Agenda of Māori Consultative Committee

Māori Consultative Committee - 19 June 2018 - Open Agenda

2. Te Komiti Muriwai O Te Whanga (Ahuriri Estuary Committee)

Type of Report:	Legal and Operational
Legal Reference:	Draft Ahuriri Hapū Claims Settlement Legislation
Document ID:	467265
Reporting Officer/s & Unit:	Kim Anstey, Planner Policy/Analyst Richard Munneke, Director City Strategy

2.1 Purpose of Report

The purpose of this report is to update Council on details of the Ahuriri Hapū Claims Settlement Bill that establishes the Te Komiti Muriwai o Te Whanga (the Ahuriri Estuary Committee) and for Council to appoint a Councillor to represent Napier City Council on Te Komiti.

Committee's recommendation

Councillors White / Taylor

The Strategy and Infrastructure Committee:

a. Note the draft provisions for the establishment and administration of the Te Komiti o Te Whanga as provided for in the Ahuriri Hapū Claims Settlement Bill

b. Appoint Councillor Claire Hague to Te Komiti Muriwai of Te Whanga as the Napier City Council Representative.

Cr Hague did not participate in the vote

Carried

2.2 Background Summary

The Ahuriri Claim

The Ahuriri Hapū Claims Settlement Bill addresses all of the historical claims of the seven Ahuriri Hapū. The seven Ahuriri Hapū are Ngāti Hinepari, Ngāti Māhu, Ngāti Matepū, Ngāti Pārau (which includes Ngāi Tahu Ahi), Ngāi Tāwhao, Ngāti Tū and Ngāi Te Ruruku. The claims are significant and include widespread land loss through early land purchasing of the Ahuriri block in 1851, the Crowns acquisition of Te Whanganui-ā-Orotu and the effects of native land laws and social and economic developments which led to poverty within the iwi.

In 2010, the Crown recognised the mandate of Mana Ahuriri Incorporated to represent Ahuriri Hapū in Treaty Settlement negotiations. An agreement in principle was signed in 2013 and a Deed of Settlement signed in November 2016. The next stage in the process is for Parliament to pass the draft Ahuriri Hapū Claims Settlement Bill to confirm that the settlement is final and legally binding.

Te Komiti Murawai o Te Whanga

A unique aspect of the Ahuriri Hapū Claims Settlement Bill is that it provides for the establishment of the Te Komiti Muriwai o Te Whanga (Ahuriri Estuary Committee). The komiti is a permanent, standalone, multiparty statutory body that includes Mana Ahuriri Trust (which will hold the permanent chair position and four seats), Department of Conservation, HBRC, HDC and NCC (one seat each).

The purpose of the komiti is to promote the protection and enhancement of the environmental, economic, social, spiritual and historical values of Te Muriwai o Te Whanga (Ahuriri Esturary). The komiti will provide guidance and coordination in the management of the Estuary to local authorities and crown agencies under a co-management structure. The komiti is required to prepare Te Murawai o Te Whanga Plan (Estuary Management Plan) within 3 years. The statutory weighting of this plan is that Council documents prepared under the RMA (i.e. the District Plan) will need to ‘have regard to’ the Murawai o Te Whanga plan.

2.3 Issues

The Ahuriri Deed of Settlement ensures that the Council is operating in the framework of partnership. Council is required to enact its responsibilities set out in the Deed of Settlement which have been agreed on by the Crown and respective iwi/hapu within our District.

2.4 Significance and Engagement

The Ahuriri Hapū Claims Settlement Bill is a highly significant piece of legislation in that it sets the framework for the development of a new statutory plan for the region. Until now, development of the settlement has been between Mana Ahuriri Incorporated and the Crown. However, on passing of the Settlement Bill a new plan for engagement will be established for the development of the Te Muriwai of Te Whanga (Estuary Management Plan).

2.5 Implications

Financial

The settlement legislation appoints Napier City Council to the role of administrative support of the komiti. On the settlement date, the Crown will provide $100,000 to Napier City Council for the initial operation of the komiti; and the preparation and approval of the first Te Muriwai o Te Whanga Plan. Napier City Council is also required to:

a. hold funds on behalf of the komiti; and

b. account for those funds in a separate and identifiable manner; and

c. expend those funds as directed by the komiti.

Technical support for the komiti will be provided by relevant staff of the local authorities and crown agencies appointed as co-managers (HBRC, HDC, NCC and DOC), to the extent that it is reasonably practicable. This work will be resourced and managed within existing operational budgets wherever possible.

Social & Policy

The establishment of the komiti and its associated work programme will provide the legal framework for co-management of the Estuary in partnership with the Crown and local government. Co-management structures provide recognition of Māori rangatiratanga (indigenous constitutional authority) over local taonga. This recognises Māori customary rights to natural resources as guaranteed by Article 2 of the Treaty of Waitangi.

Risk

A statutory timeframe has been set for the preparation of the Estuary Management Plan. Napier City Council as administrative support will have a responsibility to ensure this timeframe is achieved.

2.6 Options

The only option available to Council in this instance is to decide on an appropriate appointment to Te Komiti Murawai o te Whanga. Membership of the komiti provides Council with the valuable opportunity to work collaboratively with tangata whenua and other agencies. The member will be in a position to inform the group of Council’s position on matters relating to the Estuary and act as a conduit for feeding information back to Council. In making an appointment, Council must be satisfied that the person appointed has the mana, skills, knowledge and experience to participate effectively and that these skills are balanced with the remaining members of the komiti to achieve its purpose and function.

2.7 Development of Preferred Option

The Mayor has indicated that an appropriate representative to Te Komiti would be Councillor Hague and this forms the basis of the Officer’s recommendation.

At the Meeting

Cr Hague left the meeting for the duration of the this item (3.03pm – 3.05pm).

In response to questions from Councillors it was advised that Cr Hague had been identified as an ideal initial representative on the new Komiti as it goes through the implementation and ‘set up’ process. Cr Hague had been spoken to and indicated her willingness to undertake the role prior to any other interest in the role having been expressed.

2.8 Attachments

Nil

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3. Heritage Improvement Fund - Progress Update

Type of Report:	Operational
Legal Reference:	N/A
Document ID:	470588
Reporting Officer/s & Unit:	Fleur Lincoln, Strategic Planning Lead

3.1 Purpose of Report

The purpose of the report is to update Council on the Robert McGregor Heritage Fund’s first year of operation, and to seek a resolution of Council to allocate funds towards the Robert McGregor Heritage Fund for a further 3 years.

Committee's recommendation

Councillors White / Wise

The Strategy and Infrastructure Committee:

a. Resolve that Napier City Council allocate $20,000 to the Art Deco Trust each year for a further 3 years (from the 2018/19 financial year through to the 2020/2021 financial year) to contribute to the Robert McGregor Heritage Fund.

Carried

3.2 Background Summary

On the 31^st May 2017, Council’s Strategy and Infrastructure Committee recommended to disestablish the Council’s Heritage Improvement Grant of $10,000, and to allocate these funds, plus an additional $10,000 to the Art Deco Trust to contribute toward the Robert McGregor Heritage Fund for the 2017/2018 financial year. This recommendation was adopted by Council on the 28^th June 2017.

It is now approaching one year since this allocation was made and the Robert McGregor Heritage Fund was established. It is timely to review the Funds performance and consider whether this arrangement should be extended for a further period of time.

The Fund was publicly launched in November 2017, with the first funding round being awarded in March 2018. Successful recipients included the owners of the Criterion and Market Reserve Buildings, who were awarded $10,000 toward the repaint project, and the owners of the Hildebrandt’s Building, who were awarded $3000. One applicant was unsuccessful due to the inclusion of inappropriate caricatures on the building’s façade. Funding round two closes in early June 2018, while a third funding round closes in September of this year.

In addition to the funds contributed by Napier City Council and the Art Deco Trust, a further $15,000 has been donated to the fund from members of the public. This is expected to grow. Although the fund is typically not open to retrospective applications, some allowance has been made during this transitional phase.

Applications are initially assessed by the Heritage Working Group, consisting of Shane Gorst, Ann Galloway, Guy Marriage, Barbara Arnott, David Low, and Michael Fowler. Recommendations are then made to the Robert McGregor Heritage Fund Committee consisting Shane Gorst, Councillor Tania Wright, and a NCC representative (currently Fleur Lincoln).

3.3 Issues

There have been no issues experienced as a result of this change in administration. The only concern is that only one funding round has been completed so far, limiting the basis by which Council can consider extending this arrangement.

The application consideration process appears to run smoothly, and Napier City Council is involved in making the final decision to award monies. The Fund has been well-received by the public, and there continues to be a positive relationship between the Art Deco Trust and Napier City Council.

3.4 Significance and Engagement

N/A

3.5 Implications

Financial

A fund of $20,000 will be allocated to some form of Council Heritage Fund on an ongoing basis. Unless Council decides to increase this allocation, there are no financial implications as a result of allocating these funds to the Art Deco Trust for a further three years.

Social & Policy

A Heritage Strategy is currently being prepared, which will consider the various incentives to support heritage preservation in Napier. Should the Committee recommend the extension of this allocation for a further three years, this amount will be guaranteed for this period of time, regardless of Heritage Strategy recommendations.

Risk

Risks associated with the extension of this arrangement for a further three years are negligible.

3.6 Options

The options available to Council are as follows:

a. Allocate $20,000 per annum from Council’s heritage fund to the Art Deco Trust for the Robert McGregor Heritage Fund for the next three years (2018/19 – 2020 – 2021).

b. Allocate $20,000 to the Art Deco Trust for the Robert McGregor Heritage Fund for one further year (2018/2019), and then reassess.

c. Reinstate Napier City Council’s Heritage Improvement Grant and do not allocate any funds toward the Robert McGregor Heritage Fund.

3.7 Development of Preferred Option

The Officer’s preferred option is Option (a) above. A guaranteed three year period over which Council will allocate at least $20,000 per annum toward the Robert McGregor Heritage Fund will enable the Fund Committee, Heritage Working Group, and partner organisations to make strategic decisions in terms of total funds allocated, and which buildings will be targeted. This term will give the Trust and any potential sponsors certainty as to the Fund’s continued existence. A one year extension of this arrangement does not.

There is no benefit in re-establishing Napier City Council’s Heritage Improvement Fund. It will serve only to confuse the public and may potentially damage the Council’s relationship with the Art Deco Trust and the heritage and building owner community.

At the Meeting

It was noted that the officer’s recommendation would allow for greater surety for the Art Deco Trust as they continue to rebuild following the impacts of last year’s rained out Art Deco festival. The Trust have used the first year’s funding to advantage and support over the next few years was expected to help continue this early re-growth.

3.8 Attachments

Nil

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Reports from Regulatory Committee held 29 May 2018

1. Napier City Black Friday Fiesta

Type of Report:	Operational
Legal Reference:	Local Government Act 2002
Document ID:	468801
Reporting Officer/s & Unit:	Fleur Lincoln, Strategic Planning Lead Andy Long, Project Planning Facilitator

1.1 Purpose of Report

To obtain a Council resolution to allow food trucks and other mobile food operators to operate within Market and Emerson Street at the upcoming Napier City Black Friday Fiesta to be held on the 13^th July 2018 in accordance with the Trading in Public Places Bylaw 2014.

Committee's recommendation

Councillors Brosnan / Wise

The Regulatory Committee:

a. Resolve to allow mobile trading (food and drink) within the public spaces of Market and Emerson Streets on the 13^th July 2018 as part of the Black Friday Fiesta event to be held by Napier City Business Inc.

Carried

1.2 Background Summary

Napier City Council is supporting the Napier City Business Inc with their planned winter event in the heart of Napier city. The event will be one of the promotions in a wider campaign to encourage business after 5pm, and retain people in the city into the evening hours to enhance vibrancy. The event is consistent with the principles of the City Vision – enhancing city vibrancy and providing opportunities for economy.

The event will be held in Market Street and Emerson Street between Hastings and Dalton Streets. Food trucks will be parked within the parking bays along Emerson Street, to alow access for emergency vehicles if needed, while a secure bar area will be established within Market Street. A Special Liquor Licence will be applied for this area, which will be contained and monitored by security personnel. At least one food option will also be present near this area to satisfy licencing requirements. Entertainment will take place in the area around the flower pot. Retailers will be encouraged to stay open during the event.

Emerson Street between Hastings and Dalton Streets, Market Street, and the laneway between Dalton Street and Market Street will be closed to vehicles. An approved Traffic Management Plan will be in place.

The Trading in Public Places Bylaw 2014 prohibits the sale of goods in the public spaces of the CBD unless a specific resolution of Council has been obtained.

1.3 Issues

It is possible that existing food operators in the city may not approve of the competition this event presents. The closest evening hospitality operator to this event will be Mister D – quite a different eating experience to street food. Napier City Business Inc have been responsible for socialising the event concept with its members. To date, no negative comments have been received from the association’s members.

1.4 Significance and Engagement

Stephanie Kennard, acting Manager of Napier City Business Inc has circulated information to their members about the event. The road closure notice will follow the standard procedures of notification, and Stephanie will notify those apartment dwellers in the city affected of the event.

1.5 Implications

Financial

This is a Napier City Business Inc event, with the majority of costs being met by them. As a council-supported event, Napier City Council will be covering costs associated with the road closure. City Development will also be making a small contribution to the event from its economic development and City Vision budgets.

Social & Policy

The sale of goods in public spaces in the CBD is prohibited under the Trading in Public Places Bylaw 2014. A specific resolution of Council enables this event to be excluded from this Bylaw.

Also relevant to this decision is the City Vision, and in particular the principles Open for Business, and Putting People First. The event is entirely consistent with these two principles in that it will assist in bringing vibrancy to the city centre, and provide greater opportunities for trading.

Not directly relevant, but something to consider in the broader sense of this event, is the Joint Alcohol Strategy 2017. This Strategy seeks Council’s to show leadership in fostering safe and responsible events and environments, and delaying uptake of alcohol by young people. Although it is possible that young people will attend this event, the event will not be marketed as a ‘family-friendly’ event. The special liquor licence area will be fenced off and well controlled with security at the entrance. All the usual licencing requirements such as providing food and free water will be satisfied, and only liquor purchased at the event can be consumed within this area. The liquor ban will continue to apply outside of this demarcated area.

Risk

N/A

1.6 Options

The options available to Council are as follows:

a. Allow the sale of goods in the public spaces of Market and Emerson Streets on the 13^th July 2018 as part of the Black Friday Fiesta event.

b. Disallow the sale of goods in the public spaces of Market and Emerson Streets on the 13^th July 2018 as part of the Black Friday Fiesta event.

1.7 Development of Preferred Option

The resolution of Council to allow the sale of food and drink within the public spaces of Market and Emerson Streets will enable Napier City Business Inc to bring in mobile operators for this event. Evening events with access to street food bring vibrancy and fun to the city centre, and encourages people to stay longer. There is an expectation from the public that street party’s will include food.

At the Meeting

In response to questions from councillors it was advised that the fiesta is a part of Napier business Inc.’s recent work looking at ways to engage people in the city centre after work and to enliven the CBD area. This focus on creating night life is in line with Council’s city vision. It was noted that the alignment with the Art Deco winter festival weekend was a good outcome, whether intended or not.

1.8 Attachments

Nil

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2. Street Naming-240 and 250 Guppy Road Taradale

Type of Report:	Procedural
Legal Reference:	N/A
Document ID:	472545
Reporting Officer/s & Unit:	Paul O'Shaughnessy, Team Leader Resource Consents

2.1 Purpose of Report

The purpose of this report is to obtain Councils approval for two new street names within two recently approved residential subdivisions at 240 and 250 Guppy Road Taradale.

Committee's recommendation

Councillors Taylor / Brosnan

The Regulatory Committee:

a. Approve two new street names within the subdivisions at 240 and 250 Guppy Road as follows:

Road 1 - Young Place (240 Guppy Road)

Road 2 - Chue Place (250 Guppy Road)

Subject to confirmation from the Māori Consultative Committee.

Carried

2.2 Background Summary

In September 2017 Council granted scheme plan approval (Resource Consent) for two residential subdivisions at 240 and 250 Guppy Road as follows:

· 240 Guppy Road (RMS17074)-42 residential lots, one road to vest in Council and one access leg/right-of-way

· 250 Guppy Road (RMS17075)-31 residential lots, one road to vest in Council and one access leg/right-of-way (ROW)

The two Resource Consents relate to a development within the Main Residential zone and were processed and approved on a non-notified basis due to a high level of compliance with the District Plan. These two approvals authorise the establishment of 73-residential lots which will be developed on a staged basis.

An attached aerial photograph depicts the overall location of 240 and 250 Guppy Road, whilst the two approved subdivision scheme plans are also attached showing the lot layout, road location and location of the two ROW’s. These two ROW’s (access lots 32 and 43) are not defined as legal roads and are thus not subject to new street names.

The developer has requested two street names as follows:

· Young Place (240 Guppy Road)

· Chue Court (250 Guppy Road)

The site at 240 Guppy Road was owned by Hook Young from 1989 until early 2018 and prior to this was owned by Elizabeth and James Johnson (from 1935). The site has been historically for pastoral use and as a market garden.

The 250 Guppy Road property was owned by Yick Hon Chue and Shirley Sau Ling Chue until early 2018. Prior to this the land was owned by Laurie Angus Moult (1970’s) and Florence Edith Byrne (1927). This site has also been traditionally utilised for pastoral purposes and vegetable growing.

2.3 Issues

The use of Young and Chue (pronounced ‘shoe’) family names is considered suitable and fair in this instance given their historical land ownership and contribution to the local area. It is considered that the use of these names will provide a relevant link to the past historical ownership and use of these sites in the local Taradale area.

The use of the names Young and Chue are not known to replicate any existing street names currently used in Napier, Hastings or the wider Hawkes Bay Region.

The use of the terms ‘place’ and ‘court’ is considered to comply with the Australia/New Zealand Standard for Rural and Urban Addressing Standards in terms respective definitions and suitability. Additionally, Wikipedia defines a ‘court’ as a ‘short street that ends in a cul-de-sac’. Generally a ‘place’ denotes the same dead end street ending in a cul-de-sac also.

2.4 Significance and Engagement

The developer has engaged with both the Young and Chue families in deciding upon the use of their family names and both families are supportive of the use of their names within this residential subdivision.

It is not considered that the use of these names will raise any additional issues in terms of significance or required consultation by the wider community.

2.5 Implications

Financial

The introduction of new street names requires Council to update their information systems, advise Land Information New Zealand, emergency services, utility operators and to erect street signs. All of these tasks can be achieved under current staffing levels and budgetary constraints.

Social & Policy

N/A

Risk

The Young and the Chue family are aware of and are supportive of this proposal to use their family names. This street naming is not considered to require consultation by Councils Maori Consultative Committee and no risk is envisaged by the use of these two names.

2.6 Options

The options available to Council are as follows:

a. Adopt the two street names as suggested by the developer; or

b. Adopt an alternative street name(s)

2.7 Development of Preferred Option

The developer has requested the use of the two street names and the Young and Chue families are supportive of the use of their family names. The names are not replicated elsewhere in Hawke’s Bay and these family names will provide a historical link to the past tenure and use of the sites.

At the Meeting

There was no discussion on this item.

2.8 Attachments

a 240 and 250 Guppy Road Location Plan

b 240 and 250 Guppy Road Scheme Plans

c 240 and 250 Guppy Road Suggested Street Names

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3. Parking controls

Type of Report:	Legal and Operational
Legal Reference:	Traffic Regulations/ Parking Control Bylaws 2014
Document ID:	470409
Reporting Officer/s & Unit:	Hayleigh Brereton, Manager Regulatory Solutions

3.1 Purpose of Report

To seek Council approval to revoke parking time restrictions in the Napier CBD so as to allow all day parking in a number of streets and to add additional pay and display areas in Vautier Street and Marine parade (between Albion and Vautier Street) to ensure consistency with surrounding parking provision.

Committee's recommendation

Councillors White / Jeffery

The Regulatory Committee:

a. Resolve that the P120 time restrictions be revoked at the following locations;

i. Tiffen East Carpark

ii. Emerson Street between Clive Square East and Clive Square West

iii. Wellesley Road between Raffles and Latham Street

iv. Wellesley Road between Kennedy Road and 45 Wellesley Road on the nor-western side of the road only

v. Munroe Street between Dickens and Station Street on the western side only.

vi. Station Street between Tennyson Street and the Station Street roundabout.

vii. Bower Street between Edwardes and 41 Bower Street on the eastern side only.

viii. Marine Parade between Albion Street and Vautier Street

ix. Vautier Street between Marine Parade and Munroe Street

b. Resolve that a parking fee apply at $1.00 per hour for the following locations;

i. Vautier Street

ii. Marine Parade between Albion Street and Vautier Street.

Carried

3.2 Background Summary

From time to time it is necessary to introduce or amend parking controls that are already in place. In order that the changes are legally established these need to be formally resolved by council.

Parking controls around the city have largely remained the same since 2015, when time restrictions around the city were extended from P60 to P120 to address concerns that the P60 limits where not sufficient to allow people to undertake their “normal activities”. The city is constantly changing, with little change to the provision of the city’s parking resource.

The City Vision principles of “putting people first”, “pedal power” and “being open for business” are key to the future direction of parking in the city. Collectively this approach promotes more flexibility, innovation and experimentation to occur alongside a focus on implementing measures to encourage compliance. The approach of monitoring when the resource is being underutilised or utilised in a way that was unintended and responding with innovative or experimental solutions will be applied (where appropriate) across the resource.

Parking supply in the CBD is at a premium with occupancy levels for on street car parking increasing from 54% in 2014 to 72% in 2017. There is uncertainty around the future of the free “gravel pit” private parking. The removal of this parking will place additional strain on the parking resource, in particular all day parking. Should this facility be unavailable there will be approximately 300 cars requiring parking in the wider CBD.

Provision of car parking in the CBD has largely been focused around P120 time restricted car parking. This has seen the P120 in some areas of the city be used to “Shuffle” cars around on two hourly intervals. Given the demand for more flexibility around ability to park in the CBD, a review of the provision of parking in the 50% exemption area (Attachment A) and the wider CBD has been undertaken to provide more efficient and available parking for users.

Removal of time restrictions from paid parking allows customers flexibility in the length of parking stay, instead of customers being restricted to a strict two hour time limit, customers can choose to stay as long as they wish. This is so customers can undertake the business they wish to in the city without the concern to return to their car as their parking has expired. In return for this flexibility the price remains at $1.00 per hour. This discourages users from using this as an all-day park (as the cost would be $9.00/day, compared to the all-day parks on offer at $5.00 per day) and encourages turnover of spaces during the day. This allows areas that have lower occupancy levels to be better utilised for optimal efficiency. Removal of time limits encourages compliance and removes an unnecessary penalty for breaching time restrictions.

3.3 Amendments to Parking Controls

Amendments to existing paid parking

1. Tiffen East Carpark

Revoke P120 time restriction to enable the car park to be utilised as an all-day carpark. The rationale behind this change is to provide more flexibility in the availability of off street car parking in the CBD. The car park currently has an average occupancy of 64%, with underutilisation levels outside of peak hours. The car park is centrally located to Emerson Street and to the Municipal Theatre. This will add an additional 20 all day car parks to the city, including a mobility space.

2. Emerson Street at Clive Square

Revoke the P120 time restriction on Emerson Street between Clive Square East and Clive Square West. Convert from individual meter heads to a pay and display area. This area has an average occupancy of 52%. The area is close to the CBD and there is an opportunity to improve efficiency by removing the time restrictions and allowing users the flexibility to park for longer. Additionally this area is unavailable on a Saturday due to the Farmers market. Removal of the individual meter heads and replacement with pay and display machines will allow the area to be better utilised for the farmers market. This will add an additional 12 all day car parks to the city.

Amendments to existing unpaid parking

3. Wellesley Road between Raffles and Latham Streets
Revoke the P120 time restriction from both sides of Wellesley Road between Raffles and Latham Streets. This P120 time restriction is a historical restriction that has not been reviewed. The area is primarily a residential street and does not require turnover of parking.

4. Wellesley Road between Kennedy Road and 45 Wellesley Road

Revoke the P120 time restriction from the nor-western side of Wellesley Road. Wellesley Road is outside the parking exemption area, businesses in this area are required by the District Plan to provide customer parking. Currently both sides of the street are P120 time limited. Removing the time limit on the residential side of the street will add an additional 20 all day car parks to the city.

The Napier Medical Centre customers are heavy users of the parking in this area and the area immediately around the Medical Centre will have no change to ensure there is sufficient parking available.

5. Munroe Street between Dickens and Station Street

Revoke the P120 time restriction from the western side of Munroe Street. The P120 limit restriction does not face any businesses and would add an additional 17 all car spaces.

6. Station Street between Tennyson Street and the supermarket roundabout

Revoke the P120 time restriction from the northern side of Station Street between Tennyson Street and the supermarket roundabout. These spaces are currently underutilised by parkers as a short term solution. This will provide an additional 9 all day car parks.

7. Bower Street from 41 Bower Street to Edwardes Street.

Revoke P120 time restriction from the Eastern side of Bower Street from 41 Bower Street to Edwardes Street. This area is within the 50% exemption area, requiring businesses to provide half of the required car parking spaces. The area proposed is 19 angle parks on the eastern side of Bower Street. These 19 parks would become available for all day parking.

Additional pay and display areas:

A review has also identified two areas that are unpaid parking that are inconsistent with provision of parking surrounding these areas.

8. Marine Parade between Albion and Vautier Street

Revoke the P120 time restriction and set parking charges at $1.00 per hour as a pay and display area. The newly formed parking precinct on the western lane of Marine parade is proving popular for CBD users. The northern end of the precinct is paid parking, however the southern end from Albion Street to Vautier Street is unpaid. The surrounding parking on Albion and Vautier Street is paid parking. The unpaid area is inconsistent with the surrounding usage. This encourages misuse as all day parkers “shuffle cars” every two hours. By ensuring this area is consistent with the surrounding areas this will remove confusion and encourage compliance.

9. Vautier Street between Hastings Street and Munroe Street.
The on street parking on Vautier Street between Hastings and Munroe Street is a mix of paid and unpaid parking. The majority is currently unpaid, with the area between paid leased car parking and pay and display parking. This inconsistency encourages users to park on street rather than off street. The area sees a large amount of shuffling cars every two hours. Revoking the P120 time restriction and setting a $1.00 per hour charge will discourage this behaviour and increase compliance.

3.4 Significance and Engagement

Given there are a number of proposed parking changes around the city a communication plan is essential. This will inform and educate customers of the changes to parking the city. This is a key component to encouraging compliance, ensuring customers understand how to comply.

3.5 Implications

Financial

There will be costs associated with installing signage and enforcement. These are considered minor and can be incorporated within existing operational budgets.

There may be some reduction the enforcement revenue as a result of the likely increased compliance due to more flexible time limits.

Social & Policy

The City Vision principles are applied to the management of the parking resource.

A Parking Strategy document is still to be considered by Council which will set out the longer term direction of parking in the city.

Risk

The risk is that the changes may not work as desired. The aim with parking going forward is to be agile; to experiment and activate the city as much as possible utilising the City Vision principles. To mitigate this risk Council will continue to monitor and understand the response to the changes and amend if necessary to optimise the parking resource.

There is risk around the uncertainty of the future of the “Gravel Pit” car park and the impact this may have on the city’s parking resource. This paper seeks to start to foreshadow that risk by adding additional all day car parks to the city’s supply.

3.6 Options

The options available to Council are as follows:

a. Do nothing

b. Approve the changes being proposed.

c. Amend and approve some of the changes.

3.7 Development of Preferred Option

The preferred option is to approve the changes being proposed. The overall aim of these changes is to allow as much access to the city for visitors, shoppers and CBD workers. The changes are aimed to provide flexibility to customers, to improve efficiency and optimise the parking resource, along with providing additional all day parking.

Officers will monitor the response to the changes and amend them as required to meet the demands of the various customers.

At the Meeting

In response to questions from councillors it was clarified that:

· There are at least 100 additional public all day car parks in the city centre, some of which are free and some paid.

· It was recognised that the central medical centres did not have enough parking of their own and changes in Wellesley and Munroe Streets may have an impact on parking options. Parking in Munroe will be P120 spaces , encouraging turnover and helping with parking for those attending the medical centre. This will be closely monitored.

· The Strategy had been developed based on objective data and it was important that parking be addressed on a big picture level. Once the Strategy has been approved by Council, officers will meet with stakeholders and retailers in town, ensuring they are able to see the options, availability, assess the impacts for them and ask any questions.

· The implementation and implications from the Strategy will be closely monitored and there will be the opportunity to make adjustments if these are identified as necessary. For example, Councillors noted that there may be more pressure on all-day parking once the gravel pit is closed on Munroe Street. Feedback will come via the operational team who see behaviours and pressure points on a daily basis, as well as the formal annual parking survey.

· Opportunities for further leased car parking for workers in the CBD continue to be looked at. It was noted that it was expected that vehicle options and parking practices would change considerably over the next few years and flexibility was important in the solutions sought.

It was remarked that accompanying the Parking Strategy with encouragement to use alternative modes of transport, instigate safe cycleways and provide for bicycle parking would be a good approach.

3.8 Attachments

a Parking Exemption Areas

b 1. Tiffen East Car Park

c 2. Emerson Street at Clive Square

d 3. Wellesley Road between Raffles and Latham Streets

e 4. Wellesley Road between Kennedy and 45 Wellesley Road.

f 5. Munroe Street between Dickens and Station Street

g 6. Station Street between Tennyson Street and the roundabout.

h 7. Bower Street

i 8. Marine Parade

j 9. Vautier Street

Māori Consultative Committee - 19 June 2018 - Open Agenda

Māori Consultative Committee

Open Minutes

Meeting Date:	Tuesday 8 May 2018
Time:	3.00pm – 4.05pm
Venue	Council Chamber Hawke’s Bay Regional Council 159 Dalton Street Napier

Present	Piri Prentice (In the Chair), Mayor Bill Dalton, Councillor Apiata Tapine, Te Whetu Henare [from 3.10pm], and Tiwana Aranui
In Attendance	Councillor Maxine Boag [from 3.19pm], Director Community Services, Strategic Māori Advisor, Manager Community Strategies
Administration	Governance Team

Karakia

Tiwana opened the meeting with a blessing.

Apologies

T Aranui/ Councillor Tapine

That the apologies from Hori Reti, and from Te Whetu Henare and Councillor Boag for lateness, be accepted.

Carried

Conflicts of interest

Nil

Public forum

Nil

Announcements by the Chairperson

Nil

Announcements by the Mayor

The Long Term Plan consultation period closes on 14 May 2018 and the community are encouraged to submit on the proposals as this is a three yearly opportunity.

The Mayor advised that he wants to ensure that the appropriate recognition is made for the three pou on Marine Parade and is looking to the Committee for a recommendation. It was noted that some errors on the pou need to be corrected and nothing will be able to be done until this has happened. The Chair will liaise with Jacob Scott on this.

Te Whetu Henare joined the meeting at 3.10pm and was formally welcomed by the Chair to the Committee.

It was noted that there is an opportunity to build cultural capacity within Council ensuring that there is a stronger recognition of significant sites for mana whenua, and appropriate karakia are used.

There will also be opportunities for succession planning, ensuring that younger whanau are trained in the appropriate karakia for pou, new buildings and other events.

Confirmation of minutes

Councillor Tapine / T Aranui

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 27 March 2018 were taken as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

Carried

Reports from standing committees

Councillor Tapine / T Aranui

That the Māori Consultative Recommendations arising from the discussion of the Committee reports be submitted to the Council meeting for consideration.

Carried

Reports from Finance Committee held 1 May 2018

1. Water Supply Update

Type of Report:	Operational
Legal Reference:	N/A
Document ID:	465890
Reporting Officer/s & Unit:	Chris Dolley, Manager Asset Strategy

1.1 Purpose of Report

To provide an update to Council on:

- Program of work to improve security of source.

- Progress of the Water Safety Plan Improvement Plan.

At the Māori Consultative Committee meeting

Council are aware that the biggest issue for some of the community is the continuation of chlorination; however this is a public health directive. Options for provision of dechlorinated water have been proposed through the Long Term Plan consultation. Filters are also available from large retailers; Council would not be able to subsidise these.

Cr Boag joined the meeting at 3.19pm.

A brief discussion was had as to whether filters could be built into new state houses.

It was noted that due to the purity of our water very little chlorination is required, and the greater part of the community have accepted it.

Māori Consultative Committee's recommendation

Councillor Tapine / T Aranui

That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted.

Carried

Committee's recommendation

Councillors Price / Brosnan

The Finance Committee:

a. Note that

· Substantial progress has been made in addressing the condition of the bore headworks.

· Progress has been made with the Water Safety Plan Improvement Plan.

· Chlorination will continue for the Napier water supply.

Carried

2. Quarterly Report for the nine months ended 31 March 2018

Type of Report:	Enter Significance of Report
Legal Reference:	Enter Legal Reference
Document ID:	466202
Reporting Officer/s & Unit:	Caroline Thomson, Chief Financial Officer

2.1 Purpose of Report

To consider the Quarterly Report for the nine months ended 31 March 2018.

At the Māori Consultative Committee meeting

The Mayor noted that the report demonstrates the incredible level of progress made over the last nine months.

Māori Consultative Committee's recommendation

Councillor Tapine / T Aranui

That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted.

Carried

Committee's recommendation

Councillors Taylor / Boag

That the Committee

a. Receive the Quarterly Report for the nine months ended 31 March 2018.

Carried

3. Grant Applications for External Funding

Type of Report:	Operational
Legal Reference:	N/A
Document ID:	460290
Reporting Officer/s & Unit:	Belinda McLeod, Community Funding Advisor

3.1 Purpose of Report

a) To seek approval to apply for external funding to support three projects:

· New Year’s Eve event for 2018-2019.

· Napier Positive Ageing Strategy.

· Rangatahi Summit.

At the Māori Consultative Committee meeting

The Manager Community Strategies spoke briefly to the paper, noting that a variety of funding is being applied for to ensure that particular projects are able to continue in a sustainable way.

Māori Consultative Committee's recommendation

Councillor Tapine / T Aranui

That the Council resolve that the Committee’s recommendation be adopted.

Carried

Committee's recommendation

Councillors Wright / White

That Council

a. Approve the applications being made to external funding providers for grants for the following projects:

· Napier City Council New Year’s Eve event 2018/19

· Positive Ageing Strategy

· Rangatahi Summit

Carried

General Business

Rangitahi Project

It was identified that positive, culturally appropriate opportunities for rangitahi to interact and learn from other leaders was a current gap that could be addressed by Council. ‘Rangitahi’ is this instance defined as young leaders between the ages of 12 and 24 years old; within this wider definition, the model programme has been developed for 15 to 18 year olds. Attendees will be selected from schools; this is not a formal limitation but an initial way to access possible attendees. Others are welcome.

Council has provided some funding and it is hoped that external funders (including the Ministry of Social Development and the District Health Board) will contribute the remaining amount. If this is not achieved, some changes will need to be made to the proposed programme. The Ministry of Youth Development has shown positive interest in the programme, and it is hoped that if the test symposium is successful that it could be expanded out to encompass the wider region.

Thematically a celestial link has been made – treating the rangitahi like stars, encouraging them to shine bright – which will be further drawn out by linking in to the Matariki events coming up in June.

Round Table

Māori Strategic Advisor

Upcoming events:

· The annual Matariki event is scheduled for 16 June 2018 at the Soundshell.

A week-long celebration will also take place at the Celestial Compass, led by Piripi Smith.

· Preparations are underway for Māori language week.

· The Hawke’s Bay Settlement Forum Cultural Diversity Day is scheduled for 19 May 2018.

Cr Tapine

Councillors have been involved in promoting and talking about the Long Term Plan in the community.

A higher level of collaboration is taking place in relation to cultural tourism; the market is looking for more authentic experiences and there is an opportunity for the East Coast corridor to coordinate together in promoting the particular history and culture of the region.

The Wairoa settlement is progressing well.

T Aranui

Pukemokimoki Marae is developing a strategic plan and costs review with a view to ensuring it is able to provide for the community in a sustainable way; this will include reducing electricity costs through the introduction of solar panels, and reviewing water use for drinking use and irrigation with an increase in water tanks on site likely.

It is also intended to use some of the acreage for two houses; these will be of a high quality construction so that the ongoing operating costs (such as heating) will be reduced.

The community have been concerned about the water infrastructure and the aging network ; it is of key importance to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to ensure that water is still able to be provided across the city and particularly into Maraenui; it is a fundamental human need alongside warmth and a roof over one’s head.

It was noted that ‘rangitahi’ means ‘one who still learns’ and does not have a specific age group linked to the concept. It was queried as to whether this was the most appropriate word to be used for the youth leaders symposium; this will be discussed further outside of this meeting.

Director Community Services

The Director Community Services and Māori Strategic Advisor recently attended the World Indigenous Tourism Summit; it is believed that there are a number of ways that cultural offerings can be developed or better integrated into tourism in the Hawke’s Bay including as part of the National Aquarium expansion project.

The official opening of the destination playground at Anderson Park is scheduled for 10am, 24 June 2018.

Te Whetu Henare

Te Whetu provided a brief introduction to her background and current work.

Mayor Dalton

It was confirmed that the containers no longer require by the Salvation Army have been allocated to other users.

Manager Community Strategies

The Community Team have been heavily involved in promoting the Long Term Plan in the community. A ‘community chat’ is scheduled for 1pm, 9 May 2018 at Greenmeadows East Hall, and another meeting is to be held at William Colenso College on 10 May.

An opportunity to put a playground in Te Awa is being explored; the neighbourhood has been involved as an early stage with a view to them possibly taking on the role of kaitiaki for the playground.

Council supported the Whatever It Takes Trust to start an outreach service for rough sleepers, which has experienced amazing success in finding homes for people over the 18 months it has been active. The programme is now under evaluation.

It is hoped that it will be possible to secure more sustainable funding for the future.

Cr Boag

Twelve new houses being built in Roberts Terrace will be formally opened shortly.

It is hoped that a meeting will be able to take place with Housing New Zealand to discuss their intended roll out of more social housing for Napier.

P Prentice

Piri advised that his top three priorities for the upcoming few months are:

· Continuing the wananga for Wharerangi Marae

· Input into the entranceway for the Hawke’s Bay Airport, due to be opened in August. It was noted that it had been a difficult process working through an appropriate kaupapa for the 150 pou; it has now been agreed that they will represent all the Marae of the Hawke’s Bay region in recognition of the airport’s role as entrance to the rohe of Ngāti Kahungunu. Five major pou are being made out of laser-cut steel to represent significant ancestors, the peoples of the world, and the future in the shape of our mokopuna. The commitment to improve the water quality in the area throughout the project has been held to. Steel birds on rods will be placed to emerge from the water; the design has been worked on in liaison with Forest and Bird and is intended to naturally encourage bird life upwards and away from the flight paths.

· The establishment of the Ahuriri Estuary Committee by the end of May 2018.

The meeting was closed at 4.05pm

Approved and adopted as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

Chairperson .............................................................................................................................

Date of approval ......................................................................................................................

Committee Members	Piri Prentice (In the Chair), Councillor Apiata Tapine, Te Whetu Marama Henare-Winitana, Tiwana Aranui and George Reti
Officer Responsible	Director Community Services
Administration	Governance Team
	Next Māori Consultative Committee Meeting Tuesday 31 July 2018

Meeting Date:	Tuesday 19 June 2018
Time:	3.00pm
Venue:	Council Chamber Hawke’s Bay Regional Council 159 Dalton Street Napier

Type of Report:	Legal
Legal Reference:	Local Government Act 2002
Document ID:	473345
Reporting Officer/s & Unit:	Adele Henderson, Director Corporate Services