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 April 2024, commencing at 10.00 am
PRESENT
Mayor |
Mayor Jules Radich |
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Deputy Mayor |
Cr Cherry Lucas
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Members |
Cr Bill Acklin |
Cr Sophie Barker |
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Cr David Benson-Pope |
Cr Christine Garey |
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Cr Kevin Gilbert |
Cr Carmen Houlahan |
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Cr Marie Laufiso |
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), Robert West (General Manager Corporate Services), Jeanette Wikaira (General Manager Arts, Culture and Recreation), Claire Austin (General Manager Customer and Regulatory), Scott MacLean (General Manager Climate and City Growth), Nicola Morand (Manahautū - General Manager Policy and Partnerships), Sharon Bodeker (Special Project Manager), Gina Hu’akau (Corporate Policy Manager), Owen Graham (Senior Leasing and Land Advisor) and Clare Sullivan (Manager Governance) . |
Governance Support Officer Lynne Adamson
Ruth Groffman opened the meeting with prayers on behalf of the Scientology and Jewish communities.
1.1 Notice of Motion re Disability Funding
Chris Ford spoke on behalf of the Disabled Persons Assembly on the proposed Notice of Motion on Disability Support Funding.
Mr Ford commented on the detrimental impact the funding changes had and how they caused distress and anxiety for the disabled community and their families. He urged Councillors to support the Notice of Motion.
Mr Ford responded to questions.
1.2 Installation of Plaque and Information Board in the Octagon
Tyler West spoke on his proposal to install a memorial plaque and information board in the Octagon to commemorate the mass casualty in the 1879 Café Chantant fire. Mr West provided an overview on the history, scale of the disaster and the lives lost. He commented on other memorials around the city but noted that as this was in the centre and warranted have a public commemoration.
Mr West responded to questions.
1.3 Fluoridation
Robyn Vintiner spoke against fluoridation of the water and her reasons for this stance.
Ms Vintiner responded to questions.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Mandy Mayhem): That the Council: a) Accepts the apology for early departure from Cr Christine Garey. Motion carried (CNL/2024/057) |
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Steve Walker): That the Council:
Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration.
Motion carried (CNL/2024/058) |
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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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council:
a) Notes 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’s Interests. Motion carried (CNL/2024/059) |
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council: a) Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 27 March 2024 as a correct record. Motion carried (CNL/2024/060) |
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A report from Civic provided the updated forward work programme for the 2023-2024 year. |
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The Chief Executive Officer (Sandy Graham) spoke to the report and responded to questions. Peninsula Connection and relevant resolutions.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council:
a) Notes the updated Council forward work programme. Motion carried (CNL/2024/062) |
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A report from Civic provides a summary of elected member feedback on the draft Statements of Intent 2024/25 of the Dunedin City Holdings Ltd (DCHL) Group companies for consideration. The report noted that the approved feedback would be provided to DCHL for its consideration in preparing the final Statements of Intent. |
Cr Carmen Houlahan left the meeting at 10.42 am and returned at 10.45 am.
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The Special Project Manager (Sharon Bodeker) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council:
a) Approves the feedback including that received at the meeting on the draft Statements of Intent. b) Notes that the approved feedback would be provided to Dunedin City Holdings Limited for its consideration in preparing the final Statements of Intent. Motion carried (CNL/2024/063) |
10 Submission on the Otago Regional Council's Draft Long Term Plan 2024-34 |
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A report from Policy sought approval of a draft Dunedin City Council submission to the Otago Regional Council (ORC) on “A Stronger Future for Otago”, the ORC’s Draft Long-Term Plan 2024-34. |
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The Manahautū (General Manager Māori Partnerships and Policy) Nicola Morand and Corporate Policy Manager (Gina Hu’akau) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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During discussion Cr Christine Garey left the meeting at 11.11 am.
Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Marie Laufiso):
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting for 10 minutes.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 11.18 am and reconvened at 11.37 am.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council:
a) Approves the amended draft Dunedin City Council submission on the Otago Regional Council’s Draft Long Term Plan 2024-34; b) Authorises the Chief Executive to make any minor editorial amendments to the submission; c) Authorises the Mayor or delegate to speak to the submission at any hearings. Motion carried (CNL/2024/064) with Cr Lee Vandervis recording his vote against |
13 Hearings Subcommittee Recommendation on Dunedin's Gambling and TAB Venue Policy Review |
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The report presented the Hearings Subcommittee’s recommendation on the review of Dunedin’s Gambling and TAB Venue Policy. |
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The Hearings Subcommittee Chairperson (Cr Bill Acklin) spoke to the report.
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Moved (Cr Bill Acklin/Cr Lee Vandervis): That the Council:
a) Notes that the Hearings Subcommittee heard and considered submissions on the Gambling and TAB Venue Policy; Division The Council voted by division
For: Crs Bill Acklin, Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Kevin Gilbert, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Cherry Lucas, Mandy Mayhem, Jim O'Malley, Lee Vandervis, Steve Walker, Brent Weatherall, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Jules Radich (14). Against: Nil Abstained: Nil
The division was declared CARRIED by 14 votes to 0
Motion carried (CNL/2024/067) |
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Moved (Cr Bill Acklin/Cr Lee Vandervis): That the Council: b) Approves the amended Gambling and TAB Venue Policy. This included the change to align the policy with the wording used in the Act. Division The Council voted by division
For: Crs Bill Acklin, Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Kevin Gilbert, Carmen Houlahan, Cherry Lucas, Jim O'Malley, Lee Vandervis, Steve Walker, Brent Weatherall, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Jules Radich (12). Against: Crs Marie Laufiso and Mandy Mayhem (2). Abstained: Nil
The division was declared CARRIED by 12 votes to 2
Motion carried (CNL/2024/068)
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Andrew Whiley): That the Council: c) Conducts a full review of the policy, noting the matters raised by the submitters. Division The Council voted by division
For: Crs Bill Acklin, Kevin Gilbert, Brent Weatherall, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Jules Radich (5). Against: Crs Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Cherry Lucas, Mandy Mayhem, Jim O'Malley, Lee Vandervis and Steve Walker (9). Abstained: Nil
The division was declared LOST by 5 votes to 9 |
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Cr Chery Lucas withdrew from this item. A report from Civic recommended an appointment to the Taieri Airport Trust following the retirement of Trust member Mr John Bezett. |
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Moved (Cr Lee Vandervis/Cr Carmen Houlahan): That the Council:
a) Appoints Cr Cherry Lucas to the Taieri Airport Trust effective from 30 April 2024. b) Records its thanks to Mr John Bezett for his service the Trust since 2004. Motion carried (CNL/2024/069) |
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A report from Transport sought approval for temporary road closure applications relating to the following events: a) May Graduation Parades b) Motorsport Event - Centre Road c) Motorsport Event - Patmos Avenue and Maxwellton Street |
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Moved (Cr David Benson-Pope/Cr Carmen Houlahan): 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 (LGA 1974)): i) May Graduation Events Parades to depart from Great King Street at 11.30am.
ii) Motorsport Event – Centre Road (Taieri)
iii) Motorsport Event – Patmos Avenue and Maxwellton Street
Motion carried (CNL/2024/070) |
Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Steve Walker):
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting until 1.30 pm.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 12.43 pm and Cr David Benson-Pope left the meeting.
The meeting reconvened at 1.33 pm
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In accordance with Standing Order 26.1, a Notice of Motion was received from Cr Mandy Mayhem. Cr Mandy Mayhem requested an alteration to the Notice of Motion with the removal of the words “and lower the abatement threshold to $25,000” by agreement of the meeting. The alteration was approved by a show of hands. |
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Cr Mayhem spoke to the Notice of Motion.
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Moved (Cr Mandy Mayhem/Cr Jim O'Malley): That the Council:
a) Writes to Hon Simeon Brown, Minister of Local Government and requests that the Government increase the adjustment to the Rates Rebate Scheme to between $1,000 and $1,500. Division The Council voted by division
For: Crs Bill Acklin, Sophie Barker, Kevin Gilbert, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Cherry Lucas, Mandy Mayhem, Jim O'Malley, Steve Walker and Andrew Whiley (10). Against: Crs Lee Vandervis, Brent Weatherall and Mayor Jules Radich (3). Abstained: Nil
The division was declared CARRIED by 10 votes to 3
Motion carried (CNL/2024/071)
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Moved (Cr Mandy Mayhem/Cr Jim O'Malley): That the Council: b) Develops a Remit on the Rates Rebate Scheme for consideration at the LGNZ AGM. Division The Council voted by division
For: Crs Bill Acklin, Sophie Barker, Kevin Gilbert, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Cherry Lucas, Mandy Mayhem, Jim O'Malley, Steve Walker, Brent Weatherall, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Jules Radich (12). Against: Cr Lee Vandervis (1). Abstained: Nil
The division was declared CARRIED by 12 votes to 1
Motion carried (CNL/2024/072) |
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In accordance with Standing Order 26.1, a Notice of Motion was received from Cr Mandy Mayhem.
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Cr Mayhem spoke to the Notice of Motion.
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Moved (Cr Mandy Mayhem/Cr Steve Walker): That the Council:
a) Writes to Hon Louise Upston, Minister for Disability Issues and requests: i) An immediate reversal of the changes made on 18 March 2024 to the Purchasing Rules and Equipment Modifications; and ii) That consistent access be given to the flexible disability support funding. Motion carried (CNL/2024/073) with Cr Lee Vandervis recording his vote against |
Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Steve Walker): 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:
This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, and the particular interest or interests protected by Section 6 or Section 7 of that Act, or Section 6 or Section 7 or Section 9 of the Official Information Act 1982, as the case may require, which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public are as shown above after each item. Motion carried (CNL/2024/075) |
Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Kevin Gilbert):
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting for 10 minutes.
Motion carried
The meeting moved into confidential at 2.39 pm
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MAYOR