August 30th, 1976

AND THAT a letter be sent to the Provincial Government advising of
this Council's support in that regard, Tabled.

A discussion ensued, and Alderman Mabbett stated he did not see

anything wrong with the District of Burnaby initiating such a resolution;

however, Alderman Keryluk commented on the dissatisfaction within the
Fire Department of the District of Burnaby following the employment of

an 'imported' person to fill the Fire Chief's position, rather than
elevate one of the existing members as is the usual procedure, and he
stated he hoped this would not become a commonplace practice throughout
the Province. Alderman Mabbett stated he did not feel this Council
should be allowed to discuss Burnaby's hiring policies; also, that he was
in favour of the resolution as he felt a Fire Fighters' College is
needed. Alderman Laking stated he agreed with Alderman Mabbett's view
that Burnaby's hiring policies should not be discussed by this Council,
and that while he was in favour of the establishment of a Fire Fighters'
College, particularly to standardize the system of training throughout
the Province, the cost of such a facility will probably be a municipal one,
therefore he suggested more information should be obtained in that

it will accommodate, ete. Alderman Traboulay stated he did not fael the
resolution should be supported by this Council until the questions

raised by Alderman Laking were answered and that he also agreed with the
views of Aldermen Mabbett and Laking on the issue of Burnaby's hiring
policies.

Moved by Alderman Traboulay:

Seconded by Alderman Laking:

That the foregoing motion to endorse the resolution of the District
of Burnaby as stated in its letter dated August 13th, 1976 recommending
the establishment of a Provincial Fire Fighters’ College, be tabled and
referred to the Building and Protection Committee for further information
as to costs, location, etc., of such a facility; also input from the

City's Fire Chief, Carried.
Alderman Keryluk voted against the resolution.

RC Legion re From the Royal Canadian Legion, Port Coquitlam Branch 133, August

Operation Service!

Week 18th, 1976, requesting that October 4th to llth, 1976 be procleimed
"Operation Service" week in Port Coquitlam in order that the residents
of the City will be aware that that organization, through the Department

of Veterans Affairs, is intending to conduct a door-to-door campaign

within the boundaries of the City to let every veteran, their widows and