April 14th, 1975

Inspector Young further advised that members of his Detachment feel that
an alternative would be stricter probation conditions where problem

children are concerned, which could include a curfew; however, he pointed

out that at present administration of the Juvenile Delinquent Act is

rather weak. Mayor Campbell queried how many parents would want their
children to be out later than 11:00 p-m. on weekdays and midnight on
weekends, and stated he felt that if a curfew did nothing else but move
children back to Coquitlam and Haney, it would be worth it. A resident
expressed the opinion that the Council would be better advised to channel
their efforts towards getting better recreational and other facilities
for youth and another stated he was totaliy opposed to a curfew as this
would be taking away the responsibility from the parent as to what time
a child is allowed to go out or come in. A resident stated her home was
broken into two weeks after they moved to Port Coquitlam ty children
between the ages of 13 and 16, and another stated ghe agreed with imposing
a curfew as it will reduce the time available for committing offences.
A Mrs. Phillips stated she agrees with the concept of a curfew, but
pointed out that many youngsters now have cars and are going to parties;
therefore, it is the parents who should be made to be responsible for
their children. Mrs. Louise Livesey stated she felt that even if a
curfew was imposed, the same problem children would still be out past
the hour set. Alderman Ranger stated he felt the present Juvenile Act
is a pretty severe document, but there is a problem of interpretation by
the judges, and expressed the view that a curfew cculd be looked upon as
a preventative measure and one that would help children learn a little
respect for a law that applies to them. Alderman Keryluk stated he
agrees the $5.00 may be too little; however, the point may be not one of
a monetary punishment but of a parent taking the trouble of going to
court and appearing before a judge. Alderman Mabbett stated he did not
see anything wrong with imposing a curfew on a sixmonths' trial basis.
Alderman Traboulay stated he would vote against a curfew because the
police have advised such a regulation would be unenforceable and because
he did not feel the majority should have to suffer for the minority.

The Public Meeting then adjourned at 8:30 p-m., and the regular

Council meeting commenced in the City Hall Council Chambers at 8:45 p.m.

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