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Resolution 2014-63RESOLUTION NO. 2014-63 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING AN EMPLOYEE HEALTHY FOOD AND BEVERAGE POLICY WHEREAS, there is proven value in workplace established programs which support the health and well -being of employees, and organizations which have implemented workplace healthy food and beverage policies experience improved employee retention and productivity, reduced absenteeism and overall improved employee satisfaction; and WHEREAS, developing an employee healthy food and beverage policy which includes providing healthy alternatives at City of Gilroy- sponsored activities, programs, special events, celebrations, trainings and meetings is important in improving the health of the city workforce; RT1 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Gilroy recognizes the importance of implementing such a program to support the health and quality of life of city employees, which in turn supports the community in which they serve. NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY RESOLVES to adopt an Employee Healthy Food and Beverage Policy, attached hereto as Exhibit "A ". PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1S` day of December, 2014 by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, AULMAN, BRACCO, LEROE- MUNOZ, TUCKER, WOODWARD and GAGE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE APPROVED: D nald Gage, May RESOLUTION NO. 2014-63 CITY OF GILROY HEALTHY FOOD AND BEVERAGE POLICY INTRODUCTION There is an increased awareness of the importance of improving access to healthy foods and beverage options throughout Gilroy. This applies to both the city workforce and the community overall. The development of a policy which encourages healthy food and beverage alternatives to be made available at all City of Gilroy- sponsored activities and events, and in City vending machines, allows the City to lead by example. Organizations that have implemented workplace healthy food and beverage policies experience improved employee retention and productivity, reduced absenteeism and improved employee satisfaction, amongst other benefits. The establishment of this City Healthy Food and Beverage Policy is important to improving the health of the City workforce and the community being served. MISSION The City of Gilroy understands and recognizes the importance of good nutrition and the role it plays in the maintenance of good health and well - being. The City is committed to creating a supportive environment for healthy food choices and alternatives. FOOD OPTIONS Where food is provided or served by the City of Gilroy, healthy options and access to nutritious food and beverages shall be offered at all City of Gilroy- sponsored activities, programs, special events, celebrations, trainings and meetings. Examples of healthy food options include the following: o Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, low -lit dairy products, and lower -fat 'versions of condiments o age - appropriate portion sizes a To the maximum extent possible, minimally processed foods produced without preservatives, added sugars, and that are low in sodi Lim i repare food's «sing healthy cooking techniques such as baking, roasting, grilling. broiling, noacning, steaming, or Stir _-v-ng instead of pan frying or dP ?p at - Yino t minimize the amount of added fat to the foods prepared a Tncl.ide. a vegetarian option for all meals provided a Serve fruit instead of sugary, high calorie desserts BEVERAGE OPTIONS Where beverages are provided or served by the City of Gilroy, healthy options will be offered. Examples of healthy beverages include the following: ➢ CHILDREN • Water, non - flavored milk (non -fat or low -fat), , plant derived milk (rice, almond, soy), and 100% fruit or vegetable juice with no added sugar ➢ ADULTS • Water with no additives, carbonated water with no sweeteners, non - flavored milk (non -fat or low -fat), plant derived milk (rice, almond, soy), 100% fruit or vegetable juice with no added sugar, non - sweetened beverages(coffee, tea, ice tea), and low -calorie beverages (including diet and low calorie beverages that do not exceed 40 calories per 8 ounce serving). SAMPLE SNACKS The following is a sample list of nutritional snacks that may be provided. Grains Dairy/Protein Fruits/Vegetables Pretzels Cheese, including cheese sticks Bananas, Apples, Pears, Peaches Crackers (preferably whole — reduced fat, fat -free or part or Oranges/ Cuties grain) skim; Cottage cheese — low -fat Bread/Bagels (preferably or fat -free whole grain or whole wheat) Light Popcorn Cereals — less than 6 grams Yogurt — fat free, low -fat and Applesauce — no added sugar added sugar, look for those low sugar (less than 16g of sugar containing oatmeal or other per serving) whole grains Pita bread (preferably whole Nut butters Canned fruit in 100% juice (no grain or whole wheat ) syrup) Tortillas (preferably corn or Lean meats (turkey slices) Fruit and nut trail mix without whole wheat) added sugar Rice Cakes Hardboiled eggs Blueberries or Grapes (cut in half for young children) Tuna - canned in water Dried fruit or Raisins Waffles (preferably whole rain) Beans Salad Granola bars — must contain Nuts — for older children and Broccoli florets, Pepper slices, whole grains and be low in sugar adults only Carrot or Celery sticks Baked chips Hummus Salsa 2 SAMPLE FOODS The following is a sample list of nutritional foods which can be served at large scale community meetings, special events, celebrations and trainings. Meetings & Trainings Box Lunches & Dinners Catered Lunches Celebrations Whole grain bagels or Whole grain breads or pita Whole grain bread/rolls Whole grain whole grain bread/rolls wraps crackers Whole grain crackers Lean meats, poultry, fish Lean meats, poultry, Lean meats, or tofu fish, or tofu that is poultry, fish or tofu broiled, baked, grilled or Nuts or dried fait Cheese — no more than 1 Vegetarian entree, Vegetable sushi oz. prepared in tomato- rolls or vegetable based sauce rather than spring rolls (fresh cream, butter or cheese not fried) sauce Cheese, including cheese Toppings of lettuce, Vegetable— include at Raw vegetables — sticks — reduced fat, fat- sprouts, tomatoes, onions, least one fresh or cut up with fat -free free or part skim pickles, mustard, ketchup, cooked, with no butter or low -fat dressing low -fat mayonnaise or cream sauces added or salsa Fruit — any kind Pretzels or baked chips Fruit — any kind Fresh fruit — cut up with low -fat yogurt di Vegetables — any kind Fruit — any kind Salads with dressing on Raw vegetable the side and with at salads with fat -free least one low -fat or fat- or low -fat dressing free option Yogurt — fat free, low- Small portions dessert (i.e. Small portions dessert Pasta, tofu or fat, low- sugar (maximum small bite -sized cookies or (i.e. small bite -sized vegetable salads 16 grams of sugar per brownies with fruit also cookies or brownies with fat -free or low - serving) offered as a healthy with fruit also offered fat dressing alternative) as a healthy alternative Lean meats, poultry, fish Salad or veggie tray Angel food cake with Small portions or tofu fresh fruit topping dessert (i.e. small bite -sized cookies or brownies with fruit also offered as a healthy alternative K3 VENDING MACHINE OPTIONS Fifty percent of all snacks and beverages in City vending machines shall be required to be healthy items. A sample list of nutritional snacks and beverages can include the following: Drinks Snacks Water, carbonated water Dried fruit raisins, apricots, cranberries, apples) Non -fat or low -fat milk non - flavored Trail mix Plant derived milk (rice, almond, so) Pretzels Coffee Baked chips Diet beverages Whole gram crackers Graham crackers Tea Low -fat granola bars 100% fruit or vegetable juice no sugar added) Low -fat cereal bars Plain and salted nuts Yogurt 4 I, SHAWNA FREELS, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certify that the attached Resolution No. 2014 -63 is an original resolution, or true and correct copy of a city Resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 1" day of December, 2014, at which meeting a quorum was present. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of the City of Gilroy this 2 "d day of December, 2014. awna Freels, MMC City Clerk of the City of Gilroy (Seal)