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OF
THE CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL
AT A SPECIAL MEETING HELD AT 2.00 PM ON WEDNESDAY 31 JULY 1996
Councillors Oscar Alpers, Carole Anderton, Graham Berry, David Buist,
David Close, Graham Condon, David Cox, Newton Dodge, Carole Evans,
Morgan Fahey, Ishwar Ganda, Pat Harrow, Ian Howell, Alister James, Lesley Keast, Charles Manning, Garry Moore, Margaret Murray,
Denis O'Rourke, Gail Sheriff, Barbara Stewart and Ron Wright.
APOLOGIES: Apologies for absence were received and accepted from Councillors Anna Crighton and Gordon Freeman.
1. LATE APPLICATIONS FOR DEPUTATIONS
The Mayor advised that late applications for speaking rights at the present meeting had been received from:
* Mr John Loughnan regarding the proposed redevelopment of the Centennial
Pool.
* Mr Robert Wilson (Principal of Cashmere High School) regarding the
proposed grants for the Aurora Centre at Burnside High School.
It was resolved on the motion of Councillor Berry seconded by Councillor Evans that both applications for speaking rights be granted.
(2.07 pm Councillor Keast arrived)
2. DEPUTATIONS
(1) Centennial Pool Redevelopment
Mr John Loughnan raised a number of questions regarding the decisions recently reached by the Council on the redevelopment of the Centennial Pool.
It was resolved that Mr Loughnan's submissions be considered later in the meeting.
(2.20 pm Councillor James arrived)
(2) Aurora Centre
Mr Robert Wilson (Principal of Cashmere High School) made submissions opposing any further Council funding for the proposed Aurora Centre at Burnside High School.
It was resolved that Mr Wilson's submissions be considered later in the meeting.
3. NOTICES OF MOTION
(1) Centennial Pool Redevelopment
Councillor Alpers moved the adoption of the two notices of motion regarding the Centennial Pool lodged on 19 July and 25 July 1996. The motion was seconded by Councillor Sheriff.
Councillor Close then moved "That the motion under debate be now put". The closure motion was seconded by Councillor O'Rourke and when put to the meeting was declared carried.
The motion moved by Councillor Alpers and seconded by Councillor Sheriff was then put to the meeting and declared lost.
(Note: Councillor Howell abstained from the discussion and voting on this item.)
(2.35 pm Councillor Alpers retired)
4. REPORT OF THE STRATEGY AND RESOURCES ANNUAL PLAN
WORKING PARTY
Moved by Cr Close
Seconded by Cr Murray
That the report of the Strategy and Resources Annual Plan Working Party be adopted, subject to incorporation of the following revised actual and projected percentage rate increases (the adopted 1996/97 Annual Plan projections have also been shown in the table below):
1995/96
|
1996/97
|
1997/98
|
1998/99
|
1999/2000
| |
| 1995/96
Annual Plan
|
2.77%
|
3.80%
|
4.49%
|
3.67%
|
4.02%
|
| 1996/97
Draft Annual Plan (April)
|
2.77%
|
3.18%
|
3.14%
|
3.40%
| |
| Recommended
1996/97 Annual Plan
|
2.82%
|
3.92%
|
2.90%
|
3.03%
| |
| Adopted
1996/97 Annual Plan
|
2.77%
|
3.94%
|
2.81%
|
3.00%
|
Received.
(2) Summary of Community Board and Public Submissions
Received.
(3.05 pm Councillor Alpers returned)
(3) Consideration of Submissions and Other
Annual Plan Related Items
Received.
(4) Subsequent Amendments
Adopted, subject to the provision for the Riccarton Road Traffic Study being reduced from $50,000 to $45,000.
(5) Schedule of Annual Plan Changes
Councillor Evans moved by way of amendment "That provision of $20,000 be made in 1997/98 for Joy Street/Golf Links Road neighbourhood improvement work". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Wright and when put to the meeting was declared carried.
Councillor Alpers moved by way of further amendment "That the provision of $20,000 for the development of the King Street Reserve be brought forward to 1996/97, and that the provision of $20,000 for work on King Street under the neighbourhood improvement plan be deferred until 1997/98". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Anderton and when put to the meeting was declared carried.
The recommendation shown in this clause was then adopted, subject to incorporation of the foregoing amendments.
(6) Schedule of Carry Forwards
Adopted.
(7) Summary of Long Term Financial Projections
Received.
(8) Response to Internal Requests for Annual Plan
Adjustments and Community Board and Public Submissions
Woolston/Burwood Expressway
Councillor Evans moved by way of amendment "That options for speeding up the construction of the Woolston/Burwood expressway be investigated by the City Services Committee". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Sheriff and when put to the meeting was declared carried.
Centennial Pool Redevelopment
Councillor Moore moved by way of amendment:
"That recommendation 6 under clause 8 (page 6) of the Committee's report be amended by the addition of the words `that the questions regarding the Centennial Pool redevelopment raised by Councillor Alpers in the memorandum previously circulated by him to all Councillors and the further questions raised by Mr John Loughnan in his submissions to the present meeting be referred to the Projects and Property Committee for report back to the Council'". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Evans and when put to the meeting was declared carried.
Travis Swamp Weed Control
Following a question from Councillor Alpers regarding recommendation 13, it was resolved that the weed control programme for Travis Swamp relate to the 1996/97 year only.
(4.30 pm Councillor Alpers retired)
LATM: Piko Crescent and Shand Crescent
Following a discussion regarding recommendation 30, it was resolved that this recommendation be amended to provide "That the Riccarton/ Wigram Community Board be requested to give some priority to consideration of a local area traffic management scheme for Piko Crescent and Shand Crescent".
Disabled Persons' Trust: 314 Worcester Street
Councillor Wright moved by way of amendment "That the Council approve the cash grant of $100,000 to the Disabled Persons' Trust to assist the Trust in purchasing the property it occupies at 314 Worcester Street, and that the Property Manager be asked to put an appropriate mechanism in place to protect the Council's investment in the property". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Moore and when put to the meeting was declared carried.
Aurora Centre
(5.30 pm Councillor Alpers returned)
Also considered in conjunction with this item were the submissions made earlier in the meeting by Mr Robert Wilson on behalf of Cashmere High School.
Councillor Moore moved by way of amendment "That the funding for the Aurora Centre Trust proposed in recommendation 43 be subject to an independent analysis of the likely future requirements for similar community facilities in Christchurch and that this report be presented to the Projects and Property Committee". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Alpers and when put to the meeting was declared lost.
Recommendation 43 was then put to the meeting and declared carried on division no 1 by 18 votes to 5, the voting being as follows:
For (18): Councillors Berry, Buist, Close, Condon, Dodge, Evans, Fahey, Ganda, Harrow, Howell, James, Manning, Moore, Murray, Sheriff, Stewart, Wright and the Mayor.
Against (5): Councillors Alpers, Anderton, Cox, Keast and O'Rourke.
Pioneer Sports Stadium: Swimming and Fitness Facilities
Following a question by Councillor Alpers regarding the funding and likely cost of this project, it was resolved that a report on these issues and on the possible inclusion of additional facilities including a fitness centre be referred to the appropriate Standing Committees.
Port Hills: Acquisition of Additional Land
for Reserves Purposes
Following a question by Councillor Alpers, it was resolved that a detailed report on this issue be submitted to the Parks and Recreation Committee prior to the 1997/98 Annual Plan round.
It was then resolved that the recommendations made in clause 8 be adopted, subject to incorporation of the foregoing amendments and where appropriate incorporated in the 1996/97 Annual Plan.
(9) Net Requirement from Rates
It was resolved:
1. That the Council adopt a 2.77% rate increase and approve the borrowing of $45.24 million to finance the 1996/97 capital programme.
2. That the 1996/97 Annual Plan, as amended, be adopted.
3. That the 1996/97 Corporate Plan, as amended, be adopted.
4. That public notice be given that, at its meeting on 28 August 1996, the Council will consider a resolution to make and levy rates in accordance with the approved 1996/97 Annual Plan.
Report adopted. Clauses adopted.
(Note: Councillor Cox abstained from the discussion and voting on recommendations 40 and 44 in clause 8 of the working party's report.
5. IMPROVEMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
Reference was made to those Annual Plan submissions which had sought improvements to the Annual Plan content and format. The City Manager advised that he would be reporting on this issue later in the year.
6. CONCLUSION
The meeting concluded at 6.45 pm
CONFIRMED THIS 28TH DAY OF AUGUST 1996 MAYOR