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MINUTES
118TH 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 22 MAY 1996
PRESENT: The Mayor, Ms Vicki Buck (Chairperson).
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, 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 Ishwar Ganda and Pat Harrow.
1. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING OF 24 APRIL 1996
Moved by Cr Wright
Seconded by Cr Evans
That the minutes of the ordinary Council meeting held on Wednesday 24 April 1996 with the public present be confirmed.
Carried
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF 30 APRIL 1996
Moved by Cr Stewart
Seconded by Cr Condon
That the minutes of the special Council meeting held on Tuesday 30 April 1996 with the public present be confirmed.
Carried
2. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT
Burnside Park Blossom Orchard
Mrs Barbara Ryan and Mrs Mary Claridge made submissions on behalf of the Fendalton Tennis Club, seeking reconsideration of the proposal to initiate the planting of a blossom orchard in Burnside Park.
It was resolved that clause 11 of the report of the Parks and Recreation Committee dealing with this issue be referred back to the Committee for further consideration, and that a deputation from the Tennis Club be invited to attend the Committee meeting when the issue was reconsidered.
3. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS
Nil.
4. CORRESPONDENCE
Nil.
5. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Moved by Cr Close
Seconded by Cr Sheriff
That the report of the Director of Finance be adopted.
Carried
6. REPORT OF THE STRATEGY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Moved by Cr Close
Seconded by Cr Howell
That the report of the Strategy and Resources Committee be adopted.
(1) Southpower - Statement of Corporate Intent
Councillor Wright moved by way of amendment "That recommendation 4 be amended to provide:
That the Christchurch City Council resolve:
1. That its shareholding in Southpower is not for sale during the present term of Council.
2. That continuing ownership of Southpower by existing local authorities on behalf of the community be supported."
The amendment was seconded by Councillor Fahey and when put to the meeting was declared carried on division no. 1 by 20 votes to 3, the voting being as follows:
For (20) Councillors Anderton, Buist, Close, Condon, Cox, Crighton, Dodge, Evans, Fahey, Freeman, Howell, James, Keast, Manning, Moore, Murray, O'Rourke, Sheriff, Wright and the Mayor.
Against (3) Councillors Alpers, Berry and Stewart.
Recommendations 1 to 4 inclusive were then adopted, subject to incorporation of the foregoing amendment to recommendation 4.
It was further resolved on the motion of Councillor James seconded by Councillor Murray that the Council express its full confidence in Southpower and the Southpower Board.
(2) Local Government Association Subscriptions
Adopted.
(3) New Zealand Local Government Association
The meeting was advised that Mr Kerry Marshall was currently undecided whether or not to accept nomination for the position of President of the Association.
Councillor Anderton advised that she was available to attend the conference. It was therefore resolved that recommendation 2 be amended to provide that Councillors Freeman, Dodge, Manning and Anderton (or their nominees) and one other Councillor be appointed to represent the Council at the 1996 NZ Local Government Association Conference.
The remaining recommendations contained in this clause were then adopted.
(4) Subscription for Uncalled Share Capital
Christchurch City Holdings Limited
Adopted.
(5) Canterbury Development Corporation
It was resolved that the Mayor and Councillors Alpers, Dodge, Howell and Moore be nominated for appointment by the Canterbury Development Corporation Trust to the Board of the CDC.
(6) Capital Substitution for Compost Project
Received.
(7) Roading Professional Services
Received.
(8) Cathedral Square Underground Bus Terminal/Car Park
Investigation
Received.
(9) Items Received
Received.
(10) Items Deferred/Withdrawn
Received.
(11) Resolution to Exclude the Public
Received.
(13) Campaign Expenditure Bill (Supplementary)
Adopted.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
7. REPORTS OF THE PROJECTS AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE
MEETING OF 23 APRIL 1996
Moved by Cr Wright
Seconded by Cr Evans
That the report of the Projects and Property Committee be adopted.
(1) Christchurch Sport and Entertainment Centre
Adopted.
(2) Christchurch Convention Centre
LPG Supplementary Heating to Air Conditioning
and Ventilation Systems
Adopted.
(3) Disposal of Surplus Property
Received.
(4) Resolution to Exclude the Public
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
MEETING OF 9 MAY 1996
Moved by Cr Wright
Seconded by Cr Evans
That the report of the Projects and Property Committee be adopted.
(1) Progress Reports on Major Projects
Received.
(2) New Brighton Beach Park Landscape Concept
Received.
(3) Resolution to Exclude the Public
Received.
Clauses received. Report adopted.
8. REPORT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
Moved by Cr Evans
Seconded by Cr Keast
That the report of the Environmental Committee be adopted.
(1) Draft Regional Land Transport Strategy 1996-2001
Adopted.
(2) Supplementary Items
Received.
(3) Draft Regional Land Transport Strategy 1996-2001
(Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board Submissions)
Received.
(4) Children's Strategy
Received.
(5) Environmental Planning and Development Issues -
General
Received.
(6) Resolution to Exclude the Public
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
9. REPORT OF THE CITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Moved by Cr O'Rourke
Seconded by Cr Buist
That the report of the City Services Committee be adopted.
(1) Nine Month Report on Traffic Control:
Christchurch Police District
Adopted.
(2) Water Supply Pump Replacements
Adopted.
(3) Capital Works and Programmed Maintenance:
Nine Month Update
Received.
(4) Fountains Road Cost Estimate
Received.
(5) Co-ordinating Committee for Traffic Safety
Received.
(6) Draft Regional Transport Strategy
Received.
(7) Items Received
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
10. REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Moved by Cr Moore
Seconded by Cr Sheriff
That the report of the Community Services Committee be adopted.
(1) Local Employment Co-ordination
Community Employment Initiatives Group
Adopted.
(2) Council Policy on the Keeping of Pets, Supply of
Garden Sheds and Landscaping in Council Flats
Councillor Crighton moved by way of amendment:
"1. That residents in individual complexes be consulted about the possibility of dogs being permitted in their complex. Such consultation is to indicate that the Council would limit the keeping of dogs to small breeds, and establish the rules under which they would be kept.
2. That the Council indicate its willingness to permit the keeping of small breeds of dogs where there is a substantial consensus within a complex."
The amendment was seconded by Councillor Manning and when put to the meeting was declared carried as the substantive motion in substitution for recommendation 1.
The remaining recommendations 2 to 4 inclusive made by the Committee were then put to the meeting and declared carried.
(3) Empires Beyond the Great Wall -
Robert McDougall Art Gallery
The Art Gallery Director reported orally on recent negotiations for the exhibition to visit Christchurch. He advised that he had formed the conclusion that the logistical and other difficulties were such that he could no longer support the gallery mounting the exhibition and accepting the underwriting responsibilities. In subsequent discussion, it was suggested that it might be possible for the Museum Trust Board to explore the possibility of the exhibition being amounted at the Canterbury Museum. Councillor Close advised that he would raise this suggestion and the associated possibility of some associated financial provision being made by the Council at a meeting of the Museum Trust Board to be held the following day.
It was therefore resolved that this clause be held over to the special Council meeting to be held on Wednesday 29 May, to allow Councillor Close to report back on the outcome of his discussions with the Museum Trust Board.
(4) Deputations by Appointment
Received.
(5) 4YP Entertainment Project
Received.
(6) Poverty Conference
Received.
(7) Kids in Christchurch
Received.
(8) Land Held for Housing
Received.
(9) Use of Current Elderly Persons' Housing Stock
for Mixed Housing
Received.
(10) The Supply of Carpets and Drapes in Council Housing
Received.
(11) Items Received
Received.
(12) Resolution to Exclude the Public
Received.
(13) Campaign Expenditure Bill (Supplementary)
Adopted.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
11. REPORT OF THE CENTRAL CITY COMMITTEE
Moved by Cr Murray
Seconded by Cr Berry
That the report of the Central City Committee be adopted.
(1) Prohibition of Alcohol in Public Places
Adopted.
(2) Central City Christmas Decorations
Received.
(3) Strategy for Children
Received.
(4) Traffic Control Items
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
12. REPORT OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Moved by Cr Freeman
Seconded by Cr Cox
That the report of the Parks and Recreation Committee be adopted.
(1) St James Park, Croquet Club
Adopted.
(2) Application for Observation Binocular
Cracroft Reserve
Sign of the Takahe
It was resolved that this clause be referred back to the Committee.
(4) Supplementary Item
Received.
(5) Naming Rights - W J Cowles Stadium
Received.
(6) Annual Plan and Budget Information
Received.
(7) New Brighton Beach Park Landscape Concept
Received.
(8) Peacock Fountain Restoration
Received.
(9) Current Street Planting Policy
Received.
(10) Children's Strategy
Received.
(11) Burnside Park Blossom Orchard -
Tennis Club Concerns (Supplementary)
Dealt with earlier in the meeting, in conjunction with the submissions made by the deputation representing the Fendalton Tennis Club.
(12) Items Received
Received.
(13) Item Withdrawn
Received.
(14) Resolution to Exclude the Public
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
13. REPORT OF THE JOINT CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL AND
CANTERBURY REGIONAL COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Moved by Cr Evans
Seconded by Cr Crighton
That the report of the Joint Christchurch City Council and Canterbury Regional Council Committee be adopted.
(1) Confirmation of Minutes
Received.
(2) Christchurch/West Melton Groundwater Management
Received.
(3) Scoping Report on Options for Co-ordinated Approach
Between CRC and CCC for Reduction of Air Pollution
(Inhalable Particles) from Domestic Fires
Received.
(4) Report of the Working Group on Transport Planning
Received.
(5) Next Meeting
Received.
Clauses received. Report adopted.
14. REPORT OF THE BURWOOD/PEGASUS COMMUNITY BOARD
Moved by Cr Sheriff
Seconded by Cr James
That the report of the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board be adopted.
(1) Confirmation of Report
Received.
(2) Petitions
Received.
(3) Deputations by Appointment
Received.
(4) Correspondence
Received.
(5) Pages Road/Breezes Road Intersection
Received.
(6) Queen Elizabeth II Drive Underpass
Received.
(7) Arbor Day Plantings
Received.
(8) New Brighton Beach Park Landscape Concept
Received.
(9) Bexley Road
Received.
(10) New Brighton Road - Bus Stop
Received.
(11) Mairehau Road - Right Turn Bay
Received.
(12) Community Affairs Committee
Received.
(13) Information Items
Received.
Clauses received. Report adopted.
15. REPORT OF THE FENDALTON/WAIMAIRI COMMUNITY BOARD
Moved by Cr Stewart
Seconded by Cr Murray
That the report of the Fendalton/Waimairi Community Board be adopted.
(1) Bishopdale Park, Bishopdale Tennis Club -
Application for Lease Variation
Adopted.
(2) Confirmation of Report - 2 April 1996
Received.
(3) 1995/96 Parks Capital Works - Update
Received.
(4) 1995/96 Property Capital Projects
Received.
(5) 1995/96 Roading Programme
Received.
(6) 1995/96 Waste Management Programme
Received.
(7) 1995/96 Discretionary Funding - Reallocation of Funds
Received.
(8) Traffic Safety Committee - Report of 3 April 1996
Received.
(9) Petitions
Received.
(10) Onslow Street - Tour Coach Parking
Received.
(11) Right Turn Phase at Traffic Signals
Received.
(12) Avonhead Road/Hawthornden Road - Traffic Management
Received.
(13) University Car Parking
Received.
(14) Community Centres - Update
Received.
(15) Plans Committee - Report of 19 April 1996
Received.
(16) Resolution to Exclude the Public
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
16. REPORTS OF THE HAGLEY/FERRYMEAD COMMUNITY BOARD
MEETING OF 29 APRIL 1996
Moved by Cr Crighton
Seconded by Cr Cox
That the report of the Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board be adopted.
(1) Statement of Goals
Received.
Clause received. Report adopted.
MEETING OF 1 MAY 1996
Moved by Cr Crighton
Seconded by Cr Cox
That the report of the Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board be adopted.
(1) Proposed Limited Access Road
Dyers Road (South East Side to South West
from Linwood Avenue)
Adopted.
(2) Proposed Limited Access Road
Avonside Drive (Hanmer Street to Linwood Avenue)
Adopted.
(3) Disposal of Property -
Flat 1 and 4, 34 Whitmore Street
Adopted.
(4) Gilby Neighbourhood Improvement Plan
Adopted, subject to the officers investigating the retention of the existing wooden railings along the Avon Riverbank.
(5) Confirmation of Meeting Reports
Received.
(6) Linwood Community Creche
Received.
(7) Scarborough Stairway and Lookout Platform
Received.
(8) Traffic Engineering
Received.
(9) Traffic Engineering (Central City)
Received.
(10) World Environment Day
Received.
(11) Elections Subcommittee
Received.
(12) Draft Regional Land Transport Strategy 1996-2001
Received.
(13) Items Received
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
17. REPORTS OF THE RICCARTON/WIGRAM COMMUNITY BOARD
MEETING OF 17 APRIL 1996
Moved by Cr Buist
Seconded by Cr Keast
That the report of the Riccarton/Wigram Community Board be adopted.
(1) University of Canterbury Joint (Community Board)
Working Party Representation
Received.
(2) Strategy and Resources Committee
Annual Plan Meeting
Received.
(3) Resolution to Exclude the Public
Received.
Clauses received. Report adopted.
MEETING OF 1 MAY 1996
Moved by Cr Buist
Seconded by Cr Keast
That the report of the Riccarton/Wigram Community Board be adopted.
(1) Confirmation of Reports, 1 and 17 April 1996
Received.
(2) Speaking Rights
Received.
(3) Petition - Lochee Road
Received.
(4) Steadman Road,
Proposed Treatment at Carmen, Masham Roads
Received.
(5) Port Hills Park Trust Board
Received.
(6) Children's Strategy Study 1995
Received.
(7) Community Board Member Liaison
with Residents' Groups
Received.
(8) Capital Projects - Progress Update
Received.
(9) Resolution to Exclude the Public
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
18. REPORT OF THE SHIRLEY/PAPANUI COMMUNITY BOARD
Moved by Cr Dodge
Seconded by Cr Condon
That the report of the Shirley/Papanui Community Board be adopted.
(1) Deputation by Appointment
Received.
(2) Confirmation of Meeting Report
Received.
(3) Petitions
Received.
(4) Papanui Mural Project
Received.
(5) St Albans Community Facility
Received.
(6) Children's Strategy
Received.
(7) Infolink Project
Received.
(8) Champion Street Reserve
Received.
(9) MacFarlane Park
Received.
(10) Winton Street
Received.
(11) Northern Access
Received.
It was resolved, further that the progress report by the Project Team also be referred to the City Services Committee.
(12) Business Grow
Received.
(13) Keep Christchurch Beautiful Campaign
Received.
(14) Meeting Payments
Received.
(15) Workshop for Local Government 1996
Received.
(16) Shirley/Papanui Community Board
Discretionary Funds 1995/96
Received.
(17) St James Park Croquet Club
Received.
(18) Items Received
Received.
(19) Items Deferred
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
19. REPORT OF THE SPREYDON/HEATHCOTE COMMUNITY BOARD
Moved by Cr Alpers
Seconded by Cr Howell
That the report of the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board be adopted.
(1) Revocation of Reservation - Ruskin Street Reserve
Adopted.
(2) Confirmation of Report to Council
Received.
(3) Leave of Absence
Received.
(4) Deputations by Appointment
Received.
(5) Structure on Street Application
26 Whareora Terrace
Received.
(6) Request for Addington Cemetery Lighting
Received.
(7) Hillsborough Community Centre
Received.
(8) Hoon Hay Community Centre
Received.
(9) Albert Terrace/Armstrong Avenue/
Centaurus Road/Wilsons Road Intersection
Received.
(10) Cashmere Village Green -
Project Funds 1995/96 Carry Over
Received.
(11) Give Way Control - Aynsley Terrace/Garlands Road
Received.
(12) Proposed Installation of Traffic Signals
at Colombo Street/Tennyson Street Intersection
Received.
(13) Property Unit - Capital Projects
Received.
(14) Parks Capital Works 1995/96
Progress Report to 15 April 1996
Received.
(15) Roading Projects 1995/96 - Progress Report
Received.
(16) Waste Management Unit - Capital Projects Report
Received.
(17) Update of Board Funds
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
20. NOTICES OF MOTION
(1) Confirmation of Proceedings to Raise the
Works Development Loan 1996 of $1,000,000
Adopted.
(Councillor Close/Councillor Wright)
(2) Commencement of Proceedings to Declare
Avonside Drive to be a Limited Access Road
Between Hanmer Street and Linwood Avenue
Adopted.
(Councillor Fahey/Councillor James)
(3) Commencement of Proceedings to Declare Portion of
Dyers Road to be a Limited Access Road
Adopted.
(Councillor Crighton/Councillor Howell)
(4) Compliance by Directors with Requirements of
Section 145 of Companies Act 1993
Councillor Close moved the following amended motion in substitution for the original motion shown in this clause:
"That the Council require all Directors to adhere strictly to the requirements of the Companies Act 1993, especially sections 131- 138 on Directors' Duties, and also the requirements of section 145, namely:
`A director of a company who has information in his or her capacity as a director or an employee of the company, being information that would not otherwise be available to him or her, must not disclose that information to any person, or make use of or act on the information except:
(a) For the purposes of the company; or
(b) As required by law; or
(c) In accordance with sub-section 2 or sub-section 3 of the section. (These sections refer to making information available to parent companies.)'"
The amended motion was seconded by Councillor James and when put to the meeting was declared carried.
21. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC
It was resolved on the motion of the Mayor seconded by Councillor Fahey:
1. That the resolution to exclude the public set out in the pink sheet attached to the agenda be adopted.
2. That Mr Denis Sheard of Buddle Findlay be permitted to remain at the meeting after the public was excluded because of his involvement as an adviser to the Council on the venue management contract with NCC (NZ) Ltd, the proposed purchase of an art gallery site, the acquisition of Travis Swamp and the proposed sale of the land in Moorhouse Avenue currently leased to CTL.
CONFIRMED THIS 26TH DAY OF JUNE 1996
MAYOR