HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-027 N.C.S. 03/16/2009Resolution No. 2009-027 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
ENDORSING THE GOALS OF HEALTH ACTION
AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY WALKING
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is concerned about the health and well-being of its
residents and seeks to create a healthy, sustainable, and livable community; and,
WHEREAS, Health Action, a council of community leaders whose mission is to
improve health and health care in Sonoma County, is a key partner in improving the health of the
community; and,
WHEREAS, Health Action's 2020 Vision for Sonoma County: Action Plan (2009-2012)
recommends local action to increase consumption of healthy food, increase physical activity, and
connect all residents with prevention-focused primary health care; and,
WHEREAS, regular walking is a simple and effective way to improve the health of City
residents of all ages; and,
WHEREAS, local governments greatly influence the walkability of communities
through key powers over planning, land use, transportation, economic and community
development, and other community services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma supports Health
Action's 2020 Vision and action agenda, and will strive to:
® Support the Health Action's countywide iWALK Sonoma initiative and local iWALK
activities within the City of Petaluma.
® Enlist City Council members to personally become local "Action Heroes'' and engage
participation of their constituents by becoming walk leaders and visible community
walking champions.
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• Support city programming that encourages community walking and physical activity.
o Take steps to improve the walkability of the city to support safe walking, biking and
other physical activity and to reduce dependence on cars.
® Support alternative/public transportation policies and programs that encourage walking
and biking to work and school, such as Safe Routes to School programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEll that the City of Petaluma actively participates in the
official launch of the iWALK Sonoma campaign by declaring May 16, 2009 as iWALK Day in
Petaluma, as we work together to make Sonoma County the healthiest county in the State of
California.
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
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 16`h day of March,
2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Vice Mayor Barrett, Glass, Harris, Mealy. Babbitt. Renee, Mayor'I'orliatt
NOES: None /'y
ABSENT: None
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ABSTAIN: None •;'"
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