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Sharps Container Installation
First seen: November 21, 2023
Last seen: November 21, 2023
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November 21, 2023Council
Full RecordingSharps Container in Portage Park Portable Toilet - Councillor Mattson (COW-55-23)
"Council debated expanding the scope of the program beyond Portage Park, where needle reports were few. Councillor Mattson successfully argued that for minimal cost ($200 per box, <$1000 total capital cost), all three parks with portable toilets (Portage Park, Helmcken Centennial Park, and View Royal Park) should receive containers as a risk management measure. Staff requested flexibility on placement due to potential vandalism."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT a needle deposit container be affixed near the portable toilet areas at Portage Park, Helmcken Centennial Park, and View Royal Park."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Gery Lemon
Sid Tobias
Don Brown
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Alison MacKenzie
Ron Mattson
John Rogers