CC Resolution 1986-001^ 3& RESOLUTION NO.86-i
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, URGING THAT THE CALIFORNIA
LEGISLATURE REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF SEAT
BELTS IN SCHOOL BUSES AND BUSES HIRED TO TRANSPORT
STUDENTS.
WHEREAS, the State legislature has recommended enacted legis-
lation requiring the use of seat belts in private passenger motor
vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Said legislature recognizes the fact that the use of
seat belts serves to significantly decrease the number of deaths an
or serious injuries occurring as a result of traffic accidents; and
WHEREAS, there is no State or federal regulation requiring the
installation and use of seat belts in buses which transport school
students; and
WHEREAS, legislation requiring the installation and mandatory
use of seat belts in said buses would serve to decrease the chance
death or serious injury to a student travelling in a school bus or
bus hired to transport students which was involved in a traffic
accident.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the
City of La Quinta, California, vigorously supports the enactment of
State legislation requiring the installation and mandatory use of
seat belts in school buses and buses hired to transport school
students.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 7th day J nua 19 6
ATTEST:
Ci*y Cl*k
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City Attorney City Manager
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