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 Wednesday 27 May 2026, commencing at 9:00 am

 

PRESENT

 

Mayor

Mayor Sophie Barker

 

Deputy Mayor

Cr Cherry Lucas

 

 

Members

Cr John Chambers

Cr Jo Galer

 

Cr Christine Garey

Cr Doug Hall

 

Cr Marie Laufiso

Cr Russell Lund

 

Cr Mandy Mayhem

Cr Benedict Ong

 

Cr Andrew Simms

Cr Mickey Treadwell

 

Cr Lee Vandervis

Cr Steve Walker

 

Cr Brent Weatherall

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

Sandy Graham (Chief Executive), Carolyn Allan (Chief Financial Officer), Scott MacLean (General Manager City Services), David Ward (General Manager 3 Waters, Property and Urban Development), Nicola Morand (Manahautū - General Manager Community and Strategy), Paul Henderson (General Manager Corporate and Regulatory Services), Mike Costelloe (General Manager, Arts, Culture and Economic Development) Hayden McAuliffe (Financial Services Manager), Mathew Brockie (Budget Accountant), Janet Fraser (Corporate Planner), John McAndrew (Head of 3 Waters), Jeanine Benson (Group Manager Transport) and Anna Nilsen (Group Manager Property),

 

Governance Support Officer                  Lynne Adamson

 

 

1          Opening

   Jane Beecroft opened the meeting with a prayer on behalf of the Hare Krishna community.

2          Public Forum

There was no Public Forum.

 

3          Apologies

 

There were no apologies.

 

4          Confirmation of agenda

 

Moved (Mayor Sophie Barker/Cr Cherry Lucas):

That the Council:

 

Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2026/094)

 

5          Declarations of interest

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

 

 

Moved (Mayor Sophie Barker/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 Teams’ Interests.

Motion carried (CNL/2026/095)

   

Reports

6          CEO Overview Report - 2026/27 Budget Update

 

A report from Finance and Civic provided an overview of the Annual Plan 2026/27 (Annual Plan) process to date, decisions to be made at the deliberations meeting, and the process to complete the Annual Plan through to its adoption on 25 June 2026. This report also provided an update on the 2026/27 operating budget and noted that the 2026/27 capital budget was the subject of a separate report.

 

The Chief Executive (Sandy Graham), Chief Financial Officer (Carolyn Allan), Financial Services Manager (Hayden McAuliffe) and General Manager City Services (Scott MacLean) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

During discussion, the Mayor vacated the Chair at 9.51 am and Cr Cherry Lucas assumed the Chair.

 

Moved (Cr Cherry Lucas/Cr Mandy Mayhem):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting for one minute.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 9.51 am and reconvened at 9.52 am.

Mayor Sophie resumed the Chair at 9.53 am.

 

 

 

Moved (Mayor Sophie Barker/Cr Cherry Lucas):

That the Council:

 

a)         Notes the CEO Overview Report – 2026/27 Budget Update report.

b)        Approves the proposed changes to operational budget for the inclusion in the 2026/27 Annual Plan.

c)         Notes that any resolution made in this section of the meeting, pursuant to Standing Order 23.5 may be subject to further discussion and decision by the meeting.

Division

The Council voted by division

 

For:                 Crs John Chambers, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Marie Laufiso, Cherry Lucas, Mandy Mayhem, Mickey Treadwell, Steve Walker, Brent Weatherall and Mayor Sophie Barker (10).

Against:         Crs Jo Galer, Russell Lund, Benedict Ong, Andrew Simms and Lee Vandervis (5).

Abstained:   Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 10 votes to 5

 

Motion carried (CNL/2026/096)

 

Moved (Mayor Sophie/Cr Steve Walker):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting for 15 minutes.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 10.26 am and reconvened at 10.42 am.

7          Capital Expenditure Update - Annual Plan 2026/27

 

A report from Finance provided an update on the capital expenditure programme, approved by Council at its meeting on 4 March 2026.

The report noted that in revising the programme, continued progress on capital investment had been balanced with affordability and delivery capacity.  The revised capital budget for 2026/27 reflected a decrease of $29.751 million from $239.915 million to $210.164 million.

 

The Chief Executive (Sandy Graham), Chief Financial Officer (Carolyn Allan), Financial Services Manager (Hayden McAuliffe), General Manager City Services (Scott MacLean), General Manager 3 Waters, Property and Urban Development (David Ward), Group Manager Transport (Jeanine Benson), Group Manager Property (Anna Nilsen), Head of 3 Waters (John McAndrew) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

Cr Mickey Treadwell left the meeting at 11.31 am and returned at 11.34 am.

Cr Doug Hall left the meeting at 11.34 am and returned at 11.37 am.

Cr Mandy Mayhem left the meeting at 10.39 am and returned at 11.43 am.

 

Moved (Mayor Sophie/Cr Cherry Lucas):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting for 5 minutes.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 11.45 am and reconvened at 12.34 pm.

 

 

Moved (Cr Steve Walker/Mayor Sophie Barker):

That the Council:

a)          Notes the Capital Expenditure Update – Annual Plan 2026/27 report.

            Motion carried (CNL/2026/097)

 

Moved (Cr Steve Walker/Mayor Sophie Barker):

That the Council:

a)          Approves the Princes Street Bus Priority and Corridor Safety Plan project ($3.200 million) remains in the 2026/27 capital expenditure budget, and the next stage of the Harbour Arterial Efficiency Improvement project ($1.500 million) remain in the 2026/27 capital expenditure budget.

During discussion it was moved: (Mayor Sophie/Cr Cherry Lucas):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting for 1 minute.

 

             Motion carried

The meeting adjourned at 1.00 pm and reconvened at 1.04 pm.

 

 

Moved (Cr Steve Walker/Mayor Sophie Barker):

 

That the Council:

 

a)       Approves the procedural motion that the resolutions be taken in parts.

Motion carried (CNL/2026/098)

 

During discussion it was moved (Mayor Sophie/Cr Cherry Lucas):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting for 1 minute.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 1.08 pm and reconvened at 1.09 pm.

 

 

Moved (Cr Steve Walker/Mayor Sophie Barker):

That the Council:

b)        Approves the Princes Street Bus Priority and Corridor Safety Plan project ($3.2 million) remain in the 2026/27 capital expenditure budget.

Division

The Council voted by division

 

For:                 Crs John Chambers, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Marie Laufiso, Mandy Mayhem, Mickey Treadwell, Steve Walker and Mayor Sophie Barker (8).

Against:         Crs Jo Galer, Cherry Lucas, Russell Lund, Benedict Ong, Andrew Simms, Lee Vandervis and Brent Weatherall (7).

Abstained:   Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 8 votes to 7

 

Motion carried (CNL/2026/099)

 

 

Moved (Cr Steve Walker/Mayor Sophie Barker):

That the Council:

c)         Approves the next stage of the Harbour Arterial Efficiency Improvement project ($1.5 million) remain in the 2026/27 capital expenditure budget.

Division

The Council voted by division

 

For:                 Crs John Chambers, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Marie Laufiso, Mandy Mayhem, Andrew Simms, Mickey Treadwell, Steve Walker and Mayor Sophie Barker (9).

Against:         Crs Jo Galer, Cherry Lucas, Russell Lund, Benedict Ong, Lee Vandervis and Brent Weatherall (6).

Abstained:    Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 9 votes to 6

 

Motion carried (CNL/2026/100)

 

During discussion it was moved (Mayor Sophie/Cr Cherry Lucas):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting for 1 minute.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 1.38 pm and reconvened at 1.39 pm.          

Mayor Sophie and Cr Doug Hall left the meeting at 1.43 pm

 

Cr Cherry Lucas assumed the Chair.

Cr Doug Hall returned to the meeting at 1.45 pm.

Mayor Sophie returned to the meeting at 1.46 pm and resumed the Chair.

 

Moved (Mayor Sophie/Cr Cherry Lucas):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting for one minute.

 

              Motion carried                                                                                            

 

The meeting adjourned at 1.53 pm and reconvened at 1.55 pm.

 

 

Moved (Cr Russell Lund/Cr Jo Galer):

That the Council:

            a)          Pauses the South Dunedin Flood Alleviation Short-Term Options in Forbury Road               and Hillside Road;

             Division

The Council voted by division

 

For:                 Crs Jo Galer, Russell Lund, Benedict Ong and Lee Vandervis (4).

Against:         Crs John Chambers, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Marie Laufiso, Cherry Lucas, Mandy Mayhem, Andrew Simms, Mickey Treadwell, Steve Walker, Brent Weatherall and Mayor Sophie Barker (11).

Abstained:    Nil

 

The division was declared LOST by 4 votes to 11

 

 

 

Moved (Cr Russell Lund/Cr Jo Galer):

That the Council:

            b)        Requests a report for the 10 year plan on options (including costs and benefits)              that address considerations of construction practicalities, and the cumulative flood              alleviation including benefits as signalled in the 2017 Opus report ‘South Dunedin              Stormwater Modelling’.

Division

The Council voted by division

 

For:                 Crs Jo Galer, Russell Lund, Benedict Ong, Andrew Simms and Lee Vandervis (5).

Against:         Crs John Chambers, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Marie Laufiso, Cherry Lucas, Mandy Mayhem, Mickey Treadwell, Steve Walker, Brent Weatherall and Mayor Sophie Barker (10).

Abstained:    Nil

 

The division was declared LOST by 5 votes to 10

 

 

Moved (Cr Lee Vandervis/Cr Russell Lund):

That the Council:

a)      Removes  the Peninsula Connection (Stage 0ne – Fisheries Wharf section) from the 2026/27 capital expenditure budget: 

Division

The Council voted by division

 

For:                 Crs Jo Galer, Cherry Lucas, Russell Lund, Benedict Ong, Andrew Simms, Lee Vandervis and Brent Weatherall (7).

Against:         Crs John Chambers, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Marie Laufiso, Mandy Mayhem, Mickey Treadwell, Steve Walker and Mayor Sophie Barker (8).

Abstained:    Nil

 

The division was declared LOST by 7 votes to 8

 

 

That the Council:

b)         Removes  the Decarbonisation and renewal of energy systems at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum from the 2026/27 capital expenditure budget.

Division

The Council voted by division

 

For:                 Crs Jo Galer, Cherry Lucas, Russell Lund, Benedict Ong, Andrew Simms, Lee Vandervis and Brent Weatherall (7).

Against:         Crs John Chambers, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Marie Laufiso, Mandy Mayhem, Mickey Treadwell, Steve Walker and Mayor Sophie Barker (8).

Abstained:    Nil

 

The division was declared LOST by 7 votes to 8

 

Moved (Mayor Sophie/Cr Cherry Lucas):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting for 5 minutes.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 2.35 pm and reconvened at 2.46 pm.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Sophie Barker/Cr Cherry Lucas):

That the Council:

b)             Approves the capital expenditure budget, including a $12 million timing adjustment to the non-waters capital expenditure programme, (noting that this will reduce the overall capital expenditure budget) in the 2026/27 Annual Plan.

Division

The Council voted by division

 

For:                 Crs John Chambers, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Marie Laufiso, Cherry Lucas, Mandy Mayhem, Mickey Treadwell, Steve Walker, Brent Weatherall and Mayor Sophie Barker (10).

Against:         Crs Jo Galer, Russell Lund, Benedict Ong, Andrew Simms and Lee Vandervis (5).

Abstained:   Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 10 votes to 5

 

Motion carried (CNL/2026/101)

 

Moved (Mayor Sophie/Cr Cherry Lucas):

 

That the Council:

 

             Extends the meeting beyond 6 hours.

 

             Motion carried

 

8          Adoption of 2026/27 Fees and Charges

 

A report from Civic provided the schedule of fees and charges for the 2026/27 financial year for adoption.   

The report noted that the fees and charges were presented for approval in advance of the final Annual Plan adoption on 25 June 2026, to allow sufficient time to complete the work needed to ensure the schedules were ready to take effect from 1 July 2026.

 

The Chief Financial Officer (Carolyn Allan) and Corporate Planner (Janet Fraser), Group Manager City Services (Scott MacLean), Group Manager Transport (Jeanine Benson) and Group Manager Property (Anna Nilsen) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

Cr Lee Vandervis left the meeting at 2.54 pm and returned at 2.56 pm.

 

 

Moved (Cr Mickey Treadwell/Cr Marie Laufiso):

That the Council:

a)           Amends the 2026/27 proposed fees for housing (City Properties) to remain unchanged from the 2025/26 fees.

b)           Amends the draft 2026/27 budget to increase general rates revenue by $507k to offset the reduction in housing rental.

 

During discussion, Mayor Sophie vacated the Chair and Cr Cherry Lucas assumed the Chair.

 

Moved (Cr Cherry Lucas/Cr Mandy Mayhem):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting for 2 minutes.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 3.39 pm and resumed at 3.40 pm.

 

Crs Doug Hall, Russell Lund and Jo Galer returned to the meeting at 3.41 pm.

Cr Benedict Ong returned to the meeting at 3.42 pm.

 

Mayor Sophie resumed the Chair at 3.42 pm.

 

 

An amendment was moved (Cr Jo Galer/Mayor Sophie Barker):

That the Council:

a)              Amends the 2026/27 proposed fees for housing (City Properties) with a 4%          increase.

 

b)             Amends the draft 2026/27 budget to increase general rates revenue by $253.5 k to offset the reduction in housing rental.

Division

The Council voted by division

 

For:                 Crs Jo Galer, Cherry Lucas, Russell Lund, Benedict Ong and Mayor Sophie Barker (5).

Against:         Crs John Chambers, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Marie Laufiso, Mandy Mayhem, Andrew Simms, Mickey Treadwell, Lee Vandervis, Steve Walker and Brent Weatherall (10).

Abstained:   Nil

 

The division was declared LOST by 10 votes to 5

 

 

The substantive motion was then put.

 

 

Moved (Cr Mickey Treadwell/Cr Marie Laufiso):

That the Council:

a)             Amends the 2026/27 proposed fees for housing (City Properties) to remain unchanged from the 2025/26 fees.

b)            Amends the draft 2026/27 budget to increase general rates revenue by $507k to offset the reduction in housing rental.

Division

The Council voted by division

 

For:                 Crs John Chambers, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Marie Laufiso, Mandy Mayhem, Andrew Simms, Mickey Treadwell and Steve Walker (8).

Against:         Crs Jo Galer, Cherry Lucas, Russell Lund, Benedict Ong, Lee Vandervis, Brent Weatherall and Mayor Sophie Barker (7).

Abstained:   Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 8 votes to 7

 

Motion carried (CNL/2026/102)

 

Moved (Mayor Sophie/Cr Steve Walker):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting for 10 minutes.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 3.49 pm and reconvened at 4.00 pm.

 

 

The discussion on fees and charges continued.

 

 

Moved (Cr Mandy Mayhem/Cr Marie Laufiso):

That the Council:

a)       Approves a new fee in the Aquatic Services activity in Community Recreation to allow Hāpai Access card holders to access DCC owned and operated swimming pools for $3.00 per week (for swimming only).

Division

The Council voted by division

 

For:              Crs John Chambers, Jo Galer, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Marie Laufiso,                       Cherry Lucas, Mandy Mayhem, Andrew Simms, Mickey Treadwell, Lee                       Vandervis, Steve Walker, Brent Weatherall and Mayor Sophie Barker (13).

Against:      Crs Russell Lund and Benedict Ong (2).

Abstained: Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 13 votes to 2

 

Motion carried (CNL/2026/103)

 

 

Moved (Cr Cherry Lucas/Mayor Sophie Barker):

That the Council:

 

a)         Adopts the 2026/27 Fees and Charges schedules with minor corrections.

Motion carried (CNL/2026/104)

 

 

Moved (Mayor Sophie Barker/Cr Cherry Lucas):

That the Council:

 

Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, exclude the public from the following part of the proceedings of this meeting namely:

 

General subject of the matter to be considered

 

Reasons for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution

 

Reason for Confidentiality

C1  Fuel Cost Escalation and Contractual Response Options

S7(2)(i)

The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, and the particular interest or interests protected by Section 6 or Section 7 of that Act, or Section 6 or Section 7 or Section 9 of the Official Information Act 1982, as the case may require, which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public are as shown above after each item.

             Adjourns the meeting for 10 minutes.

Motion carried (CNL/2026/105)

 

The meeting adjourned at 4.33 pm and reconvened in public at 9.10 am on Friday 29 May 2026.

 

9          Summary of Submissions on Annual Plan 2026/2027

 

A report from Corporate Policy and Civic summarised community feedback received on the draft Annual Plan 2026/2027 and noted that there had been 146 submissions received.

 

The Chief Financial Officer (Carolyn Allan), Corporate Planner (Janet Fraser) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

Cr Lee Vandervis left the meeting at 9.10 am and returned at 9.12 am.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Sophie Barker/Cr Cherry Lucas):

That the Council:

 

a)     Notes the feedback received through the Annual Plan community engagement process.  

Motion carried (CNL/2026/106)

 

 

10        Funding requests - Annual Plan 2026/27

 

A  report from Civic summarised three funding requests received from submitters during the community consultation period on the Annual Plan 2026/27. 

 

The Chief Executive (Sandy Graham) and Chief Financial Officer (Carolyn Allan) and Corporate Planner (Janet Fraser) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

During discussion Cr Benedict Ong left the meeting at 9.36 am.

 

Moved (Mayor Sophie/Cr Cherry Lucas):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting for 5 minutes.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 9.37 am and reconvened at 9.38 am

Cr Benedict Ong returned to the meeting at 9.39 am

 

During discussion it was moved (Mayor Sophie/Cr Mandy Mayhem):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting for 5 minutes.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 9.49 am and reconvened at 9.53 am.

Cr Benedict Ong returned to the meeting at 9.56 am.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Sophie Barker/Cr Cherry Lucas):

That the Council:

 

a)         Notes the Funding Requests - Annual Plan 2026/27 Report.

Moved (Mayor Sophie/Cr Mandy Mayhem):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting for 2 minutes.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 10.15 am and reconvened at 10.16 am.

 

 

An amendment was moved (Cr Russell Lund/Cr Jo Galer):

 

That the Council:

 

a)       Reduces the Contestable Grants Fund of $3,395,969 by $200,000.

 

b)      Request that staff report back on the reallocation of the contestable grants fund at the adoption meeting on 25 June 2026.

Division

The Council voted by division

 

For:                 Crs Jo Galer, Cherry Lucas, Russell Lund, Benedict Ong, Andrew Simms, Lee Vandervis and Brent Weatherall (7).

Against:         Crs John Chambers, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Marie Laufiso, Mandy Mayhem, Mickey Treadwell, Steve Walker and Mayor Sophie Barker (8).

Abstained:   Nil

 

The division was declared LOST by 8 votes to 7

 

 

The substantive motion was then put

 

 

Moved (Mayor Sophie Barker/Cr Cherry Lucas):

That the Council:

 

a)         Notes the Funding Requests - Annual Plan 2026/27 Report.

Motion carried (CNL/2026/107) with Crs Jo Galer; Russell Lund; Benedict Ong and Lee Vandervis recording their votes against

 

 

11        Amenity requests - Annual Plan 2026/27

 

A report from Civic summarised requests for new amenities and projects received from submitters.

 

The Chief Financial Officer (Carolyn Allan) and Corporate Planner (Janet Fraser) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

 

Moved (Cr Steve Walker/Cr John Chambers):

 

That the Council:

a)              Requests a report on options for the 10 year plan  addressing the provision of an Archives service at Toitū Settlers Museum. 

Division

The Council voted by division

 

For:                 Crs John Chambers, Jo Galer, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Marie Laufiso, Cherry Lucas, Russell Lund, Mandy Mayhem, Benedict Ong, Andrew Simms, Mickey Treadwell, Steve Walker, Brent Weatherall and Mayor Sophie Barker (14).

Against:         Cr Lee Vandervis (1).

Abstained:   Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 14 votes to 1

 

Motion carried (CNL/2026/108)

 

Cr Steve Walker left the meeting at 10.45 am

 

 

Moved (Cr John Chambers/Cr Marie Laufiso):

That the Council:

 

a)        Requests a review of the roading network seal extension policy , including the criteria for prioritisation, and report back in time for the 10 year plan.

 

b)             Notes that the report would contain funding implications of extending the sealed roading network and proposed criteria for determining priorities

 

c)             Investigates a speed reduction on McMaster Road, including a full assessment and public consultation in accordance with the Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits, and report back to a Hearings Committee in 2027.

Division

The Council voted by division

 

For:              Crs John Chambers, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Marie Laufiso, Mickey                       Treadwell, Brent Weatherall and Mayor Sophie Barker (7).

Against:      Crs Jo Galer, Cherry Lucas, Russell Lund, Mandy Mayhem, Benedict Ong,                       Andrew Simms and Lee Vandervis (7).

Abstained: Nil

 

An equality of votes was recorded 7:7 following which the Mayor used her casting vote in favour of the motion.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2026/109)

 

 

Moved (Cr John Chambers/Cr Marie Laufiso):

That the Council:

a)               Investigates a speed reduction on McMaster Road, including a full assessment and public consultation in accordance with the Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits, and report back to a Hearings Committee in 2027.

Division

The Council voted by division

 

For:                 Crs John Chambers, Jo Galer, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Marie Laufiso, Cherry Lucas, Mandy Mayhem, Benedict Ong, Andrew Simms, Mickey Treadwell and Mayor Sophie Barker (11).

Against:         Crs Russell Lund, Lee Vandervis and Brent Weatherall (3).

Abstained:   Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 11 votes to 3

 

Motion carried (CNL/2026/110)

 

The meeting adjourned at 11.07 am and reconvened at 9.10 am on Thursday 4 June 2026.

 

 

11

 

AMENITY REQUESTS - ANNUAL PLAN 2026/27

 

 

The discussion on Amenity Requests continued. 

 

 

Moved (Mayor Sophie Barker/Cr Cherry Lucas):

That the Council:

a)               Notes the requests received from submitters for new amenities and projects, for inclusion in the Annual Plan 2026/27.

Motion carried (CNL/2026/111)

 

12        Completion of Annual Plan 2026/27 deliberations and decision making

 

A report from Civic contained the recommendations to be taken at the completion of Council consideration of feedback and final decision-making on the budgets for the Annual Plan 2026/27.

The recommendations allowed the decisions and budget changes made during the deliberations meeting to be incorporated into the Annual Plan 2026/27, prior to adoption by the Council on 25 June 2026.

 

The Chief Executive Officer (Sandy Graham), Chief Financial Officer (Carolyn Allan) and Corporate Planner (Janet Fraser) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

 

During discussion, Mayor Sophie vacated the Chair at 9.41 am and Cr Cherry Lucas assumed the Chair.

The Mayor resumed the Chair at 9.42 am.

 

The Mayor vacated the Chair at 9.43 am and Cr Cherry Lucas assumed the Chair.

The Mayor resumed the Chair at 9.44 am.

 

The Mayor vacated the Chair at 9.44 am and Cr Brent Weatherall assumed the Chair.

The Mayor resumed the Chair at 9.44 am.

 

The Mayor vacated the Chair at 9.47 am and Cr Cherry Lucas assumed the Chair.

The Mayor resumed the Chair at 9.47 am.

 

 

It was agreed that the resolutions would be taken separately.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Sophie Barker/Cr Cherry Lucas):

That the Council:

 

a)         Approves staff comments for feedback topics as shown in the consultation database (or as amended during Annual Plan decision-making) for the purposes of:

i)          providing feedback on Annual Plan engagement and decision-making to the community;

ii)         inclusion in the Annual Plan 2026/27 as appropriate; and

iii)        further follow-up or action by staff, if required.

Division

The Council voted by division

 

For:                 Crs John Chambers, Jo Galer, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Marie Laufiso, Cherry Lucas, Russell Lund, Mandy Mayhem, Benedict Ong, Andrew Simms, Mickey Treadwell, Lee Vandervis, Steve Walker, Brent Weatherall and Mayor Sophie Barker (15).

Against:         Nil

Abstained:   Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 15 votes to 0

 

Motion carried (CNL/2026/112)

 

 

Moved (Mayor Sophie Barker/Cr Cherry Lucas):

That the Council:

b)              Approves the changes to draft 2026/27 budgets resolved at this meeting for inclusion in the Annual Plan 2026/27, for adoption by the Council on 25 June 2026.

Division

The Council voted by division

 

For:                 Crs John Chambers, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Marie Laufiso, Cherry Lucas, Mandy Mayhem, Mickey Treadwell, Steve Walker and Mayor Sophie Barker (9).

Against:         Crs Jo Galer, Russell Lund, Benedict Ong, Andrew Simms, Lee Vandervis and Brent Weatherall (6).

Abstained:   Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 9 votes to 6

 

Motion carried (CNL/2026/113)

 

Moved (Mayor Sophie/Cr Cherry Lucas):

 

That the Council:

 

a)       Adjourns the meeting for 5 minutes.

b)      Resumes the 4 June 2026 Council meeting.

             Motion carried        

 

The meeting ended at 9.59 am and reconvened the 4 June 2026 Council meeting at 10.01 am.

 

 

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MAYOR