MOTION

At the Council meeting of June 5, 2001, Councillor McCormick submitted the following Notice of Motion which was recognized by the Chair:

1. Resolution of Transit Strike (File: 5551)

MOVED by Councillor McCormick
SECONDED by Councillor

WHEREAS the Lower Mainland public transit strike is now in its third month;

AND WHEREAS seniors, students, low-income people, the disabled and others dependent on public transit have had their lives severely disrupted by the strike, reducing their quality of life;

AND WHEREAS many small businesses, cultural organizations and non-profit agencies are experiencing a reduction in activity, negatively affecting the economic, artistic and social fabric of our region;

AND WHEREAS striking transit workers and their families have had to cope with severe reduction in their household incomes;

AND WHEREAS the lack of public transit has put more vehicles on our roads - in direct contradiction of the Livable Region Strategic Plan - contributing to greater traffic congestion and poorer air quality in the region;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Vancouver City Council request the Provincial Government to legislate a 60-day cooling-off period.

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