April 21st, 1975

areas not be matched dollar for dollar, but that when donations are
received, the Leisure Activities Committee make provision in the Annual
Budget for the City's share of the equipment costs in order to equip

these particular park and playground areas. Carried,
Aldermen Laking and Ranger voted against the resolution.

Prior to passage of the foregoing resolution, Alderman Laking
stated he did not agree with the recommendation of the Finance Committee,
and that he felt the matching of such grants by the City is an incentive
to various groups to raise money to assist in equipping playgrounds and
parks. Alderman Ranger stated he agreed with the view expressed by
Alderman Laking; however, Alderman Traboulay pointed out that if the
City matched grants for equipment, it would still have the expense of
installation, and Alderman Keryluk stated he felt that by matching
grants, the City would be committed to undertake certain works rather
than be able to pick its own priorities.

From the Finance Committee, April 17th, 1975, advising that it had
been requested by the Health Committee to review a request from the
S.P.C.A. for a grant in the amount of $5,000.00 from the City to assist
in providing a facility for a low-cost spay and neutering clinic. The
Committee, in its report, further advised that all municipalities in the
Lower Mainland have been asked to participate in order to raise $100,000.00
for this particular facility, and that following a review of a presentation
submitted by the 5.P.C.A., and comments from the Veterinary Medical

Association, it does not feel it can support such a contribution.

Moved by Alderman Mabbett:

Seconded by Alderman Laking:

That as >ecummended in a report from the Finance Committee, April
17th, 1975, a grant in the amount of $5,000.00 not be made to the S.P.C.A.

to assist in providing a low-cost spay and neutering clinic.Carried.
Aldermen Keryluk, Ranger and Traboulay voted against the resolution.

Prior to passage of the foregoing resolution, Alderman Keryluk
stated he felt it was unfair to allow cats to multiply and run uncontrolled,
and Alderman Traboulay advised that where such clinics have been established,
i.e. - in San Francisco, Calgary, and Toronto, etc. — the usage shows
they are sorely needed. Alderman Ranger stated he agreed with the

comments made by Alderman Traboulay and that he supported the granting

of $5,000.00 to the §.P.C.A. for the proposed clinic. Alderman Thompson

pointed out that the City has spent considerably more than the funds

/7.

Fin. Comm. re
request for
grant-SPCA-
proposed
spay & neute
clinic