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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL

HELD ON THURSDAY, 17 APRIL 2008 AT 6:00PM

PRESENT:	His Worship the Mayor Hon John		Banks, QSO	[until 8:10pm item 7A; from 8:30pm item 7A]
	Deputy Mayor	David	Hay, JP
	Councillors:	Douglas	Armstrong, QSO	[until 6:29pm item 4.2; from 6:38pm item 5; until 8:34pm item 7A; from 8:37pm item 7A]
		Ken	Baguley
		Aaron	Bhatnagar
		Leila	Boyle
		Dr Cathy	Casey	[until 9:08pm item 7A; from 9:11pm item 7A]
		Bill	Christian, JP
		Mark	Donnelly
		Graeme	Easte
		Glenda	Fryer	[until 7:11pm item 7; from 7:15pm item 7]
		Paul	Goldsmith	[until 6:29pm item 4.2; from 6:34pm item 4.2; until 7:47pm item 7A; from 7:51pm item 7A]
		John	Lister, OBE	[until 6:10pm item 4.1; from 6:20pm item 4.1]
		Toni	Millar, JP	[until 7:11pm item 7; from 7:15pm item 7; until 8:14pm item 7A; from 8:21pm item 7A]
		Greg	Moyle, E.D.
		Graeme	Mulholland, JP	[until 6:30pm item 7A; from 6:37pm item 7A; until 7:45pm item 7A; from 7:49pm item 7A]
		Richard	Northey, ONZM
		Noelene	Raffills	[until 7:23pm item 7A; from 7:26pm item 7A]
		Denise	Roche	[until 9:11pm item 7; from 9:14pm item 7]

One minutes silence was observed for the six students and the teacher from Elim Christian College who lost their lives on 15 April 2008 on the Mangatepopo River.

1. DECLARATION BY COUNCILLOR LISTER - SWEARING IN

   Councillor Lister made his Declaration pursuant to Schedule 7 (14) of the Local Government Act 2002.

2. APOLOGIES

   His Worship the Mayor moved:

   Deputy Mayor David Hay seconded:

   That the apology from Cr Lotu-Iiga for non-attendance due to family circumstances be accepted.

   CARRIED

3. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

   There was no extraordinary business.

   The meeting was adjourned at 6:10pm for 5 minutes to farewell the Lister family. The meeting reconvened at 6.15pm.

4. DEPUTATIONS

   4.1. MS PENNY BRIGHT

   His Worship the Mayor moved:

   Councillor Boyle seconded:

   That Ms Bright be thanked for her attendance.

   CARRIED

   4.2. MS LISA PRAGER

   His Worship the Mayor moved:

   Councillor Boyle seconded:

   That Ms Lisa Prager be thanked for her attendance.

   CARRIED

5. COUNCILLOR APPOINTMENT FOLLOWING AVONDALE-ROSKILL WARD BY-ELECTION

   The Deputy Mayor, David Hay moved:

   Councillor Goldsmith seconded:

   1. That Councillor John Lister be appointed as the Deputy Chair of the Transport Committee and a member of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee.
   2. That Councillor John Lister be appointed to the Mt Roskill Community Board.

   Councillor Northey moved the following amendment to replace resolution A. and add a new resolution C.:

   Councillor Easte seconded:

   1. That Councillor John Lister be appointed as a member of the Transport Committee and a member of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee.
   3. That the Deputy Mayor and Councillor Northey consider and recommend to Council an appropriate Deputy Chair for the Transport Committee and any other appropriate appointments.

   LOST

   The Mayor put the following substantive motion:

   1. That Councillor John Lister be appointed as the Deputy Chair of the Transport Committee and a member of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee.
   2. That Councillor John Lister be appointed to the Mt Roskill Community Board.

   CARRIED

6. ZOO BOARD REPORT NO. 1/2008

   Councillor Christian moved:

   Councillor Boyle seconded:

   That the recommendations contained in the Zoo Board's report No. 1/2008 be noted:

   Royal Commission on Auckland Governance

   1. That the Zoo's position as a jewel in the Auckland region be confirmed.
   2. That the importance of retaining public ownership of the Zoo be confirmed.
   3. That it be noted that Auckland Zoo is internationally recognised as an outstanding, progressive zoological park.
   4. That the importance of the Zoo's excellent conservation, sustainability, environmental education, research, community and advocacy work be recognised.
   5. That the importance of the Zoo obtaining sufficient, stable local government funding spread fairly and equitably over the Auckland region, which together with sponsorship, donations and visitor income, are needed to ensure the ongoing sustainability of the Zoo's work be confirmed.
   6. That work continue for the Zoo to be included in the amenities covered by the Regional Funding Bill.
   7. That a review of the Zoo's governance structure be undertaken.

   CARRIED

   The Mayor vacated the Chair at 8:09pm, part item 7, and Councillor Armstrong assumed the Chair. The Mayor resumed the Chair from 8:30pm, part item 7.

7. REGIONAL GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 2/2008

   The Deputy Mayor, David Hay moved:

   Councillor Bhatnagar seconded:

   1. That the recommendations contained in the Regional Governance Committee report No. 02/2008 be noted ie:

   Submission to the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance

   1. That the Auckland City Council submission to the Royal Commission supports the following outcomes, which were discussed at the councillor workshop on 10 April 2008:
      • establishment of a single legal entity for the Auckland region - Greater Auckland Council
      • Greater Auckland Mayor, elected at large
      • the composition of the Greater Auckland Council being based on wards/communities of interest to be confirmed by the Local Government commission
      • the Greater Auckland Council be comprised of approximately 21 Community Councillors, 8 Regional Councillors, at large, 2 per area and Greater Auckland Mayor or approximately 30 Community Councillors
      • establishment of an Executive Committee within the Greater Auckland Council
      • the composition of the Executive Committee being:
      • Greater Auckland Mayor
      • Standing Committee Chairs
      • establishment of four Area Committees and Chair appointed from area committee members
      • establishment of Neighbourhood Boards for each ward/community of interest, to be confirmed by Local Government commission
      • representation on Neighbourhood Boards being, four ward based elected representatives and the Greater Auckland Council ward councillor and they will elect a chair from among their members
      • Neighbourhood Boards being given responsibility for recommending their neighbourhood plan including capital spending in their area
      • a representative from Great Barrier is to be at least one member of the Hauraki Gulf Neighbourhood Board
      • Greater Auckland Council councillors having a community constituency office in the ward and an ability to engage 'neighbourhood advocates'
      • ability for the Greater Auckland Council to appoint advisory boards/committees and Council Controlled Organisations
      • establishment of Greater Auckland Council Mana Whenua committee, based on the work currently being undertaken in the region as part of the Regional Sustainable Development Forum (RSDF)
      • regional planning framework elements being:
      • regional spatial plan (30 year timeframe)
      • area plans (10 year timeframe)
      • regional prioritised investment plan (10 year timeframe)
      • neighbourhood plans (3-5 year rolling programme).
   2. That the Regional Governance Committee be delegated to work with officers on final editorial changes.
   3. That the Regional Governance Committee be requested to communicate Council's position and seek feedback from the community to inform Council's public hearing presentation to the Royal Commission.

   The Deputy Mayor, David Hay moved the following amendment:

   Councillor Bhatnagar seconded:

   1. That council having regard to:

      • the current issues in the region being a lack of leadership, duplication of functions, funding inefficiencies, fragmented decision making and the lack of a regional framework
      • the agreed submission approach and six key drivers adopted on 28 February 2008

      approve a submission being made to the Royal Commission that delivers the following outcomes:

      • a focus on people, places and Auckland's future
      • local neighbourhood leadership, advocacy and decision making
      • innovative ways of connecting with citizens and with council
      • accountable and visible elected representatives
      • an integrated planning framework connecting the region, its distinctive areas and local neighbourhoods
      • coordinated infrastructure planning, investment and delivery
      • efficient and cost-effective service delivery and customer service excellence
      • an adaptable and future orientated governance approach.

   2.  That the recommendations contained in the Regional Governance Committee report No. 02/2008 be noted ie:

   Submission to the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance

   1.  That the Auckland City Council submission to the Royal Commission supports the following outcomes, which were discussed at the llor workshop on 10 April 2008:
      • establishment of a single legal entity for the Auckland region - Greater Auckland Council
      • Greater Auckland Mayor, elected at large
      • the composition of the Greater Auckland Council being based on wards/communities of interest to be confirmed by the Local Government commission
      • the Greater Auckland Council be comprised of approximately 21 Community Councillors, 8 Regional Councillors, at large, 2 per area and Greater Auckland Mayor or approximately 30 Community Councillors
      • establishment of an Executive Committee within the Greater Auckland Council
      • the composition of the Executive Committee being:
      • Greater Auckland Mayor
      • Standing Committee Chairs
      • establishment of four Area Committees and Chair appointed from area committee members
      • establishment of Neighbourhood Boards for each ward/community of interest, to be confirmed by Local Government commission
      • representation on Neighbourhood Boards being, four ward based elected representatives and the Greater Auckland Council ward councillor and they will elect a chair from among their members
      • Neighbourhood Boards being given responsibility for recommending their neighbourhood plan including capital spending in their area
      • a representative from Great Barrier is to be at least one member of the Hauraki Gulf Neighbourhood Board
      • Greater Auckland Council councillors having a community constituency office in the ward and an ability to engage 'neighbourhood advocates'
      • ability for the Greater Auckland Council to appoint advisory boards/committees and Council Controlled Organisations
      • establishment of Greater Auckland Council Mana Whenua committee, based on the work currently being undertaken in the region as part of the Regional Sustainable Development Forum (RSDF)
      • regional planning framework elements being:
      • regional spatial plan (30 year timeframe)
      • area plans (10 year timeframe)
      • regional prioritised investment plan (10 year timeframe)
      • neighbourhood plans (3-5 year rolling programme).
   2. That the Regional Governance Committee be delegated to work with officers on final editorial changes.
   3. That the Regional Governance Committee be requested to communicate Council's position and seek feedback from the community to inform Council's public hearing presentation to the Royal Commission.

   3. That the report by Manager Strategy dated 17 April entitled "Submission to Royal Commission on Auckland Governance" be received.
   4. That the Auckland city council submission recommend a unitary authority for the Greater Auckland region as the best option to improve governance and address the present and future challenges the region faces (see Attachment 1 to the Manager Strategy's report dated 17 April 2008 entitled "Submission to Royal Commission on Auckland Governance").
   5. That Council approve the key features of its recommended governance approach to the Royal Commission as:
      1. the establishment of a unitary authority for the Auckland region - Greater Auckland council
      2. Greater Auckland Mayor, elected at large
      3. the composition of the Greater Auckland Council being based on wards/communities of interest to be confirmed by the Local Government commission
      4. the Greater Auckland Council being comprised of approximately 30 councillors, subject to confirmation by the Local Government commission
      5. establishment of an Executive Committee within the Greater Auckland Council
      6. the composition of the Executive Committee being:

      Greater Auckland Mayor
      Standing Committee Chairs

      7. establishment of four Area Committees and Chair appointed from area committee members
      8. establishment of Neighbourhood Boards for each ward/community of interest, to be confirmed by Local Government commission.
      9. representation on Neighbourhood Boards being, four ward based elected representatives and the Greater Auckland Council ward councillor.
      10. the Neighbourhood Board Chair being appointed from the Neighbourhood Board members
      11. in recognition of the unique issues facing the Hauraki Gulf, the establishment of a Hauraki Gulf Neighbourhood Board
      12. having at least one of the four elected representative positions on the Hauraki Gulf Neighbourhood Board being allocated to a Great Barrier elected representative
      13. Neighbourhood Boards being given responsibility for recommending their Neighbourhood Plan, including capital spending in their area
      14. Greater Auckland councillors having a community constituency office in the ward and an ability to engage 'neighbourhood advocates' on local issues and/or matters included in the Area and Neighbourhood plans
      15. ability for the Greater Auckland Council to appoint advisory boards/committees and Council Controlled Organisations
      16. establishment of Greater Auckland Council Mana Whenua committee, based on the work currently being undertaken in the region as part of the Regional Sustainable Development Forum (RSDF)
      17. a regional planning framework comprising:
          • regional spatial plan (30 year timeframe)
          • area plans (10 year timeframe)
          • Greater Auckland council prioritised investment plan (10 year timeframe)
          • neighbourhood plans (3-5 year rolling programme).
   6. That Council confirm its preferred approach on the issue of Greater Auckland council representation for the submission or alternately leave it to the commission. The two options available and described in section 3.2 are:
      1. ward based councillors
      2. ward based councillors and area, at large councillors (2 per area)
   7. That Council adopt the attached draft submission as its submission to the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance, delegating to the Regional Governance Committee the authority to make any minor editorial and typographic changes.
   8. That the Regional Governance Committee be requested to communicate Council's position and seek feedback from the community to inform Council's public hearing presentation to the Royal Commission.

      Secretarial Note:

      Councillor Casey's amendment was taken in parts, with A (vi) taken separately.

      Councillor Casey moved the following amendment to A. by way of substitution:

      Councillor Easte seconded:

   1. That Auckland City Council revise its submission on regional governance having regard to:

      • The views of the people
      • The views of each of its ten Community Boards
      • The submissions of Auckland Regional Council, Rodney District Council, North Shore City Council, Waitakere City Council, Manukau City Council, Papakura District Council and Franklin District Council.

      The revised submission shall follow the following principles:

      1. That responsibility for public policy, public assets and public institutions resides with publicly elected bodies
      2. That governance powers and responsibilities are delegated to the lowest competent level
      3. That the role and powers of community boards (or their equivalent) are increased
      4. That stronger mechanisms are put in place to ensure that public assets are not sold or privatised without genuine public consultation and consent
      5. That all prospective candidates for local body elections have equal opportunity to be elected
      6. That the Royal Commission puts its preliminary recommendations out for public consultation before finalising their report to government
      7. That, due to Maori within Auckland City not being consulted in any meaningful way, Auckland City follow its own protocol for partnership with Maori.

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

      For the Amendment:		Against the Amendment:
      Councillors:	Leila Boyle Cathy Casey Graeme Easte Glenda Fryer Richard Northey Denise Roche	Councillors:	Doug Armstrong Ken Baguley Aaron Bhatnagar Bill Christian Mark Donnelly Paul Goldsmith Deputy Mayor David Hay John Lister Toni Millar Greg Moyle Graeme Mulholland Noelene Raffills His Worship the Mayor John Banks

      Councillor Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga was absent.

      The amendment was declared LOST by 13 votes to 6.

      6. That the Royal Commission puts its preliminary recommendations out for public consultation before finalising their report to government

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

      For the Amendment:		Against the Amendment:
      Councillors:	Leila Boyle Cathy Casey Mark Donnelly Graeme Easte Glenda Fryer Richard Northey Denise Roche	Councillors:	Doug Armstrong Ken Baguley Aaron Bhatnagar Bill Christian Paul Goldsmith Deputy Mayor David Hay John Lister Toni Millar Greg Moyle Graeme Mulholland Noelene Raffills His Worship the Mayor John Banks

      Councillor Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga was absent.

      The amendment was declared LOST by 12 votes to 7.

      Councillor Northey moved the following amendment to the points in E.:

      Councillor Fryer seconded:

      That the points in resolution E. be amended as follows:

      2. Greater Auckland Council Mayor, elected by its members
      3. Provision for a Greater Auckland Council Executive Committee be replaced by an appropriate range of purpose and subject-specific committees.
      4. Establishment of Community Councils or boroughs within or for each ward, to be confirmed by the Local Government Commission.

      9. Representation on Neighbourhood Boards being at least five ward based elected representatives and the Greater Auckland Council councillor or councillors.
         9. a. Auckland's Neighbourhood Boards to be guaranteed by legislation the exercise of the maximum delegated powers currently permitted to community boards under the Local Government Act together with the lead role in recommending their Neighbourhood Plan, District Plan provisions and capital spending in their area.
         9. b. That the boundaries of the areas/cities and of the community level bodies be relatively stable while ward boundaries change to reflect population changes.

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

      For the Amendment:		Against the Amendment:
      Councillors:	Leila Boyle Cathy Casey Mark Donnelly Graeme Easte Glenda Fryer Richard Northey Denise Roche	Councillors:	Ken Baguley Aaron Bhatnagar Bill Christian Paul Goldsmith Deputy Mayor David Hay John Lister Toni Millar Greg Moyle Graeme Mulholland Noelene Raffills His Worship the Mayor John Banks

      Councillors Doug Armstrong and Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga were absent.

      The amendment was declared LOST by 11 votes to 7.

      Councillor Roche moved the following amendments to resolution E.:

      Councillor Boyle seconded:

      That the point in resolution E. be amended as follows:

      11.  Separate Waiheke and Great Barrier Neighbourhood Boards to be retained.

      That the following new points be added:

      11. a. An elected councillor for the Hauraki Gulf Islands

      16. a. Active consideration for up to three elected Maori representatives on the Greater Auckland Council

      17. A recognition that staff for local authorities across the region will be comparable to current numbers.

      19. A recognition that Auckland's current proportion of elected representatives is not excessive.
          
      20. References to councillors appointing neighbourhood advocates be deleted.

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

      For the Amendment:		Against the Amendment:
      Councillors:	Leila Boyle Cathy Casey Graeme Easte Glenda Fryer Richard Northey Denise Roche	Councillors:	Doug Armstrong Ken Baguley Aaron Bhatnagar Bill Christian Mark Donnelly Paul Goldsmith Deputy Mayor David Hay John Lister Toni Millar Greg Moyle Graeme Mulholland Noelene Raffills His Worship the Mayor John Banks

      Councillor Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga was absent.

      The amendment was declared LOST by 13 votes to 6.

      Councillor Donnelly moved the following amendment to resolution E.:

      Councillor Christian seconded:

      That E (1) be amended by removing bullet point 7 regarding the establishment of Area Committees.  And subsequent submission changes are made as required.

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

      For the Amendment:		Against the Amendment:
      Councillors:	Leila Boyle Bill Christian Mark Donnelly Richard Northey Denise Roche	Councillors:	Doug Armstrong Ken Baguley Aaron Bhatnagar Cathy Casey Graeme Easte Glenda Fryer Paul Goldsmith Deputy Mayor David Hay John Lister Toni Millar Greg Moyle Graeme Mulholland Noelene Raffills His Worship the Mayor John Banks

      Councillor Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga was absent.

      The amendment was declared LOST by 14 votes to 5.

      Secretarial Note:

      The substantive motion was taken in parts with resolution A being dealt with first, followed by resolutions B to G. The Deputy Mayor advised that resolution F. should be removed from the substantive motion as it was no longer required. The resolutions that followed F. were consequentially renumbered.

      The Mayor put the following substantive motion:

      1. That council having regard to:
         • the current issues in the region being a lack of leadership, duplication of functions, funding inefficiencies, fragmented decision making and the lack of a regional framework
         • the agreed submission approach and six key drivers adopted on 28 February 2008
         • approve a submission being made to the Royal Commission that delivers the following outcomes:
         • a focus on people, places and Auckland's future
         • local neighbourhood leadership, advocacy and decision making
         • innovative ways of connecting with citizens and with council
         • accountable and visible elected representatives
         • an integrated planning framework connecting the region, its distinctive areas and local neighbourhoods
         • coordinated infrastructure planning, investment and delivery
         • efficient and cost-effective service delivery and customer service excellence
         • an adaptable and future orientated governance approach

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

      For the Motion:		Against the Motion:
      Councillors:	Doug Armstrong Ken Baguley Aaron Bhatnagar Leila Boyle Bill Christian Mark Donnelly Graeme Easte Glenda Fryer Paul Goldsmith Deputy Mayor David Hay John Lister Toni Millar Greg Moyle Graeme Mulholland Richard Northey Noelene Raffills His Worship the Mayor John Banks	Councillors:	Cathy Casey Denise Roche

      Councillor Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga was absent.

      The motion was declared CARRIED by 17 votes to 2.

      2. That the recommendations contained in the Regional Governance Committee report No. 02/2008 be noted ie:

      Submission to the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance

      1. That the Auckland City Council submission to the Royal Commission supports the following outcomes, which were discussed at the councillor workshop on 10 April 2008:
         • establishment of a single legal entity for the Auckland region - Greater Auckland Council
         • Greater Auckland Mayor, elected at large
         • the composition of the Greater Auckland Council being based on wards/communities of interest to be confirmed by the Local Government commission
         • the Greater Auckland Council be comprised of approximately 21 Community Councillors, 8 Regional Councillors, at large, 2 per area and Greater Auckland Mayor or approximately 30 Community Councillors
         • establishment of an Executive Committee within the Greater Auckland Council
         • the composition of the Executive Committee being:
         • Greater Auckland Mayor
         • Standing Committee Chairs
         • establishment of four Area Committees and Chair appointed from area committee members
         • establishment of Neighbourhood Boards for each ward/community of interest, to be confirmed by Local Government commission
         • representation on Neighbourhood Boards being, four ward based elected representatives and the Greater Auckland Council ward councillor and they will elect a chair from among their members
         • Neighbourhood Boards being given responsibility for recommending their neighbourhood plan including capital spending in their area
         • a representative from Great Barrier is to be at least one member of the Hauraki Gulf Neighbourhood Board
         • Greater Auckland Council councillors having a community constituency office in the ward and an ability to engage 'neighbourhood advocates'
         • ability for the Greater Auckland Council to appoint advisory boards/committees and Council Controlled Organisations
         • establishment of Greater Auckland Council Mana Whenua committee, based on the work currently being undertaken in the region as part of the Regional Sustainable Development Forum (RSDF)
         • regional planning framework elements being:
         • regional spatial plan (30 year timeframe)
         • area plans (10 year timeframe)
         • regional prioritised investment plan (10 year timeframe)
         • neighbourhood plans (3-5 year rolling programme).
      2. That the Regional Governance Committee be delegated to work with officers on final editorial changes.
      3. That the Regional Governance Committee be requested to communicate Council's position and seek feedback from the community to inform Council's public hearing presentation to the Royal Commission.

      3. That the report by Manager Strategy dated 17 April entitled "Submission to Royal Commission on Auckland Governance" be received.
      4. That the Auckland city council submission recommend a unitary authority for the Greater Auckland region as the best option to improve governance and address the present and future challenges the region faces (see Attachment 1 to the Manager Strategy's report dated 17 April 2008 entitled "Submission to Royal Commission on Auckland Governance").
      5. That Council approve the key features of its recommended governance approach to the Royal Commission as:
         1. the establishment of a unitary authority for the Auckland region - Greater Auckland council
         2. Greater Auckland Mayor, elected at large
         3. the composition of the Greater Auckland Council being based on wards/communities of interest to be confirmed by the Local Government commission
         4. the Greater Auckland Council being comprised of approximately 30 councillors, subject to confirmation by the Local Government commission
         5. establishment of an Executive Committee within the Greater Auckland Council
         6. the composition of the Executive Committee being:
            • Greater Auckland Mayor
            • Standing Committee Chairs
         7. establishment of four Area Committees and Chair appointed from area committee members
         8. establishment of Neighbourhood Boards for each ward/community of interest, to be confirmed by Local Government commission.
         9. representation on Neighbourhood Boards being, four ward based elected representatives and the Greater Auckland Council ward councillor.
         10. the Neighbourhood Board Chair being appointed from the Neighbourhood Board members
         11. in recognition of the unique issues facing the Hauraki Gulf, the establishment of a Hauraki Gulf Neighbourhood Board
         12. having at least one of the four elected representative positions on the Hauraki Gulf Neighbourhood Board being allocated to a Great Barrier elected representative
         13. Neighbourhood Boards being given responsibility for recommending their Neighbourhood Plan, including capital spending in their area
         14. Greater Auckland councillors having a community constituency office in the ward and an ability to engage 'neighbourhood advocates' on local issues and/or matters included in the Area and Neighbourhood plans
         15. ability for the Greater Auckland Council to appoint advisory boards/committees and Council Controlled Organisations
         16. establishment of Greater Auckland Council Mana Whenua committee, based on the work currently being undertaken in the region as part of the Regional Sustainable Development Forum (RSDF)
         17. a regional planning framework comprising:
             • regional spatial plan (30 year timeframe)
             • area plans (10 year timeframe)
             • Greater Auckland council prioritised investment plan (10 year timeframe)
             • neighbourhood plans (3-5 year rolling programme).
      6. That Council adopt the attached draft submission as its submission to the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance, delegating to the Regional Governance Committee the authority to make any minor editorial and typographic changes.
      7. That the Regional Governance Committee be requested to communicate Council's position and seek feedback from the community to inform Council's public hearing presentation to the Royal Commission.

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

      For the Motion:		Against the Motion:
      Councillors:	Doug Armstrong Ken Baguley Aaron Bhatnagar Bill Christian Paul Goldsmith Deputy Mayor David Hay John Lister Toni Millar Greg Moyle Graeme Mulholland Noelene Raffills His Worship the Mayor John Banks	Councillors:	Leila Boyle Cathy Casey Mark Donnelly Graeme Easte Glenda Fryer Richard Northey Denise Roche

      Councillor Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga was absent.

      The motion was declared CARRIED by 12 votes to 7.

      There being no further business His Worship the Mayor declared the meeting closed at 9:15pm.