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144TH MEETING
OF
THE CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT 2.00 PM ON WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 1997
| PRESENT: | The Mayor, Ms Vicki Buck (Chairperson).Councillors Oscar Alpers, Carole Anderton, Graham Berry, David Buist, David Close, David Cox, Anna Crighton, Newton Dodge, Carole Evans, Gordon Freeman, Ishwar Ganda, Ian Howell, Alister James, Lesley Keast, 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 Graham Condon, Morgan Fahey and Pat Harrow. |
1. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING OF 27 AUGUST 1997
Resolved: That the minutes of the ordinary Council meeting held on Wednesday 27 August 1997 be confirmed.
2. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT
(1) Prohibition of Skateboards: Proposed Amendment to Christchurch City Public Places and Signs Alteration Bylaw 1996
Mr Jani Johanson made submissions opposing the introduction of the foregoing bylaw.
It was resolved that Mr Johanson's submissions be considered in conjunction with clause 1 of Notices of Motion.
(2) Woolston/Burwood Expressway
Submissions were made by Mr David Dobbie as Chairperson of the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board, requesting that the Council adopt the recommendation on this issue made by the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board in preference to the separate recommendations made by the City Services Committee.
It was resolved that Mr Dobbie's submissions be considered in conjunction with the relevant clauses in the City Services Committee and Burwood/Pegasus Community Board reports.
3. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS
Nil.
4. CORRESPONDENCE
Prohibition of Skateboards: Confirmation Of Proceedings to Make the Christchurch City Public Places and Signs Alteration Bylaw 1996
It was resolved that the Community Law Centre's submissions be considered in conjunction with clause 1 of Notices of Motion.
5. NOTICES OF MOTION
(1) Prohibition of Skateboards: Confirmation of Proceedings to Make the Christchurch City Public Places and Signs Alteration Bylaw 1996
Also considered in conjunction with this clause were the submissions made earlier in the meeting by Mr Jani Johanson and the letter received from the Community Law Centre.
The Legal Services Manager requested that the substitute clause 3 proposed to be inserted by the amending bylaw be amended by the insertion of the words shown in bold below:
3. PLAYING AT GAMES
(1) Subject to clause 3(2), no person shall play at any game or ride in or upon any toboggan, cart, trolley, skateboard, roller blade, roller skate or similar device in any road or public place, in such a manner or at such a time as may cause damage to property owned by the Council or may cause annoyance, danger or inconvenience to residents or members of the public in the vicinity.
(2) The Council may from time to time by resolution publicly notified in a newspaper circulating in the City prohibit the use of skateboards or roller blades in any public place or any part of a public place or any road or any part of a road.
(3) The Council shall mark any such prohibited public place or road by erecting such signs, markings or notices as the Council sees fit.
(4) No person shall use a skateboard or roller blade in any public place or road prohibited by the Council pursuant to sub-clause (2) of this clause.
Councillor Dodge moved "That the resolution confirming the making of the bylaw be adopted, subject to incorporation of the foregoing amendments sought by the Legal Services Manager". The amendment was seconded by Councillor O'Rourke.
Councillor Manning moved by way of amendment "That the Council not proceed with the bylaw until Washington Reserve has been developed and the consultation envisaged by the Youth Strategy has taken place". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Moore and when put to the meeting was declared lost on division no 1 by 7 votes to 14, the voting being as follows:
| Against (14): | Councillors Alpers, Anderton, Berry, Buist, Cox, Crighton, Dodge, Evans, Howell, Murray, O'Rourke, Sheriff, Stewart and Wright. |
| For (7): | Councillors Close, Ganda, James, Keast, Manning, Moore and the Mayor. |
| Abstain: | Councillor Freeman. |
Councillor Evans moved by way of further amendment "That the resolution confirming the making of the bylaw be confirmed, subject to:
* Incorporation of the amendments sought by the Legal Services Manager.
* The commencing date for the coming into force of the bylaw being altered to 1 January 1998."
The amendment was seconded by Councillor Sheriff and when put to the meeting was declared carried as the substantive motion on division no 2 by 13 votes to 9, the voting being as follows:
| For (13): | Councillors Alpers, Berry, Buist, Cox, Crighton, Dodge, Evans, Howell, Murray, O'Rourke, Sheriff, Stewart and Wright. |
| Against (9): | Councillors Anderton, Close, Freeman, Ganda, James, Keast, Manning, Moore and the Mayor. |
6. REPORT OF THE STRATEGY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE OF 15 SEPTEMBER 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(1) Members' Remuneration
On being put to the meeting recommendation 1 was adopted without amendment, while recommendation 2 was deleted in its entirety.
In respect of recommendation 3 Councillor Anderton moved by way of amendment "That the Sub-Committee comprise Councillors Close, Murray and Evans". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Alpers and when put to the meeting was declared carried as the substantive motion.
Report adopted as amended.
(Note: Councillor Alpers retired from clause 3(1) of the report dealing with the reappointment of Directors of the Lyttelton Port Company Limited, and took no part in the discussion or voting thereon.)
7. NOTICE OF MOTION: SOUTHPOWER
Suspension of Standing 2.16.1
It was resolved on the motion of the Mayor seconded by Councillor Berry that Standing Order 2.16.1 requiring a Notice of Motion to be submitted at least five clear days before the meeting at which it is to be considered be temporarily suspended, to allow discussion to take place and a vote to be taken on the Notice of Motion regarding Southpower lodged by Councillor Graham Berry on 22 September 1997.
Notice of Motion: Southpower
Councillor Berry moved:
"1. That the Christchurch City Council request CCHL to call an immediate special general meeting of the shareholders of Southpower to consider a motion to reduce power prices.
2. That the Christchurch City Council request CCHL to call an immediate special general meeting of the shareholders of Southpower to consider the adoption of a further share classification providing for a Canterbury share, which could never be sold and which would permanently enshrine the rights of the citizens of Christchurch by:
- Requiring Southpower not to raise electricity prices without the express permission of the shareholders and further providing that such permission shall only be given if Southpower can demonstrate legitimate reasons for raising prices, such increases even then to be implemented only after consultation with community groups.
- Requiring Southpower to maintain the network infrastructure to adequately cater for the demands of this growing city.
The proposed Citizens Charter to be provided by way of the Canterbury share would ensure that the Board of Southpower operates within the limits the shareholders require."
The motion was seconded by Councillor Evans.
Councillor Close moved by way of amendment:
"1. That the Council note that the means by which it influences the policies of Southpower is the Statement of Corporate Intent, which is agreed annually.
2. That the Council note that, in accordance with the Statement of Corporate Intent, Southpower is endeavouring to achieve a balance between its social responsibility and its legal obligation to operate as a successful business, and in particular that:
(i) Its charges, both for domestic and business consumers, are amongst the lowest in New Zealand.
(ii) Its daily fixed charge is the lowest in New Zealand.
(iii) Its return on capital (projected to be 5% after the 19 October increase) is very modest (about 3% below current bank deposit rates).
(iv) It has undertaken to freeze prices until 1999.
3. That the Council request Christchurch City Holdings Limited, in liaison with Southpower, to explore ways in which demonstrable benefit to Christchurch consumers can be provided from local authority ownership of Southpower."
The amendment was seconded by Councillor Murray and when put to the meeting was declared carried.
The Mayor moved by way of further amendment "That the Council seek that future Statements of Corporate Intent require that any increase in electricity prices beyond the annual rate of inflation be subject to consultation with CCHL." The amendment was seconded by Councillor Wright and when put to the meeting was declared carried.
The two foregoing adopted amendments were then put to the meeting as the substantive motion and declared carried.
(Note: Councillor Berry requested that his vote against the adopted amendments and the substantive motion be recorded.)
8. REPORTS OF THE PROJECTS AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE
MEETING OF 22 AUGUST 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(Note: Councillor Wright withdrew from consideration of the Committee's report, and took no part in the discussion or voting thereon.)
MEETING OF 12 SEPTEMBER 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(Note: Councillor Wright retired from clause 1 of the Committee's report and took no part in the discussion or voting thereon.)
(6.26 pm Councillor Howell retired)
9. SUPPLEMENTARY ITEM
The Mayor referred to the tabled open and public excluded reports of a special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee held on 23 September 1997 regarding the performance of associations renting leased facilities. The Mayor advised that these reports had not been included in the agenda as the meeting had been held after the agenda had been sent out, and that it was essential that the reports be considered at the present meeting to minimise the delay in resolving this issue.
It was resolved that the Committee's reports be received and considered at the present meeting.
10. REPORTS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING OF 28 AUGUST 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be received.
MEETING OF 10 SEPTEMBER 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
11. REPORT OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE STRATEGY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE AND PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE OF 10 SEPTEMBER 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
It was resolved that the Committees' report be received, subject to the terms of the reference for the feasibility study being circulated to all Councillors for comment prior to finalisation of the contract.
(Note: Councillor Buist retired from the table during consideration of the Committee's report, and took no part in the discussion or voting thereon.)
12. REPORT OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE OF 23 SEPTEMBER 1997 (Tabled)
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(1) Performance of Associations Renting Leased Facilities
Adopted.
It was resolved, further:
Report adopted as amended.
13. REPORT OF THE CANTERBURY WASTE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE OF 25 AUGUST 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be received.
14. REPORT OF THE RECOVERED MATERIALS SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF 8 SEPTEMBER 1997
Resolved: That the Committee's report be received.
(6.45 pm Councillor Freeman retired)
15. REPORT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE OF 11 SEPTEMBER 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(2) Fencing of Swimming Pools Review
It was resolved that the recommendation contained in this clause be adopted, subject to:
I (a) No part of the pool fence should be more than 10 m from the edge of the pool.
(b) An area outside the immediate pool area which could be used for children's play should be available.
It was resolved further that the officers be requested to report to the Environmental Committee on a proposal that glass sliding doors not be classified as fences.
(4) Comment on Canterbury Regional Council Discussion Document `Take A Deep Breath'
Councillor Close moved by way of amendment:
"1. That the Environmental Policy and Planning Manager make an urgent approach to the Canterbury Regional Council seeking an extension of the deadline for this Council's submissions.
2. That a Special Committee comprising all members of the Council be appointed with power to act to finalise and approve this Council's comments on the Canterbury Regional Council's consultative document.
3. That the Environmental Policy and Planning Manager arrange for a further report on this issue to be submitted to a meeting of the Special Committee to be held at 2.00 pm on Friday 3 October 1997."
The amendment was seconded by Councillor Evans and when put to the meeting was declared carried as the substantive motion, in substitution for the recommendation contained in this clause.
(7.20 pm the Mayor retired, when Councillor Close assumed the Chair.)
(5) Urban Development Strategy
Joint Standing Committee - Amended Constitution
Councillor Manning moved by way of amendment "That the Council refer the amended constitution and terms of reference for the Joint Standing Committee on Urban Growth to the Legal Services Manager for comment, and defer participation and support for further meetings of the Committee until a report has been received and dealt with by the full Council". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Murray and when put to the meeting was declared carried as the substantive motion, in substitution for the recommendation contained in this clause.
Report adopted as amended.
16. REPORT OF THE CITY SERVICES COMMITTEE OF 9 SEPTEMBER 1997
Moved: That the Committee's report be adopted.
(3) Payment of Cycle Steering Group Members
Councillor James moved by way of amendment "That members of the Steering Group, other than those attending as part of their paid employment, be paid for attendance at Steering Group meetings at the same rate as that paid to Community Board members". The amendment was seconded by Councillor Sheriff and when put to the meeting was declared lost on division no 3 by 8 votes to 10, the voting being as follows:
| Against (10): | Councillors Alpers, Berry, Buist, Cox, Dodge, Evans, Murray, Sheriff, Stewart and Wright. |
| For (8): | Councillors Anderton, Close, Ganda, James, Keast, Manning, Moore and O'Rourke. |
| Abstain: | Councillor Crighton. |
On being put to the meeting the recommendation made by the Committee was declared lost.
(5) Woolston-Burwood Expressway
Also considered in conjunction with this clause were the separate recommendations contained in clause 1 of the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board's report of its special meeting of 15 September 1997.
It was resolved:
1. That the recommendations made by the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board be received.
2. That the recommendations made by the Committee be adopted.
(10) Shirley Schools Cycle Project
Received.
It was resolved that Councillor Dodge be appointed as a further member of the Sub-Committee.
(13) Halswell Junction Road Speed Limits
Received, subject to the speed limit along that section of Halswell Junction Road between Springs Road and Sabys Road being included in the 1998 Speed Limit Review.
Report adopted as amended.
17. REPORTS OF THE BURWOOD/PEGASUS COMMUNITY BOARD
MEETING OF 1 SEPTEMBER 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be adopted.
SPECIAL MEETING OF 15 SEPTEMBER 1997
Dealt with earlier in the meeting, in conjunction with the report of the City Services Committee.
18. REPORT OF THE FENDALTON/WAIMAIRI COMMUNITY BOARD
MEETING OF 2 SEPTEMBER 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be adopted.
19. REPORTS OF THE HAGLEY/FERRYMEAD COMMUNITY BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING OF 26 AUGUST 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be received.
MEETING OF 3 SEPTEMBER 1997
Moved: That the Board's report be adopted.
(3) Naming of the Rose Historic Chapel Reserve Site
It was resolved that the reserve on which the Rose Historic Chapel is situated be named "the Historic Rose Chapel Reserve".
(6) Walnut Tree Park Extension
Adopted.
It was resolved, further that the Environmental Policy and Planning Manager report to the Parks and Recreation Committee on the extent to which the Council's normal open space requirements were met in this area, and the justification for the purchase of this additional piece of land.
Report adopted as amended.
20. REPORT OF THE RICCARTON/WIGRAM COMMUNITY BOARD
MEETING OF 3 SEPTEMBER 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be adopted.
21. REPORT OF THE SHIRLEY/PAPANUI COMMUNITY BOARD
MEETING OF 3 SEPTEMBER 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be received.
22. REPORT OF THE SPREYDON/HEATHCOTE COMMUNITY BOARD
MEETING OF 2 SEPTEMBER 1997
Resolved: That the Board's report be adopted.
(8.10 pm Councillors Dodge and Ganda retired)
23. NOTICES OF MOTION
(1) Prohibition of Skateboards: Confirmation of Proceedings to Make the Christchurch City Public Places and Signs Alteration Bylaw 1996
Dealt with earlier in the meeting.
(2) Confirmation of Proceedings to Declare Portion of Dyers Road to be a Limited Access Road
Adopted.
(8.23 pm It was resolved that the present meeting continue until 8.45 pm.)
(3) Confirmation of Proceedings to Raise Works Development Loan 1997 - $71,420,000
Also considered were two further objections to the raising of the subject loan lodged by Peter and Audrey Nichols, the joint owners of a property at 246 Highsted Road, and Ms Greta Mora, the owner of a property at 138 Styx Mill Road.
On being put to the meeting a division was called for, following which the resolution confirming the raising of the loan was declared carried on division no 4 by 16 votes to 1, the voting being as follows:
| For (16): | Councillors Alpers, Anderton, Buist,
Close, Cox, Crighton, Evans, James, Keast, Manning,Moore, Murray, O'Rourke, Sheriff, Stewart and Wright. |
| Against (1): | Councillor Berry. |
(4) Making and Levying of Rates and Additional Charges for 1997/98
Adopted.
24. 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, subject to the inclusion of an additional reference to the public excluded report of the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting of 23 September 1997, such report to be considered with the public excluded pursuant to section 7(2)(b)(ii) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.
CONFIRMED THIS 22ND DAY OF OCTOBER 1997
MAYOR