MOTION ON NOTICE

At the Council meeting of October 2, 2001, Councillor Louis submitted the following Notice of Motion which was recognized by the Chair.

3. Development of New Social Housing

MOVED by Councillor Louis
SECONDED by Councillor

WHEREAS, the provision of adequate, affordable and decent housing is essential for the health and well-being of individuals and families in the City of Vancouver;

AND WHEREAS, as recognized by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, affordable housing is an integral part of the solution to homelessness and its prevention;

AND WHEREAS, the British Columbia government and the City of Vancouver have worked together for 15 years to help provide non-market housing which has helped the City of Vancouver to avoid homelessness on the same magnitude as Montreal, Toronto and Calgary;

AND WHEREAS, according to a Sept. 18, 2001 City of Vancouver report, it is estimated that up to 600 people sleep outside in the city on any given night, while 300 to 400 people are forced to stay in temporary shelters;

AND WHEREAS, affordable housing is necessary to maintain strong and vibrant communities and increase community capacity;

AND WHEREAS, Canadian communities have increasingly realized that the quality of life in a municipality is an important asset in economic competitiveness;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Vancouver City Council strongly urge the Government of British Columbia maintain its commitment to the development of new social housing through a comprehensive housing program like HOMES BC.

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