Minutes of Council - Wednesday, 5 June 2024

Karakia Tīmatanga: All Councillors

The agenda was dealt with in the following order.

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00067

That the apologies from the Mayor for absence and Councillor Gough for partial absence be accepted.

Councillor Templeton/Councillor Barber Carried

2. Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga

Councillor Gough declared an interest in Item 9 – Local Alcohol Policy, and Item 12 – Central City Noise Programme – Progress Update, Acoustic Assessment Advice.

3. Public Participation Te Huinga Tūmatanui

3.1 Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

3.1.2 Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa

John Minto spoke on behalf of the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa regarding United Nations Security Council resolution 2334 and ZIM shipping.

Secretarial Note: The meeting requested advice from staff on the requests made as part of John Minto’s public forum presentation and outlined in the attached remarks.

Attachments

a Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa - Remarks to Council ⇨

3.1.3 Will Alexander

Will Alexander spoke to share his views regarding the inadequacy of the government’s response and support for the Palestinian people.

3.1.1

Te Whakaoranga Trust

Clare Piper spoke on behalf of Te Whakaoranga Trust to provide an update on the Kate Sheppard National Memorial site enhancement project.

Secretarial Note: The meeting requested advice from staff on the support needed from Council to help progress the Kate Sheppard National Memorial project, including what landscape design and construction permissions are needed.

Attachments

a Te Whakaoranga Trust - Presentation to Council ⇨

3.1.4 Jesse McKendry

Jesse McKendry spoke to share his views regarding the disruption caused by recent protests in the CBD and the spread of disinformation by protestors.

Attachments

a Jesse McKendry - Presentation to Council ⇨

3.2 Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

3.2.1 Culture & Tonic

Amy McLellan-Minty and Melanie Ling spoke on behalf of Culture & Tonic regarding Item 9 – Local Alcohol Policy.

Councillor Harrison-Hunt left the meeting at 10.19am and returned at 10.21am during consideration of Item 3.2.2.

Councillor Gough left the meeting at 10.19am during consideration of Item 3.2.2.

3.2.2 Hospitality New Zealand

Peter Morrison and President Jeremy Stevens spoke on behalf of Hospitality New Zealand regarding Item 9 – Local Alcohol Policy.

Attachments

a Hospitality New Zealand - Remarks to Council ⇨

3.2.3 Save Our Venues

Feather Shaw, Nick Vassar and Richard Barnacle spoke on behalf of Save Our Venues regarding Item 12 – Central City Noise Programme.

4. Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

There was no presentation of petitions.

5. Council Minutes - 1 May 2024

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00068

That the Council confirms the Minutes from the Council meeting held 1 May 2024.

Councillor Barber/Councillor Scandrett Carried

Councillor Barber left the meeting at 10.34am and returned at 10.37am during consideration of Item 6.

Councillor Fields left the meeting at 10.40am and returned at 10.43am during consideration of Item 6.

Councillor Moore left the meeting at 10.46am and returned at 11.02am during consideration of Item 6.

Councillor Scandrett left the meeting at 11.04am and returned at 11.05am during consideration of Item 6.

6. Monthly Report from the Community Boards - May 2024
	Simon Britten, Deputy Chairperson, joined the meeting for presentation of the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board area report. Marie Pollisco, Chairperson, and Helen Broughton, Deputy Chairperson, joined the meeting for presentation of the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board area report. Paul McMahon, Chairperson, joined the meeting for presentation of the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board area report. Lyn Leslie, Chairperson, joined the meeting for presentation of the Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board area report. Keir Leslie, Deputy Chairperson, joined the meeting for presentation of the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board area report. Jason Middlemiss, Chairperson, and Bridget Williams, Deputy Chairperson, joined the meeting for presentation of the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board area report.
	Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00069 Officer recommendation accepted without change That the Council: 1. Receives the information in the Monthly Report from the Community Boards - May 2024 Report. Councillor MacDonald/Councillor Fields Carried *Secretarial Note: The meeting requested that the Mayor write to thank the Tūora Fendalton School children for their video presentation and pictures thanking the Council for providing alternative facilities while work is underway to rebuild the Fendalton School. Secretarial Note*: The meeting further requested an update from staff on the availability of any funding for temporary additional services to be delivered at Barrington Mall and elsewhere within the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board area while the South Library rebuild is ongoing.
	Attachments a Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board - Presentation to Council ⇨ b Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board - Presentation to Council ⇨ c Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board - Presentation to Council ⇨ d Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board - Presentation to Council ⇨ e Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board - Presentation to Council ⇨ f Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board - Presentation to Council ⇨

The meeting adjourned at 11.10am and reconvened at 11.28am.

Councillor Macdonald returned to the meeting at 11.33am during consideration of Item 7.

Report from Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board - 22 April 2024
7. 27 Hunters Road & 43 Whero Avenue, Diamond Harbour – FENZ and Te Pā o Rākaihautū Unsolicited Proposals
	Lyn Leslie, Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Chairperson, and Council Officer Angus Smith joined the table to present Item 7. An updated set of Officer Recommendations were tabled at the meeting to address the requirements of Section 80 of the Local Government Act (refer resolution 2). Councillor Fields put forward further revisions to the updated Officer Recommendations (refer underlined text in resolutions 7 and 8, and new resolution 9). The updated Officer Recommendations as revised were then Moved by Councillor Fields and Seconded by Councillor Keown. At the conclusion of debate, the meeting voted and the Item was declared carried.
	Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Recommendation to Council That Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board recommends to the Council that: 1. It departs from its Disposal of Property Policy 2000 and the requirement to sell by public tender, noting that the Council does not intend to amend the Policy to accommodate this decision. 2. It deals unilaterally with Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Te Poho o Tamatea Limited and conditionally sell the parts of the land as shown in Attachment B and C to this report and described as: a. Part Lot 1 DP 14050 contained in Record of Title CB12F/538 and marked “FENZ Site” in Attachment B to this report to Fire and Emergency New Zealand for a Fire Station; and b. Part Lot 1 DP 14050 marked “Te Pā o Rākaihautū” in Attachment C to this report to Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke investment company Te Poho o Tamatea Limited for a Character School under section 156 of the Education Act 1989. 3. Authorises the Manager Property Consultancy, to undertake all actions, negotiate and conclude all the agreements necessary to facilitate Recommendations 1 and 2 in general accordance with the report on the meeting agenda on terms and conditions acceptable to him at his sole discretion, and in doing so to make any decisions necessary to give effect to this. 4. Requires the matter be referred back to the Council should the Manager Property Consultancy in his sole discretion consider the terms in the attached Terms Sheets (Attachment A and B to the report on the meeting agenda) cannot be reasonably met. 5. Requests that access points to the site do not materially impact the existing street layout or alter existing streets. 6. Notes the community concerns, regarding the proposed Te Pā o Rākaihautū kura, of the potential additional load on roading and utilities, and requests staff to provide information on these potential impacts, including the impact on the transport network both on land and sea and report to Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board and the Council. 7. It ensures any decision made in relation to 27 Hunters Road & 43 Whero Avenue, Diamond Harbour – FENZ and Te Pā o Rākaihautū Unsolicited Proposals aligns with the declared climate emergency. 8. It notes that any sale of the land would be at a price that fits with Council policy and at market value.
	Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00070 That Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board recommends to the Council that: 1. It approves the unilateral dealing with Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Te Poho o Tamatea Limited and conditionally sell the parts of the land as shown in Attachment B and C to this report and described as: a. Part Lot 1 DP 14050 contained in Record of Title CB12F/538 and marked “FENZ Site” in Attachment B to this report to Fire and Emergency New Zealand for a Fire Station; and b. Part Lot 1 DP 14050 marked “Te Pā o Rākaihautū” in Attachment C to this report to Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke investment company Te Poho o Tamatea Limited for a Character School under section 156 of the Education Act 1989. 2. In accordance with s80 Local Government Act 2002, under section 204 of the Education and Training Act 2020, note that: a. the proposed sales to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Te Poho o Tamatea Limited are inconsistent with the Disposal of Property Policy 2000. b. the reason for the inconsistency is the property is not being put to public tender because: i. there is no evident and obvious use for the land. ii. the proposals deliver broad community benefit and outcomes. iii. the proposals are considered a good use of the land. iv. the proposals are unique. c. there is no intention that the Disposal of Property policy 2000 be amended to accommodate the decision. 3. Authorises the Manager Property Consultancy, to undertake all actions, negotiate and conclude all the agreements necessary to facilitate Recommendations 1 and 2 in general accordance with the report on the meeting agenda on terms and conditions acceptable to him at his sole discretion, and in doing so to make any decisions necessary to give effect to this. 4. Requires the matter be referred back to the Council should the Manager Property Consultancy in his sole discretion consider the terms in the attached Terms Sheets (Attachment A and B to the report on the meeting agenda) cannot be reasonably met. 5. Requests that access points to the site do not materially impact the existing street layout or alter existing streets. 6. Notes the community concerns, regarding the proposed Te Pā o Rākaihautū kura, of the potential additional load on roading and utilities, and requests staff to provide information on these potential impacts, including the impact on the transport network both on land and sea and report to Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board and the Council. 7. It ensures any decision made in relation to 27 Hunters Road & 43 Whero Avenue, Diamond Harbour – FENZ and Te Pā o Rākaihautū Unsolicited Proposals aligns with the declared climate emergency, in reducing transport emissions. 8. It notes that any sale of the land would be at a price that fits with Council policy and at market value as determined by an independent registered valuer operating under the New Zealand Institute of Valuers standards and guidelines and that staff reports back to council on any variation of that. 9. Agree that a clear outline of the resource consent process and key milestones are provided to the community where appropriate through suitable means. Councillor Fields/Councillor Keown Carried

Councillor Harrison-Hunt left the meeting at 11.51am and returned at 11.53am during consideration of Item 8.

Councillor Moore left the meeting at 11.52am during consideration of Item 8.

Report from Joint Meeting - Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central and Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Boards - 14 May 2024

8. City to Sea West Safety Improvements - Roading Elements

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00071

Community Board recommendations accepted without change

6. That the Council approves, pursuant to Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017:

a. Stanmore Road Signalised Crossing

i. A signalised crossing with a raised safety platform for use by pedestrians and cyclists, installed on Stanmore Road with its centreline approximately 80 metres north of the centreline of Avonside Drive, in accordance with the relevant sections of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004.

7. That the Council approves in accordance with Clause 21 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017

a. Stanmore Road Signalised Crossing

i. On the western side of Stanmore Road, commencing at a point approximately 67 metres north of its intersection with Avonside Drive and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 24 metres be resolved as a Shared Path for pedestrian and north bound cycle only in accordance with section 11.4 of the Land Transport Act - Traffic Control Devices Rules: 2004. This Shared Path is for the use by the classes of road user only as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004.

ii. On the eastern side of Stanmore Road, commencing at a point approximately 66 metres north of its intersection with Avonside Drive and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 25 metres be resolved as a Shared Path for pedestrian and south bound cycle only in accordance with section 11.4 of the Land Transport Act - Traffic Control Devices Rules: 2004. This Shared Path is for the use by the classes of road user only as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004.

b. Swanns Road Dual Pedestrian/Cycle Crossing

i. On the northern side of Swanns Road, commencing at a point approximately 27 metres west of its intersection with Avonside Drive and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 18 metres be resolved as a Shared Path for pedestrian and east bound cycle only in accordance with section 11.4 of the Land Transport Act - Traffic Control Devices Rules: 2004. This Shared Path is for the use by the classes of road user only as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004.

ii. On the southern side of Swanns Road, commencing at a point approximately 26 metres north of its intersection with Avonside Drive and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 28 metres be resolved as a Shared Path for pedestrian and west bound cycle only in accordance with section 11.4 of the Land Transport Act - Traffic Control Devices Rules: 2004. This Shared Path is for the use by the classes `of road user only as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004.

8. That the Council approves in accordance with Clause 21 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017

a. Gayhurst Road Dual Pedestrian/Cycle Crossing

i. On the western side of Gayhurst Road, commencing at a point approximately 365 metres south of its intersection with McBratneys Road and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 30 metres be resolved as a Shared Path for pedestrian and north bound cycle only and in accordance with section 11.4 of the Land Transport Act - Traffic Control Devices Rules: 2004. This Shared Path is for the use by the classes of road user only as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004.

ii. On the eastern side of Gayhurst Road, commencing at a point approximately 370 metres north of its intersection with Avonside Drive and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 30 metres be resolved as a Shared Path for pedestrian and south bound cycle only in accordance with section 11.4 of the Land Transport Act - Traffic Control Devices Rules: 2004. This Shared Path is for the use by the classes of road user only as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004.

9. That the Council approves, pursuant to Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017:

a. Gayhurst Road Special Vehicle Lane (cycle) extension

i. An extension to the existing Special Vehicle Lane (cycle) on Gayhurst Road, installed along the western side of Gayhurst Road at a point approximately 290 metres north of its intersection with Avonside Drive extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 234 metres.

ii. An extension to the existing Special Vehicle Lane (cycle) on Gayhurst Road, installed along the eastern side of Gayhurst Road at a point approximately 260 metres south of its intersection with McBratneys Road and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 281 metres.

Deputy Mayor/Councillor McLellan Carried

Councillor Moore returned to the meeting at 11.55am during consideration of Item 9.

Councillor Gough returned to the meeting at 12.23pm during consideration of Item 9.

Councillor Barber left the meeting at 12.33pm and returned at 12.35pm during consideration of Item 9.

9. Local Alcohol Policy
	Council Officers Ron Lemm, Philip Henderson, Jenna Marsden, and David Griffiths joined the table to present Item 9 and answer questions from elected members. The Officer Recommendations were Moved by Councillor Peters and Seconded by Councillor Templeton. Councillor Moore put forward an amendment (refer Resolution 4) and with the agreement of the Mover and Seconder, this was incorporated into the substantive motion. At the conclusion of debate, the meeting voted and the Item was declared carried.
	Officer Recommendations That the Council: 1. Receives the information in this report. 2. Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as high level significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. 3. Directs staff to commence work on development of a Local Alcohol Policy and report to Council on progress before the end of 2024.
	Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00072 That the Council: 1. Receives the information in this report. 2. Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as high level significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. 3. Directs staff to commence work on development of a Local Alcohol Policy and report to Council on progress before the end of 2024. 4. Notes that stakeholders will be included in the development before notifying and consulting on any draft local alcohol policy. Councillor Peters/Councillor Templeton Carried Councillors Keown and MacDonald requested that their votes against Resolution 3 be recorded. Councillor Moore requested that his abstention from Resolution 3 be recorded. Councillor Gough declared an interest in this Item and did not participate in the debate or vote. *Secretarial Note*: The meeting requested an overview of the Strategic Policy & Resilience work programme and information about what other policy work might be delayed or slowed in order to progress the LAP.

Councillor McLellan left the meeting at 1.05pm during consideration of Item 10.

10. Stop Road (airspace) and Dispose of to Adjoining Landowners

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00073

Officer recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Stop Road (airspace) and dispose of to the adjoining landowners report.

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

3. Pursuant to Section 116(1) of the Public Works Act 1981, agree to stop the legal road, being a cube of airspace above the formed carriageway, and amalgamate the parcels of land that arise from that road stopping with the adjoining properties:

a. 5 – 11 Marriner Street, Sumner contained within Title Identifier 961489.- The parcels of land containing an area of 76 m²are shown as Section 1 and 2 on Plan SO 602249^.

b. Hereford/Manchester and 132 Worcester Streets contained within Title Identifier 1158091 and 1158093.- The parcels of land are shown as Sections 1-10 containing an area of 104 m² shown on Plan SO XXXXXX (this being the reference on the plan which is yet to be numbered).

4. Agrees to a departure from the Disposal of Council Property Policy 2000 by approving the unilateral dealing for disposal of the stopped legal road parcels (the cubes of airspace above the formed carriage way) as described in recommendation 3 above to the owners of the adjoining land at a valuation determined by an independent valuer.

5. Delegates to the Property Consultancy Manager the authority to take and complete all steps necessary to stop the legal road and dispose of the stopped parcels (cubes of airspace) as shown as Section 1 and 2 on Plan SO 602249 and Sections 1-10 on Plan SO XXXXXX (this being the reference on the plan which is yet to be numbered).

Councillor MacDonald/Councillor Keown Carried

The meeting adjourned at 1.07pm and reconvened at 2.13pm. Councillors Donovan and Gough were not present at this time. Councillor Keown joined the meeting via audio / visual link at this time.

Councillor Donovan returned to the meeting via audio / visual link at 2.17pm during consideration of Item 11.

Councillor Macdonald left the meeting at 2.28pm and returned at 2.31pm during consideration of Item 11.

Councillor Barber left the meeting at 2.29pm and returned at 2.37pm during consideration of Item 11.

11. Climate Resilience Strategy Implementation Progress

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00074

Officer recommendation accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in this Climate Resilience Strategy Implementation Progress Report.

Councillor Templeton/Councillor Harrison-Hunt Carried

Secretarial Note: The meeting noted that Councillors would like a future workshop to discuss the scope of key performance indicators for reviewing climate resilience progress.

Secretarial Note: The meeting further requested that the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact be raised for discussion with the Mayor to consider whether Christchurch might join the Pact.

12. Central City Noise Programme - Progress Update, Acoustic Assessment Advice

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00075

Officer recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Central City Noise Programme - Progress Update, Acoustic Assessment Advice report.

2. Notes that staff will report back to the Council with a further update on the Central City Noise Programme. This is likely to be in early 2025.

Councillor Moore/Councillor McLellan Carried

Councillor Gough declared an interest in this Item and did not participate in the debate or vote.

Attachments

a Central City Noise Programme update - Presentation to Council ⇨

Councillor Harrison-Hunt left the meeting at 3.26pm during consideration of Item 13.

13. Suburban Regeneration Biannual Report - October 2023 to March 2024

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00076

Officer recommendation accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Suburban Regeneration Biannual Report - October 2023 to March 2024 Report.

Deputy Mayor/Councillor MacDonald Carried

Attachments

a Suburban Regeneration Biannual Report (October 2023 - March 2024) - Presentation to Council ⇨

Karakia Whakamutunga: All Councillors

Meeting concluded at 3.28pm.

CONFIRMED THIS 3^rd DAY OF JULY 2024

Mayor phil Mauger

Chairperson