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Tira Kāwana / Governing Body
OPEN MINUTES
Minutes of an extraordinary meeting of the Governing Body held in the Reception Lounge, Auckland
Town Hall, 301-305 Queen Street, Auckland on Wednesday, 9 December 2020 at 3.05pm.
PRESENT
Mayor Hon Phil Goff, CNZM, JP
Deputy Mayor Deputy Mayor Cr Bill Cashmore
Councillors Cr Josephine Bartley Via electronic link
Cr Dr Cathy Casey
Cr Pippa Coom
Cr Linda Cooper, JP
Cr Angela Dalton
Cr Chris Darby From 3.08pm, Item 12
Cr Alf Filipaina
Cr Christine Fletcher, QSO
Cr Shane Henderson
Cr Richard Hills
Cr Tracy Mulholland
Cr Daniel Newman, JP
Cr Greg Sayers
Cr Desley Simpson, JP
Cr Sharon Stewart, QSM
Cr Wayne Walker
Cr John Watson
Cr Paul Young
ABSENT
Cr Fa’anana Efeso CollinsGoverning Body
09 December 2020
1 Affirmation
His Worship the Mayor will read the affirmation.
2 Apologies
Resolution number GB/2020/134
MOVED by Mayor P Goff, seconded by Cr C Casey:
That the Governing Body:
a) accept the apology from Cr E Collins for absence on bereament leave.
CARRIED
Electronic Attendance
Resolution number GB/2020/135
MOVED by Mayor P Goff, seconded by Deputy Mayor BC Cashmore:
That the Governing Body:
a) approve electronic attendance under Standing Order 3.3.3 for:
Cr J Bartley
.CARRIED
3 Declaration of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
4 Petitions
There was no petitions section.
5 Public Input
There was no public input section.
6 Local Board Input
There was no local board input section.
7 Extraordinary Business
There was no extraordinary business.
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09 December 2020
8 10-Year Budget 2021-2031 - Adoption of the Draft Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki
Makaurau Operational Plan 2021/2022 and summary
Resolution number GB/2020/136
MOVED by Mayor P Goff, seconded by Deputy Mayor BC Cashmore:
That the Governing Body:
a) adopt the Draft Tūpuna Maunga Operational Plan 2021/2022 and a summary of
the draft plan (for inclusion in the consultation material for the 10-year Budget
2021-2031).
CARRIED
9 10-year Budget 2021-2031: regional topics for consultation - local board input
This item was withdrawn.
10 10-year Budget 2021-2031 - Mayoral Proposal items for consultation
Resolution number GB/2020/137
MOVED by Mayor P Goff, seconded by Deputy Mayor BC Cashmore:
That the Governing Body:
a) agree to key items set out in the Mayoral Proposal as the basis for public
consultation on the 10-year Budget 2021-2031 including:
i) proposed levels of spending and investment that will enable continued
delivery of key services and strong investment in new and renewed
assets, supported by proposals to:
A) make permanent savings for Auckland Council of $90 million from
the $120 million included in the Emergency Budget.
B) increase the target for asset recycling to $70 million per annum for
the next three years.
C) increase Auckland Council group’s use of borrowing as represented
by the debt to revenue ratio to up to 290 per cent for the next three
years, gradually returning to 270 per cent, subject to not impacting
negatively on the group’s credit rating. This will be done in a manner
that provides financial capacity for future shocks and reflects a
strong commitment to long-term financial prudence.
D) increase average general rates by a one-off 5 per cent for 2021/2022
to help meet the challenges caused by COVID-19, returning to a 3.5
per cent increase per annum from 2022/2023.
ii) proposed investment in a package of new climate actions to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impact of climate change.
iii) a proposal to adopt a more focused approach to providing infrastructure
to support growth, while working with the government and the private
sector to find new ways of funding infrastructure to more fully meet
substantial demand across all areas in Auckland.
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iv) a proposal to work with local boards and the community to explore how
community services can be provided differently through more focused
investment in community assets, tailored services targeting areas of
greatest needs, alternative service delivery through partnerships, grants,
digital and other non-asset approaches, and consolidating Auckland
Council’s community asset portfolio to best meet a fit for service network.
v) a proposal to extend the Water Quality Targeted Rate from 2028 to 2031 to
improve water quality in other areas of the city, with an initial focus on the
Eastern Isthmus and Manukau harbour catchments.
vi) a proposal to extend the Natural Environment Targeted Rate from 2028 to
2031 to continue the natural environment protection programmes to lock
in the benefits realised from past efforts in pest control and ensure
ongoing protection for indigenous biodiversity within the region.
vii) proposed draft 10-year Budgets based on the attached reports.
CARRIED
Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 1.8.6, Cr C Fletcher requested that her vote against
clause a) i) D), be recorded.
11 10-year Budget 2021-2031 - Other matters for consultation
Resolution number GB/2020/138
MOVED by Mayor P Goff, seconded by Deputy Mayor BC Cashmore:
That the Governing Body:
a) agree that the 10-year Budget 2021-2031 consultation document and supporting
information include the following items for consultation:
i) a proposal for the transfer of ownership and a change in use for Bledisloe
House through entering into a development agreement for a long-term
ground lease of 125 years.
ii) a proposal to divest the following heritage scheduled council-owned
buildings:
A) 2 The Strand, Takapuna
B) 3 Victoria Road, Devonport
iii) a proposal to provide for long-term leases on the following council-owned
development sites in the city centre waterfront precinct, on
which Panuku plans to partner with private developers to develop these
sites:
A) North Wharf – site 14
B) Jellicoe Street – site 19
C) Silo 6 – site 12
D) Wynyard Point east to west – Block A
E) Wynyard Point north to south – Block B
F) 44-56 Hamer Street – SeaLink ferry terminal
G) 101 Pakenham Street West – Lysaght Building
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b) approve for consultation as part of the 10-year Budget 2021-2031 these draft
policies attached to this report:
i) the draft revised CCO Accountability Policy
ii) the draft revised Auckland Airport Shareholding Policy.
c) agree to consult on a proposal to revise the Regional Fuel Tax scheme once a
draft list of specific projects to be funded by the Regional Fuel Tax has been
determined in conjunction with the Regional Land Transport Plan process.
CARRIED
12 Changes to the Urban Rating Area and Rating of Farm and Lifestyle Properties within
the Urban Rating Area
Cr C Darby entered the meeting at 3.08pm.
Resolution number GB/2020/139
MOVED by Mayor P Goff, seconded by Deputy Mayor BC Cashmore:
That the Governing Body:
a) agree to consult as part of the draft 10-year Budget 2021-2031 on:
i) aligning the Urban Rating Area with the Rural Urban Boundary in the unitary
plan and charging urban rates for all land within the Rural Urban boundary
except land located in Warkworth and land zoned Future Urban, but
including the Future Urban zoned Ockleston Landing and Halls Farm
developments.
ii) charging farm and lifestyle properties located in the Urban Rating Area
urban residential rates
b) agree to consult on the amendments to the Revenue and Financing Policy.
CARRIED
Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 1.8.6 the following councillors requested that their votes
against be recorded:
• Cr C Fletcher
• Cr T Mulholland
• Cr S Stewart
• Cr G Sayers
• Cr W Walker
• Cr J Watson
13 Other Rates and Fees Issues for 10-Year Budget 2021-2031
Resolution number GB/2020/140
MOVED by Mayor P Goff, seconded by Deputy Mayor BC Cashmore:
That the Governing Body:
a) agree to consult as part of the draft 10-year Budget 2021/2031 on:
i) introducing an electricity network resilience targeted rate to be set on
Vector’s utility assets of $10.5 million to fund enhanced maintenance of
our trees that present a risk to the electricity network
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ii) reinstating the Accommodation Provider Targeted Rate for the 2021/2022
year, and also consulting on options to extend the suspension until
December 2021 or June 2022
iii) extending the duration of and investment programmes for the City
Centre Targeted Rate until 2031 to align with the 10-year Budget 2021-
2031
iv) setting the Waitākere Rural Sewerage Targeted Rate at $290 for the
2021/2022 year and adjusting it annually for the council rate of inflation in
costs
v) adjusting for cost inflation the waste management targeted rates, local
board swimming pool entry targeted rates, Swimming/Spa Pool
Compliance Targeted Rate and the City Centre Targeted Rate
vi) reinstating interest on loan repayment targeted rates
vii) amending the Clevedon Water and Wastewater Connection Targeted
Rate to a differentiated rate based on the nature of connection and timing
of joining to be paid by Clevedon residents who participate in the
scheme to connect to Watercare’s reticulated water and/or wastewater
system
viii) changes to the Business Improvement District Targeted Rates proposed
by the business associations, including the extension of the boundaries
for the Manurewa BID, Glen Innes BID and Dominion Rd BID
ix) that stormwater services be undertaken in a joint management
arrangement with the relevant communities for the Te Arai and
Okahukura drainage districts, with the provision of those services to be
funded from a targeted rate on the benefiting properties in the Te Arai
and Okahukura drainage districts
x) that the provision of stormwater services be undertaken by a private
management arrangement with the community for the Glorit drainage
district with funding provided directly by the benefiting landowners.
xi) changes to fees and charges as set out in this report
xii) amendments to the Revenue and Financing Policy.
b) agree to reallocate decision making responsibility for the Te Arai, Okahukura
and Glorit drainage districts from the Rodney Local Board to the Governing
Body
c) note that the Upper Harbour Local Board may recommend to the Governing
Body for consultation as part of the 10-Year Budget 2021-2031 a transport
targeted rate to fund public transport services in the Paremoremo and Albany
Heights area
d) agree to consult as part of the draft 10-year Budget 2021-2031 on increasing
investment in water quality improvement funded by increasing the Water
Quality Targeted Rate by 5.0 per cent for 2021/2022 and then at 3.5 per cent per
year. This adds $3.30 to the rates paid by the average residential property in
year one and $2.30 in year two of the 10-year Budget 2021-2031.
CARRIED
Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 1.8.6, Cr G Sayers requested that his vote against
clause a) ix) and clause d), be recorded.
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Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 1.8.6, the following councillors requested that their vote
against clause a) ii), be recorded:
• Cr C Fletcher
• Cr S Stewart
• Cr W Walker
• Cr J Watson
14 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
3.10 pm The Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance
and attention to business and declared the meeting
closed.
CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD
AT A MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY HELD
ON
DATE:.........................................................................
CHAIRPERSON:........................................................
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