Vancouver City Council

B.1

MOTION ON NOTICE

The following motion was submitted by Council Ladner for consideration at the regular Council meeting on November 18, 2003. The Mayor called Notice under Section 5.4 (c) of the Procedure By-law.

1. Squatters at Creekside Park

Moved by Councillor Ladner
Seconded by Councillor

WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is continuing to make every possible effort to help squatters at Creekside Park who are genuinely in need of help;

AND WHEREAS the leaders of the squat acknowledge that they are there for political reasons and have refused help regarding shelter and welfare;

AND WHEREAS the ongoing occupation of Creekside Park infringes on the safety and security of nearby residents, visitors to Science World and seawall users;

AND WHEREAS failure to act to end the squat encourages similar behaviour in other parks and city-owned property, undermining efforts by police, neighbourhood groups, business improvement associations, tourist associations and others to keep this city safe and orderly for all citizens;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver take whatever action is necessary to remove the unauthorized structures at Creekside Park at the earliest possible opportunity.

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