NAPIER
CITY COUNCIL
Civic Building
231 Hastings Street, Napier
Phone: (06) 835 7579
www.napier.govt.nz
Ordinary Meeting of Council
MINUTES
Meeting Date: |
Wednesday 17 May 2017 |
Time: |
3pm-3.25pm |
Venue: |
Main Committee Room |
Present: |
The Mayor (In the Chair), Councillors Boag, Brosnan, Dallimore, Hague, Jeffery, McGrath, Price, Tapine, Taylor, White, Wise and Wright |
In Attendance: |
Chief Executive, Director Infrastructure Services, Director Corporate Services, Director City Strategy, Director City Services, Director Community Services, Team Leader Policy Planning |
Administration: |
Governance Team |
Apologies
Nil
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Nil
Public forum
Mr Alan Rhodes spoke regarding the War Memorial, making the following points:
· A large amount of public concern has been raised to him regarding the loss of the memorial.
· The original building had been built and paid for by friends and families of those who had lost people in the war.
· The War Memorial has become part of Napier’s history in its own right.
· Current generations have demonstrated the high level of interest in New Zealand’s war history and honouring those who have passed.
· It was disappointing that the original plan was not followed during the extension for the conference centre.
· He believes there is enough desire within the community to see a fitting renovation of the memorial and believes costs would be accepted by the large majority of ratepayers.
In response to questions from Councillors,
· Mr Rhodes advised that the preferred option would have been to restore the flame and memorial to the conference centre foyer, but he believes the current design would not now accommodate that. There are international examples of ways that memorials have been successfully integrated into a building or protected outside area that could be referenced.
· The ANZAC parade has never been held at the memorial.
· There should be opportunity to celebrate peace in whichever location the memorial is restored to. How this is done would need careful consideration.
The Mayor advised that a working group has been established to consider all options for the restoration and location of the war memorial. It is yet to be decided what consultation procedures will be put in place by this working group.
Announcements by the Mayor
Nil
Announcements by the Management
Nil
Confirmation of Minutes
COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That the Draft Minutes of the Ordinary meeting held on 5 April 2017 be confirmed as a true and accurate record of the meeting. |
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2002
COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
The Council resolves, 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. Park Island Master Plan Amendment
Type of Report: |
Procedural |
Legal Reference: |
Enter Legal Reference |
Document ID: |
352616 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Antoinette Campbell, Director Community Services |
1.1 Purpose of Report
To highlight minor changes to the Park Island Master Plan 2017 since it was considered by the Strategy and Infrastructure Committee meeting of 19th April 2017.
At the meeting
Congratulations were extended to the Council team working on the Masterplan, noting that it was very comprehensive, and included community activity opportunities as well as a more specific sports focus. It was noted that consultation will be particularly important to undertaken with neighbouring Parklands property owners.
In response to questions from Councillors, it was clarified that: · A health and safety assessment has not been undertaken to date for the archery activity. As the park develops this will be looked at. · Council has recently become aware of the implications of the Masterplan on cricket nets installed by the Napier Old Boys Marist Club. The club was consulted during previous updates to the plan and the issues was not raised at that time. Attempts have been made to contact the club to work through the matter as soon as possible.
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: a. Adopt the Park Island Master Plan 2017. b. Agree that a District Plan Change is initiated to rezone Park Island’s Northern Sports Hub to meet the Master Plan objectives. |
2. Joint Alcohol Strategy Advisory Group Terms of Reference
Type of Report: |
Procedural |
Legal Reference: |
N/A |
Document ID: |
353124 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Deborah Smith, Governance Advisor |
2.1 Purpose of Report
To present the draft Joint Alcohol Strategy Advisory Group Terms of Reference for adoption by Council.
At the meeting No discussion was held. |
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council a. Adopt the Joint Alcohol Strategy Advisory Group Terms of Reference.
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3. Creative Communities Meeting March 2017
Type of Report: |
Information |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Document ID: |
348631 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Belinda McLeod, Community Funding Advisor |
3.1 Purpose of Report
a) To note the Creative Communities Committee funding decisions made on 30 March 2017.
Council administers this scheme on behalf of Creative NZ. Funding decisions do not require ratification from Council.
b) To receive the minutes from the meeting held on 30 March 2017, as shown in Attachment A.
The final decision meeting for this financial year allocated the remaining $20,997.80 to 21 projects. We received 26 applications seeking a funding total of $56,302.52.
At the meeting It was clarified in response to questions from Councillors, · That it is recognised that, rightly or wrongly, organisations might come to rely on annual grants from Council. · Communications from the Creative Communities Committee clearly state that one grant provision does not set a precedent and outlines annual priorities for funding. |
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council a. Note the decisions schedule report. b. Receive the minutes of the Creative Communities meeting held on 30 March 2017. |
REPORT / RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE STANDING COMMITTEES
Note: The Maori Consultative Committee Recommendations in relation to the Standing Committees items are recorded with each specific item.
1. Park Island Master Plan Review
Type of Report: |
Legal and Operational |
Legal Reference: |
Resource Management Act 1991 |
Document ID: |
347334 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Antoinette Campbell, Director Community Services |
1.1 Purpose of Report
To outline the process undertaken in reviewing the 2013 Park Island Master Plan and provide the updated Park Island Master Plan 2016 for Council’s consideration.
At the meeting This item was superseded by the new item to this meeting of Council. |
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MĀori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Councillor Tapine / Tiwana Aranui That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED
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a. Adopt the Park Island Master Plan 2016 and b. That a District Plan Change is initiated to rezone Park Island’s Northern Sports Hub to meet the Master Plan objectives. |
2. McLean Park Re-turf Project
Type of Report: |
Operational and Procedural |
Legal Reference: |
Enter Legal Reference |
Document ID: |
348170 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Debra Stewart, Team Leader Parks, Reserves, Sportsgrounds |
2.1 Purpose of Report
The purpose of this report is to update Council on the Mclean Park Re-turf Project and seek approval for an additional $330,000 to be transferred from the Sportsground Renewal fund to enable the hybrid turf to be secured this (2016/17) financial year.
At the meeting There was no discussion on this item.
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MĀori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Councillor Tapine / Tiwana Aranui That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: a. receive the report titled McLean Park Re-Turf Project. b. approve an additional $330,000 to be transferred to the McLean Park Re-turf Project from the Sportsground Renewal fund to be spent in the 2016/2017 financial year. |
3. Ground lease - Hawke's Bay Speedway Club Incorporated
Type of Report: |
Legal |
Legal Reference: |
Reserves Act 1977 |
Document ID: |
347418 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Bryan Faulknor, Manager Property |
3.1 Purpose of Report
To obtain Council approval to grant a new ground lease to the Hawke’s Bay Speedway Club Incorporated for the land occupied by the Club’s racetrack and buildings at Papakura Domain for a term of ten years with one ten year right of renewal.
At the meeting There was no discussion on this item.
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MĀori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Councillor Tapine / Tiwana Aranui That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council a. Grant a new ground lease to the Hawke’s Bay Speedway Club Incorporated for the land occupied by the Club’s racetrack and buildings at Papakura Domain for a term of ten years with one ten year right of renewal; and b. That the terms and conditions of the lease will be as per Council’s standard terms for leases on Reserve land to community groups.
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4. Ground lease - hawke's bay seafarers welfare society incorporated
Type of Report: |
Legal |
Legal Reference: |
Reserves Act 1977 |
Document ID: |
347419 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Bryan Faulknor, Manager Property |
4.1 Purpose of Report
To obtain Council approval to grant a new ground lease to the Hawke’s Bay Seafarers Welfare Society Incorporated, for the land occupied by the Seafarers Centre on Marine Parade, for a term of 15 years with one fifteen year right of renewal.
At the meeting There was no discussion on this item.
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MĀori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Councillor Tapine / Tiwana Aranui That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council a. Grant a new ground lease to the Hawke’s Bay Seafarers Society Incorporated, for the land occupied by the Seafarers Centre on Marine Parade, for a term of 15 years with one 15 year right of renewal; and b. That the terms and conditions of the lease will be as per Council’s standard terms for leases on Reserve land to community groups. |
5. Omarunui Refuse Landfill Joint Committee Minutes, 17 March 2017
Type of Report: |
Information |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Document ID: |
347158 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Jon Kingsford, Director Infrastructure Services |
5.1 Purpose of Report
To provide key points of interest and a copy of the minutes from the Omarunui Refuse Landfill Joint Committee meeting held on 17 March 2017.
At the meeting There was no discussion on this item.
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MĀori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Councillor Tapine / Tiwana Aranui That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: a. receive the minutes from the Omarunui Refuse Landfill Joint Committee held on 17 March 2017.
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1. Adoption of the 2016 Review of the Heretaunga Plains Urban Development Strategy
Type of Report: |
Enter Significance of Report |
Legal Reference: |
Enter Legal Reference |
Document ID: |
344792 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Dean Moriarity, Team Leader Policy Planning |
1.1 Purpose of Report
The purpose of this report is for the Council to adopt the 2016 Review of the Heretaunga Plains Urban Development Strategy (HPUDS2016).
At the meeting In response to questions from councillors, it was confirmed that Hastings District Council have a workshop session scheduled for the end of May to discuss the strategy. It is not known when the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council are scheduled to discuss the matter.
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MĀori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Mayor Dalton / Councillor Tapine That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: a. Receives and notes the HPUDS Implementation Working Groups Hearing meeting record and the recommendation reports
b. Adopts the Review of the Heretaunga Plains Urban Development Strategy (HPUDS2016) in accordance with the Joint Working Group’s recommendations on submissions, as set out in the appendices attached to this report, as the regional strategy to direct urban development from 2015 to 2045. c. Appoints Councillor White as the second elected member (in addition to Councillor Jeffery) on the Implementation Working Group of HPUDS to represent Napier City Council’s interest. d. Approves the Terms of Reference for the Heretaunga Plains Urban Development Strategy Implementation Working Group for the 2016-19 Triennium, conditional on the other two partner councils (Hawkes Bay regional Council and Hastings District Council) also agreeing to the same Terms of Reference.
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2. Freedom Camping Working Group Update
Type of Report: |
Procedural |
Legal Reference: |
N/A |
Document ID: |
347883 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Kim Anstey, Planner Policy/Analyst Paulina Wilhelm, Manager City Development |
2.1 Purpose of Report
The purpose of this report is update Council on the progress of the Freedom Camping Working Group and present the terms of reference (ToR) that the group have adopted.
At the meeting
Meeting went well, officials have undertaken consultation with the community. Even in areas where people have been affected by freedom camping but they are still ok to welcome freedom campers, it’s just a matter of where to locate them.
At the meeting Cr Hague provided a short further update from the Working Group, advising that a second meeting has now taken place. Council officers have met with a number of interest groups; the general feedback has been that it would be good for Napier to continue to welcome freedom campers and the primary decision is the location of freedom camping sites. The Working Group proposes to develop some guiding principles to address this.
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MĀori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Mayor Dalton / Councillor Tapine That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council a. Approve the Freedom Camping Working Group Terms of Reference.
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3. Street Naming - Te Awa Estate
Type of Report: |
Procedural |
Legal Reference: |
N/A |
Document ID: |
347705 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Paul O'Shaughnessy, Team Leader Resource Consents |
3.1 Purpose of Report
The purpose of this report is obtain Council approval for three new street names within stages X, XI, XII and XIII of the Te Awa Estates residential subdivision
At the meeting There was no discussion on this item.
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MĀori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Mayor Dalton / Councillor Tapine That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That the Council a. Approve three new streets within the Te Awa Estates subdivision (consent plan 09067 approved in August 2010) as follows: Road 3 (stages XI and XII) - Hurunui Drive Road 12 (stage X) - Kaituna Place Road 11 (stage XIII) - Arrow Place
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1. HB LASS Limited - Draft Statement of Intent
Type of Report: |
Operational and Procedural |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Adele Henderson, Director Corporate Services |
11.1 Purpose of Report
To provide the draft Statement of Intent 2017/18 for Hawke’s Bay Local Authority Shared Services Limited (HB LASS Ltd) to Council for its consideration as part of the reporting requirements for council-controlled organisations.
At the meeting There was no discussion on this item.
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MĀori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Tiwana Aranui / Councillor Tapine That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: a. Receive the Draft Statement of Intent for 2017/18 for HB LASS Limited (HB LASS Ltd) and provide any feedback to the HB LASS board by 31 May 2017.
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2. Quarterly Report to 31 March 2017
Type of Report: |
Operational |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Document ID: |
347953 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Mary Quinn, Senior Management Accountant Caroline Thomson, Chief Financial Officer |
2.1 Purpose of Report
To consider the Quarterly Report on performance by Activity Group for the period 1 January 2017 to 31 March 2017 and the Health and Safety Report to March 2017.
At the meeting There was no discussion on this item.
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MĀori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Tiwana Aranui / Councillor Tapine That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: a. Receive the Quarterly Report for the period 1 January 2017 to 31 March 2017. b. Receive the Health and Safety Report to March 2017.
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3. Joint Waste Futures Project Committee - Terms of Reference
Type of Report: |
Procedural |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Document ID: |
349973 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Deborah Smith, Governance Advisor |
3.1 Purpose of Report
The purpose of this report is to obtain approval from Council for the amended Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Joint Waste Futures Project Steering Committee.
At the meeting There was no discussion on this item.
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MĀori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Tiwana Aranui / Councillor Tapine That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council a. Approve the updated Terms of Reference for the Joint Waste Futures Project Steering Committee. b. Appoint Cr Brosnan as the third Napier City Council representative to the Committee.
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4. Hawke's Bay Crematorium Committee - Minutes of Meeting 10 April 2017
Type of Report: |
Information |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Document ID: |
350013 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Deborah Smith, Governance Advisor |
4.1 Purpose of Report
To provide the minutes from the Hawke’s Bay Crematorium Committee to Council.
At the meeting There was no discussion on this item.
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MĀori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Tiwana Aranui / Councillor Tapine That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council a. Receive the draft minutes of the Hawke’s Bay Crematorium Committee from the meeting on 10 April 2017 |
5. Coastal Hazards Joint Committee - draft minutes 28 February 2017
Type of Report: |
Procedural |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Document ID: |
350014 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Deborah Smith, Governance Advisor |
5.1 Purpose of Report
To provide Council with the draft minutes from the meeting of the Coastal Hazards Joint committee on 28 February 2017.
At the meeting There was no discussion on this item.
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MĀori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Tiwana Aranui / Councillor Tapine That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted. CARRIED
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council a. Receive the draft minutes from the Coastal Hazards Joint Committee meeting held on 28 February 2017. |
MĀori Consultative Committee MINUTES
COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That the Maori Consultative Committee Minutes be received. |
1. Update on proposed process for reviewing the Terms of Reference of the Maori Consultative Committee
Type of Report: |
Information |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Document ID: |
352298 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Jane McLoughlin, Team Leader Governance |
1.1 Purpose of Report
To review the notes from the Terms of Reference (‘TOR’) intersessional meeting and agree the next steps and time frame for the TOR.
At the meeting The Mayor advised that Cr Tapine is working on an updated strategy for the Māori Consultative Committee. A process for reviewing the Term of Reference has now been developed. The intention is that any changes with the Committee’s relationship to Council would be driven out of the updated Terms of Reference.
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MĀori Consultative Committee's Recommendation Mayor Dalton / Tiwana Aranui The Committee: a. Discuss the proposed Terms of Reference for reviewing the Māori Consultative Committee. b. Agree to the proposed Terms of Reference for reviewing the Māori Consultative committee, including the proposed timeframe. c. Note the invitation by Wairoa’s Standing Committee to speak to the Committee about the changes they have implemented and lessons learnt.
CARRIED |
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
Mayor Dalton / Tiwana Aranui The Committee: a. Discuss the proposed Terms of Reference for reviewing the Māori Consultative Committee. b. Agree to the proposed Terms of Reference for reviewing the Māori Consultative committee, including the proposed timeframe. c. Note the invitation by Wairoa’s Standing Committee to speak to the Committee about the changes they have implemented and lessons learnt.
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1. Requests for Official Information, ending 10 May 2017
Type of Report: |
Information |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 |
Document ID: |
352761 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Jane McLoughlin, Team Leader Governance |
1.1 Purpose of Report
To report on requests for official information received up until 10 May 2017 and outline improvements to the reporting template.
At the meeting Councillors provided positive feedback on the new reporting template, noting that it was good to see the number of responses that were released in full as a confirmation of Council’s commitment to transparency.
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: Receive the report titled Requests for Official Information, Ending 10 May 2017.
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Type of Report: |
Information |
Legal Reference: |
N/A |
Document ID: |
352681 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Sarah Ashworth, PA to Chief Executive |
2.1 Purpose of Report
To report on Tenders let under delegated authority from 18 March 2017 to 5 May 2017.
At the meeting There was no discussion on this item.
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
Councillors Jeffery / Dallimore That Council: Receive the report on Tenders Let, reporting from 18 March 2017 to 5 May 2017.
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Type of Report: |
Enter Significance of Report |
Legal Reference: |
Enter Legal Reference |
Document ID: |
352753 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Sarah Ashworth, PA to Chief Executive |
3.1 Purpose of Report
To present the report on Resource Consents issued under delegated authority from 22 March 2017 to 5 May 2017
Type of Report: |
Information |
Legal Reference: |
N/A |
Document ID: |
352759 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Sarah Ashworth, PA to Chief Executive |
4.1 Purpose of Report
To report on Liquor Licences issued under delegated authority from 18 March 2017 to 05 May 2017.
5. Schedule of Documents Under Seal
Type of Report: |
Information |
Legal Reference: |
N/A |
Document ID: |
352767 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Sarah Ashworth, PA to Chief Executive |
5.1 Purpose of Report
To report of documents executed under seal from 18 March 2017 to 05 May 2017
PUBLIC EXCLUDED ITEMS
COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting. CARRIED |
Reports from Regulatory Committee held 19 April 2017
1. Property Acquisition
Reports from Finance Committee held 3 May 2017
1. Risk Update
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 Regulatory Committee held 19 April 2017 |
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1. Property Acquisition |
7(2)(i) Enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations) |
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 Finance Committee held 3 May 2017 |
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1. Risk Update |
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: |
The meeting concluded at 3.25pm
APPROVED AND ADOPTED AS A TRUE AND ACCURATE RECORD OF THE MEETING
CHAIRPERSON:_____________________________
DATE OF APPROVAL:____________________
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