October 25th, 1976 /3.

withdrawn. Mayor Campbell further advised the applicants that they would be
responsible for any future problems or subdivision of the property they may
have. Alderman Ranger stated his understanding that the Moodys originally
applied for rezoning of the property and had submitted a cheque for $200.00 -
$100.00 for the rezoning and $100.00 for the required newspaper advertisements,
and he proposed the following motion:

Moved by Alderman Ranger:

Seconded by Alderman Laking:

That the $100.00 submitted for rezoning of the property located at

831 Prairie Avenue be refunded to Mr. and Mrs. R. Moody by the City.
Carried.

Alderman Ranger pointed out that the $100.00 submitted for the newspaper
advertisement would automatically be refunded to the Moodys as a Public Hear-
ing was not being held.
Mr. Keith V. Godfrey, Manager of Traffic Safety for the Insurance Mr.K.Godfrey,

ICBC re seat
Corporation of British Columbia was in attendance to explain the I.C.B.C. belt Bumper

Sticker cam-
Seat Belt Bumper Sticker Campaign and distribute advertising material in paign
connection therewith. Mr. Godfrey advised that in this Century the
automobile has killed 25,000,000 people and in this Province, 640,000
people over the last 10 years. Mr. Godfrey pointed out that many fatalities
caused by car accidents could have been prevented by the use of seat
belts, and that I.C.B.C. is attempting to encourage their use through
the Bumper Sticker Campaign. Alderman Ranger stated he endorsed the campaign
and that he felt drivers have a responsibility to others to use their

seat belts.

Moved by Alderman Keryluk:

Seconded by Alderman Ranger:

That the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of Port
Coquitlam go on record as recognizing the need for wearing automobile
seat belts and encouraging the citizens of Port Coquitlam to use their
set belts when driving or riding in thelr vehicles. Carried.

Prior to passage of the foregoing resolution, a discussion ensued,
and Alderman Traboulay stated his concern that wearing a seat belt may
be a hazard where a car overturns in a water-filled ditch and Alderman
Laking pointed out that in some instances fatalities were averted by the

fact that the occupants of cars in accidents were not wearing seat

belts; however, Mr. Godfrey stated that such incidents are rare and that

Srewrayay be