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~ITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From:
Fred Wilson, City Administrator Subject:
Date:
August 12, 1997
ORIGlivAL
Adopt. Resolution supporting a
University-City Pact with the
Behavioral Health Institute,
California State University
San Bernardino (CSUSB).
Dept:
Administration
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
None
Recommended motion:
Adopt Resolution
Teri Ledoux, Administrative Intern 5122
Contact person: Phone:
Staff Report, Resolution
Supporting data attached:
FUNDING REOUIREMENTS:
Amount:
Ward:
No funds required
Source: (Acct. No.)
(Acct. Description I
Finance:
Council Notes:
Res 97- ~ 70
9/""/91
Agenda Item NO.~"I
75.0262
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
The City of San Bernardino was recently contacted by the Behavioral Institute at California State
University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) regarding the City's participation in a University-City
PACT. The purpose of the PACT is to support the University's efforts in reducing tobacco
access to minors in the community. The program is supported and funded by the State of
California Department of Health Services through Proposition 99, and is administered by the
Behavioral Health Institute, one of the State's leading tobacco-related researchers, and grantees.
Three thousand children under the age of thirteen begin smoking everyday in the United States.
Eighty eight percent of all adult smokers began smoking as a teenager. Heart disease is the
leading cause of death in this country. These are just a few of the reasons that communities need
to be concerned about tobacco access to minors.
By supporting the program, the City agrees to provide the Institute with three, 7-10 minute
forums for a presentation at upcoming City Council meetings over the next 18 months. During
these presentations, the Institute will provide the Council and the public the results of several
surveys and analyses completed on behalf of the City. These include:
I. Results of a community assessment survey which includes responses by residents on
attitudes surrounding youth and tobacco policy-related issues.
2. Results of a comparative analysis of City's tobacco-related ordinances based on a
national model of FDA, State and local regulations. The City's results will also be
compared to other surrounding cities. Any policy assistance requested by the City will
also be provided by the University in updating or enhancing current ordinances.
4. Results of focus group surveys conducted using area teens on tobacco habits and access
to tobacco. '
5. Results of youth purchase surveys conducted in the City, detailing merchants which
continue to sell tobacco products to minors.
6. Media relations assistance in promoting merchants which comply with laws restricting
sale of tobacco to minors as well as publicity for the City when presentations and statistics
are completed.
Thirty other cities in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, including Redlands, Yucaipa, Grand
Terrace, Upland, Victorville, and Apple Valley will be participating in the project.
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