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145TH MEETING
OF
THE CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT 2.00 PM ON WEDNESDAY 22 OCTOBER 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, Alister James, Lesley Keast, Charles Manning, Garry Moore, Margaret Murray, Denis O'Rourke, Gail Sheriff, Barbara Stewart and Ron Wright. |
| APOLOGIES: | An apology for lateness was received and accepted from Councillor Morgan Fahey who arrived at 3.30 pm. |
| An apology for absence was received and accepted from Councillor Ian Howell. |
1. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING OF 24 SEPTEMBER 1997
Resolved: That the minutes of the ordinary Council meeting held on Wednesday 24 September 1997 be confirmed.
2. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT
Nil.
3. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS
Traffic Control at Guys Road/Ryans Road Intersection
Councillor Murray tabled a petition from residents of Guys Road, Ryans Road, Coringa Road and Conservators Road complaining at the noise and associated problems caused by motorists doing wheelies at the Guys Road/Ryans Road intersection.
It was resolved that the petition be referred to the Police, Chairman of the City Services Committee and Waimairi ward Councillors and Community Board members.
4. SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS
The Mayor referred to the following supplementary items which had been separately circulated or tabled:
The Mayor advised that the items concerned had not been circulated with the agenda because the required information had not been available at the time the agenda was prepared and circulated and that in each case there was a need for the item concerned to be dealt with at the present meeting, rather than being deferred to a subsequent meeting.
It was resolved that the supplementary items be received and considered at the present meeting.
5. REPORT OF THE STRATEGY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE OF 13 OCTOBER 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(1) Mozambique Sister City Relationship
Adopted.
It was resolved, further on the motion of the Mayor seconded by Councillor Close that the Council not contribute ratepayer funds to aid projects but provide a vehicle for voluntary assistance to Inhambane and Maxixe and a vehicle for group to group contacts and projects.
(Note: Councillor O'Rourke requested that his vote in favour of the recommendations made by the Committee be recorded.)
Report adopted as amended.
6. REPORT OF THE PROJECTS AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE OF 10 OCTOBER 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
7. REPORT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE OF 9 OCTOBER 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(1) Variations to the Proposed City Plan
Recommendation 1 was adopted without amendment. Variation No 21 referred to in recommendation 2 was dealt with in clause 1 of the report of the Committee's reconvened meeting held on 20 October 1997.
(2) Environment Centre Proposals
Adopted, subject to recommendation 1 being altered to provide "the Council call a public meeting at which a proposal for the establishment of an Environment Centre would be investigated". The reference to the proposed date of Tuesday 11 November for the public meeting was deleted, in view of the fact that it had been subsequently established that this date was unsuitable.
Report adopted as amended.
8. REPORT OF RECONVENED MEETING OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE OF 20 OCTOBER 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
9. SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE DEALING WITH VARIATION NO 2 - SPECIAL PURPOSE (WIGRAM) ZONE
Resolved: That the report be adopted.
10. REPORTS OF THE CITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING OF 18 SEPTEMBER 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be received.
MEETING OF 7 OCTOBER 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(3.30 pm Councillor Fahey arrived)
(1) Tenders for Refuse and Recyclables Materials Collection Contract
Councillor Berry moved by way of amendment "That all tenders be rejected and that fresh tenders be called for the contract, with all tenders to be independently evaluated". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Freeman and when put to the meeting was declared lost on division no 1 by 5 votes to 18, the voting being as follows:
| Against (18): | Councillors Alpers, Buist, Close, Condon, Cox, Crighton, Dodge, Harrow, James, Keast, Manning, Moore, Murray, O'Rourke, Sheriff, Stewart, Wright and the Mayor. |
| For (5): | Councillors Anderton, Berry, Evans, Freeman and Ganda. |
| Abstain: | Councillor Fahey. |
The recommendations made by the Committee were then put to the meeting and declared carried on division no 2 by 18 votes to 5, the voting being as follows:
| For (18): | Councillors Alpers, Buist, Close, Condon, Cox, Crighton, Dodge, Harrow, James, Keast, Manning, Moore, Murray, O'Rourke, Sheriff, Stewart, Wright and the Mayor. |
| Against (5): | Councillors Anderton, Berry, Evans, Freeman and Ganda. |
| Abstain: | Councillor Fahey. |
Report adopted.
11. REPORTS OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING OF 19 SEPTEMBER 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(2) Review of Implementation of the 1996/97 Corporate Plan
Councillor O'Rourke moved by way of amendment "That the Community Services Committee investigate whether the present sister city relationship with Christchurch, Dorset should continue". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Crighton and when put to the meeting was declared lost. The information contained in this clause was then received.
It was resolved, further that a letter be sent expressing the Council's concern that there was only one South Island representative on the Turning Point 2000 national body.
Report received as amended.
MEETING OF 6 OCTOBER 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(1) Drug and Alcohol Residential Services for Young People
Adopted, subject to the brief of the working party being further expanded to include drug treatment programmes for Christchurch residents.
(3) Convention and Entertainment Facilities - Overview of Operations for the Year to 30 June 1997
Adopted. Arising from concerns expressed by Councillors that Cliff Richard would not be visiting Christchurch in the course of a forthcoming New Zealand tour, it was resolved on the motion of Councillor Murray seconded by Councillor Buist that the Community Services Committee be requested to discuss with NCC (New Zealand) Limited and the operators of outdoor venues not owned by the Council ways of ensuring that Christchurch is included in future tours by overseas artists.
(5) Turning Point 2000 Update
It was resolved:
Report adopted as amended.
12. REPORTS OF THE CENTRAL CITY COMMITTEE
MEETING OF 2 OCTOBER 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
MEETING OF 14 OCTOBER 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(1) Central City Electric Shuttle Bus
Councillor Alpers moved by way of amendment "That the following additional objectives be adopted:
Central City Viability
(a) Make the central city feel more special.
(b) Make it easy for shoppers to move around the city, including the carrying of parcels.
Promotion of Public Passenger Transport
- Provide a linkage for the tram."
The amendment was seconded by the Mayor.
Councillor Crighton moved by way of further amendment "That the three recommendations made by the Committee be amended to provide:
The amendment was seconded by Councillor O'Rourke.
The two foregoing amendments were then put to the meeting and declared carried as the substantive motion on division no 3 by 16 votes to 6, the voting being as follows:
| For (16): | Councillors Alpers, Anderton, Buist, Close, Condon, Crighton, Dodge, Fahey, Harrow, James, Keast, Manning, Moore, O'Rourke, Wright and the Mayor. |
| Against (6): | Councillors Berry, Evans, Freeman, Murray, Sheriff and Stewart. |
| Abstain: | Councillors Cox and Ganda. |
(Note: Councillors Cox and Ganda declared a pecuniary interest in this clause, and withdrew from the discussion and voting thereon.)
Report adopted as amended.
13. REPORT OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE OF 15 OCTOBER 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(1) Nations in Bloom 97
Recommendations 1 and 2 were adopted without amendment.
It was resolved further on the motion of Councillor O'Rourke seconded by Councillor Wright that appropriate means for Christchurch to celebrate the awards and to use it to assist tourism and promotion be investigated by the Parks and Recreation Committee, for report to the Council through the Strategy and Resources Committee.
(5) Future use of Curator's House, Botanic Gardens
Councillor Crighton moved by way of amendment:
"1. That registrations of interest be invited for alternative uses for the Curator's House, Botanic Gardens.
2. That, in the interim, policy 1.13 in the Botanic Gardens Policy document be revoked and replaced with a new policy to read:
'(a) The Curator's House shall be maintained and utilised to reflect its historic building status and historic relationship with the Botanic Gardens.'
'(b) That the building continue to be available for residential purposes.'"
The amendment was seconded by Councillor Close and when put to the meeting was declared lost on division no 4 by 6 votes to 16, the voting being as follows:
| Against (16): | Councillors Alpers, Anderton, Berry, Buist, Condon, Cox, Dodge, Fahey, Freeman, Ganda, Harrow, James, Moore, Murray, Wright and the Mayor. |
| For (6): | Councillors Close, Crighton, Keast, Manning, O'Rourke and Stewart. |
| Temporarily Absent from the Meeting: | Councillors Evans and Sheriff. |
The recommendation contained in this clause was then adopted without amendment.
(7) South New Brighton Camping Ground - Camping Charges
Councillor O'Rourke moved by way of amendment "That the report be referred back to the Committee with a request that the proposed charges be reconsidered, to ensure that they do not exceed charges made by other Christchurch camping grounds". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Crighton and when put to the meeting was declared lost on division no 5 by 6 votes to 15, the voting being as follows:
| Against (15): | Councillors Alpers, Anderton, Berry, Buist, Condon, Cox, Dodge, Fahey, Freeman, Harrow, James, Moore, Murray, Stewart and Wright. |
| For (6): | Councillors Close, Crighton, Ganda, Keast, Manning and O'Rourke. |
| Abstain: | The Mayor. |
The recommendation contained in this clause was then adopted without amendment.
(9) QEII - Operating Hours
The recommendation shown in this clause was not adopted.
It was resolved, instead:
1. That authority be delegated to the Manager, QEII Park to extend the operating hours as required from time to time for Queen Elizabeth II Park Stadium and Sports Centre.
2. That proposals for any other alterations or reductions in operating hours be reported to the full Council for approval through the Parks and Recreation Committee.
(10a) Car Parking - North Hagley Park
Councillor O'Rourke moved by way of amendment "That the Council adopt a policy of no more car parks in Hagley Park and that any proposals for exceptions to this policy be reported to the Council for consideration and decision". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Crighton and when put to the meeting was declared lost on division no 6 by 5 votes to 19, the voting being as follows:
| Against (19): | Councillors Alpers, Anderton, Berry, Buist, Condon, Cox, Dodge, Evans, Fahey, Freeman, Ganda, Harrow, James, Manning, Moore, Murray, Sheriff, Stewart and Wright. |
| For (5): | Councillors Close, Crighton, Keast, O'Rourke and the Mayor. |
The information contained in this clause was then received.
Report adopted as amended.
14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ON PROPOSED AMALGAMATION WITH BANKS PENINSULA
Resolved: That the City Manager's recommendations be adopted.
15. REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AIR POLLUTION SUBMISSIONS OF 3 OCTOBER 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be received.
16. REPORT OF THE RECOVERED MATERIALS SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF 8 OCTOBER 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be received.
17. REPORT OF THE JOINT CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL/CANTERBURY REGIONAL COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF 12 SEPTEMBER 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be received.
18. APPROVAL FOR CHAIRMAN OF STRATEGY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO ATTEND TRAFFIC INSTITUTE CONFERENCE IN AUCKLAND
It was resolved that Councillor David Close be authorised to attend the Traffic Institute Conference to be held in Auckland from 1-3 November 1997, with expenses paid.
19. REPORT OF THE BURWOOD/PEGASUS COMMUNITY BOARD OF 29 SEPTEMBER 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be adopted.
20. REPORT OF THE FENDALTON/WAIMAIRI COMMUNITY BOARD OF 30 SEPTEMBER 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be adopted.
21. REPORT OF THE HAGLEY/FERRYMEAD COMMUNITY BOARD OF 1 OCTOBER 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be adopted.
22. REPORT OF THE RICCARTON/WIGRAM COMMUNITY BOARD OF 1 OCTOBER 1997
Moved: That the Board's report be adopted.
(2) Riccarton/Wigram Community Board Traffic Committee - Report of 23 September 1997
Received, subject to it being noted that the Board did not have delegated power to approve the erection of a "through traffic left lane" sign on Yaldhurst Road prior to its intersection with Racecourse Road, as this was an arterial road, and that this proposal would therefore be subject to the approval of the City Services Committee.
Report adopted as amended.
23. REPORT OF THE SHIRLEY/PAPANUI COMMUNITY BOARD OF 1 OCTOBER 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be adopted.
24. REPORT OF THE SPREYDON/HEATHCOTE COMMUNITY BOARD OF 30 SEPTEMBER 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be adopted.
(7.14 pm Councillor Dodge retired)
25. NOTICES OF MOTION
(1) Making and Levying of Rates and Additional Charges for 1997/98
Adopted.
(2) Christchurch City Holdings Limited
Councillor Close moved by way of amendment "That further consideration of this matter be deferred until February". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Manning and when put to the meeting was declared lost.
Councillor Alpers' notice of motion was then put to the meeting and declared lost on division no 7 by 8 votes to 13, the voting being as follows:
| Against (13): | Councillors Berry, Condon, Cox, Evans, Fahey, Freeman, Ganda, Harrow, Moore, Murray, Sheriff, Stewart and the Mayor. |
| For (8): | Councillors Alpers, Anderton, Close, Crighton, James, Keast, Manning and O'Rourke. |
| Abstain: | Councillors Buist and Wright. |
26. 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 a supplementary report by the Chairman of the Strategy and Resources Committee on the Nga Hau E Wha National Marae, such report to be considered with the public excluded pursuant to section 7(2)(h) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987". The motion was seconded by Councillor Close.
Councillor Evans moved by way of amendment "That the supplementary report dealing with the Nga Hau E Wha National Marae be considered with the public present". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Sheriff and when put to the meeting was declared lost.
The motion moved by the Mayor and seconded by Councillor Close was then put to the meeting and declared carried.
CONFIRMED THIS 26TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1997
MAYOR