TO:
Honorable Mayor Powell and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
David N. Carmany, City Manager
FROM:
Richard Thompson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Title
Resolution No. 12-6395 Endorsing Policies in the Pursuit of “Blue Zones” Certification Under the Vitality City Initiative
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 12-6395
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 12-6395 endorsing policies in the pursuit of “Blue Zones” certification under the Vitality City Initiative.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no fiscal implications associated with this recommended action.
BACKGROUND:
At the May 4, 2010, City Council Meeting the City Council approved a letter of support to become a Vitality City with a goal of improving the well-being of Beach City residents and City employees.
At the October 19, 2010, City Council Meeting the City Council approved the City’s participation in this program.
At the November 15, 2011, Council Meeting the City Council adopted the Livability and Bicycle Master Plan to improve the vitality of the Manhattan Beach community. The Beach Cities Livability Plan provides a general assessment of existing conditions in the Beach Cities, followed by specific recommendations for improving policy and the built form to be more supportive of livability. The Bicycle Master Plan provides details and recommendations to bring approximately 30 miles of bike ways to Manhattan Beach.
On May 2, 2012, Healthways and Beach Cities Health District launched a community kick-off event to introduce and promote the Beach Cities to the new Blue Zones Project.
DISCUSSION:
Healthways¦Blue Zones Vitality City Initiative is a community-wide, well-being improvement program to create healthier, happier and more productive citizens using evidence-based environmental and policy changes to motivate residents to adopt and maintain healthier lifestyles.
The Blue Zones Proj...
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