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141ST MEETING
OF
THE CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT 2.07 PM ON WEDNESDAY 23 JULY 1997
| PRESENT: | The Mayor, Ms Vicki Buck (Chairperson), Councillors 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, Charles Manning, Garry Moore, Margaret Murray, Denis O'Rourke, Gail Sheriff, Barbara Stewart and Ron Wright. |
| APOLOGIES: | An apology for absence was received and accepted from Councillor Oscar Alpers.Apologies for lateness were received and accepted from Councillors David Buist, David Cox and Gail Sheriff. |
1. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
The following Councillors sought and obtained leave of absence for the periods indicated:
Councillor Murray - 16 August to 7 September inclusive
Councillor Close - 15 August to 7 September inclusive
Councillor Anderton - 20 August to 20 September inclusive
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF 23 JUNE 1997
Resolved: That the minutes of the special Council meeting held with the public present on Monday 23 June 1997 be confirmed.
ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING OF 25 JUNE 1997
Resolved: That the minutes of the ordinary Council meeting held with the public present and the public excluded on Wednesday 25 June 1997 be confirmed.
3. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT
The Mayor advised that a request for speaking rights had been received from the Canterbury Basketball Association concerning the recommendation contained in clause 2 (public excluded) of the Parks and Recreation Committee's report, dealing with the lease of Cowles Stadium and other associated matters. It was noted that the Association had made submissions on this issue at the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting.
It was resolved that the request for further speaking rights on this issue be declined.
4. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS YALDHURST ROAD/RACECOURSE ROAD INTERSECTION
Councillor Berry tabled a petition signed by local residents expressing opposition to the proposed installation of a traffic island at the Yaldhurst Road/Racecourse Road intersection, in place of the existing yellow road markings.
It was resolved that the petition be referred to the City Services Committee.
LAND ADJOINING ANGLICAN CHURCH IN WAKEFIELD AVENUE, SUMNER
Councillor Crighton tabled a petition from Sumner residents asking the Council to consider purchasing for use as a reserve the land owned by the Anglican Church in Wakefield Avenue in Sumner, which was currently used by the Sumner Croquet Club.
It was resolved that this clause be considered in conjunction with clause 8.1 of the Parks and Recreation Committee's report of 9 July 1997.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
Nil.
6. REPORT OF THE STRATEGY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE OF 14 JULY 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(1) Heart Unit Appeal
This clause was withdrawn, at the request of the Chairman.
(2) Protection of Future Passenger Rail Options
Adopted.
It was resolved, further that the officers be requested to report to the Environmental Committee on the identification of possible future light rail corridors for the city and the designation of such corridors through the City Plan.
(2.20 pm Councillors Buist, Cox and Sheriff arrived)
(4) Christchurch Domestic Tourism - Spring Promotion
Adopted.
It was resolved, further that a meeting between the City Council, the Airport Company, the Port Company, the Canterbury Tourism Council and local hoteliers be held to explore the possible formulation of a strategic plan to ensure that the whole of New Zealand benefits from major events planned for Auckland, and ways of encouraging airlines to adopt a more balanced allocation of flights into both Christchurch and Auckland.
(5) Land Transport Pricing Study
Adopted, subject to the date of the special joint meeting of the Strategy and Resources and City Services Committees referred to in recommendation 3 being altered to 2.00 pm on Wednesday 13 August 1997.
Report adopted as amended.
7. REPORT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE OF 10 JULY 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(Note: Councillors Buist, Cox, Keast and O'Rourke withdrew from consideration of clauses 2(b) and 3 of the Committee's report, and took no part in the discussion or voting thereon.)
8. REPORT OF THE CITY SERVICES COMMITTEE OF 10 JULY 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(3) A City of Bridges
The Mayor moved by way of amendment "That the City Streets Manager be asked to investigate the possibility of the book being published at no net cost to the Council". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Cox and when put to the meeting was declared carried as the substantive motion.
(4) Tangata Whenua and Other Stakeholder Involvement
in Waterways and Wetlands Management
Councillor Harrow moved by way of amendment "That the target date referred to in recommendation 3 be extended to 31 December 1998". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Murray and when put to the meeting was declared lost.
The recommendation contained in this clause was then adopted without alteration.
Report adopted as amended.
9. REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE OF 7 JULY 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(Note: Councillor Harrow advised that he had tendered an apology for his absence from the meeting.)
10. REPORTS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF 18 JUNE 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be received.
MEETING OF 9 JULY 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(4) Rawhiti Park Camping Ground
Councillor Sheriff moved by way of amendment "That the calling of proposals for the commercial development and operation of the camping ground area in Rawhiti Park be deferred to allow the Parks Unit to review and upgrade the Rawhiti Park Management Plan". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Ganda and when put to the meeting was declared lost.
The recommendation contained in this clause was then adopted without alteration.
(8.1) Proposed Property Purchase - Sumner Croquet Club Site
Councillor Manning moved by way of amendment "That the Council support the acquisition of the land in Wakefield Avenue for reserve purposes". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Close and when put to the meeting was declared lost.
The recommendation contained in this clause was then adopted, subject to the appointment of Councillor Manning as an additional member of the sub-committee appointed to investigate the proposed acquisition of the subject land.
Report adopted as amended.
MEETING OF 11 JULY 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be received.
11. REPORT OF THE JOINT CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL/CANTERBURY REGIONAL COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF 11 JULY 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be received.
12. RECOVERED MATERIALS SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF 11 JULY 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be received.
13. REPORT OF THE BURWOOD/PEGASUS COMMUNITY BOARD OF 30 JUNE 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be adopted, subject to the reference to residents in Shortland Street in clause 3.1 being corrected to residents in Marriotts Road.
14. REPORT OF THE FENDALTON/WAIMAIRI COMMUNITY BOARD OF 1 JULY 1997
Moved: That the Board's report be adopted.
(3) `Redundant' Road Widening Committee
Report of 19 June 1997
Recommendations 1(a) and 1(b) were withdrawn at the request of the Chairman.
Report adopted as amended.
15. REPORT OF THE HAGLEY/FERRYMEAD COMMUNITY BOARD OF 2 JULY 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be received.
16. REPORT OF THE RICCARTON/WIGRAM COMMUNITY BOARD OF 2 JULY 1997
Moved: That the Board's report be adopted.
(1) Rimu Street Male Public Toilets
Councillor Close moved by way of amendment "That this clause be deferred to allow the officers to submit a further report to the City Services Committee". The amendment was seconded by the Mayor and when put to the meeting was declared lost.
The recommendation contained in this clause was then adopted without amendment.
Report adopted without amendment.
17. REPORT OF THE SHIRLEY/PAPANUI COMMUNITY BOARD OF 2 JULY 1997
Moved: That the Board's report be adopted.
(6) Shirley Road - Bus Stop Relocation
Adopted, subject to recommendation 3 being altered to provide "that the stop be temporarily located outside no 45 Shirley Road and that the question of the permanent location of a bus stop at this point be referred back to the Shirley/Papanui Community Board for reconsideration and recommendation to the August Council meeting".
(9) Cornwall Street Stopping and Edgeware Village Green
Adopted, subject to recommendation 1 being corrected to provide "that the Council discontinue the procedures which had been initiated under the provisions of the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act for the permanent stopping of Cornwall Street".
Report adopted as amended.
18. REPORT OF THE SPREYDON/HEATHCOTE COMMUNITY BOARD OF 1 JULY 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be received.
19. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC
It was resolved that the resolution to exclude the public set out in the pink sheet attached to the agenda be adopted.
CONFIRMED THIS 27TH DAY OF AUGUST 1997
MAYOR