/2. December 8th, 1975

occuring. To Alderman Traboulay's query, Mr. McGillivray advised that
subject to approval of plans, construction of the project should commence
within the next year. Mr. Cross mentioned that the latest extension of
time for subdivision approval expires tomorrow, and to his request for a
further extension, the City Engineer advised that this could be arranged
under the terms of the Subdivision of Land By-law.
Insp. Young, RCMP The City Administrator advised that in response to a recent request,
re Curfew B/law
Inspector M.A. Young, i/c Coquitlam R.C.M.P. Detachment, was in attendance
this evening to report on the effectiveness of the Curfew By-law in
force since June lst, 1975 for a six-month trial period, and on invitation
from His Worship the Mayor, Inspector Young advised that he had compiled
statistics on crime in the City and in the District of Coquitlam over
the past six months; however, there is no way of knowing whether these
apply to those under 16 years or older. Inspector Young then advised

that the total crime picture in Port Coquitlam is up .08 percent but

down in the District of Coquitlam (where there is no Curfew By~law) -

however, statistically, this does not show a definite trend either way.

Inspector Young stated that as far as the members of the Force are
concerned, they are in favour of continuing the By-law, and that the By-
law has been very well accepted by the youth it applies to. The Works &
Utilities Superintendent reported vandalism to public buildings, street
signs, etc., has decreased since the By-law has been in force. Alderman
Traboulay commented that in the City's particular situation it was felt
by a majority of the Council that juvenile delinquency had reached a
level where some kind of By-law was needed to assist the police and
community in keeping young people off the streets, and to his query as
to whether the By-law has encouraged parents to assume responsibility
for young people being home during the hours designated therein, Inspector
Young replied that it has. Inspector Young then advised that the word
"habitual" has been more clearly defined in the District of Surrey's
Curfew By-law, and he suggested that the City's Solicitor be requested
to review the City's By-law in that regard. Alderman Thompson commented
that although the By-law has been in force for six months, no charges
have been laid for infractions, and Inspector Young advised that the
Courts will not accept a charge for violation of the By-law as it now
stands.

Moved by Alderman Ranger: