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May 12th, 1975

together with Item 1 and the first sentence of Item 4 in a letter from

the B.C. Wildlife Federation dated April 25th, 1975, which states:

"1. Require that every firearm owner be licensed and such licence
only be obtained after completion of a worthwhile training course and a
stiff test. Make it illegal to buy, sell, trade or own any firearm
unless you are in possession of such a licence.

4. Improve the security of retail and wholesale outlets."
Carried.

The proposed Curfew By-law was then brought forward from its listed
position on the Agenda for initial consideration at this time.

Alderman Ranger introduced a By-law to regulate the time or times
during each day during which children shall not be on the streets without
proper guardianship, and the age or apparent age of boys and girls
respectively under which they shall be required to be in their homes at
the hour appointed.

Moved by Alderman Ranger:

Seconded by Alderman Keryluk:

That By-law No. 1582 be read a first time. Carried.
Aldermen Laking, Thompson, and Traboulay voted against the resolution.

Prior to passage of the foregoing resolution, a discussion ensued
and Alderman Traboulay, speaking in opposition to the By-law, pointed
out that it is very difficult to determine exactly what the word "habitually"
(used in Section 3 of the By-law) is. Alderman Thompson mentioned
several items as being most unworkable, such as Item 3 of Section 869 of
the Act which states "Any parent or guardian who permits his child or
ward habitually to contravene a by-law adopted under this section commits
an offence and is liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding
the sum of five dollars." Alderman Thompson pointed out that the
number of parents convicted under this particular section of the Act is
absolutely minimal and the $5.00 fine is ludicrous. Alderman Thompson
also mentioned that the word "habitually" is very difficult to define as
is ascertaining the "apparent" age of 15. Alderman Thompson advised
that in checking with the police, he was informed they do not keep exact
statistics as to age group and time. Alderman Mabbett stated he did not
think there is anything to lose in at least trying to assist young
people, and that he was in favour of giving the By-law a good trial.
Alderman Keryluk stated he understood the By-law would be in force for a
specific length of time, i.e. - 6 months — and that while it may not be

completely successful it was worth a try. Alderman Laking spoke against