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AGENDA ITEM NO. 2(i) MINUTES OF FULL COUNCIL MEETING OF BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL HELD AT 6.00 PM ON 10TH SEPTEMBER 2013 P The Lord Mayor Councillor Faruk Choudhury P The Mayor, George Ferguson P Councillor P Abraham P Councillor L A Alexander A Councillor M Bailey P Councillor S D Beynon P Councillor M Bradshaw A Councillor M R Brain P Councillor F Breckels P Councillor J Budd P Councillor C Campion-Smith P Councillor B Clark P Councillor S Cook A Councillor N Daniels A Councillor C Davies P Councillor S Doubell P Councillor R S Eddy P Councillor S Emmett P Councillor G Gollop P Councillor J Goulandris P Councillor T Green P Councillor P Hammond P Councillor P Hanby P Councillor F Hance A Councillor N R Harrison P Councillor W Harvey A Councillor A H Havvock P Councillor M E Hickman P Councillor C Hiscott P Councillor H Holland P Councillor G Hopkins A Councillor G Hoyt P Councillor C D Jackson P Councillor H Jama P Councillor B Janke P Councillor J Jethwa P Councillor T R Kent P Councillor M Khan P Councillor M Langley P Councillor T Leaman P Councillor P Levy A Councillor J Lovell P Councillor C Lucas P Councillor P Main P Councillor C Martin P Councillor B Massey A Councillor G S Morgan P Councillor D H R Morris P Councillor Dr D Naysmith P Councillor A L Negus A Councillor J E Norman A Councillor W Payne P Councillor S Pearce P Councillor D Pickup P Councillor K M Quartley P Councillor D Radice P Councillor A Shah A Colin Smith P Jenny Smith P Councillor R Stone P Councillor R Telford P Councillor M Threlfall P Councillor E Tincknell P Councillor S J Townsend P Councillor A Watson A Councillor M D Weston P Councillor Dr D Willingham P Councillor C Windows P Councillor M Wollacott P Councillor A Woodman P Councillor Dr M M Wright Also in Attendance: Alderman Comer, Alderman Griffey, Alderman Hugill, Alderman McLaren, Alderman Massey, Alderman Price, Alderman Roberts, and Alderman Rogers CNL 40.9/13 LORD MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS (a) The International Balloon Fiesta The International Balloon Fiesta at Ashton Court was very well attended this year, especially on the Saturday. It is estimated over the 4 days that over half a million visitors attended the free event within the beautiful estate grounds. The weather was very good for balloon launches with both morning and evening ascents taking place – 259 balloon flights took place during the event. The night glows – where balloons glow in time to music were hugely popular along with the wing walkers, the RAF typhoon jet and Red Arrow displays. (b) The Bristol International Kite Festival The Bristol International Kite Festival was well attended by thousands of visitors, especially families, over the weekend event. In general the good weather and kite flying conditions led to colourful displays of kites of all shapes and sizes. Kite flyers from New Zealand, Zuwait and Thailand joined flyers and enthusiasts from across Europe to the free event which featured flying displays, kite fighting battles and synchronised routines. (c) Gromit Unleashed Gromit Unleashed was a ground-breaking public art exhibition, that hit the streets of Bristol this summer to raise funds for Bristol Children’s Hospital charity, Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal. Spearheaded by Aardman, the unique art trail featured 80 giant Gromit sculptures, each individually decorated by an eclectic mix of well-known and local artists, designers and celebrities. The Gromits would be auctioned off to raise funds for the Grand Appeal on 3 October 2013. A public exhibition would take place beforehand from 18 – 22 September. All the money raised would go towards supporting the expansion of Bristol Children's Hospital, one of the leading multi- disciplinary children's hospitals in the UK. The Grand Appeal had pledged to raise an initial £3.5 million for state-of-the-art equipment, including an intraoperative MRI scanner, family facilities and child- friendly artwork. (d) Bristol Harbour Festival Council noted that 250,000 visitors attended Bristol Harbour festival, which held on 26th – 28th July 2013, and was attended by the Lord Mayor. CNL 41.9/13 PRESENTATION FROM AVON AND SOMERSET POLICE The Council received a presentation from Sue Mountstevens, Police and Crime Commissioner and Nick Gargan, Chief Constable (Agenda Item No. 2). Council members then asked questions of the Police and Crime Commissioner and the Chief Constable, and responses were received, it was RESOLVED - that the presentation be noted. CNL 42.9/13 MINUTES – FULL COUNCIL – 18TH JUNE 2013 RESOLVED - that the minutes of the meeting of Full Council held on 18th June 2013 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Lord Mayor. CNL 43.9/13 MINUTES – EXTRAORDINARY COUNCIL – 9TH JULY 2013 (TWO MEETINGS) RESOLVED - that the minutes of the two meetings of extraordinary Full Council held on 9th July 2013 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Lord Mayor. CNL 44.9/13 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST The Mayor, George Ferguson declared a pecuniary interest in Item 9(b) on the Agenda - Proposed Cumulative Impact Policy for a specified area in Bedminster and Southville wards. Jenny Smith declared a non-pecuniary interest as a member of the Co-operative Board. Councillor Dr Mark Wright declared a non-pecuniary interest as a member of the Broadmead Trust. CNL 45.9/13 REPRESENTATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (a) Petitions (1) Retail Levy – Charles Bolton Council received a petition from Charles Bolton and it was agreed that it be referred to the Mayor. (2) Felix Road – Lisa Coleman Council received a petition from Lisa Coleman and it was agreed that it be referred to the Mayor. (b) Statements (1) Lisa Coleman – Felix Road Council received a statement from Lisa Coleman and it was agreed that it be referred to the Mayor. (2) Ayannah Griffith – Felix Road Council received a statement from Ayannah Griffith and it was agreed that it be referred to the Mayor. (3) Mandy Watson – Felix Road Council received a statement from Mandy Watson and it was agreed that it be referred to the Mayor. (4) Bill Foord – Speedwell Swimming Pool Council received a statement from Bill Foord and it was agreed that it be referred to the Mayor. (5) Dan Wood – Bristol City Rate Relief Council received a statement from Dan Wood and it was agreed that it be referred to the Mayor. (6) Andy Godfrey – Bristol Retail Levy Council received a statement from Andy Godfrey which was noted. It was agreed that this would be taken as part of the debate on the Bristol Retail Levy later on the agenda. (7) Andy Godfrey – Bristol Retail Levy Council received a statement from Andy Godfrey which was noted. It was agreed that this would be taken as part of the debate on the Bristol Retail Levy later on the agenda. (8) Chris Sherratt – Bristol Retail Levy Council received a statement from Chris Sherratt which was noted. It was agreed that this would be taken as part of the debate on the Bristol Retail Levy later on the agenda. (9) Pete Goodwin – Bristol Retail Levy Council received a statement from Pete Goodwin which was noted. It was agreed that this would be taken as part of the debate on the Bristol Retail Levy later on the agenda. (10) Simon Griffin, Bristol Retail Alliance – Bristol Retail Levy Council received a statement from Simon Griffin which was noted. It was agreed that this would be taken as part of the debate on the Bristol Retail Levy later on the agenda. (11) David Redgewell – Bus Service Alterations Council received a statement from David Redgewell and it was agreed that it be referred to the Mayor. (12) Andy Robertson – Blacklisting Council received a statement from Andy Robertson and it was agreed that it be referred to the Mayor. (13) Kyle Williamson – Blacklisting Council received a statement from Kyle Williamson and it was agreed that it be referred to the Mayor. (14) Steve Mills, Unison – Blacklisting Council received a statement from Bill Foord and it was agreed that it be referred to the Mayor. (15) Bristol and District Hazard Group – Blacklisting Council received a statement from Bristol and District Hazard Group and it was agreed that it be referred to the Mayor. (16) Mike Wheeler – Blacklisting Council received a statement from Mike Wheeler and it was agreed that it be referred to the Mayor. (17) Thangham Debbonnaire – Under Occupancy Charge Council received a statement from Thangham Debbonnaire and it was agreed that it be referred to the Mayor. (18) Dave Weltman, Bristol Anti Cuts Alliance – Under Occupancy Charge Council received a statement from Dave Weltman and it was agreed that it be referred to the Mayor. (19) Julie Boston – Save Bristol Central Library Council received a statement from Julie Boston and it was agreed that it be referred to the Mayor. (20) Mike Wheeler – Vote of No Confidence in First Bus Council received a statement from Mike Wheeler and it was agreed that it be referred to the Mayor. (21) Simon Chapman – 20 mph Zones Council received a statement from Simon Chapman and it was agreed that it be referred to the Mayor. (22) Dave Warburton – Building Homes Council received a statement from Dave Warburton and it was agreed that it be referred to the Mayor. (23) Even Clarke – City Deal for Bristol Council received a statement from Even Clarke and it was agreed that it be referred to the Mayor. (c) Questions A copy of the Questions and Answers is contained in the Minute Book.