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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

HELD ON THURSDAY, 13 NOVEMBER 2008 AT 9.30 AM

PRESENT: Councillors Aaron Bhatnagar Chairperson
    Graeme Mulholland, JP Deputy Chairperson
    Douglas Armstrong, QSO [From 9.40am item 4.3, until 10.30am item 6, from 10.39am item 6]
    Bill Christian, JP  
    Mark Donnelly  
    Glenda Fryer  
    Noelene Raffills  
ALSO PRESENT: Councillors Leila Boyle  
    Graeme Easte  
    Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga  
    Denise Roche  

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    That the apology for lateness from Councillor Armstrong be accepted.

    CARRIED

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    That the minutes of the City Development Committee meeting held on Thursday, 9 October 2008 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    There was no extraordinary business.

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    4.1. WAIHEKE WASTE AND RECYCLING - THE RUBBISH COMPANY - MR STEPHEN LAFFERTY

    Mr Stephen Lafferty spoke to his tabled submission.

    ATTACHMENT 4.1A]

    That Mr Lafferty be thanked for his presentation regarding waste and recycling on Waiheke Island.

    CARRIED

    4.2. THE ONEHUNGA ENHANCEMENT SOCIETY (TOES) - ONEHUNGA FORESHORE MASTER PLAN.

    The members of The Onehunga Enhancement Society (TOES) tabled a paper and spoke to it.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.2]

    The Chair of the City Development Committee tabled a letter received from the Chair of the Transport and Urban Development Committee of the Auckland Regional Council (ARC), as well as a copy of the ARC's resolutions regarding Onehunga.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.2A]

    1. That the members of The Onehunga Enhancement Society (TOES) be thanked for their presentation regarding the Onehunga foreshore master plan.
    2. That the tabled letter and resolutions from the Auckland Regional Council be noted.

    CARRIED

    4.3. PETITION - WAIHEKE WASTE AND RECYCLES

    Mr John Stansfield of Cleanstream Limited and Mr Gordon Hodson presented a petition containing approximately 1500 signatures. A full copy of the submission has been filed with the official minutes. The prayer of the petition reads as follows:

    We the undersigned, request the Auckland City Council abandon its proposal for wheelie bins on Waiheke Island and work with our community to:

    1. Establish a collection system designed to progressively reduce waste to landfill and to increase the quantity and range of re-usable and recyclable material.
    2. Further process recyclables on Waiheke.
    3. To redevelop the transfer station and resource recovery park in partnership with the community and wherever practicable utilising materials recovered from the waste stream.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.3]

    Mr Stansfield also tabled a paper with alleged errors and omissions in reports provided by officers to this committee.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.3A]

    The Chairman moved:

    That the petition presented by Mr Stansfield and Mr Hodson regarding the Waiheke Waste and Recycles be received and that the deputation be thanked for their presentation.

    Councillor Fryer moved an amendment:

    1. That officers report to the February 2009 meeting of the committee on progress that has been made and can be made in the future on the three requests raised in the prayer of the petition.

    LOST

    The Chairperson put the substantive motion:

    That the petition presented by Mr Stansfield and Mr Hodson regarding the Waiheke Waste and Recycles be received and that the deputation be thanked for their presentation.

    CARRIED

  5. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    That the reports requested/pending list be amended as follows:

    Row Date Report Name Reason
    7 Nov-08
    defer to
    Feb 08    		 Liquor Licensing Hours Defer until Feb as officers are still collating information.
    8 Nov-08
    defer to
    Feb 08    		 Licensing hostels in Auckland City Awaiting further information from Auckland City Environments.

    CARRIED

    POLICY/MAJOR DECISIONS

  6. Top ONEHUNGA FORESHORE MASTER PLAN UPDATE

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

    1. That it be a recommendation to the Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting that $10 million be allocated to the Onehunga Foreshore project.
    2. That it be noted that The Onehunga Enhancement Society Onehunga want a bigger reclamation and public amenity space than the draft masterplan but that this is not possible without further financial contributions.
    3. That the Auckland Regional Council and/or other parties be encouraged to contribute to the Onehunga Foreshore restoration in order to provide a better public amenity than the one which is currently affordable in the draft masterplan.
    4. That in the event that the Auckland Regional Council and/or other parties are unable to contribute to a bigger Onehunga Foreshore restoration, the council draft masterplan for the Onehunga Foreshore should be consulted on further and endorsed.
    5. That the City Development Committee acknowledges that the master planning process provides Council the opportunity to develop the Onehunga foreshore into a high quality open space and coastal environment, with a financial contribution from the New Zealand Transport Agency.
    6. That the City Development Committee endorses the following principles used in the development of The Onehunga Foreshore Plan:
      1. improving connectivity to, and along, the foreshore
      2. increasing community use of the foreshore
      3. enhancing natural landscapes and features
      4. integrating the master plan with other development plans for the area
      5. improving the environmental quality of the foreshore
    7. That the City Development Committee notes the Onehunga Foreshore Draft Master Plan 2008 which includes:
      1. approximately 3.8 hectares of coastal reclamation
      2. provision of one new beach of comparable size to Heme Bay beach, Herne Bay (0.5 hectares)
      3. enhancement and re-sanding of the existing Hillsborough beach
      4. provision of a pedestrian bridge across the motorway, connecting Onehunga to the foreshore
      5. provision of a high quality route along the foreshore, providing access to a regional coastal walkway
      6. improvements to Onehunga Bay Reserve and existing lagoon area
      7. provision for future rail connection and utilities corridor to the east of the motorway
      8. provision for future improvements to the Gloucester Park Motorway Interchange (as proposed by New Zealand Transport Authority) and improvements to Gloucester Park
    8. That the City Development Committee notes that The Onehunga Enhancement Society Onehunga Foreshore Restoration Plan dated January 2008 differs from the Onehunga Foreshore Draft Master Plan 2008 as follows:
      1. 15.3 hectares of coastal reclamation
      2. the all-tide boat ramp is located on reclaimed land adjacent to the Port
      3. the construction of four new beaches
      4. connection of the coastal area between the Aotea Sea Scouts and the Port by reclaiming land for one of the four new beaches
      5. limited development works to the landward side of the motorway
    9. That the City Development Committee endorses officers using both the Onehunga Foreshore Draft Master Plan 2008 and The Onehunga Enhancement Society plan as the basis for negotiations with Auckland Regional Council and New Zealand Transport Agency and/or other parties regarding potential financial contributions to the project.
    10. That the scope of the Onehunga Foreshore Draft Master Plan 2008 be reviewed once all funding arrangements are confirmed, noting that should additional funding be available this would enable further enhancement of the scheme.
    11. That the City Development Committee acknowledges that the ongoing development of plans to improve the foreshore is subject to securing capital funding for the project through the Long Term Council Community Plan Direction Setting process.
    12. That this report and resolutions be forwarded to the December 2008 meeting of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee for its information.
    13. That this report and resolutions be forwarded to the Maungakiekie Community Board for its information.

    CARRIED

    Item 8 was taken at this point

  7. Top LICENSING ISSUES IN THE VIADUCT HARBOUR

    Correspondence from the Princes Wharf Community Group regarding problems experienced by the residents of Princes Wharf was tabled.

    [ATTACHMENT 7A]

    1. That the City Development Committee notes that there are 57 licensed premises in the Viaduct Harbour and that the incidence of reported offences of violence and disorder are being actively monitored and addressed by the Police and Auckland City Council.
    2. That officer's report to the City Development Committee on the findings of the Law Commission review of liquor related legislation.
    3. That the City Development Committee notes that officers have prepared a revised liquor policy which will be reported to this committee in February 2009, and that the council has made a submission to the proposed changes to the Sale of Liquor Act 1989.
    4. That the City Development Committee notes the new initiatives planned that will assist in addressing issues with premises, specifically:
      • the noise service delivery review, a first principles review of our noise service
      • risk rating of premises, facilitated by the regulatory review program
      • strengthened CLEG meetings and
      • provision of a quarterly newsletter to licensees providing information to aid compliance.

    CARRIED

  8. Top PROCUREMENT STRATEGY FOR THE COLLECTION AND PROCESSING OF RECYCLABLES AND SOLID WASTE ON WAIHEKE ISLAND

    A paper prepared by the Deputy Chairperson of the Waiheke Island Community Board was tabled.

    [ATTACHMENT 8A]

    The Chairperson moved:

    1. That the City Development Committee notes the focus for the Waiheke waste minimisation services, particularly, minimising waste to landfill, providing good quality customer service and providing a cost effective service.
    2. That the City Development Committee approves the release of tender documents for the procurement of refuse, recycling, transfer station and transportation services on Waiheke Island, noting that this is in accordance with the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 2002 and the council's own procurement policies.
    3. That a tender evaluation report outlining the submissions received and any subsequent recommendations be presented to the March or April 2009 City Development Committee meeting for its consideration, which is an opportunity for the Committee to assess all of the information before it and decide on the shape and enhanced services for residents on Waiheke Island.
    4. That the current incumbent contractors, Cleanstream Waiheke Ltd and Transpacific International (TPI), be issued with tender documents, formally advised of the council's intention to commence a tender process for the procurement of refuse, recycling, transfer station and transportation operations with a view to commencing a new contract on 1 July 2009, and invited to participate in that process, which will ensure that our contractors are fully informed and have adequate time to manage their respective businesses' tender bids.
    5. That officers engage in ongoing dialogue with the Waiheke Community Board regarding the procurement process and implementation of the new contract commencing 1 July 2009, which will ensure that the Board is updated on the procurement process and the implications for refuse and recycling services on Waiheke Island into the future.
    6. That the City Development Committee notes that the contract approach for the procurement of refuse, recycling, transfer station and transportation services on Waiheke Island provides for a variety of options for tenderers, and will provide council an opportunity to review the options prior to entering a final contract.

    Councillor Fryer moved an amendment:

    1. That the City Development Committee rule out a mobile bin based refuse and recycling system for Waiheke Island, in accordance with the wishes of the majority of residents made public by the Waiheke Community Board hosted public meeting, Waiheke Community Board resolutions, Waiheke Community Board initiated internet survey and the petition tabled at the Committee today.
    2. That the City Development Committee approve the release of tender documents for the procurement of six different services on Waiheke Island being:
      • public refuse and recycling collection services;
      • household refuse and recycling collection services;
      • transfer station operation and diversion of reusable material;
      • local processing of all public and household recyclable material;
      • transportation and disposal of refuse off-island;
      • transportation and disposal of recycling off-island;
        noting that this is in accordance with the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 2002 and the council's own procurement policies.
    3. That a tender evaluation report outlining the submissions received and any subsequent recommendations is presented to the March or April 2009 City Development Committee meeting for their consideration. This is an opportunity for the Committee to assess all of the information before them and decide on the shape and enhanced services for residents on Waiheke Island.
    4. That the current incumbent contractors Cleanstream Waiheke Ltd and Transpacific International (TPI) be issued with tender documents, formally advised of the council's intention to commence a tender process for the procurement of six different services on Waiheke Island being:
      • public refuse and recycling collection services;
      • household refuse and recycling collection services;
      • transfer station operation and diversion of reusable material;
      • local processing of all public and household recyclable material;
      • transportation and disposal of refuse off-island;
      • transportation and disposal of recycling off-island;
        with a view to commencing a new contract on 1 July 2009, and invited to participate in that process. This will ensure that our contractors are fully informed and have adequate time to manage their respective business's tender bids.
    5. That officers engage in ongoing dialogue with the Waiheke Community Board regarding the procurement process and implementation of the new contract commencing 1 July 2009. This will ensure that the Board is updated on the procurement process and the implications for refuse and recycling services on Waiheke Island into the future.
    6. That the City Development Committee notes that the contract approach for the procurement six different services on Waiheke Island being:
      • public refuse and recycling collection services;
      • household refuse and recycling collection services;
      • transfer station operation and diversion of reusable material;
      • local processing of all public and household recyclable material;
      • transportation and disposal of refuse off-island;
      • transportation and disposal of recycling off-island; provides for a variety of options for tenderers, and will provide council an opportunity to review the options prior to entering a final contract.
    7. That officers report to the City Development Committee on the transfer station capital development/redevelopment plans as soon as practicable.

    LOST

    The Chairperson put the substantive motion:

    1. That the City Development Committee notes the focus for the Waiheke waste minimisation services, particularly, minimising waste to landfill, providing good quality customer service and providing a cost effective service.
    2. That the City Development Committee approves the release of tender documents for the procurement of refuse, recycling, transfer station and transportation services on Waiheke Island, noting that this is in accordance with the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 2002 and the council's own procurement policies.
    3. That a tender evaluation report outlining the submissions received and any subsequent recommendations be presented to the March or April 2009 City Development Committee meeting for its consideration, which is an opportunity for the Committee to assess all of the information before it and decide on the shape and enhanced services for residents on Waiheke Island.
    4. That the current incumbent contractors, Cleanstream Waiheke Ltd and Transpacific International (TPI), be issued with tender documents, formally advised of the council's intention to commence a tender process for the procurement of refuse, recycling, transfer station and transportation operations with a view to commencing a new contract on 1 July 2009, and invited to participate in that process, which will ensure that our contractors are fully informed and have adequate time to manage their respective businesses' tender bids.
    5. That officers engage in ongoing dialogue with the Waiheke Community Board regarding the procurement process and implementation of the new contract commencing 1 July 2009, which will ensure that the Board is updated on the procurement process and the implications for refuse and recycling services on Waiheke Island into the future.
    6. That the City Development Committee notes that the contract approach for the procurement of refuse, recycling, transfer station and transportation services on Waiheke Island provides for a variety of options for tenderers, and will provide council an opportunity to review the options prior to entering a final contract.

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

    For the Motion: Against the Motion:
    Cr Douglas Armstrong

    Cr Aaron Bhatnagar

    Cr Bill Christian

    Cr Mark Donnelly

    Cr Graeme Mulholland

    Cr Noelene Raffills

    		 Cr Glenda Fryer


    His Worship the Mayor and Deputy Mayor David Hay were absent.

    The motion was declared CARRIED by 6 votes to 1.

  9. Top REVIEW OF THE AUCKLAND REGIONAL POLICY STATEMENT

    1. That the City Development Committee notes;
      1. the Resource Management Act requires the Council to give effect to the Auckland Regional Policy Statement
      2. the importance of providing robust and timely feedback on any draft information forwarded by the Auckland Regional Council
      3. the very tight timeframes in which to provide that feedback, and the consequential impact on staff resources
    2. That the proposed comments on the Auckland Regional Policy Statement (ARPS) background document as attached in Attachment B of the report of the Senior Planner, City Planning dated 22 October 2008, be endorsed and sent to the Auckland Regional Council with a covering letter from the Chair of the City Development Committee that expresses concern over the extremely tight timeframe proposed within which councils are to give feedback on drafts, given the importance and impact of any future ARPS on the district plans of all the regions councils.
    3. That a working party consisting of Councillors Bhatnagar, Armstrong,  Donnelly and Fryer be appointed to provide guidance to officers on input into the review of the Auckland Regional Policy Statement.
    4. That the City Development Committee endorses the continued involvement of council officers in the Auckland Regional Policy Statement (ARPS) review process.
    5. That council officers report back to the City Development Committee on the draft Auckland Regional Policy Statement (ARPS) early in 2009.

    CARRIED

  10. Top DISCUSSION DOCUMENT ON OPTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT

    That Councillors Bhatnagar, Northey and Raffills be appointed to consider and approve the council's response on the paper "Building Sustainable Urban Communities".

    CARRIED

  11. Top CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE DELEGATIONS

    1. That it be a recommendation to the Finance and Strategy Committee for recommendation to Council:

    That the committee endorses the delegations for the City Development Committee, Appeals Subcommittee, Specialist Hearings Subcommittee, Duty and Hearing Commissioners as set out below:

    City Development Committee

    Function Description Delegate
    Committee Scope

    Except as noted otherwise, the source for the statement of scope, purpose, key committee activities and accountabilities and principal outcomes is Resolution 9vi from the 28 February 2008 Council meeting

    		 Statement of Scope: Power to lead and develop policy, strategy and monitoring of the council's planning and regulatory responsibilities, business and tourism promotion, international relations, the central area, business and tourism promotion, international relations and hazard planning and response. City Development Committee
    Committee Scope Purpose: Power to set policy and strategy, undertake statutory powers, monitor performance, link to annual planning and input into LTCCP, asset management - policy and monitoring. City Development Committee
    Committee Scope Principle outcomes: Power to approve regulatory plans and outcomes; Approval of future city design, form, sustainability, and character; Works infrastructure planning and outcomes; Oversee programmes and contractors of the CBD, waterfront planning projects, international relations, economic development; Recommend unbudgeted funds to the Finance and Strategy Committee; Court proceedings; Perform duties of the Auckland District Licensing Agency. City Development Committee
    Key committee Activity/Accountability Urban growth: Power to set high-level direction for the city's residential and business growth form. Set development contribution policy City Development Committee
    Key committee Activity/Accountability Environment, character and heritage: Power to develop policies to manage and enhance the environment of the Isthmus and islands including landscape, biodiversity, coasts and streams and to protect the city's unique character areas and built and natural heritage. City Development Committee
    Key committee Activity/Accountability Urban design: Power to improve the quality of urban design in the city, including the built environment and the look, feel and workability of the city. City Development Committee
    Key committee Activity/Accountability Sustainability: Power to promote a sustainable city and maintain an overview of the council's sustainability programme. City Development Committee
    Key committee Activity/Accountability Economic development: Power to plan for and promote the economic activity of the city including reinforcing key business area and promoting key sectors e.g. tourism. City Development Committee
    Key committee Activity/Accountability Works Infrastructure (transport excluded): Power to provide key stormwater and waste management services. Working with other key infrastructure providers. Resource recovery and waste minimisation. City Development Committee
    Key committee Activity/Accountability Central area / Waterfront: Duty to maintain oversight of the CBD and waterfront policy direction and projects. Management of council coastal permits in the Viaduct Harbour. City Development Committee
    Key committee Activity/Accountability District plans, bylaws, and regulatory processes: Duty to maintain an overview of the policy direction, development and review of the district plans (including plan changes), bylaws and other regulatory functions. Powers and functions of the district licensing agency under the Sale of Liquor Act. Oversight of the council's regulatory functions. City Development Committee
    Key committee Activity/Accountability Civil Defence Emergency Management: Duty to maintain policy oversight of Civil Defence Emergency Management. City Development Committee
    Key committee Activity/Accountability International Relations: Duty to maintain an overview of council's sister city and international programmes to maximise the economic, social and culture benefit for the city. City Development Committee
    Key committee Activity/Accountability Financial/ Development Contributions: Power to recommend a prioritised list of projects for inclusion in the long term council community plan / Annual Plan. City Development Committee
    Strategy Duty to recommend policies and strategies to the council about matters in the committee's field of activity. City Development Committee
    Advocacy activities [Source: 04-07 Economic Development and Sustainable Business Committee] Power to advocate for legislative change and to make representations and submissions to the government, parliamentary committees and members of parliament on new, proposed and current legislation, policies and recommendations that affect the priorities in the strategic plan or are otherwise within the field of activity of the committee. City Development Committee
    Advocacy activities [Source: 04-07 Economic Development and Sustainable Business Committee] Power to approve an advocacy strategy for the council. City Development Committee
    Auckland Regional Holdings [Source: 04-07 Urban Strategy and Governance Committee] Power to make recommendations to the council on policies relating to Auckland Regional Holdings. City Development Committee
    CBD Project

    [Source: 04-07 Urban Strategy and Governance Committee]

    		 Power to approve concept designs and programs for streetscape upgrades. City Development Committee
    Economic Development [Source: 04-07 Urban Strategy and Governance Committee] Duty to foster relationships with Heart of the City, Property Council of NZ, EMA, Chamber of Commerce, CTU and other business communities City Development Committee
    Environment, Heritage

    [Source: 04-07 Environment Heritage & Urban Form Committee]

    		 Power to develop and recommend to council policies and controls on the environment, urban design, natural landscape, ecology and heritage. City Development Committee
    Environment, Heritage

    [Source: 04-07 Environment Heritage & Urban Form Committee]

    		 Power to approve the city tree plan and recommend it to council City Development Committee
    Environment, Heritage

    [Source: 04-07 Environment Heritage & Urban Form Committee]

    		 Power to approve policy regulations and management of volcanic cones and view shafts. City Development Committee
    Financial

    [Source: Revised Financial Delegations]

    		 Power to commit the council to financial transactions (or projects consisting of multiple transactions) relating to goods, services, interests in real estate (other than community leases), grants, guarantees, indemnities and the disposal of assets up to $10,000,000 (in total for capital expenditure matters, and in any one financial year for operational expenditure matters). This includes authority to vary or terminate such transactions. This authorisation is conditional on: expenditure being budgeted for; compliance with the procedures identified in any relevant financial authority manual in relation to each transaction; and, with regard to the purchase and disposal of assets, the transaction being in accordance with the long-term council community plan. City Development Committee
    Growth policy

    [Source: 04-07 Urban Strategy and Governance Committee]

    		 Power to recommend to council growth strategies for the city as a whole, for the downtown waterfront, for the central business district and for liveable communities, which integrate urban design, urban infrastructure, open space, land use, community development, economic development, transport and guardianship for future generations. City Development Committee
    Growth policy Power to represent council's interests in development of and submissions on the Regional Growth Strategy and the Regional Policy Statement. City Development Committee
    Growth policy

    [Source: 04-07 Urban Strategy and Governance Committee]

    		 Power to recommend to the Finance and Strategy Committee and through it to the council, policy for financial contributions and development levies for implementation by the relevant operational committees of council. City Development Committee
    Hauraki Gulf

    [Source: 04-07 Urban Strategy and Governance Committee]

    		 Power to liaise, consult, advocate and deal with other bodies and organisations or agencies that have jurisdiction or significant influence in the planning and development of the City. City Development Committee
    Heritage Power to oversee matters affecting the council under the Historic Places Act 1993. City Development Committee
    Mainstreet

    [Source: 04-07 Economic Development and Sustainable Business Committee]

    		 Power to make recommendations to the council about establishing or modifying Mainstreet areas and business precincts, and on striking separate Mainstreet rates. City Development Committee
    Regulatory

    [Source: Feb 28 2008 Council Resolution]

    		 Power to appoint councillors to a panel of hearing commissioners to hear submissions regarding a plan change (council initiated or a private plan change adopted by council) or proposed plan, and to make recommendations to Council. City Development Committee
    Regulatory

    [Source: Feb 28 2008 Council Resolution]

    		 Power to take action on resource management issues that arise in the districts of the other local authorities, including the regional council, that affect the city. City Development Committee
    Regulatory

    [Source: Feb 28 2008 Council Resolution]

    		 Power to administer and monitor all Acts and regulations, not otherwise delegated, that relate to the Committee's field of activity. City Development Committee
    Water Space Management [Source: 04-07 Viaduct Harbour Water Space Management Sub-Committee] Power to apply for and administer council coastal permits. City Development Committee
    Works and Services [Source: 04-07 Works & Services Committee] Power to apply to the Auckland Regional Council for discharge permits for stormwater. City Development Committee
    Works and Services [Source: 04-07 Works & Services Committee] Power to apply for stormwater grants from Auckland Regional Holdings. City Development Committee
    Works and Services [Source: 04-07 Works & Services Committee] Power to develop programmes in conjunction with the regional council, Watercare Services Ltd and Metro Water Ltd which improve the water quality of our harbours and waterways. City Development Committee
    Investments   Power to implement the commercial elements of the development with vision policy in order to have a greater role in facilitating quality urban development throughout the city. City Development Committee
    Development Contributions Power to exercise the council's powers and functions in relation to an adopted policy on development contributions and summary of current financial and development contribution provisions. This includes decisions on private development agreements, and the form of any such agreement taking into account the circumstances of each particular case City Development Committee

    Act Section Description Delegate
    Biosecurity Act 1993 All Power to exercise all territorial authority powers and duties contained in the Biosecurity Act 1993 and any regulations, rules or bylaws made under that Act that are not otherwise specifically delegated to the City Development Committee. City Development Committee
    Building Act 2004 All Power to exercise all territorial authority powers and duties contained in the Building Act 2004 and any regulations, rules or bylaws made under that Act that are not otherwise specifically delegated to the City Development Committee. City Development Committee
    Dog Control Act 1996 All Power to exercise all territorial authority powers and duties contained in the Dog Control Act 1996 and any regulations, rules or bylaws made under that Act that are not otherwise specifically delegated to the City Development Committee. City Development Committee
    Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 All Power to exercise all territorial authority powers and duties contained in the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 and any regulations, rules or bylaws made under that Act that are not otherwise specifically delegated to the City Development Committee. City Development Committee
    Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977 All Power to exercise all territorial authority powers and duties contained in the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977 and any regulations, rules or bylaws made under that Act that are not otherwise specifically delegated to the City Development Committee. City Development Committee
    Local Government Act 1974 All Power to exercise all territorial authority powers and duties within the field of activities for the committee contained in the Local Government Act 1974 and any regulations, rules or bylaws made under that Act that are not otherwise specifically delegated to the City Development Committee, except those functions that have been transferred to Metro Water Ltd. City Development Committee
    Local Government Act 2002 All Power to exercise all territorial authority powers and duties within the field of activities for the committee contained in the Local Government Act 2002 and any regulations, rules or bylaws made under that Act that are not otherwise specifically delegated to the City Development Committee, except those functions that have been transferred to Metro Water Ltd. City Development Committee
    Resource Management Act All Power to exercise all territorial authority powers and duties contained in the Resource Management Act 1993 and any regulations, rules or bylaws made under that Act that are not otherwise specifically delegated to the City Development Committee, except the power to approve or change a district plan. City Development Committee
    Sale of Liquor Act 1989 All Power to exercise all Auckland District Licensing Agency powers and duties contained in the Sale of Liquor Act 1989 and any regulations, rules or bylaws made under that Act that are not otherwise specifically delegated to the City Development Committee. City Development Committee
    Waste Minimisation Act 2008 All Power to exercise all territorial authority powers and duties contained in the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 and any regulations, rules or bylaws made under that Act that are not otherwise specifically delegated to the City Development Committee. City Development Committee
    Local Government Act 2002 91-92 Duty to agree a process to identify community outcomes, and the monitoring and reporting of outcomes. City Development Committee
    Local Government Act 2002 102, 106 Duty to adopt a policy on development contributions or financial contributions. City Development Committee
    Resource Management Act 1991 Clause 25, Part 2, First Schedule Power to consider and determine requests for private plan changes and in the case of accepted private plan changes to proceed to notification without referral to Council. City Development Committee
    Waste Minimisation Act 2008 42, 43, 45 and 50 Duty to promote effective and efficient waste management and minimisation. To prepare a waste management and minimisation plan (or a joint plan) and to review that plan as required. City Development Committee
    Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977 22 Power to restrict or prohibiting fires in any part of the district. City Development Committee
    Local Government Act 1974 462 Power to declare private drains to be public drains. City Development Committee

    Appeals Sub-Committee

    Function Description Delegate
    Committee Scope

    Except as noted otherwise, the source for the statement of scope, purpose, key committee activities and accountabilities and principal outcomes is Resolution 9vi from the 28 February 2008 Council meeting

    		 Statement of Scope: Power to consider appeals relating to resource consents; notices of requirement; and resource management policy (proposed plans, plan changes and variations) together with consideration of exemptions under the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 and objections under the Dog Control Act. Appeals Subcommittee
    Key Subcommittee Activity / Accountability Lodging appeals: Power to lodge appeals on matters within the sub-committee's scope, Including (but not limited to) appeals on requiring authorities' decisions; council's own resource consent applications; appeals against Department of Building and Housing determinations, and appeals to High Court or other courts. Appeals Subcommittee
    Key Subcommittee Activity / Accountability Council position: Power to determine council's position on appeals: Includes settling appeals on resource management matters (resource consents; district plan references; declarations), Department of Building and Housing determinations, and appeals to the High Court. Appeals Subcommittee
    Key Subcommittee Activity / Accountability Fencing of Swimming Pools: Power to grant exemptions the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987. Appeals Subcommittee
    Key Subcommittee Activity / Accountability Dog control: Power to hear objections under the Dog Control Act 1996 Appeals Subcommittee
    Appeals Power to determine the council's position on appeals or references lodged with the Environment Court against decisions made by council. This power includes, but is not limited to, participation in mediation or arbitration proceedings and/or settlement by consent order. Power to appoint one or more council representatives (an elected member, council officer or consultant engaged by the council) to attend mediation or arbitration proceedings and to bind the council by their decisions at those proceedings. Appeals Subcommittee
    Appeals Power to settle appeals by council against decisions of requiring authorities, heritage protection authorities or consent authorities. Appeals Subcommittee
    Designations and Heritage Orders Power to consider decisions made by requiring authorities or heritage protection authorities under Part 8 of the Resource Management Act 1991 including but not limited to sections 174, 176A and 195. Appeals Subcommittee

    Act Section Description Delegate
    Resource Management Act 1991 274 Power to register the council as a party to an appeal to the Environment Court and to be represented at any proceedings. Appeals Subcommittee
    Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 6 Power to grant special exemptions from some or all of the requirements of the Act. Appeals Subcommittee
    Dog Control Act 22 Power to determine objections against classification as a probationary owner. Appeals Subcommittee
    Dog Control Act 26 Power to determine objections against disqualification. Appeals Subcommittee
    Dog Control Act 31 Power to determine objections against classification of dog as dangerous. Appeals Subcommittee
    Dog Control Act 33B Power to determine objections against classification of dog as menacing. Appeals Subcommittee
    Dog Control Act 33D Power to determine objections against classification of dog as being of a menacing breed. Appeals Subcommittee
    Dog Control Act 55(3) Power to determine objections against barking abatement notice Appeals Subcommittee

    Specialist Hearings Sub-Committee

    Function Description Delegate
    Committee Scope

    Except as noted otherwise, the source for the statement of scope, purpose, key committee activities and accountabilities and principal outcomes is Resolution 9vi from the 28 February 2008 Council meeting

    		 Statement of Scope: Power to hear objections in relation to council decisions under the Resource Management Act 1991, drainage and pipes under private land. Specialist Hearings Subcommittee
    Key Subcommittee Activity / Accountability Resource management objections: Power to determine section 357 - 357B objections in accordance with sections 357C and 357D Resource Management Act 1991. Specialist Hearings Subcommittee
    Key Subcommittee Activity / Accountability Drainage and works on private land objections: Power to determine objections relating to drainage and works on private land pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974 and the Local Government Act 2002. Specialist Hearings Subcommittee

    Act Section Description Delegate
    Resource Management Act 1991 357, 57A, 357B, 357C, and 357D Power to hear and decide objections under the Act. This includes but is not limited to reducing or waiving financial contributions imposed as consent conditions, or granting whole or partial remissions of fees and charges. Specialist Hearings Subcommittee
    Local Government Act 1974 460 Power to hear and decide objections regarding proposed private drains. Specialist Hearings Subcommittee
    Local Government Act 2002 181 and schedule 12 Power to hear and decide objections regarding proposed construction of works on or under private land, or under a building on private land. Specialist Hearings Subcommittee

    Duty Commissioners

    Function Description Delegate
    Resource consent notification Power to determine whether particular applications for resource consent should proceed with public notification, limited notification or without notification. Duty Commissioners
    Notified resource consent applications Power to determine notified resource consent applications (where no hearings are required) under the Resource Management Act 1991. Duty Commissioners
    Non-notified resource consent applications Power to determine non-notified resource consent applications under the Resource Management Act 1991. Duty Commissioners
    Dispensation applications Power to determine dispensation applications under Council's consolidated bylaw. Duty Commissioners
    Transitional powers Power to administer any transitional provisions of Part 15 of the Resource Management Act 1991 that are still relevant in respect of resource consents, esplanade reserves, esplanade strips and financial contributions. Duty Commissioners
    Hearing commissioner powers Power to act as a hearing commissioner for the purposes of section 34A Resource Management Act 1991 when carrying out delegated functions. Duty Commissioners

    Act Section Description Delegate
    Resource Management Act 1991 37 Power to make decisions relating to extending time limits or waiving compliance with requirements of the Act.   Duty Commissioners
    Resource Management Act 1991 93, 94, 94A, 94B, 94C and 94D Power to make decisions in respect of resource consent applications Duty Commissioners
    Resource Management Act 1991 104, 104A, 104B, 104C and 104D Power to determine notified and non-notified resource consent applications, where hearings are not required. Duty Commissioners
    Resource Management Act 1991 S176A Power to exercise discretions relating to outline plans. Duty Commissioners

    Hearing Commissioners

    Function Description Delegate
    Hearings Power to hear submissions on a plan change including but not limited to private plan change; private plan change adopted by council; council initiated plan change, variation or proposed plan and to make recommendations to Council. Hearing Commissioners
    Hearings Power to hear and determine dispensation applications under Council's consolidated bylaw where hearings are required because of recommendations to decline the dispensations. Hearing Commissioners
    Hearings Power to hear submissions on a proposed or revised bylaw and make recommendations to council. Hearing Commissioners

    Act Section Description Delegate
    Resource Management Act 1991 37 Power to make decisions under the Act relating to extending time limits or waiving compliance with requirements of the Act. Hearing Commissioners
    Resource Management Act 1991 42 Power to make sensitive information orders. Hearing Commissioners
    Resource Management Act 1991 104, 104A, 104B, 104C and 104D
    127    		 Power to hear and determine resource consent applications. Hearing Commissioners
    Resource Management Act 1991 168A, 171

    Part 8

    		 Power to consider a requirement under Part 8 of the Act; hear submissions received; and recommend to the requiring authority that it: confirm the requirement; modify the requirement; impose conditions; or withdraw the requirement. Hearing Commissioners
    1. That the City Development Committee delegates to the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson the power to consider and approve any further amendments, made by the City Development Committee or by a Delegations Working Party, to any of these delegations.

    CARRIED

    PROCEDURAL

  12. Top NOTICE OF ALTERATION TO DESIGNATION NO A07-01 "MOTORWAY" BEING AN ALTERATION TO STATE HIGHWAY 20 - HILLSBOROUGH TO MANGERE BRIDGE, NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT AGENCY, AUCKLAND CITY OPERATIVE DISTRICT PLAN ISTHMUS SECTION 1999

    1. That the committee notes:
      1. The land to be included within the existing motorway designation A07-01 is owned by the Crown and gazetted for motorway purposes
      2. The land is required to provide one of the piers of the already consented new Mangere Bridge
    2. That designation A07-01 be altered by including an additional 860m2 area of land zoned Business 6 as identified in the New Zealand Transport Agency's notice of requirement dated 16 September 2008, pursuant to section 181(3) of the Resource Management Act 1991.
    3. That district plan map H10 (Map 2) be amended to reflect the above alteration (see appendix 1of the report of the Assistant Planner dated 14 October 2008).
    4. That the fair and reasonable costs associated with reporting this matter be recovered from the New Zealand Transport Agency.

    CARRIED

  13. Top PRIVATE PLAN CHANGE 10, AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB - ALEXANDRA PARK, GREEN LANE WEST

    That it be a recommendation to Council:

    That the Manager Inner Isthmus be authorised to complete the statutory processes required to make Plan Change 10 (Auckland Trotting Club, Green Lane) to the Isthmus Plan operative.

    CARRIED

  14. Top CBD STRATEGY - CBD TARGETED RATE FUNDED PROJECTS 2009 - 2014

    1. That the City Development Committee approves the new initiatives operations programme for 2009 to 2014 funded from the CBD Targeted Rate:
      1. Continuing to fund initiatives already begun e.g. Invest Auckland CBD Quarter action plan implementation, Living Room programme, access and diversity, CBD Board, Ngati Whatua, and central area plan changes
      2. Continued funding for increased levels of professional support for the streetscapes programme and programme overall e.g. specialist skills, project administration and risk management
      3. Continued funding for communications support to the overall CBD programme
      4. CBD destination marketing campaign
      5. Implementing actions from retail strategy
      6. Events to activate the streets and open spaces
      7. Action plan for 2013 - 2014
    2. That the City Development Committee approves the streetscape upgrade capital works programme for 2009 - 2014 funded from the CBD Targeted Rate:
      1. To continue the following projects that are underway:
        • St Patricks Square
        • Upper Swanson Street
        • Beach Road - arena connection
        • Queen Street - stage 4
        • Lorne street (stage 1)
        • Vulcan lane revitalisation
        • Durham Lane revitalisation
      2. To initiate the following projects -
        • Lorne Street
        • Fort Street and environs
        • Elliot and Darby streets
        • Upper Khartoum Place
        • Kitchener Street
        • Victoria Street
        • O'Connell Street
        • Exchange Lane

    CARRIED

  15. Top TAMAKI EDGE CONSTITUENTS GROUP

    The Chairperson moved:

    1. That the City Development Committee notes ;
      1. that the Tamaki Community Board is the main conduit for the community to gain information and express an opinion on council projects in the Tamaki area
      2. that a community advisory group can provide the opportunity for more detailed explanation/discussion of council managed projects
      3. that a community advisory group should have membership that is representative of the community it represents
      4. that to operate effectively and efficiently a community advisory group should have clear terms of reference that include defined roles and period of operation
      5. that to avoid confusion in the community there should only be one Tamaki community advisory group in operation
    2. That the Tamaki Edge constituent group not be reformed as the community advisory forum proposed under the Tamaki Transformation programme provides a more comprehensive vehicle for community input and discussion.
    3. That the City Development Committee note that the conclusion of the major plan changes for Panmure, Glen Innes and the former Lunn Ave Quarry means the core work and focus of the Tamaki Edge Constituents Group is now completed, and that the new major work of the Tamaki Transformation project will establish its own community engagement process.
    4. That the City Development Committee thank the Tamaki Edge Constituent Group for their long service, input and advice during the critical policy change for the Panmure, Glen Innes and the former Lunn Ave Quarry areas.

    Cr Fryer moved the following amendment:

    1. That the Tamaki Edge constituent group continue with bimonthly meetings until the formation of the community advisory forum proposed under the Tamaki Transformation programme.
    2. That the City Development Committee note that the core work and focus of the Tamaki Edge Constituents Group will include the District Plan Review (including the growth areas of the Lunn Ave Quarry, Panmure Glen Innes and Sylvia Park/Mt Wellington) and the AMETI project.

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

    For the Motion: Against the Motion:
    Cr Glenda Fryer Cr Douglas Armstrong

    Cr Aaron Bhatnagar

    Cr Bill Christian

    Cr Mark Donnelly

    Cr Graeme Mulholland

    Cr Noelene Raffills


    His Worship the Mayor and Deputy Mayor David Hay were absent.

    The motion was declared LOST by 6 votes to 1.

    The Chairperson put the substantive motion:

    1. That the City Development Committee notes:
      1. that the Tamaki Community Board is the main conduit for the community to gain information and express an opinion on council projects in the Tamaki area
      2. that a community advisory group can provide the opportunity for more detailed explanation/discussion of council managed projects
      3. that a community advisory group should have membership that is representative of the community it represents
      4. that to operate effectively and efficiently a community advisory group should have clear terms of reference that include defined roles and period of operation
      5. that to avoid confusion in the community there should only be one Tamaki community advisory group in operation
    2. That the Tamaki Edge constituent group not be reformed as the community advisory forum proposed under the Tamaki Transformation programme provides a more comprehensive vehicle for community input and discussion.
    3. That the City Development Committee notes that the conclusion of the major plan changes for Panmure, Glen Innes and the former Lunn Ave Quarry means the core work and focus of the Tamaki Edge Constituents Group is now completed, and that the new major work of the Tamaki Transformation project will establish its own community engagement process.
    4. That the City Development Committee thanks the Tamaki Edge Constituent Group for their long service, input and advice during the critical policy change for the Panmure, Glen Innes and the former Lunn Ave Quarry areas.

    CARRIED

  16. Top TEMPORARY LIQUOR BANS FOR NEW YEARS EVE FOR WAIHEKE ISLAND 2008/2009

    That the following temporary liquor ban be approved from 6pm to 8am on New Years Eve 2008/2009 in the following locations:

    • Oneroa Beach and Beach Parade
    • Puriri Road between Ocean View Road and Beach Parade
    • The access way reserve between Ocean View Road (opposite Tui Street) and Beach Parade
    • The access way reserve between Ocean View Road (where it meets Waikare Road) and Beach Parade
    • Oneroa Beach South Reserve
    • Little Oneroa Beach and adjacent reserve
    • Palm Beach and adjacent reserves
    • Onetangi Beach and The Strand
    • Jacob's Ladder Reserve

    CARRIED

    BUDGET

  17. Top SERVICE PROFILES FOR THE LONG TERM COUNCIL COMMUNITY PLAN (LTCCP)

    An updated service profile relating to Recreational Beach Monitoring Programme (page 220 of the agenda) was tabled.

    [ATTACHMENT 17A]

    That the City Development Committee receives the Service Profiles for Auckland City Environments, City Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Utility Management and Urban Design.

    CARRIED

  18. Top MAINSTREET AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT DRAFT BUDGETS 2009/2010

    That the City Development Committee recommends to the Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP) that the following estimated draft Mainstreet and Business Improvement District (BID) budgets be included in the 2009/2010 Annual Plan and Budget:

    Estimate A
    Mainstreet / BID Proposed 2009/10
    Programme Budgets
      (excl GST)
    Avondale 100,000.00
    Blockhouse Bay 44,290.00
    Eden Valley 97,500.00
    Ellerslie 90,145.00
    Glen Innes 156,248.40
    Heart of the City 3,425,822.40
    Karangahape Road 250,981.00
    Mt Eden 68,035.27
    Newmarket 1,034,000.00
    Onehunga 367,416.00
    Otahuhu 399,300.00
    Panmure 366,025.00
    Parnell 294,816.50
    Ponsonby 220,000.00
    Remuera 235,587.00
    Rosebank 198,000.00
    St Heliers 131,890.00
    Total 7,480,057
    Estimate B
    Mainstreet / BID Proposed 2009/10
    Programme Budgets
      (excl GST)
    Avondale 100,000.00
    Blockhouse Bay 44,290.00
    Eden Valley 97,500.00
    Ellerslie 90,145.00
    Glen Innes 156,248.40
    Heart of the City 3,425,822.40
    Karangahape Road 250,981.00
    Mt Eden 68,035.27
    Newmarket 1,190,000.00
    Onehunga 367,416.00
    Otahuhu 399,300.00
    Panmure 366,025.00
    Parnell 294,815.00
    Ponsonby 220,000.00
    Remuera 235,587.00
    Rosebank 198,000.00
    St Heliers 131,890.00
    Total 7,636,057
    1. That the boundaries of all Mainstreet and Business Improvement District (BID) programmes remain the same as those for the 2008/2009 financial year, subject to the outcome of the Newmarket boundary extension poll (In the event that the boundary extension is approved, the Newmarket boundary will be changed to reflect the extended area. The poll outcome will be known in early December 2008.

    CARRIED

    INFORMATION

  19. Top UPDATE ON PARTICIPATION IN THE MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT'S BROADBAND INVESTMENT FUND

    A application from Telecom to the Ministry of Economic Development for acceleration of the deployment of fast broadband services for Great Barrier Island was tabled and has been included with the official minutes.

    [ATTACHMENT 19A]

    That the City Development Committee receives this update report and notes:

    1. The leadership and commitment provided by the Council in submitting a joint Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Broadband Investment Fund (BIF). The BIF is designed to facilitate high-speed broadband connections to key users in the heath and education sectors and, where possible, businesses.
    2. Vector Limited, Auckland City Council, Manukau City Council and Waitakere City Council submitted a joint Expression of Interest to the Broadband Investment Fund (BIF) on 30 September 2008 for funding to build a transformational high-speed broadband access network in Auckland, Manukau and Waitakere cities within the next three years.
    3. Facilitating affordable high-speed broadband access in Auckland city is a key initiative for the council as outlined in the Economic Development Strategy.
    4. The Expression of Interest (EOI) aligns with both the regional One Plan and central government Digital Strategy 2 objectives.
    5. That the Chair and Councillor Armstrong of the City Development Committee be authorised to endorse the Great Barrier Community Board application for funding once officers have considered the application.

    CARRIED

  20. Top MAINSTREET PERCEPTION SURVEY 2008 WORKSHOP RESULTS

    1. That the City Development Committee receives the report on the Mainstreet perception survey workshop results which identified five key performance indicators:
      1. helping businesses support each other
      2. other activities to promote the area
      3. lobbying, working with council
      4. improving the way town centres look
      5. security;
        and the identified future actions which the Mainstreets organisations individually or collectively could focus on, and future council actions.
    2. That the City Development Committee notes the Mainstreet and Business Improvement District (BID) programme will continue to focus on capability building and knowledge sharing to ensure that all Mainstreets can be equally effective and actions that the council will undertake, including:
      1. continuing to organise operational meetings to provide information about council projects
      2. conducting yearly Mainstreet managers' meeting to showcase best practices
      3. working with Communications and Marketing group to publish a story on each Mainstreet in City Scene each year
      4. liaising with City Events to simplify the event application process
      5. advising timings for annual plan process
      6. organising neighbourhood marketing workshop for Mainstreet managers
      7. continuing cross council relationship building and liaison, with presentations to council groups on the Mainstreet programme.
    3. That the General Manager, City Development report back to the City Development Committee on the council's support for new Mainstreet initiatives.

    CARRIED

  21. Top ENVIRONMENT AND UTILITY MANAGEMENT FINAL QUARTER REPORT

    That the report of the Acting Group Manager, Environmental and Utility Management dated 13 November 2008 entitled "Environmental and Utility Management First Quarter Report" be received.

    CARRIED

  22. Top AUCKLAND CITY ENVIRONMENT QUARTERLY REPORT

    That the report of the Group Manager, Auckland City Environments dated 28 October 2008 entitled "Auckland City Environment Quarterly Report" be received.

    CARRIED

  23. Top REGULATORY PROGRAMME UPDATE

    1. That the City Development Committee notes that the regulatory programme will address a range of customer and business issues, improve the delivery of regulatory services across council, and create a platform to raise customer services to an excellent standard.
    2. That the City Development Committee notes regulatory programme progress to date, as outlined in the report of the Group Manager, Regulatory Programme dated 3 November 2008.
    3. That progress towards realising regulatory programme benefits be reported to the City Development Committee in mid-2009, following the consolidation of the implementation of new systems and processes during November 2008.

    CARRIED

  24. Top NEWMARKET PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

    1. That the City Development Committee notes progress on Newmarket development projects, as outlined in the report of the Programme Manager, Growth Management entitled "Newmarket Programme Development Update" dated 31 October 2008 and including:
      1. Completion of council's streetscape upgrade
      2. Commencement of work to raise both Park Road and Khyber Pass bridges to allow for double tracking and electrification.
      3. Hearings complete on Newmarket growth structure plan (Plan change 196)
      4. Works on the Central Connector necessitated closure of Grafton Bridge at Labour weekend.
      5. (v Davis Crescent stormwater project, access shaft down to approximately 20 metres.
    2. That the City Development Committee thank officers and contractors for the way in which the upgrade at Newmarket was undertaken.

    CARRIED

  25. Top UPDATE ON BUILDING 5

    1. That the City Development Committee notes the outcome of the investigation into the feasibility of reusing Building 5 at Greenlane, which is that the building can be economically restored.
    2. That the City Development Committee notes that the Auckland District Health Board (ADHB) are now going through a proposals from parties (RFP) process to find a tenant to lease and refurbish Building 5 at Greenlane.
    3. That the City Development Committee notes that officers believe it would be beneficial to have council input in the proposals from parties (RFP) process regarding Building 5 at Greenlane however, there is no capacity within existing staffing or budget, and to hire an external heritage consultant would cost $10,000.00.
    4. That a hearing of submissions to Plan Modification 217be scheduled as soon as is possible.
    5. That Auckland City Council commend the Auckland District Health Board for their leadership in the robust re-evaluation of the conservation issues and opportunities for Building 5 at Greenlane.

    CARRIED

  26. Top PORT DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2008 - IMPLICATIONS FOR AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL

    That officers maintain a "watching brief" on Ports of Auckland Limited's (POAL) plans for the development of the Port and continue to advocate for the early transfer of Queens Wharf to public ownership and the transfer of Captain Cooks Wharf in the medium term.

    CARRIED

  27. Top SUSTAINABILITY POLICY IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE

    1. That the City Development Committee notes the progress being made on a range of sustainability related initiatives across the organisation supporting council's sustainability policy, particularly energy and waste minimisation.
    2. That the City Development Committee notes the anticipated benefits of these initiatives, in terms or organisational efficiency and effectiveness and the long term health, resilience and efficiency of the city, will be the subject of rigorous monitoring and reporting as the programme develops.

    CARRIED

  28. Top NOTICE OF MOTION - GREAT NORTH ROAD RIDGE VISION

    That the report and resolutions from the Western Bays Community Board from the meeting held on 15 October 2008 as below be received ie:

    1. That the notice of motion from Board member Stephenson regarding Great North Road Ridge Vision be received.
    2. That the Western Bays Community Board supports a long term vision for the redevelopment of the Great North Rd Area from Karangahape Rd to the Grey Lynn shops (Great North Rd Ridge).
    3. The vision for the area is to develop a people-centred commercial arterial street , such as Ponsonby Rd or Jervois Rd, but reflecting modern concepts of urban form, with attractive living, working, retail and recreating environments.
    4. The Community Board believes that with good planning and supportive infrastructure the Great North Road Ridge should become a New Zealand exemplar of quality urban development and a centre for creative industries.
    5. The Community Board supports Auckland City Council investment in upgrading the streetscape and creating improved commercial and green-city infrastructure.
    6. The Community Board notes that the Great North Rd Ridge is one of the major walking routes to and from the Rugby World Cup venue and urges that significant streetscape development be undertaken prior to the world cup event.
    7. The Community Board supports a high level of public involvement in refining the vision for the Great North Rd Ridge and in its ongoing redevelopment.
    8. The Community Board wishes to see high levels of integration between various council departments to ensure there is a coherent work-plan that supports the vision.
    9. That the Notice of Motion and the report be forwarded to the appropriate officers for a report back to the board on the Great North Road Ridge Vision and be included as part of the Isthmus District Plan review.

    CARRIED

  29. Top EFFECTIVENESS OF EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY ON IMPROVING COMMERCIAL CENTRE CLEANLINESS AND APPEARANCE

    1. That the report and resolutions from the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee meeting held on 08 October 2008 be received and endorsed i.e.:
      1. That Council installs 14 public-place recycling bins in Queen Street, noting that the Ministry for the Environment have committed 50% funding for this initiative.
      2. That council continues to work in partnership with main street/business associations and key stakeholders to raise public awareness, reduce litter and increase recycling.
      3. That officers report to the November 2008 meeting of the City Development Committee on options for the collection and/or disposal of recyclable cardboard from businesses.
    2. That the City Development Committee notes that a recycle bin project is being piloted in Queen Street.

    CARRIED

  30. Top CHAIRPERSONS REPORT - ONEHUNGA AREA

    That the report and resolutions from the Maungakiekie Community Board meeting held on Thursday, 16 October 2008 be received i.e.:

    1. That the Maungakiekie Community Board be kept informed and updated on all planning issues in Onehunga on a monthly basis.
    2. That Maungakiekie Community Board be informed on how the foreshore master plan fits in with the master plan for the Onehunga area, which in turn, fits in with the Maungakiekie area plan.
    3. That the Maungakiekie Community Board be informed on the progress and the expected completion date of the masterplan for Onehunga, for which the planning event occurred on 22 April 2008.
    4. That resolutions A through C be forwarded to the City Development Committee for its consideration.

    CARRIED

  31. TopEXCLUSION 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 Management of Public Roads 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)(f)(ii)

    The withholding of the information is necessary to maintain the effective conduct of public affairs through the protection of such members, officers, employees and persons from improper pressure or harassment.

    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 on the management of roads at this stage could be used by other parties to gain improper advantage.

    		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.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 12:40 pm.