Ordinary Meeting of Council - 08 June 2021 - Open Minutes
Ordinary Meeting of Council
Open Minutes (Long Term Plan)
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Meeting Date: |
Commencing Tuesday 8 June 2021; and Reconvened on: Wednesday, 9 June 2021; and Thursday, 10 June 2021 |
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11.00am-6.21pm 9.00am-5.40pm 9.00am-3.45pm |
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Venue |
Simkin
Room, Level 1 |
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Livestreamed via Council’s Facebook site |
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Present |
Mayor Wise, Deputy Mayor Brosnan, Councillors Boag, Browne, Chrystal, Crown, Mawson, McGrath, Price, Simpson, Tapine, Taylor and Wright |
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In Attendance |
Chief Executive (Steph Rotarangi) Director Corporate Services (Adele Henderson) Director Community Services (Antoinette Campbell) Director City Services (Lance Titter) Director City Strategy (Richard Munneke) Manager Communications and Marketing (Craig Ogborn) Pou Whakarae (Mōrehu Te Tomo) Manager Community Strategies (Natasha Mackie) Various Council Officers
Sign Language Interpreters (Kerry Locker-Lampson and Sarah Billing) |
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Submitters Speaking |
Amanda Jackson; Sally Chandler (Enviroschools); Stuart Ainslie and Gareth Mentzer (HB Airport); Dallas Knight; Ian Matehe; Liz Barrett (Citizen’s Advice Bureau); Emily Otto; Amelia Otto; Richard Gillespie; Debbie Monahan and Charles Daughtery (Biodiversity Hawke’s Bay); Susan Chappell (Council of Women Hawke’s Bay); Clare Plug; Pip Thompson (Napier City Business Inc); Vanessa Moon; Tania Eden (Te Taiwhenua o Whanganui a Orotū); Larry Dallimore; Graham Duncan (Ahuriri Rock Pools Development Trust); Robin Gwynn; Gordon Anderson; Mark Cleary (Napier City Pilot Trust); Chris Tremain (Cranford Hospice); Chris Lambourne (Maanaki Energy); Forbes Neil; Izabella Nicholls; Karl Jager; Syed Iqbal (Pakistan and Friends Hawke’s Bay Association Incorporated); Stuart McMillan; Richard Catley (Pirimai Residents Association); Ella Philp (Youth Council); Johan Ehlers (Infir Limited); Brent Stephenson; Bernie Kelly (Birds New Zealand); Susan Wylie and Johanna Rodgers (Friends of Napier Library) |
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Administration |
Governance Advisors (Carolyn Hunt and Anna Eady) |
Karakia
The elected members opened the meeting with a karakia.
Apologies
Nil
Conflicts of interest
The following Councillors having declared conflicts of interest in the following submissions should not be considered as voting on these matters
· Councillor Taylor – Sport Hawke’s Bay (#593)
· Councillor Boag – Grey Power (#711) and Tu Tangata Maraenui Trust (#634)
Public forum
Nil
Announcements by the Mayor
The Mayor opened the proceedings and welcomed attendees, noting that the meeting was being both recorded and livestreamed.
Announcements by the management
The Chief Executive advised that redactions to submissions from (#59) and (#213) to remove reference to Council staff had been undertaken as per Section 6(d) of the Official Information Act (section 7(2)(f)(ii) of the LGOIMA) which applies if “the withholding of the information is necessary to… maintain the effective conduct of public affairs through…the protection of.. officers, employees, and persons from improper pressure or harassment…” Removal of this reference does not impact on their submission.
Confirmation of minutes – There were no minutes to confirm.
1. Submissions on the Long Term Plan 2021-31 Consultation Document
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Type of Report: |
Legal and Operational |
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Legal Reference: |
Local Government Act 2002 |
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Document ID: |
1305360 |
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Reporting Officer/s & Unit: |
Lauren Sye, Corporate Planning Analyst Adele Henderson, Director Corporate Services |
1.1. Purpose of Report
This report summarises submissions received on the Long Term Plan 2021-31 Consultation Document, and seeks final decisions to incorporate into Napier City Council’s Long Term Plan, due to be adopted at the Council meeting on 30 June 2021.
All submissions are provided in full as an attachment to this report, along with comments from officers where relevant for consideration by Elected Members.
from officers where relevant for consideration by Elected Members.
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PRESENTATION OF ORAL SUBMISSIONS The following submitters spoke to their submissions.
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Amanda Jackson (#48) spoke to her submission supporting the Guardians of the Aquifer for chlorine free water in Napier.
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Sally Chandler (#150) on behalf of Enviroschools Hawke’s Bay requested continuation of the current contribution of $15,000 per annum.
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Stuart Ainslie, Gareth Mentzer (#565) on behalf of the Hawke’s Bay Airport displayed a powerpoint presentation (Doc Id 1322204) providing an overview of the key operational requirements and additional matters for consideration with the future development of the proposed Ahuriri Regional Park.
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Dallas Knight (#310) spoke to her submission, also circulating information (Doc Id 1325295) regarding public safety in relation to activities that are occurring in the vicinity of 25 Clive Square West and requested reassurance that the Outreach Centre would not reopen on these premises.
The submitter concluded that Clive Square needed to be restored to a place of safety, peace and tranquillity and it was essential to keep central city areas safe for Napier City and businesses to thrive.
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Ian Matehe (#360) – spoke to his submission and supported the following: · Council begin work on the water supply · The Ahuriri Regional Park project for waka ama and education. The Pandora Pond where waka ama was currently based was not very safe or clean.
· Development of the Ahuriri Regional Park would help create a better understanding of the culture and history of the area · The Te Pihinga Project commencing in 2023 stressing the need for community involvement from the Maraenui area. · Having plaques indicating members who had had community input. · The splash pad for Maraenui. · The Faraday Centre remaining open and suggested it could be used as an emergency centre for safety. · The Traffic Management Plan and requested more speed humps in Maraenui.
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Liz Barrett (Citizens Advice Bureau) (#659) – spoke to her submission requesting that the community funding be increased overall for service agreements including the Citizens Advice Bureau agreement. Ms Barrett displayed a powerpoint presentation (Doc Id 1325778) providing an overview of the work and services that the Citizens Advice Bureau provided to the community.
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Clr Mawson left the meeting briefly at 12.17 and rejoined the meeting at 12.19pm
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Amelia Otto (#614) spoke to her submission supporting the refurbishment of the National Aquarium and looked forward to Council consulting with the community when all options had been reviewed.
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Emily Otto (#648) spoke to her submission supporting the refurbishment option for the National Aquarium and was against closure or repurposement. Ultimately she was hopeful that external funding would be available for Council to progress with Project Shapeshifter.
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The meeting adjourned for lunch at 12.35pm and reconvened at 1.00pm |
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Richard Gillespie (#269) – spoke to his submission supporting upgrading bores and zoning the water supply into smaller areas to isolate contamination. Mr Gillespie suggested a complete review of the Te Pihinga project to consider building affordable housing.
Mr Gillespie said that GIS data of pipes on properties was incorrect on plans and needed to be addressed for efficiency.
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Debbie Monahan and Charles Daughtery (Biodiversity Hawke’s Bay) (#519) displayed a powerpoint presentation (Doc Id 1322618) supporting the development of the Ahuriri Regional Park in regard to biodiversity and recognising the impacts of global climate change.
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Susan Chappell, Hawke’s Bay Branch of National Council of Women (#620) together with Amanda Maynell (Heretaunga Women’s Centre) and Dorothy Pilkington (Historic Places Trust) spoke to the submission for the refurbishment and strengthening of the Women’s Rest in Memorial Square. She suggested exploring a range of options with Council to move forward. This submission had the support of the Heretaunga Women’s Centre. A Napier Women’s Centre would put life back in the Memorial Square.
It was noted that the building was eligible for lottery and environmental heritage funding and if the Centre was restored and used as a Women’s Rest it would that be based on the Women’s Rest in Heretaunga, which currently provided service for women from Napier.
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Clare Plug (#129) circulated information (Doc Id 1325308) supporting the development of the Ahuriri Regional Park. Ms Plug supported chlorine free water.
In regard to the Te Pihinga Project, Ms Plug considered affordable housing should come before this project.
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Pip Thompson on behalf of the Napier City Business Inc (#661) spoke to the submission in support of the Street Management Plan – Napier Ambassador Programme that would also work in conjunction with the CCTV upgrade in the city. When resourced properly with training these programmes could significantly assist in keeping the city safe and deter shoplifting by their presence.
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Vanessa Moon (#626) spoke to her submission focussing on climate change and associated ecological and social crises.
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Councillor Tapine withdrew from the meeting at 1.50pm |
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Chris Tremain on behalf of Cranford Hospice (#720) spoke to the submission and displayed a powerpoint presentation (Doc ID 1325188) providing an overview of the proposed site for the new Cranford facility.
He requested funding of $2,000,000 in four instalments of $500,000 over four years, similar to the commitment by Hastings District Council. The funding request was to progress the build of the new Cransford Hospice at Chesterhope Station.
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Councillor Tapine rejoined the meeting at 1.56pm.
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Tania Eden, Chief Executive and Hori Reti (Chairman) on behalf of Te Taiwhenua o Whanganui a Orotū (#657) spoke to the submission requesting Council improve its approach to Maori partnership, in particular the partnership with Te Taiwhenua o Whanganui a Orotū.
Points highlighted: · Requested grant funding of $750,000 with right of renewal after three years and work together as partners. · Dedicated funding for governance. · Focus in the LTP on: climate change; Kaitiakitanga and Civil Defence management. · While Taiwhenua agreed that more work is needed to ensure sustainability of drinking water, Taiwhenua did not support any further investment into Three Waters until a partnership model is in place. · Resource management - requested money to create a mana whenua forum. · Partnership - requested financial support to empower them to continue providing advice to Council. · The submitter did not support the Te Pihinga Community Centre or the Ahuriri Regional Park as there had been no consultation with mana whenua or Te Taiwhenua o Whanganui a Orotū. · Taiwhenua did not agree with any of the housing options presented, without more information around outcomes, the business model and potential vehicles, asset management and financial modelling. · Taiwhenua thought the Faraday Centre could be housed in the MTG. · Taiwhenua thought there was a good opportunity to use a partnership model to improve the approach to street management. · Taiwhenua proposed that funding be made available to Māori wardens to carry out an ambassador model. · Consultation with mana whenua and Te Taiwhenua o Te Whanganui a Orotū.
The Mayor re-extended an invitation to Ms Eden to meet and discuss issues offline. It was also noted that some of the issues presented were new information submitted and could not be accepted as part of the original submission.
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Larry Dallimore (#677) spoke to his detailed submission with the main focus of concern being climate change, sea level rise and sediment drift.
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Graham Duncan on behalf of the Ahuriri Rock Pools Development Trust (#668) together with Jonathon Taylor (Tonkin and Taylor) and Stephen Daysh (Mitchell Daysh Partnership) circulated a vision of the rock pools and a sample of golden sand.
Mr Duncan displayed a powerpoint presentation (Doc ID 1325183) providing an overview of the proposal to revitalise the Ahuriri beachfront located at Hardinge Road and Spriggs Park.
Points highlighted: · Ahuriri will need seawall protection in the near future to protect assets and this project would provide a key element of protection for Ahuriri. This is an Major opportunity that will evolve around this project. · This would be a Three way partnership with mana whenua hapū, Napier City Council and community. · Funding of $5,000,000 be included in the Long Term Plan. · Project feasibility study be undertaken with details. · Manmade structures will impact on sediment. Golden sand from separation point in Takahe could be brought up by cement trucks at a cost of $61,000. · This was a massive family based opportunity.
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That pursuant to Standing Order 4.2 an extension of time until 3.35pm be granted.
That pursuant to Standing Order 4.2 an extension of time until 3.35pm on 8 June 2021 be granted. “Standing Order 4.2 – Meeting duration A meeting cannot continue more than six hours from when it starts (including any adjournments) or after 10.30pm, unless the meeting resolves to continue. If there is not such resolution any business on the agenda that has not been dealt with must be adjourned, transferred to the next meeting or transferred to an extraordinary meeting.
No meeting can sit for more than two hours continuously without a break of at least ten minutes unless the meeting resolves to extend the time before a break”.
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Robin and Margaret Gwynn (#718) spoke to his submission regarding climate change and future planning. They supported: · Mitigating climate change through the Ahuriri Regional Park and emissions. · Angela Denby’s submission to call the park Ahuriri Conservation Park. · Employing planning officer who specialises in climate change with the cost of the officer being shared with the Hastings District Council.
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Gordon Anderson (#545) spoke to his submission supporting chlorine free water. Mr Anderson did not support the: · Ahuriri Regional Park or Te Pihinga projects. · Council developing housing, preferring that Council sell the land and get a developer. · He supported keeping the Faraday Centre open. · Installing a pumping system on the berm of Harold Holt Avenue and Pirimai area to a cross country drain. · He noted the lack of automation of pumps in Te Awa needed funding. · The demographics of Pirimai are changing and since the flood event in November 2020 insurance premiums have increased.
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Mark Cleary, Napier City Pilot Trust (#566) spoke to the submission supporting the Ahuriri Regional Park Project and the ambassador programme. He supported: · A greater emphasis of putting people first. · A long term sustainable resource with an emphasis on a tamariki or young persons strategy. · The development of a Child and Young Persons plan to help them feel safe. · The ambassador programme in partnership with the Community Patrol. · The Te Pihinga Project but that it be deferred with community consultation. · The retention of current housing stock and facilities. · A co-design strategy with the community that is a unique version for Napier.
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Chris Lambourne on behalf of Manaaki Energy (#649) spoke to his submission that Council amends the District Plan provisions to make non-carbon emitting based electricity energy generation a permitted use for rural land, using its assets for renewable energy to reduce electricity costs.
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Forbes Neil (#688) spoke to his submission in regard to the proposed Civic Precinct and supported the Ahuriri Regional Park project. He noted that the protection of the Ahuriri Lagoon is vital and Council needs to take all steps to minimise pollution. The environment and water safety are important issues.
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Izabella Nicholls (#7) spoke to her submission advocating an ambassador for youth to organise a working group within schools for waterway clean ups, rubbish etc.
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The meeting adjourned for afternoon tea at 3.35pm and reconvened at 5pm |
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That pursuant to Standing Order 4.2 an extension of time until 6.21pm be granted.
Carried
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Karl Jager (#16) spoke to his submission in regard to traffic safety and the ongoing issue of speed. He had been advised that it was not a Council issue but a Police issue. He felt that Council could liaise with the Police in regard to these speed issues.
· He noted that speed humps could be installed on Williams Street and advised that the Police would support this or other similar traffic calming measures. · Based on information and costs received speed calming could be resolved for $15,000 on this street. · There is a large gang presence in the area and it is not safe to canvas door-to-door. · He asked for a timeframe when this could be undertaken.
Mr Jager’s attachment (Doc ID 1325179) to the submission was not included in the circulated papers and was made available to Councillors.
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Rebecca Ainsworth spoke on behalf of her parents Stuart and Elizabeth McMillan’s (#314) submission in regard to stormwater issues at 13 Northe Street. She displayed a powerpoint presentation (Doc Id 1325192) providing an overview of slips to the gully from rainfall since 2017 and following the 2020 flood event. She noted: · Much wider stormwater issues in the area. · A drain capacity of 300mm and (200mm) at the bottom of Northe Street 200mm. · Water is not discharging into Council’s stormwater, but flowing down into the gully. · She would like a partnership approach with Council. · Council should inspect surrounding properties stormwater discharge and issue notice to fix where required. · Roading and Infrastructure teams should undertake a full audit of stormwater and roading issues. · Ms Ainsworth supported upgrading the open drain to be piped and increase capacity to the base of Northe Street. · Fixing issues and addressing the under capacity of drainage in Simla Terrace, Havelock Road and Delhi Road. · There were no legal proceedings in court at the moment.
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Syed Iqbal on behalf of the Pakistan and Friends Hawke’s Bay Association Incorporated (#157) spoke to his submission requesting funding support from Council for the Napier Islamic Centre ($500,000 for land acquisition, $500,000 for construction). He also displayed a powerpoint presentation (Doc Id 1325193) providing an overview of the reasons for building a Mosque in Napier and how it could be utilised in the future. The Association requested a temporary premises to use as Napier Mosque until a permanent solution is finalized.
He would like included provision in the Long Term Plan to: · Allocate a building that they would upgrade it to meet requirements. · Consider leasing land long term for this purpose. · Provide expertise in structural, functional and promotional aspects of the project, creating both a long term commitment and partnership .
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Richard Catley on behalf of the Pirimai Residents Association (#543) spoke to the submission circulated (Doc Id 1325181 ) requesting that the:
· Association have input into any reconfiguration of the Allen Berry Reserve and Council’s discussion with Mana Ahuriri on this and their housing proposal. · Council makes a case on behalf of the Association for extending the Allen Berry Reserve into the Crown owned land which Mana Ahuriri is receiving as part of their Treaty Settlement. · Council create a new park for Napier with the current cross country drain land.
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Ella Philp on behalf of the Napier Youth Council (#309) spoke to the submission relating to climate change and recreational space. · She supported the Ahuriri Regional Park. · Supported keeping the Faraday Centre open as it is an historic source. · Recommended increasing the accessibility for youth by extending after school hours at the Centre. · Supported street management however was apprehensive that youth may be stereotyped. She would appreciate a youth voice in this process. · Agrees with the Te Pihinga design but there needs to be cultural education, tikanga and courses for youth. · Ms Philp noted Youth Council did not favour the chlorine free solutionas this is an expensive option and they would rather be safe. · Napier Youth Council saw recycling as an important aspect of the Council and would like to see it promoted more. Multiple bins are provided and they were shocked to learn if plastic is mixed with the glass it is all put into same area. · Producers of waste businesses and manufacturers use marketing resources to promote recycling options.
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Councillor McGrath withdrew from the meeting at 5.51pm.
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Johan Ehlers (Infir Limited) (#670) spoke to his submission in relation to the Te Awa Structure Plan review and requested for updated costs for the hectare charge and any other financial contribution charges for the Te Awa Structure Plan area. · Last year he was advised this would be contained in this Long Term Plan. · Capital spend for next year is $34,000,000. The actual costs are a work in progress. · There is no breakdown in the capital plan, just one liners to say that the plan was to spend $10m on water. · Projects are not identified. · Council have to insist on officers providing information for identified projects.
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Councillor McGrath rejoined the meeting at 5.55pm
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Brent Stephenson (#412) spoke to his submission regarding the Ahuriri Regional Park requesting a significant review of the proposal with a more informed and consultative process going forward. · There was a lack of consultation with the Department of Conservation and other environmental groups. · It would have been advantageous to discuss it with key stakeholders. · Reform of dog bylaws would need to be undertaken to protect wildlife on this site.
The submitter was advised that the concept came from a Masterplan and was consulted on in 2017 which had caused some confusion and clarification was made that it was only the Napier City Council Lagoon Farm that the proposal related to.
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Bernie Kelly on behalf of Birds New Zealand (#503) spoke to his submission in support of the Ahuriri Regional Park project and that going forward Birds New Zealand Hawke’s Bay, together with other non-government organisations, will be involved in any planning around the shape and outcome within the Estuary. Mana Ahuriri, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, Department of Conservation, Forest and Bird with everyone’s input should come up with something good.
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Susan Wylie and Johanna Rodgers on behalf of Friends of Napier Library (#608) spoke to the submission requesting Council support for additional funding of the Napier Library to continue its role in promoting literacy, community inclusion, and inspiration. |
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The meeting adjourned at 6.21pm and would reconvene on Wednesday, 9 June 2021 at 9.00am
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Minutes of a Reconvened Extraordinary Council Meeting Held In the
Simkin Room, Pettigrew Green Arena, Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier held on Wednesday, 9 June 2021 at 9.00am
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Present |
Mayor Wise, Deputy Mayor Brosnan, Councillors Boag, Browne, Chrystal, Crown, Mawson, McGrath, Price, Simpson, Tapine, Taylor and Wright |
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In Attendance |
Chief Executive (Steph Rotarangi) Director Corporate Services (Adele Henderson) Director Infrastructure Services (Jon Kingsford) Director City Strategy (Richard Munneke) Director Community Services (Antoinette Campbell) Director City Services (Lance Titter) Acting Pou Whakarae (Morehu Te Tomo) Manager Communications and Marketing (Craig Ogborn) Manager Community Strategies (Natasha Mackie) Manager Water Strategy (Russell Bond) Manager Business & Tourism (Steve Gregory) Various Council Officers Sign Language Interpreters (Kerry Locker-Lampson and Sarah Billing) |
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Submitters Speaking: |
Paul Bailey (via Zoom); Phil Norman; Alan White (Bike Hawke’s Bay); Mark Aspden (Sport Hawke’s Bay); John McGifford (Westshore Residents’ Association and Central Football); Katrina Brunton and Councillor Neil Kirton (Hawke’s Bay Regional Council); Jeanie Brigham; Duncan Watson; Maureen Mua; Waitiria Greeks; Esperanza Alvarez; Pauline Doyle (Guardians of the Aquifer); Nick Penny; Bruce Carnegie (Greypower); Judith Guy; Michelle Lucas (CCS); Doug Evans (Barndoor); Hans Rook; Paul Trass (Maraenui Rugby); David Kay; Stuart Nash (via Zoom); Tom Little; Libby Harding; Craig Waterhouse (The Regional Indoor Sports and Events Centre Trust); Blokart HB; Angie Denby (Ahuriri Estuary Protection Society); June Graham; Phillip and Yvonne Coonrod and Lynn Anderson and John Warren - Forest and Bird (Napier Branch) |
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Administration |
Governance Advisor (Carolyn Hunt) Governance Advisor (Anna Eady) |
The Mayor welcomed everyone to the second day of the hearings for the Long Term Plan Submissions.
1. Submissions on the Long Term Plan 2021-31 Consultation DocumenT (cont.)
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The meeting adjourned for morning tea at 10.43am and reconvened at 10.50am |
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Esperanza Alvarez (#639) spoke to her submission in support of the Guardians of the Aquifer chlorine free submission. She displayed a powerpoint presentation (Doc Id 1325187) providing an overview of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Disinfection By-Products (DBPs) and also circulated information (Doc Id 1325364). · Common drinking water disinfectants degrade polyethylene pipes. · Natural organic food matter plus chlorine detectable byproducts. · The kitchen turns into a chemistry laboratory when we combine foods and chlorinated tap water. · Council should be undertaking testing not at the network but in kitchens near the chlorine dosing points.
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Pauline Doyle on behalf of the Guardians of the Aquifer (#672) spoke to her submission and circulated information (Doc ID 1325309) on chlorine free water. She recommended: · Immediately get the GHD to commence on chlorine free. · The Mayor invite Helen Beaumont to visit Napier ASAP to explain how Christchurch is working with the Minister of Health. · Fast tracking leak detection of pipes. · Making very best efforts to fast track drilling bores in Taradale. · Putting on hold - any proposal that could trap Napier in chlorination plans. Direct bore waters - 3 holding tanks for chlorinated water - hold plans to install water meters · She noted people want dirty water fixed and chlorine free water sooner rather than later. · Manganese and chlorine did not mix.
The submitter tabled a petition for Chlorine free water with signatories of 3681 valid names.
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John McGifford on behalf of Central Football (#658) spoke to his submission requesting that Council officers engage with Central Football in regard to the Park Island Master Plan. · Reinforce turf process of engagement with Central Football. · Confusing as turf indicated in the Master Plan. · Priorities 3 artificial turf for Park Island: - 1. Initial turf outside Blue Water Stadium - 2. Rugby artificial Turf Tremain - 3. Artificial turf for hockey · Central football has been lobbying Council about artificial turf. · Construction for 2026-27 but have not seen anything. · No timeframes or cost allocations it is difficult to fundraise.
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Nick Penny (#687) spoke to his submission in support of retaining the Faraday Centre. · The Centre needs a proper name as people do not know what the Faraday Centre is. · He agreed with the business case document. · All points raised as road blocks are outlined in the document. · He outlined ownership would need to change and operate. · The original intentions setting up the Centre should be carried through to the revitalised centre. · The Centre are custodians of some rare pieces so people in the future can see what went before. · It is a hands on, experiential and interactive – to enjoy the Museum need to be involved.
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Councillor Boag declared a conflict of interest in the submission of Greypower.
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Bruce Carnegie on behalf of Greypower (#711) in regard to the increase in the Universal Annual Charge which adversely affects ratepayers living in lower valued homes. A copy of the Grey Power Magazine was circulated at the meeting (Doc Id 1325287). He supported: · Affordable rates for lower income. · Advocating or lobbying Central Government to increase the threshold for the rates rebate. Greypower were lobbying but would appreciate support from Council. · Council housing that is suitable, warm and safe. · Selling housing to another provider, where will those tenants go. · He opposed Council losing flats. · There was a huge amount of costly work involved in retaining the Faraday Centre. · The ongoing operating costs of the Faraday Centre will mean an increase in rates. · Council should close the Centre down temporarily and come back with options for the ratepayer. |
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Councillor Mawson withdrew from the meeting at 11.49am |
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Judith Guy spoke on behalf of the Napier Labour Party LEC (#96) to the submission and displayed a powerpoint presentation (Doc Id 11322203) suggesting Napier City Council should provide more housing for the community as a whole, not just the older population. · She supporedt maintaining Council flats and upgrading them as necessary through loans. · Affordable housing is a responsibility for the older population. · Housing is a key problem. · There is no provision made for sections for low cost housing. · Proactively in Long Term Plan allow to sell land at cost. · Council should maximise land with medium density housing rather than single storey homes. · Council’s proposed rates increase is proportionally higher for lower income communities. |
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Councillor Mawson rejoined the meeting at 11.52am Councillor Simpson withdrew from the meeting at 11.53am
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Councillor Simpson rejoined the meeting at 11.57am |
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Michelle Lucas on behalf of CCS Disability Action (#654) spoke to the submission in relation to a review of Council’s disability park and accessibility. She noted: · Supporting removing barriers for the disabled. · The mobility parking allocation is inadequate. · Council should undertake an accessibility audit of mobility parks and allocate funding. · Align with Parking Regulations as adopted by HDC. · Promote accessibility with parking information. · Prioritise through capital and maintenance funding for local infrastructure to be upgraded for disabled eg public transport not viable unsafe footpaths. · Due to financial constraints a number of projects have been put on hold. · Ensure any new facilities built to new design accessibility. · Ensure that housing meets population needs. · Engage Lifemark. · Currently there are 2500 holders of permanent mobility permits.
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Doug Evans on behalf of Barndoor (#400) spoke to his submission regarding chlorine free water.
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Hans Rook (651#) spoke to his submission and circulated information (Doc ID1325304) opposing the Ahuriri Regional Park project. Mr Rook also circulated a sample of the tube worm which becomes solid like a rock. · He proposed the Ahuriri Regional Park include part of the Department of Conservation land and consultation with them required. · It is crucial the estuary remains undisturbed. · Habitat of birds and wildlife needs to be protected over recreational activities. · Habitat restoration and protection seems vague. · The area should be managed to protect cultural and historic sites. · Council with HBRC should focus on tube worm and internal drain.
The submitter was advised that the proposed Ahuriri Regional Park site was Council’s Lagoon Farm and would not be going into to the upper estuary. Funding was proposed in year 7 and any actual works on the grounds would go through design and consultation.
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Doug Lang and Paul Trass (Maraenui Rugby) (#653) spoke to their submission regarding the development of Te Pihinga and the need to be involved in consultation so there is no duplication of facilities with the sports club. · Club rooms have had $500,000 spent and modernised · It has 575 members · There is the intention is to run after school and holiday programmes · They have not been involved in any consultation and asked how major stakeholders can be involved in the development.
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David Kay (#544) spoke to his submission regarding Council’s Long Term Plan and commented: · Māori representation has been embraced by Central Government. · Consultation with Māori on an issue by issue basis is too cumbersome. · Tangata whenua are major stakeholders of the Ahuriri Regional Park. · He opposed any access to the upper estuary. · There is a lack of transparency of discharge breaches from commercial entities into the Tyne stormwater. · The public need to see consequences for these breaches. · He supported chlorination of water as the only means of keeping water safe. · He supported the Ambassador programme.
Mayor Wise clarified that Council had an active Māori Committee and the members of the Committee had voting rights and the intention was to consult with the whole community. The decision on Māori Wards, following consultation, would be made in November for the 2025 election for Maori Wards. It was important for Council to develop partnership with mana whenua and tangata whenua.
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The meeting adjourned for lunch at 12.43pm and reconvened at 1.00pm |
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Stuart Nash (#655) spoke to his submission via Zoom link regarding community safety, Clive Square, Womens Rest, Community Patrols, gang patches, freedom camping, dilapidated buildings and economic development. · Clive Square has become an unsafe place. · The property owned by Kāinga Ora attracts the wrong kind of people. · WIT (Whatever it Takes) is poorly located in the City. · Womens Rest has been closed since it was assessed as having earthquake issues and has become an abandoned building in our city. · He requested funding to upgrade the building so it is fit for purpose to help ensuring Clive Square becomes a safe place. · Council should look to ban gang patches in all Council owned facilities or properties. · Freedom camping should be limited in the city to self contained vehicles. · He proposed Council allocates funding for a Regional Economic Agency in conjunction with all Councils across the region.
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Joy Makene Bledisloe School – 4 student Road Wardens from Bledisloe School spoke to Taradale High School (Libby Harding’s) submission on the safety and traffic issues in Murphy Road and Meeanee Road displaying photos (Doc Id 1325316) · The traffic light is obscured by a tree. · Traffic does not give way despite signage. · They recommended making the area down Murphy/Meeanee and Lee Roads a 40kph zone. · Speed humps could help.
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Libby Harding (#569) a student at Taradale High School spoke to her submission regarding the traffic problem on Murphy Road, Taradale. · She had had three cycle accidents on her way to school. · She was terrified cycling to school · There needed to be proper cycle lanes.
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Tom Little and Campbell Gray and Bledisloe Primary School students (#459) spoke to their submission and displayed a powerpoint presentation (Doc ID 1322199) providing an overview of the Murphy Road traffic problem. · The road does not allow 1.5m space for cyclists. · Car doors swing open. · There are no road markings, centre lines or pedestrian crossings. · Council should consider: - A segregated cycle/skateboard path - Timed parking zones - Speed bumps · A segregated pathway would connect to the iWay pathway at the end of Murphy and Meeanee Roads. · There should be separate traffic light for cyclists · They want to keep Murphy Road clear and parking moved further out. · This would not compromise parking as no cars parked during the day. · The problem is parents picking up and dropping off students. · The close proximity of the three schools is a huge problem.
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Craig Waterhouse on behalf of the Regional Indoor Sports and Events Centre Trust (#430) displayed a powerpoint presentation (Doc ID 1325186) for funding of the Pettigrew Green Arena expansion project (six new basketball courts added to the existing three). Mr Waterhouse requested the following: · Additional operational funding, increasing from the current investment of $55,000 per annum for three courts to $165,000 per annum for the nine courts. · That the annual asset renewal fund contribution of $30,000 per annum be increased to $90,000 per annum from year three of the LTP (2023/2024). · There be an automatic annual inflation adjustment. · That Napier City Council, together with the Hastings District Council contributes to a review in year two of the LTP (2022/2023) into the cost-effectiveness of the current operating model. · There was a shortfall of $3.2m and a number of funding applications have been made.
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John Marshall on behalf of Blokart HB (#505) spoke to the submission in support of the Ahuriri Regional Park and suggested an expansion of their track be included in the plan. Mr Marshall displayed a powerpoint presentation (Doc ID 1325185) providing an overview of a suggested expansion of their Blokart track and requested that Blokart be included in discussions for the development of the Park.
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Angie Denby on behalf of the Ahuriri Estuary Protection Society (#587) spoke to her submission in relation to the Three Waters Reform, Stormwater and the Ahuriri Regional Park. · She supported new wetlands to filter stormwater. · The invasive tube worm going under the radar is an enormous problem, it creates solid structures. · There is ongoing tension between conservation and recreation. · Cycling close to the birds is a big concern. · Climate change is a big issue to focus on. · Pollution into the estuary is caused by , sediment from the hillside, stormwater, tube worm, waste from industrial areas. · There was a lack of consultation and she was surprised the Department of Conservation had not been included.
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June Graham (#588) spoke to her submission of support in principal of the Ahuriri Regional Park and said that Council needed to consult with other organisations like the Department of Conservation, Forest and Bird, Birds New Zealand, the Ahuriri Estuary Protection Society, and the Hawkes Bay Airport who had an overview of estuary issues. · She displayed a large map of Napier and environs provided an overview of the estuary and size. · The balance of recreation and conservation is threatened. · She paid tribute to volunteers for the estuary. · The treatment of stormwater needs to be addressed for the preservation of the habitat. · The park Plan should not allow any more access for cyclists or tracks that would disburb the habitat for birds.
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Phillip and Yvonne Coonrod (#578) spoke to their submission, as pensioners, of concerns in regard to insecurity and mismanagement of funds at their time of life. They noted: · The insecurity of Council retirement villages · They were weary of not having security and threatened could lose their homes. · They have lived in the retirement village for 9 years. · Lower rentals are a safety net for the elderly. · They were told they are not ratepayers, but many in the flats were ratepayers for years. · They were too scared to make a noise as they may lose their homes. · They would like communication.
Officers to follow up on operational matters.
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John Warren and Lyn Anderson - Forest and Bird (Napier Branch) (#541) spoke to his submission supporting in principal the Ahuriri Regional Park and requested that a robust ecological investigation be undertaken before any change or development took place. · He recommend specific water quality objectives for the estuary and timelines. · The impact of urban discharge into the estuary is not understood. · Discharge load should be identified. · Restoration of water quality should be given priority. · Government reform for three waters is significant. · Council should address quality decline and achieve the highest standards. · There is nothing in the ten year plan regarding the sea level rise which is a serious issue for Napier. · There is not a lot of detail for Ahuriri Regional Park and has huge potential to give back to nature. · A plan is needed to restore and maintain the Estuary. · Main concern the recreational activities will become the main focus. · Recreation must be carefully balanced with the wildlife. · The southern marsh and northern channel should be left untouched. · Council should make it a wildlife refuge.
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Extension of Meeting Time Councillors Mawson / Crown That pursuant to Standing Order 4.2 an extension of time until 6.00pm be granted. Carried
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DELIBERATION OF LONG TERM PLAN CONSULTATION ITEMS The meeting commenced consideration of the consultation items in the Long Term Plan in conjunction with the management comments and highlighting points.
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Water Supply The meeting agreed with the officer’s comments to proceed with the proposed programme of work on Napier’s water supply system immediately. Points highlighted: · Council investment will not preclude chlorine free in the future. · Napier has never fluoridated water, however in the future NCC may be directed to fluoridate water. · Investment in water programme in Long Term Plan away further from chlorine free with a significant amount of work required to satisfy Taumata Arowai. · Large amount of work will be required to make the network resilient and more control where water is going and leakage.
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Chlorine-free The meeting agreed with the officer’s comments that Council has a responsibility to provide safe, compliant water to the residents of Napier. The comments received in the Long Term Plan consultation noted that residents were struggling with the smell, taste and clarity of the water supply. As a number of key projects are underway to address dirty water issues (the Controlled Water Area and Low Manganese Water projects) as well as the overall master plan projects that will help to manage any variances in chlorine taste and odour, retaining a residual in the network and maintaining a compliant network. Council agreed to do the following: · Continue to work with Taumata Arowai to understand the benchmark for exemption from a chlorine residual · Initiate the development of a water quality monitoring plan that exceeds that required in the NZDWS and helps to inform Council’s understanding around water quality within the network. · Continue to complete projects that reduce dirty water incidents e.g. low manganese bores, more operational control of the network and continued pigging programmes. · Continue with the development of the masterplan · Continue towards compliance with the new drinking water standards · Prioritise the management of network leakage and asset renewals · Set up the network in Controlled Water Areas · Assess other precursor options that have been identified in the Chlorine Free Review to better understand costs around network upgrades
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Ahuriri Regional Park The meeting agreed with the Officer’s recommendation that the $12.5 million be set aside through LTP 2021-31 for development of the Ahuriri Regional Park, with funding set aside for 2028-2031 (years 8-10 of this LTP).
Masterplanning will be undertaken in partnership with Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and mana whenua, and that masterplan will be the subject of further engagement with the community in the coming years. Napier City Council already has $200,000 set aside for this purpose. Napier City Council will work closely with interested stakeholders such as the Department of Conservation, Forest and Bird, Mana Ahuriri Trust, Te Taiwhenua Te Whanganui ā Orotū, the Ahuriri Estuary Protection Society, and Hawkes Bay Airport Limited in developing detailed plans for the area.
It should be noted that this recommendation is made without visibility as to whether Hawke’s Bay Regional Council will advance the Regional Park concept after its consultation on its own Long Term Plan.
Points highlighted: · Progress and develop a collaborative vision and masterplan for community consultation. · Support key Regional Park outcomes, being conservation, biodiversity, climate change mitigation, habitat, water quality enhancement and stormwater management. · Appropriate recreational opportunities may be incorporated as part of the master plan. · Ahuriri Regional Park masterplan consultation document be subject to final approval by Council. · Final naming for the Regional Park project be part of the masterplan partnerships brief.
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Te Pihinga The meeting considered the Officer’s recommendation option two – “Do it later”. This would enable sufficient time for participation from mana whenua, key stakeholders and community in the development of the facility, including confirming an operating model, detailed design, construction and social procurement processes. It also allows time for the development of partnerships with providers and funders. Points highlighted: · The final sale and purchase agreement for land purchase from Kainga Ora was nearing completion. · Submitter raised the issue when Pukemokimoki Marae was developed it was to be a facility to support the community. If the Marae did not achieve its intention and potential on that site should Council be looking at a new facility. · Include in the Feasibility Study a review of existing community facilities and services. · Further consultation required with all stakeholders prior to any detailed design options. · Council officers to clarify the name of Te Pihinga or Te Pihinga Ake.
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Housing The meeting agreed with the Officers recommendation to use a loan to fund the $1.8m deficit for the housing portfolio for the 2021/22 financial year. This is intended to be a “stop-gap” solution only, with recommendations arising out of a review of the housing portfolio due to Council as soon as possible for decision around a sustainable future of housing provision, following consultation with the community. Points highlighted: · Final report on review reported to Council by December 2021. · Any decisions will be made following the review of the housing portfolio.
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The Faraday Centre The meeting agreed that the preferred option, to keep the Faraday Centre open and provide additional funding to better support its operations, is approved in the Long Term Plan, until the recommendations of the detailed business case can be considered by the Council in the future. This will allow the Council to carefully plan for a staged approach to any upgrades, expansion and redevelopment and consideration of the governance and management options going forward.
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Street Management The meeting considered the Officers recommendation option 1 – “Look into it further”. This would see an ambassador approach in place and funded from 1 July 2022. Points highlighted: · Investigate an ambassadorial approach to street management. · Engage with mana whenua, Napier Youth Council and other key stakeholders in the development of a model. · Mayor, Councillors Crown and Price currently working on a proposal. · The CCTV project underway will be considered in the development of the model.
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Traffic Safety Plans The meeting considered the Officer’s recommendation that the proposed increase in funding for Local Area Traffic Management plans is retained.
Points highlighted: · Issues raised in regard to the Murphy/Meeanee Roads area would require a large amount of revenue. · Submitter, Tom Little (Taradale High School) and youth work with the Roading Group on solutions. · Hold a public workshop on local area traffic management for elected members and the public to better understand issues and priorities. · Roading team currently working with the Communications Team to develop a list of traffic priorities for the website.
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The meeting then addressed Parts (a) and (b) of the recommendation. Part (b) was moved and seconded separately by topics consulted on in the Long Term Plan and the Motion PUT.
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That Council: a. Receive and consider all submissions made on the Long Term Plan 2021-31 Consultation Document. |
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b. Adopt the following recommendations, which have been subject to public feedback through the Long Term Plan consultation process: · Water Supply: begin key water supply projects now, continuing to prioritise the work associated with dirty water issues, including new borefields, new treatment plants, reservoir replacements and establishing mini networks, |
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b) Adopt the following recommendation, which has been subject to public feedback through the Long Term Plan consultation process: · Chlorine-free: move towards a safe network with chlorine with a view to adding additional steps in the future to move towards a chlorine free network in consultation with the community and meeting the exemption requirements of Taumata Arowai, |
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b) Adopt the following recommendation, which has been subject to public feedback through the Long Term Plan consultation process: Traffic Safety Plans: increase the number of Local Area Traffic Safety Plans completed per year from 1 to 3, noting that Council receives a 51% contribution from Waka Kotahi towards these plans; In addition, Council Officers undertake to hold a public workshop on local area traffic safety plans in 2021. |
The meeting adjourned at 5.40 and
would reconvene at 9.00am on 10 June 2021
Minutes of a Reconvened Extraordinary Council Meeting Held In the
Simkin Room, Pettigrew Green Arena, Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier held on Wednesday, 9 June 2021 at 9.00am
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Mayor Wise, Deputy Mayor Brosnan, Councillors Boag, Browne, Chrystal, Crown, Mawson, McGrath, Price, Simpson, Tapine, Taylor and Wright |
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Chief Executive (Steph Rotarangi) Director Corporate Services (Adele Henderson) Director Infrastructure Services (Jon Kingsford) Director City Strategy (Richard Munneke) Director Community Services (Antoinette Campbell) Director City Services (Lance Titter) Pou Whakarae (Morehu Te Tomo) Manager Communications and Marketing (Craig Ogborn) Manager Community Strategies (Natasha Mackie) Manager Water Strategy (Russell Bond) Team Leader Transportation (Robin Malley) Manager Asset Strategy (Debra Stewart) Chief Financial Officer (Caroline Thompson) Various Council officers Sign Language Interpreters (Kerry Locker-Lampson and Sarah Billing) |
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Governance Advisor (Carolyn Hunt) Governance Advisor (Anna Eady) |
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That an apology for lateness from Councillor Wright be accepted. |
1. Submissions on the Long Term Plan 2021-31 Consultation DocumenT (cont)
The meeting then considered the 11 funding requests received through the Long Term Plan.
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Funding Requests through the Long Term Plan |
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Sally Chandler, Enviroschools (#150) requested continuation of the current contribution of $15,000 per annum.
The meeting considered the officer’s comment that the submitter make an application to the Council Projects Fund for $45,000 to cover the three years of funding sought, alternatively, funding could be sought annually via the Community Development Projects Fund.
Points highlighted · The meeting directed Council officers to work with Enviroschools to develop a service level agreement for $45,000 over three years. · If process was unsuccessful Enviroschools should be advised to apply to Council’s Project Fund.
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Don McKinnon, New Zealand Memorial Museum Trust- Le Quesnoy (#244) Requested $63,000 over three years to support the project to buy a historic building and convert it into a Museum and Visitor Centre in Le Quesnoy (France) with a donation equivalent to $1 per resident of Napier.
The meeting agreed with the officer’s comments that as the total cost of the project is $15m of which $8m has been raised from donations from individuals and businesses, this request be directed to central government who may be better placed to contribute to national and international memorials.
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Sir Graeme Avery, Hawke’s Bay Community Fitness Centre Trust (#306) Requested grant funding of “the $2m previously allocated to the Trust for completion of the current EIT Institute of Sport & Health building; as an unbudgeted item during the prior 2018-2028 LTP process for availability in July 2022 – subject to consultation in the new 2021-2031 LTP”.
The meeting considered the officer’s comments that this funding was not included as a separate consultation topic in the LTP Consultation document and considered funding through a loan as part of the deliberation and decision-making process.
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Points Highlighted: · Council had pledged as an unbudgeted item of $2m and indicated contribution toward the project under the former Mayor · Sport Hawke’s Bay talked about a Strategic Plan in their submission and the Mitre 10 Regional Sports Park is part of the whole region’s facilities. · That facility will become an area of pride for the region and Council had signalled previously it’s support. · It was noted that the Regional Sports Park Trust had signalled significant economic, social and health benefits to the region. · 40% of users of the Park were from Napier. · The Park was a regional facility, although the land was owned by the Hastings District Council.
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Craig Waterhouse (Regional Indoor Sports and Events Centre Trust) (#430) Request for funding of the Pettigrew Green Arena expansion project (six new basketball courts added to the existing three). The Trust also requested: · increasing current investment of $55,000 per annum for three courts to $165,000 per annum for the nine courts. · annual asset renewal fund contribution of $30,000 per annum to $90,000 per annum from year three of the LTP (2023/2024). · that there is an automatic annual inflation adjustment. · contribute to a review being undertaken in year two of the LTP (2022/2023) into the cost-effectiveness of the current operating model together with Hastings District Council. · an additional $600,000 for car parking. Points Highlighted: · The meeting agreed that the $600,000 request was not part of the original submission and therefore could not be considered as part of the Long Term Plan process.
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Councillor Boag having declared a conflict of interest in the Tu Tangata Maraenui Trust submission did not participate in discussion.
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Barbara Arnott, Tu Tangata Maraenui Trust (#634) Requested funding of $5,000 to repeat the “Community Clean Up Day”.
Points highlighted: · The previous clean up day was funded through one of the COVID-19 recovery funds (Te Puawaitanga) which was a one-off allocation. · None of the community funding streams for projects is multi-year. · The Trust could make application to the Community Development Project Fund – this project aligns with its current criteria. · The Trust could apply to the Te Puawaitanga Fund for the “Community Up Day” for funding.
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Cherie Kara, Nga Whanau o Mangaru Education and Research Trust (#647) requested a “venue sponsor” for free health check events.
The meeting considered the officer’s comments that a community rate may apply for a council owned venue and funding may be available when organisation status is confirmed and further details are provided.
Points Highlighted: · Refer the Trust to Council’s Community Strategies Team. · Obtain clarification of organisational status to assess suitability to receive a grant. · A large venue is required to meet the numbers (500) – none of the community halls are big enough. · A community rate may apply for other council owned venues and funding may be available once organisation status is confirmed and other details are provided.
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Graham Duncan, Ahuriri Rock Pools Development Trust (#668) requested $5million to fund a project to revitalise the Ahuriri beachfront.
The meeting agreed with the officer’s comments that a project of this scale would need to be considered as a stand alone LTP project and funded outside of the grants mechanisms for capital and operating and a full business case would be required.
Points Highlighted: · Suggest Trust write to Council to apply for funding from the Council Projects fund to assist in undertaking a Feasibility Study/Business Case. · Former Councillor Ivan Wilson had proposed similar development in the 1990’s but due to his death it was not progressed. · Council acknowledged the work time and effort that the Trust had undertaken to date.
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Khurrum Iqbal Pakistan and Friends Hawke’s Bay Association Incorporated (#719) requesting funding support from Council for the Napier Islamic Centre ($500,000 for land acquisition, $500,000 for construction).
The meeting agreed with the officer’s comments that a project of this scale would need to be considered as a stand-alone LTP project and funded outside of the grants mechanisms for capital and operating. It would require a full business case. The Community Strategies team plan to develop a multicultural strategy and discussions could occur within this process.
Points highlighted: · Work with the Pakistan and Friends Hawke’s Bay Association to identify potential temporary premises and land for acquisition or lease. · Capital contributions do not fund the establishment of places of worship. · Once established and a benefit to the community Council can assist in programmes.
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Chris Tremain, Cranford Hospice (#166) Requested Napier City Council match Hastings District Council’s contribution by providing $500,000 per year over four years to assist with the construction of the new Cranford Hospice at Chesterhope Station (Pakowhai Road).
The meeting agreed with the officer’s comments that a project of this scale would need to be considered as a stand-alone LTP project and funded outside of the grants mechanisms for capital and operating.
Points highlighted: · Make contribution to garden and arboretum as a community facility. · Hastings District Council have contributed $500,000 · Opportunity for some in-kind contribution. · Conscious LTP does have potential deliverability and this would be focus of audit when finalised. · Potential of grounds would be special. · No capital funding.
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David Jackson Velocity Kickboxing (#715) requested the use of a Council owned building to increase its services and classes with “profit” returned to Council’.
The meeting agreed with the officer’s comments that the Community Strategies Team seek further information and determine if any funding streams apply. Groups using Council owned facilities are charged for the use.
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Liz Barrett – Citizens Advice Bureau (#659) Requested community funding be increased overall for service agreements including the CAB agreement.
The meeting agreed with the officer’s comments that Funding for Service Agreements are proposed to increase by $170,000 across 12 organisations in 21/22 and with Local Government Cost Index thereafter. There is no “funding freeze” as such. Assessments on each service agreement proposal are taking place currently and will determine how the additional funding will be distributed based on: Community need; Community benefit; Capacity to deliver; Alignment with Council outcomes/wellbeings. |
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The meeting adjourned for morning tea at 10.30am and reconvened at 10.50am
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Following consideration of the above funding requests Part (c) of the recommendations for funding were considered in a block with funding consideration also given to the Napier Women’s Rest and Central Football.
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Council resolution |
c) Review management comments (included as an attachment) on topics raised by submitters that were not formal consultation items and the amended and remaining wording of management comments be accepted and circulated for review prior to the final adoption of the Long Term Plan. Sally Chandler – Enviroschools (#150) That Enviroschools make an application for a Service Level Agreement of $45,000 over three years through the appropriate process and subject to the outcome and availability the Council Projects Fund can be utilised.
Don McKinnon – New Zealand Memorial Museum Trust – Le Quesnoy (#244) The total cost of the Museum and Visitor Centre in Le Quesnoy project is $15m, of which $8m has been raised from donations from individuals and businesses, this request be directed to Central Government, who may be better placed to contribute to national and international memorials. The Trust can also seek donations from the local community. Sir Graeme Avery - Hawke’s Bay Community Fitness Centre (#306) That the Hawke’s Bay Community Fitness Centre funding was not included as a separate consultation topic in the Long Term Plan Consultation document and Council support loan funding of a $1m grant for this in year 1 of the Long Term Plan 2021.
Craig Waterhouse - Regional Indoor Sports and Events Centre (#430) a) That Council allocate increased operating funding from year 2 of the Long Term Plan of $45,000 OPEX budget (an increase from $55,000 to $100,000) with a caveat that Officers will work with the Pettigrew Green Arena to better understand the new operating environment. b) That Council increase renewal funding from year 2 of the Long Term Plan of $15,000 (an increase from $35,000 to $50,000) with a caveat that Officers will work with the Pettigrew Green Arena to better understand the new operating environment and comeback with recommendations on the permanent budgets going forward. c) That Council support the Pettigrew Green Arena undertaking a review of operational effectiveness in year 3 rate through rates funding, should the Hastings District Council decide to do the same. The funding required for this is currently unknown and could be accommodated in future Annual Plans.
Barbara Arnott - Tu Tangata Maraenui Trust (#634) That the Tu Tangata Maraenui Trust apply for funding of $8,000 from the Te Puawaitanga Fund for the “Community Clean Up Day”.
Cherie Kara - Ngā Whānau o Mangaru Education & Research Trust (#647) That the Ngā Whānau o Mangaru Education & Research Trust be referred to the Council’s Community Strategies Team. Council have sought clarification of organisational status to assess suitability to receive a grant. A large venue is required to meet the numbers (500) – none of the community halls are big enough. A community rate may apply for other council owned venues and funding may be available once organisation status is confirmed and other details are provided.
Graham Duncan - Ahuriri Rock Pools Development Trust (#668) That the Ahuriri Rock Pools Development Trust write to Council to apply for funding from the Council Projects fund to assist in undertaking a Feasibility Study/Business Case.
Khurrum Iqbal - Pakistan and Friends Hawke’s Bay Association (#719) a) A project of this scale would need to be considered as a stand-alone Long Term Plan project and funded outside of the grants mechanisms for capital and operating. It would require a full business case. The Council’s Community Strategies team plan to develop a multicultural strategy and discussions could occur within this process. b) Council Officers will work with the Pakistan and Friends Hawke’s Bay Association to identify potential temporary premises and land for acquisition or lease. c) Advise that Council does not make Capital contributions to the establishment of places of worship, but that applications can be made for grants to support community programmes.
Chris Tremain - Cranford Hospice (#166) a) That a project of this scale would need to be considered as a stand-alone Long Term Plan project and funded outside of the grants mechanisms for capital and operating. b) Council may in the future explore opportunities to assist with some in kind services with the gardens, but that there will be no capital funding.
David Jackson - Velocity Kickboxing (#715) The Council’s Community Strategies Team seek further information from Velocity Kickboxing and determine if any funding streams apply. Groups using Council owned facilities are charged for the use.
Liz Barrett - Citizens Advice Bureau (#659) That Council continue to work through the Service Level Agreement entering $60,000 funding for the 2021/22 year.
Susan Chappell - Napier Women’s Rest First World War Memorial (Memorial Square) (#620) a) That Council support engaging now with Historic Places Hawke’s Bay and National Council of Women Hawke’s Bay and other key stakeholders, subsequently undertaking a feasibility study in year 2 of the Long Term Plan to define a community use for the space, as well as an appropriate operating model, and b) That Council assign capital budget of $1.5 million, in years 2-3 of the Long Term Plan, with $750k funded through loans and the remainder of funding gained through external and community funding being a gateway for the project, and c) That Council allocate $100,000 of rates funding in year 2 of the Long Term Plan for a Feasibility Study and associated resourcing.
John McGifford - Central Football (#658) That loan funding of $500,000 be included in year 3 of the Long Term Plan towards the cost of artificial turf, included in the Park Island Master Plan, for Central Football, subject to: · Central Football having a full and complete understanding of the total cost of their project, and · Central Football have completed fundraising required to fund their share of the total cost of the project. |
Other Items raised in Submissions |
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The following issues were raised by submitters during the Long Term Plan process and following consideration at the meeting some actions noted.
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Maraenui Street Lighting Provide direction to Council Officers to undertake further analysis of infill lighting and tree removal/replacement, prioritising lighting in Maraenui, and bring back to Council the work to be undertaken.
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Puketitiri Road Council Officers to provide detail to residents about projects being undertaken in the Puketitiri Road area.
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Cycling Council Officers to engage with Taradale based schools and submitters around potential safety issues in the Murphy/Meeanee Roads area.
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Climate change a) Repurpose an existing vacancy in Council to take the lead on climate change, including developing a climate change strategy; and
b) Investigate becoming a member of The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, or similar Association.
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Councillor Brosnan withdrew from the meeting at 11.50am and rejoined at 11.53.pm
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CBD parking Council Officers: i) Review parking strategy, establish current parking changes impact, and investigate historical proposition of additional decks to existing carpark buildings.
ii) Immediately investigate accessible parking in the Ahuriri suburb and city wide review to be completed by December 2021.
iii) Provide CBD and urban shopping areas car parking topography and information on the website. |
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The meeting adjourned for lunch at 12.30pm and reconvened at 1.00pm |
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Playground for southwest Taradale Council Officers investigate Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa funding for the playground in southwest Taradale. |
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Dog Control Bylaw and bringing the 2024 Direct Council Officers to bring the review of the Dog Control Bylaw forward to 2022.
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Community Plans Council Officers to develop a framework for Community Plans, and a criteria to establish prioritisation.
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Grey Power – Rates Rebate Review Council advocated on behalf of superannuitants and Grey Power to lobby Central Government with a view to increasing the rates rebate cap .
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Library, Civic Precinct Master Planning Council Officers to removal the reference to Ahuriri Atea from the management comments.
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Council Waste Activities Council Officers to provide an annual report on the implementation of the Waste Minimisation and Management Plan and advise submitters that this will be undertaken.
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Code of Conduct for Bicycles on Cycleways Council Officers to undertake to promote the existing Code of Conduct for cyclists on cycleways.
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Stormwater Issues Prioritisation of stormwater projects to be workshopped with the Councillors after the adoption of the Long Term Plan. Information will be shared with the community of the projects over the period of the Long Term Plan.
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Freedom Camping The Chief Executive to undertake a review of the resident complaints relating to Westshore’s Freedom Camping Ground.
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Onekawa Park Contamination Report Council Officers to notify interested residents within the vicinity of the Onekawa Park Reserve that the Contamination Report will be released.
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Partnership Approach With Mana Whenua a) Note in the Long Term Plan the partnership with mana whenua and in particular Te Taiwhenua o Te Whanganui a Orotū is high priority. Council seeks to establish an agreed process for their ongoing contribution and guidance. (b) It was noted that currently a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was with Te Taiwhenua o Whanganui o Orotū and Council were awaiting further contact to finalise the MOU.
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Delapidated Buildings Council Officers to come back with any existing guidelines for unsafe and unsanitary buildings. |
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The meeting adjourned for afternoon tea at 3.00pm and reconvened at 3.30pm |
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LONG TERM PLAN CONSULTATION RECOMMENDATIONS (cont) The meeting then considered separately Parts (d), (e), (f) and (g) of the recommendation for consultation items in the Long Term Plan in conjunction with the management comments and highlighting points. |
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d) Accept recommendations for officer-lead amendments to the proposed Fees and Charges for 2021/22. Napier Aquatic Centre – change the fee from “Single Lane (plus $1.00 including GST entry fee per pupil)” to “Single Lane (plus Club Member entry fee per pupil)”, which aligns to Council’s historical change for this service. Wastewater – to only apply the current year’s increase in cost of around 7% rather than the proposed 14% plus increase to trade waste charge consulted on. National Aquarium of New Zealand – price amendment to conform to Consumer price sensitivity and price thresholds. Liquor Licence Application Fees and Amusement Device Fees – no change to the proposed fees and charges for liquor licence applications and amusement devices for 2021/22 as these fees are set under legislation. Carried |
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Dep. Mayor Brosnan / Councillor Simpson e) Discuss and adopt any additional Council-initiated changes arising from the Long Term Plan Hearing and consideration of all submissions on the Long Term Plan 202131 Consultation Document. |
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Council resolution |
Mayor Wise / Councillor Wright f) Direct Council Officers to prepare the final Long Term Plan 2021-31 in anticipation of adoption at a Council meeting on 30 June 2021. Carried |
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g) Note that the final content of the Long Term Plan 2021-31 is subject to minor corrections and any changes arising from the audit process. Carried |
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Attachments – Presentations and information circulated during the Long Term Plan Council Hearing. 1 John McGifford - Westshore Residents 2 Clare Plug 3 Dallas Knight 4 Biodiversity HB presentation 5 Hans Rook 6 Pauline Doyle 7 Bledisloe School Photos 8 Greypower leaflet 9 Sport Hawke's Bay presentation 10 Tom Little LTP Presentation 11 Richard Catley information circulated 12 John Marshall Blokart 13 Karl Jager - attachment to submission circulated 14 HB Airport presentation 15 Judith Guy Housing presentation 16 Graham Duncan - Ahuriri Rock Pools LTP Presentation 17 Liz Barrett - Citizens Advice Bureau 18 Esperanza Alvarez powerpoint presentation 19 Esperanza Alvarez information circulated 20 Craig Waterhouse 21 Stuart McMillan 22 Alan White - Bike Hawke's Bay 23 Chris Tremain - Cranford Hospice 24 Syed Khurram Iqbal - Pakistan and Friends Hawkes Bay Association |
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It was noted that Councillor Chrystal and Councillor Crown would assist Council Officers in the content for the compilation of the response letters to submitters. |
The meeting closed with a karakia at 3.45pm
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Approved and adopted as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
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