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Council member and meetings
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL
HELD ON FRIDAY, 23 JUNE 2006 AT 10:03AM
PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor, Dick Hubbard, ONZM, JP
Councillors:
Neil
Abel
Doug
Armstrong, QSO
Leila
Boyle
Dr. Cathy Casey
Christine
Caughey
Bill
Christian, JP
Glenda
Fryer
Dr John
Hinchcliff, CNZM
Deputy Mayor
Dr Bruce Hucker, QSO
Linda
Leighton
Scott
Milne, JP
Richard
Northey, ONZM
Noelene
Raffills
Penny
Sefuiva
Richard
Simpson
Faye
Storer
Vern
Walsh, JP
1.
APOLOGIES
His Worship the Mayor moved:
Councillor Christian seconded:
That the apologies of Councillors Millar and Mulholland be accepted.
CARRIED
His Worship the Mayor moved:
Councillor Christian seconded:
That this meeting stand adjourned until 11.30am
CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 11.30am
PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor, Dick Hubbard, ONZM, JP
Councillors:
Neil
Abel
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Doug
Armstrong, QSO
Leila
Boyle
Dr. Cathy Casey
Christine
Caughey
Bill
Christian, JP
Glenda
Fryer
Dr John
Hinchcliff, CNZM
Deputy Mayor
Dr Bruce Hucker, QSO
Linda
Leighton
Toni
Millar, JP
Scott
Milne, JP
Richard
Northey, ONZM
Penny
Sefuiva
Richard
Simpson
Faye
Storer
Vern
Walsh, JP
1.
APOLOGIES
His Worship the Mayor moved:
Deputy Mayor seconded:
That the apologies of Councillors Mulholland and Raffills be accepted.
CARRIED
His Worship the Mayor moved:
Councillor Christian seconded:
That this meeting stand adjourned until 12.30pm
CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 12.35pm
PRESENT: Councillors:
Neil
Abel
Doug
Armstrong, QSO
Leila
Boyle
Dr. Cathy Casey
Christine Caughey
Bill
Christian, JP
Glenda
Fryer
Dr John Hinchcliff, CNZM
Deputy Mayor Dr Bruce Hucker, QSO
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Linda
Leighton
Toni
Millar, JP
Scott
Milne, JP
Graeme
Mulholland, JP
Richard
Northey, ONZM
Noelene Raffills
Penny
Sefuiva
Richard
Simpson
Faye
Storer
Vern
Walsh, JP
1.
APOLOGIES
Deputy Mayor moved:
Councillor Walsh seconded:
That the apology of His Worship the Mayor be accepted.
CARRIED
Deputy Mayor moved:
Councillor Walsh:
That this meeting stand adjourned until 1.30pm.
CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 1.34pm
PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor, Dick Hubbard, ONZM, JP
Councillors:
Neil
Abel
Doug
Armstrong, QSO
Leila
Boyle
Dr. Cathy Casey
Christine
Caughey
Bill
Christian, JP
Glenda
Fryer
Dr John
Hinchcliff, CNZM
Deputy Mayor
Dr Bruce Hucker, QSO
Toni
Millar, JP
Scott
Milne, JP
Graeme
Mulholland, JP
Richard
Northey, ONZM
Noelene
Raffills
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Penny
Sefuiva
Richard
Simpson
Faye
Storer
Vern
Walsh, JP
1.
APOLOGIES
His Worship the Mayor moved:
Deputy Mayor seconded
That the apology of Councillor Leighton be accepted.
CARRIED
His Worship the Mayor moved:
Deputy Mayor seconded
That this meeting stand adjourned until 2.30pm.
CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 2.36pm
PRESENT: Councillors:
Neil
Abel
Dr. Cathy Casey
Christine Caughey
Bill
Christian, JP
Glenda
Fryer
Dr John Hinchcliff, CNZM
Deputy Mayor Dr Bruce Hucker, QSO
Toni
Millar, JP
Scott
Milne, JP
Graeme
Mulholland, JP
Richard
Northey, ONZM
Noelene Raffills
Penny
Sefuiva
Richard
Simpson
Faye
Storer
Vern
Walsh, JP
1.
APOLOGIES
Deputy Mayor moved:
Councillor Milne seconded
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That the apologies of His Worship the Mayor, and Councillors Armstrong, Leighton and
Boyle be accepted.
CARRIED
Deputy Mayor moved:
Councillor Milne seconded
That this meeting stand adjourned until 3.00pm.
CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 3.05pm
PRESENT: Councillors:
Neil
Abel
Dr. Cathy Casey
Christine Caughey
Bill
Christian, JP
Glenda
Fryer
Dr John Hinchcliff, CNZM
Deputy Mayor Dr Bruce Hucker, QSO
Toni
Millar, JP
Scott
Milne, JP
Graeme
Mulholland, JP
Richard
Northey, ONZM
Noelene Raffills
Penny
Sefuiva
Richard
Simpson
Faye
Storer
Vern
Walsh, JP
1.
APOLOGIES
Deputy Mayor moved:
Councillor Simpson seconded
That the apologies of His Worship the Mayor, and Councillors Armstrong, Leighton and
Boyle be accepted.
CARRIED
Deputy Mayor moved:
Councillor Simpson seconded
That this meeting stand adjourned until 3.20pm.
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CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 3.30pm
PRESENT: Councillors:
Neil
Abel
Dr. Cathy Casey
Christine Caughey
Bill
Christian, JP
Glenda
Fryer
Dr John Hinchcliff, CNZM
Deputy Mayor Dr Bruce Hucker, QSO
Toni
Millar, JP
Scott
Milne, JP
Graeme
Mulholland, JP
Richard
Northey, ONZM
Noelene Raffills
Penny
Sefuiva
Richard
Simpson
Faye
Storer
Vern
Walsh, JP
1.
APOLOGIES
Deputy Mayor moved:
Councillor Christian seconded
That the apologies of His Worship the Mayor, and Councillors Armstrong, Leighton and
Boyle be accepted.
CARRIED
2.
COMBINED COMMITTEES REPORT NO. 02/2006
Councillor Walsh moved:
Councillor Casey seconded:
That the recommendations contained in the report of the Combined Committees No
02/2006 be accepted and that officers be requested to prepare the final LTCCP in
accordance with these recommendations ie:
1.
Operating Expenditure Changes and Adjustments from Draft to Final Annual Plan
2006/2007
A.
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:
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i.
Parnell Community Trust for 2006/2007 $40,000
ii.
South Town Hall $200,000
iii.
Small local improvements projects $150,000
Increase budget (2006/2007 only)
iv.
Funding of second generation District Plan (2006/2007) $150,000
v.
Walking school bus programme $5,000
vi.
Waiheke Community Art Gallery operational $4,000
Grant increase
vii.
Waiheke Community Theatre operational grants $4,000
increase
viii.
Monte Cecilia Park archaeological work/testing $20,000
ix.
Confidential items $2,250,000
x.
The Town Hall Organ $3,000,000
B.
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.
C.
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.
D.
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:
i.
That $40,000 (refer resolution A.(i) above) be budgeted in this financial
year (2006/2007) to implement the delivery of agreed outcomes;
ii.
that the additional service provided will align with the Community
Outcomes policy.
E.
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:
i.
By September 1 2010, establish access to affordable broadband for all
Auckland City residents (ie. to remove the 'digital divide')
ii.
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).
iii.
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.
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iv.
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."
2.
Capital Expenditure 2006/2007 based on Option A
A.
That the deferrals of $38.1 million from the 2005/2006 year be added to the
2006/2007 capital programme.
B.
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.
3.
South Town Hall Project
That the South Town Hall project proceeds on the following basis:
i.
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.
ii.
the Property Enterprise Board or appropriate body be given responsibility for
identifying and establishing opportunities for:
a.
commercial investment
b.
public good investment (funding to be sought, for example, from
performing arts groups, the CBD targeted rate, and/or the Development
with Vision budget)
iii.
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.
iv.
the potential capital contribution is included in the Development with Vision
envelope
4.
Youthtown Client Base, Benefit Of Auckland City Funding And Representation On
Youthtown Board
A.
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.
B.
That Auckland City continues representation on the Youthtown board.
5.
Auckland Heritage Festival Funding
That the funding for the Auckland Heritage Festival be reviewed annually
immediately after the festival against officer prescribed key performance indicators.
6.
Small Local Improvement Programmes (Slips)
That the current level of Small Local Improvement Projects funding be increased
by a total of $150,000 resulting in the following total sums:
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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
7.
Funding Of Second Generation District Plans
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.
8.
Commercial Centre Footpath Cleaning
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.
C.
That $200,000 be allocated for compliance monitoring and education around
rubbish collections within the CBD and suburban centres.
9.
Waiheke Musical Museum Charitable Trust Funding Request
A.
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.
B.
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.
C.
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.
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10.
Walking School Bus Programme
That an additional $5,000 per annum be allocated to the Road Safety programme
for the walking school bus scheme.
11.
Statement Of Proposal On Transferring Auckland City's Shares In Auckland
International Airport Ltd To A Holding Company
A.
That the submissions that were received in respect of the holding company
proposal be noted.
B.
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.
C.
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.
12.
Statement Of Proposal To Remove Pedestrian Mall Status From Parts Of Queen
Elizabeth Square
A.
That the submissions received in respect of the proposal to remove pedestrian
mall status from underground-parts of Queen Elizabeth Square be noted.
B.
That the pedestrian mall status for underground-parts of Queen Elizabeth
Square be adopted for the final Long-term council community plan 2006-
2016.
13.
Auckland City Environments - Fees And Charges
A.
That in order to achieve full cost recovery and ensure service levels are
maintained and improved:
i.
environmental health fees be increased by 10 percent
ii.
Land Information Memoranda fees be increased by 5 percent
iii.
applications for variations and extensions to subdivisions consents be
increased in line with those for land use consents, and
iv.
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.
B.
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.
14.
Isthmus Water and Sanitary Services Assessment (Wassa)
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A.
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.
B.
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.
C.
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.
D.
That the project "Improving water quality through stormwater works" of $18
million be approved in addition to scenario 4b for stormwater.
E.
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.
F.
That the water and sanitary services assessment be used as the basis of
drainage network consent applications to the Auckland Regional Council.
G.
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.
15.
Consultation And Hearings Process For The Draft Long-Term Council Community
Plan 2006-2016
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:
A.
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.
B.
That the schedule of individual submitter responses to the draft Long-term
council community plan 2006-2016 be adopted.
C.
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).
D.
That Auckland City Council join the inter-council working party on
genetically modified organisms.
E.
That the Waiheke Community Art Gallery and the Community Theatre
operational grants be restored to $10,000 per annum.
F.
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)
G.
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
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value of partnerships with tertiary institutions in the research outlined in page
18. (ref row 44)
H.
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)
I.
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)
J.
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)
K.
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:
i.
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.
ii.
That the following rows be added to the Reports to Committees
schedule:
Row Topic
Detail
Committee
12
Cess pit and
That a report on service levels be Works and Services
drainage
provided.
Committee
cleaning
34
Long-term
That council consider whether,
Finance and
council
and in what form, the
Corporate Business
community
partnership for quality principles Committee
plan
of interdependence,
independence, quality, openness,
involvement and influence should
appear in the LTCCP or another
council policy document.
37
Mission Bay
That the Mission Bay business
Economic
Mainstreet
area be considered as a
Development and
mainstreet.
Sustainable Business
Committee
40
Options for
That Council rates, account and
Finance and
payment of
fines be able to be paid at NZ
Corporate Business
rates, fines,
Post Shops with the transaction
Committee
etc
costs being added to the payment.
45
Policing
That council should advocate to
Economic
central government for increased Development and
policing.
Sustainable Business
Committee and
Public Safety &
Community Order
Committee
77
Zero
That additional funding for "zero Public Safety &
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Tolerance
tolerance" graffiti programme be Community Order
Graffiti
added to the Annual Plan.
Committee
programme
16. Delivering The Long-Term Vision - New Projects For Inclusion In The Long-Term
Council Community Plan (Ltccp) 2006-2016
A.
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.
B.
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)
C.
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
Net
($m)
($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
A.
Gulf Islands I - to include:
11.7
10.0
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
8. Safer land
5.1
5.1
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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 A.
4
D.
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
above, with council approval to occur at the Council meeting scheduled for 29
June 2006.
E.
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.
F.
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.
17.
Mainstreets Rates 2006/2007
A.
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:
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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
B.
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).
18.
Options for Auckland City's Extended Rates Rebate Scheme For 2006/2007
A.
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.
B.
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.
C.
That it be noted that the extended rates rebate scheme for 2006/2007 could
exceed the $850,000 budget
D.
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.
19.
Rates Issues
A.
That it be noted that:
i.
the higher property values provided by the 2005 citywide revaluation
will not increase rate revenue but will distribute rates between
ratepayers differently
ii.
growth in the rating base over 2005/2006 (from new properties and
improvements to existing properties) will increase the rates revenue in
2006/2007
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iii.
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
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
v.
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.
B.
That the $95 uniform annual general charge in the general rate (the UAGC)
be retained for 2006/2007.
C.
That the next step of the general rate differential strategy be applied in
2006/2007.
D.
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.
E.
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.
F.
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.
G.
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)].
H.
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.
I.
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.
J.
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).
K.
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.
L.
That the coverage and level of its targeted rates for refuse collection,
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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.
M.
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.
N.
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.
20.
Policy on Partnerships with the Private Sector
That the policy on partnerships with the private sector be adopted for the final
Long-term council community plan 2006-2016.
21.
Policy on Significance
That the policy on significance be adopted for the final Long-term council
community plan 2006-2016.
22.
Treasury Management Policy
That the draft Treasury Management Policy incorporating the liability management
and investment policies be adopted in the Long-term council community plan 2006-
2016.
23.
Revenue and Financing Policy for Auckland City's 2006-2016 LTCCP
That the revenue and financing policy be adopted for inclusion in the council's
Long-term council community plan for 2006 - 2016.
24.
Development Contributions Policy: Submissions and Policy for Adoption (With
Options)
A.
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.
B.
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).
C.
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).
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D.
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).
E.
That the committee notes the changes that have been made to the policy
following public submissions.
F.
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.
25.
Peter Blake Memorial - Te Papa And Nz National Maritime Museum
A.
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.
B.
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.
C.
That the external exhibition building be referred to the Urban Design Panel
for comment.
D.
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:
i.
no further funds, either capital or ongoing operational expenses, would
be payable by Auckland City for support of this tribute.
ii.
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.
iii.
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.
iv.
That the memorial is acknowledged as a national asset gifted to the
Auckland region.
v.
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.
vi.
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.
E.
That resolutions A to E only be moved into the open section of the meeting
and that the Mayor and the Chairperson of the Arts, Culture and Recreation
Committee be authorised to make any statements.
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26.
Auckland Town Hall Organ Trust - Update and Funding Request
A.
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.
B.
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.
C.
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.
D.
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.
E.
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.
F.
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.
G.
That the Trust be requested to hold a free event on completion of the
refurbishment of the Town Hall organ.
H.
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
3.
EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC : LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL
INFORMATION AND MEETINGS ACT 1987
Deputy Mayor moved:
Councillor Walsh seconded:
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 General subject of each matter to be
Reason for passing Ground(s) under
No.
considered
this resolution in
section 48(1) for the
relation to each
passing of this
matter
resolution
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C1(i) Combined Committees Report No.
Good Reason to
Section 48(1)(a)
C2/2006 - New Zealand National
withhold exists
Maritime Museum
under section 7
C1
Combined Committees Report No.
Good Reason to
Section 48(1)(a)
(ii)
C2/2006 - Auckland Town Hall Organ withhold exists
Trust - Update And Funding Request. under section 7
C1
Combined Committees Report No.
Good Reason to
Section 48(1)(a)
(iii)
C2/2006 - Auckland Philharmonia
withhold exists
Orchestra Funding Requirements
under section 7
2006/2007 And 2007/2008
C1
Combined Committees Report No.
Good Reason to
Section 48(1)(a)
(iv)
C2/2006 - Harbour Festival
withhold exists
Evaluation
under section 7
C1
Combined Committees Report No.
Good Reason to
Section 48(1)(a)
(v)
C2/2006 - Metrowater Statement Of
withhold exists
Intent
under section 7
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 Reason to withhold information under section 7
No.
C1(i) To enable the Council to carry out, without prejudice or
[Section 7
disadvantage, commercial activities.
(2)(h)]
To enable the Council to carry on, without prejudice or
[Section 7
disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial
(2)(i)]
negotiations).
C1(ii) To enable the Council to carry out, without prejudice or
[Section 7
disadvantage, commercial activities.
(2)(h)]
To enable the Council to carry on, without prejudice or
[Section 7
disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial
(2)(i)]
negotiations).
C1
To enable the Council to carry out, without prejudice or
[Section 7
(iii).
disadvantage, commercial activities.
(2)(h)]
C1
To protect information where the making available of the
[Section 7
(iv)
information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the
(2)(b)(ii)]
commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject
of the information.
C1(v) To enable the Council to carry on, without prejudice or
[Section 7
disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial
(2)(i)]
negotiations).
To protect information where the making available of the
[Section 7
information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the
(2)(b)(ii)]
commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject
of the information.
CARRIED
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There being no further business His Worship the Mayor declared the meeting closed at 3.35pm
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