • Plans for walk -ability and bike -ability. • Connectivity between the redevelopment area and residential neighborhoods, schools, and retail food outlets, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in order to promote employee wellness within the City of Colton and to set an example for other businesses, the City of Colton pledges to adopt and implement an employee wellness program that will include: • Employee health incentives for healthy eating and physical activity. • Establishing physical activity breaks for meetings over one hour in length. • Accommodating breastfeeding employees upon their return to work. • Encouraging walking meetings and use of stairways, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that community gardens can improve nutrition, physical activity, community engagement, safety, and economic vitality for a neighborhood and its residents and the City of Colton supports efforts to establish community gardens, and;