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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

HELD ON THURSDAY, 14 AUGUST 2008 AT 9.30 AM

PRESENT: Councillors Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga Chairperson
    Graeme Mulholland, JP Deputy Chairperson
    Douglas Armstrong, QSO [Until 11.09am item 9
from 11.24am item 9]
    Bill Christian, JP  
    Mark Donnelly  
    Glenda Fryer  
  Deputy Mayor David Hay, JP [Until 11.16am item 9
from 11.24am item 9]
ALSO PRESENT: Councillors Aaron Bhatnagar  
    Leila Boyle  
    Dr Cathy

Casey

  
    Graeme Easte  
    John Lister, OBE  
    Toni Millar, JP  
    Richard Northey, ONZM  
    Denise Roche  

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    That the apology from Councillor Raffills be accepted.

    CARRIED

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    That the minutes of the City Development Committee meeting held on Thursday, 10 July 2008 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    3.1. EXTRAORDINARY NOTICE OF MOTION - BOOBS ON BIKES - COUNCILLOR CASEY

    That the City Development Committee consider a notice of motion from Councillor Casey (as directed to this committee by the Acting Chief Executive John Duthie - refer Standing order 2.16.6) regarding seeking an injunction against Steve Crow, organiser of the Boobs on Bikes parade as an extraordinary item at item 35 of this agenda, for the reason that the next scheduled City Development Committee meeting is on Thursday 11 September 2008, which is after the scheduled parade date of Wednesday, 20 August 2008.

    CARRIED

    Councillor Christian wished his vote against the motion recorded.

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    4.1. INDONESIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE - MS MAIRE LEADBEATER

    Ms Leadbeater tabled a paper and spoke about the Indonesian Human Rights Committee and the work that they do.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.1A]  

    That Ms Leadbeater from the Indonesian Human Rights Committee be thanked for her presentation.

    Cr Fryer moved an amendment:

    That the City Development Committee request the General Manager, City Development to investigate the establishment of a policy of only using sustainable wood products and report back to the committee.

    A show of hands was called for which resulted in 3 votes for the motion and 4 against. The amendment was declared LOST by 4 to 3

    The Chair put the substantive motion:

    That Ms Leadbeater from the Indonesian Human Rights Committee be thanked for her presentation.

    CARRIED

    4.2. THE TREE COUNCIL

    The Tree Council's Field Officer, Hueline Massey addressed the committee regarding the scheduling of trees and tabled a paper. The Chair of The Tree Council Sigrid Shayer was also in attendance.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.2]  

    That the Tree Council members be thanked for their attendance and presentation.

    CARRIED

    4.3. THE ONEHUNGA ENHANCEMENT SOCIETY - MR JACKSON

    Mr Jackson addressed the committee regarding the development of the Onehunga Foreshore and tabled his presentation and appendix.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.3 and 4.3A]  

    That Mr Jackson from The Onehunga Enhancement Society (TOES) be thanked for his presentation regarding the Onehunga Bay Restoration.

    CARRIED

    4.4. FAMILY FIRST - MR MCCOSKRIE

    Mr Bob McCoskrie, National Director of Family First, addressed the committee regarding the Boobs on Bikes parade. A letter to the Chief Executive of Auckland City, David Rankin from Denise Ritchie, Founder of Stop Demand was tabled.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.4]  

    That Mr McCoskrie be thanked for his presentation regarding the Boobs on Bikes parade.

    CARRIED

    Item 35 was considered at this time.

  5. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    That the target dates of the following reports be amended:

    Row Date Report Name Reason

    4

    		 August-08
    defer to
    Sept-08    		 Subsoil leases - public good Officers from City Planning and Property are still in discussion regarding this matter - defer until September.

    5

    		 August-08
    defer to
    Sept-08    		 Update on Waste Education Officers wish to defer this report until September due to the workload involved with the roll out of the new recycling system.

    Cr Fryer moved an amendment

    That the following dates be set for the TBA reports on the reports/requested pending:

    Row Report Name Due Date
    18 GE Free March 2009
    19 Liquor Licensing Hours November 2008
    20 Orakei Peninsula October 2008
    21 Economic Development Strategy September 2008

    CARRIED

    The Chair put the substantive motion:

    Row Date Report Name Reason

    4

    		 August-08
    defer to
    Sept-08    		 Subsoil leases - public good Officers from City Planning and Property are still in discussion regarding this matter - defer until September.

    5

    		 August-08
    defer to
    Sept-08    		 Update on Waste Education Officers wish to defer this report until September due to the workload involved with the roll out of the new recycling system.

    18 From TBA
    to March 09    		 Auckland GE Free Collition

    19

    		 From TBA
    to Nov-08    		 Liquor Licensing Hours

    20

    		 From TBA
    to Oct-08    		 Orakei Peninsula Redwood Group

    21

    		 From TBA
    to Sept-08    		 Economic Development Strategy

    CARRIED

    POLICY/MAJOR DECISIONS

  6. Top PLAN CHANGE 163 - THE RESIDENTIAL 1 AND 2 ZONE, APPEALS AND PUBLIC FEEDBACK

    1. That it be noted that a Mayoral workshop will be held with parties to the Environment Court proceedings and some other public interest groups to ensure a broad range of views, regarding Plan Change 163 on Monday, 18 August 2008.
    2. That the results of the workshop and feedback from the Mayoral workshop be reported to the 11 September 2008 City Development Committee meeting.
    3. That a review of the demolition criteria for Plan Change 163 - Residential 1 and 2 Zones be undertaken and proposed changes reported to the City Development Committee.

    Cr Fryer moved an addition as C:

    That the City Development Committee consider a report at the 11 September 2008 meeting on possible changes to demolition and assessment criteria such as:

    1. the proportion for the predominance test, eg 50% of houses;
    2. having no minimum on the number of houses in a group to be protected, while noting a higher qualitative threshold is required;
    3. garaging only being an issue if it prevents vistas to the property and houses;
    4. houses can be near the front of the section or well back provided that they participate in the streetscape;
    5. properties should be protected on the basis of either landscape character or built character while preferably, but not necessarily, possessing both.

    A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

    For the Motion: Against the Motion:
    Cr Bill Christian

    Cr Mark Donnelly

    Cr Glenda Fryer

    Cr Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga

    Deputy Mayor David Hay

    		 Cr Douglas Armstrong

    Cr Graeme Mulholland

    Cr Noelene Raffills and His Worship the Mayor were absent.

    The motion was declared CARRIED by 5 votes to 2.

    CARRIED

    The Chair put the substantive motion:

    1. That it be noted that a Mayoral workshop will be held with parties to the Environment Court proceedings and some other public interest groups, to ensure a broad range of views regarding Plan Change 163 on Monday, 18 August 2008.
    2. That the results of the workshop and feedback from the Mayoral workshop be reported to the 11 September 2008 City Development Committee meeting.
    3. That the City Development Committee consider a report at the 11 September 2008 meeting on possible changes to demolition and assessment criteria such as:
      1. the proportion for the predominance test, eg 50% of houses;
      2. having no minimum on the number of houses in a group to be protected, while noting a higher qualitative threshold is required;
      3. garaging only being an issue if it prevents vistas to the property and houses;
      4. houses can be near the front of the section or well back provided that they participate in the streetscape;
      5. properties should be protected on the basis of either landscape character or built character while preferably, but not necessarily, possessing both.
    4. That a review of the demolition criteria for Plan Change 163 - Residential 1 and 2 Zones be undertaken and proposed changes reported to the City Development Committee.

    CARRIED

  7. Top DEVELOPMENT OF THE ONEHUNGA FORESHORE

    The Chair of the Maungakiekie Community Board, Bridget Graham exercised her speaking rights for this item.

    1. That Auckland City Council confirm its commitment to the enhancement of the Onehunga Foreshore and Lagoon.
    2. That the City Development Committee supports in principle the Onehunga Foreshore Restoration plan (appendix 3 of the report) including the westward shift of State Highway 20 (SH20), and that this option needs to be fully and properly costed and reported to the 13 November meeting of this committee.
    3. That Auckland City Council request the Government and New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) to adequately fund the expansion of the State Highway 20 (SH20) in order to:
      1. future proof double tracking the rail line from Southdown to Avondale without compromising the lagoon or the mitigation of the foreshore
      2. adequately fund the restoration and enhancement of the new western foreshore.
      3. and noting this will require a westward shift of the SH20.
    4. That the City Development Committee note that a three way funding partnership is desirable between Auckland Regional Council (ARC), New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) and the Auckland City Council, and that the Chair, City Development Committee be requested to write to the two chairs of ARC and NZTA outlining Auckland City Council's commitment to the enhancement of the Onehunga Foreshore (which will ultimately include community consultation) and seeking a funding partnership.
    5. That the Auckland City Council commence development of a masterplan for the Onehunga Foreshore (which will ultimately include community consultation, in particular the Maungakiekie Community Board and TOES)  and report back with an update to the November meeting of the City Development Committee.
    6. That the Chair, City Development Committee, on behalf of Council, communicate the endorsed option for the development of the Onehunga Foreshore Development Plan to The Onehunga Enhancement Society (TOES) and the Onehunga Political Steering Group and be formally reported to the Maungakiekie Community Board.
    7. That the officers liaise with TOES to develop the possibility of obtaining funding from the Ports of Auckland.
    8. That City Development Committee acknowledges the work of The Onehunga Enhancement Society.

    CARRIED

  8. Top NETWORK UTILITY PLAN CHANGES 90, 90A AND 74 TO THE ISTHMUS DISTRICT PLAN

    1. That plan change 90 (a revision of the network utility section part 4A.4) and plan change 90A (a variation to plan change 90 that seeks to correct inconsistencies to water, stormwater and sewerage provisions) be withdrawn and that remaining relevant provisions of these proposed plan changes be specifically considered for inclusion in the comprehensive review of the network utility provisions envisaged in resolution D.
    2. That the Manager, inner isthmus be authorised to commence statutory withdrawal procedures for plan changes 90 and 90A.
    3. That plan change 74 which strengthens the assessment criteria for new aboveground lines and amend discrepancies be retained.
    4. That officers undertake a comprehensive review of the network utility provisions as part of the review of the isthmus district plan.

    CARRIED

  9. Top PROPOSED PLAN CHANGE 132B - THE APPLICATION OF A CHARACTER OVERLAY TO THE BALMORAL AND SANDRINGHAM TOWN CENTRES

    The Chair of the Eden Albert Community Board, Christopher Dempsey exercised his speaking rights for this item.

    1. That the character overlays for Balmoral and Sandringham proceed as notified public plan changes."
    2. That the Balmoral and Sandringham character heritage studies inform the Future Planning Framework.

    CARRIED

  10. Top HERITAGE 'PROPOSAL AND REVIEW PROTOCOL' - ISTHMUS DISTRICT PLAN REVIEW - SCHEDULED TREES

    1. That the City Development Committee endorse the establishment of a 'Proposal and Review Protocol' for scheduling Heritage items in District Plans.
    2. That through the Isthmus District Plan Review process, the Heritage team undertake a full review of:
      1. all currently scheduled trees within the Isthmus; and
      2. trees nominated by the Community Boards using the proposal and review protocol, up to 25 trees (per Community Board area) they consider to be worthy of scheduling.
    3. That the Isthmus district plan review also consider whether appropriate generic planning and mitigation measures and approaches can be put in place to achieve enhancement to the overall treed nature of Auckland city.

    CARRIED

  11. Top AMENDMENT OF SIGNS BYLAW 2007 - APPOINTMENT OF HEARINGS PANEL

    1. That the City Development Committee appoints Councillors Mulholland, Millar and Northey to hear submissions and deliberate on the proposed amendments to the Signs bylaw 2007 and to provide its report and recommendations to Council.
    2. That the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the City Development Committee be given authority to appoint an alternate member to hear submissions and deliberate on the proposed amendments to the Signs bylaw 2007 should a councillor not be available.

    CARRIED

  12. Top BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) POLICY FRAMEWORK

    That the City Development Committee approve the Business Improvement District (BID) framework for the business development community and Mainstreets to adopt at their discretion.

    CARRIED

  13. Top PARTICIPATION IN THE BROADBAND INVESTMENT FUND

    1. That the City Development Committee endorses Auckland City Council partnering with Manukau City Council and a private sector company on the development of an Expression of Interest for the Broadband Investment Fund.
    2. That the City Development Committee acknowledges that Auckland City Council will continue to actively participate and provide input to the regional process on the Broadband Investment Fund, including participating in any overview  protocol, but our priority will be the Auckland City Council, Manukau City Council and private sector partner Expression of Interest.

    CARRIED

    Cr Donnelly neither spoke nor voted on this item.

  14. Top PORTS OF AUCKLAND - PORT DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2008

    1. That the report of the Manager Central Area Planning dated 14 August 2008 entitled "Ports of Auckland - Port development 2008" be received.
    2. That officers be asked to report back to the City Development Committee on the implications of the Port Development Plan 2008 including broader strategic issues for the city.
    3. That this report and plan be forwarded to the Hobson Community Board for comment, noting:
      1. potential land reclamation
      2. potential environmental impacts such as noise and visual concerns.

    CARRIED

  15. Top STORMWATER ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN

    1. That the draft stormwater asset management plan be accepted.
    2. That the city development committee note the levels of service outlined in the asset management plan for the 2009-2019 Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP) period.

    Cr Fryer moved an amendment

    1. That given Auckland City Council's duty to protect the environment and the general public health by reducing stormwater pollutants discharged into natural waters it is recommended the Meola catchment be the next project for sewer separation.

    LOST

    The Chair put the substantive motion:

    1. That the draft stormwater asset management plan be accepted.
    2. That the city development committee note the levels of service outlined in the asset management plan for the 2009-2019 Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP) period.

    CARRIED

  16. Top CLOSED LANDFILL ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN

    1. That the draft closed landfills asset management plan, including options for managing cost implications be considered at the September 2008 City Development Committee meeting.
    2. The City Development Committee note the levels of service outlined in the asset management plan for the 2009-2019 Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP) period.

    CARRIED

  17. Top UPDATE ON THE WAIHEKE ISLAND WASTE AND RECYCLING REVIEW

    Councillor Fryer tabled correspondence from the Chair of the Waiheke Community Board.

    [ATTACHMENT 17A]  
    1. That the council confirm its commitment to off island disposal of waste, the "re-use" of as much of the waste stream as possible on the island,  maximising health and safety benefits and an efficient and effective waste minimisation system.
    2. That the council's kerbside refuse and recycling collections on Waiheke Island based on mobile wheelie bins (140 litres for refuse collected weekly and 240 litres for recyclables) from 1 July 2009 be approved for initial consultation with the Waiheke Island Community board.
    3. That the Committee approve for consultation a build, own operate and transfer back to council proposition at the end of the contract term, procurement process for the redevelopment and upgrade of the transfer station.
    4. That a procurement plan for the Waiheke Island collection, transfer station and transportation of refuse and recyclables off the Waiheke Island is reported to the November City Development Committee.
    5. That the report and resolutions from this committee be forwarded to the Waiheke Community Board for their comment and feedback which will be submitted to the 9 October 2008 City Development Committee meeting.
    6. That the results of the consultation be reported back to the 9 October 2008 City Development Committee meeting.
    7. That officers consider a trial for collection services and report back to the City Development Committee on the feasibility of this trial.

    Cr Fryer moved an amendment:

    1. That the proposals in the report be consulted on with the Waiheke Community Board, Waiheke residents and businesses, and Aucklanders interested in waste management and recycling systems.
    2. That options for proposals for the Waiheke Island collection transfer station and transportation of refuse and recyclables on and off Waiheke Island be reported to the November 2008 City Development Committee meeting.
    3. That the report and resolutions from this Committee be forwarded to the Waiheke Community Board for its comments and feedback which will be submitted to the 9 October 2008 City Development Committee meeting.

    A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

    For the Motion: Against the Motion:
    Cr Mark Donnelly

    Cr Glenda Fryer

    		 Cr Douglas Armstrong

    Cr Bill Christian

    Cr Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga

    Cr Graeme Mulholland

    Deputy Mayor David Hay

    Cr Noelene Raffills and His Worship the Mayor were absent.

    The motion was declared LOST by 5 votes to 2.

    The Chair put the substantive motion:

    1. That the council confirm its commitment to off island disposal of waste, the "re-use" of as much of the waste stream as possible on the island, maximising health and safety benefits and an efficient and effective waste minimisation system.
    2. That the council's kerbside refuse and recycling collections on Waiheke Island based on mobile wheelie bins (140 litres for refuse collected weekly and 240 litres for recyclables) from 1 July 2009 be approved for initial consultation with the Waiheke Island Community board.
    3. That the Committee approve for consultation a build, own operate and transfer back to council proposition at the end of the contract term, procurement process for the redevelopment and upgrade of the transfer station.
    4. That a procurement plan for the Waiheke Island collection, transfer station and transportation of refuse and recyclables off the Waiheke Island is reported to the November City Development Committee.
    5. That the report and resolutions from this committee be forwarded to the Waiheke Community Board for their comment and feedback which will be submitted to the 9 October 2008 City Development Committee meeting.
    6. That the results of the consultation be reported back to the 9 October 2008 City Development Committee meeting.
    7. That officers consider a trial for collection services and report back to the City Development Committee on the feasibility of this trial.

    CARRIED

    Cr Roche did not take part in discussion on this item.

  18. Top SALE OF LIQUOR (OBJECTIONS TO APPLICATIONS) AMENDMENT BILL - COUNCIL SUBMISSION

    The Council submission to the Sale of Liquor (Objections to Applications) Amendment Bill was tabled.

    [ATTACHMENT 18]  

    That the City Development Committee receive and endorse the Council submission to the Sale of Liquor (Objections to Applications) Amendment Bill.

    CARRIED

  19. Top APPROVAL TO AIRSPACE LICENCE OVER ROAD - 302-328 QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND CENTRAL

    That approval be given to the construction of architectural features on the proposed building at 302-328 Queen Street, Auckland Central, that project over the legal road frontages, subject to:

    1. Construction being in accordance with the plans submitted and approved by Transport Assets and Operations Group,
    2. The Group Manager, Property Group, assessing whether an airspace licence should be required and what fees should be charged, in accordance with current policy pertaining to the setting of fees.

    CARRIED

    PROCEDURAL

  20. Top DISTRICT PLAN (CENTRAL AREA): PROPOSED PLAN MODIFICATION 14 - MINOR AMENDMENTS TO HERITAGE PROVISIONS

    That it be a recommendation to Council:

    1. That it approve Plan Modification 14 to the Operative District Plan (Central Area Section) 2004 in order that the plan change can be made operative.
    2. That the Manager, central area planning be authorised to complete the statutory processes required to make Plan Modification 14 to the Operative District Plan 2004 (Central Area Section) which relates to amendments to clarify the protection of heritage items in Schedule B of Part 10 Heritage operative.

    CARRIED

  21. Top PLAN CHANGE 1 - VICTORIA QUARTER, CENTRAL AREA DISTRICT PLAN

    That it be a recommendation to Council:

    1. That Council approves Plan Modification 1 to the Operative District Plan (Central Area Section) 2004 and Plan Modification No. 31 to the Proposed District Plan 1997 which relate to the Victoria Quarter (the western part of the Central Area, bound by Hobson Street, Fanshawe Street, Union Street and Victoria Park) in order that the plan changes can be made operative.
    2. That Council approves Plan Modification 118 - Commercial 8V: Victoria Zone, to the Transitional Operative District Plan 1991 in order that the plan change can be made operative.
    3. That the manager, central area planning be authorised to complete the statutory processes required to make the plan modifications in recommendations 1 and 2 above, operative.

    CARRIED

  22. Top PLAN CHANGE 71 - MIXED USE OPERATIVE REPORT

    That it be a recommendation to Council:

    That the Manager: Inner Isthmus be authorised to complete the statutory processes required to make plan change 71 (mixed-use zone) to the Isthmus Plan operative.

    CARRIED

  23. Top APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT HEARING COMMISSIONERS FOR HEARINGS RELATING TO RAKINO ISLAND AS PART OF THE HAURAKI GULF ISLANDS PROPOSED DISTRICT PLAN

    1. That independent commissioners Greg Hill (chair) and Leigh McGregor (alternate chair) with the alternate being Conway Stewart; and Councillor Mulholland with the alternate being Councillor Raffills be appointed to hear submissions and make recommendations to council on matters relating to Rakino Island as part of the Hauraki Gulf Islands Proposed District Plan.
    2. That as a general policy direction, the committee endorse the approach that where a councillor or immediate family member of a councillor are submitters to a plan change or district plan review which affects land owned by them and wish to be heard in support of their submissions a panel with a majority of independent commissioners be appointed. In the case of a district plan review, the independent commissioners may be appointed to hear only the relevant part of the district plan.

    CARRIED

    Cr Armstrong neither spoke nor voted on this item.

  24. Top ALCOHOL BAN EXEMPTIONS FOR EVENTS 2008 - 2009

    That, in accordance with clause 14.1.3 of the Auckland City Consolidated Bylaw, the Council's resolution on 9 September 2004 adopting an alcohol ban in the central business district for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week is amended to exempt the following land from the ban during the following specified times only for the purposes of the named series of events:

    Albert Park, 95 bFM Summer Series

    12.00pm - 7.00pm, 15 February 2009 (scheduled date) and 22 February 2009 (rain date)

    12.00pm - 7.00pm, 8 March 2009 (scheduled date) and 15 March 2009 (rain date)

    NOTE: Where there are scheduled and postponed dates for an event, the exclusion will only apply on the date on which the event actually takes place.

    CARRIED

  25. Top TEMPORARY ALCOHOL BANS FOR EVENTS 2008 - 2009

    That the following temporary alcohol bans be approved at the locations described in appendix 1 for

    • Auckland International Cultural Festival
    		 28 & 29/3/09
    • Mission Bay Jazz and Blues Streetfest
    		28/02/09 (raindate 01/03/09)
    • Coca Cola Christmas in the Park
    		 13/12/08 (raindate 14/12/08)
    • Sky City Starlight Symphony
    		21/02/09 (raindate 22/02/09)
    • Guy Fawkes
    		 03/11/08 - 06/11/08

    NOTE: Where there are scheduled and rain dates for an event, the temporary alcohol ban will only apply on the date on which the event actually takes place.

    CARRIED

    BUDGET/FINANCIAL

  26. Top GREAT BARRIER ISLAND REFUSE AND RECYCLING CONTRACT

    1. That Great Barrier Cartage Ltd's offer to extend their existing refuse and recycling collection and landfill operation contracts for a further two years at an annual combined sum of $709,692 per annum be accepted.
    2. That officers investigate elements of council's refuse and recycling operations on Great Barrier Island and report back to the committee in early 2009 on the options available to reduce costs whilst maintaining appropriate levels of service.

    CARRIED

  27. Top MARINE EVENTS PROJECT UPDATE

    1. That the City Development Committee acknowledge that the Marine Events Centre can be developed with the existing $20m budget (excluding transport development contributions).
    2. That it be a recommendation to Council that an additional $7.8m for the 09/10 and $1.5m for the 10/11 financial years be approved so that the enhancements detailed below can be added to maximise the functionality, sustainability and public amenity/urban design. Noting that this would increase the development budget to $29.3m, which includes payable development contributions of $1.6m.

    Additional sustainability features

    Efficient Chilled beam system over a standard air conditioning $0.40m
    Increasing roof overhang for solar shielding in summer $0.55m
    Rainwater storage and re-use system $50k

    Additional urban design attribute

    Viewing Deck and associated colonnade $1.35m
    Double height entry $0.15m
    Lyrical precast concrete roof, over the cost of a smaller steel clad mono-pitch roof $1.50m

    Additional functionality features

    Maximising the floor area of building (not including roof extension) $1.7m
    Blackout curtains in the main event space $0.35m
    New ground floor slab instead of reusing wharfs existing surface $0.45m
    Escalators to level 2 & 3 $0.65m
    Internal perforated plywood acoustic cladding in roof space $0.45m

    Internal glass balustrades from level 2&3 looking over main event space, instead of jib walls

    		$0.1m

    Cr Fryer moved an amendment to resolution B

    That it be a recommendation to Council that the proposed additional $7.8 million be reduced to $6.3 million for the 2009/2010 financial year and that the provision of the lyrical precast concrete roof with the value of $1.50 million not be proceeded with at this stage.

    LOST

    The Chair put the substantive motion

    1. That the City Development Committee acknowledge that the Marine Events Centre can be developed with the existing $20m budget (excluding transport development contributions).
    2. That it be a recommendation to Council that an additional $7.8m for the 09/10 and $1.5m for the 10/11 financial years be approved so that the enhancements detailed below can be added to maximise the functionality, sustainability and public amenity/urban design. Noting that this would increase the development budget to $29.3m, which includes payable development contributions of $1.6m.

    Additional sustainability features

    Efficient Chilled beam system over a standard air conditioning $0.40m
    Increasing roof overhang for solar shielding in summer $0.55m
    Rainwater storage and re-use system $50k

    Additional urban design attribute

    Viewing Deck and associated colonnade $1.35m
    Double height entry $0.15m
    Lyrical precast concrete roof, over the cost of a smaller steel clad mono-pitch roof $1.50m

    Additional functionality features

    Maximising the floor area of building (not including roof extension) $1.7m
    Blackout curtains in the main event space $0.35m
    New ground floor slab instead of reusing wharfs existing surface $0.45m
    Escalators to level 2 & 3 $0.65m
    Internal perforated plywood acoustic cladding in roof space $0.45m
    Internal glass balustrades from level 2&3 looking over main event space, instead of jib walls $0.1m

    CARRIED

  28. Top TE WERO BRIDGE PROJECT UPDATE REPORT

    1. That the Judging Panel is commended for its deliberations and selection of the preferred Design Team CT102 and that the winner of the design competition is announced when practicable.
    2. That officers open the design fee envelope of the recommended winning design team CT102 and commence engagement negotiations.
    3. That after finalising cost estimates with Design Team CT102, Auckland City Council apply to the New Zealand Transport Authority for funding assistance to meet the cost of the construction of the Te Wero bridge and road corridor, from Quay Street to Jellicoe Street.
    4. That once enhanced cost estimates are available and design further developed, it is noted that officers will commence the necessary resource consent application processes.
    5. That if New Zealand Transport Authority funding is granted, officers proceed to tender for construction of the bridge with final approval of the issue of any tender to be reported back to council for approval, including advice on all options for funding of the project.

    CARRIED

    INFORMATION

  29. Top WATERFRONT PROJECT UPDATE

    That the progress that is being made on the Waterfront Programme 2011 be noted as per the report of the Waterfront 2011 Programme Manager dated 24 July 2008.

    CARRIED

  30. Top AUCKLAND CITY ENVIRONMENTS QUARTERLY REPORT

    That the Auckland City Environment Group's quarterly report dated 28 July 2008 for the period April to June 2008 be received.

    CARRIED

  31. Top ENVIRONMENT AND UTILITY MANAGEMENT FOURTH QUARTER REPORT

    That the Environmental and Utility Management group's quarterly report for the period March to June 2008 be received.

    CARRIED

  32. Top MEDLANDS HISTORICAL RESERVE BURIAL ISSUES - GREAT BARRIER ISLAND COMMUNITY BOARD

    That the City Development Committee remove the scheduled item described as Grave Site, Medlands Beach over Lot 7 DP 74884, subject to the prior removal of human remains from the site, or confirmation that no remains are found there.

    CARRIED

  33. Top ORAKEI POINT CONSULTATION - HOBSON COMMUNITY BOARD

    That the City Development Committee note the resolutions from the Hobson Community Board meeting held on 15 July 2008 being:

    1. That the Hobson Community Board recognises that sympathetic development on Orakei Peninsula is desirable.
    2. That the Hobson Community Board recommends the following in response to development proposals for the Orakei Peninsula:
      • Respect for existing property rights and planning controls
      • A true mixed use with commercial/retail and residential space
      • The developer should be acknowledged over proposed ingress/egress options
      • Remove council land from the intensification calculations and as platforms for construction
      • Council should engage with the developer over Orakei Road realignment
      • Development should be aesthetically sympathetic to the environment.
    3. That this motion be forwarded to the following parties as the Hobson Community Board's official response to Redwood Group's consultation:
      • Redwood Group
      • His Worship the Mayor of Auckland City
      • The Eastern Bays Community Board
      • The City Development Committee
      • The Property Enterprise Board
      • The Urban Design Panel at Auckland City
      • Expressly named groups in the memorandum of understanding between Auckland City Council and Redwood Group.

    CARRIED

  34. Top EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC : LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND MEETINGS ACT 1987

    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
    C1 Update on Waiheke Island Waste and Recycling Review 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)(h)

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

    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).

    In particular, these reports contain confidential sensitive information regarding future collection, transfer station operation and transportation contracts relating to waster on Waiheke Island. Public release of this information may prematurely disadvantage or prejudice the commercial activities on the current contract encumbrance and compromise councils forthcoming tendering process.

    		 
    C2 Broadband Investment Fund Appendix A 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)(b)(i)

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

    In particular, the appendix of the Broadband Investment Fund report contains commercially sensitive information with investment details that our private sector partner has provided to Auckland City Council in confidence.

    		  

    CARRIED

  35. Top EXTRAORDINARY NOTICE OF MOTION - COUNCILLOR CASEY

    That the Chief Executive be instructed to take out a court injunction on behalf of Auckland City Council against the organisers of the Erotica parade (Boobs on Bike) to prevent them holding a parade down Queen Street to advertise the upcoming R-18 Erotica Lifestyles Expo.

    A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

    For the Motion: Against the Motion:
    Cr Douglas Armstrong

    Cr Mark Donnelly

    Cr Glenda Fryer

    Cr Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga

    Cr Graeme Mulholland

    Deputy Mayor David Hay

    		 Cr Bill Christian

    Cr Noelene Raffills and His Worship the Mayor were absent.

    The motion was declared CARRIED by 6 votes to 1.

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 1.43pm