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 10 December 2024, commencing at 9.00 am
PRESENT
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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), Carolyn Allan (Chief Financial Officer), Scott MacLean (General Manager Climate and City Growth), David Ward (General Manager 3 Waters and Transition), Nicola Morand (Manahautū (General Manager Policy and Partnerships)); Sharon Bodeker (Special Projects Manager), Hayden McAuliffe (Financial Services Manager), Richard Davey (Treasurer), Nadia Wesley-Smith (Corporate Policy Manager – Acting), Chris Henderson (Group Manager Waste and Environmental Solutions), Tess Trotter (Waste Planning Advisor), Karen Gadomski (Waste Planning Advisor), Heath Ellis (Acting Group Manager Parks and Reserves), Owen Graham (Senior Land and Leasing Advisor), Lisa Wilkie-Kaiarahi (Team leader Creative Partnerships), Anna Nilsen (Group Manager Property) and Christian German (Capital Delivery Manager) |
Governance Support Officer Lynne Adamson
The Very Rev’d Dr Tony Curtis, St Paul’s Cathedral opened the meeting with a prayer.
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2.1 Bath Street |
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Phil Day apologised for emails he had sent over the last few days which arose from his frustrations with the Bath Street upgrade which he outlined and the effect this has had on him, as the landlord and his tenants over the past four years. Mr Day spoke in opposition to the proposed Rainbow crossing. Mr Day responded to questions. |
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2.2 Performing Arts Brent Caldwell and Lawrie Forbes spoke to their PowerPoint presentation on the Dunedin Theatre Network. Messrs Caldwell and Forbes responded to questions. |
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Mandy Mayhem):
That the Council:
Extends the public forum beyond 30 minutes.
Motion carried |
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2.3 Toroa Foundation UNESCO Biosphere Campaign |
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Chanel Gardner spoke on behalf of the Toroa Foundation in support of Dunedin becoming UNESCO’s first Biosphere Reserve. Ms Gardner responded to questions. |
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Cr Carmen Houlahan left the meeting at 9.40 am and returned at 9.43 am.
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2.4 DCC Consumer Electricity Fund |
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Andrew Henderson, Executive Officer, Dunedin Budget Advisory Service spoke to his pre-circulated information on the DCC Consumer Electricity Fund and the impact of the recent government cuts in funding. Mr Henderson responded to questions. |
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2.5 Brighton/Taieri Mouth Road Speed Limit |
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John Burnip, accompanied by his wife, spoke on behalf of residents of Kuri Bush on a request to lower the speed limit on Brighton-Taieri Mouth Road to 80km per hour. Mr Burnip responded to questions. |
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2.6 Dunedin Tracks and Trails Update |
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Paul Coffey and Rachel Elder spoke to their PowerPoint presentation and provided an update on Dunedin Tracks and Trails. Mr Coffey and Ms Elder responded to questions. |
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2.7 Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill Submission Suzanne Menzies-Culling spoke in support of the Dunedin City Council Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill submission.
Ms Menzies-Culling responded to questions. |
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2.8 Treaty Principles Bill Submission Jen Olsen spoke in support of the Dunedin City Council Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill submission.
Ms Olsen responded to questions. |
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Cr Steve Walker left the meeting at 10.31 am and returned at 10.32 am.
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2.9 Treaty Principles Bill Submission |
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Bridie Lonie spoke in support of the Dunedin City Council Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill submission.
Cr Carmen Houlahan left the meeting at 10.33 am and returned at 10.36 am.
Ms Lonie responded to questions.
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2.10 Treaty Principles Bill Submission |
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Perā Crowe spoke in support of the Dunedin City Council Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill submission. |
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2.11 Treaty Principles Bill Submission |
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Umi Asaka and Akari Yagishita spoke in support of the Dunedin City Council Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill submission. |
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Steve Walker)
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting for 12 minutes.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 10.52 am and reconvened at 11.06 am. |
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Mandy Mayhem): That the Council: Accepts the apologies from Crs Christine Garey for absence for part of the morning; Crs Kevin Gilbert; Marie Laufiso and Mandy Mayhem for early departure on Wednesday 11 December, from Cr Steve Walker for absence during the day, and Crs Cherry Lucas, Marie Laufiso and Carmen Houlahan early departure on Thursday 12 December 2024. Motion carried (CNL/2024/229) |
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Andrew Whiley): That the Council:
Confirms the agenda with the following alterations:
That Item 11 – Levels of Service 9 Year Plan 2025-34 be taken first on Wednesday 11 December.
That Item 21 – Dunedin Theatre Trust Update Report and Item 22 – Bath Street Amenity Upgrade be taken before Item 15 – Community Led Resource Recovery and Construction Industry Waste Reduction Update;
That Item 23 – Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill – Submission and Item 24 – Amplify: A Creative and Cultural Strategy for New Zealand 2024-2030 Submission be taken before Item 16 – Lawn Bowling Facilities, Options and Assessment;
That Item 25 – Financial Report – Period Ended 31 October 2024 be taken before Item 20 – Revised Meeting Schedule; and
That the meeting moves into non public at 1.00 pm on Wednesday 11 December to enable DCHL members to attend the meeting to speak to C4 - DCHL Update Report.
Motion carried (CNL/2024/230) |
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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/2024/231) |
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Moved (Cr Cherry Lucas/Cr Mandy Mayhem): That the Council: a) Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 25 November 2024 as a correct record. Motion carried (CNL/2024/232) |
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A report from Civic provided an update on the implementation of resolutions made at Council meetings. |
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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 Cherry Lucas): That the Council:
a) Notes the Open and Completed Actions from resolutions of Council meetings. Motion carried (CNL/2024/233) |
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A report from Civic provided the updated forward work programme for the 2024-2025 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 Carmen Houlahan): That the Council:
a) Notes the updated Council forward work programme. Motion carried (CNL/2024/234) |
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A report from Civic sought approval of the community outcomes for the development of the 9 year plan 2025-34, and consulting with the community. |
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The General Manahautū (General Manager Policy and Partnership) (Nicola Morand) and Special Projects 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 community outcomes for the purposes of developing the 9 year plan 2025-34, and consulting with the community. Motion carried (CNL/2024/235) |
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10 Significant Financial Forecasting Assumptions - 9 year plan 2025-34 |
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A report from Finance sought Council approval of financial significant forecasting assumptions that would be used in the development of the 9 year plan 2025-2034. |
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The Chief Financial Officer (Carolyn Allan), Financial Services Manager (Hayden McAuliffe) and Treasurer (Richard Davey) spoke to the report and responded to questions
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council:
a) Approves, for the purposes of developing the 9 year plan 2025-34 and consulting with the community, the significant forecasting assumptions. Motion carried (CNL/2024/236) |
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A report from Civic sought approval for the draft Revenue and Financing Policy to be used in the preparation of the 9 year plan 2025-34. |
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The Chief Financial Officer (Carolyn Allan) and Special Projects 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 Revenue and Financing Policy to be used in the preparation of the 9 year plan 2025-34. b) Notes that a report on the level of compliance with the Revenue and Financing Policy would be presented to the January 2025 Council meeting. Motion carried (CNL/2024/237) |
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13 Early engagement community feedback - 9 year plan 2025-34 |
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A report from Corporate Policy summarised the feedback received by the Dunedin City Council through the early engagement activities undertaken for the 9 Year Plan 2025–34. |
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The General Manager Arts and Culture (Jeanette Wikaira) and Corporate Policy Manager – Acting (Nadia Wesley-Smith) spoke to the report, provided clarification to some items and responded to questions. |
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council:
a) Notes the feedback received from the community through early engagement on the Dunedin City Council’s 9 Year Plan 2025-34 b) Notes that feedback received from the community through early engagement would inform formal consultation on the Dunedin City Council’s 9 Year Plan 2025-34. Motion carried (CNL/2024/238) |
Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Jim O’Malley)
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting for 45 minutes
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 12.29 pm and reconvened at 1.15 pm
Cr Andrew Whiley attended the meeting via zoom, audio visual link.
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A report from Corporate Policy provided an update on progress towards creating a Sustainability Framework for the Dunedin City Council. |
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The Manahautū (General Manager Policy and Partnerships) (Nicola Morand) and Corporate Policy Manager – Acting (Nadia Wesley-Smith) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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During discussion Cr Carmen Houlahan entered the meeting at 1.19 pm; Cr Brent Weatherall entered the meeting at 1.30 pm and Cr Bill Acklin entered the meeting at 1.39 pm.
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Moved (Cr Sophie Barker/Cr Kevin Gilbert): That the Council:
a) Adopts the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as the basis for the development of the Dunedin City Council’s Sustainability Framework;
b) Requests a facilitated workshop for Councillors to prioritise and align SDG goals and targets with Council’s strategies; c) Requests a report, by the end of February 2025, on the outcome of the workshop
Division The Council voted by division
For: Crs Bill Acklin, Sophie Barker, Kevin Gilbert, Cherry Lucas, Mandy Mayhem, Jim O'Malley, Brent Weatherall, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Jules Radich (9). Against: Crs David Benson-Pope, Christine Garey, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Lee Vandervis and Steve Walker (6). Abstained: Nil
The division was declared CARRIED by 9 votes to 6
Motion carried (CNL/2024/239) |
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A report from the Executive Leadership Team proved Council with a final update on the work of the Dunedin Theatre Network (Playhouse Theatre, Athenaeum Theatre and the Mayfair Theatre) and their community led proposal for a networked approach to Dunedin’s performing arts venues. |
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The General Manager Arts, Culture and Recreation (Jeanette Wikaira), Group Manager Property (Anna Nilsen) and Capital Delivery Manager (Christian German) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Christine Garey): That the Council:
a) Notes the Dunedin Theatre Network Update Report. b) Notes as a next step, a Performing Arts Venue Report would be presented to Council in January 2025 for a 9 Year Plan decision. Motion carried (CNL/2024/240)
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Christine Garey):
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting for ten minutes.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 3.02 pm and reconvened at 3.15 pm
Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Mandy Mayhem):
That the Council:
Extends the meeting beyond 6 hours.
Motion Carried
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15 Community Led Resource Recovery and Construction Industry Waste Reduction Update |
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A report from Waste and Environmental Solutions updated the Council on the establishment of three community-led resource recycling centres and enabling construction waste to be reduced, reused and recycled are action areas in the Zero Carbon Plan 2030. |
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The General Manager, Climate and City Growth (Scott MacLean), Group Manager Waste and Environmental Solutions (Chris Henderson), Waste Planning Advisor (Tess Trotter) and Waste Planning Advisor (Karen Gadomski) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Mandy Mayhem): That the Council:
a) Notes the Community Led Resource Recovery and Construction Industry Waste Reduction Update. Motion carried (CNL/2024/241) |
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A report from the Portfolio and Project Support Office presented the developed design for the Bath Street amenity upgrade. The report outlined the key elements of the design, the design process, and the prioritisation of new features subject to the final estimates for the project. |
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The General Manager, Climate and City Growth (Scott MacLean) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Cr Bill Acklin left the meeting and 4.00 pm and returned at 4.12 pm Cr Lee Vandervis left the meeting at 4.09 pm Cr Jim O’Malley left the meeting at 4.29 pm and returned at 4.35 pm Cr Christine Garey left the meeting at 4.35 pm
It was moved (Mayor Radich/Cr Steve Walker):
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting for ten minutes.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 4.37 pm and reconvened at 4.47 pm.
The discussion on the Bath Street Amenity Upgrade continued. It was agreed that the resolutions be taken in two sections a) to d) and then items e) to f).
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Moved (Cr Mandy Mayhem/Cr Jim O'Malley): That the Council:
a) Notes the Bath Street Amenity Upgrade report. b) Approves the use of stock materials from other projects at no cost to the Bath St project in order to deliver a modest upgrade, while remaining in the $1.5m budget set for the project. c) Notes staff would now develop a detailed design for Bath Street in consultation with all relevant stakeholders. d) Notes that any parking changes associated with the detailed design will be considered by the Hearings Panel in advance of above ground works beginning. Motion carried (CNL/2024/242)
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Moved (Cr Mandy Mayhem/Cr Jim O'Malley): That the Council: e) Confirms the installation of a rainbow crossing or crossings in Bath Street/George Street, subject to budget; and f) Requests a report on the detailed design of the rainbow crossing to either Infrastructure Services Committee or Council as soon as possible in 2025. Motion carried (CNL/2024/243) with Councillor Acklin voting against
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Cr Steve Walker left the meeting at 5.18 pm and Cr Cherry Lucas left the meeting at 5.20 pm.
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A report from Corporate Policy sought approval of submission to the Justice Committee on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. |
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The Chief Executive Officer (Sandy Graham) and Manahautū (General Manager Policy and Partnerships) (Nicola Morand) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Marie Laufiso): That the Council:
a) Approves the DCC submission on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. b) Authorises the Chief Executive to make any minor amendments to the submission. c) Notes that the Mayor or delegate will speak to any hearings in regard to the submission. Motion carried (CNL/2024/244) |
Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Mandy Mayhem):
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 5.22 pm and reconvened at 9.00 am on Wednesday 11 December 2024.
Cr Andrew Whiley was in attendance via zoom audio visual link.
Cr Christine Garey acknowledged those watching via the live stream, and Dr Mai Tamami and Dr Rula Abu-Safieh Talahma who were part of the deputation to Wellington today, and Prof Alison Phipps and friends and colleagues from Gaza. Cr Garey spoke of suffering and the dire situation in Gaza, and of the meeting in May 2024 when Councillors approved a recommendation to write to the Honourable Erica Stanford to advocate for the establishment of a special visa for family members of the New Zealand Palestinian community affected by the war in Gaza. She commented that a deputation had arrived in Wellington to present a wider petition to Parliament on Palestinian issues and highlight the request for establishment of a special visa.
Cr Garey wished Drs Tamami and Abu-Safieh Talahma a safe and productive day and wished them every success.
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A report from the Executive Leadership Team sought approval of the draft Levels of Service for 2025-34 groups of activity, statements, and measures. The draft LOS would be included in the draft 9 year plan 2025-34 and as supporting information for the 9 year plan consultation. |
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The General Manager Corporate Services (Robert West) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Cr Christine Garey left the meeting at 9.16 am Cr Carmen Houlahan left the meeting at 9.37 am and returned at 9.40 am Cr Bill Acklin entered the meeting at 9.56 am Cr Christine Garey returned to the meeting at 10.18 pm Cr Jim O’Malley left the meeting at 10.23 am and returned at 10.25 am Cr Cherry Lucas left the meeting at 10.32 am and returned at 10.33 am Cr Mandy Mayhem left the meeting at 10.39 am and returned at 10.42 am Cr Carmen Houlahan left the meeting at 10.43 am and returned at 10.46 am
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Kevin Gilbert): That the Council:
a) Approves the draft 2025-34 Levels of Service group of activities, statements, and measures (with the addition of the current Residents Opinion Survey measures) for inclusion in the draft 9YP and supporting consultation information.
Division The Council voted by division
For: Crs Sophie Barker, Kevin Gilbert, Carmen Houlahan, Cherry Lucas, Mandy Mayhem, Jim O'Malley, Brent Weatherall, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Jules Radich (9). Against: Crs Bill Acklin, David Benson-Pope, Christine Garey, Marie Laufiso, Lee Vandervis and Steve Walker (6). Abstained: Nil
The division was declared CARRIED by 9 votes to 6
Motion carried (CNL/2024/245) |
Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Steve Walker):
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting for 10 minutes.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 10.51 am and reconvened at 11.05 am.
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24 Amplify: A Creative and Cultural Strategy for New Zealand 2024-2030 Submission |
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A report from Ara Toi and Corporate Policy sought approval of a submission to the Ministry for Culture and Heritage consultation on Amplify: A Creative and Cultural Strategy for New Zealand 2024 -2030. |
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Moved (Cr Christine Garey/Cr Mandy Mayhem): That the Council:
a) Approves the draft Dunedin City Council submission, to the Ministry for Culture and Heritage on Amplify: A Creative and Cultural Strategy for New Zealand 2024 -2030. b) Authorises the Chief Executive to make any minor editorial amendments to the submission. c) Notes that the Mayor or delegate will speak to any hearings in regard to the submission. Motion carried (CNL/2024/246) with Cr Lee Vandervis recording his vote against |
Cr Jim O’Malley left the meeting at 11.29 am.
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A report from Parks and Recreation dealt with a proposal to create a lawn bowls hub at the Dunedin Lawn Bowls Stadium by developing one and a half artificial outdoor bowls greens on part of the Chisholm Park Recreation Reserve. The project would be funded by the bowls community and on completion would allow the management of the stadium facility and the new outdoor greens under one administration.
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The General Manager Arts, Culture and Recreation (Jeanette Wikaira), Acting Group Manager Parks and Reserves (Heath Ellis) and Senior Land and Leasing Advisor (Owen Graham) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Kevin Gilbert): That the Council:
a) Notes the information contained in the Report. b) Notes that public notification of Council’s intention to permit the bowls development and grant a lease of part Chisholm Park Recreation Reserve had been undertaken with no submissions in opposition received. c) Approves the terms of the Agreement to Lease to be executed between The Dunedin Lawn Bowls Stadium Incorporated, Andersons Bay Bowling Club and the Council. d) Approves the development of part of the Chisholm Park Recreation Reserve for artificial outdoor bowls greens and associated facilities. e) Approves the granting of a ten (10) year lease of part Chisholm Park Recreation Reserve incorporating the existing indoor bowls stadium and outdoor bowls greens and associated facilities to The Dunedin Lawn Bowls Stadium Incorporated upon completion of the development and amalgamation of the Andersons Bay Bowling Club and The Dunedin Lawn Bowls Stadium Incorporated. Motion carried (CNL/2024/247) |
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17 Gift of Land at Portobello from The Otago Peninsula Agricultural and Pastoral Society |
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A report from Parks and Recreation provided information on the gifting of approximately 1.1735 hectares of land owned by The Otago Peninsula Agricultural and Pastoral Society to the Council.
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The General Manager Arts, Culture and Recreation (Jeanette Wikaira), Acting Group Manager Parks and Reserves (Heath Ellis) and Senior Land and Leasing Advisor (Owen Graham) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Moved (Cr Christine Garey/Cr Kevin Gilbert): That the Council:
a) Notes the information contained in the Report. b) Approves the terms of the Agreement for Sale and Purchase executed between The Otago Peninsula Agricultural and Pastoral Society and the Council (as varied by the Deed of Variation) and accepts the gift of land. c) Authorises the public notification of Council’s intention to declare the land referred to in the Agreement for Sale and Purchase as a recreation reserve under section 14 of the Reserves Act 1977.
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A report from Corporate Policy provided options for advancing discussions regarding a possible unitary authority for Otago. |
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The Chief Executive Officer (Sandy Graham) and Manahautū (General Manager Policy and Partnerships) Nicola Morand spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Cr Carmen Houlahan left the meeting at 11.57 am and returned at 11.59 am.
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Moved (Cr Christine Garey/Cr David Benson-Pope): That the Council:
a) Does not progress discussions about a possible unitary authority for Otago via one of the identified forums. Division The Council voted by division
For: Crs Bill Acklin, David Benson-Pope, Christine Garey, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Lee Vandervis and Steve Walker (7). Against: Crs Sophie Barker, Kevin Gilbert, Cherry Lucas, Mandy Mayhem, Brent Weatherall, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Jules Radich (7). Abstained: Nil
An equality of votes was recorded 7:7 following which the Mayor used his casting vote against the motion.
Motion lost
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Moved (Cr Kevin Gilbert/Cr Sophie Barker):
That the Council:
a) Progresses discussions about a possible unitary authority for Otago with an initial meeting in early 2025 of elected members of the Councils in Otago or their representatives: Division The Council voted by division
For: Crs Sophie Barker, Kevin Gilbert, Cherry Lucas, Mandy Mayhem, Brent Weatherall, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Jules Radich (7). Against: Crs Bill Acklin, David Benson-Pope, Christine Garey, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Lee Vandervis and Steve Walker (7). Abstained: Nil
An equality of votes was recorded 7:7 following which the Mayor used his casting vote in favour of the motion.
Motion carried (CNL/2024/249) |
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RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC
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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/2024/250)) |
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Marie Laufiso):
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 12.24 pm and moved into non-public.
The meeting resumed in public at 4.30 pm.
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A report from Civic sought approval for the draft Letter of Expectation for the Dunedin City Holdings Limited Board. |
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The Chief Financial Officer (Carolyn Allan) and Special Projects 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 draft Letter of Expectation to the Board of Dunedin City Holdings Ltd from the Council, as Shareholder. b) Authorises the CEO to make the changes outlined to the Letter of Expectation to respond to the Council feedback. c) Authorises the Mayor to sign the Letter of Expectation on behalf of the Council as Shareholder. Motion carried (CNL/2024/252) |
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A report from Finance provided the financial results for the period ended 31 October 2024 and the financial position as at that date. |
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The Chief Financial Officer (Carolyn Allan) and Financial Services Manager (Hayden McAuliffe) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Cherry Lucas):
That the Council:
a) Notes the Financial Performance for the period ended 31 October 2024 and the Financial Position as at that date. Motion carried (CNL/2024/253) |
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A report from Civic provided a revision to the adopted Council meeting schedule for 2025 for approval, in accordance with Clause 19(6)(a) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002. |
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The Chief Executive Officer (Sandy Graham) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Moved (Cr Steve Walker/Cr Carmen Houlahan):
That the Council:
a) Approves the revised meeting schedule as attached to this report. Motion carried (CNL/2024/254) |
The meeting closed at 5.03 pm
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MAYOR