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Meeting Date: |
Tuesday 24 July 2018 |
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Time: |
3.01pm – 3.33pm |
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Venue |
Council
Chamber |
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Present |
Mayor Dalton, Deputy Mayor White (In the Chair), Councillors Boag, Brosnan, Dallimore, Hague, Jeffery, McGrath, Price, Tapine, Wise and Wright |
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In Attendance |
Chief Executive, Director Community Services, Director Infrastructure Services, Director City Services, Director City Strategy, Chief Financial Officer, Manager Property, Strategic Planning Lead, Event Manager |
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Administration |
Governance Team |
Apologies
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That the apology from Councillor Taylor be accepted. |
Conflicts of interest
Nil
Public forum
Nil
Announcements by the Mayor
Nil
Announcements by the Chairperson
The Local Alcohol Policy remit was approved with the following voting results: 95% for, 1% against, 4% abstained. The remit seeks changes to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, as well as calling for reviews of other possible tools for mitigating alcohol abuse, including changes to the minimum drinking age, taxation and so on.
Mayor Dalton, Deputy Mayor White and Cr Wright had the opportunity to tour the QEII aquatic centre while in Christchurch; it is an appealing community asset and Napier’s own development once finalised, is expected to be equally attractive and well-utilised.
Announcements by the management
Natasha Carswell is the recipient of the annual national Safe Communities Foundation New Zealand Safe Community Award in recognition of her outstanding leadership and support for Safe Communities at regional and local levels.
Confirmation of minutes
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That the Minutes of the meeting held on 6 December 2017 were taken as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
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Notification and justification of matters of extraordinary business
(Strictly for information and/or referral purposes only).
Community Services Committee - 24 July 2018 - Open Minutes
1. Nyree Dawn Porter Commemoration
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Type of Report: |
Operational |
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Legal Reference: |
N/A |
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Document ID: |
513398 |
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Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Fleur Lincoln, Strategic Planning Lead |
1.1 Purpose of Report
The purpose of this report to present options to celebrate and commemorate the achievements of Napier born and raised Nyree Dawn Porter, a celebrated actress, singer, and dancer, who made it to the West End in numerous shows, as well as film and television appearances abroad. Ms Porter passed away in London in 2001. She continues to have family residing in Napier.
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The Strategic Planning Lead spoke to the item, noting that further to the options outlined, brief investigation into lightboxes has been undertaken. Theatre Lane is privately owned, and there would be difficulties in providing power to that site. However the outside entrance to the Municipal Theatre could be considered. The images and or information could be updated as other exhibitions or events take place. In discussion it was noted that: · The naming of the dress circle was fitting for someone who had spent their life dedicated to the theatre and arts. · It will be important to confirm that naming of the dress circle was not bought by any other parties during the renovation fundraising for the theatre. · While Ms Porter left Napier during her 20s, she remains an inspiration and aspirational for other young Napier artists and performers, demonstrating that they may also achieve on the world stage. · There may be opportunities to commemorate Ms Porter’s birthday as another way to celebrate her life.
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The Community Services Committee: a. Endorse the proposal to rename the Municipal Theatre’s dress circle the ‘Nyree Dawn Porter Circle’, and to provide further exposure of Ms Porter’s achievements by displaying informational material within the theatre foyer for a limited time. b. Approve that further opportunities to celebrate Ms Porter’s achievements are explored as projects and funding opportunities arise.
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2. Final Ahuriri Estuary & Coastal Edge Masterplan
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Type of Report: |
Operational |
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Legal Reference: |
N/A |
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Document ID: |
522119 |
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Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Fleur Lincoln, Strategic Planning Lead |
2.1 Purpose of Report
The purpose of this report is to outline the changes that have been made to the Draft Ahuriri Estuary and Coastal Edge Masterplan, and to adopt the Final Ahuriri Estuary and Coastal Edge Masterplan as provided in the attachment.
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In response to questions from Councillors it was clarified that: · There was very strong public support for the Ahuriri Masterplan through the Long Term Plan process, which is believed to be ambitious and aspirational, addressing multiple important issues for the Estuary and surrounds. · There are a number of supporting projects sitting under the Masterplan, which have been prioritised as part of the LTP. · The level of engagement that has taken place with mana whenua and tangata whenua during the drafting and finalisation of the Masterplan will continue at project level as these supporting projects are rolled out. · The marina extension at Meeanee Quay is one of several initiatives that will be worked on together as part of the Inner Harbour Plan. The suggestion to include another marina rather than extending one of the two existing marinas over the cockle beds will be taken back to the planning process. · The updated Masterplan recognises that Perfume Point is working well as it is; underground infrastructure (power etc.) will be added to increase the flexibility of its use regarding events, but it is no longer intended for higher development purposes. The apartment dwellers who were originally concerned about the development proposal have been advised of the change and are very positive.
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The Community Services Committee: a. Adopt the Final Ahuriri Estuary and Coastal Edge Masterplan.
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Type of Report: |
Operational |
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Legal Reference: |
N/A |
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Document ID: |
524714 |
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Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Kevin Murphy, Event Manager |
3.1 Purpose of Report
To increase event funding for two existing supported events; the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival and the Horse of the Year.
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In discussion it was noted that: · There is unqualified support for the proposed increase in funding allocation to the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival, which is now competitive with other regional arts festivals and provides direct benefits to rate payers in the form of events in Napier and free events as well as wider social and economic benefits. · Views were split as to the relative benefits to Napier from the Horse of the Year event. The event is primarily in Hastings and there are are no direct benefits to Napier. However it was noted that catering and accommodation spend tends to be high from attendees of the Horse of the year event, providing notable indirect economic benefits for the city.
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The Community Services Committee: a. Approve an increase in Council funding for the next two year funding cycle for the following events: i. Hawkes Bay Arts Festival to the level of $20k (per year); and
ii. Horse of the Year to the level of $30k (per year). Cr Brosnan against a(ii)
b. That a DECISION OF COUNCIL is required urgently as planning is being undertaken now for both events and marketing promotion will soon be underway.
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Council Resolution |
That Council:
a. Approve an increase in Council funding for the next two year funding cycle for the following events: i. Hawkes Bay Arts Festival to the level of $20k (per year); and
ii. Horse of the Year to the level of $30k (per year). Cr Brosnan against a(ii)
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Community Services Committee - 24 July 2018 - Open Minutes
PUBLIC EXCLUDED ITEMS
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That the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting, namely: 1. Grants Allocation Sub Committee 2018/19 - Funding Allocations
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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:
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General subject of each matter to be considered. |
Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter. |
Ground(s) under section 48(1) to the passing of this resolution. |
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1. Grants Allocation Sub Committee 2018/19 - Funding Allocations |
7(2)(c)(i) Protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any enactment, where the making available of the information would be likely to prejudice the supply of similar information or information from the same source and it is in the public interest that such information should continue to be supplied |
48(1)A That the public conduct
of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be
likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for
withholding would exist: |
The meeting moved into committee at 3.33pm
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Approved and adopted as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
Chairperson .............................................................................................................................
Date of approval ...................................................................................................................... |