March 24th, 1980.

From the Environmental Protection Committee, recommending that the
Environmental

application to extend the Community Care Facilities licence for Mr. & Protection Comm.
Mar. 20/80 re

Mrs. Burton at 1948 Grant Avenue from 6 patients to 10 patients, be 1948 Grant Ave.

approved.

Moved by Alderman Gates:

Seconded by Alderman Keryluk:

That as recommended by the Environmental Protection Committee,
March 20th, 1980 the application to extend the Community Care Facilities
licence for Mr. & Mrs. Burton at 1948 Grant Avenue From 6 patients to 10

patients, be approved.

Mayor Laking and Alderman Mabbett voted Carried
against the resolution. warried.

Prior to passage of the foregoing resolution Council recognized
Mrs. Mary Kendall, M.S.W., Boarding Home Social Worker for the Simon Fraser
Health Unit. Mrs. Burton was also present in the gallery. Alderman
Traboulay then spoke regarding the Community Care Facility and asked if
Mrs. Kendall was aware of the concerns of the neighbours regarding the
proposed increase in patients. Mayor Laking stated Mrs. Kendall should
have visited the neighbourhood prior to the meeting to discuss the
neighbour's concerns. The City Administrator advised the concerns of
residents were in regard to the increase in the number of patients and
whether a further increase could take place. The City Administrator
advised 10 patients is the maximum number of patients allowed under a
Community Care Facilitities licence in a residential area in the City.
Alderman Gates spoke in favour of the increase and Alderman Keryluk
concurred stating the addition of space would mean the Burtons would be
able to stay in residence at the home. Alderman Ranger supported the
work the Burtons are doing in the home in caring for the less fortunate
members of the community. Alderman Mabbett stated in his opinion Mrs.
Kendall should visit the residents in the surrounding area and explain
the situation. Alderman Wright asked for clarificotion regarding the

amount of staff at the home and Mrs. Kendall advised two part-time

workers would be employed upon the increase of patients. Mayor Laking

asked if there were any residents present in the gallery who wished to

address Council and Mr. & Mrs. Aspinall and Mrs. Deegan advised they

wished to speak.