HomeMy Public PortalAbout2016.047 (02-16-16)RESOLUTION. 2016.047
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING A
SAFE AND HEALTHY PARKS POLICY
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities initiated the Healthy Eating Active
Living (HEAL) Cities Campaign to support cities to adopt policies to increase access to
healthy food; and
WHEREAS, the Healthy Lynwood Coalition, comprised of representatives of St.
Francis Medical Center Foundation, Los Angeles County Public Health, California
Center for Public Health Advocacy, and American Heart Association, is committed to
supporting the City of Lynwood to develop strategies to increase access to healthy food;
and
WHEREAS, according to 2008 Los Angeles County Public Health Office of
Epidemiology statistics, the prevalence of childhood obesity in the City of Lynwood is
27.7 %; and
WHEREAS, teens and adults who consume one or more sodas or sugar
sweetened beverages per day are more likely to be overweight or obese; 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, obesity and overweight take a tremendous toll on the health and
productivity of all Californians, annually costing the state $21 billion; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood bears a portion of these costs in health care
premiums, sick days and lost productivity; and
WHEREAS, most Americans are failing to meet the Center for Disease Control
and Prevention's recommendations of at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity
at least five days a week for adults, and at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous
intensity physical activity for children every day; and
WHEREAS, according to UCLA Center,for Health Policy and Research California
Health Interview Survey, less than 20% of children in the City of Lynwood participate in
at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day; and
WHEREAS, tobacco use causes death and disease and continues to be an
urgent public health challenge; and
WHEREAS, smokeless tobacco is not a safe alternative to smoking and also
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causes death and disease; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration conducted laboratory
analysis of electronic cigarette samples and found they contained carcinogens and toxic
chemicals to which users and bystanders could potentially be exposed; and
WHEREAS, tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke impose great
social and economic costs; and
WHEREAS, cigarette butts pose a health threat to young children and are a
major and persistent source of litter; and
WHEREAS, certain design and architectural features in parks and open spaces
can lead to a reduction in the fear and incidence of crime, and an improvement in the
quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood is committed to allocating resources to promote
the public's health and welfare, including the safety and health of children and families;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood is drafting a Safe and Healthy Communities
Element Policy Framework; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood, in collaboration with the Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health, established a Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan;
and
WHEREAS, it is in the City's interest to use its facilities and programs to promote
and support public safety and health; and
WHEREAS, interagency collaboration can lead to improved decision - making and
outcomes and greater efficiencies in service delivery; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES
HEREBY FIND, PROCLAIM, ORDER AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby recognizes that City parks and recreational
areas play a crucial role in promoting public health, safety, and welfare by promoting
healthy eating and physical activity and discouraging the _ inherently dangerous
behaviors of consuming foods and /or beverages high in salt, sugar, and /or fat content,
sedentary lifestyles, and smoking and tobacco use around non - tobacco users,
especially children. Significant societal and environmental changes are needed to
support our residents in making healthier choices. To that end, the City of Lynwood
adopts this Safe and Healthy Parks resolution:
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SECTION 2. That the City of Lynwood establishes a Safe and Healthy Lynwood
Task Force to identify and pursue opportunities to improve safety and health in
Lynwood Parks. The Safe and Healthy Lynwood Task Force will be comprised of the
directors or their designees of the following departments: Finance and Administration
Department, Recreation -and Community Services Department, Planning Division,
Community Development Department, Development Services Department, and Public
Works Department. The Recreation and Community Services Department will lead the
Task Force. The Task Force shall hold annual meetings to solicit input from residents,
hospitals and other major health care providers, public health agencies and community -
based and private sector organizations about how City policies, practices, and
procedures could be improved to benefit safety and health outcomes and reduce safety
and health inequities.
SECTION 3. HEALTHY FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPTIONS - that the Safe and
Healthy Lynwood Task Force will:
• Within 6 months, provide recommendations to the City Council for establishing
nutrition guidelines guided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion document "Health and
Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations" for
food and beverages sold and /or served in city parks and recreational areas,
including city vending machines
• Facilitate the establishment of community gardens, farmers markets, and other
opportunities to access healthy food, including fresh fruits and vegetables in city
parks and recreational areas whenever feasible
• Include health goals and policies related to access to healthy food and
beverages in Lynwood parks in the general plan update and specific plans such
as the Safe & Healthy Community Plan.
SECTION 4. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY - that the Safe and Healthy Lynwood Task
Force will:
• Prioritize capital improvements projects in parks to increase the opportunities for
physical activity;
• Plan and construct park amenities that encourage walking, biking and other
forms of physical activity such as lit walking trails, distance markers, bicycle
parking, and outdoor fitness equipment.
• Expand community access to indoor and outdoor physical activity opportunities
through shared use agreements with schools, faith -based organizations and /or
other partners
• Revise comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances to increase opportunities for
physical activity wherever and whenever possible, including complete streets
policies, compact, mixed -use and transit - oriented development;
• Include health goals and policies related to access to physical activity
opportunities in Lynwood parks in the general plan update and future master
plans.
SECTIONS. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE - that the Safe and Healthy
Lynwood Task Force will:
• Within 6 months, provide recommendations to the City Council for establishing a
policy for smokefree city parks and open spaces
• Draft an amendment to City Ordinance 3 -22 (Prohibiting Smoking in All City -
Owned Buildings or Facilities) that prohibits the use of smokeless tobacco and
electronic smoking devices (ESDs) wherever smoking is prohibited by law
• Whenever feasible, establish a policy for the maintenance of city parks and open
spaces
Whenever feasible, establish a policy for lighting in city parks and open spaces
• Consider Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles in the
design and construction of parks and open spaces
• Include safety goals and policies related to city parks in the general plan update
and future master and specific plans.
SECTION 6. IMPLEMENTATION - that the Safe and Healthy Lynwood Task
Force should identify potential financing mechanisms that promote the goals outlined
above. The Task Force should explore funding sources such as public health grant
programs, public safety grant programs, active transportation grant programs, user fees,
and the Community Development Block Grant program.
SECTION 7. That the Safe and Healthy Lynwood Task Force should report back
to the City Council annually regarding steps taken to implement the Resolution,
additional steps planned, and any desired actions that would need to be taken by the
city council.
SECTION 8. That all City activities, events, and programs shall be encouraged
to comply with this policy as possible.
SECTION 9. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
SECTION 10. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this City Council
Resolution.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 16th day of February, 2016.
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Maria Quinonez, Ci y Clerk J. Arnoldo Beltran, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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David A. Garcia, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Mark Flores, Dire or
Recreation & Co munity Services
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria Quinonez, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify
that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of February, 2016, and passed by
the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS ALATORRE, SANTILLAWBEAS, SOLACHE AND
MAYOR HERNANDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSENT:' CASTRO
ABSTAIN: NONE
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aria Quinonez, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria Quinonez, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of
the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and
correct copy of Resolution No. 2016.047 on file in my office and that said Resolution
was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 16th day of
February, 2016.