April 7th, 1975

advised that in discussing the matter with the City Clerk of Vancouver,

he had stated that in his view biennial Council elections have not decreased
public apathy, but more persons are running for office and money is

still being spent getting the voters' list prepared. Alderman Traboulay
stated he felt that having elections every year makes Council. members more
accountable to the public for their actions. Alderman Mabbett referred

to the figure of $8,040.00 spent for the 1974 municipal election, and
queried whether or not there was any financial participation by the
Provincial Government in that regard. The City Clerk advised that the
City received 50% of certain costs and 100% for the cost of printing
voters' enumeration cards; also, 50% of the actual cost of enumeration;
however, there is no guarantee that such assistance wiil continue in the
future. Mayor Campbell stated he felt it would be easier to operate a
Council on a 2-year term; however, he expressed concern that tt . may
involve politics as is apparent in the City of Vancouver, and Alaerman
Thompson then pointed out that members of Council could not act as
independently if affiliated with a political party.

CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS FOR INFORMATION:

From the Senior Building Inspector, being the report of building Mar/74

Report-Bldg.
permits issued for the month of March, 1975. Alderman Mabbett referred permits

issued
to the figures at the top of the second page showing 31 single residential
permits issued for March, 1975 as compared with 125 for the same period
in 1974 and the City Clerk advised that the latter should read 39, as

the amount of 125 included all building permits issued during the month

of March, 197%. The report was then received for information.

From the Senior By-law Officer, March 3lst, 1975, being the March, Mar/74
Report—
1975 report of the Inspection Department. Alderman Mabbett commented Insp.Dept.

that there are a number of untidy premises in the City where no action
seems to be taken and Mayor Campbell suggested that Alderman Mabbett
bring in a list for review by the Inspection Department.

CORRESPONDENCE & PETITIONS:

From Canada Week Committee, March 27th, 1975, requesting the City Canada Week
Comm. re
to officially proclaim June 24th to July lst as Canada Week and submitting Canada Week
a list of suggested activities as well as an order form for Canada Week

posters and stickers.

Moved by Alderman Ranger:

Seconded by Alderman Keryluk: