APOLOGIES
That the apologies from Councillor Raffills for late arrival and Councillor
Mulholland for his absence due to illness be accepted.
CARRIED
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
There was no extraordinary business.
OVERVIEW FROM CHIEF EXECUTIVE
That the information on the 2005/2006 budget issues be received.
CARRIED
REVIEW OF KEY ISSUES AND TRENDS, AND POTENTIAL IMPACTS ON AUCKLAND
That the committee notes the issues, trends and potential impacts for
consideration during the direction setting process.
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 10.45am and reconvened at 11.00am
URBAN STRATEGY
- That the "Leading In Urban Sustainability" document by Cr
Hucker, Deputy Mayor dated November 2004 be received, and that this document
be used as a policy framework guide for officers in the formulation of the
draft annual plan and priorities for the 2005/2006 budget
- That the officers report further on amendments needed to "Focus on
the Future" to give effect to the policy direction outlined.
- That the following amendments be made to the report:
| (i) under item 6 Economic Development and Sustainable Business,
point 4, that the words "and provide leadership in the securing
of major regional events" be added. |
| (ii) under item 7 Environment Heritage and Urban Form point 2 delete
the word "all" |
| (iii) under item 4 Arts Culture and Recreation (k) to read as
follows:
"ensure adequate access for lower income people to council
sports and recreation facilities" |
Councillor Milne moved the following amendment:
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1.2 The Right Transit System – add extra bullet point:
"Enhance and complete the roading network".
LOST
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1.4 Engaged Community – first bullet point:
remove "more" in reference to opportunities.
Page 2.1.5 An Inclusive community
Third bullet point: remove
Sixth Bullet point: add "by seeking central government funding"
after
residents and migrants
A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
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For the Motion: |
Against the Motion: |
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Cr D Armstrong
Cr Linda Leighton
Cr Toni Millar
Cr Scott Milne
Cr Noelene Raffills |
Cr Neil Abel
Cr Leila Boyle
Cr Cathy Casey
Cr Christine Caughey
Cr Bill Christian
Cr Glenda Fryer
Cr Dr John Hinchcliff
Deputy Mayor Dr Bruce Hucker
Cr Richard Northey
Cr Penny Sefuiva
Cr Richard Simpson
Cr Faye Storer
His Worship the Mayor
Cr Vern Walsh |
Cr Graeme Mulholland was absent.
The motion was declared LOST by 14 votes to 5, with 1 abstention.
Councillor Milne moved the following amendment:
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2. Funding the way forward
First bullet point: remove all wording after
. needed"
Second bullet point: remove
Third bullet point: remove
Fourth bullet point: remove
Fifth bullet point: add "
only where income covers interest and
capital repayment costs".
A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
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For the Motion: |
Against the Motion: |
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Cr D Armstrong
Cr Linda Leighton
Cr Toni Millar
Cr Scott Milne
Cr Noelene Raffills |
Cr Neil Abel
Cr Leila Boyle
Cr Dr Cathy Casey
Cr Christine Caughey
Cr Bill Christian
Cr Glenda Fryer
Cr Dr John Hinchcliff
Deputy Mayor Dr Bruce Hucker
Cr Richard Northey
Cr Penny Sefuiva
Cr Richard Simpson
Cr Faye Storer
His Worship the Mayor
Cr Vern Walsh |
Cr Graeme Mulholland was absent.
The motion was declared LOST by 14 votes to 5.
Councillor Milne moved the following amendments:
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5.1 Objectives
Point 2 Add "at no net cost to Council" before "
and
decrease homelessness".
LOST
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Economic Development and Sustainable Business
Point 4 add "
and provide leadership in the securing of major
regional events."
LOST
Page 8
Environmental heritage and urban form
7.1 point 2 delete "
and public access to all our coastlines"
LOST
Page 9
Partnerships 8.2
Delete (B)
Delete (H)
LOST
Councillor Millar moved the following amendment:
1.2 At point 6 add "Hobson, Eastern Bays"
A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
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For the Motion: |
Against the Motion: |
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Cr D Armstrong
Cr Bill Christian
Cr Linda Leighton
Cr Toni Millar
Cr Scott Milne
Cr Noelene Raffills
Cr Faye Storer
His Worship the Mayor |
Cr Neil Abel
Cr Leila Boyle
Cr Dr Cathy Casey
Cr Christine Caughey
Cr Glenda Fryer
Cr Dr John Hinchcliff
Deputy Mayor Dr Bruce Hucker
Cr Richard Northey
Cr Penny Sefuiva
Cr Richard Simpson
Cr Vern Walsh |
Cr Graeme Mulholland was absent.
The motion was declared LOST by 11 votes to 8.
The chairman put the following substantive motion:
A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
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For the Motion: |
Against the Motion: |
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Cr Neil Abel
Cr Leila Boyle
Cr Dr Cathy Casey
Cr Christine Caughey
Cr Bill Christian
Cr Glenda Fryer
Cr Dr John Hinchcliff
Deputy Mayor Dr Bruce Hucker
Cr Richard Northey
Cr Penny Sefuiva
Cr Richard Simpson
Cr Faye Storer
His Worship the Mayor
Cr Vern Walsh |
Cr D Armstrong
Cr Linda Leighton
Cr Toni Millar
Cr Scott Milne
Cr Noelene Raffills |
Cr Graeme Mulholland was absent.
The motion was declared CARRIED by 14 votes to 5.
- That the "Leading In Urban Sustainability" document
by Cr Hucker, Deputy Mayor dated November 2004 be received, and that this
document be used as a policy framework guide for officers in the formulation of
the draft annual plan and priorities for the 2005/2006 budget
- That the officers report further on amendments needed to "Focus on
the Future" to give effect to the policy direction outlined.
- That the following amendments be made to the report:
CARRIED
PROGRESS ON THE STRATEGIC PLAN
That the committee notes the progress made on council's
strategic plan milestones as part of direction setting for the Annual Plan and
that officers note potential changes to the council's strategic plan as
indicated in the "Leading In Urban Sustainability" document.
CARRIED
UPDATE ON FUTURE AUCKLAND – THE IDENTIFICATION OF COMMUNITY OUTCOMES
PROCESS
- That the committee notes the information and process for the
identification of community outcomes (Future Auckland).
- That the committee notes the following involvement for elected
representatives from December 2004 to February 2005, being:
CARRIED
OPERATIONAL ENVELOPE OVERVIEW
- That it be noted that holding the rate increase to the rate of inflation
will require strict financial discipline, savings and efficiency gains together
with firm prioritisation of expenditures if funds are to be made available for
new initiatives.
- That it be noted that growth in the rating base is largely absorbed by an
increased depreciation charge from the city's growing asset base. Since the
1999/2000 year, 87% of growth in the rating base has been matched by increase in
depreciation costs.
- That it be recommended that council does not continue with the decision to
increase the base operating surplus by approximately half of the rates inflation
increase. To do so will be difficult to sustain without significantly impacting
the ability to fund new activities and continue with the existing level of
activities.
Councillor Armstrong moved the following amendment:
- That the chief executive be requested to find productivity gains
equivalent to 1.2% rates and that this saving be applied to budgeted Capital
Expenditure items.
A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
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For the Motion: |
Against the Motion: |
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Cr D Armstrong
Cr Christine Caughey
Cr Linda Leighton
Cr Toni Millar
Cr Scott Milne
Cr Noelene Raffills
Cr Richard Simpson
Cr Faye Storer
His Worship the Mayor |
Cr Neil Abel
Cr Leila Boyle
Cr Dr Cathy Casey
Cr Bill Christian
Cr Glenda Fryer
Cr Dr John Hinchcliff
Deputy Mayor Dr Bruce Hucker
Cr Richard Northey
Cr Penny Sefuiva
Cr Vern Walsh |
Cr Graeme Mulholland was absent.
The motion was declared LOST by 10 votes to 9.
The chairman put the following substantive motion:
- That it be noted that holding the rate increase to the rate
of inflation will require strict financial discipline, savings and efficiency
gains together with firm prioritisation of expenditures if funds are to be made
available for new initiatives.
- That it be noted that growth in the rating base is largely absorbed by an
increased depreciation charge from the city's growing asset base. Since the
1999/2000 year, 87% of growth in the rating base has been matched by increase in
depreciation costs.
- That it be recommended that council does not continue with the decision to
increase the base operating surplus by approximately half of the rates inflation
increase. To do so will be difficult to sustain without significantly impacting
the ability to fund new activities and continue with the existing level of
activities.
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 12.45pm and reconvened at 1.15pm
FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK REPORT
It is recommended that the committee:
- Note the following:
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(i) financial parameters for 2004/05, 2005/06 and the 10 year average
(2004/05 to 2013/14) projections
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(ii) all new works projects are subject to strict capital rationing based on
their individual merits, associated funding sources, and alignment with the
council's strategic direction
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(iii) existing funding sources for capital expenditure enable maintenance and
renewal of Auckland City's current asset base, but very limited new works. There
is no capacity to fund major new growth-related projects or service level
increases
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(iv) funding of major new expenditure and growth-related projects will
require careful consideration of new forms of funding and a financial framework
by which competing projects can be prioritised and, if necessary, scaled back.
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- Agree in principle that:
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(i) a fiscal policy for financial management based on affordability and
sustainability is maintained
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(ii) a policy of sustainable debt be introduced whereby existing funding
levels are applied to renewals and current expenditure commitments and that
targeted rates, development contributions and debt with a dedicated funding
source (eg a new targeted rate) and repayment schedule be applied to support new
growth initiatives
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(iii) the maximum level of overall debt is set within prudent levels
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(iv) projects qualifying for debt are subject to the normal rigorous and
disciplined prioritisation and decision making processes
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(v) the total rates increase for 2005/2006 is set at the expected rate of
inflation (2.4%) plus a real increase in rates of 7.0% made up of the following
city wide targeted rates:
- open space projects (1.0%)
- transport projects (5.5%)
and an increase in general rates of 0.5% to support increased urban form
operational expenditure (0.5%).
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- Agree that decisions on the above principles will be made as part of the
annual planning round which culminates in the draft Annual Plan.
- Note that the Annual Plan together with any consequential variation of the
Long-term Council Community Plan will be subject to special consultative
procedures.
Councillor Armstrong moved the following amendment:
B (ii) to be replaced with the following resolution:
B (ii) "That as a matter of policy council not enter into debt unless
the debt servicing costs can be adequately covered by the income generated by
the asset purchased."
(v) insert a full stop after 2.4% and delete the remainder.
Insert new
B (vi) That any targeted rate only be introduced if public consultation
indicates overwhelming support for it.
B (vii) That any new targeted rate be collected on the basis of a uniform
charge rather than a value added rate.
A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
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For the Motion: |
Against the Motion: |
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Cr D Armstrong
Cr Linda Leighton
Cr Toni Millar
Cr Scott Milne
Cr Noelene Raffills |
Cr Neil Abel
Cr Leila Boyle
Cr Dr Cathy Casey
Cr Christine Caughey
Cr Bill Christian
Cr Glenda Fryer
Cr Dr John Hinchcliff
Deputy Mayor Dr Bruce Hucker
Cr Richard Northey
Cr Penny Sefuiva
Cr Richard Simpson
Cr Faye Storer
His Worship the Mayor
Cr Vern Walsh |
Cr Graeme Mulholland was absent.
The motion was declared LOST by 14 votes to 5.
The chairman put the following substantive motion:
It is recommended that the committee:
- Note the following:
- Agree in principle that:
- Agree that decisions on the above principles will be made as part of the
annual planning round which culminates in the draft Annual Plan.
- Note that the Annual Plan together with any consequential variation of the
Long-term Council Community Plan will be subject to special consultative
procedures.
CARRIED
OVERVIEW OF RATING POLICY ISSUES
It is recommended that the Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting:
- Confirms a rate increase for general purposes based on the expected rate
of inflation (currently estimated at 2.4%)
- Confirms the adopted long-term general rate differential strategy
- Requests further modelling work on removing or reducing the uniform annual
general charge at $189 and further information on the impacts of changing
the charge to a rate in the dollar rating system
- Request further modelling work on removing or reducing the targeted rate
for refuse collection at $129 per service and further information on the
impacts of changing that charge to a rate in the dollar rating system;
- Requests further information on the impacts of changing to a rate in the
dollar rating system to fund the upgrade of the Waiheke Island refuse
transfer station (estimated at this stage at $52 per refuse collection
service) so that it funds 20% or 40% of the total costs over a ten-year
period;
- Confirms the adopted CBD targeted rate which captures the savings accrued
to the CBD business community resulting from the differential policy, to
fund the redevelopment of the CBD. The policy ensures that the general rate
and the CBD targeted rate paid by the CBD business community is constant in
real terms;
- Requests further information on modelling the impacts of changing to a
rate in the dollar system for the targeted rate for the redevelopment of the
CBD to apply to CBD residential ratepayers which is currently based on a
uniform charge per residential unit of $52.
- Notes that the Newmarket business association has approached officers on a
possible targeted rate to apply from 2005/06 for upgrading the Newmarket
streetscapes;
- Requests further information on modelling the impacts of changing to a
rate in the dollar system for funding Metrowater wastewater user charges;
- Requests that officers investigate the possible options for re-addressing
levels of assistance to low-income individual ratepayers and community
groups with regard to rates and wastewater costs; further work could be
completed on these and reported back to the Finance and Corporate Business
Committee in February 2005 and to the Combined Committees in March 2005;
- Requests further information on the possible replacement and impacts of a
rates penalty regime with a policy to provide discounts for payments made on
time;
- Notes that officers will prepare a report for consideration at the March
Combined Committees meeting on the draft rating and rates-related policies
based on the agreed recommendations from this meeting; these proposals will
be subject to public consultation, as part of the 2005/06 annual plan
process.
Councillor Milne moved the following amendment
(xi): Replace with "Officers prepare a report on the effect of a prompt
payment discount that is fiscally neutral to council, while retaining the late
payment penalty."
The amendment was put by show of hands and declared CARRIED by 9 votes to 8.
That numbers (i) (ii) (vi) (viii) (xi) and (xii) were put together and
CARRIED by voices
That numbers (iii) (iv) and (v) were taken together.
A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
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or the Motion: |
Against the Motion: |
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Cr Neil Abel
Cr Leila Boyle
Cr Dr Cathy Casey
Cr Christine Caughey
Cr Bill Christian
Cr Glenda Fryer
Cr Dr John Hinchcliff
Deputy Mayor Dr Bruce Hucker
Cr Richard Northey
Cr Penny Sefuiva
Cr Richard Simpson
Cr Faye Storer
His Worship the Mayor
Cr Vern Walsh |
Cr D Armstrong
Cr Linda Leighton
Cr Toni Millar
Cr Scott Milne
Cr Noelene Raffills |
Cr Graeme Mulholland was absent.
The motion was declared CARRIED by 14 votes to 5.
Amendment (vii) was put by show of hands and declared CARRIED by 13 votes to
5.
That number (ix) be taken separately
A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
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For the Motion: |
Against the Motion: |
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Cr Neil Abel
Cr Leila Boyle
Cr Dr Cathy Casey
Cr Christine Caughey
Cr Glenda Fryer
Cr Dr John Hinchcliff
Deputy Mayor Dr Bruce Hucker
Cr Richard Northey
Cr Penny Sefuiva
Cr Richard Simpson
Cr Vern Walsh |
Cr D Armstrong
Cr Bill Christian
Cr Linda Leighton
Cr Toni Millar
Cr Scott Milne
Cr Noelene Raffills
Cr Faye Storer
His Worship the Mayor |
Cr Graeme Mulholland was absent.
The motion was declared CARRIED by 11 votes to 8.
Amendment (x) was CARRIED
The chairman put the following substantive motion:
It is recommended that the Annual Plan Direction Setting
meeting:
- Confirms a rate increase for general purposes based on the expected rate
of inflation (currently estimated at 2.4%)
- Confirms the adopted long-term general rate differential strategy
- Requests further modelling work on removing or reducing the uniform annual
general charge at $189 and further information on the impacts of changing
the charge to a rate in the dollar rating system
- Request further modelling work on removing or reducing the targeted rate
for refuse collection at $129 per service and further information on the
impacts of changing that charge to a rate in the dollar rating system;
- Requests further information on the impacts of changing to a rate in the
dollar rating system to fund the upgrade of the Waiheke Island refuse
transfer station (estimated at this stage at $52 per refuse collection
service) so that it funds 20% or 40% of the total costs over a ten-year
period;
- Confirms the adopted CBD targeted rate which captures the savings accrued
to the CBD business community resulting from the differential policy, to
fund the redevelopment of the CBD. The policy ensures that the general rate
and the CBD targeted rate paid by the CBD business community is constant in
real terms;
- Requests further information on modelling the impacts of changing to a
rate in the dollar system for the targeted rate for the redevelopment of the
CBD to apply to CBD residential ratepayers which is currently based on a
uniform charge per residential unit of $52.
- Notes that the Newmarket business association has approached officers on a
possible targeted rate to apply from 2005/06 for upgrading the Newmarket
streetscapes
- Requests further information on modelling the impacts of changing to a
rate in the dollar system for funding the costs currently covered by
Metrowater wastewater user charges
- Requests that officers investigate the possible options for re-addressing
levels of assistance to low-income individual ratepayers and community
groups with regard to rates and wastewater costs; further work could be
completed on these and reported back to the Finance and Corporate Business
Committee in February 2005 and to the Combined Committees in March 2005
- Requests further information on the effect of a prompt payment discount
that is fiscally neutral to council while retaining the late penalty
- Notes that officers will prepare a report for consideration at the March
Combined Committees meeting on the draft rating and rates-related policies
based on the agreed recommendations from this meeting; these proposals will
be subject to public consultation, as part of the 2005/06 annual plan
process.
CARRIED
STORMWATER UPDATE, INCLUDING TARGETED RATE
- That further work on the stormwater targeted rate be completed, on the
basis of:
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(i) an impervious area approach for the "private" share of
stormwater costs, to be allocated to isthmus ratepayers
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(ii) the "public" part of the stormwater costs to be based on
either annual value or a uniform amount, to be allocated to the whole city.
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- That information be provided on the possible impacts and implications on a
surcharge approach to those who have breached the District Plan.
- That officers continue to work on the stormwater targeted rate, and report
back to the December 2004 Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting.
Councillor Armstrong moved the following amendment:
A(ii) Delete the words "to be based on either annual value
."
LOST
The chairman put the following substantive motion:
- That further work on the stormwater targeted rate be
completed, on the basis of:
- That information be provided on the possible impacts and implications on a
surcharge approach to those who have breached the District Plan.
- That officers continue to work on the stormwater targeted rate, and report
back to the December 2004 Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting.
CARRIED
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE, INCLUDING THE EASTERN TRANSPORT CORRIDOR AND
TARGETED RATE
That the committee confirms the following transport initiatives for
2005/2006:
- continued commitment to work with Transit NZ for advancement for SH20
Avondale, SH20 Manukau Harbour Crossing and SH1 Harbour Bridge to City
- advocacy for the advancement of SH16 Grafton Gully Stage 3 and
subsequently state highway improvements through to Quay Street and the Port
of Auckland
- continued route protection for transport facilities that support Tamaki
Edge initiatives
- continued land acquisition of properties on St Lukes – Balmoral –
Green Lane from the regional roading designation fund
- complete corridor management plans for Mt Wellington, Waipuna and Remuera
Roads
- implementation of Greenlane and Great South Road improvements (Green Lane
– Campbell)
- complete construction of Fanshawe Street improvements, to facilitate the
southern end improvements to the Northern Busway
- commence construction of the Central Transit Corridor bus priority
measures after further consideration of transport options including a review
of the structural upgrade of Grafton Bridge and that these options be
reported to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee.
- continued land acquisition along Dominion Road
- commence detailed design for the grade separation of the Dominion Road –
Balmoral Road intersection
- complete installation of the signal pre-emption real time passenger
transport information on the radial arterial routes
- in conjunction with ARTA continued upgrade of rail infrastructure and
services and the upgrade of the adjacent station precincts
- commence construction of the Tiverton – Wolverton route improvements
- commence design of local route improvements required to accommodate SH20
Western Ring route preferred option – Manukau Harbour crossing and
Avondale extension
- complete construction of the South Western Cycleway
- investigate and implement cycle, walking and parking improvements for
selected growth areas
- implement bus priority measures on Tamaki Drive, Remuera, Great South and
Manukau Roads
- continue advocacy for higher Transfund subsidy rates particularly in
relation to the development of regionally significant projects
- instigate a transport targeted rate of 5.5%
- further investigate additional transport funding sources, including the
formulation of transport related development levies.
CARRIED
Councillor Millar moved the following amendments:
iii including continued route protection for all forms of transport along the
Eastern Transport Corridor.
The amendment was put by show of hands and declared LOST 11 votes to 8
xxi a priority initiative be actioned to reduce the excessively high traffic
volumes, including heavy vehicles, in residential and local arterial roads in
the Eastern Bays and Hobson Wards and that the effects of high traffic volumes
be ameliorated.
CARRIED
xxii enhance and complete the city's roading network.
The amendment was declared LOST by show of hands 12 votes to 7
The chairman put the following substantive motion:
That the committee confirms the following transport initiatives
for 2005/2006:
- continued commitment to work with Transit NZ for advancement for SH20
Avondale, SH20 Manukau Harbour Crossing and SH1 Harbour Bridge to City
- advocacy for the advancement of SH16 Grafton Gully Stage 3 and
subsequently state highway improvements through to Quay Street and the Port
of Auckland
- continued route protection for transport facilities that support Tamaki
Edge initiatives
- continued land acquisition of properties on St Lukes – Balmoral –
Green Lane from the regional roading designation fund
- complete corridor management plans for Mt Wellington, Waipuna and Remuera
Roads
- implementation of Greenlane and Great South Road improvements (Green Lane
– Campbell)
- complete construction of Fanshawe Street improvements, to facilitate the
southern end improvements to the Northern Busway
- commence construction of the Central Transit Corridor bus priority
measures after further consideration of transport options including a review
of the structural upgrade of Grafton Bridge and that these options be
reported to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee
- continued land acquisition along Dominion Road
- commence detailed design for the grade separation of the Dominion Road –
Balmoral Road intersection
- complete installation of the signal pre-emption real time passenger
transport information on the radial arterial routes
- in conjunction with ARTA continued upgrade of rail infrastructure and
services and the upgrade of the adjacent station precincts
- commence construction of the Tiverton – Wolverton route improvements
- commence design of local route improvements required to accommodate SH20
Western Ring route preferred option – Manukau Harbour crossing and
Avondale extension
- complete construction of the South Western Cycleway
- investigate and implement cycle, walking and parking improvements for
selected growth areas
- implement bus priority measures on Tamaki Drive, Remuera, Great South and
Manukau Roads
- continue advocacy for higher Transfund subsidy rates particularly in
relation to the development of regionally significant projects
- investigate into a transport targeted rate of 5.5%
- further investigate additional transport funding sources, including the
formulation of transport related development levies.
- a priority initiative be actioned to reduce the excessively high traffic
volumes, including heavy vehicles, in residential and local arterial roads
in the Eastern Bays and Hobson Wards and that the effects of high traffic
volumes be ameliorated.
CARRIED
OVERVIEW REPORT - TARGETED RATE FOR OPEN SPACE
That work on developing a targeted rate for open space equal to 1% of general
rates ($2,800,000) income continue towards being able to implement the targeted
rate on 1 July 2005.
Councillor Raffills moved the following amendment:
Add another sentence to read:
"This is to be implemented only after public consultation has confirmed
demonstrable support."
LOST
The chairman put the following substantive motion:
That work on developing a targeted rate for open space equal to
1% of general rates ($2,800,000) income continue towards being able to implement
the targeted rate on 1 July 2005.
CARRIED
CITY DEVELOPMENT
- That a 0.5% rate increase ($1,400,000) be sought via the
2005-06 Annual Plan and Budget process for application to fund:
- That Officers investigate the introduction of a targeted rate within
Newmarket in order to fund an accelerated investment program including enhanced
streetscapes and urban services for inclusion in the draft 2005-06 Annual Plan
& Budget.
CARRIED
DEVELOPMENT WITH VISION POLICY AND FUNDING IMPLICATIONS
- That the committee endorses the Development with Vision policy as adopted
by council in May 2004.
- That definitive decisions regarding scope of the policy, funding of the
policy and the governance mechanisms be deferred to a workshop of council or an
appropriate committee as soon as practicable.
Councillor Armstrong moved the following amendment:
- Insert the words "special projects" after mechanisms.
CARRIED
The chairman put the following substantive motion:
- That the committee endorses the Development with Vision
policy as adopted by council in May 2004.
- That definitive decisions regarding scope of the policy, funding of the
policy and the governance mechanisms, and the special projects which might be
undertaken as part of the policy, be deferred to a workshop of council or an
appropriate committee as soon as practicable.
CARRIED
OVERVIEW REPORT : FINANCIAL AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS
- That the development contributions policy development work
continue with the aim of adopting a development contributions policy for
community infrastructure/facilities and for stormwater, for implementation on 1
July 2005 throughout the isthmus.
- That the development contributions policy work continue with the aim of
deciding in February 2005 which open space costs associated with growth should
be recovered through development contributions rather than financial
contributions.
- That work start on development contributions policies for transportation
with a view to implementing these policies (where appropriate) in July 2006 or
July 2007 and that a bid for $570,000 has been made.
- That work start on development contribution policies for the Hauraki Gulf
Islands with a view to implementing these policies where appropriate in July
2006 or July 2007.
- That the starting arrangements for the development contributions policy be
developed taking the views of the Property Council into account, and that the
proposed arrangements be reported to the relevant committee in February 2005.
CARRIED
THE ROLE OF AUCKLAND CITY IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
That a report be prepared for December 2004 Annual Plan
Direction Setting meeting outlining options for economic development for the
2005/2006 annual plan.
CARRIED
OVERVIEW REPORT : COMMUNITY SAFETY
That council's role in safety and crime prevention evolve to
encompass broader issues regarding community safety to help improve peoples'
perceptions and the practical enhancement of community and personal safety.
CARRIED
2005/2006 ANNUAL PLAN POLITICAL PROCESS
- That the time-line and process as set out in the report from the Committee
Manager dated 18 October 2004 be adopted.
- That the committee requests officers set stakeholder forums based on the
following:
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(i) Business Forum – to be hosted by Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Finance Chair
with representatives from the Employers Manufacturers Association, Auckland
Chamber of Commerce, Property Council and Heart of the City
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(ii) Community board public forum – for all community board members,
members of the public and media to be held in the council chamber with all
councillors invited to attend
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(iii) Iwi hui x 3 – to be hosted by the Pou Tahuhu (Iwi relationships
councillor) and staff at various marae
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(iv) Asian forum - to be hosted by a committee chairperson and staff in
conjunction with the Asian Network Incorporated
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(v) Pacific fono – to be hosted by a committee chairperson and staff in
conjunction with the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs
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(vi) Youth forum – inviting representatives from each of the secondary and
tertiary institutions throughout the city along with the Auckland City Youth
Council
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(vii) Staff and union forums x 5 – hosted by Chief Executive for Auckland
City staff, PSA and Council of Trade Unions around various council buildings.
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- That officers arrange drop-in sessions at selected shopping centres around
the city during the submission period.
- That annual plan hearings be held:
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(i) One day in the Fickling Convention Centre and two days in the Town Hall
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(ii) Over three days from Tuesday 7 June to Thursday 9 June 2005
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(iii) The timings of hearings to be from 9.30am to 7.00pm on each day
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(iv) Deliberations are scheduled for Friday 10 June 2005 from 9.30am to 1pm
in the Town Hall (dependent on number of oral submissions requested as if
minimal this date may be moved forward).
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- That generally no ordinary committee meetings be held during June to
ensure the focus for councillors at this time is the annual plan, submissions
and combined committees.
Councillor Leighton moved the following amendment:
Add an (F) to include "An increased emphasis be put on encouraging the
public to make their submissions on the web."
CARRIED
The chairman put the following substantive motion:
- That the time-line and process as set out in the report from
the Committee Manager dated 18 October 2004 be adopted.
- That the committee requests officers set stakeholder forums based on the
following:
- That officers arrange drop-in sessions at selected shopping centres around
the city during the submission period.
- That annual plan hearings be held:
- That generally no ordinary committee meetings be held during June to
ensure the focus for councillors at this time is the annual plan, submissions
and combined committees.
- That officers encourage the public through advertising and education to
make their annual plan submissions on council's website.
CARRIED
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 are as
follows:
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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 |
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C1. |
Development with Vision Policy and Funding Implications |
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:
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Item No. |
Reason to withhold information under section 7 |
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C1. |
To enable the Council to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage,
commercial activities. |
[Section 7(2)(h)] |
CARRIED
There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at
3:35 pm.
