Finance and Performance Committee

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Finance and Performance Committee held in the Reception Lounge, Auckland Town Hall, 301-305 Queen Street, Auckland on Thursday, 20 August 2015 at 9.34am.

 

present

 

Deputy Chairperson

Cr Ross Clow

 

Members

Cr Anae Arthur Anae

Until 2.41pm, Item 15

 

Cr Cameron Brewer

 

 

Cr Dr Cathy Casey

 

 

Cr Bill Cashmore

 

 

Cr Linda Cooper, JP

 

 

Cr Chris Darby

 

 

Cr Hon Christine Fletcher, QSO

 

 

Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse

From 9.56am, Item 9

 

Cr Mike Lee

From 10.09am, Item 9

 

Cr Calum Penrose

 

 

Cr Dick Quax

From 9.38am, Item 5.1, until 1.38pm, Item 11

 

Cr Sharon Stewart, QSM

 

 

Member David Taipari

Until 2.47pm, Item 16

 

Member John Tamihere

From 10.35am, Item 9, until 1.38pm, Item 11

 

Cr Sir John Walker, KNZM, CBE

From 9.54am, Item 9, until 1.38pm, Item 11

 

Cr Wayne Walker

 

 

Cr John Watson

From 9.50am, Item 9

 

Cr George Wood, CNZM

Until 1.38pm, Item 11

 

ABSENT

 

 

Mayor Len Brown, JP

 

 

Cr Alf Filipaina

 

 

Cr Denise Krum

 

 

Chairperson Cr Penny Webster

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

 

 

Shale Chambers

Waitematā Local Board Chair

 

Harry Doig

Puketāpapa Local Board Deputy Chair

 

Peter Haynes

Albert-Eden Local Board Chair

 

Simon Randall

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Chair

 

Desley Simpson

Orākei Local Board Chair

 

Paul Walden

Waiheke Local Board Chair

 

Lisa Whyte

Upper Harbour Local Board Chair

 


Finance and Performance Committee

20 August 2015

 

 

1          Apologies

 

Resolution number FIN/2015/62

MOVED by Cr CM Penrose, seconded by Cr CE Fletcher:  

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

a)         accept the apologies from Mayor LCM Brown, Cr AM Filipaina, Cr DA Krum, and Chairperson MP Webster for absence, and from Member J Tamihere for lateness.

CARRIED

 

2          Declaration of Interest

 

Deputy Mayor PA Hulse declared an interest at Item 15 - Community Loans and Loan Guarantees.

 

3          Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number FIN/2015/63

MOVED by Cr CM Casey, seconded by Cr C Darby:  

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

a)         confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting held on Thursday, 23 July 2015, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

 

4          Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 

5          Public Input

 

5.1

Public Input - Mark Weipers - Sportsfield Charges

 

Cr D Quax entered the meeting at 9.38am.

 

 

 

Resolution number FIN/2015/64

MOVED by Cr CE Fletcher, seconded by Cr CE Brewer:  

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

a)         thank Mark Weipers, Ellerslie Football Club President, for his public input presentation on sportsfield charges.

CARRIED

 

6          Local Board Input

 

Local board members were present and spoke to Items 9, 10, 17 and C1.

 

7          Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

8          Notices of Motion

 

There were no notices of motion.

 

9

Sportsfield Charges

 

 

 

Shale Chambers - Waitematā Local Board Chair, Harry Doig - Puketāpapa Local Board Deputy Chair, Peter Haynes – Albert-Eden Local Board Chair, Simon Randall - Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Chair, Desley Simpson – Orākei Local Board Chair and Paul Walden – Waiheke Local Board Chair, were present and spoke to the item.

 

 

 

Information was tabled at the meeting. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

 

 

Cr D Quax left the meeting at 9.45am.

Cr J Watson entered the meeting at 9.50am.

Cr AJ Anae left the meeting at 9.51am.

Cr D Quax returned to the meeting at 9.51am.

Cr JG Walker entered the meeting at 9.54am.

Deputy Mayor PA Hulse entered the meeting at 9.56am.

Cr AJ Anae returned to the meeting at 10.04am.

Cr ME Lee entered the meeting at 10.09am.

Member DE Taipari left the meeting at 10.22am.

Member J Tamihere entered the meeting at 10.35am.

Member DE Taipari returned to the meeting at 10.42am.

 

 

 

Secretarial note:          Changes to the original motion were incorporated through the addition of option a) iii), with the agreement of the meeting.

 

Recommendation/s

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

a)      approve one of the three following options:

i)          the removal of sportsfield charges in the central part of the city, in the following local board areas: Albert-Eden, Maungakiekie-Tāmaki, Orākei, Puketāpapa, Waitematā, Waiheke, with any removal of charges in the current 2015/2016 financial year being conditional on the relevant local boards meeting the associated revenue shortfall through Locally Driven Initiative (LDI) funding.

ii)         the non-removal of sportsfield charges in the current 2015/2016 financial year in the six local board areas (Albert-Eden, Maungakiekie-Tāmaki, Orākei, Puketāpapa, Waitematā, Waiheke) but consider the ongoing application or removal of sportsfield charges as part of the upcoming 2016/2017 annual plan review.

iii)        the maintaining of sportsfield charges for the 2015/2016 financial year, and allocation of the identified $181,000 to the impacted local boards LDI budgets, and address a region-wide sportsfield charges policy through the 2016/2017 annual plan review.

b)      note that the Parks, Sport and Recreation department staff will report back to the six affected local boards with an update of the Finance and Performance Committee’s decision and seek confirmation as to whether the affected boards still wish to drop sportsfield charges in the current 2015/2016 financial year. 


 

 

Resolution number FIN/2015/65

MOVED by Cr CE Fletcher, seconded by Cr CE Brewer:  

Cr CE Fletcher moved an amendment, by way of replacement to the original motion:

 

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

a)         waive fees for sportsfields in central local board areas until a region-wide policy is adopted in the 2016/2017 financial year.

 

A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

For

Cr AJ Anae

Cr CE Brewer

Cr CM Casey

Cr WB Cashmore

Deputy Chairperson RI Clow

Cr LA Cooper

Cr C Darby

Cr CE Fletcher

Deputy Mayor PA Hulse

Cr ME Lee

Cr CM Penrose

Cr D Quax

Cr SL Stewart

Member DE Taipari

Member J Tamihere

Cr JG Walker

Cr WD Walker

Cr J Watson

Cr GS Wood

Against

Abstained

 

The amendment was declared carried by 19 votes to 0.

CARRIED

 

 

 

MOVED by Cr CM Casey, seconded by Member J Tamihere:  

Cr CM Casey moved an amendment, by way of replacement to recommendation a):

a)         approve the removal of sportsfield charges in the central part of the city, in the following local board areas: Albert-Eden, Maungakiekie-Tāmaki, Orākei, Puketāpapa, Waitematā and Waiheke.

 

 

 

Secretarial note:          The Deputy Chairperson declared Cr CM Casey’s amendment unnecessary following the unanimous decision, and called for the substantive motion to be put.

 

 

 

Resolution number FIN/2015/66

MOVED by Cr CE Fletcher, seconded by Cr CM Penrose:  

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

a)         waive fees for sportsfields in central local board areas until a region-wide policy is adopted in the 2016/2017 financial year.

CARRIED


 

 

Attachments

a     20 August 2015, Finance and Performance Committee, Item 9 - Amendment to report

 

The meeting adjourned at 11.06am.

The meeting reconvened at 11.14am.

Member D Taipari, Cr W Walker, Cr J Watson, and Cr G Wood were not present.

 

10

Disposal recommendation report

 

 

 

Shale Chambers and Peter Haynes were present and spoke to the item.

 

 

 

Cr WD Walker returned to the meeting at 11.15am.

Cr J Watson returned to the meeting at 11.15am.

Member DE Taipari returned to the meeting at 11.16am.

Cr GS Wood returned to the meeting at 11.17am.

 

 

 

MOVED by Cr CM Penrose, seconded by Cr CE Fletcher:  

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

a)      approve, subject to the satisfactory conclusion of any required statutory processes, the disposal of the land at 27 Normanby Road, Mt Eden comprised of an estate in fee simple comprising approximately 7,756m2 more or less being Lot 1 DP 90570 in certificate of title NA47D/698;

b)      approve partial proceeds of sale from 27 Normanby Road, Mt Eden be allocated towards the purchase of a suitable site or drop off sites for central community recycling facilities if required, with the amount to be agreed in due course and delegated to the board of directors of Development Auckland and Council’s Chief Executive;

c)      approve, subject to the satisfactory conclusion of any required statutory processes, the disposal of the land at:

i)        19B Crisp Avenue, Pukekohe comprised of an estate in fee simple comprising approximately 142m2 more or less being Lot 20 DP 62409 in certificate of title NA19A/1230;

ii)       18D Walpole Avenue, Hill Park, Manurewa comprised of an estate in fee simple comprising approximately 119m2 more or less being Lot 85 DP 53109 in certificate of title NA50C/172;

iii)      22D Walpole Avenue, Hill Park, Manurewa comprised of an estate in fee simple comprising approximately 114m2 more or less being Lot 84 Deposited Plan 53109 in certificate of title NA50C/171;

iv)      49D Scenic Drive, Hill Park, Manurewa comprised of an estate in fee simple comprising approximately 205m2 more or less being Lot 93 Deposited Plan 53695 in certificate of title NA49C/1383;

v)      78 Queen Street, Waiuku comprised of an estate in fee simple comprising approximately 24m2 more or less being Lot 4 Deposited Plan 44615 in certificate of title NA35B/774;

vi)      4 Amandale Avenue, St Lukes comprised of an estate in fee simple comprising approximately 75m2 more or less being Lot 7 Deposited Plan 171379 in certificate of title NA104D/41;

d)      agree that final terms and conditions to be approved under the appropriate delegations.

 

MOVED by Cr CM Casey, seconded by Cr WD Walker:  

Cr CM Casey moved an amendment, by way of replacement to recommendation b):

 

b)      approve partial proceeds of sale from 27 Normanby Road, Mt Eden be allocated towards the purchase of a suitable site or drop off sites for central community recycling facilities if required, with the amount to be agreed in due course and delegated to Auckland Council’s Chief Executive;

A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

For

Cr AJ Anae

Cr CM Casey

Cr C Darby

Member DE Taipari

Member J Tamihere

Cr WD Walker

Cr J Watson

Cr GS Wood

Against

Cr CE Brewer

Cr WB Cashmore

Deputy Chairperson RI Clow

Cr LA Cooper

Cr CE Fletcher

Deputy Mayor PA Hulse

Cr CM Penrose

Cr D Quax

Cr SL Stewart

Cr JG Walker

Abstained

Cr ME Lee

 

The amendment was declared lost by 8 votes to 10.

 

 

 

The motion was taken in parts.

 

 

 

Resolution number FIN/2015/67

MOVED by Cr CM Penrose, seconded by Cr CE Fletcher:  

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

a)      approve, subject to the satisfactory conclusion of any required statutory processes, the disposal of the land at 27 Normanby Road, Mt Eden comprised of an estate in fee simple comprising approximately 7,756m2 more or less being Lot 1 DP 90570 in certificate of title NA47D/698;

CARRIED

 

Secretarial note:          Pursuant to Standing Order 1.8.6, Cr CM Casey, Cr ME Lee and Cr WD Walker requested that their dissenting votes be recorded.

 

 

 

 

Resolution number FIN/2015/68

MOVED by Cr CM Penrose, seconded by Cr CE Fletcher:  

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

b)      approve partial proceeds of sale from 27 Normanby Road, Mt Eden be allocated towards the purchase of a suitable site or drop off sites for central community recycling facilities if required, with the amount to be agreed in due course and delegated to the board of directors of Development Auckland and Council’s Chief Executive;

CARRIED

 

Secretarial note:          Pursuant to Standing Order 1.8.6, Cr CM Casey, Cr ME Lee and Cr WD Walker requested that their dissenting votes be recorded.

 

 

 

 

Resolution number FIN/2015/69

MOVED by Cr CM Penrose, seconded by Cr CE Fletcher:  

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

c)      approve, subject to the satisfactory conclusion of any required statutory processes, the disposal of the land at:

i)       19B Crisp Avenue, Pukekohe comprised of an estate in fee simple comprising approximately 142m2 more or less being Lot 20 DP 62409 in certificate of title NA19A/1230;

ii)      18D Walpole Avenue, Hill Park, Manurewa comprised of an estate in fee simple comprising approximately 119m2 more or less being Lot 85 DP 53109 in certificate of title NA50C/172;

iii)     22D Walpole Avenue, Hill Park, Manurewa comprised of an estate in fee simple comprising approximately 114m2 more or less being Lot 84 Deposited Plan 53109 in certificate of title NA50C/171;

iv)     49D Scenic Drive, Hill Park, Manurewa comprised of an estate in fee simple comprising approximately 205m2 more or less being Lot 93 Deposited Plan 53695 in certificate of title NA49C/1383;

v)      78 Queen Street, Waiuku comprised of an estate in fee simple comprising approximately 24m2 more or less being Lot 4 Deposited Plan 44615 in certificate of title NA35B/774;

vi)     4 Amandale Avenue, St Lukes comprised of an estate in fee simple comprising approximately 75m2 more or less being Lot 7 Deposited Plan 171379 in certificate of title NA104D/41;

CARRIED

 

 

 

Resolution number FIN/2015/70

MOVED by Cr CM Penrose, seconded by Cr CE Fletcher:  

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

d)      agree that final terms and conditions be approved under the appropriate delegations.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

Precedence of Business

Resolution number FIN/2015/71

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson RI Clow, seconded by Deputy Mayor PA Hulse:  

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

a)         agree that Item 13: IS Transformation Programme and NewCore Project Update, be accorded precedence at this time.

CARRIED

 

Secretarial note:          Pursuant to Standing Order 1.8.6, Member DE Taipari requested that his dissenting vote be recorded.

 


 

13

IS Transformation Programme and NewCore Project Update

 

 

 

Cr CE Fletcher left the meeting at 12.35pm.

 

 

A PowerPoint presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

 

 

Resolution number FIN/2015/72

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson RI Clow, seconded by Cr CM Penrose:  

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

a)      note progress on the NewCore project and more generally the IS Transformation programme.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20 August 2015, Finance and Performance Committee, Item 13 - IS Transformation Programme and NewCore Project Update Presentation

 

11

Proposed work programme in response to the Independent Māori Statutory Board's Te Tiriti o Waitangi audit report 2015

 

 

 

Cr CE Fletcher returned to the meeting at 12.49pm.

 

 

Secretarial note:          Changes to the original motion were incorporated through the addition of recommendations h) and i), with the agreement of the meeting.

 

 

 

Resolution number FIN/2015/73

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson RI Clow, seconded by Deputy Mayor PA Hulse:  

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

a)      approve the two high level work programme plans and priority response actions for the first quarter of 2015/2016 financial year in response to the recommended actions in the 2015 Treaty Audit.

b)      note that progress on the priority actions for the first quarter of 2015/2016 financial year will be reported to this committee in October 2015.

c)      note that the Effectiveness for Māori work programme of Te Toa Takitini, led by the council’s Transformation Director, has oversight of the Treaty Audit response work programme and that detailed project planning and sequencing for the remaining response actions will occur, in consultation with Independent Māori Statutory Board  secretariat staff, as part of the Effectiveness for Māori work programme.

d)      note that Independent Māori Statutory Board secretariat staff provided advice to the chief executive on improvements to monitoring and reporting progress in implementing 2015 Treaty Audit recommendations and that this advice has been taken into account in the preparation of this report.

e)      note that quarterly reports on progress on the 2015 Treaty Audit response work programme will be provided to:

· The council’s chief executive and the executive leadership group of Te Toa    Takitini;

· The Finance and Performance Committee

· The Joint Governing Body and Independent Māori Statutory Board meetings

f)       note that bi-annual reports by Internal Audit on progress of the 2015 Treaty Audit response work programme and its operations will be provided to the Audit and Risk Committee during 2015-2018.

g)      note that the Budget Committee agreed on 7 May 2015 to identify $2 million (over three years, commencing 2015/2016) to implement the council’s response programme to the priority recommendations in the Independent Māori Statutory Board’s 2015 Treaty Audit report, including increasing the roll-out of Māori Responsiveness Plans and senior staff training, and that reporting on this budget provision will be included in the reports noted in f) above.

h)        note that council staff will work with the Independent Māori Statutory Board secretariat to develop criteria and a robust validation process by which specific actions in the Treaty Audit Response Work Programme 2015/18 will be constituted as ‘closed’.

i)          request that a report setting out a detailed annual work programme in response to the Treaty Audit Response Work Programme 2015/18 and how they align with the detailed findings of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi Audit 2015 report, be brought to the Finance and Performance Committee in October 2015.

CARRIED

 

 

 

Secretarial note:          The following amendment moved by Cr GS Wood was not put:

 

 

MOVED by Cr GS Wood, seconded by Cr CE Fletcher:  

Cr GS Wood moved an amendment, by way of replacement to recommendations a) - i):

 

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

a)         refer this report to all local boards before a decision is made.

 

 

Secretarial note:          The meeting voted to revoke the original resolution, in order to                                            consider the above amendment.

 

 

 

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson RI Clow, seconded by Cr ME Lee:  

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

a)         agree that resolution number FIN/2015/73 be revoked.

A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

For

Cr CE Brewer

Cr CE Fletcher

Cr ME Lee

Cr CM Penrose

Cr D Quax

Cr SL Stewart

Cr JG Walker

Cr WD Walker

Cr J Watson

Cr GS Wood

Against

Cr AJ Anae

Cr CM Casey

Cr WB Cashmore

Deputy Chairperson RI Clow

Cr LA Cooper

Cr C Darby

Deputy Mayor PA Hulse

Member DE Taipari

Member J Tamihere

Abstained

LOST

 

 

 

Secretarial note:          Pursuant to Standing Order 1.9.4, the resolution was not revoked, as 75 per cent of the members present and voting were required to vote in favour of the revocation.

 

The meeting adjourned at 1.38pm.

The meeting reconvened at 2.05pm.

 

Cr C Darby, Deputy Mayor PA Hulse, Cr D Quax, Member DE Taipari, Member J Tamihere, Cr JG Walker and Cr GS Wood were not present.

 

Precedence of Business

Resolution number FIN/2015/74

MOVED by Cr CE Fletcher, seconded by Cr LA Cooper:  

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

a)         agree that Item 14: Efficiency Savings Update be accorded precedence at this time.

CARRIED

 

14

Efficiency Savings Update

 

 

 

Cr C Darby returned to the meeting at 2.20pm.

Member DE Taipari returned to the meeting at 2.20pm.

Deputy Mayor PA Hulse returned to the meeting at 2.24pm.

 

 

 

Resolution number FIN/2015/75

MOVED by Cr CM Penrose, seconded by Cr WB Cashmore:  

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

a)      receive the Efficiency Savings Update report.

CARRIED

 

12

Māori Transformational Activity and Expenditure Report - Quarter Four

 

 

 

Resolution number FIN/2015/76

MOVED by Cr LA Cooper, seconded by Cr CE Fletcher:  

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

a)      note the financial and non-financial information on Māori transformational shift activity in quarter four of the 2014/2015 financial year provided in this report.

CARRIED

 


 

15

Community Loans and Loan Guarantees

 

 

 

Deputy Mayor PA Hulse declared a conflict of interest regarding Swanson RSA. She did not participate in the discussion, and did not vote.

 

 

 

Deputy Mayor PA Hulse left the meeting at 2.34pm.

Cr AJ Anae left the meeting at 2.41pm.

 

 

 

Resolution number FIN/2015/77

MOVED by Cr CE Fletcher, seconded by Cr CM Penrose:  

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

a)      note that community loans and loan guarantees are being administered in accordance with the terms and conditions of the loan and guarantee agreements.

b)      approve the removal of two loans relating to organisations located in the Waikato District Council region (Kairotahi Community Centre ($5,190), and Aka Aka Hall Society ($6,000)) from the Auckland Council loans register.

c)      approve the write-off of two loans considered irrecoverable – Swanson RSA ($6,000) and Kumeu Community Centre ($18,000), noting that both loans have previously been fully impaired and there are no further financial implications for Auckland Council.

d)      note that separate reports relating to the restructuring of loans for Badminton Waitakere and Herne Bay Ponsonby Rackets Club will be forwarded to the committee for consideration later in the 2015 calendar year once Council staff have undertaken further review and analysis of the options available.

CARRIED

 

16

Auckland Council performance report for the period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015

 

 

 

Deputy Mayor PA Hulse returned to the meeting at 2.46pm.

Member DE Taipari left the meeting at 2.47pm.

 

 

 

A PowerPoint presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

 

 

Resolution number FIN/2015/78

MOVED by Cr CM Penrose, seconded by Deputy Chairperson RI Clow:  

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

a)      note the performance report for the twelve months ended 30 June 2015, highlighting:

i)          Net operating surplus of $17 million, which is $52 million favourable compared to budget.

ii)         Capital expenditure of $455 million, representing 81% of budgeted programme.

b)      note the following highlights and achievements:

i)          National Environment Monitoring Standards project received the McGredy Winder SOLGM Local Government Excellence Award for Building Organisational Capability.

ii)         Devonport Library is one of only five libraries globally shortlisted for the Public Library of the Year Award 2015. The winner of the award will be announced at the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Conference in August.

iii)       The People's Panel Survey on Volcanic Risk & Preparedness finished with almost 5,600 responses, our highest ever response rate – indicating how important our engagement and communication on preparedness is to residents.

iv)       The upgrade of the Victoria Wharf, Devonport, has been completed. A joint official opening of both the Wharf and Devonport Marine square was held in late July.

v)         Lopdell precinct redevelopment project won two NZ Institute of Architects  awards: Best Heritage Building for Lopdell House Seismic Refurbishment and Upgrade and Best Public Building for Te Uru Gallery.

vi)       On 29 May, 320 young people and their whanau, youth workers, youth organisations and special guests celebrated the second I Am Auckland Awards. The Awards were designed and delivered by the Youth Advisory Panel with support from Auckland Council, the Ministry of Youth Development, Youth Connections, and Waterfront Auckland.  A total of 23 awards were awarded. A young person, youth worker, and youth organisation each received an award according to their contribution to each of the seven goals of I Am Auckland.

vii)      Anzac Day celebrations 25 April: The Auckland Cenotaph in the Domain hosted the largest dawn service of the day. The audiences doubled from previous years with approximately 35,000 in attendance.

viii)     New food laws are coming into place in March 2016, due to a new national Food Act. The Act does not include a grading system but as we currently have one in Auckland, council has sought feedback on what the public thinks of the current system. There were 5,040 responses, highlighting public support for the continuance of the letter based grading scheme and strong support for the mandatory display of a grading certificate at the main entrance to a food outlet.

ix)       100% of the annual stormwater capital works programme to enable safe and sustainable growth and to protect Aucklanders from the risks of flooding was delivered over 2014/15. Key projects delivered included the Queen Street renewal, the Browns Bay Culvert Relining, the Pukekohe Railway Station renewal upgrade and outfall improvements in Kawakawa Bay.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20 August 2015, Finance and Performance Committee, Item 16 -  Auckland Council Performance Report 1 July 2014 - 30 June 2015 Presentation

 


 

17

Budget Update

 

 

 

Lisa Whyte, Upper Harbour Local Board Chair, was present and spoke to the item.

 

 

 

Resolution number FIN/2015/79

MOVED by Cr LA Cooper, seconded by Cr J Watson:  

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

a)      agree that $354,374 of Albany Off-Street Parking Fund  be released to the Upper Harbour Local Board to provide additional car parking space in the Albany Village, which is consistent with the purpose of the reserve, and

b)      agree that the council’s budgets be updated to reflect the financial implications of the above decision.

CARRIED

 

Extension of Meeting Time

Resolution number FIN/2015/80

MOVED by Cr CE Fletcher, seconded by Cr LA Cooper:  

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

a)         agree pursuant to Standing Order 1.1.3, that an extension of time until 4.30pm be granted.

CARRIED

 

The meeting was adjourned at 3.34pm.

The meeting reconvened at 3.36pm.

Deputy Mayor PA Hulse and Cr SL Stewart were not present.

 

18

Chief Economist presentation

 

 

 

Cr SL Stewart returned to the meeting at 3.37pm.

Deputy Mayor PA Hulse returned to the meeting at 3.40pm.

 

 

 

A PowerPoint presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

 

 

Secretarial note:          Changes to the original motion were incorporated with the agreement of the meeting.

 

 

 

Resolution number FIN/2015/81

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson RI Clow, seconded by Cr C Darby:  

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

a)      thank the Chief Economist for his presentation.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20 August 2015, Finance and Performance Committee, Item 18 - Chief Economist's Presentation

 


 

19        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.  

 

20        Procedural motion to exclude the public

Resolution number FIN/2015/82

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson RI Clow, seconded by Cr CE Brewer:   

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

a)      exclude the public from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting.

The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution follows.

This resolution is made in reliance on section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public, as follows:

 

C1       Acquisition of land in Unsworth Heights for open space purposes and disposal of land in Manukau

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable)

Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

s7(2)(i) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).

In particular, the report contains property values.

s48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

The text of these resolutions is made available to the public who are present at the meeting and form part of the minutes of the meeting.

CARRIED

 

 

4.08pm            The public was excluded.

 

 

4.29pm            The public was re-admitted.

 


restatementS

 

It was resolved while the public was excluded:

 

C1

Acquisition of land in Unsworth Heights for open space purposes and disposal of land in Manukau

 

 

 

That the Finance and Performance Committee:

c)      confirm that the report and the resolutions remain confidential until settlement of the acquisition and disposal.

  

 

 

4.29pm                                               The Deputy 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 Finance and Performance Committee HELD ON

 

 

 

DATE:.........................................................................

 

 

 

CHAIRPERSON:........................................................