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1990-10-15_Minutes 82-589 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 1990 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the fifteenth day of October, AD. 1990, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. present Elsie E. Wayne, Mayor Councillors Coughlan, Davis, Fitzpatrick, Flewwelling, Gould, Knibb, Landers, Rogers and M. Vincent - and - Messrs. G. Taylor, City Manager; F. Rodgers, City Solicitor; D. Wilson, Commissioner of Finance; C. Robichaud, Assistant City Manager - Operations; J. Brown, Assistant City Manager- Development; J. C. MacKinnon, Commissioner of Environment and Infrastructure Services; P. Groody, Commissioner of Human Resources; S. Armstrong, Director of Engineering; S. Bedford, Director of Community Planning; W. D. Todd, Director of Housing and Property Management; R. McDevitt, Fire Chief; C. Cogswell, Deputy Chief of Police; J. Baird, Manager, Development Division; Mrs. M. Munford, Common Clerk; and Ms. C. Joyce, Assistant Common Clerk. Father Fitzgerald of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Parish offered the opening prayer. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of the Common Council, held on Tuesday, October 9, 1990, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Her Worship the Mayor commented on a project undertaken by students of R C S - Netherwood School to raise money to provide trees to the City of Saint John as an expression of appreciation to the facilities offered them by the City, and advised that she, on behalf of the members of Council, has forwarded a letter of thanks to Mr. Paul Kitchen, the Headmaster, and the students of R C S - Netherwood; and proclaimed October 14 to 20 to be Co-Op Week, and October 16 to be World Food Day in the City of Saint John. On motion of Councillor M. Vincent Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the City Manager's report respecting a GRIP grant for Scott Bros. Ltd. for Eastwood Park (which was on the agenda of Committee of the Whole on this date); a recommendation with regard to GRIP funding for Vicmaur Ltd. (which was considered in Committee of the Whole earlier this date); copies of two letters to Mayor Wayne regarding the recent Society of American Travel Writers Convention, and a letter from the City Manager concerning a City Market Harvest Days Promotion (copies of which were forwarded to Council members as information items) -- be added to the agenda for consideration at this meeting. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with respect to (a) a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, a parcel of land at 1382 Hickey Road (portion of L.R.I.S. Number 55007066), containing approximately 2 acres with a frontage of 250 feet and located on the south side of Hickey Road, from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial classification; and (b) re-zoning the same parcel of land from "RS-2" One-and Two-Family Residential to "IL" Light Industrial classification, to permit the land 82-590 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 1990 to be used for the establishment of a terminal for Purolator Courier, as requested by Mr. Claude F. Savoie. Consideration was given to a letter from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of the Planning Department report recommending the denial of the above-proposed amendments, which was considered at the Committee's October 10 meeting at which the applicant and the vendor's solicitor spoke in favour of the application and discussion centered on other possible sites within the City and traffic concerns; advising that the Committee tabled the application for two weeks so that the applicant and staff could meet and resolve site development issues and conditions for a Section 39 agreement; and recommending that Common Council hold the public hearing but that no decision be made until the Planning Advisory Committee has provided a detailed recommendation. Mr. James Murphy, solicitor, appeared in support of the above application representing Mr. Claude Savoie, the developer, and Purolator Courier, as well as the vendor of the property, Mr. Burpee Shillington; advised that Purolator Courier has outgrown its leased facility on Fairville Boulevard and, during its search in the City for a new location for a large distribution centre, looked at several locations within the City, including the locations referred to in the above-mentioned report from the Planning Department, all of which were found for one reason or another to be not as suitable for its purposes as the proposed location on Hickey Road; and explained that several factors were taken into account in making the decision that the Hickey Road site is the ideal location and best suits the applicant's needs at this time, including traffic flow in certain areas as its business depends on on-time delivery, and matters of community exposure for the facility and the location of the facility in relation to the Airport and major arterials, as well as the cost factor. Mr. Murphy also explained that the distribution centre proposed is basically a warehouse-type operation which would have packages coming in by transport from Moncton in the early hours of the morning being distributed by Purolator vans later on in the morning hours and a transport leaving for Moncton in the evening with packages to be further distributed; and, in noting the presence in the Council Chamber of Mr. Shillington, advised that the property in question has been listed for sale for three or four years and actively marketed by a real estate with very few inquiries having been received, and suggested that the property is not suitable for residential development because of the development which has taken place around it, such as a Home Hardware store which has a lumber yard, Simonds High School, and an approved car-wash use; therefore, the possibility of the property now being used for residential purposes is minimal, and added that the real estate agent has confirmed this, having received no residential inquiries and a few inquiries of a commercial nature. During discussion Mr. Murphy confirmed that his clients have looked at property in the industrial parks and found no suitable property for the type of operation in question; explained that one of the concerns of Purolator Courier is that its deliveries not be disrupted by traffic flow as one of its important assets is on-time delivery and that it is of the opinion it can work around the school bus traffic on Hickey Road easier than the mass traffic volume on Bayside Drive, and further that approximately 15 vans would leave the site to disburse throughout the City at approximately 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and return to the distribution centre at approximately 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and that deliveries from outside the City would involve one transport delivery between 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. from Moncton and its departure to return to Moncton later in the evening; and advised that Purolator Courier employs 28 persons in Saint John. In response to Council queries, Mr. Bedford explained that Planning staff's recommendation to deny the amendments is based on the fact that all land around the subject property is designated and zoned for residential purposes and staff measured the proposed use against the uses which potentially could be around it in the future; for example, the property adjacent is designated as community commercial which means that there will be a shopping centre thereon, and that at this stage it is staff's recommendation that in the subject area the residential designation is more appropriate for the area's long-term development and the community commercial designation will serve the total residential area on the east side, and that staff was taking into consideration more alternative locations than just the two industrial parks in view of access and visibility concerns of the applicant; and he advised that a recommendation in this regard should be forthcoming from the Planning Advisory Committee in two weeks. 82-591 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 1990 On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, the application of Mr. Claude F. Savoie for a Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of 1382 Hickey Road, be laid on the table until the Planning Advisory Committee has provided a detailed recommendation. Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried with Councillor Fitzpatrick voting "nay". Public presentation was made of a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, two parcels of land at 152- 156 Westmorland Road (L.RI.S. Number 317974 and a portion of L.RI.S. Number 413401), which together have an area of approximately 16,000 square feet and located on the corner of Westmorland Road and Northumberland Avenue, from Low Density Residential to District Centre Commercial classification, to permit the re-zoning of the property to "B-2" General Business classification which will permit the development of an office building with two apartments, as requested by Blair Construction Limited. Councillor M. Vincent expressed the understanding that a public advertisement in January 1990 concerning the above property is the same as the October 4, 1990 public advertisement to which Mr. Bedford replied that, while he does not have at this time the wording of the January 1990 advertisement, the differences in the January application and the public notice with respect to the above presentation were outlined in a report from the City Manager at the last Council meeting; and Mr. Rodgers expressed the opinion that, with respect to the January and October advertisements, it is appropriate for Council to proceed with the public presentation and, if there is a problem, Council will be so advised prior to the next step in the procedure. Public presentation was made of a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, some or all of the following properties which in total cover an area of 10.5 acres: 354 Main Street (L. RI.S. Number 370445); 24-26 Douglas Avenue (L.RI.S. Number 368894); 28 Douglas Avenue (L.RI.S. Number 368886); 36 Douglas Avenue (L.RI.S. Number 368878); 50 Douglas Avenue (L.RI.S. Number 368860); 56 Douglas Avenue (L.RI.S. Number 380329); 60 Douglas Avenue (L.RI.S. Number 368852); 80 Douglas Avenue (L.RI.S. Number 368845); 132 Douglas Avenue (L.RI.S. Number 368787); 144 Douglas Avenue (L.RI.S. Number 368779); 156-158 Douglas Avenue (L.RI.S. Number 368746); 176 Douglas Avenue (L.RI.S. Number 368720); Chesley Drive and Main Street (L.RI.S. Numbers 373613 and 369074); and undeveloped Edward Street, from Medium Density Residential to District Centre Commercial classification, to permit the adoption of a specific proposal using the "ID" Integrated Development zone which would include an office tower, retail space, indoor parking facilities, apartment building and a hotel development, as requested by Malcolm A E. Thorne, Douglas W. Thorne and Thorcor Holdings Ltd. On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor Wayne submitting a letter from the Lancaster Minor Hockey Association asking if it would be possible to change the set up for the Association's pre-season ice time by charging for all pre-season ice time at the minor hockey rate of $26 per hour, rather than at a base rate of $56 per hour as proposed in the submitted copy of a letter to the Association from Mr. David Goss, Recreation Supervisor -- be referred to the City Manager and the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board for a report at the next meeting. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb 82-592 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 1990 Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor Wayne submitting a letter from Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Saint John asking permission to use King Square on November 21 for an upcoming event consisting of contestants participating in games and raising money -- be referred to the City Manager for a report at the next meeting. The motion initially proposed was to grant permission to the above group to use King Square; however, at the Mayor's suggestion that Loyalist Plaza may be a more appropriate location for the event because it is an open space and there are public gardens in King Square and her observation that the City Manager has requested referral of the matter to him, the motion was changed accordingly. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Fitzpatrick voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor Wayne referring to Council's discussion on October 9 of a letter from The City of Saint John Environment Committee regarding Dr. Bevridge and his study of respiratory diseases among the population of Saint John; and submitting (1) a letter from the New Brunswick Lung Association to the Tri-Level committee dated September 14, 1990 regarding pollution problems and solutions for the City of Saint John; (2) a letter from the Mayor to the New Brunswick Lung Association dated September 20, 1990 suggesting that Dr. Bevridge, with the help of the Association, could obtain the required funds through the Scientific Fund for Medical Research; (3) a copy of a letter from Premier Frank McKenna to the New Brunswick Lung Association dated October 3, 1990 regarding the Association's concern about air quality in the Saint John area and the impact it may have on respiratory health; and (4) a copy of a facsimile letter from the New Brunswick Lung Association to the Mayor and Council dated October 12, 1990 advising that the Association is currently approaching Dr. Robert Bevridge as well as Dr. Christofer Balram in order to arrange a meeting in an effort to support Dr. Bevridge in obtaining funding from the Province's Medical Research Fund; and recommending that Council receive and file this correspondence and forward copies to the Chairman of The City of Saint John Environment Committee, with Council to be kept informed as soon as there is further word from the Lung Association -- be received and filed and the recommendation adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Flewwelling Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Flewwelling noting that, over the past year or so, many items have come before the Council for action and/or answers and Council has been told that no action is required as the subject presented is City policy; suggesting that there are many additional items which should be reviewed and made policy and that all Councillors should receive a copy of policy statements, in a loose-leaf book form, that can be amended or added to; and recommending that the policy statements should be reviewed by Council and updated and that this matter be referred to the City Manager for action --be received and filed and the recommendation adopted. Councillor Flewwelling suggested that policies concerning disposal of City-owned land and the selling of vehicles and equipment by auction should be considered, and Councillor Knibb suggested that this matter should be referred for input to the Council committee considering consent items for the Council agendas in order that the City Manager can proceed with the preparation of the 1991 operating budget and other reports; and Mr. Taylor advised that staff has been involved in the long process of preparing a policy manual for more than three or four months. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 82-593 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 1990 Read a report from the City Manager advising that Scott Bros. Ltd. has now completed 83 homes in the Eastwood Park Subdivision and has applied for the initial advance of GRIP funds, and that the amount of the advance is higher than the estimated grant approved by Council on August 8, 1988; also advising that the developer has received $221,095.27 through the Municipal Services Cost-Sharing Program, and the initial advance due to the developer totals $166,915.13 compared to an estimated grant of $102,000, with the difference attributed to the fact that the level of cost sharing used in calculating the estimated grant being about double the actual amount received; and recommending that the GRIP grant for Scott Bros. Ltd. relative to Eastwood Park be increased from $102,000 to $166,915.13. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the Greater Residential Incentive Program grant for Scott Bros. Ltd. relative to Eastwood Park be increased from $102,000 to $166,915.13. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, a second advance of Greater Residential Incentive Program funds be made to Vicmaur Ltd., regarding Mountfield Crescent, based on 6.5% of the unofficial 1991 assessments as provided by the Province, less funds previously advanced, the final advance to be based on 7% of the official 1991 assessments as provided by the Province, less funds previously advanced. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the copies of letters to Mayor Wayne from Susan Baumgartner Public Relations/Communications of New York, and Lois Gerber, Commercial Officer - Tourism, Canadian Consulate General, expressing appreciation to the City for hosting the recent Society of American Travel Writers Convention -- be received and filed and the organizers of this event be congratulated. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Gould RESOLVED that the letter from the City Manager submitting information concerning the Harvest Days Promotion and a schedule of Harvest Days events for the City Market -- be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Landers RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager advising that, further to Common Council resolution of August 20, 1990 authorizing staff to begin discussions with Gore & Storrie Limited relative to the provision of engineering services in regard to water quality and treatment issues including fluoridation of the water supply, it became evident during discussions with Gore & Storrie Limited that it would be in the best interest of the City to have the consultant design the fluoridation facilities for the Loch Lomond system; also advising that, while previous reports to Council indicated that City staff would produce plans and contract documents for this project, it is believed more feasible to use Gore & Storrie 82-594 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 1990 Limited because of its experience in designing these facilities, with the cost for this service estimated at $10,000 and the total estimate for all services indicated herein being $40,000; submitting the tentative schedule for implementation of the fluoridation of the Loch Lomond water supply, with any impact on the actual construction scheduling as a result of the recent arbitration decision regarding long-term seasonal employees in the Local No. 18 C.U.P.E. workforce having to be evaluated once a final design package is complete; concluding that staff has discussed with Gore & Storrie Limited a general agreement for professional consulting services which includes: general conditions of the contract; services to be provided as outlined herein, and fees and disbursements, with fees for engineering services to be based on the Schedule of Suggested Fees for Engineering Services produced by the Association of Professional Engineers of New Brunswick, which is the fee schedule used for other engineering contracts administered by the City; and recommending that the City of Saint John engage Gore & Storrie Limited, North York, Ontario, to provide engineering services as outlined herein, and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents -- be received and filed and the recommendation adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried with the Mayor and Councillors Flewwelling and Gould voting "nay". Read a letter from the City Solicitor submitting for Council's consideration a proposed Traffic By-Law amendment with respect to parking on Cliff Street, first and second readings having been given at the last meeting of Council. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law To Amend A By-Law Respecting Traffic On Streets In The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments Thereto", with regard to parking on Cliff Street, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. The by-law entitled, "A By-Law To Amend A By-Law Respecting Traffic On Streets In The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments Thereto" was read in its entirety. Mr. Taylor advised that he did not contact area residents following first and second readings of the amendment, and the request through the Parking Commission by residents of Cliff Street who wish to become eligible for the Residential Parking Permit Program was noted. (Councillor M. Vincent withdrew from the meeting during the above discussion.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read report of the Committee of the Whole (as follows) To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John The Committee of the Whole reports Your Committee begs leave to report that it sat on Tuesday, October 9, 1990, when there were present Mayor Wayne and Councillors Coughlan, Davis, Fitzpatrick, Flewwelling, Gould, Knibb, Landers and Rogers, and your Committee submits the following recommendations, namely: 1. That as recommended by the Nominating Committee, Michael Richard be appointed to the Planning Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31, 1991, replacing Vernon Stiles who has resigned from the Committee. 82-595 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 1990 2. That as recommended by the Nominating Committee, Arthur Flood, 1. Patrick Scanlon, David D. Garey and Murray Zides be re-appointed to the Board of Directors of Saint John Non-Profit Housing Inc. for a term to expire September 30, 1993; and that J. C. Robert Lockhart and William Teed be re-appointed to the said Board of Directors, as representatives of the Rotary Club, for a term to expire September 30, 1992. 3. That as recommended by the Nominating Committee, Peter Fleming be appointed to the Board of Directors of Aitken Bicentennial Exhibition Centre Inc., replacing Dr. Alan McNairn who has resigned from the Board. 4. That as recommended by the Nominating Committee, the following appointments be made to the working group on race relations: Howard Cogswell, Carl White, Grace Kern, Dr. R. N. Popat, Councillor Coughlan, and Paul Groody, Commissioner of Human Resources, as resource staff. 5. That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council authorize the employer's negotiating committee with respect to Local No. 61, C.U.P.E., to contact the Board of Arbitration, composed of Peter Zed, Mac Carlisle and Gerry Lowe, within 10 days of October 15, 1990 to address the issue of hours of duty, should no agreement be reached on outstanding matters by October 15. October 15, 1990 Saint John, N.B. Respectfully submitted, (sgd.) Elsie E. Wayne, C h air man. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Gould RESOLVED that section 1 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that section 2 of the above report be adopted. Councillor Fitzpatrick proposed a motion, which was not seconded, that the above matter be tabled until the nominees' place of residence is determined. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Fitzpatrick voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that section 3 of the above report be adopted. Councillor Knibb noted that the above nominee is not a resident of the City. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Fitzpatrick voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Gould Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that section 4 of the above report be adopted. Councillor Fitzpatrick explained that his question of residency with 82-596 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 1990 respect to nominees to committees is based on the fact that Saint John residents not only volunteer to serve on committees but also pay taxes in the City of Saint John. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that section 5 of the above report be adopted. Mr. Groody confirmed that no progress has been made during the past week with respect to the above matter. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor M. Vincent re-entered the meeting.) On motion of Councillor Gould Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that as requested by the Saint John Annual Santa Claus Parade Committee, Council underwrite, if necessary, any costs the said Committee is unable to meet up to $1,000 with regard to the 38th Annual Santa Claus Parade scheduled for November 17, 1990. Her Worship the Mayor expressed condolences to the family of the late Mary Durning, who passed away on October 13, and noted that Mrs. Durning was involved for many years on the Santa Claus Parade Committee. Councillor Rogers noted that Council members received in their information items copies of letters from the Committee to the Transit Commission and the Parking Commission with respect to free buses and free parking on the day of the parade. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council (1) approve the location of the street, Stinson Drive, in the Spruce Lake Industrial Park; and (2) assent to the subdivision plan for Spruce Lake Industrial Park showing Stinson Drive and a public utility easement. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the letter from Hospitality Saint John Inc. referring to its reorganization which will allow it to be the primary group in Saint John to look out for the City's tourism needs, and submitting a copy of its revised structure for Council's perusal; and noting that there is a position, at the Board of Director's level, for a member of Common Council and that, while this position is an ex-officio capacity, it does have voting rights at the general membership level -- be received and filed and Council wish Hospitality Saint John Inc. well in its endeavours to encourage tourism in Saint John. The Mayor advised that she will advise Council as to whether or not she or her designated Council member will sit on the above Board of Directors. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Gould 82-597 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 1990 RESOLVED that the memorandum from the Deputy City Clerk of the City of North York, Ontario, submitting a resolution from the Council's October 3, 1990 meeting concerning the Federal Goods and Services Tax, and drawing to Council's attention the recommendations contained in the last three paragraphs of the resolution urging all municipalities in Canada to endorse the resolution and voice their concern to the Prime Minister and Federal Members of Parliament, and provide North York with a copy of their resolutions respecting the G.ST and the date on which it was sent to the Federal Government, and requesting the Federal Government to take the necessary action, including the substantial cutting of Government programs, to eliminate the Federal deficit and thereby eliminate the need for this new and burdensome tax -- be received and filed and a letter be forwarded to North York explaining the City's position in this regard. Mr. Wilson, who served on an FCM committee with representatives from other Canadian cities in the preparation of a brief to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance with respect to the proposed Goods and Services Tax, advised that the FCM took up the challenge of Federal Minister Michael Wilson that municipalities would not pay more under GST than under the current system, which has resulted in the negotiation of an effective rate for municipalities of 3 per cent which means that 7 per cent will be paid with a rebate of 4 per cent; therefore, FCM was attempting to find a mechanism to ensure that municipalities would not pay more, and he expressed the understanding that the Board of FCM has in fact accepted that negotiated rate and is satisfied on that point, although FCM has indicated on a few occasions that the January 1 implementation date is perhaps too early and that more time would be needed. Mr. Wilson also advised that the municipalities and FCM have agreed to the rate on the basis that a proper definition of municipality and transactions that might take place between municipalities can be obtained; in other words, assurance is wanted that commissions and boards are part of the municipality and that transactions between a city and a board are not subject to GS1. Councillor Coughlan noted the City's recent experience whereby a tendered amount would decrease slightly in 1991 as a result of the GST and suggested that Council should, in receiving and filing the above memorandum, convey such to the City of York North, and the Mayor concurred that this should be conveyed, as well as the position explained by Mr. Wilson. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the application of Mr. Don Mazerolle for an amendment to the Section 39 re-zoning of 400 Milford Road be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and that the necessary advertising be authorized in this regard, with the public hearing to be held on November 26, 1990. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Councillor Landers RESOLVED that the letter from Saint John Charter Rights and Civil Liberties Association expressing concern over a request by the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics for racial and some national origins of criminal offenders; expressing the opinion that the actions of Statistics Canada to develop statistics on crimes committed in Canada according to race should be restricted and forbidden as this type of program can only promote racism in its worst form, and it is philosophically contrary to the Charter of Rights, and that to propose that city police ask and record such information is not only wrong but dangerous to the overall concept of Canada as one nation; and urging Council to adopt a policy that the police are not to provide arrest reports based on such criteria requested by Statistics Canada, namely, race or national background -- be referred to the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners for consideration. Deputy Chief Cogswell, in response to Councillor Fitzpatrick, advised 82-598 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 1990 that such questions are not asked nor are such statistics kept by the Saint John City Police. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Eric L. Teed advising that he read, with interest, the concept of proposed housing in Rockwood Park, as reported in a news article on October 10, 1990; however, among the reported comments were some inaccuracies which apparently arose from Council discussion, and commenting thereon; and concluding that it would seem reasonable that any proposal for changing Park use should go to the Rockwood Park Advisory Board and that the City should take corrective action to make the necessary appointments to the Board -- be received and Mr. Teed be thanked for his comments, and that the letter be referred to the City Manager, the City Solicitor and the Rockwood Park Advisory Board for review. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Landers RESOLVED that this meeting be adjourned. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Common Clerk