HomeMy WebLinkAbout86-021RESOLUTION NO. 86-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA URGING THAT THE
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE ENACT LEGISLATION
REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF SEAT BELTS
IN SCHOOL BUSES AND BUSES HIRED TO TRANSPORT STUDENTS
WHEREAS, the State Legislature has recently enacted legisla-
tion requiring the use of seat belts in private passenger motor
vehicles; and
WHEREAS, said legislation recognizes the fact that the use
of seat belts serves to significantly decrease the number of
deaths and/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 of death or serious injury to a student traveling in a
school bus or a bus hired to transport students which is involved
in a traffic accident.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
resolves as follows:
Section 1. That the City of Santa Ana vigorously support
the enactment of State legislation requiring the installation and
mandatory use of seat belts in all school buses and buses hired
to transport students.
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RESOLUTION NO. 86-21
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Section 2. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed
to transmit copies of this resolution to the Governor of the
State of California and to all members of the State Legislature
who represent the City of Santa Ana.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of March , 1986.
Daniel E. Griset
Mayor
ATTEST:
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COUNCILMEMBERS:
Griset Aye
Johnson Aye
Acosta Aye
Hart -~
Luxembourger Aye
McGuigan Aye
Young Aye
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