NAPIER
CITY COUNCIL
Civic Building
231 Hastings Street, Napier
Phone: (06) 835 7579
www.napier.govt.nz
MINUTES
Meeting Date: |
Wednesday 5 April 2017 |
Time: |
3pm-3.17pm |
Venue: |
Main Committee Room |
Present: |
Councillor Wise (In the Chair), Councillors Boag, Brosnan, Dallimore, Hague, Jeffery, McGrath, Price, Tapine, Taylor, and Wright |
In Attendance: |
Director Corporate Services, Director Infrastructure Services, Director Community Services, Director City Strategy, Manager Communications |
Administration: |
Governance Team |
Apologies
COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That the apology from Mayor Dalton and Cr Faye White be accepted. |
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Nil
Public forum
Nil
Announcements by the CHAIR
Nil
Announcements by the Management
The newly recruited Marketing Advisor Visitor Experiences was introduced to the Council.
Confirmation of Minutes
COUNCIL |
Confirm the Draft Minutes of the Ordinary meeting held on 22 February 2017 as a true and accurate record of the meeting. |
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2002
COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
Resolve, in terms of Section 82 (3) of the Local Government Act 2002, that the principles set out in that section have been observed in such manner that the Napier City Council consider, in its discretion, is appropriate to make decisions on the recommendations set out in this agenda (including the Public Excluded section). |
1. Financial Forecast to 30 June 2017
Type of Report: |
Information |
Legal Reference: |
N/A |
Document ID: |
344793 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Mary Quinn, Senior Management Accountant Caroline Thomson, Chief Financial Officer |
1.1 Purpose of Report
To report to Council the financial forecast to the 30 June 2017 for the whole of Council.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: a. Receive the financial forecast to 30 June 2017 b. Approve $1.8M from the Ahuriri Water Sport Facility budget planned for 2017/18 being brought forward to 2016/17, to fund the purchase of land at Humber Street, identified for event parking overflow and recreation. c. Approve $350k from the Taradale Stormwater Upgrade budget planned for 2017/18 being brought forward to 2016/17 due to a timing variance in planned spend for the project.
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2. Local Governance Statement 2016-2019
Type of Report: |
Legal |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Document ID: |
346465 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Deborah Smith, Governance Advisor |
2.1 Purpose of Report
To provide Council with the Local Governance Statement 2016-2019, to be adopted by 8 April 2017 as per the Local Government Act 2002.
AT THE MEETING
Council provided very positive feedback on the quality of the Local Governance Statement. One small update was noted to the information on the Council Coordinator role for the Pukemokimoki Marae.
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: a. Adopt the Local Governance Statement 2016-2019; and b. Approve the updates made to the Governance Structure (appended to the Local Governance Statement), in particular the i. Terms of Reference for the Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Joint Committee ii. Terms of Reference for the Regional Transport Committee.
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REPORT / RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE STANDING COMMITTEES
1. Opportunities for the role of the MĀori Consultative Committee
Type of Report: |
Information |
Legal Reference: |
N/A |
Document ID: |
338316 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Jane McLoughlin, Team Leader Governance |
1.1 Purpose of Report
To outline that Napier City Council’s will review the Terms of Reference of the Māori Consultative Committee.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
Councillors Tapine / Boag That the report titled Opportunities for the role of the Māori Consultative Committee be received. That the Māori Consultative Committee members review the Terms of Reference and bring suggested changes to the Terms of Reference back to Napier City Council officials. That the suggested changes to the Terms of Reference today, namely, the removal of organisations represented by Committee members, and the change from no decision making powers to a focus that the committee feeds into the decision-making process of council decisions, be noted and incorporated into any further changes made by the Māori Consultative Committee members.
CARRIED |
Note: The Maori Consultative Committee Recommendations in relation to the Standing Committees items are recorded with each specific item.
Reports
from STRATEGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE Committee
held 8 March 2017
1. Road Stopping - Portion of Rogers Road
Type of Report: |
Legal |
Legal Reference: |
Public Works Act 1981 |
Document ID: |
339644 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Bryan Faulknor, Manager Property |
1.1 Purpose of Report
To seek Council’s approval to stop approximately 70 m2 of legal road fronting 107 Rogers Road, Napier, and sell the stopped road to the adjoining landowners.
1. Gambling Venues Policy Review
Type of Report: |
Legal |
Legal Reference: |
Gambling Act 2003 |
Document ID: |
338322 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Kim Anstey, Planner Policy/Analyst |
1.1 Purpose of Report
For Council to adopt the Statement of Proposal for the draft Gambling Venues Policy to enable public consultation to commence.
Maori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Councillor Tapine / Mayor That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council:
a. Approve the draft Gambling Venues Policy and Statement of Proposal and authorise officers to proceed with public notification through the special consultative procedure as prescribed in section 83 of the Local Government Act 2002.
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2. Establishment of a Freedom Camping Working Group and Draft Terms of Reference
Type of Report: |
Operational |
Legal Reference: |
N/A |
Document ID: |
339045 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Paulina Wilhelm, Manager City Development Kim Anstey, Planner Policy/Analyst |
2.1 Purpose of Report
To provide Council with a draft Project Plan and Terms of Reference for a Freedom Camping Working Group, in order that Council may agree on the composition of the Working Group, including the appointment of a Chair, Council and community representatives.
AT THE MEETING It was advised that following the Regulatory Committee meeting, the Westshore Resident and Development Association had made the decision that they would be formally represented by the Association Chair, Mr Richard Karn, rather than by Mrs Dorothy Pilkington, who had been the nominee at the time of the Committee meeting. This decision was reflected in a minor amendment to the Committee’s recommendation. Councillor Hague advised in her capacity as Working Party Chair that the first meeting had taken place, with 17 stakeholders in attendance. An update had been made to the draft Terms of Reference by the Chair and Councillor Tapine, to more clearly state the intention to take a regional approach in their considerations. A formal report back on the Terms of Reference will be brought to the Regulatory Committee.
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Maori Consultative Committee's Recommendation T Aranui /Mayor That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED Councillor Tapine abstained from the vote as he is a member of the working group.
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council:
a. Resolve that the Officer’s Recommendation be adopted: “That Council establish a Freedom Camping Working Group composed of key stakeholders, Councillors and Council officers to consider freedom camping issues and to report back to Council with recommendations on potential solutions”; and
b. Invites and appoints the following community representatives to the Working Group:
· President of the Taradale Development Association to represent general residents; and · Chair of the Westshore Resident and Development Association to represent coastal residents; and
c. Appoint Councillor Hague (as Chair) and Councillor Tapine to the Working Group.
d. Expand the third guiding principle outlined in the draft Terms of Reference to read develop guiding principles on how freedom camping should be managed whilst minimising impact on the residents of Napier.
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3. Annual Dog Control Report 2015/16
Type of Report: |
Legal |
Legal Reference: |
Dog Control Act 1996 |
Document ID: |
334560 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Hayleigh Brereton, Manager Regulatory Solutions |
3.1 Purpose of Report
To present the territorial authority report on dog control policies and practices for the dog control registration year 1 July 2015 – 30 June 2016, for adoption by Council as required under Section 10A of the Dog Control Act 1996, prior to being submitted to the Secretary for Local Government and being made publically available.
Maori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Councillor Tapine / T Aranui That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: a. Adopt the Napier City Council Annual Dog Control Report 2015/16,
b. Submit the report to the Secretary for Local Government
c. Publish the report in accordance with the Dog Control Act 1996. |
Type of Report: |
Information |
Legal Reference: |
N/A |
Document ID: |
340078 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Caroline Thomson, Chief Financial Officer |
1.1 Purpose of Report
To update the Committee on the CAMMS project plan.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: Receive the report titled CAMMS Project Plan Update
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2. Audit Arrangements for the year ending 30 June 2017
Type of Report: |
Enter Significance of Report |
Legal Reference: |
Enter Legal Reference |
Document ID: |
343955 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Caroline Thomson, Chief Financial Officer |
2.1 Purpose of Report
To outline the audit arrangements for the audit of the Napier City Council for the year ending 30 June 2017.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: Resolve that the audit arrangements for the year ending 30 June 2017 as set out in the audit arrangement letter from Audit New Zealand is received.
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1. Hawke's Bay Airport Limited - Statement of Intent
Type of Report: |
Procedural |
Legal Reference: |
N/A |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Adele Henderson, Director Corporate Services |
1.1 Purpose of Report
To identify any changes or any comment Council wishes to make to Hawke’s Bay Airport Limited in regard to the Draft Statement of Intent.
Maori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Councillor Tapine / T Aranui That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: Receive the draft Statement of Intent of the Hawke’s Bay Airport Limited.
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2. Hawke's Bay Airport Limited Half Yearly Report
Type of Report: |
Legal and Operational |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Document ID: |
340167 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Adele Henderson, Director Corporate Services |
2.1 Purpose of Report
To receive the half-yearly report to shareholders from Hawke’s Bay Airport Limited to 31 December 2016.
Maori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Councillor Tapine / T Aranui That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: Receive the Hawke’s Bay Airport Limited half-yearly report to shareholders, to December 2016
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3. Business Hawke's Bay Report
Type of Report: |
Procedural |
Legal Reference: |
N/A |
Document ID: |
344753 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Adele Henderson, Director Corporate Services |
3.1 Purpose of Report
To provide Council with an update report from Business Hawke’s Bay (BHB).
Maori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Councillor Tapine / T Aranui That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: Receive the report from Business Hawke’s Bay
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4. Hawke's Bay Museums Trust - Half yearly report to 31 December 2016
Type of Report: |
Legal |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 |
Document ID: |
345481 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Adele Henderson, Director Corporate Services |
4.1 Purpose of Report
To provide the half-yearly report for 2016/17 for the Hawke’s Bay Museum’s Trust for adoption.
Maori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Councillor Tapine / T Aranui That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: Adopt the Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust half-yearly report to 31 December 2016. |
5. HB Museums Trust Statement of Intent 2017 - 19
Type of Report: |
Legal |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Document ID: |
345482 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Adele Henderson, Director Corporate Services |
5.1 Purpose of Report
To provide the draft Statement of Intent 2017 – 19 for the Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust to Council for its consideration as part of the reporting requirements for council-controlled organisations.
Maori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Councillor Tapine / T Aranui That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: Receive the HB Museums Trust Statement of Intent 2017 - 19 and provide feedback to the Trust for their consideration.
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6. HB LASS Limited - Half Yearly Report
Type of Report: |
Legal and Operational |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Adele Henderson, Director Corporate Services |
6.1 Purpose of Report
To consider the Hawke’s Bay Local Authority Shared Services Limited (HB LASS Ltd) half yearly report to 31 December 2016.
Maori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Councillor Tapine / T Aranui That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: Receive the HB LASS half yearly report to 31 December 2016 |
7. Seismic Assessments of Council Buildings
Type of Report: |
Operational |
Legal Reference: |
N/A |
Document ID: |
344798 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Bryan Faulknor, Manager Property |
7.1 Purpose of Report
To update Council on the progress regarding Seismic Assessments of Council owned buildings.
Maori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Councillor Tapine / T Aranui That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: Receive the update report on progress regarding Seismic Assessment of Council owned buildings |
1. Joint Alcohol Strategy Review - Public feedback
Type of Report: |
Operational |
Legal Reference: |
N/A |
Document ID: |
340799 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Michele Grigg, Senior Advisor Policy |
1.1 Purpose of Report
To advise Council on the process undertaken in reviewing the Joint Alcohol Strategy with Hastings District Council, and to request approval to release the draft Strategy for stakeholder and public feedback prior to finalisation of the document, and adoption by each Council.
AT THE MEETING The Policy was commended for its inclusion of young pregnant women as a target group, with the recognition that the number of children in schools affected by foetal alcohol syndrome has been increasing.
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Maori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Councilor Tapine / T Aranui That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: a. Approve the release of the draft Joint Alcohol Strategy for stakeholder and public feedback; and b. Nominate the Community Services Committee Chair and Councillor Keith Price to consider any feedback jointly with the nominated Hastings District Councillors prior to the finalisation of the draft Strategy. |
1. Review of Fees & Charges 2017/18
Type of Report: |
Operational |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Adele Henderson, Director Corporate Services |
1.1 Purpose of Report
To consider Fees and Charges proposed for the year commencing 1 July 2017.
AT THE MEETING
The Chair noted that the current Fees and Charges Schedule had some inconsistencies in the parking charges for streets in the CBD (for example Dalton Street compared to its neighbours) and proposed that a consistent fee of $1 an hour be charged, rather than $2 an hour for some.
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council:
Adopt the proposed Schedule of Fees and Charges for 2017/18 to form part of the supporting information for the 2017/18 Annual Plan, with an update to make charging within the CBD consistent at $1 an hour. |
Type of Report: |
Legal and Operational |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 |
Document ID: |
346114 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Adele Henderson, Director Corporate Services |
2.1 Purpose of Report
The Annual Plan is prepared and adopted as part of the requirements from Section 95 of the Local Government Act. The purpose of this report is to propose not to consult due to there being no significant or material variances to the Long Term Plan 2015-25 for year 3.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: a. Recognise the changes in Local Government Act 2002 consultation requirements, and do not consult on the Annual Plan 2017/18 as there are no significant or material changes to those presented in the Long Term Plan 2015-25
b. Increase the funding for Community Grants by $50,000 for 2017/18, to be funded from rates
c. Provide a Community Projects fund of $200,000, to be funded from rates, in the Draft Annual Plan 2017/18
d. Inform the public and make the Draft Annual Plan 2017/18 available on the Council website, subject to any identified minor corrections for spelling and grammar
e. Approve the proposed average rate increase of 3.9% (noting that this is lower than the Long Term Plan proposed increase for 2017/18 of 5.0%)
f. Seek feedback on the proposed Fees and Charges for the Council activities for 2017/18 on the Council website by 30th April 2017
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1. Schedule of Documents Under Seal
Type of Report: |
Operational |
Legal Reference: |
N/A |
Document ID: |
346209 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Sarah Ashworth, PA to Chief Executive |
1.1 Purpose of Report
To report of documents executed under seal from 11 February 2017 to 17 March 2017
COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That the report be received.
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Type of Report: |
Information |
Legal Reference: |
Resource Management Act 1991 |
Document ID: |
346248 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Sarah Ashworth, PA to Chief Executive |
2.1 Purpose of Report
To present the report on Resource Consents issued under delegated authority for February and March 2017
COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That the report be received.
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Type of Report: |
Information |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Document ID: |
346249 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Sarah Ashworth, PA to Chief Executive |
3.1 Purpose of Report
To report tenders let under delegated authority for February and March 2017
Type of Report: |
Information |
Legal Reference: |
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 |
Document ID: |
346266 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Sarah Ashworth, PA to Chief Executive |
4.1 Purpose of Report
To report on the Liquor Licences issued under delegated authority for February and March 2017
COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That the report be received.
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5. Requests for official information
Type of Report: |
Enter Significance of Report |
Legal Reference: |
Enter Legal Reference |
Document ID: |
346194 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Sarah Ashworth, PA to Chief Executive |
5.1 Purpose of Report
To report on written requests for official information received since the February Council Meeting
AT THE MEETING It was requested that future reporting be updated to advise on whether requests were granted, refused or information withheld (replacing the term “completed”), and that the outcome of Ombudsman enquiries also be included in the notes.
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That the recommendations be received
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PUBLIC EXCLUDED ITEMS
COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: Exclude the public from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting CARRIED |
Reports from Audit and Risk Committee held 16 March 2017
1. Insurance Arrangements
2. HB LASS RFP for Internal Audit Services
3. Kennedy Park Internal Audit Report
4. Napier City Council Investment and Debt Report
5. Health and Safety Report 28 February 2017
6. Risk Management Progress Report
7. Napier City Council Deloitte Report Update
8. Napier City Council Annual Plan 2017/18
9. Information Services Business Continuity Plan
10. Napier City Council Long Term Plan 2018-28
11. Napier City Council Internal Audit
The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public was excluded, the reasons 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 were as follows:
GENERAL SUBJECT OF EACH MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED |
REASON FOR PASSING THIS RESOLUTION IN RELATION TO EACH MATTER That the public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information where the withholding of the information is necessary to: |
GROUND(S) UNDER SECTION 48(1) TO THE PASSING OF THIS RESOLUTION 48(1)(a) That the public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding would exist: |
Reports from Audit and Risk Committee held 16 March 2017 |
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1. Insurance Arrangements |
7(2)(h) Enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities |
48(1)A That the
public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting
would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good
reason for withholding would exist: |
2. HB LASS RFP for Internal Audit Services |
7(2)(h) Enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities |
48(1)A That the
public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the
meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which
good reason for withholding would exist: |
3. Kennedy Park Internal Audit Report |
7(2)(a) Protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person |
48(1)A That the
public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the
meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which
good reason for withholding would exist: |
4. Napier City Council Investment and Debt Report |
7(2)(b)(ii) Protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information |
48(1)A That the
public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the
meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which
good reason for withholding would exist: |
5. Health and Safety Report 28 February 2017 |
7(2)(d) Avoid prejudice to measures protecting the health and safety of members of the public |
48(1)A That the
public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the
meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which
good reason for withholding would exist: |
6. Risk Management Progress Report |
7(2)(e) Avoid prejudice to measures that prevent or mitigate material loss to members of the public |
48(1)A That the
public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the
meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which
good reason for withholding would exist: |
7. Napier City Council Deloitte Report Update |
7(2)(a) Protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person 7(2)(c)(i) Protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any enactment, where the making available of the information would be likely to prejudice the supply of similar information or information from the same source and it is in the public interest that such information should continue to be supplied |
48(1)A That the
public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the
meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which
good reason for withholding would exist: |
8. Napier City Council Annual Plan 2017/18 |
7(2)(c)(i) Protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any enactment, where the making available of the information would be likely to prejudice the supply of similar information or information from the same source and it is in the public interest that such information should continue to be supplied |
48(1)A That the
public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the
meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which
good reason for withholding would exist: |
9. Information Services Business Continuity Plan |
7(2)(f)(ii) Maintain the effective conduct of public affairs through the protection of such members, officers, employees and persons from improper pressure or harassment |
48(1)A That the
public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the
meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which
good reason for withholding would exist: |
10. Napier City Council Long Term Plan 2018-28 |
7(2)(f)(ii) Maintain the effective conduct of public affairs through the protection of such members, officers, employees and persons from improper pressure or harassment |
48(1)A That the
public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the
meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which
good reason for withholding would exist: |
11. Napier City Council Internal Audit |
7(2)(c)(i) Protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any enactment, where the making available of the information would be likely to prejudice the supply of similar information or information from the same source and it is in the public interest that such information should continue to be supplied |
48(1)A That the
public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the
meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which
good reason for withholding would exist: |
The meeting concluded at 3.17pm.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED AS A TRUE AND ACCURATE RECORD OF THE MEETING
CHAIRPERSON:_____________________________
DATE OF APPROVAL:____________________
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