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Council member and meetings
MINUTES OF A MEETING
OF THE AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL
HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 28 APRIL 2010 AT 1:02PM
IN THE RECEPTION LOUNGE, LEVEL 2
AUCKLAND TOWN HALL
PRESENT:
His Worship the Mayor, Hon John
Banks, QSO
Deputy Mayor
David
Hay, JP
Councillors:
Douglas
Armstrong, QSO
Ken
Baguley
Aaron
Bhatnagar
Dr
Cathy
Casey
Bill
Christian,
JP
Mark
Donnelly
Graeme
Easte
Paul
Goldsmith
John
Lister,
OBE
Toni
Millar,
JP
Greg
Moyle,
ED
Richard
Northey, ONZM
Noelene
Raffills
His Worship the Mayor moved:
Councillor Armstrong seconded:
That the meeting adjourn until 1:30pm.
CARRIED
Deputy Mayor David Mayor moved:
Councillor Christian seconded:
That the meeting adjourn until 1:45pm.
CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 1:45pm.
1.
APOLOGIES
His Worship the Mayor moved:
Councillor Moyle seconded:
That the apologies from Councillors Boyle, Fryer, Mulholland and Roche for non-
attendance be accepted.
CARRIED
2.
DEPUTATIONS
There were no deputations.
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3.
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
There was no extraordinary business.
4.
COMBINED COMMITTEES REPORT NO. 02-2010
The Combined Committees Report No. 02-2010 was tabled with the attachments.
[ATTACHMENT 4A]
Councillor Armstrong moved:
Councillor Goldsmith seconded:
That the Combined Committees report no. 02-2010 be adopted, i.e.:
1. SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC FEEDBACK FOR THE DRAFT ANNUAL
PLAN 2010/2011
A. That the summary public feedback and research results for the draft Annual Plan
2010/2011 be received.
B. That the following points made in the submissions on the draft Annual Plan be noted:
Greater protection of volcanic cones was a key theme
(five submissions)
supported by five submissions suggesting more money needs
to be spent on Maungawhau-Mt Eden, Owairaka- Mt Albert,
Maungarei-Mt Wellington and Maungakiekie-One Tree Hill
Council should fund a new swimming pool in Otahuhu
(five submissions)
There should be more money spent on footpaths
(five submissions)
The purchase of Monte Cecilia School was not supported
(four submissions)
with four submissions suggesting the funding could be better
spent elsewhere e.g. Liston Park
Council spending on RWC2011 is too high or being spent on (three submissions)
the wrong things
Pollution in local streams e.g. Meola, Motions Creek needs
(two submissions)
Council attention
Pedestrianisation of Queen Street should be considered
(two submissions)
The Tepid Baths should stay open as long as possible
(two submissions)
There were negative comments about the general direction of (three submissions)
the city
2. MAINSTREET AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BUDGETS 2010/2011
A. That the following Mainstreet and business improvement district (BID) budgets be
approved for inclusion in the 2010/2011 Annual Plan and Budget, in order to continue
supporting the improvement and success of Auckland city's business and town centres
through the Mainstreet and BID programmes:
Mainstreet / BID Programme
2010/11 Budgets (excl GST)
Avondale
$100,000
Blockhouse Bay
$40,264
Eden Valley
$107,500
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Ellerslie
$101,750
Glen Innes
$156,248
Heart of the City
$3,708,100
Karangahape Road
$310,000
Kingsland
$200,000
Mt Eden
$68,035
Newmarket
$1,255,500
Onehunga
$385,786
Otahuhu
$370,000
Panmure
$384,326
Parnell
$281,416
Ponsonby
$242,000
Remuera
$242,565
Rosebank
$218,000
St Heliers
$138,484
Total
$8,309,974
B. That the boundaries of all Mainstreet and business improvement district (BID)
programmes remain the same as those for the 2009/2010 financial year.
C. That the establishment of the Kingsland business improvement district (BID) be
endorsed, following on from the Kingsland poll which was concluded successfully in
March 2010 with a 42.4 per cent voter turnout and 72.55 per cent in favour of the BID
establishment.
D. That the boundary map for Kingsland be approved for the 2010-2011 financial year that
covers the New North Road area west of Morningside
Drive to Dominion Road and side
roads, including Eden Park.
3. REGULATORY FEES AND CHARGES REPORT
A. That the changes to regulatory fees for the 2010/2011 year as set out in the report
entitled "Regulatory Fees and Charges Report" dated 8 April 2010 be approved.
B. That it be noted that from 1 July 2010 regulatory fees and charges will be published
showing their GST exclusive amount with the addition of "plus GST" in order to allow
for any future increase in the GST rate.
C. That Council supports the notion of user pays and recommends that when regulatory
fees and charges are set under the Auckland Council that the true cost recovery model
be used.
4. DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS POLICY 2010: SUBMISSIONS AND POLICY
FOR ADOPTION
A. That it be noted that the council has used development contributions since 2005 to fund
growth-related capital costs, and that this is considered to appropriately reflect the way
that benefits are expected to accrue from, and the reasons for, the underlying capital
programme, and to be consistent with the well-being of the community over time and
the views of the community.
B. That it be noted that the final 2010 development contributions policy recommended for
adoption has had the following updates since the draft in February 2010:
i. the per-unit transport charge applying to Wynyard Point has reduced from $9279
to $5688, and the per-unit transport charge applying in the rest of the city has
reduced from $2596 to $2232 (in both cases largely arising from changes to the
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planned capital expenditure related to Wynyard Point)
ii. an increase in the uniform component of the per-unit charge for public space land
acquisition from $4762 to $5162, largely arising from the inclusion of additional
expenditure on the waterfront
iii. a decrease in the per-unit charge for public space infrastructure from $7004 to
$6657, largely arising from the removal of previously planned capital expenditure
iv. a reduction in the overall increase for the 2010/2011 charges, which previously
represented an increase of 2.9 per cent and now represents an overall increase of
1.4 per cent
v. the inclusion of a reference to Business 8 zoning as part of the apartment
definition
vi. minor wording changes to further clarify the policy and its treatment of GST.
C. That the 2010 Development Contributions Policy as set out in the report entitled
"Development Contributions Policy 2010: Submissions and Policy for Adoption" dated
12 April 2010 be adopted to form part of the council's 10-year plan 2009-2019, and be
in force from 1 July 2010, subject to any amendments from recommendation (D).
D. That to the Chairperson of Combined Committees, the General Manager Finance and
the General Manager City Development be granted delegated authority to make any
minor amendments to the policy arising from the meeting, including consequential
changes required because of other decisions made at the 28 April 2010 Combined
Committees meeting and any slightly higher per cent increase as may be generated by
the other decisions made at that meeting.
5. ANNUAL PLAN 2010/2011 CAPEX REVIEW
That it be noted that the revised capital expenditure (capex) programme for the final Annual
Plan 2010/2011 is $445 million before making any changes from item 9 at the 28 April 2010
Combined Committees meeting.
6. ANNUAL PLAN 2010/2011
A. That the operating expenditure and capital expenditure budget changes made to the
2010/2011 draft Annual Plan be approved as reflected in the revised Annual Plan
document.
B. That the further changes endorsed by officers to the 2010/2011 Annual Plan and
projections for other years in the Ten Year Plan be approved, these being:
i. Bringing forward $1.564 million of capex for the Mt Roskill Library
redevelopment to 2011/2012 to align with the timing for the Fickling Centre
upgrade.
ii. Approving up to an additional $3.8 million of capex for the ASB Theatre
Auditorium renewal subject to the majority of the works being delayed for one
year and no increase in the overall ten-year capex budget for THE EDGE.
iii. Spreading the Organisational Development capex budget more evenly across the
ten-year plan period.
iv. Cost savings of between $3.3 and $3.5 million per annum for footpath renewals
for the three years from 2011/2012 to 2013/2014
v. Further cost savings, increased revenues, and adjustments identified as part of the
council's ongoing focus around efficiency, capex deliverability and budget
accuracy.
C. That the 2010/2011 Annual Plan and projections for other years in the Ten Year Plan be
amended as follows:
i. Including additional capital expenditure of $1,490,000 for Pah Homestead (plus
all associated consequential operating expenditure) with $880,000 in 2009/2010
and $610,000 in 2010/2011. This additional capital expenditure will be partially
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offset by $500,000 of sponsorship revenue and is comprised of:
a. Miscellaneous contract variations $876,000
b. Landscaping cost savings ($246,000)
c. Storage room $600,000
d. Toilets $160,000
e. Contingency $100,000
ii. Including an additional $200,000 per annum operational expenditure for Pah
Homestead for five years from 2010/2011
iii. Including an additional $282,500 per annum operational expenditure for
implementation of the Owairaka Masterplan in 2010/2011 and 2011/2012
iv. Including $2 million capital expenditure in 2010/2011 for events space upgrades
v. To include an additional $1.5m CAPEX in the 2010/2011 year for open space
acquisitions for the purposes of opening up land locked parks and improving
access and amenity
vi. That $60,000 operational expenditure be granted to the Auckland Art Fair by way
of sponsorship conditional upon negotiation of an appropriate sponsorship
agreement to the satisfaction of the Chairperson of Arts, Culture and Recreation
Committee
vii. That it be noted that the Queen's Wharf Sheds 10 and 11 are an important part of
Auckland's port and maritime historic landscape, and that the NZ Historic Places
Trust has not ruled out future registration of Sheds 10 and 11
viii. That the $21 million and $5 million capital expenditure budget for Queen's Wharf
in 2010/2011 and 2011/2012 be confirmed in the Annual Plan, subject to:
a. these funds are only to be applied to a project that ensures the
restoration/refurbishment of the sheds on Queen's Wharf for the Rugby
World Cup, and in the case of Shed 10 future medium term uses including
the possible option of a cruise ship terminal
b. any release of these funds being subject to Council confirmation
c. that Auckland City Council's sentiment on the Queen's Wharf sheds
(resolution vii and viii) be conveyed to the Historic Places Trust and to
central government.
ix. That an allocation of $50,000 to design and position at least two critters in the
CBD to be regarded as street furniture.
D. That it be noted that $117,000 of the additional $300,000 allocated for Volcanic cones
remediation will be expended on Owairaka-Mt Albert.
E. That $750,000 be allocated over the next two years to walking/cycling projects that
reaffirm the Auckland Councils support of sensible walking/cycling projects that
improve the options for cyclists in the CBD. The indicative projects and budgets are as
follows and will need to be confirmed during 2010:
a. design a cycle lane from the Grafton Rd side down to Stanley St into the Domain
and through the Domain to the potential Parnell Station $125k in 2010/2011
b. Development of a citywide Bike Stand policy $50k in 2010/2011
c. Purchase and installation of 10 stands at $10k per stand - $100k in 2010/2011
d. Construction of Cycleway Grafton to Parnell Train Station site - $375k in
2011/2012
e. Purchase and installation of addition 10 stands at 10k per stand - $100k per stand -
$100k in 2011/2012.
F. That the 2010/2011 Annual Plan document and budgets be adopted, subject to any
changes approved at the 28 April 2010 Combined Committees meeting.
G. That the Chairperson of the Finance and Strategy Committee, Councillor Northey and
the General Manager Finance be delegated authority to make changes to the document
and budgets to reflect decisions regarding the Annual Plan 2010/2011 and any other
minor editorial changes.
7. RATES POLICY FOR 2010-2011
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A. That the council notes the feedback on the rates-related policies contained in the draft
Annual Plan for 2010/2011.
B. That the council notes that the average rates increase (excluding the impact of the CBD,
Mainstreet, and additional recycling targeted rates) for 2010/2011 is 1.9 per cent, in
order to fund the budget. The 1.9 per cent rates increase is 37 per cent lower than 3 per
cent advised in the draft Annual Plan, which was equal to council's projected rate of
inflation.
C. That the council confirms the next step of the long-term differential strategy for the
general rate will be applied, which will transfer around $2.8 million from non-residential
properties to residential properties.
D. That the council notes the rates for 2010/2011 will be stated as a GST exclusive amount,
to which GST applies, to allow the council to factor in any change to the level of GST.
E. That the council confirms the following rates charges for 2010/2011, which are based on
the updated budget:
i. refuse collection targeted rate of $164.44 (plus GST) per service
ii. additional recycling bin targeted rate of $51.56 (plus GST) per additional service
iii. the uniform annual general charge of $268.44 (plus GST) per separately used or
inhabited part
iv. the CBD targeted rate for the CBD non-residential group will increase by around
$2.3 million to $16.1 million (excluding GST) and will have a rate in dollar
charge of 0.020506 (plus GST) on the annual value.
v. the CBD targeted rate for the residential properties in the CBD will be $50.67
(plus GST) per residential unit.
F. That the council confirms the remission for an approved refuse and recycling service at
$108.44 (plus GST) and $51.56 (plus GST) respectively.
G. That the council confirms that a 1.13 per cent discount will be applied to rates invoices
paid in full by the first instalment date before the change of GST.
H. That the council confirms that the four rates instalment dates for the 2010/2011 financial
year will be:
i. 20 August 2010
ii. 22 November 2010
iii. 21 February 2011
iv. 20 May 2011
I. That the council approves a 10 per cent penalty for late rates payments for the
2010/2011 financial year as follows:
i. A penalty of 10 per cent of the rates assessed in the 2010/2011 financial year that
are unpaid after the due date for each instalment may be added on the day
following the due date.
ii. A penalty of 10 per cent of the amount of all rates assessed in any financial year
that are unpaid on 1 July 2010 may be added on the day following that date.
iii. A penalty of 10 per cent of the amount of all rates to which a penalty has been
added under (b) and which are unpaid on 5 January 2011 may be added on the day
following that date.
J. That the council adopts the updated rates resolution for the 2010/2011 financial year,
which has been circulated separately at this meeting, but noting that the following rates
have changed for the decisions made at the 28 April 2010 Combined Committees
meeting:
i. This rate is for the general purposes of the council's activities in the 2010/2011
financial year and is intended to yield $344.9 million (excluding GST).
Differential Group
R Rate in the Dollar (excluding
GST)
Re Residential
0.034220
No Non-residential
0.078220
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CBD non-residential
0.083225
Great Barrier Island non-
0.067156
residential
Farming and open space
0.032996
Limited access
0.007604
Remote islands
0.000000
ii. The uniform annual general charge on all rateable land within the district at
$268.44 (plus GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit and will
generate $52.9 million (excluding GST).
iii. The CBD target rate at 0.020506 in the dollar (plus GST) on the annual value of
all non-residential land situated in the central area and will generate $16.1 million
(excluding GST).
8. PAH HOMESTEAD - REQUEST FOR UNBUDGETED EXPENDITURE
That the council endorses the recommendations of the Political Working Group for the Pah
Homestead project, (refer item 6):
A. That the Pah Homestead Working Party notes the scope extensions, arising from
discovered items and contract variations, and additional contingency deemed necessary
to enable the Pah Homestead to operate as a successful arts and culture centre
B. That the Pah Homestead Working Party notes the cost associated with the scope
extensions and additional contingency is $876,000, will be partially offset by savings on
the landscaping work ($246,000) and the TSB Bank sponsorship contribution
($500,000) with the remaining $130,000 being unbudgeted expenditure met through
reallocation of savings in council's capital expenditure programme for 2009/10.
C. That the Pah Homestead Working Party approves the scope extension to include the
provision of a purpose built storeroom considered necessary by the James Wallace Arts
Trust to operate a successful arts and culture centre, noting that this facility will require
unbudgeted capital expenditure of $600,000 and ongoing unbudgeted operating
expenditure of $19,000 for maintenance and depreciation.
D. That the Pah Homestead Working Party approves the scope extension to include the
provision of public toilets, noting that there are no public toilets at Monte Cecilia Park at
present and that the provision of the toilet facilities will require unbudgeted capital
expenditure of $160,000 and ongoing unbudgeted operating expenditure of $11,000 for
depreciation, maintenance and cleaning.
E. That the Pah Homestead Working Party approves additional unbudgeted capital
contingency of $100,000 for the provision of storage and public toilets.
F. That the above decisions be recommendations to Finance and Strategy Committee and
Combined Committees for incorporation into the Annual Plan.
G. That the draft Relationship Agreement and draft Agreement to Lease be communicated
as final to the James Wallace Arts Trust and that execution of the documents is
expedited and necessary before access to the Pah Homestead can be agreed to for the
James Wallace Arts Trust.
Secretarial note: Councillor Northey requested all amendments that were LOST at the 28 April
2010 Combined Committees meeting be moved as one block at the council meeting.
Councillor Northey moved the following amendments:
Councillor Casey seconded:
3. REGULATORY FEES AND CHARGES REPORT - amendment by way of addition to A:
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A. That the changes to regulatory fees for the 2010/2011 year as set out in the report
entitled "Regulatory Fees and Charges Report" dated 8 April 2010 be approved, subject
to:
Page 10 the Gambling Venues fee for new venue consent applications be set at
$31,111.
6. ANNUAL PLAN 2010/2011 - amendment by way of replacement
to B (iv):
iv. Cost savings of between $3.3 and $3.5 million per annum for footpath
renewals for the three years from 2011/2012 to 2013/2014 be utilised to
bring forward footpath renewals from later years as requested by submitters
to the Annual Plan.
Amendments by way of addition to C.i:
a. That provision be made for the re-establishment of volcanic
cone park rangers.
b. "including not making the proposed cuts in the cycleway and
walkway improvements ($0.5 million in 2009/10)."
c. That the $0.6 million cost saving for Sandringham Road be
spent on cycleway and walkway improvements in Eden-Albert
rather than on the Link Lane.
Amendments by way of addition to C.ii:
a. To read: including providing $214,000 annually to keep the
Aotea Centre foyers open to the public on non-event days.
b. That the annual budget for school safety and transport projects
be restored to the gross level previously provided for in the 10
year plan before the recent notification of government subsidy
cuts.
Amendments by way of addition to C.iii:
a. That as requested in Annual Plan submissions funding be
allocated to plan to turn Queen St from Mayoral Drive to
Customs Street into an area free of cars and trucks most of the
time.
b. To read: "including additional funding of $300,000 be allocated
for tidy-up work on Puketapapa-Mt Roskill, Maungarei-Mt
Wellington and Maungawhau-Mt Eden".
Amendments by way of an addition to C.iv:
a. That the Blockhouse Bay Reserve be redeveloped as requested
in the submissions.
b. That, as requested by the Auckland Astronomical Society, a
policy be adopted to make all street lighting in Auckland use
light shrouds to protect dark sky for observing wherever
practicable and a programme of work be developed fully to
implement this policy over the 2010-2020 period.
Amendments by way of addition to C.v:
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a. That the 2010-2020 stormwater budget include an additional
$18 million for stormwater upgrades to improve water quality
in the Manukau and Waitemata Harbours and $44 million to
reduce flooding and for unexpected population growth to
restore it come close to the level and timing of funding in the
2006-2016 Long-Term Council Community Plan.
Amendments by way of addition to C.vi:
a. That $15 million be allocated over 2010/2020 years being $10
million for the Otahuhu Pool and $5 million for progress on
Avondale Pool.
b. That the annual grants for community organisations be
increased by $100,000 annually for strategic partnerships and
by $200,000 annually for other grants.
c. "including a further $40,000 in total for the calendar of events
for much loved iconic community events namely the Auckland
Anniversary Day Regatta (+$5000), the Grey Lynn Festival (+
$10,000), the Mission Bay Jazzfest(+$10,000), the Onehunga
Bay Festival(+$10,000) and the Sculpture on the Gulf
(+$5000)".
d. That $500,000 annually be transferred from sponsored major
events funding to community events.
Amendments by way of addition to C.vii:
a. That $120,000 be allocated in 2010/11 for the deferred
redevelopment of Maybury Reserve.
b. Additional funding to develop and implement masterplans for
Maungarei-Mt Wellington and Puketapapa-Mt Roskill at a 10-
year cost of approximately $1 million in total.
c. That an initial contribution of $30,000 be made in the 2010/11
Annual plan to help develop a national cycleway project on
Waiheke.
d. That the property on the corner Mt Eden Road and Kelly Street
be purchased for the development of a sculpture park.
Amendments by way of addition to C.viii:
a. That $5 million be allocated over the 2010/20 years for
MAGIC (the Music and Arts Glen Innes Centre).
b. That $50,000 be allocated annually to heat the Lagoon Pool to
enable it to be used year round.
c. That financial provision for an annual inorganic refuse
collection throughout those Community Board areas that
request it, be allocated at a cost of $1 million every second
year.
d. That provision for sealing for Kaiaraara Road, Great Barrier, be
included in the 2010-2011 Annual Plan at a cost of $88,102.42
plus GST.
Amendments to C by way of addition:
x. That no further purchases beyond the 3 specific purchases approved at the
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last Finance and Strategy Committee meeting be approved for Monte
Cecilia Park given:
the Council's spend of $32.4 million on land acquisition for Monte
Cecilia Park to 2009
the likely significant cost for the purchase and re-siting of the Monte
Cecilia School
an unknown estimate of cost for the purchase of Liston Village and
the Marcellin College Playing fields
xi. That the allocation for the purchase, re-sitting and rebuilding of the Monte
Cecilia School be removed from the 10-year plan.
7. RATES POLICY FOR 2010-2011
An amendment by way of replacement to E(i):
"will remain unchanged at the current rate of $162.67 (plus GST)..."
An amendment by way of replacement to E(iii):
"will remain unchanged at the current rate of $222.22 for 2009/10 and 2010/11
(plus GST)..."
An amendment by way of replacement to E(iii):
"will be eliminated."
A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
For the Amendment:
Against the Amendment:
Councillors: Cathy Casey
Councillors: Douglas Armstrong
Graeme Easte
Ken Baguley
Paul Goldsmith
Aaron Bhatnagar
Richard Northey
Bill Christian
His Worship the Mayor
Mark Donnelly
Deputy Mayor David
Hay
John Lister
Toni Millar
Greg Moyle
Noelene Raffills
Councillors Leila Boyle, Glenda Fryer, Graeme Mulholland and Denise Roche were absent.
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The amendment was declared LOST by 10 votes to 5.
Deputy Mayor, David Hay moved the following amendment by way of addition:
Councillor Moyle seconded:
9. STAFF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
That the Chief executive and staff be thanked for their efforts in assisting the council to hand
the city to the new Auckland Council in sound financial shape with projected rate increases
kept to the minimum consistent with affordable progress.
CARRIED
Councillors Casey, Easte and Northey wished their votes against the amendment be recorded.
His Worship the Mayor put the substantive motion:
Councillor Armstrong moved:
Councillor Goldsmith seconded:
That the Combined Committees report no. 02-2010 be adopted, i.e.:
1. SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC FEEDBACK FOR THE DRAFT ANNUAL
PLAN 2010/2011
A.
That the summary public feedback and research results for the draft Annual Plan
2010/2011 be received.
B.
That the following points made in the submissions on the draft Annual Plan be
noted:
Greater protection of volcanic cones was a key theme
(five submissions)
supported by five submissions suggesting more money
needs to be spent on Maungawhau-Mt Eden, Owairaka-
Mt Albert, Maungarei-Mt Wellington and
Maungakiekie-One Tree Hill
Council should fund a new swimming pool in Otahuhu
(five submissions)
There should be more money spent on footpaths
(five submissions)
The purchase of Monte Cecilia School was not supported (four submissions)
with four submissions suggesting the funding could be
better spent elsewhere e.g. Liston Park
Council spending on RWC2011 is too high or being spent (three submissions)
on the wrong things
Pollution in local streams e.g. Meola, Motions Creek
(two submissions)
needs Council attention
Pedestrianisation of Queen Street should be considered (two submissions)
The Tepid Baths should stay open as long as possible
(two submissions)
There were negative comments about the general
(three submissions)
direction of the city
2. MAINSTREET AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BUDGETS 2010/2011
A.
That the following Mainstreet and business improvement district (BID) budgets be
approved for inclusion in the 2010/2011 Annual Plan and Budget, in order to
continue supporting the improvement and success of Auckland city's business and
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town centres through the Mainstreet and BID programmes:
Mainstreet / BID
2010/11 Budgets
Programme
(excl GST)
Avondale
$100,000
Blockhouse Bay
$40,264
Eden Valley
$107,500
Ellerslie
$101,750
Glen Innes
$156,248
Heart of the City
$3,708,100
Karangahape Road
$310,000
Kingsland
$200,000
Mt Eden
$68,035
Newmarket
$1,255,500
Onehunga
$385,786
Otahuhu
$370,000
Panmure
$384,326
Parnell
$281,416
Ponsonby
$242,000
Remuera
$242,565
Rosebank
$218,000
St Heliers
$138,484
Total
$8,309,974
B.
That the boundaries of all Mainstreet and business improvement district (BID)
programmes remain the same as those for the 2009/2010 financial year.
C.
That the establishment of the Kingsland business improvement district (BID) be
endorsed, following on from the Kingsland poll which was concluded successfully
in March 2010 with a 42.4 per cent voter turnout and 72.55 per cent in favour of
the BID establishment.
D.
That the boundary map for Kingsland be approved for the 2010-2011 financial
year that covers the New North Road area west of Morningside Drive to Dominion
Road and side roads, including Eden Park.
3. REGULATORY FEES AND CHARGES REPORT
A.
That the changes to regulatory fees for the 2010/2011 year as set out in the report
entitled "Regulatory Fees and Charges Report" dated 8 April 2010 be approved.
B.
That it be noted that from 1 July 2010 regulatory fees and charges will be
published showing their GST exclusive amount with the addition of "plus GST" in
order to allow for any future increase in the GST rate.
C.
That Council supports the notion of user pays and recommends that when
regulatory fees and charges are set under the Auckland Council that the true cost
recovery model be used.
4. DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS POLICY 2010: SUBMISSIONS AND POLICY
FOR ADOPTION
A.
That it be noted that the council has used development contributions since 2005 to
fund growth-related capital costs, and that this is considered to appropriately
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reflect the way that benefits are expected to accrue from, and the reasons for, the
underlying capital programme, and to be consistent with the well-being of the
community over time and the views of the community.
B.
That it be noted that the final 2010 development contributions policy
recommended for adoption has had the following updates since the draft in
February 2010:
i.
the per-unit transport charge applying to Wynyard Point has reduced from
$9279 to $5688, and the per-unit transport charge applying in the rest of the
city has reduced from $2596 to $2232 (in both cases largely arising from
changes to the planned capital expenditure related to Wynyard Point)
ii.
an increase in the uniform component of the per-unit charge for public space
land acquisition from $4762 to $5162, largely arising from the inclusion of
additional expenditure on the waterfront
iii.
a decrease in the per-unit charge for public space infrastructure from $7004
to $6657, largely arising from the removal of previously planned capital
expenditure
iv.
a reduction in the overall increase for the 2010/2011 charges, which
previously represented an increase of 2.9 per cent and now represents an
overall increase of 1.4 per cent
v.
the inclusion of a reference to Business 8 zoning as part of the apartment
definition
vi.
minor wording changes to further clarify the policy and its treatment of
GST.
C.
That the 2010 Development Contributions Policy as set out in the report entitled
"Development Contributions Policy 2010: Submissions and Policy for Adoption"
dated 12 April 2010 be adopted to form part of the council's 10-year plan 2009-
2019, and be in force from 1 July 2010, subject to any amendments from
recommendation (D).
D.
That to the Chairperson of Combined Committees, the General Manager Finance
and the General Manager City Development be granted delegated authority to
make any minor amendments to the policy arising from the meeting, including
consequential changes required because of other decisions made at the 28 April
2010 Combined Committees meeting and any slightly higher per cent increase as
may be generated by the other decisions made at that meeting.
5. ANNUAL PLAN 2010/2011 CAPEX REVIEW
That it be noted that the revised capital expenditure (capex) programme for the final
Annual Plan 2010/2011 is $445 million before making any changes from item 9 at the 28
April 2010 Combined Committees meeting.
6. ANNUAL PLAN 2010/2011
A.
That the operating expenditure and capital expenditure budget changes made to
the 2010/2011 draft Annual Plan be approved as reflected in the revised Annual
Plan document.
B.
That the further changes endorsed by officers to the 2010/2011 Annual Plan and
projections for other years in the Ten Year Plan be approved, these being:
i.
Bringing forward $1.564 million of capex for the Mt Roskill Library
redevelopment to 2011/2012 to align with the timing for the Fickling Centre
upgrade.
ii.
Approving up to an additional $3.8 million of capex for the ASB Theatre
Auditorium renewal subject to the majority of the works being delayed for
one year and no increase in the overall ten-year capex budget for THE
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EDGE.
iii.
Spreading the Organisational Development capex budget more evenly across
the ten-year plan period.
iv.
Cost savings of between $3.3 and $3.5 million per annum for footpath
renewals for the three years from 2011/2012 to 2013/2014
v.
Further cost savings, increased revenues, and adjustments identified as part
of the council's ongoing focus around efficiency, capex deliverability and
budget accuracy.
C.
That the 2010/2011 Annual Plan and projections for other years in the Ten Year
Plan be amended as follows:
i.
Including additional capital expenditure of $1,490,000 for Pah Homestead
(plus all associated consequential operating expenditure) with $880,000 in
2009/2010 and $610,000 in 2010/2011. This additional capital expenditure will
be partially offset by $500,000 of sponsorship revenue and is comprised of:
a.
Miscellaneous contract variations $876,000
b.
Landscaping cost savings ($246,000)
c.
Storage room $600,000
d.
Toilets $160,000
e.
Contingency $100,000
ii.
Including an additional $200,000 per annum operational expenditure for Pah
Homestead for five years from 2010/2011;
iii.
Including an additional $282,500 per annum operational expenditure for
implementation of the Owairaka Masterplan in 2010/2011 and 2011/2012;
iv.
Including $2 million capital expenditure in 2010/2011 for events space
upgrades.
v.
To include an additional $1.5m CAPEX in the 2010/2011 year for open space
acquisitions for the purposes of opening up land locked parks and improving
access and amenity.
vi.
That $60,000 operational expenditure be granted to the Auckland Art Fair
by way of sponsorship conditional upon negotiation of an appropriate
sponsorship agreement to the satisfaction of the Chairperson of Arts, Culture
and Recreation Committee.
vii.
That it be noted that the Queen's Wharf Sheds 10 and 11 are an important
part of Auckland's port and maritime historic landscape, and that the NZ
Historic Places Trust has not ruled out future registration of Sheds 10 and
11.
viii.
That the $21 million and $5 million capital expenditure budget for Queen's
Wharf in 2010/2011 and 2011/2012 be confirmed in the Annual Plan, subject
to:
a.
These funds are only to be applied to a project that ensures the
restoration/refurbishment of the sheds on Queen's Wharf for the
Rugby World Cup, and in the case of Shed 10 future medium term uses
including the possible option of a cruise ship terminal
b.
Any release of these funds being subject to Council confirmation
c.
That Auckland City Council's sentiment on the Queen's Wharf sheds
(resolution vii and viii above) be conveyed to the Historic Places Trust
and to central government.
ix.
That an allocation of $50,000 to design and position at least two critters in the
CBD to be regarded as street furniture.
D.
That it be noted that $117,000 of the additional $300,000 allocated for Volcanic
cones remediation will be expended on Owairaka- Mt Albert.
E.
That $750,000 be allocated over the next two years to walking/cycling projects that
reaffirm the Auckland Councils support of sensible walking/cycling projects that
improve the options for cyclists in the CBD. The indicative projects and budgets
are as follows and will need to be confirmed during 2010:
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a.
design a cycle lane from the Grafton Rd side down to Stanley St into the
Domain and through the Domain to the potential Parnell Station $125k in
2010/2011
b.
Development of a citywide Bike Stand policy $50k in 2010/2011
c.
Purchase and installation of 10 stands at $10k per stand - $100k in
2010/2011;
d.
Construction of Cycleway Grafton to Parnell Train Station site - $375k in
2011/2012
e.
Purchase and installation of addition 10 stands at 10k per stand - $100k per
stand - $100k in 2011/2012.
F.
That the 2010/2011 Annual Plan document and budgets be adopted, subject to any
changes approved at the 28 April 2010 Combined Committees meeting.
G.
That the Chairperson of the Finance and Strategy Committee, Councillor Northey
and the General Manager Finance be delegated authority to make changes to the
document and budgets to reflect decisions regarding the Annual Plan 2010/2011
and any other minor editorial changes.
7. RATES POLICY FOR 2010-2011
A.
That the council notes the feedback on the rates-related policies contained in the
draft Annual Plan for 2010/2011.
B.
That the council notes that the average rates increase (excluding the impact of the
CBD, Mainstreet, and additional recycling targeted rates) for 2010/2011 is 1.9 per
cent, in order to fund the budget. The 1.9 per cent rates increase is 37 per cent
lower than 3 per cent advised in the draft Annual Plan, which was equal to
council's projected rate of inflation.
C.
That the council confirms the next step of the long-term differential strategy for
the general rate will be applied, which will transfer around $2.8 million from non-
residential properties to residential properties.
D.
That the council notes the rates for 2010/2011 will be stated as a GST exclusive
amount, to which GST applies, to allow the council to factor in any change to the
level of GST.
E.
That the council confirms the following rates charges for 2010/2011, which are
based on the updated budget:
i.
refuse collection targeted rate of $164.44 (plus GST) per service.
ii.
additional recycling bin targeted rate of $51.56 (plus GST) per additional
service
iii.
the uniform annual general charge of $268.44 (plus GST) per separately used
or inhabited part
iv.
the CBD targeted rate for the CBD non-residential group will increase by
around $2.3 million to $16.1 million (excluding GST) and will have a rate in
dollar charge of 0.020506 (plus GST) on the annual value.
v.
the CBD targeted rate for the residential properties in the CBD will be $50.67
(plus GST) per residential unit.
F.
That the council confirms the remission for an approved refuse and recycling
service at $108.44 (plus GST) and $51.56 (plus GST) respectively.
G.
That the council confirms that a 1.13 per cent discount will be applied to rates
invoices paid in full by the first instalment date before the change of GST.
H.
That the council confirms that the four rates instalment dates for the 2010/2011
financial year will be:
i.
20 August 2010
ii.
22 November 2010
iii.
21 February 2011
iv.
20 May 2011
I.
That the council approves a 10 per cent penalty for late rates payments for the
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2010/2011 financial year as follows:
i.
A penalty of 10 per cent of the rates assessed in the 2010/2011 financial year
that are unpaid after the due date for each instalment may be added on the
day following the due date.
ii.
A penalty of 10 per cent of the amount of all rates assessed in any financial
year that are unpaid on 1 July 2010 may be added on the day following that
date.
iii.
A penalty of 10 per cent of the amount of all rates to which a penalty has
been added under (b) and which are unpaid on 5 January 2011 may be added
on the day following that date.
J.
That the council adopts the updated rates resolution for the 2010/2011 financial
year, which has been circulated separately at this meeting, but noting that the
following rates have changed for the decisions made at the 28 April 2010 Combined
Committees meeting:
i.
This rate is for the general purposes of the council's activities in the
2010/2011 financial year and is intended to yield $344.9 million (excluding
GST).
Differential Group
R Rate in the Dollar (excluding
GST)
Re Residential
0.034220
No Non-residential
0.078220
CBD non-residential
0.083225
Great Barrier Island non-
0.067156
residential
Farming and open space
0.032996
Limited access
0.007604
Remote islands
0.000000
ii.
The uniform annual general charge on all rateable land within the
district at $268.44 (plus GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a
rating unit and will generate $52.9 million (excluding GST).
iii.
The CBD target rate at 0.020506 in the dollar (plus GST) on the annual
value of all non-residential land situated in the central area and will
generate $16.1 million (excluding GST).
8. PAH HOMESTEAD - REQUEST FOR UNBUDGETED EXPENDITURE
That the council endorses the recommendations of the Political Working Group for the
Pah Homestead project, (refer item 6):
A.
That the Pah Homestead Working Party notes the scope extensions, arising from
discovered items and contract variations, and additional contingency deemed
necessary to enable the Pah Homestead to operate as a successful arts and culture
centre
B.
That the Pah Homestead Working Party notes the cost associated with the scope
extensions and additional contingency is $876,000, will be partially offset by
savings on the landscaping work ($246,000) and the TSB Bank sponsorship
contribution ($500,000) with the remaining $130,000 being unbudgeted
expenditure met through reallocation of savings in council's capital expenditure
programme for 2009/10.
C.
That the Pah Homestead Working Party approves the scope extension to include
the provision of a purpose built storeroom considered necessary by the James
Wallace Arts Trust to operate a successful arts and culture centre, noting that this
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facility will require unbudgeted capital expenditure of $600,000 and ongoing
unbudgeted operating expenditure of $19,000 for maintenance and depreciation.
D.
That the Pah Homestead Working Party approves the scope extension to include
the provision of public toilets, noting that there are no public toilets at Monte
Cecilia Park at present and that the provision of the toilet facilities will require
unbudgeted capital expenditure of $160,000 and ongoing unbudgeted operating
expenditure of $11,000 for depreciation, maintenance and cleaning.
E.
That the Pah Homestead Working Party approves additional unbudgeted capital
contingency of $100,000 for the provision of storage and public toilets.
F.
That the above decisions be recommendations to Finance and Strategy Committee
and Combined Committees for incorporation into the Annual Plan.
G.
That the draft Relationship Agreement and draft Agreement to Lease be
communicated as final to the James Wallace Arts Trust and that execution of the
documents is expedited and necessary before access to the Pah Homestead can be
agreed to for the James Wallace Arts Trust.
9. STAFF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
That the Chief executive and staff be thanked for their efforts in assisting the council to
hand the city to the new Auckland Council in sound financial shape with projected rate
increases kept to the minimum consistent with affordable progress.
CARRIED
Councillors Casey, Easte and Northey wished their votes against the motion be recorded.
5.
EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC : LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL
INFORMATION AND MEETINGS ACT 1987
His Worship the Mayor moved:
Deputy Mayor, David Hay 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 follows.
Item General
Reason for passing Particular interest(s)
Ground(s) under
No. subject of
this resolution in
protected (where
section 48(1) for the
each matter relation to each
applicable)
passing of this
to be
matter
resolution
considered
C1
Pah
Public conduct of
Section 7(2)(i)
Section 48(1)(a)
Homestead
matter would be
likely to result in
The withholding of the
The public conduct of
disclosure of
information is necessary the part of the
information for
to enable the local
meeting would be
which good reason authority to carry on,
likely to result in the
to withhold exists
without prejudice or
disclosure of
under section 7.
disadvantage,
information for which
negotiations (including
good reason for
commercial and
withholding exists
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industrial negotiations).
under section 7.
In particular, the report
contains information on
negotiations between
council and a private
party.
CARRIED
There being no further business His Worship the Mayor declared the meeting closed at
2:00pm.
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