Community and Culture Committee
MINUTES
Unconfirmed Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Community and Culture Committee held in the Edinburgh Room, Municipal Chambers, The Octagon, Dunedin on Tuesday 17 April 2018, commencing at 1.00 pm
PRESENT
Chairperson |
Cr Aaron Hawkins |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Cr Rachel Elder |
Cr Marie Laufiso
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Members |
Cr David Benson-Pope |
Mayor Dave Cull |
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Cr Christine Garey |
Cr Doug Hall |
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Cr Mike Lord |
Cr Damian Newell |
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Cr Jim O'Malley |
Cr Conrad Stedman |
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Cr Lee Vandervis |
Cr Andrew Whiley |
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Cr Kate Wilson |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Simon Pickford (General Manager Community Services); Sandy Graham (General Manager Strategy and Governance); Ian Griffin (Director Otago Museum); Nicola Pinfold (Group Manager Community and Planning); Joy Gunn (Manager Events and Community Development); Jennifer Evans (Otago Settlers Museum Director), Paul Coffey (Senior Community Advisor), Jamie Shaw (Senior Communications Advisor), Marilyn Anderson (Community Events Advisor) and Trudy Thelander (Personal Assistant to Group Managers)
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Governance Support Officer Lynne Adamson
1 Public Forum
There was no Public Forum.
2 Apologies |
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Moved (Mayor Dave Cull/Cr David Benson-Pope): That the Committee:
Accepts the apology from Cr Chris Staynes who was absent on Council business.
Motion carried (COM/2018/043) |
3 Confirmation of agenda |
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Moved (Cr Aaron Hawkins/Cr Rachel Elder): That the Committee:
Confirms the agenda with the following alteration: - In regard to Standing Order 2.1, Option C be adopted in relation to moving and seconding and speaking to amendments. Motion carried (COM/2018/044) |
4 Declarations of interest
Members were reminded of the need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arose between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have.
The updates to the Elected Members’ Register advised at the Infrastructure Services and Networks Committee meeting on Monday 16 April 2018 were noted.
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Moved (Cr Aaron Hawkins/Cr Marie Laufiso): That the Committee:
a) Notes the amended Elected Members' Interest Register; and b) Notes the amended the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests. Motion carried (COM/2018/045) |
Part A Reports
5 Otago Museum Report to Contributing Local Authorities - January to February 2018 |
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A report prepared by the Otago Museum provided an update on the key activities of the Museum from January to February 2018.
The Director of the Otago Museum (Dr Ian Griffin) spoke to the report, commented on highlights of the period reported and responded to questions from Councillors.
During discussion Cr Stedman entered the meeting at 1.09 pm.
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Moved (Cr Doug Hall/Cr Jim O'Malley): That the Committee:
a) Notes the Otago Museum Report to Contributing Local Authorities – January to February 2018 Motion carried (COM/2018/046) |
6 Community and Culture Non-Financial Activity Report for the Quarter Ended 31 March 2018 |
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A report from Community and Planning provided an update on key city, community and arts and culture outcomes for the quarter ended 31 March 2018.
The Chair introduced Nick Dixon, the new Group Manager Ara Toi to the Committee.
The Group Manager Community and Planning (Nicola Pinfold) and Group Manager Ara Toi (Nick Dixon) then spoke to the report and responded to questions. |
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Moved (Mayor Dave Cull/Cr David Benson-Pope): That the Committee: a) Notes the Community and Culture Non-Financial Activity Report for the Quarter Ended 31 March 2018. Motion carried (COM/2018/047) |
7 Festivals and Events Plan 2018 - 2023 |
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A report from Community and Planning provided an update on the Festivals and Events Plan 2018 – 2023 (the Plan) for adoption following public consultation in November and December 2017. |
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The Manager Events and Community Development (Joy Gunn) and General Manager Strategy and Governance (Sandy Graham) spoke to the report.
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Moved (Cr Rachel Elder/Cr Doug Hall): That the Committee:
a) Adopts the Festivals and Events Plan 2018 - 2023 effective from 1 July 2018. Motion carried (COM/2018/048) |
8 Mayor's Taskforce for Housing Update |
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A report from Community and Planning provided an update on the Mayor’s Taskforce for Housing (the Taskforce). The report noted that an internal Housing Group had been established within the DCC to support the Taskforce. |
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The Manager Events and Community Development (Joy Gunn) and General Manager Strategy and Governance (Sandy Graham) spoke to the report.
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Moved (Cr Kate Wilson/Cr Rachel Elder): That the Committee:
a) Notes the update on the Mayor’s Taskforce for Housing. Motion carried (COM/2018/049) |
9 Items for Consideration by the Chairperson |
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There were no items notified for consideration by the Chairperson. |
The meeting concluded at 1.35 pm.
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CHAIRPERSON