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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL

HELD ON THURSDAY, 27 NOVEMBER 2008 AT 6:00PM

PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor, Hon John Banks, QSO  
  Deputy Mayor David Hay, JP  
  Councillors: Douglas Armstrong, QSO  
    Ken Baguley  
    Aaron Bhatnagar  
    Leila Boyle  
    Dr Cathy Casey  
    Bill Christian, JP  
    Mark Donnelly  
    Graeme Easte  
    Glenda Fryer  
    Paul Goldsmith  
    John Lister, OBE  
    Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga (until 6:10pm item 5.1; from 6:20pm item 5.1)
    Toni Millar, JP (from 6:03pm item 16)
    Greg Moyle, E.D.  
    Graeme Mulholland, JP  
    Richard Northey, ONZM  
    Noelene Raffills  
    Denise Roche  

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    His Worship the Mayor moved
    Councillor Christian seconded:

    That the apology from Councillor Millar for early departure be accepted.

    CARRIED

  2. Top MINUTES

    His Worship the Mayor moved
    Deputy Mayor David Hay seconded:

    That the minutes of the ordinary meeting of council held on Thursday, 23 October 2008 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

    CARRIED

  3. Top LEAVE OF ABSENCE

    There were no applications for leave of absence.

  4. Top PETITIONS

    There were no petitions.

  5. Top DEPUTATIONS

    5.1. PUBLIC FORUM - MS PENNY BRIGHT - DEFENCE OF THE PRINCIPLES OF 'OPEN, TRANSPARENT AND DEMOCRATICALLY ACCOUNTABLE' LOCAL GOVERNMENT AT AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL

    Ms Bright tabled a petition requesting councillors to sign, with the following prayer:

    "The petition of Bright Penelope Mary, 86A School Road, Kingsland Auckland and others: Respectfully requests that the House urgently amend the Local Government Act 2002 to make it a mandatory requirement to ensure Councils and Council Controlled Organisations are open to public scrutiny by using Annual Reports to record contracts issued to the private sector for 'goods, services and people' as a means of providing openness and accountability in Council operations; and to help ensure 'prudent stewardship' of citizen and ratepayer resources."

    [ATTACHMENT 5.1]

    Ms Bright also tabled the reserved judgement of Judge J Cadenhead regarding rates owing on the property at 86A School Road, St Lukes.

    [ATTACHMENT 5.1A]

    Councillor Boyle moved:
    Councillor Roche seconded:

    That Ms Penny Bright's presentation on 'open, transparent and democratically accountable local government at Auckland City Council' be received.

    CARRIED

  6. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    There was no extraordinary business.

    Councillor Bhatnagar moved:
    Deputy Mayor David Hay seconded:

    That item 16 be considered at this time.

    CARRIED

  7. Top HEARINGS PANEL REPORT NO. 8/2008

    Councillor Bhatnagar moved:
    Councillor Christian seconded:

    That the recommendations in Hearings Panel report No. 8/2008 be adopted, i.e.:

    Recommendations of the Independent Hearings Commissioners on:

    • Plan Modification No. 4 - Central Area District Plan: Wynyard Quarter
    • Proposed Variation: Plan Modification No. 33
    • Proposed Plan Change: Plan Modification No. 119
    1. That pursuant to section 37 of the Resource Management Act 1991, the time for receiving submissions be extended to accept the late submissions as contained in appendix 3 in the report of the Hearings Panel dated 17 November 2008.
      The reasons for this decision are that no person was prejudiced by late acceptance of these submissions, and no issues were raised by any of these submissions that had not been already addressed in those submissions that had been lodged within the statutory timeframe.
    2. That pursuant to clause 10 of the first schedule to the Resource Management Act 1991, that the Commissioners recommendations on Proposed Plan Modification No.4 to the Operative District Plan (Central Area Section) 2004, Proposed Plan Modification No.33 to the Operative District Plan (Central Area Section) 1997 and Proposed Plan Modification No.119 to the Operative District Plan 1991, which implement a staged and design-based approach to the redevelopment of Wynyard Quarter and introduce provisions that will enable a vibrant community to be developed with a mixture of marine, fishing and industrial uses, combined with residential, commercial activities and a significant public space network in the locality, be accepted for the following reasons:
      1. The objectives are:
        1. the most appropriate way to achieve the purpose of the Act (s32(3)(a)); and
        2. will assist the Council to carry out its functions in order to achieve the purpose of the Act (s 72); and
        3. are in accordance with the provisions of Part 2 (s 74(1)).
      2. The policies, rules, and other methods are:
        1. the most appropriate way to achieve the objectives of the Plan (s 32(3)(b)); and
        2. assist the Council to carry out its functions in order to achieve the purpose of the Act (s 72); and
        3. are in accordance with the provisions of Part 2 (s 74(1)).
      3. The rules achieve the objectives and policies of the plan (s 76(1)(b)).
      4. The Council has considered alternative methods and is satisfied that the amended plan change, which amends the plan provisions for the Central Area, will ensure that adverse effects are avoided, remedied or mitigated.
    3. That the submissions to Proposed Plan Modification No.4 to the Operative District Plan (Central Area Section) 2004, Proposed Plan Modification No.33 to the Operative District Plan (Central Area Section) 1997 be accordingly accepted, accepted in part or rejected, as outlined in the report of the Hearings Panel dated 17 November 2008.
    4. The further submissions made in support or opposition to the prime submissions as outlined in the report of the Hearings Panel dated 17 November 2008 be accepted, accepted in part or rejected accordingly.
    5. That the Council investigates the non binding recommendations listed below:
      1. That the Council further investigate options for retaining one or more of the Hamer/Brigham Street oil tanks in the northern or representing their presence in another way.
      2. That the Council investigate options for retaining character elements either in situ or relocated, in the public open space network.

    CARRIED

  8. Top HEARINGS PANEL REPORT NO. 9/2008

    Councillor Bhatnagar moved:
    Councillor Christian seconded:

    That Hearings Panel report No. 9/2008 be adopted, i.e.:

    Recommendations of the Independent Hearings Commissioners on 11 Notices of Requirement issued by the Auckland City Council for new Public Open Space and Roading Designations in Wynyard Quarter to Provide for Improved Open Space and Road Access

    1. That pursuant to section 37 of the Resource Management Act 1991, the time for receiving submissions be extended to accept the following late submissions: 600, 601, 608, and 626 for the following reason:
      1. that no person was prejudiced by late acceptance of these submissions, and no issues were raised by any of these submissions that had not been already addressed in those submissions that had been lodged within the statutory timeframe.
    2. That pursuant to section 168A of the Resource Management Act 1991:
      1. PROPOSED MODIFICATION 16: Designation 370 "public open space - North Park" be modified by deleting the wording "- North Park" from Part A and Part B and replacing proposed plan modification 16 with the amended version contained in Appendix B in the Hearings Panel Report dated 17 November 2008.
      2. PROPOSED MODIFICATION 17: Designation 371 "public open space and road" - Daldy Street - Linear Park be modified by deleting the wording "-Daldy Street - Linear Park" from Part A, Part B and Diagram 371 and by removing the proposed designation over the Sanford land between Madden and Jellicoe Street and replacing proposed plan modification 17 with the amended version contained in Appendix B in the Hearings Panel Report dated 17 November 2008.
      3. PROPOSED MODIFICATION 18: Designation 372 "road - Daldy Street Link" be modified by deleting the wording "road - Daldy Street link" from Part A, Part B and Diagram 372 and inserting the wording "public open space/road" and replacing proposed plan modification 18 with the amended version contained in Appendix B in the Hearings Panel Report dated 17 November 2008.
      4. PROPOSED MODIFICATION 19: Designation 373 "road and public open space - Te Wero Link" be modified by deleting the wording "- Te Wero link" from Part A, Part B and Diagram 373 and adding the wording "and public open space" to Diagram 373 and replacing proposed plan modification 19 with the amended version contained in Appendix B in the Hearings Panel Report dated 17 November 2008.
      5. PROPOSED MODIFICATION 20: Designation 374 "public open space" - Wynyard Plaza be modified by deleting the wording "- Wynyard Plaza" from Part A and Part B and replacing proposed plan modification 20 with the amended version contained in Appendix B in the Hearings Panel Report dated 17 November 2008.
      6. PROPOSED MODIFICATION 21: Designation 375 "public road and public open space" be modified by deleting the word "public" from Part A and adding the wording "road and public open space" to Diagram 375 and replacing proposed plan modification 21 with the amended version contained in Appendix B in the Hearings Panel Report dated 17 November 2008.
      7. PROPOSED MODIFICATION 22: Designation 376 "proposed building line for road widening purposes" be modified by deleting the word "proposed" from Part A and Part B and replacing proposed plan modification 22 with the amended version contained in Appendix B in the Hearings Panel Report dated 17 November 2008.
      8. PROPOSED MODIFICATION 23: Designation 377 "proposed building line for road widening purposes" be modified by deleting the word "proposed" from Part A and Part B and replacing proposed plan modification 23 with the amended version contained in Appendix B in the Hearings Panel Report dated 17 November 2008.
      9. PROPOSED MODIFICATION 24: Designation 378 be modified by: replacing the words "public space/Stormwater water feature" in Part A and B with "public space/water feature"; by adding the word "open" to Part A and Part B; and replacing proposed plan modification 24 with the amended version contained in Appendix B in the Hearings Panel Report dated 17 November 2008.
      10. PROPOSED MODIFICATION 24: Designation 379 "public open space" be modified by removing the land shown to be designated "public open space" south of Jellicoe Street and replacing proposed plan modification 24 with the amended version contained in Appendix B in the Hearings Panel Report dated 17 November 2008.
      11. PROPOSED MODIFICATION 24: Designation 380 "Proposed Road" be modified by deleting the word "Proposed" from Part A and Part B and replacing proposed plan modification 24 with the amended version contained in Appendix B in the Hearings Panel Report dated 17 November 2008.
      12. PROPOSED MODIFICATION 25: Designation 382 "Public Open Space and Central Park" be modified by deleting the wording "Central Park" from Part A and Part B" and adding the word open to Part B and  adding the words "public open space" to Diagram 382 and replacing proposed plan modification 25 with the amended version contained in Appendix B in the Hearings Panel Report dated 17 November 2008.
      13. PROPOSED MODIFICATION 26: Designation 383 "proposed building line for road widening purposes" Halsey Street be modified by deleting the word "proposed" from Part A and Part B and replacing proposed plan modification 26 with the amended version contained in Appendix B in the Hearings Panel Report dated 17 November 2008.
    3. That pursuant to section 168A(3) of the Resource Management Act 1991, the reasons for the decisions are:
      1. It is considered that any adverse effects on the environment can be avoided and are adequately offset by positive effects associated with providing public open space and roading improvements throughout the Wynyard Quarter.
      2. In terms of section 168A(3)(a), the notices of requirement are in general accordance with the objectives and policies of the NZ Coastal Policy Statement, Auckland Regional Policy Statement, ARP: Coastal, and the Auckland City District Plan (Central Area Section).
      3. In terms of section 168A(3)(b) of the Act, adequate consideration of options has been undertaken by the Council.
      4. In terms of section 168A(3)(c) of the Act, the proposed works are reasonably necessary to meet the Council's objectives to provide for the redevelopment of Wynyard Quarter. In particular, the designations will assist in meeting the seven key urban design principles set out in the Wynyard Quarter: Urban Design Framework report and objectives 14.9.3.4 - 6 and 14.9.3.10 of proposed Plan Change 4 to the Auckland City District Plan (Central Area).
      5. In terms of section 168A(3)(d) of the Act and "any other matter considered to be reasonably necessary in order to make a decision" on these requirements, most of the designations are recommended to be modified primarily in order to provide a consistent wording across all of the notices of requirement. The purpose of each designation is specifically identified in terms of being either "public open space", "road", or combinations of public open space and road, or road widening. As publicly notified some of the designations made reference to public open spaces areas by names such as "North Park", "Linear Park", "Central Park" and "Wynyard Plaza", these references are recommended to be removed from the designations. These public open spaces have not been formally named and it is inappropriate for the district plan designations to record specific names in these circumstances.
      6. The recommended modifications to designations 371 and 379 are considered to be necessary to meet Council's objectives. The recommended removal of part of designation 371 from the Sanford Limited site will assist to enable the protection of the identified character building with design options available to maintain the integrity and purpose of the proposed linear park. The recommended removal of the coastal access strip south of Jellicoe Street (part of designation 379) will avoid compromising the adjoining land for its intended use as marine industry.
      7. The proposed designations accord with Part 2 of the Act. They accord with the enabling principles of section 5 of the Act in that they allow for the community to provide for its social, cultural and economic well-being by providing for improved access and public open space within Wynyard Quarter. It is considered that any adverse effects on the environment can be mitigated through careful design when the future works are implemented.

    CARRIED

  9. Top HEARINGS PANEL REPORT NO. 7/2008

    Councillor Bhatnagar moved:
    Deputy Mayor David Hay seconded:

    That the recommendation in Hearings Panel report No. 7/2008 be adopted, i.e.:

    Recommendations on Plan Change 232 to the Auckland City Operative District Plan 1999 - Isthmus Section

    1. That, pursuant to clause 10 of the first schedule to the Resource Management Act 1991, proposed Plan Change 232, to rezone numbers 509 and 511 Sandringham Road, comprised in certificates of title NA23C/278 and NA23C/279, Business 2 and apply C06-06 Verandah Control to the Auckland City Council District Plan 1999: Isthmus Section - be approved with the following modifications:
      1. Amend Planning Map E06, No 2 to apply:
        Clause 12.8.2.4 "Vehicle Access Restriction" across the frontages of 509-511 Sandringham Road.
      1. Amend Appendix A to include:

        "E06-14 C Assessment criteria re: vehicle use of right of way: 509-511 Sandringham Road (Refer to APPEN­DIX B)"

        Amend Appendix B to include:

        "E06-14 COMMERCIAL USE OF REAR RIGHT OF WAY FOR 509-511 SANDRINGHAM ROAD

        Where development on the site is subject to the relevant discretionary activity criteria in 8.7.7.3 the following additional assessment criteria shall also apply:

        Vehicle Access

        Commercial vehicles accessing to and from 509-511 Sandringham Road should avoid use of that part of the rear right of way which is located to the north of the site, unless measures are taken that can reduce to an acceptable level any adverse impacts on the residential zoned land which abuts this part of the right of way."

        The reasons for the approval are:

        1. The change of zoning is an appropriate extension to the Sandringham Road shopping precinct and existing authorised non-residential use at No 513 Sandringham Road.
        2. The modifications will provide greater protection to adjacent residential uses, from possible adverse effects associated with the use of the right of way.
        3. The change of zoning does not preclude residential development on the site.
        4. The provisions of the Business 2 zoning require a resource consent application for any new building within 30m of the adjacent Residential zone and will ensure that the specific effects of any proposal are fully assessed at that time.
        5. The shopping centre is at or near capacity and sufficient evidence was given that such a use as that proposed (fruit and vegetable shop) could not reasonably be accommodated within the existing vacant premises due to size and parking constraints.
        6. The potential traffic conflicts identified by the Auckland City Transport and Traffic Engineer can reasonably be considered at the time resource consent is lodged
        7. The proposal satisfies the relevant tests under section 32 and Part 2 of the Resource Management Act 1991 as generally demonstrated through the officers report.
    2. That, for the reasons outlined above in resolution A, the Council:
      1. Reject that part of the submission by P Boys, Eden/Albert Ratepayers and Residents Association (6) in so far as the submission raises issues considered by the Panel and of which are not considered relevant to the proposed plan change (including traffic effects on Sandringham Road).
      2. Accept those parts of the submissions by the Eden/Albert Ratepayers and Residents Association (6) in so far as the submission seeks to have the potential effects on residential 6b zoned land considered.
    3. That, the further submissions by Dr M Akhtar, Rajen Singh, Tai Ram, Abdul Javad Mohamed Juffry, Gerwin Roache, Shirley Anne Loane, Rachel Jean, Catherine Feist, Enid Lirsen, Trish Hirst, Shin Charan, Pradeed Chand, Aftab Hawan, B Manahaj, Rishi Maharaj, Dass Salva, Hari Shankar, Sandringham Health Centre, Jai Ram, Azik Hussein, Rakesh Segran Navajan, Sasa Sala, Sifat Sadeqvin, Khan, Raymond Cal, Ahmad Musad, Wendy Turner, Zhong Huo Chao, Aumol Porwal, Tanveer Jahangir, Ajnesh Kumar, Joseph Leaupepe, Carol Lyneet Everleigh, Ettie Hanel, Richard Cadmore, Sandringham Business Association, Shiumati Dayal, Bimla Wati Hiorns, Hari Shankar, Arshad Mir and Richard Ringroase made in opposition of the submission be accepted or rejected in part accordingly on the basis of the above recommendations on the submission.
    4. That, the Manager: City Planning be authorised to publicly notify that the Council has made its decision on submissions to proposed Plan Change 232.
    5. The panel further recommends that, beyond the proposed plan change, the Council consider at the review of the District Plan: Isthmus Section the following:
      1. Rezoning of No 513 Sandringham Road to Business 2
      2. The long term management of the right of way, as a service lane to assist with traffic management within the shopping centre
    6. That the Resource Consent Monitoring Leader be advised that the consent holder at 513 Sandringham Road is required under the conditions of the resource consent for the current office/residential activity to provide 3 carparks on 511 Sandringham Road.  This obligation is not negated by approval of the plan change.

    CARRIED

  10. Top TRANSPORT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 9/2008

    Councillor Baguley moved:
    Councillor Lister seconded:

    That the recommendations contained in the Transport Committee report No. 9/2008 be adopted i.e.:

    1. Supplier Recommendation for Mt Roskill Cycleway Project
      1. That the Fulton Hogan tender through New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) for $1,456,224 plus a contract contingency sum of $225,000 for the Mt Roskill Cycleway project be accepted.
      2. That Council contracts with New Zealand Transport Authority for their contractor, Fulton Hogan Ltd., to carry out the works as a separable portion to their State Highway 20 project.
      3. That Council notes that the agreement to proceed with the works be subject to obtaining resource consents with appropriate conditions.
    2. Renaming of Part of Melrose Road to "Melrose Road East" Mt Roskill

    That the renaming of the eastern realigned part of Melrose Road (street numbers 2 to 58) to "Melrose Road East" Mt Roskill be approved.

    CARRIED

  11. Top ARTS, CULTURE AND RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 4/2008

    Councillor Moyle moved:
    Councillor Roche seconded:

    That the recommendations contained in the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee report No. 4/2008 be adopted, i.e.:

    Declaration as Recreation Reserve - Causeway Road, Waiheke Island

    That under Section 14 of the Reserves Act 1977 the fee simple section of the former part of Causeway Road, described as 2940 m2 being Section 1 on Survey Office Plan 55851 (all Computer Freehold Register 441270) be classified as recreation reserve, for the purposes specified in Section 17 of the Reserves Act 1977, such that a formal lease process with the Waiheke Boat Club can begin.

    CARRIED

  12. Top CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 09/2008

    Councillor Bhatnagar moved:
    Councillor Christian seconded:

    That the recommendations contained in City Development Committee report No. 09/2008 be adopted, i.e.:

    Private Plan Change 10, Auckland Trotting Club - Alexandra Park, Greenlane West

    That the Manager Inner Isthmus be authorised to complete the statutory processes required to make Plan Change 10 (Auckland Trotting Club, Green Lane) to the Isthmus Plan operative.

    CARRIED

  13. Top FINANCE AND STRATEGY COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 10/2008

    Extracts from the Great Barrier Community Board meeting held on 18 February 2008 and Waiheke Community Board meeting held on 27 February 2008 regarding the re-organisation proposal for the Hauraki Gulf Islands Ward were tabled.

    [ATTACHMENT 13A]

    Councillor Armstrong moved:
    Councillor Bhatnagar seconded:

    That the recommendations contained in the Finance and Strategy Committee report No. 10/2008 be adopted, i.e.:

    Re-organisation Proposal for Hauraki Gulf Islands Ward

    1. That Council formally receive the boundary reorganisation proposal for the Hauraki Gulf Islands Ward proposed by Nobilangelo Ceramalus.
    2. That the secretary of Local Government and the Local Government Commission be formally notified of the boundary reorganisation proposal for the Hauraki Gulf Islands Ward proposed by Nobilangelo Ceramalus.
    3. That Council note the position for Auckland City Council in regards to the boundary reorganisation proposal for the Hauraki Gulf Islands Ward proposed by Nobilangelo Ceramalus, is to refer the matter directly to the Local Government Commission given the recent boundary review (adopted in 2007) and the establishment of the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance, noting that the commission is currently investigating and will make recommendations on local and regional government arrangements for the Auckland region, including the Hauraki Gulf Islands.
    4. That Council note the requirement to consult with the other affected local authorities is delegated to the Chief Executive to appoint an officer to represent Council's position.
      Councillor Armstrong moved the following amendment by way of addition:
      Councillor Roche seconded:
    5. That Council notes the resolutions from the Great Barrier Community Board meeting held on 18 February 2008 and from the Waiheke Community Board meeting held on 27 February 2008 supporting the Hauraki Gulf Islands Ward remaining within the Auckland City Council local authority.
    6. That Council supports the Hauraki Gulf Islands Ward remaining part of the Auckland City Council.
    7. That Council notes the petitioners' desire for a review of the rating system for the Hauraki Gulf Islands.

    CARRIED

    His Worship the Mayor moved the following amendment:
    Councillor Easte seconded:

    1. That Council note the position for Auckland City Council in regards to the boundary reorganisation proposal for the Hauraki Gulf Islands Ward proposed by Nobilangelo Ceramalus, is to refer the matter directly to the Local Government Commission given the recent boundary review (adopted in 2007) and the establishment of the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance, noting that the Royal Commission is currently investigating and will make recommendations on local and regional government arrangements for the Auckland region, including the Hauraki Gulf Islands, and accordingly invites the Local Government Commission to review the matter after the Royal Commission has deliberated.

    CARRIED

    His Worship the Mayor put the following substantive motion:

    That the recommendations contained in the Finance and Strategy Committee report No. 10/2008 be adopted as amended, i.e.:

    Re-organisation Proposal for Hauraki Gulf Islands Ward

    1. That Council formally receives the boundary reorganisation proposal for the Hauraki Gulf Islands Ward proposed by Nobilangelo Ceramalus.
    2. That the secretary of Local Government and the Local Government Commission be formally notified of the boundary reorganisation proposal for the Hauraki Gulf Islands Ward proposed by Nobilangelo Ceramalus.
    3. That Council notes the position for Auckland City Council in regards to the boundary reorganisation proposal for the Hauraki Gulf Islands Ward proposed by Nobilangelo Ceramalus, is to refer the matter directly to the Local Government Commission given the recent boundary review (adopted in 2007) and the establishment of the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance, noting that the Royal Commission is currently investigating and will make recommendations on local and regional government arrangements for the Auckland region, including the Hauraki Gulf Islands, and invites the Local Government Commission to review the matter after the Royal Commission has deliberated.
    4. That Council notes the requirement to consult with the other affected local authorities is delegated to the Chief Executive to appoint an officer to represent Council's position.
    5. That Council notes the resolutions from the Great Barrier Community Board meeting held on 18 February 2008 and from the Waiheke Community Board meeting held on 27 February 2008 supporting the Hauraki Gulf Islands Ward remaining within the Auckland City Council local authority.
    6. That Council supports the Hauraki Gulf Islands Ward remaining part of the Auckland City Council.
    7. That Council notes the petitioners' desire for a review of the rating system for the Hauraki Gulf Islands.

    CARRIED

  14. Top HEARINGS PANEL REPORT NO. 10/2008

    Councillor Mulholland moved:
    Councillor Northey seconded:

    That the recommendations contained in Hearings Panel report No. 10/2008 be adopted as amended, i.e.:

    Recommendations of the Hearings Panel to Amend the Auckland City Council Signs Bylaw 2008

    1. That following the special consultation procedure undertaken by council the existing Auckland City Council Signs Bylaw 2007 amended as outlined in appendix 2 of the Hearings Panel report dated 8 October 2008.
    2. That an explanatory note be inserted at the end of clause 27B.1.2 of the Billboards bylaw 2007as outlined in appendix 3 of the Hearings Panel report dated 8 October 2008.
    3. That the amendments to the Auckland City Council Signs Bylaw 2007 as outlined in Appendix 2 of the Hearings Panel report dated 8 October 2008 should come into force on 22 December 2008.

    CARRIED

  15. Top CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S OCTOBER 2008 REPORT

    The Chief executive's responses to councillors' questions was tabled.

    [ATTACHMENT 15A]

    His Worship the Mayor moved:
    Councillor Christian seconded:

    That the council notes the significant matters highlighted within the Chief executive's October monthly report dated 20 November 2008.

    CARRIED

  16. Top STAFF AWARD

    His Worship the Mayor moved:
    Deputy Mayor David Hay seconded:

    That Doctor Jill McPherson, Mark Vinall and Leigh Redshaw be thanked for their initiative, effort and leadership in obtaining secure funding from all ratepayers in the Auckland Region for organisations covered by the Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Act 2008, noting:

    1. there are a number of organisations providing amenities and benefits on a regional basis to the people of Auckland
    2. those organisations have been struggling to obtain sufficient funding support
    3. the Auckland City Council ratepayers have been disproportionately funding those organisations at around 90% of all Local Government funding
    4. Auckland City Council officers showed initiative and gave assistance and leadership to those organisations to develop the draft legislation and promote a Private Bill which became operative on 30 August 2008 as the Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Act 2008.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business His Worship the Mayor declared the meeting closed at 6:40pm.
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