IN ATTENDANCE

Sandy Graham (Chief Executive Officer), Simon Pickford (General Manager Community Services), Jeanette Wikaira (Manahautū (General Manager Māori, Partnerships and Policy), Gavin Logie (Chief Financial Officer), John Christie (Manager Enterprise Dunedin), Jinty MacTavish (Principal Policy Advisor), Clare Sullivan (Manager Governance), Carolyn Allan (Senior Management Accountant), Callum Wilson (Senior Policy Analyst) and Keith Cooper (Chairperson, Dunedin City Holdings Ltd)

1.1       Pop Up Youth Space

Ben Sommerville addressed the meeting concerning the recently completed pop up Ōtepoti Youth Space event held between 8 and 21 May 2022. 

Mr Sommerville responded to questions.

             1.2       Concerns for 3 Waters in the Rural Scheme

Chris Thompson addressed the meeting concerning the 3 Waters Rural scheme and concerns for rural residents from the Strath Taieri area and responded to questions.

             1.3      3 Waters – Effects on Ratepayers

Robyn Vintiner addressed the meeting on the 3 Waters scheme and her thoughts of the effects of this scheme to Dunedin Ratepayers.  Ms Vintiner responded to questions.

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Council:

             Extends the Public Forum.

             Motion carried

1.4       St Clair/St Kilda Beach

Hamish McCaul, addressed the meeting on St Clair beach and the damage to the sand dunes and ideas to help mitigate the effects.  Mr McCaul responded to questions.

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

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 Teams’ Interest Register.

Motion carried (CNL/2022/037)

5.1       Ordinary Council meeting - 31 May 2022

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Chris Staynes):

That the Council:

a)     Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 31 May 2022 as a correct record.

Motion carried (CNL/2022/038)

6          Waikouaiti Coast Community Board - 23 March 2022

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

That the Council:

a)     Notes the minutes of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting held on 23 March 2022

Motion carried (CNL/2022/039)

7          Otago Peninsula Community Board - 24 March 2022

Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Rachel Elder):

That the Council:

a)     Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Otago Peninsula Community Board held on 24 March 2022 as a correct record.

Motion carried (CNL/2022/040)

8          Strath Taieri Community Board - 24 March 2022

Moved (Cr Mike Lord/Cr Jules Radich):

That the Council:

a)     Notes the minutes of the Strath Taieri Community Board meeting held on 24 March 2022.

Motion carried (CNL/2022/041)

9          Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board - 30 March 2022

Moved (Cr Carmen Houlahan/Cr Sophie Barker):

That the Council:

a)     Notes the minutes of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting held on 30 March 2022.

Motion carried (CNL/2022/042)

10        West Harbour Community Board - 31 March 2022

Moved (Cr Steve Walker/Cr Sophie Barker):

That the Council:

a)     Notes the minutes of the West Harbour Community Board meeting held on 31 March 2022

Motion carried (CNL/2022/043)

11        Saddle Hill Community Board - 31 March 2022

Moved (Cr Jules Radich/Cr Rachel Elder):

That the Council:

a)     Notes the minutes of the Saddle Hill Community Board meeting held on 31 March 2022

Motion carried (CNL/2022/044)

12        Actions From Resolutions of Council Meetings

A report from Civic provided an update on the implementation of resolutions made at Council meetings. 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

Notes the Open and Completed Actions from resolutions of Council meetings.

Motion carried (CNL/2022/045)

13        Forward Work Programme for Council - June 2022

A report from Civic provided the updated forward work programme for the 2021-2022 year. The forward work programme includes the Council decisions made during the development of the 10 year plan 2021-31, and 2022/23 Annual Plan

The Chief Executive Officer (Sandy Graham) spoke to the report and responded to questions. 

Cr Carmen Houlahan left the meeting at 10.46 am.

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

Notes the updated Council forward work programme.

Motion carried (CNL/2022/046)

14        Adoption of the Annual Plan 2022/23

A report from Finance recommended the adoption of the Annual Plan 2022/23 and approval of matters associated with the Annual Plan.

The Chief Executive Officer (Sandy Graham) and Chief Financial Officer (Gavin Logie) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

Cr Christine Garey left the meeting at 10.51 am and returned at 10.53 am.

Cr Rachel Elder left the meeting at 11.13 am and returned at 11.15 am.

Moved (Cr Mike Lord/Cr Chris Staynes):

That the Council:

a)     Adopts the Annual Plan 2022/23.

b)     Authorises the Chief Executive to make any minor editorial changes resulting from quality checks prior to the final printing of the Annual Plan 2022/23 document.

c)     Authorises the Chief Executive to drawdown debt up to total debt of $445 million in the 2022/23 year.

Division

            The Council voted by division:

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

Against:        Crs Carmen Houlahan and Lee Vandervis (2).

Abstained:   Nil

            The division was declared CARRIED by 12 votes to 2

Motion carried (CNL/2022/047)

15        Setting of Rates for the 2022/23 Financial Year

A report from Finance advised that following adoption of the Annual Plan 2022-23, the Council needed to set the rates as provided for in the Funding Impact Statement for the 2022-23 year.

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

Moved (Cr Mike Lord/Cr Christine Garey):

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 2022 and ending on 30 June 2023.

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 0.3284 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "residential" category.

·                A rate of 0.3120 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "lifestyle" category.

·                A rate of 0.8079 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "commercial" category.

·                A rate of 0.5747 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "residential heritage bed and breakfasts" category.

·                A rate of 0.2627 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "farmland" category.

·                A rate of 0.0630 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:

·                $103.50 (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.

·                $103.50 (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:

·                $106.10 (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.

·                $106.10 (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:

·                $654.00 (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.

·                $327.00 (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 "serviceable" by the public sewerage system.

·                $654.00 (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.

·                $327.00 (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 78% of the drainage rate, and stormwater makes up 22%.  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 78%.

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 0.3055 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 0.1528 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 0.2291 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 0.1146 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 0.0236 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 78% of the drainage rate, and stormwater makes up 22%.  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 78%.

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:

·                $496.00 (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.

·                $248.00 (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.

·                $496.00 (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.

·                $248.00 (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 0.0873 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 0.0655 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on all rating units in the "residential institutions" category. 

·                A rate of 0.0095 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on the “stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity” category.

·                $148.80 (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:

·                0.0116 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%

Rates commencing 1 July 2020 5.7%

Rates commencing 1 July 2021 4.4%

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 2022/23 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 $6,000 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.  Where water rates are charged based on metered consumption using a meter other than a Smart Water Meter, invoices are sent on a quarterly or monthly basis and the due date for payment shall be on the 20th of the month following the date of the invoice as set out in the table below:

Where water rates are charged based on consumption calculated using a smart water meter, invoices will be sent out on a monthly basis, with the due date being on the 20th of the month.

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 2022/23 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 2022, 10% of that sum shall be charged, including additional charges (if any).

4       For amounts levied in any previous financial year and which remain unpaid on 1 April 2023, 10% of that sum shall be charged, including additional charges (if any).

Assessing and recovering rates

a)             Approves that the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Rates and Revenue Team Leader be authorised to take all necessary steps to assess and recover the above rates.

Motion carried (CNL/2022/048) with Cr Carmen Houlahan recording her vote against

16        Zero Carbon Policy

A report from Corporate Policy sought Council adoption of a revised Zero Carbon Policy.

The Manahautū (General Manager Māori Partnerships and Policy) (Jeanette Wikaira) and Principal Policy Advisor Sustainability (Jinty MacTavish) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

Moved (Cr Steve Walker/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

a)     Adopts the Zero Carbon Policy.

b)     Notes that this replaces the Carbon Management Policy 2017.

Division

The Council voted by division.

For:                Crs Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Jim O'Malley, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (10).

Against:         Crs Mike Lord, Jules Radich, Lee Vandervis and Andrew Whiley (4).

Abstained:   Nil

            The division was declared CARRIED by 10 votes to 4

Motion carried (CNL/2022/049)

17        Submission on Emissions Reduction Plan

A report from the Sustainability Group sought approval of a submission to the Environment Select Committee’s inquiry into the Government’s recently released Emissions Reduction Plan.

The Manahautū (General Manager Māori Partnerships and Policy) (Jeanette Wikaira) and Principal Policy Advisor Sustainability (Jinty MacTavish) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Marie Laufiso):

That the Council

             Adjourns the meeting.

             Motion carried

The meeting adjourned at 2.07 pm and reconvened at 2.23 pm.

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

a)     Approves the DCC submission to the Environment Select Committee’s inquiry into the Government’s Emissions Reduction Plan, with any amendments.

b)     Authorises the Chief Executive to make any minor editorial changes to the submission.  

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

b)            Approves the DCC submission to the Environment Select Committee’s inquiry into the Government’s Emissions Reduction Plan, with the following amendments:

i)               Includes a paragraph in the submission requesting that it be promoted from a tier 2 Council to a tier 1 Council so that we can commence the development of our VKT reduction plan as soon as possible.

Motion carried (CNL/2022/050) with Cr Lee Vandervis recording his vote against.

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

ii)             Includes after paragraph 22 or 23 that the Council submits that additional funding for tertiary education providers to assist councils around the country with climate-related and emission reduction projects.

Motion carried (CNL/2022/051) with Cr Lee Vandervis recording his vote against.

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

iii)       Amends paragraph 33 to add the additional sentence… shared path.  However, investment by central government of the final unfunded section of this project, the Peninsula Connection, would ensure its completion and a lift in the uptake of active transport as already witnessed as the project has been delivered.

Motion carried (CNL/2022/052) with Cr Lee Vandervis recording his vote against.

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

iv)       Amends paragraph 39 by adding the following after public transport services… “including the availability of public transport services including daily passenger rail services…”

Motion carried (CNL/2022/053) with Cr Lee Vandervis recording his vote against.

The substantive motion was then put:

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

a)         Approves the DCC submission to the Environment Select Committee’s inquiry into the Government’s Emissions Reduction Plan, with the following amendments:

i)         Includes a paragraph in the submission requesting that it be promoted from a tier 2 Council to a tier 1 Council so that we can commence the development of our VKT reduction plan as soon as possible.

ii)        Includes after paragraph 22 or 23 that the Council submits that additional funding for tertiary education providers to assist councils around the country with climate-related and emission reduction projects.

iii)           Amends paragraph 33 to add the additional sentence… shared path.  However, investment by central government of the final unfunded section of this project, the Peninsula Connection, would ensure its completion and a lift in the uptake of active transport as already witnessed as the project has been delivered.

iv)            Amends paragraph 39 by adding the following after public transport              services… “including the availability of public transport services including       daily passenger rail services…”

b)        Authorises the Chief Executive to make any minor editorial changes to the submission.  

Motion carried (CNL/2022/054) with Cr Lee Vandervis recording his vote against

18        Submission on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Fees) Regulations

Cr Chris Staynes withdrew from this item and left the meeting at 2.42 pm.

A report from Corporate Policy sought approval of a submission to the Ministry of Justice’s survey of Territorial Authorities on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Fees) Regulations 2013.

The Manahautū (General Manager Māori Partnerships and Policy) (Jeanette Wikaira) and Senior Policy Analyst (Callum Wilson) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

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

That the Council:

a)     Approves the DCC submission to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Fees) Regulations 2013 consultation.

b)     Authorises the Chief Executive to make any minor editorial changes to the submission.

Motion carried (CNL/2022/055)

19        Local Government Members (2022/23) Determination 2022

A report from Civic advised that the Local Government Act 2002 gave the Remuneration Authority the responsibility for setting remuneration for local government elected members. 

The report noted that the remuneration was mandated, and Council must accept the amounts determined by the Authority. 

The Chief Executive Officer (Sandy Graham) spoke to the report and responded to questions. 

Moved (Cr Mike Lord/Cr Rachel Elder):

That the Council:

a)     Notes the Local Government Members (2022/23) Determination 2022.

b)     Notes that a review of the Rules for the Recovery of Expenses and Allowances would be undertaken following the election. 

Motion carried (CNL/2022/056)

20        Financial Result - Period Ended 31 May 2022

A report from Finance provided the financial results for the period ended 31 May 2022 and the financial position as at that date.

The Chief Financial Officer (Gavin Logie) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

Moved (Cr Mike Lord/Cr Andrew Whiley):

That the Council:

Notes the Financial Performance for the period ended 31 May 2022 and the Financial Position as at that date.

Motion carried (CNL/2022/057)

21        Dunedin City Holdings Limited Group Companies - Quarterly Update

A report from the Executive Leadership Team provided the quarterly update for the Dunedin City Holdings Limited Group for the period ended 31 March 2022.

The Chairperson, Dunedin City Holdings Limited (Keith Cooper) spoke to the updates and responded to questions.

Moved (Cr Mike Lord/Cr Andrew Whiley):

That the Council:

Notes the Dunedin City Holdings Limited Group Quarterly Update for the period ended 31 March 2022.

Motion carried (CNL/2022/058)

22        2022/2023 Statements of Intent - Dunedin City Holdings Group Companies

A report from the Executive Leadership Team appended the 2022/2023 Statements of Intent of Dunedin City Holdings Ltd and its subsidiary and associate companies for the year ending 30 June 2023.

The Chairperson, Dunedin City Holdings Limited (Keith Cooper) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

Moved (Cr Chris Staynes/Cr Sophie Barker):

That the Council:

a)     Agrees to the 2022/2023 Statements of Intent of Dunedin City Holdings Ltd and its subsidiary and associate companies.

Motion carried (CNL/2022/059)

23        Notice of Motion - Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom

In accordance with Standing Order 26.1, a Notice of Motion was received from Mayor Aaron Hawkins for consideration.

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Marie Laufiso):

That the Council:

a)         Advocates for an increase in the total funding available for ELC (LEOTC) programmes nationally;

b)        Takes an active role in addressing funding gaps for existing local providers; and

c)         Helps facilitate curriculum development opportunities for ELC providers in Dunedin.

Motion carried (CNL/2022/060)

24        Notice of Motion - St Clair Groyne Reinstatement

In accordance with Standing Order 26.1, a Notice of Motion was received from Cr Jules Radich for consideration.

Cr Rachel Elder left the meeting at 3.23 pm and returned at 3.25 pm.

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Council:

             Extends the meeting beyond 6 hours.

             Motion carried

Moved (Cr Jules Radich/Cr Andrew Whiley):

That the Council:

Proceeds to consent and reinstate the St Clair groyne on a 5 year trial basis.

Division

The Council voted by division:

For:                              Crs Rachel Elder, Carmen Houlahan, Jim O'Malley, Jules Radich and Andrew Whiley (5).

Against:                      Crs David Benson-Pope, Christine Garey, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (7).

Abstained:                 Cr Sophie Barker (1).

The division was declared LOST by 7 votes to 5 with one abstention