April 21st, 1975

Moved by Alderman Thompson:

Seconded by Alderman Ranger:

That the subject of firearm legislation be referred to the
Environmental Protection Committee for study. Carried.

Prior to passage of the foregoing resolution, Alderman Ranger
suggested that the Environmental Protection Committee invite any
representatives that may care to attend its meeting on firearm legis-
lation, and to this the Council generally agreed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

City Clerk re
proposed Curfew
By-law

From the City Clerk, April 17th, 1975 setting forth a draft resolution
as requested by Mayor Campbell for consideration.

Moved by Alderman Ranger:

Seconded by Alderman Mabbett:

That the City Clerk, in co-operation with the Solicitor, be instructed
to prepare a By~law pursuant to Section 869 of the Municipal Act to
impose a Curfew on children 15 years of age and younger with the hour of
curfew to be 11:00 p.m. each and every day;

AND THAT if the said By~law is passed by Council the Fire Chief be
instructed to make the necessary arrangements to sound the fire siren

each night at 11:00 p.m. Carried.
Aldermen Laking, Thompson, and Traboulay voted against the resclution.

Alderman Mabbett stated he felt giving the proposed curfew a six
months' trial is well worth the effort; however, Alderman Thompson
stated he was very much opposed to a curfew as he did not feel it was
the answer to reducing crime. Alderman Traboulay pointed out he had
previously stated he was opposed to a curfew, and commented that the
R.C.M.P, advised such legislation would be unenforceable. Alderman
Traboulay further stated he felt a curfew was an infringement on civil

rights and that he was totally opposed to it. Alderman Ranger stated he

looked upon a curfew from the point of prevention of juvenile delinquency,
and commented he was interested in seeing young children learn that

there are laws that they have to obey. Alderman Laking stated he was

opposed to a curfew, and pointed out that the Juvenile Delinquent Act is

not enforceable; therefore, no way can municipal legislation be enforceable.

Alderman Laking also commented that there will be a great effect on the
relationship between good ycuths and the police, and stated he felt that

the answer is municipal Mayors putting pressure on different levels of

government, making parents responsible, and enforcing the laws. Alderman

Keryluk pointed out that in the March, 1975 R.C.M.P. report it was