2010/04/27 City Council Resolution 2010-44RESOLUTION NO. 2010-44
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Endorsing the
GOALS OF HEALTH ACTION AND SUPPORTING iGROW
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, 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, growing and eating fresh, garden produce is a simple and effective way to improve the
health of city residents of all ages; and
WHEREAS, local governments greatly influence the opportunities for growing, eating, and sharing
healthy food through key powers over land and water -use planning and policies, economic and
community development, parks and recreation, 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 action agenda and pledges to:
Support the Health Action's countywide iGROW Sonoma initiative and local iGROW activities
within the City of Rohnert Park.
■ Support city programs that encourage growing,. eating, and sharing healthy food.
Support the 350 Garden Challenge during the weekend of May 15 -16, 2010, when 350 garden
landscapes throughout Sonoma County will be transformed into bountiful gardens that _save
water and emissions, grow food and habitat, and promote greywater. and low impact
development.
DULYAND REGULARLYADOPTED this 27th day of April, 2010
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ATTEST:
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