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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-022 - Supporting the Reduction of Underage Alcohol Usepjc RESOLUTION NO. 2008-022 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE REDUCTION OF UNDERAGE ALCOHOL USE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. According to the 2006 California Healthy Kids Survey alcohol is the number one problem facing Orange County youth. B. Nearly two-thirds (62%) of Orange County youth surveyed reported that they had alcohol at least once a month in the six months prior to the survey, according to the 2006 Youth Access to Alcohol Survey conducted by the Orange County Health Care Agency, Alcohol and Drug Education Prevention Team. C. Youth in the City of Santa Ana cited social sources, particularly older friends, family members and school parties, as the primary source of alcohol. D. The City Council recognizes community concerns to improve health and provide supportive environments for children and youth. E. One alternative way to address underage drinking is to ensure that our youth have activities that engage and involve them. F. A fundamental approach to decreasing underage alcohol use is through reducing social and commercial alcohol access to youth. G. Conducting community awareness campaign targeting youth and adults, and providing complimentary activities and educational components address the reduction of underage drinking. Section 2. The Santa Ana City Council does hereby support underage drinking prevention organizations in their efforts to improve understanding among Santa Ana youth, parents and the general public about relevant alcohol-related laws and consequences of underage alcohol use. Resolution No. 2008-022 Page 1 of 2 Section 3. 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 7~h day of Aril, 2008. Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney /~~ ; B ~ t,~'~-.~ ~`t L ~~ Le' v ~ L. ~ -~. Y~ Paula Coleman Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers Alvarez Benavides Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido Sarmiento Tinaiero (7) NOES: Councilmembers: None (0) ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None (0 NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers: None (0) CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2008-022 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on April 7, 2008. Date: ~'- o ~- a ~ Patricia E. Healy Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2008-022 Page 2 of 2