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HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-12RESOLUTION NO. 22 -12 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, establishing a Healthy Food and Beverage Policy for City related meetings, events and activities. WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles has a commitment to employee wellness, to promote health and wellness and the goals of the Wellness Committee; and WHEREAS, the City sometimes provides food and beverages to employees and the public during meetings, work sessions, City Council meetings, employee events and other related activities and, we should strive to provide healthy options at these events; and WHEREAS, all employees, managers, and directors are expected to support and promote the City's Wellness Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON, as follows: Section 1. It is the'policy of the City to increase the range of availability of healthy foods and beverage options at City sponsored events, and to offer sugar free, reduced salt, low- fat, and low calorie options. Section 2. Where food and beverage is provided by the City, healthy alternatives will be offer and promoted in lieu of fast food and food and drinks with enhanced levels of salt, sugar, and other additives. Section 3. All employees responsible for the purchase of food and beverages for City meetings shall consider the nutritional content and portions to advance these guidelines. Section 4. For vending machines on City premises, the City shall encourage the vending machine suppliers to make available healthy alternative products. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said Council held on the Z n d day of October, 2012. ATTEST: sa Hurd, City Clerk G \LEGAL\a ORDINANCES &RESOLUTIONS\ RESOLUTIONS 2012\20 Healthy Choice 09 04 12 wpd -2- Cherie Kidd, Mayor APPR VED AS TO FO William E. Bloor, City Attorney CITY OF PORT ANGELES EMPLOYEE HEALTHY FOOD AND BEVERAGE POLICY This policy shall become effective: October 2, 2012 Established and approved by the City Council with Resolution 22 -12. As an employer, the City of Port Angeles, understands the value of good diet and health and the importance to promote and encourage employees through the City's Wellness Program. Diet including weight control, nutrition, and reducing the risk of certain diseases is one of the most important aspects of maintaining good overall general health. This healthy food and beverage policy represents the City's commitment to assisting and encouraging employees to achieve a healthier lifestyle. This policy was developed to encourage choosing healthy, low -fat, and lower calorie food and beverage options for employees, and the public, for City meetings and City sponsored events, employee luncheons, and other related activities. These guidelines continue the efforts of the City to promote the City's Wellness Program. It is not the intention of this policy to dictate foods employees consume while away from work or choose to bring to work for personal use or special occasions. Instead, the goal of this policy is to continue the advancement of wellness and improved health for the benefit of employees. The following guidelines are suggestions for choosing food and beverages purchased with City funds: When purchasing food for meetings and events, at least 30% of the food and beverages served should be healthy options in compliance with this policy. Use food vendors for city activities that provide healthy options. Encourage serving fresh fruits, vegetables, and salads Include vegetarian options when serving foods. Purchase fresh, locally grown, seasonal produce whenever possible Serve appropriate portions and serving sizes reflecting modern dietary standards Use low -fat or non -fat options and avoid saturated and trans -fats Encourage using whole -grain products and high -fiber foods Reduce the use of fast foods, and high -fat or high- calorie snacks Encourage non -fat or reduced -fat milk, 100% fruit drinks and vegetable juices, water, or unsweetened ice tea instead of soft drinks and other artificially sweetened drinks Avoid foods with enhanced levels of salt and sugar; look for reduced amounts on labels. (repetitive) Serve coffee, tea, or decaf with low or non -fat milk and have water as an option at all functions. Encourage sugar substitutes or honey; avoid corn syrup as a sweetener. Follow safe food handling practices and proper refrigeration. Encourage healthier choices for snacks including pretzels, baked chips, roasted or plain nuts, dried fruit, trail mix, low -fat cheeses, water, whole grain crackers And water, lots of fresh water and when possible, provide pitchers of water at meetings (versus bottled water). And for meetings lasting longer than an hour (and when appropriate) consider the "Sit for 60 and Move for 5 Model For every 60 minutes of sitting, consider taking time for attendees to stand up, move, stretch or walk for 5 minutes. The goal of this policy is to support and further the commitment of the Wellness Committee by providing choices, encouragement, and resources for the health and benefit of City employees.