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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSCC Healthy Cities Conference LetterCOUNTY OF SANTA CLARA OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, EAST WING 70 WEST HEDDING STREET, 10TH FLOOR SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95110 (408)299-5040 FAX (408)299-2038 TDD 993-8272 WWW. SUPERV ISORYEAGER.ORG KEN YEAGER SUPERVISOR, FOURTH DISTRICT October 31, 2016 Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers of the City of Saratoga, On behalf of Santa Clara County, I would like to invite you to the 2016 Healthy Cities Conference on Friday, November 18, 2016, from 9:30am to 1:OOpm at the Tech Museum of Innovation in downtown San Jose. We are hosting the Healthy Cities Conference to share information on policy strategies that promote public health and to acknowledge the amazing work that cities in Santa Clara County are doing to promote the health and well-being of both employees and residents. The conference is tailored to city elected officials and their key staff. At the conference, we will also share the Healthy Cities Campaign Dashboard and overall initiative with attendees. The dashboard highlights chronic disease and injury prevention strategies and policies that have been adopted or achieved by each city to promote health via four broad categories: (1) Active & Safe Communities; (2) Healthy Food & Beverage Environments; (3) Tobacco -Free Communities; and (4) Cross -Cutting Strategies. Over the last year, the Public Health Department has consulted with the Cities Association and the Santa Clara County City Managers Association about this initiative. Public Health Department staff recently vetted the final Healthy Cities Campaign Dashboard concept with the Santa Clara County Cities Managers' Association and received a unanimous endorsement from the Cities Association of Santa Clara County. At this very moment, city managers and their staff are reviewing and providing feedback on the findings of each individual city's dashboard. You should expect to receive your city's dashboard this week. Many cities have already achieved a number of policy strategies included on the dashboard and will receive awards for their accomplishments at the conference. Cities will also receive recognition at the conference during a Healthy Cities Showcase for adopting innovative policies and strategies that promote health. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Laura Jones from the Public Health Department at Laura.Jones@a,phd.sccgov.org or (408) 793-2774. Please register for the Healthy Cities Conference no later than Friday, November 11 at http://bit.ly/scchcc2016. We hope to see you there! Sincerely, /-<&I-L gi?-.- Supervisor Ken Yeager Santa Clara County, Fourth District Santa Clara County Healthy Cities Conference Register by Friday, November 11 When Friday, November 18, 2016, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm - Registration starts at 9:00 am - Lunch will be provided The Tech Museum of Innovation 201 S. Market St., San Jose, CA 95113 - Join us for the 2016 Healthy Cities Campaign award presentation - Celebrate policy and practice changes that cities have adopted to create healthier environments for their employees and residents - Learn more about what cities can do to promote health Attendance by Invitation Only - This event is tailored for local, state, and federal elected officials, city managers, and other key City and County staff Visit [ [�LLyi &IA A( 20 i 6 to register Santa Clara County PUBL'C HEAL 'H Sant Clara Count Colley Healthy Cities Campaign Template Total Strategies Total Achieved 15 Active Transportation & Recreation Initiatives Adopt Vision Zero Initiative Adopt Complete Streets Guidelines for Transportation and Land Use Planning Adopt Bicycle, Pedestrian, and/or Trails Master Plans Adopt Parks and Recreation Master Plans Bike -Friendly Designation by the League of American Bicyclists Walk -Friendly Designation from UNC Highway Safety Research Center Bike Parking Near Public Facilities Workplace Commute Planning for Employees Incentives for Use of Public Transit and/or Ridesharing to Work Incentives for Walking and/or Biking to Work Shower Facilities for Employees who Walk or Bike to Work* Transportation Demand Management including Transit. Bike, and/or Parking (Including Fees) Policies Pedestrian, Bike, and/or Transit -Oriented Facilities Safe Routes to Schools Safe Routes to Schools Resolution* Multi -Disciplinary Collaborative/Task Force* Dedicated Bike and Pedestrian Coordinator* Healthy Food & Beverage Environments Total Strategies Total Achieved Healthy Food & Beverage Procurement Standards Standards for Meetings, Events, and Celebrations* Standards for Vending Machines* Standards for City -Run Adult and Youth -Based Programming * Standards for City -Run Cafes, Cafeterias, Snack Shacks, and Kiosks * Water Access Water Access Policy Water -Filling Stations Reduced Exposure to Sugar -Sweetened Beverages Eliminate Sugar -Sweetened Beverages as a Default Option for Kids' Meals in Restaurants Require Health Warnings on Advertisements for Sugar - Sweetened Beverages Resolution to Refuse Funds from Sugar -Sweetened Beverage Industry Propose Sugar -Sweetened Beverage Tax Healthy Food Access Community Gardens on City Property/Parks Tobacco -Free Communities Total Strategies Total Achieved 14- Reduced Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Parks, Trails, and Recreation Areas Outdoor Dining Areas Entryways Service Lines and Areas (e.g. Ticket Lines, ATM lines, etc.) Multi -Unit Housing (Must Include Units)* Public Events Reduced Youth Access through a Tobacco Retail License Tobacco Retail Permit* Reduce Density of Tobacco Outlets Limit Sales Near Schools Flavored Tobacco Restrictions* Prohibit Sale of Tobacco in Pharmacies Price -Discounting Restrictions Tobacco Products Sold Only in Adult Tobacco Stores Enforcement of Tobacco Sales to Minors in 2016 Santa Clara County PUBLIC HEALTH Cross -Cutting Strategies Total Strategies 3 Total Achieved NM Inclusive & Comprehensive Health Planning & Programs Health Language in General Plan Age -Friendly City Designation by the World Health Organization Employee Wellness Program/Committee , ,1, City spotlight In 2016. Example City conducted a Rethink Your Drink wellness campaign to encourage city employees to drink more water instead of sugary drinks. Key _ Strategy Not Achieved 0 Strategy Achieved (Not Modell * Model Strategy Achieved * Model Strategy Possible NA Strategy Not Applicable for Specific Jurisdiction 3 == Cynthia Chang 1 .: Fwd: [ Keep Saratoga Great 47] Why I am NOT supporting one of the incumbents for Saratoga City Council Date: October 24, 2016 at 9:34 PM To: Rishi Kumar r iii Rishi, Out of respect for fairness and process, would you please post my email of my statement along with the responses from Howard and Manny to your group? I tried to send it to the group earlier but received Failure Delivery Status Notification. Thank you so much! Cynthia Begin forwarded message: From: Cynthia Chang < ;yntchang . gmaii.con > Date: October 24, 2016 at 8:41:03 PM PDT To: Rishi Kumar <rshilgmril.c;.Q> c: great , :at() a googiegrroups.com Subject: Re: [ Keep Saratoga Great 47] Why I am NOT supporting one of the incumbents for Saratoga City Council My name is Cynthia Chang, a 32 years resident in Saratoga. I also serve on Los Gatos --Saratoga HIGH school District in my 18th year, and 4 years on Saratoga Union School District prior to that. As a publicly -elected official for the past 22 years, I understand the role and responsibility as a representative of our wonderful community. We all want to have the best interest in our mind when making decisions for our community, although we might have different perspectives dealing with issues we encounter. One thing I try to do is always respect others even if we have different opinions and focus on positives instead of negatives. We also need to have a broader view when 'ooking at the track record as the publicly -elected officials are representing the entire community, have knDwn both Howard and Manny for many years and worked with both on various issues of our community. I am impressed with their integrity, devotion and commitment to serve our community in various capacities. This is why i decided to send out the responses from both in an earlier email and I respectfully request your review of both statements to better understand their positions. Thank you so muc ynth -rr.)n Hward Mi n tie bt few days a couple of negative pieces have been !published emailed about the election,. All candidates 'ore(' a r)Jedcie to not do PrInniiracie negative .Tipaidnng„ would rather everyone focus on the positive t ikA:0, nftheir Candid at e , -BLit at a minimum Saratoga - ' ' eloption even \Alhen we disagree would like 10 make sure people focus on the ac.ual ac,cernplishrints cur plan for the 'future, rather thi- : mischaracteriz&,ions or oven worse, As 80fl1: 1: t here is a st::',Iternent about who Howard is and -tile net 4 ye:a Howard has been a th1vinc force behind parks in Saratocia:, Impravind Kevin Moran Park, Opening the 64 I a C QUal rV 111)a K " r IT a I etWOrk and improving aygrounds, heR. isf<,'V r ision iit 385100 '501 M and instituting inward has championed Iveney, rvirth iment: renegotiating the city garbage contract greatly expanding what is „,,i„,yclabile, He is electricity to AM g a I-1011yard has simprfied many laws including: Making it i;,-.1 ter cheat,: - 1, 0 0 f -C.) e r , a business in the city, rEc ir the cornincl four years. Howard plans to maintain our Steadfast eoa1 Policies, implement meaningful noise reduction on HWY 85, currolete the Sartatoga-ToThe oea IrakRe---npt,,:n the t. ledencksburt Crossing and c„--,::orrir)lete Howard Park Trab 1 01 s c' -n eJectnct to Saratoga, thf,,D en lorit\I rr' preiser+ r, Nfl ri 1'1 y ir re3:Dert of regional leaders in anc en Energy as is able to aratocasinterests: in these areas: 00ot-t- a V hied in Saatoga fcr near riG have rea inal y cl , • „ years. 1 have raised my r ve pacifies because I care so much about Sa -flog-3 and it's vionde- ui residents.. hd 111':2 \ono as your Virivior, Council Aember, nd P0nnuig Corniflissioner encompassing a total of lz yeas. As your currentayor, our residents gave Saratoaa 95? -/i"-", overall quaht of Hfemtng, established a . , V 2020 new te n fions event, I launched repiaces droughtdamaged trees with by the yor 2020 have worked closely :viv;ifit-, (AirS11Er1 fice wici he City Counc,:ii on reducing ->rirne in oui erhooc s, and lestabli hed Saratoga as Ader-:riondly City desigilated by AARP as the first step in 'enabling our seniors to live longer in their Saratoga homes, v r.)-1 0-1 at 0 to be 2 into loar circorns s or ond of residents should a rillrld of tlIcys;E::? 1(1:5 leari what is right for the greater ways be paramount in the orornise to deliver on my and comoiete thatwnik.:11 nave start $ 1 hurnL)' .1 November 8th. On Oct 22, 2016, at 0:10 AM, Rs Kumar Dear filends, Some of you have asked the reasons why am NOT supporting one of the inottrnbents. rv!yiritentiorts is to endorse, and vote for those %A./Flo vHprotect Sziratoga's interest with iritexpity, HaloyaBon iriou en agenda to keep Saratoga thriving, working tor oi intEirest, oi you iiave atti;o: othich v hoilp the most with Saratoga's safety. Bc,in'wi are sirripie reaisciins - which are very teihng. Find my complete election picks here vsiww., WHY Fi7-iiDORSM INCUMBENT HOVilARD MILLER AND SUDIP GHOSAL TO SARA fOGA CiTY COUNCIL: (WHY 1AM NOT SkiPPORTING ONE OE THE OTHER INCUMBENTS IN THIS RACE!) 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