MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE WORKS AND SERVICES COMMITTEE HELD ON THURSDAY, 2 MARCH 2006 AT 1:30 PM

1. APOLOGIES

   That the apology for lateness from Councillor Faye Storer be accepted.

   CARRIED

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   That the minutes of the Works and Services Committee meeting held on Thursday, 2 February 2006 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

   CARRIED

3. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

   There was no extraordinary business.

4. PUBLIC FORUM

   There were no requests to speak in public forum.

5. REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

   That the report from the Committee Manager dated 3 March 2006, in relation to Reports Requested Pending be received.

   CARRIED

6. UPDATE ON AUCKLAND CITY'S REFUSE, RECYCLING AND INORGANIC SERVICES AND THE LEVEL OF THE WASTE TARGETED RATE.

   The Chairman moved:

   That it be a recommendation to Combined Committees:

   1. That the suggested refuse collection targeted rate is increased from $131 to $138 per service for 2006/2007 refuse services, including the implementation of the Waste Management Plan - isthmus section's proposed waste minimisation initiatives.
   2. That Auckland City continues with a series of City Scene articles informing ratepayers and residents of the value of the refuse services they receive from the refuse targeted rate.
   3. That Auckland City initiate discussions with opted out large-scale residential blocks with the aim of requiring all residential blocks to use Auckland City's comprehensive refuse services from 2007/2008.
   4. That the targeted rate policy exemption list be amended to stop further residential blocks from opting out of Auckland City's comprehensive refuse service for 2006/2007, to save large residential blocks, that may be contemplating opting out of Auckland City's refuse service, from unnecessary changes in the provision of refuse services.

   Councillor Walsh moved the following amendment:

   1. That the suggested refuse collection targeted rate is increased from $131 to $161 per service for 2006/2007 to fully fund the cost of the refuse services and allow the implementation of the Waste Management Plan - isthmus section's proposed waste minimisation initiatives.

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

   For the Amendment:	Against the Amendment:
   Cr Doug Armstrong Deputy Mayor Dr Bruce Hucker Cr Noelene Raffills Cr Faye Storer Cr Vern Walsh	Cr Leila Boyle Cr Bill Christian Cr Neil Abel

   His Worship the Mayor was absent.

   The amendment was declared CARRIED by 5 votes to 3.

   The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

   That it be a recommendation to Combined Committees:

   1. That the suggested refuse collection targeted rate is increased from $131 to $161 per service for 2006/2007 to fully fund the cost of the refuse services and allow the implementation of the Waste Management Plan - isthmus section's proposed waste minimisation initiatives.
      The above motion was put separately by a show of hands and declared CARRIED by 5 votes to 3. Councillors Abel and Boyle requested their votes against the motion be recorded.
   2. That Auckland City continues with a series of City Scene articles informing ratepayers and residents of the value of the refuse services they receive from the refuse targeted rate.
   3. That Auckland City initiate discussions with opted out large-scale residential blocks with the aim of requiring all residential blocks to use Auckland City's comprehensive refuse services from 2007/2008.
   4. That the targeted rate policy exemption list be amended to stop further residential blocks from opting out of Auckland City's comprehensive refuse service for 2006/2007, to save large residential blocks, that may be contemplating opting out of Auckland City's refuse service, from unnecessary changes in the provision of refuse services.

   CARRIED

7. LAND ALLOCATION FOR A RESOURCE RECOVERY PARK FOR THE ISTHMUS

   1. That it be a recommendation to the Finance and Corporate Business Committee, that a freeze be implemented on any long-term lease or sale of the council owned site (Lot 1 DP 25356) between Alfred and Galway Streets, Onehunga pending assessment of it future site for a Resource Recovery Park.
   2. That officers report back to the Works and Services Committee on the options for use of all or part of Lot 1 DP 25356 as a Resource Recovery Park.
   3. That this report and resolutions be referred to the Maungakiekie Community Board for their information and any response.

   CARRIED

8. WASTE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE - COFFS HARBOUR

   Councillor Christian moved:

   That Councillors Abel and Boyle, of the Works and Services Committee be authorised to attend the Waste 2006 Conference and Pre-Conference tour, Coffs Harbour, Australia from 27 to 31 March 2006.

   CARRIED

9. 2005/2006 SECOND QUARTER UTILITY PLANNING REPORT

   That Metrowater Ltd be advised that Auckland City will be exercising its right to renew the stormwater agreement for a period of 2 years from 1 July 2006.

   CARRIED

10. WATER AND SANITARY SERVICES ASSESSMENT STAGE 2

    That it be a recommendation to Combined Committees:

    1. That scenario 4b for stormwater services, involving the provision of increased public infrastructure investment, based on increased development contributions from $3.1 million per annum to an estimated $10.1 million per annum be endorsed for inclusion in the Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP).
    2. That scenario 3.5 for wastewater service, involving the provision of increased public infrastructure investment to reduce the impacts of wet weather wastewater overflows be endorsed for the Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP).
    3. That the final outcomes of the water and sanitary services assessment consultation be used as the basis of drainage network consent application to the Auckland Regional Council.
    4. 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

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11. 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.	Designation And Sustainable Long-Term Operation Of The Claris Landfill On Great Barrier Island	Good Reason to withhold exists under section 7	Section 48(1)(a)

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

    Item No.	Reason to withhold information under section 7
    C1.	To enable the Council to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).	[Section 7(2)(i)]
    	In the case only of an application for a resource consent, or water conservation order, or a requirement for a designation or heritage order, under the Resource Management Act 1991, to avoid serious offence to tikanga Maori, or to avoid the disclosure of the location of waahi tapu.	Section [7(2)(ba)]

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 3:56 pm.