Date:                                                    Wednesday 30 June 2021

Time:                                                   9.00 am

Venue:                                                Council Chamber, Municipal Chambers, The Octagon, Dunedin

 

 

 

Council

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UNDER SEPARATE COVER

 

 

ITEM         TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                                                                                 PAGE

   

6.1             Ordinary Council meeting - 10 May 2021

a         Minutes of Ordinary Council meeting  held on 10 May 2021                                            2

6.2             Ordinary Council meeting - 25 May 2021

a         Minutes of Ordinary Council meeting  held on 25 May 2021                                         29

6.3             Ordinary Council meeting - 31 May 2021

a         Minutes of Ordinary Council meeting  held on 31 May 2021                                         42  

7                 Saddle Hill Community Board - 18 March 2021

a         Minutes of Saddle Hill Community Board held on 18 March 2021                               69

8                 Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board - 14 April 2021

a         Minutes of Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board held on 14 April 2021                           74

9                 Otago Peninsula Community Board - 15 April 2021

a         Minutes of Otago Peninsula Community Board held on 15 April 2021                       82

10              West Harbour Community Board - 21 April 2021

a         Minutes of West Harbour Community Board held on 21 April 2021                            86     

 

 


Council

30 June 2021

 

 

 

Council

MINUTES

 

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Dunedin City Council held in the Edinburgh Room, Municipal Chambers, The Octagon, Dunedin on Monday 10 May 2021, commencing at 9.00 am

 

PRESENT

 

Mayor

Mayor Aaron Hawkins

 

Deputy Mayor

Cr Christine Garey

 

 

Members

Cr Sophie Barker

Cr David Benson-Pope

 

Cr Rachel Elder

Cr Doug Hall

 

Cr Carmen Houlahan

Cr Marie Laufiso

 

Cr Mike Lord

Cr Jim O'Malley

 

Cr Jules Radich

Cr Chris Staynes

 

Cr Lee Vandervis

Cr Steve Walker

 

Cr Andrew Whiley

 

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

Sandy Graham (Chief Executive Officer), Simon Drew (General Manager Infrastructure Services), Simon Pickford (General Manager Community Services), John Christie (Director Enterprise Dunedin), Graham McKerracher (Manager, Council Communications and Marketing), Jeanette Wikaira (Kaiwhakamāherehere), Gavin Logie (Acting General Manager Finance), Robert West (Acting General Manager City Services) and Clare Sullivan (Team Leader Civic).

 

Governance Support Officers                Lynne Adamson, Lauren McDonald, Rebecca Murray, Jenny Lapham and Wendy Collard

 

 

 

The Mayor acknowledged the recent passing and service of the previous Mayor, Dave Cull and Jan Tucker, West Harbour Community Board member.

 

1          PUBLIC FORUM

 

             There was no public forum.

 

2          Apologies

There were no apologies.

 

3          Confirmation of agenda

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration

 

Motion carried

 

 

4          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.

 

Cr Chris Staynes advised that he was a life member of the Otago Chamber of Commerce, it  had been inadvertently removed from the register but was now reinstated.

 

Cr Doug Hall advised that he no longer supplied equipment to Mountain Biking Otago.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

a)     Amends 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/2021/065)

     

Reports

5          DCC submission on the Otago Regional Council 2021/31 long term plan consultation

 

A report from Corporate Policy sought approval of a Dunedin City Council submission to the Otago Regional Council’s  2021/31 Long Term Plan consultation.

 

 

The Acting General Manager City Services (Robert West) and Policy Manager (Suzie Ballantyne) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

Cr Carmen Houlahan entered the meeting at 9.05 am

 

 

 

 

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Marie Laufiso):

That the Council:

 

a)     Approves the DCC submission to the Otago Regional Council 2021/31 Long Term Plan consultation.

b)     Authorises the Mayor or his delegate to speak to the submission.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/066) with Cr Lee Vandervis recording his vote against.

 

Cr David Benson-Pope left the meeting at 9.33 am.

 

6          DCC Submission: Supporting Sustainable Freedom Camping in Aotearoa New Zealand

 

A report from Parks and Recreation sought approval of a Dunedin City Council submission to the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment on the consultation document ‘Supporting Sustainable Freedom Camping in Aotearoa New Zealand’.

 

The Acting General Manager City Services (Robert West) and Parks and Recreation Planner (Stephen Hogg) spoke to the report, advised of some minor corrections to the submission and responded to questions.

 

Cr Rachel Elder left the meeting at 9.54 am.

Cr David Benson-Pope returned to the meeting at 9.55 am.

Cr Rachel Elder returned to the meeting at 9.56 am.

Cr Carmen Houlahan left the meeting at 9.59 am and returned at 10.02 am.

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting for five minutes.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 10.05 am and reconvened at 10.14 am.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Andrew Whiley):

That the Council:

 

Approves the DCC submission to the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment with corrections as discussed at the meeting, and the following inclusion after paragraph 18:

-      The DCC encourages the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment to continue their investment in “Responsible Camping Initiatives” as contained in ‘Supporting Sustainable Freedom Camping in Aotearoa New Zealand’.

Motion carried (CNL/2021/067)

 

7          Hearing Schedule for the 10 Year Plan and Late Submissions

 

A report from Civic provided a schedule of the submitters that indicated they wished to present their views at the 10 year plan hearings, and sought consideration whether or not to accept the late submissions received.

 

The Chief Executive Officer (Sandy Graham) and Team Leader Civic (Clare Sullivan) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

a)     Accepts the late submissions.

b)     Approves the addition of Mary O’Brien and Phyllis McPherson to the speaking list.

Motion carried (CNL/2021/068)

                

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Chris Staynes):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 10.43 am and reconvened at 12.55 pm.

 

SUBMISSIONS

The people who had indicated they wished to be heard in support of their submissions presented to the Council.

 

817638

Philippa Harris (General Manager) and Megan Bartlett (Board President), Dunedin Symphony Orchestra

 

Ms Harris and Ms Bartlett spoke in support of the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra’s (DSO) submission on the impact of the 30% reduction in grants funding received by the DSO.  They requested that the funding be increased to $120,000 which was slightly more than they had previously received.

 

Cr Lee Vandervis left the meeting at 1.04 pm and returned at 1.06 pm.

 

 

Ms Harris and Ms Bartlett responded to questions.

 

817569

John Alexander (Chairman) and Fraser Richardson, Tennis Otago Incorporated

 

Messrs Alexander and Richardson provided a handout in support of the submission with a proposed plan and timeline for the redevelopment of Tennis Otago at Logan Park.  They requested financial support of no more than $1m from Council which would represent 1/3 of the total cost.   Messrs Alexander and Richardson then responded to questions.

 

816922

Kate Wilson, Middlemarch Swimming Club

 

Ms Wilson spoke to the Middlemarch Swimming Club submission and thanked Council for the annual $10,000 grant.  She requested an increase in funding of $5,000 per year due to the increase in costs to run the pool and the cost of the recently installed heatpump. 

 

Ms Wilson commented on the benefit of the pool to both the community and the wider community and advised that Mosgiel pool users may choose to go to the Middlemarch Pool while the new pool was being constructed.

 

Cr Doug Hall left the meeting at 1.22 pm and returned at 1.27 pm.

 

817309

Finn Boyle

 

Mr Boyle commented that he was part of the Ōtepoti Compost Collective and a private consultant.  He spoke in support of the four plus one bin kerbside collection option.  Mr Boyle commented that organic waste proved to be the biggest problem and provided the greatest opportunity. 

 

816966

Sue Novell and Donna Peacock, SCAN, Resilient Dunedin

817674

Ms Novell and Ms Peacock spoke to points of interest in their submissions which included the kerbside collection; pedestrianisation of the central city; a bus loop and public toilets and responded to questions.

 

817841

Bill Currie

 

Mr Currie spoke in support of his submission and voiced concern that the 10 year plan was not bold enough to achieve a carbon neural city by 2030.  He commented that there were good initiatives but urged Council to be more ambitious to avoid public complacency.

 

 

 

816991

Ian Griffin, Otago Museum

Mayor Aaron Hawkins withdrew from this submission and left the meeting at 1.59 pm. Cr Christine Garey assumed the Chair.

 

 

Messrs Griffin (Director, Otago Museum), Murray Bayly (CFO) and Prof David Hutchinson (Board Chair) spoke to the submission in support of their request for a 6.5% increase in the Levy Funding in 2021/22, and levy increases in line with inflation in subsequent years. They then responded to questions.

 

Mayor Aaron Hawkins returned to the meeting at 2.10 pm and assumed the Chair.

 

817652

Fiona Russell

 

Ms Russell spoke of the problems she encountered with the intersection at Cargills Corner in her wheelchair. 

 

Ms Russell responded to questions and requested that the timing of Barnes Dances be increased to enable additional time to cross intersections, and that mobility bays have lower kerbing to allow easier access to taxis.  

 

816552

Kevin Gilbert

 

Mr Gilbert commented on key points in his submission which included central city car parks.  He reiterated that In his opinion, a new car park building would be more beneficial than the planned central city parking management option.

 

Cr Doug Hall left the meeting at 2.26 pm and returned at 2.31 pm.

 

 

817375

Andy McLean and Kate Wilson, Otago Hockey

 

Mr McLean and Ms Wilson thanked Council for the current funding support received. They provided a presentation and spoke in support of the submission from Otago Hockey requesting long term equitable and accessible funding of turfs and hockey facilities. 

 

Mr McLean and Ms Wilson then responded to questions.

 

Cr Lee Vandervis left the meeting at 2.38 pm.

 

 

817266

Georgi Hampton

 

Ms Hampton spoke in support of pedestrianisation and a shared space for the central city.  She also spoke of the necessity for an appropriate venue for live music which, in her opinion was not the Athenaeum or Mayfair Theatre.

 

Cr Mike Lord left the meeting at 2.48 pm.

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Steve Walker):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 2.50 pm and reconvened at 2.54 pm.

Cr Mike Lord returned to the meeting at 2.56 pm.

 

 

817589

Daniel Benson-Guiu

 

Mr Benson-Guiu spoke in support of his submission which included concerns with population growth and climate change.  He suggested the use of rail infrastructure for commuter rail to help with reduction of greenhouse emissions and the use of Forbury Park for additional council housing and the restoration of a wetland environment.

 

Mr Benson-Guiu responded to questions.

                                                                                                            

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Steve Walker):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 3.06 pm and reconvened at 3.20 pm.

 

 

811100

Peter Manins

 

Mr Manins spoke in support of the cycleways and the completion of the last 2km on the peninsula project.

 

He also discussed his concern with the homelessness in Dunedin and requested that Council do everything possible to provide support.  Mr Manis also spoke about concerns with availability of alcohol.

 

Cr Lee Vandervis entered the meeting at 3.37 pm.

 

 

816483

Craig Reeves, Oxo Cubans

 

Mr Reeves outlined his background and spoke on the performing arts venue and outlined reasons why he did not support the options provided in the consultation document. 

 

In response to questions, Mr Reeves suggested that Council explore the use of Sammy’s and noted the benefits of that venue.

 

817676

Scott Muir, The Chills Band

 

Mr Muir distributed information in support of his submission and advised that he did not support either the Athenaeum or Mayfair Theatre options.  He commented that this view was supported by the majority on the Dunedin Music social media pages.  He suggested that the funding be ring fenced and more consultation be undertaken before a decision was made.

 

Mr Muir responded to questions.

 

811223

Jeremy Anderson

 

Mr Anderson provided information on his background in the theatre industry and reasons why he did not support either the Athenaeum or Mayfair Theatre options.

 

He responded to questions and commented that he believed a purpose built theatre would be the best option for Dunedin.

 

817643

Gareth McMillan, Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust

 

Mr McMillan spoke to the submission on behalf of the Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust in support of increased investment in the arts infrastructure of Dunedin.  Mr McMillan responded to questions.

 

817519

Rick Zwaan, Forest and Bird

 

Mr Zwaan spoke on behalf of the Forest and Bird and highlighted points in their submission.  Mr Zwaan commented that he believed Council had a responsibility to identify biodiversity on private land and requested Council ensure there was adequate resourcing to support advancement in that area.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting and reconvenes at 9.00 am on Tuesday 11 May 2021.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 4.33 pm and reconvened at 9:00am on Tuesday 11 May 2021.

 

817722

Phillip Day, Gatekeeper Properties and Bath St, Stuart St, and Golden Bay Properties Ltd

 

 

Mr Day spoke against Council funding of community housing and a mid-sized theatre development.  He sought a speed limit of 30 km/h and increased parking availability for the Moray Place/Octagon area in the evenings.  Mr Day responded to questions.

 

817678

Tony Culling, Caversham Community Group

 

Mr Culling spoke to the submission from the Caversham Community Group, in particular traffic and safety concerns for the Caversham community, and the need for flood mitigation measures by Council.  Mr Culling responded to questions.

 

817671

Ann Barsby

 

Ms Barbsy spoke to her personal submission and sought an ongoing focus for the maintenance and protection of heritage buildings in the city.  She also requested that alternative options be considered for public transport and for household waste to assist carbon emission reduction. Ms Barsby responded to questions.

 

817858

Sue Edwards

 

Mrs Edwards spoke in support of the Mayfair Theatre option as a performing arts venue.  She sought diversion of trucks in the Wharf Street area to improve traffic flow, and queried the Council’s proposed improvements for stormwater and wastewater mitigation for Surrey Street, South Dunedin.  Mrs Edwards responded to questions.

 

817585

Julia Barth and Eleanor Doig, South Dunedin Community Network

 

Ms Barth spoke to the South Dunedin Community Network submission in support of the development of the Mayfair Theatre, building of community housing and improved playground facilities for all ages in South Dunedin. Ms Barth and Ms Doig responded to questions.

 

817259

Andy Barratt, Chairperson of Our Food  Network Dunedin Inc

 

Dr Barratt spoke to the Our Food Network Dunedin submission, and sought the filling of the existing DCC Good Food Dunedin Co-ordinator vacancy.  The submission requested $10,000 in funding for the provision of education in growing food in our local conditions.  Dr Barratt responded to questions.

 

Cr Mike Lord left the meeting at 10:07 am and returned at 10:09 am.

 

817652

Alison Derbyshire, Diving Otakou

 

Ms Derbyshire spoke to the submission from Diving Otakou requesting Council include a budget of $60,000 in 2021/22 for a feasibility study on the establishment of a pre training- warm up facility at the Moana Pool for divers, swimmers and gymnasts.

 

Cr Carmen Houlahan left the meeting at 10:11 am and returned and 10:12 am.

 

 

Ms Derbyshire responded to questions.

 

814432

Jordana Whyte, The Wildlife Hospital Trust

Cr Steve Walker, withdrew from this submission and left the meeting at 10.15 am.

 

 

Ms Whyte highlighted points from the submission on and provided updates on the work and profile of the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital. Ms Whyte responded to questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

             Adjourn the meeting.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 10:31 am and reconvened at  10:45am.

Cr Steve Walker returned to the meeting at 10.45 am.

 

816175

Blake Armstrong and Max Cunningham, Dunedin Youth Council

 

Messrs Armstrong and Cunningham spoke to the submission and highlighted the priorities for the Youth Council of the DCC, which included the need for safe spaces for youth within the central city, for marginalised communities to have a larger voice, and for the ability for the Youth Council to speak with Council on issues impacting youth in the future.  Messrs Armstrong and Cunningham responded to questions.

 

816286

Francisca Griffin, West Harbour Community Board

 

Ms Griffin spoke on behalf of the West Harbour Community Board and reiterated the points in the Board’s submission, which included a request for public toilet facilities on the shared pathway, and an upgrade of George Street, Port Chalmers visual amenities, such as footpaths.  Ms Griffin responded to questions.

 

816196

Barry Williams, Strath Taieri Community Board

 

Mr Williams spoke on behalf of the Strath Taieri Community Board submission and reiterated the Board’s request for improvement in the level of maintenance by council on roads and road vegetation weed control in the area.   Mr Williams responded to questions.

 

817397

Chris Ford, Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

 

Mr Ford spoke to the Disabled Persons Assembly (DPA) Dunedin submission.  He requested consideration be given to the provision of more mobility parking spaces, including at any future proposed ‘park and ride’ facilities.  Mr Ford responded to questions.

 

817675

Aaron Wolf

 

Mr Wolf spoke to his submission which sough promotion/incentivising of carpooling by Council, and promotion of the use of public transport to reduce carbon emissions.  Mr Wolf wanted Council to take measures to reduce the pace of erosion at beaches, including St Clair, Middle and St Kilda beaches.  Mr Wolf responded to questions.

 

816536

Steven De Graaf, Cargills Castle Trust

 

Mr De Graaf spoke to the Cargills Castle Trust’s submission, that the establishment of a coastal walking track to link Tunnel Beach to Cargills Castle be included in the 10 Year Plan.  Mr De Graaf responded to questions.

 

816462

Peter Dowden, Bus Users Support Group Ōtepoti-Dunedin

 

Mr Dowden spoke on behalf of the Bus Users Support Group Ōtepoti-Dunedin submission which did not support the introduction of bus lanes.  Mr Dowden also requested an improvement on the quality of existing bus stops for passenger  entering and exiting buses.

 

Cr Andrew Whiley left the meeting at 11:57am and returned at 12:02 pm.

 

Mr Dowden responded to questions.

 

816102

Jen Olsen

 

Ms Olsen spoke to her submission to encourage establishment of a Citizen’s Assembly process to promote public consultation from a representative cross section of the community, to reduce of greenhouse gases, and be part of the inclusive decision making of Council.  Ms Olsen responded to questions.

 

Cr Rachel Elder left the meeting at 12:03 pm and returned at 12:05 pm.

Cr Carmen Houlahan left the meeting at 12:06 pm and returned at 12:08 pm.

 

815859

Marty Roberts, Wow! Productions, Director of Afterburner Productions

 

Mr Roberts spoke in support of a purpose built theatre for the city. He considered focus was initially better placed on studio and smaller sized spaces (under 250 seats).  Mr Roberts noted the need for clear and direct input from local stakeholders/practitioners for user friendly building design.  He then responded to questions.

 

815058

John McKenzie, School Principal, North East Valley Normal School, Lead Principal North Dunedin Community of Learning

 

Mr McKenzie requested that Council consider provision of safe and engaging spaces for children and young people in the central city.  Mr McKenzie responded to questions.

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Council:

 

  Adjourns the meeting.

 

             Motion carried

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 12.34 pm and reconvened at 1.00 pm.

 

 

817558

Phil Dowsett, Otago Settlers Association

 

Mr Dowsett spoke to the submission from the Otago Settlers Association in support of planned funding for the renewal of furniture, and capital expenditure for acquisitions and minor capital works.  Mr Dowsett responded to questions. 

 

817630

Helena-Jane Kilkelly and Dr Emily Duncan, Prospect Park Productions

 

Ms Kilkelly and Dr Duncan supported the development of a mid-size theatre in principle, but did not support the two options presented.  Ms Kilkelly and Dr Duncan responded to questions.

 

817319

Fiona Clements, Res.Awesome Ltd

 

Ms Clements spoke in support of the proposed 4 plus 1 bin kerbside collection system, and asked Council to support options for the CBD.  She called for an education campaign for composting and mixed recycling.  Ms Clements responded to questions.

 

 

817315

Fiona Clements and Murray Grimwood, Resilient Dunedin Inc

 

Ms Clements and Mr Grimwood spoke to their submission and raised issues of potential population decline and economic collapse.  Mr Grimwood and Ms Clements responded to questions. 

 

817326

Rachel Butler and Wade Pearson, Startup Dunedin

 

Ms Butler and Mr Pearson highlighted the impact Startup Dunedin had achieved and thanked Council for its support.  Ms Butler and Mr Pearson responded to questions.

 

817279

Judy Martin, OneCoast Resource Recovery

 

Ms Martin spoke in support of the proposed separate collection of food waste, and a trial in Waikouaiti for a local food waste collection and composting location.  Ms Martin responded to members’ questions.

 

817213

Jett Ganoway and Fin Campbell, Generation Zero

 

Mr Ganoway and Mr Campbell spoke in support of a focus on active transport mode and measures to ensure zero carbon 2030.  Mr Ganoway and Mr Campbell responded to questions.

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

Adjourns the meeting.

 

 Motion carried

 

The meeting was adjourned at 2.05 pm and reconvened at 2.22 pm.

 

 

816565

Dr Morgan, Broad Bay Community Centre

 

Dr Morgan spoke to their submission requesting that Council considers waiving the Temporary Change of Use consent fee for non-profit organisations.  Dr Morgan responded to questions.

 

 

816654

Stef Toemmers

 

Ms Toemmers commented that she supported closing general vehicle access to Tomahawk beach, but wanted boat users to be provided with access.  Ms Toemmers responded to members’ questions.

 

816498

Miranda Buhler

 

Ms Buhler advised that she did not support the proposed kerbside collection options but did support additional funding for housing.  Ms Buhler responded to questions.

 

Cr Lee Vandervis left the meeting at 2.42 pm.

 

 

813432

Tony Eyre, Dunedin Athenaeum and Mechanics’ Institute

 

On behalf of the Dunedin Athenaeum and Mechanics’ Institute, Mr Eyre spoke to their submission, noted that as a lessee of the Athenaeum, they wanted to be included in the discussion about the use of the building.  Mr Eyre responded to questions.

 

 

Cr Lee Vandervis returned to the meeting at 2.54 pm.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Steve Walker):

 

That the Council:

 

Adjourns the meeting

 

 Motion carried

The meeting was adjourned at 2.59 pm and reconvened at 3.17 pm.

Cr Sophie Barker entered the meeting at 3.18 pm.

 

 

816375

Eleanor Linscott, Federated Farmers

 

Ms Linscott spoke to the Federated Farmers submission request that Council review and reduce the general rates differential for rural landowners.  Ms Linscott responded to questions.

 

817673

Judy Bellingham, Opera Otago

 

Ms Bellingham spoke to the Opera Otago submission, that supported the Mayfair Theatre as a performing arts venue.  Ms Bellingham responded to questions.

 

816549

Charis Bell and Dante Dawes, Logan Park High School

 

Ms Bell and Ms Dawes spoke to their submission.  They supported the move to improve alternative transport options, provided the ideas were environmentally friendly.  Ms Bell and Ms Dawes responded to questions.

 

815091

Michael Lee, Southern Cross Jeweller

 

Mr Lee spoke to their submission on various infrastructure options in the 10 year plan questionnaire.  Mr Lee responded to members’ questions.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Council:

 

Adjourns the meeting.

 

 Motion carried

 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 3.48 pm and reconvened at 3.55 pm.

 

 

815980

Robin Hyndman, Dunedin Amenities Society

 

Mr Hyndman spoke to their submission in support of the development of the Kaituna area within the town belt.  Mr Hyndman responded to members’ questions.

 

817659

Dr Kate Timms-Dean, Aukaha

 

Dr Timms-Dean spoke to the Aukaha submission, to continue to build on the strong relationship with Council.   Dr Timms-Dean responded to questions.

 

816557

Bonnie Harrison

 

Ms Harrison spoke to her submission in support of continuing with the tertiary precinct plan.  Ms Harrison responded to members’ questions.

 

Cr Doug Hall left the meeting at 4.22 pm.

Cr Lee Vandervis left the meeting at 4.24 pm and returned at 4.25 pm.

 

816347

Mark Wolf

 

Mr Wolf spoke to his submission which included the cleaning out of the mud tanks around the city.  Mr Wolf responded to members’ questions.

 

Cr Mike Lord left the meeting at 4.32 pm and returned at 4.33 pm.

 

 

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

Adjourns the meeting and reconvenes at 9.00 am on Wednesday 12 May 2021.

 

Motion carried

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 4.39 pm and reconvened at 9.00 am on Wednesday 12 May 2021.

 

 

815185

Scott Weatherall, Saddle Hill Community Board

 

Mr Weatherall spoke to the Board’s submission and in particular commented that they would like funding included in the budget for the creation of a safe walkway/cycleway to connect Westwood and Ocean View.  Mr Weatherall responded to questions.

 

815995

Joy Davis and Dean McAlwee, Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board

 

Ms Davis and Mr McAlwee spoke to the Board’s submission. They commented on the Board’s concern regarding the trucks on Gordon Road which they considered a health and safety issue.   Ms Davis and Mr McAlwee responded to questions.

 

817947

Campbell Shaw

 

Mr Shaw spoke to his submission about the proposed rate increases.  Mr Shaw responded to questions.

 

817757

Peter Miller, ARANZ, Prof Tom Brooking and Dr Peter Petchie

 

Mr Miller, Prof Brooking and Dr Petchie spoke to their submission and expressed concern about the lack of funding to ensure the safe storage of Council archives.

 

816715

Eli Zhain

 

Ms Zhain spoke to her submission about the provision of appropriate accommodation for refugees.  She provided background to her project which was, that for every family requiring a home, two houses would be built, one for the refugees and one for a local family.  Ms Zhain indicated that once the project had progressed, she would like Council to consider provide support by contributing 25% of the cost.  Ms Zhain responded to questions. 

 

817648

Michelle Cox, Organics Unearthed

 

Ms Cox spoke to her submission and asked that the Council provide more funding to run composting workshops.  She then  responded to questions.

 

817848

Teresa and Steffan Caddgan

 

Teresa and Steffan Caddgan spoke to their submission and responded to questions.

 

 

Cr Carmen Houlahan left the meeting at 10.11 am and returned at 10.14 am.

 

 

817791

Andrea Bosshard and Kimberly Collins,  Save Foulden Maar

 

Ms Bosshard spoke to her submission about Foulden Maar and presented a Vision for the future of Foulden Maar.  Ms Bosshard and Ms Collins responded to questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 10.45 am and reconvened at 10.46 am.

 

 

816816

Neil Johnstone

 

Mr Johnstone spoke to his submission relating to improving South Dunedin’s stormwater systems to reduce its flood risk.

 

 

817612

Beth Garey

Cr Christine Garey withdrew from this submission and left the meeting at 10.53 am.

Cr Mike Lord left the meeting at 10.56 am and returned at 11.01 am.

 

 

Ms Garey spoke to her submission regarding sustainable tourism and responded to questions.

 

Cr Christine Garey returned to the meeting at 11.03 am.

 

817369

Raewynne Pedofski

 

Ms Pedofski spoke to her submission about Dunedin Railways Ltd and advised that she did not think it should be part of Dunedin City Holdings Limited.  Ms Pedofski would also like regular visits to Port Chalmers.

 

817089

Chancellor, Dr Royden Sommerville and Kevin Wood, University of Otago

 

Dr Sommerville spoke to the submission from the University of Otago on the Tertiary precinct proposals.  Dr Sommerville and Mr Wood responded to questions.

 

817339

Tamsin Blundell

 

Ms Blundell spoke to her submission about providing space for climate refugees, greater energy for local food sovereignty and waste-reduction initiatives. 

 

817189

Desiree Mahy

 

Ms Mahy spoke about the inclusion of a Maori ward and requested that Council reconsider establishing one.  She commented on the relationship with the Araiteuru Marae, funding and representation on the Maori Participation Working Party.  Ms Mahy responded to questions.

 

817217

Cherry Lucas, Otago Farmers Market

 

Ms Lucas spoke to the Council on the provision of parking around the Farmers Market, and noted that the loss of the Cadbury park would intensify the problem.  She would like the Council to provide additional parking spaces or buildings.

 

817184

John Brimble, Sport Otago

 

Mr Brimble advised that the Council currently supported the Schools to Swim programme.  He advised that, with the ceasing of the Kiwi Sports fund, they now had a shortfall of $25,000 for the programme and sought Council to either increase its grant or waiver entry fees to the pool.  Mr Brimble responded to questions.

 

 

817444

Barbara Bridger and Jeremy Baker, Cosy Homes Charitable Trust

Mayor Aaron Hawkins withdrew from this submission and Cr Christine Garey assumed the Chair.

 

 

Ms Bridger spoke to the submission, urging Council to continue to provide the programmes administered by the Trust.

 

Mayor Aaron Hawkins resumed the Chair.

 

817121

Barbara Bridger, Otago Community Trust

Cr Lee Vandervis left the meeting at 12.13 pm.

 

 

Ms Bridger spoke to the submission suggesting that the Trust and the Council explore the opportunity for a new partnership, to establish a specific Hapori Maori and Pasifika Funding pool, to deliver projects and activities that enhance social and economic benefit.  Ms Bridger responded to questions.

 

817048

Emily Cooper and Mandy Mayhem-Bullock, Coastal Communities Cycle Connection

Cr Rachel Elder withdrew from this submission.

 

 

Ms Cooper spoke to the submission and expressed concern that funding for the Coastal Communities Cycle Connection had not been included in the 10 year plan.  Ms Cooper and Ms Mayhem-Bullock responded to questions.

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

             Adjourn the meeting.

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 12.33 pm and reconvened at 1.01 pm.

 

 

816744

Stela Pasic, Rowena East, Inam Anjum and Kirsten McLay-Knopp; Chai and Chat Women’s Group

 

Ms Pasic, Ms East, Ms Anjum and Ms McLay-Knopp spoke to their submission, requesting that  there be more engagement with the ethnic community.  They would like to see a publicly funded multi use venue similar to one in Whangarei.  Ms Pasic, Ms East, Ms Anjum and Ms McLay-Knopp responded to questions.

 

Cr Rachel Elder entered the meeting at 1.04 pm.

 

817892

Norcombe Barker, Larnach Castle Ltd

Cr Sophie Barker withdrew from the submission and left the meeting at 1.11 pm.

 

 

Mr Barker spoke to his submission.  He advised that his three key points were that tourism should be led outside of Council, Council should stop marketing Dunedin as a low cost destination and to have a good plan that covered tourism.  Mr Barker responded to questions.

 

Cr Sophie Barker returned the meeting at 1.21 pm.

 

 

816530

Liz Angelo, City Rise Up

 

Ms Angelo spoke to her submission and commented that central Dunedin had the largest population but did not have a community board.  She advised that she would like to see an electric bus loop that included city rise.  Ms Angelo responded to questions.

 

816461

Liz Angelo, Cargill Court and City Rise Up

 

Ms Angelo spoke to this submission and commented that she considered that wheelie bins shouldn’t be bright colours but more natural in colour.  Ms Angelo responded to questions.

 

817931

Alex Familton

 

Mr Familton spoke to his submission and requested there be a three year break on big spending to catch up on debt.  Mr Familton responded to questions.

 

Cr Rachel Elder left the meeting at 1.48 pm.

 

817774

John Price

 

Mr Price spoke to his submission about cycle lanes and the need for more secure bike parks around the city.  Mr Price responded to questions.

 

817613

Jackson Keddell KGB

 

Mr Keddell spoke to his submission which included food waste, recycling and roading issues.  Mr Keddell responded to questions.

 

817282

Gerard Hyland, Dunedin Tunnels Trail Trust

 

Mr Hyland spoke to the Trust’s submission noting that there wasn’t a safe route for cycling from the Southern to the Northern end of the city.  Mr Hyland responded to questions.

 

816814

Louise Lawrence, Alice Lloyd-Fitt and Sharleen Walker, Dunedin District Pony Club

 

Ms Lawrence, Ms Lloyd-Fitt and Ms Walker spoke to their submission and advised that there was a lack of funding for sport and recreation from Council.  Ms Lawrence, Ms Lloyd-Fitt and Ms Walker responded to questions.

 

Cr Mike Lord left the meeting at 2.19 pm and returned the room at 2.21 pm.

 

817085

Kris Smith, Port Chalmers Foundry Trust

 

Ms Smith spoke to the Trust’s submission and requested that DCC fulfil its obligation of removing the asbestos and restoring the Sims Building.  Ms Smith responded to questions.

 

Cr Andrew Whiley entered the meeting at 2.34 pm.

 

 

816404

Stephen Macknight, Better Streets

 

Mr Macknight spoke to his submission about cycle safety and responded to questions.

 

816342

William Macknight

 

William Macknight and Mr and Mrs Macknight spoke to their submission.  William presented Council with a concept drawing of a playground for Dunedin, which included a flying fox and a castle.  Mr Macknight responded to questions.

 

816975

Ed Lobo

 

Mr Lobo spoke to his submission and advised that he hadmoved to Dunedin because of the music scene.  He commented that noise monitoring was better before there had been a change in contractor.  Mr Lobb responded to questions.

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

 

That the Council:

 

Adjourns the meeting.

 

Motion Carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 3.01 pm and reconvened at 3.16 pm.

 

Cr Rachel Elder entered the meeting at 3.18 pm.

 

817734

Michael Coggan and Dr Anna Campbell (Board of NZ Cricket), Otago Cricket Association

 

Mr Coggan and Dr Campbell spoke to the Otago Cricket Association’s submission.  They commented that they would like to see the Tahuna grounds used more for cricket and requested permission to continue to pursue a site to house a facility.

 

Mr Coggan and Dr Campbell responded to questions.

 

817528

Tim McMullen

 

Mr McMullen spoke to his submission in support of the road safety improvements and stated that zebra crossings were far safer than courtesy crossings.  Mr McMullen responded to questions.

 

 

816623

Geoff Patton, Mayfair Theatre Charitable Trust

 

 Mr Patton spoke to the Trust’s submission.  He welcomed the grant but noted that it was a third of the total from previous years.  Mr Patton stated that the Mayfair Theatre was the best option for a performing arts venue and  that the Trust was happy to gift it to the DCC, as it was gifted to the Trust it made sense to gift it to the Council.  Mr Patton responded to questions.

 

Cr Lee Vandervis left the meeting at 3.46 pm and returned at 3.48 pm.

 

817352

Brian Dixon

 

Mr Dixon spoke to his submission about sea level rise and responded to members’ questions.

 

817778

Alan Ward

 

Mr Ward spoke to his submission about the need to ensure there were three tenders obtained for all  Council jobs.  He commented that he considered contracts should go to local businesses where possible and responded to questions.

 

813791

Ross Currie, Dunedin Public Art Gallery Society (President)

 

Mr Currie spoke to the Society’s submission and advised that in the current climate, Council funding was more important now than ever.  Mr Currie responded to questions.

 

812568

Julia Dryden

 

Ms Dryden spoke to her submission and requested that Council give consideration to wheelie bins and their sizes as the proposed bins would not suit all areas around Dunedin.  Ms Dryden responded to questions.

 

Cr Lee Vandervis left the meeting at 4.10 pm.

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

 

That the Council:

 

Adjourns the meeting and reconvenes at  9.00 am on Thursday 13 May 2021.

 

Motion Carried

 

The meeting was adjourned at 4.23 pm and reconvened at 9:00 am on Thursday 13 May 2021.

 

817923

Larna McCarthy, Greater Green Island Community Network (GGICN)

 

Ms McCarthy spoke to the submission and priority areas for the GGICN, based on the community consultation undertaken as: safer active transport routes, and on and off ramps in the greater Green Island area.   Ms McCarthy responded to questions.

 

 

817894

Catherine Thomas, Southern District Health Board

 

Ms Thomas spoke to the SDHB submission in support of the 4-bin kerbside collection and community housing for all ages.

 

817755

Camilla Cox, Secretary of Dunedin Trampoline representing combined Gymnastic Clubs

 

Mrs Cox spoke of behalf of six gymnastics clubs seeking Council investment in fit for purpose facilities for gym clubs.  Mrs Cox responded to questions.

 

 

817647

Nicole Bezemer, Tomahawk Smaills Beachcare Trust

 

Ms Bezemer spoke to the Trust’s submission and provided an overview of the nursery work undertaken by the Trust.  She  sought continuation of Council funding of $23,000 and requested an extended term of 3 years.  Ms Bezemer responded to questions.

 

 

817550

Ann Barsby and Jo Galer, Southern Heritage Trust

Crs Steve Walker and Jim O’Malley withdrew from this submission.

 

 

Mrs Barsby and Ms Galer spoke to the Trust’s submission.  They asked Council to undertake a cumulative effects assessment for heritage works and include reduction of waste through the protection of heritage buildings and the reduction of material waste through demolition.  Mrs Barsby and Ms Galer responded to questions.

 

Cr Doug Hall left the meeting at 9:48am.

 

817446

Tess Trotter, Manager, Value Project

 

Ms Trotter spoke to the submission in support of the 4 bin kerbside option, and space for community waste management initiatives.  Ms Trotter spoke to the value of place-based funding in support of community initiatives.

 

Cr Doug Hall returned to the meeting at 9:53am

 

 

Ms Trotter responded to questions.

 

817387

Sarah Ramsay, c/o United Machinists

 

Ms Ramsay spoke in opposition to the landfill site at Smooth Hill, and requested that Council give consideration to investigating alternative sites.

 

Cr Doug Hall left the meeting at 10:04 am and returned at 10:07 am.

 

 

818036

Alasdair Morrison, Waikouaiti Coast Community Board

 

Mr Morrison spoke to the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board submission and requested that Council provide feedback on the outcome of the Board’s submission.  Mr Morrison responded to questions.

 

817353

Julian Doorey

 

Mr Doorey spoke to his submission for the community development of South Dunedin.  He commented that he had concerns for stormwater management by Council and infrastructure development for climate change to keep South Dunedin flood free.  Mr Doorey responded to questions.

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Steve Walker):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourn the meeting until 10:45am

 

Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 10:24 am and reconvened at 10:45 am.

 

813232

Cushla McKinney (Chair)Friends of Otago Museum

 

Ms McKinney spoke to the Friends of the Otago Museum’s submission seeking a 6% increase in funding from Council.  Ms McKinney responded to questions.

 

816945

Colin Weatherall, Dunedin City District Licensing Committee (Chair)

 

Mr Weatherall spoke as Chairperson of the DLC in support of the upgrade of the CCTV in the Octagon and the integration of services in Great King Street.  Mr Weatherall responded to questions.

 

 

816930

Colin Weatherall, Resident of South Coast

 

Mr Weatherall spoke to his personal submission for the bus service upgrade from Mosgiel through Green Island.  He requested that Council subsidise community housing for community wellbeing and to make land banked areas in Brighton available for developers for community housing.  Mr Weatherall responded to questions.

 

818018

Gordon Dickson

 

Mr Dickson spoke to his submission. 

 

817112

Jamie Sinclair

 

Mr Sinclair spoke to his submission in support of opening railway tunnel for cycleway access to the city as a benefit to both the commuter and tourist safety, secure parking for bicycles in the city, and utilising of Sammy’s as a performing arts venue.  Mr Sinclair responded to questions.

 

816851

Alan Somerville (Chair) and Ms Shirley Irwin (resident), Abbeyfield Dunedin (Inc)

 

Mr Somerville and Ms Irwin spoke in support of the Abbeyfield development style of community housing and outlined the benefits for residents.  Mr Somerville and Ms Irwin responded to questions.

 

 

816544

Geraldine Tait

 

Ms Tait spoke in opposition to the proposed kerbside collection option cost to the ratepayer and sought a user-pays use of kerbside collection. She spoke in support of community housing and the Council development of a destination adventure playground for youth.  Ms Tait responded to questions.

 

 

817103

Michael Morris, Event Manager Dog with Two Tails

 

Mr Morris spoke in support of live music venues in the CBD and asked Council to consider changes in compliance rules to support this.  Mr Morris responded to questions.

 

 

818039

Desiree Mahy - Mataawaka Hui Araiteuru Marae

 

Ms Mahy responded to questions on the submission on behalf of the Araiteuru Marae.

 

Cr O’Malley left the meeting at 11:59am.

 

817490

Lois Scott and Carol Melville, Dunedin Community Builders

 

Ms Scott and Mrs Melville spoke to the submission.  They provided the background to the Dunedin Community Builders and sought collaboration with Council for co-design with communities for building projects, increased place based funding, community grants and addressing of inequities for cultural groups.

 

817396

Fiona Harrison

 

Mrs Harrison spoke to her submission and expressed her concern for rural properties access to kerbside collection and the lack of options offered by Council for rural communities for refuse collection.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

Adjourn the meeting until 1:00 pm.

 

Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 12:20 pm and reconvened at 1:00 pm.

 

815874

Dan Hendra NZ International Science Festival

 

Mr Hendry spoke to the submission requesting the development of an Events Strategy for Dunedin and requested allocation of  $100,000 additional funding each year for the next ten years to the Major Community Events and premier Events Grants.  Mr Hendra responded to questions.

 

816926

Kathleen Ryan behalf of Sonya Billyard POWA

 

Ms Ryan spoke to the submission and advised that they would like Council to allocate funding of $100,000 in the 10 year plan for the beautification and promotion of Waikouaiti with $30,000 allocated to undertake a feasibility study.  Ms Ryan responded to questions.

 

816924

Kathleen Ryan, POWA

 

Ms Ryan spoke to the submission requesting that the Council allocate funding in the 10 year plan to connect the area to the Dunedin City Council water supply. Ms Ryan responded to questions.

 

816917

Jo Millar, Grey Power Otago Inc

 

Ms Millar spoke to the Grey Power Otago’s submission and commented on the proposed rate increase, and also on the upgrading of McBryde Street in South Dunedin.  Ms Millar responded to questions.

 

817624

Dr Juttel on behalf of Nic Hart, Dunedin Skateboarding Association

 

Dr Juttel, spoke on behalf of the Dunedin Skateboarding Association and commented that they would like the Council to plan facilities for the next generation and create destination playgrounds which cater for a wide range of ages and interests.  Dr Juttel responded to questions.

 

817817

Dr Jenny Rock and Aaron Heinman, NZ Marine Study Centre

 

Dr Rock spoke to the submission regarding the Signs of the Sea project which provided interpretive Signage for Coastal Walkways.  They requested that a budget line be given to various council departments that would benefit from implementation of signage designs.  Dr Rock and Mr Heinman responded to questions.

 

818204

Alex Wilson, Arcade

 

Mr Wilson spoke to his submission about a performing art space.  He commented that both a theatre which seated 60 – 100 people and a larger venue was needed.  Mr Wilson responded to questions.

 

817881

Gordon Tocher

 

Mr Tocher spoke about the damage to Aramoana Road by the sea.  He commented that there was no Plan B should the road unsafe or permanently damaged.  Mr Tocher responded to questions.

 

817663

Karen Anderson

 

Cr Andrew Whiley withdrew from this submission and left the meeting at 2.26 pm.

 

Ms Anderson spoke to her submission on dog related matters and responded to questions.

 

Cr Andrew Whiley returned to the meeting at 2.35 pm.

 

817504

Gary Todd, Gary Todd Architecture

 

Mr Todd spoke to his submission on the redevelopment of Forbury Park and responded to questions.

 

817433

Paul Pope, Otago Peninsula Community Board

Cr Andrew Whiley withdrew from this submission.

 

 

Paul Pope spoke to the Board’s submission and in particular commented on the provision of funding of $25,000 per annum for minor traffic works and signage that kept sea lions and motorists safe. Mr Pope responded to questions.

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

                 

                  Adjourns the meeting.

 

                  Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 3.00 pm and reconvened at 3.15 pm.

 

817610

Karl Hart

 

Mr Hart spoke to his submission and in particular commented on the management of protected trees.  Mr Hart responded to questions.

 

817593

Graeme Loh

 

Mr Loh spoke to his submission on the proposed rate rise.  He advised that the Council should have progressive rates, making them more affordable for lower value properties.  Mr Loh responded to questions.

 

815383

Verna Brown

 

Ms Brown spoke on the proposed kerbside collection system, which did not make allowance for people who recycle.  She asked that Council support a request to increase the rates rebate.  Mr Brown responded to questions.

 

817296

Sue Maturin

 

Ms Maturin spoke to her submission and commented on biodiversity, identifying land of significant value and helping the land owners to protect the land.   Ms Maturin responded to questions.

 

816151

Andy Sutherland XR Otepoti

 

Mr Sutherland spoke on climate change and requested that the Council set up a fund to help local industry to reduce greenhouse gases.  Mr Sutherland responded to questions.

 

816097

Piotr Mierzejewski, Community Care Trust

 

Mr Mierzejewski commented on his difficulty accessing the building to present his submission and in general accessibility around Dunedin.   Mr Mierzejewski responded to questions.

 

816236

Heidi Hayward, Dunedin North Intermediate

 

Ms Hayward spoke to her submission requesting support for the school pool and asks that the Council provide $187,500 to keep the DNI pool operational.  Ms Hayward responded to questions.

 

817195

Cheryl Neill and John Waite

 

Ms Neill spoke regarding the erosion of the seawall along the road reserve on Michael Avenue and Stepney Avenue at Harwood.  They asked that the Council take urgent action to resolve this. Ms Neill and Mr Waite responded to questions.

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

             Adjourn the meeting and reconvenes at 9.00 am on Friday 14 May 2021.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 4.40 pm reconvened at 9.00 am on Friday 14 May 2021.

 

816535

Fairleigh Gilmour

 

Ms Gilmour and Mr Dave Bennett spoke about the protection of live music venues.  Ms Gilmour and Mr Bennett responded to questions.

 

817056

Michael Wilson

 

Mr Wilson spoke to his submission on the necessity for appropriate protection of live music venues under the District Plan.  Mr Wilson responded to questions.

 

817632

Scott Willis, Willis Advisory

 

Mr Willis spoke in support of his submission on Council’s zero carbon 2030 target.  Mr Wills responded to questions

 

819417

Gwen Harrop, Carmel Leslie, Gretchen Robertson, Dunedin Gymnastics Academy and Steve Martin, Sport Otago

 

Ms Harrop and Ms Leslie provided a handout in support of Dunedin Gymnastics Academy submission.  They requested that Council give consideration to the provision of a grant of $70,000  towards the cost of rent on their two premises; and a purpose built gymnastics facility.

 

Ms Harrop and Ms Leslie responded to questions.

 

815872

Latuivai Kioa, Samoan Community

 

Mr Kioa spoke to in support of his submission and commented on the need for a community hub for the Pasifika community.  Mr Kioa responded to questions

 

816254

Lane McLeod

 

Mr McLeod spoke to his submission on moving around the city and responded to questions.

 

817814

Lindsay Dey and Sarah Davie-Nitis, Dunedin Tracks Network Trust

Cr Rachel Elder withdrew from the submission.

 

Mr Lindsay Dey and Ms Sarah Davie-Nitis spoke in support of the submission from the Dunedin Tracks Network Trust and requested that a collaborative approach to tracks across the city be taken.  They responded to questions.

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Steve Walker):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 10.25 am and reconvened at 10.50 am.

 

Cr Doug Hall returned to the meeting at 10.59 am.

 

817263

Uma Asaka, CCS Disability Action Local Advisory Committee

 

Ms Asaka provided a presentation and spoke to the submission rom the CCS Disability Action Local Advisory Committee highlighting the importance of accessibility for the disabled community.    Ms Asaka responded to questions.

 

817811

Greg Bouwer, Hamish Seaton and Craig Bates, Mountain Biking Otago

Cr Rachel Elder withdrew from this submission.

 

 

Messrs Bouwer, Seaton and Bates provided a presentation and spoke to the submission from Mountain Biking Otago.  They requested Council give consideration to increasing their annual maintenance budget from $30,000 to $80,000; and include funding of $40,000 for the construction of new tracks.  Mr Seaton responded to questions.

 

816291

Nigel Westbrook, Dunedin TimeBank

 

Mr Westbrook spoke to his submission and requested that Council give consideration to increasing the funding of Taskforce Green by 100%.  Mr Westbrook responded to questions.

 

814780

Ann Dennison

 

Ann Dennison spoke to her submission and commented on the proposed kerbside collection and recycling.  Ms Dennison responded to questions.

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 12.19 pm and Cr Rachel Elder left the meeting.

The meeting reconvened at 1.00 pm.

 

817685

Frances Palmer, Public Health Association of NZ, Otago Southland Branch

 

Ms Mainvil  (NZ Otago Southland Branch Chair) and Ms Palmer provided explanation on the points outlined in the submission from the Public Health Association of NZ on community housing.  Ms Mainvil and Ms Palmer responded to questions.

 

Cr Lee Vandervis entered the meeting at 1.09 pm.

 

817607

Fraser Stephens on behalf of Katharine Cresswell, Spokes Dunedin

 

Mr Stephens spoke on behalf of Katharine Cresswell in support of the submission from Spokes Dunedin relating to cycle networks. 

 

817050

Michaela Waite-Harvey (President OUSA) on behalf of Mhairi Mackenzie Everitt (OUSA)

 

Ms Waite-Harvey spoke to the Otago Uni Students’ Association submission and in particular expressed disappointment that the Tertiary Precinct Upgrade had been deferred until 2030 without consultation. 

 

Ms Waite-Harvey advocated for the project to be reincorporated into the 10 year plan.  She distributed a map produced by Council which highlighted streets that had been given priority status and noted that many were in the precinct area.  Ms Waite-Harvey responded to questions.

 

817410

Murray Grimwood

 

Mr Grimwood distributed information which showed the 2030 population declines following economic collapse in support of his submission.   He requested that Council consider the graphs when making decisions for the city.

Mr Grimwood responded to questions.

 

813612

Chris King

 

Mr King spoke in support of his submission on the issues recreational boat users have in the steamer basin.  He commented in support of the Carey’s Bay wharf being maintained.

 

Mr King commented that he would like the Dunedin City Council and Otago Regional Council to support the Otago Yacht Club with an extension of their facilities to cater for more and larger boats, including facilities to allow slippage of larger boats.

 

Cr Mike Lord left the meeting at 1.48 pm and returned at 1.51 pm.

Cr Jules Radich left the meeting at 1.51 pm and returned at 1.54 pm.

Cr Lee Vandervis left the meeting at 1.52 pm and returned at 1.53 pm.

 

815890

Colin Lind

 

Mr Lind spoke on the traffic flow around the city and commented that he felt a bypass for heavy traffic should be implemented.  Mr Lind suggested a taxi by demand system be introduced between 9.00 am and 3.00 pm as an alternative to having larger buses

 

817574

Colin Brown

 

Mr Brown spoke in support of the Tunnels Trail project and commented on the benefits of trails including the removal of cyclists off roads and wide use that trails entail.

 

816141

Rt Hon Sir Don McKinnon, New Zealand Memorial Museum Trust

 

Sir Don spoke via Zoom in support of the New Zealand Memorial Museum Trust submission requesting commitment to fund $100,000 in total over the next three years towards the cost of establishing a New Zealand Memorial Museum and Visitor Centre in Le Quesnoy, France.  Sir Don responded to questions.

 

817720

Kimberley Collins on behalf of Rhys Millar, Predator Free

 

Ms Collins presented the Predator Free Dunedin submission on behalf of Rhys Millar.  She commented on the hope for community support for the collective vision for a Predator Free Dunedin.  Ms Collins advised that $3.51m had been earmarked from PF2050 Ltd to Predator Free Dunedin and that they sought 1:1 co-funding from the ORC and DCC to achieve this goal.  Ms Collins responded to questions.

 

818764

Mary O’Brien, CCS Disability Action

 

Ms O’Brien provided a PowerPoint presentation on behalf of the submission from CCS Disability Action.  She thanked Council for the liberty swing at the Mosgiel playground but requested it be moved to a more central position.

 

Cr Jim O’Malley entered the meeting at 2.27 pm.

 

 

Ms O’Brien spoke in support of the changing places bathroom and responded to questions.

 

 

 

818462

Phylis McPherson

 

Ms McPherson spoke in support of the changing places bathroom.  She requested that changes be made to existing public toilet facilities including the toilet roll dispensers and basins to allow for more ease of use by disabled persons.  Ms McPherson would like cameras installed outside toilets to prevent vandalism.

 

Ms McPherson commented that she would like increased mobility car parks and greater enforcement as she spoke of frustration with able bodied people using the mobility parks.

 

 

814709

John Kennedy

 

Mr Kennedy provided photos in support of his submission to retain the current kerbside collection system.  He did not have the space for additional bins and his section was steep which would cause issues with taking the bins to the road. 

Mr Kennedy responded to questions.

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Steve Walker):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 2.49 pm and Crs Chris Staynes and Lee Vandervis left the meeting.

The meeting reconvened at 3.30 pm.

 

 

The Mayor thanked staff and Councillors for their work.

 

 

The meeting concluded at 3.31 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

..............................................

MAYOR

 


Council

30 June 2021

 

 

 

Council

MINUTES

 

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Dunedin City Council held in the Council Chamber, Municipal Chambers, The Octagon, Dunedin on Tuesday 25 May 2021, commencing at 10.01 am

 

PRESENT

 

Mayor

Mayor Aaron Hawkins

 

Deputy Mayor

Cr Christine Garey

 

 

Members

Cr Sophie Barker

Cr David Benson-Pope

 

Cr Rachel Elder

Cr Doug Hall

 

Cr Carmen Houlahan

Cr Marie Laufiso

 

Cr Mike Lord

Cr Jim O'Malley

 

Cr Jules Radich

Cr Lee Vandervis

 

Cr Steve Walker

Cr Andrew Whiley

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

Sandy Graham (Chief Executive Officer), Simon Drew (General Manager Infrastructure and Development), Simon Pickford (General Manager Community Services), John Christie (Manager Enterprise Dunedin), Graham McKerracher (Manager, Council Communications and Marketing), Jeanette Wikaira (Kaiwhakamāherehere), Gavin Logie (Chief Financial Officer) and Robert West (Acting General Manager City Services)

 

Governance Support Officer                  Lynne Adamson

 

 

1          Opening

Sriram from the Hindu community opened the meeting with a prayer.

2          Public Forum

There was no Public Forum.  

 

3          Apologies

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

Accepts the apology from Cr Chris Staynes for absence.

 

Motion carried

 

4          Confirmation of agenda

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Rachel Elder):

That the Council:

 

Confirms the agenda with the following alterations:

 

That Items 23 – Strategic Framework Refresh; 24 – Maori Strategic Development and 25 DCC submission to the Draft Otago Regional Public Transport Plan be taken before Item 14 – Covid-19 Support Fund Update.

 

Motion carried

 

 

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 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 Team’s Interest Register.

Motion carried

 

6          Confirmation of Minutes

6.1       Ordinary Council meeting - 13 April 2021

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 13 April 2021 as a correct record.

Motion carried

  

7          Minutes of Community Boards

7          Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board - 17 February 2021

 

Moved (Cr Carmen Houlahan/Cr Jules Radich):

That the Council:

 

Notes the minutes of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting held on 17 February 2021.

Motion carried

 

8          Waikouaiti Coast Community Board - 24 March 2021

 

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Jules Radich):

That the Council:

 

Notes the minutes of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting held on 24 March 2021.

Motion carried

 

9          Strath Taieri Community Board - 25 March 2021

 

Moved (Cr Mike Lord/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Council:

 

Notes minutes of the Strath Taieri Community Board meeting held on 25 March 2021.

Motion carried

 

10        Otago Peninsula Community Board - 25 March 2021

 

Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Jules Radich):

That the Council:

 

Notes minutes of the Otago Peninsula Community Board meeting held on 25 March 2021.

Motion carried

 

 

11        West Harbour Community Board - 17 March 2021

 

Moved (Cr Steve Walker/Cr Carmen Houlahan):

That the Council:

 

Notes of the minutes of the West Harbour Community Board meeting held on 17 March 2021.

Motion carried

 

Reports

12        Actions From Resolutions of Council Meetings

 

A report from Civic provided progress on implementing resolutions made at Council meetings. 

 

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

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

 

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

 

Motion carried

 

13        Council Forward Work Programme

 

A report from Corporate Policy provided the updated forward work programme for the 2021-2022 year.

 

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

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Rachel Elder):

That the Council:

 

Notes the updated Council forward work programme.

Motion carried (CNL/2021/076)

 

23        Strategic Framework Refresh

 

A report from the Executive Leadership Team provided an update on the latest stage of the Strategic Framework Refresh and sought approval to implement the Strategic Framework Refresh project plan.

 

The Chief Executive Officer (Sandy Graham), Acting General Manager City Services (Robert West) and Kaiwhakamāherehere (Jeanette Wikaira) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

Cr Doug Hall left the meeting at 10.21 am.

 

 

It was requested that the resolutions be taken separately.

 

 

Moved (Cr Steve Walker/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

a)     Notes the ‘Thriving Cities City Portrait: Progressing the Strategic Framework Refresh’ report.

Motion carried (CNL/2021/077) with Cr Vandervis recording his vote against.

 

 

Moved (Cr Steve Walker/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

b)        Approves implementation of the Strategic Framework Refresh project plan.

Division

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                        Crs Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Jim O'Malley, Steve Walker and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (9).

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

Abstained:          Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 9 votes to 4

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/078)

 

24        Maori Strategic Development

 

A report from the Executive Leadership Team provided an update on Māori strategic development activities being led by the Kaiwhakamāherehere in collaboration with staff.

 

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

 

Cr Mike Lord left the meeting at 11.16 am and returned at 11.17 am.

Cr Carmen Houlahan left the meeting at 11.16 am and returned at 11.20 am.

Cr Rachel Elder left the meeting at 11.18 am and returned at 11.20 am.

 

 

Moved (Cr Marie Laufiso/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Council:

 

Notes the Māori Strategic Development update report.

Motion carried

25        DCC submission to the Draft Otago Regional Public Transport Plan

 

A report from Transport sought approval for a Dunedin City Council submission to the Otago Regional Council’s 2021/31 draft Otago Regional Public Transport Plan.

 

The General Manager Infrastructure and Development (Simon Drew) and Group Manager Transport (Jeanine Benson) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

Cr Christine Garey left the meeting at 11.39 am and returned at 11.42 am.

Cr Doug Hall returned to the meeting at 11.50 am.

 

 

 

 

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Rachel Elder):

That the Council:

 

a)     Approves the DCC submission, with the approved amendment, to the Otago Regional Council 2021-31 draft Regional Public Transport Plan consultation.

b)     Authorises the Mayor or his delegate to speak to the submission.

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting for 5 minutes.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 12.11 pm and reconvened at 12.16 pm.

 

Crs Christine Garey; Doug Hall and Steve Walker returned to the meeting at 12.17 pm.

Cr Lee Vandervis returned to the meeting at 12.18 pm.

 

 

An amendment to paragraph 4 of the submission was discussed.

 

 

Moved (Cr Sophie Barker/Cr Jim O'Malley):

That the Council:

Amend paragraph 4 of the ORC submission to include – The DCC recommends the CEO’s of the ORC and DCC meet to discuss the implications of the possible transfer and report back to their respective Councils by December 2021.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/079) with Cr Lee Vandervis recording his vote against.

 

 

             

A further amendment was then moved:

 

 Moved (Cr Jules Radich/Cr Andrew Whiley):

That the Council:

Requests that, in addition the DCC asks the ORC to consider a route 6b that transits straight through the Octagon.

             The motion was lost on a show of hands.

 

The substantive motion was then put:

 

 

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Rachel Elder):

That the Council:

 

 

a)    Approves the DCC submission, with the approved amendment to Item 4 of the Otago Regional Council 2021-31 draft Regional Public Transport Plan consultation with the addition:

-      The DCC recommends the CEO’s of the ORC and DCC meet to discuss the implications of the possible transfer and report back to their respective Councils by December 2021.

b)    Authorises the Mayor or his delegate to speak to the submission

Motion carried (CNL/2021/080) with Cr Lee Vandervis recording his vote against

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting until 1.15 pm.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 12.43 pm and reconvened at 1.15 pm.

Crs Sophie Barker and Jim O’Malley entered the meeting at 1.17 pm.

 

14        Covid-19 Support Fund Update

 

A report from Community and Planning provided an update on expenditure to date and forecasts year end expenditure on the $950,000 COVID-19 Support Fund for the 2020/21 financial year approved at the 27 May 2020 Council meeting for the 2020/21 financial year.

 

The Acting General Manager City Services (Robert West) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

 

Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Doug Hall):

That the Council:

 

Notes the update on expenditure from the COVID-19 Support Fund.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/081) with Cr Lee Vandervis recording his vote against.

15        Three Waters Reform Update

 

A report from 3 Waters updated the Council on Government three waters regulatory and service delivery reforms and an update on work commissioned by the Otago-Southland Three Waters Office.

 

The General Manager Infrastructure and Development (Simon Drew) and Group Manager 3 Waters (Tom Dyer) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

Notes the Three Waters Reform Update.

             Motion carried

 

16        Feedback on the Draft 2021/22 Statements of Intent - Dunedin City Holdings Limited Group Companies

 

A report from the Executive Leadership Team provided a summary of elected member feedback on the draft 2021/22 Statements of Intent for Dunedin City Holdings Group companies.

 

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

 

 

Moved (Cr Mike Lord/Cr Doug Hall):

That the Council:

 

Approves the Statement of Intent feedback response.

Motion carried (CNL/2021/082) with Cr Lee Vandervis recording his vote against

 

17        Terms of Reference for the Review of the DCC Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury Village Water Response

 

A report from the Executive Leadership Team provided details on the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the internal review of the DCC response to the lead levels detected in the water supply to Karitane, Waikouaiti and Hawksbury Village.

 

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

 

 

Moved (Cr Lee Vandervis/Cr Jim O'Malley):

That the Council:

 

Approves, with amendments, the Terms of Reference for the review of the DCC Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury Village water response.

Motion carried (CNL/2021/083)

 

18        Adoption of the Litter Compliance Policy 2020

 

A report from Waste and Environmental Solutions recommended Council adopt the updated Litter Compliance Policy 2020.

 

The General Manager Infrastructure and Development (Simon Drew) and Group Manager Waste and Environmental Solutions (Chris Henderson) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

 

Moved (Cr Christine Garey/Cr Rachel Elder):

That the Council:

 

a)     Approves the proposed Litter Compliance Policy 2020.

b)     Revokes the Litter Compliance Policy 2018.

Motion carried (CNL/2021/084)

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 3.03 pm and reconvened at 3.15 pm.

 

19        Regulatory Subcommittee Recommendation on Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy Review

 

A report from Civic  presented the recommendations of the Regulatory Subcommittee on the review of the Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy.

Crs Lee Vandervis  and Carmen Houlahan returned to the meeting at 3.16 pm.

Cr Doug Hall returned to the meeting at 3.17 pm

 

 

The Chairperson, Regulatory Subcommittee (Andrew Whiley) spoke to the recommendations.  The General Manager Community Services (Simon Pickford) and the Building Solutions Manager (Paul Henderson) spoke to the Policy and responded to questions.

 

 

Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Jules Radich):

That the Council:

 

a)     Notes that the Regulatory Subcommittee has considered the submission on the Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy review. 

b)     Approves the amended Dangerous, Insanitary and Affected Buildings Policy; noting that the words “and the Central City Heritage Reuse Grant Scheme” had been removed from section 2.1.

 

.Motion carried (CNL/2021/085)

20        Submission to Gambling Commission on Review of Charitable Trust Licence Conditions for Casinos

 

Cr Steve Walker withdrew from this item.

 

 

A report from Customer and Regulatory Services sought approval of a Dunedin City Council submission to the Gambling Commission on its review of the charitable trust licence conditions attached to the venue licences for six casinos, one of which is in Dunedin.

 

The General Manager Community Services (Simon Pickford) and Secretary, District Licensing Committee (Kevin Mechen) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

 

Moved (Cr Christine Garey/Mayor Aaron Hawkins):

That the Council:

 

a)     Approves the DCC submission with the approved amendment to paragraph 4 to the Gambling Commission on its review of the charitable trust licence conditions attached to the venue licences for casinos with the addition:

-“The DCC supports a stronger and more equitable alignment between the distribution of funding provided by casinos and their communities’ social, cultural and environmental wellbeing.”

Motion carried (CNL/2021/086)

 

 

21        DCC Submission on Building Code Update 2021 Proposals

The Mayor withdrew from this item and left the meeting at 3.36 pm.

Cr Christine Garey assumed the Chair.

 

 

A report from Property sought approval of the draft Dunedin City Council submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the Building Code update 2021.

 

The Acting General Manager City Services (Robert West) and Group Manager Property Services (David Bainbridge-Zafar) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

 

Moved (Cr David Benson-Pope/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Council:

 

Approves the Dunedin City Council submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on Building Code update 2021.

Division

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                Crs Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Jim O'Malley, Jules Radich, Steve Walker and Andrew Whiley (12).

Against:         Cr Lee Vandervis (1).

Abstained:   Nil

The division was declared CARRIED by 12 votes to 1

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/087)

 

The Mayor returned to the meeting at 3.54 pm and resumed the Chair.

 

22        Financial Result - Period Ended 30 April 2021

 

A report from Finance provided the financial results for the ten months ended 30 April 2021 and the financial position as at that date.

 

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

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

 

That Council:

 

             Extends the meeting beyond 6 hours.

 

             Motion carried

 

 

Moved (Cr Mike Lord/Cr Doug Hall):

That the Council:

 

Notes the Financial Performance for the ten months 30 April 2021 and the Financial Position as at that date.

             Motion carried

 

Resolution to exclude the public

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

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  Ordinary Council meeting - 13 April 2021 - Public Excluded

S6(a)

The making available of the information would be likely to prejudice the maintenance of the law, including the prevention, investigation, and detection of offences and the right to a fair trial.

 

S7(2)(a)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person.

 

S7(2)(b)(i)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information where the making available of the information would disclose a trade secret.

 

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).

 

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C2  Confidential Council Actions from Resolutions at Council Meetings

S6(a)

The making available of the information would be likely to prejudice the maintenance of the law, including the prevention, investigation, and detection of offences and the right to a fair trial.

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 6.

 

C3  Confidential Council Forward Work Programme

S7(2)(h)

The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

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.

 

C4  Contract Matter: Waste

S7(2)(h)

The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

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 to enable members of the public and media to leave.

 

 

 

The meeting moved into confidential at 4.07 pm and concluded at 5.00 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

..............................................

MAYOR

   

 


Council

30 June 2021

 

 

 

Council

MINUTES

 

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Dunedin City Council held in the Edinburgh Room, Municipal Chambers, The Octagon, Dunedin on Monday 31 May 2021, commencing at 9.02 am.

 

PRESENT

 

Mayor

Mayor Aaron Hawkins

 

Deputy Mayor

Cr Christine Garey

 

 

Members

Cr Sophie Barker

Cr David Benson-Pope

 

Cr Rachel Elder

Cr Doug Hall

 

Cr Carmen Houlahan

Cr Marie Laufiso

 

Cr Mike Lord

Cr Jim O'Malley

 

Cr Jules Radich

Cr Chris Staynes

 

Cr Lee Vandervis

Cr Steve Walker

 

Cr Andrew Whiley

 

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

Sandy Graham (Chief Executive Officer), Simon Drew (General Manager Infrastructure and Development), Simon Pickford (General Manager Community Services), John Christie (Manager Enterprise Dunedin), Jeanette Wikaira (Manahautu - General Manager, Māori, Partnership & Policy), Gavin Logie (Chief Financial Officer), Robert West (Acting General Manager City Services); Glen Hazelton (Project Director, Central City Plan), David Bainbridge-Zafar (Group Manager Property Services); Cara Paterson (Relationship Advisor – Arts and Culture; Chris Henderson (Group Manager, Waste and Environmental Services); Jeanine Benson (Group Manager Transport); Suzie Ballantyne (Corporate Policy Manager) and Sharon Bodeker (Corporate Planner)

 

Governance Support Officers:               Lauren McDonald, Rebecca Murray, Wendy Collard and Jennifer Lapham.

 

 

 

1          Public Forum

There was no Public Forum.


 

2          Apologies

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

Notes the apologies from Crs Marie Laufiso and Lee Vandervis for lateness.

Motion carried

 

3          Confirmation of agenda

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

Confirms the agenda with the following alteration:

 

That Item 7  - Kerbside Collection Options would be taken later in the meeting.

 

 Motion carried

 

 

Cr Lee Vandervis entered the meeting at 9:04 am.

4          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 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 proposed management plan for the Executive Leadership Team.

 Motion carried

     

Reports

5          Overarching Recommendation

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

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

Motion carried (CNL/2021/088)

 

6          10 year plan 2021 -31 Overview Report

 

A report from the Executive Leadership Team provided an overview of the 10 year plan process to date, decisions to be made and the process to complete the 10 year plan 2021 – 2031 through to the adoption by 30 June 2021. 

 

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

Cr Marie Laufiso entered the meeting at 9:10 am.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

Notes the 10 year plan 2021-31 Deliberations Overview Report.

Motion carried (CNL/2021/089)

 

8          Community Housing - Consultation Feedback

 

A report from Property provided outcomes of public consultation regarding Community Housing as part of the 10 year plan 2021-2031 and requested Council give consideration the options which would inform a draft Dunedin City Council Housing Policy and Dunedin Social Housing Strategy.

 

The Acting General Manager City Services (Robert West) and Group Manager Property Services (David Bainbridge-Zafar) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

Cr Doug Hall left the meeting at 9:41 am and returned at 9:44 am.

Cr Carmen Houlahan left the meeting at 9:49 am and returned at 9:51 am.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Council:

 

Adjourns the meeting.

Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 10:15 am and reconvened at 10:31 am.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr David Benson-Pope):

That the Council:

           

a)         Requests that staff undertake a broader review of the Council’s waiting list criteria based on feedback received in submissions and report back to Council by             September 2021.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/090)

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr David Benson-Pope):

That the Council:

 

b)     Supports rates revenue being used to subsidise rents for DCC’s community housing.

a)             Division

b)              

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                 Crs Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Christine Garey, Marie Laufiso, Jim O'Malley, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (8).

Against:         Crs Rachel Elder, Doug Hall, Carmen Houlahan, Mike Lord, Jules Radich, Lee Vandervis and Andrew Whiley (7).

Abstained:   Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 8 votes to 7

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/091)

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr David Benson-Pope):

 

That the Council:

c)                 Decides that the Council include $20 million in the 10 year plan to build more community housing, being $2 million per annum over the 10 year period.

Division

 

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                Crs Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Marie Laufiso, Jim O'Malley, Jules Radich, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (11).

Against:        Crs Carmen Houlahan, Mike Lord, Lee Vandervis and Andrew Whiley (4).

Abstained: Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 11 votes to 4

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/092)

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr David Benson-Pope):

That the Council:

 

d)         Notes that the decisions would be used to inform the development of a draft Dunedin City Council Community Housing Policy and Strategy.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/093)

 


 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Steve Walker):

 

That the Council:

 

Adjourns the meeting.

 

Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:16 am and reconvened at 11:32 am.

 

 

Moved (Cr Chris Staynes/Mayor Aaron Hawkins):

That the Council:

c)               

d)             e)        Amends the 2021-2031 Revenue and Financing Policy for Community Housing to be rates revenue at 10% and other revenue at 90%.

 

Division

 

           The Council voted by division:

 

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

Against:         Crs Rachel Elder, Mike Lord, Jules Radich, Lee Vandervis and Andrew Whiley (5).

Abstained:     Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 10 votes to 5

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/094)

 

Cr  Doug Hall left the meeting at 11:42 am and returned at 11:50 am.

 

 

Moved (Cr Rachel Elder/Cr Andrew Whiley):

That the Council:

            

f)          Notes that the Dunedin City Council would continue to explore working in partnership with other housing providers.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/095)

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Chris Staynes):

That the Council:

 

g)         Requests that a review of the Revenue and Financing Policy as it applied to Community Housing be undertaken to inform the 2022/23 Annual Plan.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/096)

 

9          Public Toilets and Changing Places - Consultation Feedback

 

A report from Property provided Council with a summary of the submissions received as part of the 10 year plan 2021-31 consultation on the topic of public toilets and the proposed 10 year programme of works for new public toilet facilities.

 

The Acting General Manager City Services (Robert West) and Group Manager Property Services (David Bainbridge-Zafar) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

 

Moved (Cr Rachel Elder/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Council:

 

 

a)         Notes the Public Toilets and Changing Places consultation feedback on the 10 Year Plan 2021-31.

b)         Approves the proposed programme of works for new public toilet facilities, including the Changing Places bathrooms.

Motion carried (CNL/2021/097)

 

 

Moved (Cr Jules Radich/Mayor Aaron Hawkins):

 

That the Council:

 

b)        Requests that staff review the Google Maps listings for public toilets in Dunedin and update them where appropriate.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/098)

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 12.22 pm and reconvened at 1.00 pm.

 

10        Dunedin Performing Arts Venue - Consultation Feedback

 

A report from Ara Toi summarised feedback received during the 10 Year Plan consultation on the development of a performing arts venue.

The Chief Executive (Sandy Graham), General Manager (Simon Pickford) and Relationship Advisor – Arts and Culture (Cara Paterson) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

Moved (Cr Lee Vandervis/Cr Jules Radich):

That the Council:

 

Accepts the gifting of the Mayfair Theatre along with the adjoining costume hire buildings and land, and slowly improve/stabilise the facility over 10 years with a $15 million budget.

Division

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                  Crs Doug Hall, Mike Lord, Jules Radich and Lee Vandervis (4).

Against:          Crs Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Jim O'Malley, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (11).

Abstained:    Nil

 

The division was declared LOST by 11 votes to 4

 

Cr Mike Lord left the meeting at 2:44 pm and returned at 2:46 pm.

Cr Doug Hall left the meeting at 2:50 pm and returned at 2:54 pm.

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Council:

c)         Decides that further engagement be undertaken with the performing arts community on options for the draft 2022/23 Annual Plan meeting.

Division

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                 Crs Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Jim O'Malley, Jules Radich, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (14).

Against:         Cr Lee Vandervis (1).

Abstained:   Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 14 votes to 1

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/099)

 

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Council:

b)        Decides that the $17.1 million in the 10 year plan budget be retained for the future development of a mid-sized theatre.

 

Division

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                  Crs David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (9).

Against:          Crs Sophie Barker, Mike Lord, Jim O'Malley, Jules Radich, Lee Vandervis and Andrew Whiley (6).

Abstained:     Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 9 votes to 6

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/100)

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 3.00 pm and reconvened at 3.15 pm.

 

12        The Future of Dunedin Railways

 

A report from the Executive Leadership Team and Enterprise Dunedin provided options regarding the continuation of Dunedin Railways Ltd (DRL) operational services for 2021/22.

The Chief Financial Officer (Gavin Logie) and Manager Enterprise Dunedin (John Christie) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

Moved (Cr Chris Staynes/Cr Rachel Elder):

That the Council:

a)     Notes the initial staff feedback on strategic and financial implications of retaining Dunedin Railways Ltd services in city ownership as requested by Council on 13 April 2021.

b)     Confirms that the Dunedin Railways Ltd operational services to include the KiwiRail national rail network and the Taieri Gorge service to Hindon for 2021/22. 

c)     Directs DCHL fund the 2021/22 Dunedin Railways Ltd service based on the recommended option of providing a service using the national rail network and the Taieri Gorge line to Hindon.

d)     Notes that Council would support the Otago Central Rail Trust to seek funding for feasibility work on possible extensions to the Otago Central Rail trail between Middlemarch and Wingatui in collaboration with mana whenua and other interested parties.

Division

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                  Crs Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Jim O'Malley, Jules Radich, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (13).

Against:          Crs Rachel Elder and Lee Vandervis (2).

Abstained:     Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 13 votes to 2

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/101)

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

Adjourns the meeting.

 

Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 3:49 pm and reconvened at 3:57 pm.

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

 

That the Council:

 

Extend the meeting beyond six hours.

 

Motion carried

 

13        New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame: Update

 

A report from the Executive Leadership Team provided an update on the work to identify the future location of the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame (NZSHF).

Discussion was held on the possible Expression of Interest by Council on the future location of the NZ Sports Hall of Fame.

Further discussion on the report was deferred for consideration in item 16 of the agenda - the 10 Year Plan 2021-2031 Funding Requests.

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting until 9.30 am on Tuesday 1 June 2021.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 4.12 pm and reconvened at 9.30 am on Tuesday 1 June 2021.

 

7          Kerbside Collection Options - Consultation Feedback

 

A report from Waste and Environmental Solutions provided the outcomes of public consultation on ‘kerbside rubbish and recycling collection’ from the 10 year plan 2021–31 to help inform the decision on the option to be adopted.

 

The General Manager Infrastructure and Development (Simon Drew) and Group Manager Waste and Environmental Services (Chris Henderson) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

Cr Rachel Elder entered the meeting at 9.42 am.

Cr Doug Hall left the meeting at 9.56 am and returned at 10:01 am.

 

 

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Council:

a)        Notes the feedback received on ‘kerbside rubbish and recycling collection’ during the 10 year plan 2021–31 public consultation period.

Motion carried (CNL/2021/102)

 

 

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Steve Walker):

 

That the Council:

 

b)       Adopts option 1, four bins plus one, as the new kerbside collection service, for inclusion in the 10 year plan 2021-31.

 

Division

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                  Crs Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Jim O'Malley, Jules Radich, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (13).

Against:         Crs Lee Vandervis and Andrew Whiley (2).

Abstained:    Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 13 votes to 2

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/103)

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

 

That the Council:

 

Adjourns the meeting.

 

Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 10.41 am and reconvened at 10.53 am.

 

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Sophie Barker):

That the Council:

 

e)             c)         Requests that staff:

f)   

g)      i)             Work with interested groups to inform the design of the resource diversion systems;

h)       

i)        ii)            Consider alternative collection options for higher density residential areas;

j)         

k)       iii)          Report back on progress to the relevant committee.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/104)

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Marie Laufiso):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 10.56 am and reconvened at 11.10 am.

 

11        Shaping Future Dunedin Transport Programme

Cr Doug Hall withdrew from this item and left the meeting at 11.12 pm.

 

A report from Transport presented the feedback received on the Shaping Future Dunedin Transport (SFDT) projects from the 10 Year Plan consultation.

 

The General Manager Infrastructure & Development (Simon Drew) and Group Manager Transport (Jeanine Benson) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

Cr Mike Lord left the meeting at 11.31 am and returned at 11:34 am.

Cr Lee Vandervis left the meeting at 11.40 am and returned at 11:43 am.

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Steve Walker):

 

That the Council:

 

Adjourns the meeting.

 

Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 12.18 pm and reconvened at 1.54 pm.

 

 

 

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Marie Laufiso):

That the Council:

 

a)     Notes the feedback received on ‘moving around our city’ during the 10 Year plan 2021-31 public consultation period.

Motion carried (CNL/2021/105)

 

 

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Marie Laufiso):

 

That the Council:

b)(i)    Approves that the Harbour Arterial Efficiency Improvements project be retained in the 10 Year Plan 2021-31.

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/2021/106)

 

 

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Marie Laufiso):

That the Council:

b)(ii)) Approves that the Central City Parking Management project be retained in the 10 Year Plan 2021-31.

Divisio

Division

 

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                  Crs Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Christine Garey, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Jim O'Malley, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (9).

Against:          Crs Rachel Elder, Carmen Houlahan, Jules Radich, Lee Vandervis and Andrew Whiley (5).

Abstained:    Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 9 votes to 5

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/107)

 

 

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Marie Laufiso):

That the Council:

b)(iii)) Approves that the Princes Street Bus Priority and Corridor Safety Plan project be retained in the 10 Year Plan 2021-31.

Division

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                  Crs Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Christine Garey, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Jim O'Malley, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (9).

Against:          Crs Rachel Elder, Carmen Houlahan, Jules Radich, Lee Vandervis and Andrew Whiley (5).

Abstained:    Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 9 votes to 5

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/108)

 

 

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Marie Laufiso):

That the Council:

b)(iv)     Approves that the Central Cycle and Pedestrian improvements project be retained in the 10 Year Plan 2021-31.

Division

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                  Crs Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Jim O'Malley, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (11).

Against:          Crs Carmen Houlahan, Jules Radich and Lee Vandervis (3).

Abstained:    Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 11 votes to 3

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/109)

 

 

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Marie Laufiso):

That the Council:

b)(v))    Approves that the Park and Ride Facilities – Mosgiel and Burnside project be retained in the 10 Year Plan 2021-31.

Division

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                 Crs Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Jim O'Malley, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (11).

Against:         Crs Jules Radich, Lee Vandervis and Andrew Whiley (3).

Abstained:    Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 11 votes to 3

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/110)

 

 

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Marie Laufiso):

That the Council:

b)(vi) Approves that the Central City Bike Hubs – Parking and Facilities project be retained in the 10 Year Plan 2021-31.

Division

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                 Crs Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Jim O'Malley, Jules Radich, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (13).

Against:         Cr Lee Vandervis (1).

Abstained:    Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 13 votes to 1

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/111)

 

Cr Lee Vandervis left the meeting at 2:16 pm.

 

 

Moved (Cr David Benson-Pope/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Council:

 

c)          Request staff develop a work plan for the implementation of the recommendations in the MRCagney Dunedin Parking Roadmap.

 

d)        Notes that the work plan would be reported to the 3 August 2021 meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee.

 

Division:

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                 Crs Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Jim O'Malley, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (11).

Against:          Crs Carmen Houlahan and Jules Radich (2).

Abstained:    Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 11 votes to 2

Motion carried (CNL/2021/112)

Cr Doug Hall returned to the meeting at 2.18 pm.

 

14        Waterfront Bridge

 

A report from the Executive Leadership Team and Project Management Office updated Council on the Waterfront Bridge project on work with mana whenua and other stakeholders to review the scope of the project to ensure it met broader aspirations for the city including mana whenua cultural values.

 

The Manahautū General Manager, Māori, Partnership & Policy) (Jeanette Wikaira) and Project Director, Central City Plan (Glen Hazelton) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

Cr Mike Lord left the meeting at 2:30 pm and returned at 2:32 pm.

 

 

Moved (Cr David Benson-Pope/Cr Marie Laufiso):

That the Council:

 

a)     Notes the Waterfront Bridge update report and the next steps for this project.

Division

The Council voted by division:

 

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

Against:          Crs Carmen Houlahan and Jules Radich (2).

Abstained:    Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 12 votes to 2

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/113)

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Rachel Elder):

 

That the Council:

 

Adjourns the meeting until 9:00 am on Wednesday 2 June 2021.

 

Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 2.54 pm and reconvened on Wednesday, 2 June 2021 at 9.00 am.

 

There were technical issues with access of the submissions.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

 

That the Council:

 

Adjourns the meeting until the elected members were able to access the submissions data base.

 

Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:01 am and recommenced at 9:07 am.

 

 

Item 13 – NZ Sports Hall of Fame.  The Chief Executive (Sandy Graham) advised that this item had been formally withdrawn from the agenda pursuant to Section 9.9 of Council Standing Orders.

 

15        10 year plan 2021-31 - Community Engagement Summary

 

A report from Community and Planning summarised the community engagement process and feedback received on the draft 10 year plan 2021-31.

 

The Acting General Manager City Services (Robert West) and Corporate Policy Manager (Suzie Ballantyne) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

 

The Chief Executive (Sandy Graham) confirmed that a review of the community engagement process undertaken would be reported back to Council.

 

Doug Hall left the meeting at 9:40 am and returned at 9:44 am.

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Chris Staynes):

 

That the Council:

 

Adjourns the meeting

 

Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:44 am and reconvened at 9:45 am.

 

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

Notes the feedback received from the community through the 10 year plan community engagement process.

Motion carried (CNL/2021/114)

 

16        10 year plan 2021-31 - Funding Requests

 

A report from Corporate Policy summarised the funding requests received from submitters during the community feedback period on the 10 year plan 2021-31. 

 

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

 

Moved(Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

 

That the Council:

 

Adjourns the meeting.

 

Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 10:45 am and reconvened at 10:57 am.

 

 

City Services Grants

 

 

Moved (Cr Christine Garey/Cr Chris Staynes):

That the Council:

 

Increases the budget allocation for City Service Grants by $40,000 to a total of $448,100 in Year 1, thereafter inflation adjusted annually in Years 2 to 10 in the 10 year plan 2021-2031.

 

          Division

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                  Crs David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Jules Radich, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (12).

Against:          Crs Sophie Barker, Jim O'Malley and Lee Vandervis (3).

Abstained:    Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 12 votes to 3

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/115)

 

 

Sports Hub Facility

 

Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr David Benson-Pope):

That the Council:

 

Requests staff work with Sport Otago, Otago Polytechnic, Tennis Otago and other stakeholders on options for a sports hub facility at Logan Park and report back in time for the 2022/23 Annual Plan.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/116)

 

 

Taskforce Green

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Andrew Whiley):

That the Council:

 

Request a report on Taskforce Green and options for possible additional support in time for the Annual Plan 2022/23.

 

 Motion carried (CNL/2021/117)

 

Moved Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

 

That the Council:

 

Adjourns the meeting until 1:00pm.

 

Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:55 am and resumed at 1:00 pm.

Cr Andrew Whiley left the meeting at 1.12 pm.

 

 

Tomahawk Smaills Beachcare Trust

 

Moved (Cr Steve Walker/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

a)         Increase the payment to the Tomahawk Smaills Beachcare Trust from $6,500 per annum to $13,000 per annum for years 1-3 of the 10 year plan.

 

Division

 

The Council voted by division:

 

For:      Crs David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Jules Radich, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (12).

Against:         Crs Sophie Barker, Jim O'Malley and Lee Vandervis (3).

Abstained:    Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 11 votes to 3

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/118)

 

 

Moved (Cr Steve Walker/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

b)         Request that staff work with the Tomahawk Smaills Beachcare Trust to review the service level agreement in time for the 10 year plan 2024/34.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/119)

 

 

Sport Otago and Dunedin Gymnastics Academy

 

 

Moved (Cr Carmen Houlahan/Cr Rachel Elder):

That the Council:

 

l)               Requests staff work with Sport Otago and Dunedin Gymnastics Academy and gym clubs to investigate options to find suitable facilities for their activities in the Sports Facilities Review Report.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/120)

 

Cr Andrew Whiley returned to the meeting at 1:55 pm.

 

 

Place-Based Funding Pool

 

 

Moved (Cr Steve Walker/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

Increases the current Place-Based funding pool from $300,000 per annum to $550,000 per annum by year 2026/27 noting:

 

i)             This would be undertaken as  a one-off $100,000 increase in year 2021/22 followed by five $30,000 increases each year from 2022/23 – 2026/27.

 

ii)         That the funding pool would remain at $550,000 per annum from year 2026/27 until the end of the 10 year plan in 2030/31.

 

Division

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                  Crs David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Carmen Houlahan, Mike Lord, Jules Radich, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (12).

Against:          Crs Sophie Barker, Jim O'Malley and Lee Vandervis (3).

Withdrawn:   Cr Marie Laufiso

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 11 votes to 3

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/121)

 

 

Moved(Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

 

That the Council:

 

Adjourns the meeting.

 

Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 2.12 pm and reconvened at 2.14 pm.

 

Moved(Cr Christine Garey/Cr Marie Laufiso):

 

That the Council:

 

Adjourns the meeting.

 

Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 2:14 pm. and reconvened at 2:16 pm.

Cr Sophie Barker left the meeting at 2:19 pm.

 

 

Middlemarch Swimming Club

 

 

Moved (Cr Mike Lord/Cr Doug Hall):

That the Council:

 

Provides an additional $5,000 annual grant to increase the Middlemarch Swimming Club grant to $15,000 per annum for the 10 year plan 2021-31.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/122)

 

Cr Sophie Barker returned to the meeting at 2:24 pm.

 

 

Dunedin Amenities Society

 

 

Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Marie Laufiso):

That the Council:

 

Supports $50,000 funding for the redevelopment of “Kaituna” on the corner of Maori Road and Serpentine Avenue.

 

Motion lost

 

Moved(Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Steve Walker):

 

That the Council:

 

             Adjourns the meeting.

 

Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 2:36 pm and reconvened at 2:55 pm.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Andrew Whiley):

That the Council:

Refers the Dunedin Amenities Society submission on the redevelopment of “Kaituna” on the corner of Maori Road and Serpentine Avenue to the Maori Participation Working Party for its consideration.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/123)

 

 

Archives & Recovery Association of New Zealand

 

Mayor Aaron Hawkins withdrew from this item and left the meeting at 3.00 pm and Cr Christine Garey assumed the Chair.

Cr Chris Staynes withdrew from this item.

 

 

Moved (Cr Carmen Houlahan/Cr Sophie Barker):

That the Council:

 

Notes that staff would continue to work with Archives & Recovery Association of New Zealand (ARANZ) and other stakeholders to accommodate the city archives.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/124)

 

Mayor Aaron Hawkins returned to the meeting at 3.12 pm and resumed the Chair.

 

 

Otago Cricket

 

 

Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Rachel Elder):

That the Council:

Notes that staff would continue to work with Otago Cricket to investigate a permanent greenhouse that supported covered outdoor training pitches for year round use, and would provide a report on options to Council by December 2021.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/125)

 

 

Port Chalmers Foundry Trust

 

 

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Steve Walker):

 

That the Council:

Requests that staff continue to work with the Port Chalmers Foundry Trust and other stakeholders on developing options for making the Sims Building safe and report back to Council in time for the 2022/23 Annual Plan.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/126)

 

 

 

Mountain Biking Otago

 

 

Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Rachel Elder):

That the Council:

 

Increases the annual grant for Mountain Biking Otago by $50,000 per annum for the maintenance and development of mountain bike tracks on Council land for the period of the 10 year plan 2021/31.

 

Division

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                  Crs Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Carmen Houlahan, Mike Lord, Jules Radich, Steve Walker, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (9).

Against:          Crs Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Marie Laufiso, Jim O'Malley, Chris Staynes and Lee Vandervis (5).

Abstained:     Nil

 

             The division was declared CARRIED by 9 votes to 6

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/127)

 

 

Waikouaiti Coast Community Board Bike Park

 

Cr Jim O’Malley withdrew from this item.

 

 

Moved (Cr Rachel Elder/Cr Andrew Whiley):

That the Council:

 

Includes an additional $50,000 in the second year of the 10 year plan for the creation of a bike park/mountain bike track as requested by the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board.

 

Motion lost

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

 

That the Council:

 

Adjourns the meeting until 9.00 am on Thursday 3 June 2021.

 

Motion carried

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 3:51 pm and reconvened at 9:00 am on Thursday 3 June 2021.

 

Cr Mike Lord was absent from the meeting.

 

 

Live Music

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Council:

a)         Includes $10,000 to facilitate the creation of a Live Music Action Plan with interested parties in year one of the 10 year plan.

 

b)          Notes that the report would be presented to the Community and Culture Committee by December 2021.

             Division:

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                 Crs David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Jules Radich, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (11).

Against:         Crs Sophie Barker, Jim O'Malley and Lee Vandervis (3).

Abstained:    Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 11 votes to 3

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/128)

 

 

Wildlife Hospital

 

Cr Steve Walker withdrew from the item and left the meeting at 9.31 am.

 

 

Moved (Cr Christine Garey/Cr Andrew Whiley):

That the Council:

 

Includes a grant of $75,000 per annum for the Wildlife Hospital in the 10 year plan 2021-2031 in years 1-3.

 

Division:

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                 Crs David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Jules Radich, Chris Staynes, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (10).

Against:          Crs Sophie Barker, Jim O'Malley and Lee Vandervis (3).

Abstained:    Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 10 votes to 3

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/129)

 

Cr Steve Walker returned to the meeting at 10.02 am.

 

 

Destination Playground

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr David Benson-Pope):

That the Council:

a)         Supports, in principle, the development of a new destination playground; and

 

b)         Requests an options report in time for consideration as part of the Draft Annual Plan 2022-2023.

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/130) with Cr Andrew Whiley recording his vote against

 

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

Adjourns the meeting.

Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 10.25 am and reconvened at 10.54 am.

 

Cr Mike Lord entered the meeting at 10.55 am.

Cr Doug Hall left the meeting at 10:56 am.

 

 

Dunedin North Intermediate Pool

 

Cr Carmen Houlahan withdrew from this item.

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Marie Laufiso):

That the Council:

 

a)    Includes a grant budget of $187,500 in year one of the ten year plan to contribute towards the total cost of replacing the external structure of the swimming pool situated at the Dunedin North Intermediate.  

 

b)    Notes that any grant paid would be the lesser of $187,500 or 37.5% of the actual cost and was conditional on Dunedin North Intermediate securing the remaining funding required to replace the external structure by June 2022.

Division

The Council voted by division:

 

For:               Crs David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (9).

Against:        Crs Sophie Barker, Jim O'Malley, Jules Radich and Lee Vandervis (4).

Abstained:   Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 9 votes to 4

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/131)

 

 

 

Maori and Pasifika Innovation Fund

 

 

Moved (Cr Carmen Houlahan/Cr Marie Laufiso):

That the Council:

 

d)        Provide $90,000 funding annually to provide ongoing Maori and Pasifika Innovation Funds.  

 

b)         Requests that staff approach the Otago Community Trust to partner with Council to match the funding for the Maori and Pasifika Innovation funds.

 

Division

The Council voted by division:

For:                 Crs David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Jules Radich, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (11).

Against:          Crs Sophie Barker, Jim O'Malley and Lee Vandervis (3).

Abstained:    Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 11 votes to 3

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/132)

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Council:

Adjourns the meeting.

 

Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 12.00 pm and reconvened at 1.01 pm.

Cr Andrew Whiley entered the meeting at 1.04 pm.

 

 

Maori Development Fund

Cr Marie Laufiso withdrew from this item.

 

Moved (Cr Carmen Houlahan/Mayor Aaron Hawkins):

That the Council:

m)    a)        Includes an annual amount of $75,000 for a Maori Development fund to support local marae.

n)      b)        Notes that before any allocation was made from the fund, appropriate consultation with marae representatives would take place.

Division

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                   Crs David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Carmen Houlahan, Mike Lord, Jules Radich, Chris Staynes, Steve Walker, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Aaron Hawkins (10).

Against:           Crs Sophie Barker, Jim O'Malley and Lee Vandervis (3).

The division was declared CARRIED by 10 votes to 3

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/133)

 

 

 

Otago Museum

Mayor Aaron Hawkins withdrew from this item and left the meeting at 1.28 pm and Cr Christine Garey assumed the Chair.

Cr Chris Staynes withdrew from this item and left the meeting at 1.28 pm..

 

 

Moved (Cr Steve Walker/Cr Rachel Elder):

That the Council:

Includes a grant of $175,000 in year two of the 10 year plan to contribute towards the Otago Museum's seismic survey of its campus.

 

Division

The Council voted by division:

 

For:                  Crs David Benson-Pope, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Mike Lord, Jules Radich, Steve Walker and Andrew Whiley (9).

Against:          Crs Sophie Barker, Jim O'Malley and Lee Vandervis (3)

Abstained:     Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 9 votes to 3

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/134)

 

 

Mayor Aaron Hawkins and Cr Chris Staynes returned to the meeting at 1:50 pm and Mayor Aaron Hawkins resumed the Chair.

 

17        10 year plan 2021-31 - Requests for New Amenities and Projects

 

A report from Policy summarised requests received from submitters for new amenities and projects, that were received during the community feedback period on the 10 year plan 2021-31. 

 

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

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

Notes the requests received for new amenities and projects for inclusion in the 10 year plan 2021-31

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/135)

 

 

 

18        Adoption of 2021/22 Fees and Charges

 

A report from Finance presented a schedule of fees and charges for the 2021/22 financial year for adoption.

 

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

 

 

Moved (Cr Lee Vandervis/Cr David Benson-Pope):

That the Council:

 

Adopts the attached schedule of fees and charges for 2021/22.

Motion carried (CNL/2021/136)

 

19        Adoption of the 2021 Development Contributions Policy

Cr Christine Garey withdrew from this item.

 

A report from Finance presented the final 2021 Development Contributions Policy (the Policy) for adoption.

 

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

 

 

Moved (Cr Lee Vandervis/Cr Chris Staynes):

That the Council:

 

Adopts the Development Contributions Policy for inclusion in the final 10 year plan 2021-2031.

Motion carried (CNL/2021/137)

 

20        Rates Remission and Postponement Policy

 

A report from Corporate Policy presented the final Rates Remission and Postponement Policy to the Council for adoption. 

 

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

 

 

Moved (Cr Mike Lord/Cr Chris Staynes):

That the Council:

 

Adopts the Rates Remission and Postponement Policy.

Motion carried (CNL/2021/138)

 

21        Completion of 10 Year Plan 2021-31 deliberations and decision-making

 

A report from Corporate Policy contained the recommendations to be taken at the completion of Council consideration of feedback and final decision-making on the budgets for the 10 year plan 2021-31.

The Mayor and Councillors thanked staff for their work and the community for both their feedback and attending the hearings.

Cr Doug Hall returned to the meeting at 2:51 pm.

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

a)     Approves staff comments for feedback topics as shown in the consultation database for the purposes of:

i)          providing feedback on 10 year plan 2021-31 engagement and decision-making to the community;

ii)         inclusion in the 10 year plan 2021-31 as appropriate; and

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

Motion carried (CNL/2021/139)

 

 

Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Council:

 

b)      Approves the changes to draft budgets resolved at this meeting for inclusion in the 10 year plan 2021-31, for adoption by the Council on 30 June 2021.

 

Division

The Council voted by division:

 

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

Against:         Crs Carmen Houlahan, Jules Radich and Lee Vandervis (3).

Abstained:    Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 12 votes to 3

 

Motion carried (CNL/2021/140)

 

The meeting concluded at 3.05 pm.

 

 

..............................................

MAYOR

 


Council

30 June 2021

 

 

 

Saddle Hill Community Board

MINUTES

 

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Saddle Hill Community Board held in the Village Green Cafe; Main Road, Fairfield, Dunedin on Thursday 18 March 2021, commencing at 1.00 pm

 

PRESENT

 

Chairperson

Scott Weatherall

 

Deputy Chairperson

Paul Weir

 

 

Members

Christina McBratney

Keith McFadyen

 

John Moyle

Cr Jules Radich

 

Leanne Stenhouse

 

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

David Bainbridge-Zafar, Group Manager Property Services; Louise van de Vlierd (Manager Visitors Centre), Malcolm Anderson (City Marketing Manager) and Sarah Bramhall (Public Relations and Promotions Advisor)

 

Governance Support Officer                  Lynne Adamson

 

 

 

1          Public Forum

There was no Public Forum.  

 

2          Apologies

             There were no apologies.

 

3          Confirmation of agenda

 

 

Moved (Scott Weatherall/Cr Jules Radich):

That the Board:

 

Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration

 

Motion carried

 

4          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 (Scott Weatherall/Paul Weir):

That the Board:

 

a)     Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and

b)     Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests.

Motion carried

 

5          Confirmation of Minutes

5.1       Saddle Hill Community Board meeting - 18 February 2021

 

Moved (Scott Weatherall/Cr Jules Radich):

That the Board:

 

Confirms the minutes of the Saddle Hill Community Board meeting held on 18 February 2021 as a correct record.

             Motion carried

    

Part A Reports

6          Dunedin Destination Plan

 

Louise van de Vlierd (Manager Visitors Centre), Malcolm Anderson (City Marketing Manager) and Sarah Bramhall (Public Relations and Promotions Advisor), Enterprise Dunedin provided a presentation on the Dunedin Destination Plan and responded to questions.

The Board spoke about the popularity of the Southern Scenic route, the increase of cyclists and freedom campers in the area and commented that infrastructure needed to support the increased number of visitors to the area.  The Board commented that the Otago Peninsula was widely marketed yet there was a lot of wildlife on the southern scenic route also.  

Following further discussion, the Board commented that they would value feedback as it would help guide with the Saddle Hill Community Board Community Plan.

The Board suggested that the iSite may like to have a stand at the Brighton Gala Day which is held annually at the end of January as there is in excess of 10,000 people which attend the event.

 

7          Governance Support Officers Report

            

A report from Civic provided an update of activities relevant to the Board area which included:

a)         Project Fund

             There was a discussion on suitable projects that may be funded from the $6,634.62 remaining in the discretionary fund.  Suggestions included funding of a mural on the concrete water structure at the Canberra Place Reserve, Waldronville; picnic tables at Ocean View; seats at Sunnyvale; tidying up the unformed track from Sunnyvale to the nearby subdivision; installation of a half sized hard court at Delta Park playground and a bike park at the Brighton Domain.

 

             It was agreed that all projects were worthy and may be considered in the next financial year .  For the current year, the Board supported the mural; picnic benches and installation of the half sized court at Delta Park playground. Paul Weir would source quotations for the Delta Park Playground and Christina McBratney would price picnic benches and liaise regarding the painting of a mural.

 

b)        Brighton Road demarcation

             The Board reiterated their required for demarcation to be put in place for the              pedestrian walkway between Green Island and Waldronville.

 

c)         Barneys Island

The Board raised concerns with the signage on Barneys Island being worn and hidden by vegetation and requested that the vegetation be removed and signage be replaced noting the importance of a safe habitat for penguin breeding.

 

 

Moved (Scott Weatherall/ Leanne Stenhouse):

That the Board:

a)    Approves up to $5,000.00 to be paid from the discretionary fund for the installation of a smaller sized basketball court at the Delta Park playground.

b)    Approves up to $5,000.00 to be paid from the discretionary fund for the painting of a mural on the concrete water structure at the Canberra Place Reserve, Waldronville.

c)    Notes the Governance Support Officers Report.

 

Motion carried (SHCB/2021/004)

 

8          Saddle Hill Community Board 10 year plan submission

 

The Saddle Hill Community Board 10 year plan submission was considered.

 

Moved (Scott Weatherall/Christina McBratney):

That the Board:

 

Approves the Saddle Hill Community Board 10 year plan submission with inclusion of the agreed amendments.

Motion carried (SHCB/2021/005)

 

9          Board Updates

 

Board members will provide updates on any activities undertaken on behalf of the Board or items of interest including:

a)         Keep Dunedin Beautiful

b)        Coastal Dune Regeneration Programme

c)         Waldronville Food Forest

d)        Community Response Plan

e)        Chain Hills Cycle Tunnel

f)         2GP Variation 2 submission

 

Moved (Scott Weatherall/Keith McFadyen):

That the Board:

 

a)     Notes the Board updates.

b)     Endorses the Board submission to the 2GP Variation 2.

Motion carried (SHCB/2021/006)

 

10        Chairperson's Report

 

The Chairperson (Scott Weatherall) provided an update on items of interest which included:

a)         Correspondence received from a concerned citizen regarding the speed of cars and trucks on the bottom half of Martin Road, 

b)        10 year plan local briefing will be held on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 April 2021.

c)         Kaikorai Estuary – Significant communication with ORC.

d)        Rural Roads – Creamery Road, counter and condition and McLaren Gully Road condition and Green Island Bush Road, condition.

e)        MTB track at Waldronville.

f)         MTB Track at Brighton Domain.

g)         Representation Review.

h)        Mosaic Group Grand Opening (Saturday 10 April 2021).

i)          Smooth Hill Update – media interest.

j)          Horse Paddocks at Waldronville.

k)         Brighton Domain Planting Project.

l)          Sand Dune Regeneration Programme.

m)       Civil Defence Training Day – Saturday 10 April 2021.

n)        Destination Dunedin Plan – it was agreed that the Chair would present a submission on behalf of the Board to be ratified at the next meeting.

 

 

Moved (Scott Weatherall/Paul Weir):

That the Board:

 

a)             Notes the Chairperson’s Report.

b)             Approves a submission be prepared and submitted to the Destination Dunedin Plan on behalf of the Board for ratification at the next meeting.

 

Motion carried (SHCB/2021/007)

 

11        Councillor Update

 

Councillor Jules Radich provided an update on items of interest which included:

a)         Waikouaiti Water meeting.

b)        Shaping Dunedin Transport Plan.

c)         Development Contributions Policy Change.

d)        Mosgiel Pool Plans.

e)        Dunedin City Holdings Ltd positive return.

f)         Vogel Street.

 

Moved (Cr Jules Radich/Scott Weatherall):

That the Board:

 

Notes the update from Cr Radich.

Motion carried

 

12        Items for Consideration by the Chair

 

There were no items identified.

             

The meeting concluded at 2.29 pm.

 

 

 

 

..............................................

CHAIRPERSON

   

 


Council

30 June 2021

 

 

 

Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board

MINUTES

 

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board held in the Downes Room, Mosgiel Service Centre, Hartstonge Avenue, Mosgiel on Wednesday 14 April 2021, commencing at 5.00 pm

 

PRESENT

 

Chairperson

Joy Davis

 

Deputy Chairperson

Dean McAlwee

 

 

Members

Phillipa Bain

Martin Dillon

 

Cr Carmen Houlahan

Brian Miller

 

Brian Peat

 

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

Jeanine Benson (Group Manager, Transport), Anna Johnson (City Development Manager), Malcolm Anderson (City Marketing Manager), Peter Christos (Urban Designer), John Brenkley (Planning and Partnerships Manager, Parks and Recreation) and Clare Sullivan (Team Leader, Civic)

 

 

Governance Support Officer                  Wendy Collard

 

 

 

The Board observed a minute’s silence to mark the passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

1          Public Forum

1.1       Policing Matters

 

Sergeant John Cunningham, New Zealand Police provided an update on policing matters in the Board’s area.

Sergeant John Cunningham responded to questions.

 

1.2       Berwick and Montrose Streets

 

Trevor Buchanan raised concerns regarding the current placement of the pedestrian crossing along Bush Road and the Safer Schools Project.

Mr Buchanan responded to questions.

 

2          Apologies

There were no apologies.

3          Confirmation of agenda

 

Moved that the Board (Joy Davis/Cr Carmen Houlahan):

 

Adjourns the meeting.

 

Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 5.20 pm and reconvened at 5.22 pm.

 

 

 

Moved (Joy Davis/Phillipa Bain):

That the Board:

 

Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration.

 

 Motion carried (MTCB/2021/016) with Mr Miller recording his vote against

 

 

4          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 (Joy Davis/Dean McAlwee):

That the Board:

 

a)     Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and

b)     Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests.

Motion carried (MTCB/2021/017)

 

5          Confirmation of Minutes

5.1       Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting - 17 February 2021

 

Moved (Joy Davis/Martin Dillon):

That the Board:

 

Confirms the minutes of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting held on 17 February 2021 with the amendments as agreed.

Motion carried (MTCB/2021/018)

    

Part A Reports

6          Destination Dunedin Plan

 

Malcolm Anderson, Marketing Manager Enterprise Dunedin provided an overview of the Otepoti Destination Dunedin Plan refresh and responded to questions.

 

7          Governance Support Officer's Report

 

Brian Miller left the meeting at 5.40 pm and returned to the meeting at 5.43 pm.

A report from Civic provided an update on a number of activities relevant to the Board’s area, which included:

Revitalising the pocket parks at the end of Glasgow and Lanark Streets.  The Urban Designer (Peter Christos) spoke to the proposed revitalising of the ‘pocket parks’.  Mr Christos requested the Board’s support and for its feedback for this work.  Following discussion, it was agreed that Phillipa Bain would be the liaison between staff and the Board.

 

 

Moved (Joy Davis/Brian Peat):

That the Board:

 

Agrees that Phillipa Bain would appointed as the Board’s liaison for the revitalising the pocket parks at the end of Glasgow and Lanark Streets.

 

Motion carried (MTCB/2021/019)

 

 

Celebrating Excellence – The DCC Planning and Partnerships Manager (John Brenkley) provided an update on an area of the Mosgiel Memorial Gardens that could be used for this project.  Mr Brenkley advised that a Reserve Management Plan for this area along with Peter Johnstone Park and Memorial Park would be undertaken in the future.

 

 

Moved Joy Davis/Phillipa Bain):

That the Board:

 

a)    Supports the planting design for the courtyard behind the Mosgiel Library.

b)    Agrees to that this project would be funded from the Board’s 2021/22 Discretionary Fund.

Motion carried (MTCB/2021/020)

 

 

Cr Carmen Houlahan withdrew from the discussion on the Board’s 10 year plan submission.

 

DCC draft 10 year plan 2021-31 Submission – Following discussion, it was agreed that the following be included in the Board’s submission:

 

·      Request that seal extension programme be reinstated; and

·      A changing place toilet be installed in the Memorial Gardens near the playground.

 

Moved (Joy Davis/Phillipa Bain):

That the Board:

 

Approves the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board submission to the DCC draft 10 year plan with the amendments as agreed.

 

Motion carried (MTCB/2021/021)

 

 

Meeting Schedule – There was discussion on possible alternative venues for the Board’s meetings, which included Dunedin International Airport as a meeting venue.

 

 

Moved (Joy Davis/Dean McAlwee):

That the Board:

a)    Adopts the meeting schedule for the remainder of 2021; and

b)    Agrees, that subject to availability, the venue for the July meeting would be Dunedin International Airport

Motion carried (MTCB/2021/022)

 

 

3 Waters Tree Removal – Following discussion, it was agreed that the Mosgiel Rotary Club would be recommended as the recipient of wood from the tree removal and that the replacement tree be a native species, which attracted bird life.

 

 

Moved (Brian Miller/Dean McAlwee):

That the Board:

 

Recommended that the Rotary Club of Mosgiel be the recipient of the wood from the Blue Gum tree with the following condition:

·      the proceeds be used towards the erection of the fencing for the Mosgiel sign.

Motion carried (MTCB/2021/023)

 

 

Moved (Joy Davis/Dean McAlwee):

That the Board:

 

Recommend a native tree be chosen that would attract native birds.

 

Motion carried (MTCB/2021/024)

 

 

Moved (Martin Dillon/Brian Miller):

That the Board:

 

Ratifies the transfer of the attendance from Joy Davis to Brian Peat to the 2021 Community Board Conference.

 

Motion carried (MTCB/2021/025)

 

 

Moved (Cr Carmen Houlahan/Deputy Chairperson Dean McAlwee):

That the Board:

 

a)     Notes the Governance Support Officer’s Report

b)    Approves $240.00 towards the “Round the Board" OAR FM programme for Community Boards from the Board’s Discretionary Fund.

 

Motion carried (MTCB/2021/026)

 

8          Naming of a New Road Off Dukes Road, North Taieri

 

A report from Transport sought support for the proposed naming of a new road off 175 Dukes Road, North Taieri (within the Taieri Business Park) being developed by Silverstream Industrial Holdings Ltd.

The report noted that the new road names proposed by the developer as ‘Tarakihana Drive’ or ‘Rail Road’, and both complied with the DCC Road Naming Policy.

 

 

Moved (Cr Carmen Houlahan/Member Martin Dillon):

That the Board:

 

a)     Supports naming the new road off 175 Dukes Road, North Taieri, as ‘Tarakihana Drive.

Motion carried (MTCB/2021/027)

 

9          Discretionary Fund Allocation and Funding Applications

 

A report from Civic provided a copy of the funding application which have been received for the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board’s consideration.

Following discussion, on the funding application from the Rotary Club of Mosgiel, it was agreed that before consideration could be given to the application, further information was required:

·    Confirmation of the ownership of the sign; and

·    Consenting requirements

 

Moved (Brian Miller/Dean McAlwee):

That the Board:

 

 

Lays the funding application from the Rotary Club of Mosgiel for $2,423.00 until the receipt of the further information requested.

 

Motion carried (MTCB/2021/028)

 

10        Chairperson's Report

 

A report from the Chairperson updated the Board on matters of interest since the previous meeting. 

 

Moved (Martin Dillon/Joy Davis):

That the Board:

 

Agrees that a short workshop on Standing Orders would be held following the closure of future meetings.

 

Motion carried (MTCB/2021/029)

 

 

Moved (Joy Davis/Phillipa Bain):

That the Board:

 

a)     Notes the Chairperson’s update

Motion carried (MTCB/2021/030)

 

11        Board Updates

 

Cr Carmen Houlahan withdrew from discussion on the Mosgiel Aquatic Team Project update.

 

Board members provided updates on activities which included:

 

Keep Dunedin Beautiful (KDB)

Phillipa Bain provided an update and advised that the Trees for Families event is being held on Sunday, 9 May 2021.

 

Friends of the Mosgiel Memorial Gardens

Phillipa Bain provided an update and commented that she had not received any further expressions of interest from the community.

 

Celebrating Local Excellence on the Taieri Project

An update was provided under Item 7 – Governance Support Officer’s report.

 

Hawk n Hurl

Dean McAlwee advised that this had been postponed due to COVID.

 

Mosgiel Coronation Hall

Dean McAlwee advised that he had recommended that the Mosgiel Coronation Hall Trust put in a submission to the Dunedin City Council draft 10 year plan 2021-31.

 

Mosgiel Business Association

Joy Davis provided an update

 

Mosgiel Aquatic Project Team

Brian Miller provided an update which included the proposed changes to the road layout at the Gordon Road/Eden Street intersection.

 

 

 

The Board (Brian Miller/Brian Peat):

 

Notes that it did not agree with the proposed signalisation at the Eden Street/Gordon Road Intersection

 

Following discussion the motion was not put however; it was agreed that staff would investigate and advise the Board as to whether there was an opportunity for the Board to provide feedback.

 

 

 

Mosgiel and Taieri Emergency Group.

Joy Davis provided an update.

 

Outram Emergency Group.

Dean McAlwee advised that a meeting was being held next month (May 2021).

 

Silverstream Plantings

Brian Peat advised that he had submitted this project for presentation to the 2021 Community Board Conference.

 

Social Media

Brian Peat provided an update and advised that the number of ‘likes’ had increased.

 

Dunedin Tunnel’s Trust

Brian Peat provided an update on proposed trails in the area.

 

Community Engagement

Mr Miller advised that he would take over the “Friends of the Memorial Gardens” project.

 

 

Moved (Joy Davis/Martin Dillon):

That the Board:

 

a)     Notes the Board Updates

Motion carried (MTCB/2021/031)

 

12        Council Activities

 

Councillor Carmen Houlahan provided an update on items of interest which included Dunedin Railway Limited; Draft 10 year plan engagement; Gambling and TAB Policy; and the Representation Review

 

Moved (Cr Carmen Houlahan/Phillipa Bain):

That the Board:

 

a)     Notes the Council Activities Update.

Motion carried (MTCB/2021/032)

 

13        Board Communications and Engagement Opportunities

 

The Board gave consideration to communications and engagement opportunities which included visits to Retirement Villages within the Board’s area, Drop In Sessions; and something similar to the community board’s  ”Taieri over the Tea Leaves” community meeting sessions.

 

 

14        Community Plan

 

It was agreed that the Gladfield Road Bridge would be removed from the Community Plan and it has been completed.

 

 

15        Items for consideration by the Chair

 

The following items were requested for consideration by the Chair:

·    Update on the Silversprings Boulevard;

·    Mosgiel Honours Board – updating of the board;

·    Party in the Park – letter of thanks to be sent to the Mosgiel New World;

·    Information Boards;

·    Wingatui/Factory Roads roundabout; and

·    Taieri Aerodrome

 

             

 

The meeting concluded at 7.20 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

..............................................

CHAIRPERSON

 


Council

30 June 2021

 

 

 

Otago Peninsula Community Board

MINUTES

 

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Otago Peninsula Community Board held in the Grants Braes Football Clubrooms, Tomahawk on Thursday 15 April 2021, commencing at 10:40 a.m.

 

PRESENT

 

Chairperson

Paul Pope

 

Deputy Chairperson

Hoani Langsbury

 

Members

Lox Kellas

Graham McArthur

 

Cheryl Neill

Edna Stevenson

 

Governance Support Officer                  Lauren McDonald

 

 

1          Opening

Paul Pope opened the meeting with a reflection on the current dry ground conditions on the peninsula and likened it to the current economic climate due to Covid-19.

He also reflected ahead of the ANZAC Day commemorations of the contribution of the New Zealand servicemen and women and saw this as providing an opportunity for individuals to think of what they can do for their communities.

2          Public Forum

Julian Phillips, Team Leader Public Transport, Otago Regional Council provided an update on the solar powered electronic bus stop (E-stop) trial in place at Macandrew Bay. He advised that the feedback to date on the site had been very positive.

 

In response the Board’s safety concerns of overcrowding on the Peninsula bus service in the afternoons. Mr Phillips advised that the ORC contractor had been asked to check on the ability to supply additional buses for the route (or part) where overcrowding was an issue at high use times.  He added, that subject to funding, additional buses may be trialled with the contractor to establish if additional buses may be required due to capacity.

 

Dean Williamson from the Tomahawk Regenerative Group updated the Board community progress on recreation area improvements in the Tomahawk.  He advised the regenerative group were looking for a collaborative approach with various community groups, ORC, DCC and DoC to develop a ‘whole of community’ picture for the facilities wanted at Tomahawk.  He asked for the involvement of the Community Board in the discussion.

 

Paul Pope advised a community meeting would be held on Wednesday 21 April at the Domain Hall in Tomahawk for the community to come together and discuss issues affecting the area.  He advised this would also assist the Board to gain feedback from the community for inclusion in the Board’s submission to the DCC 10 Year Plan and the ORC Long Term Plan.

 

3          Apologies

Moved (Chairperson Paul Pope/ Lox Kellas):

That the Board:

Accepts the apology from Cr Andrew Whiley.

 

Motion carried (OPCB/2021/029)

 

4          Confirmation of agenda

 

 

Moved (Chairperson Paul Pope/ Lox Kellas):

That the Board:

 

Confirms the agenda with the following alteration:

That consideration of items 7, 8, 10 and 11 be dealt with at a later meeting.

 

Motion carried (OPCB/2021/030)

 

 

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.

 

Hoani Langsbury declared an interest as a member of the Technical Advisory Group to the New Zealand Battery Project.

 

 

Moved (Chairperson Paul Pope/ Edna Stevenson):

That the Board:

 

a)     Amends the Elected Members' Interest Register attached and

b)     Amends the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests.

Motion carried (OPCB/2021/031)

 

6          Confirmation of Minutes

6.1      Otago Peninsula Community Board meeting - 25 March 2021

 

Moved (Chairperson Paul Pope/Deputy Chairperson Hoani Langsbury):

That the Board:

 

Confirms the minutes of the Otago Peninsula Community Board meeting held on 25 March 2021 as a correct record.

Motion carried (OPCB/2021/032)

Part A Reports

9          Otago Peninsula Community Board 10 year plan submission 2021-2031

 

Discussion was held on the priorities as set out in the Board’s community plan including:

·    Public toilets at MacAndrew Bay beach to be the Board’s priority site in the 10YP submission also seeking an assurance from Council on engagement with the mana whenua and local community on the placement of any new site.

·    Kerbside - 3 bin option. 

·    Transport priority was for the completion of section 14 of the peninsula connection project (Harwood to the Otakou Fisheries Wharf) as improvements are needed for road safety.

·    Biodiversity interaction and mitigation measures e.g. protection of wildlife

 

Moved (Member Lox Kellas/Cheryl Neill):

That the Board:

 

Delegates the Chairperson to draft the Otago Peninsula Community Board’s submission to the DCC 10 Year Plan 2021-2031 and submit on the Board’s behalf.

Motion carried (OPCB/2021/033)

12        otago peninsula community board submission to the orc LTP 2021-2031

 

Priorities for inclusion in the Board’s submission to the ORC were discussed.

 

 

Moved (Chairperson Paul Pope/ Edna Stevenson):

That the Board:

 

Delegates the Chairperson to draft the submission and submit on the Board’s behalf to the Otago Regional Council’s  LTP 2021-2031 Plan.

Motion carried (OPCB/2021/034)

13        Items for Consideration by the Chairperson

 

Hoani Langsbury asked if Council would be willing to provide a graffiti removal kit to the Board for its use to remove graffiti on historic structures on the peninsula.

 

Transport Manager’s contact details will be provided to progress this request.

 

 

Moved (Chairperson Paul Pope/ Lox Kellas):

That the Board:

Agrees to cover the cost of a graffiti removal kit, if required, for use on the peninsula.

 

Motion carried (OPCB/2021/035)

 

The meeting concluded at 12.15pm.

 

 

 

..............................................

CHAIRPERSON


Council

30 June 2021

 

 

 

West Harbour Community Board

MINUTES

 

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the West Harbour Community Board held in the Rolfe Room, Port Chalmers Town Hall, Port Chalmers on Wednesday 21 April 2021, commencing at 5.30 pm.

 

PRESENT

 

Chairperson

Francisca Griffin

 

Deputy Chairperson

Trevor Johnson

 

Members

Duncan Eddy

 

 

Angela McErlane

 

 

Jacqueline Ruston

 

 

Cr Steve Walker

 

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

Malcolm Anderson, Manager City Marketing and Louise Van der Vlierd, Managing Visitor Centre

 

Governance Support Officer                  Jennifer Lapham

 

 

 

1          Public Forum

1.1       Funding Application - Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School

 

Clare Ridout spoke to the funding application from the Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School.  Ms Ridout advised that the children had built the pizza oven, and were now looking to put a roof over the oven to protect it.

 

2          Apologies

An apology was received from Jan Tucker.

 

             Moved (Francisca Griffin/Duncan Eddy):

             That the Board:

 

             Accepts the apology from Jan Tucker.

 

             Motion carried

 

 

3          Confirmation of agenda

 

 

Moved (Cr Steve Walker/Duncan Eddy):

That the Board:

 

Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration

 

Motion carried

 

 

 

 

4          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 (Francisca Griffin/Trevor Johnson):

That the Board:

 

a)     Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and

b)     Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests.

Motion carried

 

5          Confirmation of Minutes

5.1       West Harbour Community Board meeting - 17 March 2021

 

Moved (Francisca Griffin/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Board:

 

Confirms the minutes of the West Harbour Community Board meeting held on 17 March 2021 as a correct record.

Motion carried

 

    

Part A Reports

6          Otepoti Dunedin Destination Plan Refresh

 

 

Malcolm Anderson, Manager City Marketing spoke to the Board regarding the Dunedin Destination Plan refresh.  Mr Anderson advised that consultation was underway on the refresh of the Dunedin Destination Plan, with submissions closing on 14 May.  Once the submissions have been reviewed a draft of the plan will be provided to Community Boards for discussion.

 

 

7          Project Fund Applications

 

Consideration was given to the funding application from the Rudolf Steiner School Trust Otago for funding of $1060 towards the building of a roof for a pizza oven.

 

Moved (Francisca Griffin/Angela McErlane):

That the Board:

 

Approves funding of $1060 to the Rudolf Steiner School Trust Otago towards the building of a pizza oven roof.

Motion carried (WHCB/2021/005) with Trevor Johnson voting against.

 

 

Consideration was given to the funding application from the NZ Sea Lion Trust for funding of $1,588 towards the purchase of a sea long microchip scanner. 

 

Cr Walker withdrew from discussion on this item.

 

 

Moved (Duncan Eddy/Francisca Griffin):

That the Board:

Approves funding of $1,588 to the NZ Sea Lion Trust towards the purchase of a sea lion microchip scanner.

Motion carried (WHCB/2021/006)

 

 

Discussion took place on the ongoing maintenance of the Albertson Avenue Community Garden and it was suggested that funding could be allocated for another year towards maintenance.

 

 

Moved (Jacqueline Ruston/Trevor Johnson):

That the Board:

             Approves funding of $1300 for the maintenance of the Albertson Avenue Community              Garden.

 

Motion carried (WHCB/2021/007)

 

8          10 Year Plan 2021-31 Submission

 

Steve Walker withdrew from the discussion on the 10 year plan submission.

 

Discussion took place on the draft submission for the 10 year plan, with minor amendments being made.

 

 

 

Moved (Francisca Griffin/Duncan Eddy):

That the Board:

             Approves the draft submission, as amended. 

 

             Motion carried

 

9          Governance Support Officers Report

 

In a report the Governance Support Officer provided an update on activities relevant to the Board.

 

Moved (Francisca Griffin/Trevor Johnson):

That the Board:

 

Notes the Governance Support Officers Report.

             Motion carried

 

10        Board Representation And areas of responsibility

 

a)         Port Noise Liaison Committee

Jacque Ruston advised there had been not meeting held since the Board’s last meeting.

 

b)        Ravensdown Community Liaison Group

             Trevor Johnson provided an updated from the meeting of the Liaison Group held on 5              May. 

 

c)         Keep Dunedin Beautiful

             Duncan Eddy advised that Mandy Mayhem-Bullock was the new Chairperson and they              were currently looking for a new co-ordinator.

 

d)        Access Radio

             Francisca Griffin advised that she had the scheduled for the year, and that Board              members had agreed to take it in turns to host the Board’s slot. .

 

e)        Social Media and Communication

             Francisca Griffin provided an overview of the activities on Social Media.

 

f)         Albertson Avenue Beautification Project

            Francisca Griffin provided an update on the maintenance work that had been undertaken at the garden.

 

g)        Community Awards

            Duncan Eddy and Jacque Ruston provided an update on the Community Awards and advised they had received the first nomination.  There was a discussion as to how this should be considered and it was agreed to discuss this with the nominator.

 

h)        Aramoana Liaison

            Ange McErlane advised that there was nothing to report at this time.

 

i)          Vision Port Chalmers

             Ange McErlane advised that some committee members had resigned and they were              struggling to get a quorum.

 

11        Chairperson's Report

 

The Chairperson advised that the speed bumps would be installed at Te Ngaru before the end of June.  She advised that the parking issues at the Yacht Club were being resolved and it is hoped the parking signs would be removed in the near future.

 

Moved (Francisca Griffin/Trevor Johnson):

That the Board:

 

Notes the Chairperson’s Report.

             Motion carried

 

12        Council Activities

 

Cr Walker provided an update on matters of interest including the 10 year plan engagement process and the future of Dunedin Railways Ltd.

 

13        Notification of Items for Consideration by the Chairperson

 

There were no items notified.

 

The meeting concluded at 6.35 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

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