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Venue: The Council Chamber - City Hall, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TR
Contact: Ian Hird
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Welcome and safety information Please note: if the alarm sounds, everyone at the meeting should please exit the building via the way they came in, via the main entrance lobby area, and then the front ramp. Please then assemble on the paved area in front of the building on College Green by the flag poles.
If the front entrance cannot be used, alternative exits are available via staircases 2 and 3 to the left and right of the Council Chamber. These exit to the rear of the building. The lifts are not to be used. Then please make your way to the assembly point at the front of the building.
Please no not return to the building until instructed to do so by the fire warden(s). Minutes: The Lord Mayor welcomed all attendees to the meeting, and made a safety announcement in relation to the fire/emergency evacuation procedure.
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Apologies for absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Bradley, Campion-Smith, Hickman and Morris.
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Minutes of previous meeting PDF 236 KB To agree the minutes of the previous Full Council meeting held on 13 September 2016 as a correct record. Minutes: On the motion of the Lord Mayor, seconded by Councillor Weston, it was
RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting of the Full Council held on 13 September 2016 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Lord Mayor.
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Declarations of interest To note any declarations of interest from the Mayor and councillors. They are asked to indicate the relevant agenda item, the nature of the interest and in particular whether it is a disclosable pecuniary interest.
Any declaration of interest made at the meeting which is not on the register of interests should be notified to the Monitoring Officer for inclusion.
Minutes: None.
It was noted that in relation to agenda item 12 (Report of the Independent Member Remuneration Panel), there was no need for councillors to declare an interest as this was a matter reserved for a Full Council decision.
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Lord Mayor's business To receive and note any announcements from the Lord Mayor. Minutes: Remembering former city councillor David Morris
The Full Council observed a minute’s silence in memory of former city councillor David Morris, who had died recently.
The Lord Mayor reminded Full Council that, prior to his death the Audit Committee had recommended the appointment of David Morris as an Honorary Alderman.
On the motion of the Lord Mayor (as an urgent item of business), the Full Council
RESOLVED:
That the Bristol City Council criteria for the conferment of the title of Honorary Alderman be varied to permit a posthumous award on this occasion; furthermore that this variation takes immediate effect so as to allow this award to be bestowed upon former city councillor David Henry Robert Morris at the specially convened meeting of Full Council scheduled for 29 November 2016, and that it is this Council’s wish that the family of David Morris be permitted to use this honorific title in any reference made to him at, or in connection with, his funeral.
The Full Council then paid tribute to David Morris’ life and work as a councillor. The following spoke of their personal memories, on the behalf of their respective political groups: - Councillor Abraham - Councillor Kent - Councillor Hance - Councillor Tincknell
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Public forum (public petitions, statements and questions) Please note:
Up to 30 minutes is allowed for this item.
Public forum items should be e-mailed to democratic.services@bristol.gov.uk
Public forum items can be about any matter the Council is responsible for or which affects the city.
Please note that the following deadlines apply to this meeting:
a. Public petitions and statements: Petitions and written statements must be received by 12 noon on Monday 7 November 2016 at latest. One written statement per member of the public is permitted.
b. Public questions: Public questions must be received by 5.00 pm on Wednesday 2 November 2016 at latest. A maximum of 2 questions per member of the public is permitted.
Minutes: Public petitions: The Full Council received and noted the following petitions:
Petition PP 01 – “Safe crossing for Cranbrook Road near the Harcourt Hill junction” Petition organiser – Clare Freshwater-Turner
Petition PP 02 – “Let Bristol breathe clean air” Petition organiser – Jane Stevenson
Petition PP 03 – “Build exercise park in the centre of town” Petition organiser – Gordon Emanuel
Public statements: The Full Council received and noted the following statements (which were also referred to the Mayor for his consideration/information):
PS 01 - Christine Townsend – Secondary school admissions
PS 02 - Nigel Biggs – Bedminster / Malago Green development – tall buildings policy
PS 03 - Sarah Watkins – proposals for a gas CHP power station on Malago Road in Bedminster
PS 04 - David Redgewell – MetroBus / transport issues
PS 05 - Mike Baker – Speedwell Baths building
PS 06 - Sarah Grant – School crossing patrols
PS 07 - Gavin Smith – Prince Street bridge
PS 08 - Ben Barker – Prince Street bridge
PS 09 - Fraser Bridgeford – Air quality
PS 10 - Martin Garrett – Devolution and a combined authority
PS 11 - Karen Stevens – Tennis in Redcatch Park
PS 12 - Marina Ellerington – Prince Street bridge
PS 13 - Stuart Phelps – Housing in Bristol
PS 14 - Ruth Andrews – Hengrove Park
PS 15 - Bethan Grant – Safe route to Ashton Gate primary school
PS 16 - Jack Hazeldine – Council budget
PS 17 - Maya Gibbs – Shark fin use – Fin Fighters petition
PS 18 - Michael Owen – Council tax
PS 19 - Miles Pearce – Air pollution in Bristol
PS 20 - Helen Ruddell – Shark fin use – Fin fighters petition
PS 21- Matt Brierley – Shark fin use – Fin fighters petition
PS 22 - Tristan Bawn – Shark fin use – Fin fighters petition
PS 23 - Clemency White – Shark fin use – Fin fighters petition
PS 24 - Tom Collinson – Shark fin use – Fin fighters petition
PS 25 - Charley Pattison – Prince Street bridge
PS 26 - Delphine Guillemoteau – Housing / Chocolate factory development
PS 27 - Susan McMillan – Shark fin use – Fin fighters petition
PS 28 - Phil Root – Shark fin use – Fin fighters petition
PS 29 - Lou Ruddell – Shark fin use – Fin fighters petition
PS 30 - Rob Telford – Shark fin use, Clean air (motion 1), Prince Street bridge (motion 2), statement from Bristol’s People’s Assembly, report of the Independent Member Remuneration Panel PS 31 - Alderman Royston Griffey - The future of the Lord Mayoralty of the City & County of Bristol PS 32 - Edward Bowditch – Congestion and RPZ schemes
Within the time available, statements were presented by individuals present at the meeting.
Public questions: The Full Council noted that the following questions had been submitted:
PQ 01 - Public transport / MetroBus - submitted by Stephen Farthing
PQ 02 - ... view the full minutes text for item 50. |
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Petitions notified by councillors Please note:
Up to 10 minutes is allowed for this item.
Petitions notified by councillors can be about any matter the Council is responsible for or which directly affects the city.
The deadline for the notification of petitions to this meeting is 12 noon on Monday 7 November 2016 at latest. Minutes: The Full Council received and noted the following petitions:
Petition CP 01 - “Tennis at Redcatch park” Petition presented by Councillor Hopkins
Petition CP 02 - “No. 36 bus service” Petition presented by Councillor Brain
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To debate a petition that has reached the 3,500 signature threshold to qualify for a Full Council debate. Minutes: The Full Council considered a report of the Service Director - Legal and Democratic Services setting out details of a petition entitled “Condemning the possession, sale and distribution of shark fins in Bristol.” The petition had reached the threshold (3,500 signatures from people who live, work or study in Bristol) for a Full Council debate.
Lou Ruddell, one of the petition organisers, was invited by the Lord Mayor to present the objectives of the petition.
The Full Council then debated the petition.
Following the debate, it was:
RESOLVED:
That the petition be noted and referred to the Mayor for consideration and response.
ADJOURNMENT – At this point, the Lord Mayor advised that the Full Council meeting would adjourn for a 20 minute refreshment break.
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Designation of Monitoring Officer PDF 171 KB To confirm the designation of the authority’s Monitoring Officer. Minutes: The Full Council considered a report of the Interim Chief Executive on the designation of the authority’s Monitoring Officer.
The Lord Mayor moved the report and the recommendation set out therein.
Councillor Davies, Deputy Lord Mayor, seconded the report.
Upon being put to the vote, it was
RESOLVED:
That Shahzia Daya, Service Director – Legal and Democratic Services be designated as the authority’s Monitoring Officer.
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Designation of Section 151 finance officer PDF 156 KB To confirm the designation of the authority’s Section 151 finance officer. Minutes: The Full Council considered a report of the Interim Chief Executive on the designation of the authority’s Section 151 finance officer.
The Lord Mayor moved the report and the recommendation set out therein.
Councillor Davies, Deputy Lord Mayor, seconded the report.
The Mayor clarified that the Section 151 officer would serve on the Council’s Strategic Leadership Team.
Upon being put to the vote, it was
RESOLVED:
That Denise Murray, Service Director – Finance (with effect from 30 November 2016) be designated as the authority’s Section 151 finance officer with effect from 30 November 2016.
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Information item - Mayor's scheme of delegations - executive functions PDF 158 KB To note the Mayor’s scheme of delegations – executive functions (information item). Minutes: Following discussion, the Full Council noted the Mayor’s Executive Scheme of Delegations.
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Report of the Independent Member Remuneration Panel PDF 162 KB To consider the panel’s recommendations. Additional documents:
Minutes: The Full Council considered the report of the Independent Member Remuneration Panel.
The Lord Mayor moved the report, for the purposes of enabling a debate to take place.
Councillor Davies, Deputy Lord Mayor, seconded the report, also for the purposes of enabling a debate to take place.
Following debate, a vote was taken on whether to accept or reject the Panel’s recommendations. 1 member voted in favour of accepting the Panel’s recommendations, 53 members voted to reject the Panel’s recommendations, and 9 members abstained.
It was accordingly
RESOLVED:
That the recommendations of the Independent Member Remuneration Panel be rejected.
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Treasury management annual report 2015-16 PDF 339 KB To note the treasury management annual report for 2015-16. Minutes: The Full Council considered the Treasury Management annual report 2015-16
Councillor Cheney, Cabinet member for Finance, Governance and Performance moved the report and the recommendation set out therein.
Councillor Clarke, Vice-Chair of the Business Change and Resources Scrutiny Commission seconded the report.
Following debate, it was
RESOLVED:
That the Treasury Management Annual Report 2015-16 be noted.
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Motions To consider motions as follows:
1. Clean air now for Bristol Motion submitted / to be moved by Cllr Bolton
“Full Council notes that:
Full Council believes that:
Full Council resolves to ask the Mayor to:
Note:
Minutes: a. Motion 1 – Clean air now for Bristol
Councillor Bolton moved the following motion:
“Full Council notes that:
Full Council believes that:
Full Council resolves to ask the Mayor to:
Note:
Councillor Thomas seconded ... view the full minutes text for item 58. |