P.L.A.C.E. P OLICIES FOR L IVABLE, A CTIVE C OMMUNITIES AND E NVIRONMENTS April 17, 2010 Mayor Andre Quintero COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY AND SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION

City of El Monte Vision El Monte is a vibrant and safe community that respects its historical and cultural diversity and strives to provide a high quality of life through well-designed neighborhoods, quality education, park and recreational amenities, economic and employment opportunities, and a healthy environment.

The P.L.A.C.E. Program Our community and our environment affect our health:  The design and structure of our cities, communities, neighborhoods, work sites, schools, and streets can impact how much physical activity we get, what we eat, and the quality of the air we breathe. Problem: Physical inactivity, poor nutrition and exposure to air pollution can cause chronic conditions such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes and asthma. 33% of El Monte school children are obese and 42% of adults are sedentary. Solution: Develop healthier communities by fostering policy change that improves the places where people live, work and play. Create programs and incentives that implement the policy changes, attract healthy food retailers and changes in behavior.

The City and Community Partners Lead Agency Funding Agency City Partners AltaMed Amigos de los Ríos California Community Foundation El Monte City School District AltaMed Amigos de los Ríos California Community Foundation El Monte City School District Other City Departments Community Development Planning Division Engineering Division Public Works Community Development Planning Division Engineering Division Public Works P.L.A.C.E. Program P.L.A.C.E. Program Community Services Department Community and Senior Services Division Community Services Department Community and Senior Services Division Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Chronic Disease Prevention Unit Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Chronic Disease Prevention Unit Police Grant Manager Police Grant Manager

Health and Wellness Element

Health and Wellness Resolutions City of El Monte Health and Wellness Resolution California Healthy Cities and Communities Resolution Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Resolution El Monte will serve as a champion in promoting the health and wellness of its residents by supporting a citywide effort to impact policies and programs for long term solutions to decrease rates of obesity in children and adults.

P.L.A.C.E. P OLICIES FOR L IVABLE, A CTIVE C OMMUNITIES AND E NVIRONMENTS April 17, 2010 Councilwoman Norma Macias COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY AND SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION

Health & Wellness Element Community Workshop August 5, 2009

Health & Wellness Element Community Workshop November 18, 2009

Arceo Park Walking Path Ribbon Cutting Ceremony October 28, 2009

Healthy El Monte Walking Club January 2010

Special Invitations 2010 Governor’s Summit on Health, Nutrition and Obesity February 24, th Network for a Healthy California Conference February 7-9, 2010

Community Events

Timeline and Next Steps 2009 Existing Conditions Report 2010 Health and Wellness Element 2011 Implementation Document