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November 8th, 1976

Prior to passage of the foregoing resolution, Alderman Mabbett
stated he favoured the use of seat belts and that he felt the proposed
City policy may convince more people on the importance of wearing seat
belts, Alderman Thompson stated he would support the motion if the
words "where possible" were added at the end of the first paragraph
thereof, and to this Alderman Mabbett agreed. Alderman Traboulay stated
he was in favour of the motion as revised, and suggested that a meeting
be held to discuss the policy with the Safety Committee. The Fire Chief
advised it is very difficult for emergency vehicle personnel to wear
seat belts, particularly those riding the tail gate - who are supplied
with a safety belt but not obliged to wear it. Alderman Keryluk stated
he did not think the policy should be unilaterlly implemented without
consulting the City employees involved, and therefore could not support
the motion at this time; however, Mayor Campbell pointed out that if an
aceident occurred when an‘employee was not wearing a‘'seat belt, it would
reflect directly on the City - also, the Council is responsible for the
employees. Alderman Laking stated he felt the Senior Staff should
discuss with the Union where seat belts should be worn and where they
should not, so that the policy will be workable; however, Alderman
Ranger commented that if the employees have good reason why they should
not follow the policy, they can discuss it with the Council. The City
Administrator advised that the Safety Co-ordinator is responsible for
ensuring that employees abide by existing safety rules, and it will be

up to him to apprise them of this latest policy,

* Fin.Comm.-—Stmt. From the Finance Committee, November 4th, 1976, being the Statement
' A/C's payable

Fin.Comm. re

of Accounts payable in the total amount of $117,729.16.

Moved by. Alderman Thompson:

Seconded by Alderman Ranger:

That the report of the Finance Committee, dated November 4th, 1976,

recommending payment of Accounts totalling $117,729.16, be approved.
Carried.

From the Finance Committee, November Sth, 1976, submitting a letter

Income Tax Refund

firms

from the Better Business Bureau, July 9th, 1976, and a letter from the
City's Solicitor, October 8th, 1976, in connection with business firms
that deal in discounting of Income Tax Refunds, and suggesting that Port
Coquitlam follow the action taken Ly the City of Vancouver in regulating

by By-law the operation of Income Tax Discounters/Tax Refund Buyers.

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