MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
*COMBINED COMMITTEES

HELD ON 22 AND 23 JUNE 2006 AT 9.30 AM

1. APOLOGIES

   That apologies from His Worship the Mayor, Councillors Leighton, Mulholland, Raffills and Simpson for lateness be accepted.

   CARRIED

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   That the minutes of the *Combined Committees meeting held on Thursday, 8 March 2006 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

   CARRIED

3. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

   That an extraordinary item C8 be considered in the confidential section relating to 10.2 regarding development with vision and international facilities. This new information was requested by the councillors to assist in the decision making process for item 10.2.

   CARRIED

4. OVERVIEW OF THE DIRECTION THE LONG-TERM COUNCIL COMMUNITY PLAN 2006-2016 (LTCCP) TAKES THE CITY AND COST IMPLICATIONS

   The Chief executive gave a presentation regarding the direction the Long-term plan will take the city and cost implications.

   [ATTACHMENT 4]

   The Chairman moved:

   That the Chief executive be thanked for his presentation on the overview of the direction the Long-term council community plan 2006-2016 takes the city and cost implications.

   Councillor Milne moved the following amendments:

   1. That it be noted the ten year Long-term council community plan 2006-2016 does not address key strategic issues such as territorial local authority amalgamation goals, alternative revenue targets (50% of revenue being non-rates); optimisation of asset deployment, regional open space, relative roles and responsibilities of local and central government.
   2. That it be agreed these short-comings be addressed by officers at the October Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting.

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

   For the Amendment:	Against the Amendment:
   Cr Doug Armstrong 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 Dick Hubbard Cr Vern Walsh

   Councillor Linda Leighton and Councillor Graeme Mulholland were absent.

   The amendment was declared LOST by 14 votes to 4.

   The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

   That the Chief executive be thanked for his presentation on the overview of the direction the Long-term council community plan 2006-2016 takes the city and cost implications.

   CARRIED

5. STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK

   The General manager arts, community and recreation gave a presentation on the strategic framework.

   [ATTACHMENT 5]

   That the General manager, Arts community and recreation be thanked for her presentation on the strategic framework.

   CARRIED

6. 1. OPERATING EXPENDITURE CHANGES AND ADJUSTMENTS FROM DRAFT TO FINAL ANNUAL PLAN 2006/2007

   The General manager finance gave a presentation providing an overview of the operating expenditure changes

   [ATTACHMENT 6.1A]

   The Chairman moved:

   That it be a recommendation to council:

   1. That additional operating expenditure requests totalling $2.1 million, fully offset by increased expected net interest income ($2.25 million) be approved, noting that this increases the planned 2006/2007 base operating surplus to $15.9 million, with the following amendments to the 10 year expenditure projections:
      (i)
   2. That it be noted the agreement to the two blue minute requests (regarding $200,000 for enforcement requirements and $150,000 second generation District Plan) would directly impact on the 2006/2007 base operating surplus of $350,000. This reduces the planned 2006/2007 base operating surplus to $15.5 million
   3. That officers be requested to report to the 2007/2008 Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting on future funding by Auckland City of the Auckland City War Memorial Museum and MOTAT by establishing a targeted rate in 2007/2008. The targeted rate would not increase rates in 2007/2008, but transfer a like amount from the general rate.

   The meeting adjourned at 10:50am and reconvened at 11:03am.

   Councillor Armstrong moved the following amendment:

   4. That as affordability is a major issue for ratepayers, as demonstrated by a large number of submissions to the Long-term council community plan 2006-2016 (LTCCP), accordingly as a matter of policy rates be:
      1. kept within the rate of inflation and that any increase be levied as a uniform annual general charge;
      2. that any additional capital works be funded from highly targeted rates following overwhelming support as a result of consultation;
      3. that the Chief executive be required to target savings of $20 million per annum against budget in operating expenditure through efficiency gains.
      4. that officers vigorously investigate alternative sources of revenue to fund city activities.

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

   For the Amendment:	Against the Amendment:
   Cr Doug Armstrong Cr Toni Millar Cr Scott Milne Cr Graeme Mulholland 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 Dick Hubbard Cr Vern Walsh

   Councillor Linda Leighton was absent.

   The amendment was declared LOST by 14 votes to 5.

   Councillor Caughey moved the following amendment:

   4. That officers work with the Parnell Community Trust to recommend to the Community Development and Equity Committee the formalisation of a new relationships with the Auckland City Council and the Parnell Community Trust in the provision of broader community outcomes and:
      1. That $40,000 be budgeted in this financial year (2006/2007) to implement the delivery of agreed outcomes;
      2. that the additional service provided will align with the Community Outcomes policy.

   CARRIED

   Councillor Simpson moved the following amendment:

   5. That $5 million be allocated for the establishment of a 'Task force on digital broadband and data' and support of a four year programme (to be called 'Digital Auckland') commencing on September 1, 2006 to facilitate necessary procedures, partnerships and advocacy to realise the following:
      1. By September 1 2010, establish access to affordable broadband for all Auckland City residents (ie. to remove the 'digital divide')
      2. By September 1 2010, establish and promote the existence of an advanced multi-gigabit ethernet- a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) - within a central Auckland City corridor (eg. along the CTC to connect high broadband users such as Universities, Hospital, Schools, Utilities, and Businesses).
      3. By September 1 2010, establish web site portals enabling convenient public access to georeferenced digital information extensively describing the City, its services, its planning, and thematics portraying features such as related to air and water quality, consents, heritage, vegetation, rating, traffic etc.. This access is intended to provide a greater transparency of governance and empower Auckland City residents with information pertaining to the sustainability of decision outcomes in terms of impact on their own lives and interests. 
      4. Through the process of delivering a), b), and c) above, this initiative will ensure new organisational efficiencies in processing applications for broadband and information, and develop policy to mandate improved broadband access and information gathering outcomes through developer contributions and other funding mechanisms.

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

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

   Councillor Linda Leighton was absent.

   The amendment was declared LOST by 13 votes to 6.

   Councillor Northey moved the following amendment:

   5. That Councillor Simpson's amendment be considered favourably by the Economic Development and Sustainable Business Committee as part of the report and item on Broadband at its August 2nd meeting.

   CARRIED

   The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

   That it be a recommendation to council:

   1. That additional operating expenditure requests totalling $2.1 million, fully offset by increased expected net interest income ($2.25 million) be approved, noting that this increases the planned 2006/2007 base operating surplus to $15.9 million, with the following amendments to the 10 year expenditure projections:
      1. Parnell Community Trust for 2006/2007 $40,000
      2. South Town Hall $200,000
      3. Small local improvements projects $150,000
         Increase budget (2006/2007 only)
      4. Funding of second generation District Plan (2006/2007) $150,000
      5. Walking school bus programme $5,000
      6. Waiheke Community Art Gallery operational $4,000
         Grant increase
      7. Waiheke Community Theatre operational grants $4,000
         increase
      8. Monte Cecilia Park archaeological work/testing $20,000
      9. Confidential items $2,250,000
      10. The Town Hall Organ $3,000,000
   2. That it be noted the agreement to the two blue minute requests (regarding $200,000 for enforcement requirements and $150,000 second generation District Plan) would directly impact on the 2006/2007 base operating surplus of $350,000. This reduces the planned 2006/2007 base operating surplus to $15.5 million
   3. That officers be requested to report to the 2007/2008 Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting on future funding by Auckland City of the Auckland City War Memorial Museum and MOTAT by establishing a targeted rate in 2007/2008. The targeted rate would not increase rates in 2007/2008, but transfer a like amount from the general rate.
   4. That officers work with the Parnell Community Trust to recommend to the Community Development and Equity Committee the formalisation of a new relationships with the Auckland City Council and the Parnell Community Trust in the provision of broader community outcomes and:
      1. That $40,000 (refer resolution A.(i) above) be budgeted in this financial year (2006/2007) to implement the delivery of agreed outcomes;
      2. that the additional service provided will align with the Community Outcomes policy.

   The above motion was put by a show of hands and CARRIED by 14 votes to 2.

   5. That Councillor Simpson's amendment be considered favourably by the Economic Development and Sustainable Business Committee as part of the report and item on Broadband at its August 2nd meeting, being:

      "That $5 million be allocated for the establishment of a 'Task force on digital broadband and data' and support of a four year programme (to be called 'Digital Auckland') commencing on September 1, 2006 to facilitate necessary procedures, partnerships and advocacy to realise the following:

      1. By September 1 2010, establish access to affordable broadband for all Auckland City residents (ie. to remove the 'digital divide')
      2. By September 1 2010, establish and promote the existence of an advanced multi-gigabit ethernet- a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) - within a central Auckland City corridor (eg. along the CTC to connect high broadband users such as Universities, Hospital, Schools, Utilities, and Businesses).
      3. By 1 September 2010, establish web site portals enabling convenient public access to georeferenced digital information extensively describing the City, its services, its planning, and thematics portraying features such as related to air and water quality, consents, heritage, vegetation, rating, traffic etc.. This access is intended to provide a greater transparency of governance and empower Auckland City residents with information pertaining to the sustainability of decision outcomes in terms of impact on their own lives and interests. 
      4. Through the process of delivering a), b), and c) above, this initiative will ensure new organisational efficiencies in processing applications for broadband and information, and develop policy to mandate improved broadband access and information gathering outcomes through developer contributions and other funding mechanisms."

   CARRIED

   Councillor Casey requested her vote against resolution D. recorded.

7. 1. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE 2006/2007 BASED ON OPTION A

   That it be a recommendation to council:

   1. That the deferrals of $38.1 million from the 2005/2006 year be added to the 2006/2007 capital programme.

   2. That the increase in the 2006/2007 capital expenditure programme of $5.4 million in the final Long-term council community plan be approved noting that this is a transfer across years and not additional expenditure.

   CARRIED

8. 1. SOUTH TOWN HALL PROJECT

   That it be a recommendation to council:

   That the South Town Hall project proceeds on the following basis:

   1. the South Town Hall site and the existing buildings (Queen Street character buildings and council administered portions of the Town Hall) be earmarked for the South Town Hall arts precinct concept.

   2. the Property Enterprise Board or appropriate body be given responsibility for identifying and establishing opportunities for:

      1. commercial investment

      2. public good investment (funding to be sought, for example, from performing arts groups, the CBD targeted rate, and/or the Development with Vision budget)

   3. the 2006/2007 to 2007/2008 budgets be increased from $150,000 to $350,000 of which $200,000 is in the first year and $150,000 in the second year.

   4. the potential capital contribution is included in the Development with Vision envelope

   CARRIED

   8.2. YOUTHTOWN CLIENT BASE, BENEFIT OF AUCKLAND CITY FUNDING AND REPRESENTATION ON YOUTHTOWN BOARD

   That it be a recommendation to council:

   1. That the matter of the appropriate level (if any) of Auckland City funding and how it should be utilised by Youthtown be reported on once Youthtown has had the opportunity to advise how the funding will be utilised by them.
   2. That Auckland City continues representation on the Youthtown board.

   CARRIED

   8.3. AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL FUNDING

   That it be a recommendation to council:

   That the funding for the Auckland Heritage Festival be reviewed annually immediately after the festival against officer prescribed key performance indicators.

   CARRIED

   8.4. SMALL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMMES (SLIPS)

   That it be a recommendation to council:

   That the current level of Small Local Improvement Projects funding be increased by a total of $150,000 resulting in the following total sums:

   Community Board	Amount
   Avondale	$400,000
   Eastern Bays	$400,000
   Eden/Albert	$450,000
   Great Barrier	$200,000
   Hobson	$450,000
   Maungakiekie	$400,000
   Mt Roskill	$400,000
   Tamaki	$400,000
   Waiheke	$250,000
   Western Bays	$400,000

   CARRIED

   The Chairman moved:

   That item 8.8 be taken at this point.

   CARRIED

   8.5. FUNDING OF SECOND GENERATION DISTRICT PLANS

   That it be a recommendation to council:

   A. That an additional sum of $150,000 be included in the 2006/2007 and $300,000 in the 2007/2008, 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 budgets for the establishment and support for a programme of works that will achieve the creation of a second generation District Plan (2gDP).

   B. That the $200,000 available for the Isthmus review be committed to research and early consultation on the issues that must be addressed in the review, noting that this means requests for public plan changes will be held over and incorporated into the 2009 District Plan.

   CARRIED

   8.6. COMMERCIAL CENTRE FOOTPATH CLEANING

   That it be a recommendation to council:

   A. That the resolution of the Arts Culture and Recreation Committee to further investigate appropriate street cleaning methodologies and associated costs and funding options be undertaken, with a view to commencing a phased introduction of alternative services from the 2007/2008 financial year be endorsed.

   B. That a further report detailing the proposed service levels along with a phased implementation programme and associated budget be reported back to the Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting in October 2006.

   CARRIED

   C. That $200,000 be allocated for compliance monitoring and education around rubbish collections within the CBD and suburban centres.

   The above motion was put by a show of hands and CARRIED by 12 votes to 5.

   The meeting adjourned at 1:10pm and reconvened at 1:40pm.

   8.7. WAIHEKE MUSICAL MUSEUM CHARITABLE TRUST FUNDING REQUEST

   That it be a recommendation to council:

   1. That the request by the Waiheke Musical Museum Charitable Trust for a further grant of $180,000 towards the purchase price of the musical instrument collection from Mr and Mrs Whittaker be declined as the Trust has not been able to demonstrate the support for the museum in the form of other funds raised or user numbers.
   2. That as the Trust has not been able to raise all the necessary funds to complete the purchase from Mr and Mrs Whittaker, that the Auckland City and Waiheke Community Board grants totalling $60,000 also be withdrawn and the funding agreement terminated.
   3. That the site leased by the Waiheke Musical Museum Charitable Trust at Artworks be recommended for a community lease, and that this matter be referred to the Community Development and Equity Committee and Waiheke Community Board for consideration.

   CARRIED

   8.8. HOBSON BAY CYCLEWAY

   The Chairman moved:

   That the information be received.

   Councillor Simpson moved the following amendment:

   That a report be made to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee on a cost effective way of providing a cycleway across Hobson Bay.

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

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

   Councillor Dr John Hinchcliff abstained from voting.

   Councillor Linda Leighton was absent.

   Voting in the division was TIED with 9 votes for and against. The Chairman exercised his casting vote against the amendment. The amendment was declared LOST by 10 votes to 9, with 1 abstention.

   The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

   That the information be received.

   CARRIED

   8.9. WALKING SCHOOL BUS PROGRAMME

   That it be a recommendation to council:

   That an additional $5,000 per annum be allocated to the Road Safety programme for the walking school bus scheme.

   CARRIED

9. 1. STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL ON TRANSFERRING AUCKLAND CITY'S SHARES IN AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LTD TO A HOLDING COMPANY

   That it be a recommendation to Council:

   1. That the submissions that were received in respect of the holding company proposal be noted.

   2. That the establishment of a holding company for Auckland City's Auckland International Airport Ltd shareholding, together with other commercial shareholdings be agreed in principle, pending further investigation of implementation issues.

   3. That officers report to the Finance and Corporate Business Committee in due course with an implementation plan for the establishment of a holding company for the airport shares.

   CARRIED

   9.2. STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL TO REMOVE PEDESTRIAN MALL STATUS FROM PARTS OF QUEEN ELIZABETH SQUARE

   That it be a recommendation to council:

   1. That the submissions received in respect of the proposal to remove pedestrian mall status from underground-parts of Queen Elizabeth Square be noted.

   2. That the revocation of pedestrian mall status for underground-parts of Queen Elizabeth Square be adopted for the final Long-term council community plan 2006-2016.

   CARRIED

   9.3. AUCKLAND CITY ENVIRONMENTS - FEES AND CHARGES

   The Chairman moved:

   That it be a recommendation to Council:

   That in order to achieve full cost recovery and ensure service levels are maintained and improved:

   1. environmental health fees be increased by 10 percent

   2. Land Information Memoranda fees be increased by 5 percent

   3. applications for variations and extensions to subdivisions consents be increased in line with those for land use consents, and

   4. building consent and inspection fees be adjusted in accordance with the schedule attached as Appendix One to the Group Manager Auckland City Environments' report dated 8 June 2006, with all increases being effective from 1 July 2006.

   Councillor Armstrong moved the following amendment:

   That it be noted that this represents a significant increase in compliance costs and every endeavour must be made to ensure services are efficient and effective to keep these costs to an absolute minimum. Accordingly officers be requested to carry out independent periodic users (client) reviews to ensure costs are kept to an absolute minimum.

   The above amendment was put by show of hands and TIED with 9 votes for and against. The Chairman exercised his casting vote against the amendment. The amendment was declared LOST by 10 votes to 9.

   The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

   That it be a recommendation to Council:

   1. That in order to achieve full cost recovery and ensure service levels are maintained and improved:

      1. environmental health fees be increased by 10 percent

      2. Land Information Memoranda fees be increased by 5 percent

      3. applications for variations and extensions to subdivisions consents be increased in line with those for land use consents, and

      4. building consent and inspection fees be adjusted

   in accordance with the schedule attached as Appendix One to the Group Manager Auckland City Environments' report dated 8 June 2006, with all increases being effective from 1 July 2006.

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

   For the Motion:	Against the Motion:
   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 Vern Walsh	Cr Doug Armstrong Cr Linda Leighton Cr Toni Millar Cr Scott Milne Cr Graeme Mulholland Cr Noelene Raffills Cr Faye Storer

   His Worship the Mayor Dick Hubbard was absent.

   The motion was declared CARRIED by 12 votes to 7.

   Councillor Casey wished her vote against A.(i) to be recorded.

   2. That a review be undertaken of the Auckland City Council environmental health fees in comparison with other councils and the service provided and reported to the Planning and Regulatory Committee for forwarding to the Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting in October 2006.

   CARRIED

   9.4. ISTHMUS WATER AND SANITARY SERVICES ASSESSMENT (WASSA)

   The Chairman moved:

   That it be a recommendation to council:

   1. That following the assessment of water and sanitary services on the Auckland City Isthmus as required by the Local Government Act 2002 that there be no change to the existing policies, and role of Council, for managing water, wastewater, stormwater, public conveniences and cemeteries on the Auckland Isthmus.
   2. That scenario 4b for stormwater services, involving the provision of increased public infrastructure investment based on an increased development contributions from $3.1m per annum to an estimated $8.6m p.a. be adopted.
   3. That within the development contributions policy for stormwater, a rebate policy allowing a $1,000 rebate for the use of rainwater tanks that provide for non potable water reuse within a development be confirmed.
   4. That the project "Improving water quality through stormwater works" of $18 million be approved in addition to scenario 4b for stormwater.
   5. That the committee informs Metrowater that it wishes them to implement Drainage Strategic Review scenario 3.5 in its capital expenditure programme, but agrees that Metrowater may plan for Scenario 4 if it can do so and still meet the key performance indicators in its Statement of Intent.
   6. That the water and sanitary services assessment be used as the basis of drainage network consent applications to the Auckland Regional Council.
   7. That Watercare Services Ltd be requested to complete a regional wastewater strategy to determine future treatment plant requirements and service area, interceptor routes and sizes and wet weather overflow mitigation options, together with consents by June 2012.

   Councillor Abel moved the following amendment to resolution A:

   1. That following the assessment of water and sanitary services on the Auckland City Isthmus as required by the Local Government Act 2002 that Metro Water Ltd be structured as a council controlled stand alone business unit and that the existing policies, and role of Council, for managing water, wastewater, stormwater, public conveniences and cemeteries on the Auckland Isthmus continue.

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

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

   Councillor Faye Storer abstained from voting.

   Councillor Dr John Hinchcliff and His Worship the Mayor Dick Hubbard were absent.

   The amendment was declared LOST by 11 votes to 6, with 1 abstention.

   The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

   That it be a recommendation to council:

   1. That following the assessment of water and sanitary services on the Auckland City Isthmus as required by the Local Government Act 2002 that there be no change to the existing policies, and role of Council, for managing water, wastewater, stormwater, public conveniences and cemeteries on the Auckland Isthmus.
   2. That scenario 4b for stormwater services, involving the provision of increased public infrastructure investment based on increased development contributions from $3.1m per annum to an estimated $8.6m per annum, be adopted.
   3. That within the development contributions policy for stormwater, a rebate policy allowing a $1,000 rebate for the use of rainwater tanks that provide for non potable water reuse within a development be confirmed.
   4. That the project "Improving water quality through stormwater works" of $18 million be approved in addition to scenario 4b for stormwater.
   5. That the committee informs Metrowater that it wishes them to implement Drainage Strategic Review scenario 3.5 in its capital expenditure programme, but agrees that Metrowater may plan for Scenario 4 if it can do so and still meet the key performance indicators in its Statement of Intent.
   6. That the water and sanitary services assessment be used as the basis of drainage network consent applications to the Auckland Regional Council.
   7. That Watercare Services Ltd be requested to complete a regional wastewater strategy to determine future treatment plant requirements and service area, interceptor routes and sizes and wet weather overflow mitigation options, together with consents by June 2012.

   CARRIED

10. 1. CONSULTATION AND HEARINGS PROCESS FOR THE DRAFT LONG-TERM COUNCIL COMMUNITY PLAN 2006-2016

    The Chairman moved:

    That it be a recommendation to council:

    That following consideration of both written and oral submissions on the draft Long-term plan 2006-2016 council believes due consideration has been given to the various requests over the deliberation period, accordingly:

    1. That the schedule of reports requested for consideration by committees contained within Appendix B of the report by the Committee manager dated 9 June 2006 be confirmed.

    2. That the schedule of individual submitter responses to the draft Long-term council community plan 2006-2016 be adopted.

    3. That the Chief executive be requested to provide an estimate of the cost of the LTCCP process and suggestions on how the costs can be reduced in the future (including officers time).

    4. That Auckland City Council join the inter-council working part on genetically modified organisms.

    5. That the Waiheke Community Art Gallery and the Community Theatre operational grants be restored to $10,000 per annum.

    6. That a councillor be appointed as a "children's advocate". (ref row 13)

    7. That the voluntary, community and philanthropic sectors be added to the partnerships outlined in page 16 of the draft Long-term plan to recognise the value of partnerships with tertiary institutions in the research outlined in page 18. (ref row 44)

    8. That the Long-term council community plan specifically include advocacy for the reopening of the Tamaki Station and the Onehunga branch line as soon as practicable. (ref row 68)

    9. That $20,000 be included in the Long-term council community plan to continue the archaeological work/testing on Monte Cecilia park. (ref row 73)

    10. That the number of third sector housing providers and the number of housing units they provide be added as a performance indicator for affordable housing. (ref row 78)

    11. That the Appendix C, Schedule of Amendments for Combined Committees, attached to the Committee Manager's report dated 9 June 2006, be amended as follows:

        1. Delete rows 1 to 7, 9, 10 to 11, 14 to 23, 25 to 30, 32 to 36, 38 to 39, 41 to 43, 48 to 51, 54 to 59, 61 to 67, 70, 72, 74 to 76, and 79 to 83.

        2. The following rows be added to the Reports to Committees schedule:

    Row	Topic	Detail	Committee
    8	Auckland District Council of Social Services	That $20,000 be allocated to Auckland District Council of Social Services for the next 3 years.	Community Development & Equity Committee
    12	Cess pit and drainage cleaning	That a report on service levels be provided.	Works and Services Committee
    34	Long-term council community plan	That council consider whether, and in what form, the partnership for quality principles of interdependence, independence, quality, openness, involvement and influence should appear in the LTCCP or another council policy document	Finance and Corporate Business Committee
    37	Mission Bay Mainstreet	That the Mission Bay business area be considered as a mainstreet.	Economic Development and Sustainable Business Committee
    40	Options for payment of rates, fines, etc	That Council rates, account and fines be able to be paid at NZ Post Shops with the transaction costs being added to the payment	Finance and Corporate Business Committee
    45	Policing	That council should advocate to central government for increased policing	Economic Development and Sustainable Business Committee
    77	Zero Tolerance Graffiti programme	That additional funding for "zero tolerance" graffiti programme be added to the Annual Plan	Public Safety & Community Order Committee

    Councillor Abel moved the following amendments from schedule C (item 10.1 pgs 19-28):

    12. That Auckland City adopt a precautionary approach to the management of biotechnology in general and to Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) land uses in particular. That Auckland City investigate ways to maintain the Isthmus and Hauraki Gulf Islands environment, free of GMO's until outstanding issues such as liability, economic costs and benefits, environmental risks, and cultural effects are resolved. (ref row 24).

    The above amendment was put by show of hands and CARRIED 9 votes to 7.

    Councillor Northey moved the following amendments from schedule C (item 10.1 pgs 19-28):

    13. That annual inorganic rubbish collections be carried out in the areas of those community boards who request them (ref row 31).

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

    14. Auckland City work and advocate for establishing one council as an authority covering the whole Auckland Metropolitan area or preferably the whole Auckland region (ref row 60)

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

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

    His Worship the Mayor Dick Hubbard was absent.

    The amendment was declared CARRIED by 13 votes to 6.

    The amendment became the substantive motion.

    Secretarial note: The Chairman took each item individually.

    The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

    That it be a recommendation to council:

    That following consideration of both written and oral submissions on the draft Long-term plan 2006-2016 council believes due consideration has been given to the various requests over the deliberation period, accordingly:

    1. That the schedule of reports requested for consideration by committees contained within Appendix B of the report by the Committee manager dated 9 June 2006 be confirmed.

    2. That the schedule of individual submitter responses to the draft Long-term council community plan 2006-2016 be adopted.

    3. That the Chief executive be requested to provide an estimate of the cost of the Long-term council community plan process and suggestions on how the costs can be reduced in the future (including officers time).

    CARRIED

    4. That Auckland City Council join the inter-council working party on genetically modified organisms.

    The above motion was put by a show of hands and CARRIED 12 votes to 7.

    5. That the Waiheke Community Art Gallery and the Community Theatre operational grants be restored to $10,000 per annum.

    6. That a councillor be appointed as a "children's advocate" and a report be provided to the Community Development and Equity Committee for forwarding to council regarding the appointment of a children's advocate. (ref row 13)

    7. That the voluntary, community and philanthropic sectors be added to the partnerships outlined in page 16 of the draft Long-term plan to recognise the value of partnerships with tertiary institutions in the research outlined in page 18. (ref row 44)

    8. That the Long-term council community plan specifically include advocacy for the reopening of the Tamaki Station and the Onehunga branch line as soon as practicable. (ref row 68) 

    9. That $20,000 be included in the Long-term council community plan to continue the archaeological work/testing on Monte Cecilia park. (ref row 73)

    CARRIED

    10. That the number of third sector housing providers and the number of housing units they provide be added as a performance indicator for affordable housing. (ref row 78)

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

    11. That the Schedule of Amendments for Combined Committees as Appendix C, attached to the Committee Manager's report dated 9 June 2006, be amended as follows:

        1. Delete rows 1 to 7, 9, 10 to 11, 14 to 23, 25 to 30, 32 to 36, 38 to 39, 41 to 43, 48 to 51, 54 to 59, 61 to 67, 70, 72, 74 to 76, and 79 to 83.

    CARRIED

    2. That the following rows be added to the Reports to Committees schedule:

    Row	Topic	Detail	Committee
    8	Auckland District Council of Social Services	That $20,000 be allocated to Auckland District Council of Social Services for the next 3 years.	Community Development & Equity Committee

    The above motion was put by show of hands and LOST 8 votes to 7.

    Row	Topic	Detail	Committee
    12	Cess pit and drainage cleaning	That a report on service levels be provided.	Works and Services Committee
    34	Long-term council community plan	That council consider whether, and in what form, the partnership for quality principles of interdependence, independence, quality, openness, involvement and influence should appear in the LTCCP or another council policy document.	Finance and Corporate Business Committee
    37	Mission Bay Mainstreet	That the Mission Bay business area be considered as a mainstreet.	Economic Development and Sustainable Business Committee
    40	Options for payment of rates, fines, etc	That Council rates, account and fines be able to be paid at NZ Post Shops with the transaction costs being added to the payment.	Finance and Corporate Business Committee
    45	Policing	That council should advocate to central government for increased policing.	Economic Development and Sustainable Business Committee and Public Safety & Community Order Committee
    77	Zero Tolerance Graffiti programme	That additional funding for "zero tolerance" graffiti programme be added to the Annual Plan.	Public Safety & Community Order Committee

    CARRIED

    12. That Auckland City adopt a precautionary approach to the management of biotechnology in general and to Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) land uses in particular. That Auckland City investigate ways to maintain the Isthmus and Hauraki Gulf Islands environment, free of GMO's until outstanding issues such as liability, economic costs and benefits, environmental risks, and cultural effects are resolved (ref row 24).

    13. That Auckland City work and advocate for establishing one council as an authority covering the whole Auckland Metropolitan area or preferably the whole Auckland region (ref row 60).

    CARRIED

    The meeting adjourned at 3:32pm and reconvened at 3:50pm.

    The Chairman moved:

    That items 14.1, C1, C2, C3, C4, C6, C7, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4 and 12.5 be considered at this point.

    CARRIED

    The meeting adjourned at 4:55pm to reconvene on Friday 23 June 2006 at 9:30am.

    FRIDAY, 23 JUNE 2006 9:30AM

    PRESENT:	Councillors:	Vern	Walsh, JP	[Chairman]
    	His Worship the Mayor	Dick	Hubbard, ONZM	[from 9:39am item 11.1; until 12:10pm item C8; from 1:03pm item 10.2c; until 2:12pm item 10.2c]
    	Councillors	Neil	Abel
    		Douglas	Armstrong	[until 12:25pm item C8; from 12:35pm item C8; until 1:42pm item C8; from 1:47pm item C8; until 2:30pm item 10.2]
    		Leila	Boyle	[until 2:22pm item 10.2]
    		Dr Cathy	Casey
    		Christine	Caughey	[until 10:15am item 11.3; from 10:26am item 11.3]
    		Bill	Christian, JP
    		Glenda	Fryer
    		Dr John	Hinchcliff, CNZM	[until 2:20pm item 10.2; from 2:30pm item 10.2]
    		Dr Bruce	Hucker, QSO	[until 1:00pm item 10.2; from 1:28pm item 10.2]
    	Deputy Mayor	Linda	Leighton	[from 9:39am item 11.1; until 1:25pm item 10.2c]
    		Toni	Millar, JP	[from 10:15am item 11.3]
    		Scott	Milne, JP	[until 12:20pm item C8; from 12:26pm item C8]
    		Graeme	Mulholland, JP	[from 11:55am item 11.3]
    		Richard	Northey, ONZM
    		Noelene	Raffills	[from 9:40am item 11.2; until 11:27am item 11.3; from 11:34am item 11.3]
    		Penny	Sefuiva
    		Richard	Simpson
    		Faye	Storer

    1.a APOLOGIES

    That apologies from His Worship the Mayor, Councillors Leighton, Millar, Mulholland and Raffills for lateness be accepted.

    CARRIED

    The Chairman moved:

    That items 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, and C8 be considered at this point.

    CARRIED

    10.2. DELIVERING THE LONG-TERM VISION - NEW PROJECTS FOR INCLUSION IN THE LONG-TERM COUNCIL COMMUNITY PLAN (LTCCP) 2006-2016

    Secretarial Note: The Chairman dealt with the resolutions and amendments in parts. Councillor Northey's amendments were taken in the following order and were dealt with separately: resolution C - row 16, resolution C - row 20, resolution C - row 12.

    The Chairman moved

    That it be a recommendation to council to:

    1. That the following minor wording changes (in italic) to the world leader and world class sections of the long-term vision for inclusion in the final Long-term council community plan 2006-2016 be endorsed and adopted.

    Global city

    • Auckland is a youthful, cosmopolitan, safe and equitable global city; a great place to live, welcoming of new migrants and businesses. Our diverse communities, and our pioneer and distinct Pacific heritage, give us a special identity in the world. Auckland's vitality and our special identity stimulates social, cultural, and business opportunities.

    Lifestyle

    • Every Aucklander can enjoy the benefits and lifestyle opportunities provided by our location and feels safe throughout the city.
    2. That the full list of projects be noted for possible inclusion in the final Long-term council community plan 2006-2016 (at Appendix 2 of the Senior advisor strategy development's report dated 15 June 2006), which has been prioritised within a strategic framework with consideration of:
       • Council priorities (as expressed in council decisions to date)
       • Strategic alignment
       • Internal review
       • Feedback from research and submissions
       • Time-bound opportunities
       • Cost implications (impact on rates)
    3. That the following projects from the prioritised list be selected for inclusion in the final Long-term council community plan 2006-2016, namely:

    Project costs	Gross ($m)	Net ($m)
    1. AMETI	800.0	100.0
    2. Stormwater: Flood Risk	44.0	0.0
    3. Stormwater: Water quality	18.0	18.0
    4. Footpaths I (large)	83.0	83.0
    6. Swimming pools	20.4	14.6
    7. Gulf Islands I - to include: construction of all-tide access wharves at Motuihe, Motutapu and Browns Islands Great Barrier projects - eg: acceleration of new seal, Claris airfield passenger terminal, walking tracks. Waiheke projects - eg: road upgrades and new seal; new footpaths; protection works for The Strand, Onetangi and The Esplanade, Blackpool	11.7	10.0
    8. Safer land	5.1	5.1
    9. Recycling including green waste	27.0	27.0
    10. Promoting diversity (opex)	13.5	13.5
    11. Wynyard point infrastructure	338.0	93.0
    12. Development with vision	425.0	160.0
    13.Restoring Pah Homestead	5.0	5.0
    14. Aotea Square improvements	6.2	6.2
    15. Colonnade / canopy	18.0	18.0
    16. International facilities	100.0	100.0
    17. Westhaven Marina: public spaces	20.0	15.0
    18. Improving access to waterfront	56.1	42.6
    19. Community facilities (capex)	20.0	15.0
    20. Additional transport projects	208.2	89.6
    21. School transport safety	9.6	9.6
    22. Tamaki Edge	30.0	30.0
    23. Local centres (opex)	0.9	0.9
    24. Arts agenda	1.8	1.8
    25. Learning quarter (opex)	0.9	0.9
    26. Economic growth	5.1	5.1
    27. Zoo projects	7.5	5.5
    28. Events programme	7.5	7.5
    29. Library collections	1.5	1.5
    30. Otahuhu Library	11.0	11.0
    31. Local centres (capex)	16.0	13.0
    Totals	2311.0	902.4

    4. That the Chairman of Combined Committees and the General manager finance be delegated authority to sign-off the final Long-term council community plan text recording the decisions made under recommendation C above, with council approval to occur at the council meeting scheduled for 29 June 2006.
    5. That the proposed strategic milestones be endorsed for each of the relevant new projects adopted in recommendation C above for inclusion in the final Long-term council community plan which are listed in Appendix 4 of the Senior advisor strategic development's report dated 15 June 2006.

    Councillor Northey moved the following amendment:

    3. That the following projects from the prioritised list be selected for inclusion in the final Long-term council community plan 2006-2016, namely (changing row 16):

    Project costs	Gross ($m)	Net ($m)
    16. International facilities	60.0	60.0

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

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

    His Worship the Mayor Dick Hubbard was absent.

    The amendment was declared LOST by 12 votes to 7.

    The Chairman moved the following substantive motion for resolution C, row 16:

    Project costs	Gross ($m)	Net ($m)
    16. International facilities	100.0	100.0

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

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

    The motion was declared CARRIED by 14 votes to 6.

    Councillor Northey moved the following amendment:

    3. That the following projects from the prioritised list be selected for inclusion in the final Long-term council community plan 2006-2016, namely (changing row 20):

    Project costs	Gross ($m)	Net ($m)
    20. Additional transport projects	188.0	75.0

    The above amendment was put by show of hands and LOST 13 votes to 7.

    The Chairman put the following substantive motion for resolution C, row 20:

    Project costs	Gross ($m)	Net ($m)
    20. Additional transport projects	208.2	89.6

    CARRIED

    The meeting adjourned at 1:28pm and reconvened at 1:35pm.

    Councillor Northey moved the following amendment:

    C. That the following projects from the prioritised list be selected for inclusion in the final Long-term council community plan 2006-2016, namely (changing row 12):

    Project costs	Gross ($m)	Net ($m)
    12. Development with vision	380.0	145.0

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

    The Chairman put the following substantive motion for resolution C, row 12:

    Project costs	Gross ($m)	Net ($m)
    12. Development with vision	425.0	160.0

    CARRIED

    Councillor Milne moved the following amendments:

    That the goal of being "the first city of the Pacific" be replaced with the "city of sails".

    LOST

    3. That the following projects be undertaken with rates held within the rate of inflation and additional funding being sourced from savings, growth in the rating base, project specific targeted rates where there is overwhelming support for them, asset disposal/optimisation measures and alternative funding sources. Priority B projects to be undertaken as funding permits:

    No.	Project costs	Priority	Gross ($m)	Net ($m)
    1	AMETI	A	800	100
    2	Additional transport projects	A	208.2	89.6
    3	Wynyard point infrastructure	A	338	93
    4	Development with vision	A	425	160
    5	International facilities	A	100	100
    6	Footpaths I (large)	A	50	50
    7	Increasing tourism promotion	A	27	0
    8	Stormwater: Flood Risk	A	44	0
    	Total priority A		1948.2	592.6

     

    No.	Project costs	Priority	Gross ($m)	Net ($m)
    	Stormwater: Water quality	B	18.0	18.0
    	Footpaths II (small)	B	0.0	0.0
    	Swimming pools	B	20.4	14.6
    	Gulf Islands I	B	11.7	10.0
    	Gulf Island II	B	7.5	7.5
    	Safer land	B	5.1	5.1
    	Recycling including green waste	B	27.0	27.0
    	Promoting diversity (opex)	B	13.5	13.5
    	Restoring Pah Homestead	B	5.0	5.0
    	Aotea Square improvements	B	6.2	6.2
    	Underground street	B	41.0	41.0
    	New carparking	B	60.0	40.0
    	Colonnade / canopy	B	18.0	18.0
    	Future proofing	B	12.0	12.0
    	Westhaven Marina: public spaces	B	20.0	15.0
    	Improving access to waterfront	B	56.1	42.6
    	Ecotourism & waterfront planning	B	4.8	4.8
    	Tourism promotion	B	0.0	0.0

    
    

    No.	Project costs	Priority	Gross ($m)	Net ($m)
    	Community facilities (capex)	B	20.0	15.0
    	School transport safety	B	9.6	9.6
    	Tamaki Edge	B	25.0	25.0
    	Local centres (opex)	B	0.9	0.9
    	Safety projects (capex)	B	6.3	6.3
    	Arts agenda	B	1.8	1.8
    	Learning quarter (opex)	B	0.9	0.9
    	Economic growth	B	5.1	5.1
    	South Town Hall Arts Precinct	B	0.0	0.0
    	Zoo projects	B	7.5	5.5
    	Events programme	B	7.5	7.5
    	Library collections	B	1.5	1.5
    	Additional diversity projects	B	10.0	10.0
    	Otahuhu Library & community centre	B	11.0	11.0
    	Safety projects (opex)	B	3.6	3.6
    	Learning quarter (capex)	B	20.0	18.0
    	Improving safety (eg: CCTV network)	B	15.0	15.0
    	Local centres (capex)	B	16.0	13.0
    	Totals		488.0	430.0

    LOST

    Councillor Caughey moved the following amendment

    6. That officer's report to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee on the budget needs for provision of park and ride associated with rail stations and that the committee use the information obtained to prioritize expenditure within the transport capital expenditure envelopes.

    CARRIED

    Councillor Casey moved the following amendment to resolution C, row 15:

    Row 15 That funding for the colonnade/canopy be withdrawn.

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

    For the Amendment:	Against the Amendment:
    Cr Neil Abel Cr Dr Cathy Casey Cr Glenda Fryer Cr Dr John Hinchcliff Cr Graeme Mulholland Cr Richard Northey Cr Faye Storer	Cr Christine Caughey Cr Bill Christian Deputy Mayor Dr Bruce Hucker Cr Toni Millar Cr Scott Milne Cr Noelene Raffills Cr Penny Sefuiva Cr Richard Simpson Cr Vern Walsh

    Councillor Doug Armstrong, Councillor Leila Boyle, Councillor Linda Leighton and His Worship the Mayor Dick Hubbard were absent.

    The amendment was declared LOST by 9 votes to 7.

    The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

    Secretarial note: Rows 12, 16 and 20 have been included in the final substantive motion for clarity although they were dealt with separately.

    That it be a recommendation to council:

    1. That the following minor wording changes (in italic) to the world leader and world class sections of the long-term vision for inclusion in the final Long-term council community plan 2006-2016 be endorsed and adopted.

     Global city

    • Auckland is a youthful, cosmopolitan, safe and equitable global city; a great place to live, welcoming of new migrants and businesses. Our diverse communities, and our pioneer and distinct Pacific heritage, give us a special identity in the world. Auckland's vitality and our special identity stimulates social, cultural, and business opportunities.

    Lifestyle

    • Every Aucklander can enjoy the benefits and lifestyle opportunities provided by our location and feels safe throughout the city.
    2. That the full list of projects be noted for possible inclusion in the final Long-term council community plan 2006-2016 (at Appendix 2 of the Senior advisor strategy development's report dated 15 June 2006), which has been prioritised within a strategic framework with consideration of:
       • Council priorities (as expressed in council decisions to date)
       • Strategic alignment
       • Internal review
       • Feedback from research and submissions
       • Time-bound opportunities
       • Cost implications (impact on rates)
    3. That the following projects from the prioritised list be selected for inclusion in the final Long-term council community plan 2006-2016, namely:

    Project costs	Gross ($m)	Net ($m)
    1. AMETI	800.0	100.0
    2. Stormwater: Flood Risk	44.0	0.0
    3. Stormwater: Water quality	18.0	18.0
    4. Footpaths I (large)	83.0	83.0
    6. Swimming pools	20.4	14.6
    7. Gulf Islands I - to include: construction of all-tide access wharves at Motuihe, Motutapu and Browns Islands Great Barrier projects - eg: acceleration of new seal, Claris airfield passenger terminal, walking tracks. Waiheke projects - eg: road upgrades and new seal; new footpaths; protection works for The Strand, Onetangi and The Esplanade, Blackpool	11.7	10.0
    8. Safer land	5.1	5.1
    9. Recycling including green waste	27.0	27.0
    10. Promoting diversity (opex)	13.5	13.5
    11. Wynyard point infrastructure	338.0	93.0
    12. Development with vision	425.0	160.0
    13.Restoring Pah Homestead	5.0	5.0
    14. Aotea Square improvements	6.2	6.2
    15. Colonnade / canopy	18.0	18.0
    16. International facilities	100.0	100.0
    17. Westhaven Marina: public spaces	20.0	15.0
    18. Improving access to waterfront	56.1	42.6
    19. Community facilities (capex)	20.0	15.0
    20. Additional transport projects	208.2	89.6
    21. School transport safety	9.6	9.6
    22. Tamaki Edge	30.0	30.0
    23. Local centres (opex)	0.9	0.9
    24. Arts agenda	1.8	1.8
    25. Learning quarter (opex)	0.9	0.9
    26. Economic growth	5.1	5.1
    27. Zoo projects	7.5	5.5
    28. Events programme	7.5	7.5
    29. Library collections	1.5	1.5
    30. Otahuhu Library	11.0	11.0
    31. Local centres (capex)	16.0	13.0
    Totals	2311.0	902.4

    4. That the Chairman of Combined Committees and the General manager finance be delegated authority to sign-off the final Long-term council community plan text recording the decisions made under recommendation C. above, with council approval to occur at the Council meeting scheduled for 29 June 2006.
    5. That the proposed strategic milestones be endorsed for each of the relevant new projects adopted in recommendation C above for inclusion in the final Long-term council community plan which are listed in Appendix 4 of the Senior advisor strategic development's report dated 15 June 2006.

    6. That officer's report to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee on the budget needs for provision of park and rides associated with rail stations and that the committee use the information obtained to prioritize expenditure within the transport capital expenditure envelopes.

    CARRIED

    The meeting adjourned at 2:30pm and reconvened at 2:31pm.

    The Chairman moved:

    That item 6.1 be considered at this point.

    CARRIED

11. 1. MAINSTREETS RATES 2006/2007

    The Chairman moved:

    That it be a recommendation to council:

    1. That the following Mainstreet budgets be approved for the 2006/2007 financial year, and included in the long-term council community plan for 2006-2016:

    Mainstreet Programme	2006/07 Budgets (excl GST)
    Avondale	$88,000.00
    Blockhouse Bay	$33,275.00
    Eden Valley	$67,500.00
    Ellerslie	$67,850.00
    Glen Innes	$128,840.80
    Heart of the City	$2,603,910.00
    Karangahape Road	$225,500.00
    Mt Eden	$63,525.00
    Newmarket	$785,000.00
    Onehunga	$324,000.00
    Otahuhu	$330,000.00
    Panmure	$275,000.00
    Parnell	$243,650.00
    Ponsonby	$200,000.00
    Remuera	$177,000.00
    Rosebank	$150,000.00
    St Heliers	$99,000.00
    Total	$5,862,050.80

    2. That the boundaries of all Mainstreet programmes remain the same as those for the 2005/2006 financial year (refer to Appendix 1 of the Mainstreet programme co-ordinator's report dated 29 May 2006 for boundary maps).

    CARRIED

    11.2. OPTIONS FOR AUCKLAND CITY'S EXTENDED RATES REBATE SCHEME FOR 2006/2007

    That it be a recommendation to council:

    1. That Auckland City pursue any remaining avenues for having Metrowater's water and wastewater charges included in the central government's rates rebate scheme from July 2006.
    2. That Auckland City's extended rates rebate scheme (ERRS) for 2006/2007 will be based on the parameters for the updated Department of Internal Affairs rates rebate scheme from 1 July 2006, but the parameters of the extended rates rebate scheme (ERRS) be modified to include:
       • Metrowater's water and wastewater charges, and
       • rural residences.
    3. That it be noted that the extended rates rebate scheme for 2006/2007 could exceed the $850,000 budget
    4. That Auckland City's extended rates rebate scheme (ERRS) will no longer accept backdated rates rebate applications from 1 July 2006, as the Department of Internal Affairs will no longer process backdated rebate applications from previous years.

    CARRIED

    11.3. RATES ISSUES

    The General manager finance gave a presentation on the rating policies.

    [ATTACHMEN 11.3A]

    The Chairman moved:

    That it be a recommendation to council:

    1. A. That it be noted that:
       1. the higher property values provided by the 2005 citywide revaluation will not increase rate revenue but will distribute rates between ratepayers differently
       2. growth in the rating base over 2005/2006 (from new properties and improvements to existing properties) will increase the rates revenue in 2006/2007
       3. the due dates for Auckland City's rate instalments in 2006/2007 will be brought forward by one month and rate instalments be moved to a four instalment pattern from 2006/2007 (that is, to 21 August, 20 November, 20 February and 21 May), as resolved at the Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting in November 2005
       4. officers can investigate a possible rate postponement policy for farmland in Auckland city, for implementation at a later date; and
       5. the various rates-related policy statements will be amended for the final Long-term council community plan to reflect all the decisions made at this Combined Committee meeting.
    2. That the $95 uniform annual general charge in the general rate (the UAGC) be retained for 2006/2007.
    3. That the next step of the general rate differential strategy be applied in 2006/2007.

    4. That the CBD targeted rate for the CBD non-residential group be increased to match the group's reduction in the general rate, as a result of Auckland City implementing the next step of its long-term differential strategy for the general rate; the targeted rate will be assessed on annual value and will generate revenue of $6.1 million (GST exclusive) for 2006/2007.

    5. That the CBD targeted rate to apply to CBD residential ratepayers continue to be applied as a fixed charge of $52 (including GST) per residential unit for 2006/2007.

    6. That the five rate remission and postponement policies for 2005/2006 (remission of rate penalties; remission of rates on car parks; remission of rates on Rural 3 properties; remission of rates in miscellaneous circumstances; and postponement of rates payments) are unchanged and will apply again for 2006/2007.

    7. That Auckland City's discount rate for early payment of rates for 2006/2007 be set at 2.15 per cent; this will be applied to 2006/2007 rates paid in full by the first rate instalment date [a discount rate of 2.15 per cent is equivalent to a 8.55 per cent return to the ratepayers (before tax)].

    8. That the general rate for 2006/2007 increase by 3.3 per cent to meet Auckland City's budget requirements, and to adjust for inflation for 2006/2007.
    9. That the city-wide targeted rate for refuse collection be increased to $163 per service for 2006/2007 to cover the increases for the waste minimisation initiatives and the additional cost increases identified for 2004/2005, 2005/2006 and 2006/2007 and officers compile a report to the Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting on more sophisticated refuse charging more closely related to the actual waste generated for each particular property.
    10. That the CBD targeted rate be extended by a further two years before reducing to a residual amount from 2016/2017 onwards to fund the marginal depreciation and operational expenditure (associated with the higher asset base and amenity associated with the CBD Into the Future strategy).
    11. That the four targeted rates for transport, open spaces and volcanic cones; community development and housing; and heritage and urban design, be increased by 3.3 per cent for 2006/2007, to adjust for inflation expected in 2006/2007.
    12. That the coverage and level of its targeted rates for refuse collection, transport, open spaces and volcanic cones; community development and housing; and heritage and urban design, be increased further to fund the additional projects adopted at this meeting for the final Long-term council community plan, to accelerate Auckland City's progress towards achieving its long-term vision. The actual increases required will depend on which additional projects the Council adopts at the meeting.
    13. That Auckland City establish a new city development targeted rate, to fund those additional projects adopted in the final Long-term council community plan, that can not be covered by the existing targeted rates.
    14. That the policy on rate remission and postponement for Maori freehold land that was included in the draft 2006-2016 Long-term council community plan be adopted, while consultation with the city's three iwi groups continues over 2006.

    Councillor Armstrong moved the following amendment:

    1. That it be noted that:
       1. the higher property values provided by the 2005 citywide revaluation will not increase rate revenue but will distribute rates between residential ratepayers differently with a general effect being an average increase in rates of 5% for residential properties.

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

    Councillor Millar moved the following amendment:

    2. That the uniform annual general charge be increased to $180 with a consequential reduction in the value component for the 2006/2007.
       
    8. That the general rate for 2006/2007 increase by 3.2 per cent to meet Auckland City's budget requirements, and to adjust for inflation for 2006/2007 (currently forecast at 3.3 per cent) and that this increase be collected by way of addition to the uniform annual general charge.

    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 Noelene Raffills Cr Richard Simpson Cr Faye Storer	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 His Worship the Mayor Dick Hubbard Cr Vern Walsh

    Councillor Graeme Mulholland was absent.

    The amendment was declared LOST by 11 votes to 8.

    The meeting adjourned at 10:03am and reconvened at 10:04am.

    Councillor Milne moved the following amendments:

    That resolution L and M be deleted.

    14. That the policy on rate remission and postponement for Maori freehold land that was included in the draft 2006-2016 Long-term council community plan be adopted, while consultation with the city's three iwi groups continues over 2006 but that any resulting policy be applied even handedly to all ratepayers.

    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 Noelene Raffills Cr Faye Storer	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 His Worship the Mayor Dick Hubbard Cr Vern Walsh

    Councillor Graeme Mulholland was absent.

    The amendment was declared LOST by 13 votes to 6.

    Councillor Northey moved the following amendments:

    1. (iv) officers investigate and report to the Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting possible changes to rating policy for rural and/or farmland in Auckland city, for implementation at a later date.

    CARRIED

    1. (v) in the meantime from 2006/2007 remit all portions of rates over a 100% rate increase on an occupied property where there has been no change of use or zoning, or change of ownership.

    Renumber (v) to (vi)

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

    The meeting adjourned at 11:05am and reconvened at 11:13am.

    2. That the $95 uniform annual general charge in the general rate (the UAGC) be reduced to $65 so that the total overall level of the UAGC and the UAC for refuse be retained for 2006/2007."

    The above amendment was put by show of hands and LOST by 14 votes to 4.

    Councillor Abel moved the following amendment:

    9.   
       1. That the city-wide targeted rate for refuse collection be increased to $136.20 per service for 2006/2007 to cover the increases for the waste minimisation initiatives, for the monitoring and education around rubbish collections and the additional cost increases identified for 2004/2005, 2005/2006 and 2006/2007 and the Hauraki Gulf Islands cost increases in that period be contained in the property rate.
       2. That officers compile a report to the Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting on more sophisticated refuse charging more closely related to the actual waste generated for each particular property.

    The above amendment was put by a show of hands and LOST by 14 votes to 4.

    The meeting adjourned at 11:29am and reconvened at 11:29am.

    Councillor Simpson moved the following amendment:

    10. That officers brain storm options for a revenue generation scheme weighted towards conservation charging (such as demand side management measures etc) rather than property valuation, to be considered at the next annual plan direction setting meeting in October 2006.

    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 Noelene Raffills Cr Richard Simpson Cr Faye Storer	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 His Worship the Mayor Dick Hubbard Cr Vern Walsh

    Councillor Graeme Mulholland was absent.

    The amendment was declared LOST by 11 votes to 8.

    Councillor Storer moved the following amendment:

    That the Rural 1 differential be decreased to 60% and Rural 2 differential be decreased to 10%.

    The above motion was put by a show of hands and LOST by 12 votes to 4.

    The Chairman moved the following substantive motion:

    That it be a recommendation to council:

    1. That it be noted that:
       1. the higher property values provided by the 2005 citywide revaluation will not increase rate revenue but will distribute rates between ratepayers differently
       2. growth in the rating base over 2005/2006 (from new properties and improvements to existing properties) will increase the rates revenue in 2006/2007
       3. the due dates for Auckland City's rate instalments in 2006/2007 will be brought forward by one month and rate instalments be moved to a four instalment pattern from 2006/2007 (that is, to 21 August, 20 November, 20 February and 21 May), as resolved at the Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting in November 2005
       4. officers investigate and report to the Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting possible changes to rating policy for rural and/or farmland in Auckland city, for implementation at a later date
       5. the various rates-related policy statements will be amended for the final Long-term council community plan to reflect all the decisions made at this Combined Committee meeting.

    CARRIED

    2. That the $95 uniform annual general charge in the general rate (the UAGC) be retained for 2006/2007.

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

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

    Councillor Graeme Mulholland was absent.

    The motion was declared CARRIED by 13 votes to 6.

    3. That the next step of the general rate differential strategy be applied in 2006/2007.

    4. That the CBD targeted rate for the CBD non-residential group be increased to match the group's reduction in the general rate, as a result of Auckland City implementing the next step of its long-term differential strategy for the general rate; the targeted rate will be assessed on annual value and will generate revenue of $6.1 million (GST exclusive) for 2006/2007.

    5. That the CBD targeted rate to apply to CBD residential ratepayers continue to be applied as a fixed charge of $52 (including GST) per residential unit for 2006/2007.

    6. That the five rate remission and postponement policies for 2005/2006 (remission of rate penalties; remission of rates on car parks; remission of rates on Rural 3 properties; remission of rates in miscellaneous circumstances; and postponement of rates payments) are unchanged and will apply again for 2006/2007.

    7. That Auckland City's discount rate for early payment of rates for 2006/2007 be set at 2.15 per cent; this will be applied to 2006/2007 rates paid in full by the first rate instalment date [a discount rate of 2.15 per cent is equivalent to a 8.55 per cent return to the ratepayers (before tax)].

    8. That the general rate for 2006/2007 be increased by 3.3 per cent to meet Auckland City's budget requirements, and to adjust for inflation for 2006/2007.

    CARRIED

    9. That the city-wide targeted rate for refuse collection be increased to $163 per service for 2006/2007 to cover the increases for the waste minimisation initiatives and the additional cost increases identified for 2004/2005, 2005/2006 and 2006/2007 and officers compile a report to the Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting on more sophisticated refuse charging more closely related to the actual waste generated for each particular property.

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

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

    The motion was declared CARRIED by 17 votes to 3.

    10. That the CBD targeted rate be extended by a further two years before reducing to a residual amount from 2016/2017 onwards to fund the marginal depreciation and operational expenditure (associated with the higher asset base and amenity associated with the CBD Into the Future strategy).
    11. That the four targeted rates for transport, open spaces and volcanic cones; community development and housing; and heritage and urban design, be increased by 3.3 per cent for 2006/2007, to adjust for inflation expected in 2006/2007.
    12. That the coverage and level of its targeted rates for refuse collection, transport, open spaces and volcanic cones; community development and housing; and heritage and urban design, be increased further to fund the additional projects adopted at this meeting for the final Long-term council community plan, to accelerate Auckland City's progress towards achieving its long-term vision. The actual increases required will depend on which additional projects the Council adopts at the meeting.
    13. That Auckland City establish a new city development targeted rate, to fund those additional projects adopted in the final Long-term council community plan, that can not be covered by the existing targeted rates.
    14. That the policy on rate remission and postponement for Maori freehold land that was included in the draft 2006-2016 Long-term council community plan be adopted, while consultation with the city's three iwi groups continues over 2006.

    CARRIED

    Councillor Millar requested her vote against resolution B and H be recorded.

12. 1. POLICY ON PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR

    That it be a recommendation to council:

    That the policy on partnerships with the private sector be adopted for the final Long-term council community plan 2006-2016.

    CARRIED

    12.2. POLICY ON SIGNIFICANCE

    The Chairman moved:

    That it be a recommendation to council:

    That the policy on significance be adopted for the final Long-term council community plan 2006-2016.

    Councillor Boyle moved the following amendment:

    That the list of strategic assets as listed on page 112 of vol 3 of the Long-term council community plan include the urban tree estate and the pedestrian network as separate line items and be valued accordingly. (ref row 7)

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

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

    The amendment was declared LOST by 15 votes to 5.

    The Chair moved the following substantive motion:

    That it be a recommendation to council:

    That the policy on significance be adopted for the final Long-term council community plan 2006-2016.

    CARRIED

    12.3. TREASURY MANAGEMENT POLICY

    That it be a recommendation to council:

    That the draft Treasury Management Policy incorporating the liability management and investment policies be adopted in the Long-term council community plan 2006-2016.

    CARRIED

    12.4. REVENUE AND FINANCING POLICY FOR AUCKLAND CITY'S 2006-2016 LTCCP

    That it be a recommendation to council:

    That the revenue and financing policy be adopted for inclusion in the council's Long-term council community plan for 2006 - 2016.

    CARRIED

    12.5. DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS POLICY: SUBMISSIONS AND POLICY FOR ADOPTION (WITH OPTIONS)

    That it be a recommendation to council:

    1. That the development contributions policy (subject to any amendments from recommendations B, C and D) which provides for development contributions across the whole isthmus (including the central area) on residential and non-residential development, and which covers community amenities, parks-community, parks-reserves, stormwater and transport, be adopted by council effective from July 2006.

    2. That the policy adopted be deemed to include the changes necessary to give effect to the adoption of the project "Carrying out stormwater works to cater for growth and reduce flood risks" (as set out in section 12 of the development contributions policy, and in particular the corresponding higher per household unit equivalent (HUE) charges).

    3. That the policy adopted be deemed to include the changes necessary to give effect to the adoption of the project "Wynyard Point" (as set out in section 12 of the development contributions policy, and in particular the corresponding higher per household unit equivalent (HUE) charges).

    4. That delegated authority be granted to the Chairman, Finance and Corporate Business Committee and the General manager finance to make any amendments to the policy arising from this meeting (including consequential amendments needed as a result of other decisions).

    5. That the committee notes the changes that have been made to the policy following public submissions.

    6. That work continue with urgency on a development contributions policy for open space for the central area with the aim of applying the policy as soon as practicable.

    CARRIED

13. 1 AMENDMENTS TO THE DRAFT LTCCP

    This item was withdrawn as the Audit Office have confirmed that there is no requirement for an updated copy of the Long-term council community plan 2006-2016 (LTCCP) document to be produced for the 22 June 2006 Combined Committees agenda as the content is contained within the reports.

14. 1 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:

    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.	Peter Blake Memorial - Te Papa and NZ National Maritime Museum	Good Reason to withhold exists under section 7	Section 48(1)(a)
    C2	Auckland Town Hall Organ Trust - Update and Funding Request	Good Reason to withhold exists under section 7	Section 48(1)(a)
    C3	Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Funding Requirements 2006/2007 and 2007/2008	Good Reason to withhold exists under section 7	Section 48(1)(a)

    
    

    C4.	Harbour Festival Evaluation	Good Reason to withhold exists under section 7	Section 48(1)(a)
    C6.	Acquisition of Land for Open Space	Good Reason to withhold exists under section 7	Section 48(1)(a)
    C7.	Open Space Acquisition	Good Reason to withhold exists under section 7	Section 48(1)(a)

    This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public are as follows:

    Item No.	Reason to withhold information under section 7
    C1.	To enable the Council to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.	[Section 7(2)(h)]
    	To enable the Council to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).	[Section 7(2)(i)]
    C2.	To enable the Council to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.	[Section 7(2)(h)]
    	To enable the Council to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).	[Section 7(2)(i)]
    C3.	To enable the Council to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.	[Section 7(2)(h)]
    C4.	To protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information.	[Section 7(2)(b)(ii)]
    C6.	To protect information where the making available of the information - (i)  Would disclose a trade secret: or (ii) Would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or is the subject of the information.	[Section 7(2)(b)]
    	To enable the Council to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).	[Section 7(2)(i)]
    C7.	To protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information.	[Section 7(2)(b)(ii)]
    	To enable the Council to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.	[Section 7(2)(h)]
    	To prevent the disclosure or use of official information for improper gain or improper advantage.	[Section 7(2)(j)]

    CARRIED

    14.2 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:

    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
    C5.	Metro Water Ltd's Statement of Intent, Funding Plan and Corporate Business Plan	Good Reason to withhold exists under section 7	Section 48(1)(a)
    C8	Development with Vision and International Facilities	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
    C5.	To enable the Council to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).	[Section 7(2)(i)]
    	To protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information.	[Section 7(2)(b)(ii)]
    C8	To protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information.	[Section 7(2)(b)(ii)]
    	To enable the Council to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.	[Section 7(2)(h)]
    	To enable the Council to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).	[Section 7(2)(i)]

    CARRIED

    Councillor Abel requested his vote against moving into confidential for item C5 be recorded.

    The meeting adjourned at 3:04pm and reconvened at 3:05pm

15. PETER BLAKE MEMORIAL - TE PAPA AND NZ NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM

    This item was item C1 of the confidential section of the meeting and was moved to the open section.

    That it be a recommendation to council:

    1. That council considers that the revised tribute to Sir Peter Blake in the NZ National Maritime Museum (as presented in May 2006) in the form of a permanent display including an exhibition celebrating the life of Sir Peter Blake, is appropriate for his significant contribution to the city and his world class maritime achievement.
    2. That council notes the total estimated cost will be up to $8 million, and would provide a substantial enhancement to the NZ National Maritime Museum, with 75 per cent of the cost being funded by sources other than the Council, noting that the proposal is endorsed by the Blake family.
    3. That the external exhibition building be referred to the Urban Design Panel for comment.
    4. That a conditional funding agreement (the final terms and conditions of which are to be approved by the Chair of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee and the General Manager, Arts Community and Recreation) be prepared between Auckland City and the New Zealand National Maritime Museum and Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa recording that a contribution of up to $2 million plus GST be made to the museum enhancement, and to include as a minimum the following conditions:
       1. no further funds, either capital or ongoing operational expenses, would be payable by Auckland City for support of this tribute.
       2. details of funding raised from all other sources and the overall total cost to complete the project would be reported to and approved by Auckland City Council before Auckland City would contribute to the proposal.
       3. that Auckland City Council's contribution will be appropriately acknowledged and that all endeavours be taken to make the admission price as inexpensive as possible for Auckland city residents as contributors, including consideration of a minimum of two free entry days, and further that the National Maritime Museum actively promote a concession fee for Auckland city residents.
       4. that the memorial is acknowledged as a national asset gifted to the Auckland region.
       5. that in recognising that the memorial is a national asset gifted to the Auckland region, that NZ National Maritime Museum and Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa actively seek financial contributions towards the project from the other territorial local authorities in the Auckland region.
       6. that Auckland City acknowledges the Development Agreement between the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and the NZ National Maritime Museum dated 18 May 2006.
    5. That resolutions A to E only be moved into the open section of the agenda and that the Mayor and the Chairperson, Arts, Culture and Recreation be authorised to make any statements

    CARRIED

16. AUCKLAND TOWN HALL ORGAN TRUST - UPDATE AND FUNDING REQUEST

    This item was item C2 of the confidential section of the meeting and was moved to the open section of the meeting.

    1. That the earlier council decision (28 August 2003) to support the redevelopment of the Auckland Town Hall organ be reconfirmed including the conditional grant of $1,000,000 and that this amount be provided for in council's budgets for 2006/2007 and future years.
    2. That an additional conditional grant to the Town Hall Organ Trust of up to $1.75 million (the timing of which is to be confirmed) towards the redevelopment of the Auckland Town Hall organ be approved.
    3. That a further grant of up to $250,000 be approved in 2006/2007 and made available to the Town Hall Organ Trust to use to cover the cost of the preliminary design work, legal fees, marking and administrative work that needs to be undertaken prior to redevelopment commencing.
    4. That the Funding Agreement between the Town Hall Organ Trust and Auckland City be varied to reflect the additional grants and to incorporate such other items and matters necessary to achieve the redevelopment of the organ, while protecting the interests of Auckland City, recognising the large level of financial contribution being made by Auckland City and the large amount of fundraising that remains to be undertaken. The final terms and conditions of the varied Funding Agreement are subject to approval by the Chairman of Finance and Corporate Business Committee and the General Manager Finance.
    5. That the request by the Town Hall Organ Trust for council to execute the Deed of Gift transferring ownership of the Town Hall organ to the Trust be declined.
    6. That council officers report back to the appropriate committee of council to provide a progress report on fundraising activities and the outcome of the negotiations with the tenderers so that Auckland City can determine whether to continue supporting the project in its current form.
    7. That the Trust be requested to hold a free event on completion of the refurbishment of the Town Hall organ.
    8. That resolutions A to H only be moved to the open section of the agenda, with the officer's report remaining in the confidential section.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 3:29 pm.