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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />APRIL 7, 2008 <br />TITLE: <br />RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE <br />REDUCTION OF UNDERAGE ALCOHOL <br />USE <br />(~' <br />CIT MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />^ As Recommended <br />^ As Amended <br />^ Ordinance on 15S Reading <br />^ Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br />^ Implementing Resolution <br />^ Set Public Hearing For_ <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Adopt a resolution supporting the reduction of underage alcohol use. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The City Council of the City of Santa Ana and its Police department <br />recognize and support community concerns to improve health and provide <br />supportive environments for children and youth. <br />According to the 2006 California Healthy Kids Survey, alcohol is the number <br />one problem facing Orange County youth. Nearly two-thirds of Orange County <br />youth surveyed reported that they had alcohol at least once a month in the <br />six months prior to the survey. Youth in the City of Santa Ana cited that <br />social sources, particularly older friends, family members and school <br />parties are the primary source of alcohol. <br />One alternative way to address underage drinking is to ensure that our <br />youth have activities that engage and involve them. A fundamental approach <br />to decreasing underage alcohol use is through reducing social and <br />commercial alcohol access to youth. Conducting community awareness <br />campaign targeting youth and adults, and providing complimentary activities <br />and educational components address the reduction of underage drinking. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />There is no fiscal impact with this action. <br />Paul M. Walters <br />Chief of Police <br />Police Department <br />55A-1 <br />