HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES CC 2008 2678 2008 0116RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -2678
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A HEALTHY CITY
POLICY FOR THE CITY OF MOORPARK
WHEREAS, the City of Moorpark has a strong interest and commitment in
providing an all encompassing environment that is conducive to the health of children,
which leads to better school attendance, improved behavior, lower incidence of illness,
and increased attention, creativity, and academic achievement;
WHEREAS, childhood obesity has increased two -fold over the past two decades
and adolescent obesity has increased three -fold, and research has shown that an extra
soft drink a day increases a child's risk for obesity by 60 percent;
WHEREAS, a Harvard School of Public Health study of ninth and tenth grade
girls found that those who drank colas were three times more likely to develop bone
fractures than those who did not, and among physically active girls, those who drank
colas were five times more likely to break bones than those who did not;
WHEREAS, obesity costs California an estimated $25 billion a year in direct
medical costs and lost productivity;
WHEREAS, many state health facilities, clinics and hospital have closed in
recent years due to state and local budget constraints significantly reducing access to
constituent treatment of chronic diseases, preventative health measures, and health
education;
WHEREAS, obese children are at higher risks for long -term health problems
such as cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, asthma, and certain cancers;
WHEREAS, there are healthier alternatives to soft drinks and sugary snacks that
can be made accessible to participants at youth orientated facilities throughout the city;
WHEREAS, there are a myriad of possibilities to incorporate healthy living
activities into Moorpark Recreation programming; and
WHEREAS, research has confirmed that a policy approach to preventing disease
confers significant benefit to the populations at large.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. To direct the City's Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Department to promote healthy activities by:
1) Striving to offer more programs and activities that are fun and exciting and promote
a healthy lifestyle.
2) Ensuring that healthy living activities are properly and effectively promoted.
3) At all City youth- oriented facilities with food and drink vending machines, use Senate
Bill 19 (Escutia, 2001) as a guideline for products to be offered:
For Food and Snacks:
a) Have no more than 35% of its calories from fat; and
b) Have no more than 10% of its calories from saturated fat; and
c) Be no more than 35% sugar by weight.
For Beverages:
a) Beverages must be fruit based drinks that are composed of no less than 50 percent
fruit juices and have no added sweeteners; sanitary drinking water; milk (full, soy,
lactose -free) and electrolyte replacement beverages; and
b) Flavored milk must be no more that 35% sugar by weight.
SECTION 2. Directing that youth- orientated programs funded or co- sponsored
by the city will be encouraged to comply with this motion and ensure that the message
of health and physical activity is modeled for participating youth.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall
shall cause a certified resolution to be filed
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1
ATTEST:
Maureen Benson, Assistant City Clerk
efy to the adoption of the resolution and
the book of origi al resolutions.
day of January, 20
unter,
Resolution No. 2008 -2678
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) ss.
CITY OF MOORPARK )
I, Maureen Benson, Assistant City Clerk of the City of Moorpark, California, do
hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 2008 -2678 was
adopted by the City Council of the City of Moorpark at a regular meeting held on the
16th day of January, 2008, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin, Van Dam, and Mayor
Hunter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this 25th day of January,
Maureen Benson, Assistant City Clerk
(seal)