Council Annual Plan

MINUTES

 

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Annual Plan Council held in the Edinburgh Room, Municipal Chambers, The Octagon, Dunedin on Wednesday 29 January 2020, commencing at 9.00 am

 

PRESENT

 

Chairperson

Mayor Aaron Hawkins

 

 

Members

Cr Sophie Barker

Cr David Benson-Pope

 

Cr Rachel Elder

Cr Doug Hall

 

Cr Carmen Houlahan

Cr Marie Laufiso

 

Cr Mike Lord

Cr Jim O'Malley

 

Cr Jules Radich

Cr Chris Staynes

 

Cr Lee Vandervis

Cr Steve Walker

 

Cr Andrew Whiley

 

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

Sue Bidrose (Chief Executive Officer), Sandy Graham (General Manager City Services), Simon Drew (General Manager Infrastructure Services), John Christie (Director Enterprise Dunedin), Simon Pickford (General Manager Community Services) and Dave Tombs (General Manager Finance and Commercial). Carolyn Allan (Senior Management Accountant), Gavin Logie (Financial Controller), Sean Jacobs (Senior Policy Analyst), Sophie Lascarides (Policy Analyst), Chris Henderson (Group Manager Waste and Environmental Solutions), Tom Dyer (Group Manager 3 Waters), Nick Dixon (Group Manager Ara Toi), Adrian Blair (Group manager Customer and Regulatory Services), Nicola Pinfold (Group Manager Community and Planning), Robert West (Group Manager Parks and Recreation), Kat McNamara (Financial Analyst), Wai Piggott (Financial Analyst), Lawrie Warwood (Financial Analyst), Donna McTainsh (Financial Analyst) and Tami Sargeant (Team Leader Regulation management – Transport)

 

Governance Support Officers                Lynne Adamson, Wendy Collard, Jenny Lapham, Lauren McDonald and Natalie Savigny

 

 

 

1          Public Forum

There was no Public Forum.   

 

2          Apologies

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

That the Council:

 

Accepts the apology from Cr Christine Garey.

 

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/001)

 

3          Confirmation of agenda

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Chris Staynes):

That the Council:

 

Confirms the agenda with the following alterations:

 

-          That Item C1 – Investment Property Rate of Return in the non-public section of the meeting be taken after Item 14 – Community Housing – Funding.

-          That Item 20 – Community Board presentations be taken at 9.00 am on Thursday 30 January 2020.

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/002)

 

 

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.

 

Cr Steve Walker advised that he was a member of Keep Dunedin Beautiful.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Chris Staynes):

That the Council:

 

a)     Amends the Elected Members' Interest Register and

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

c)     Notes the Executive Leadership Team Register attached as Attachment B.

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/003)

     

Part A Reports

5          An overview of the draft budget for 2020/21

 

A report from the Chief Executive Officer provides an overview of the draft operating budget for the Annual Plan 2020/21, effectively ‘year 3’ of the 10 year plan 2018-2028.

The report highlighted new challenges for maintaining DCC activities and assets in a growth environment, as well as the budget pressures associated with decreased revenue from the Green Island Landfill.

The Chief Executive Officer (Sue Bidrose) spoke to her report and responded to questions.

 

The Mayor advised that all resolutions could be subject to change at the end of the meeting.

 

 

Moved (Cr Lee Vandervis/Cr Jules Radich):

That the Council:

 

Instead of personnel costs being raised by 7.4%; staff costs be limited to 3% which is the same percentage we are raising fees and charges.

 

Division

The Council voted by division.

 

For:                 Crs Jules Radich and Lee Vandervis (2).

Against:         Crs David Benson-Pope, Sophie Barker, Rachel Elder, Doug Hall, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Jim O'Malley, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (12).

Abstained:    Nil

 

The division was declared LOST by 12 votes to 2

 

 

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

That the Council:

 

a)         Adopts the draft 2020/21 operating budget for the DCC overall as shown/amended at Attachment A for the purposes of developing the Annual Plan 2020/21 and engaging with the community.

b)        Notes that any resolution made in this section of the meeting may be subject to further discussion and decision by the meeting.

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/004) with Cr Vandervis recording his vote against

 

6          2020-21 Rating Method

 

A report from Finance advised that the draft budget as presented for 2020-21 proposed an overall increase in rates of 6.5% which were collected using the rating method. The proposed rates incorporated the budget increase and changes in the rating database (new improvements, new homes and the impact of the 2019 general revaluation).

 

The Financial Controller (Gavin Logie) and the Senior Management Accountant (Carolyn Allan) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

 

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

That the Council:

 

a)       Request a report in time for the February 11th meeting, presenting options to increase the proportion of rates revenue collected by way of the general rate

Division

 

The Council voted by division.

 

For:                Crs Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Doug Hall, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Jim O'Malley, Jules Radich, Chris Staynes, Lee Vandervis, Steve Walker, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (14).

Against:        Nil

Abstained: Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 14 votes to 0

 

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/005)

 

 

Moved (Cr David Benson-Pope/Cr Jim O'Malley):

 

That the Council:

 

a)             Requests that staff provide a background report, for consideration at the time of the next Long Term Plan, on Property Category Differentials.

Division

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                Crs Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Doug Hall, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Jim O'Malley, Jules Radich, Chris Staynes, Lee Vandervis, Steve Walker, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (14).

Against:         Nil

Abstained:   Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 14 votes to 0

 

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/006)

 

 

 

During discussion Cr Mike Lord left the meeting at 10.53 am and returned at 10.55 am.

 

 

Moved (Cr Lee Vandervis/Cr Doug Hall):

 

That the Council:

 

Change the Dunedin City Council commercial rates differential to 1.66 to be competitive with Christchurch

 

Division

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                 Crs Doug Hall and Lee Vandervis (2).

Against:         Crs Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Jim O'Malley, Jules Radich, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (12).

Abstained:    Nil

 

The division was declared LOST by 12 votes to 2

 

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/007)

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Rachel Elder):

That the Council:

 

Adjourn the meeting for 15 minutes.

 

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/008)

 

The meeting adjourned at 11.00 am and reconvened at 11:18am.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Chris Staynes):

That the Council:

a)       Notes the Rating Report

b)      Notes that a follow up report will be provided to the 24 February 2020 Council meeting.

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/009)

  

7          Three Waters - 2020/21 Draft Budget

 

A report from 3 Waters provided an overview of the draft 2020/21 budgets for the Three Waters Group including water supply, sewerage and sewerage (wastewater) and stormwater activities.

 

The Group Manager 3 Waters (Tom Dyer) spoke to report and responded to questions in regard to increase of water supply fees and increased staff costs.

 

Cr Doug Hall left the meeting at 11:22 am and returned at 11:26 am.

Cr Mike Lord left the meeting at 11:25 am and returned at 11:27 am.

 

 

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

That the Council:

 

a)     Approves for the purposes of developing the Annual Plan 2020/21 and engaging with the community:

i)          The draft 2020/21 operating budget for the Three Waters Group as shown/amended at Attachment A.

ii)         The draft 2020/21 fees and charges schedules for Water and Wastewater as shown/amended at Attachment B.

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/010) with Cr Vandervis recording his voting against

 

8          Roading and Footpaths - 2020/21 Draft Budget

 

A report from Transport provided an overview of the draft 2020/21 budget for the Roading and Footpaths Group including the Transport activity and provided an update on the resourcing of parking related studies and business cases.

The General Manager Infrastructure Services (Simon Drew) spoke to the report and responded to questions on the Transport budget for the maintenance of vegetation.

 

 

Cr Andrew Whiley left the meeting at 12:00 noon.

Cr Michael Lord left the meeting at 12:23pm and returned at 12:24pm.

 

 

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

That the Council:

a)       Allocate up to $600k to provide for cheaper public bus fares from July 1, 2020; 

b)      Request a report in time for the February 11th meeting, outlining options to resource this; and

c)       Request a report in time for Annual Plan deliberations providing options for delivering a new fare structure.

Division

The Council voted by division

 

For:                 Crs David Benson-Pope, Sophie Barker, Rachel Elder, Doug Hall, Marie Laufiso, Jim O'Malley, Jules Radich, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker and
Mayor Aaron Hawkins (10).

Against:         Crs Carmen Houlahan, Mike Lord and Lee Vandervis (3).

Abstained:   Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 10 votes to 3

 

 

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Carmen Houlahan):

That the Council:

 

a)             Approves for the purposes of developing the Long Term Plan an analysis of the contribution of rail to alleviating transport demand.

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/011)

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Chris Staynes):

That the Council:

 

a)     Approves for the purposes of developing the Annual Plan 2020/21 and engaging with the community:

i)          The draft 2020/21 operating budget for the Roading and Footpaths Group as shown/amended at Attachment A.

ii)         The draft 2020/21 fees and charges schedules for the Roading and Foothpaths Group as shown/amended at Attachment B.

 

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/012) with Cr Vandervis recording his vote against

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Chris Staynes):

That the Council:

Adjourn the meeting for 50 minutes.

 

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/013)

 

The meeting adjourned at 12:50pm and reconvened at 1.46 pm

 

9          Central City Bus Loop Update Report

 

A report from Transport provided an update on the Central City Bus Loop trial work undertaken and planned collaboratively between the DCC and the Otago Regional Council (ORC) in 2019/20.

A joint DCC and ORC feasibility study has been initiated, however the study and preparation of trial options has been delayed, with initial outcomes expected in April 2020.

 

The General Manager Infrastructure Services (Simon Drew) and the Senior Transport Planner (Simone Handwerk) spoke to the report and responded to questions. 

 

 

Moved (Cr David Benson-Pope/Cr Mike Lord):

That the Council:

 

a)     Notes the progress on the central city bus loop trial work.

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/014)

 

10        Waste Management - 2020/21 Draft Budget

 

A report from Waste and Environmental Solutions provided an overview of the draft 2020/21 budget for the Waste Management Group which included the Waste and Environmental Solutions activity.

 

The General Manager Infrastructure Services (Simon Drew) and the Group Manager Waste and Environmental Solutions (Chris Henderson) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

 

Moved (Cr Mike Lord/Cr Doug Hall):

That the Council:

a)     Adopts for the purposes of developing the Annual Plan 2020/21 and engaging with the community:

i)          The draft 2020/21 operating budget for the Waste Management Group as shown/amended at Attachment A.

ii)         The draft 2020/21 fees and charges schedules for Waste and Environmental Solutions as shown/amended at Attachment B.

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/015) with Cr Vandervis recording his vote against

 

11        Reserves and Recreational Facilities - 2020/21 Draft Budget

 

A report from Parks and Reserves provided an overview of the draft 2020/21 budgets for Reserves and Recreational Facilities Group which included Botanic Gardens; Cemeteries and Crematorium; Aquatic Services; Parks Operations and Recreational Planning.

 

The General Manager City Services (Sandy Graham) and Group Manager Parks and Recreation (Robert West) spoke to the report and responded to questions. 

 

It was agreed that this item would be deferred until Thursday 20 January 2020 to enable staff to provide information on the proposed charges for the use of the BBQ at Moana Pool and current charges for BBQ use at Council facilities for comparison.

 

 

12        Tracks, Levels of Provision Progress Report

 

A report from Parks and Recreation provided Council with an update on Track audit and Track levels of provision (LOP) work undertaken and planned by Parks and Recreation (PARS) staff in 2019/20.  

The General Manager City Services (Sandy Graham) and the Group Manager Parks and Recreation (Robert West) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

Moved (Cr Rachel Elder/Cr Doug Hall):

That the Council:

 

a)         Notes the progress and planned actions on the PARS Track audit and Track LOP Project for 2019/20.

b)        Notes that the completed PARS Track audit and Track LOP Project will inform the PARS Tracks capital and operational budget for Council to consider as part of the 10 Year Plan deliberations.

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/016)

 

13        Property Services - 2020/21 Draft Budget

 

A report from Property provided an overview of the draft 2020/21 budgets for the Property Services Group, which included community housing; investment; commercial; community and operational property.

 

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

 

 

Moved (Cr Steve Walker/Cr Doug Hall):

That the Council:

 

a)     Approves for the purposes of developing the Annual Plan 2020/21 and engaging with the community:

i)          The draft 2020/21 operating budget for the Property Services Group as shown/amended at Attachment A.

ii)         The draft 2020/21 fees and charges schedules for Community Housing and Community Property as shown/amended at Attachment B.

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/017)

 

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Chris Staynes):

That the Council:  

 

             Adjourn the meeting for 15 minutes.

 

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/018)

 

The meeting adjourned at 3.10 pm and reconvened at 3.25 pm

 

 

Resolution to exclude the public

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/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  Investment Property - Rate of return

S7(2)(h)

The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

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 (CAPCC/2020/019)

 

The meeting went into non-public session at 3.27 pm and reconvened in public at 3.50 pm.

 

14        Community Housing – Funding

 

A report from Property provided an update on funding of Dunedin City Council’s Community Housing portfolio (“the portfolio”) and on the review of the Dunedin Housing Policy 1997.

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

 

 

Moved (Cr Marie Laufiso/Cr Chris Staynes):

That the Council:

 

a)        Notes that the Community Housing portfolio is forecast to return a deficit of $600k in the draft 2020/21 budget. 

b)        Notes that staff will carry out a full review of both the Dunedin Housing Policy 1997, and the Social Housing Strategy 2010-2020 as part of the 10-year Plan process.

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/020)

 

15        Libraries and Museums - 2020/21 Draft Budget

 

A report from Ara Toi provided an overview of the draft 2020/21 budgets for the Libraries and Museums Group, and includes the following activities:

 

The General Manager Community Services (Simon Pickford) and the Group Manager Ara Toi (Nick Dixon) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

During the discussion Cr Doug Hall left the meeting at 4.30 pm and returned at 4.35 pm.

 

 

Moved (Cr Doug Hall/Cr Chris Staynes):

That the Council:

 

a)     Approves for the purposes of developing the Annual Plan 2020/21 and engaging with the community:

i)          The draft 2020/21 operating budget for the Libraries and Museums Group as shown/amended at Attachment A.

ii)         The draft 2020/21 fees and charges schedules for the Libraries and Museums Group as shown.

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/021)

 

16        Regulatory Services - 2020/21 Draft Budget

 

The Regulatory Services Group report provided an overview of the draft 2020/21 budgets.

 

The General Manager Community Services (Simon Pickford) and the Group Manager Regulatory Services (Adrian Blair) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

 

Moved (Cr David Benson-Pope/Cr Chris Staynes):

That the Council:

 

a)     Approves for the purposes of developing the Annual Plan 2020/21 and engaging with the community:

i)          The draft 2020/21 operating budget for the Regulatory Services Group.

ii)         The draft 2020/21 fees and charges schedules for Alcohol Licensing, Animal Services, Building Services, Environmental Health, Parking Operations and Parking Services.

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/022)

 

17        Community and Planning - 2020/21 Draft Budget

 

A report from Community and Planning provided an overview of the draft 2020/21 budgets for the Community and Planning Group.

 

The General Manager City Services (Sandy Graham) and the Group Manager Community and Planning (Nicola Pinfold) spoke to the report and responded to questions. 

 

 

 

 

Moved (Cr David Benson-Pope/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Council:

a)             Requests that staff consider planting plans for Portsmouth Drive as part of the new plantings budget.

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/023)

 

 

Cr Carmen Houlihan left the meeting at 4.48 pm and returned at 4.53 pm

 

 

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

That the Council: 

b)             Requests that staff report back to the Council on any proposed beautification plans for Lorne Street.

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/024)

 

 

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

That the Council:

 

a)     Approves for the purposes of developing the Annual Plan 2020/21 and engaging with the community:

i)          The draft 2020/21 operating budget for the Community and Planning Group.

ii)         The draft 2020/21 fees and charges schedules for Resource Consents.

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/025) with Cr Vandervis recording his vote against. 

 

 

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

That the Council:

             Adjourn the meeting until 9:00 am on Thursday, 30 January 2020.

 

 Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/026)

 

The meeting adjourned at 4.58 pm and reconvened at 9.04 am on Thursday, 30 January 2020.

 

20        Community Board Presentations

 

Community Board Chairs spoke on priority issues within their Board area:

Cr Carmen Houlahan entered the meeting at 9.05 am.

Saddle Hill Community Board – Scott Weatherall and Paul Weir

Messrs Weatherall and Weir spoke to their PowerPoint presentation on projects that the Board would like the Council to give consideration too.

 

Mr Weatherall spoke of the issues for their community including the need to extend the existing carpark at the Kaikorai Estuary, installation of a footpath along Blackhead Road and the creation of a safe shared cycle/pedestrian strip on Brighton Road between Westwood and Ocean View.  He requested the reinstatement of the rural road seal extensions.

 

Mr Weatherall and Mr Weir then responded to questions from Councillors.

 

Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board – Joy Davis

Mrs Davis thanked staff for their support with various community projects such as safe accessways; and events held at the Mosgiel Library.  She also thanked Council for the funding for place based groups and requested that this funding continue.

 

Mrs Davis requested that Council prioritised intergrading the cycleways to connect Mosgiel with the city.

 

Mrs Davis responded to questions from Councillors.

 

Otago Peninsula Community Board – Paul Pope

Mr Pope spoke to a PowerPoint on issues of interest to the Community.  He requested that the Otakou/Harington Point section be reinstated in the peninsula road widening project.

 

Mr Pope encouraged Council to increase funding for biodiversity restoration, pest control and installation of filters on harbour stormwater outlets as a way to protect the city’s wildlife in particular the Hoiho.

 

Mr Pope advised that the Board would like more investment in key community and visitor infrastructure such as bilingual signage and public toilets at Macandrew Bay.

 

Mr Pope responded to questions from Councillors.

 

Strath Taieri Community Board – Barry Williams

Mr Williams thanked staff for the construction of the replacement bridge at Sutton.  He requested that Council increase funding for road maintenance such as weed spraying and gravelling of non-sealed roads.

 

Mr Williams also requested that Council support the continuation of the Taieri Gorge Railways to Middlemarch.

 

Mr Williams responded to questions from Councillors.

 

West Harbour Community Board - Francisca Griffin

Ms Griffin thanked staff for its continued support with the eradication of sycamore trees within the Board’s area; and Council’s support for a speed limit reduction along George Street, Port Chalmers to 30km.

 

Ms Griffin requested Council prioritised a major upgrade for George Street, Port Chalmers as it was the gateway for cruise ship passengers. She also requested consideration be given to funding two public toilets one at St Leonards and one at Purakaunui and climate mitigation measures for Aramoana and Long Beach.

 

Ms Griffin responded to questions from Council.

 

Waikouaiti Coast Community Board - Alasdair Morrison

Mr Morrison spoke of issues for their community which included the requirement for bulk water storage for firefighting support tanks at Waitati and Warrington.

 

Mr Morrison requested that Council supports the Board’s request to the Otago Regional Council for an upgrade to bus services that served the northern coast area.  He also requested that consideration be given to funding an upgrade of Main Road, Waikouaiti as it was the northern gateway to the city.

 

Mr Morrison responded to questions from Councillors.

 

 

Moved that the Annual Plan Council (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Chris Staynes):

 

Adjourns the meeting for 15 minutes.

 

Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 10.28 am and reconvened at 10:45am.

 

18        Economic Development - 2020/21 Draft Budget

 

A report from Economic Development provided an overview of the draft 2020/21 budgets including Economic Development, Destination Dunedin and Dunedin i-site Visitor Centre (Visitor Centre) activities.

 

Cr Doug Hall entered the meeting at 10:51 am.

 

The Director Enterprise Dunedin (John Christie) and the Economic Development Programme Manager (Fraser Leggett) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

Cr Doug Hall left the meeting at 11:02am and returned 11:03am.

 

 

Moved (Cr Chris Staynes/Cr Jim O'Malley):

That the Council:

 

a)     Approves for the purposes of developing the Annual Plan 2020/21 and engaging with the community:

i)          The draft 2020/21 operating budget for the Economic Development Group as shown/amended at Attachment A.

ii)         The draft 2020/21 fees and charges schedules for the Economic Development Group as shown/amended at Attachment B.

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/027)

 

19        Governance and Support Services  - 2020/21 Draft Budget

 

A report from Governance and Support Services (GSO) provided an overview of the draft 2020/21 budgets, including for the group activities, including: Business information Services (BIS); Civic and Administration; Corporate Leadership; Corporate Policy; Council Communications and Marketing (CCM); Customer Solutions; Civil Defence; Finance and Commercial; Fleet Operations; People, Safety and Culture; Investment Account and the Waipori Fund.

 

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

 

 

Moved (Mayor Hawkins/Cr Doug Hall):

 

That the Council:

 

a)     Approves for the purposes of developing the Annual Plan 2020/21 and engaging with the community:

i)          The draft 2020/21 operating budget for the Governance and Support Services Group  as shown/amended at Attachment A.

ii)         The draft 2020/21 fees and charges schedules for the Governance and Support Services Group as shown/amended at Attachment B.

Division

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                 Crs David Benson-Pope, Sophie Barker, Rachel Elder, Doug Hall, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Jim O'Malley, Jules Radich, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (13).

Against:      Cr Lee Vandervis (1).

Abstained:   Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 13 votes to 1

 

 

Moved (Cr David Benson-Pope/Cr Jules Radich):

That the Council:

 

a)       Requests staff report back on priorities for upgrade of existing, or construction of new public toilets

 

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/028)

 

11. Continued     Reserves and Recreation Facilities 20/21 Draft Budget

 

Mayor Hawkins spoke to the amendment sought for the removal of Council fees for barbeques.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Andrew Whiley):

That the Council:

a)       Approves the removal of the proposed fees for Council barbeque facilities

 Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/029)

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Rachel Elder):

That the Council:

 

a)     Approves for the purposes of developing the Annual Plan 2020/21 and engaging with the community:

i)          The draft 2020/21 operating budget for the Reserves and Recreational Facilities  Group as shown/amended at Attachment A.

ii)         The draft 2020/21 fees and charges schedules for Parks Operations, Aquatic Services, Botanic Garden and Cemeteries and Crematorium as shown/amended at Attachment B..

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/030) with Cr Vandervis recording his vote against

 

The meeting concluded at 11:32am.

 

 

 

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MAYOR