MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL HELD AT 9.30AM ON THURSDAY 27 AUGUST 2015

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1 MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL HELD AT 9.30AM ON THURSDAY 27 AUGUST 2015 CLAUSE 3 MINUTES 5 PRESENT: Lianne Dalziel, The Mayor, (Chairperson). Councillors Vicki Buck, Jimmy Chen, Phil Clearwater, Pauline Cotter, David East, Jamie Gough, Yani Johanson, Ali Jones, Glenn Livingstone, Paul Lonsdale, Raf Manji, Tim Scandrett and Andrew Turner. 1. APOLOGIES There were no apologies. 2. DECLARATION OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest. The agenda was dealt with in the following order. 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 4.1 Public Forum Joe Davies, member of the Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board, addressed the Council regarding the possible closure of the Woolston Postbank and Kiwibank. 4.2 Deputations by Appointment Paula Smith, Chairperson, Lyttelton/Mt Herbert Community Board, addressed the Council regarding item 8.5, Project Scope and Process for Three Network Plans. Paul McMahon and Karolin Potter, Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board, addressed the Council regarding item 8.1, Exchange of Land - Buchan Playground Christchurch. Ernest Tsao, addressed the Council regarding Item 14 - Residential Red Zone Horizontal Infrastructure. 27. RESOLUTION TO BE PASSED - SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS It was resolved on the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Councillor East, that the reports be received at the meeting of the Council on 27 August Review of Capital Release Options (item 28) Proposed Statutory Framework for Regenerate Christchurch (item 26) Councillors Johanson and Lonsdale asked that their vote against the resolution be recorded. 5. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS There were no presentations of petitions.

2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - COUNCIL MEETINGS OF 23 JULY AND 13 AUGUST 2015 It was resolved on the motion of Councillor Cotter seconded by Councillor Livingstone that the open minutes of the Council meeting held on 23 and 24 July and 13 August 2015 be confirmed subject to an amendment being made to adding Councillor Livingstone's name to the voting record for item 10 in the minutes of 23 July REPORT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE It was resolved on the motion of Councillor Gough, seconded by Councillor Chen, that the information contained in this report be received. 8. REPORT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE OF 6 AUGUST EXCHANGE OF LAND - BUCHAN PLAYGROUND CHRISTCHURCH It was resolved on the motion of Councillor Clearwater, seconded by Councillor Scandrett, that the Council directs staff (community governance, property and strengthening communities) to work with the Community Board to have further discussions with the Sikh Society, the Sydenham Quarter and local businesses around the use of Buchan Park. 7. REPORT BACK FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE ON MATTERS RAISED DURING THE LONG TERM PLAN It was resolved on the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Councillor Scandrett, that the report be referred to the Strategy and Finance Committee for consideration and report back to the Council. 8. REPORT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE OF 6 AUGUST 2015 (CONT'D) 2. LAND FOR ROAD PURPOSES - NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT AGENCY It was resolved on the motion Councillor of Clearwater, seconded by Councillor Scandrett, that the 2.1 Consent to the declaration as road pursuant to Section 114 of the Public Works Act 1981, 50 square metres (subject to survey) being part of Section 3 SO Plan 18163, part CB32K/154 and 105 square metres being Section 1 SO comprised in CT as the land shown at Attachments 1 and Attachment 2 in the report. 2.2 Authorise the Property Consultancy Manager to approve the terms of the agreements with NZTA and to enter into and sign such documentation as required in order to protect the Council s interests and to give effect to the declaration as road the land parcels subject of this report. 3. EARTHQUAKE REBUILD - WASTEWATER NAUTILUS PLACE, 33A AND 29 HEYDERS ROAD, SPENCERVILLE It was resolved on the motion of Councillor Clearwater, seconded by Councillor Cotter, that the Council approve the use of Pressure Wastewater technology for the repair of earthquake damaged infrastructure in Nautilus Place and 33A Heyders Road, and for 29 Heyders Road to be reconnected to the gravity wastewater line on Heyders Road, Spencerville.

3 Cont'd 4. TIDAL BARRIER REPORT It was resolved on the motion of Councillor Clearwater, seconded by Councillor Cotter, that the 1. Receive the information in this report. 2. Seek input from Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA), Environment Canterbury (ECan), Ngai Tahu and the Avon-Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust and the Christchurch Estuary Association as partners and stakeholders on this technical report and its implications. 3. That the recommendations be reported back to a meeting of the Infrastructure, Transport and Environment Committee. 5. PROJECT SCOPE AND PROCESS FOR THREE NETWORK PLANS It was resolved on the motion of Councillor Clearwater, seconded by Cotter, that the report be referred back to the Infrastructure, Transport and Environment Committee for further consideration of the process and report back to the Council. It was resolved on the motion of Councillor Clearwater, seconded by Councillor Cotter, that the report as a whole be adopted. The Council adjourned at and resumed at am. 9. REPORT OF THE REGULATION AND CONSENTS COMMITTEE OF 16 JULY MAKING THE NOTIFICATION DECISION FOR RESOURCE CONSENT APPLICATIONS It was resolved on the motion of Councillor Buck, seconded by Councillor Scandrett, that staff be directed to prepare a report to the Regulation and Consents Committee about whether, and if so how, the Council could adopt a policy guiding notification decisions under the Resource Management Act 1991 which would increase the likelihood of people who are affected by a proposal having an opportunity to lodge a submission and be heard. The remainder of the report to lie on the table. 10. REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY HOUSING AND ECONOMICS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF 6 AUGUST APPROVAL FOR A CHANGE IN THE SCOPE OF WORKS, NOTIFICATION OF A CHANGE IN THE GRANT RECIPIENT AND PROPOSED EXTENSION OF TIME, 14 WISE STREET. It was resolved on the motion of Councillor Turner, seconded by Councillor Lonsdale, that the Council approve the change in the scope of works, the change in grant recipient and the extension of time for uplift of the grant to 22 October 2016 for the protected heritage building Woods Mill at 14 Wise Street, Addington subject to compliance with the agreed scope of works and certification of the works upon completion. 2. SOCIAL HOUSING REBUILD AND REPAIR PROGRAMME UPDATE (JUNE 2015) It was resolved on the motion of Councillor Turner, seconded by Councillor Livingstone, that the Council receive the report.

4 Cont'd 3. MAYORAL DELEGATION TO CHINA 2015 REPORT It was resolved on the motion of Councillor Turner, seconded by Councillor Chen, that the information in the report be received. It was resolved on the motion of Councillor Turner, seconded by Councillor Livingstone, that the report as a whole be adopted 11. APPOINTMENT OF NEW ELECTORAL OFFICER FOR THE CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL It was resolved on the motion of Councillor Scandrett, seconded by Councillor Clearwater, that pursuant to Section 12 (1) of the Local Electoral Act 2001, Darryl Clifford Griffin is appointed as the Christchurch City Council's Electoral Officer, with effect from 1 September NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR THE NEW POUND ROAD AND WATERLOO ROAD ALIGNMENT AND INTERSECTION It was resolved on the motion of Councillor Chen, seconded by Councillor Buck, that the 1. Receive the report and recommendations of Commissioner Dovey. 2. In accordance with section 168A(4) of the Resource Management Act 1991, confirm the recommendation by Commissioner Janette Dovey for the reasons set out in her report. 13. DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS REBATE POLICY It was resolved on the motion of Councillor Gough, seconded by Councillor Lonsdale, that the 1. Adopt the single policy approach for development contributions, and; 2. Adopt the Development Contributions Rebate Policy (Attachment 1), and; 2.1. The Development Contributions Rebate Criteria - Central City Business Zone Nonresidential (Attachment 2), and; 2.2. Approve the Development Contributions Rebate Criteria - Central City Residential (2015) (Attachment 3), and; 2.3. Approve the Development Contributions Rebate Criteria - Small Residential Units (Attachment 4). Note The maximum rebate for a single development be $1 million and that any potential rebate above that amount be referred to the Strategy and Finance Committee for a decision. 15. CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE MAYORAL RELIEF FUND: APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS It was resolved on the motion of Councillor Buck, seconded by Councillor Scandrett that the 1. Approve a grant of $200, to the Young Men's Christian Association of Christchurch Charitable Trust towards the Community Theatre. 2. Approve a grant of 22, to Project Employment Environmental Enhancement Programme towards their Relocation Project.

5 - 5 - Updated Council Meeting of 24 September REPORT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND EMPLOYMENT MATTERS COMMITTEE OF 7 AUGUST 2015 It was resolved on the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Councillor Clearwater, that the information be received. 14. RESIDENTIAL RED ZONE HORIZONTAL INFRASTRUCTURE It was resolved on the motion of Councillor Cotter, seconded by Councillor Cotter Livingstone, that the 1. Note the proposed status categories of infrastructure as in-service full, in-service revised, and out of service to be decommissioned. 2. Note the proposed status of the horizontal infrastructure as detailed on Attachment 1, Attachment 2, Attachment 3 and Attachment 4 for the flat land horizontal infrastructure. 3. Confirm that no horizontal infrastructure be removed until decisions are made on the future use of the residential red zone flat lands. 4. Note that the Council staff will continue to work with the Canterbury Regional Earthquake Authority as land owner, to re-route existing in-service trunk mains and pumping stations on a more direct and stable location away from the edge of the river banks. 5. That staff engage with Hagley/Ferrymead, Burwood/Pegasus and the Shirley/Papanui Community Boards to consider this report and make recommendations on the roading proposals that affect their wards and engage with the affected ratepayers and report back to the Council for further consideration on alternative provision of services which will be maintained. 18. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC At 12.56pm, it was resolved on the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Councillor Manji, that the resolution to exclude the public as set out on page 362 to 365 and 469 to 472 of the agenda be adopted and that John Ombler and Ariana Smith from the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Frank McLaughlin, Paul Silk and Steve Evans, be permitted to remain in the room for the consideration of item 26 and that Steve Walsh be permitted to remain for the consideration of item 23. CONCLUSION At 5.55pm it was resolved on the motion of Councillor Cotter, seconded by Councillor Clearwater, that the public be readmitted, at which time the meeting closed. CONFIRMED THIS 24 TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2015 MAYOR