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MINUTES
114TH 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 27 MARCH 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, Gordon Freeman, 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.
APOLOGY: An apology for absence was received and accepted from Councillor Morgan Fahey.
1. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING OF 28 FEBRUARY 1996
Moved by Cr Close
Seconded by Cr Harrow
That the minutes of the ordinary Council meeting held on Wednesday 28 February 1996 with the public present be confirmed.
Carried
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF 29 FEBRUARY 1996
Moved by Cr Freeman
Seconded by Cr Sheriff
That the minutes of the special Council meeting held on Thursday 29 February 1996 with the public present be confirmed.
Carried
2. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT
Nil.
3. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS
Nil.
4. CORRESPONDENCE
(1) Kate Sheppard Memorial Places Trust
It was resolved on the motion of Councillor Keast seconded by Councillor Anderton:
"1. That Councillor Anna Crighton be nominated as the Council's representative on the Advisory Committee.
2. That Councillor Gail Sheriff also be nominated as a further Council representative on the Advisory Committee, should the Trust elect to have more than one Council representative."
5. REPORT OF THE RICCARTON BUSH TRUST FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 1995, AND THE REPORT OF THE AUDIT OFFICE THEREON
Moved by Cr Wright
Seconded by Cr Buist
That the report of the Riccarton Bush Trust be adopted.
Carried
6. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
(1) Membership of Standing Committees
Adopted.
(Councillor Harrow/Councillor Ganda)
7. REPORT OF THE LEGAL SERVICES MANAGER
The Legal Services Manager advised that in view of the fact that discussions with Canterbury Health regarding wheel clamping at Christchurch Public Hospital were proceeding satisfactorily, he would not be reporting to the present meeting on the legal aspects of this issue.
8. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Moved by Cr Close
Seconded by Cr Moore
That the report of the Director of Finance be adopted.
Carried
9. 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 Environmental Committee on policies and incentives for the retention of historic buildings.
* Supplementary public excluded report by the Chairman of the Environmental Committee on Travis Wetland.
The Mayor advised that the items concerned had not been circulated with the main agenda for the reason that in both cases the relevant information was not available until after the agenda had been prepared and circulated. She advised that the items could not be deferred to a subsequent meeting, because of the need for early decisions on both issues.
It was resolved that the supplementary items listed above be received and considered at the present meeting.
10. REPORT OF THE PROJECTS AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE
Moved by Cr Wright
Seconded by Cr Alpers
That the report of the Projects and Property Committee be adopted.
(1) Christchurch Pier: Tenders for Stage 2
Adopted.
(2) Convention Centre: Sport and Entertainment Centre:
Central Library Upgrade Project:
Monthly Reports
Received.
(3) Resolution to Exclude the Public
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
11. REPORT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
Moved by Cr Evans
Seconded by Cr Keast
That the report of the Environmental Committee be adopted.
(1) Proposed Dog Registration and Related Fees
For the 1996/97 Dog Licensing Year
Councillor O'Rourke moved by way of amendment:
"1. That the fees in the attached schedule be increased as far as necessary to remove any rates funding for dog control measures of any kind.
2. That the concessions contained in the Council's decision of 10 August 1993 be retained as far as possible within the dog control account without any contribution from rates."
The amendment was seconded by Councillor Murray and when put to the meeting was declared lost on division no. 1 by 9 votes to 15, the voting being as follows:
Against (15) Councillors Alpers, Anderton, Berry, Condon, Cox, Crighton, Evans, Freeman, Ganda, James, Keast, Manning, Sheriff, Wright and the Mayor.
For (9) Councillors Buist, Close, Dodge, Harrow, Howell, Moore, Murray, O'Rourke and Sheriff.
Councillor Close moved by way of further amendment "That the Council take steps to achieve full cost recovery of dog control operations after the passage of the proposed legislation, through the use of the summary offences provisions". The amendment was seconded by Councillor O'Rourke and when put to the meeting was declared carried on division no. 2 by 14 votes to 10, the voting being as follows:
For (14) Councillors Berry, Buist, Close, Condon, Crighton, Dodge, Freeman, Harrow, Howell, Moore, Murray, O'Rourke, Stewart and the Mayor.
Against (10) Councillors Alpers, Anderton, Cox, Evans, Ganda, James, Keast, Manning, Sheriff and Wright.
The two recommendations shown in clause 1 were then adopted, subject to incorporation of the foregoing amendment by way of addition.
(2) Variation Covering Matters Included in
"Errata: Amendment No. 1 (24 June 1995)"
to the Proposed District Plan
Adopted.
(3) Telecom Cell Site, Templeton
Adopted.
(4) Delegated Authority
Adopted, subject to the words "in consultation with the Chairperson" being added to recommendation 1.
(5) Glenmore House and Estate
Received.
(6) "We Care - You Care"
Dog Owner Awareness Promotion
Received.
(7) Progress with City Plan
Received.
(8) Proposed Designation of Travis Wetland
as a Scenic Reserve (Nature Heritage Park)
Received.
(9) Regional Waste Management Working Party
Received.
(10) Resolution to Exclude the Public
Received.
(14) Historic Buildings: Policies and Incentives (Supplementary)
Councillor Moore moved by way of amendment "That recommendation 1 be amended to provide `That a subcommittee be formed to work with Council officers to assess the process on issues relating to the protection and retention of important historic buildings in Christchurch'". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Manning.
The three recommendations made by the Committee (incorporating the foregoing amendment) were then put to the meeting and declared lost, there being general agreement that the full Environmental Committee should remain responsible for issues related to the protection and retention of historic buildings.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
12. REPORT OF THE CITY PLAN HEARINGS COMMITTEE
Moved by Cr Manning
Seconded by Cr Dodge
That the report of the City Plan Hearings Committee be adopted.
(1) Late Submissions on Proposed City Plan
Received.
Clause received. Report adopted.
13. REPORT OF THE CITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Moved by Cr O'Rourke
Seconded by Cr Wright
That the report of the City Services Committee be adopted.
(1) Services Tunnel Under Kotzikas Place
Adopted.
(2) Regional Waste Management Working Party
Adopted.
(3) Potential Belfast Freezing Works Discharge to
Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant
Adopted.
(4) Request to Reallocate Capital Expenditure
Deferred and Rebudgeted in 1996/97 or Surplus to
Current Projects
Adopted.
(5) Speed Limit Review
Received.
(6) Tuam Street Pedestrian Crossing
Received.
(7) Contract No. 94/95 - 176 Bridle Path Road
reconstruction
Received.
(8) Cathedral Square Development Proposal for
Underground Bus Terminal/Car Park
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
14. REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Moved by Cr Moore
Seconded by Cr Crighton
That the report of the Community Services Committee be adopted.
(1) Draft Community Facility Policy
and Management Guidelines
Adopted.
(2) Children's Strategy Study 1995
Adopted.
(3) Disabled Persons' Resource Centre Trust
Councillor Close moved by way of amendment "That the Senior Community Adviser report to the April meeting of the Community Services Committee on other options to secure the property if the Housing New Zealand package is not feasible". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Condon and when put to the meeting was declared carried.
The recommendation contained in this clause was then adopted, subject to incorporation of the foregoing amendment by way of addition.
(4) City Council Support to APEC Meeting
Adopted.
(5) Deputations by Appointment
Received.
(6) Petition - Traffic Safety, Clyde Road
Received.
(7) Civic Awards
Councillor Evans moved by way of amendment "That the proposed additional guideline providing that nominees who have already received a Royal honour shall be ineligible for a Civic Award be deleted". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Berry and when put to the meeting was declared lost.
The resolution shown in this clause was then received.
(8) Items Received
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
15. REPORT OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Moved by Cr Freeman
Seconded by Cr Ganda
That the report of the Parks and Recreation Committee be adopted.
(1) Christchurch School of Gymnastics Inc.
Adopted.
(2) Relocation of Canterbury Hockey Association Offices
to Porritt Park
Recommendation 2 was adopted without amendment. At the request of the Chairman recommendation 1 was amended to provide:
"That approval be given to the Canterbury Hockey Association to relocate the proposed building at Porritt Park subject to the following conditions:
(a) Use of the building being restricted to administering the game of hockey in Canterbury.
(b) The area surrounding the building being landscaped, irrigated and maintained to the satisfaction of the Leisure and Community Services Manager.
(c) The painting of the building to be the sole responsibility of the Association.
(d) The final colour scheme for the roof of the building, should there be a need to change, being determined by the Council's architects.
(e) The necessary building consents being obtained.
(f) Any further costs associated with the relocation of the building and the future maintenance thereof being the sole responsibility of the Association.
(g) In the event of Canterbury Hockey relinquishing their lease of Porritt Park, the building to be removed and the area restored to its present condition or alternatively the building to be transferred to Council ownership."
(3) Naming Rights - W J Cowles Stadium
Adopted.
(4) Stall Site Licensing and Administration
Councillor Wright moved by way of amendment "That recommendation 1 be amended to provide that tenders for all reserves sites be referred to the relevant Community Board for consideration prior to acceptance by the Board under delegated authority". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Murray and when put to the meeting was declared carried.
The three recommendations shown in this clause were then adopted, subject to incorporation of the foregoing amendment.
(5) Deputation by Appointment
Received.
(6) Reserve Purchases Output - Capital Projects Budget
Received.
(7) Hagley Park - United Lawn Tennis Club Court Lighting
Received.
(8) Centennial Pool
Received.
It was resolved, further, that the Council re-examine the option of using the whole site including the Oxford Terrace frontage for the redevelopment of the Centennial Pool and that a report on this option be submitted to the Parks and Recreation Committee's seminar set down for Friday 19 April 1996..
(9) Resolution to Exclude the Public
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
16. REPORT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT UNIT
Moved by Cr Dodge
Seconded by Cr O'Rourke
That the report of the Establishment Unit be adopted.
(1) Roading LATE
Councillor Wright moved by way of amendment "That the report and recommendations be referred to the Strategy and Resources Committee for further examination of option 7". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Harrow and when put to the meeting was declared lost on division no. 3 by 5 votes to 19, the voting being as follows:
Against (19) Councillors Alpers, Anderton, Buist, Close, Condon, Crighton, Dodge, Evans, Freeman, Ganda, James, Keast, Manning, Moore, Murray, O'Rourke, Sheriff, Stewart and the Mayor.
For (5) Councillors Berry, Cox, Harrow, Howell and Wright.
Councillor Alpers moved by way of further amendment:
"1. That the Council form a new roading LATE.
2. That the Establishment Unit report to the April 1996 Council meeting with alternative establishment plans based on either option 2 or option 5."
The amendment was seconded by Councillor Berry and when put to the meeting was declared lost on division no. 4 by 4 votes to 20, the voting being as follows:
Against (20) Councillors Anderton, Buist, Close, Condon, Crighton, Dodge, Evans, Freeman, Ganda, Harrow, Howell, James, Keast, Manning, Moore, Murray, O'Rourke, Sheriff, Stewart and the Mayor.
For (4) Councillors Alpers, Berry, Cox and Wright.
The five recommendations made by the Establishment Unit were then adopted without amendment.
Clause adopted. Report adopted.
17. REPORTS OF THE BURWOOD/PEGASUS COMMUNITY BOARD
MEETING OF 4 MARCH 1996
Moved by Cr Evans
Seconded by Cr James
That the report of the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board be adopted.
(1) Proposed Road Stopping - Disposal of Redundant Road -
Portion of Broadpark Road and Stout Street
Adopted.
(2) Revocation of Scenic Reserve - 405 New Brighton Road
Adopted.
(3) Confirmation of Report
Received.
(4) Petitions
Received.
(5) Deputations by Appointment
Received.
(6) Correspondence
Received.
(7) Travis Country Drive - No Stopping Restriction
Received.
(8) Vehicle Speeds in Carisbrooke Street
Received.
(9) Woolston/Burwood Expressway Green Corridor -
Update
Received.
(10) Travis Swamp Weed Maintenance Programme
Received.
(11) Neighbour's Consents - Delegation to Parks Manager
Received.
(12) Waitaki Street/Bexley Road Pumping Station
Received.
(13) Civic Awards for Gallantry
Received.
(14) Aranui/Rangatahi Trust
Received.
(15) Community Affairs Committee and Seminar Meetings
Received.
(16) Information Items
Received.
(17) Public Excluded
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
MEETING OF 11 MARCH 1996
Moved by Cr Evans
Seconded by Cr Sheriff
That the report of the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board be adopted.
(1) Correspondence
Received.
(2) Additional Items
Received.
(3) Reallocation of Surplus Discretionary Funds 1995/96
Received.
(4) Allocation of Project and Discretionary Funding 1996/97
Received.
Clauses received. Report adopted.
18. 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) 1995/96 Roading Programme
It was resolved that this clause be referred to the Council's Annual Plan meeting on 3 April 1996..
(2) Sale of 202-204 Wooldridge Road
Adopted.
(3) Confirmation of Report - 1 February 1996
Received.
(4) Deputations by Appointment
Received.
(5) University Car Parking
Received.
(6) Harewood Road - Roading and Traffic Issues
Received.
(7) Traffic Safety Committee - Report of 22 February 1996
Received.
(8) Poster Bollards
Received.
(9) Community Funding Committee -
Community Representative Resignation
Received.
(10) Annual Plan Committee - Report of 19 February 1996
Received.
(11) Youth Activities
Received.
(12) Plans Committee - Report of 21 February 1996
Received.
(13) Waimairi Study Awards Committee -
Report of 23 February 1996
Received.
(14) Christchurch Beautifying Association
(Street Competition Committee)
Received.
(15) Civic Awards for Gallantry
Received.
(16) Items Received
Received.
(17) Resolution to Exclude the Public
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
19. REPORTS OF THE HAGLEY/FERRYMEAD COMMUNITY BOARD
MEETING OF 6 MARCH 1996
Moved by Cr Crighton
Seconded by Cr Cox
That the report of the Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board be adopted.
(1) St Anne's School Crossing
Adopted.
(2) Sumner Sports Pavilion - Variation of Lease
Adopted.
(3) Drayton Drive Sewer Easement
Adopted.
(4) Stormwater Easement Ferry Road
Adopted.
(5) Confirmation of Meeting Reports
Received.
(6) Petitions
Received.
(7) Deputations
Received.
(8) MOA Reserve Right of Way
Received.
(9) Campaign Expenditure in Local Elections
Received.
(10) Honorary Dog Rangers
Received.
(11) Cannon Hill Crescent Footpath
Received.
(12) Structure on Street Application - 118A Scarborough Road
Received.
(13) Radley Street Give Way
Received.
(14) Esplanade Coach Park
Received.
(15) Woolston Tennis Club
Received.
(16) P30 Parking Restriction - Kilmore Street
Received.
(17) No Stopping Restriction - Cass Street
Received.
(18) Moncks Bay Walkway
Received.
(19) Boat Launching - Redcliffs Beach
Received.
(20) Basketball Halfcourts
Received.
(21) Taylors Mistake Walkway - Stone Seat
Received.
(22) Draft Community Facilities Policy and Management Guidelines
Received.
(23) Sumner Flood Relief Pipeline
Received.
(24) Civic Awards for Gallantry
Received.
(25) Statement of Priorities
Received.
(26) Items Received
Received.
(27) Items Deferred
Received.
(28) Resolution to Exclude the Public
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
MEETING OF 14 MARCH 1996
Moved by Cr Crighton
Seconded by Cr Cox
That the report of the Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board be adopted.
(1) Draft Budget 1996/97
Received.
Clause received. Report adopted.
20. REPORTS OF THE RICCARTON/WIGRAM COMMUNITY BOARD
MEETING OF 6 MARCH 1996
Moved by Cr Buist
Seconded by Cr Keast
That the report of the Riccarton/Wigram Community Board be adopted.
(1) Speaking Rights
Received.
(2) Community Board Traffic Subcommittee
Received.
(3) Hei Hei Holiday Programme
Received.
(4) University of Canterbury Car Parking
Received.
(5) Riccarton Road Traffic Congestion
Received.
(6) Give Way Controls in the Halswell Area
Received.
(7) Neighbours' Consents Delegation to Parks Manager
Received.
(8) Water Services Unit Capital Works Programme -
1995/96 Progress Report
Received.
(9) Civic Awards for Gallantry
Received.
(10) Riccarton Service Centre
Received.
(11) Public Exclusion
Received.
Clauses received. Report adopted.
MEETING OF 11 MARCH 1996
Moved by Cr Buist
Seconded by Cr Keast
That the report of the Riccarton/Wigram Community Board be adopted.
(1) Statement of Priorities
Received.
(2) Board Objectives and Performance Indicators 1996/97
Received.
(3) 1996/97 Annual Plan Five Year Major Works Programme
Allocation of Project and Discretionary Funds
Received.
Clauses received. Report adopted.
21. REPORTS OF THE SHIRLEY/PAPANUI COMMUNITY BOARD
MEETING OF 6 MARCH 1996
Moved by Cr Moore
Seconded by Cr Freeman
That the report of the Shirley/Papanui Community Board be adopted.
(1) Mary Street - Heavy Traffic
Adopted.
(2) Confirmation of Meeting Reports
Received.
(3) Deputation by Appointment
Received.
(4) Recreation Needs of Youth in the Papanui,
Bryndwr and Bishopdale Areas
Received.
(5) Shirley/Papanui Community Van
Received.
(6) St Albans Community Facility Research
Received.
(7) Shirley/Papanui Community Funding Committee
Received.
(8) Infolink Project - St Albans
Received.
(9) St Albans Residents' Association
Received.
(10) Councillors' Recreation and Sport Policy Workshop
Received.
(11) Civic Awards for Gallantry
Received.
(12) Paparoa Street Reconstruction
Received.
(13) Report of Mary Street Meeting - 4 March 1996
Received.
(14) Harewood Road - Traffic Matters
Received.
(15) Gardiners Road/Husseys Road - Water and Sewerage
Received.
(16) Free Dumping - Green Waste
Received.
(17) Belfast Swimming Pool - Water Rates
Received.
(18) Community Manager's Report
Received, subject to it being noted that the report referred to in clause 18.3 would be submitted to the May meeting of the Board.
(19) Items Received
Received.
(20) Items Deferred
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
MEETING OF 12 MARCH 1996
Moved by Cr Moore
Seconded by Cr Freeman
That the report of the Shirley/Papanui Community Board be adopted.
(1) Review of Statement of Planning Priorities
Received.
(2) Allocation of the Board's 1995/96 Project Funds
Received.
Clauses received. Report adopted.
22. REPORTS OF THE SPREYDON/HEATHCOTE COMMUNITY BOARD
MEETING OF 5 MARCH 1996
Moved by Cr Alpers
Seconded by Cr Howell
That the report of the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board be adopted.
(1) Hansen Park Southpower Easement
Adopted.
(2) Railway Workshops and Saleyards Sites, Addington
Adopted.
(3) Confirmation of Report to Council
Received.
(4) Deputations by Appointment
Received.
(5) Proposed Installation of Traffic Signals at the
Colombo Street/Tennyson Street Intersection
Received.
(6) Neighbours' Consents -
Delegation to Parks Manager
Received.
(7) Decoration of Houses for Christmas
Received.
(8) Report of the Community Affairs Committee
Received.
(9) Cashmere Village Green - Play Equipment
Received.
(10) Civic Awards for Gallantry
Received.
(11) Funding Request - Summit Road Society Inc.
Received.
(12) Water Services Unit Capital Works Programme
1995/96 Progress Report
Received.
(13) Update of Board Funds
Received.
(14) Christchurch Beautifying Association -
Funding Request for Water Wheel
Received.
(15) Project Fund Allocation
Received.
Clauses adopted. Report adopted.
MEETING OF 12 MARCH 1996
Moved by Cr Alpers
Seconded by Cr Howell
That the report of the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board be adopted.
(1) Project Fund Allocations
Received.
Clause received. Report adopted.
23. NOTICES OF MOTION
(1) Confirmation of Proceedings to Make the
Christchurch City Fires Amendment Bylaw 1996
Adopted.
(Councillor Dodge/Councillor Sheriff)
(2) Confirmation of Proceedings to Make the
Christchurch City Traffic and Parking Alteration
Bylaw 1996
Adopted.
(Councillor Harrow/Councillor James)
(3) Confirmation of Proceedings
to Change the Name of Hereford Place
Adopted.
(Councillor Howell/The Mayor)
(4) Confirmation of Proceedings
to Fix Trade Waste Charges for 1995/96
Adopted.
(Councillor Buist/Councillor Stewart)
(5) Commencement of Proceedings to Grant Easement
for the Laying of a Service Tunnel Under
Kotzikas Place
Adopted.
(Councillor Alpers/Councillor Manning)
(6) Commencement of Proceedings to Declare
Avonside Drive to be a Limited Access Road
Between Hanmer Street and Trent Street
Adopted.
(Councillor O'Rourke/Councillor Crighton)
24. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC
It was resolved on the motion of the Mayor seconded by Councillor Berry that the resolution to exclude the public set out in the pink sheet attached to the agenda be adopted.
CONFIRMED THIS 24TH DAY OF APRIL 1996
MAYOR