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MINUTES
136TH MEETING
OF
THE CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT 2.00 PM ON WEDNESDAY 28 MAY 1997
PRESENT: The Mayor, Ms Vicki Buck (Chairperson).
Councillors Oscar Alpers, Carole Anderton, Graham Berry, David Close, Graham Condon, David Cox, Anna Crighton, Newton Dodge, Carole Evans, Morgan Fahey, Ishwar Ganda, Ian Howell, Alister James, 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 David Buist, Gordon Freeman, Pat Harrow and Lesley Keast.
1. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF 15 APRIL 1997
Resolved: That the minutes of the special Council meeting held with the public present on Tuesday 15 April 1997 be confirmed.
DRAFT PLAN COUNCIL MEETING OF 16 APRIL 1997
Resolved: That the minutes of the draft Plan Council meeting held with the public present on Wednesday 16 April 1997 be confirmed.
ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING OF 23 APRIL 1997
Resolved: That the minutes of the ordinary Council meeting held with the public excluded on Wednesday 23 April 1997 be confirmed.
2. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT
(1) Riccarton Road Traffic Management Plan:
Definition of Objectives and Priority
Submissions on the recommendations contained in clause 3 of the report of the City Services Committee were made by:
Mr Paul Farrow and Ms Justine Mouat representing the Riccarton Business Association and the three local residents' associations.
Mr Tony Sage of Leopard Coachlines.
Mr Mark Bachels of the Canterbury Regional Council.
It was resolved that the submissions be considered in conjunction with clause 3 of the report of the City Services Committee.
3. RICCARTON ROAD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN:
DEFINITION OF OBJECTIVES AND PRIORITY
Consideration was given to clause 3 of the report of the City Services Committee dealing with the foregoing issue.
Moved: That the Committee's recommendation be adopted.
Councillor Murray moved by way of amendment "That the priority list of objectives submitted by the consultants be endorsed, subject to the addition of a further objective covering land use". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Berry and when put to the meeting was declared lost.
The recommendation made by the Committee was then adopted without amendment.
4. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS
Apart from the petition tabled by Mr Tim Barnett MP later in the meeting regarding heritage protection, no further petitions were presented.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
Nil.
6. SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS
The Mayor referred to the following supplementary items which had been either separately circulated or tabled after the agenda had been sent out:
Recommendations made by the Strategy and Resources Committee at its special meeting on 23 May, regarding the redevelopment of the Shirley Library and Service Centre.
Supplementary report by the Chairman of Strategy and Resources Committee regarding submissions on Southpower's Statement of Corporate Intent.
Supplementary report by the Chairman of the City Services Committee regarding Maidstone Road bus stops.
Public excluded supplementary report by the Chairman of the Projects and Property Committee on the Chancery Arcade right of way.
Confidential memorandum from the Legal Services Manager on the recent hearing held by the Metropolitan Reserves Hearings Panel regarding the Beachcomber Restaurant lease.
The Mayor advised that these items had not been incorporated in the agenda for the reason that the required information was not available at that time. She advised that as in each case there was a need for an early decision, the items concerned could not be held over to a subsequent meeting.
It was resolved that all five items be received and considered at the present meeting.
7. REPORTS OF THE STRATEGY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE
MEETING OF 19 MAY 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(8) Bertelsmann Foundation:
Elected Member Project
Adopted. It was resolved further, that the City Manager report back to the November meeting of the Committee regarding the Council's continuing involvement or otherwise in this project.
(13) Submissions on Southpower Statement of Corporate Intent (Supplementary)
It was resolved that the recommendations of the sub-committee be adopted.
Report adopted as amended.
MEETING OF 23 MAY 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(1) Redevelopment of the Shirley Library and Service Centre
It was resolved:
1. That, in addition to tenders being called for reinstatement of the Shirley Service Centre and Library, tenders also be called for redevelopment of the facility as a Library and Information Centre in terms of Option 3, as outlined in the report.
2. That, provided the additional cost to redevelop the facility as a Library and Information Centre is not greater than $100,000 and subject to the City Manager being able to reach the necessary agreement with the Southern Local Government Officers Union, the Chairman of the Strategy and Resources Committee and the Director of Operations be authorised to accept a tender on the understanding that the additional costs will be accommodated within the Plan for 1997/98.
3. That the staff be asked to pay particular attention to the prospective development of the New Brighton and Parklands Libraries as integrated service delivery centres when they report back to the August meeting of the Strategy and Resources Committee on the urban service delivery strategy.
Report adopted.
8. REPORTS OF THE PROJECTS AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE
MEETING OF 9 MAY 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
MEETING OF 16 MAY 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be adopted. (Note: Councillors Alpers, Berry and Evans requested that their votes against the adoption of the recommendation made by the Committee regarding the ice floor be recorded.)
9. REPORT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
OF 15 MAY 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(1) New Dog Control Bylaw
Adopted. (Note: Councillor O'Rourke requested that his vote against the adoption of this clause be recorded.)
(11) Reserve Contributions
Deleted, as a full report and recommendation regarding this topic was included in clause 5 of the Committee's report.
Proposed Variation No 3 - Fortified Sites (Supplementary)
Councillor Manning moved by way of amendment "That proposed variation 3 be referred back for a report as to whether fortified sites could be made non-complying in the B3, 4, 5 and 6 zones, and that if such provision appears justifiable, a variation containing it be submitted to the Council". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Close and when put to the meeting was declared carried as the substantive motion.
Report adopted as amended.
10. REPORT OF THE CITY PLAN HEARINGS COMMITTEE
OF 1 MAY 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
It was resolved, further that the Government be advised of this Council's concerns regarding the present policies for discharging mental patients into the community, and the housing and support of such persons.
11. REPORT OF THE CITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
OF 13 MAY 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(1) Speed Limits Outside Schools
Adopted. It was resolved, further that additional measures to encourage safety outside schools be further investigated and that recommendations for specific measures be made as soon as possible.
(Consideration of the Committee's report was then temporarily adjourned to allow Mr Tim Barnett MP to make the submissions referred to below.)
(2) Heritage Protection
Submissions regarding the retention of heritage buildings were made by Mr Tim Barnett MP, who also presented an associated petition signed by 372 persons.
In reply to questions, Mr Barnett advised that he would be prepared to support legislation designed to reinforce the existing provisions of the Resource Management Act.
It was resolved that the submissions and petition be received.
(4) Road Management: Options for Reform
Councillor Close advised that the paper referred to in this clause had been superseded by a further paper which had since been issued by the MOT.
It was resolved that the Land Transport Sub-Committee be authorised to consider the latest discussion paper issued by the MOT and report back to the Council.
(22) Contract No 96/97-293
General Carriageway Maintenance Area 1 (Supplementary)
Adopted without amendment.
(23) Maidstone Road Bus Stops (Supplementary)
(Note: Councillor Ganda retired from consideration of this clause and took no part in the discussion or voting thereon.)
Councillor O'Rourke moved:
"1. That the Council approve the continuation of bus stops outside nos 204 and 205 Maidstone Road.
2. That the necessary procedures be immediately commenced to revoke the delegations of the Riccarton/Wigram Community Board with respect to all matters concerning bus stops and public passenger transport.
3. That a sub-committee of the City Services Committee comprising Councillors Anderton, Howell and O'Rourke plus Mr Mike Mora be appointed to deal with the matters referred to in 2 above."
The motion was seconded by Councillor Moore.
On being put to the meeting clause 1 of the motion was declared carried, clauses 2 and 3 thereof being declared lost on division no 1 by 10 votes to 9, the voting being as follows:
Against (10): Councillors Alpers, Berry, Condon, Cox, Dodge, Evans, Murray, Sheriff, Stewart and Wright.
For (9): Councillors Close, Crighton, Fahey, Ganda, Howell, James, Manning, Moore and O'Rourke.
Abstain: The Mayor and Councillor Anderton.
Councillor Close then moved "That the Council inform the Riccarton/Wigram Community Board that:
The Council is concerned that the Board appears to be interpreting its delegated authority to decide on the location of bus stops as authority to decide whether there shall be bus stops.
The Council will revoke the delegation to the Community Board if the Board is unable to exercise the delegation in an appropriate and timely manner."
The motion was seconded by Councillor O'Rourke and when put to the meeting was declared carried.
Report adopted as amended.
12. REPORTS OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING OF 30 APRIL 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be received.
MEETING OF 12 MAY 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(4) Dogs in Housing Complexes
Councillor Anderton moved by way of amendment "That the guidelines for the keeping of dogs in Council housing complexes be trialed in one complex only initially". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Condon and when put to the meeting was declared lost. The recommendation contained in this clause was then adopted on division no 2 by 13 votes to 6, the voting being as follows:
For (13): Councillors Alpers, Anderton, Berry, Condon, Cox, Crighton, Evans, Fahey, Ganda, Manning, Moore, Wright and the Mayor.
Against (6): Councillors Close, Dodge, Howell, Murray, Sheriff and Stewart.
Abstain: Councillor O'Rourke.
Temporarily Absent
from the Meeting: Councillor James.
(12) Public Rental Housing:
Rental Increases 1997 (Supplementary)
Adopted. (Note: Councillor Ganda requested that his vote against the rental increases referred to in clauses 6 and 12 be recorded.)
Report adopted without amendment.
13. REPORT OF THE CENTRAL CITY COMMITTEE
OF 8 MAY 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(1) Cathedral Square Development (Concept Report 3)
Councillor O'Rourke moved by way of amendment "That recommendation 3 be amended to provide `design principles for street furniture and lighting and the proposed light standard and fitting design be adopted, and that care be taken to ensure compatibility with the heritage values of Cathedral Square'". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Evans and when put to the meeting was declared carried.
Councillor Close moved by way of further amendment:
"1. That the lighting and furniture be designed within the sub-budget allocation, including an appropriate contingency.
2. That an energy audit be conducted on the lighting, in accordance with Council policy for new projects."
The amendment was seconded by Councillor Ganda and when put to the meeting was declared carried.
Clause adopted as amended.
(2) Supplementary Item: Advertising on Footpaths
(10) Advertising on the Footpath (Supplementary)
Councillor Crighton moved by way of amendment "That the Council not allow advertising on the surface of the footpath". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Anderton and when put to the meeting was declared carried as the substantive motion.
Report adopted as amended.
(7.10 pm Councillor Crighton retired)
14. REPORTS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF 14 MAY 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(3) Washington Reserve Skating Facility
Councillor Moore moved "That recommendations 3 and 4 be deleted, and that the submissions be heard by the Parks and Recreation Committee prior to a recommendation being submitted to the Council". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Wright and when put to the meeting was declared carried.
Clause adopted as amended.
Report adopted as amended.
MEETING OF 22 MAY 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(1) Local Open Space Policy
Councillor Moore moved by way of amendment "That the overall process used for assessing areas for possible future acquisition be amended to include the possible use of school grounds". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Ganda and when put to the meeting was declared carried.
(Note: Councillor O'Rourke requested that his vote against the foregoing amendment be recorded.)
Councillor Moore moved by way of further amendment "That Community Boards be invited to consider ways in which the need for local parks could be met in terms of the policy". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Ganda and when put to the meeting was declared carried.
Clause adopted as amended.
Report adopted as amended.
(7.25 pm Councillors Cox, Dodge and Fahey retired)
15. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC
Resolved: That the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting.
The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter and the specific grounds under Section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:
| ITEM NO. |
MINUTES/REPORT OF: |
GENERAL SUBJECT OF EACH MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED |
REASON FOR PASSING THIS RESOLUTION IN RELATION TO EACH MATTER |
GROUND(S) UNDER SECTION 48(1) FOR THE PASSING OF THIS RESOLUTION |
| 1. |
Report of the special Projects and
Property Committee Meeting of 9.5.97 |
Chancery Arcade: Public Right of Way |
Good Reason to Withhold Exists Under Section 7 |
Section 48(1)(a) |
| 2. |
Report of the Projects and Property
Committee Meeting of 16.5.97 |
Lease of Good Taste Cafe |
" |
" |
This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by Section 6 or Section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public are as follows:
Item No.
1, 2 Conduct of Negotiations (Section 7(2)(i))
(Following the passing of the foregoing resolution members of the public were temporarily excluded from the meeting. The remaining items which follow were dealt with after the readmittance of the public to the meeting at 7.40 pm.)
16. REPORT OF THE JOINT CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL/
CANTERBURY REGIONAL COUNCIL COMMITTEE
OF 2 MAY 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be received.
17. REPORT OF CANTERBURY WASTE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE
OF 8 APRIL 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be received, subject to it being noted that Councillor Wright had also been in attendance at the meeting.
18. REPORT OF RECOVERED MATERIALS SPECIAL COMMITTEE
OF 14 MAY 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be received.
19. REPORT OF ROADING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUB-COMMITTEE
OF 26 SEPTEMBER 1996 AND 24 APRIL 1997
Resolved: That the Sub-Committee's report be adopted.
20. REPORT OF THE BURWOOD/PEGASUS COMMUNITY BOARD
OF 5 MAY 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be adopted.
21. REPORT OF THE FENDALTON/WAIMAIRI COMMUNITY BOARD
OF 6 MAY 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be adopted.
22. REPORTS OF THE HAGLEY/FERRYMEAD COMMUNITY BOARD
MEETING OF 5 MAY 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be adopted.
MEETING OF 7 MAY 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be adopted.
23. REPORT OF THE RICCARTON/WIGRAM COMMUNITY BOARD
OF 7 MAY 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be adopted, subject to the insertion of corrected pages 8 and 9 inclusive, providing for:
The recording of Councillor Ganda's retirement from clause 11 of the report.
The correction of the names of the members voting for and against the motion covered by division no 5..
(Note: Councillor Ganda retired from consideration of clause 11 of the Board's report, and took no part in the discussion or voting thereon.)
(7.45 pm Councillor Wright retired)
24. REPORTS OF THE SHIRLEY/PAPANUI COMMUNITY BOARD
MEETING OF 12 MARCH 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be received.
MEETING OF 29 APRIL 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be received.
MEETING OF 7 MAY 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be adopted.
25. REPORT OF THE SPREYDON/HEATHCOTE COMMUNITY BOARD
OF 6 MAY 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be adopted.
26. NOTICES OF MOTION
(1) Commencement of Proceedings to Make the
Christchurch City Dog Control Bylaw 1997
Adopted.
27. 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 25TH DAY OF JUNE 1997
MAYOR