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AGENDA ATTACHMENTS

I hereby give notice that a meeting of the

will be held as follows:

1. APOLOGIES

   At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   The minutes of the *Combined Committees meeting held on 9-10 March 2005 to be confirmed as a true and correct record.

3. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

   Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

   "An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-

   1. The local authority by resolution so decides; and

   2. The presiding member explains at the meeting at a time when it is open to the public,-

      1. The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and

      2. The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting."

   Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

   "Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-

   1. That item may be discussed at that meeting if-

      1. That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and

      2. The presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but

   2. no resolution, decision, or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion."

   OPEX & CAPEX ADJUSTMENTS

4. OPERATING EXPENDITURE CHANGES & ADJUSTMENTS FROM DRAFT TO FINAL ANNUAL PLAN 2005/2006

   N McGrath
   Budgeting Financial Analyst	15 June 2005

   Presenting the operating expenditure adjustments made since the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 release. Advising that requests for funding totalling $973,463 were received, a review of rates revenue has identified an additional $635,000 and additional savings of $330,000 have been made through reprioritisation of existing expenditure throughout the organisation.

   Recommending approval of the additional operating expenditure achieved through reprioritisation of budgets and revised rates revenue. Further recommending that the planned base operating surplus for 2005/2006 be maintained at $15.5 million.

   [ATTACHMENT 4]

   Pages 1 - 8

5. 

   5A. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE FUNDING

   P Neutze / D Jeffrey
   Financial Strategy Manager / Capital Planner	16 June 2005

   Providing an overview of the proposed changes to the capital expenditure programme since the adoption of the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006.

   Recommending approval of 10 high priority capital expenditure projects for 2005/2006, noting the funding methods for the $7.8 million required in 2005/2006 for 5 projects beginning that year. Further recommending the balance of alterations to the capital programme for 2005/2006 be approved.

   [ATTACHMENT 5A]

   Pages 9 - 18

   5B. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE DEFERRAL FROM 2004/2005 TO 2005/2006

   S Porter
   Financial Modeller Forecasts	16 June 2005

   Advising that reviews carried out since the completion of the draft annual plan have identified projects that will not be completed in the current financial year. The unspent budgets for these projects totalling $32.3 million will need to be carried over as deferrals.

   Recommending to Council approval of the deferrals of $32.3 million from the 2004/2005 year to be added to the 2005/2006 capital programme, and that the 2005/2006 capital expenditure programme be increased from $239.6 million to $270.5 million in the final annual plan to reflect the carryovers.

   [ATTACHMENT 5B]

   Pages 19 - 22

   5C. AOTEA SQUARE UPGRADE, CIVIC CARPARK REPAIR & EXPANSION PROJECTS

   Martin Chandler
   Manager Project Management	16 June 2005

   Advising that during the developed design phase for the Aotea Square Upgrade it was identified that mitigation measures were necessary to avoid overload and further damage to the structural capacity of the Civic Carpark roof. There is now some urgency to complete this work that requires integration with other potential projects and this report outlines the proposed actions to do this.

   Recommending approval be given to progress the Aotea Square Upgrade and Civic Underground Carpark repair project to a value of $73,000,000, noting that the full assessment of business disruption has not been done and will be reported back to the Finance and Corporate Business Committee in September 2005.

   [ATTACHMENT 5C]

   Pages 23 - 71

   REPORTS REQUESTED

6. DEPUTY MAYOR'S DISCRETIONARY FUND

   V Walsh
   Councillor	6 May 2005

   For a number of years both the Mayor and Deputy Mayor have had discretionary funds in which they can make grants or payments to local community groups. The current approved Deputy Mayor's discretionary fund is $6,000 and the Mayoral fund is $15,000. The Deputy Mayor has requested that his discretionary fund be increased to $10,000 to take into account increasing pressures for access to the fund.

   That Council approve an increase in the Deputy Mayor's discretionary fund from $6,000 to $10,000.

   [ATTACHMENT 6]

   Pages 72 - 73

7. NEW ZEALAND MAYORS FOR PEACE REQUEST FOR AUCKLAND CITY CONTRIBUTION FOR NAGASAKI PEACE PARK SCULPTURE

   R Northey
   Councillor	15 June 2005

   The Mayor of Christchurch and the Co-ordinator of the Peace Foundation Disarmament and Security Centre have requested a grant from Auckland City towards a sculpture from New Zealand in the Nagasaki Peace Park. Wellington City and Christchurch City have each committed $10,000 towards this project and the Government have committed $20,000.

   Recommending that Council commit $10,000 in 2005/2006 to the sculpture project should it be able to proceed.

   [ATTACHMENT 7]

   Pages 74 - 79

8. AUCKLAND CITY ENVIRONMENTS REVIEW OF FEES AND CHARGES

   J Oxley
   Group Manager Auckland City Environments	14 June 2005

   Advising on the results and analysis of the review of fees and charges applied to the building and resource consent processes for Auckland City Environments.

   Recommending revised fees and charges for building and resource consent processes be adopted to ensure full cost recovery of private benefit work. Further recommending the commencement of the special consultative procedure in relation to a further 4% increase to resource consent and monitoring fees.

   [ATTACHMENT 8]

   Pages 80 - 97

9. OPTIONS TO INCREASE ENFORCEMENT OF BYLAWS, DISTRICT PLAN AND RESOURCE CONSENTS

   J Oxley
   Group Manager Auckland City Environments	15 June 2005

   Providing a response to the March request from Combined Committees in regard to options for increasing enforcement activities from Auckland City Environments covering bylaws, consent compliance and other planning matters.

   Recommending that monitoring fees be reviewed to enable the recruitment of additional staff to undertake increased monitoring activities. Further recommending that progress towards improved outcomes be reported to the Planning and Regulatory Committee on a regular basis.

   [ATTACHMENT 9]

   Pages 98 - 101

10. ISTHMUS WATER AND SANITARY SERVICES ASSESSMENT

    R Mills
    Consultant	15 June 2005

    Advising that in accordance with the provisions of Sections 123-129 of the Local Government Act 2002, the City has undertaken water and sanitary services assessments for the Isthmus. A two stage assessment is being carried out as options to cater for stormwater and wastewater issues are yet to be considered as part of the $23 million Integrated Catchment Study project. The first stage assessments which consider risk to public health, Council's role and its proposals for the delivery of services was approved and went out for consultation from 27 April to 27 May 2005. This report covers the submissions received and proposed responses to the issues raised.

    Recommending that following assessment of water and sanitary services on the Isthmus there be no change to the existing policies and role of council for managing water, wastewater, stormwater, public conveniences and cemeteries. Further recommending that Purewa Cemetery Trust Board be advised that extensions to the Purewa Cemetery be deferred until a report is received evaluating the full range of options and the feedback from the Health Board on the second stage be referred to the Manager Utility Planning for consideration in the development of future assessments.

    [ATTACHMENT 10]

    Pages 102 - 111

11. PIKI THOMPSON WAY – SALE OF OTAHUHU COMMUNITY CENTRE

    A Bray
    Acting Investigations Manager, Treasury	14 June 2005

    Council is proposing to sell endowed land at 7 Piki Thompson Way, Otahuhu formally known as 591-595 Great South Road, Otahuhu. A statement of proposal was prepared and consulted on as part of its proposed amendments to the Long Term Council Community Plan 2004-2014 (LTCCP), for which no submissions were received.

    Recommending that council now proceed with its proposal to sell the property at 7 Piki Thompson Way, Otahuhu after the new recreation and use centre it is developing at Mason Ave, Otahuhu is opened.

    [ATTACHMENT 11]

    Pages 112 - 115

12. 2005/2006 WAIHEKE ISLAND REFUSE TRANSFER STATION

    W Jaine
    Manager Resource Recovery	10 June 2005

    Advising that the new gate charges for the Waiheke Island transfer station for 2005/2006 year require an amendment to the consolidate by-law, for which the special consultative procedure was undertaken as part of the Draft Annual Plan from 20 April to 20 May, with eight submissions being received.

    Recommending that Council confirms the increased charges for the disposal of refuse at the Waiheke Refuse Transfer Station in Ostend Road, Waiheke Island from 1 August 2005, which will increase the total revenue from the station to $83,000. Further recommending that Council amend Clause 22.13.1 of the Auckland Consolidated Bylaw 1998 to replace the fees as set out in the report from the Manager Resource Recovery dated 10 June 2005.

    [ATTACHMENT 12]

    Pages 116 - 119

13. ZERO TOLERANCE GRAFFITI PROGRAMME

    G Matthews
    Manager Parks & Streetscape Services	13 June 2005

    This report addresses a request from the annual plan hearings for information on the zero tolerance graffiti programme outlining what is currently provided and whether the present funding is adequate.

    Recommending that in light of the severe budget constraints and the priority of this activity relative to other services, the existing service levels be retained.

    [ATTACHMENT 13]

    Pages 120 - 123

14. BERM MOWING

    G Matthews
    Manager Parks & Streetscape Services	13 June 2005

    Reporting on the request from the annual plan hearings for information on the adequacy of current berm mowing regimes, and whether they need increasing.

    Recommending that Council retain the existing service levels in light of severe budget restraints and the priority of this activity relative to other services currently provided.

    [ATTACHMENT 14]

    Pages 124 - 127

15. SMALL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS CRITERIA

    S Muir
    Community Board Services Manager	13 June 2005

    Advising that community boards are seeking a way to respond to changing needs in their communities and have requested changes to the criteria for Small Local Improvement Projects (SLIPs).

    Recommending that Council endorse a review of the SLIPs criteria with a view to creating an operational budget for community boards within the existing funding.

    [ATTACHMENT 15]

    Pages 128 - 131

16. EXTRA FUNDING TO BE SPENT ON FOOTPATH UPGRADES IN 2005/2006

    E Ross
    Contract Services Manager	14 June 2005

    Reporting on the request from the annual plan hearings to ascertain if footpath improvement budgets could be increased a further $500,000 to $1.0 million in 2005/2006. Advising that the current budget is $10 million, which has been increased by $2.9 million over the last three years, and whilst additional works could be delivered, the Council would need to reduce other capital expenditure by the same amount to balance the capital envelope for Transport.

    Recommending that the report from the Contract Services Manager dated 14 June 2005 be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 16]

    Pages 132 - 133

17. ROAD SEALING AND SEAL EXTENSION PROGRAMME HAURAKI GULF ISLANDS

    N Forgie
    Professional Services Manager	13 June 2005

    Reporting on the request received from the annual plan hearings concerning the allocation of budget for road reseal and new road seal on Great Barrier and Waiheke Islands. Advising of previous years expenditure on the islands and that the transport capital budget is fully allocated, therefore any funding for the reseal and new seal on the islands in this financial year would require a reprioritisation of the existing envelope.

    Recommending that the report from the Professional Services Manager, dated 13 June 2005, be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 17]

    Pages 134 - 135

18. CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU THREE YEAR FUNDING AGREEMENT REVIEW & INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSISTANCE

    S Jowett / E Paterson
    Community & Social Planner / Education Policy Analyst	15 June 2005

    Reporting on the request from the Community Development and Equity Committee on the ability to increase the annual Citizens Advice Bureau grant and advising that due to budget constraints this is not possible during 2005/2006. Further reporting on the request from the Partnership Committee meeting in regard to provision of ongoing funding for the International Student Service at the CABX.

    Recommending that the operational grant for the Citizens Advice Bureaux for 2005/2006 remain the same, and approval be made for a three year funding agreement with an operational grant of $462,162 and internal rental subsidies of $18,690 for 2005/2006 to 2007/2008.

    [ATTACHMENT 18]

    Pages 136 - 141

19. THE BLACK GRACE DANCE COMPANY FUNDING SUBMISSION

    L Civil
    Team Leader - Arts	16 June 2005

    Reporting on the request received from the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee requesting a sustainable funding package for the Black Grace Dance Company. Advising that the request from the dance company was for $75,000 per annum.

    Recommending that a grant $50,000 for the Black Grace Dance Company be approved as part of the existing Arts Alive budget in 2005/2006 with a bid for funding of an ongoing annual grant being put into the 2006/2007 budget process. Further recommending that any funding be subject to the negotiation of an agreement that provides specific service levels, performance measures and reporting requirements.

    [ATTACHMENT 19]

    Pages 142 - 151

    RATING & REVENUE POLICIES

20. 

    20A. VARIATIONS TO THE REVENUE AND FINANCING POLICY FOR 2005/2006

    C Temple / P Neutze
    Revenue Strategy Manager / Financial Strategy Manager	16 June 2005

    Providing the proposed changes to the revenue and financing policy after consideration of submissions received from the special consultative procedure.

    Recommending the amended revenue and financing policy, development contributions policy and summary of current financial contributions provisions be adopted for inclusion in the Amendments to the Focus on the Future 2004-2014.

    [ATTACHMENT 20A]

    Pages 152 – 195

    20B. GENERAL RATING POLICY FOR 2005/2006

    C Usherwood
    Senior Analyst	16 June 2005

    Discussing the general rate increase, the long-term differential strategy and uniform annual general charge proposed for 2005/2006 along with the submissions received through the special consultative procedure on these issues.

    Recommending Council confirm the general rate for 2005/2006 will include a 2.7% rate of inflation adjustment, the next step of the long-term differential strategy and a uniform annual general charge of $95. Further recommending the amended policy statement be adopted for inclusion in the Amendments to the Focus on the Future 2004-2014.

    [ATTACHMENT 20B]

    Pages 196 - 213

    20C. TARGETED RATES FOR 2005/2006

    G Webb
    Financial Policy Analyst	17 June 2005

    Providing an overview of the various targeted rates options for 2005/2006.

    Recommending Council confirm the targeted rates for 2005/2006.

    [ATTACHMENT 20C]

    Pages 214 - 266

    20D. TARGETED RATE FOR OPEN SPACE & VOLCANIC CONES

    M Vinall
    Community Planning Group Manager	15 June 2005

    Reporting on the submissions received for the proposed rate for open space and volcanic cones, along with the proposed project list.

    Recommending the introduction of a 1% targeted rate for open space and volcanic cones and endorsement of the proposed project list.

    [ATTACHMENT 20D]

    Pages 267 - 272

    20E. TARGETED RATE: HERITAGE & URBAN DESIGN – INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS

    P Pirrit
    Acting Manager City Planning	10 June 2005

    The heritage and urban design targeted rate is particularly focused on the council's objective of achieving the "right urban form". Key actions and initiatives proposed for funding from the 2005/2006 rate are those that were identified by the Mayoral Task Force on urban design as either ‘immediate' or ‘1st year' actions in their report, with the addition of two heritage initiatives relating to funding for additional heritage staff resources and for heritage week.

    The proposed targeted rate will provide $1.4 million and the costs for implementing the Task Force's action plan is $2.0 million. There is a shortfall of $600,000 should all staffing resources be implemented from 1 July 2005. This is impractical in the first year due to the time it would take to recruit specialist staff and therefore this report assumes a two-month lag in staff employment, hence the $523,000 budget shortfall.

    Recommending that the targeted rate for Heritage and Urban Design of $1.4 million be confirmed and allocated for spending on additional resources to enable a more proactive approach to identify and schedule additional heritage items, Heritage Week 2005 and the actions identified in the Mayoral Task Force report "Designing Auckland: a springboard for action" as "immediate" or "1st year" actions. Further recommending an additional $523,000 be included in the 2005/2006 budget to fund those "immediate" and "1st year" actions from the Task Force report.

    [ATTACHMENT 20E]

    Pages 273 - 306

    20F. TRANSPORT TARGETED RATE

    J Bell
    Acting General Manager Transport Planning	14 March 2005

    The introduction of a 5% target rate will enable an increase in transport spending of $14.1 million per annum on average that will enable the council to accelerate its passenger transport and roading programme. Without the targeted rate, the majority of major transport upgrades and improvements will not proceed within the next decade. The targeted rate will also enable the purchase of land identified for future improvements and ultimately provide cost savings.

    Recommending Council endorse the proposed targeted rate of 5% for Transport along with the associated project schedule for 2005/2006. Further recommending the investigation into the establishment of a transport targeted rate reference group, to provide an overview and input into the proposed work programme for future years.

    [ATTACHMENT 20F]

    Pages 307 - 315

    20G. AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ENHANCED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ROLE

    K Hood
    Senior Community and Social Policy Planner	13 June 2005

    This report was unavailable at the time the agenda went to print and will be circulated under separate cover.

    [ATTACHMENT 20G]

    Pages 316 - 321

    20H. MAINSTREET PROGRAMMES & RATES

    J Giles
    Business Development Area Manager	16 June 2005

    Outlining changes made to mainstreet boundaries and budgets since the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 and advising of a new business development community for Rosebank Road.

    Recommending the 2005/2006 mainstreet boundaries and budgets be approved.

    [ATTACHMENT 20H]

    Pages 322 - 344

    20I. SUMMARY OF RATING POLICY IMPACTS

    C Usherwood / G Webb
    Senior Analyst / Financial Policy Analyst	16 June 2005

    Providing a summary of the impacts of the general and targeted rates being considered for the 2005/2006 financial year.

    Recommending the information be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 20I]

    Pages 345 - 348

    20J. RATE INSTALMENTS AND RATE RESOLUTION FOR 2005/2006

    C Temple / S Ross
    Manager Revenue Strategy / Rates Process Manager	16 June 2005

    Outlining the rate instalment dates for 2005/2006, suggesting that the first rate instalment date be shifted forward by one month for the 2005/2006 year. Outlining the penalty regime that will apply for 2005/2006 and suggesting that a 10% penalty apply to late payments, as is currently the case.

    Recommending that Council confirm the five instalment dates for 2005/2006 as shown in the report. Further recommending that a 10% penalty be applied to late payments.

    [ATTACHMENT 20J]

    Pages 349 - 360

    20K. DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS POLICY FOR ADOPTION

    G Marr
    Project Manager	15 June 2005

    This report recommends adoption of Auckland City's first operational development contributions policy. The policy will enable the growth costs for stormwater and community facilities funding for the first time, generating an additional $5.0 million in annual revenue. A set of amendments to the delegations register is also included as an attachment, to allow for administration of the new policy.

    Recommending that council, effective from 1 July 2005, adopt the development contributions policy and the necessary amendments to the delegations register to enable implementation. Further recommending the Chair of Combined Committees, the Acting General Manager, Finance and the General Manager City Development be delegated to make any minor amendments to the policy arising from this meeting.

    [ATTACHMENT 20K]

    Pages 361 - 396

    20L. THE EXTENDED RATES REBATE SCHEME FOR 2005/2006

    C Usherwood
    Senior Analyst, Treasury	14 June 2005

    Providing final criteria for the extended rates rebate scheme for 2005/2006 for adoption and outlining the impacts on the proposed re-introduction of Auckland City's extended rate rebate scheme.

    Recommending that Council re-introduce the extended rates rebate scheme for 2005/2006 and review it in 2006/2007, depending on the outcome of lobbying central government for inclusion of Metrowater's water and wastewater charges being included within the calculation of their rates rebate scheme.

    [ATTACHMENT 20L]

    Pages 397 - 412

    20M. RATES REMISSION, POSTPONEMENT AND DISCOUNT POLICIES FOR 2005/2006

    C Usherwood
    Senior Analyst, Treasury	15 June 2005

    Outlining issues considered as part of the 2005/2006 annual plan process and reporting on submissions received in relation to the draft discount policy for 2005/2006.

    Recommending that a discount rate of 2.15% for early payment of rates for 2005/2006, and that there be a wording change to the policy statement on the early payment of rates.

    [ATTACHMENT 20M]

    Pages 413 - 426

21. CONSULTATION AND HEARINGS PROCESS FOR DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN 2005/2006

    G Harvey
    Committee Manager	13 June 2005

    Advising that Council received 558 submissions to the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 and Amendments to the Focus on the Future 2004-2014, with 129 oral submissions heard at the hearings held on 7-9 June 2005. Following the hearings, deliberations were held with the committee adopting a schedule of reports to be prepared during 2005/2006 that is attached to this report, along with any proposed amendments indicated by councillors.

    Recommending that following due consideration by Council of the various requests made as part of the special consultative procedure the schedule of reports requested for committees be confirmed. Further recommending that the schedule of individual submitter responses to the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 and Amendments to the Focus on the Future 2004-2015 be adopted, noting that the schedule will be updated to reflect any decisions emanating from the meeting of Combined Committees.

    [ATTACHMENT 21]

    Pages 427 - 444

22. ANNUAL PLAN 2005/2006

    S Lowry
    Project Manager	16 June 2005

    Providing the Annual Plan 2005/2006 document for consideration.

    Recommending adoption of the document.

    [ATTACHMENT 22]

    Pages 445 - 594

23. AMENDMENTS TO LTCCP – OVERVIEW OF STATEMENTS OF PROPOSAL

    D McGregor / A Bray
    Policy Analyst / Acting Investigations Manager	15 June 2005

    Providing an overview of the submissions received in regard to the Statements of Proposal contained within the Amendments to the Focus on the Future 2004-2014 as part of the consultation process.

    Note: The actual document "Amendments to the Focus on the Future 2004-2014" was unavailable at the time this agenda went to print and will be circulated under separate cover.

    Recommending the Amendments to Focus on the Future 2004-2014 document be adopted.

    [ATTACHMENT 23]

    Pages 595 – 600

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

    Galene Harvey
    Committee Manager	17 June 2005
    Section 48, Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987:

    The following motion is submitted for consideration:

    That the public be excluded from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting.

    The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under Section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:

    Item No.	General subject of each matter to be considered	Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter	Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution
    C1.	Auckland Art Gallery 2009 Development Project	Good Reason to withhold exists under section 7	Section 48(1)(a)
    C2.	Update Public Policy Peer Review of Art Gallery Development project	Good Reason to withhold exists under section 7	Section 48(1)(a)
    C3.	Viaduct harbour Marine Village Update and 2005/06 Budget	Good Reason to withhold exists under section 7	Section 48(1)(a)
    C4.	Matiatia Development at Waiheke	Good Reason to withhold exists under section 7	Section 48(1)(a)

    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 are as follows:

    Item No.	Reason to withhold information under section 7
    C1.	To enable the Council to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).	[Section 7(2)(i)]
    C2.	To protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information.	[Section 7(2)(b)(ii)]
    C3.	To enable the Council to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).	[Section 7(2)(i)]
    	To enable the Council to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.	[Section 7(2)(h)]
    C4.	To protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information.	[Section 7(2)(b)(ii)]
    	To enable the Council to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).	[Section 7(2)(i)]