Agenda and minutes

1)  The Lord Mayor welcomed newly elected Members to their first meeting of Council.

2)  The Lord Mayor announced that the Leeds entry at the Chelsea Flower Show had received a Gold Award.

3)  The Lord Mayor addressed Council with regard to the events of her year in office.

The Lord Mayor indicated that following the dispatch of the Summons together with a complete set of initial schedules on 19^th May 2010 further and revised papers were admitted to the agenda as follows:-

1)   Revised schedules 8(b)(i), and 8(c) together with a revised first two pages of item 10 were issued on 21^st May.

2)   Labour Group amendments to items 6, 7, 8, and 10 and a revised schedule 11 were issued on 25^th May.

3)   Final versions of schedules and alternative schedules (Labour amendments) 8(b) (i), (ii) and (iii) had been admitted to the agenda as attachments to the Order Paper for this meeting

That Councillor James McKenna be elected Lord Mayor of the City of Leeds to hold office until the date of the Annual Meeting in 2011

K WAKEFIELD

It was moved by Councillor Wakefield seconded by Councillor A Carter and

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY – That Councillor James McKenna be elected Lord Mayor of the City of Leeds to hold Office until the date of the Annual Meeting in 2011.

The meeting was suspended to allow for Councillor McKenna to accept the chain of office and to take the Chair.

To pass a vote of thanks to the retiring Lord Mayor

Councillor Finnigan moved a vote of thanks to the retiring Lord Mayor, Councillor Elliott. This was seconded by Councillor A Carter, supported by Councillors Atha, Brett and A Blackburn.

That Councillor Patrick Davey be Elected Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Leeds to hold office until the date of the Annual Meeting in 2011

K WAKEFIELD

It was moved by Councillor Wakefield seconded by Councillor A Carter and

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY – That Councillor Patrick Davey be appointed Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Leeds to hold Office until the date of the Annual meeting of Council in 2011.

That the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on 21^st April 2010 be approved as a correct record.

S BENTLEY

It was moved by Councillor Bentley seconded by Councillor Gruen and

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting of Council held on 21^st April 2010 be approved.

The Lord Mayor announced that a list of written declarations submitted by members was on display in the ante-room, on deposit in public galleries and had been circulated to each Member’s place in the Chamber

Following an invitation to declare further individual interests, all Members of Council declared personal interests in matters referred to in minutes 117 to 124 where they believed that decisions could result in an increase in allowances payable to them under the Members’ allowances Scheme.

That Councillor Stewart Golton be elected as Leader of the Council.

S BENTLEY

It was moved by Councillor Bentley seconded by Councillor J Procter

That Councillor Stewart Golton be elected as Leader of the Council.

An amendment was moved by Councillor Gruen seconded by Councillor Nash:

Delete “Stewart Golton” and replace with “Keith Wakefield”.

The amendment was carried and upon being put to the vote as the substantive motion it was

RESOLVED – That Councillor Keith Wakefield be elected as Leader of the Council.

On the requisition of Councillors J Procter and J L Carter the voting on the amendment and substantive motion were recorded as follows:-

The amendment

YES

Akhtar, Armitage, Atha, D Atkinson, A Blackburn, D Blackburn, Blake, Congreve, Coulson, Davey, Dobson, Dowson, Driver, Dunn, Gabriel, P Grahame, R Grahame, Groves, Gruen, S Hamilton, Hanley, Hardy, G Harper, J Harper, J A Hussain, G Hussain, G Hyde, Illingworth, Iqbal, Jarosz, J Lewis, R Lewis, Lowe, Lyons, Maqsood, A McKenna, Morgan, L Mulherin, Murray, Nash, Ogilvie, Parker, Rafique, Renshaw, Selby, Taggart, E Taylor, The Lord Mayor, Wakefield, Yeadon.

50

NO

Anderson, Andrew, Barker, Bentley, Brett, Campbell, A Carter, J L Carter, Castle, Chapman, Chastney, Cleasby, Downes, Elliott, Ewens, Mrs R Feldman, R D Feldman, Finnigan, Fox, Gettings, Golton, Grayshon, M Hamilton, Harrand, Harris, W Hyde, Kendall, Kirkland, Lamb, Lancaster, G Latty, P Latty, Leadley, Lobley, Marjoram, Matthews, Monaghan, J Procter, R Procter, Pryke, Robinson, Schofield, Smith, A Taylor, Townsley, Varley, Wilkinson, Wilson, Wood.

49

The substantive motion

YES

Akhtar, Armitage, Atha, D Atkinson, A Blackburn, D Blackburn, Blake, Congreve, Coulson, Davey, Dobson, Dowson, Driver, Dunn, Gabriel, P Grahame, R Grahame, Groves, Gruen, S Hamilton, Hanley, Hardy, G Harper, J Harper, J A Hussain, G Hussain, G Hyde, Illingworth, Iqbal, Jarosz, J Lewis, R Lewis, Lowe, Lyons, Maqsood, A McKenna, Morgan, L Mulherin, Murray, Nash, Ogilvie, Parker, Rafique, Renshaw, Selby, Taggart, E Taylor, The Lord Mayor, Wakefield, Yeadon.

50

NO

Anderson, Andrew, Barker, Bentley, Brett, Campbell, A Carter, J L Carter, Castle, Chapman, Chastney, Cleasby, Downes, Elliott, Ewens, Mrs R Feldman, R D Feldman, Finnigan, Fox, Gettings, Golton, Grayshon, M Hamilton, Harrand, Harris, W Hyde, Kendall, Kirkland, Lamb, Lancaster, G Latty, P Latty, Leadley, Lobley, Marjoram, Matthews, Monaghan, J Procter, R Procter, Pryke, Robinson, Schofield, Smith, A Taylor, Townsley, Varley, Wilkinson, Wilson, Wood.

49

That the recommendations of the General Purposes Committee with regard to amendments to the Constitution as detailed in the report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) be approved save that the recommendation with regard to a proposed amendment to Scrutiny Board Procedure Rules to secure the introduction of substitute arrangements for Scrutiny Boards be not approved.

A CARTER

It was moved by Councillor A Carter seconded by Councillor Bentley

That the recommendations of the General Purposes Committee with regard to amendments to the Constitution as detailed in the report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) be approved save that the recommendation with regard to a proposed amendment to Scrutiny Board Procedure Rules to secure the introduction of substitute arrangements for Scrutiny Boards be not approved.

An amendment was moved by Councillor Wakefield seconded by Councillor Gruen

Delete all after ‘as detailed in the report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) be approved’ and replace with:-

‘and that recommendation 7.1.2 be amended to refer to retaining the existing Scrutiny Boards except for Scrutiny Board City and Regional Partnerships; and that only amendments to Scrutiny Boards’ Term of Reference set out in appendices 10 to 13 and 15 and 16 be approved.’

The amendment was carried and upon being put to the vote as the substantive motion it was

RESOLVED – That the recommendations of the General Purposes Committee with regard to amendments to the Constitution as detailed in the report of the  Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) be approved  and that recommendation 7.1.2 be amended to refer to retaining the existing scrutiny boards except for Scrutiny Board City and Regional Partnerships; and that only amendments to Scrutiny Boards’ Term of Reference set out in appendices 10 to 13 and 15 and 16 be approved.

On the requisition of Councillors J Procter and Lobley the voting on the amendment and substantive motion were recorded as follows:-

The amendment

YES

Akhtar, Armitage, Atha, D Atkinson, A Blackburn, D Blackburn, Blake, Congreve, Coulson, Davey, Dobson, Dowson, Driver, Dunn, Gabriel, P Grahame, R Grahame, Groves, Gruen, S Hamilton, Hanley, Hardy, G Harper, J Harper, J A Hussain, G Hussain, G Hyde, Illingworth, Iqbal, Jarosz, J Lewis, R Lewis, Lowe, Lyons, Maqsood, A McKenna, Morgan, L Mulherin, Murray, Nash, Ogilvie, Parker, Rafique, Renshaw, Selby, Taggart, E Taylor, The Lord Mayor, Wakefield, Yeadon.

50

NO

Anderson, Andrew, Barker, Bentley, Brett, Campbell, A Carter, J L Carter, Castle, Chapman, Chastney, Cleasby, Downes, Elliott, Ewens, Mrs R Feldman, R D Feldman, Finnigan, Fox, Gettings, Golton, Grayshon, M Hamilton, Harrand, Harris, W Hyde, Kendall, Kirkland, Lamb, Lancaster, G Latty, P Latty, Leadley, Lobley, Marjoram, Matthews, Monaghan, J Procter, R Procter, Pryke, Robinson, Schofield, Smith, A Taylor, Townsley, Varley, Wilkinson, Wilson, Wood.

49

The substantive motion

YES

Akhtar, Armitage, Atha, D Atkinson, A Blackburn, D Blackburn, Blake, Congreve, Coulson, Davey, Dobson, Dowson, Driver, Dunn, Gabriel, P Grahame, R Grahame, Groves, Gruen, S Hamilton, Hanley, Hardy, G Harper, J Harper, J A Hussain, G Hussain, G Hyde, Illingworth, Iqbal, Jarosz, J Lewis, R Lewis, Lowe, Lyons, Maqsood, A McKenna, Morgan, L Mulherin, Murray, Nash, Ogilvie, Parker, Rafique, Renshaw, Selby, Taggart,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 118.

(a)  That  Committees having Terms of Reference as detailed in Schedule 8(a) be established.

(b)  That appointments be made to the Committees referred to in Schedule 8(a) above as detailed in Schedules 8(b)(i), (ii) and (iii).

(c)  That Chairs be appointed to those Committees referred to in schedules 8(b)(i) and (ii), excepting the Chair of the Standards Committee, as detailed in Schedule 8(c).

(d)  That appointments be made to outside organisations as detailed in Schedule 8(d).

S BENTLEY

It was moved by Councillor Bentley seconded by Councillor J Procter

That Committees having Terms of Reference as detailed in Schedule 8(a) be established.

An amendment was moved by Councillor Gruen seconded by Councillor Nash

Delete all and replace with

‘That Committees having Terms of Reference as detailed in Schedule 8(a) be established except that Scrutiny Board (City and Regional Partnerships) be not established.’

The amendment was carried and upon being put as the substantive motion it was

RESOLVED - That Committees having Terms of Reference as detailed in Schedule 8(a) be established except that Scrutiny Board (City and Regional Partnerships) be not established.

On the requisition of Councillors J Procter and Lobley the voting on the amendment and substantive motion were recorded as follows:-

The amendment

YES

Akhtar, Armitage, Atha, D Atkinson, A Blackburn, D Blackburn, Blake, Congreve, Coulson, Davey, Dobson, Dowson, Driver, Dunn, Gabriel, P Grahame, R Grahame, Groves, Gruen, S Hamilton, Hanley, Hardy, G Harper, J Harper, J A Hussain, G Hussain, G Hyde, Illingworth, Iqbal, Jarosz, J Lewis, R Lewis, Lowe, Lyons, Maqsood, A McKenna, Morgan, L Mulherin, Murray, Nash, Ogilvie, Parker, Rafique, Renshaw, Selby, Taggart, E Taylor, The Lord Mayor, Wakefield, Yeadon.

50

NO

Anderson, Andrew, Barker, Bentley, Brett, Campbell, A Carter, J L Carter, Castle, Chapman, Chastney, Cleasby, Downes, Elliott, Ewens, Mrs R Feldman, R D Feldman, Finnigan, Fox, Gettings, Golton, Grayshon, M Hamilton, Harrand, Harris, W Hyde, Kendall, Kirkland, Lamb, Lancaster, G Latty, P Latty, Leadley, Lobley, Marjoram, Matthews, Monaghan, J Procter, R Procter, Pryke, Robinson, Schofield, Smith, A Taylor, Townsley, Varley, Wilkinson, Wilson, Wood.

49

The substantive motion

YES

Akhtar, Armitage, Atha, D Atkinson, A Blackburn, D Blackburn, Blake, Congreve, Coulson, Davey, Dobson, Dowson, Driver, Dunn, Gabriel, P Grahame, R Grahame, Groves, Gruen, S Hamilton, Hanley, Hardy, G Harper, J Harper, J A Hussain, G Hussain, G Hyde, Illingworth, Iqbal, Jarosz, J Lewis, R Lewis, Lowe, Lyons, Maqsood, A McKenna, Morgan, L Mulherin, Murray, Nash, Ogilvie, Parker, Rafique, Renshaw, Selby, Taggart, E Taylor, The Lord Mayor, Wakefield, Yeadon.

50

NO

Anderson, Andrew, Barker, Bentley, Brett, Campbell, A Carter, J L Carter, Castle, Chapman, Chastney, Cleasby, Downes, Elliott, Ewens, Mrs R Feldman, R D Feldman, Finnigan, Fox, Gettings, Golton, Grayshon, M Hamilton, Harrand, Harris, W Hyde, Kendall, Kirkland, Lamb, Lancaster, G Latty, P Latty, Leadley, Lobley, Marjoram, Matthews, Monaghan, J Procter, R Procter, Pryke, Robinson, Schofield, Smith, A Taylor, Townsley, Varley, Wilkinson, Wilson, Wood.

49

It was moved by councillor Bentley seconded by Councillor J Procter

That appointments be made to the Committees referred to in 8(a) above as detailed in Schedule 8(b)(i),as attached to the Order Paper for this meeting and coloured white, and that the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) be authorised, in consultation with appropriate Whips, to change appointments made during the period between this meeting and the next ordinary meeting of Council.

An amendment was moved by Councillor Gruen seconded by Councillor Nash

Delete all and replace with

‘That appointments be made to the Committees referred to in Schedule 8(a) as amended in alternative Schedule 8(b) (i), as attached to the Order Paper for this meeting and coloured yellow, and that the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) be authorised, in consultation with appropriate Whips, to change appointments made during the period between this meeting and the next ordinary meeting of Council.’

The amendment was carried and upon being put as the substantive motion it was:-

RESOLVED - That appointments be made to the Committees referred to in Schedule 8(a) as amended in alternative Schedule 8(b) (i), as attached to the Order Paper for this meeting and coloured yellow, and that the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) be authorised, in consultation with appropriate Whips, to change appointments made during the period between this meeting and the next ordinary meeting of Council.

On the requisition of Councillors J Procter and Lobley the voting on the amendment was recorded as follows;-

YES

Akhtar, Armitage, Atha, D Atkinson, A Blackburn, D Blackburn, Blake, Congreve, Coulson, Davey, Dobson, Dowson, Driver, Dunn, Gabriel, P Grahame, R Grahame, Groves, Gruen, S Hamilton, Hanley, Hardy, G Harper, J Harper, J A Hussain, G Hussain, G Hyde, Illingworth, Iqbal, Jarosz, J Lewis, R Lewis, Lowe, Lyons, Maqsood, A McKenna, Morgan, L Mulherin, Murray, Nash, Ogilvie, Parker, Rafique, Renshaw, Selby, Taggart, E Taylor, The Lord Mayor, Wakefield, Yeadon.

50

NO

Anderson, Andrew, Barker, Bentley, Brett, Campbell, A Carter, J L Carter, Castle, Chapman, Chastney, Cleasby, Downes, Elliott, Ewens, Mrs R Feldman, R D Feldman, Finnigan, Fox, Gettings, Golton, Grayshon, M Hamilton, Harrand, Harris, W Hyde, Kendall, Kirkland, Lamb, Lancaster, G Latty, P Latty, Leadley, Lobley, Marjoram, Matthews, Monaghan, J Procter, R Procter, Pryke, Robinson, Schofield, Smith, A Taylor, Townsley, Varley, Wilkinson, Wilson, Wood.

49

It was moved by Councillor Bentley seconded by Councillor J Procter

That appointments be made to the Standards and Licensing Committees referred to in 8(a) as detailed in Schedule 8(b)(ii), attached to the Order Paper for this meeting and coloured white, and that the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) be authorised, in consultation with appropriate Whips, to change appointments made during the period between this meeting and the next ordinary meeting of Council.

An amendment was moved by Councillor Gruen seconded by Councillor Nash

Delete all and replace with

‘That appointments be made to the Standards and Licensing Committees referred to in Schedule 8(a) as amended in alternative Schedule 8(b) (ii) attached to this Order Paper and coloured yellow, and that the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) be authorised, in consultation with appropriate Whips, to change appointments made during the period between this meeting and the next ordinary meeting of Council.’

The amendment was carried and upon being put as the substantive motion it was

RESOLVED - That appointments be made to the Standards and Licensing Committees referred to in Schedule 8(a) as amended in alternative Schedule 8(b) (ii) attached to the Order Paper for this meeting and coloured yellow, and that the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) be authorised, in consultation with appropriate Whips, to change appointments made during the period between this meeting and the next ordinary meeting of Council.

On the requisition of Councillors J Procter and Lobley the voting on the amendment was recorded as follows:-

YES

Akhtar, Armitage, Atha, D Atkinson, A Blackburn, D Blackburn, Blake, Congreve, Coulson, Davey, Dobson, Dowson, Driver, Dunn, Gabriel, P Grahame, R Grahame, Groves, Gruen, S Hamilton, Hanley, Hardy, G Harper, J Harper, J A Hussain, G Hussain, G Hyde, Illingworth, Iqbal, Jarosz, J Lewis, R Lewis, Lowe, Lyons, Maqsood, A McKenna, Morgan, L Mulherin, Murray, Nash, Ogilvie, Parker, Rafique, Renshaw, Selby, Taggart, E Taylor, The Lord Mayor, Wakefield, Yeadon.

50

NO

Anderson, Andrew, Barker, Bentley, Brett, Campbell, A Carter, J L Carter, Castle, Chapman, Chastney, Cleasby, Downes, Elliott, Ewens, Mrs R Feldman, R D Feldman, Finnigan, Fox, Gettings, Golton, Grayshon, M Hamilton, Harrand, Harris, W Hyde, Kendall, Kirkland, Lamb, Lancaster, G Latty, P Latty, Leadley, Lobley, Marjoram, Matthews, Monaghan, J Procter, R Procter, Pryke, Robinson, Schofield, Smith, A Taylor, Townsley, Varley, Wilkinson, Wilson, Wood.

49

It was moved by Councillor Bentley seconded by Councillor J Procter and

RESOLVED – That appointments be made to Area Committees referred to in 8(a) above as detailed in Schedule 8(b) (iii).

It was moved by Councillor Bentley seconded by Councillor J Procter

That Chairs be appointed to those Committees as detailed in Schedule 8(c) attached to the Order Paper for this meeting and coloured white.

An amendment was moved by Councillor Gruen seconded by Councillor Nash

Delete all and replace with

‘That Chairs be appointed as contained in alternative Schedule 8(c) attached to the Order Paper for this meeting and coloured yellow.’

The amendment was carried and upon being put to the vote as the substantive motion it was

RESOLVED - That Chairs be appointed as contained in alternative Schedule 8(c) attached to the Order Paper for this meeting and coloured yellow.

On the requisition of Councillors J Procter and Lobley the voting on the amendment was recorded as follows:-

YES

Akhtar, Armitage, Atha, D Atkinson, A Blackburn, D Blackburn, Blake, Congreve, Coulson, Davey, Dobson, Dowson, Driver, Dunn, Gabriel, P Grahame, R Grahame, Groves, Gruen, S Hamilton, Hanley, Hardy, G Harper, J Harper, J A Hussain, G Hussain, G Hyde, Illingworth, Iqbal, Jarosz, J Lewis, R Lewis, Lowe, Lyons, Maqsood, A McKenna, Morgan, L Mulherin, Murray, Nash, Ogilvie, Parker, Rafique, Renshaw, Selby, Taggart, E Taylor, The Lord Mayor, Wakefield, Yeadon.

50

NO

Anderson, Andrew, Barker, Bentley, Brett, Campbell, A Carter, J L Carter, Castle, Chapman, Chastney, Cleasby, Downes, Elliott, Ewens, Mrs R Feldman, R D Feldman, Finnigan, Fox, Gettings, Golton, Grayshon, M Hamilton, Harrand, Harris, W Hyde, Kendall, Kirkland, Lamb, Lancaster, G Latty, P Latty, Leadley, Lobley, Marjoram, Matthews, Monaghan, J Procter, R Procter, Pryke, Robinson, Schofield, Smith, A Taylor, Townsley, Varley, Wilkinson, Wilson, Wood.

49

It was moved by Councillor Bentley seconded by Councillor J Procter and

RESOLVED – That appointments be made to outside organisations as detailed in schedule 8(d).

That the Officer Delegation Scheme (Council (Non-Executive) Functions) as detailed in Schedule 9 be approved.

S BENTLEY

It was moved by Councillor Bentley seconded by Councillor J Procter and

RESOLVED – That the Officer Delegation Scheme (Council (Non-Executive) Functions) as detailed in Schedule 9 to the agenda be approved.

That the list presented by Councillor Golton setting out the arrangements for the discharge of executive functions as detailed in Schedule 10 be received

S BENTLEY

It was moved by Councillor Bentley seconded by Councillor J Procter

That the list presented by the Leader setting out the arrangements for the discharge of Executive Functions be noted as detailed in Schedule 10 to the agenda.

An amendment was moved by Councillor Gruen seconded by councillor Nash

Delete all and replace with

‘That the alternative Schedule 10 (as attached to the letter issued to all members on 25^th May 2010 and coloured yellow), presented by Councillor Keith Wakefield, setting out the arrangements for the discharge of executive functions be received.’

The amendment was carried and upon being put to the vote as the substantive motion it was

RESOLVED -  That the alternative Schedule 10 (as attached to the letter issued to all members on 25^th May 2010 and coloured yellow), presented by Councillor Keith Wakefield, setting out the arrangements for the discharge of executive functions be received.

On the requisition of Councillors J Procter and Lobley the voting on the amendment was recorded as follows:-

YES

Akhtar, Armitage, Atha, D Atkinson, A Blackburn, D Blackburn, Blake, Congreve, Coulson, Davey, Dobson, Dowson, Driver, Dunn, Gabriel, P Grahame, R Grahame, Groves, Gruen, S Hamilton, Hanley, Hardy, G Harper, J Harper, J A Hussain, G Hussain, G Hyde, Illingworth, Iqbal, Jarosz, J Lewis, R Lewis, Lowe, Lyons, Maqsood, A McKenna, Morgan, L Mulherin, Murray, Nash, Ogilvie, Parker, Rafique, Renshaw, Selby, Taggart, E Taylor, The Lord Mayor, Wakefield, Yeadon.

50

NO

Anderson, Andrew, Barker, Bentley, Brett, Campbell, A Carter, J L Carter, Castle, Chapman, Chastney, Cleasby, Downes, Elliott, Ewens, Mrs R Feldman, R D Feldman, Finnigan, Fox, Gettings, Golton, Grayshon, M Hamilton, Harrand, Harris, W Hyde, Kendall, Kirkland, Lamb, Lancaster, G Latty, P Latty, Leadley, Lobley, Marjoram, Matthews, Monaghan, J Procter, R Procter, Pryke, Robinson, Schofield, Smith, A Taylor, Townsley, Varley, Wilkinson, Wilson, Wood.

49

That the dates of the meetings of the Council for the Municipal year 2010/11 as detailed in Schedule 11 be approved

S BENTLEY

It was moved by Councillor Bentley seconded by Councillor J Procter and

RESOLVED - That the dates of the meetings of the Council for the Municipal year 2010/11 as detailed in revised Schedule 11 circulated to Members on 25^th May 2010 be approved.