Notice of Meeting:

I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Dunedin City Council will be held on:

 

Date:                                                    Monday 14 September 2020

Time:                                                   10.00 am

Venue:                                                Council Chamber, Municipal Chambers, The Octagon, Dunedin

 

Sandy Graham

Acting Chief Executive Officer

 

Council

PUBLIC AGENDA

 

MEMBERSHIP

 

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

 

 

Senior Officer                                               Sandy Graham, Acting Chief Executive Officer

 

Governance Support Officer                  Lauren McDonald

 

 

 

Lauren McDonald

Governance Support Officer

 

 

Telephone: 03 477 4000

Lauren.McDonald@dcc.govt.nz

www.dunedin.govt.nz

 

Note: Reports and recommendations contained in this agenda are not to be considered as Council policy until adopted.

 


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ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                                                                                         PAGE

 

1             Public Forum                                                                                                                                                              4

2             Apologies                                                                                                                                                                    4

3             Confirmation of Agenda                                                                                                                                        4

4             Declaration of Interest                                                                                                                                           5

5             Confirmation of Minutes                                                                                                                                    19

5.1       Ordinary Council meeting - 5 August 2020                                                                                      19    

Reports

6             Freedom camping end of season report                                                                                                       25

7             Dunedin City Holdings Limited - Constitution                                                                                             54               

Resolution to Exclude the Public                                                                                                                        93

 

 


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1          Public Forum

At the close of the agenda no requests for public forum had been received.

2          Apologies

At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.

3          Confirmation of agenda

Note: Any additions must be approved by resolution with an explanation as to why they cannot be delayed until a future meeting.


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Declaration of Interest

 

  

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.         Members are reminded of the need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arises between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have.

 

2.         Elected members are reminded to update their register of interests as soon as practicable, including amending the register at this meeting if necessary.

 

3.         Staff members are reminded to update their register of interests as soon as practicable.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Council:

a)    Notes/Amends if necessary the Elected Members' Interest Register attached as Attachment A; and

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

c)     Notes the proposed management plan for the Executive Leadership Team’s Interests.

 

 

Attachments

 

Title

Page

a

Register of Interests as at 14 September 2020 - Elected Members

7

b

ELT Register of Interest as at 14 September 2020

17

  



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Confirmation of Minutes

Ordinary Council meeting - 5 August 2020

 

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Council:

Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 05 August 2020 as a correct record.

 

 

 

Attachments

 

Title

Page

A

Minutes of Ordinary Council meeting  held on 5 August 2020

20

 

 


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Council

MINUTES

 

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Dunedin City Council held in the Edinburgh Room, Municipal Chambers, The Octagon, Dunedin on Wednesday 05 August 2020, commencing at 10.02 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

Sandy Graham (Acting Chief Executive), Simon Drew (General Manager Infrastructure Services), Simon Pickford (General Manager Community Services), John Christie (Director Enterprise Dunedin), Tom Dyer (Group Manager 3 Waters), Clare Sullivan (Team Leader Civic) and Graham McKerracher (Manager, Council Communications and Marketing).

 

Governance Support Officer                  Lynne Adamson

 

 

 

A moment of reflection was held for people in Beirut following the devastating explosion which occurred earlier in the day.  The Mayor acknowledged the effect for the local Lebanese community.

1          Public Forum

1.1       Public Forum – Smooth Hill

Scott Weatherall, Chairperson, Saddle Hill Community thanked Councillors and staff for their attendance and participation at a community meeting held on Smooth Hill earlier in the week.

Mr Weatherall spoke of the community concerns on the placement of Smooth Hill.

 

 

1.2       Public Forum – Lower Otokia Creek Marsh

Viktoria Kahui, Simon Laing and Anne-Claire Mauger spoke on behalf of the Otokia Creek and Marsh Habitual Trust on the Lower Otokia Creek Marsh.  They provided information on the formation of and their roles in the trust and the goals to preserve the creek.  

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Steve Walker):

 

             That the Council:

 

                         Extends the Public Forum.

 

                         Motion carried

 

             Ms Kahui, Mr Laing and Ms Mauger responded to questions.

 

1.3       Public Forum – Smooth Hill

Tessa Gabbott, Taisja Kahui, Payton Marsh and Bella Coatsworth, pupils of Big Rock School spoke on their concerns with the proposed Smooth Hill landfill.  They felt the rubbish would attract pests and harm birds and rubbish would leak into the stream adding to the already polluted water thereby affecting wildlife, swimmers and surfers in the area.

The pupils responded to questions.

1.4       Public Forum – Smooth Hill

Sarah Ramsay read information opposing the proposed Smooth Hill landfill.  She then responded to questions.

            

2          Apologies

There were no apologies.

 

3          Confirmation of agenda

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

Confirms the agenda with the following addition or alteration

 

In regards to standing order 21.1, that standing order 21.4 Option C be adopted in relation to moving and seconding and speaking to amendments.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2020/061)

 

 

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 Doug Hall advised that as he was an appellant to the 2GP, he would withdraw from discussions on the District Plan.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

a)     Amends the Elected Members' Interest Register; and

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

c)     Notes the proposed management plan for the Executive Leadership Team.

Motion carried (CNL/2020/062)

    

Cr Doug Hall left the meeting at 10.44 am and returned at 10.46am.

Reports

5          Submissions on Otago Regional Council Omnibus and Water Permits Plan Changes

 

A report from 3 Waters summarised the proposal and potential impacts on the DCC’s infrastructure provision following the Otago Regional Council (ORC) ‘Omnibus’ Plan Change proposal.  The proposal addressed specific activities that contribute to water quality issues and gaps in the policy and rule framework for managing contaminant discharges to water. 

The report sought approval to develop detailed submissions for authorisation by the Mayor before submissions closed on 17 August 2020.  The draft submission would be circulated to Councillors for comment prior to authorisation by the Mayor.

 

 

The General Manager Infrastructure Services (Simon Drew) and Group Manager 3 Waters (Tom Dyer) spoke to the report and responded to questions. 

 

During discussion Cr Carmen Houlahan left the meeting at 10.49 am and returned at 10.53 am.

 

 

Moved (Cr Rachel Elder/Cr Doug Hall):

That the Council:

 

a)     Approves the development of submissions to the Environmental Protection Authority on Otago Regional Council’s Omnibus Plan Change and Water Permits Plan Change.

b)     Authorises the Mayor to approve the submissions. 

Motion carried (CNL/2020/063)

 

6          LGNZ Annual General Meeting Remits and Rules

 

A report from Civic presented the remits that were going to the LGNZ AGM, along with a proposed change to the LGNZ Rules at the Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on Friday 21 August 2020, in Wellington. 

The report requested that Council gave consideration as to whether it wished to give pre-AGM direction to the voting delegate about DCC’s support or otherwise of any of the remits and proposed rule change. 

 

The Team Leader Civic (Clare Sullivan) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

 

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

That the Council:

 

a)        Approves Option Two – Decisions on the voting position on each of the remits and the rule change remains with voting delegate (the Mayor).

 Motion carried (CNL/2020/064)

 

 

Resolution to exclude the public

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

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

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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.

 

C2  Smooth Hill

S7(2)(g)

The withholding of the information is necessary to maintain legal professional privilege.

 

S7(2)(h)

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

That Michael Garbett (Anderson Lloyd), and Joy Davis (Chairperson, Mosgiel Taieri Community Board) be permitted to remain in the meeting because of their knowledge of Item C2.  This knowledge would be of assistance and was relevant to the matter being discussed.

 

             Motion carried

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Chris Staynes):

 

That the Council:

 

Adjourns the meeting for five minutes to move into non-public.

 

Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned and moved into non-public at 11.40 am and concluded at 3.43 pm.

 

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MAYOR

   


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Reports

 

Freedom camping end of season report

Department: Parks and Recreation

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1          This report provides a summary of statistics from the Freedom Camping End of Season Report 2019-2020 (Attachment A) and the Freedom Camper Visitors Survey Summary 2019-2020 (Attachment B).

2          Data collected during nightly enforcement patrols showed higher numbers of freedom camping vehicles during the period November 2019 to February 2020 than in previous seasons. 

3          A sharp decline in numbers occurred from March through to April 2020 as Council-managed freedom camping sites were required to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

4          Staff received 93 freedom camping related complaints and 213 infringement notices were issued and upheld during the 2019 - 2020 season.  This represents reductions of 31% and 59% respectively on the season prior.

5          A total of 360 freedom campers participated in the Freedom Camper Visitors Survey Summary 2019-2020 (Attachment B), which consisted of 23 questions concerning their stay in Dunedin; 224 campers participated in a similar survey during the previous camping season. The data from the survey provided staff with insight into camper’s demographics, spending, motivations for visiting the Dunedin district, experience of their visit and suggestions of ways in which their experience could be improved. Findings were similar to those of the 2018-2019 survey with the largest variance being camper spending which increased by 73%.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Council:

a)     Notes the Freedom Camping End of Season Report 2019-2020 and the Freedom Camper Visitors Survey Summary 2019-2020.

 

 

BACKGROUND

6          Freedom camping enforcement officers patrolled known camping sites nightly from 1 November 2019 to 31 May 2020. Officers issued Camping Control Bylaw infringement notices for offences and gathered data on the number of overnight camping vehicles staying in Dunedin City Council (DCC) parking spaces.

7          Three Community Rangers visited freedom camping sites daily between December 2019 and March 2020.  The purpose of the visits was to provide education on the Bylaw and other relevant information.  The Rangers also checked sites for maintenance issues, investigated complaints, gathered data and distributed surveys. Community Rangers played a critical role during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic by distributing approved public health information and keeping a register of freedom campers and their intended movements. A summary of Ranger activity is provided in Attachment C.

8          Freedom campers staying overnight on DCC land were asked by Community Rangers to participate in the Freedom Camper Visitor Survey, the findings of which would be used to assist Council in the management of freedom camping during future seasons.

9          Surveys were previously conducted during the 2014 - 2015 and 2018 - 2019 camping seasons. The 2019 - 2020 was a continuation of these surveys but included additional questions such as asking the respondents port-of-entry into New Zealand and their intended next destination, and refinements to improve the scope and accuracy of collected data. 

DISCUSSION

10        A total of 21,661 freedom camping vehicles were counted during nightly patrols, down from 26,132 vehicles counted in the season prior. Of these vehicles, 64% stayed at an unrestricted site (Warrington Domain, Thomas Burns Trial Site or Ocean View Reserve) and 62% had a self-containment certificate.

11        A 22% increase in camper numbers was observed during the four months from November 2019 to February 2020 compared with figures from the previous season. The COVID-19 pandemic is likely responsible for the 35% decrease in campers during March (compared to March 2019); DCC freedom camping sites were closed from 25 March 2020 to 13 May 2020 to meet Ministry of Health Level 3 and Level 4 lockdown restrictions. DCC freedom camping sites were reopened when lockdown was lifted and 500 campers were counted at these sites from 14 May 2020 to 31 May 2020.

12        The Thomas Burns Street trial site and Warrington Domain were the most popular freedom camping sites accommodating 55% of all freedom camping vehicles counted. Overall 11,600 vehicles were counted at these two sites during the season.

13        February 2020 was the busiest freedom camping month recorded with 6,315 vehicles counted across Dunedin, being a 16% increase in camper numbers than the busiest month in previous seasons. Dunedin hosted the Masters Games from February 1 to February 11, an Elton John concert on February 4, a Queen concert on February 10 and an increased number of New Zealand Motor Camp Association (NZMCA) members who visited Dunedin following a national event that was held in Christchurch, all of which contributed to the large volume of campers observed.

14        The number of infringement notices issued during the 2019 - 2020 season decreased across all locations.  55% of the total number of infringement notices were issued along Dunedin’s south coast and 1% issued on the Otago Peninsula.  The Otago Peninsula was the area with the greatest decrease in infringements compared to previous seasons. The remainder of infringements were issued at various sites across the city.

15        Fifty four percent of infringements were issued to vehicles found to be freedom camping in a restricted area without a valid self-containment certificate.

16        There was an increase in the number of infringements issued to vehicles found to be camping longer than the two-night maximum permitted.  This was the only offence in which there was an increase in infringement notices issued.

17        Currently, 63% of freedom camping infringement notices have been paid. Further action is being taken to recover the outstanding fines.  This includes sending of reminder notices and court issued summonses where required.

18        Freedom camping on Council land was not permitted during Covid-19 Alert Levels 3 and 4 (25 March – 13 May). Enforcement officers reported that compliance with the ban on freedom camping during this time was very good with most campers finding private accommodation to stay in.

19        Results from the 2019/2020 survey were aligned with those from the 2018/2019 survey and variations of more than 5% were rare. An exception was the daily expenditure amount which increased by 73% from $49.60 to $85.94 per person, per day. This increase is likely due to participants being better informed of the Dunedin district boundary and reporting expenditure that may have been considered ‘outside Dunedin’ in the previous season.

Freedom Camping Visitors Survey Summary 2019-2020

20        Freedom camper visitor surveys were distributed to campers at the Warrington Domain, Thomas Burns trial site, Ocean View Reserve and Brighton Domain. Community Rangers remained with participants while surveys were completed to provide assistance as required. The survey was Dunedin-centric, and the 2019 - 2020 version included a map of the Dunedin district to improve participants understanding of the area in which questions pertained to.

21        Surveys were completed by 360 campers, 136 more than during the previous season. Staff aimed to survey the occupants of at least 400 vehicles as this would provide data with a 95% confidence level and ±5% margin of error for the anticipated number of freedom campers staying in Dunedin over the season. The survey had to be discontinued before this number could be achieved due to COVID-19 restrictions, resulting in survey data with a 94% confidence level and plus/minus 5% margin of error.

22        The inclusion of a map in the survey has likely led to more accurate spending data being collected during the 2019–2020 season.  Findings from the 2018–2019 survey showed that some respondents did not consider sites such as the Warrington Domain and Ocean View Reserve to be within the Dunedin district.

23        Results from the Freedom Camper Visitor Survey indicated the average camper spent $85.94 per day and a total of $232.04 during their visit to Dunedin. Food and fuel were the most purchased items with the majority of campers having purchased these by the time they were surveyed.

24        The average intended stay in the Dunedin district was 2.7 nights. This was up slightly on the 2018 – 2019 survey, where the intended stay was 2.4 nights on average.  On average, campers had been in the district for 1.6 days at the time they were surveyed.

25        Campers staying in certified self-contained vehicles spent 52% more per person per day and stayed 38% longer than those staying in non-self-contained vehicles or tents.

26        Campers cited budget as a reason for choosing to freedom camp by 81% of respondents and free activities and attractions like walking tracks, wildlife viewing, and beaches were the most common that were visited or planned to visit. The Royal Albatross Colony was the most popular paid attraction among survey respondents.

27        65% of campers visited Dunedin primarily to explore the city and its attractions. Campers cited they were attracted to the Warrington Domain, Ocean View Reserve and Brighton Domain primarily due to the beauty of these areas.  The Thomas Burns Street trial site was primarily chosen by survey respondents for its proximity to shops and services.

28        Campers between 25 and 34 years of age made up 50% of survey respondents.  This demographic intended to stay longer than the average intended stay (2.9 days) and spent more per person, per day ($119), than the survey average (being 2.7 days intended stay and $86 average spend).  This demographic contributed 61% of the total survey respondent expenditure.

29        By analysing survey findings and data collected during nightly patrols it is estimated that 22,330 campers stayed in Dunedin and contributed approximately $3,700,000 to the Dunedin economy during their visit.

Planning for 2020-2021 Freedom Camping season

30        The Draft Amended Camping Control Bylaw 2015 has been out for public consultation and the Bylaw Subcommittee will meet on 1 October 2020 to hear those wishing to talk to their submissions. The proposed amendment includes the Thomas Burns Street site as a permanent unrestricted freedom camping site under Schedule C of the Bylaw. Staff will provide Council with a Findings Report at the conclusion of public consultation.

31        Staff are preparing for the 2020-2021 freedom camping season. The impact COVID-19 will have on freedom camper numbers is difficult to predict as an increase in domestic tourist numbers is expected. The DCC will provide the same level of enforcement, monitoring and site facilities as the 2019-2020 season. If the Bylaw is amended to include the Thomas Burns Street carpark as a permanent unrestricted freedom camping site, it is expected this site will be available for unrestricted camping on 1 November 2020.

32        The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has provided councils with an opportunity to apply for Responsible Camping initiatives for the 2020-2021 season. The DCC has applied for funding for five initiatives: a continuation of the Department of Conservation/DCC Community Ranger programme, continued support for increased enforcement patrols, continued support for temporary toilet provision, handheld infringement devices and continued administrative support for DCC’s Customer Services Agency.

33        Staff are recruiting for the 2020-2021 Community Ranger programme. 3 Rangers will be employed to patrol freedom camping hotspots daily, from 1 November 2020 to 30 April 2021. Rangers will provide Bylaw information and responsible camping education to freedom campers, as well as monitoring sites for maintenance issues, gathering camper data, distributing surveys and investigating complaints

OPTIONS

34        This report is for noting.  There are no options

NEXT STEPS

35        DCC staff will continue planning for the beginning of the freedom camping season 2020-2021.

 

 

Signatories

Author:

Stephen Hogg - Parks and Recreation Planner

Authoriser:

John Brenkley - Planning and Partnerships Manager

Scott MacLean - Acting Group Manager Parks and Recreation

Robert West - Acting General Manager City Services

Attachments

 

Title

Page

a

Freedom Camping End of Season Report 2019/2020

33

b

Freedom Camper Visitor Survey Summary 2019/2020

42

c

Community Ranger Summary 2019/2020

54

 

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

 

Fit with purpose of Local Government

This decision promotes the social, economic, and environmental well-being of communities in the present and for the future.

Fit with strategic framework

 

Contributes

Detracts

Not applicable

Social Wellbeing Strategy

Economic Development Strategy

Environment Strategy

Arts and Culture Strategy

3 Waters Strategy

Spatial Plan

Integrated Transport Strategy

Parks and Recreation Strategy

Other strategic projects/policies/plans

Māori Impact Statement

There are no known impacts for tangata whenua

Sustainability

Effective monitoring and management of freedom camping is necessary to ensure positive outcomes with regard to social and environmental sustainability.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

The operational costs of managing freedom camping is currently provided for in the 10-year plan 2018-2028.

Financial considerations

There are no financial considerations as this report is for noting only.

Significance

The findings within this report are considered low in terms of the Council’s Significance and Engagement policy.

Engagement – external

External engagement was conducted through the freedom camper visitor survey.

Engagement - internal

Parks and Recreation Services engage directly with the Customer Services Agency, Fleet Services, Communications and Marketing departments during the freedom camping season.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no known risks identified

Conflict of Interest

There are no known conflict of interest

Community Boards

Freedom camping sites are located throughout the city.  The Community Boards are provided with monthly freedom camping reports.

 

 


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Dunedin City Holdings Limited - Constitution

Department: Dunedin City Holdings Ltd

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1          This report presents an updated Constitution of Dunedin City Holdings Ltd for Council approval.

2          The updated Constitution formalises a small number of amendments to maintain alignment with Dunedin City Council Policy and changes to the Companies Act 1993.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Council:

a)     Approves the updated Constitution of Dunedin City Holdings Limited; and

b)     Authorises signing of the Special Resolution under Seal.

 

BACKGROUND

3          Dunedin City Holdings Limited (DCHL) is a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) owned wholly by Dunedin City Council (DCC).

4          DCHL’s current Constitution was approved by Council in 2016.

5          Updates to the Constitution have now been drafted to align with:

a)         changes to Dunedin City Council policy regarding the maximum service of DCHL Group directors;

b)        changes to the Companies Act 1993 regarding Annual Meetings; and

c)         other minor administrative matters.

DISCUSSION

6          A “tracked changes” copy of the Constitution has been prepared by legal advisors and is attached to this report (Attachment A).

7          The rationale for each amendment is as follows:

Section Reference

Relating to:

Rationale for change

2.2

Shareholder of DCHL

Resolves potential for conflict between s2.2 and s4.2 in current Constitution

4.1

Shares

The number of DCHL shares changes relatively often and this figure quickly becomes out of date. Legal advice confirms this section is not required in the Constitution.

The current number of DCHL shares is always publicly available on the Companies Office website and is disclosed in DCHL’s Annual Report.

8.1-8.2

Annual Meetings

The amendments to this section takes into account the new section 120(5) of the Companies Act 1993. This provides that an annual meeting is not required if –

a)   There is nothing required to be done; and

b)   The Board has resolved it is in the interests of the company to rely on that exclusion, having regard to whether there is any issue shareholders should be given opportunity to discuss or ask questions about.

The amendment does not preclude DCHL from holding an Annual Meeting.

DCHL does not usually hold an Annual Meeting, with shareholder approval. This amendment will therefore reduce annual documentation required.

The DCHL Chair and General Manager are present and answer questions on Annual Reports at a public Council meeting each year.

10.2

Adding “re-appointed”

Minor edit for clarity

10.4

Changes maximum service of directors from three consecutive terms to nine years (consecutive or otherwise).

Aligns with July 2019 change to Dunedin City Council Procedure for Appointment and Remuneration of Directors of Dunedin City Holdings Ltd

14 (b)

Change who to whose

Minor edit for grammar

Schedule 1, 6.1

Update paragraph reference

Minor edit to correct paragraph reference

8          The Constitutions of DCHL’s subsidiary companies have been similarly updated and are due for approval by the DCHL Board later this month.

OPTIONS

9          Not applicable.

NEXT STEPS

10        Council approved updated Constitution will be signed under seal and take effect. The updated Constitution will be uploaded to the Companies Office within ten working days.

 

Signatories

Author:

Jemma Adams - General Manager, Dunedin City Holdings Ltd

Authoriser:

Sandy Graham - Acting Chief Executive

Attachments

 

Title

Page

a

Updated Dunedin City Holdings Limited Constitution ("tracked changes" version)

59

b

Updated Dunedin City Holdings Limited Constitution ("clean" version)

76

c

Special Resolution

93

 

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

Fit with purpose of Local Government

This decision relates to Council’s role as shareholders of a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO).

Fit with strategic framework

 

Contributes

Detracts

Not applicable

Social Wellbeing Strategy

Economic Development Strategy

Environment Strategy

Arts and Culture Strategy

3 Waters Strategy

Spatial Plan

Integrated Transport Strategy

Parks and Recreation Strategy

Other strategic projects/policies/plans

 

There is no contribution to the Strategic Framework.

Māori Impact Statement

There are no known impacts for tangata whenua.

Sustainability

There are no implications for sustainability.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

There are no implications.

Financial considerations

There are no financial implications.

Significance

This decision is considered low in terms of the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

Engagement – external

Dunedin City Holdings Limited support the updated Constitution.

Engagement - internal

There has been no internal engagement.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no identified risks.  Drafting has been undertaken by legal advisers.

Conflict of Interest

There are no known conflicts of interest.

Community Boards

There are no implications for Community Boards.

 

 


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Resolution to Exclude the Public

 

 

That the Council excludes the public from the following part of the proceedings of this meeting (pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987) 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

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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 report is confidential because the appointment of a chair is made public once the appointee has been notified of the decision..

C2  Development of the Centre of Digital Excellence (CODE) Legal Entity

S7(2)(g)

The withholding of the information is necessary to maintain legal professional privilege.

 

S7(2)(h)

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

That Chris Ford (consultant) be permitted to remain at the meeting, after the public has been excluded, because of his knowledge of Item C2.  This knowledge, which would be of assistance in relation to the matters discussed, was relevant because they would be reporting on the item under consideration.