The fate of the Lower Patricia Boulevard encampment known as Moccasin Flats will ultimately be decided in BC Supreme Court. But maybe not until January.
The fate of the Lower Patricia Boulevard encampment known as Moccasin Flats will ultimately be decided by the BC Supreme Court.Eric Depenau, the city’s director of administrative services, was asked at Monday’s city council meeting when the city will be going back to court to apply to permanently close the camp, which for the past two years has been a steady source of calls for service to police, fire, ambulance and city bylaw officers.
Coun. Brian Skakun said it should be left entirely to the city to provide daytime facilities for people, some of whom are not allowed to remain in overnight shelters during the day.“We don’t want to see people out in the cold, that’s for sure. But our role as a government is definitely not to find housing and things like that. It’s frustrating. Administration and bylaw services, I think, are doing the best they can and they’re doing a good job.
Staff noted a significant reduction in hazardous materials that were being burnt in campfires at the site, the report notes a significant decrease in the number of individuals sheltering at the encampment, which has dropped from 44 in May to just 14 currently. Plans are underway to transition to Phase 2, which will demonstrate to the Supreme Court the city’s capacity to facilitate alternative shelter solutions for those living at the encampment. Further communication with the public will occur once the court application is advanced and additional details are confirmed.Housing and shelter update As of Oct. 11, all available spaces at Victoria Street Supportive Housing are fully occupied, reflecting ongoing demand for supportive housing in the area.
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