Council meeting

Council Meeting 20 March 2024

Wednesday 20 March 2024

11:30AM - 5PM

Venue: ORC Council Chamber Level 2, Philip Laing House 144 Rattray St, Dunedin

The Council meeting covers the Port Otago Interim Report, key reports, and resolution updates. Topics include the Long-Term Plan 2024–34, Waitaki River management, and ORC’s submission on the Dunedin Future Development Strategy. Other items include a ministerial update, subsidy changes, and delegation updates. Pierre Marasti will speak for Extinction Rebellion.

Council Meeting Agenda

  1. Welcome
  2. Apologies

    No apologies were received at the time of agenda publication.

  3. Public Forum

    Pierre Marasti has requested to speak regarding Extinction Rebellion.

  4. Confirmation of Agenda

    Note: Any additions to the agenda must be approved by resolution with an explanation as to why they cannot be delayed until a future meeting.

  5. Declarations of Interest

    Members are reminded of the need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arises between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have. The Register of Pecuniary Interests can be found on the ORC website.

  6. Presentations

    Port Otago Interim Report

  7. Confirmation of Minutes

    Confirming the minutes of the Council Meeting of 21 February 2024 as a true and accurate record.

  8. Actions (Status of Council Resolutions)
  9. Chairperson’s and Chief Executive’s Reports
    • Chairperson’s Report
    • Letter to Minister Simmonds - 13 March 2024
    • Chief Executive’s Report
    • LWRP GG March Meeting - Milestone Status Update - 2024 Milestones
    • ORC LTP Project Progress Report 080324
    • Report Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense February 2024
    • Statement of Financial Position February 2024
    • Summary LOSM Report - Feb 24 Exceptions
    • Summary LOSM Report - February All
  10. Matters for Consideration
    • Long-Term Plan 2024-34 - Consultation Document

      Seeking Council’s approval of the ‘A Stronger Future for Otago – 2024-2034 Long-term Plan’ Consultation Document and supporting information.

      • Draft Otago Regional Council Consultation Document 'A Stronger Future for Otago'
      • Draft Otago Regional Council Long Term Plan 2024-34
      • Draft Otago Regional Council Financial Strategy
      • Draft Otago Regional Council Infrastructure Strategy 2024-2054
      • Draft Otago Regional Council Schedule of Fees and Charges
      • Rate Review Samples Old vs New Revenue Financing Policy
    • Future Management of the Waitaki River Catchment

      Considering an approach, in partnership with Environment Canterbury and Te Rūnaka o Arowhenua, Te Rūnaka o Moeraki, and Te Rūnaka o Waihao, to manage the Waitaki River holistically as one catchment.

    • ORC Submission on Draft Dunedin Future Development Strategy

      Seeking retrospective ratification of ORC’s submission to the Joint Hearing Panel for the draft Dunedin Future Development Strategy (FDS).

    • Six-Monthly Update to the Minister

      Presenting for approval by Council, the ninth progress report to the Minister for the Environment, in accordance with section 27 of the RMA 1991 regarding recommendations made under section 24A of the RMA.

    • Changes to Community Connect Subsidy

      Assessing the impact on passenger numbers and revenue of the government’s half-price fares policy (April 2022 - June 2023) and Community Connect Extension policy (July 2023 - present) and considering options for retaining or discontinuing these policies after the government’s subsidy ends on 30 April 2024.

    • Update to Delegations Manual to Include Delegations to Staff for Freshwater Farm Plan Regulations 2022

      Amending Council’s Delegations Manual to provide delegations to staff for Freshwater Farm Plans under Part 9A of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA).

      • Delegations Manual as amended 9 November 2022
  11. Recommendations Adopted at Committee Meetings
    • Recommendations of the Regional Leadership Committee
  12. Closure
Agenda/Reports

Council Agenda 2024.03.20

Meeting Minutes

Council Minutes 2024.03.20