2009/03/10 City Council Resolution 2009-1740
RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -17
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Endorsing the
GOALS OF HEALTH ACTION AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY WALKING
WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert Park 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'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; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Rohnert Park commits to support Health
Action's 2020 Vision and the launch of the iWALK Sonoma Campaign on May 16, 2009, and pledges to:
■ Support the Health Action's countywide iWALK Sonoma initiative and activities and use city
communications media to promote walking as a vital health - promoting activity.
• 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.
■ Support City programs that encourages community walking and physical activity.
• Take steps to improve the walkability of the City by assessing community infrastructure and
identifying priority areas where improvements are needed 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.
DULYAND REGULARLYADOPTED this
OF ROHNERT PARK
Amie
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Clerk
BELFORTE: AYE CALLINAN: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE STAFFORD: AYE BREEZE:
AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)
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