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husband was killed by a drunk driver who crossed the center line and hit his car head on. She thought many parents she knows would be extremely upset and irate if their child was harmed from consuming alcohol, the police knew it and did nothing. This proposed ordinance is life saving. She urged the Councilmembers to support it. There being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. Ms. Ayala had some reservations about the urgency of the ordinance. She was supportive of the parents taking hold in some manner of the responsibility. She was encouraged by the discussion a couple of years ago. The 5-40 programs at the high schools if a perfect place to have this discussed. She would like Councilmember Campbell's input on this because of his constant contact with teen age citizens. She wondered why this did not come before the liaison committee so they could have this discussion with the school board members. Ms. Hosterman asked Chief Neal about a modification that would give the police department the option to make the phone calls, make the contacts and take it to that step for a period of time and see how this works. Would this be possible? Chief Neal said it would be possible. The urgency status was not intended because of crowded council calendars and the upcoming prom party season. The opportunity to intervene with one student was enough to warrant looking at this. Obviously Councilmember Ayaia's point about the liaison committee looking at this is a good idea. They have tried to look at all aspects and felt the involvement of the Youth Commission and their review before bringing it to Council was a good point. He felt it misrepresents it to look at it as a major infringement upon people's rights or a Constitutional issue. The police are responding to the calls, are already inside the homes, and literally, as Ms. Block from MADD stated, just give them the ability to do something when you see a crisis and a tragedy waiting to happen. This is the missing link in a community that cares so much about their kids and they would like to have the resources and drive to do something about it. Mr. Brozosky asked if there was something else that could be tried, such as calling their parents when the police go into the house. If the kids do not identify themselves, then the police would have to take them in, without going to the level of the fines and juvenile court. If they don't identify themselves, then there are repercussions to the child. Chief Neal said there were a few problems with that. Number One, who would you call? Without identifying the child, who do you call? Them is arguably more infringement on people's rights when you demand they identify themselves based on no statituatory authority. This is the missing link that enables the Police to be able to do this, rather than asking for ID and who are these people. Not only that, but have the ability to have a parent come in and pick their child up without the intent of getting a fine from the people involved. The intent is to give the police the smallest of legal authority to contact the parent and inform them their child has been consuming alcohol at a party. Pleasanton City Council 16 04/01/03 Minutes