Council

MINUTES

 

Confirmed minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Dunedin City Council held in the Council Chamber, Municipal Chambers, The Octagon, Dunedin on Tuesday 1 May 2018, commencing at 1.25 pm

 

PRESENT

 

Mayor

Mayor Dave Cull

 

Deputy Mayor

Cr Chris Staynes

 

Members

Cr David Benson-Pope

Cr Rachel Elder

 

Cr Christine Garey

Cr Doug Hall

 

Cr Aaron Hawkins

Cr Marie Laufiso

 

Cr Mike Lord

Cr Damian Newell

 

Cr Jim O'Malley

Cr Conrad Stedman

 

Cr Lee Vandervis

Cr Kate Wilson

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

Sue Bidrose (Chief Executive Officer), Sandy Graham (General Manager Strategy and Governance), John Christie (Director Enterprise Dunedin), Graham McKerracher (Manager, Council Communications and Marketing), Leanne Mash (General Manager Infrastructure and Networks), Dave Tombs (General Manager Finance and Commercial, Simon Pickford (General Manager Community Services), Kevin Mechen (Secretary, District Licensing Committee), Anne Gray (Policy Analyst), Adrian Blair (Group Manager Customer and Regulatory Services), Sharon Bodeker (Team Leader Civic), Maria Sleeman (Leasing Officer), Karilyn Canton (In-House Legal Counsel), Catherine Irvine (Solid Waste Manager), Chris Henderson (Group Manager Waste and Environmental Solutions), Anja McAlevey (Senior Transport Planner), Nick Sargent (Transport Strategy Manager), Andrea Jones (Communications Team Leader), Nicola Pinfold (Group Manager Community and Planning) and Alan Worthington (Resource Consents Manager)

 

Governance Support Officer       Pam Jordan

 

 

1       Opening

Zina Iqbal, Baha'i Community, opened the meeting with a prayer.

 

Cr Lee Vandervis entered the meeting at 1.28 pm.

2       Public Forum

2.1    Stu Debenham

 

Stu Debenham addressed the meeting concerning the Mayor's role as President of Local Government New Zealand, the time it required him to be away from the city, and the cost to ratepayers.

 

 

2.2    Evan Sadler - Health and Safety

 

Evan Sadler addressed the meeting concerning health and safety, specifically related to the Mosgiel water supply, which in recent months had been provided from the city supply.  He noted that the water now supplied contained fluoride, which it had not previously, and advised that Mosgiel people were concerned they had not been consulted about this decision.  He believed that people should have a choice about this matter.

 

 

2.3    Jason Graham – Otago Peninsula Bus Service

 

Jason Graham, supported by the Chair of the Otago Peninsula Community Board, Paul Pope, addressed the meeting concerning the Otago Peninsula bus service in respect to school students travelling to and from schools.  He made a presentation which covered the statements relating to school transport in the Otago Regional's Regional Public Transport Plan.  He outlined the concerns of Peninsula families relating to the safety of children travelling on the current bus services, the commute time, and convenience and consistency.

The families wanted changes to the Peninsula services and asked the Dunedin City Council to support these requested changes, specifically:

                               i.        Have one bus leave Portobello 10 minutes earlier at 7.47 am;

                              ii.        Add one 3.08 pm bus from the city so that the service is half hourly like the rest of the city;

                            iii.        Make a small adjustment to the route of both these two buses to significantly reduce the safety and risk factors.

 

Mr Graham also outlined statistics from a survey of bus users carried out by the group.

 

Cr Chris Staynes entered the meeting at 1.53 pm.

Messrs Graham and Pope responded to questions from Councillors.

 

 

2.4    Ian Taylor – Proposed Harbourside Development

 

Ian Taylor was of the view that the Van Brandenburg bridge decision was important for the future of the city and its children.  The decision would be a chance to put a line in the sand.  He observed that he was also a ratepayer and had invested in businesses in the city, but if over 30 years, all he did was spend money on maintenance, he would not still be here.  The Council needed to take care of the city by growing the city and by making jobs, and this vision was doing that.  People he had spoken to from outside Dunedin wanted to know how the city was so united, as this did not happen elsewhere in the country.  The general reaction was that this was an unbelievable vision.  The government's regional development fund was in place now and this was a perfect project for that fund.  There was a need to show willingness to invest and invite the government to join in.  He acknowledged the incredible design gift from Damien Van Brandenburg and noted that he was an architect of global significance.  This was an incredible opportunity to create the vision on Dunedin's own waterfront. 

 

Mr Taylor responded to questions from Councillors and noted that the bridge was part of the entire design and the key to opening the vision.  Whatever design was adopted needed to be the equivalent of this.  The unanimous support of Councillors for the project was as important as the design in order to carry people along with the project.

 

 

3       Apologies

 

Moved (Mayor Dave Cull/Cr Chris Staynes):

That the Council:

 

Accepts the apology from Cr Andrew Whiley.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2018/038)

 

4       Confirmation of agenda

 

 

Moved (Mayor Dave Cull/Cr Chris Staynes):

That the Council:

 

Confirms the public part of the agenda with the following alteration:

 

a)    In regard to Standing Order 2.1, Option C be adopted in relation to moving and seconding and speaking to amendments.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2018/039)

 

 

5       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.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Dave Cull/Cr Chris Staynes):

That the Council:

 

a)     Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register attached as Attachment A of the report; and

b)     Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests.

Motion carried (CNL/2018/040)

 

 

Moved (Mayor Dave Cull/Cr Chris Staynes):

That the Council:

 

a)     Notes the Executive Leadership Team's Interest Register attached as Attachment A of the report; and

b)     Confirms the proposed management plan for the Executive Leadership Team's Interests.

Motion carried (CNL/2018/041)

 

6       Confirmation of Minutes

6.1    Ordinary Council meeting - 20 March 2018

 

Moved (Mayor Dave Cull/Cr Chris Staynes):

That the Council:

 

Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 20 March 2018 as a correct record.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2018/042)

 

6.2    Ordinary Council meeting - 13 April 2018

 

Moved (Mayor Dave Cull/Cr Doug Hall):

That the Council:

 

Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 13 April 2018 as a correct record.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2018/043)

  

Minutes of Committees

7       Economic Development Committee - 13 March 2018

 

Moved (Cr Christine Garey/Cr Kate Wilson):

 

That the Council:

a)     Notes Part A items of the minutes of the Economic Development Committee meeting held on 13 March 2018.

b)     Approves the following Part B item of the minutes of the Economic Development Committee meeting held on 13 March 2018: 

Item 7 – Dunedin Destination Plan.

Motion carried (CNL/2018/044)

 

8       Finance and Council Controlled Organisations Committee - 13 March 2018

 

Moved (Cr Mike Lord/Cr Doug Hall):

 

That the Council:

a)     Notes the minutes of the Finance and Council Controlled Organisations Committee meeting held on 13 March 2018.

Motion carried (CNL/2018/045)

 

9       Community and Culture Committee - 17 April 2018

 

Moved (Cr Aaron Hawkins/Cr Marie Laufiso):

 

That the Council:

a)     Notes the minutes of the Community and Culture Committee meeting held on 17 April 2018.

Motion carried (CNL/2018/046)

 

Minutes of Community Boards

10     Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board - 7 February 2018

 

Moved (Cr Kate Wilson/Cr Jim O'Malley):

 

That the Council:

a)     Notes the minutes of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting held on 7 February 2018.

Motion carried (CNL/2018/047)

 

11     West Harbour Community Board - 7 February 2018

 

Moved (Cr Kate Wilson/Cr Jim O'Malley):

 

That the Council:

a)     Notes the minutes of the West Harbour Community Board meeting held on 7 February 2018.

Motion carried (CNL/2018/048)

 

12     Saddle Hill Community Board - 15 February 2018

 

Moved (Cr Kate Wilson/Cr Jim O'Malley):

 

That the Council:

a)     Notes the minutes of the Saddle Hill Community Board meeting held on 15 February 2018.

Motion carried (CNL/2018/049)

 

13     Waikouaiti Coast Community Board - 7 March 2018

 

Moved (Cr Kate Wilson/Cr Jim O'Malley):

 

That the Council:

a)     Notes the minutes of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting held on 7 March 2018.

Motion carried (CNL/2018/050)

 

14     Otago Peninsula Community Board - 8 March 2018

 

Moved (Cr Kate Wilson/Cr Jim O'Malley):

 

That the Council:

a)     Notes the minutes of the Otago Peninsula Community Board meeting held on 8 March 2018.

Motion carried (CNL/2018/051)

 

15     Strath Taieri Community Board - 8 March 2018

 

Moved (Cr Kate Wilson/Cr Jim O'Malley):

 

That the Council:

a)     Notes the minutes of the Strath Taieri Community Board meeting held on 8 March 2018.

Motion carried (CNL/2018/052)

 

Reports

16     Part Owhiro Stream Subdivision, Local Purpose Reserves - proposed Rights to Drain  Water Easements

 

The report discussed an application from Owhiro River Limited for the right to drain water easements over part Local Purpose Reserve and part Local Purpose (Esplanade) Reserve in relation to the new Owhiro Stream subdivision in Mosgiel.

There were four right to drain easements proposed, three within the Local Purpose (Utilities) Reserve and one within the Local Purpose (Esplanade) Reserve.

The proposed easements were right to drain water easements in gross in favour of the Council.  This meant that the Council was acting as Grantor (as owner of both Reserves) and as Grantee (in its capacity as the provider of water and waste infrastructure).

The report asked the Council to make two decisions as Grantor.  First, a decision in its capacity as the administering body for the reserve and second, a decision to exercise the Minister of Conservation's delegation.

Cr Conrad Stedman withdrew from the meeting at 2.38 pm and Cr Mike Lord left the meeting at this point.

 

 

The In-House Legal Counsel and Leasing Officer responded to questions from Councillors.

 

 

Moved (Cr Lee Vandervis/Cr Kate Wilson):

That the Council:

 

a)     Grants, as administering body of the Local Purpose Reserves pursuant to Section 48 of the Reserves Act 1977, easements in gross to the Dunedin City Council for the right to drain water over parts of the Local Purpose Reserves, described as follows:

Right to Drain Water - Local Purpose (Utilities) Reserve

(i)    Part Lot 102 on LT Plan 519032 part Computer Freehold Register 814332, shown as Easement E on LT 519032;

(ii)    43m2 (subject to survey) being part Lot 102 on LT Plan 519032 part Computer Freehold Register 814332, the right to drain water from the housing subdivision into the Local Purpose (Utilities) Reserve.

(iii)   27m2 (subject to survey) being part Lot 102 on LT Plan 519032 part Computer Freehold Register 814332, the right to drain water from the Local Purpose (Utilities) Reserve into the Local Purpose (Esplanade) Reserve.

Right to Drain Water – Local Purpose (Esplanade) Reserve

(iv)   123m2 (subject to survey) being part Section 4 SO Plan 496786, part Computer Freehold Register 822567, the right to drain water from the Local Purpose (Utilities) Reserve onto the Local Purpose (Esplanade) Reserve.

b)     Decides the criteria for exemption for public notification have been met.

c)     Approves under its delegation from the Minister of Conservation dated 12 June 2013 and pursuant to Section 48 of the Reserves Act 1977, easements in gross to the Dunedin City Council for the right to drain water over parts of the Local Purpose Reserves described as follows:

Right to Drain Water - Local Purpose (Utilities) Reserve

(i)    Part Lot 102 on LT Plan 519032 part Computer Freehold Register 814332, shown as Easement E on LT 519032;

(ii)    43m2 (subject to survey) being part Lot 102 on LT Plan 519032 part Computer Freehold Register 814332, the right to drain water from the housing subdivision into the Local Purpose (Utilities) Reserve.

(iii)   27m2 (subject to survey) being part Lot 102 on LT Plan 519032 part Computer Freehold Register 814332, the right to drain water from the Local Purpose (Utilities) Reserve into the Local Purpose (Esplanade) Reserve.

Right to Drain Water – Local Purpose (Esplanade) Reserve

(iv)   123m2 (subject to survey) being part Section 4 SO Plan 496786, part Computer Freehold Register 822567, the right to drain water from the Local Purpose (Utilities) Reserve onto the Local Purpose (Esplanade) Reserve.

d)     Decides to exercise the powers conferred on it by delegation under the Reserves Act 1977 to classify the reserve described as part Lot 102, LT Plan 519032 part Computer Freehold Register 814332 previously described as part Lot 99, DP 488615 as a Local Purpose (Utilities) Reserve subject to the provisions of the Act.

e)     Authorises the Development Engineer to do everything necessary to give effect to the above resolutions including the execution of all documents, and publication of any Gazette Notice.

Motion carried (CNL/2018/053)

 

Crs Mike Lord and Conrad Stedman returned to the meeting at 2.39 pm and Crs Doug Hall and Kate Wilson left the meeting at this point.

 

17     Dunedin Provisional Local Alcohol Policy

 

A report recommended that an amended Provisional Local Alcohol Policy (PLAP) for Dunedin should be resubmitted to the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (ARLA), following the successful appeal in 2016 of some elements of the first notified Dunedin PLAP.

The Council resolved in 2015 to adopt a Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) in accordance with the object of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 (the Act).  The object of the Act was that harm caused by excessive or inappropriate consumption of alcohol should be minimised, and that the sale, supply, and consumption of alcohol should be undertaken safely and responsibly.

ARLA has referred four of the appealed elements of the PLAP back to the Dunedin City Council (DCC) for reconsideration.  Options were presented in the report with the proposed option that off licence hours should be changed from 9 am–9 pm to 7 am-10 pm, and that three other appealed elements should be removed from the PLAP.  This was the most likely option to be accepted by ARLA and by appellants.  If accepted it would allow the LAP to become operative, enabling the District Licensing Committee (DLC) to have the benefit of the LAP as part of their decision making on licence applications.

 

The General Manager Community Services, Group Manager Customer and Regulatory Services, and Secretary, District Licensing Committee responded to questions from Councillors.

 

Crs Doug Hall and Kate Wilson returned to the Council Chamber at 2.42 pm, with Cr Wilson remaining withdrawn from the meeting.

 

 

Moved (Cr David Benson-Pope/Cr Rachel Elder):

That the Council:

 

a)     Rescinds the March 2017 Council resolution that "A two year trial period for off licence hours of 7am-10pm would be run followed by a further two year restriction of 7am-9pm. A research study would be developed in consultation with the University, Medical Officer of Health and Police to gather data on alcohol related harm during this period".

b)     Approves an amended Dunedin Provisional Local Alcohol Policy, as at Attachment A of the report, for resubmission to the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority with the date of effect, if adopted, five working days after the Local Alcohol Policy adoption.

c)     Agrees to work with relevant agencies to monitor the effectiveness of a Local Alcohol Policy.

Motion carried (CNL/2018/054)

 

Cr Kate Wilson returned to the meeting at 2.46 pm.

 

18     Proposed Litter Compliance Policy, Offences and Infringement Fees

 

The report recommended Council adopt the proposed Litter Compliance Policy, Litter Offences and Infringement Fees and addressed the need for a policy document and rationale for imposing penalties for litter offences.

Council's intent to adopt the proposed Litter Compliance Policy, Litter Offences and Infringement Fees had been publicly notified for 14 days in accordance with the Litter Act 1979.

 

The Group Manager Waste and Environmental Solutions and Solid Waste Manager responded to questions from Councillors.

 

 

Moved (Cr Kate Wilson/Cr Chris Staynes):

That the Council:

 

a)     Approves the proposed Litter Compliance Policy, Litter Offences and Infringement Fees for adoption.

b)     Notes that the business case for additional resource to implement and enforce the Litter Compliance Policy, Litter Offences and Infringement Fees will be presented to the Executive Leadership Team.

c)     Delegates to the Hearings Committee the power to receive, consider, hear, and determine any objections under the Litter Act 1979 for infringement notice objections issued from 1 July 2018.

Motion carried (CNL/2018/055)

 

19     Submission on the draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2018/19 - 2027/28

 

The report presented a draft submission on the draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2018/19-2027/28 ("the draft GPS") for consideration by the Council (Attachment 1 of the report).

The Transport Strategy Manager responded to questions from Councillors.

 

There was discussion on changes to wording in the submission.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Dave Cull/Cr Chris Staynes):

 

That the Council:

 

Adjourns the meeting.

 

Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned from 3.18 pm to 3.24 pm.

 

Cr Christine Garey returned to the meeting following the adjournment at 3.25 pm.

 

 

Moved (Cr Aaron Hawkins/Cr Jim O'Malley):

That the Council makes the following changes to Paragraph 26:

 

"... which councils can take responsibility for public transport governance and operations, including school services.  Rigidity in the system ... poor outcomes for public transport.  We acknowledge the value of regional scale public transport planning where the network runs across multiple territorial authorities.  Where it exists solely within one territorial authority boundary, there are both planning and democratic advantages to transferring this function to the territorial authority."

 

Motion carried (CNL/2018/056) Cr Lee Vandervis recorded his vote against.

 

Cr Doug Hall returned to the meeting following the adjournment at 3.28 pm.

 

 

Moved (Cr Aaron Hawkins/Cr Marie Laufiso):

That the Council adds the following wording after Paragraph 12:

 

"Given the challenge we face in meeting our targets under the Paris Agreement, and the DCC's own goal of being net zero carbon by 2050, Council recommends the environment warrants elevation to 'key strategic priority' in the GPS."

 

Motion carried (CNL/2018/057) Cr Lee Vandervis recorded his vote against.

 

 

Moved (Cr Kate Wilson/Cr Jim O'Malley):

That the Council:

 

a)     Considers the proposed submission to the Ministry of Transport.

b)     Authorises the Chief Executive Officer to make minor edits to the submission.

c)     Authorises the Mayor to sign the submission on behalf of Council.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2018/058) Cr Lee Vandervis recorded his vote against.

 

20     Submission on the Otago Regional Council Long Term Plan 2018-2028

 

The Otago Regional Council (ORC) had released its Long Term Plan (LTP) consultation document "For Our Future".  Submissions were to be received by 11 May 2018. 

The paper presented to the Council possible items that could be included in a submission to the ORC.  Councillors were invited to provide feedback on items they would like to be included in a submission, and some staff suggestions had also been received.  These were all discussed in Section 5 of the report. 

 

The Team Leader Civic and Chief Executive Officer responded to questions from Councillors.

 

There was discussion on proposed additions and changes to the proposed submission, which was to be updated and circulated to Councillors before it was sent.

 

 

Moved (Cr Christine Garey/Cr David Benson-Pope):

1      That the notes from the Otago Harbour Forum held on 16 October 2017 be added to the submission.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2018/059) Cr Lee Vandervis recorded his abstention as he was not familiar with the document in question

 

 

Moved (Cr Kate Wilson/Cr Jim O'Malley):

2      That the Council adds the following to the submission:

 

That the ORC give consideration to establishing a joint committee of three ORC and three DCC councillors to govern public transport in Dunedin.

Cr Chris Staynes left the meeting at 4.01 pm.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2018/060) Cr Lee Vandervis recorded his vote against

 

 

Moved (Cr David Benson-Pope/Cr Aaron Hawkins):

3      That the Council notes:

 

Air quality: that the Otago Regional Council looks at investing in a transition away from use of coal for domestic heating.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2018/061)

 

 

Moved (Cr Damian Newell/Cr David Benson-Pope):

That the Council:

 

a)     Approves items for inclusion in a submission to the Otago Regional Council on its 2018 – 2028 Long Term Plan consultation document.

b)     Authorises the Mayor to approve the final submission.

c)     Authorises the Mayor (or his delegate) to present the submission on behalf of Council.

Motion carried (CNL/2018/062) Cr Lee Vandervis recorded his vote against

 

21     Update on Heads of Agreement with Accident Compensation Corporation

 

A report from the Chief Executive Officer recalled that the Council entered into a Heads of Agreement with the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) on 21 December 2016 regarding the potential use of the Frederick Street carpark site.  The Heads of Agreement expired on 21 September 2017 and, after discussion with ACC, would now not be needed.  The Heads of Agreement required that the Chief Executive Officer advise the Council of any decision not to proceed.  The report was that notification. 

 

The Chief Executive Officer responded to questions from Councillors.

 

 

Moved (Cr Mike Lord/Cr Doug Hall):

That the Council:

 

a)     Notes that the Dunedin City Council and Accident Compensation Corporation will not be renewing the Heads of Agreement.

Motion carried (CNL/2018/063)

 

22     Notice of Motion - Proposed Bus Route Changes

 

In accordance with Standing Order 26.1, the following Notice of Motion had been received from Cr David Benson-Pope for inclusion on the agenda for the Council meeting being held on Tuesday, 1 May 2018:

"The Council advises the Otago Regional Council that infrastructural and design changes planned for George Street require that bus routes leave George Street at Frederick Street, accessing the new bus hub via Great King Street."

Cr Chris Staynes returned to the meeting at 4.08 pm.

Cr David Benson-Pope responded to questions from Councillors.

 

Moved (Cr David Benson-Pope/Cr Conrad Stedman):

That the Council:

 

Advises the Otago Regional Council that infrastructural and design changes planned for George Street require that bus routes leave George Street at Frederick Street, accessing the new bus hub via Great King Street.

 

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Lee Vandervis):

That the Council:

Refers the notice of motion to the Infrastructure Services and Networks Committee so the information requested during the discussion can be provided.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2018/064)

 

23     Notice of Motion - Peninsula Bus Access

 

In accordance with Standing Order 26.1, a Notice of Motion had been received from Cr Aaron Hawkins for inclusion on the agenda for the Council meeting being held on Tuesday, 1 May 2018:

"That the Council:

1          Acknowledges the concern of the Peninsula communities around bus access for intermediate and high school students; and

2          Calls on the Otago Regional Council to accommodate their request for minor route and scheduling changes."

 

Moved (Cr Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

1          Acknowledges the concern of the Peninsula communities around bus access for intermediate and high school students; and

2          Calls on the Otago Regional Council to accommodate their request for minor route and scheduling changes.

Cr Mike Lord left the meeting from 4.40 pm to 4.42 pm during the course of discussion.

Cr Rachel Elder left the meeting from 4.45 pm to 4.47 pm during the course of discussion.

Division

The Council voted by division.

 

For: Crs David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Aaron Hawkins, Marie Laufiso, Damian Newell, Jim O'Malley, Chris Staynes, Conrad Stedman, Kate Wilson and Mayor Dave Cull (11).

Against:     Crs Doug Hall, Mike Lord and Lee Vandervis (3).

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 11 votes to 3

 

Motion carried (CNL/2018/065)

 

24     Notice of Motion - Proposed Remit for LGNZ 2018 Annual General Meeting

 

In accordance with Standing Order 26.1, a Notice of Motion had been received from Cr Kate Wilson and Cr Marie Laufiso for inclusion on the agenda for the Council meeting being held on Tuesday, 1 May 2018.

The Notice of Motion proposed a remit for consideration at the Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) 2018 Annual General Meeting to be held on Sunday 15 July 2018, in Christchurch.  Proposed remits must be received by LGNZ by Monday 21 May 2018. 

The Notice of Motion proposed the following remit:

"That LGNZ requests that the Government:

a)     Sets clear requirements for non-biodegradable plastic disposables and packaging reduction that becomes increasingly stringent over time; and

b)     Develops a clear pathway to, and framework for, effective product stewardship to reduce waste – giving priority to products with the longest life or highest risk of causing environmental harm."

Crs David Benson-Pope, Damian Newell and Christine Garey left the meeting at 5.01 pm.

 

 

Moved (Cr Kate Wilson/Cr Marie Laufiso):

 

That LGNZ requests that the Government:

a)     Sets clear requirements for non-biodegradable plastic disposables and packaging reduction that becomes increasingly stringent over time; and

b)     Develops a clear pathway to, and framework for, effective product stewardship to reduce waste – giving priority to products with the longest life or highest risk of causing environmental harm.

 

Cr Kate Wilson explained the background to the notice of motion and responded to questions from Councillors.

Crs Damian Newell and Christine Garey returned to the meeting during the course of discussion at 5.03 pm and 5.06 pm respectively.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2018/066)

 

 

Resolution to exclude the public

Moved (Mayor Dave Cull/Cr Chris Staynes):

That the Council:

 

Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, exclude the public from the following part of the proceedings of this meeting namely:

 

General subject of the matter to be considered

Reasons for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution

 

Reason for Confidentiality

C1  Ordinary Council meeting - 20 March 2018 - Public Excluded

S7(2)(j)

The withholding of the information is necessary to prevent the disclosure or use of official information for improper gain or improper advantage.

 

S7(2)(i)

The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).

 

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C2  Ordinary Council meeting - 13 April 2018 - Public Excluded

S7(2)(a)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person.

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

 

C3  Appointment to Trust

S7(2)(a)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person.

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

 

C4  Appointment to an External Organisation

S7(2)(a)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person.

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

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, or Section 6 or Section 7 or Section 9 of the Official Information Act 1982, as the case may require, which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public are as shown above after each item.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2018/067)

 

 

The meeting moved into confidential at 5.06 pm and concluded at 5.12 pm.