DATE: February 6, 2018
SUBJECT:
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PRESENTATION BY THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT TO BECOME A PARTNER IN THE "LIVE WELL SAN DIEGO" HEALTHY LIVING VISION AND PROGRAM
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In 2010, the County of San Diego launched a region-wide initiative to promote personal and community health and wellness through partnerships with health care providers, community and faith-based organizations, businesses, schools, tribal governments, military and veterans groups, government agencies, cities, and other entities. Today, the effort has enlisted more than 300 recognized partners, who share healthy best practices, wellness strategies, and a vision for health and wellness in the San Diego region. The Port of San Diego is being invited to become a partner.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a Resolution authorizing the San Diego Unified Port District to become a Live Well San Diego partner.
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FISCAL IMPACT:[h1]
There is no fiscal impact.
COMPASS STRATEGIC GOALS:[h2]
This agenda item supports the following Strategic Goal(s).
* A Port that the public understands and trusts.
* A Port that is a safe place to visit, work and play.
* A Port with an innovative and motivated workforce.
* A financially sustainable Port that drives job creation and regional economic vitality.
DISCUSSION:
The County of San Diego is driving a vision for personal and community wellness that is being implemented by hundreds of government and non-government partners to create healthier, safer, and stronger communities throughout the county. Led by the County's Health and Human Services Agency, the Live Well San Diego program is in its sixth year of promoting health and wellness in the San Diego region.
The foot soldiers of the program are more than 300 community entities that have signed on as Live Well partners. Becoming a partner requires no financial outlay, but does require an organization to share the Live Wel...
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