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Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution approving the Communities of Excellence in Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Prevention (CX3) Pedestrian Plan as a technical appendix to the Mobility Element of the Long Beach General Plan; and
Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE-16-268. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
Beginning in October 2003, the City Council authorized funding for the Department of Health and Human Services to operate the Healthy Active Long Beach (HALB) program. Funded by the California Department of Public Health’s Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Branch (NEOP), the HALB program focuses on preventing obesity and chronic diseases linked to poor nutrition and inactivity. The program also conducts activities aimed at improving food security among persons eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) throughout the City of Long Beach.
In the summer of 2009, 2010, and 2013, the HALB program team conducted neighborhood assessments in ten NEOP eligible neighborhoods located in Central and West Long Beach. The Communities of Excellence in Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Prevention (CX3) assessments looked at multiple indicators to evaluate the food and physical activity environment for these neighborhoods. The indicators included markets and grocery stores, fast-food restaurants, outdoor marketing, safety and walkability, and the availability of alternative food sources such as farmer’s markets and community gardens. Based on community input from these health assessments, improved pedestrian access and mobility to recreational and activity centers, as well as healthy food options, were identified as a priority. These assessments followed the CX3 framework established by the California Department of Public Health. The CX3 framework also includes an implementation component. The HALB project team selected the preparation of pedestrian g...
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