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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE

HELD IN THE LEVEL 15 MEETING ROOM, 1 GREY'S AVENUE, AUCKLAND, ON WEDNESDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2008 AT 9:34AM

PRESENT: Councillors Paul Goldsmith [Chairperson]
    Noelene Raffills [Deputy Chairperson]
    Graeme Easte  
  Deputy Mayor David Hay, JP [from 9:47am, item 4.2;
until 11:31am, item 8]
    Greg Moyle, E.D.  
    Graeme Mulholland, JP [until 11:03am, item 7]
    Richard Northey, ONZM  
    Denise Roche  
ALSO PRESENT: Councillors Leila Boyle  
    Dr Cathy Casey  

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    There were no apologies.

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    That the minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, 5 November 2008 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    3.1. VERBAL UPDATE ON THE ASSISTED HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAMME AGREEMENT 2008

    This item was not on the agenda as Community Services Committee members requested such an update immediately prior to the meeting. Due to the execution of the Assisted Home Ownership Programme Agreement on 19 December 2008, this item could not be deferred until the February 2009 Committee meeting.

    That, as Item C1 on this agenda, there be a verbal update on the negotiations leading to an agreement being executed on the Assisted Home Ownership Programme Agreement 2008 by 19 December 2008 as per the resolutions of the 5 November Community Services Committee meeting.

    CARRIED

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    4.1. HOMELESS IN AUCKLAND - TONY ROMERO, VICTORY OUTREACH CHRISTIAN RECOVERY CENTRE

    This item did not proceed.

    4.2. YOUTH COUNCIL ASSESSMENT - NIVE SHARAT CHANDRAN AND CATHERINE TAMASEU-RUSSELL, AUCKLAND CITY YOUTH COUNCIL

    Nive Sharat Chandran and Catherine Tamaseu-Russell, Auckland City Youth Council, were in attendance to address the Committee regarding the Youth Council assessment.

    That Nive Sharat Chandran and Catherine Tamaseu-Russell, Auckland City Youth Council, be thanked for their presentation to Community Services Committee regarding the Youth Council assessment.

    CARRIED

  5. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    The Chairperson moved:

    That the reports requested/pending list of the Democracy Advisor, dated 25 November 2008, be amended as follows:

    Row Target Date Report Reason for amendment
    2 From Dec 08 now deleted Lifewise Funding Request Report to be deleted as issues have been previously addressed.
    3 From Dec 08 now Mar 09 Current Policy on Leases for Not-for-Profit Organisations Officers will be reporting back on this issue in March 2009 as referred to in resolution F under item 7 on this agenda.
    4 From Dec 08 now TBD Manukau Cruising Club Rent Review Awaiting outcomes of Onehunga Foreshore development plans.
    5 From Dec 08 now on hold Youth Arts Music Programme in Glen Innes Awaiting confirmation that the project is to be excluded following approval of draft LTCCP.
    6 From Dec 08 now on hold Wesley Youth Space Project Update Awaiting confirmation that the project is to be included following approval of draft LTCCP.

    Councillor Roche moved the following amendment by way of replacement:

    Row Target Date Report Reason for amendment
    2 From Dec 08 now Mar 09 Lifewise Funding Request Report to be deferred as the implications of other decisions made at the December 2008 committee meeting have to be taken into account.

    LOST

    Councillor Northey moved the following amendment by way of replacement:

    Row Target Date Report Reason for amendment
    4 From Dec 08 now Apr 09 Manukau Cruising Club Rent Review Current rent issues need to be resolved. This issue is completely outside of the process of the Onehunga Foreshore development plans.
    5 From Dec 08 now Aug 09 Youth Arts Music Programme in Glen Innes Timetable needs to be set as this wonderful project will surely be included in the draft LTCCP particularly in light of the many other cuts made to date in the Glen Innes area.
    6 From Dec 08 now Apr 09 Wesley Youth Space Project Update Timetable needs to be set as this wonderful project is currently in the draft LTCCP and is likely to be confirmed at the March Combined Committees.

    LOST

    Councillor Easte moved the following amendment by way of addition:

    Row Target Date Report Reason for amendment
    15 February 09 Assisted Home Ownership Programme Agreement 2008 This report has been inadvertently left off the Reports Requested/Pending list.

    CARRIED

    The Chairperson put the substantive motion:

    That the reports requested/pending list of the Democracy Advisor, dated 25 November 2008, be amended as follows:

    Row Target Date Report Reason for amendment
    2 From Dec 08 now deleted Lifewise Funding Request Report to be deleted as issues have been previously addressed.
    3 From Dec 08 now Mar 09 Current Policy on Leases for Not-for-Profit Organisations Officers will be reporting back on this issue in March 2009 as referred to in resolution F under item 7 on this agenda.
    4 From Dec 08 now TBD Manukau Cruising Club Rent Review Awaiting outcomes of Onehunga Foreshore development plans.
    5 From Dec 08 now on hold Youth Arts Music Programme in Glen Innes Awaiting confirmation that the project is to be excluded following approval of draft LTCCP.
    6 From Dec 08 now on hold Wesley Youth Space Project Update Awaiting confirmation that the project is to be included following approval of draft LTCCP.
    15 February 09 Assisted Home Ownership Programme Agreement 2008 This report has been inadvertently left off the Reports Requested/Pending list.

    CARRIED

  6. Top HOMELESS REPORT

    The Chairperson moved:

    1. That the Community Services Committee endorses the Homeless Action Plan 2008-2013, which builds on the Homeless Action Plan 2005-2008 and includes an integrated response to anti-social behaviour as well as an integrated response to move people into long-term accommodation, noting that initiatives from the Homeless Action Plan 2008-2013 include the development of the Complaints Management System and council's support for Lifewise and its Pathways of Homelessness project.
    2. That the Community Services Committee notes the use of existing council initiatives, such as the 24/7 CBD liquor ban, street cleaning, and agency collaboration, to reduce homelessness in key central city streets.
    3. That the Community Services Committee recommends to the Finance and Strategy Committee that unbudgeted funding to the value of up to $50,000 be provided for the development of a bylaw to manage identified homeless and other issues as identified in the report of the Group Manager - Art, Community and Recreation Policy, dated 18 November 2008.

    Councillor Northey moved the following amendment by way of replacement:

    1. That the Community Services Committee recommends to the Finance and Strategy Committee that unbudgeted funding to the value of up to $50,000 be provided for a more involved contribution to other agencies' homeless work streams, for example, working with the Courts and Committee for Auckland, to manage identified homeless issues.

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

    For the Amendment: Against the Amendment:
    Cr Graeme Easte

    Cr Richard Northey

    Cr Denise Roche

    		 Cr Paul Goldsmith

    Cr Greg Moyle

    Cr Graeme Mulholland

    Cr Noelene Raffills

    Deputy Mayor David Hay


    His Worship the Mayor was absent.

    The amendment was declared LOST by 5 votes to 3.

    The Chairperson put the substantive motion, with voting on resolution C taken separately:

    1. That the Community Services Committee endorses the Homeless Action Plan 2008-2013, which builds on the Homeless Action Plan 2005-2008 and includes an integrated response to anti-social behaviour as well as an integrated response to move people into long-term accommodation, noting that initiatives from the Homeless Action Plan 2008-2013 include the development of the Complaints Management System and council's support for Lifewise and its Pathways of Homelessness project.
    2. That the Community Services Committee notes the use of existing council initiatives, such as the 24/7 CBD liquor ban, street cleaning, and agency collaboration, to reduce homelessness in key central city streets.

    CARRIED

    1. That the Community Services Committee recommends to the Finance and Strategy Committee that unbudgeted funding to the value of up to $50,000 be provided for the development of a bylaw to manage identified homeless and other issues as identified in the report of the Group Manager - Art, Community and Recreation Policy, dated 18 November 2008.

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

    For the Motion: Against the Motion:
    Cr Paul Goldsmith

    Cr Greg Moyle

    Cr Graeme Mulholland

    Cr Noelene Raffills

    Deputy Mayor David Hay

    		 Cr Graeme Easte

    Cr Richard Northey

    Cr Denise Roche


    His Worship the Mayor was absent.

    The motion was declared CARRIED by 5 votes to 3.

  7. Top COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE FUNDING REVIEW

    The Chairperson moved:

    1. That the Community Services Committee notes the community assistance funding review report presenting a revised Community group assistance policy and final recommendations on amendments to the council's community assistance mechanisms that focus on funding community group initiatives, activities, projects and events with deliverable outcomes and strong alignment with council's strategic priorities, developed in response to issues raised by the review which included:
      1. a lack of focus on strategic funding;
      2. a large number of small grants,
      3. a high proportion of funding allocated through the accommodation support fund;
      4. underuse of some funding streams; and
      5. lack of recognition for council's funding support.
    2. That the Community Services Committee approves:
      1. the revised Community group assistance policy; and
      2. that authority be delegated to the Chairperson of the Community Services Committee and General Manager - Art, Community and Recreation, to make and approve any minor amendments to the policy arising from the Committee meeting.
    3. That the Community Services Committee notes the reallocation of the available budget for the community grants programme to achieve a clear, simple and effective grants programme as follows:
      1. $680,000 per annum for the strategic relationship fund, noting that any unused funds can be transferred from one category of funding to another (with the exception of the community board discretionary funds);
      2. $450,000 per annum for the community group assistance fund;
      3. $510,000 per annum for the community board discretionary fund; and
      4. the residual being allocated to the community group accommodation support fund (i.e. $1,350,000 in 2009/10, $1,050,000 in 2010/11 and $700,000 per annum thereafter).
    4. That the Community Services Committee recommends to the Finance and Strategy Committee that the delegations register be amended to reflect the consolidation of the community board local and event funds into the community board discretionary fund.
    5. That the Community Services Committee agrees in principle to the establishment of 'hybrid leases' for community groups operating commercial activities from council facilities to reflect that council is not in the business of subsidising commercial activities, irrespective of the type of entity conducting those activities.
    6. That officers report back to the Community Services Committee in March 2009 with further information on the mechanisms to establish the new hybrid leases in the community and recreation lease policy, and that a formal review of the wider policy will be undertaken as part of the Community and library facilities plan, noting that the mechanism reported in March 2009 will address shortcomings in the current policy regarding community group use of council facilities for commercial purposes.

    Councillor Northey moved the following amendments by way of replacement:

    1. That the Community Services Committee notes the community assistance funding review report presenting a revised Community group assistance policy and final recommendations on amendments to the council's community assistance mechanisms that focus on funding community group initiatives, activities, projects and events with deliverable outcomes and strong alignment with council's strategic priorities, developed in response to issues raised by the review which included:
      1. a lack of focus on strategic funding;
      2. a large number of small grants which the Committee does not see as a problem;
      3. a high proportion of funding allocated through the accommodation support fund;
      4. underuse of some funding streams; and
      5. lack of recognition for council's funding support.
    2. B.That the Community Services Committee approves:
      1. the revised Community group assistance policy; and
      2. that authority be delegated to the Chairperson of the Community Services Committee and General Manager - Arts, Community and Recreation, to make and approve any minor amendments to the policy arising from the Committee meeting, including;
        1. there shall be no minimum level of grants made under any of the four categories of fund (strategic relationship, community group assistance, community board discretionary, and community group accommodation support); and
        2. groups can be assisted under more than one fund but decisions made for any fund must take fully into account any grants made under any other Auckland City Council funds.

    LOST

    Councillor Easte moved the following amendments by way of replacement:

    1. That the Community Services Committee recommends to the Finance and Strategy Committee the reallocation of the available budget for the community grants programme to achieve a clear, simple and effective grants programme as follows:
      1. $580,000 per annum for the strategic relationship fund;
      2. $550,000 per annum for the community group assistance fund;
      3. $510,000 per annum for the community board discretionary fund in 2009-2010, $810,000 in 2010-2011 and $1,160,000 per annum thereafter; and
      4. the residual being allocated to the community group accommodation support fund (i.e. $1,350,000 in 2009/10, $1,050,000 in 2010/11 and $700,000 per annum thereafter).

    LOST

    Councillor Roche moved the following amendments by way of replacement, the voting on which was taken in parts:

    1. That officers report back to the Community Services Committee in March 2009 with further information on the mechanisms to establish the new hybrid leases in the community and recreation lease policy, and that a formal review of the wider policy will be undertaken as part of the Community and library facilities plan, noting that the mechanism reported in March 2009 will address shortcomings in the current policy regarding community group use of council facilities for commercial purposes including issues around commercial product sales, alcohol sales and gaming machine proceeds.

    CARRIED

    1. That officers continue to provide sufficient but reduced advice and support to community boards in their consideration of applications.

    CARRIED

    1. That decisions on the community group accommodation support fund be made by the Community Services Committee to ensure a coordinated and integrated approach with decisions made regarding the community group assistance fund.

    LOST

    1. That this new grants system be reviewed after 12 months, particularly regarding the appropriate extent and nature of staff support and advice.

    CARRIED

    The Chairperson put the substantive motion:

    1. That the Community Services Committee notes the community assistance funding review report presenting a revised Community group assistance policy and final recommendations on amendments to the council's community assistance mechanisms that focus on funding community group initiatives, activities, projects and events with deliverable outcomes and strong alignment with council's strategic priorities, developed in response to issues raised by the review which included:
      1. a lack of focus on strategic funding;
      2. a large number of small grants,
      3. a high proportion of funding allocated through the accommodation support fund;
      4. underuse of some funding streams; and
      5. lack of recognition for council's funding support.
    2. That the Community Services Committee approves:
      1. the revised Community group assistance policy; and
      2. that authority be delegated to the Chairperson of the Community Services Committee and General Manager - Art, Community and Recreation, to make and approve any minor amendments to the policy arising from the Committee meeting.
    3. That the Community Services Committee notes the reallocation of the available budget for the community grants programme to achieve a clear, simple and effective grants programme as follows:
      1. $680,000 per annum for the strategic relationship fund, noting that any unused funds can be transferred from one category of funding to another (with the exception of the community board discretionary funds);
      2. $450,000 per annum for the community group assistance fund;
      3. $510,000 per annum for the community board discretionary fund; and
      4. the residual being allocated to the community group accommodation support fund (i.e. $1,350,000 in 2009/10, $1,050,000 in 2010/11 and $700,000 per annum thereafter).
    4. That the Community Services Committee recommends to the Finance and Strategy Committee that the delegations register be amended to reflect the consolidation of the community board local and event funds into the community board discretionary fund.
    5. That the Community Services Committee agrees in principle to the establishment of 'hybrid leases' for community groups operating commercial activities from council facilities to reflect that council is not in the business of subsidising commercial activities, irrespective of the type of entity conducting those activities.
    6. That officers report back to the Community Services Committee in March 2009 with further information on the mechanisms to establish the new hybrid leases in the community and recreation lease policy, and that a formal review of the wider policy will be undertaken as part of the Community and library facilities plan, noting that the mechanism reported in March 2009 will address shortcomings in the current policy regarding community group use of council facilities for commercial purposes including issues around commercial product sales, alcohol sales and gaming machine proceeds.
    7. That officers continue to provide sufficient but reduced advice and support to community boards in their consideration of applications.
    8. That this new grants system be reviewed after 12 months, particularly regarding the appropriate extent and nature of staff support and advice.

    CARRIED

  8. Top YOUTH COUNCIL ASSESSMENT

    The Chairperson moved:

    1. That the Community Services Committee acknowledges the work already undertaken by the current Auckland City Youth Council, and approves a new meeting structure for the Youth Council to allow it to better reflect youth in schools and communities as follows:
      1. that youth councillors be nominated by school and community peers (one per secondary school, vocational or tertiary institution, youth organisation or community network);
      2. that youth councillors be selected on their ability to demonstrate leadership, advocacy, governance and service skills;
      3. that a panel comprising a member of the Community Services Committee, a young person, a council officer and a youth organisation representative be established to select up to 25 youth councillors, noting that a young person nominated to Youth Council following an election at a school or tertiary institution will be selected for Youth Council in the normal course of events;
      4. that community boards invite Youth Council representatives to attend meetings where there are relevant items, which would be included in the Youth Council terms of reference;
      5. that the Youth Council meet quarterly; and
      6. that the matter of the term of the chairperson be an issue for the Youth Council to decide.
    2. That officers report on the progress of the new Auckland City Youth Council through the quarterly operations report.
    3. That the report of the Programme Adviser - Youth, dated 18 October 2008 and the above resolutions be forwarded to all community boards for their information.

    Councillor Easte moved the following amendments by way of replacement, the voting on which was taken in parts:

    1. That the Community Services Committee acknowledges the work already undertaken by the current Auckland City Youth Council, and approves a new meeting structure for the Youth Council to allow it to better reflect youth in schools, educational institutions and communities as follows:
      1. that youth councillors be nominated by schools, secondary, vocational and tertiary educational institutions, community youth networks, unions and community peers;
      2. that youth councillors be selected on their ability to demonstrate leadership, advocacy, governance and service skills;
      3. that a panel comprising a young person, a council officer and a youth organisation representative be established to select up to 25 youth councillors;
      4. that community boards invite Youth Council representatives to attend meetings where there are relevant items, which would be included in the Youth Council terms of reference;
      5. that the Youth Council meet bi-monthly; and
      6. that the Youth Council elect their Chairperson annually.

    LOST

    1. That the report of the Programme Adviser - Youth, dated 18 October 2008 and the above resolutions be forwarded to all community boards for their information.

    CARRIED

    The Chairperson put the substantive motion:

    1. That the Community Services Committee acknowledges the work already undertaken by the current Auckland City Youth Council, and approves a new meeting structure for the Youth Council to allow it to better reflect youth in schools and communities as follows:
      1. that youth councillors be nominated by school and community peers (one per secondary school, vocational or tertiary institution, youth organisation; or community network);
      2. that youth councillors be selected on their ability to demonstrate leadership, advocacy, governance and service skills;
      3. that a panel comprising a member of the Community Services Committee, a young person, a council officer and a youth organisation representative be established to select up to 25 youth councillors, noting that a young person nominated to Youth Council following an election at a school or tertiary institution will be selected for Youth Council in the normal course of events;
      4. that community boards invite Youth Council representatives to attend meetings where there are relevant items, which would be included in the Youth Council terms of reference;
      5. that the Youth Council meet quarterly; and
      6. that the matter of the term of the chairperson be an issue for the Youth Council to decide.
    2. That officers report on the progress of the new Auckland City Youth Council through the quarterly operations report.
    3. That the report of the Programme Adviser - Youth, dated 18 October 2008 and the above resolutions be forwarded to all community boards for their information.

    CARRIED

  9. Top COMMUNITY SERVES PLAN FOR DELVIERY STRONG AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES STRATEGY

    The Chairperson moved:

    1. That the Community Services Committee approves the Community Services Plan for Delivering Strong and Health Communities Strategy which outlines the priority actions for the council community service team, including:
      1. completing neighbourhood action plans;
      2. delivering programmes in centres and libraries;
      3. delivering safety programmes including zero graffiti tolerance;
      4. looking after streets, parks and facilities to a proper standard with the help of communities;
      5. running community networks;
      6. building volunteer numbers; and
      7. providing training courses for community groups.
    2. That an additional role be added to the Community Services Plan for Delivering Strong and Health Communities Strategy under the 'Foster connected communities" strategic objective, "encourage and motivate residents to take responsibility for and pride in the appearance and safety of their neighbourhoods" priority as follows:
      1. Providing services - provision of the council customer contact centre to give information, advice and respond to requests for service.

    Councillor Roche moved the following amendment by way of replacement:

    1. That the Community Services Committee approves the Community Development Framework for Delivering Strong and Health Communities Strategy which outlines the priority actions for the council community service team, including:
      1. completing neighbourhood action plans;
      2. delivering programmes in centres and libraries;
      3. delivering safety programmes including zero graffiti tolerance;
      4. looking after streets, parks and facilities to a proper standard with the help of communities;
      5. running community networks;
      6. building volunteer numbers;
      7. providing training courses for community groups; and
      8. minimising harm from gambling, alcohol and vice through regulation and building community capacity.

    CARRIED

    The Chairperson put the substantive motion:

    1. That the Community Services Committee approves the Community Development Framework for Delivering Strong and Health Communities Strategy which outlines the priority actions for the council community service team, including:
      1. completing neighbourhood action plans;
      2. delivering programmes in centres and libraries;
      3. delivering safety programmes including zero graffiti tolerance;
      4. looking after streets, parks and facilities to a proper standard with the help of communities;
      5. running community networks;
      6. building volunteer numbers;
      7. providing training courses for community groups; and
      8. minimising harm from gambling, alcohol and vice through regulation and building community capacity.
    2. That an additional role be added to the Community Services Plan for Delivering Strong and Health Communities Strategy under the 'Foster connected communities" strategic objective, "encourage and motivate residents to take responsibility for and pride in the appearance and safety of their neighbourhoods" priority as follows:
      1. Providing services - provision of the council customer contact centre to give information, advice and respond to requests for service.

    CARRIED

  10. Top THE SOCIAL PROFILE PROJECT FINAL REPORT

    1. That the Community Services Committee notes that the social profile is an important component for evidence-based community and social policy research.
    2. That the Community Services Committee notes that officers will provide a state of the city report using the social profile in March 2009.

    CARRIED

  11. Top WAIHEKE ARTWORKS STRATEGIC PLAN

    That the Community Services Committee notes the main points of the Waiheke Artworks strategic plan as:

    1. a concentrated arts focus;
    2. primarily to support and profile local artists and arts activities;
    3. to encourage visitors; and
    4. to relate well to the new library.

    Councillor Roche moved following amendment by way of addition:

    That the Community Services Committee notes the main points of the Waiheke Artworks strategic plan as:

    1. a concentrated arts and cultural focus;
    2. primarily to support and profile local artists and arts activities;
    3. to encourage visitors; and
    4. to relate well to the new library.

    CARRIED

    The Chairperson put the substantive motion:

    That the Community Services Committee notes the main points of the Waiheke Artworks strategic plan as:

    1. a concentrated arts and cultural focus;
    2. primarily to support and profile local artists and arts activities;
    3. to encourage visitors; and
    4. to relate well to the new library.

    CARRIED

  12. Top GRANT OF NEW LEASE - ROYAL NEW ZEALAND PLUNKET SOCIETY AUCKLAND CITY AREA INCORPORATED, 5 ALEXIS AVENUE, MT ALBERT

    The resolutions from the 26 November 2008 meeting of the Eden-Albert Community Board in support of this lease were tabled.

    [ATTACHMENT 12A]

    That the Community Services Committee approves the granting of the new lease to the Royal New Zealand Plunket Society, Auckland City Area Incorporated, 5 Alexis Avenue, Mt Albert, on the following terms and conditions:

    1. Term - five years commencing 1 November 2008;
    2. Rights of renewal - two rights of renewal each of five years;
    3. Rent - $250.00 plus GST per annum; and
    4. All other terms and conditions per Auckland City Council's Community and Recreation Lease Policy.

    CARRIED

  13. 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. Verbal Update on the Assisted Home Ownership Programme Agreement 2008 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)(c)(i)

    The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any enactment, where the making available of the information would be likely to prejudice the supply of similar information or information from the same source and it is in the public interest that such information should continue to be supplied.

    In particular, this report contains information which, if made public, could prejudice the business dealings of council and NZHF in the future.

    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, this report contains information that could disadvantage the bargaining position of council.

    		 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 Chairperson declared the meeting closed at 12:10pm.
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