IN ATTENDANCE

Sue Bidrose (Chief Executive Officer), Sandy Graham (General Manager City Services), Graham McKerracher (Manager, Council Communications and Marketing), Simon Drew (General Manager Infrastructure Services), Simon Pickford (General Manager Community Services), Dave Tombs (General Manager Finance and Commercial), John Christie (Director Enterprise Dunedin) and Sharon Bodeker (Team Leader Civic). Gavin Logie (Financial Controller), Carolyn Allan (Senior Management Accountant), Sean Jacobs (Senior Policy Analyst), Nick Dixon (Group Manager Ara Toi), Nicola Pinfold (Group Manager Community and Planning), Joy Gunn (Manager Events and Community Development), Andrea Jones (Communications Team Leader), Jane Nevill (Project Manager South Dunedin Community and Culture), Kathryn Ward (Principal Urban Designer), Owen Graham (Leasing and Land Advisor)  and David Bainbridge (Group Manager Property),  Keith Cooper (Chairman, Dunedin City Holdings Ltd) and Jemma Adams (General Manager, Dunedin City Holdings Ltd)

2.1       Public Forum - Resource Management Act

Diane Yeldon did not attend the meeting.

2.2       Public Forum - Climate Emergency

Jennifer Shulzitski spoke on behalf of Extinction Rebellion Ōtepoti Dunedin and urged Council to declare a climate emergency. 

Ms Shulzitski responded to questions from Councillors.  

2.3       Public Forum - Climate Emergency/Crisis

Sue Novell addressed the Council and responded to questions on the Climate Emergency/Crisis on behalf of the Seniors’ Action Network Group (SCAN).

2.4       Public Forum - Declaring a Climate Emergency

Vincent Cavanagh; Jonty Dixon; Keanu Topping and Lochlie Jackson, pupils from North East Valley School accompanied by their teacher, Theresa Bowen addressed the Council on Declaring a Climate Emergency.  They responded to questions.

The Mayor thanked the children for presenting to Council and acknowledged that it can be daunting.

2.5       Public Forum – South Dunedin Update

Eleanor Doig provided an update on work being undertaken in South Dunedin, and expressed her support for urgent action about climate change. 

Ms Doig responded to questions and invited Councillors to attend a hui due to be held on 12 August 2019.

2.6       Public Forum – Climate Emergency

Richard Seagar advised that he had recently completed a post-graduate study focussing on the Arctic and climate change.  He provided information on his background and comments on ways to address climate change.

Mr Seagar responded to questions from Councillors.

Moved (Mayor Dave Cull/Cr Kate Wilson):

That the Council:

a)     Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and

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

c)     Notes the Executive Leadership Interest Register.

Motion carried (CNL/2019/139)

6.1       Ordinary Council meeting - 30 April 2019

Moved (Mayor Dave Cull/Cr Kate Wilson):

That the Council:

Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 30 April 2019 as a correct record.

Motion carried (CNL/2019/140)

6.2       Ordinary Council meeting - 28 May 2019

Moved (Mayor Dave Cull/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 28 May 2019 as a correct record.

 Motion carried (CNL/2019/141)

6.3       Ordinary Council Annual Plan Deliberations meeting - 27 May 2019

Moved (Mayor Dave Cull/Cr Doug Hall):

That the Council:

Confirms the minutes of the Ordinary Council Annual Plan Deliberations meeting held on 29, 30 and 31 May 2019as a correct record.

Motion carried (CNL/2019/142)

7          Finance and Council Controlled Organisations Committee - 21 May 2019

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 21 May 2019

Motion carried (CNL/2019/143)

8          Economic Development Committee - 21 May 2019

Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

a)     Notes the minutes of the Economic Development Committee meeting held on 21 May 2019.

b)     Takes Part C items of the minutes of the Economic Development Committee held on 21 May 2019, in the non-public part of the meeting.

Motion carried (CNL/2019/144)

9          Community and Culture Committee - 11 June 2019

Moved (Cr Aaron Hawkins/Cr Marie Laufiso):

That the Council:

a)         Notes the minutes of the Community and Culture Committee meeting held on 11 June 2019.  

Motion carried (CNL/2019/145)

10        Waikouaiti Coast Community Board - 13 March 2019

Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Jim O'Malley):

That the Council:

a)     Notes the minutes of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting held on 13 March 2019.

Motion carried (CNL/2019/146)

11        Otago Peninsula Community Board - 2 May 2019

Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Jim O'Malley):

That the Council:

a)     Notes the minutes of the Otago Peninsula Community Board meeting held on 2 May 2019.

Motion carried (CNL/2019/147)

12        Adoption of the Annual Plan 2019/20

A report from Corporate Policy and Finance recommended the adoption of the annual plan 2019/20 and sought authorisation for the Chief Executive to drawdown debt up to a maximum of $270 million.

The General Manager City Services (Sandy Graham) and Financial Controller (Gavin Logie) spoke to the report, responded to questions and provided clarification on debt levels and servicing of the debt.

It was agreed that resolution b) would be taken separately and that a division would be taken.

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

That the Council:

a)     Adopts the Annual Plan 2019/20.

c)     Authorises the Chief Executive to drawdown debt up to total debt of $270 million in the 2019/20 year.

Division

The Council voted by division.

For:                  Crs David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Aaron Hawkins, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Damian Newell, Jim O'Malley, Conrad Stedman, Andrew Whiley, Kate Wilson and Dave Cull (13).

Against:          Cr Lee Vandervis (1).

Abstained:    Nil

The division was declared CARRIED by 13 votes to 1

Motion carried (CNL/2019/148)

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

That the Council:

b)     Authorises the Chief Executive to make any minor editorial changes resulting from quality checks prior to the final printing of the Annual Plan 2019/20 document.

Division

The Council voted by division.

For:                  Crs David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Aaron Hawkins, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Damian Newell, Jim O'Malley, Conrad Stedman, Lee Vandervis, Andrew Whiley, Kate Wilson and Dave Cull (14).

Against:          Nil

Abstained:    Nil

The division was declared CARRIED by 14 votes to 0

Motion carried (CNL/2019/149)

13        Setting of Rates for the 2019/20 Financial Year

A report from Finance advised that following the adoption of the 2019/20 Annual Plan, the Council needed to set the rates as provided for in the Funding Impact Statement for the 2019/20 year.

The General Manager Finance and Commercial (Dave Tombs), Financial Controller (Gavin Logie) and Senior Management Accountant (Carolyn Allan) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

Moved (Cr Damian Newell/Cr Doug Hall):

That the Council:

a)     Sets the following rates under the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 on rating units in the district for the financial year commencing 1 July 2019 and ending on 30 June 2020.

1          General Rate

A general rate set under section 13 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 made on every rating unit, assessed on a differential basis as described below:

·        A rate of 0.3335 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "residential" category.

·        A rate of 0.3169 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "lifestyle" category.

·        A rate of 0.8182 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "commercial" category.

·        A rate of 0.5830 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "residential heritage bed and breakfasts" category.

·        A rate of 0.2671 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "farmland" category.

·        A rate of 0.0611 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on the “stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity” category.

2          Community Services Rate

A targeted rate for community services, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

·        $240.50 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit for all rating units in the "residential, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, lifestyle and farmland" categories.

·        $240.50 (including GST) per rating unit for all rating units in the "commercial and stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity" categories.

3          Kerbside Recycling Rate

A targeted rate for kerbside recycling, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

·        $66.30 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit for rating units in the "residential, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, lifestyle and farmland" categories.

·        $66.30 (including GST) per rating unit for rating units in the "commercial" category.

4          Drainage Rates

A targeted rate for drainage, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

·        $559.00 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit for all rating units in the "residential, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, lifestyle and farmland" categories and which are "connected" to the public sewerage system.

·        $279.50 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit for all rating units in the "residential, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, lifestyle and farmland" categories and which are "serviceable" by the public sewerage system.

·        $559.00 (including GST) per rating unit for all rating units in the "commercial, residential institutions, schools and stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity" categories and which are "connected" to the public sewerage system.

·        $279.50 (including GST) per rating unit for all rating units in the "commercial, residential institutions and schools" categories and which are "serviceable" by the public sewerage system.

·        $102.25 (including GST) per rating unit for all rating units in the "church" category and which are "connected" to the public sewerage system.

Rating units which are not "connected" to the scheme and which are not "serviceable" will not be liable for this rate.  Drainage is a combined targeted rate for sewage disposal and stormwater.  Sewage disposal makes up 83.9% of the drainage rate, and stormwater makes up 16.1%.  Non-rateable land will not be liable for the stormwater component of the drainage targeted rate.  Rates demands for the drainage targeted rate for non-rateable land will therefore be charged at 83.9%.

5          Commercial Drainage Rates – Capital Value

A targeted rate for drainage, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

·        A rate of 0.2976 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "commercial and residential institution" category and which are "connected" to the public sewerage system.

·        A rate of 0.1488 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "commercial" category and which are "serviceable" by the public sewerage system.

·        A rate of 0.2232 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "school" category and which are "connected" to the public sewerage system.

·        A rate of 0.1116 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "school" category and which are "serviceable" by the public sewerage system.

·        A rate of 0.0229 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on the “stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity” category.

This rate shall not apply to properties in Karitane, Middlemarch, Seacliff, Waikouaiti and Warrington.  This rate shall not apply to churches.  Drainage is a combined targeted rate for sewage disposal and stormwater.  Sewage disposal makes up 83.9% of the drainage rate, and stormwater makes up 16.1%.  Non-rateable land will not be liable for the stormwater component of the drainage targeted rate.  Rates demands for the drainage targeted rate for non-rateable land will therefore be charged at 83.9%.

6          Water Rates

A targeted rate for water supply, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

·        $404.00 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of any "connected" rating unit which receives an ordinary supply of water within the meaning of the Dunedin City Bylaws excepting properties in Karitane, Merton, Rocklands/Pukerangi, Seacliff, Waitati, Warrington, East Taieri, West Taieri and North Taieri.

·        $202.00 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of any "serviceable" rating unit to which connection is available to receive an ordinary supply of water within the meaning of the Dunedin City Bylaws excepting properties in Karitane, Merton, Rocklands/Pukerangi, Seacliff, Waitati, Warrington, East Taieri, West Taieri and North Taieri.

·        $404.00 (including GST) per unit of water being one cubic metre (viz.  1,000 litres) per day supplied at a constant rate of flow during a full 24 hour period to any "connected" rating unit situated in Karitane, Merton, Seacliff, Waitati, Warrington, West Taieri, East Taieri or North Taieri.

·        $202.00 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of any "serviceable" rating unit situated in Waitati, Warrington, West Taieri, East Taieri or North Taieri.  This rate shall not apply to the availability of water in Merton, Karitane or Seacliff. 

7          Fire Protection Rates

A targeted rate for the provision of a fire protection service, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

·        A rate of 0.0829 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on all rating units in the "commercial" category.  This rate shall not apply to churches.

·        A rate of 0.0622 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on all rating units in the "residential institutions" category. 

·        A rate of 0.0092 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on the “stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity” category.

·        $121.20 (including GST) for each separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit within the "residential, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, lifestyle and farmland" category that is not receiving an ordinary supply of water within the meaning of the Dunedin City Bylaws.

8          Water Rates – Quantity of Water

A targeted rate for the quantity of water provided to any rating unit fitted with a water meter, being an extraordinary supply of water within the meaning of the Dunedin City Bylaws, set under section 19 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, according to the following scale of charges (GST inclusive):

Where the supply of a quantity of water is subject to this Quantity of Water Targeted Rate, the rating unit will not be liable for any other targeted rate for the supply of the same water.

9          Allanton Drainage Rate

A targeted rate for the capital contribution towards the Allanton Wastewater Collection System, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, of $411.00 (including GST) per rating unit, to every rating unit paying their contribution towards the scheme as a targeted rate over 20 years.  Liability for the rate is on the basis of the provision of the service to each rating unit.  The Allanton area is shown in the map below:

10        Blanket Bay Drainage Rate

A targeted rate for the capital contribution towards the Blanket Bay Drainage System, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, of $636.00 (including GST) per rating unit, to every rating unit paying their contribution towards the scheme as a targeted rate over 20 years.  Liability for the rate is on the basis of the provision of the service to each rating unit.  The Blanket Bay area is shown in the map below:

11        Curles Point Drainage Rate

A targeted rate for the capital contribution towards the Curles Point Drainage System, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, of $749.00 (including GST) per rating unit, to every rating unit paying their contribution towards the scheme as a targeted rate over 20 years.  Liability for the rate is on the basis of the provision of the service to each rating unit.  The Curles Point area is shown in the map below:

12        Tourism/Economic Development Rate

A targeted rate for Tourism/Economic Development, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

·        0.0142 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "commercial" category.

·        0.0013 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on the “stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity” category.

13        Warm Dunedin Targeted Rate Scheme

A targeted rate for the Warm Dunedin Targeted Rate Scheme, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, per rating unit in the Warm Dunedin Targeted Rate Scheme. 

The targeted rate scheme provides a way for homeowners to install insulation and/or clean heating.  The targeted rate covers the cost and an annual interest rate.  The interest rates have been and will be:

Rates commencing 1 July 2013 and 1 July 2014 8%

Rates commencing 1 July 2015 and 1 July 2016 8.3%

Rates commencing 1 July 2017 7.8%

Rates commencing 1 July 2018 7.2%

Rates commencing 1 July 2019 6.8%

14        Private Street Lighting Rate

A targeted rate for the purpose of recovering the cost of private street lights, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

·        $149.40 (including GST) per private street light divided by the number of separately used or inhabited parts of a rating unit for all rating units in the "residential and lifestyle" categories in the private streets as identified in the schedule below.

·        $149.40 (including GST) per private street light divided by the number of rating units for all rating units in the "commercial" category in the private streets as identified in the schedule below. 

Differential Matters and Categories

b)     Adopts the following differential categories for the 2019/20 financial year.

The differential categories are determined in accordance with the Council's land use codes.  The Council's land use codes are based on the land use codes set under the Rating Valuation Rules 2008 and are set out in Attachment A.  In addition, the Council has established categories for residential institutions, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, the stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity, churches, and schools.

1          Differentials Based on Land Use

The Council uses this matter to:

·        Differentiate the General rate.

·        Differentiate the Community Services rate.

·        Differentiate the Kerbside Recycling rate.

·        Differentiate the Private Street Lighting rate.

·        Differentiate the Tourism/Economic Development rate.

·        Differentiate the Fire Protection rate.

The differential categories based on land use are:

·        Residential – includes all rating units used for residential purposes including single residential, multi-unit residential, multi-use residential, residential special accommodation, residential communal residence dependant on other use, residential bach/cribs, residential carparking and residential vacant land.

·        Lifestyle – includes all rating units with Council's land use codes 2, 20, 21, 22 and 29.

·        Commercial – includes all rating units with land uses not otherwise categorised as Residential, Residential Heritage Bed and Breakfasts, Lifestyle, Farmland or Stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity.

·        Farmland - includes all rating units used solely or principally for agricultural or horticultural or pastoral purposes.

·        Residential Heritage Bed and Breakfasts – includes all rating units meeting the following description:

·      Bed and breakfast establishments; and

·      Classified as commercial for rating purposes due to the number of bedrooms (greater than four); and

·      Either:

·     the majority of the establishment is at least 80 years old, or

·     the establishment has Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Registration, or

·     the establishment is a Dunedin City Council Protected Heritage Building as identified in the District Plan; and

·      The bed and breakfast owner lives at the facility.

·        Stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity – this includes land at 130 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, Assessment 4026695, Valuation reference 27190-01403.

2          Differentials Based on Land Use and Provision or Availability of Service

The Council uses these matters to differentiate the drainage rate and the commercial drainage rate.

The differential categories based on land use are:

·        Residential – includes all rating units used for residential purposes including single residential, multi-unit residential, multi-use residential, residential special accommodation, residential communal residence dependant on other use, residential bach/cribs, residential carparking and residential vacant land.

·        Lifestyle - includes all rating units with Council's land use codes 2, 20, 21, 22 and 29.

·        Farmland - includes all rating units used solely or principally for agricultural or horticultural or pastoral purposes.

·        Commercial – includes all rating units with land uses not otherwise categorised as Residential, Residential Heritage Bed and Breakfasts, Lifestyle, Farmland, Residential Institutions, Stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity, Churches or Schools.

·        Stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity – this includes land at 130 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, Assessment 4026695, Valuation reference 27190-01403.

·        Residential Heritage Bed and Breakfasts – includes all rating units meeting the following description:

·      Bed and breakfast establishments; and

·      Classified as commercial for rating purposes due to the number of bedrooms (greater than four); and

·      Either:

·     the majority of the establishment is at least 80 years old or

·     the establishment has Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Registration or

·     the establishment is a Dunedin City Council Protected Heritage Building as identified in the District Plan; and

·      The bed and breakfast owner lives at the facility.

·        Residential Institutions - includes only rating units with the Council's land use codes 95 and 96.

·        Churches – includes all rating units used for places of religious worship.

·        Schools - includes only rating units used for schools that do not operate for profit.

The differential categories based on provision or availability of service are:

·        Connected – any rating unit that is connected to a public sewerage drain.

·        Serviceable – any rating unit that is not connected to a public sewerage drain but is capable of being connected to the sewerage system (being a property situated within 30 metres of a public drain).

3          Differentials Based on Provision or Availability of Service

The Council uses this matter to differentiate the water rates.

The differential categories based on provision or availability of service are:

·        Connected – any rating unit that is supplied by the water supply system.

·        Serviceable – any rating unit that is not supplied but is capable of being supplied by the water supply system (being a rating unit situated within 100 metres of the nearest water supply).

Minimum Rates

c)     Approves that where the total amount of rates payable in respect of any rating unit is less than $5.00 including GST, the rates payable in respect of the rating unit shall be such amount as the Council determines but not exceeding $5.00 including GST.

Low Value Rating Units

d)     Approves that rating units with a capital value of $3,500 or less will only be charged the general rate.

Land Use Codes

e)     Approves that the land use codes attached to this report are adopted as the Council's land use codes for the purpose of the rating method.

Separately Used or Inhabited Part of a Rating Unit

f)     Adopts the following definition of a separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit:

"A separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit includes any portion inhabited or used by the owner/a person other than the owner, and who has the right to use or inhabit that portion by virtue of a tenancy, lease, licence, or other agreement.

This definition includes separately used parts, whether or not actually occupied at any particular time, which are provided by the owner for rental (or other form of occupation) on an occasional or long term basis by someone other than the owner.

For the purpose of this definition, vacant land and vacant premises offered or intended for use or habitation by a person other than the owner and usually used as such are defined as 'used'.

For the avoidance of doubt, a rating unit that has a single use or occupation is treated as having one separately used or inhabited part."

Lump Sum Contributions

g)     Approves that no lump sum contributions will be sought for any targeted rate.

Rating by Instalments

h)     Approves the following schedule of rates to be collected by the Council, payable by four instalments.

The City is divided into four areas based on Valuation Roll Numbers, as set out below:

Area 4 comprises ratepayers with multiple assessments who pay on a schedule.

Due Dates for Payment of Rates

i)      Approves the due dates for all rates with the exception of water rates, which are charged based on water meter consumption, will be payable in four instalments due on the dates below:

Water meter invoices are sent separately from other rates at intervals depending on the quantity of water consumed.

Penalties

j)     Resolves to charge the following penalties on unpaid rates:

1          A charge of 10% of the unpaid rates instalment will be added to the amount of any instalment remaining unpaid the day after the instalment due date set out above.

2          Where a ratepayer has not paid the first instalment by the due date of that instalment, and has paid the total rates and charges in respect of the rating unit for the 2019/20 rating year by the due date of the second instalment, the 10% additional charge for the first instalment shall be remitted.

3          For amounts levied in any previous financial year and which remain unpaid on 1 October 2019, 10% of that sum shall be charged, including additional charges (in any).

4          For amounts levied in any previous financial year and which remain unpaid on 1 April 2020, 10% of that sum shall be charged, including additional charges (if any).

Assessing and Recovering Rates

k)     Approves that the Chief Executive Officer, General Manager Finance and Commercial, Financial Controller and Rates and Revenue Team Leader be authorised to take all necessary steps to assess and recover the above rates.

Motion carried (CNL/2019/150) with Cr Vandervis recording his vote against.

14        DCC submission on the review of the NZ Walking Access Act 2008

A report from Parks and Recreation sought approval for the Dunedin City Council (DCC) submission to the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) on the review of the Walking Access Act 2008 (Act).

The submission provided general comments and feedback on issues raised by MPI.

The General Manager City Services (Sandy Graham) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

During discussion Cr Mike Lord left the meeting at 02:24 p.m.

Moved (Cr Rachel Elder/Cr Doug Hall):

That the Council:

a)     Approves the DCC submission on the review of the Walking Access Act 2008 including editorial changes.

Motion carried (CNL/2019/151)

15        Submission on Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities Bill

A report from Corporate Policy sought approval of a draft submission to the Environment Select Committee on the establishment of Kāinga Ora (formerly known as the Housing and Urban Development Authority) through the Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities Bill.

The Director Enterprise Dunedin (John Christie), Corporate Policy Manager (Maria Ioannou) and Manager Events and Community Development (Joy Gunn) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

Cr Mike Lord returned to the meeting at 02:29 p.m.

Moved (Cr Aaron Hawkins/Cr Kate Wilson):

That the Council:

a)     Approves the draft Dunedin City Council submission to the Environment Select Committee on the Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities Bill.

Motion carried (CNL/2019/152)

16        Proposed parking changes - June 2019

A report from Transport appended the findings of the Bylaws Subcommittee on proposed changes to parking controls.

Consultation was carried out in May on some proposed changes to parking controls. On 10 June the Bylaws Subcommittee considered the proposed changes and feedback received and heard a submitter.

The Group Manager Transport (Richard Saunders) spoke to the report and responded to questions.  It was noted that there would be further consultation on the tertiary precinct.

During discussion Cr Doug Hall left the meeting at 02:32 p.m.

The Chair of the Bylaws Subcommittee (Cr Andrew Whiley) spoke to the recommendations and commented on the proposed parking controls.

Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Jim O'Malley):

That the Council:

a)         Approves the recommendations of the Bylaws Subcommittee on proposed changes to parking.

b)        Approves the changes to parking controls that are shown in the Dunedin City Council's traffic and parking controls database, June 2019 update, https://tinyurl.com/ParkingJune2019.

c)         Notes that all parking controls previously approved by Council and not shown as a change on the June 2019 traffic and parking controls database, remain unchanged.

Motion carried (CNL/2019/153) with Cr Vandervis recording his vote against.

17        Declaring a climate emergency

A report from Corporate Policy provided the background, and the advantages and disadvantages, of declaring a climate emergency in Dunedin.

There was a indepth discussion on the pros and cons of declaring a climate emergency and was agreed that the target of net zero carbon by 2050 should be moved forward to 2030 to keep in line with the Council’s stance on climate change.

During discussion Cr Damian Newell left the meeting at 2.50 pm and returned at 2.53 pm.

Moved (Cr Aaron Hawkins/Cr Marie Laufiso):

That the Council:

a)              Declares a Climate Emergency.

b)             Acknowledge that all levels of central government need to act.

c)              Agrees that a business as usual transition to a low carbon economy is inadequate.

d)             Develops a Climate Emergency Plan that:

i)               Sets a city target of net zero carbon by 2030, with interim milestones;

ii)             Quantifies the actions available to Council, community and central government to ensure these targets are met.

Division

The Council voted by division:

For:                  Crs David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Aaron Hawkins, Marie Laufiso, Damian Newell, Jim O'Malley, Kate Wilson and Dave Cull (9).

Against:          Crs Doug Hall, Mike Lord, Conrad Stedman, Lee Vandervis and Andrew Whiley (5).

Abstained:    Nil

The division was declared CARRIED by 9 votes to 5

Motion carried (CNL/2019/154)

18        LGNZ Annual General Meeting Remits and Rules

A report from Civic advised that the Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM) would be held on Sunday 7 July 2019, in Wellington. 

At that meeting, consideration would be given to 24 remits that had been submitted by local authorities and screened through the LGNZ Remits Screening Policy.  The Dunedin City Council (DCC) delegates would vote on behalf of the DCC on each remit. 

The report presented the remits that were going to the LGNZ AGM, along with the proposed changes to the LGNZ Rules. 

Councillors debated the remits and it was requested that remit 22 be taken separately.

Moved (Cr David Benson-Pope/Cr Doug Hall):

That the Council:

a)       Give delegates mandate to make the decision having heard the arguments except any bought up and voted on separately at this meeting.

.Motion carried (CNL/2019/155)

Moved (Cr Aaron Hawkins/Cr Mike Lord):

That the Council:

a)       Does not support remit 22 – RMA hearings.

Motion carried (CNL/2019/156)

19        Waipori Fund Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives - Review

A report from Finance advised that Council had an approved Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives (“SIPO”) for its Waipori Fund.  The SIPO had been last reviewed in August 2016 and as it was required to be reviewed every three years, the report sought approval for the revised SIPO.

The General Manager Finance and Commercial (Dave Tombs) and Treasury Manager (Richard Davey) spoke to the report and responded to questions. 

Moved (Cr Doug Hall/Cr Mike Lord):

That the Council:

a)     Approves the revised “Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives” for the Waipori Fund.

Motion carried (CNL/2019/157)

20        2019/2020 Statements of Intent - Dunedin City Holdings Group Companies

A report from Dunedin City Holdings Ltd accompanied the 2019/2020 Statements of Intent of Dunedin City Holdings Ltd (DCHL) and its subsidiary and associate companies.

The Chairman (Keith Cooper) and General Manager (Jemma Adams), Dunedin City Holdings Ltd spoke to the Statements of Intent and responded to questions from Councillors.

During questions Cr David Benson-Pope left the meeting at 04:24 pm and returned at 4.26 pm.

Moved (Cr Mike Lord/Cr Aaron Hawkins):

That the Council:

a)     Notes the 2019/2020 Statements of Intent of Dunedin City Holdings Ltd and its subsidiary and associate companies.

Division

The Council voted by division:

For:                  Crs David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Aaron Hawkins, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Damian Newell, Jim O'Malley, Conrad Stedman, Andrew Whiley, Kate Wilson and Dave Cull (13).

Against:          Cr Lee Vandervis (1).

Abstained:    Nil

The division was declared CARRIED by 13 votes to 1

Motion carried (CNL/2019/158)

21        Notice of Motion - Kiwi Rail

Moved (Cr Rachel Elder/Cr Jim O'Malley):

That the Council:

a)         Provides a letter of support to Kiwi Rail, fully endorsing Kiwi Rail utilising the Hillside workshop to undertake contracts for the maintenance, upgrading and building of its carriages as it increases its investment in Rail.

Councillor Elder spoke to her Notice of Motion and advised that she had presented it on behalf of the South Dunedin Business Association.  She commented on the need to support local engineering firms and retain jobs in the engineering sector.

Councillor Hall left the meeting at 4.39 pm and returned at 4.42 pm.

There was a discussion on disappointment with lack of support from Central Government when, instead of using local firms such as Hillside, they sourced contracts overseas.  This had a detrimental effect on trade skills and jobs locally.  It was agreed that it was entirely appropriate to support the Notice of Motion.

Motion carried (CNL/2019/159)