MINUTES
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL HELD AT 2PM ON WEDNESDAY 12 DECEMBER 2001
PRESENT: The Mayor, Garry Moore (Chairperson). Councillors Oscar Alpers, Carole Anderton, Paddy Austin, Erin Baker, Helen Broughton, Sally Buck, Graham Condon, Barry Corbett, David Cox, Anna Crighton, Carole Evans, Megan Evans, Ishwar Ganda, Pat Harrow, Alister James, Lesley Keast, Denis O’Rourke, Gail Sheriff, Barbara Stewart, Ingrid Stonhill, Sue Wells, Chrissie Williams, Norm Withers and Ron Wright.
APOLOGIES: An apology for lateness was received and accepted from Councillor Erin Baker who arrived at 3.52pm. An apology for temporary absence was also received and accepted from Councillor Oscar Alpers, who retired at 2.30pm and returned at 3.52pm.
1. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
INAUGURAL COUNCIL MEETING OF 8 NOVEMBER 2001
Resolved: That the minutes of the inaugural Council meeting held on Thursday 8 November 2001 be confirmed.
2. SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS
The Mayor referred to the following late items which had been separately circulated or tabled for consideration at the present meeting:
• Report by the Mayor.
• Supplementary report by the Chair of the Strategy and Finance Committee regarding the revitalisation of the New Brighton Mall.
• Report of the Central City Streets Subcommittee meeting held on 10 December 2001.
• Supplementary Notice of Motion confirming the imposition of a prohibition on vehicles and the consumption of liquor for New Year’s Eve events.
The Mayor advised that it had not been possible to include these items in the main agenda for the reason that in each case the required information was not available at the time the agenda had been prepared and circulated, but that it was essential that the items concerned be dealt with at the present meeting, rather than being deferred to a subsequent meeting.
It was resolved that the late items be received and considered at the present meeting.
3. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT
Nil.
4. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS
Nil.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
Councillor O’Rourke tabled an award made by the Christchurch Civic Trust to the Carter Group of companies, the Christchurch City Council and Environment Canterbury for their contributions towards the bus exchange project, and a commendation awarded by the Trust to the Christchurch City Council, RedBus Ltd and Designline Ltd for the shuttle bus service. Councillor Crighton also advised that the Trust had formally recognised the concept of Our City. 6. REPORT BY THE MAYOR
It was resolved to receive a report tabled by the Mayor on significant recent events, official visitors and forward plans.
7. DEATH OF SIR PETER BLAKE
The Council stood in silence as a mark of respect for the late Sir Peter Blake.
8. REPORT OF THE STRATEGY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE OF 3 DECEMBER 2001
Moved: That the Committee’s report be adopted.
(3) Kyoto Protocol: Ensuring Our Future
Adopted.
It was resolved further that the Council endorse the Government’s policy on climate change.
It was also resolved that the Strategy and Finance Committee be asked to consider early in 2002 a proposal that the Council set targets, and decide on strategies and mechanisms, for the progressive reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from its own operations, subject to the inclusion of any required budget provision in the 2003 Financial Plan.
(10) Arrangements for Co-operation Between Environment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council
Adopted, subject to the following alterations:
- Councillor Cox replacing Councillor Ganda on the Public Passenger Transport Working Party. - Councillor Ganda replacing Councillor Cox on the Water Chapter of the Regional Resource Management Plans
(12) Delegations
Adopted, subject to the following alterations and resolutions:
1. The delegations to Community Boards regarding sections 48 and 48A of the Reserves Act 1977 being amended by the exclusion of applications for cell sites.
2. The Cell Sites on Council Land Subcommittee being delegated power to exercise the powers of the Council under sections 48 and 48A of the Reserves Act 1977 in relation to cell site applications.
3. That the amended city area map where the boundaries have been extended (Rolleston Avenue/Salisbury Street/ Barbadoes Street/Moorhouse Avenue) be used for central city traffic management strategic planning only.
4. That consultation by Community Boards with affected residents and businesses proceed as usual.
5. The Community Board delegations under the heading of “Roads” not applying to that part of the Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board situated within the “central city area” marked on the 1989 plan of the central city, with roads delegations in that “central city area” to be exercised by the Sustainable Transport and Utilities Committee.
6. The deletion of the words “or for other necessary and urgent reasons” from clause 6 of the proposed roading delegations to Community Boards, and also from clause 6 of the roading delegations to the Sustainable Transport and Utilities Committee.
(2.30pm Councillor Alpers retired) (13) Appointment of Council Representatives to Outside Bodies
Clause 4 recommending the appointment of Councillor Chrissie Williams to the RMF as an advisory trustee was not adopted. The remaining recommendations were adopted, subject to the appointment of Councillor Ganda in place of Mr David Buist as one of the Council’s two representatives on the Christchurch Olympic City Committee.
Adopted.
Report adopted as amended.
9. REPORT BY THE CHAIR OF THE STRATEGY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE ON NOMINATION OF COUNCILLOR DIRECTORS OF CANTERBURY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Resolved: That the Chair’s report be adopted.
(Note: Councillor Harrow retired from consideration of this report, and took no part in the discussion or voting thereon.)
10. SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT BY THE CHAIR OF THE STRATEGY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE ON NEW BRIGHTON MALL REVITALISATION
Resolved: That the Chair’s report be adopted.
11. REPORT OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE STRATEGY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE, ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE COMMITTEE AND SPREYDON/HEATHCOTE COMMUNITY BOARD OF 6 DECEMBER 2001
Moved: That the report of the joint meeting be adopted.
(1) South Christchurch Library Service Centre and Community Learning Centre
Councillor Wright moved by way of amendment “That the total budget for this project be limited to a maximum of $4.755M”. The amendment was seconded by Councillor Broughton and when put to the meeting was declared lost on division no 1 by 6 votes to 17, the voting being as follows:
Against (17): Councillors Anderton, Austin, Buck, Condon, Corbett, Crighton, M Evans, Ganda, Harrow, James, Keast, O’Rourke, Stonhill, Wells, Williams, Withers and the Mayor.
For (6): Councillors Broughton, Cox, C Evans, Sheriff, Stewart and Wright.
Councillor Corbett moved by way of further amendment “That the Art in Public Places Committee be requested to investigate possible sources of funding for a statue of the late Dame Ngaio Marsh, in consultation with the public”. The amendment was seconded by Councillor Wells and when put to the meeting was declared lost on division no 2 by 11 votes to 12, the voting being as follows:
Against (12): Councillors Austin, Buck, Condon, Cox, Crighton, M Evans, Ganda, James, O’Rourke, Stonhill, Williams and Wright.
For (11): Councillors Anderton, Broughton, Corbett, C Evans, Harrow, Keast, Sheriff, Stewart, Wells, Withers and Mayor.
The recommendations made by the joint meeting were then adopted, subject to the amendment of recommendation 7 to provide:
“That the Property and Major Projects Committee receive expert reports on the cost effectiveness of the energy saving and sustainability options listed, ie: Inert gas to double glazed windows $3,000 Solar panels for boosting water heating $10,000 Copper and arsenic free deck treatment $14,000 Permeable paving adjacent to building $32,000 Permeable paving for rest of drive and car park $48,000 and that the Committee identify savings to enable the incorporation of these with an acceptable cost benefit.”
The foregoing resolution (incorporating the amendment to recommendation 7) was adopted on division no 3 by 17 votes to 6, the voting being as follows:
For (17): Councillors Anderton, Austin, Buck, Condon, Corbett, Crighton, M Evans, Ganda, Harrow, James, Keast, O’Rourke, Stonhill, Wells, Williams, Withers and the Mayor.
Against (6): Councillors Broughton, Cox, C Evans, Sheriff, Stewart and Wright.
Report adopted as amended.
12. REPORT OF THE ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE COMMITTEE OF 28 NOVEMBER 2001
(3.52 pm Councillor Baker arrived and Councillor Alpers returned)
Resolved: That the Committee’s report be adopted.
13. REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY AND LEISURE COMMITTEE OF 26 NOVEMBER 2001
Moved: That the Committee’s report be adopted.
(3) Emergency Accommodation: Refugee and Migrant Service
This clause was withdrawn, at the request of the Chairman.
Report adopted as amended.
14. REPORT OF THE PARKS, GARDENS AND WATERWAYS COMMITTEE OF 29 NOVEMBER 2001
Resolved: That the Committee’s report be adopted.
15. REPORT OF THE PROPERTY AND MAJOR PROJECTS COMMITTEE OF 30 NOVEMBER 2001
Resolved: That the Committee’s report be adopted.
16. REPORT OF THE REGULATORY AND CONSENTS COMMITTEE OF 23 NOVEMBER 2001
Resolved: That the Committee’s report be adopted.
17. REPORT OF THE SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE OF 27 NOVEMBER 2001
Moved: That the Committee’s report be adopted.
(5) Windbreak Outside the ‘Boulevard’ on Oxford Terrace
Clause 1 of the report of the Central City Streets Subcommittee was also considered in conjunction with this clause. Councillor Wright moved by way of amendment:
“1. That by way of compromise the licensee be required to remove the front panels of the structure only, pending development of policy guidelines and approval of any application.
2. That if a report from WRONZ showing a flammability index of 12 or less for the red fabric contained in the awning is not received by the time of the ordinary Council meeting of 12 December 2001 the licensee be required by the council to replace the red fabric with fabric having a flammability index of 12 or less within one calendar month.
3. That the Council accept the undertaking of the licensee contained in a letter from its solicitors, dated 12 December 2001.”
The amendment was seconded by Councillor Stewart and when put to the meeting was declared lost on division no 4 by 10 votes to 13, the voting being as follows:
Against (13): Councillors Anderton, Condon, Corbett, Crighton, M Evans, Ganda, James, Keast, O’Rourke, Stonhill, Wells, Williams and the Mayor.
For (10): Councillors Austin, Baker, Broughton, Buck, Cox, C Evans, Harrow, Sheriff, Stewart and Wright.
Abstain: Councillor Withers.
The Mayor moved by way of further amendment:
“1. That consideration of the application be deferred pending development of the policy and guidelines by the Subcommittee.
2. That by way of compromise the licensee be required to remove the front panels and front poles of the structure only, pending development of policy guidelines and approval of any application.
3. That Council staff be instructed to secure the removal of the current fabric by 5pm on Monday 17 December 2001, unless they are satisfied that it meets the necessary flammability index.
4. That the structural frame be permitted to remain in place.
5. That the owner be permitted to fit a complying fabric to the frame, without prejudice to the Council, pending the development of a policy and guidelines by the Subcommittee.”
The amendment was seconded by Councillor Baker and when put to the meeting was declared carried on division no 5 by 16 votes to 9, the voting being as follows:
For (16): Councillors Alpers, Austin, Baker, Broughton, Buck, Condon, Corbett, C Evans, Harrow, James, Sheriff, Stewart, Stonhill, Withers, Wright and the Mayor.
Against (9): Councillors Anderton, Cox, Crighton, M Evans, Ganda, Keast, O’Rourke, Wells and Williams.
Councillor James moved by way of further amendment “That the former Windbreak Subcommittee be reappointed for the current Council triennium for the purpose of considering and reporting to the Council on applications to erect windbreaks and similar structures on road reserve, and that the Council not appoint the proposed Central City Streets Subcommittee referred to in clause 5 of the Committee’s report”. The amendment was seconded by Councillor Baker and when put to the meeting was declared lost on division no 6 by 10 votes to 15, the voting being as follows:
Against (15): Councillors Anderton, Broughton, Condon, Corbett, Cox, M Evans, Ganda, Harrow, Keast, O’Rourke, Sheriff, Stewart, Stonhill, Withers and Wright.
For (10): Councillors Alpers, Austin, Baker, Buck, Crighton, C Evans, James, Wells, Williams and the Mayor. Recommendation 1 contained in clause 5 of the Committee’s report was then adopted without amendment, with the amendment moved by the Mayor and seconded by Councillor Baker being adopted in substitution for the remaining recommendations made by the Committee and the Central City Streets Subcommittee.
(9) Appointment of Additional Member
It was resolved that Councillor Condon be appointed as a member of the Sustainable Transport and Utilities Committee, and that he relinquish his membership of the Parks, Gardens and Waterways Committee.
(10) Peripheral Terminals – Latimer Square & Rolleston Avenue
Also considered in conjunction with this clause was clause 2 of the report of the Central City Streets Subcommittee meeting of 10 December 2001.
It was resolved:
1. That the Council continue to investigate the four options, ie:
• Gloucester Street – between Manchester Street and Madras Street, north side outside Manchester Street car park and the former MED Orion site • Kilmore Street (Durham Street-Cranmer Square) – south outside Environment Canterbury • Tuam Street (Barbadoes Street-Madras Street) – south outside Rattrays. • Latimer Square.
and report for a decision to the 12 February 2002 Sustainable Transport and Utilities Committee meeting.
2. That, subject to a decision on the matter being agreed at the February Council meeting, Environment Canterbury then commence the process of implementing the changes
Report adopted as amended.
(Note: Councillor Ganda retired from clauses 7 and 10 of the Committee’s report, and took no part in the discussion or voting thereon.)
18. REPORT OF THE BUDGET SCRUTINY AND AUDIT SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF 26 NOVEMBER 2001
Resolved: That the Committee’s report be received.
(5.50pm Councillor O’Rourke retired)
19. REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY PLANS SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF 27 NOVEMBER 2001
Resolved: That the Committee’s report be adopted.
20. REPORT OF THE CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATION SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF 22 NOVEMBER 2001
Resolved: That the Committee’s report be received.
21. REPORT OF THE URBAN PLANNING AND GROWTH SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF 23 NOVEMBER 2001
Resolved: That the Committee’s report be received, subject to the Mayor being included in the list of members present at the meeting. 22. REPORT OF THE COUNCIL HEARINGS PANEL ON VARIATION 51
Resolved: That the Council adopt the recommendations of Commissioner Collins as its decisions on Variation 51 to the Christchurch City Proposed District Plan, subject to the incorporation of a corrected version of Attachment 2, as tabled at the meeting.
23. REPORT OF THE CANTERBURY WASTE SUBCOMMITTEE OF 19 NOVEMBER 2001
Resolved: That the Subcommittee’s report be received.
24. REPORT OF THE CANTERBURY WASTE SUBCOMMITTEE OF 26 NOVEMBER 2001
Resolved: That the Subcommittee’s report be received.
25. REPORT OF THE CANTERBURY JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE OF 19 NOVEMBER 2001
Resolved: That the Committee’s report be received.
26. REPORT OF THE BURWOOD/PEGASUS COMMUNITY BOARD OF 19 NOVEMBER 2001
Resolved: That the Board’s report be adopted.
27. REPORT OF THE FENDALTON/WAIMAIRI COMMUNITY BOARD OF 20 NOVEMBER 2001
Resolved: That the Board’s report be adopted.
28. REPORT OF THE HAGLEY/FERRYMEAD COMMUNITY BOARD OF 21 NOVEMBER 2001
Moved: That the Board’s report be adopted.
(9) Muritai Terrace – Footpath
It was resolved that this clause be referred back to the Board for further consideration.
Report adopted as amended.
29. REPORT OF THE RICCARTON/WIGRAM COMMUNITY BOARD OF 21 NOVEMBER 2001
Resolved: That the Board’s report be received.
30. REPORT OF THE SHIRLEY/PAPANUI COMMUNITY BOARD OF 21 NOVEMBER 2001
Resolved: That the Board’s report be adopted.
31. REPORT OF THE SPREYDON/HEATHCOTE COMMUNITY BOARD OF 20 NOVEMBER 2001
Resolved: That the Board’s report be adopted. 32. NOTICES OF MOTION
(1) Policy on Meeting Times
When put to the meeting, Councillor Alpers’ motion was declared lost on division no 7 by 5 votes to 18, the voting being as follows:
Against (18): Councillors Anderton, Austin, Baker, Broughton, Condon, Corbett, C Evans, M Evans, Ganda, Harrow, Keast, Sheriff, Stewart, Stonhill, Wells, Withers, Wright and the Mayor.
For (5): Councillors Alpers, Cox, Crighton, James and Williams.
Abstain: Councillor Buck.
(2) New Year’s Eve Events: Confirmation of Prohibition of Vehicles and Consumption of Liquor
Adopted.
33. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC
The Mayor moved “That the resolution to exclude the public set out on pages 277 and 278 of the agenda be adopted”. The motion was seconded by Councillor James.
Councillor C Evans moved by way of amendment “That the public be permitted to remain at the meeting during consideration of that part of the report of the Property and Major Projects Committee dealing with the Ballantynes/Nam Yee car park development”. The amendment was seconded by Councillor Sheriff and when put to the meeting was declared lost.
The motion to exclude the public moved by the Mayor and seconded by Councillor James was then put to the meeting and declared carried.
It was further resolved that Mr Denis Sheard be permitted to remain at the meeting following the exclusion of the public, in his capacity as the Council’s legal adviser regarding the Cathedral Junction and the Ballantynes/Nam Yee developments.
CONFIRMED THIS 28TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2002
MAYOR