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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA DECLARING "FILL IT FROM THE TAP"
Whereas, the United States of America is in the midst of an obesity epidemic that
is affecting the lives of both children and adults; and
Whereas, sugar -sweetened beverages play a significant role in this epidemic;
and
Whereas, the City of Santa Ana recognizes that healthier beverage choices
reduce overall rates of overweight and obesity, and that efforts to promote healthier
beverage choices, such as water, can be part of the solution; and
Whereas, drinking more water is medically proven to increase overall health and
is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and
Whereas, drinking tap water over bottled water is proven to be more affordable,
safer, and better for the environment; and
Whereas, the City of Santa Ana has a long history of environmental stewardship
and commitment to the health and quality of life of its community; and
Whereas, the City of Santa Ana sets stringent standards for its tap water, which
since 1990 has met or exceeded the drinking water health standards required by the
California Department of Public Health and the United States Environmental Protection
Agency; and
Whereas, the City of Santa Ana has earned the distinction of producing among
the nation's best and highest quality water on tap and promotes its "Award Winning"
water throughout the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana as follows:
Section 1. The City of Santa Ana hereby adopts a "Fill It From The Tap" policy
to encourage the use of tap water at all City facilities, public venues, and community
events, improve access to healthy beverage options, and promote Santa Ana's award-
winning water.
Section 2. The City of Santa Ana urges City staff to exercise the best practice
of using only City tap water at City meetings and functions.
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Section 3. The City of Santa Ana supports the Water Resources Division's
presence and distribution of tap water at City community events as long as this does not
exceed the City's staff and materials resources.
Section 4. The City of Santa Ana encourages vendors to provide tap water and
reduce the use of bottled water at City events where the Water Resources Division is
present and providing tap water for public consumption.
Section 5. The City of Santa Ana encourages residents to bring reusable
water bottles or healthy beverages to community events.
Section 6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by
the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting
this Resolution.
ADOPTED this 16th day of May, 2017.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By: -�-
J06A M. Funk
Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento, Solorio,
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NOES: Councilmembers None (0)
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers None (0)
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers Pulido, Tinaiero (2)
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Maria D. Huizar, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify that the attached
Resolution No. 2017-020 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana on May 16, 2017.
Date:
Maria D. Huizar
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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