APOLOGIES
At
the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The
minutes of the City Development Committee meeting held on Thursday, 8 October
2009 to be confirmed as a true and correct record.
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
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Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings
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"An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at
that meeting if- |
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The local authority by resolution so decides; and |
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The presiding member explains at the meeting at a time when it is open
to the public,- |
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The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and |
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The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a
subsequent meeting." |
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Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and
Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states: |
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"Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,- |
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That item may be discussed at that meeting if- |
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That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the
local authority; and |
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The presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time
when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the
meeting; but |
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no resolution, decision, or recommendation may be made in respect of
that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local
authority for further discussion." |
PUBLIC FORUM
A
period of time (approximately 20 minutes) is set aside for members of the public
to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of
5 minutes per item is allowed, following which there may be questions from
members.
4.1. MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT & TECHNOLOGY - JEREMY HUBBARD AND ROSS SHARP
Jeremy Hubbard, Director of the Museum of Transport & Technology (MOTAT) and
Ross Sharp, a MOTAT Board member, wish to address the committee regarding a
development contribution payable by MOTAT in relation to its construction of the
Aviation Display Hall.
Recommending that Mr Hubbard and Mr Sharp be thanked for their presentation.
4.2. THE TREE COUNCIL - HUELINE MASSEY, FIELD OFFICER
Hueline Massey, The Tree Council's Field Officer
would like to address the committee in relation to council's response to the
recent change in legislation with regard to urban tree protection rules. They
would like to raise their concerns about the remaining tree protection
mechanisms and to suggest issues for consideration.
Recommending that Hueline Massey be thanked for her
presentation.
REPORTS REQUESTED PENDING
| C Dower |
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| Democracy advisor |
4 November 2009 |
Reporting on the reports requested/pending and recommending that the report be
amended as follows:
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Date |
Report Name |
Reason |
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6 |
November 09
defer to
December 09 |
Reducing council transport sign clutter from
footpaths |
Deferred as officers
have not yet completed all work required on this matter |
POLICY/MAJOR DECISIONS
HERITAGE POLICY AND TOOLKIT FOR MANAGEMENT METHODS AND INCENTIVES - OUTCOME FROM THE WORKING PARTY
| N Short |
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| Manager, Heritage |
22 October 2009 |
Updating the committee on the
outcome of the working party established to review the heritage policy,
particularly in respect to the Heritage Economic Framework and the use of
incentives.
Recommending that the committee endorse the key elements of
an incentives toolkit as recommended by the Heritage Working Party, agree to
the provision of $80,000 within the current financial year for the establishment
of a charitable trust for heritage, and request officers to report back on the
feasibility and impacts of initiating a plan change for transferable development
rights in the Isthmus.
TAMAKI INNOVATION PRECINCT 2040 - DRAFT BUSINESS PRECINCT PLAN
| A Taylor |
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| Business precinct analyst |
16 October 2009 |
Seeking endorsement from the committee for the Tamaki Innovation Precinct 2040 -
draft business precinct plan to enable further consultation with the Tamaki
business community and other key stakeholders to finalise the plan.
Recommending that the committee endorse the draft plan.
DISTRICT PLAN (CENTRAL AREA): WYNYARD QUARTER PLAN MODIFICATIONS 38, 39 AND 43 - LINEAR PARK AND WYNYARD PLAZA
| J Duguid |
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| Manager central area planning |
27 October 2009 |
Outlining a change to Proposed Plan Change 4 (Plan Modification 43) and
supporting designations (Plan Modifications 38 and 39), which principally
involves the location and alignment of the "Linear Park". The Linear Park is
proposed to connect Victoria Park to the area of open space on the northern part
of Wynyard Quarter (commonly referred to as "North Park").
Recommending that proposed plan modifications 43, 38 and 39 be endorsed for
notification, that the manager, central area planning be authorised to commence
the necessary statutory procedures and that three independent commissioners be
appointed to hear submissions.
IMPLICATIONS OF THE REMOVAL OF GENERAL TREE PROTECTION ON THE PROTECTION OF HERITAGE TREES AND OPTIONS FOR FUTURE MANAGEMENT ACTIONS
| N Short/M Tyler |
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| Manager, Heritage/ Manager, Islands |
27 October 2009 |
Reporting on the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Act,
particularly as it relates to clauses 59 and 152 which removes the ability for
general tree protection rules to be imposed in urban areas unless the tree or
group of trees are specifically identified in the district plan. This report
also addresses the matters requested by this committee at the September 2009
meeting regarding tree provisions.
Recommending that officers work in collaboration with other territorial local
authorities to clarify the wording of the amendment as it relates to general
tree protection, and also review the status of the scheduled tree list and
assessment of trees that have been proposed for scheduling.
PARNELL RAIL STATION LOCATION
| L Smith |
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| Planner |
21 October 2009 |
Reporting on the matters raised by the Parnell Mainstreet Inc. and the Parnell
Community Committee presentation to this committee in June 2009 on the future
potential location of the Parnell train station at Cheshire St, Parnell.
Recommending that the committee supports the location of the Parnell Rail
station at the Carlaw Park site.
CBD PUBLIC PLACE RECYCLING TRIAL
| R Corner |
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| Manager environment and infrastructure |
22 October 2009 |
Reporting on a three month public place recycling trial at 22 key locations
throughout the CBD which was part of the Ministry for the Environment "Love New
Zealand" funded public place recycling programme.
Recommending that the offer from Remondis New Zealand Ltd to service the
existing 22 trial public place recycling bins through to 30 June 2011 at no cost
to council be accepted, and that officers report on options to expand the
placement of public place recycling bins into the Kingsland/Dominion Road
environs of Eden Park and Queen Street in time for the Rugby World Cup.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL
METROWATER STORMWATER SERVICE PROPOSAL 2009/2010
| G Ockleston |
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| Manager water and landfill operations |
28 October 2009 |
Reporting on the Metrowater stormwater service proposal. A range of management
services are provided by Metrowater on behalf of the council to ensure the
efficient and effective delivery of drainage services. The annual service
proposal prepared by Metrowater is scrutinised by the Environmental and Utility
Management group to ensure activities contribute to the council objectives and
service level targets, and are within the available stormwater annual budget.
Recommending to Council the acceptance of operational expenditure of $4,445,000
and capital expenditure of $5,877,094 as documented within the 2009/10 annual
service proposal from Metrowater Limited.
MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT AND TECHNOLOGY REQUEST FOR A REMISSION OF THEIR DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTION
| A Pickering |
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| Manager contributions policy |
14 October 2009 |
Reporting on a request by the Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) for a
waiver of their assessed development contributions of $128,055.30 and seeking
guidance from the committee regarding payment options.
Recommending that MOTAT are offered an amended bond provision that matches the
interest rate to the council's rate of borrowing.
INFORMATION
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT QUARTERLY REPORT
| G Stiven |
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| Group manager, Economic Development |
21 October 2009 |
Updating the committee on the progress of the Economic Development group over
the July to September 2009 period.
Recommending that the report be received.
WATERFRONT UPDATE
| J Simmonds |
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| Waterfront programme manager |
29 September 2009 |
Updating the committee on the status of the Queens Wharf design competition
which the joint sponsors have decided to put on hold, while a review is
undertaken.
Also
updating the committee on the Marine Events Centre which remains on time and
within budget and the Te Wero Bridge where a competitive process is underway to
appoint a design consultant to design the interim bridge.
Recommending that the information be noted.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REFORM - PHASE TWO
| M Tyler |
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| Manager, Islands |
21 October 2009 |
Updating the committee on the Government's intentions for further resource
management reform. Phase Two is intended to build on the Resource Management
Act (RMA) reforms to improve the economic and environmental outcomes of the Act
by providing greater central government direction and closer alignment of
legislation.
Recommending that the committee note the 10 work streams identified in the
Minister for the Environment's cabinet paper and note that officers will be
talking with government workstream leaders regarding opportunities for the
council to contribute to the process of reform, and will keep the committee
informed of progress.
WASTE EDUCATION UPDATE
| Waste education coordinator |
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| Lindsey du Preez |
28 October 2009 |
Providing a summary of education programmes the council has undertaken over the
last financial year:
- A further seven schools
added to WasteWise schools programme
- Mt Roskill Primary is
our new Enviroschool
- School survey showed
high recycling rates in schools
- VISY education centre
opened in November
- Create Your Own Eden
expanded and schools resource developed
- Continued targeted
waste campaigns in areas with waste problems
- Waste officer programme
included illegal dumping education
- Inspected 300,000 bins
Recommending that the report be received.
EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC : LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND MEETINGS ACT 1987
| C Dower |
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| Democracy advisor |
5 November 2009 |
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Section 48, Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987: |
The
following motion is submitted for consideration:
That the public be excluded from the following part(s) of the proceedings
of this meeting.
The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is
excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and
the specific grounds under Section 48(1) of the Local Government Official
Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution follows.
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 which
would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the
proceedings of the meeting in public, as follows:
| Item No. |
General subject of each matter to be considered |
Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter |
Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable) |
Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution |
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RESOURCE CONSENT APPEAL - 1 TO 5 WIREMU STREET |
Public conduct of matter would be likely
to result in disclosure of information for which good reason to withhold
exists under section 7. |
Section 7(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).
Section 7(2)(j)
The withholding of the information is
necessary to prevent the disclosure or use of official information for
improper gain or improper advantage.
In particular, an appeal has been lodged
with the Environment Court against the council's decision granting land
use for restaurant and drive through facility at 1-5 Wiremu Street,
Balmoral. |
Section 48(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. |
| C2 |
URGENT DECISION - MARINE EVENTS CENTRE
APPEALS |
Public conduct of matter would be likely
to result in disclosure of information for which good reason to withhold
exists under section 7. |
Section 7(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).
Section 7(2)(j)
The withholding of the information is
necessary to prevent the disclosure or use of official information for
improper gain or improper advantage.
In particular, the disclosure of
information at this stage could be used to gain improper advantage prior
to court proceedings. |
Section 48(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. |
| C3 |
URGENT DECISION - WYNYARD POINT - HEADLAND
PARK LAND SETTLEMENT |
Public conduct of matter would be likely
to result in disclosure of information for which good reason to withhold
exists under section 7. |
Section 7(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).
Section 7(2)(j)
The withholding of the information is
necessary to prevent the disclosure or use of official information for
improper gain or improper advantage.
In particular, the disclosure of the
information would affect the outcome of the negotiations between the
parties |
Section 48(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. |
The text of these resolutions is made available to the public who are
present at the meeting and form part of the minutes of the meeting.
