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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
14 FEBRUARY 1996
A meeting of the Environmental Committee
was held on Wednesday 14 February 1996 at 4.00 p.m.
PRESENT: Councillor Carole Evans (Chairman),
Councillors Oscar Alpers, Anna Crighton,
Newton Dodge, Pat Harrow, Lesley Keast
and Barbara Stewart.
APOLOGIES: Councillor Charles Manning. The Committee reports that: PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION
1. DELEGATIONS - IMPOUNDING ACT RR 1961/1
Officer Responsible Author Environmental Services Manager Ken Lawn Corporate Plan Output: Environmental Services: Dog ControlThe purpose of this report is to recommend the following delegation, which was inadvertently missed out in the delegations recommended by the Environmental Committee at the 29 November 1995 meeting. The delegation is to the Environmental Services Manager, with the power to subdelegate, and is for all the powers of the Council under the Impounding Act 1955. This delegation enables the dog shelter (pound) to operate on a day to day basis.
Recommendation: That pursuant to Section 715 of the Local Government Act 1974, the Council delegate to the Environmental Services Manager all the powers of the Council under the Impounding Act 1955, with the power to subdelegate in respect to any such power.
2. PLAN CHANGE 29 - WIGRAM ROAD REZONING RR 2112
Officer Responsible Author Environmental Services Manager A Hansbury Corporate Plan Output: City Plan Changes Page 7.3.13The purpose of this report is to seek the Council's approval to make Plan Change 29 to the Paparua Section of the Christchurch Transitional District Plan operative from 9 March 1996. 2 Cont'd Plan Change 29 is a privately requested change which rezones approximately 5.5 hectares of land on the north and western edge of Halswell, adjoining Wigram Road from Industrial 1 to Residential 1A. The change was heard by the hearings panel and the decision confirmed by the Council. No appeals to the Council decision have been received. The Plan Change (attached - green paper) can now be made operative. Recommendation: That the Council adopt the following resolution: `The Christchurch City Council hereby resolves that pursuant to Clause 20 of the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991, Plan Change 29 be made operative on 9 March 1996.'
3. PLAN CHANGE 33 -
CRANFORD STREET/McFADDENS ROAD REZONING RR 2111
Officer Responsible Author Environmental Services Manager A Hansbury Corporate Plan Output: City Plan Changes Page 7.3.13
The purpose of this report is to seek the Council's approval to make Plan Change 33 to the City Section of the Christchurch Transitional District Plan operative from 9 March 1996. Plan Change 33 is a privately requested change which rezones approximately 4.7 hectares of land from Industrial 2 to Residential 1 with a special provision requiring sites to have a minimum area of 1500m2. The site is located north of the existing residential area on McFaddens Road and west of Cranford Street business area. The Change was heard by the hearings panel and the decision confirmed by the Council. No appeals to the Council decision have been received. The Plan Change (attached - yellow paper) can now be made operative. Recommendation: That the Council adopt the following resolution: `The Christchurch City Council hereby resolves that pursuant to Clause 20 of the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991, Plan Change 33 be made operative on 9 March 1996.'
4. PLAN CHANGE 34 -
WHITELEIGH AVENUE SERVICE ZONE RR 2114
Officer Responsible Author Environmental Services Manager A Hansbury Corporate Plan Output: City Plan Changes Page 7.3.13
4 Cont'd The purpose of this report is to seek the Council's approval to make Plan Change 34 to the City and Riccarton Sections of the Christchurch Transitional District Plan operative from 9 March 1996. Plan Change 34 is a privately requested change which rezones approximately 6 hectares of land from Residential B and Industrial C in the Riccarton Section and Residential 1 in the City Section to Service zone and makes minor amendments to Service zone provisions in the Riccarton Section of the Christchurch Transitional District Plan. The Change was heard by the hearings panel and the decision approving the Change with minor alterations, was approved by the Council. No appeals to the Council decision have been received. The Plan Change (attached - white paper) can now be made operative. Recommendation: That the Council adopt the following resolution: `The Christchurch City Council hereby resolves that pursuant to Clause 20 of the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991, Plan Change 34 be made operative on 9 March 1996.'
5. PLAN CHANGE 38 - LINWOOD CITY RR 2123
Officer Responsible Author Environmental Services Manager C Wooding Corporate Plan Output: City Plan Changes Page 7.3.13
The purpose of this report is to request the Council's approval to make Plan Change 38 to the City Section of the Christchurch Transitional District Plan operative from 9 March 1996. Plan Change 38 is a privately requested change which rezones land at Linwood, specifically "Linwood City" from Residential 1 and Residential 1 Parking to Commercial 2. The Change was heard by the hearings panel and the decision approving the Change was approved by the Council. No appeals to the Council decision have been received. The Plan Change (attached - buff paper) can now be made operative. Recommendation: That the Council adopt the following resolution: `That pursuant to Clause 20 of the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991, Plan Change 38 be made operative on 9 March 1996.'
6. PLAN CHANGE 41 - CASH IN LIEU OF PARKING RR 2113
Officer Responsible Author Environmental Services Manager A Hansbury Corporate Plan Output: City Plan Changes Page 7.3.136 Cont'd The purpose of this report is to seek the Council's approval to make Plan Change 41 to the City and Waimairi Sections of the Christchurch Transitional District Plan operative from 9 March 1996. Plan Change 41 was initiated by the Council and proposed inserting Cash in Lieu provisions relating to car parking into the City and Waimairi Sections of the Christchurch Transitional District Plan. The Change was notified on 26 August 1995 but as no submissions were received, a hearing was not required in terms of Clause 8C of the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act. The Change (attached - pink paper) can now be made operative. Recommendation: That the Council adopt the following resolution: `The Christchurch City Council hereby resolves that pursuant to Clause 20 of the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991, Plan Change 41 be made operative on 9 March 1996.'
7. PROPOSED REGIONAL PEST MANAGEMENT STRATEGY RR 2134
Officer responsible Author Environmental Policy and Planning Terence Moody Manager Corporate Plan Output: Environmental Health Policy
The purpose of this report is to consider the proposals for the control of animal and plant pests in the Canterbury Region and to determine the matters on which the Council wishes to make submissions. INTRODUCTION The Canterbury Regional Council, in May 1995, published a discussion document as the basis for the preparation of the above strategy under the provisions of the Biosecurity Act 1993. This Council made submissions on that document. A summary of the financial implications is attached (green paper). The discussion document covered controls over rabbits, wallabies, and rooks and a number of plants that were previously designated as noxious plants under the Noxious Plants Act . In general the proposals were supported, including that which suggested that the Regional Council should be the Management Agency for plant and animal pests in this region. Some concern was expressed that, in the case of plants in particular, the requirements under section 72 of the Biosecurity Act 1993 did not appear to have been fulfilled. This relates to the matter of undertaking a cost-benefit analysis of the extent of controls that could be considered necessary. Concerns were also expressed as to the extent to which the `general public' was identified as a beneficiary, and hence could be seen to be
7 Cont'd responsible for the funding of controls. Support was given for the Crown to be bound by any strategy as some of the pest controls were to protect `conservation values' and the Crown controlled the `Conservation Estate'. In the case of roads this Council considered all roading authorities should be bound by the Strategy. THE PROPOSED REGIONAL PEST MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
Under the Biosecurity Act 1993 there is no legal obligation for a regional council to undertake the role of managing any pest but the Canterbury Regional Council has decided to do so for a number of pests in the region. The above document is a formal proposal under the Act and is open for submissions which close on 1 March 1996. It is proposed to hold a hearing into the submissions at the beginning of May 1996 with the Strategy coming into force on 1 July 1996. Once in force the Strategy lasts for five years, unless prior to that the Regional Council declares that it has achieved its purpose. * Pest Management Programmes In each of the cases of the pests, or pest groups in the case of plants, being included in the Strategy there are sections which set out the effects of the pest, both economic and environmental; location and distribution; the objectives; means of achievement; and the requirements for land occupiers and other persons to take action. The animal pests included in the Strategy are rabbits, Bennett's wallaby, and rooks. In the case of the latter the objective is for complete eradication over the term of the Strategy. In the case of rabbits the objectives are to achieve rabbit densities not exceeding Level 3 on the McLean Scale and reduce toxin adverse or neophobic rabbit populations in the region over the duration of the Strategy. For wallabies the objectives are to achieve wallaby densities not exceeding Level 4 on the Guilford Scale and prevent the spread outside the Wallaby Containment Area (between the Rangitata and Waitaki Rivers) over the duration of the Strategy. In the case of rooks total eradication is to be sought. Plant pests have been classified into four groups. These are Total Control Plant Pests; Progressive Control Plant Pests; Containment Control Plant Pests; and Surveillance Plant Pests. The aim in the case of Total Control is to prevent the occurrence of seeding, and possibly leading to eradication. Some of the plants, African Love Grass, Baccharis, and Bur Daisy, are present in the city, although extremely limited in distribution. In Progressive Control the aim is to remove 95% of the plants before seeding occurs. Again the aim in the long term is eradication. In this group are African Feather Grass and Nassella Tussock both of which are present in Christchurch City. 7 Cont'd The Containment Control group aims at controlling the spread of infestation of the plants. This group includes Broom, Gorse, Nodding Thistle, Old Man's Beard, all of which are present in Christchurch City. Surveillance Plant Pests are those which have known adverse effects in other regions and could be a potential threat to this region. The prohibition of their sale, propagation and distribution will be sought to prevent their establishment in the region. Some of these, such as hawthorn and hemlock, have been present in Christchurch City and were previously designated as widespread plants under the Noxious Plants Act. In general the proposed management programmes, together with the effects analysis for the pests, are supported. * Funding Proposals The Biosecurity Act 1993 requires, in brief, that both beneficiaries and those contributing to the problem (exacerbators) be identified and there must be provided a rationale for the allocation of costs to these groups. Where a rate, either generally or differentially, is to be levied occupiers of properties to which the rate will apply must be consulted. The Regional Council must be satisfied that the uses to which the rate will be put relate to the interests of the occupiers of the rated properties. Any such rate must be fair and reasonable having regard to the extent to which direct or indirect benefits accrue to those occupiers and the extent to which they contribute to the prevalence of the pests. In the Strategy beneficiaries have been identified in two sub categories, that of rural land occupiers and the community as a whole. Rural land occupiers benefit from increased productivity on their own properties and from reduced risk of spillover effects from other properties. The community as a whole benefits from non-producer benefits such as the reduction of effects, on rare or endangered species; the survival of indigenous plants or animals; the sustainability of natural and developed ecosystems; on soil resources and water quality; on the relationship of Maori with their ancestral lands; New Zealand's international obligations; and amenity and landscape values. The identification of beneficiaries, and the extent to which the expenditure for that purpose can be charged, depends both on the pest being considered and the area in which it occurs. The Regional Council has estimated, on a percentage basis, the allocation of the benefits to each of the categories above for each of the pests, or pest groups. These are contained in Table 8.1 of the attached extract from the Strategy document. The proposal identifies two groups of beneficiaries, rural land occupiers and the community as a whole, and the proportion of effectively rateable costs to each of these groups have been indicated on the percentage basis. For those pest groups that apply in Christchurch City the following proportions are proposed to be applied. 7 Cont'd Allocation of benefits
Rural land The community as a
occupiers whole
Pest/s
Rabbits 80% 20%
Wallabies 100% 0%
Total Control Plants 90% 10%
Progressive Control Plants 80% 20%
Containment Control Plants
- Gorse and Broom 90% 10%
- Nodding Thistle/Ragwort 100% 0%
- Old Man's Beard 0% 100%
Surveillance Plants 0% 100%
In the case of rural land occupiers the above identifies only `spill over' benefits as direct benefits, such as increased production capability, will be realised independently of the Strategy. CONCLUSIONS Of the animal pests included in this Pest Management Strategy only rabbits are significant in Christchurch City and the proposed objectives for control should be supported as being reasonable for the period of the Strategy. The benefits of controlling spread to the urban areas and reduction of danger to plant growth in areas of importance to the city could be supported. The proposed objectives for plant pests contained in the Strategy should be supported. particularly as they relate to those present in Christchurch City. The means of achievement proposed are similar to those undertaken under previous noxious plants control plans operated by local authorities in this area under the Noxious Plants Act. These can therefore be supported on this basis. It should be noted that there will possibly be more emphasis on dealing with plant pests that are important on rural properties for production purposes and some lesser action in regard to vacant non-rural land in urban areas where the problems are only amenity related. Plant pests, such as hemlock which can occur on vacant land in the city, are not included in this Strategy but are proposed to be considered in the 1996/97 year. It is in the funding of the Strategy, on the basis of general rates, that there could be some further consideration of funding distribution. This Council, in submissions on a previous discussion document on this subject (July 1995) held the view that funding for the control of plant pests in the urban area should be limited to the provision of educational means, response to complaints and enquiries. In the case of individual properties with infestations of either plant or animal pests user charges should apply. There were also questions in regard to the extent to which the general urban ratepayer should pay for the protection of conservation values, such as control of Old Man's Beard which in the urban area is controlled largely to reduce seed spread to areas of native bush. 7 Cont'd An analysis of the possible financial implications of the Strategy has been undertaken by the Funds Manager of the Financial Services Unit. This reveals that on the proposals as suggested there would be a saving to Christchurch City Council ratepayers through a reduction of the Canterbury Regional Council General Rate related to pest management costs. There could be an increase in costs to rural ratepayers in the city through service fees and separate pest management rates. The overall reduction in costs to city ratepayers should be strongly supported, as the Biosecurity Act clearly intends that costs for such controls of pests should be placed on beneficiaries and those who exacerbate such pest problems. The majority of urban properties do not contribute significantly to pest problems nor do they significantly benefit from their control in an individual manner. Recommendation: 1. That the Christchurch City Council strongly support the proposed funding as outlined in the proposed Regional Pest Management Strategy. 2. That the Christchurch City Council request the Regional Council to further justify the benefits of this policy to ratepayers in urban areas. 3. That the Regional Council be requested to investigate darwin ant, possum, stoat and ferret control.
8. CANTERBURY REGIONAL COUNCIL - RR 2136 JOINT COMMITTEE WITH CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL
Officer Responsible Author Environmental Policy and Planning J G Dryden Manager Corporate Plan Output: Planning and Policy Statements, Policy Advice
The purpose of this report is to inform the Council of the arrangements that have been put into place to liaise with the Canterbury Regional Council. Following a report to the Committee in November 1995 about the relationships between the Regional and City Councils, it was agreed to form a joint committee with the Canterbury Regional Council to pursue resource management and transportation issues. Accordingly the following has been put into place with the Canterbury Regional Council: TERMS OF REFERENCE
1. Membership
Regional Councillors City Councillors
Cr Budd Cr Evans
Cr Cherry Cr O'Rourke
Cr Hay Cr Alpers
Cr Johnson Cr Harrow
Cr Shand Cr Crighton
7 Cont'd 2. Quorum
Five members, with at least two members of each Council.
3. Responsible for
Assisting liaison between the Christchurch City and Canterbury Regional Councils on matters of mutual interest.
4. To provide a forum for communication between both Councils on issues relating to natural and physical resource management, transport planning and other matters of mutual interest, as appropriate, so that:
(a) Issues of concern to both Councils are discussed at an early stage to enable clarification of roles and responsibilities;
(b) The resources of both Councils are used as efficiently and effectively as possible and duplication of work is avoided through co-ordinated work programmes; and
(c) Plans and policies of both Councils are complementary and are co-ordinated with one another.
5. Delegated Powers
In pursuit of the objectives the Committee has:
* Authority to set-up and disestablish sub-committees and working parties with specific terms of reference as required from time to time.
* Authority to co-opt or substitute members, if deemed desirable, for specific issues.
* Authority to invite other individuals with special knowledge of value to assist the committee.
The first meeting of the Committee is set down for 21 March 1996. The likely agenda items will be background papers on public transport and ground water and river management issues. Recommendation: 1. That the foregoing recommendation be adopted. 2. That the terms of reference 1-5 be approved. 3. That the meeting date 21 March be confirmed.
9. SUBMISSION ON THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION'S
DRAFT CANTERBURY CONSERVATION
MANAGEMENT STRATEGY RR 2184
Officer Responsible Author Environmental Policy and Planning Jenny Ridgen Manager Corporate Plan Output: Environmental, Conservation and Open SpaceThe purpose of this report is to inform the Council on the Department of Conservation's Draft Conservation Management Strategy for Canterbury with a view to presenting a submission to the Department. Conservation Management Strategies (CMS) are a statutory requirement of the Conservation Act and are being prepared for each of the 14 Conservancies managed by the Department of Conservation in New Zealand. The Strategy sets out management directions for the Department with the aim of conserving the natural and historic heritage of the Canterbury Conservancy over the next 10 years and beyond. The document states the objectives which the Department wishes to achieve, and the means by which these will be achieved through priorities for planning and field work. The strategy will act as a blueprint for conservation direction in Canterbury until the year 2006. Submissions are being sought on the strategy and these are due by 1 March 1996. GOALS AND PRIORITIES OF THE STRATEGY
The goals and priorities of the Strategy as covered in the document may be summarised as follows: 1. Heritage (a) To manage areas and natural resources under the Conservancy's guardianship generally for their contribution to indigenous conservation, including to: - Rationalise the management of protected areas on the Port Hills, in conjunction with the Christchurch City Council and the Banks Peninsula District Council. (b) To identify and work towards the protection of freshwater, marine, land and other resources not adequately represented in terms of their contribution to the indigenous biodiversity in Canterbury. (c) To sustain indigenous biodiversity in Canterbury by targeting "threat" control to areas where natural resources are at risk and where achievable management objectives can be met, using the most effective and efficient methods. 9 Cont'd (d) To identify, prioritise and enhance a representative range of Canterbury's cultural and historic heritage with a focus on land managed by the Department. (e) To identify, prioritise and contribute to the protection of a representative range of Canterbury's geological features and landforms. (f) To identify, prioritise and contribute to the protection of Canterbury's distinctive natural landscape values, including to: - Work with landholders, owners, local government and other organisations to identify and assess significant landscapes, with a view to protecting them from inappropriate developments (such as exotic forestry and subdivision). - Encourage the protection of the natural character of the coastline, with an emphasis on Banks Peninsula and the Plains' estuaries and lagoons. 2. Treaty of Waitangi To develop and maintain a conservation management partnership with Ngai Tahu runanga to give effect to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. 3. Awareness (a) To develop and facilitate a shared conservation commitment between the Conservancy and the wider community through consultation and education. (b) To encourage the community to share in the active guardianship of heritage areas and resources entrusted to the care of the Conservancy, and others. 4. Recreational Opportunities (a) To encourage and assist in the provision of a range of appropriate recreational opportunities on land managed by the Department. Most of the conservancy's outdoor recreation opportunities are in remote back country settings with only a few opportunities close to urban centres. The strategy states that this imbalance needs to be redressed and suggests that some of the things that could be done to achieve this include to: - Support new walkways near Christchurch and Timaru. - Manage mountain-bike use to minimise conflict with other users, and ensure use is on suitable tracks and roads. 9 Cont'd (b) To make provision for a range of recreational facilities and services, both commercial and non-commercial, appropriate to their impacts, levels of use, and recreational importance. 5. Non-Recreational Users To allow and manage appropriate commercial and community uses, compatible with the protection of natural and historic values. 6. Management Style To set high quality standards for the Conservancy's management of its responsibilities and dealings with the community. HAVING OUR SAY
Much of what is proposed in this Strategy shows a very positive approach to managing a large resource and should be supported, in particular the wise management and enhancement of existing resources and proposals to increase public awareness. However, a more complete approach, rather than what appears to be a patchwork style of management, needs to be encouraged. In particular, a more integrated approach to the management of reserves with consideration given to the underlying hydrology, soil and vegetation patterns, and to landscape ecology issues such as links and corridors between reserves would seem appropriate. In a number of instances it is felt that better definitions and explanations are required, an example being the definition of a `natural landscape', and whether or not this refers to the landscape as it was before the arrival of man. Similarly, it would be helpful to include better explanations and reasons for the directions supported by the Strategy. Possible methods to achieve some of the desired outcomes, especially when they affect local authorities and private landowners, would also be useful, eg some practical methods to achieve the objective "to sustain and enhance the natural landscapes and natural landscape values of Banks Peninsula". One of the objectives listed in the section on Departmental Management is to reduce the Department's involvement in reserves managed by local authorities under the Reserves Act 1977. Further discussions with the Department are supported on this matter as additional resources may be required if management is to change. In the part of the Strategy covering the geographical area of the Plains, it is noticeable that, although mentioned in passing, very little recognition is given to the significance of the Avon/Heathcote Estuary and Brooklands Lagoon areas. This is in contrast to separate sections on both Te Waihora (Lake Ellesmere) and the Kaitorete Spit, as well as strong emphasis on Wainono Lagoon (near Waimate). It is felt that this part of the Strategy needs to be more balanced with stronger recognition given to wetland areas within the city's boundaries. 9 Cont'd In summary, there is much to support in this document. However, it is felt that more emphasis should be placed on landscape ecology issues and that more detailed explanations and reasons are required, especially where proposals affect other parties in which cases consultation should be encouraged. It is also felt that wetlands within the city's boundaries are not given due recognition. The Committee resolved to hold a special meeting at 8.00 a.m. on Tuesday 29 February 1996 to finalise the Council's comments on the draft Strategy before submissions closed on 1 March
Recommendation: That the Environmental Committee be delegated power to finally approve the Council's submissions on the draft Strategy, to allow the submissions to be lodged by the closing date of 1 March.
10. AMENDMENTS TO CHRISTCHURCH CITY
FIRES BYLAW 1991 RR 2288
Officer responsible Author Environmental Policy and Planning David Rolls Manager Corporate Plan Output: Environmental Health Policy
The purpose of this report is to commence the process of amending the Christchurch City Fires Bylaw 1991. Attached (white paper) is a draft amendment to the above bylaw which amends the current bylaw in two respects. Firstly, it will alter the definition of "Council" in clause 4 by replacing the words "Environmental Administration Manager" with Environmental Services Manager". This has been necessitated by recent organisational changes within the Council. Secondly, the draft will rectify an ambiguity which appears in clause 5. The insertion of the word "such" makes it clear that the word "fire" which will immediately follow it means fires in the open air and not fires in general. The amendment provides that it shall come into force on 1 May 1996.
Recommendation: 1. That the bylaw amendment be put before the Council at its meeting on 28 February 1996 to commence the Special Order procedure. 2. That until the bylaw amendment comes into force on 1 May 1996, the Environmental Services Manager be appointed to administer the bylaw on behalf of the Council.
11. USE OF CELL PHONES AT COMMITTEE/
COUNCIL MEETINGS RR 2287
Officer responsible Author City Manager Peter Mitchell Corporate Plan Output: Corporate AdviceThe purpose of this report is to advise on what procedure the Environmental Committee should follow in responding to a suggestion by Councillor Harrow that the use of cell phones be prohibited at meetings. In my view if the Committee wished to pursue this matter then it should recommend to the Council that the Standing Orders be amended to prohibit the use of cell phones at meetings. Such a prohibition would also extend to the cell phone being left switched on so that it rings if a call is made. I understand that a vibrate system can be purchased for $67.00 which fits to any cell phone and which would allow the user of the cell phone to be aware of an incoming call without disturbing the business of the meeting. In my view the Council could make a Standing Order that cell phones must be turned off at all meetings unless they are fitted with a vibrate system. In subsequent discussion Councillors noted that as well as installing vibrating systems, most cell phones could be muted by turning off the audible alarm with the visual display still warning the user of an incoming call. Some members suggested that any restriction should also apply to other like devices, such as pagers. Recommendation: That the Council make a Standing Order requiring cell phones to be rendered inaudible at all meetings. PART B - ITEMS DEALT WITH BY THE COMMITTEE AND
REPORTED FOR INFORMATION ONLY
12. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT 1. Mr Jeff McCall addressed the meeting on behalf of the Cambolero Trust regarding the heritage order placed on the Trust's property at 30 Manchester Street (the Kaiapoi Woollen Mills). The Committee resolved to hold a special meeting on Monday 26 February at 3.00 p.m. to consider the Trust's submissions, for the purpose of reporting thereon to the 28 February Council meeting. 2. Tim Barnett spoke on behalf of the Community Law Centre regarding funding for legal advice associated with the Resource Management Act. The Committee resolved that the officers report back to the Environmental Committee at its Annual Plan meeting on 20 February on the budget considerations and the implications of having resource management advice delivered to the community by the Community Law Centre.
13. PLANNING TRIBUNAL HEARINGS -
PLAN CHANGE NO. 7 RR 2120 The Committee resolved that the information be received.
14. CONTAMINATED SITE MANAGEMENT -
A DISCUSSION DOCUMENT RR 2183
The Committee considered a report seeking the Council's approval of draft submissions on the Ministry for the Environment publication Discussion Document on Contaminated Sites Management, November 1995 which sought comment on a number of issues related to the cleaning up and restoration of sites contaminated with material hazardous to human health and the environment. The Committee resolved that the submissions on the document be confirmed as representing the view of this Council.
15. NEW DOG CONTROL ACT RR 2135 The Committee resolved that a report on the proposed new Dog Control Act be received and that a draft policy on dog control be prepared for the April Environmental Committee meeting.
16. DRAFT STATEMENT OF STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES RR 2266 The Committee considered a report by the Director of Policy seeking the endorsement of the draft Statement of Strategic Objectives. Members of the Committee requested that the draft statement be expanded to include reference to rivers, trees, riverbanks and gardens in the natural environment section. A number of other amendments were made to the draft statement. A request was also made that the title and language of the draft statement be simplified. The Committee resolved that the draft statement (incorporating the amendments made at the meeting) be endorsed and referred to the Strategy and Resources Committee for recommendation to the Council for inclusion in the 1996/97 draft Annual Plan.
17. PROGRAMME FOR SOLID WASTE SEMINARS AND
COMMITTEE REPORTS (FOR EARLY 1996) RR 2160 The Committee resolved that the programme for seminars be confirmed.
18. ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENT RR 2224 The Committee resolved that the information be received and that a joint meeting format with the other relevant Committees be adopted for the AMP development process.
19. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC The Committee resolved that the draft resolution to exclude the public set out on page 28 of the agenda be adopted. CONSIDERED THIS 28TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 1996
MAYOR