Council
MINUTES
Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Dunedin City Council held in the Council Chamber, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, The Octagon, Dunedin on Tuesday 30 May 2023, commencing at 10.01 am
PRESENT
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Mayor |
Mayor Jules Radich |
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Deputy Mayor |
Cr Sophie Barker
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Members |
Cr Bill Acklin |
Cr David Benson-Pope |
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Cr Christine Garey |
Cr Kevin Gilbert |
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Cr Carmen Houlahan |
Cr Marie Laufiso |
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Cr Cherry Lucas |
Cr Mandy Mayhem |
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Cr Jim O'Malley |
Cr Lee Vandervis |
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Cr Steve Walker |
Cr Brent Weatherall |
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Cr Andrew Whiley |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Sandy Graham (Chief Executive Officer), Gavin Logie (Chief Financial Officer), Robert West (General Manager Corporate and Quality), Jeanette Wikaira (Manahautū (General Manager Māori, Partnerships and Policy)), Paul Henderson (Acting General Manager Customer and Regulatory), Simon Pickford (General Manager Community Services), Simon Drew (General Manager Infrastructure and Development), John Christie (Manager Enterprise Dunedin), Leanne Mash (Communications and City Marketing Manager), Jeanine Benson (Group Manager Transport), Chris Henderson (Group Manager Waste and Environmental Solutions), David Ward (Group Manager 3 Waters), Scott McLean (Group Manager Parks and Recreation), Anna Nilsen (Group Manager Property), Ben Hogan (Transport Delivery Manager), Dr Raphael Krier-Mariani (Coastal Specialist), Stephen Hogg (Parks and Recreation Planner), Simon Smith (Asset and Funding Manager) and Clare Sullivan (Principal Committee Advisor). |
Governance Support Officer Lynne Adamson
Rev Shari Roy, Otago University Māori Chaplain opened the meeting with a Karakia.
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Climate Crisis |
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Duke McLeod spoke on the climate crisis and urged Council to find methods to address the climate emergency challenge.
Mr McLeod responded to questions. |
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Dunedin Theatre Venue Options |
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Jeremy Anderson spoke to his PowerPoint presentation on Dunedin Theatre Venue options and his suggestion that a multi-use theatre be built from containers.
Mr Anderson responded to questions. |
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Steve Walker):
That the Council:
Extends the Public Forum.
Motion carried
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Protect Otago Action Group |
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Brandon Johnstone and Dr Olivier Jutel spoke on the proposed staff cuts at the University of Otago on behalf of staff, students and concerned residents.
Mr Johnstone and Dr Jutel responded to questions. |
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There was an apology for early departure from Cr Christine Garey.
Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Steve Walker): That the Council: Accepts the apology for early departure from Cr Christine Garey. Motion carried (CNL/2023/124) |
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Mandy Mayhem): That the Council:
Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration.
Motion carried (CNL/2023/125) |
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.
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A report from Civic provided an update on the implementation of resolutions made at Council meetings. |
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Mandy Mayhem): That the Council:
a) Notes the Open and Completed Actions from resolutions of Council meetings. Motion carried (CNL/2023/129) |
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A report from Civic provided the updated forward work programme for the 2022-2023 year. |
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The Chief Executive Officer (Sandy Graham) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Sophie Barker): That the Council:
a) Notes the updated Council forward work programme. Motion carried (CNL/2023/130) |
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A report from Transport provided the findings from the investigation on the contamination and physical extent of the historic Kettle Park landfill, and outlined the next steps that would be undertaken. |
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The General Manager Infrastructure and Development (Simon Drew); Transport Delivery Manager (Ben Hogan) and Coastal Specialist (Dr Raphael Krier-Mariani) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Cr Christine Garey left the meeting at 11.17 am.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Bill Acklin): That the Council:
a) Notes the Kettle Park Investigation of Historic Landfill report. Motion carried (CNL/2023/131) |
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A report from Finance sought approval of the draft capital budget for inclusion in the 2023/24 Annual Plan. |
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Cr Carmen Houlahan left the meeting at 11.31 am and returned at 11.35 am. During discussion Cr Christine Garey returned to the meeting at 12.10 pm.
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The Chief Executive Officer (Sandy Graham) and Chief Financial Officer (Gavin Logie) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Sophie Barker):
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting for 5 minutes.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 12.26 pm and reconvened at 12.30 pm.
Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Mandy Mayhem):
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting for 5 minutes.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 12.32 pm and reconvened at 12.33 pm.
Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Marie Laufiso
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting until 1.30 pm.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 12.40 pm and reconvened at 1.31 pm.
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Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Steve Walker): That the Council: a) Approves the 2023/24 draft capital budget of $212.510m (including $95.008m for 3 Waters) for inclusion in the Annual Plan. b) Notes that the Accelerated 3 Waters programme for years 1-3 of the 10 year plan 2021-2031 was subject to the associated debt transfer being approved by the DIA. c) Notes staff would provide an update on the DIA approval process as part of the adoption of the Annual Plan on 27 June 2023. Division The Council voted by division
For: Crs Bill Acklin, Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Christine Garey, Kevin Gilbert, Marie Laufiso, Mandy Mayhem, Jim O'Malley, Steve Walker, Brent Weatherall, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Jules Radich (12). Against: Crs Carmen Houlahan, Cherry Lucas and Lee Vandervis (3). Abstained: Nil
The division was declared CARRIED by 12 votes to 3
Motion carried (CNL/2023/132) |
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11 Reserves Management Plan General Policies - Notice of Intent |
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A report from Parks and Recreation sought approval to commence the public consultation process required by Section 41(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 to enable a review of the Reserves Management Plan General Policies 2005. |
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The General Manager Community Services (Simon Pickford) and Parks and Recreation Planner (Stephen Hogg) responded to questions.
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Moved (Cr David Benson-Pope/Cr Steve Walker): That the Council:
a) Approves the Statement of Proposal and the high-level Stage 1 engagement question topics for the Reserves Management Plan General Policies, and the commencement of the public consultation process required by section 41(5) of the Reserves Act 1977. Motion carried (CNL/2023/133) |
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A report from Transport recommended Council approve temporary road closure applications relating to the following events: a) Dunedin Midwinter Carnival. b) FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
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The General Manager Infrastructure and Development (Simon Drew) and Group Manager Transport (Jeanine Benson) responded to questions.
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Moved (Cr Steve Walker/Cr Lee Vandervis): That the Council:
a) Resolves to close the roads detailed below (pursuant to Section 319, Section 342, and Schedule 10 clause 11(e) of the Local Government Act 1974): i) Dunedin Midwinter Carnival
Dates: Friday 23 June and Saturday 24 June 2023. Postponement dates (in the case of the event not going ahead) are Friday 30 June and Saturday 1 July 2023.
Roads and Times: From 12noon to 5.00pm. · Moray Place, in front of First Church only.
From 5.00pm to 9.00pm. · Burlington Street, from SH1 to Moray Place. · Moray Place, from Lower Stuart Street to Princes Street.
ii) FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
Dates: Tuesday 18 July to Wednesday 2 August 2023.
Roads and Times: · Harrop Street, full length - 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Dates: Friday 21 July and Wednesday 26 July 2023.
Roads and Times: · Anzac Avenue, between Logan Park Drive and Butts Road - 12 noon to 2.00pm. · Anzac Avenue, between Ravensbourne Road and Butts Road - 2.00pm to 8.00pm. · Union Street East, between Harbour Terrace and Anzac Avenue - 2.00pm to 8.00pm. · Butts Road, between Anzac Avenue and Logan Park Drive - 2.00pm to 8.00pm. · Logan Park Drive, from Anzac Avenue to Butts Road - 2.00pm to 8.00pm. · Albany Street, from Anzac Avenue to Forth Street - 6.00pm to 8.00pm. · Dundas Street, from Butts Road to Harbour Terrace - 6.00pm to 8.00pm. · Minerva Street, from Anzac Avenue to Parry Street West - 6.00pm to 8.00pm. · Parry Street West, from Minerva Street to end - 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
Dates: Sunday 23 July 2023.
Roads and Times: · Anzac Avenue, between Logan Park Drive and Butts Road - 2.30pm to 4.30pm. · Anzac Avenue, between Ravensbourne Road and Butts Road - 4.30pm to 10.30pm. · Union Street East, between Harbour Terrace and Anzac Avenue - 4.30pm to 10.30pm. · Butts Road, between Anzac Avenue and Logan Park Drive - 4.30pm to 10.30pm. · Logan Park Drive, from Anzac Avenue to Butts Road - 4.30pm to 10.30pm. · Albany Street, from Anzac Avenue to Forth Street - 8.30pm to 10.30pm. · Dundas Street, from Butts Road to Harbour Terrace - 8.30pm to 10.30pm. · Minerva Street, from Anzac Avenue to Parry Street West - 8.30pm to 10.30pm. · Parry Street West, from Minerva Street to end - 8.30pm to 10.30pm.
Dates: Friday 28 July 2023.
Roads and Times: · Anzac Avenue, between Logan Park Drive and Butts Road - 7.00am to 9.00am. · Anzac Avenue, between Ravensbourne Road and Butts Road - 9.00am to 3.00pm. · Union Street East, between Harbour Terrace and Anzac Avenue - 9.00am to 3.00pm. · Butts Road, between Anzac Avenue and Logan Park Drive - 9.00am to 3.00pm. · Logan Park Drive, from Anzac Avenue to Butts Road - 9.00am to 3.00pm. · Albany Street, from Anzac Avenue to Forth Street - 1.00pm to 3.00pm. · Dundas Street, from Butts Road to Harbour Terrace - 1.00pm to 3.00pm. · Minerva Street, from Anzac Avenue to Parry Street West - 1.00pm to 3.00pm. · Parry Street West, from Minerva Street to end - 1.00pm to 3.00pm.
Sunday 30 July and Tuesday 1 August 2023.
Roads and Times: · Anzac Avenue, between Logan Park Drive and Butts Road - 2.00pm to 4.00pm. · Anzac Avenue, between Ravensbourne Road and Butts Road - 4.00pm to 10pm. · Union Street East, between Harbour Terrace and Anzac Avenue - 4.00pm to 10pm. · Butts Road, between Anzac Avenue and Logan Park Drive - 4.00pm to 10pm. · Logan Park Drive, from Anzac Avenue to Butts Road - 4.00pm to 10pm. · Albany Street, from Anzac Avenue to Forth Street - 8.00pm to 10.00pm. · Dundas Street, from Butts Road to Harbour Terrace - 8.00pm to 10.00pm. · Minerva Street, from Anzac Avenue to Parry Street West - 8.00pm to 10.00pm. · Parry Street West, from Minerva Street to end - 8.00pm to 10.00pm.
Motion carried (CNL/2023/134) |
The meeting closed at 2.31 pm.
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MAYOR