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MINUTES
107TH MEETING
OF
THE CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL
AT A MEETING HELD AT 2.00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER 1995
AND (MEANTIME HAVING BEEN ADJOURNED) RECONVENED AT 7.40 P.M. ON THURSDAY 14 DECEMBER 1995
PRESENT: The Mayor, Ms Vicki Buck (Chairperson).
(13.12.95) Councillors Oscar Alpers, Carole Anderton, Graham Berry, David Buist,
David Close, Graham Condon, David Cox, Anna Crighton, Newton Dodge,
Carole Evans, Morgan Fahey, Gordon Freeman, Ishwar Ganda, Pat Harrow,
Ian Howell, Alister James, Lesley Keast (from 2.20 p.m.), Charles Manning,
Garry Moore, Margaret Murray, Denis O'Rourke, Gail Sheriff, Barbara Stewart
and Ron Wright.
PRESENT: The Mayor, Ms Vicki Buck (Chairperson).
(14.12.95) Councillors Oscar Alpers, Carole Anderton (until 7.00 p.m.), Graham Berry,
David Buist, David Close, Graham Condon, David Cox, Anna Crighton,
Newton Dodge (until 7.00 p.m.), Carole Evans, Morgan Fahey, Gordon Freeman,
Ishwar Ganda, Pat Harrow, Alister James, Lesley Keast (from 2.20 p.m.),
Charles Manning, Garry Moore, Margaret Murray, Denis O'Rourke, Gail Sheriff,
Barbara Stewart and Ron Wright.
APOLOGY: An apology for absence was received and accepted from Councillor Ian Howell.
(14.12.95)
1. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
INAUGURAL COUNCIL MEETING OF 6 NOVEMBER 1995
Moved by Cr Condon
Seconded by Cr Evans
That the minutes of the inaugural Council meeting held on Monday 6 November 1995 with the public present be confirmed.
Carried
COUNCIL MEETING OF 23 NOVEMBER 1995
Moved by Cr Howell
Seconded by Cr Berry
That the minutes of the Council meeting held on Thursday 23 November 1995 with the public present be confirmed subject to the inclusion of Councillor Stewart in the list of members present.
Carried
2. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT
Peterborough Centre
Messrs David Thornley and Wayne Bailey made submissions seeking the Council's support for the retention of the Peterborough Centre as an historic building, and its use for cultural purposes. They advised that the building was currently being offered for sale by tender, with tenders closing on Friday 15 December 1995.
(2.20 p.m. Councillor Keast arrived)
It was resolved on the motion of the Mayor seconded by Councillor Crighton that the Council indicate its willingness to consider ways in which it could assist the Peterborough Trust to achieve its objectives, subject to further consideration of the Trust's proposal and the associated feasibility study by the appropriate Standing Committees at their February meetings.
Canterbury Television:
Regional Television Programmes
Ms Sue Wells addressed the Council on behalf of a group formed to oppose recently announced cuts in locally produced programmes screened on Canterbury Television. Also considered was a tabled letter of support from the Canterbury Tourism Council.
It was resolved on the motion of Councillor Dodge seconded by Councillor Moore:
1. That representatives of the Council meet with the new owners of Canterbury Television prior to Christmas, to advise them of the Council's support for a continuing high level of local programmes on CTV.
2. That the officers report to the February meeting of the Community Services Committee on the outcome of the meeting with CTV.
Cathedral Square Redevelopment
The meeting was advised that in view of the deferment of the latest proposals for the redevelopment of Cathedral Square, Mr David Sheppard would be seeking to address the Council at a later date.
Ferrymead Historic Park
Messrs Ron Grant and Douglas Johns addressed the meeting on behalf of the Tramway Historical Society, expressing the Society's concern at the proposals currently before the Council regarding the operation and funding of Ferrymead Historic Park.
It was resolved that the Society's submissions be considered in conjunction with the report of the Strategy and Resources Committee.
(Note: Councillor Manning left the Council table during the hearing of the deputation's submissions, and retired from the discussion and voting thereon.)
3. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS
Councillor Stewart presented a petition containing 421 signatures expressing concern at traffic safety in Clyde Road, and seeking the urgent relocation of the Fendalton Library.
It was resolved that the petition be referred to the City Services Committee and the Community Services Committee.
4. CORRESPONDENCE
Anti-Personnel Mines
It was resolved to receive a letter from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, responding to the resolutions adopted by the Council at its August meeting supporting a ban on the use of anti-personnel mines.
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Also considered in conjunction with the letter from Mr Chris Rudge was a further letter on this issue from J P and H R Thacker, residents of Clyde Road.
It was resolved that the letters from Mr Rudge and Mr and Mrs Thacker be considered in conjunction with the Notice of Motion lodged by Councillor O'Rourke and the associated recommendations made by the Parks and Recreation Committee.
5. REPORT OF THE LEGAL SERVICES MANAGER
Moved by Cr Freeman
Seconded by Cr Moore
That the report of the Legal Services Manager be adopted.
(1) Standing Committees:
Appointment of Mayor as Member
Adopted.
(2) Appointment of Commissioners
Adopted.
(3) Wheel Clamping: Christchurch Public Hospital
Councillor Fahey advised that in view of the conclusions reached by the Legal Services Manager, he wished to withdraw his Notice of Motion relating to this issue. The recommendation shown in this clause was then adopted.
It was resolved, further that the Council meet with Canterbury Health to discuss practical alternatives to wheel clamping and alternative parking arrangements, including the previously proposed parking building.
(4) Delegation to Council Secretary
Adopted.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
6. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Moved by Cr Close
Seconded by Cr Moore
That the report of the Director of Finance be adopted, subject to deletion of the reference to the payment of $85,000 for the Festival of Flowers 1996, this entry duplicating the entry for the same item on page 1 of the report.
Carried
(Note: Councillor Dodge declared a pecuniary interest in the report, and retired from the discussion and voting thereon.)
7. SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS
The Mayor referred to the following supplementary items which had been submitted for consideration at the present Council meeting:
* Supplementary Report by the Chairman of the Strategy and Resources Committee on the contribution by the Pier Promotion Trust towards the Christchurch Pier.
* Report of the Projects and Property Committee recommending the acceptance of a tender for the Convention Centre contract.
* Supplementary report by the Chairman of the Environmental Committee on:
* Proposed City Plan - Late Submissions
* Proposed Canterbury Regional Policy Statement
Notification of Decisions
* Draft Submissions on 1996 State Highway Review.
* Public Excluded Supplementary Report by the Chairman of the Environmental Committee on judicial review proceedings - 232 Stanmore Road.
The Mayor advised that the items concerned had not been circulated with the main agenda for the reason that in each case the relevant information was not available until after the agenda had been prepared and circulated. She advised that the items concerned could not be deferred to a subsequent meeting, because of the need for early decisions on each issue.
It was resolved that the items listed above be received and considered at the present meeting.
8. REPORT OF THE STRATEGY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Moved by Cr Close
Seconded by Cr Wright
That the report of the Strategy and Resources Committee be adopted.
(1) Local Elections (Single Transferable Vote Option) Bill
Adopted.
(2) Delegations
Adopted.
It was resolved, further, that the City Manager Liaison Subcommittee comprise the Mayor and Councillors Close and Murray.
(3) Selwyn Plantation Board Limited -
Early Repayment of Principal Sum
Adopted.
(4) Canterbury Museum - Proposed Loan
Adopted.
(5) Christchurch City Holdings Limited
Adopted.
(6) Land Transport Reform
Adopted, subject to recommendation 4 being altered to require the establishment unit to submit an interim report to the April meeting of the Strategy and Resources Committee.
(7) Project 2000
Adopted.
(8) Dame Ngaio Marsh House
37 Valley Road, Cashmere
Adopted.
(9) Ferrymead Historic Park
Also considered in conjunction with this clause were the submissions made earlier in the meeting by the Tramway Historical Society.
Councillor Stewart moved, by way of amendment "That this clause be deferred until the February Council meeting". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Murray and when put to the meeting was declared lost.
The recommendations contained in this clause were then adopted, subject to recommendations 3(a), (f) and 4 all being made subject to the granting of resource consent.
It was resolved, further:
1. That prior to confirmation of the 1996/97 City Council grant the Ferrymead Trust reconstitute its Board in consultation with the Community Services Committee.
2. That the following proposed amendment by Councillor Harrow be referred to the Community Services Committee:
1. That the Ferrymead Trust take the necessary steps outlined (on page 34(a) to (d)) to obtain museum status.
2. That the Trust consider changing the name of Ferrymead Historic Park to "Christchurch Transport and Technology Museum".
3. That after the recommendations have been actioned that the funding of Ferrymead be re-examined next year.
(Note: Councillor Manning left the Council table during discussion of this clause, and retired from the discussion and voting thereon.)
(10) Christchurch Pier
(27) Christchurch Pier Project
Assessment of the New Brighton Pier
Promotion Trust's Financial Report (Supplementary)
These two clauses were taken together later in the meeting, following the supper break.
(11) Appointment of Council Representatives
to Outside Bodies
Adopted, subject to recommendation 3 being amended to provide for Councillor Buist to attend meetings of the Victory Park Board as the Mayor's proxy.
Following consideration of a schedule tabled at the meeting by Councillor Close it was resolved, further:
1. That the following representatives be appointed to the bodies shown:
Arts Centre of Christchurch Cr Crighton
Age Concern Cr Buist
CDC Trust Cr Close, Cr Howell
Canterbury Museum Mr H A Clark, Cr Stewart,
Cr Keast, Cr Close
Canterbury Tourism Council Cr Harrow
Canterbury Sports Foundation Cr Cox
Cant/Westland Sports Trust Cr Condon
Children's Christmas Parade Cr Dodge
Chch Civic Music Council Cr Close
Chch Ethnic Council Cr Ganda
Chch Symphony Orchestra Cr James
Citizens' Advice Bureau Cr Evans
Ferrymead Trust Mr J H Gray (subject to confirmation as to his availability)
Keep Chch Beautiful Cr Dodge
Mayor's Welfare Fund Cr Alpers
McLean Institute Mrs Edna Hanafin
New Way Trust Chairman, Community Services Committee or his nominee.
Safer Community Council Chairman, Community Services Committee or his nominee.
Crime Prevention Action Group Chairman, Community Services Committee or his nominee.
Victory Park Board Cr Buist as proxy for the Mayor
Community Arts Council Cr Anderton
Chch Music Centre Trust Cr Cox
Chch Garden City Trust Cr Sheriff
2. That the appointment of trustees to the Riccarton Bush Trust be deferred until the February Council meeting.
3. That Mr Craig Oliver (Parks Manager) be appointed as the Council's representative on the Orton Bradley Park Trust Board.
(12) Canterbury Regional Council
Clause 15 of the report of the Environmental Committee was also considered in conjunction with this clause, together with the schedule tabled by Councillor Close, and referred to in the preceding clause.
Recommendations 1 and 2 in clause 12 were adopted without amendment.
It was resolved, further, that the following representatives be appointed to the Canterbury Regional Council committees listed:
Area Committee Cr Condon
Regional Land Transport Committee Cr O'Rourke
Regional Civil Defence Committee Cr Howell
Arising from consideration of clause 15 of the report of the Environmental Committee, it was further resolved:
1. That the Chairmen of the Environmental Committee and City Services Committee and Councillors Alpers, Harrow and Crighton, together with appropriate officers be appointed to serve on the joint Committees with regard to resource management and transportation issues.
2. That the Committee have the power to co-opt or substitute members if deemed desirable for relevant issues.
(13) Re-Establishment of
Summit Road Protection Authority
Adopted.
(14) Revised 1996 Meetings Schedule
Adopted.
(15) Supplementary Items
Received.
(16) Centennial Pool Redevelopment
Adopted.
(17) Sublease of C.T.L. Land
Adopted.
(18) Shirley Library and Service Centre
Adopted.
(19) Election of Deputy Chairman
Received.
(20) Revaluation of the City 1995
Received.
It was also resolved that the Funds Manager be requested to issue a news release advising property owners of their objection rights and explaining the likely impact of the new valuations on rates.
(21) The 1996/97 Annual Plan Strategy and Process
Received.
(22) Local Government Reform Bill
Received.
(23) Items Received
Received.
(24) Resolution to Exclude the Public
Received.
(27a) New Zealand Local Government Association -
Metro Sector Group Vacancy (Supplementary)
It was resolved on the motion of Councillor James seconded by Councillor O'Rourke to vote for Mr R A Harvey as the Metropolitan Sector Group representative.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
9. REPORT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
Moved by Cr Evans
Seconded by Cr Close
That the report of the Environmental Committee be adopted.
(23) Proposed City Plan - Late Submissions (Supplementary)
Adopted.
(24) Proposed Canterbury Regional Council Policy Statement:
Notification of Decisions (Supplementary)
Adopted.
(1) Exemption from Legal Road Frontage
R H Waterman, 962 Ferry Road
Ferrymead Ward
Adopted.
(2) Exemption from Legal Road Frontage
M W and J Dobson, 33 and 41 Te Awakura Terrace
Ferrymead Ward
Adopted.
(3) Revocation of Part Conditional Approval of Subdivision
Kate Sheppard Gardens - 419 New Brighton Road
Burwood Ward
Adopted.
(4) Revocation of Part Conditional Approval of Subdivision
C R and D G Duder - 59 Bowenvale Avenue
Heathcote Ward
Adopted.
(5) Revocation of Part Conditional Approval of Subdivision
R D Melvin - 86 Buckleys Road and 14 Butterfield Avenue
Ferrymead Ward
Adopted.
(6) Revocation of Part Conditional Approval of Subdivision
G F Kendall - Godley Drive
Ferrymead Ward
Adopted.
(7) Revocation of Part Conditional Approval of Subdivision
G Teear, 22 and 38 Hands Road
Spreydon Ward
Adopted.
(8) Revocation of Part Conditional Approval of Subdivision
Richmond WMC, Stanmore Road
Hagley Ward
Adopted.
(9) Delegations
Adopted.
(10) City Plan Cross Submissions
Adopted.
(11) Land Information Memoranda
Adopted.
(12) Mobile Shop Licence Fees
Adopted.
(13) Election of Deputy Chairperson
Received.
(14) Presentations on the New City Plan
Received.
(15) CRC/CCC Relationship
Received.
(16) Submission on Proposed Change 1 and Change 2 to
Canterbury Transitional Regional Plan
Received.
(17) Supplementary Item
The Regional Policy Statement - Notification of Decisions
This clause was withdrawn, in favour of supplementary clause 24 referred to above.
(18) Resource Consents
Received.
(19) Resolution to Exclude the Public
Received.
(22) Submissions on City Plan
This clause was withdrawn, in favour of supplementary clause 23 referred to above.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
10. REPORT OF THE CITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
REPORT OF MEETING OF 28 NOVEMBER 1995
Moved by Cr O'Rourke
Seconded by Cr Close
That the report of the City Services Committee be adopted.
(1) Christchurch City Traffic and
Parking Alteration Bylaw 1996
Adopted.
(2) Trade Wastes Charges for 1995/96
Adopted.
(3) Prebbleton Sewage Disposal
Adopted.
It was resolved, further on the motion of Councillor Alpers seconded by Councillor O'Rourke "That the Banks Peninsula District Council be informed of this decision and advised that the City Council is willing to negotiate a similar arrangement for the treatment and disposal of Lyttelton sewage".
(4) Election of Deputy Chairman
Received.
(5) Membership of Co-ordinating Committee
for Traffic Safety
Received.
(6) Safety (Administration) Programme
Received.
(7) Quarterly Report of Police Activities:
Period Ended 30 September 1995
Received.
(8) Strategy for Children
Received.
(9) Speed Limit Review
Received.
(10) Contract No. 95/96-168
Hazeldean Road Kerbs and Channels Etc.
(Selwyn Street to Antigua Street)
Received.
(11) Contracts
Received.
(12) Items Received
Received.
(13) Items Deferred to Reconvened Meeting
on 7 December 1995
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
REPORT OF RECONVENED MEETING OF 7 DECEMBER 1995
Moved by Cr O'Rourke
Seconded by Cr Close
That the report of the City Services Committee be adopted.
(1) State Highway Review
Also considered were draft submissions on the State Highway Review, which had been separately circulated.
It was resolved that the draft submission favouring option 3 be approved and forwarded to Transit New Zealand.
(2) Access to Colombo Street Overbridge
Adopted.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
(10) Christchurch Pier
(27) Christchurch Pier Project
Assessment of the New Brighton Pier
Promotion Trust's Financial Report (Supplementary)
Following the supper break, the Council considered clause 10 of the report of the Strategy and Resources Committee.
Councillor Close moved by way of amendment:
"1. That the Council accept the tender of McConnell Dowell for $2.964 million for the Pier.
2. That the calling of tenders for stage 2 be deferred to allow the Trust more time to refine its plan to raise the balance of its contribution, with design work on the stage 2 works to continue in the intervening period."
At the request of the meeting, the Mayor agreed to put clauses 1 and 2 of Councillor Close's amendment separately. On being put to the meeting clause 1 of the amendment was declared carried on division no. 1 by 17 votes to 8, the voting being as follows:
For (17): Councillors Alpers, Anderton, Close, Condon, Dodge, Evans, Ganda, Harrow, Howell, James, Keast, Manning, Murray, Sheriff, Stewart, Wright and the Mayor.
Against (8): Councillors Berry, Buist, Cox, Crighton, Fahey, Freeman, Moore and O'Rourke.
On being put to the meeting clause 2 of Councillor Close's amendment was declared carried on division no. 2 by 17 votes to 8, the voting being as follows:
For (17): Councillors Alpers, Buist, Close, Condon, Cox, Dodge, Fahey, Ganda, Harrow, Howell, James, Keast, Manning, Moore, Murray, Stewart and the Mayor.
Against (8): Councillors Anderton, Berry, Crighton, Evans, Freeman, O'Rourke, Sheriff and Wright.
11. REPORT OF THE PROJECTS AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE
Moved by Cr Wright
Seconded by The Mayor
That the report of the Projects and Property Committee be adopted.
(1) Contract No. 95/96-120
Christchurch Convention Centre Main Building and Siteworks
On being put to the meeting, the recommendations contained in this clause were adopted on division no. 3 by 23 votes to 2, the voting being as follows:
For (23): Councillors Alpers, Anderton, Buist, Close, Condon, Cox, Crighton, Dodge, Evans, Fahey, Ganda, Harrow, Howell, James, Keast, Manning, Moore, Murray, O'Rourke, Sheriff, Stewart, Wright and the Mayor.
Against (2): Councillors Berry and Freeman.
Clause adopted. Report adopted.
12. PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY BOARD REPORTS
It was resolved to continue the practice adopted by the previous Council of allowing Community Board Chairperson who are not City Councillors to present their Board's reports at Council meetings.
13. REPORT OF THE BURWOOD/PEGASUS COMMUNITY BOARD
Mr David Dobbie introduced the report of the meeting of the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board held on 20 November 1995.
Moved by Cr Evans
Seconded by Cr James
That the report of the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board be adopted.
(1) Revocation of Part Conditional Approval of Subdivision
Fletcher Homes Ltd, 4-6 Fishermans Rest (Burwood Ward)
Adopted.
(2) Dedication of Road Reserve as Road - Tahuna Street
Adopted.
(3) Oral Declaration by Members Attested in the Presence of
the Community Manager representing the City Manager
Received.
(4) Election of Chairperson
Received.
(5) Oral Declaration by the Chairperson Attested in the Presence
of the Community Manager representing the City Manager
Received.
(6) Election of Deputy Chairperson
Received.
(7) Fixing of Date, Time and Venue of Ordinary Meetings of the
Board
Received.
(8) Fixing of Remuneration of Elected Members
Received.
(9) Meeting Payments
Received.
(10) Representation on Outside Organisations and Composition
of Working Parties
Received.
(11) Petitions
Received.
(12) Deputations by Appointment
Received.
(13) Correspondence
Received.
(14) Janet Stewart Reserve
Received.
(15) Dallington Basketball Half Courts
Received.
(16) Basketball Half Court Transfer - Parklands Reserve
Received.
(17) Location of Half Courts in the Burwood/Pegasus Wards
Received.
(18) Notice of Motion
Councillor Close moved by way of amendment "That the officers report to the Environmental Committee on the possible uplifting of the designation on the redundant expressway between Travis Road and Mairehau Road, in conjunction with the proposal to designate the Travis Wetland". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Evans and when put to the meeting was declared carried as the substantive motion.
(19) 1996/97 Annual Plan - Capital Works Programme
Received.
(20) Community Manager's Update
Received.
(21) Proposed New Road Name - Suburban Estates, Lake Terrace
Road (Burwood Ward) (Supplementary Report)
Received.
(22) Information Items
Received.
(23) Resolution to Exclude the Public
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
14. REPORTS OF THE SHIRLEY/PAPANUI COMMUNITY BOARD
Ms Yvonne Palmer presented the Board's reports.
REPORT OF MEETING OF 22 NOVEMBER 1995
Moved by Cr Dodge
Seconded by Cr Freeman
That the report of the Shirley/Papanui Community Board be adopted.
(1) Report on Appointment of Members
Adopted.
(2) Oral Declaration by Members Attested in the Presence of
the Community Manager as the City Manager's Representative
Adopted.
(3) Election of Chairperson
Adopted.
(4) Oral Declaration by the Chairperson Attested in the Presence
of the Community Manager as the City Manager's
Representative
Adopted.
(5) Election of Deputy Chairperson
Adopted.
(6) General Explanation Given as a Statutory Requirement
by the Legal Services Manager
Adopted.
(7) Report of the Returning Officer
Adopted.
(8) Fixing of the Date, Time and Venue of Ordinary Meetings
of the Board
Adopted.
(9) Delegations to Community Boards
Adopted.
(10) Fixing of Remuneration of Elected Members
Adopted.
(11) Re-election of Committees and Representatives on Outside
Organisations
Adopted.
(12) Presentation of Certificates to Former Members
Adopted.
(13) Northcote Road - Dedication of Road Reserve as Road
Adopted.
(14) 21A Valerie Place - Disposal by Selective Tender
Adopted.
(15) Papanui Railway Station, Restell Street
This clause was withdrawn, in favour of the later resolutions contained in clause 2 of the report of the Board's special meeting on 5 December 1995.
(16) Petitions
Received.
(17) Deputations by Appointment
Received.
(18) T.E.A.M. Community Health Promotion
Received.
(19) Neighbourhood Support Group - Updating Co-ordinators'
Address List
Received.
(20) Recreation Needs of Youth in Papanui, Bishopdale and
Bryndwr
Received.
(21) St Albans Community Needs
Received.
(22) Erica Reserve
Received.
(23) Half Courts Shirley/Papanui
Received.
(24) Janet Stewart Reserve Development
Received.
(25) Innes Road, Mairehau Shopping Centre - Bus Stop
Received.
(26) Mersey Street/Westminster Street Intersection -
Give Way Controls
Received.
(27) Restell Street - P10 Restriction
Received.
(28) Bus Shelter with Advertising, Shirley Road
Received.
(29) 24 Hour Medical Centre, Colombo Street - Bus Stop
Received.
(30) Gardiners Road/Husseys Road - Water and Sewerage
Received.
(31) Floral Festival 1996, Participation -
Discretionary Funding for Garden Clubs
Received.
(32) Edgeware Toilet Tenders
Received.
(33) Discretionary Funds - 1995/96
Received.
(34) 1996/97 Annual Plan - Capital Works Programme
Received.
(35) Waimakariri River - Resource Consent
Primary Producers Co-operative Society Limited
Received.
(36) Bus Tour - Shirley/Papanui Familiarisation
Received.
(37) Items Received
Received.
(38) Items Deferred
Received.
(39) Resolution to Exclude the Public
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
REPORT OF SPECIAL MEETING OF 5 DECEMBER 1995
Moved by Cr Dodge
Seconded by Cr Freeman
That the report of the Shirley/Papanui Community Board be adopted.
(1) 1996/97 Annual Plan -
Capital Works Programme Project Proposals
Received.
(2) Papanui Railway Station
Adopted, subject to insertion of the words "recommendation to the Council" in substitution for the word "decision" at the end of recommendation 2.
(3) Garden Pride Competition
Received.
(4) Board Training
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
15. REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Moved by Cr Moore
Seconded by Cr Stewart
That the report of the Community Services Committee be adopted.
(1) Art Gallery - Lighting, Fire Safety and Goods Lift
Implementation Projects and Related Health
and Safety Issues
It was resolved that the recommendations contained in this clause be adopted, subject to recommendation 3 being amended to provide "That the applications for Lotteries Grants Board funding be pursued and if successful the funds be used immediately to fast track the lighting replacement and fire prevention schedules because of the crucial health and safety issues involved".
(2) Creative Communities New Zealand -
Christchurch Scheme
Adopted.
(3) Temporary Closure of Cathedral Square on New Year's Eve
Adopted.
(4) Deputations by Appointment
Received.
(5) Election of Deputy Chairperson
Received.
(6) Provisions for Preschools in the New City Plan
Adopted, subject to the amendment of the two resolutions shown to provide that the Council make the relevant submission on the City Plan.
(7) Items Received
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
16. REPORT OF THE CENTRAL CITY COMMITTEE
Moved by Cr Murray
Seconded by Cr Dodge
That the report of the Central City Committee be adopted.
(1) Election of Deputy Chairman
Received.
(2) City Mall - Children's Playground
Received.
(3) Cashel Street - Enhancements
Councillor O'Rourke moved by way of amendment "That the words "in the next Annual Plan and Budget" be inserted in place of the words "at the six month review of budgeted funding"". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Anderton and when put to the meeting was declared lost.
The three resolutions shown in this clause were then received.
(Note: Councillor Anderton requested that her vote against resolution no. 2 be recorded.)
(4) Hereford Street - Gloucester Street
Parking Restrictions
Received.
(5) Peterborough Street - Metered Parking
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
17. REPORT OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Moved by Cr Freeman
Seconded by Cr Anderton
That the report of the Parks and Recreation Committee be adopted.
(1) Hot Air Ballooning - Use of Christchurch City Parks
The Notice of Motion lodged by Councillor O'Rourke was also considered in conjunction with this clause.
On being put to the meeting, Councillor O'Rourke's motion was seconded by Councillor Close and was declared lost on division no. 4 by six votes to 18, the voting being as follows:
Against (18): Councillors Alpers, Berry, Buist, Condon, Cox, Dodge, Evans, Fahey, Freeman, Ganda, Harrow, Howell, James, Keast, Murray, Sheriff, Stewart and Wright.
For (6): Councillors Anderton, Close, Crighton, Manning, Moore and O'Rourke.
(8.28 p.m. It was resolved to suspend Standing Orders to allow the present meeting to continue beyond 8.30 p.m.)
On being put to the meeting, the three recommendations made by the Committee were carried on division no. 5 by 13 votes to 12, the voting being as follows:
For (13): Councillors Alpers, Berry, Buist, Condon, Cox, Fahey, Freeman, Ganda, Harrow, James, Murray, Sheriff and Wright.
Against (12): Anderton, Close, Crighton, Dodge, Evans, Howell, Keast, Manning, Moore, O'Rourke, Stewart and the Mayor.
Councillor Freeman then moved "That this issue be reconsidered by the Council after the Inspector of Air Accidents has released his report on the recent fatal balloon accident off Waimairi Beach". The motion was seconded by Councillor Wright and when put to the meeting was declared carried.
Councillor Alpers then moved "That the condition relating to Bottle Lake and Chaneys Forests be amended to "That Bottle Lake Forest and Chaneys Forest be declared non-landing zones to all operators during high fire risk periods, except in an emergency threatening life or limb, and be included in the Code of Practice"". The motion was seconded by Councillor Wright and when put to the meeting was declared carried on division no. 5 by 22 votes to 3, the voting being as follows:
For (22): Councillors Alpers, Anderton, Berry, Buist, Close, Condon, Cox, Dodge, Evans, Fahey, Freeman, Ganda, Harrow, Howell, James, Manning, Moore, Murray, Sheriff, Stewart, Wright and the Mayor.
Against (3): Councillors Crighton, Keast and O'Rourke.
(8.50 p.m. The meeting was adjourned until following the conclusion of the special Council meeting to be held commencing at 3.00 p.m. the following day, Thursday 14 December 1995.)
The meeting was then reconvened at 7.40 p.m. on 14 December, when the remaining items of business which follow were dealt with.
REPORT OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE (Cont'd)
(2) Shop and Amusement Concession at the Groynes
Picnic Reserve
Adopted.
(3) Jeffreys Park/Waiwetu Reserve - Naming
Councillor Alpers moved by way of amendment "That this clause be referred back to the Committee to allow the selection of a name marking the historical significance of the reserve". The amendment was seconded by the Mayor and when put to the meeting was declared lost.
The recommendation contained in clause 3 was then adopted.
(4) Floodlights on Sports Parks -
Proposed Delegation of Authority
Councillor Evans moved by way of amendment "That the recommendation contained in this clause be amended to provide that the authority to site floodlights on sports parks be delegated to the Parks Manager in consultation with the appropriate Community Board, subject to the necessary planning consent being obtained". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Sheriff and when put to the meeting was declared carried as the substantive motion.
(5) Election of Deputy Chairperson
Received.
(6) Deputations by Appointment
Received.
(7) Queen Elizabeth II Park - School of Gymnastics
Received, subject to the reference to the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board in resolution 2 being amended to "the appropriate Community Boards".
(8) 2000 World Veterans' Table Tennis Championships
Received.
(9) Golden Oldies' Rugby Festival
Received.
(10) Sportarama 1996 - 16 and 17 March
Received.
(11) Botanic Gardens - Peacock Fountain -
Installation of Pond
Received.
(12) Christchurch Seattle Sculpture Project - Update
Received.
(13) Rawhiti park Camping Ground - Proposed Lease
and Redevelopment
Received.
(14) Appointment of Honorary Wardens
Received.
(15) Items Received
Received.
(16) Supplementary Item
Cup Carnival Week
Received.
(17) Resolution to Exclude the Public
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
18. REPORT OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT HEARINGS PANEL:
PROPOSED PLAN CHANGE NO. 35
Moved by Cr Evans
Seconded by Cr Buist
That the report of the Resource Management Hearings Panel be adopted.
(1) Proposed Plan Change No. 35
Rezoning of Rural H to Residential G
Main North Road/Darroch Street
Adopted.
Clause adopted. Report adopted.
19. REPORT OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT HEARINGS PANEL:
PROPOSED PLAN CHANGE NO. 36
Moved by Cr Evans
Seconded by Cr Buist
That the report of the Resource Management Hearings Panel be adopted.
(1) Proposed Plan Change No. 36
Rezoning of Rural H to Residential G
Main North Road, Belfast
Adopted.
Clause adopted. Report adopted.
20. REPORT OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT HEARINGS PANEL:
PROPOSED PLAN CHANGE NO. 38
Moved by Cr Evans
Seconded by Cr Keast
That the report of the Resource Management Hearings Panel be adopted.
(1) Proposed Plan Change No. 38
Rezoning of Residential 1P and 1 to Commercial 2
Adopted.
Clause adopted. Report adopted.
21. REPORT OF THE BURWOOD/PEGASUS COMMUNITY BOARD
Dealt with earlier in the meeting.
22. REPORT OF THE FENDALTON/WAIMAIRI COMMUNITY BOARD
Moved by Cr Stewart
Seconded by Cr Wright
That the report of the Fendalton/Waimairi Community Board be adopted.
(1) Cancellation of Building Line Restriction
Puddle and Honeywell, 43 Oldwood Street (Waimairi Ward)
Adopted.
(2) Report on Appointment of Members
Received.
(3) Oral Declaration by Members
Received.
(4) Election of Chairman
Received.
(5) Oral Declaration by the Chairman
Received.
(6) Election of Deputy Chairman
Received.
(7) General Explanation re Statutory Requirements
of Community Board Members
Received.
(8) Report of the Returning Officer
Received.
(9) Fixing of Date, Time and Venue of Ordinary Meetings of the Board
Received.
(10) Delegation to Community Boards
Received.
(11) Fixing of Remuneration of Elected Members
Received.
(12) Supplementary Item
Received.
(13) Memorial Avenue Welcome Sign
Received.
It was resolved, further that a report be submitted to the City Services Committee on the possible installation of "Welcome to Christchurch" signs at each of the main entrances to the city.
(14) Heaton Street P5 Loading Zone - Heaton Intermediate School
Received.
(15) Greers Road/Condell Avenue and Kilburn Street Intersections
and Grahams Road/Guilford Street Intersection -
Give Way Controls
Received.
(16) Te Kura Street - Motor Cycle Stand
Received.
(17) Sawyers Arms Road/Gardiners Road -
Intersection Improvements
Received.
(18) Farrington Avenue/Eastling Street -
Pedestrian Facility
Received.
(19) Traffic Safety Committee - Report of 14 September 1995
Received.
(20) Traffic Safety Committee - Report of 15 September 1995
Received.
(21) Russley Road/Wairakei Road Intersection
Received.
(22) University of Canterbury - Car Parking
Received.
(23) Jeffreys Park/Wai-Wetu Reserve - Naming
Received.
(24) Avice Hill Arts and Craft Centre - Extension
Received.
(25) Citizens' Advice Bureau, Christchurch North -
Office Alterations
Received.
(26) Community Consultation and Liaison
Received.
(27) Fendalton/Waimairi Community Service Awards 1995
Received.
(28) Fendalton/Waimairi Community Funding Committee
`Update' - Late Funding Applications - 1994/95 Year
Received.
(29) Waimairi Study Awards
Received.
(30) Recreation Needs of Youth - Bishopdale and Bryndwr
Received.
(31) Updating Neighbourhood Support Groups
(NSG) Co-ordinators - Funding Assistance
Received.
(32) Board Committees - Reconstitution
Received.
(33) Board Meeting - February 1996
Received.
(34) Statement of Board Objectives and Performance Indicators
for 1996/97
Received.
(35) Joint Working Party - Fire Service and Community Boards
Received.
(36) 1996/97 Annual Plan - Capital Works Programme
Received.
(37) Melville Smart, Melville Street
Proposed Right of Way Name - Waimairi Ward
Received.
(38) City Plan Submissions
Received.
(39) Resolution to Exclude the Public
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
23. REPORT OF THE HAGLEY/FERRYMEAD COMMUNITY BOARD
Moved by Cr Crighton
Seconded by Cr Manning
That the report of the Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board be adopted.
(1) Bells Creek - 45 Mackworth Street - Right-of-Way
Adopted.
(2) Exemption from Legal Road Frontage
G F Kendall, Godley Drive
Ferrymead Ward
Adopted.
(3) Exemption from Legal Road Frontage
Martin De Rouw, 615 Worcester Street
Hagley Ward
Adopted.
(4) Revocation of Part Conditional Approval of Subdivision
Mr and Mrs D A Anderson, 135 Main Road
Ferrymead Ward
Adopted.
(5) Proposed Road Stopping:
Disposal of Redundant Road Widening
Taylors Mistake Road
Adopted.
(6) Disposal of Land and Revocation of Reservation Over
Road Reserve - Maces Road/Dyers Road Corner
Adopted.
(7) Supplementary Items
Received.
(8) Oral Declaration by Members Attested in the Presence
of the Representative of the City Manager
Received.
(9) Election of Chairperson
Received.
(10) Oral Declaration by the Chairperson in the Presence
of the Representative of the City Manager
Received.
(11) Election of Deputy Chairperson
Received.
(12) Report of the Returning Officer
Received.
(13) Fixing of Date, Time and Venue of Ordinary Meetings
of the Board
Received.
(14) Petitions
Received.
(15) Correspondence
Received.
(16) Phillipstown Residents Group
Received.
(17) Hagley/Ferrymead Funding Committee
Received.
(18) Structure on Street
1 Garden Hill Lane
Received.
(19) Marriner Street Improvements
Received.
(20) Traffic Engineering
Received.
(21) Basketball Half Court
Received.
(22) Sumnervale
Received.
(23) Walkways along the Lower Reaches of the Heathcote River
Received.
(24) Board Objectives 1996/97
Received.
(25) 1996/97 Annual Plan Capital Works Programme
Received.
(26) Statement of Goals - Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board
Received.
(27) Proposed Road Names - Ferrymead Ward
Received.
(28) North Waltham Heritage Area
Received.
(29) Hereford Street Playground - Artificial Playing Surface
Received.
(30) Linwood Rugby Football Club - Speeding Traffic
on Kearneys Road
Received.
(31) Items Received
Received.
(32) Resolution to Exclude the Public
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
24. REPORT OF THE RICCARTON/WIGRAM COMMUNITY BOARD
Moved by Cr Buist
Seconded by Cr Ganda
That the report of the Riccarton/Wigram Community Board be adopted.
(1) Apology
Received
(2) Report on Appointment of Members
Received
(3) Oral Declaration by Members Attested in the Presence of the
Community Manager as the Representative of the
City Manager
Received.
(4) Election of Chairperson
At the request of Councillor Ganda, it was agreed that the words "no response was given" be removed from the second sentence in the first paragraph, an explanation having in fact been given to the meeting.
(5) Reconvened Meeting
Monday 4 December 1995
Received.
(6) Community Manager in the Chair
Received.
(7) Oral Declaration
Received.
(8) Election of Chairperson
Received.
(9) Oral Declaration by the Chairperson Attested in the Presence of the Community Manager as the Representative of the City Manager
Received.
(10) Election of Deputy Chairperson
Received.
(11) General Explanation by the Legal Services Manager
on the Provisions of Certain Legislation
Received.
(12) Report of the Returning Officer
Received.
(13) Establishment of Standing Committees, Special Committees,
Standing Sub-Committees and their Terms of Reference
Received.
(14) Fixing of Date, Time and Venue of Ordinary Meetings
of the Board
Received.
(15) Delegation to Community Boards
Received.
(16) Fixing of Remuneration of Elected Members
Received.
(17) Exemption from Legal Road Frontage
Ngai Tahu Charitable Trust - De Lange Street
Wigram Ward
Adopted.
(18) Halswell Junction Road - Flood Retention Basin
Adopted.
(19) Designated Road Widening - Awatea Road
Adopted.
(20) Christchurch Speedway Association Liquor Licence Application
Adopted.
(21) Speaking Rights
Received.
(22) Community Board 1995/96 Discretionary Fund
Allocation Update
Received.
(23) 1996/97 Annual Plan - Capital Works Programme
Received.
(24) Maori Language Year
Received.
(25) Youth Research Proposal
Received.
(26) University of Canterbury Car Parking
Received.
(27) Parking Restriction Request - Bella Rosa Drive
Received.
(28) New Bus Stops - Broomfield
Received.
(29) Give Way Control - Kirk Road/Waterloo Road
Received.
(30) Proposed New Road Names - Riccarton/Wigram Wards
Received, subject to clause 3 of the resolution being corrected to refer to Dilworth Street being the link road between the existing Maxwell Street and Clarence Street to the north of the Riccarton Mall.
(31) Community Board Funding and Awards Committee -
Board Representatives
Received.
(32) Resolution to Exclude the Public
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
25. REPORTS OF THE SHIRLEY/PAPANUI COMMUNITY BOARD
Dealt with earlier in the meeting.
26. REPORT OF THE SPREYDON/HEATHCOTE COMMUNITY BOARD
Moved by Cr Alpers
Seconded by Cr Fahey
That the report of the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board be adopted.
(1) Exemption from Legal Road Frontage
NZ Guardian Trust Co. Ltd
19 Amherst Place
Adopted.
(2) Revocation of Part Conditional Approval of Subdivision
G Teear 22 and 38 Hands Road
Adopted.
(3) Revocation of Part Conditional Approval of Subdivision
V J Lynsky - 6 Grange Street
Adopted.
(4) Sale of Freehold Property -
Cantapine 12 Penn Place
Adopted.
(5) 77A Cashmere Road Recreation Reserve
Adopted.
(6) Property Exchange for Water Services -
St Martins Road
Adopted.
(7) Proposed Road Stopping:
Disposal of Redundant Road Widening
Albemarle Street
Adopted.
(8) Report on Appointment of Members
Received.
(9) Oral Declaration by Members Attested in the Presence of
the Representative of the City Manager
Received.
(10) Election of Chairperson
Received.
(11) Oral Declaration by the Chairperson Attested in the Presence of the Representative of the City Manager
Received.
(12) Election of Deputy Chairperson
Received.
(13) General Explanation to be Given as a Statutory Requirement
by the Legal Services Manager
Received.
(14) Report of the Returning Officer
Received.
(15) Fixing of Date, Time and Venue of Ordinary Meetings
of the Board
Received.
(16) Delegation to Community Boards
Received.
(17) Fixing of Remuneration of Elected Members
Received.
(18) Community Board Representation and Sub-Committees
Received.
(19) J E Wilson - 64 Hackthorne Road -
Proposed Right-of-Way Name
Received.
(20) Selection of Location for Cashmere Playground
Received.
(21) Give Way Controls - Hurunui Street/Worsleys Road
Received.
(22) Proposed Installation of Traffic Signals at the
Colombo Street/Tennyson Street Intersection
Received.
(23) Property Purchase and Legalisation of Land for Road -
Drummond Street
Received.
(24) Structure on Street Application --
10 Erewhon Terrace
Received.
(25) Structure on Street Application -
68 Parklands Drive
Received.
(26) Avoca Valley Stream
Received.
(27) Community Funding
Received.
(28) Resources for Community Recreation
Received.
(29) Updating Neighbourhood Support Group Co-ordinators'
Address Lists
Received.
(30) 1996/97 Annual Plan - Capital Works Programme
Received.
(31) Kingdom Resources Employment Service
Received.
(32) Beckenham Shopping Centre
Received.
(33) Grant for Hanging Baskets of Flowers - Lincoln Road
Received.
(34) Skateboard Bowl Promotional Events
Received.
(35) Update of Board Funds
Received.
(36) Resolution to Exclude the Public
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
27. NOTICES OF MOTION
(1) Hot Air Ballooning
Dealt with earlier in the meeting, in conjunction with clause 1 of the report of the Parks and Recreation Committee.
(2) Wheel Clamps
This motion was withdrawn by Councillor Fahey.
(8.00 p.m. Councillor Freeman retired)
28. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC
The Mayor moved:
"That the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting.
The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter and the specific grounds under Section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:
item minutes/report of: general subject of reason for ground(s) under
no. each matter to be passing this section 48(1)
considered resolution in for the passing
relation to of this
each matter resolution
1. Report of the Wigram Airforce Base Good Reason Section 48(1)(a)
Strategy and Ferrymead Historic Park to Withhold
Resources Committee Exists Under
Meeting of 4.12.95 Section 7
2. Report of the Venue Management " "
Projects and Christchurch Sport and " "
Property Committee Entertainment Centre
Meeting of 4.12.95
3. Report of the Judicial Review " "
Environmental Proceedings: Proposed " "
Committee Meeting Community Corrections
of 29.11.95 Facility, 232 Stanmore
Road
Crawshaw-Milligan
Animal Welfare Trust
4. Parks and Scarborough Farm " "
Recreation
Committee Meeting
of 30.11.95
5. Report of the Rawhiti Park Camping " "
Burwood/Pegasus Ground: Proposed
Community Board Lease and Redevelopment
Meeting of 20.11.95
6. Report of the Property Purchase for " "
Fendalton/Waimairi Roading: Fendalton
Community Board Road
Meeting of 21.11.95
7. Report of the Property Purchase for " "
Hagley/Ferrymead Roading and Sale of " " "
Community Board Land: Humphreys Drive " " "
Meeting of 15.11.95 Property Purchase for " "
Roading: Forth and " "
Tweed Streets Land "
Exchange: 962 Ferry "
Road Property
Purchase for Roading:
Ferry Road Esplanade
Reserve Purchase:
1004 Ferry Road
Disposal of Land and
Revocation of
Reservation over Road
Reserve: Maces
Road/Dyers Road
Intersection Holy
Trinity Church:
Avonside Drive
8. Report of the Parkhouse Road Garden " "
Riccarton/Wigram Centre Lease
Community Board
Meeting of 20.11.95
9. Report of the Property Purchase for " "
Shirley/Papanui Roading: Holly Road " "
Community Board Property Purchase for
Meeting of 22.11.95 Roading: Springfield
Road
10. Report of the Property Purchase for " "
Spreydon/Heathcote Roading: St Martins " " "
Community Board Road Property "
Meeting of 21.11.95 Exchange for Water
Services: St Martins
Road Sale of Freehold
Property: 12 Penn
Place
This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by Section 6 or Section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public are as follows:
Item No.
3, 4, 6, Protection of Privacy of Natural Persons (Section 7(2)(a))
7, 9 & 10
1, 2, 4, Conduct of Negotiations (Section 7(2)(i))
5, 7, 8 & 10
3 Maintain Legal Professional Privilege (Section 7(2)(g))
1 Prejudice the Commercial Position of the Person
who is the Subject of the Information (Section 7(2)(b)(ii))
The motion was seconded by Councillor Manning and when put to the meeting was declared carried.
CONFIRMED THIS 28TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 1996
MAYOR