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Council
05 May 2022
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Karakia Tīmatanga: Given by
the Mayor
Acknowledgement and Minute’s Silence
The Mayor spoke to acknowledge Ian Thomson
The
Mayor’s words:
I want to take
a few minutes to acknowledge the sad loss and valued contribution of a key
member of staff of the Christchurch City Council who died suddenly late last
week.
Ian Thomson was
a Senior Legal Counsel, one of seven and the longest standing. As such, he
played a central role in advising successive Mayors, Councillors and staff
since joining Council in 2003 following private practice in Ashburton and
Christchurch. He displayed not only significant legal expertise, but a
sound knowledge of the work of local government, and an ability to find
solutions to issues, often on the spot, or within very tight timeframes.
His attendance
at Council meetings was a reassurance for me in my role as Mayor and Chair.
Ian truly
understood local government well and was able to instantly recall chapter and
verse of our standing orders and the Local Government Act 2002. He was
our trusted adviser and counsel, often working closely with individual
Councillors as well as Council as a whole. He embodied a longstanding
commitment to the concept and practice of public service.
It is fitting
we are making this acknowledgement in the Council Chamber, as this was where he
exercised this commitment frequently. He loved his job – and
it showed in his enthusiasm and dedication to whatever legal or other issues
came his way and to the relationships he built with many of us.
Ian was the
consummate gentleman – courteous, kind and generous with his time.
He was truly valued by staff and councillors alike.
Ian stretched
the boundaries of the archetypal organisational lawyer – he was a very
talented singer and chorister.
Our thoughts
are with Ian’s wife Gail and their daughters Rachel and Katherine to whom
he was devoted. Their loss is immense, as is ours.
For me I
can’t imagine not having Ian here. Just to see him made me smile. This
place won’t be the same without him.
His was a life
well-lived and may he rest in Peace
I invite you all to join with me in a
minute’s silence in acknowledgement of Ian and the outstanding
contribution he made to the council and to our city.
A minute’s silence was held to
acknowledge Ian Thomson
The agenda was dealt with in the following
order.
1. Apologies Ngā Whakapāha
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There were no apologies
received.
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2. Declarations of Interest Ngā
Whakapuaki Aronga
There were no
declarations of interest recorded.
3. Public Participation Te Huinga
Tūmatanui
3.1 Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui
There were no public forum presentations.
3.2 Deputations by Appointment Ngā
Huinga Whakaritenga
There were no deputations
by appointment.
4. Presentation of Petitions Ngā
Pākikitanga
There
was no presentation of petitions.
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6. Heathcote Low Stopbanks Feasibility Report
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This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
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7. Draft submission on Transforming Recycling
discussion document
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The Council
decision approving the submission included an additional point regarding
clarification on labelling.
The Council
requested staff provide information on activity being undertaken to support
home, community and commercial composting.
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Council Resolved CNCL/2022/00025
That the Council:
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Approve the draft
submission to Ministry for the Environment on their Transforming Recycling
discussion document (Attachment A), with an additional reference
regarding clarification on labelling.
2.
Note that staff will
provide information on what Council and other parts of the country are doing
to support home, community and commercial composting.
Councillor Cotter/Councillor
Templeton Carried
Councillors
Johanson, Keown and Mauger requested that their votes against point 28 in the
submission be recorded.
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9. Mayor's
Monthly Report - April 2022
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The Council
decision added an additional resolution 3.g noting the implications of urban
grown and population demands and working with the Ministry of Education on
this as a matter of priority.
The Council
acknowledged and recorded its gratitude to Jimmy Gordon for making of ANZAC
Poppy Bowls and gifting these within the community.
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Council Resolved CNCL/2022/00026
That the Council:
1. Receive the information in this Report.
2. Note that in September 2021, the Finance and Performance Committee
resolved (under delegation) to approve the Whakawhanake Kāinga Committee
(Urban Growth Partnership for Greater Christchurch) Memorandum of Agreement
(MoA).
a. Note that Cabinet has now agreed to enter into the MoA.
3. Agree to implement the decision as follows:
a. Appoint the Whakawhanake Kāinga Committee (Urban Growth
Partnership for Greater Christchurch), in accordance with Clause 30 and
Clause 30A of Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002;
b. Delegate to the Whakawhanake Kāinga Committee (Urban Growth
Partnership for Greater Christchurch), under clause 32 of Schedule 7 of the
Local Government Act 2002 and any other applicable statutory authority, the
matters in clauses 10 (delegations) and 11 (financial delegations) of the
MoA.
c. Agree to vary clause 4 (ii) of the MoA to
include Kāinga Ora as a member of the Chief Executive Advisory Group.
d. Appoint the Christchurch City Council’s Greater Christchurch
Partnership Committee members, being the Mayor and Councillors Davidson and
Templeton, as the appointed members of the Whakawhanake Kāinga Committee
(Greater Christchurch Urban Growth Partnership) until the conclusion of the
2022 triennial general election under Clause 31 of Schedule 7 of the Local
Government Act 2002.
e. Resolve under Clause 30(7) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government
Act 2002 that the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee and the
Whakawhanake Kāinga Committee (Greater Christchurch Urban Growth
Partnership) are not discharged following triennial general elections, in
accordance with clause 5.6 of the MoA.
f. Delegate to the Greater Christchurch Urban Growth Partnership
Committee the authority to adopt a new name.
g. Note
the implications of urban growth and population demands on the provision of
schools and the wider education network, and work with the Ministry of
Education as a matter of priority.
4.
Record formally its
gratitude for the wonderful work of Jimmy Gordon in making his ANZAC Poppy
Bowls and write a letter of appreciation to him in acknowledgement. Note that
these have been gifted to various Churches, marae, and RSAs throughout
Christchurch and New Zealand.
Councillor Templeton/Councillor
Scandrett Carried
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Karakia Whakamutunga: Given
by the Mayor.
Meeting
concluded at 10.47am.
CONFIRMED THIS 12th DAY OF
MAY 2022.
Mayor Lianne Dalziel
Chairperson
