HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2019-188 N.C.S. 12/16/2019Resolution No. 2019®188 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA
AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WORLD
HEALTH ORGANIZATION'S (WHO) GLOBAL NETWORK OF
AGE FRIENDLY CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS, in 2016, the County of Sonoma joined the World Health Organization's
Global Network of Age -Friendly Cities and Communities. "Age -Friendly Sonoma County" was
created to encourage and guide Sonoma County cities in becoming Age -Friendly; and
WHEREAS, the Age -Friendly City designation includes eight domains of livability as
defined by the World Health Organization, which are: outdoor spaces and buildings;
transportation; housing; social participation; respect and social inclusion; civic participation and
employment; communication and information; community support and health services; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the percentage of individuals in Petaluma
ages 65 years or older in 2018 at 16.1%; and
WHEREAS, Age -Friendly cities and communities thrive when all ages benefit, healthy
aging is promoted, inequalities are limited, the visitability or ease of access for those with
mobility challenges are prioritized, and intergenerational programming is encouraged; and
WHEREAS, becoming an Age -Friendly City means that elected leadership has made a
commitment to actively work toward making Petaluma a great place for people of all ages
through considerations of the above categories as applied to development and planning of the
City; and
WHEREAS, the City already offers numerous services and programs that support the
Age Friendly initiative; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma herby authorizes the filing of an application to the AARP, for the designation of the
City of Petaluma as a World Health Organization recognized "Age -Friendly City" and
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acknowledges that designation as an Age -Friendly City is a commitment to Petaluma residents
that the City will continue to work toward making Petaluma a welcome place for residents of all
ages.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the ppro as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 161h day of December f r
2019, by the following vote:
City At;brney
AYES: Mayor Barrett; Fischer; Healy; Kearney; King; Vice Mayor McDonnell; Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk Mayor
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