Minutes of Council - Long Term Plan 2024 - 2034

Karakia Tīmatanga: The Mayor and all Councillors.

Council Decision

There were no apologies received.

2. Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga

Council Controlled Organisation Declarations of Interest

Councillors MacDonald and Templeton declared an interest in items within the Long-Term Plan 2024-34 in relation to Christchurch City Holdings Ltd.

Councillors McLellan and Henstock declared an interest in items within the Long-Term Plan 2024-34 in relation to ChristchurchNZ.

Councillor Gough declared an interest in items within the Long-Term Plan 2024-34 in relation to Transwaste Canterbury Ltd.

Councillors Barber, Gough and Peters declared an interest in items within the Long-Term Plan 2024-34 in relation to the Canterbury Regional Landfill Joint Committee and Canterbury Waste Joint Committee.

Councillors Barber, MacDonald and McLellan declared an interest in items within the Long-Term Plan 2024-34 in relation to Civic Building Ltd.

Councillors Barber and Scandrett declared an interest in items within the Long-Term Plan 2024-34 in relation to Venues Ōtautahi.

Councillor Peters declared an interest in items within the Long-Term Plan 2024-34 in relation to the Riccarton Bush Trust.

Councillor Fields declared an interest in items within the Long-Term Plan 2024-34 in relation to the Banks Peninsula Trust.

Deputy Mayor Cotter and Councillor Peters declared an interest in items within the Long-Term Plan 2024-34 in relation to the Central Plains Water Trust.

Councillors McLellan, Henstock, Barber and Scandrett declared an interest in Mayor’s Recommendation MR24 and its associated amendments.

Other Organisations Declarations of Interest

It was noted that Councillors involved with other External Bodies, Organisations, Trusts or Other Specified Interests may also have conflict of interests in items within the Long-Term Plan 2024-34, as identified in the Register of interests page on the Council’s website: https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/how-the-council-works/organisation-structure/register-of-interests

5. Secretarial Notes: Overview of the Long-Term Plan 2024-2034 meeting process

1.1 The meeting convened on Tuesday 25 June 2024 and closed on Thursday 27 June 2024 for the consideration and final adoption of the Long-Term Plan (LTP) 2024-34.

1.2 The purpose of the Secretarial Notes below are to provide an overview of the process undertaken during the meeting.

1.3 The following key documents are available for ease of reading:

· Attachment A – The final carried resolutions relating to the final adoption of the LTP.

· Attachment B - Councillors’ proposed amendments tabled at the meeting (including Council Officer comments).

Secretarial Note: Any amendments listed in Attachment B and not referred to within the Minutes below, were withdrawn prior to, or during the meeting.

Tuesday 25 June 2024 - The Council considered and dealt with the following matters and recommendations:

Audit Risk and Management Committee’s recommendations, Audit New Zealand update and the Suspension of Standing Orders

1.4 Bruce Robertson and Michael Wilkes presented the Audit and Risk Management Committee’s (ARMC) recommendations from its meeting held on 20 June 2024.

1.5 Chantelle Gernetzky and Anna Jones presented on behalf of Audit New Zealand.

1.6 Council Officers presented the Officer Report.

1.7 The Council Resolved Recommendations 1 to 3.

1.8 The Council temporarily suspended Standing Orders.

Consideration of the Mayor’s Recommendations and Amendments to the Mayor’s Recommendations

1.9 The Mayor’s Recommendations (MR1 to MR25) and the LTP and its supporting technical documents (Recommendations 5 and 17) were Moved and Seconded to enable the consideration of proposed amendments.

1.10 The Council considered and voted on proposed amendments to the Mayor’s Recommendations.

1.11 The Council considered and voted on the Substantive Motion for each of the Mayor’s Recommendations (MR 1 to MR 25).

Consideration of proposed amendments

1.12 The Council considered and voted on Councillors’ proposed amendments to the LTP.

1.13 The proposed amendments were considered in the following sections:

· Infrastructure – Three Waters.

· Infrastructure – Transport

· Infrastructure – Parks

· Citizens and Communities – Community Facilities and Services,

· Citizens and Communities – Grants Biodiversity and Environmental

· Citizens and Communities – Grants – Other

· Citizens and Communities – Grants – Events

· Other – Planning, Property, Miscelaneous, Report Requests and Noting Provisions.

· Infrastructure – Transport (remaining amendments that were deferred to later in the meeting).

1.14 Staff provided an update on the impact of the carried amendments.

Consideration of Recommendations 6 to 17

1.15 The Council considered and voted on the provisional adoption of Recommendations 6 to 16, which were subject to the recpeit of the Auditor-General’s audit report.

1.16 The Council considered and voted on the provisional adoption of the Long-Term Plan Recommendation 17, which was subject to the recpeit of the Auditor-General’s audit report.

Thursday 27 June 2024

Auditor-General’s audit report and formal adoption of the Long Term Plan and associated documents

1.17 Chantelle Gernetzky and Anna Jones presented on behalf of Audit New Zealand and provided the Council with the Auditor-General’s audit report dated 27 June 2024.

1.18 Having received the Auditor-Generals report, the Council considered and formally adopted the following Recommendations (as amended at the meeting):

· Recommendation 4

· Recommendation 5

· Recommendations 6 to 16

· Recommendations 17

· Recommendations 18 to 25

1.19 The Council resumed Standing Orders.

Attachments

a Final Carried Resolutions from 25 and 27 June 2024 ⇨

b LTP24-34 - Proposed amendments for final adoption - 25 June 2024 ⇨

Councillor Gough joined the meeting at 9.31am.

Councillor Donovan joined the meeting via audio/visual link at 9.32am.

Councillor Fields left the meeting at 9.57am and returned at 9.59am during section 3.1.

Councillor Gough left the meeting at 10.17am and returned at 10.20am during section 3.1.

The meeting adjourned at 10.22am and reconvened at 10.29am during section 3.1.

Councillor Peters returned to the meeting at 10.30am during during section 3.1.

3.1 Audit and Risk Management Committee, Audit NZ and Recommendations 1, 2, and 3

1.1 Michael Wilkes and Bruce Robertson (via audio/visual link) provided a verbal update regarding the Audit and Risk Management Committee’s (ARMC) recommendations from its meeting held on 20 June 2024.

Secretarial Note: The recommendations from the ARMC meeting on 20 June 2024 (Attachment A was circulated under separate cover on Tuesday 24 June 2024).

1.2 Chantelle Gernetzky and Anna Jones presented on behalf of Audit New Zealand.

Secretarial Note: The Auditor General’s audit report was presented to the Council at the reconvened meeting on 27 June 2024.

1.3 The Council’s Interim Chief Executive Mary Richardson and Chief Financial Officer Bede Carran presented the Officers Report.

1.4 Councillors were provided an opportunity to ask questions for clarification of Audit and Risk Management Committee, Audit New Zealand and Council Officers.

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00044

That Council:

1. Receives the information in the Long-Term Plan 2024-34 report and the attached documents.

2. Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as high significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

3. Notes the Recommendations of the Council’s Audit and Risk Management Committee at its meeting on 20 June 2024 (Attachment A – Attachment Under Separate Cover).

Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried

4. Suspension of Standing Orders

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00045

That pursuant to Standing Order 3.5 (Temporary Suspension of Standing Orders), the following Standing Orders be suspended to enable a more informal discussion:

4.2 meeting duration.

17.5 members may speak only once.

17.6 limits on numbers of speakers.

18.1 general procedure for speaking and moving motions.

18.8 foreshadowed amendments.

18.9 lost amendments.

Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried

Councillor Fields left the meeting at 10.50am and returned at 10.52am during section 3.2.

The meeting adjourned at 11.13am and reconvened at 11.33am during section 3.2.

3.2 Mayor's Recommendations, Amendments to the Mayor's Recommendations and Recommendation's 5 and 17 - Moved and Seconded

1.1 The Mayor’s Recommendations MR1 through to MR25, and updated Recommendation’s 5 and 17 were Moved by the Mayor and Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cotter.

1.2 Amendments to the following Mayor’s Recommendations were Moved and Seconded:

· MR2. Climate Resilience Fund

· MR8. Temporary South Library

· MR11. Rating for renewals

· MR18. Arts Centre

· MR20. Hagley Park parking

· MR7. Sports Field Network Plan
Secretarial Note: The Amendment (A39) relating to this Mayor’s Recommendation was subsequently considered in the Infrastructure – Parks section of the meeting.

· MR24. Events Funding

1.3 Councillors were provided an opportunity to ask questions of the Movers and Council Officers regarding the amendments.

1.4 The meeting held one debate for the Mayor’s Recommendations and amendments to the Mayor’s Recommendations.

1.5 The meeting voted on the amendments to the Mayor’s Recommendations individually (in numerical order).

1.6 The meeting voted on the remaining / substantive Mayor’s Recommendations individually (in numerical order).

That the Council:

5. Notes the Mayor’s Recommendations as amended at the meeting and that these are to be incorporated into the Funding Impact Statement Attachment C.

17. Provisionally adopts, subject to the inclusion of the Auditor-General’s report required by s.93C(4) of the Local Government Act (LGA) 2002, the Long Term Plan 2024-34 comprising the information, underlying documents and policies adopted by the Council at its meeting dated 14 February 2024 (concluded 14 March 2024), as amended by Resolutions 5-13 above and including the Audit report referred to in Resolution 4.

Mayor/Deputy Mayor Cotter Moved/Seconded

MR2. Climate Resilience Fund
	MR2 - Moved/Seconded That the Council: MR2a: Agrees to establish a Climate Resilience Fund in FY25/26 (Year 2 of the Long Term Plan) noting that: MR2a(i): FY25/26 will have a rates increase of 0.25%, and this will increase by 0.25% for each year of the Long Term Plan until FY33/34 by which time the accumulated annual rates increase will equal 2.25%. MR2a(ii): The fund could be as high as $127 million by FY33/34. MR2b: Requests staff to report back on the Climate Resilience Fund Terms of Reference regarding how the additional funding will be applied, in time for the 2025/26 Annual Plan process. Mayor/Deputy Mayor Moved/Seconded
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00046 Amendment That the Council: MR2b: Requests a workshop to be held for Elected Member feedback into the Terms of Reference for the Climate Resilience Fund regarding how the additional funding will be applied, in time for the 25/26 Annual Plan process. Councillor Templeton/Councillor Harrison-Hunt Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00047 Substantive Motion – MR2 That the Council: MR2a: Agrees to establish a Climate Resilience Fund in FY25/26 (Year 2 of the Long Term Plan) noting that: MR2a(i): FY25/26 will have a rates increase of 0.25%, and this will increase by 0.25% for each year of the Long Term Plan until FY33/34 by which time the accumulated annual rates increase will equal 2.25%. MR2a(ii): The fund could be as high as $127 million by FY33/34. MR2b: Requests a workshop to be held for Elected Member feedback into the Terms of Reference for the Climate Resilience Fund regarding how the additional funding will be applied, in time for the 25/26 Annual Plan process. Mayor/Deputy Mayor Carried Councillors MacDonald, Gough, Henstock, Keown and Peters requested for their votes against be recorded.

MR8. Temporary South Library
	*Secretarial note:* When put to the vote, Amendment 116 was declared carried and therefore became the Substantive Motion for Mayor’s Recommendation MR8.
	MR8 – Moved/Seconded That the Council: MR8: As set out in the draft Long Term Plan, confirms that no further funding is required for the temporary South Library, and agrees to reprioritise South Library OPEX to increase services at Spreydon Library and enhanced mobile and outreach services for the duration of the rebuild programme. Mayor/Councillor Cotter Moved/Seconded
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00048 Amendment 116 / Substantive Motion – MR8 A116a. That the Council notes that existing budgets and staff will cover the following temporary services and costs while the South Library is closed: · Establishment of a service desk at the Pioneer Centre; · Increased hours and services at Spreydon Library; · Increased mobile and on-demand library services; · Relocation of Community Board to Smith Street; and · Storage costs for books and other equipment. A116b. That the Council amends the operational budgets for the South Library as follows: · Adds $150,000 to FY24/25; · Removes $80,000 in FY25/26; and · Adds $70,000 in FY26/27. A116c. That the Council notes temporary services and costs can be delivered within current resources and budget, utilising the savings from the closure of the current South Library and Service Centre. (The staff from the South Library will be redeployed to operate the temporary services). The funding is sufficient to establish and operate a pop-up library of a space of approx. 100 m², based on costs for the available space. Staff advise that the amendment proposal to cut funding in year 2 and return this in year 3 will not impact operational delivery of levels of service. A116d: Requests that the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board: · Receive costed options for a temporary “pop-up” library in either Barrington Street or Colombo Street while South Library is closed; and · Decide which option to implement within the allocated budget in the first quarter of FY24/25. Councillor Coker/Councillor Scandrett Carried

MR11. Rating for Renewals
	MR11 – Moved/Seconded That the Council: MR11: Agrees to the partial deferral of increases of rating for renewals in FY24/25 and FY25/26 (Years 1 and 2 of the Long Term Plan), noting that the Council will meet the full cost for renewal or replacement of existing assets by 2032. Mayor/Deputy Mayor Moved/Seconded
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00049 Amendment A28 A28a. That Council agree to consider consulting on increasing rating for renewals in the next Annual Plan in order to save money over the life of the Long Term Plan. Councillor Templeton/Councillor Johanson Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00050 Substantive Motion – MR11 That the Council: MR11: Agrees to the partial deferral of increases of rating for renewals in FY24/25 and FY25/26 (Years 1 and 2 of the Long Term Plan), noting that the Council will meet the full cost for renewal or replacement of existing assets by 2032. MR11b: Agrees to consider consulting on increasing rating for renewals in the next Annual Plan in order to save money over the life of the Long Term Plan. Mayor/Deputy Mayor Carried Councillors Scandrett, Templeton, Harrison-Hunt, Coker, Moore and Johanson requested for their votes against be recorded.

MR18. Arts Centre
	*Secretarial note:* When put to the vote, Amendment 117 was declared carried and therefore became the Substantive Motion for Mayor’s Recommendation MR18.
	MR18 – Moved/Seconded That the Council: MR18a: Agrees to provide the following funding to the Arts Centre: MR18a(i): $500,000 per annum for the life of the Long Term Plan (10 Years). MR18a(ii): $250,000 from the Capital Endowment Fund in FY24/25 for restoration works. MR18a(iii): Notes the continuation of $110,000 in FY24/25 and FY25/26 from the Strengthening Communities Fund. MR18b: Requests Council staff to work with the Arts Centre to develop a sustainable funding model and asset management plan, and report back in time for the 2027/37 Long Term Plan process. Mayor/Councillor Cotter Moved/Seconded
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00051 Amendment 117. Arts Centre / Substantive Motion – MR18 MR18a: That the Council agrees to provide the following funding to the Arts Centre: MR18a(i): $500,000 per annum for the life of the Long Term Plan (10 Years). MR18a(ii): $250,000 from the Capital Endowment Fund in FY24/25 and in FY25/26 f~~or restoration works.~~ MR18a(iii): Notes the continuation of $110,000 in FY24/25 and FY25/26 from the Strengthening Communities Fund. MR18b: That the Council requests Council staff to work with the Arts Centre to develop a sustainable funding model and asset management plan, and report back in time for the Annual Plan process for Year 3 of the Long Term Plan. ~~the 2027/37 Long Term Plan process.~~ Councillor Templeton/Councillor Scandrett Carried Councillor Gough requested his vote be recorded against be recorded.

MR20. Hagley Park Parking
	MR20 – Moved/Seconded That the Council: MR20: Agrees to the following parking charges for Hagley Park: MR20a(i): $4.60 (incl GST) per three hours on weekdays, Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. MR20a(ii): Free parking on weekends and public holidays. Mayor/Deputy Mayor Moved/Seconded
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00052 Amendment 49 A49. That Council charge for parking in Hagley Park on weekends (as well as on weekdays) at the rate of $4.00 (excluding GST) per 3 hours, with a 0.09% saving in rates. Councillor Coker/Councillor MacDonald Carried Councillors Templeton, Harrison-Hunt, Johanson and Moore requested their votes against be recorded.
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00053 Substantive Motion – MR20 That the Council: MR20: Agrees to the following parking charges for Hagley Park: MR20a(i): $4.60 (incl GST) per three hours on weekdays and weekends, Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. Mayor/Deputy Mayor Carried

MR23. Environmental Partnership Fund
	MR23 – Moved/Seconded That the Council: MR23a: Agrees to provide funding for the Environmental Partnership Fund as follows: MR23a(i): FY24/25 -A total of $700,000, which includes $250,000 from Better Off Funding, $300,000 from the CEF and the remaining funded from rates. MR23a(ii): FY25/26 - A total of $700,000, which includes $250,000 from Better Off Funding, and the remaining funded from rates. MR23a(iii): From FY26/27 onwards – $1 million per annum funded from rates. Mayor/Deputy Mayor Moved/Seconded
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00054 Amendment MR23b: That the Council requests for the Environmental Partnership Fund Terms of Reference to be workshopped with Elected Members. Councillor Coker/Councillor Cotter Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00055 Substantive Motion – MR23 That the Council: MR23a: Agrees to provide funding for the Environmental Partnership Fund as follows: MR23a(i): FY24/25 -A total of $700,000, which includes $250,000 from Better Off Funding, $300,000 from the CEF and the remaining funded from rates. MR23a(ii): FY25/26 - A total of $700,000, which includes $250,000 from Better Off Funding, and the remaining funded from rates. MR23a(iii): From FY26/27 onwards – $1 million per annum funded from rates. MR23b: That the Council requests for the Environmental Partnership Fund Terms of Reference to be workshopped with Elected Members. Mayor/Deputy Mayor Carried

MR24. Events Funding
	MR24 – Moved/Seconded That the Council: MR24a: Agrees to provide the following additional funding for events: MR24a(i): FY24/25 - $1.2 million; MR24a(ii): FY25/26 - $2.1 million; MR24a(iii): FY26/27 - $2.7 million; and MR24a(iv): FY27/28 - $0.4 million. MR24b: Requests staff to provide a report with advice on how the additional funding for events should be split. Mayor/Deputy Mayor Moved/Seconded
	Council Decision Amendment A69. A69a. Agrees to provide the following additional funding for events: A69a(i). FY 24/25 $1.5 million; A69a(ii). FY 25/26 $2.5 million; A69(iii). FY 26/27 $3.5 million. Councillor Moore/Councillor Harrison-Hunt Tied vote Councillors Henstock, Scandrett, Barber and McLellan declared an interest, sat back from the table and did not take part in the vote or discussion. *Secretarial Note:* Amendment A69 was declared a tied vote, accordingly, the amendment was considered lost.
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00056 Amendment MR24b: That the Council requests staff to provide ~~a report with~~ advice on how the additional funding for events should be split between partner agencies, noting that this advice should include input from the relevant partner agencies and take into account the additional funding available for major events as a result of the cancellation of SailGP. Councillor Moore/Councillor Harrison-Hunt Carried Councillors Henstock, Scandrett, Barber and McLellan declared an interest, sat back from the table and did not take part in the vote or discussion.
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00057 Substantive Motion – MR11 That the Council: MR24a: Agrees to provide the following additional funding for events: MR24a(i): FY24/25 - $1.2 million; MR24a(ii): FY25/26 - $2.1 million; MR24a(iii): FY26/27 - $2.7 million; and MR24a(iv): FY27/28 - $0.4 million. MR24b: That the Council requests staff to provide ~~a report with~~ advice on how the additional funding for events should be split between partner agencies, noting that this advice should include input from the relevant partner agencies and take into account the additional funding available for major events as a result of the cancellation of SailGP. Mayor/Deputy Mayor Carried Councillors Henstock, Scandrett, Barber and McLellan declared an interest, sat back from the table and did not take part in the vote or discussion.

MR1. Accelerating Climate Adaptation

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00058

That the Council:

MR1a: Agrees to increase by $1.8 million OPEX funding for climate adaptation work from FY25/26 (Year 2 of the Long Term Plan).

MR1b: Requests staff to report back on how the additional funding provided for climate adaptation work will be applied, in time for the 2025/26 Annual Plan process.

Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried

MR3. Anglican Cathedral

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00059

That the Council:

MR3: Requests staff to engage with Christ Church Cathedral Rebuild Limited (CCRL) and report back to the Council at regular intervals on the options being explored.

Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried

MR4. Air Force Museum

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00060

That the Council:

MR4: Agrees to consult during the 2025/26 Annual Plan on an option to provide up to $5 million capital grant in FY27/28 (Year 4 of the Long Term Plan) for extension to the Air Force Museum.

Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried

Councillor Templeton requested for her vote against be recorded.

MR5. Yaldhurst Memorial Hall

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00061

That the Council:

MR5a: As set out in the draft Long Term Plan, and in accordance with the previous Council decision on 24 January 2024 in relation to the Yaldhurst Memorial Hall at 524 Pound Road:

MR5a(i): Agrees to proceed with the gifting the of the Yaldhurst Memorial Hall to the Yaldhurst Rural Residents’ Association; and

MR5a(ii): Agrees to give effect to the transfer of the building, agrees to lease the land at 524 Pound Road to the Yaldhurst Rural Residents’ Association at a peppercorn rent (for a term of years to terminate if and when the Yaldhurst Rural Residents’ Association return the building to Council ownership, or the building no longer exists).

Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried

MR6. Shirley Community Centre
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00062 That the Council: MR6a: Agrees to bring forward the funding for the Shirley Community Centre as follows: MR6a(i): $75,000 in FY24/25 (Year 1 of the Long Term Plan); MR6a(ii): $800,000 in FY25/26 (Year 2 of the Long Term Plan); and MR6a(iii): $2.83 million in FY26/27 (Year 3 of the Long Term Plan). MR6b: Agrees to provide $40,000 of OPEX per annum from FY27/28 (Year 4 of the Long Term Plan) for the Shirley Community Centre. Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried Councillor Barber requested for his vote against resolution MR6b be recorded.
MR7. Sports Network Plan
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00063 That the Council: MR7: As set out in the draft Long Term Plan, confirms that $85.6 million of CAPEX is budgeted over the term of the Long Term Plan for the Sports Network Plan. Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried

MR9. Akaroa Wastewater

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00064

That the Council:

MR9: As set out in the draft Long Term Plan, confirms that $93.5 million is budgeted over the term of the Long Term Plan for the Akaroa Wastewater Scheme.

Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried

Councillor Gough requested for his vote against be recorded.

MR10. Disposal of Council Properties

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00065

That the Council:

MR10: As set out in the draft Long Term Plan, agrees to proceed with the proposal to dispose of Council properties (as listed in the draft Long Term Plan), noting that some variations may occur due to market conditions and timing of sales.

Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried

Councillor Johanson requested for his vote against be recorded.

MR12. City Vacant Land Differential

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00066

That the Council:

MR12a: As set out in the draft Long Term plan, agrees to extend the Vacant Land Differential Rate to areas zoned Commercial Core in Linwood Village, New Brighton, and Sydenham.

MR12b: As set out in the draft Long Term plan, agrees to extend the Vacant Land Differential Rate to areas zoned Commercial Banks Peninsula in Lyttelton.

Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried

MR13. Rating Visitor Accommodation in Residential as Business

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00067

That the Council:

MR13: As set out in the draft Long Term Plan, agrees that residential units used for un-hosted short-term accommodation for more than 60 nights per year, or is used predominantly for hosted short term accommodation, will be charged the business differential rate.

Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried

Councillors Keown and Johanson requested for their votes against be recorded.

MR14. Rate Remission for Charities

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00068

That the Council:

MR14: As set out in the draft Long Term Plan, agrees to simplify the wording of Remission Policy 1 and Remission Policy 2 to give more flexibility for granting remissions to charities.

Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried

MR15. Heritage targeted rate

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00069

That the Council:

MR15: As set out in the draft Long Term Plan, agrees to merge the heritage targeted rate into general rate.

Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried

Councillor Johanson requested for his vote against be recorded.

MR16. Active Travel targeted rate

Council Decision

That the Council:

MR16: As set out in the draft Long Term Plan, agrees to merge the active travel targeted rate into uniform annual general charge.

Mayor/Councillor Cotter Lost

MR17. Orana Park

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00070

That the Council:

MR17a: Agrees to provide the following funding to Orana Park:

MR17a(i): $240,000 from the Strengthening Communities Fund in FY24/25, FY25/26 and FY26/27.

MR17a(ii): An additional $260,000 from the Capital Endowment Fund in FY24/25, FY25/26 and FY26/27.

MR17b: Notes that $50,000 was funded from the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board from Better Off funding in FY24/25 to conduct a business review for Orana Park.

Notes that the pre-allocation of the Strengthening Communities grant is to provide certainty to Orana Park. The grant is consistent with the Strengthening Communities Policy and the staff assessment of the Strengthening Communities application is recommending support for funding.

Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried

Councillor Templeton requested for her vote against 17a(i)be recorded.

Councillors Harrison-Hunt and Johanson abstained from voting.

MR19. Santa Parade

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00071

That the Council:

MR19a: Agrees to provide funding of $125,000 per annum for 3 years (FY24/25, FY25/26 and FY26/27), from the Capital Endowment Fund to the Santa Parade, for organisational expenditure to support the Christmas parade.

MR19b: Requests staff to review the funding provided to the Santa Parade after three years.

Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried

MR21. Natural Environment Staff Resource

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00072

That the Council:

MR21: Agrees to provide an additional $35,000 to support a new position to co-ordinate the natural environment actions across the organisation.

Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried

MR22. Biodiversity

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00073

That the Council:

MR22: Agrees to provide an additional $100,000 per annum for 3 years for the Biodiversity Fund.

Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried

Councillors Gough and MacDonald requested for their votes against be recorded.

MR25. GPS/Transport

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00074

That the Council:

MR25a: Agrees to proceed with the Transport Capital Programme as proposed in the draft Long Term Plan, subject to final New Zealand Transport Agency advice regarding funding.

MR25b: Notes that staff will report back to the Council for a final decision on the Transport Programme and projects within the programme after New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has advised the Council of its final funding outcomes in September or October 2024.

Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried

Councillor Johanson requested for his vote against be recorded.

The meeting adjourned at 12.42pm and reconvened at 2pm.

3.3 Infrastructure amendments - Three Waters
	1.1 Amendments relating to Infrastructure Three Waters (A80, A81, A85 and A87) were Moved and Seconded. 1.2 Councillors were provided an opportunity to ask questions of the Movers and Council Officers regarding the amendments. 1.3 The meeting held one debate for the Infrastructure Three Waters amendments. 1.4 The meeting voted on the Infrastructure Three Waters amendments individually.
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00075 A80. Lower Ōpāwaho /Heathcote River Guidance Plan A80. That the Council allocates $5 million (CAPEX of $500,000 per year) over 10 years of the 24/34 Long Term Plan to: A80a. Provide necessary expertise to develop the Lower Ōpāwaho /Heathcote River Guidance Plan into an implementation plan with prioritised projects; and A80b: Commence implementation of the Lower Ōpāwaho /Heathcote River Guidance Plan. Councillor Coker/Councillor Scandrett Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00076 A81. Natural Waterways (50664) A81. That the Council notes that: A81a. $100,000 is available for 50664 Natural Waterways natural for FY24/25. A81b. From FY25/26 the project will be drawn down from the existing programme: 77200 Programme - SW Improving Urban Waterways. Councillor Fields/Councillor Johanson Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00077 A85. SW Port Hills and Lyttelton Harbour Erosion and Sediment (60356) A85. That the Council: A85a: Agrees to reinstate the funding of $50,000 for project 60356 SW Port Hills and Lyttelton Harbour Erosion and Sediment in FY24/25; and A85b: Requests that ongoing funding for this project be consulted on as part of the next Annual Plan process. Councillor Fields/Councillor Coker Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00078 A87. Water loss management A87. That Council adds $500,000 to water supply mains renewals in FY 24/25 for design work and consult on increasing water supply mains and sub-mains renewals to clear the backlog by 2034 as part of the next Annual Plan. Councillor Templeton/Councillor Johanson Carried

3.4 Infrastructure amendments - Transport
	1.1 Amendments within the following categories (as referred to in the attached spreadsheet of proposed amendments) were Moved and Seconded: · Transport 1 and Transport 2 – A89, A90, A106.4, A121, A91, A99, A103, A106.3, A97. · Transport 3 - A92, A98.1, A98.2, A102, A107, A108 and A109. 1.2 Councillors were provided an opportunity to ask questions of the Movers and Council Officers regarding the amendments. 1.3 Following discussions, amendments categorised as Transport 3 were considered later in the meeting (A92, A98.1, A98.2, A102, A107, A108 and A109). 1.4 The meeting voted on the Infrastructure Transport 1 and Transport 2 amendments individually (as below).
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00079 A89. Bromley road renewals A89.That Council notes: A89a. The Improving Bromley Roads plan is currently being developed by Council staff with the local Community Board. A89b. The plan has been delayed due to the need to reconsider the scope and priorities because of the removal of the Central Government funding from the Climate Emergency Resilience Fund. A89c. Once the plan has been finalised, Council staff will work with the Community Board to report back to the Council on what can be funded through existing programme budgets and/or what needs to have specific bids for additional funding as part of the draft 2025/26 Annual Plan. Councillor Johanson/Councillor Harrison-Hunt Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00080 A90. Cashmere Road footpath (Halswell Quarry to Sutherlands Road) A90.That the Council notes that the Cashmere Road footpath (Halswell Quarry to Sutherlands Road) is currently in the Long Term Plan as part of the Programme - New Footpaths, which the Council resolved (CLP/2004/00031) would consider the following sites in the workplan: · - Cashmere Road between Sutherlands Road and Halswell Quarry. · - Main South Road between Countdown and the Hornby Hub · - Lower Styx Road connecting to Marshland School. Councillor Moore/Mayor Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00081 A106.4. Wyon and Hubert Street A106.4. That the Council notes Wyon and Hulbert streets will be the next priority for completion as part of the city-wide street renewal programme and that design work on these streets will start in FY24/25. Councillor Johanson/Mayor Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00082 A121. Bryndwr Road A121.That the Council: A121a. Notes that staff will discuss the resurfacing and construction programme with all Community Boards; and A121b. Requests the staff to report back on the Street Renewal programme for a future Annual Plan. Councillor Gough/Deputy Mayor Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00083 A91. Clyde, Riccarton, Wharenui Safety Improvements A91. That the Council notes that staff will report back on the Clyde, Riccarton, Wharenui Safety Improvements (3622) on safety requirements and next steps to inform a future Annual Plan. Councillor Harrison-Hunt/Councillor Templeton Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00084 A99. Marine Parade (Jellicoe Street to Ebbtide Street) A99. That the Council notes that staff will report back on construction considerations, potential cost implications and next steps for Marine Parade (Jellicoe Street to Ebbtide Street) to inform a future Annual Plan. Councillor Fields/Councillor Johanson Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00085 A103. Northcote Road Corridor Improvement (915); Greers, Northcote and Sawyers Arms Intersection Improvement (243); Disraeli/Harman//Selwyn (60106) A103.That the Council notes: A103a. The feasibility work for #915 Northcote Road Corridor Improvement (Concept) is being undertaken in FY24/25. A303b. Staff will report to the Community Boards by December 2024 on feasibility progress on #243 Greers, Northcote and Sawyers Arms Intersection Improvement to inform future timelines. A103b. Staff will report back on intersection safety requirements and next steps for #601016 Disraeli/Harman/Selwyn to inform a future Annual Plan. Mayor/Councillor MacDonald Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00086 A106.3. Springfield Road & Langdons Road Corridors Safety Improvements A106.3. That the Council notes that staff will report back on work programme requirements for Langdons and Springfield corridors to inform a future Annual Plan. Mayor/Deputy Mayor Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00087 A97. Hoon Hay Road crossing between Sparks Road and Mathers Road A97. That the Council includes the Hoon Hay Road crossing between Sparks Road and Mathers Road as part of the workplan to be developed in FY24/25 for programme #41650 Minor Safety Improvements (CLP/2024/00030). Mayor/Councillor Moore Carried

The meeting adjourned at 3.21pm and reconvened at 3.58pm.

Councillor Gough left the meeting at 4.21pm and returned at 4.24pm during section 3.5.

The meeting adjourned at 5.18pm and reconvened at 5.36pm during section 3.5. Councillor Harrison- Hunt was not present at this time.

Councillor Harrison-Hunt returned to the meeting at 5.39pm during during section 3.5.

3.5 Infrastructure Amendments - Parks
	1.1 Amendments within the following categories (as referred to in the attached spreadsheet of proposed amendments) were Moved and Seconded: · Category: Infrastructure Parks (A21, A53, A55, A39 and A66). · Category: Citizens and Community Facilities/Services (A14 and A32). · Category: Grants – Biodiversity/Environmental (A16.1, A16.2, A19 and A54). · Category: Grants – Other (A40, A25, A25, A1, A113, A23 and A26). · Category: Grants – Events (A68, A10 and A2). 1.2 Councillors were provided an opportunity to ask questions of the Movers and Council Officers regarding the amendments. 1.3 The meeting held one debate for the categories of amendments listed above. 1.4 The meeting voted on each amendment individually.
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00088 A21. Greening The East: A21. That the Council increases the budget in the Long Term Plan by $190,000 (CAPEX) in FY24/25 to complete the project with the original number of trees anticipated. Councillor McLellan/Councillor Coker Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00089 A53. 74029 - New dog park - South West Christchurch A53.That the Council: A53a. Notes that funding is available for project 74029 - New dog park - South West Christchurch at programme level and that any project budget will be presented to the Council at the project stage currently planned for FY26/27. A53b. Requests that staff provide advice on the options for bringing the project forward to FY25/26. Councillor Moore/Councillor Templeton Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00090 A55. Park Rangers A55.That the Council requests staff advice on options for increasing the staff within the park ranger team to support volunteers working on biodiversity and pest control for a future Annual Plan. Councillor Fields/Councillor MacDonald Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00091 A39. Sports Field Network Plan A39. In recognition of significant feedback from the sports community on the delivery profile of the Sports Field Network Plan, in particular Goal 2-provision of artificial sports turfs, that the Council: A39a. Requests staff to report back, on options for accelerating the current 10-year delivery programme by the end of September 2024 for consideration for the FY 25/26 Annual Plan. Councillor Johanson/Councillor Moore Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00092 A66. Washington Skate Park A66. That the Council: A66a. Requests staff to work with skateboard stakeholders to define a scope of works for an upgrade to Washington Skate Park and report back to the Council. A66b. Notes that the upgrade should include a vert ramp, other improvements and enable national competitions to be hosted at the park. Councillor Johanson/Councillor McLellan Carried

3.5 Continued. Citizens & Communities Amendments - Community Facilities and Services
	1.1 Amendments within the following categories (as referred to in the attached spreadsheet of proposed amendments) were Moved and Seconded: · Category: Infrastructure Parks (A21, A53, A55, A39 and A66). · Category: Citizens and Community Facilities/Services (A14 and A32). · Category: Grants – Biodiversity/Environmental (A16.1, A16.2, A19 and A54). · Category: Grants – Other (A40, A25, A25, A1, A113, A23 and A26). · Category: Grants – Events (A68, A10 and A2). 1.2 Councillors were provided an opportunity to ask questions of the Movers and Council Officers regarding the amendments. 1.3 The meeting held one debate for the categories of amendments listed above. 1.4 The meeting voted on each amendment individually.
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00093 A14. Allandale Hall A14. That the Council requests staff to work with the Governors Bay Residents' Association regarding the options and works required to open the Allandale Hall to inform the capital required as part of the next Annual Plan process. Councillor Fields/Councillor Templeton Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00094 A32. Rolling package - Library Collection Resources A32. That the Council reduces spend on the Rolling package - Library Collection Resources by 2%. Councillor Moore/Councillor Barber Carried

3.5 Continued. Citizens & Communities Amendments - Grants Biodiversity and Environmental
	1.1 Amendments within the following categories (as referred to in the attached spreadsheet of proposed amendments) were Moved and Seconded: · Category: Infrastructure Parks (A21, A53, A55, A39 and A66). · Category: Citizens and Community Facilities/Services (A14 and A32). · Category: Grants – Biodiversity/Environmental (A16.1, A16.2, A19 and A54). · Category: Grants – Other (A40, A25, A25, A1, A113, A23 and A26). · Category: Grants – Events (A68, A10 and A2). 1.2 Councillors were provided an opportunity to ask questions of the Movers and Council Officers regarding the amendments. 1.3 The meeting held one debate for the categories of amendments listed above. 1.4 The meeting voted on each amendment individually.
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00095 A16.1 That the Council reinstates the following funding for Pest Free Banks Peninsula: A16.1a: $60,000 in FY24/25 and FY26; and A16.1b: $90,000 per annum from FY26/27 onwards. Councillor Fields/Councillor Donovan Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00096 A16.2. Pest Free Banks Peninsula A16.2 That the Council provides $100,000 in FY24/25 and in FY25/26 (total $200,000) for Pest Free Banks Peninsula for the elimination of feral pigs from the Environmental Partnership Fund. Councillor Fields/Councillor Donovan Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00097 A19. Enviro-Schools Funding A19. That the Council increases the Enviro-Schools funding from $75,000 per annum to $85,000 per annum from FY26. Councillor Scandrett/Councillor Fields Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00098 A54a. Orton Bradley Park A54. Orton Bradley Park is an asset to the city and although it is governed by its own board it is for all intents and purposes a city park. The Council therefore: A54a. Supports, through the Environment Partnership Fund, funding for Orton Bradley Park of $60,000 in FY25 and FY26. Councillor Fields/Councillor Coker Carried
	Council Decision A54b. Orton Bradley Park A54b. That the Council provides a line item of $60,000 from FY27, and this is indexed to inflation for subsequent years. Councillor Fields/Councillor Coker Lost

3.5 Continued. Citizens & Communities Amendments - Grants - Other
	1.1 Amendments within the following categories (as referred to in the attached spreadsheet of proposed amendments) were Moved and Seconded: · Category: Infrastructure Parks (A21, A53, A55, A39 and A66). · Category: Citizens and Community Facilities/Services (A14 and A32). · Category: Grants – Biodiversity/Environmental (A16.1, A16.2, A19 and A54). · Category: Grants – Other (A40, A25, A25, A1, A113, A23 and A26). · Category: Grants – Events (A68, A10 and A2). 1.2 Councillors were provided an opportunity to ask questions of the Movers and Council Officers regarding the amendments. 1.3 The meeting held one debate for the categories of amendments listed above. 1.4 The meeting voted on each amendment individually.
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00099 A40. Akaroa Heritage Park A40. That the Council requests staff to report back on budget and resource implications necessary for the provision of carparking for the Akaroa Heritage Park to inform the next Annual Plan process. Councillor Fields/Councillor MacDonald Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00100 A20. Governors Bay Jetty A20. That the Council: A20a. Agrees to provide to the Governors Bay Jetty Restoration Trust the following amounts from the 41949 - Marine Structures Planned Renewals ((Execute) Procure) programme budget, noting that this is approximately 50% of the outstanding cost of the jetty and sundries: · FY24/25 - $58,000. · FY25/26 - $58,000. · FY26/27 - $58,000. A20b. Requests advice on the best options to reduce the financial impact of the loan to the Governor's Bay Jetty Restoration Trust. Councillor Fields/Councillor Coker Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00101 A25. Innovation and Sustainability Fund A25. That Council extends the Sustainability fund at $400,000 in years two and three of the Long Term Plan, and looks to consult on this as part of the next Long Term Plan. Councillor Templeton/Councillor Coker Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00102 A1. Lyttelton Museum A1. That the Council requests staff to work with the Lyttelton Museum to develop a funding proposal for a future Annual Plan process. Councillor Fields/Councillor Templeton Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00103 A113. Rainbow Project A113. That the Council sets aside up to $50,000 in FY24/25 and $50,000 in FY25/26 from the Capital Endowment Fund to support the installation of a rainbow project, in consultation with the Rainbow community and requests staff report back. Councillor Templeton/Councillor Moore Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00104 A23. Funding Schemes A23. That the Council requests staff to review the Council's funding schemes and provide options for further inflation across grants. Councillor Fields/Councillor MacDonald Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00105 A26. Wharenui Sport Centre A26. Requests staff to report back on funding options for the Wharenui Sport Centre refurbishment as part of the next Annual Plan. Councillor Harrison-Hunt/Councillor Templeton Carried

3.5 Continued. Citizens & Communities Amendments - Grants - Events
	1.1 Amendments within the following categories (as referred to in the attached spreadsheet of proposed amendments) were Moved and Seconded: · Category: Infrastructure Parks (A21, A53, A55, A39 and A66). · Category: Citizens and Community Facilities/Services (A14 and A32). · Category: Grants – Biodiversity/Environmental (A16.1, A16.2, A19 and A54). · Category: Grants – Other (A40, A25, A25, A1, A113, A23 and A26). · Category: Grants – Events (A68, A10 and A2). 1.2 Councillors were provided an opportunity to ask questions of the Movers and Council Officers regarding the amendments. 1.3 The meeting held one debate for the categories of amendments listed above. 1.4 The meeting voted on each amendment individually.
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00106 A68. Akaroa Heritage Festival Society Ltd A68. That the Council underwrites $100,000 to the Akaroa Heritage Festival Society Ltd for the Akaroa French Festival in FY26 and FY28 from the Eco Events System Funding approved in the Mayor's Recommendation (MR24). The division was declared carried* by 9 votes to 7 votes the voting being as follows:* *For:* Mayor Mauger, Deputy Mayor Cotter, Councillor Coker, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Fields, Councillor Johanson, Councillor McLellan, Councillor Scandrett and Councillor Templeton *Against:* Councillor Barber, Councillor Gough, Councillor Henstock, Councillor Keown, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Moore and Councillor Peters *Abstained:* Councillor Harrison-Hunt Councillor Fields/Councillor Templeton Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00107 A15. Arts and Culture Fund A15. That the Council provides $50,000 from the Capital Endowment Fund from FY26/27 for one year for an Arts and Culture Fund and report back to Council in a future Long Term Plan. Councillor Moore/Councillor Fields Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00108 A10. Screen Production A10. That the Council: A10a. Notes that Christchurch NZ has $200,000 available for Screen Grants in FY24/25. A10b. Agrees to allocate $100,000 in FY24/25, and $300,000 in FY25/26 from the additional events funding in the Mayor's Recommendation (MR24) due to the funding available for major events as a result of the cancellation of Sail GP. Councillor Johanson/Councillor Keown Carried The Mayor and Councillors Henstock and McLellan declared a conflict of interest, sat back from the table and took no part in the vote. Councillor Scandrett abstained from voting.
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00109 A2. Watch this Space A2. That the Council: A2a. Agrees to fund “Watch this Space” with $298,000 in FY24/25, and $250,000 in both FY25/26 and FY26/27, from the Capital Endowment Fund to deliver a multi-year street art programme which includes street art activations and opportunities for public participation, and aid the further development of the Street Art Community in Christchurch. A2b. Requests staff to review the performance of the programme in FY26/27 and include an option for further funding in the draft 2027-2037 Long Term Plan for consultation. Councillor Barber/Councillor Johanson Carried

The meeting adjourned at 6.13pm and reconvened at 6.51pm.

3.6 Other Amendments - Planning, Property and Miscellaneous
	1.1 Amendments within the following categories (as referred to in the attached spreadsheet of proposed amendments) were Moved and Seconded: · Category: Other - Planning (A44.1 and A44.2). · Category: Other - Property (A5). · Category: Other - Miscellaneous (A13). · Category: Other – Report A (A45, A30, A72 and A7). · Category: Other – Report B (A38, A96 A8 and A59). · Category: Other – Noting (A76, A50, A79, A52, A75, A83, A9, A36, A35, A105 and A86). 1.2 Councillors were provided an opportunity to ask questions of the Movers and Council Officers regarding the amendments. 1.3 The meeting held one debate for the categories of amendments listed above. 1.4 The meeting voted on each amendment individually.
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00110 A44.1. Natural Environment Staff Resource A44.1 That the Council requests staff to investigate and report back with advice for a future Annual Plan regarding: A44.1a. Reducing the amount spent on external consultants to implement and monitor the Biodiversity Strategy; and A44.1b. Increasing the number of FTE ecologist roles across the organisation, including options to resource waterways, parks and strategy and planning. Councillor Donovan/Councillor Scandrett Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00111 A44.2 Biodiversity Strategy A44.2. That the Council notes the Parks Unit will include information on the implementation of the Biodiversity Strategy as part of the six month Park Unit reporting to the Council. Councillor Donovan/Deputy Mayor Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00112 A5. Living Wage A5. That the Council, in response to submissions made through the Long Term Plan consultation process, requests officers to prepare a report on the possibility of requiring leasees of Council-owned facilities to pay their staff, working in the leased area of the Council-owned facility, at least the Living Wage and requires the report to be presented to Council by the 31 October 2024. Councillor McLellan/Councillor Coker Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00113 A13. Youth Engagement A13. That the Council requests staff to work with the Youth Portfolio holder to prioritise youth engagement opportunities ahead of the FY25/26 Annual Plan. Councillor Harrison-Hunt/Councillor McLellan Carried

3.6 Continued. Report Requests
	1.1 Amendments within the following categories (as referred to in the attached spreadsheet of proposed amendments) were Moved and Seconded: · Category: Other - Planning (A44.1 and A44.2). · Category: Other - Property (A5). · Category: Other - Miscellaneous (A13). · Category: Other – Report A (A45, A30, A72 and A7). · Category: Other – Report B (A38, A96 A8 and A59). · Category: Other – Noting (A76, A50, A79, A52, A75, A83, A9, A36, A35, A105 and A86). 1.2 Councillors were provided an opportunity to ask questions of the Movers and Council Officers regarding the amendments. 1.3 The meeting held one debate for the categories of amendments listed above. 1.4 The meeting voted on each amendment individually.
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00114 A45. Canoe Polo facilities A45. That the Council requests staff to investigate and report back to the Council on improvement options for Canoe Polo facilities in Christchurch. Councillor Johanson/Mayor Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00115 A30. Committees A30.That the Council requests staff to: A30a. Provide advice on the reinstatement of the Multicultural Committee to inform a future Annual Plan. A30b. Provide options on the following, to inform a future annual plan: A30b(i): An equity and Inclusion Working Group. A30b(ii): A Youth reference/Advisory Group. Councillor Harrison-Hunt/Councillor Coker Carried
	Council Decision A72. New Brighton Hot Pools A72. That the Council requests staff to investigate and report back for a future Annual Plan process on budget requirements to: A72a. Add additional spaces and amenities to New Brighton Hot Pools to increase capacity and revenue; and A72b. Improve maintenance of the immediate foreshore area, including: lowering dunes; improved maintenance of gardens; and replanting the area next to the Hot Pools. Councillor Donovan/Councillor Templeton Lost
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00116 A7. Derelicts Building Programme A7. That the Council requests staff to provide advice on options to expand the Derelicts Building Programme across the City, including New Brighton for a future Annual Plan process. Councillor Donovan/Councillor Harrison-Hunt Carried
	Council Decision A38. Budgets A38. That the Council requests staff to provide advice for a future Annual Plan process on options to increase budgets for the following: A38.a. 75711 Coastal Plains Habitat Restoration; A38.b. 65209 Styx River Pūharakekenui Regional Parks Restoration Development; A38.c. 65207 Ōruapaeroa Travis Wetland Restoration Development; A38.d. 65239 Seafield Park/ Brooklands Te Riu O Te Aika Kawa Lagoon Restoration; A38.e. 65238 Coastal and Plains Regional Parks Threatened Species and Habitat Management; and A38.f. 61724 Coastal Land Protection Revegetation & Amenity Planting Councillor Donovan/Councillor Coker Lost
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00117 A96. Halswell Junction / Nicholls Road Intersection A96. That the Council request staff to report back on options and implications of prioritising safety improvement works at the Halswell Junction / Nicholls Road intersection, to inform the next Long Term Plan. Councillor Moore/Councillor Harrison-Hunt Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00118 A8. Pacific Hub A8. That the Council requests staff to investigate and provide advice on options for a Pacific Hub, including in Woolston. Councillor Johanson/Councillor Harrison-Hunt Carried
	Council Decision A59. Land Acquisitions A59. That the Council requests staff to provide advice on options to manage land acquisitions across all park land for a future Annual Plan process. Councillor Donovan/Councillor Coker Lost
	*Secretarial note:* The following amendment from Councillor Donovan was deferred to staff to provide further advice to the Council on this matter outside of this meeting. A111. That the Council: A111a. Notes that: A111a(i). E-bikes option for business use will be provided for staff and Councillors shortly. A111a(ii). Work-ride e-bike options are being considered as part of the Council’s overall approach to remuneration and benefits for staff. A111b. Requests staff to investigate and report back on options to reduce Councillor and ELT carparking costs that includes consideration of whether alternative transport mode promotion/provision could achieve this aim, in time a future annual plan process.

3.6 Continued. Noting Provisions
	1.1 Amendments within the following categories (as referred to in the attached spreadsheet of proposed amendments) were Moved and Seconded: · Category: Other - Planning (A44.1 and A44.2). · Category: Other - Property (A5). · Category: Other - Miscellaneous (A13). · Category: Other – Report A (A45, A30, A72 and A7). · Category: Other – Report B (A38, A96 A8 and A59). · Category: Other – Noting (A76, A50, A79, A52, A75, A83, A9, A36, A35, A105 and A86). 1.2 Councillors were provided an opportunity to ask questions of the Movers and Council Officers regarding the amendments. 1.3 The meeting held one debate for the categories of amendments listed above. 1.4 The meeting voted on each amendment individually.
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00119 A76. Akaroa Wastewater Infrastructure A76. That the Council: A76a. Notes that work will commence in FY24/25, within the existing work programme and using existing Capital and Operational budgets, to reduce inflow and infiltration (I&I) in Akaroa to an acceptable level, noting that the level will be determined through the consenting process. A76b: Requests staff to report back on progress to reduce inflow and infiltration (I&I) to an acceptable level, including whether this is the correct strategy for a future Annual Plan process. Councillor Fields/Mayor Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00120 A50. Kaitorete Spit A50. That the Council notes there is existing OPEX allocations contained in the Long Term Plan for the Council to undertake investigations in respect of returning the land of cultural importance to Te Taumutu Rūnunga on Kaitorete Spit, and that Council will continue to work with Te Taumutu Rūnunga and there will be regular advice to Council. Councillor Templeton/Deputy Mayor Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00121 A79. Koukourārata Drinking Water A79. That the Council notes that Koukourārata Drinking Water Reticulation Project is underway and the current funding in the Long Term Plan reflects the project stages. Councillor Templeton/Councillor Fields Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00122 A52. Greenspace Growth in Linwood/Woolston A52. That the Council notes that the Long Term Plan 2024-2034 provides sufficient budget to cater for greenspace growth in Linwood/Woolston. Councillor Johanson/Deputy Mayor Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00123 A75. Ngāi Tūāhuriri Adaptation Planning A75. That the Council notes engagement with Ngāi Tūāhuriri is a core part of the coastal adaptation planning programme. The Coastal Adaptation Framework, adopted by the Council, sets out the proposed approach for how the Council will work with communities to develop adaptation pathways and has the principle of “Acknowledge the partnership status of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and the Christchurch City Council under Te Tīrīti o Waitangi”. Councillor Templeton/Deputy Mayor Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00124 A83. Ōnuku water supply Testing of the Ōnuku water supply: A83a. That the Council notes that staff undertake regular monitoring of the Ōnuku water supply and results are shared with the Ōnuku Rūnanga. Connecting Ōnuku marae to the Akaroa drinking water and waste water supply: A83b: That the Council notes that: A83b(i): The Council has installed an additional 30m3 water tank at Ōnuku. A83b(ii): Staff will be reporting on water servicing needs for the Peninsula, including for the marae in Quarter 1 of FY24/25. Councillor Templeton/Councillor Fields Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00125 A9. Papakāinga/Kāinga Nohoanga A9. That the Council notes that staff will work with Ngāti Wheke Rūnunga and the Council’s Treaty Advisors as a precursor in progressing a potential plan change regarding rezoning of the old Lyttelton West School site as a Papakāinga/Kāinga Nohoanga site. Councillor Templeton/Councillor Fields Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00126 A36. 74031 - Parklands/Queenspark Youth Play Space Development A36. That the Council notes that 74031 - Parklands/Queenspark Youth Play Space Development currently has $20,000 in FY26/27 for concept development with the balance at programme level in 61783 - Programme - Community Parks Buildings, Structures and Furnishings New Development and that the current planned allocation from programme level is $738,325 for delivery across FY27/28 and FY28/29. Councillor Donovan/Councillor Johanson Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00127 A35. Provincial Chambers A35. That the Council notes that the deferral of non-essential restoration work on the Provincial Chambers will be considered as part of the next Annual Plan process to allow any necessary consultation to take place. Councillor Moore/Councillor Scandrett Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00128 A105. School Safety #65923 A105. That the Council notes that School Safety #65923 was consolidated into Minor Safety programmes (Minor Safety Improvements & Minor Safety Interventions) and that the programme will have two separate lists, one being for school safety. Councillor Harrison-Hunt/Deputy Mayor Carried
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00129 A86. Wairewa Marae A86a. That the Council notes the Wairewa Marae has a water connection. A86b. That the Council notes the project to upgrade the access road for the Wairewa Urupā to an all-weather track has been completed. Staff are currently working through the planning for future maintenance requirements. Councillor Templeton/Councillor Fields Carried

Councillor Gough left the meeting at 7.28pm and returned at 7.32pm during section 3.4 Continued.

The meeting adjourned at 7.45pm and reconvened at 8.11pm during section 3.4 Continued.

3.4 Continued. Infrastructure amendments - Transport
	1.1 The amendments within the Transport 3 category ( A92, A98.1, A98.2, A102, A107, A108 and A109) were Moved and Seconded earlier in the meeting. 1.2 Following discussions a further Amendment (AST) was tabled to reconsider the programme along with the proposed amendments raised during the Long Term Plan, once the National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) funding has been confirmed. Therefore the amendments listed in 1.1 above were not put to the vote. 1.3 The meeting voted on Amendment AST, which was declared carried.
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00130 AST. Transport Capital Programme AST: That the Council: ASTa. Confirms the Transport capital programme as outlined in the Draft Long Term Plan. ASTb. Reconsiders the programme along with the proposed amendments raised during the Long Term Plan, once the National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) funding has been confirmed. ASTc. Notes the Mayor's recommendation MR25b, resolved previously at the meeting: Notes that staff will report back to the Council for a final decision on the Transport Programme and projects within the programme after the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has advised the Council of its final funding outcomes in September or October 2024. Councillor Templeton/Councillor Coker Carried
	*Secretarial note*: The following proposed amendments were raised during the Long Term Plan meeting and referred to in resolution AST. Transport Capital Programme, as referred to above (CLP/2024/088)
	Moved/Seconded A92. Cycle Connections - Ōtākaro-Avon Route (41852) A92. That the Council: A92a: Brings forward a total of $1,350,000 of capital funding for project 26601 Avon Otakaro River Route MCR (Section 1) from future years in the 24/34 Long Term Plan for scheme design and consultation as follows: A92a(i). FY25/26: $350,000; and A92a(ii). FY26/27: $1,000,000. A92b. Notes that staff will consider and assess, prior to starting design, alternative delivery models and opportunities that could be applied to the design work to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of project delivery. Councillor Johanson/Councillor Coker Not put
	Moved/Seconded A98.1 Simeon Street Major Cycleway Route (MCR) (Transport Choices) A98.1. That the Council includes $750,000 in both FY24/25 and FY25/26 (total $1,500,000) in the Long Term Plan for the construction of the Simeon St MCR (Transport Choices) project. Councillor Coker/Deputy Mayor Not put
	Moved/Seconded A98.2. Major Cycleway Routes 26607 Southern Lights and 26604 Opawaho 26607 MCR Southern Lights: A98.2a. That the Council brings forward $750,000 for project 26607 MCR Southern Lights from future years of the Long Term Plan to enable scheme design and consultation, as follows: · FY25/26: $250,000; and · FY26/27: $500,000. 26604 MCR Opawaho: A98.2b. That the Council brings forward $1,350,000 for project26604 MCR Opawaho from future years of the Long Term Plan to enable scheme design and consultation, as follows: · FY25/26: $350,000; and · FY26/27: $1,000,000. Councillor Coker/Deputy Mayor Not put
	Moved/Seconded A102. Minor Safety Improvements (65924) A102. That the Council increases the funding for 65924 Minor Safety Interventions by $300,000 in both FY24/25 and FY25/26 of the 24/34 Long Term Plan. Councillor Coker/Councillor Johanson Not put
	Moved/Seconded A107. Te Aratai Cycle Connection A107. That Council budgets $3,500,000 in the first year of the Long Term Plan for the construction of the Te Aratai Cycle Connection, noting the significant safety concerns raised by submitters, that it is ready for immediate start and would have a 0.04% rates impact. Councillor Templeton/Councillor Scandrett Not put
	Moved/Seconded A108. Te Aratai Cycle Connection A108. That the Council includes the following budget for additional design development for the Te Aratai Cycle Connection in the 24/25 Long Term Plan: A108a. FY25/26: $300,000; A108b. FY26/27: $300,000. Councillor Johanson/Councillor Henstock Not put
	Moved/Seconded A109. Wheels to Wings Major Cycleway Route A109. That the Council defers the proposed Capital Programme funding for the construction of the following projects until FY27/28: · 26611 MCR Wheels to Wings (Section 1), · 26612 MCR Wheels to Wings (Section 2); and · 26613 MCR Wheels to Wings (Section 3). Councillor Henstock/Councillor Keown Not put
	Moved ACD. 26601 Avon Ōtākaro River Route MCR (Section 3) ACD. That the Council brings forward a total of $1,350,000 of capital funding for project 26601 Avon Ōtākaro River Route MCR (Section 3) from future years in the 24/34 Long Term Plan for scheme design and consultation as follows: · FY25/26: $350,000; and · FY26/27: $1,000,000. Councillor Donovan Not put

3.5 Provisional adoption of Recommendations 6 to 16

1.1 Council Officers provided an update on the rates impact as a result of the carried amendments.

1.2 Recommendations 6 to 16 were updated to reflect that provisional adoption was subject to the inclusion of the Auditor-General’s report required by s.93C(4) of the Local Government Act (LGA) 2002 which was due to be received by the Council at the reconvened meeting held on Thursday 27 June 2024.

1.3 Recommendations 6 to 16, as updated, were Moved by the Mayor and Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cotter, and when put to the vote were declared carried.

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00131

That the Council:

6. Provisionally adopts, subject to the inclusion of the Auditor-General’s report required by s.93C(4) of the Local Government Act (LGA) 2002, the proposed changes to the Council’s capital programme set out in Attachment D.

7. Provisionally adopts, subject to the inclusion of the Auditor-General’s report required by s.93C(4) of the Local Government Act (LGA) 2002, the proposed changes to the Council’s operating expenditure set out in Attachment E.

8. Provisionally adopts, subject to the inclusion of the Auditor-General’s report required by s.93C(4) of the Local Government Act (LGA) 2002, the Revenue and Financing Policy set out in Attachment F.

9. Provisionally adopts, subject to the inclusion of the Auditor-General’s report required by s.93C(4) of the Local Government Act (LGA) 2002, the Rates Remission Policy set out in Attachment G.

10. Provisionally adopts, subject to the inclusion of the Auditor-General’s report required by s.93C(4) of the Local Government Act (LGA) 2002, the Funding Impact Statement, Financial Strategy and Infrastructure Strategy set out in Attachments H, I, and J.

11. Provisionally adopts, subject to the inclusion of the Auditor-General’s report required by s.93C(4) of the Local Government Act (LGA) 2002, the minor changes and corrections to levels of service and fees and charges identified since the publication of the draft LTP 2024-34, set out in Attachment K.

12. Provisionally adopts, subject to the inclusion of the Auditor-General’s report required by s.93C(4) of the Local Government Act (LGA) 2002, the supporting information underpinning the attachments above, including Activity and Asset Plans found at:
https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/plans-strategies-policies-and-bylaws/plans/long-term-plan-and-annual-plans/long-term-plan-2024-to-2034/draft-activity-and-draft-asset-management-plans/

13. In regards to the Capital Endowment Fund:

a. Provisionally resolves, subject to the inclusion of the Auditor-General’s report required by s.93C(4) of the Local Government Act (LGA) 2002, to not inflation protect the Capital Endowment Fund; and

b. Provisionally requests, subject to the inclusion of the Auditor-General’s report required by s.93C(4) of the Local Government Act (LGA) 2002, this to be reviewed before the next Long Term Plan 2027-37 (requires 80% majority).

14. Provisionally agrees, subject to the inclusion of the Auditor-General’s report required by s.93C(4) of the Local Government Act (LGA) 2002, that in accordance with section 100 of the Local Government Act 2002, it is financially prudent not to set the Council’s operating revenues at a level sufficient to meet the projected operating expenses in the financial year 2026-27. Note: the ratio is forecast to be 99.6% in that year.

15. Provisionally notes, subject to the inclusion of the Auditor-General’s report required by s.93C(4) of the Local Government Act (LGA) 2002, that the Debt Servicing Financial Prudence benchmark is breached in all years of the Long Term Plan 2024-34, but there is no concern around Council’s ability to service the debt.

16. Provisionally agrees, subject to the inclusion of the Auditor-General’s report required by s.93C(4) of the Local Government Act (LGA) 2002, to continue to provide debt funding to Christchurch City Holdings Ltd (CCHL) from time to time during the term of the Long Term Plan 2024-34, and to borrow from the Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA) for that purpose (back-to-back funding), provided that:

a. CCHL remains within its existing borrowing covenants.

b. The borrowing and on-lending is in accordance with the Council’s Liability Management Policy.

c. Staff continue to report the amount of such lending in the quarterly corporate finance report to the Finance and Performance Committee.

Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried

Councillor Gough requested for his vote against Resolution 6 and 7 be recorded.

Councillor Johanson requested for his vote against Resolution 11 be recorded.

3.6 Substantive Motion - Provisional adoption of the 2024/34 Long Term Plan

1.1 Recommendation 17 was amended to reflect that the provisional adoption was subject to the inclusion of the Auditor-General’s report required by s.93C(4) of the Local Government Act (LGA) 2002 which was due to be received by the Council at the reconvened meeting held on Thursday 27 June 2024.

1.2 Recommendation 17, as updated and including any carried amendments at the meeting, was put to the vote declared carried.

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00132

That the Council:

17. Provisionally adopts, subject to the inclusion of the Auditor-General’s report required by s.93C(4) of the Local Government Act (LGA) 2002, the Long Term Plan 2024-34 comprising the information and underlying documents and policies adopted by the Council at its meeting dated 14 February 2024 (concluded 14 March 2024), as amended by Resolutions 5-13 above, including any carried amendments made at the meeting, and including the Audit report referred to in Resolution 4.

Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried

Councillors Gough, Moore, Templeton and Coker requested that their votes against Resolution 17 be recorded.

The meeting adjourned at 8.47pm to 9.30am Thursday 27 June 2024, Council Chambers, Civic Offices.

The meeting reconvened at 9.31am, Thursday 27 June 2024, Council Chambers, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street.

Apologies

Council Decision

There were no apologies received for Thursday 27 June 2024.

The meeting adjourned at 9.31am and reconvened at 9.59am. Councillors Henstock and Keown were not present at this time.

Councillor Keown returned to the meeting at 10am and Councillors Henstock returned to the meeting at 10.02am during section 3.7.

3.7 Auditor-General's Audit Report
	1.1 Chantelle Gernetzky and Anna Jones presented on behalf of Audit New Zealand and presented the Mayor with the Auditor-General's Audit Report dated 27 June 2024. 1.2 Council Officers provided a process update regarding the next steps. 1.3 Recommendations 4, as amended was Moved by the Mayor and Seconded by Councillor Barber and when put to the vote declared carried.
	Council Resolved CLP/2024/00133 That the Council: 4. Receives the Audit report (as tabled at the meeting) required by s.94(1) of the LGA 2002 dated 27 June 2024. Mayor/Councillor Barber Carried
	Attachments a LTP2434 - Final signed Audit Report dated 27 June 2024 (redacted for Minutes) ⇨

3.2 Cont. Mayor's Recommendations and Amendments to the Mayor's Recommendations - Substantive Motion

1.1 Recommendation 5, as amended, was Moved by the Mayor and Seconded by the Deputy Mayor on Tuesday 25 June 2024.

1.2 Recommendation 5 was put to the vote and declared carried.

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00134

That the Council:

5. Notes the Mayor’s Recommendations as amended at the meeting and that these are to be incorporated into the Funding Impact Statement Attachment C.

Mayor/Deputy Mayor Carried

3.8 Final adoption of Recommendations 6 to 16

1.1 Recommendations 6 to 16 were provisionally adopted at the meeting on Tuesday 25 June 2024, subject to the inclusion of the Auditor-General’s Audit Report.

1.2 Having received the Auditor-General’s Audit Report dated 27 June 2024, Recommendations 6 to 16 were Moved by the Mayor and Seconded by the Deputy Mayor.

1.3 The meeting held one debate, and when put to the vote, Recommendations 6 to 16 were declared carried and formally adopted.

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00135

That the Council, having received the Auditor-General’s Audit Report dated 27 June 2024:

6. Adopts the proposed changes to the Council’s capital programme set out in Attachment D.

7. Adopts the proposed changes to the Council’s operating expenditure set out in Attachment E.

8. Adopts the Revenue and Financing Policy set out in Attachment F.

9. Adopts the Rates Remission and Rates Postponements Policies set out in Attachment G and tabled at the meeting.

10. Adopts the Funding Impact Statement, Financial Strategy and Infrastructure Strategy set out in Attachments H, I, and J.

11. Adopts the minor changes and corrections to levels of service and fees and charges identified since the publication of the draft LTP 2024-34, set out in Attachment K.

12. Adopts the supporting information underpinning the attachments above, including Activity and Asset Plans found at:

https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/plans-strategies-policies-and-bylaws/plans/long-term-plan-and-annual-plans/long-term-plan-2024-to-2034/draft-activity-and-draft-asset-management-plans/

13. In regards to the Capital Endowment Fund:

a. Resolves to not inflation protect the Capital Endowment Fund; and

b. Requests this to be reviewed before the next Long Term Plan 2027-37 (requires 80% majority for any change to the terms).

14. Agrees that in accordance with section 100 of the Local Government Act 2002, it is financially prudent not to set the Council’s operating revenues at a level sufficient to meet the projected operating expenses in the financial year 2026-27. Note: the ratio is forecast to be 99.6% in that year.

15. Notes that the Debt Servicing Financial Prudence benchmark is breached in all years of the Long Term Plan 2024-34, but there is no concern around Council’s ability to service the debt.

16. Agrees to continue to provide debt funding to Christchurch City Holdings Ltd (CCHL) from time to time during the term of the Long Term Plan 2024-34, and to borrow from the Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA) for that purpose (back-to-back funding), provided that:

a. CCHL remains within its existing borrowing covenants.

b. The borrowing and on-lending is in accordance with the Council’s Liability Management Policy.

c. Staff continue to report the amount of such lending in the quarterly corporate finance report to the Finance and Performance Committee.

Mayor/Deputy Mayor Carried

Councillor Gough requested for his vote against resolutions 6 to 16 be recorded.

Councillor Johanson requested for his vote against resolutions 8, 9, 10 and 11 be recorded.

3.9 Formal adoption of the Long Term Plan 2024-2034

1.1 Recommendation 17 was provisionally adopted at the meeting on Tuesday 25 June 2024, subject to the inclusion of the Auditor-General’s Audit Report.

1.2 Having received the Auditor-General’s Audit Report dated 27 June 2024, Recommendation 17 was Moved by the Mayor and Seconded by the Deputy Mayor.

1.3 The meeting held one debate, and when put to the vote Recommendation 17 to formally adopt the Long Term Plan 2024-2034 was declared carried by way of division.

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00136

That the Council, having received the Auditor-General’s Report dated 27 June 2024:

17. Adopts the Long Term Plan 2024-34 comprising the information and underlying documents and policies adopted by the Council at its meeting dated 14 February 2024 (concluded 14 March 2024), as amended by Resolutions 5-13 above, including any carried amendments made at the meeting commencing 25 June 2024, and including the Audit report referred to in Resolution 4.

The division was declared carried by 14 votes to 3 votes the voting being as follows:

For: Mayor Mauger, Deputy Mayor Cotter, Councillor Barber, Councillor Coker, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Fields, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor Henstock, Councillor Johanson, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor McLellan, Councillor Peters, Councillor Scandrett and Councillor Templeton

Against: Councillor Gough, Councillor Keown and Councillor Moore

Mayor/Deputy Mayor Carried

3.10 Formal Adoption of Recommendations 18 to 25

1.1 Recommendations 18 to 25, as amended were Moved by the Mayor and Seconded by the Deputy Mayor and when put to the vote, declared carried.

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00137

That the Council:

18a. Authorises the Chief Financial Officer to make the amendments required to ensure the published Long Term Plan 2024-34 aligns with the Council’s Resolutions of 25 and 27 June 2024 and the Audit report, and to make any other minor ~~non-material~~ changes that may be required.

18b. Notes that amendments referred to in 18a will include items such as, references to Hagley Park Parking charges on weekends, rates and rates increases.

19. Authorises the Chief Executive to borrow, in accordance with the Liability Management Policy, sufficient funds to enable the Council to meet its funding requirements as set out in the Long Term Plan 2024-34.

20. Grants an exemption under s.7 of the Local Government Act 2002 in respect of the Council-Controlled Organisations as tabled at the meeting ~~referred to in Attachment P.~~

21. Having set out rates information in the Funding Impact Statement contained in the Long Term Plan 2024-34, (adopted as Attachment H by the above Resolutions), resolves to set the following rates under the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 for the 2024-25 financial year, commencing on 1 July 2024 and ending on 30 June 2025 (all statutory references are to the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002):

a. a uniform annual general charge under section 15(1)(b) of $177 (incl. GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit;

b. a general rate under sections 13(2)(b) and 13(3)(a)(ii) set differentially based on property type, and capital value as follows:

*Differential Category*	*Basis for Liability*	*Rate Factor (incl. GST)* (cents/$ of capital value)
Standard	Capital Value	0.238933
Business	Capital Value	0.530432
City Vacant	Capital Value	1.080696
Remote Rural	Capital Value	0.179200

c. a sewerage targeted rate under sections 16(3)(b) and 16(4)(a) on all rating units in the serviced area of 0.082545 cents per dollar of capital value (incl. GST);

d. a land drainage targeted rate under sections 16(3)(b) and 16(4)(a) on all rating units in the serviced area of 0.042399 cents per dollar of capital value (incl. GST);

e. a water supply targeted rate under section 16(3)(b) and 16(4)(b) set differentially depending on whether a property is connected or capable of connection to the on-demand water reticulation system, as follows:

*Differential Category*	*Basis for Liability*	*Rate Factor (incl. GST)* (cents/$ of capital value)
Connected (full charge)	Capital Value	0.067753
Serviceable (half charge)	Capital Value	0.033877

f. a restricted water supply targeted rate under sections 16(3)(b) and 16(4)(a) on all rating units with one or more connections to restricted water supply systems of $390 (incl. GST) for each standard level of service received by a rating unit;

g. a water supply fire connection targeted rate under sections 16(3)(b) and 16(4)(a) on all rating units receiving the benefit of a water supply fire connection of $125 (incl. GST) per connection;

h. an excess water supply commercial targeted rate under section 19(2)(a) set for all rating units which receive a commercial water supply as defined in the Water Supply, Wastewater and Stormwater Bylaw 2022 plus boarding houses, motels, and rest homes, of $1.41 (incl. GST) per m³ or any part of a m³ for consumption in excess of the rating unit’s water supply targeted rate daily allowance:

· where the rating unit’s water supply targeted rate daily allowance is an amount of cubic meters per day, calculated as the total amount payable under the water supply targeted rate (above), divided by the cubic meter cost ($1.41), divided by 365;

· provided that all properties will be entitled to a minimum consumption of 0.6986 cubic metres per day.

i. an excess water supply residential targeted rate under section 19(2)(a) set for the following:

· all metered residential rating units where the meter records usage for a single rating unit;

· a rating unit where the meter records usage for multiple rating units where there is a special agreement in force specifying which rating unit / ratepayer is responsible for payment,

of $1.41 (incl. GST) per m³ or any part of a m³ for consumption in excess of 900 litres per day per separately used or inhabited part of the rating unit;

j. a waste minimisation targeted rate under sections 16(3)(b) and 16(4)(b) set differentially depending on whether a full or partial service is provided, as follows:

*Differential Category*	*Basis for Liability*	*Rate Factor (incl. GST)*
Full service	Per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit	$184.82
Partial service	Per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit	$138.62

k. an active travel targeted rate under section 16(3)(a) and 16(4)(a) of $20.00 (incl. GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit;

l. a special heritage (Cathedral) targeted rate under section 16(3)(a) and 16(4)(a) of $6.52 (incl. GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit;

m. a special heritage (Arts Centre) targeted rate under section 16(3)(a) and 16(4)(a) of 0.000388 cents per dollar of capital value (incl. GST);

n. a Central City Business Association targeted rate under section 16(3)(b) and 16(4)(a) of $485.06 (incl. GST) per business rating unit in the Central City Business Association Area, where the land value of the rating unit is greater than or equal to $90,000;

22. Resolves that all rates except the excess water supply commercial targeted rate and the excess water supply residential targeted rate are due in four instalments, and to set the following due dates for payment:

*Instalment*	1	2	3	4
Area 1	15 August 2024	15 November 2024	15 February 2025	15 May 2025
Area 2	15 September 2024	15 December 2024	15 March 2025	15 June 2025
Area 3	31 August 2024	30 November 2024	28 February 2025	31 May 2025

Where the Instalment Areas are defined geographically as follows:

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*Area 1*	*Area 2*	*Area 3*
Includes generally the Central City and the suburbs of St Albans, Merivale, Mairehau, Papanui, Riccarton, Addington, Spreydon, Sydenham, Beckenham, Opawa and Banks Peninsula.	Includes generally the suburbs of Shirley, New Brighton, Linwood, Woolston, Mt Pleasant, Sumner, Cashmere and Heathcote.	Includes generally the suburbs of Belfast, Redwood, Parklands, Harewood, Avonhead, Bishopdale, Ilam, Fendalton, Hornby, Templeton and Halswell.

23. Resolves that the excess water supply commercial targeted rate and the excess water supply residential targeted rate (together, “excess water charges”) have Due Dates and Penalty Dates based on the week in which amounts are invoiced, according to the following table:

24. Resolves to add the following penalties to unpaid rates:

a. A penalty of 10 per cent will be added to any portion of an instalment (for rates other than excess water charges) not paid on or by the due dates set out in paragraph 22 above, to be added on the following dates:

*Instalment*	1	2	3	4
Area 1	20 August 2024	21 November 2024	20 February 2025	20 May 2025
Area 2	17 September 2024	19 December 2024	20 March 2025	19 June 2025
Area 3	05 September 2024	05 December 2024	05 March 2025	06 June 2025

b. A penalty of 10 per cent will be added to any portion of excess water charges not paid on or by the due dates set out in paragraph 23 above, to be added on the Penalty Dates set out in paragraph 23.

c. For all rates, an additional penalty of 10 per cent will be added on 01 October 2024 to any rates assessed, and penalties added, before 01 July 2024 and which remain unpaid on 01 October 2024.

d. For all rates, a further penalty of 10 per cent will be added if any rates to which a penalty has been added under (c) above remain unpaid on 01 April 2025.

25. In relation to the disposal of Council properties:

a. Declares the properties in the attached list (Attachment Q), as consulted upon in the draft Long Term Plan 2024-34, are surplus to requirements and delegates to the Chief Executive the authority to initiate their disposal including determining the method of disposal (per second table of the attachment, “Other Properties”); and

b. Commences formal processes to dispose of the properties listed in the first table of Attachment Q (“Properties identified as either reserve or the land subject to section 138 of the Local Government Act 2002”).

Mayor/Deputy Mayor Carried

Councillor Johanson requested for his vote against Resolutions 21(a), 21(i), 21(l), 25(a) and 25(b) be recorded.

Councillor Templeton requested for her vote against Resolution 21(i) be recorded.

3.8 Resumption of Standing Orders

Council Resolved CLP/2024/00138

That the Standing Orders set aside above, be resumed.

Mayor/Deputy Mayor Carried

Karakia Whakamutunga: The Mayor and all Councillors.

Meeting concluded at 11.09am.

CONFIRMED THIS 7^TH DAY OF AUGUST 2024

Mayor Phil Mauger

Chairperson