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 28 June 2017 |
Time: |
3pm-3.17pm |
Venue: |
Port of Napier Education Room Ground Floor MTG Hawke’s Bay Herschell Street, Napier |
Present: |
The Mayor (In the Chair), Councillors Boag, Brosnan, Dallimore, Hague, Jeffery, McGrath, Price, Tapine, Taylor, Wise and Wright |
In Attendance: |
Chief Executive, Director Corporate Services, Director City Infrastructure, Director City Services, Director Community Services, Manager Communications and Marketing |
Administration: |
Governance Team |
Apologies
COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
Councillors Boag / Wright That the apologies from Deputy Mayor Faye White be accepted. CARRIED |
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Nil
Public forum
Nil
Announcements by the Mayor
Nil
Announcements by the Management
The viewing platform has been temporarily closed following another act of vandalism against the glass. The glass will be replaced next week and other options are being investigated moving forward.
With the adjustments required to the venues of Council’s public meeting rooms, the opportunity will be taken to increase accessibility to the public through using a variety of suburban locations including the Taradale Hall, Napier Girls High School, Pukemokimoki Marae, as well as the conference centre. Meeting venues will be confirmed as soon as possible.
Confirmation of Minutes
COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That the Draft Minutes of the Ordinary meeting held on 17 May 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. Adoption of Amended Capital Plan for Inclusion in the Annual Plan 2017/18
Type of Report: |
Enter Significance of Report |
Legal Reference: |
Enter Legal Reference |
Document ID: |
373607 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Caroline Thomson, Chief Financial Officer |
1.1 Purpose of Report
To adopt the amended Capital Plan for inclusion in the Napier City Council Annual Plan 2017/18.
At the Meeting It was agreed that, while typically a rates increase of 1% would be an uncomfortable decision, the purpose of the increased funding is considered responsible and essential in allowing Council to optimise its potable water services.
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council a. Resolve that the amended Capital Plan be adopted and included in the Napier City Council Annual Plan 2017/18.
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2. Adopting of Annual Plan 2017/18
Type of Report: |
Procedural |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Document ID: |
371021 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Adele Henderson, Director Corporate Services |
2.1 Purpose of Report
To adopt the 2017/18 Annual Plan in accordance with the Local Government Act 2002.
At the Meeting It was noted that the capital plan is significant, particularly in the next financial year, and it will be important to give it due focus over the upcoming year/s.
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council a. Resolve that the Napier City Council Annual Plan 2017/18 be received. b. Adopt the Annual Plan 2017/18 subject to any minor changes or recommendations from Council on the water related issue.
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3. Transitional provisions for section 17A of Local Government Act
Type of Report: |
Legal and Operational |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Document ID: |
372046 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Rachael Horton, Manager Business Excellence & Transformation |
3.1 Purpose of Report
The purpose of the report is to update Council on compliance with the transitional provision for section 17A service reviews, under the Local Government Act.
At the Meeting There was no discussion on this item.
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: a. Note that Napier City Council has complied with the transitional provision requiring councils to review all services by 8 August 2017, as set out in Clause 2, Schedule 1AA of the Local Government Act. b. Note that section 17A service delivery reviews will continue on a prioritised basis as already reported to Council at the Finance Committee meeting on 14 June [refer report 356245: Section 17A Review Work Programme Plan].
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4. Local Government New Zealand GST Remit Proposal
Type of Report: |
Procedural |
Legal Reference: |
N/A |
Document ID: |
359080 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Bill Dalton, Mayor |
4.1 Purpose of Report
To obtain Council support for a GST Remit being proposed by Gisborne District Council for the 2017 Annual General Meeting of Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) to be held on 25 July 2017.
5. Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy Joint Committee - Draft Minutes 6 June 2017
Type of Report: |
Enter Significance of Report |
Legal Reference: |
Enter Legal Reference |
Document ID: |
359254 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Deborah Smith, Governance Advisor |
5.1 Purpose of Report
To present to Council the draft minutes of the Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy Joint Committee Meeting held on 6 June 2017.
REPORT / RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE STANDING COMMITTEES
Type of Report: |
Enter Significance of Report |
Legal Reference: |
Enter Legal Reference |
Document ID: |
354524 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Dean Moriarity, Team Leader Policy Planning |
1.1 Purpose of Report
The purpose of this report is for Council to acknowledge its existing Retail Strategy, confirm its philosophical approach as still sound, and to authorise officers to review the strategy to ensure it remains fit for purpose for the next several years.
At the Meeting There was no discussion on this item. |
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council a. Acknowledge that the basic philosophical approach and strategic direction of the existing Retail Strategy (2003) remains fundamentally sound and b. Authorise a review of the existing Retail Strategy, including a seminar for elected members, to ensure it remains ‘fit for purpose’ whilst noting the intention to retain the current overall strategic direction.
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2. Heritage Improvement Grant Administration Changes
Type of Report: |
Operational and Procedural |
Legal Reference: |
N/A |
Document ID: |
350991 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Fleur Lincoln, Strategic Planning Lead |
2.1 Purpose of Report
The purpose of this report is to obtain Council’s approval to redistribute Napier City Council’s Heritage Improvement Grant to the Art Deco Trust, so that it may be added to a much larger funding pool available for the restoration of Napier’s heritage.
At the Meeting It was noted that the $20,000 in funding is to be drawn from a combination of the signage fund and heritage grants fund which together total $25,000. The signage fund is under-subscribed so this provides a good purpose for the money. |
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: a. Agree to disestablish the Napier City Council Heritage Improvement Grant annual fund of $10,000 per year as of 30 June 2016, and combine the funding with the signage fund to form a total pool of $25,000. b. Approve that for the 2017/18 financial year, the combined fund allocation to a total of $20,000 be transferred to the Art Deco Trust to combine with a larger Robert McGregor Heritage Fund; and c. Approve that an agreement to manage the administration and expectations associated with this be prepared. d. Direct that a report be prepared to Council by the Art Deco Trust six months after the launch of the Heritage Fund, advising on any external funding sourced.
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3. Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy 2120 - Progress Update
Type of Report: |
Enter Significance of Report |
Legal Reference: |
Enter Legal Reference |
Document ID: |
352640 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
James Minehan, Development Planner |
3.1 Purpose of Report
To inform and update Council about the progress on the Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazard Strategy since the last report presented to Council in June 2016 and to obtain approval of funding additional unbudgeted expenditure.
4. Land legalisation - 2 Hastings Street & 12 Browning Street, Napier
Type of Report: |
Legal |
Legal Reference: |
Public Works Act 1981 |
Document ID: |
352620 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Bryan Faulknor, Manager Property Jenny Martin, Property and Facilities Officer |
4.1 Purpose of Report
To obtain Council approval, pursuant to Section 114 of the Public Works Act 1981 to declare the land in the Schedule to be road.
At the Meeting There was no discussion on this item. |
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council a. Consents, in accordance with Section 114 of the Public Works Act 1981, to the land described in the Schedule hereto to be declared road and vested in the Napier City Council.
SCHEDULE Hawke’s Bay Land District – Napier City
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Type of Report: |
Operational |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Document ID: |
351363 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Belinda McLeod, Community Funding Advisor |
1.1 Purpose of Report
To seek approval to apply for external funding to purchase two all-terrain wheelchairs for community use on the foreshore and inline hockey rink boards for Bay Skate.
At the Meeting There was no discussion on this item. |
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: a. Approve that applications for external funding are made to purchase of two all-terrain wheelchairs. b. Approve that applications for external funding are made to purchase inline hockey rink boards for Bay Skate.
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Type of Report: |
Operational |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Caroline Thomson, Chief Financial Officer |
2.1 Purpose of Report
To approve Fees and Charges for the year commencing 1 July 2017.
At the Meeting
There was no discussion on this item.
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3. Section 17A Review Work Programme Plan
Type of Report: |
Legal and Operational |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Document ID: |
356245 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Rachael Horton, Manager Business Excellence & Transformation |
3.1 Purpose of Report
The purpose of this paper provide Council with an update on the progress of the Local Government Act (2002) Section 17A service delivery reviews
At the Meeting There was no discussion on this item. |
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council a. Note that Local Government Act Section (2002) 17A of the Local Government Act places an obligation on local authorities to routinely review their services for cost effectiveness. b. Note the timeframe for the reviews Napier City Council will undertake. c. Endorse the proposed schedule of Section 17A reviews.
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4. HB LASS Limited - Statement of Intent
Type of Report: |
Operational and Procedural |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Adele Henderson, Director Corporate Services |
41.1 Purpose of Report
To receive the Final Statement of Intent 2017/18 for Hawke’s Bay Local Authority Shared Services Limited (HB LASS Ltd) to Council as part of the reporting requirements for Council-Controlled Organisations.
At the Meeting
There was no discussion on this item.
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: a. Receive the Final approved Statement of Intent for 2017/18 for HB LASS Limited (HB LASS Ltd).
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5. HB Museums Trust Statement of Intent 2017 - 19
Type of Report: |
Legal |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Document ID: |
358905 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Adele Henderson, Director Corporate Services |
5.1 Purpose of Report
To receive the final Statement of Intent 2017 – 19 for the Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust to Council required for reporting requirements for Council-Controlled Organisations.
At the Meeting There was no discussion on this item. |
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: Receive the final Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust Statement of Intent 2017 – 19.
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6. Hawke's Bay Airport Limited - Statement of Intent
Type of Report: |
Operational and Procedural |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Adele Henderson, Director Corporate Services |
61.1 Purpose of Report
To receive the final Statement of Intent 2017/18 for Hawke’s Bay Airport Limited (HBAL) to Council required for reporting requirements for Council-Controlled Organisations.
At the Meeting
There was no discussion on this item.
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: a. Receive the final Statement of Intent for 2017/18 for Hawke’s Bay Airport Limited (HBAL).
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1. Taradale Community Rooms Refurbishment Proposal
Type of Report: |
Operational |
Legal Reference: |
N/A |
Document ID: |
341015 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Natasha Carswell, Manager Community Strategies |
1.1 Purpose of Report
To seek Council’s approval to continue to use the Taradale Community Rooms, once refurbished, to accommodate community groups, with the building to be used as transitionary or permanent accommodation for the Napier Community Hub and to investigate the potential for the rooms becoming a multi-use community centre in the future.
At the Meeting In response to a question from Councillors it was advised that there is no update on feedback from community groups currently based in the Hub as officers have been waiting for the final approval from Council at this meeting prior to further communications to them. |
COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council a. Approve that the Taradale Community Rooms continue to accommodate the community groups, and b. Note that further investigation will be undertaken to determine how the rooms could be run as a multi-use community centre in the future.
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Type of Report: |
Legal and Operational |
Legal Reference: |
N/A |
Document ID: |
359225 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Caroline Thomson, Chief Financial Officer |
1.1 Purpose of Report
To provide the Committee with an update on tax matters relating to Council.
At the Meeting
There was no discussion on this item.
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That the Committee a. Receive the presentation by Phil Fisher on tax matters.
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Type of Report: |
Information |
Legal Reference: |
N/A |
Document ID: |
359224 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Caroline Thomson, Chief Financial Officer |
2.1 Purpose of Report
To provide the Committee with an update on Council’s water risk.
At the Meeting
It was advised that the water risk update was moved into the public excluded section of the Audit and Risk meeting during the meeting.
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1. Requests for official information
Type of Report: |
Information |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 |
Document ID: |
371554 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Jane McLoughlin, Team Leader Governance |
1.1 Purpose of Report
To report on requests made under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA) for the period ending 6 June 2017.
At the Meeting
There was no discussion on this item.
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: a. Receive the report Requests for official information received for the period ending 19 June 2017.
b. Note the release of information on the War Memorial Hall from public excluded meetings including 30 June 2015, Extraordinary meeting of council; 12 August 2015, Council meeting; and 27 January 2016, City Services Committee.
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2. Resource Consents issued under delegated authority
Type of Report: |
Information |
Legal Reference: |
N/A |
Document ID: |
371551 |
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 from 18 May 17 to 09 June 17.
At the Meeting
There was no discussion on this item.
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: Receive the report on Resource consents issued under delegated authority from 18 May 2017 to 9 June 2017.
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Type of Report: |
Information |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Document ID: |
371553 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Sarah Ashworth, PA to Chief Executive |
3.1 Purpose of Report
To report on tenders let under delegated authority from 16 May 2017 to 09 June 2017.
At the Meeting
There was no discussion on this item.
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: Receive the report on tenders let under delegated authority from 16 May 2017 to 9 June 2017.
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4. Documents Executed Under Seal
Type of Report: |
Information |
Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
Document ID: |
371556 |
Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Sarah Ashworth, PA to Chief Executive |
4.1 Purpose of Report
To provide the Schedule of Documents Executed Under Seal from 18 May 2017 to 16 June 2017.
At the Meeting
There was no discussion on this item. |
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That Council: Receive the report of Documents executed under seal from 18 May 2017 to 16 June 2017.
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PUBLIC EXCLUDED ITEMS
COUNCIL RESOLUTION |
That the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting. |
New Reports
1. Decisions made by Grants Allocation subcommittee
Reports from Finance Committee held 14 June 2017
1. Hawke's Bay Airport Limited - Report to Shareholders
2. Bad Debt Write Off
Reports from Audit and Risk Committee held 15 June 2017
1. Napier City Council Annual Plan 2017/18
2. Risk Management Report May 2017
3. HB LASS Provision of Internal Audit Services
4. Audit NZ - Interim Management Report
5. Napier City Council Investment and Debt Report
6. Health and Safety Report 31 May 2017
7. Insurance 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: |
New Reports |
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1. Decisions made by Grants Allocation subcommittee |
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 14 June 2017 |
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1. Hawke's Bay Airport Limited - Report to Shareholders |
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. Bad Debt Write Off |
7(2)(a) Protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person 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: |
Reports from Audit and Risk Committee held 15 June 2017 |
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1. 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: |
2. Risk Management Report May 2017 |
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: |
3. HB LASS Provision of 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: |
4. Audit NZ - Interim Management Report |
7(2)(g) Maintain legal professional privilege |
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. 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: |
6. Health and Safety Report 31 May 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: |
7. Insurance Update |
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: |
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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