DATE: October 22, 2002
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT: Prohibition Of Consumption Of Alcoholic Beverages In Parts Of Lakeside And Spring Valley

SUMMARY:
The County's regulatory ordinance for alcoholic beverage consumption prohibition restricts drinking in certain areas of the County. The communities of Julian, Fallbrook, Rainbow, Harbison Canyon, La Cresta, Borrego Springs, La Presa, Casa De Oro, Valley Center, Ramona, Fairbanks Ranch and Bonsall currently have areas that fall under this ordinance.

The intent of the ordinance is to improve public safety and enhance the quality of life in communities that have been plagued by persons drinking alcohol in public areas. Several parts of Lakeside and Spring Valley continue to experience problems with public drinking. Residents are harassed, vandalism and other crimes take place, and community character is diminished.

This proposal will add parts of Lakeside and Spring Valley to the list of areas where alcohol consumption is prohibited in public areas.

Recommendation:
SUPERVISOR DIANNE JACOB
Approve introduction of ordinance; read title and waive further reading of ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTIONS 36.216 AND 36.217 TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO REGULATORY ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Submit ordinance for further Board consideration and adoption on October 29, 2002.

BACKGROUND:
The County's regulatory ordinance for alcoholic beverage consumption prohibition restricts drinking in certain areas of the County. The communities of Julian, Fallbrook, Rainbow, Harbison Canyon, La Cresta, Borrego Springs, La Presa, Casa De Oro, Valley Center, Ramona, Fairbanks Ranch and Bonsall currently have areas that fall under this ordinance.

The intent of the ordinance is to improve public safety and enhance the quality of life in communities that have been plagued by persons drinking alcohol in public areas. Several parts of Lakeside and Spring Valley continue to experience problems with public drinking. Residents are harassed, vandalism and other crimes take place, and community character is diminished. The Spring Valley COPPS office and the Lakeside Community Revitalization Steering Committee have requested that the Board take action to address this ongoing problem.

This proposed ordinance lays out a boundary of public streets in Lakeside and Spring Valley where public alcohol consumption will be prohibited. In addition, people will not be able to drink alcohol on the premises of establishments that sell alcoholic beverages. The ordinance will give law enforcement the ability to rid these neighborhoods of chronic inebriates.

I urge your support.

Respectfully Submitted,

DIANNE JACOB
Supervisor, Second District