Agenda and minutes

            In accordance with Standing Order 9, the Lord Mayor read a passage from the Scriptures.

            The Chief Executive submitted the summons convening the meeting.

            Apologies were reported on behalf of Alderman Browne and Councillors Carson, Kelly and Mullan.

Moved by the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor (Councillor Mallon),

Seconded by Alderman Stalford and

      Resolved – That the minutes of the proceedings of the monthly meeting of the Council of 1st December be taken as read and signed as correct.

            A Member reminded the Council that a number of individuals associated with the City, including Dame Mary Peters, Mr. Paddy Barnes and Mr. Jim Boyce, had been recognised in the New Year’s Honours List.

            The Lord Mayor, on behalf of the Council, congratulated all of the recipients and indicated that she would be writing to them to offer her congratulations.

            Moved by Councillor Reynolds,

            Seconded by Councillor Newton,

      That the minutes of the proceedings of the Strategic Policy and Resources Committee of 12th December be approved and adopted.

Request for Matter to be taken back to the Committee

Memorabilia in the City Hall

            Councillor Attwood requested that part (1) of the minute under the heading “Memorabilia in the City Hall”, relating to the relocation of the Celtic Myths and Legends and the Ulster Defence Regiment stained glass windows, be referred back to the Committee for further consideration.

            The Chairman (Councillor Reynolds) declined the request. 

Amendment

International Conference – Combating Hate Crime in Europe

            Moved by Councillor Keenan,

            Seconded by Councillor Attwood,

      That the decision under the heading “International Conference – Combating Hate Crime in Europe” be amended to provide that the Council agrees to provide funding of up to a maximum of £20,000 for the event, subject to match funding being sourced within this financial year.

            On a vote by show of hands seven Members voted for the amendment and twenty-five against and it was declared lost.

Adoption of Minutes

            The minutes of the proceedings of the Strategic Policy and Resources Committee of 12th December were approved and adopted.

            Moved by Councillor Newton,

            Seconded by Alderman Rodgers,

      That the minutes of the proceedings of the Parks and Leisure Committee of 11th December be approved and adopted.

Request for Matter to be taken back to the Committee

            Amateur Boxing Strategy - Start-Up Club Funding

            At the request of Alderman Stoker and with the permission of the Council, the Chairman (Councillor Newton) agreed that the minute under the heading “Amateur Boxing Strategy - Start-Up Club Funding” be taken back to the Committee for further consideration.

Amendment

Development of Land at Slievegallion Drive

            Moved by Councillor McVeigh,

            Seconded by Councillor Mac Giolla Mhín,

      That the decision under the heading “Development of Land at Slievegallion Drive” be amended to provide that the Council proceed with the recommendations as set out within the report and, in addition, that officers arrange a meeting with residents in order to discuss any concerns which they may have in relation to the development.

            On a vote by show of hands twenty-three Members voted for the amendment and twenty-two against and it was declared carried.

Request for Matter to be taken back to the Committee

Patrick Carlin – Blue Plaque

            At the request of Councillor Reynolds and with the permission of the Council, the Chairman (Councillor Newton) agreed that the minute under the heading “Patrick Carlin – Blue Plaque” be taken back to the Committee for further consideration.

Adoption of Minutes

            Subject to the foregoing amendment and omissions, the minutes of the proceedings of the Parks and Leisure Committee of 11th December were approved and adopted.

            Moved by Councillor Hargey,

            Seconded by Councillor Ó Donnghaile,

      That the minutes of the proceedings of the Development Committee of 16th December be approved and adopted.

Amendment

The Rank Organisation – Proposed Casino

            Moved by Alderman Stalford,

            Seconded by Alderman R. Patterson and

      Resolved – That the decision under the heading “The Rank Organisation – Proposed Casino” be amended to provide that the report to be submitted to the Shadow Strategic Policy and Resources Committee examines the economic impacts, both positive and negative, which casinos might bring to the City and include also any evidence resulting from research that casinos lead to an increase in urban decay or can assist in urban regeneration.

Request for Matter to be taken back to the Committee

Wheelworks Art Cart

At the request of Councillor Kyle and with the permission of the Council, the Chairman (Councillor Hargey) agreed that the minute under the heading “Wheelworks Art Cart”be taken back to the Committee for further consideration. 

Adoption of Minutes

            Subject to the foregoing amendment and omission, the minutes of the proceedings of the Development Committee of 16th December were approved and adopted.

            Moved by Councillor Corr,

            Seconded by Councillor Jones and

      Resolved - That the minutes of the proceedings of the Health and Environmental Services Committee of 2nd December be approved and adopted.

Belfast City Council Traffic Regulation

(Belfast) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015

            Moved by Councillor Corr,

            Seconded by Councillor Jones and

      Resolved - That the Council agrees to pass a Resolution to make The Belfast City Council Traffic Regulation (Belfast) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015, as set out within the minutes of the meeting of the Health and Environmental Services Committee of 2nd December, and to be effective from 5th January, 2015.

            Moved by Alderman Ekin,

            Seconded by Councillor Ó Donnghaile and

      Resolved - That the minutes of the proceedings of the Licensing Committee of 17th December, omitting those matters in respect of which the Council had delegated its powers to the Committee, be approved and adopted.

            Moved by Councillor Hanna,

            Seconded by Councillor Hutchinson and

      Resolved - That the minutes of the proceedings of the Town Planning Committee of 4th December, omitting those matters in respect of which the Council had delegated its powers to the Committee, be approved and adopted.