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146TH MEETING
OF
THE CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CHRISTCHURCH
CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT 2.00 PM ON WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER 1997
| 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, 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: | Nil. |
1. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING OF 22 OCTOBER 1997
| Resolved: | That the minutes of the ordinary Council meeting held on Wednesday 22 October 1997 be confirmed, subject to the reference to the "Turning Point 2000 National Body" at the foot of page 4 of the minutes being amended to refer to the "Turning Point 2000 Committee". |
2. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT
(1) Cashmere Village Green
Submissions were made by Bruce Harding and Pamela Stephenson, requesting that the Council appoint a commissioner rather than a special committee to hear submissions and make decisions on the proposed Cashmere Village Green recreation reserve declaration and, at a later stage, the draft management plan. It was resolved that the submissions be considered in conjunction with clause 3 of the Parks and Recreation Committee's report of 12 November 1997.
(2) Cathedral Square Redevelopment
Mr Hugh Wyles made submissions on behalf of the Cathedral Square Committee, Christchurch Civic Trust and Inner City Promotion Team requesting that the Council approve the use of granite interlocking blocks for the repaving of Cathedral Square. It was resolved that the submissions be considered in conjunction with clause 1 of the Central City Committee's report of 19 November 1997.
3. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS
Nil.
4. CORRESPONDENCE
Nil.
5. SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS
The Mayor referred to the following supplementary items which had been separately circulated or tabled for consideration at the present meeting:
The Mayor advised that the items concerned had not been sent out with the agenda for the reason that they were not available at that time, but that in each case there was a need for the item to be dealt with at the present meeting rather than being deferred to a subsequent meeting.
It was resolved that each item be received and considered at the present meeting.
6. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
(1) Annual Report and Audit Report for the Year Ended 30 June 1997
Also considered was Audit New Zealand's tabled audit report on the Council's financial statements for the year ended 30 June 1997, containing an unqualified opinion.
Adopted.
7. REPORTS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETINGS OF 16 AND 17 OCTOBER 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
MEETING OF 12 OCTOBER 1997
(2) Avonhead Park Cemetery - Request for Headstones in the Excluded Area
Councillor Murray moved by way of amendment "That the size of the plaques to be permitted be further investigated to ensure that the park like environment of the cemetery is not lost and that any associated maintenance problems are minimised". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Anderton and when put to the meeting was declared carried as the substantive motion, in substitution for the recommendations contained in this clause.
(3) Cashmere Village Green
Councillor Alpers moved by way of amendment:
"1. That the Council appoint an independent commissioner to hear and make decisions on the proposed Cashmere Village Green Recreation Reserve Declaration and, at a later stage, the draft management plan.
2. That in relation to the Cashmere Village Green the Council delegate to the commissioner:
(a) The powers of the Council under section 14 of the Reserves Act 1977 (relates to declaring land a reserve) including the power to make a decision.
(b) The powers of the Council under section 41 of the Reserves Act 1977 (relates to management plans), including the power to make a decision.
(c) The power to recommend to the Council regarding an open space covenant under the Queen Elizabeth the Second National Trust Act 1977.
(d) The power to recommend to the Environmental Committee regarding zoning issues under the Resource Management Act 1991."
The amendment was seconded by Councillor Howell and when put to the meeting was declared carried as the substantive motion on division no 1 by 17 votes to 8, the voting being as follows:
| For (17): | Councillors Alpers, Berry, Buist, Cox, Dodge, Evans, Fahey, Harrow, Howell, James, Manning, Moore, Murray, Sheriff, Stewart, Wright and the Mayor. |
| Against (8): | Councillors Anderton, Close, Condon, Crighton, Freeman, Ganda, Keast and O'Rourke. |
(4) Petrie Park - Property Purchase
(20) Petrie Park - Property Purchase (Supplementary)
It was resolved that the two recommendations contained in clause 20 be adopted.
(5) Turning Point 2000
Castle Rock/Tors Project
Adopted, subject to the words "subject to outside funding being available" being added to the end of recommendation 1.
(6) Reserve Charging Discussion Paper
Sports Clubs and Community Groups
Adopted, subject to the reference to "affected sports clubs" in the recommendation being amended to "affected sports organisations".
Report adopted as amended.
8. REPORT OF THE STRATEGY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE OF 6 NOVEMBER 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be received.
9. SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT OF THE STRATEGY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE AND PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE OF 25 NOVEMBER 1997 REGARDING LANCASTER PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
Councillor Evans moved by way of amendment "That the proposed funding for a project development chief executive be reduced from $75,000 to $50,000". the amendment was seconded by Councillor Harrow and when put to the meeting was declared lost.
The recommendation contained in this clause was then adopted without amendment.
Clause adopted. Report adopted.
10. REPORT OF THE STRATEGY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE OF 17 NOVEMBER 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(5) Capital Smoothing
Councillor Evans moved by way of amendment "That the proposed changes to the capital works programme not be adopted until comments have been obtained from residents' groups". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Sheriff and when put to the meeting was declared lost.
The recommendation made by the Committee was then adopted, subject to:
- The need for a substantial car park under the Art Gallery being reassessed at the time the staff report back to the Committee in February 1998.
- The correction of the inflationary provision referred to on page 1 of the capital smoothing summary, to rectify errors identified following the Committee meeting.
Report adopted as amended.
11. REPORT OF THE PROJECTS AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE OF 23 OCTOBER 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(Note: The Mayor and Councillor Howell declared a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of the Committee's report and retired from the discussion and voting thereon, when the Deputy Mayor temporarily assumed the Chair.)
12. REPORT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE OF 13 NOVEMBER 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(2) Corporate Environmental Policy
Councillor Stewart moved by way of amendment "That the policy relating to plant and vehicles shown at the top of page 3 of the draft policy be amended to provide:
`The Council shall use vehicles and plant in ways that minimise emissions to the air, and, where the costs are similar to current vehicles shall operate vehicles with alternative methods of propulsion.'"
The amendment was seconded by Councillor Harrow and when put to the meeting was declared carried.
Clause adopted as amended.
(4) Dunedin City Heritage Visit
Councillor James moved by way of amendment "That a report not be prepared on the possible employment of an archivist, as part of the Council's operations". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Dodge and when put to the meeting was declared lost.
The information contained in this clause was then received.
Report adopted as amended.
13. REPORTS OF THE CITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING OF 30 OCTOBER 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be received.
MEETING OF 11 NOVEMBER 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(7) Stanmore Road/Tuam Street Intersection
Adopted, subject to the deletion of the word "other" in recommendation 2.
Report adopted as amended.
14. REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE OF 10 NOVEMBER 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
15. REPORT OF THE CENTRAL CITY COMMITTEE OF 19 NOVEMBER 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(1) Cathedral Square Redevelopment Tender Evaluation/
Recommendation Report
Councillor James moved by way of amendment "That the recommendations made by the Committee be amended to provide:
That option 2 be selected as the paving option to be implemented in the redevelopment of Cathedral Square.
That the refined project budget for option 2 be approved and that additional Council funding of $936,497 be provided."
The amendment was seconded by Councillor Dodge and when put to the meeting was declared carried.
(Note: Councillor Wright requested that his vote against the adoption of the foregoing amendment be recorded.)
Clause adopted as amended.
Report adopted as amended.
16. REPORT OF THE STRATEGY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF 17 NOVEMBER 1997
Moved: That the Committees' report be adopted.
(1) Clean Air Incentives Programme
Adopted. It was resolved, further that the officers be requested to report back on the extent to which non-complying wood burners could be upgraded to comply with the required standards by the fitting of conversion kits.
Clause adopted as amended.
Report adopted as amended.
17. REPORT BY CHAIRMAN OF CHRISTCHURCH CITY HOLDINGS LTD ON BUS ROUTE TENDER ROUND
It was resolved that the Council make representations to the Canterbury Regional Council through the Canterbury Regional Council/Christchurch City Council Joint Committee, seeking the specification of more super low floor buses for the current bus tender round.
18. REPORT OF THE AUDIT SUB-COMMITTEE OF 17 NOVEMBER 1997
Resolved: That the Sub-Committee's report be adopted.
19. REPORT OF THE CANTERBURY WASTE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE OF 20 OCTOBER 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be received.
20. REPORT OF THE RECOVERED MATERIALS SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF 12 NOVEMBER 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be received.
21. REPORT OF THE BEACHCOMBER RESTAURANT SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF 14 OCTOBER 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be received.
20. REPORT OF THE CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL/CANTERBURY REGIONAL COUNCIL JOINT COMMITTEE OF 24 OCTOBER 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be received.
20. REPORT OF THE BURWOOD/PEGASUS COMMUNITY BOARD OF 3 NOVEMBER 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be adopted.
21. REPORT OF THE FENDALTON/WAIMAIRI COMMUNITY BOARD OF 28 OCTOBER 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be adopted.
22. REPORT OF THE HAGLEY/FERRYMEAD COMMUNITY BOARD OF 30 OCTOBER 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be adopted.
23. REPORT OF THE RICCARTON/WIGRAM COMMUNITY BOARD OF 29 OCTOBER 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be adopted.
24. REPORT OF THE SHIRLEY/PAPANUI COMMUNITY BOARD OF 29 OCTOBER 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be adopted.
25. REPORT OF THE SPREYDON/HEATHCOTE COMMUNITY BOARD OF 28 OCTOBER 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be adopted.
26. NOTICES OF MOTION
(1) Southpower: Increase in Electricity Charges
After a number of Councillors had spoken on this issue, it was resolved that the motion under debate be now put.
Following the adoption of the foregoing closure motion, the notice of motion was put to the meeting and declared lost on division no 2 by 6 votes to 19, the voting being as follows:
| Against (19): | Councillors Alpers, Anderton, Close, Condon, Cox, Crighton, Dodge, Ganda, Harrow, Howell, James, Keast, Manning, Moore, Murray, O'Rourke, Stewart, Wright and the Mayor. |
| For (6): | Councillors Berry, Buist, Evans, Fahey, Freeman and Sheriff. |
(7.25 pm Councillor Moore retired)
(2) Management of Convention and Entertainment Facilities
On being put to the meeting, the motion was declared lost on division no 3 by 4 votes to 20, the voting being as follows:
Against (20): Alpers, Anderton, Buist, Close, Cox, Crighton, Dodge, Fahey, Ganda, Harrow, Howell, James, Keast, Manning, Murray, O'Rourke, Sheriff, Stewart, Wright and the Mayor.
For (4): Councillors Berry, Condon, Evans and Freeman.
It was then resolved on the motion of Councillor O'Rourke seconded by Councillor Ganda "That the Christchurch City Council, taking into account the pending completion and opening of the Sport and Entertainment Centre, commend the management of the Council's convention and entertainment facilities, currently contracted to NCC (NZ) Ltd".
27. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC
The Mayor moved "That the resolution to exclude the public set out in the pink sheet attached to the agenda be adopted, subject to the inclusion of an additional reference to the separately circulated report of the Central City Committee's meeting of 19 November 1997 dealing with the Cathedral Square redevelopment, such report to be considered with the public excluded pursuant to section 7(2)(i) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, relating to the conduct of negotiations". The motion was seconded by Councillor Close and when put to the meeting was declared carried.
CONFIRMED THIS 17TH DAY OF DECEMBER 1997
MAYOR