HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09162014 - C.21RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of
$500 from Healthy and Active Before 5 to provide nutrition programming to children at the El Cerrito Library for the
period June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Library Fund match.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County Library supports the goal of reducing obesity in children ages 0-5 through programming that
informs wise food choices in a learning setting. The El Cerrito Library, in applying for this grant, will provide
nutrition literacy information and healthy snacks at library programs for children ages 0-5. Programming will provide
important information to families, parents and caregivers so they are able to make wise food choices. The resulting
programming will also create a partnership between the Library and Healthy and Active Before 5 thereby providing a
key community forum for this important issue.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Nutrition programming will not occur if funds are not received.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/16/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Contact: Gail McPartland,
925-927-3204
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors
on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 16, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc:
C. 21
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Jessica Hudson, County Librarian
Date:September 16, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Apply for and Accept a Grant from Healthy and Active Before 5
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The nutrition programs meet outcomes 1, 2 and 5 of the Children's Report Card:
1. Increased nutrition literacy provides children, families and caregivers with critical information on the role of food
in sustaining children's ability to concentrate and learn effectively.
2. By providing nutrition literacy and healthy food choices at an early age, children will be better prepared to make
informed nutrition choices in adulthood.
5.By providing programs that promote a healthy environment for children and families, the library will model good
choices with community members. Partnering with Healthy and Active Before 5 promotes a high quality of life for
children and families.