THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

June 20, 1991

Susan Rauh
Acting City Clerk

R.G. Criggie
Chief Licence Inspector &
Bylaw Enforcement Officer

Mr. Fitness (Olympia Fitness)
Revoking of Business Licence 91001508 (invoice #4825)

That Council revoke the business licence no. 91001508 (invoice #4825) issued in
the name of Mr. Fitness (Olympia Fitness) located at Unit 9 - 1760 McLean
Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC.

That Council not issue a business licence to Mr. John A. Myles, owner of Mr.
Fitness (Olympia Fitness) to carry out a retail or wholesale sales business in the
City of Port Coquitlam during 1991.

This report is submitted to Council for consideration at the hearing scheduled for

Monday, June,24, 1991 on the proposed revocation of business licence no. 91001508 (invoice
#4825), issued to Mr. John A. Myles to operate as Mr. Fitness (Olympia Fitness). Mr. Myles
carries on business as Olympia Fimess or Mr. Fitness, manufacturing fitness and gymnasium

equipment.

In late 1990, the Bylaw & Licencing Department began receiving complaints from Mr. Myles’
customers, concerning his business practices. Initially, we encouraged the complainants to
attempt to resolve their difficulties through the agencies which usually deal with customer
relations problems (including the Better Business Bureau and the Ministry of Labour and
Consumer Services). However, the complainants have advised us that those agencies are
unwilling or unable to take ariy action. |

A number of Mr. Myles’ customers have also taken court action against him, mostly in the Small
Claims Division of Provincial Coust. Included with this report are copies of court documents
forwarded to the City by complainants.

Almost all of the complaints and all the court actions are based on allegations that Mr. Myles
has taken deposits for equiprnent to be delivered, then failed to deliver the equipment or to return

the deposits. Most of the court actions have resulted in judgments against Mr. Myles, either
after trial or by default. _