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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 070897 Item # A-4 Meeting Date: 8/12/97 Approved as submitted ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL 7/8/97 MINUTES 6:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (G.C. Sec. 54956.9 and 54957 et seq) Names of cases: Ramirez v. Atascadero; McHale v. Atascadero; Greene v. Atascadero 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (G.C. Sec. 54956.8) Property: 9085 Morro Road, Atascadero Negotiating parties: City of Atascadero and Jim & Audrey Hensley Under negotiation: Consideration of sale or trade of City-owned property for private property adjacent to park land Property: Parcel Map 16-86, Parcels 1,2,3 & 4, APN No.#029-105-023 Negotiating parties: City of Atascadero and Nellie Kennedy Under negotiation: Consideration of sale or trade of City-owned property for private property adjacent to park land 3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (G.C. Sec. 54957.6) Agency negotiator: Roy Hanley Employee organizations: Mid-Management/Professional, Atascadero Fire Captains, Atascadero Firefighters, Service Employees Intl. Union Local 620 4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT (G.C. Sec. 54957) Mayor Johnson adjourned the Closed Session meeting at 7.15 p.m. to be continued at the end of the Regular Session. 7:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION: Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:17 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Johnson. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Carden, Clay, Lerno, Luna and Mayor Johnson Others Present: Marcia M. Torgerson, City Clerk Staff Present: Robert Grogan, Interim City Manager; Art Montandon, Assistant City Attorney; Bill Watton, Acting Police Chief; Mike McCain, Fire Chief; Steve DeCamp, Acting Community Development Director; Brady Cherry, Community Services Director; Valerie Humphrey, Staff Assistant. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Luna wanted to remind everyone that the public hearing for the Salinas Dam expansion is tomorrow, July 9, 1997. Councilman Carden announced that he has tickets for the Atascadero Wine Festival which is a benefit for the Charles Paddock Zoo. Councilman Clay, announced that at the next Council meeting (7/22/97) Ken Weathers and Bob Roos who will give a demonstration concerning the Salinas Dam expansion. Mayor Johnson announced that the Mayor of Paso Robles is requesting a North County Council meeting on Thursday, July 17, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Conference Center in Paso Robles concerning the Salinas Dam expansion. Both Councilman Luna and Mayor Johnson stated that they will be out of town. Councilmembers Carden, Clay and Lerno stated they would be able to attend. Since there will be a quorum, Mayor Johnson asked the City Clerk to remind him to adjourn this meeting to the North County Council meeting, scheduled on Thursday, July 17, 1997 in Paso Robles. COMMUNITY FORUM Carol Nelson Selby, 8398 Alta Vista, Atascadero Youth Task Force, stated that she attends the Youth Task Force as the coordinator of the Peer Court. She wanted to make Council aware of the Task Force and its services (see Attachment A). She explained that it is a volunteer collaborative, coordinating activities and opportunities for the youth in Atascadero. She thanked Councilman Clay for attending their meetings and announced that their meetings are the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 a.m. at the Youth Center. Councilman Carden stated that he used to be the City's official representative on the Atascadero Youth Task Force but has been unable to attend. Since Councilman Clay already attends, he would like to recommend that the Mayor appoint him. Mayor Johnson appointed Councilman Clay as the Council's official representative to the Atascadero Youth Task Force. MiMi Nash, 8360 Prado Lane, Project Manager for the Family Preservation Grant, explained how the program will evolve. She also shared that they have been distributing a questionnaire in Atascadero to help identify what activities, resources and services most youth and adults most want and need. She went on to explain their proposed programs which include low-cost counseling, activities, jobs and mentoring programs. Mayor Johnson asked that Ms. Nash forward a summary of their survey to the City of Atascadero. Councilman Carden commented that this is the grant that the two young gentlemen were referring to when they approached the Council about bicycles. He asked that the City Clerk contact them and let them know that it is the Youth Task Force that they need to address. Cheryl McGauley, 5780 Aquila, Atascadero Youth Task Force, stated that she supports previous speakers' comments. She is also a child advocate with the District Attorney's Office. She expressed her feeling that youth violence is a symptom of youth problems. CC 07/08/97 Page 2 Allan Thomas, 9520 Marchant Way, commented on the lake lighting project. He thanked the Council for putting this item on their past agenda. He stated that he realizes that the Council took some criticism for doing so, but he thinks it was the right thing to do. He also shared that Brady Cherry has been working very hard to solve the problems within this issue. He wanted to encourage the City to continue to monitor this project and consider alternatives. Mr. Thomas expressed his feeling that the Rotary could be more flexible on this issue. He asked for an update on the progress of the lighting projects. Mr. Cherry responded that he feels they have reached a stalemate. He went on to make a suggestion that the homeowners be asked to chose where the lights would go on Marchant Way as long as they are between 130-145 feet apart. Mayor Johnson asked Mr. Cherry to see him off-line about setting up a meeting with the Rotary. --end of Community Forum-- A. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT - May, 1997 [Rudy Hernandez] (City Treasurer's recommendation: Review & accept) 2. PAYMENT OF AUDITED BILLS & PAYROLL - May, 1997 [Rachel% Rickard] (Staff recommendation: Approve) 3. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT CHARGES FOR STREET MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS [Brady Cherry] (Staff recommendation: Adopt) A. Resolution No. 50-97 - Aguila Ave. (Maint. Dist. #86-3) B. Resolution No. 51-97 - Cayucos Ave. (Maint. Dist. #86-4) C. Resolution No. 52-97 - Falda Ave. (Maint. Dist. #86-1) D. Resolution No. 53-97 - Lobos Ave. (Maint. Dist. #83-1) E. Resolution No. 54-97 - Maleza Ave. (Maint. Dist. #83-3) F. Resolution No. 55-97 - Pinal/Escarpa Aves. (Maint. Dist. 86-2) G. Resolution No. 56-97 - Sonora/Pinal Aves. (Maint. Dist. 83-2) H. Resolution No. 58-97 - San Fernando Rd. (Maint. Dist. 84-1) 4. RESOLUTION NO. 57-97 - Designating a no parking zone on the west side of Ramona Road beginning at the intersection with Del Rio Road and continuing 250' to the south [Brady Cherry] (Traffic Committee/Staff recommendation: Adopt) 5. RESOLUTION NO. 60-97 - Designating a 30-minute parking zone on the north side of Atascadero Mall at the Chamber of Commerce office [Brady Cherry] (Traffic Committee/Staff recommendation: Adopt) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 61-97 - Establishing a crosswalk at the intersection of Atas- cadero Avenue and Atascadero Mall [Brady Cherry] (Traffic Committee/Staff recommendation: Adopt) 7. FINAL TRACT MAP 96013, 3425/3505 EL CAMINO REAL - Consideration of final tract map to subdivide two (2) lots, 8.94 acres total, into eight (8) lots of approximately one acre each for single family residential use (Verheyen/Norton/Sholders Surveys) [Steve Decamp] (Planning Commission/Staff recommendation: Accept) CC 07/08/97 Page 3 Mayor Johnson announced that there was some confusion among some citizens based on what they read in the newspaper concerning the annual assessment charges for street maintenance districts. He explained that these charges are not new charges; this is an annual procedure. Mayor Johnson abstained from voting on Item A-7 because Norton Construction is a client. NO PUBLIC COMMENT MOTION: By Councilman Luna and seconded by Councilman Clay to approve Items A-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll call vote (Item A-7 passed 4:0 with Mayor Johnson abstained). B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. HEARING OF PROTESTS REGARDING PLACING SANITATION CHARGES ON THE 1997/98 PROPERTY TAXES [Brady Cherry] A. Resolution No. 59-97 - Adopting sanitation service charges to be added to the 1997/98 Property Tax bills [Valerie Humphrey] [Staff recommendation: Adopt] Brady Cherry introduced Valerie Humphrey, Staff Assistant, who gave a brief staff report. She explained that this is an annual public hearing is required to allow an opportunity for Council to receive protest from property owners regarding the placing of the sewer service charges on the property tax bills. Ms. Humphrey answered questions of the Council. PUBLIC COMMENT Mary Jazwiecki, P.O. Box 547, voiced her objection of the placement of these charges on her property tax bill and the past increases. --end of public testimony— MOTION: By Councilman Luna and seconded by Councilman Carden to adopt Resolution No. 59-97. Motion passed 5.0 by a roll-call vote. C. REGULAR BUSINESS: No scheduled items. D. COMMITTEE REPORTS County Water Advisory Board/Nacimiento Water Purveyors Advisory Group Councilman Clay reported that they had an informal meeting as they did not have a quorum. He explained that there are some large corporations downstream, in Monterey County, that have filed a lawsuit concerning the Nacimiento water. North County Council Mayor Johnson reported that they will be meeting on July 17, 1997 to discuss the Salinas Reservoir Expansion Project. CC 07/08/97 Page 4 Integrated Waste Management Authority Councilman Luna reported that they meet tomorrow. He explained that our AB939 has dropped from 53% to 45%. He stated he will find out and report to Council. Also on their agenda is a proposal to get multi-family districts involved in recycling. E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION: City Council Councilman Carden asked Mr. DeCamp for a list of contractors that were polled for up-front fees for engineering plan checks and asked is it mandatory up-front payment or can they go through what our process used to be. Mr. DeCamp responded that the system we have had in place for one month is not optional. It is something that the Ad Hoc Development Review Committee(Richard Shannon, Dave Bewley, Steve Boneso and Bob Fisher) had suggested to us when that committee met several years ago. He explained the Council at the time desired some type of plan-check deposit. Mr. DeCamp stated that if the actual charges are less than the fee paid, a refund is issued. Councilman Clay expressed appreciation for the Atascadero Youth Task Force representatives coming to the meeting and informing the Council. Mayor Johnson adjourned the Regular Session at 8:17 p.m. to Closed Session in the City Manager's office. There was no action taken in Closed Session and Mayor Johnson adjourned the Closed Session at 11:33 p.m. to a Continued Closed Session meeting on Wednesday, July 16, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Manager's office. That meeting will be adjourned to the North County Council Meeting, Thursday, July 17, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. at the Library Conference Center in Paso Robles. MINUTES RECORDED AND PREPARED BY: ryLa&G,A..d Y . in— Marcia M. Torgerson, City CI k ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A - Atascadero Youth Task Force CC 07/08/97 Page 5 ATASCADERO YOUTH TASK FORCE Vision: A community committed to youth so that youth can be committed to the community Mission Statement: The Atascadero Youth Task Force recognizes the inherent capabilities of the community to provide service and support to youth. The Atascadero Youth Task Force will strive to facilitate open communication and develop ways to empower the community to identify issues and create opportunities and solutions. Goals for 1997 - 1998 Locate and/or develop the resources to implement the AYTE's mission. identify and respond to health and safety issues that affect youth. Enhance the public perception of the positive role of youth in our community. Cultivate youth involvement in the community. Influence decision making that affects youth. Membership: The Atascadero Youth Task Force meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 a.m. in the Atascadero Youth Center (Masonic/Printery Building). The Task Force is made up of community members representing the City of Atascadero, Atascadero Unified School District, Atascadero Police Department, Atascadero Community Services, 21.0 County Drug&Alcohol Services, FOC, San Luis Obispo Prevention Alliance, CTAP, Atascadero Recreation Center Committee (ARCO), The Peer Court in Atascadero, Atascadero Chamber of Commerce and private citizens committed to the Task Force's mission and goals. Membership is open to anyone who shares the mission and goals of the Task Force. A copy of the Task Force Bylaws is available upon request. 1997-1998 Priorities: The Task Force is in the process of establishing objectives and priorities to accomplish its goals. Your input is welcomed. FAMILY PRESERVATION AND SUPPORT PROJECT Grant name and source: Family Preservation and Support Project Children's Services Network Supporting agencies: Atascadero Youth Task Force Mission statement: Formal statement to be developed. Working statement: Design a program to benefit families and youth. Original goals: Identify specific local areas of need and assess existing resources to meet them. Use information collected to develop appropriate targets/outcomes. Formulate a program that responds to information acquired during the assessment phase. Consider issues of sustainability so that the benefits continue after funding ends. Participate in the evaluation and documentation effort of the Children's Services Network. Activities: Information has been collected through personal interviews, through distribution of needs- assessment questionnaires, and by direct observation of on-going programs for youth. Number of youth served: None as yet. Overall objective for 1997-98: To design and implement a systemic service delivery reform program, in collaboration with existing resources, which will provide families and youth easier access to private and public services. Current needs: None as yet. s Mommy and Me Project FUNDING This project is funded by a Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)grant, administered through the San Luis Obispo County Drug and Alcohol Services and the San Luis Obispo Prevention Alliance(SLOPA). The budget for the project is $1,170. MISSION To address many of the problems facing pregnant and parenting teens that are known correlates of ATOD abuse, including: .isolation .loss of a social network .lack of transportation .lack of parenting and coping skills .subsequent pregnancies .dropping out of high school GOALS 1. Provide a support network and social bonds for the participants. 2. Increase awareness about ATOD abuse and its correlates with child abuse and maternal and infant health issues among participants. 3. Increase awareness of DUI issues. 4. Increase community support to ensure sustainability of this program through community outreach. , SUPPORT AGENCIES Many individuals and agencies play a role in this project, including: AUSD local media AAUW youth SLO County Drug and Alcohol Services SLO County Health Services EOC Health Services/TAPP UC Berkeley Cooperative Extension City of Atascadero Recreation Dept. , FUTURE PLANS Feedback from participants shows the project to be very effective. The current grant funding is through September 1997 and plans are to continue as long as funding permits. A collaboration with Mentor Alliance is desired so that each participant will have an opportunity to work with an additional caring adult. CUIWNT NEEDS Needs are for additional mentoring, help with child care, and assistance with transportation for the participants. ts-LE. cadero Youth Recreation Center Funding; Source: The City of Atascadero funds the maintenance and operation of Atascadero Youth Recreation Center. The City receives it's funds from rental fees paid by Atascadero Youth Recreation Center tenants. The City of Atascadero also has received Community Development Block Grant Funds in excess of$100,000.00 toward the renovation of the Atascadero Youth Recreation Center building. The Atascadero Recreation Center Committee has pledged to commit $500,000 toward the renovation. Supporting Agencies: City of Atascadero, Atascadero Recreation Center Committee and the Atascadero Youth Task Force. Mission Statement: The Atascadero Youth Recreation Center is intended to provide a safe, affordable, supervised location youth and adult recreational activities. I inal Goals: provide an location for a Teen Center. Alternatives: Due to the un-reinforced nature of'the Atascadero Youth Recreation Center building, the City of Atascadero has limited the use of the building for youth activities until after significant seismic improvements are completed. Some limited programming has been allowed, particularly, the pre-existing tenants and the Friday Variety Night Program. Number of youth served: Attendance statistics have not been kept on the existing Goals for 1997/98: 1. Continue to raise fund for the necessary building improvements 2. Complete the CDBG funded first phase of the Electrical Renovation Project. 3. Complete the CDBG funded Asbestos Removal Project 4. Work with local groups and businesses to make minor capitol improvements 5. Maintain rental revenues to offset building maintenance costs Currents Needs: Funds for the renovation costs Assistance with building and landscape maintenance Volunteers for the Friday Variety Night Program ta LE: scadero Skate Park Funding Source: The Atascadero Recreation Center Committee provided the funds to build the Skate Park and continues to provide funding for the upkeep and maintenance of the facility. ARCC secured its fund through a Skate Park Sub-committee that conducted a variety of fund-raising efforts. Significant contributions to the Skate Park campaign came from the Atascadero Teachers Association, The SLO Co. Cement Masons Union and a variety of local Contractors. The City of Atascadero funds the supervision and operation of the Skate Park and receives a majority of it's funds from fees paid by the skaters. Several significant contributors have provide funds to provide free skating. These contributors include, Councilman George Luna, Senior Citizens United and Amigos de los Ninos. Supporting Agencies: City of Atascadero, Atascadero Recreation Center Committee, Atascadero Mwanis, North County Connection and the Atascadero Youth Task Force. Mission Statement: The Atascadero Skate Park is intended to provide a safe, affordable, supervised self- s taining, alternative skating location for skateboarders and aggressive in-line after school, week-ends and school holidays. Original Goals: To provide an alternative skating location with challenging ramps and obstacles for skateboarders and aggressive in-line skaters after school, week-ends and school holidays at no direct cost to the City of Atascadero. Alternatives: Due to the significant maintenance required on the wooden ramps, and the requests by the skaters, the installation of some concrete ramps has been proposed. A permanent unsupervised Skate Park has been discussed but due to cost and lack of an obvious location this idea is unlikely in the near future. Number of youth served: First year operations statistic: Total Attendance- 3,762 Average Daily Attendance- 21 Total registered- over 400 Goals for 1997/98: 1. Complete landscaping around the Skate Park 2. Rebuild all wooden ramps Provide at least two competition opportunities Install one concrete ramp Increase revenue to cover all staff costs Remove stigma of the Jr. High fight location Currents Needs: 1. Adult Construction Committee 2. Adult Volunteers for supervision t PROJECT TITLE: THE PEER COURT in ATASCADERO CURRENT FUNDING: U.S. Dept of Justice grant to Atascadero Police Department SUPPORTING AGENCIES: Atascadero Police Department, Atascadero Unified School District, City of Atascadero, San Luis Obispo County Probation Department, San Luis Obispo County District Attorneys Office, The Municipal and Superior Courts in and for San Luis Obispo County MISSION STATEMENT: The Peer Court in Atascadero is both a juvenile diversion project and an instructional effort. The Peer Court endeavors to educate local teens who are first time offenders and their non-offending peers about the relationship between the political process and the legal system so that, as adults, they can understand the need for a rule of law, can participate in the process of making and changing laws and can live within the rule of law. ACTIVITIES: The Peer Court conducts sentencing hearings on a monthly basis in which teenagers, some of whom are volunteers and some of whom are serving as a term of probation, determine the conditions to be imposed upon teenaged first-time offenders who seek to be diverted from the Juvenile Justice system. These hearings are presided over by a Judge of the Superior Court. Student attorneys, student clerks and a student bailiff are supervised by mentor attorneys from the local bar. Once placed on diversion, the offenders are monitored for compliance and terms such as community service are supervised by volunteers from the community, mentors provided by the program and/or participating agencies. Family needs are assessed and an effort is made to educate family members regarding resources available in the community. The Peer Court presents an interactive curriculum at the sophomore level in which students learn about both the political process and the legal system. This unit includes extensive use of speakers from agencies and the community to tie abstract concepts to the"real world". STUDENTS SERVED: Since the end of 1994, the Peer Court has conducted forty-five hearings. Approximately 400 students have participated in the program. CONTACT: Carol J. Nelson-Selby, Coordinator (805)461-5069 Lt. William Watton, Atascadero Police Dept. 461-5051 CURRENT NEEDS: Ongoing funding. Attorney and community service supervisors. Interim coordinator for 1997/98 (I will be on an academic exchange in Australia 12/97-12/98). GRANT PROJECT 1996 ATASCADERO YOUTH TASK FORCE DIANA BISTAGNE, PROJECT/SUPERVISOR INSTRUCTOR ]PROJECT: SELF AWARENESS/SELF DEFENSE FOR ATASCADERO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS FUNDING SOURCE: CSAP GRANT- COMMUNITY PRIMARY PREVENTION PROJECT SUPPORTING GROUPS: SLOPA MISSION STATEMENT: INTRODUCTION OF 7TH AND 8TH GRADE GIRLS AT ATASCADERO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL,THROUGH A SPECIALIZED PROGRAM, TO THE BASIC PRINCIPALS OF PERSONAL SELF DEFENSE WITHING THE SCOPE OF FIVE, FORTY FIVE MINUTE CLASSES FOR EACH STUDENT. GOALS: 'INCREASE SELF AWARENESS INCREASE ABILITY TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES DECREASE SUSCEPTIBILITY TO PEER PRESSURE PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAM OF AT LEAST 450 FEMALE STUDENTS ATTENDANCE WILL BE AVERAGE TO ABOVE AVERAGE DURING THE PROGRAM DURATION ACTIVITIES: INSTRUCTION IN SELF AWARENESS AND SELF DEFENSE WAS DONE DURING PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES. INSTRUCTION LASTED FOR 5 DAYS, ONE FULL WEEK OF TIME DURING THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS TIME. STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN SELF AWARENESS ROLL- PLAYS, LEARNED PHYSICAL SKILLS, WERE INSTRUCTED IN DRUG AND ALCOHOL AWARENESS, AND DISCUSSED DATING, RAPE AWARENESS AND FRIENDSHIPS. HOW MANY SERVED: APPROXIMATE TOTAL: 900 GIRLS (APPROX. 450 SEVENTH GRADE GIRLS, APPROX. 450 EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS) PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: IN 1997, THE SITE COUNCIL AT ATASCADERO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL VOTED TO CONTINUE AND FUND THE PROGRAM FOR 1997. THEY ALSO VOTED TO EXPAND THE PROGRAM. THE GIRLS PROGRAM WAS INCREASED TO 7 DAYS, FROM 5 DAYS, AND A 5 DAY BOYS PROGRAM WAS ADDED. THE SITE COUNCIL VOTED IN THE SPRING OF 1997 TO FUND THE PROGRAM AGAIN FOR 1998. THE PROGRAM WILL BE RUN AS IT WAS IN 1997. CURRENT NEEDS: THE ISSUES 1N THESE CLASSES REVOLVE AROUND HEALTH AND SAFETY. THE YOUTH OF . ATASCADERO CONTINUE TO NEED TO BE EXPOSED TO INFORMATION REGARDING THEIR PERSONAL SAFETY, CONFLICT RESOLUTION,ANTI VIOLENCE AWARENESS, CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE BUILDING FOR GOOD DECISION MAKING SKILLS. THE JUNIOR HIGH IS INVESTING IN THIS ASPECT OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND IT WOULD REINFORCE THOSE INVESTMENTS BY HAVING A FOLLOW UP CLASS IN HIGH SCHOOL. IT 1S NEVER TOO EARLY TO BEGIN THIS INFORMATION. IT COULD EASILY BEGIN IN THE ELEMENTARY LEVELS. t �'I�outls 7444 964m Rd&4'l Oad 7444 90a" 6500 P444,44m" 600 W&4ewm Dncae Awcade , 93422 Pala Re&4, M 93446 (805) 461-7606 (805)237-3990 We have recently received the results of the county wide Alcohol/Drug Survey of 71h, 9th and 11th graders. We now know that they are accessing alcohol in homes and in public places in increasing numbers. We also know this puts our youth at risk of accidents, teen age pregnancy, delinquency and early addiction. It is urgent that parents and business owners be vigilant in insuring that employees check the ID's of young people seeking to purchase alcohol. It is also important that businesses are watchful for adults who are purchasing alcohol for minors. By agreeing to prominently display this poster at your place of business you are helping increase awareness about the serious consequences of drinking and driving. You will also be helping to educate the community that it is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to possess, purchase and consume alcohol. The Atascadero and Paso Robles Youth Task Forces are providing these posters through a grant from the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention which is administered by the SLO Prevention Alliance and County Drug and Alcohol tcrvices. These posters feature the billboard designed by high school youth who worked with M. B. Hanrahan, an artist ializing in murals with a message. The billboard will appear at two locations an Highway 101 from late May through October. A public policy panel met in South and North County and have issued public policy recommendations for our communities regarding youth and alcohol. Below are two which apply to businesses: The Policy Panel recommends that any business that sells alcoholic beverages make clientele aware, by conspicuously posting clear and simple signs, of the legal consequences of providing alcohol to minors, and of minors attempting to purchase alcohol The Policy Panel recommends that local government commend and local media publicly recognize those businesses which . make a concerted effort to stop access of alcohol to minors. Thank you for joining our community in the effort to increase awareness and prevent youth access to alcoholl Atascadero Youth Task Force The Paso Robles Youth Task Force t rg�1� 7ad donee Pa" Ro&e4-- Duds 7ad 9once 6500 ;Pa&Wa r WWW 600'j21c� Dive �. 93422 Paas Ro&ea, &,� 93446 vtR r (805) 461-7606 (805) 237-3990 Interesting Information from the SLOW Alcohol/Drug Survey--1996 3. Percentage of Youths Who indicated Using st.{..0 Substances in Last 6 Months b4 Grade Level CountCountu and Statewide Comparisons Us la 7th Grad. Last Substance .9th Grade 11th Grade st.o il•.tR,, % % g6_ c...tr c...t) RLO CA SLO CA -:440 CA - ;.t•1% Taut 1/.{ 1 Wi.1 )7.9 1 41.6 a1.3 37.{ 31.1 60.3 16.1 lip.or 16. Ceneral Sources of Alcohol for All County Youths by Crade Level 17. Public Sources of Alcohol for All County Youths by / Crode Level p 74% ALCOHOL-CENERAL SOURCES ® !u p ru ■ 11th an fl l 1R�R ALC0H6L-PU8LIC SOURCES un 1.,7 �rutPn,l.t Puut Not P"..nt )f.l 71.1 )f.f )Lf � it 77.7 � f./ 71.7 qi:v} 11.f 11.I /.., 11.7 Ir.3 7..1 , f. f 11.1 f., H•... iN..d ►•rtI P•rt) Location ObtalnlnR Alcohol C•...•t.•Wrn, Cr«.q t31.•. Rv R......... Locado.Obtaial.9 Alcohol DID YOU KNOW? The Law The Penalty Minors may not even jq to buy alcohol $250 fine and/or a maximum 36 hours of community service Minors may not possess alcohol in public. A maximum $1,000 fine and/or six months in county Jail Minors may not purchase alcohol. Minors may not For the minor, a minimum $250 fine and/or 24-32 consume alcohol in an on-sale licensed premises. hours of Community service; a maximum $1,000 fine and/or six months in county Jail No person may sell, furnish, or give alcohol to a For the seller or furnisher, a minimum $250 fine minor. No person may cause or permit this to occur. and/or 24-32 hours of community service; a maximum $1,000 fine and/or six months in county Jail. ABC: First offense: a $750-$3,000 fine, license suspension, or probation. Second offense within three years: a mandatory license suspension. Third offense within three years: the license may be revoked. Collaborative Billboard Project (Atascadero and Paso Robles Youth Task Forces) • FUNDING This project is funded by a Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) grant, administered through the San Luis Obispo County Drug and Alcohol Services and the San Luis Obispo Prevention Alliance (SLOPA). The budget for the project is $13,100. The Atascadero Youth Task Force provided $8,601, and $4,499 was contributed by the Paso Robles Youth Task Force. • MISSION To successfully collaborate with the Paso Robles Youth Task Force to involve North County youth, businesses, and other agencies in a project to raise awareness about the issues of DUI and youth access, thus affecting social norms. • GOALS 1 . To increase the awareness of North County residents and others who travel through or visit the area about the tragic consequences of DUI. 2. To educate the business community about DUI and the ways alcohol and tobacco advertising targets youth. To reduce opportunities for minors to access alcohol and other drugs by changing the environment and social norms throughout the North County. • SUPPORT AGENCIES Many individuals and agencies play some role in this project, including: Atascadero Unified School District Paso Robles Union School District SLO County Drug and Alcohol Services DUI Task Force Atascadero High School SADD Chambers of Commerce Paso Robles High School Peer Leadership • 1997 - 1998 This billboard will be posted through mid-November 1997. Posters will be ` distributed through the rest of 1997 (Mid-State Fair, Colony Days, etc.), or until they are gone. Data will be gathered through the end of 1997. • CURRENT NEEDS 1 . Identify who will coordinate the poster distribution and work with the youth who will distribute posters and information sheets to North County businesses throughout the summer, keeping track of business name, location and contact person. 2. Identify who will be responsible for gathering the data needed to assess the success of this project, including number of phone calls to the numbers listed on the billboard and poster and DUI statistics for the North County during the months of June through December. This,Grant was written and sponsored by the North County_ Connection as a partnership with the Atascadero Youth Task Force. Susan Warren of the North County Connection and Geoff English of the Atascadero Youth Task Force co- chaired the grant with the help of youth leaders Elena Rodriquez & Andy Lanes. TRI-COUNTY REGIONAL TEAM Tobacco Control Community Linkage Project Tlic Tri-County Regional Tearn (TCRT), tobacco education and use prevention, coniinunity linkage project invites applications for Milii-grants of up to $5,000 to organize and conduct local area anti-tobacco activities vliich address one of 111ore of the three priorities cslablislied by the California Departnicnt of I'Icaldl SCiviCc3, Tobacco Control Scetion. These are: 1. Reduction of exposure to environ rental tobacco smoke (1-I'S). 2. Reduction of youth access to tobacco products. 3. Countering tobacco influences in Clic corninunity. Tlic goal of the youth activities is to assist young people in becoinirg change ageIlts 111 nlaking tobacco use unacceptable in the RegioIl and in their communities. We hope to empower hig'ti-risk youth to take a stand for a more positive and healthy lifestyle with 'their peers and in their community as a whole. We want to help the tc�n:: understand 'the power of tobacco advertising and the dangers of second-hand smoke .(ETS) , particularly to younger children and infants . The main purpose is to provide a safe and comforzablc venue for these high-risk teens to •be willing to become educated on tobacco issues , engage in leadership skill buildinry events and become a new voice for healthier living with their y peers and families . The two high-risk groups we are targeting (skaters and teen moms) are historically seen as very negative influences in the community. They often miss the traditional prevention programs offered in the regular school setting because of their high risk placements . These two groups have 'a common -round in that they both have activity time already scheduled (cn a lira- ted basis) at the "proposed" nes; community youth center. We not only hope to counteract the communities negative image or these children , but in fact have these young people be seen as a valued resource. We do especially hope these young people can begin to. believe they are valued and definitely have some thing very worthwhile to give to others . We are asking the skate group to become an ongoing asvisory group for their new skatepark and to encourage them to be repre- sented in the community groups at large including city council . We hope the teen mom project will encourage these young mothers to participate not only as a group, but also as individuals in the local pre-schools , school district programs and P.T. 5 .A. , all of which will help them become more supported, enlightened and happier new moms , who can teach other young moms & their friends about the dangers of ETS. For more information: Contact Sue Warren, 461-6084 or Geoff English 461-5003 t SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION - EDUCATION Peer Helper Mraining September 6, 1996 Students Served Atascadero Junior High School 6 Oak Hills High School 6 Atascadero High School 34 (Leadership Class) 24 (Leadership II Peer Helpers) Total Students 70 Students A e da • Characteristics Often Found in Members of Chemically Dependent Families • General Strategies for Helping Children Living With Chemical Dependency • How Have Drugs/Alcohol Affect Your Life? • Progression of Chemical Dependency in Teens • Risk Factors • Strategies for Helping/Self-Helping Skills • Knowing When Your Friends Need Help • Expressing Care and Concern • Prevention Activities for Facilitating on Campus and Community Future Plans • Continue with"Big Hounds-Little Hounds" program in elementary schools. • Continue with"Students Against Destructive Decisions" (S.A.D.D.) school and community activities. Sustainability • Continue to train students in Leadership II classes for"Big Hounds-Little . Hounds"program. • Continue to facilitate S.A.D.D. activities. Grant • Commission for Substance Abuse Prevention (C-SAP) through San Luis Obispo County Drug and Alcohol Services. AtaSr,adero Unifed School District Drop-Out Prevention Program Diane 5teveneon, Coordinator Office(805)462-4392• FAX(805)462-8943 GRUB CLUB AFTER 5CHOOL 5UPPORT PROGRAM Funding Source Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Grant through the San Luis Obispo Prevention Alliance Community Primary Prevention Project 5upporting Agencies The Atascadero Unified School District assisted in the following ways: • processed payroll for the facilitator • use of the Home Economics room • the Jr. High aided in the recruitment of participants Statement of Purpose To provide biweekly meetings serving up to 25 students at AtaScadero Junior High that will provide a positive and productive intervention and alternative to Suspension in addition to decreasing discipline and attendance problems at school. Goals • The main goal is to encourage prosocial development of the participants. 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