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1. APOLOGIES

   That the apologies from Councillor Raffills for lateness and Councillor Hinchcliff be accepted.

   CARRIED

2. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

   There was no extraordinary business.

3. CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S OVERVIEW OF THE DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN 2005/2006

   The Chairman moved:

   That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

   1. That council notes the opportunities and challenges that developing Auckland into a sophisticated international city brings.
   2. That council notes the additional funding required to meet these challenges and consider these issues when making decisions on new funding opportunities reported elsewhere on this agenda.

   Councillor Armstrong moved the following amendment:

   1. That the Chief Executive be instructed to find the additional funding from productivity gains and an effectiveness and efficiency review be conducted on the Council's operations.

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

      For the Amendment:	Against the Amendment:
      Cr Doug Armstrong Cr Linda Leighton Cr Toni Millar Cr Scott Milne Cr Graeme Mulholland Cr Noelene Raffills	Cr Neil Abel Cr Leila Boyle Cr Cathy Casey Cr Christine Caughey Cr Bill Christian Cr Glenda Fryer Deputy Mayor, Cr Bruce Hucker Cr Richard Northey Cr Penny Sefuiva Cr Richard Simpson Cr Faye Storer His Worship the Mayor Dick Hubbard Cr Vern Walsh

      Cr John Hinchcliff was absent.

      The amendment was declared LOST by 13 votes to 6.

      Councillor Milne moved the following amendment:

   2. That Council notes the shift away from the existing policies of the total rate take being held to within the level of inflation and the maintenance of a zero net debt policy.

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

      For the Amendment:	Against the Amendment:
      Cr Doug Armstrong Cr Linda Leighton Cr Toni Millar Cr Scott Milne Cr Graeme Mulholland Cr Noelene Raffills	Cr Leila Boyle Cr Cathy Casey Cr Christine Caughey Cr Bill Christian Cr Glenda Fryer Deputy Mayor, Cr Bruce Hucker Cr Richard Northey Cr Penny Sefuiva Cr Richard Simpson Cr Faye Storer His Worship the Mayor Dick Hubbard Cr Vern Walsh

      Cr Neil Abel and Cr John Hinchcliff were absent.

      The amendment was declared LOST by 12 votes to 6.

   The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

   That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

   1. That council notes the opportunities and challenges that developing Auckland into a sophisticated international city brings.
   2. That council notes the additional funding required to meet these challenges and consider these issues when making decisions on new funding opportunities reported elsewhere on this agenda.

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

   For the Motion:	Against the Motion:
   Cr Leila Boyle Cr Cathy Casey Cr Christine Caughey Cr Bill Christian Cr Glenda Fryer Deputy Mayor, Cr Bruce Hucker Cr Richard Northey Cr Penny Sefuiva Cr Richard Simpson Cr Faye Storer His Worship the Mayor Dick Hubbard Cr Vern Walsh	Cr Doug Armstrong Cr Linda Leighton Cr Toni Millar Cr Scott Milne Cr Graeme Mulholland Cr Noelene Raffills

   Cr Neil Abel and Cr John Hinchcliff were absent.

   The motion was declared CARRIED by 12 votes to 6.

   The meeting adjourned at 10.41am and reconvened at 11.01am.

4. REVISED STRATEGIC PLAN CONTENT FOLLOWING INTEGRATION OF "LEADING IN URBAN SUSTAINABILITY"

   The Chairman moved:

   That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

   1. That the reviewed strategic plan content contained in Appendix 1 and 2 of the report from the Policy Analyst dated 9 February 2005 be approved for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006, with the following amendments:
      1. Page 17 Number 8 amend "monitor" to read "help develop".
      2. Page 18 Number 1 Rosebank Peninsula amend "2007/2008" to read "2006/2007".
      3. That a (b) be added to Transport milestone B7 on page 26 as follows – "Investigate the establishment of a waterfront public transport loop including the proposed construction of an art bridge from Te Whero to the America's Cup bases".
   2. That Council notes Appendix 3 contains unfunded priorities which will require to be updated to reflect changes made at this meeting and the relevant milestones will need to be put into the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 for consultation.

   Councillor Armstrong moved the following amendments:

   That throughout the appendices where the words "sustainable debt" appear they be replaced with "zero net debt".

   LOST

   2. That an additional milestone B8 be added to Civic Leadership as follows - Ratepayer value for money – containing rate increases to within the rate of inflation and confining activities to core business and infrastructure without any redistribution of wealth or refereeing on ability to pay.

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

      For the Amendment:	Against the Amendment:
      Cr Doug Armstrong Cr Bill Christian Cr Linda Leighton Cr Toni Millar Cr Scott Milne Cr Graeme Mulholland Cr Noelene Raffills	Cr Neil Abel Cr Leila Boyle Cr Cathy Casey Cr Christine Caughey Deputy Mayor, Cr Bruce Hucker Cr Richard Northey Cr Penny Sefuiva Cr Richard Simpson Cr Faye Storer His Worship the Mayor Dick Hubbard Cr Vern Walsh

      Cr Glenda Fryer and Cr John Hinchcliff were absent.

      The amendment was declared LOST by 11 votes to 7.

      Councillor Milne moved the following amendments:

   3. That the date for Transport milestone 7 in appendix two on page 26 be brought forward to 2006/2007.

      The amendment was put by a show of hands and declared LOST by 9 votes to 8.

   4. That a (c) be added to Transport milestone B7 on page 26 as follows – "Investigate a high frequency link service for Queen Street and the CBD in 2005/2006 along with the cost of subsidising this to make it a free service".

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

      For the Amendment:	Against the Amendment:
      Cr Doug Armstrong Cr Bill Christian Cr Linda Leighton Cr Toni Millar Cr Scott Milne Cr Graeme Mulholland Cr Noelene Raffills	Cr Neil Abel Cr Leila Boyle Cr Cathy Casey Cr Christine Caughey Deputy Mayor Cr Richard Northey Cr Penny Sefuiva Cr Richard Simpson Cr Faye Storer His Worship the Mayor Dick Hubbard Cr Vern Walsh

      Cr Glenda Fryer and Cr John Hinchcliff were absent.

      The amendment was declared LOST by 11 votes to 7.

      Councillor Millar moved the following amendments:

   5. That Council undertake a special consultative procedure, as required by the Local Government Act 2002, on it's proposal to remove roading aspects of the planned Eastern Transport Corridor to enable affected communities to provide feedback.

      The amendment was put by a show of hands and declared LOST by 11 votes to 7.

   6. That a (d) be added to Transport milestone B6 on page 26 as follows – "Carry out roading improvements necessitated by the deferral of the roading component of the Eastern Transport Corridor, e.g. Ngapipi and Kepa Roads".

      The amendment was put by a show of hands and declared LOST by 10 votes to 7.

   7. That officers report to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee on the implications of the decision to remove the roading component of the Eastern Transport Corridor from Glen Innes to the CBD.

      The amendment was put by a show of hands and declared LOST by 10 votes to 7.

   8. That Orakei and Meadowbank station upgrades be added to Transport milestone 12(c) on page 27.

   The amendment was put by a show of hands and declared LOST by 10 votes to 7.

   The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

   That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

   1. That the reviewed strategic plan content contained in Appendix 1 and 2 of the report from the Policy Analyst dated 9 February 2005 be approved for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006, with the following amendments:

      Page 17 Number 8 amend "monitor" to read "help develop".

      Page 18 Number 1 Rosebank Peninsula amend "2007/2008" to read "2006/2007".

      That a (b) be added to Transport milestone B7 on page 26 as follows – "Investigate the establishment of a waterfront public transport loop including the proposed construction of an art bridge from Te Whero to the America's Cup bases".

   2. That Council notes Appendix 3 contains unfunded priorities which will require to be updated to reflect changes made at this meeting and the relevant milestones will need to be put into the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 for consultation.

   The motion was put by a show of hands and declared CARRIED by 12 votes to 6.

5. TARGETS FOR THE 2006 PERCEPTION MEASURES

   The Chairman moved:

   That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

   1. That the targets for the strategic perception measures for 2005/2006 contained in Appendix One of the report from the Policy Analyst dated 14 February 2005 be approved for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006.
   2. That it be noted that of the 2003/2004 targets, 28% were met, 38% were not met and 34% were achieved within the margin of error, and that those areas where two thirds or more of the targets were not achieved were – Auckland Leadership, Effective Transport and Unique and Valued Environment.

   Councillor Mulholland moved the following amendment:

   That B be deleted.

   The amendment was put by a show of hands and declared LOST by 10 votes to 7.

   Councillor Armstrong moved the following amendments:

   2. That Council notes the value for money for rates and charges target was achieved in the last survey.

   The amendment was put by a show of hands and declared LOST by 12 votes to 6.

   3. That Council notes the limited value of the perception survey as a measure of achievement of council objectives.

   The amendment was put by a show of hands and declared LOST by 12 votes to 6.

   The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

   That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

   1. That the targets for the strategic perception measures for 2005/2006 contained in Appendix One of the report from the Policy Analyst dated 14 February 2005 be approved for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006.

   CARRIED

   2. That it be noted that of the 2003/2004 targets, 28% were met, 38% were not met and 34% were achieved within the margin of error, and that those areas where two thirds or more of the targets were not achieved were – Auckland Leadership, Effective Transport and Unique and Valued Environment.

   The motion was put by a show of hands and declared CARRIED by 11 votes to 6.

6. FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK

   The Chairman moved:

   That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

   That Council notes:

   The updated forecast financial parameters presented in this report for 2005/2006 as well as the projected 10 year average parameters (2005/2006 to 2014/2015) incorporating the impacts of the updated policy direction from the November 2004 and February 2005 Annual Plan Direction Setting meetings.

   That new works projects will continue to be subject to strict capital rationing based on their individual merits, associated funding sources and alignment with the council's strategic direction.

   That the proposed development contributions and targeted rates regimes will enable significant additional new capital works expenditure over and above existing funding sources for maintenance and renewal of Auckland City's current asset base.

   That proposed changes to the Development Contributions Policy and the Revenue and Financing Policy constitute an amendment to the existing Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP) and require special consultative procedures, which will occur contemporaneously with adoption of the Annual Plan 2005/2006.

   That any capital divestment payment received from the Auckland International Airport Ltd be preserved by crediting the strategic asset fund.

   Councillor Milne moved the following amendments:

   That Council notes that if the indicative policies are implemented it will result in an average rate increase of 9.7%, which results in 39.9% of ratepayers paying more than $100 increase in rates.

   The amendment was put by a show of hands and declared LOST by 10 votes to 6.

   2. That all ratepayers be advised of the impact of these policies by letter as part of an effective consultation process.

   The amendment was put by a show of hands and declared LOST by 11 votes to 6.

   The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

   That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

   That Council notes:

   1. The updated forecast financial parameters presented in this report for 2005/2006 as well as the projected 10 year average parameters (2005/2006 to 2014/2015) incorporating the impacts of the updated policy direction from the November 2004 and February 2005 Annual Plan Direction Setting meetings.
   2. That new works projects will continue to be subject to strict capital rationing based on their individual merits, associated funding sources and alignment with the council's strategic direction.
   3. That the proposed development contributions and targeted rates regimes will enable significant additional new capital works expenditure over and above existing funding sources for maintenance and renewal of Auckland City's current asset base.
      The above motions were put together by a show of hands and declared CARRIED by 13 votes to 5.
   4. That proposed changes to the Development Contributions Policy and the Revenue and Financing Policy constitute an amendment to the existing Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP) and require special consultative procedures, which will occur contemporaneously with adoption of the Annual Plan 2005/2006.
   5. That any capital divestment payment received from the Auckland International Airport Ltd be preserved by crediting the strategic asset fund.

   CARRIED

7. DRAFT DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS POLICY

   That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

   1. That the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 include the proposal to introduce development contributions from 1 July 2005.
   2. That development contributions be initially introduced for community amenities, stormwater and open space.
   3. That delegated authority be granted to the Chairman of Combined Committees; the Acting Director of Finance and the Director of Planning Services to make any minor amendments to the draft policy arising from the review of the policy by Council's legal advisers, with the inclusion of funding for sand carpeting of additional sports fields.
   4. That the draft policy as set out in Attachment 1 of the report from the Policy Analyst and Project Manager dated 16 February 2005 be approved for consultation concurrently with the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 in the proposed document for amendments to the Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP).

   CARRIED

8. OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONAL EXPENDITURE

   The Chairman moved:

   That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

   That the budget for 2005/2006 based on rates revenue of $339.4 million and provision of a base-operating surplus of $15.76 million be accepted, with the following amendments:

   Note: The Chairman requested questions on this item then parked the item until the end of the meeting when all the changes could be recorded.

   The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

   That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

   That the budget for 2005/2006 based on rates revenue of $339.4 million and provision of a base-operating surplus of $15.76 million be accepted, with the following amendments:

   Item Description Savings Costs

   1. Grouping of consents and
      and improvements in ARC processes $ 20,000
   2. Community board events budget increase $ 10,000
   3. Increase in APO grant $200,000
   4. Dedicated events promotion budget $500,000
   5. Heritage Week $ 50,000
   6. Avondale college stadium operational grant $ 15,000
   7. Restore newspaper room service $ 17,000
   8. Central library heritage collection
      purchase and maintenance $ 50,000
   9. Restore parks volunteer programme $ 81,000
   10. Restore inter-loan resource in library $ 15,000
   11. Restore information desk resource in library $ 6,000
   12. Cemeteries restoration Otahuhu, Symonds St, Waikaraka $ 30,000
   13. Highwic House operational grant $ 12,000
   14. Waste education programme on Waiheke $ 15,000
   15. Hauraki Gulf refuse barges $ 60,000

   TOTALS $20,000 $1,061,000

   The motion was put by a show of hands and declared CARRIED by 10 votes to 6.

9. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE IMPACT ON OPERATIONAL EXPENDITURE AND DEPRECIATION

   That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

   That the report from the Capital Planner dated 15 February 2005 be received and the pressures caused by consequential operating expenditure be noted.

   CARRIED

10. REPRIORITISATION & EFFICIENCY GAINS

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That Council notes:

    1. That the organisation continues to make savings and efficiency gains that enable a number of increased costs to be absorbed in the current operating budget envelopes.
    2. That the efficiency gains steering team report full year efficiency gains results for the 2004/2005 year to the Finance and Corporate Business Committee in August 2005.

    CARRIED

11. OPERATING BUDGET REVIEWS

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That Council notes operational budget reviews have been undertaken for the following groups:

       (i) Auckland City Libraries

       (ii) City Planning

       (iii) Finance and Business Services

       (iv) Utility Planning

    2. That the following recommendations be considered:

       That Council supports the concept of a café within the central city library and to seek national and regional funding to support the expansion, management and care of the heritage collection at Auckland City Libraries."

       That Auckland City Libraries reduce its budget spend on printed periodicals and magazines by up to $300,000 and use this to increase expenditure on subscriptions and access to electronic information.

       That City Planning now charge to recover the full cost of general public enquiries at an hourly rate, for those continuing after the first 30 minutes free of charge, i.e. if they are there for 1.5 hours they will only be charged for 1 hour.

       That Finance and Business Services determine what are the organisation requirements for financial advice and support, and what options are available to simplify them.

       That Finance and Business Services scope out new or enhanced initiative such as further financial systems development and non-financial analysis that could be potentially supported out of resource opportunities arising in (iv) above.

       That Utility Planning seek to group consents and advocate improvements in Auckland Regional Council consents for a projected saving of $20,000 per annum, and undertake total energy management of gas and electricity charges for a total projected saving of $290,000 per annum, noting that this saving is not achievable in the first year due to costs of implementation.

    CARRIED

12. 2005/2006 ANNUAL PLAN COMMENT FROM COMMITTEES AND COMMUNITY BOARDS

    The Chairman moved:

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That the schedules of feedback from Community Boards and Committees be received.

    That an additional $1,000 be provided for each community board for local events.

    That officers report to an appropriate Committee on ways in which Auckland City Environments inspection and consent costs can be reduced for SLIPs projects and a review of the criteria be undertaken to enable community boards to fund heritage brochures and like material from their SLIPs fund.

    That the Waiheke Community Board be requested to provide a conditional grant of up to $30,000 from their 2006/2007 SLIPs fund for the Waiheke Musical Museum.

    That a further conditional grant of up to $30,000 be approved from the funds allocated for the enhanced community development role for the Waiheke Musical Museum.

    That the Waiheke Musical Museum Charitable Trust be requested to enter into an agreement or amend the trust deed to limit the ability of the trust to deal with the instrument collection, without Auckland City's prior approval.

    That the release of any grants to the Waiheke Musical Museum approved be subject to the successful negotiation of a community access agreement, including the balance of funds being raised within an agreed timeframe to complete the purchase.

    That officers be requested to report to the Community Development and Equity Committee on developing learning opportunities in Council community centres.

    That officers be requested to prepare a report for the June Combined Committees outlining options for increasing enforcement activities from Auckland City Environments covering bylaws, consent compliance and other planning matters.

    That officers be asked to report back to June Combined Committees on options available for the removal of dangerous trees.

    Councillor Northey moved the following amendment:

    1. That in response to the feedback from Community Boards, an annual inorganic rubbish collection be introduced for those areas where their community board requests it (i.e. by an average of up to $1 million in future years).

    The amendment was put by a show of hands and declared LOST by 15 votes to 3.

    Councillor Armstrong moved the following amendment:

    2. That $200,000 be added to the budget for the removal of identified dangerous trees and replanting at Churchill Park as it is a Premier Park which should receive funding from capital expenditure rather than SLIPs.

    The amendment was put by a show of hands and declared LOST by 15 votes to 3.

    The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That the schedules of feedback from Community Boards and Committees be received.

    That an additional $1,000 be provided for each community board for local events.

    That officers report to an appropriate Committee on ways in which Auckland City Environments inspection and consent costs can be reduced for SLIPs projects and a review of the criteria be undertaken to enable community boards to fund heritage brochures and like material from their SLIPs fund.

    That the Waiheke Community Board be requested to provide a conditional grant of up to $30,000 from their 2006/2007 SLIPs fund for the Waiheke Musical Museum.

    That a further conditional grant of up to $30,000 be approved from the funds allocated for the enhanced community development role for the Waiheke Musical Museum.

    That the Waiheke Musical Museum Charitable Trust be requested to enter into an agreement or amend the trust deed to limit the ability of the trust to deal with the instrument collection, without Auckland City's prior approval.

    That the release of any grants to the Waiheke Musical Museum approved be subject to the successful negotiation of a community access agreement, including the balance of funds being raised within an agreed timeframe to complete the purchase.

    That officers be requested to report to the Community Development and Equity Committee on developing learning opportunities in Council community centres.

    That officers be requested to prepare a report for the June Combined Committees outlining options for increasing enforcement activities from Auckland City Environments covering bylaws, consent compliance and other planning matters.

    That officers be asked to report back to June Combined Committees on options available for the removal of dangerous trees.

    CARRIED

    The meeting adjourned at 12.49pm and reconvened at 1.18pm.

    The Chairman moved:

    11. 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.	Kelly Street : Open Space Acquisition Query	Good Reason to withhold exists under section 7	Section 48(1)(a)
    C2.	Parnell Museum Footbridge	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 maintain legal professional privilege.	[Section 7(2)(g)]
    	To enable the Council to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).	[Section 7(2)(i)]
    C2.	To maintain legal professional privilege.	[Section 7(2)(g)]
    	To enable the Council to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).	[Section 7(2)(i)]

    CARRIED

13. NON FUNCTIONAL TEXT FOR 2005/2006 DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That the non-functional text for the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 be adopted.
    2. That council notes a second document called Amendments to the Focus on the Future 2004-2014 (long-term council community plan) will be produced and include:

       (i) Statements of Proposal

       (ii) Amendments to the Consolidated By-Law

       (iii) Amendments to the Long-term Council Community Plan (LTCCP)

       for which the consultation will run concurrently with the Draft Annual Plan process and any submissions heard as part of the annual plan hearings.

    3. That the Acting Director of Finance and the Chairman of the Combined Committees be delegated to sign off any alterations and changes to both the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 and the Amendments to the Focus on the Future 2004-2014 to reflect decisions made at this meeting and minor changes identified by officers.

    CARRIED

14. 2005 ANNUAL PLAN – STATEMENTS OF PROPOSAL

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That Council notes that Statements of Proposal are required for:

       (i) Adoption of Council's Annual Plan 2005/2006;

       (ii) Amendments to the Council's Revenue and Financing Policy;

       (iii) Amendments to the Council's Development Contributions Policy;

       (iv) Provision of housing assistance by the Council;

       (v) The sale of the Otahuhu Community Centre at 7 Piki Thompson Way, Otahuhu;

       (vi) Auckland City Environments Review of Fees and Charges (Refer Item 21.2)

       (vii) Waiheke Refuse Transfer Station Charges (Refer Item 24.2)

    2. That the Statement of Proposal - Sale of Otahuhu Community Centre, 7 Piki Thompson Way, Otahuhu concerning the sale of the Otahuhu Community Centre at 7 Piki Thompson Way, Otahuhu, as attached to the report from the Policy Analyst dated 23 February 2005, be approved for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006.

    CARRIED

15. TARGETED RATES UPDATE AND OPTIONS

    The Chairman moved:

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That the targeted rate for the upgrade of the Waiheke Island refuse transfer station be removed and this cost be covered across the city with an increase to the refuse collection targeted rate.

    That the following policy proposals be included in the Draft Annual Plan:

    That the targeted rate for refuse collection would be $131 per refuse collection service for 2005/2006.

    That the next step of the CBD targeted rate for the CBD Non-Residential group is applied.

    That the CBD targeted rate to apply to CBD residential ratepayers is applied as a fixed charge of $52 per residential unit in 2005/2006.

    That the proposed targeted rates for

    (a) transport,

    (b) open space and volcanic cones,

    (c) enhanced community development and housing

    (d) heritage and urban design

    are applied as value based targeted rates, based on the long-term differential targets for the general rate.

    3. That the policy statements provided in Appendix 5 of the report from the Financial Policy Analyst dated 24 February 2005 be included in the draft annual plan for consultation.
    4. That Council notes a targeted rate for the streetscape upgrade for the central retail in Newmarket is not required for 2005/2006 as this project will be funded out of the capital expenditure fund in future years.
    5. That Council notes further work on the stormwater targeted rate will be deferred, in line with the decision made at the Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting on 15 February 2005.

    Councillor Armstrong moved the following amendments:

    That all targeted rates be collected by way of general charge rather value-based.

    That targeted rates only be introduced if there is overwhelming support from the consultation as part of the draft annual plan process.

    The amendments were together by a show of hands and declared LOST by 11 votes to 6.

    The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That the targeted rate for the upgrade of the Waiheke Island refuse transfer station be removed and this cost be covered across the city with an increase to the refuse collection targeted rate.

    The motion was put by a show of hands and declared CARRIED by 13 votes to 6.

    2. That the following policy proposals be included in the Draft Annual Plan:

    (i) That the targeted rate for refuse collection would be $131 per refuse collection service for 2005/2006. The motion was put by a show of hands and declared CARRIED by 13 votes to 6.

    (ii) That the next step of the CBD targeted rate for the CBD Non-Residential group is applied. CARRIED

    (iii) That the CBD targeted rate to apply to CBD residential ratepayers is applied as a fixed charge of $52 per residential unit in 2005/2006. CARRIED

    (iv) That the proposed targeted rates for: (a) transport (b) open space and volcanic cones (c) enhanced community development and housing (d) heritage and urban design

    are applied as value based targeted rates, based on the long-term differential targets for the general rate.

    The Chairman put motions (iv) (a), (b) and (d) together by a show of hands which was declared CARRIED by 13 votes to 6.

    The Chairman put motion (iv) (c) separately for which a division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

    For the Motion:	Against the Motion:
    Cr Neil Abel Cr Leila Boyle Cr Cathy Casey Cr Bill Christian Cr Glenda Fryer Deputy Mayor, Cr Bruce Hucker Cr Richard Northey Cr Penny Sefuiva Cr Faye Storer His Worship the Mayor Dick Hubbard Cr Vern Walsh	Cr Doug Armstrong Cr Christine Caughey Cr Linda Leighton Cr Toni Millar Cr Scott Milne Cr Graeme Mulholland Cr Noelene Raffills Cr Richard Simpson

    Cr John Hinchcliff was absent.

    The motion was declared CARRIED by 11 votes to 8.

    3. That the policy statements provided in Appendix 5 of the report from the Financial Policy Analyst dated 24 February 2005 be included in the draft annual plan for consultation.

    The motion was put by a show of hands and declared CARRIED by 13 votes to 6.

    4. That Council notes a targeted rate for the streetscape upgrade for the central retail in Newmarket is not required for 2005/2006 as this project will be funded out of the capital expenditure fund in future years.
    5. That Council notes further work on the stormwater targeted rate will be deferred, in line with the decision made at the Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting on 15 February 2005.

    CARRIED

    The meeting adjourned at 3:10pm and reconvened at 3:21pm

16. RATE REMISSIONS, DISCOUNT POLICY AND EXTENDED RATE REBATE POLICY FOR 2005/2006

    The Chairman moved:

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    A. That an extended rates rebate scheme be introduced with the following parameters to address the issue of assistance to low-income individual ratepayers.

    Description	Amounts
    Basic allowable income	$12,500
    Dependant Allowance	$156
    Excess income factor	Rebate reduced by $1 for each $10 of income in excess of allowable income
    Initial contribution	$160
    Maximum rebate	$450

    2. That Council signal their intention to allocate as much as possible of the budget that is set aside for rebates each financial year to alleviate the burden on low income households.
    3. That the discount rate for the early payment of rates will be set at 2.15% for 2005/2006; this proposal will be consulted on concurrently with the Draft Annual Plan process. The draft policy statement on the early payment of rates is set out in Attachment G of the report from the Senior Analyst dated 25 February 2005.
    4. That a new discount policy for rates payments made on time be deferred at this stage i.e. not to proceed for 2005/2006.
    5. That a policy for the remission and postponement of rates on farmland not be adopted for 2005/2006.
    6. That Council notes a process has begun to develop a policy on the remission and postponement on rates on Maori freehold land, and is expected to be completed for the 2006-2016 long-term council community plan.

    Councillor Armstrong moved the following amendments:

    That A be replaced with:

    That any rates rebate scheme be subsumed into an expanded rates deferment scheme that would ensure that ratepayers are treated equally and repayment would be activated on sale of the property.

    (ii) That B be deleted.

    The amendments were put together by a show of hands and declared LOST by 11 votes to 8.

    Councillor Leighton moved the following amendment:

    (iii) That Council note that any grant system should be administered and funded by central government as per the existing low income rates assistance scheme from the Department of Internal Affairs.

    The amendment was put by a show of hands and declared LOST by 13 votes to 6.

    The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That an extended rates rebate scheme be introduced with the following parameters to address the issue of assistance to low-income individual ratepayers.

       Description	Amounts
       Basic allowable income	$12,500
       Dependant Allowance	$156
       Excess income factor	Rebate reduced by $1 for each $10 of income in excess of allowable income
       Initial contribution	$160
       Maximum rebate	$450

    2. That Council signal their intention to allocate as much as possible of the budget that is set aside for rebates each financial year to alleviate the burden on low income households.

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

       For the Motion:	Against the Motion:
       Cr Neil Abel Cr Leila Boyle Cr Cathy Casey Cr Christine Caughey Cr Bill Christian Cr Glenda Fryer Deputy Mayor, Cr Bruce Hucker Cr Richard Northey Cr Penny Sefuiva Cr Richard Simpson Cr Faye Storer His Worship the Mayor Dick Hubbard Cr Vern Walsh	Cr Doug Armstrong Cr Linda Leighton Cr Toni Millar Cr Scott Milne Cr Graeme Mulholland Cr Noelene Raffills

       Cr John Hinchcliff was absent.

       The motion was declared CARRIED by 13 votes to 6.

    3. That the discount rate for the early payment of rates will be set at 2.15% for 2005/2006; this proposal will be consulted on concurrently with the Draft Annual Plan process. The draft policy statement on the early payment of rates is set out in Attachment G of the report from the Senior Analyst dated 25 February 2005.
    4. That a new discount policy for rates payments made on time be deferred at this stage i.e. not to proceed for 2005/2006.
    5. That a policy for the remission and postponement of rates on farmland not be adopted for 2005/2006.
    6. That Council notes a process has begun to develop a policy on the remission and postponement on rates on Maori freehold land, and is expected to be completed for the 2006-2016 long-term council community plan.

    CARRIED

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

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That the following statements of proposal be adopted for inclusion in the Amendments to the Focus on the Future 2004-2014 (long-term council community plan) for consultation, noting that the statements will be updated to reflect decisions at this meeting:

    Revenue and Financing Policy (Attachment 1)

    Draft policy on development contributions and summary of current financial contributions provisions (Refer Item 7)

    Auckland City's provision of housing assistance and enhanced community development role(Attachment 2 - refer Items 23.2A & 23.2B)

    Proposal to sell Otahuhu Community Centre, 7 Piki Thompson Way, Otahuhu (Attachment 3 – refer Item 14)

    Amendment to the consolidated by-law regarding the transfer station charges at Waiheke Island refuse transfer station (Refer Item 24.2)

    Amendment to the consolidated by-law regarding the proposed increase in Auckland City Environments fees and charges (Refer Item 21.3)

    The Chairman put motions A (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (vi) together by voices which were CARRIED.

    The Chairman put motion A(v) by a show of hands and declared CARRIED by 14 votes to 5. Councillor Storer requested her vote against the motion be recorded.

    That Council adopt for consultation within the Amendments to the Focus on the Future 2004-2014 (long-term council community plan) the Funding Impact statement, including rating policy statements for the amended LTCCP (Attachment 4).

    That Council adopt for consultation within the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 the following policies and statements:

    Summary of Auckland City's revenue and financing policy (Attachment 5).

    Summary of rates policies and new revenue policies for 2005/2006 (Attachment 6), noting the changes to reflect a 2.7% rate of inflation and 0.5% targeted rate for an enhanced community development role.

    Funding impact statement, including rating policy statements for 2005/2006 (Attachment 7).

    Explanation of departures from long-term council community plan (LTCCP) and summary of statements of proposal (Attachment 8).

    CARRIED

18. GENERAL RATING POLICY FOR 2005/2006

    The Chairman moved:

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That Council confirms the direction of the Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting held on 15 February 2005:

    That there be a 2.7% inflation adjustment in the general rate.

    That there be a 0.5% targeted rate to fund an enhanced role in community development and housing.

    That the next step of the long-term differential strategy be implemented.

    That a uniform annual general charge of $95 be proposed.

    2. That council adopt the draft policy statement on the rate increase and changes in the UAGC, as set out in Attachment B of the report from the Senior Analyst dated 25 February 2005, for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan for 2005/2006 for consultation, noting that it will be updated to reflect changes at this meeting.

    Councillor Raffills moved the following amendments:

    That A(ii) be deleted as it does not reflect the position stated in the Council media statement of 10 February where he stated:

    The council will be looking at new ways of doing things, not the old. Auckland City is not intending to get back into owning and administering pensioner or any other sort of rental housing.

    The amendment was put by a show of hands and declared LOST by 13 votes to 6.

    2. That Council does not commit capital or operational expenditure to housing as it is a central government role.
    3. That A(iv) be amended to read – That the UAGC be amended to being not less than the current level.

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

    For the Amendment:	Against the Amendment:
    Cr Doug Armstrong Cr Christine Caughey Cr Linda Leighton Cr Toni Millar Cr Scott Milne Cr Graeme Mulholland Cr Noelene Raffills Cr Richard Simpson	Cr Neil Abel Cr Leila Boyle Cr Cathy Casey Cr Bill Christian Cr Glenda Fryer Deputy Mayor, Cr Bruce Hucker Cr Richard Northey Cr Penny Sefuiva Cr Faye Storer His Worship the Mayor Dick Hubbard Cr Vern Walsh

    Cr John Hinchcliff was absent.

    The amendment was declared LOST by 11 votes to 8.

    Chairman put the following substantive motion:

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That Council confirms the direction of the Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting held on 15 February 2005:

       (i) That there be a 2.7% inflation adjustment in the general rate.

       (ii) That there be a 0.5% targeted rate to fund an enhanced role in community development and housing.

       (iii) That the next step of the long-term differential strategy be implemented.

       (iv) That a uniform annual general charge of $95 be proposed.

       The Chairman put motions A(i) and A(iii) together.

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

       For the Motion:	Against the Motion:
       Cr Neil Abel Cr Leila Boyle Cr Cathy Casey Cr Christine Caughey Cr Bill Christian Cr Glenda Fryer Deputy Mayor, Cr Bruce Hucker Cr Richard Northey Cr Penny Sefuiva Cr Richard Simpson Cr Faye Storer His Worship the Mayor Dick Hubbard Cr Vern Walsh	Cr Doug Armstrong Cr Linda Leighton Cr Toni Millar Cr Scott Milne Cr Graeme Mulholland Cr Noelene Raffills

       Cr John Hinchcliff was absent.

       The motion was declared CARRIED by 13 votes to 6.

       The Chairman put motions A(ii) and A(iv) together.

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

       For the Motion:	Against the Motion:
       Cr Neil Abel Cr Leila Boyle Cr Cathy Casey Cr Bill Christian Cr Glenda Fryer Deputy Mayor, Cr Bruce Hucker Cr Richard Northey Cr Penny Sefuiva Cr Faye Storer His Worship the Mayor Dick Hubbard Cr Vern Walsh	Cr Doug Armstrong Cr Christine Caughey Cr Linda Leighton Cr Toni Millar Cr Scott Milne Cr Graeme Mulholland Cr Noelene Raffills Cr Richard Simpson

       Cr John Hinchcliff was absent.

       The motion was declared CARRIED by 11 votes to 8.

    2. That council adopt the draft policy statement on the rate increase and changes in the UAGC, as set out in Attachment B of the report from the Senior Analyst dated 25 February 2005, for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan for 2005/2006 for consultation, noting that it will be updated to reflect changes at this meeting.

    CARRIED

19. SUMMARY OF RATING POLICY IMPACTS

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That the policies and impacts outlined in the report from the Financial Policy Analyst dated 24 February 2005 be received.

    CARRIED

20. ARTS, CULTURE & RECREATION FUNCTION

    20.1. OVERVIEW OF SAVINGS AND REVENUE CHANGES FOR ARTS, CULTURE & RECREATION FUNCTION

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That savings, initiatives and revenue increases for this function be noted.

    CARRIED

    20.2. CBD STRATEGY – OPEX/CAPEX FUNDING 2005/2006

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That the new initiatives of a CBD destination marketing plan and parking promotion initiative be approved for funding from the CBD targeted rate in the 2005/2006 year.
    2. That Council notes the projects for the next three years as per the approved CBD action plan.

    CARRIED

    The meeting adjourned at 4.04pm and reconvened at 4.05pm.

    20.3. OVERVIEW REPORT - TARGETED RATE FOR OPEN SPACE AND VOLCANIC CONES

    The Chairman moved:

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That the proposal for a 1% targeted rate for open space and volcanic cones be adopted for consultation as part of the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006.
    2. That the proposed targeted rate project list attached to the report from the Group Manager, Community Planning dated 17 February 2005 be endorsed.

    Councillor Milne moved the following amendments:

    That Council undertakes all efforts to ensure that public ownership of the volcanic cones is retained.

    That the targeted rate not be introduced unless there is overwhelming support received from the consultation process.

    The amendments were put together by a show of hands and declared LOST by 12 votes to 7.

    The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That the proposal for a 1% targeted rate for open space and volcanic cones be adopted for consultation as part of the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006.
    2. That the proposed targeted rate project list attached to the report from the Group Manager, Community Planning dated 17 February 2005 be endorsed.

    CARRIED

    20.4. VIADUCT HARBOUR MARINE VILLAGE 2005/2006 BUDGET

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That $135,935 be confirmed in the 2005/2006 budget envelope for the ACVL land/viaduct harbour marine village for the operation of a marine events centre.
    2. That $3,736,100 for works to commence the transition to a marine events centre be confirmed in the capital works programme for 2005/2006.
    3. That a further report on the final estimates of the 10 year capital and 2 year operational funding requirements for the marine events centre be made to the Urban Strategy and Governance Committee once the results of the Auckland Regional Council (ARC) waterfront consultation exercise are known and the ARC's decision on the future of the marine events centre is made.
    4. That officers report back to the Transport Committee on passenger transport options between the arena, Te Whero and the Marine Events Centre.

    CARRIED

    20.5. CONTRIBUTIONS & BIDS

    The Chairman moved:

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That the operational budgets for this function be confirmed for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 for consultation, with the following amendment:

       (i) That the APO grant be increased by up to $200,000 conditional on appropriate administrative changes being made within APO.

       (ii) That $500,000 be allocated to a dedicated Events Promotion budget for supporting both existing and new events.

    2. That a report be provided to the Combined Committees meeting in June on the recommended funding and mechanisms for the Epsom Showgrounds Development.

    Councillor Storer moved the following amendment:

    1. That the $15,000 for the Avondale College Stadium be reinstated.

    CARRIED

    The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That the operational budgets for this function be confirmed for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 for consultation, with the following amendment:

       (i) That the APO grant be increased by up to $200,000 conditional on appropriate administrative changes being made within APO.

       (ii) That $500,000 be allocated to a dedicated Events Promotion budget for supporting both existing and new events.

       (iii) That the $15,000 for the Avondale College Stadium be reinstated.

    2. That a report be provided to the Combined Committees meeting in June on the recommended funding and mechanisms for the Epsom Showgrounds Development.

    CARRIED

    20.6. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE PROGRAMME

    The Chairman moved:

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That the capital programme for this function be confirmed for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006, with the following amendment:

    (i) That the Otahuhu Swimming Pool construction project be added for 2008.

    Councillor Northey moved the following amendment:

    (i) That officers give priority to seeking a way to advance the Panmure Town Centre Streetscape Stage II Capex works to the 2005/2006 financial year, preferably within the overall citywide Capex budget for 2005/2006.

    The amendment was put by a show of hands and declared CARRIED by 12 votes to 5.

    The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That the capital programme for this function be confirmed for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006, with the following amendment:

    (i) That the Otahuhu Swimming Pool construction project be added for 2008.

    (ii) That officers give priority to seeking a way to advance the Panmure Town Centre Streetscape Stage II Capex works to the 2005/2006 financial year, preferably within the overall citywide Capex budget for 2005/2006.

    CARRIED

    20.7. FUNCTIONAL TEXT FOR DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN 2005/2006

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That the functional text for the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 be adopted.
    2. That the Acting Director of Finance and the Chairman of the Combined Committees be delegated to sign off any alterations and changes to the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 to reflect decisions made at this meeting and minor changes identified by officers.

    CARRIED

21. CITY DEVELOPMENT FUNCTION

    21.1. OVERVIEW OF SAVINGS AND REVENUE CHANGES FOR CITY DEVELOPMENT FUNCTION

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That savings, initiatives and revenue increases for this function be noted.

    CARRIED

    21.2. TARGETED RATE : HERITAGE AND URBAN DESIGN

    The Chairman moved:

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That the proposal for a 0.5% targeted rate for heritage and urban design be adopted for consultation as part of the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006.
    2. That the proposed targeted rate funding be allocated to Heritage, Urban Design, Growth Management and Economic Development initiatives.

    Councillor Mulholland moved the following amendment:

    That the targeted rate only be introduced if there is overwhelming support from the consultation as part of the draft annual plan process.

    The amendment was put by a show of hands and declared LOST by 12 votes to 5.

    The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That the proposal for a 0.5% targeted rate for heritage and urban design be adopted for consultation as part of the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006.
    2. That the proposed targeted rate funding be allocated to Heritage, Urban Design, Growth Management and Economic Development initiatives.

    CARRIED

    21.3. AUCKLAND CITY ENVIRONMENTS REVIEW OF FEES & CHARGES

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That in order to ensure full cost recovery of private benefit work the fees and charges as set out in Appendix One of the report from the Group Manager, ACE be incorporated in the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 for consultation with a view to implementation on 1 July 2005.
    2. That the statement of proposal as circulated on 4 March 2005 be adopted for inclusion in the Amendments to the Focus on the Future 2004-2014 for consultation, with any proposed objections being heard as part of the draft annual plan process.

    CARRIED

    21.4. HERITAGE WEEK

    The Chairman moved:

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That a budget of $50,000 be provided for Heritage Week and that $25,000 in sponsorship be sought.

    Councillor Leighton moved the following amendment:

    (i) That heritage week be held on a bi-annual basis with the next one being held in 2006/2007.

    The amendment was put by a show of hands and declared LOST by 13 votes to 5.

    The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That a budget of $50,000 be provided for Heritage Week and that $25,000 in sponsorship be sought.

    CARRIED

    21.5. FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That the Citywide financial contributions be ranked as set out below.

       Projects Pending Funding
       Current Status	Reference	Project	Estimated Cost	Committee Ranking
       D/C	352/450113	Auckland Netball Development - Ngahue Reserve	850,000	1
       F	352/450055	Open Space Acquisition - Citywide	4,000,000	2
       P	352/450055	Open Space Acquisition - Hillsborough	3,500,000	3
       C/B	352/450013	Hillsborough Premier Park Development* (Stage 1)	1,350,000	4
       D		Onetangi Sportspark	400,000	5
       P	352/450056	Grafton Gully Mountain Bike Trail	300,000	6
       F		Strategic Network Plan implementation	4,000,000	7
       		Cost of projects pending funding	,000

    2. That the financial contributions projects listed above be included in the 2005/2006 Draft Annual Plan with the following amendment

       (i) That the Hauraki Gulf Islands – Inner fund be amended to include open space acquisitions.

    3. That the Chairman of Combined Committees be authorised to approve the final list incorporating the amendments requested by the Arts, Culture & Recreation Committee.

    CARRIED

    The meeting adjourned at 4.24pm and reconvened at 4.27pm.

    21.6. CONTRIBUTIONS & BIDS

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That the operational budgets for this function be confirmed for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 for consultation.

    CARRIED

    21.7. FUNCTIONAL TEXT FOR DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN 2005/2006

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That the functional text for the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 be adopted.
    2. That the Acting Director of Finance and the Chairman of the Combined Committees be delegated to sign off any alterations and changes to the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 to reflect decisions made at this meeting and minor changes identified by officers.

    CARRIED

22. CIVIC LEADERSHIP FUNCTION

    22.1. OVERVIEW OF SAVINGS AND REVENUE CHANGES FOR CIVIC LEADERSHIP FUNCTION

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That savings, initiatives and revenue increases for this function be noted.

    CARRIED

    22.2. MAINSTREET DRAFT BUDGETS 2005/2006

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That the following draft Mainstreet budgets be included in the 2005/2006 Draft Annual Plan for consultation:

       Mainstreet Programme	2005/2006 $ Budget (Excl GST)
       Avondale Blockhouse Bay Eden Valley Ellerslie Glen Innes Heart of the City Karangahape Rd Mt Eden Newmarket Onehunga Otahuhu Panmure Parnell Ponsonby Remuera Rosebank St Heliers	80,000 30,250 57,500 57,850 117,128 2,378,200 220,000 57,750 715,000 353,000 300,000 268,500 221,500 200,000 160,965 150,000 90,000
       Total	$5,457,643

    2. That the boundaries of the Mainstreet programmes in Blockhouse Bay, Eden Valley, Ellerslie, Glen Innes, Karangahape Road, Mt Eden, Newmarket, Onehunga, Otahuhu, Panmure, Parnell, Ponsonby, Remuera and St Heliers remain the same as those for the 2004/2005 financial year.
    3. That it be noted that should a successful poll be held an appropriate budget for a Rosebank Business Development Precinct, funded from a targeted rate, may be included in the Annual Plan process.

    CARRIED

    22.3. CONTRIBUTIONS & BIDS

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That the operational budgets for this function be confirmed for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 for consultation.

    CARRIED

    22.4. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE PROGRAMME : CIVIC LEADERSHIP

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That the capital programme for Civic Leadership be confirmed for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006.

    CARRIED

    22.5. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE PROGRAMME : COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That the capital programme for commercial activities be confirmed for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006.

    CARRIED

    22.6. FUNCTIONAL TEXT FOR DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN 2005/2006 : CIVIC LEADERSHIP

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That the Civic Leadership text for the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 be adopted.
    2. That the Acting Director of Finance and the Chairman of the Combined Committees be delegated to sign off any alterations and changes to the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 to reflect decisions made at this meeting and minor changes identified by officers.

    CARRIED

    22.7. FUNCTIONAL TEXT FOR DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN 2005/2006 : COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That the Commercial Activities text for the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 be adopted.
    2. That the Acting Director of Finance and the Chairman of the Combined Committees be delegated to sign off any alterations and changes to the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 to reflect decisions made at this meeting and minor changes identified by officers.

    CARRIED

23. COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE FUNCTION

    23.1. OVERVIEW OF SAVINGS AND REVENUE CHANGES FOR COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE FUNCTION

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That savings, initiatives and revenue increases for this function be noted.

    CARRIED

    23.2. ENHANCED ROLE IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

    The Chairman moved:

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That $1million be allocated for pursuing a partnership with Housing New Zealand and/or other housing providers to increase the affordable housing and facilitate healthy, green and energy efficient housing supply in Auckland City.
    2. That Council advocate to central government for the provision of affordable housing within Auckland City.
    3. That the attached statement of proposal be approved for consultation as part of the Amendments to the Focus on the Future 2004-2014, subject to review the Council's solicitors to ensure it meets the requirements of the Local Government Act 2002.
    4. That the Chairman of the Combined Committees and Acting Director of Finance be delegated to approve any final amendments to the statement of proposal for consultation as part of the draft annual plan process.
    5. That funding of $415,000 be allocated for an enhanced role in community development for consultation as part of the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006.
    6. That officers report back to the Community Development and Equity Committee on the following initiatives and their costs for prioritisation for the above funding:

    Elderly charter/policy.

    Extending affordable public internet e-mail facilities at the library.

    Implementation of the homeless initiatives.

    Accessible information project for disabled people.

    Implementation of the Auckland Migrant Settlement Strategy.

    Joint Youth Development Programmes.

    Strengthening community networks.

    Promoting community venues.

    Development support for new community centres.

    Increase accessibility at Otahuhu recreation and youth centre.

    Diversity action programme

    Pacific Governance Project

    Pacific Scholarships Fund

    Councillor Millar moved the following amendments:

    That Council acknowledge that the provision of affordable housing for all New Zealanders is a central government role and not that of a local authority.

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

    For the Amendment:	Against the Amendment:
    Cr Doug Armstrong Cr Christine Caughey Cr Linda Leighton Cr Toni Millar Cr Scott Milne Cr Graeme Mulholland Cr Noelene Raffills Cr Richard Simpson Cr Faye Storer	Cr Neil Abel Cr Leila Boyle Cr Cathy Casey Cr Bill Christian Cr Glenda Fryer Deputy Mayor, Cr Bruce Hucker Cr Richard Northey Cr Penny Sefuiva His Worship the Mayor Dick Hubbard Cr Vern Walsh

    Cr John Hinchcliff was absent.

    The amendment was declared LOST by 10 votes to 9.

    (ii) That His Worship the Mayor advocate to central government for an increase in the provision of affordable housing for Auckland City at zero cost to Council and officers prepare the suitable background papers detailing the growing need as a result of increased demand.

    (iii) That Council notes that the introduction of this targeted rate will make a commitment for the next four terms of Council.

    (iv) That targeted rates only be introduced if there is overwhelming support from the consultation as part of the draft annual plan process.

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

    For the Amendment:	Against the Amendment:
    Cr Doug Armstrong Cr Linda Leighton Cr Toni Millar Cr Scott Milne Cr Graeme Mulholland Cr Noelene Raffills	Cr Neil Abel Cr Leila Boyle Cr Cathy Casey Cr Christine Caughey Cr Bill Christian Cr Glenda Fryer Deputy Mayor, Cr Bruce Hucker Cr Richard Northey Cr Penny Sefuiva Cr Richard Simpson Cr Faye Storer His Worship the Mayor Dick Hubbard Cr Vern Walsh

    Cr John Hinchcliff was absent.

    The amendments were declared LOST by 13 votes to 6.

    The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That $1million be allocated for pursuing a partnership with Housing New Zealand and/or other housing providers to increase the affordable housing and facilitate healthy, green and energy efficient housing supply in Auckland City.

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

    For the Motion:	Against the Motion:
    Cr Neil Abel Cr Leila Boyle Cr Cathy Casey Cr Bill Christian Cr Glenda Fryer Deputy Mayor, Cr Bruce Hucker Cr Richard Northey Cr Penny Sefuiva Cr Faye Storer His Worship the Mayor Dick Hubbard Cr Vern Walsh	Cr Doug Armstrong Cr Christine Caughey Cr Linda Leighton Cr Toni Millar Cr Scott Milne Cr Graeme Mulholland Cr Noelene Raffills Cr Richard Simpson

    Cr John Hinchcliff was absent.

    The motion was declared CARRIED by 11 votes to 8.

    2. That Council advocate to central government for the provision of affordable housing within Auckland City.
    3. That the attached statement of proposal be approved for consultation as part of the Amendments to the Focus on the Future 2004-2014, subject to review the Council's solicitors to ensure it meets the requirements of the Local Government Act 2002.
    4. That the Chairman of the Combined Committees and Acting Director of Finance be delegated to approve any final amendments to the statement of proposal for consultation as part of the draft annual plan process.
    5. That funding of $415,000 be allocated for an enhanced role in community development for consultation as part of the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006.
    6. That officers report back to the Community Development and Equity Committee on the following initiatives and their costs for prioritisation for the above funding:
       • Elderly charter/policy.
       • Extending affordable public internet e-mail facilities at the library.
       • Implementation of the homeless initiatives.
       • Accessible information project for disabled people.
       • Implementation of the Auckland Migrant Settlement Strategy.
       • Joint Youth Development Programmes.
       • Strengthening community networks.
       • Promoting community venues.
       • Development support for new community centres.
       • Increase accessibility at Otahuhu recreation and youth centre.
       • Diversity action programme
       • Pacific Governance Project
       • Pacific Scholarships Fund

    The motions were put by a show of hands and declared CARRIED by 13 votes to 6.

    23.3. CONTRIBUTIONS & BIDS

    The Chairman put the following motion in parts:

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That the operational budgets for this function be confirmed for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 for consultation, with the following amendments:

    That $81,000 be added to restore cuts to parks volunteer programme (page 607).

    CARRIED

    (ii) That $17,000 be added to restore newspaper room service (page 607).

    The motion was put by a show of hands and declared CARRIED by 13 votes to 6.

    (iii) That $50,000 be added for the Central Library heritage collection purchase and maintenance.

    The motion was put by a show of hands and declared CARRIED by 16 votes to 1.

    (iv) That $6,000 be restored to the budget for the Information Desk resource (page 607).

    The motion was put by a show of hands and declared CARRIED by 13 votes to 4.

    (v) That $15,000 be restored to the budget for the inter-loan staff levels (page 607).

    CARRIED

    (vi) That $30,000 be added for grave restorations at Otahuhu, Symonds Street and Waikaraka.

    CARRIED

    (vii) That $12,000 be restored for the Highwic House operational grant.

    CARRIED

    23.4. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE PROGRAMME

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That the capital programme for this function be confirmed for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006.

    CARRIED

    23.5. FUNCTIONAL TEXT FOR DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN 2005/2006

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That the functional text for the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 be adopted.
    2. That the Acting Director of Finance and the Chairman of the Combined Committees be delegated to sign off any alterations and changes to the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 to reflect decisions made at this meeting and minor changes identified by officers.

    CARRIED

24. ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNCTION

    24.1. OVERVIEW OF SAVINGS AND REVENUE CHANGES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNCTION

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That savings, initiatives and revenue increases for this function be noted.

    CARRIED

    24.2. 2005/2006 WAIHEKE ISLAND REFUSE TRANSFER STATION CHARGES

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That the following charges be included in the draft annual plan for consultation for the disposal of refuse at the Waiheke refuse transfer station in Ostend Road, Waiheke Island:

       Category	Charges
       Minimum charge for disposal, except for recyclables, organic rubbish or gas bottles	$14
       Car or station wagon load	$28
       Single axle trailer load	$55
       Utility or van load	$55
       Trucks and large trailers	$55
       Vehicles or containers not covered by any category above	$55
       Loads over 300kg (regardless of load category)	$181 per tonne
       Car tyre Light truck tyre Truck tyre	$6 $14 $55
       Green waste, recyclables, LPG gas bottles	No charge
       Reusable items (as accepted)	No charge
       Whiteware and computers (must be separated)	$12
       Removing gas from refrigerators Commercial weighing minimum charge (by prior arrangement)	$6 $15

    2. That the charges follow a special consultative procedure in accordance with Clause 22.13.1 of the consolidated by-law i.e. transfer station charges be approved as the basis for consultation under Section 83 of the local Government Act 2002, for which objections will be heard as part of the annual plan hearings and proposed charges apply from 1 August 2005.
    3. That the Statement of Proposal as attached to the report from the Manager, Refuse Procurement dated 10 February 2005 be adopted for consultation concurrently with the Draft Annual Plan process.

    CARRIED

    Councillor Storer requested her vote against the motion to be recorded.

    24.3. ISTHMUS WATER & SANITARY SERVICES ASSESSMENT

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That the draft Isthmus water and sanitary assessment endorse for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006.

    CARRIED

    24.4. CONTRIBUTIONS & BIDS

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That the operational budgets for this function be confirmed for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 for consultation, with the following amendment:

    (i) That $15,000 be restored for waste education programme on Waiheke.

    (ii) That $60,000 be provided for the refuse barges in the Hauraki Gulf over the holiday season and that Auckland Regional Council be approached to contribute to the costs.

    CARRIED

    24.5. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE PROGRAMME

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That the capital programme for this function be confirmed for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006.

    CARRIED

    24.6. FUNCTIONAL TEXT FOR DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN 2005/2006

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That the functional text for the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 be adopted.
    2. That the Acting Director of Finance and the Chairman of the Combined Committees be delegated to sign off any alterations and changes to the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 to reflect decisions made at this meeting and minor changes identified by officers.

    CARRIED

25. TRANSPORT FUNCTION

    25.1. OVERVIEW OF SAVINGS AND REVENUE CHANGES FOR TRANSPORT FUNCTION

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That savings, initiatives and revenue increases for this function be noted.

    CARRIED

    25.2. TRANSPORT TARGETED RATE

    The Chairman moved:

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That the targeted rate for Transport be endorsed for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 for consultation.
    2. That the priorities for the projects within the Tamaki Edge growth area to be funded from the targeted rate be considered by the Transport committee in April.

    Councillor Armstrong moved the following amendment:

    That targeted rates only be introduced if there is overwhelming support from the consultation as part of the draft annual plan process.

    The amendment was put by a show of hands and declared LOST by 10 votes to 6.

    The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That the targeted rate for Transport be endorsed for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 for consultation.
    2. That the priorities for the projects within the Tamaki Edge growth area to be funded from the targeted rate be considered by the Transport committee in April.

    CARRIED

    25.3. PROPOSED TARIFF INCREASE FOR PAY AND DISPLAY ON STREET PARKING

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That the tariff in "tariff 4" ($3 per hour) pay and display areas be changed to the same as that in "tariff 1" ($4 per hour) areas.
    2. That no changes be made to the maximum parking times for tariff 4 areas.

    CARRIED

    25.4. AUCKLAND DOMAIN AREA PARKING MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That pay and display parking areas be introduced in the Auckland Domain and streets adjacent to the Auckland hospital to provide effective and efficient management of the parking spaces available.
    2. That all of the maximum parking times in the proposed pay and display parking areas be reviewed and amended to best meet the needs of the users.
    3. That the parking tariff in the new pay and display areas be $2.00 per hour, Monday to Friday.
    4. That the implementation of paid parking for the domain and surrounding areas be introduced over approximately two years, initially commencing within a 500 metre radius of the hospital.

    CARRIED

    25.5. COLOURING OF BUS LANES

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That Council endorse the regional standard for priority lane signage, road marking and colouring for use within Auckland City.
    2. That the implementation of the regional standard be driven by the Council's road re-seal programme.

    CARRIED

    25.6. CONTRIBUTIONS & BIDS

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That the operational budgets for this function be confirmed for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 for consultation.

    CARRIED

    25.7. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE PROGRAMME

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    That the capital programme for this function be confirmed for inclusion in the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006.

    CARRIED

    25.8. FUNCTIONAL TEXT FOR DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN 2005/2006

    That the Combined Committees recommend to Council:

    1. That the functional text for the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 be adopted.
    2. That the Acting Director of Finance and the Chairman of the Combined Committees be delegated to sign off any alterations and changes to the Draft Annual Plan 2005/2006 to reflect decisions made at this meeting and minor changes identified by officers.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 5:25pm.