October 25th, 1976

in the majority of cases seat belts are an advantage to occupants of a
car - even one overturned in a water-filled ditch.

Mayor Campbell thanked Mr. Godfrey for his presentation, and the
latter then left the meeting.

CORRESPONDENCE & PETITIONS:

SFHU re sewer From Dr. J. Blatherwick, Director, Simon Fraser Health Unit, October

connect :lons-
portable
‘classrooms

12th, 1976, advising that students housed in portable classrooms at the
following schools are required to use washroom facilities in the main
school building even though washrooms are provided in the portable

units:

Hazel Trembath Elementary

James Park Elementary

Westwood Elementary

Kilmer Elementary
and as this could be considered an inconvenience to the students, particularly
during inclement weather, the washrooms in these units should be counected
if they are to be used on a long-term basis; however, if the cost of
connecting to the sanitary sewers is prohibitive and if these classrooms
are to be used for a short duration only, then the present arrangement
can be continued.

A discussion ensued, and Alderman Keryluk stated he agreed with the

view expressed by Dr. Blatherwick in his letter; however, Alderman
Laking pointed out that any other building in the City would be made to
hook up and have proper washroom facilities. Alderman Thompson inquired
as to the cost for hook-up of washrooms in the units, and the City
Engineer advised that the City's cost would be relatively minor compared
with that of the School District in extending the service from the
property line to the unit. Alderman Ranger pointed out that often
portable units are quite far removed from the main school building, and
should be situated closer to cut down on costs. Alderman Keryluk stated
he felt the recommendation in Dr. Blatherwick's letter-to connect washrooms
only in those units that will be used on a long-term basis, be accepted;
however, Alderman Traboulay stated he felt the City skould not get involved

in a matter which should be between the Health Unit and the School Board.

Moved by Alderman Ranger:

Seconded by Alderman Thompson:

That the letter from Dr. J. Blatherwick, Director, Simon Fraser Health
Unit, October 12th, 1976, suggesting that only the washrooms in portable

classrooms that are to be used on a long-term basis be connected to sani-

tary sewers, be tabled pending further information and clarification from