Council Annual Plan

MINUTES

 

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Annual Plan Council held in the Via Audio Visual Link on Tuesday 05 May 2020, commencing at 9.30 am

 

PRESENT

 

Mayor

Mayor Aaron Hawkins

 

Deputy Mayor

Cr Christine Garey

 

 

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) and Sandy Graham (General Manager City Services)

 

 

Governance Support Officer                  Wendy Collard; Jennifer Lapham (Tuesday); Lauren McDonald (Wednesday); and Lynne Adamson (Thursday)

 

 

 

 

1          Apologies

There were no apologies.

 

2          Confirmation of agenda

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Council:

 

Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration.

 

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/001)

 

 

3          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 Aaron Hawkins/Cr Steve Walker):

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 Team Members’ Interest Register.

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/002)

     

Part A Reports

4          Hearing Scheduled for the Annual Plan and Approach to Submissions

 

The report provided the Councillors with a schedule of submitters wishing to present their views at the Annual Plan hearings during the week beginning 4 May 2020, and to advise on the process followed with submissions during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Approximately 920 Submissions were received, with around 100 submitters wishing to present their submissions to Councillors. Submissions were originally scheduled to close on 15 April 2020, but due to the COVID-19 Lockdown, that date was extended to 24 April 2020.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

a)     Notes the report and the approach taken to submissions during the COVID-19 lockdown period.

Motion carried (CAPCC/2020/004)

             

5          Submissions

 

The people who had indicated they wished to be heard in support of their submissions presented to the Council.

 

 

Dougal McGowan, Otago Chamber of Commerce

Dougal McGowan (Chief Executive Officer) spoke to the Otago Chamber of Commerce submission which included positively partnering with Council to support and encourage business innovation.

 

Mr McGowan responded to questions. 

 

David Cooper, Federated Farmers of NZ

David Cooper (Principal Advisor) spoke to the submission from Federated Farmers of NZ which included the proposed rates increase and  the Community Targeted Rates options.

 

Mr Cooper responded to questions from Councillors.

 

Jo Millar, Grey Power

Ms Millar (Southern Representative) spoke on behalf of the Grey Power submission which included the proposed rates increase, South Dunedin Community Hub and the city bus services.

Ms Millar responded to questions.

 

 

Lindsay Smith

Mr Smith spoke to his submission which included traffic flows, the proposed rates increase, debt and Council spending.  Mr Smith requested that Council give consideration to the decision to close the Dunedin Railways.

Mr Smith responded to questions.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Deputy Chairperson Christine Garey):

 

That  Council:

 

Adjourns the meeting until 10.40 am.

 

Motion carried

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 10.20 am and reconvened at 10.40 am.

 

 

Jasper Harvey

Mr Harvey spoke his request for a new mountain bike pump track at the bottom of Signal Hill.  He advised that the costs varied between $5,000 for a small dirt track to $100,000 for a large tarsealed track

Mr Harvey responded to questions.

 

Councillor Hall entered the meeting at 10.53 am.

 

 

Ron Palenski, New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame

Ron Palenski spoke to the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame submission and thanked Council for its support.  Mr Palenski requested that Council give consideration to the continuation of the rent rebate that it receives.

Mr Palenski responded to questions.

 

 

John Bywater

Mr Bywater spoke to his submission which included his personal experience of the Octagon experience

Mr Bywater responded to questions.

 

Colin Campbell-Hunt, Orokonui Ecosanctuary (Otago Natural History Trust)

Colin Campbell-Hunt (Chairperson, Otago Natural History Trust) spoke the submission from Orokonui Ecosanctuary and requested that Council give consideration to assisting with funding for the maintenance of the Ecosanctuary’s perimeter fence.

Mr Campbell-Hunt responded to questions. 

 

Gordon Wilson, Belleknowes Golf Club

On behalf of the Belleknowes Golf Club, Gordon Wilson (President, Belleknowes Golf Club) spoke to their submission and requested that Council give consideration a fifty percent rent rebate.

Mr Wilson responded to questions.

 

 

Michael Coggan, Otago Cricket Association and Mike Waddell, Otago Polytechnic

Michael Coggan (Chief Executive, Otago Cricket Association Inc) and Mike Weddell (Director of External Relations, Otago Polytechnic) spoke to the Otago Cricket Association’s submission.  Mr Coggan advised that they wanted Council to give consideration to use of 1650sqm of Logan Park for the establishment of the Otago International Centre of Cricket Excellence.

 

Messrs Coggan and Weddell responded to questions.

 

Francesca Dykes and Jack Saunders, Otago University Students' Association (OUSA)

On behalf of the OUSA, Francesca Dykes (Political Representative, OUSA) and Jack Saunders (Residential Representative, OUSA) spoke to their submission in support of the proposed Waste Minimisation Management Plan.

 

Ms Dykes and Mr Saunders responded to questions

 

 

Barry Timmings

Barry Timmings provided an oral submission which included The Octagon experience and proposed Central City Plan.

 

Mr Timmings responded to questions.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Chris Staynes):

That Council:

Adjourns the meeting until 2.10 pm.

 

Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 12.40 pm and reconvened at 2.10pm.

 

Erwin Lamping

Erwin Lamping spoke to his submission regarding the proposed kerbside collection changes.

 

 

Phil Dowsett, Otago Settlers Association

Phil Dowsett (Past President) spoke to his and the Otago Settlers Association submissions and requested Council retained the existing funding for the Toitu Otago Settlers Museum. 

 

Mr Dowsett responded to questions on both his and the Settlers Assn’s submissions.

 

 

Cr Andrew Whiley withdrew from this item and left the meeting at 2.39 pm

 

Karen Anderson

Ms Anderson reiterated points outlined in her submission and responded to questions.

 

Cr Andrew Whiley returned to the meeting at 2.47 pm.

 

Cathy and Alex Shemansky

Mr and Mrs Shemansky spoke to their submission on the drainage issues on their property. 

 

Mr and Mrs Shemansky responded to questions.

 

 

Peter Dowden, Bus Users Support Group Otepoti-Dunedin

On behalf of the Bus Users Support Group Otepoti-Dunedin, Mr Dowden spoke to their submission in support of the proposed bus fare subsidy.

 

 

Peter Dowden, New Zealand Tramways Union Dunedin Branch Inc/Whakakotahitanga Taramu ki Otepoti

Peter Dowden spoke to the New Zealand Tramways Union Dunedin Branch Inc/Whakakotahitanga Taramu ki Otepoti’s submission and requested that consideration be given to  the accessibility of bus stops for users when road works were undertaken.

 

 

Peter Dowden

Mr Dowden spoke to his submission and requested that Council give consideration to the installation of a foot bridge at Ross Creek and a footpath on the Cumberland Street overbridge.

 

Mr Dowden responded to questions on all three submissions.

 

 

Cr Doug Hall left the meeting at 3.25 pm.

 

 

Peter Miller, Archives Records Association of NZ, Otago/Southland Branch

Mr Miller spoke to the Archives Records Association of NZ, Otago/Southland Branch submission regarding the Dunedin City Council archives.

 

Mr Miller responded to questions.

 

 

David Tucker

Mr Tucker spoke to his submission and provided an overview of the Swedish approach to the disposal of waste.

 

Mr Tucker responded to questions.

 

 

Dr Penny Field

Dr Field spoke to her submission on the importance of local food resilience.

 

Dr Field responded to questions.

 

 

Dereck Gray

Mr Gray spoke to his submission on the proposed rate increase; community targeted rate options and the city bus services.

 

Mr Gray responded to questions.

 

 

Russell Anderson

Mr Anderson spoke to his submission which included maintenance of the road access to Woodside and requested that the Lee Stream bridge on King George Memorial Drive be widened.

 

Mr Anderson responded to questions.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Deputy Chairperson Christine Garey):

 

That the Council:

 

Adjourns the meeting until 9.30 am on Wednesday, 6 May 2020.

 

Motion carried

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 4.22 pm and reconvened on Wednesday, 6 May 2020 at 9.30 am.

 

 

Wednesday 6 May 2020

 

 

Apologies

There were no apologies

 

 

Cr Carmen Houlahan withdrew from this item.

 

Joy Davis, Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board

Joy Davis tabled and spoke to the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board’s submission which included new Mosgiel Aquatics facility and affordable housing. 

 

Mrs Davis responded to questions.

 

 

Cr Jules Radich withdrew from the item.

Scott Weatherall, Saddle Hill Community Board

Scott Weatherall spoke to the , Saddle Hill Community Board’s submission and requested a zero rates increase and deferral of projects such as the Waterfront and the Central City Plan.

 

Mr Weatherall responded to questions.

 

 

Cr Andrew Whiley withdrew from this item

Paul Pope, Otago Peninsula Community Board

Paul Pope spoke to the Otago Peninsula Community Board’s submission and requested deferral of the proposed rates and fees and charges increases; and major projects such the Central City Plan and the Waterfront.

 

Mr Pope responded to questions.

 

 

Steve Walker withdrew from this item

Francisca Griffin, West Harbour Community Board

Francisca Griffin spoke to the West Harbour Community Board’s submission.  Ms Griffin thanked staff for the continued removal of the sycamore trees and requested that installation of a   public toilet along the shared pathway. 

 

Ms Griffin responded to questions.

 

 

Cr O’Malley withdrew from the item.

Alasdair Morrison, Waikouaiti Coast Community Board

On behalf of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board, Alasdair Morrison reiterated the points in their submission which included the Waikouaiti Transfer Station and a cycleway from Waitati to Dunedin.

 

Mr Morrison responded to questions.

 

 

Dell McLeod

Ms McLeod spoke to her submission in support of the Council Carbon Zero by 2030 plan.

 

Ms McLeod responded to questions.

 

 

Richard Hall on behalf of Otago Boys High School Sports Council

Richard Hall (Rector Otago Boys High School) spoke to the Otago Boys High School Sports Council’s submission requesting funding be allocated for the maintenance of Littlebourne Park.  

 

Mr Hall responded to questions.

 

 

Michael Lee

Mr Lee spoke and reiterated the point in his submission.

 

Mr Lee responded to questions.

 

 

Dave Hanan

Mr Hanan spoke to his submission on the proposed Waste Minimisation Management Plan.

 

Mr Hanan responded to questions.

 

Steve Turnbull, Concord School

Steve Turnbull (Principal) spoke to the Concord School’s submission requesting safe pedestrian and cyclists’ access to and from Kaikorai Valley Road from Concord and  Green Island.

 

Mr Turnbull responded to questions.

 

 

Bob Ischia

Mr Ischia reiterated the points in his submission. 

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That Council

Adjourns the meeting until 12.00 pm

 

Motion carried

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 11.56 am and reconvened at 12.03 pm

 

Mandy Mayhem

Ms Mayhem spoke to her submission and thanked staff for their work during the lockdown period.

 

Ms Mayhem-Bullock responded to questions.

 

 

Natalia Tropotova and David Marsh, Property Council New Zealand

David Marsh and Natalia Tropotova (Senior Advocacy Advisor) spoke to Property Council New Zealand’s submission which included the proposed rates increase and deferral of major projects.

 

Mr Marsh and Mx Tropotova responded to questions.

 

 

Bill Southworth, The Port Chalmers Foundry Trust

On behalf of the Port Chalmers Foundry Trust, Bill Southworth spoke to their submission and requested that Council give consideration to leasing the Sims Building to their Trust for a peppercorn rental. 

 

Mr Southworth responded to questions.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

Adjourns the meeting until 1.47 pm.

 

Motion carried

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 12.49 pm and reconvened at 1.47 pm.

 

David Murphy, Medical Insurance Services

Mr Murphy spoke to his submission and requested that consideration be given to extending the season of the St Clair Saltwater Pool.

 

Mr Murphy responded to questions.

 

 

Niki Bould, Our Food Network

Niki Bould spoke to the Our Food Network submission on the importance of local food resilience. 

 

Ms Bould responded to questions.

 

 

Cr Jules Radich entered the meeting at 2.06 pm.

 

Kate Vercoe, Otago Farmers Market Trust

On behalf of the Otago Farmers Market, Kate Vercoe (General Manager) spoke to the submission on the importance of maintaining a local food supply and resilience.  

 

Ms Vercoe responded to questions. 

 

 

Brent Weatherall and John Bezett

Mr Weatherall and Mr Bezett spoke to Mr Weatherall’s submission on the proposed Central City Plan.  Mr Weatherall requested that Central City Plan be reconsidered in particular that George Street remain two-way.

 

Mr Bezett reiterated the Mr Weatherall’s concerns regarding the Central City Plan and suggested that Council look at the New Plymouth City Council’s plan. 

 

Messers Weatherall and Bezett responded to questions.

 

 

Eleanor Doig and Grace Gemmell, South Dunedin Community Network

Grace Gemmell provided an overview of she thought (as an eleven year old) would enhance South Dunedin for its youth which included playgrounds and specific areas in the South Dunedin Community Hub.

 

Eleanor Doig spoke the South Dunedin Community Network submission and requested that funding for the Place Based Grants be increased.

 

Ms Doig and Miss Gemmell responded to questions.

 

 

Suzanne Menzies-Culling

Ms Menzies-Culling spoke to her submission in support of the Waste Minimisation Management Plan.

 

Ms Menzies-Culling responded to questions.

 

 

Peter Gale

Mr Gale spoke to his submission regarding public transport.

 

Mr Gale responded to questions. 

 

 

Jenny Bunce

Ms Bunce spoke to the pre-circulated information on her submission.

 

Ms Bunce responded to questions.

 

 

Stephen Jory

Mr Jory spoke to his submission in support of the Waste Minimisation Management Plan.

 

Mr Jory responded to questions.

 

 

Fiona Clements, Just Atelier Trust (Stitch Kitchen) and Res.Awesome Ltd

Ms Clements spoke to the pre-circulated information on Just Atelier Trust (Stitch Kitchen) and Res.Awesome Ltd submissions.

 

Ms Clements responded to questions.

 

 

Fiona Clements, Sustainable Dunedin City Inc

Ms Clements spoke to the Sustainable Dunedin City Inc submission in support of the Waste Minimisation Management Plan, subsided bus fares and local food resilience.

 

 

Cr Sophie Barker left the meeting at 4.35 pm.

 

Robert (Bob) Barlin

Mr Barlin spoke to his submission and requested that Council give consideration to invoicing one instalment of  rates as a relief in particular for the Commercial sector.

 

Mr Barlin responded to questions.

 

 

Cr Christine Garey withdrew from the item.

Philippa Harris and Megan Bartlett, Dunedin Symphony Orchestra

Ms Harris and Ms Bartlett spoke on the submission from the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra.  They requested Council give consideration to reviewing the DVML’s booking process and charges for the Dunedin Centre and an increase in the funding for DCC Grants.

 

Ms Harris and Ms Bartlett responded to questions.

 

Cr Whiley left the meeting at 5.00 pm

 

Dr Louise Mainvil

Dr Mainvil spoke  to the pre-circulated information on her submission.

 

Dr Mainvil responded to questions.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Deputy Chairperson Christine Garey):

That the Council:

Adjourns the meeting until Thursday, 7 May 2020 at 9.30 am.

 

Motion carried

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 5.14 pm and reconvened on Thursday, 7 May 2020 at 9.30 am

 

Thursday 7 May 2020

 

Apologies

 

Apologies were received from Cr Lee Vandervis (for lateness) and Cr Garey (for possible early departure).

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Council:

Accepts the apologies from Cr Lee Vandervis and Cr Christine Garey for possible early departure.

Motion carried

 

Late Submission

Mayor Hawkins advised that a request had been received from the Rail Maritime Transport Union to present a late oral submission.

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Chris Staynes):

That the Council:

Accepts the late submission from the Rail Maritime Transport Union

Motion carried

 

Maurice Prendergast

Mr Prendergast spoke to his submission which included the proposed change in the Community Target rate.

 

 

Hamish Seaton, Mountain Biking Otago

Hamish Seaton spoke to the pre-circulated information on the Mountain Biking Otago submission.

 

Mr Seaton responded to questions.

 

Cr Jim O’Malley entered the meeting at 9.50 am.

 

Cr Lee Vandervis entered the meeting at 9.51 am.

 

 

Cr Doug Hall left the meeting at 10.11 am

Rhys Millar, Landscape Connections Trust

Mr Millar spoke to his PowerPoint presentation in support of the Landscape Connections Trust submission.

 

Mr Millar responded to questions.

 

 

Rhys Millar, Predator Free Dunedin

Mr Millar spoke to his PowerPoint presentation in support of the Predator Free Dunedin submission.

 

Mr Millar responded to questions.

 

 

Cr Marie Laufiso withdrew from the item.

Cr Doug Hall returned to the meeting at 10.46 am.

Gina Huakau and Reitu Cassidy, Puaka Matariki Festival Steering Roopu

Gina Huakau and Reitu Cassidy spoke in support of the Puaka Matariki Festival Steering Roopu submission and provided an overview of the Matariki Festival activities.

 

Ms Huakau and Ms Cassidy responded to questions.

 

 

Gina Huakau, Tomahawk Smaills Beachcare Trust

Gina Huakau spoke to Tomahawk Smaills Beachcare Trust’s submission and requested the continuation of the funding through a multi-year Service Level Agreement.

 

Ms Huakau responded to questions.

 

 

Larna McCarthy, Greater Green Island Community Network Charitable Trust

Larna McCarthy spoke to the Greater Green Island Community Network Charitable Trust’s submission which included safe pedestrian and cyclists’ access to and from Kaikorai Valley Road from Concord and  Green Island.

 

Ms McCarthy responded to questions.

 

 

Mayor Hawkins withdrew from this item and left the meeting at 11.23 am.

The Deputy Mayor assumed the Chair.

Jeremy Baker, Cosy Homes Charitable Trust

Jeremy Baker (Project Manager) spoke in support of the submission and acknowledged the vital role that DCC funding played  in supported their vision to make Otago homes warm.

 

Mr Baker responded to questions.

 

 

Mayor Hawkins entered the building at 11.34 am and assumed the Chair.

 

Tess Trotter, Place-Based Community Network

Tess Trotter spoke to the Place-Based Community Network’s submission and requested the funding model be altered to better align with a community-led approach to community building.

 

Ms Trotter responded to questions.

 

 

Anne Barsby and Merrin Bath, Southern Heritage Trust

Anne Barsby and Merrin Bath spoke to the Southern Heritage Trust submission and requested that the ownership of the Donaghy’s Rope Walk building land be transferred to the Dunedin City Council.

 

Mrs Barsby and Ms Bath responded to questions.

 

 

Angus Mackay

Mr Mackay spoke to his submission and requested that the area of land currently grass be transferred to “Reserve”.

 

Mr Mackay responded to questions.

 

 

John Brimble Sport Otago

John Brimble (Chief Executive Officer) spoke to the submission from Sport Otago and requested that all ground charges, leases and rents for 2020/21 be waived  to assist community sport and recreation.

 

Mr Brimble responded to questions.

 

 

Cr Jim O’Malley withdrew from this item.

Dave Kearns, Rail Maritime Transport Union

Dave Kearns (Otago Branch Secretary) on behalf of the Rail Maritime Transport Union requested that Council give consideration to provide funding for a six week trial of commuter trains between Mosgiel and Dunedin.  Mr Kearns commented that this would save jobs and would ensure that the track and rolling stock would  not deteriorate when not in use.

 

Dave Kearns from RMTU requested that Council give consideration to allow a trial commuter train between Mosgiel and Port Chalmers for six weeks which would allow the retention of jobs and allowing the equipment to be used. 

 

Mr Kearns responded to questions. 

 

 

Jomana Moharram and Nicola Chapman, Otago Girls' High School Enviroschools 

Ms Moharram and Ms Chapman spoke to their PowerPoint presentation in support of the Otago Girls' High School Enviroschools.

 

Ms Moharram and Ms Chapman responded to questions.

 

 

Sir Alan Mark and Lily McDougall from Wise Response Society

Sir Alan Mark and Lily McDougall spoke to the Wise Response Society’s submission in support of the Carbon Zero by 2030 Policy.

 

Sir Mark and Ms McDougall responded to questions.

 

 

Terry Brosnahan

Mr Brosnahan spoke to his submission which included the proposed rates increase.

 

 

Emily Duncan, Prospect Park Productions NZ

Emily Duncan (Co-Director) spoke to the Prospect Park Productions NZ’s submission and requested that the Community Access Grant be increased and that the current policy be amended to include other venues.

 

Ms Duncan responded to questions.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Rachel Elder):

That the Council:

Adjourns the meeting until 1.40 pm.

 

Motion carried

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 1.15 pm and reconvened at 1.40 pm.

 

Late Submissions

Mayor Hawkins advised that two further requests had been received from the spoke to the pre-circulated information and Diane Yeldon to present a late oral submission.

 

Moved: (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Chris Staynes)

That the Council:

Accepts the late submissions from Joseph Dougherty, Dunedin Environment Centre Trust; and Diane Yeldon.

Motion carried

 

Cr Carmen Houlahan entered the meeting at 1.45 pm.

Mark Brown

Mr Brown spoke to his submission which included deferral of major projects and installation of footpaths within the Waitati area.

 

Mr Brown responded to questions.

 

 

Jack McKerchar

Mr McKerchar spoke to the pre-circulated information on his submission.

 

Mr McKerchar responded to questions.

 

 

Sarah Davie-Nitis, Dunedin Area Tracks &Trails Trust

Ms Davie-Nitis spoke to spoke to the pre-circulated information on the Dunedin Area Tracks and Trails Trust’s submission.

 

Ms Davie-Nitis responded to questions.

 

 

Gerard Hyland and Brent Irving from the Dunedin Tunnels Trail Trust

Gerard Hyland (Trustee) and Brent Irving (Chairperson) spoke to Dunedin Tunnels Trail Trust’s submission. In support of the cycleway from Wingatui to Dunedin.

 

Mr Hyland and Mr Irving responded to questions.

 

 

Cr Radich withdrew from this item and left the meeting at 2.24 pm.

Nina Rivett, Heart of Dunedin

Nina Rivertt (Manager) spoke to the Heart of Dunedin’s submission and requested the deferral of the Central City Plan upgrade.

 

Ms Rivett responded to questions.

 

Cr Radich returned to the meeting at 2.39 pm.

 

 

Kyra Xavia, Lightwise Guild

Kyra Xavia spoke to the Lightwise Guild submission which included the LED streetlighting, use of light rail and a cycleway from  Waikouaiti and Waitati.

 

Ms Xavia responded to questions.

 

 

Scott Willis, Blueskin Resilient Communities Trust

On behalf of the Blueskin Resilient Communities Trust, Scott Willis spoke to their submission in support of Council’s Carbon Zero by 2030 Policy.

 

Mr Willis responded to questions.

 

 

Joseph Dougherty, Dunedin Environment Centre Trust

Joseph Doughtery tabled and spoke to the submission from the Dunedin Environment Centre Trust and requested funding towards the plantings at the Kaikorai Common.

 

Mr Doughtery responded to questions.

 

 

Geraldine Tait

Ms Tait spoke to her submission in support of the Waste Minimisation Management Plan.

 

Ms Tait responded to questions.

 

 

Geraldine Tait, Senior-Link

Ms Tait spoke to the Senior Link submission and requested the installation of a Barnes Dance crossing a the Cargills Corner intersection.

 

Ms Tait responded to questions.

 

 

Ja Thea Schools Strike 4 Climate

Ja Thea spoke to the Schools Strike 4 Change’s submission in support of the Carbon Zero by 2030 Policy and the Waste Minimisation Management Plan.

 

Ms Thea responded to questions.  

 

 

Diane Yeldon

Ms Yeldon provided an oral submission and requested that Council limit spending and provide cost effective essential public services.

 

 

Gareth McMillan, Dunedin Fringe Festival

Gareth McMillan (Director) spoke to the Dunedin Fringe Festival’s and requested that the Grants funding be increased.

 

Mr McMillan responded to questions.

 

 

Jen Coatham and Pippa Chang, Generation Zero

Ms Coatham and Ms Chang spoke to the Generation Zero’s submission which in support of subsided bus fares, use of rail and the Waste Minimisation Management Plan.

 

Ms Coatham and Ms Chang responded to questions.

 

 

Chris Ford, Disabled Persons Assembly (DPA) Dunedin

Mr Ford spoke to the DPA Dunedin’s submission and requested that consideration be given to the installation of a changing places toilet. 

 

Mr Ford responded to questions.

 

 

Anna Parker, Dunedin Community Builders

Ms Parker spoke to the Dunedin Community Builders’ submission and requested that the Place-based fund and community grants be increased.

 

Ms Parker responded to questions.

 

 

Anna Parker, Mātāwai Consultancy

Ms Parker spoke to their submission which included the COVID-19 recovery be seen as an opportunity to focus on Treaty of Waitangi relationships. 

 

Ms Parker responded to questions.

 

 

Russell Lund

Mr Lund spoke to his submission and requested the deferral of major projects. He commented on the proposed Community Targeted Rate.

 

Mr Lund responded to a lot of questions.

 

 

The meeting concluded at 5.02 pm on Thursday, 7 May 2020.

 

 

 

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MAYOR