This report
presents analysis of the submissions received on the Annual Plan 2022/23
consultation document for consideration. This report also seeks final direction
on the content of the Annual Plan 2022/23, which is set to be formally adopted
by Council on 30 June 2022.
All
submissions received on the Annual Plan 2022/23 consultation document are
included in an attachment to this report.
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PRESENTATION OF ORAL SUBMISSIONS
The following
submitters spoke to their submissions.
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Submission
17 – Mark Aspden on behalf of Sports Hawke’s Bay displayed a
powerpoint presentation (Doc ID 1468875) providing an overview of the cycling
education programme for tamariki to equip them with skills to be safe on the
road.
Mr Aspden
advised that Hastings District Council employed a staff member to direct
funding to contract cycle instructions to schools and the ratio compared to
Napier was 3-1.
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Submission
43 - Chris Tremain accompanied by Alisha Hope (Campaign Manager),
Cransford Hospice spoke to his submission and displayed a powerpoint
presentation (Doc Id 1468673) requesting Council support the build of the New
Home for Cranford through a funding contribution to the value of $500,000
over the next 3-5 years.
He said this
support would enable work to proceed without delay and ensure completion and
advised that the Hastings District Council had contributed $500,000 to this
project.
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Submission
23 -Tom Little (Chair); Emma Teraguchi and Ben Kingsford
(Napier Youth Council), spoke
to their submission advocating Council needed to mitigate Climate
Change and make the CBD fully pedestrian and also develop more outdoor areas
and planting of additional trees. Public transport, cycling, e-bikes
and scooters would be encouraged into the CBD.
They
supported the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council taking over the asset
management of the coastal hazards and considered it appropriate and more
efficient for one Council to control the coastal strategy.
It was
noted that the Youth Council have regular podcasts on Radio Kidnappers which
were centred around the environment.
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Councillor
Wright withdrew from the meeting at 9.55am
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Submission
37 – Piripi Smith and Rapihana Te Kaha Hawaikirangi (Ātea te Rangi
Educational Trust) spoke to the submission for the proposal of a secure
and floating berth in the waka berth at West Quay, Ahuriri.
Councillor
Wright rejoined the meeting at 9.59am
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Submission
38 – Shade Smith spoke on behalf of Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Trust in
support of the submission by Ātea te Rangi Educational
Trust to establish a new floating and secure berth in the Ahuriri harbour.
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Councillor
Wright left the meeting at 10.12am
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The meeting
adjourned at 10.12am for morning tea
and
reconvened at 10.45am
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Submission 2 - Elizabeth Barrett spoke to her submission in
regard to rate increases and the Aquatic Centre. She
highlighted that it was very confusing to provide feedback on the Aquatic
Centre with the information and decisions provided. However, Ms Barrett
supported the $8.6m spend on health and safety improvements at the Onekawa
Aquatic Centre.
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Submission 46 - Alan White spoke to his submission supporting the
Council’s position on 3 waters and the proposal to transfer coastal
hazards assets to the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council.
In regard to transportation Mr
White felt that Council had not addressed the concerns that had previously
been raised and said that no community engagement or consultation on
transport/cycling/walking in Napier had been undertaken since before the
Cycling Strategy in 2000.
At the meeting it was noted
that the Regional Transport Committee had a significant change proposed for
the governance structure and active transport which would allow for the
Committee to focus on walking/cycling and skating.
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Councillor
Mawson left the meeting at 11.20am and rejoined at 11.23am
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Submission 33 -
Constance Phua (New Zealand Chinese Language Week) spoke to her
submission via Zoom link requesting a funding contribution of $2000 for
activities to be held during the New Zealand Chinese Language week in
Napier. Ms Phua also displayed a video of some of the activities that
had been held during the 2021 Chinese Language Week.
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Submission 16 -
Carol-Ann Guard spoke to her submission regarding the challenges that
disabled people were faced with when using hoists to enter the pool at the aquatic
facilities.
At the meeting it was noted
that Council’s Sport and Recreation Manager had met with a CCS
Disability Action team member to discuss issues regarding the hoist system
and Council were developing a plan to address these issues.
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Submission 9 - Graeme Dickey accompanied by John Pickering, Rotary Club of
Ahuriri Sunrise spoke to the submission and displayed a
powerpoint presentation (Doc Id 1468876) providing an
overview of a proposed Ahuriri playground and seating development. Included
in the presentation was a fly through video of the proposed
development. This would be a significant asset in an extremely popular
area.
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Submission 27 – John
McGifford spoke on behalf of the Westshore Residents spoke to his
submission and displayed a powerpoint presentation (Doc Id 1470028) providing
an overview of issues raised during the Long Term Plan some of which had now
been rectified in conjunction with Council officers who had been proactive.
Mr McGifford requested that six
rubbish bins be replaced with gull proof bins at Westshore Beach; enhancement
of the shopping area on Charles/Alfred Street with seating and flower baskets
and some wall art.
Mr McGifford also requested the
implementation of a 30km speed zone when passing the Westshore Primary School
along Charles and Ferguson Street. Concerns were initially raised in
2013 and 2015 so residents have been waiting a long time for these matters to
be rectified.
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Submission 35 - Liz
Remmerswaal accompanied by Liz Latiff and Evelyn Ratima spoke on behalf of World
Beyond War Aotearoa to her submission for Council to plant a Peace Pou in
Clive Square to support peace making initiatives.
A video was displayed (Doc Id
1470034) of the Peace Pou planted in Hastings which included
multicultural groups in Hastings planting their own pou. The Peace Pou
installation was hosted by Hastings with 86 languages on 43 pou which remained
insitu until Anzac Day. The 43 Peace Pou will now be distributed to
schools, churches, Marae, temples around the community
The project was seeded with $5000
funding from the Hastings District Council Vibrancy Fund to create the Pou and
this was a temporary installation.
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The
meeting adjourned at 12.25pm for lunch
and
reconvened at 1.00pm
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Submission 11 - Pauline Doyle on behalf of the Guardians of the Acquifer spoke
to her submission on chlorine free water and circulated her oral submission
(Doc Id1469360). Ms Doyle complimented Council on the work undertaken
with the implementation of the Leak Detection Programme which indicated that
leaks from pipeworks is approximately 12.7%.
She considered that the
Hawke’s Bay Three Waters model appeared to be the best way of going chlorine
free. As part of Ms Doyle’s submission she asked that Council run
a survey of the community comprising two components:
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The opportunity to provide feedback on the 3 waters reform; and
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Whether chlorine free is still the desired outcome for the
community.
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Submission 25 - Jock Mackintosh spoke on behalf of the Mitre 10 Sports Park submission
requesting a funding request contribution of $100,000 towards the capital
cost of a 2000m2 sports centre. Costs for the project due to
delays has increased the original cost of $1.4m to $2.4m.
Mr Mackintosh also displayed a
powerpoint presentation (Doc Id 1470100) providing a construction update on
the Cricket and Boxing Centre which provided 600m2 for
Boxing and others and 4 x 55m long cricket lanes.
Craig McDougall (Giants Boxing
Academy) and Lance Hamilton (Central Districts Cricket) accompanied Mr
Mackintosh and spoke in support of the funding request and provided a brief
overview of the benefits that this new building would provide for the
community. It was estimated that Napier users would amount to 30% boxing and
40% cricket that would benefit from the use of this new facility.
Mr Mackintosh was very
supportive of a Regional Facility Review and working with Councils together
ensuring the consensus is whether the sports wants a facility rather than
arguing whether it be in Napier or Hastings.
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Submission 41 - James Taylor spoke on behalf of Equal Rights
Hawke’s Bay submission regarding the use of “My Covid
Passes” within Council facilities and that there is a democratic services
review of the process undertaken regarding the exclusion of people or groups
from facilities.
At the meeting it was noted
that typically a normal consultation process undertaken by Council takes
around three months to work through the process. This highlights at
times like this the legal framework that Council works within is very
constraining.
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Submission 24 –
Michelle Lucas on behalf of CCS Disability Action spoke to the submission
requesting the following:
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That dedicated funding be provided to achieve the priority
actions outlined in the Disability Strategy.
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A fund be developed to support community initiatives to improve
accessibility throughout the city.
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Have an accessible Housing Initiative
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Councillor
Taylor withdrew from the meeting at 1.43pm
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This
concluded the hearing of submissions where submitters had chosen to speak to
Council.
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DELIBERATION
OF FUNDING REQUESTS AND CONSULTATION ITEMS THROUGH THE ANNUAL PLAN
The meeting commenced
consideration of the funding requests and consultation items received through
the Annual Plan in conjunction with the management comments.
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Constance Phua (Chinese Language Week) - Submission 33
Requested $2,000 to support
Chinese Language Week initiatives, and a video of support from the Mayor which
she had agreed to do
Comments highlighted included:
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Direct to Council’s Community Development Grant funding
as opposed to Annual Plan funding.
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Local link with the Chinese and the Multicultural Associations
who would presumably be delivering something in tandem with this National
week.
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If contestable funding is applied for would seek information on
how it would link with local groups to deliver.
Officers confirmed that an applicant for Community
Development Grants did not need to be Napier based organisation, however
Napier residents would need to benefit in some capacity.
The meeting agreed:
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That Council resolve to direct officers to engage with the
Chinese Language Week Charitable Trust to assist in making an application for
Council’s Community Development Grant subject to the local Chinese
Association supporting the application.
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Jock Mackintosh (Mitre10 Park) - Submission 25
Requested $100,000 (plus GST)
towards the capital cost of the 2,000m2 cricket and boxing
centre currently being built.
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This request could be accommodated from Council’s annual
“Projects Fund” which provided $100,000 per annum. The
Project Fund has a minimum contribution of $30,000 to projects.
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This was a regional facility for the benefit of both Napier and
Hastings residents an
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It was noted that Council contributed $1m to the Community
Fitness Trust towards the regional swimming pool. The Mitre10 Regional
Sports Park is the overall landlord and Council has not contributed to this
particular Trust in the past.
The meeting agreed :
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That Council resolve to include $50,000 of funding in the
Annual Plan to support the construction at Mitre10 Park. The funding
contribution is to come from Council’s Projects Fund.
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Councillor Taylor rejoined
the meeting at 1.47pm
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Chris Tremain (Cranford Hospice Foundation) - Submission
43
Requested $500,000 over the
next 3-5 years to support the build of the “New Home for
Cranford”.
Comments at the meeting included:
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Did not see health as one of Council’s primary roles.
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Provision of health services sits with Central Government.
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They are a Charitable Trust and there are a number of
Charitable Trusts that provide aged care facilities in the region and those
Trusts do not ask Council for funding to build capital projects.
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Aged care facilities provide palliative care because the
hospice has very limited beds.
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Council in kind services for the gardens as part of the Long
Term Plan.
The meeting agreed:
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That Council resolve not to make a financial contribution to
the construction of the new home for Cranford Hospice at this time but commit
to continued in-kind service to the gardens as approved in the Long Term Plan
2021/2031.
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Peter Grant (Napier Positive
Ageing Strategy Advisory Group) - Submission 14
Requested a full time Council
employee dedicated to the Positive Aging Strategy, and funding allocation for
age friendly projects.
Comments at the meeting included:
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There was no financial amount attributed to this request.
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Council currently have a staff member supporting the Advisory
Group as part of their role.
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Discuss specific funding projects they may require with Council
officers.
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Officers are currently reviewing the Grants structure and
funding may be able to be redirected.
The meeting agreed:
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That Council note the
feedback from the Napier Positive Ageing Strategy Advisory Group, but resolve
not to make any changes to the Annual Plan in light of the work already
taking place to implement the Positive Aging Strategy, and review of
Council’s grants structure.
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Michelle Lucas (CCS
Disability) - Submission 24
Requested
Council allocate some funding for the Disability Strategy implementation priority
actions, a fund for supporting community accessibility initiatives, and
engagement of “LifeMark”
Comments at
the meeting included:
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Indication was that several $100,000 would be required to
provide something meaningful.
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Relates to Positive Ageing Strategy as well and the Disability
Strategy being embedded in Council’s policies.
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Project management consider the strategies at the commencement
of projects.
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During the review of the Council grants officers could be
directed to allocate more funding to the Council’s Project Fund for the
following year.
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It was noted that an internal Champions Group had been created
with regard to the Disability Strategy that looks at the implementation
of that Strategy and new projects and retro-fitting projects and how accessibility
can be increased at the beginning of projects..
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Infrastructure Team add a component for consideration in
Project Management to ensure that it is checked through, particularly in new
projects so that funding can be allocated and often it is not an extra cost.
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Officers fully aware how they can embed this awareness
internally and the Champions Group is working really well with the Disability
Strategy and Positive Ageing components.
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Publicise that Council is looking at projects with these
particular lenses.
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Strategies are currently unfunded and perhaps in the next
funding round some distinct funding be made available through the Long
Term/Annual Plan process to fund some of the activities that those two
strategy groups are advocating.
The meeting agreed:
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That Council note the feedback from CCS Disability, but
resolve not to make any changes to the Annual Plan in light of the work
already taking place to implement the Disability Strategy, and the review of
Council’s grants structure.
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Frederick Puriri - Submission 34
Pal Tiya sculpture with Māori
nature patterns installation.
Comments at the meeting included:
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Officers advised that the Council’s City
Vision budget of $100,000 could be utilised, however at that this point it would
require reallocation from existing identified projects.
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Suggest that Mr Puriri be introduced to the Ahuriri Sunrise
Rotary Club.
Officers advised that there is
some public arts funding available through the Arts Policy budget within the
Community Services Budget which has limited allocation of $50,000 per annum.
The meeting agreed:
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That Council support the creation of a sculpture in
principle, and direct officers from Council’s City Design Team and Te
Waka Rangapū to meet with Mr Puriri and discuss his ideas.
Officers are to investigate possible funding for the sculpture from the Arts
Policy budget and introduce Mr Puriri to the Ahuriri Sunrise Rotary Club,
given the links between their ideas.
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Liz Remmerswaal (Word BEYOND War Aotearoa) - Submission
35
Request for “Peace
Pou” installation in Clive Square.
Comments included:
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Significant funding would not be required and could be absorbed
in an operational budget.
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Suggested place for the Pou outside the Cathedral where the Environment,
Peace and Justice Group are and is central place in town.
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Recommended Pou sites to be brought back to Council.
The meeting agreed:
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That Council support the installation of a Peace Pou
sculpture in principle, and direct officers from Council’s
Infrastructure Team to meet with Ms Remmerswaal and discuss her ideas.
Funding for the installation is to be funded from Council’s operating
budget.
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Graeme Dickey (Ahuriri Sunrise Rotary Club) - Submission
9
Requested a park development on the reserve land in front
of the East Pier Hotel.
Comments at the meeting included:
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Seeking Council funding
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Seeding funding from the Council Project Fund
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Facility will be used by all of Napier
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Rotary Pathways Trust donated $600,000 to the Council, the
balance of the funds that have not been used for the pathway development and
perhaps the balance be used from that donation to assist another rotary
project.
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Work with Ahuriri Sunrise Rotary Club to undertake further
feasibility and potential consultation which may lead to making an
application to the Council Project Fund in the future. Council officers
to redirect any residual funding received by the Rotary Pathways Trust.
The meeting agreed:
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That Council note the ideas shared by the Ahuriri Sunrise
Rotary Club for the reserve land in front of East Pier Hotel, and direct
officers to undertake further internal feasibility study of the project,
noting that Council would consider a contribution in part in the future.
Council officers to redirect any residual funding received by the Rotary
Pathways Trust.
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Rodger Hedley - Submission 18
Requested that the Spirit of
Napier be illuminated.
Comments at the meeting included:
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Support in principle and investigate cost.
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Lighting on reserves is not straightforward and would be
expensive.
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Canvas with neighbours the illumination of the Spirit of Napier.
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Review of the Reserve Management Plan would be undertaken in a
couple of years.
The meeting agreed:
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Council note the feedback that the Spirit of Napier statue
should be illuminated, but this is not a priority at this time. It
could be considered in the future as part of the Reserve Management Plan
process.
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Piripi
Smith (Ātea a Rangi Educational Trust) - Submission 37
Request
installation of a floating pontoon.
Comments at
the meeting included:
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Cost indication is $300-$350,000
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Officers have actively been seeking a grant from the Tourism
Infrastructure Fund, the result is not available yet.
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The Trust have indicated fencing off, in their opinion, will
not provide the protection required for the waka.
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If the waka was not relocatable to round the Iron Pot side,
which is where the waka will eventually be placed, it was an option to leave
it where it is and the Trust would hire the waka out to generate revenue.
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Pontoon needs a consent to put poles into the bottom of the channel.
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No funding had been set aside for fencing.
The
meeting agreed:
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Council note the request from Ātea a Rangi to install a
floating pontoon to improve security for the waka moored on West Quay, and
direct officers to continue discussions with the Trust to find an interim
solution to the security issues whilst long term solutions are investigated.
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John McGifford (Westshore Residents’ & Development
Association) - Submission 27
Requested rubbish bins be replaced with six gull proof bins.
Comments included:
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Seating and planting at the shops would be the responsibility
of the private landlords.
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Would like to see plan where seating would go as not a lot of
area they could be positioned.
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It had been suggested that they use seating to protect against
“ram raids” rather than installing a wall.
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30km speed limit by the schools is approved and awaiting
signage to arrive.
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Reducing number of rubbish bins.
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Advise by letter where funding for murals could be obtained.
The meeting agreed:
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Council note the ideas shared by the Westshore
Residents’ and Development Association and direct officers to review
and upgrade the rubbish bins at Westshore beach.
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Councillor Taylor had
previously declared a conflict of interest for Sport Hawke’s Bay
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Mark Aspden (Sport
Hawke’s Bay) - Submission 17
Requested
additional funding to extend their healthy schools cycling programmes to
cover more schools in Napier.
Comments at
the meeting included:
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Cycling skills programme is less visible in Napier than
Hastings and would like greater equality in both areas.
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Service agreement with Sport Hawke’s Bay was reviewed
last year in regard to funding allocation.
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Additional funding would need to allocated from the
Council’s Project Fund, which is a one off grant.
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Ensure programme is successful this year.
The meeting
agreed:
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That Council note the request to support Sport Hawke’s
Bay’s cycling education programme, and direct officers to find
additional funding from existing operating budget.
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Stuart
Lindsay (Napier Old Boys’ Marist Cricket Club) - Submission 22
Requested new
cricket pitch.
Comments at
the meeting included:
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An alternative location is specified in the master plan
where additional cricket pitches would be positioned.
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Affirms the need for a Regional Sports Facility strategy.
The meeting
agreed:
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That Council note the suggestion from the Napier Old
Boys’ Marist Cricket Club for a new cricket pitch at Park Island, but
resolve not to make any changes to the Annual Plan as this is not a priority
at this time.
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Allen McMillan (Taradale
Residents’ Association) - Submission 28
Requested that they be involved
in the refurbishment of the Taradale Town Hall.
The meeting agreed:
That
Council note the request from the Taradale Residents’ Association to be
involved in the refurbishments of the Taradale Town Hall and Taradale Plunket
Rooms, and note that the Association has already been identified as a key
stakeholder for these projects.
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The meeting
adjourned for afternoon tea at 2.53pm
and
reconvened at 3.06pm
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Alan
White - Submission 46
Lack of
engagement and strategic planning for transport/unsafe roads for cycling
Comments
at the meeting included:
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Direct officers to engage with Mr White for opportunities for
consulting with cyclists on particular issues.
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Mr White to be invited as part of the Regional Active Transport
Committee. The new governance structure is currently being undertaken
and a report will be presented at the Regional Transport Committee’s June
meeting.
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Consider cycling and walking opportunities through strategic
links.
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Transportation Strategy will be brought to Council for
governance guidance.
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The Regional Transport Committee are changing governance
structure so that there are local body active transport committees who can be
involved at a local level and development and have a voting seat at the
Regional Transport Committee. This will enable policy at all times of
development and changes that active transport is taken into consideration.
The meeting agreed:
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That Council note the feedback about strategic planning for
transport and resolve not to make any changes to the Annual Plan noting
Council have tagged additional funding for cycling education for tamariki,
and in light of the work already taking place on the draft Transportation
Strategy. There will be further opportunity to engage in the
finalisation of the Transportation Strategy.
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Councillor Taylor had previously
declared a conflict of interest in the Mitre10 Park
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Aquatic Centre
The
following issues were raised in a number of submissions:
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Accessibility concerns about the current facility (spa pool
hoist).
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Support for the proposed 2022/23 capital injection into the
current facility.
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Want to be consulted on the pool development. Concern about the
cost of a new development.
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Concern about the future of Onekawa park if the Aquatic Centre
moves.
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Any future redevelopment needs to be close to areas of high
social depravation.
It was noted that the funding set
aside for Onekawa Aquatic Centre included an upgrade for the hoist.
The
meeting agreed:
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That Council note the feedback from submitters about the
current Napier Aquatic Facility and the proposal for redevelopment, but
resolve not to make any changes to the Annual Plan in light of the work
programmes already underway.
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Climate Change
Some submissions received that did not link directly to coastal
hazards included:
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Need for action to combat climate change.
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Suggestion to deprioritise cars from CBD.
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Concerns and questions about coastal erosion.
The meeting agreed:
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That Council note the feedback regarding climate change, and
intends to release a statement of intent about climate change in 2022.
Council notes it has already resolved to develop a Climate Change Strategy,
and work is underway.
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Water
Submissions
received on water in regard to:
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Feedback on Three Waters and chlorination.
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Question around what’s happening to protect Marewa
against flooding.
The
meeting agreed:
a) That
Council note the feedback regarding Three Waters, chlorination and stormwater
improvements, but resolve not to make any changes to the Annual Plan in light
of the work programmes already underway.
b) That
Council directs officers to undertake a survey of the community as an
opportunity to provide feedback on the Three Waters reform and the potential
for a chlorine free network in the future.
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This
concluded the deliberation of funding requests and consultation items
through the Annual Plan
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Council resolution 1
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Mayor Wise / Councillor Taylor
That Council:
a) Receive
and consider all submissions made on the Annual Plan 2022/23 consultation
document.
b) Note
the community feedback regarding the proposal to transfer coastal hazards
assets and budgets to Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and:
i.
Note that Council endorsed the Memorandum of Transition in December
2021
ii.
Note that Council has delegated authority to execute the Memorandum of
Transition to the Chief Executive, and
iii.
Note that the proposal will only be implemented after Hawke’s
Bay Regional Council provide for the transfer in its Long Term Plan, planned
to enable the transfer of assets from 1 July 2024.
c) Agree
to the recommended re-phasing of $600,000 of capital budget for the parking
meter upgrade project, to accommodate the timing of the project.
d) Agree
to the recommended re-phasing of the capital budget associated with the
strengthening of the Memorial Square Community Rooms, in anticipation of a
partnership between Napier City Council and the Art Deco Trust to restore the
facility, noting that the re-phasing would result in a 0.03% rates increase
for the 2023/24 year.
e) Note that
the draft budgets for the Annual Plan 2022/23 do not comply with section
100(1) of the Local Government Act 2002 (the ‘balanced budget
benchmark’). The projected operating revenues for 2022/23 do not cover
the year’s projected operating expenses as consulted on in the Long
Term Plan 2021-31.
f) Note
that the proposed capital plan for 2022/23 remains an ambitious work
programme in a challenging Covid-19 climate in relation to supply chain,
labour shortage, and inflation.
g) Note
the significant initiatives for 2022/23 in the attached document, which form
the basis for Council’s work programme for the year.
h) Direct
officers to prepare the final Annual Plan 2022/23, in anticipation of
adoption at the Council meeting of 30 June 2022.
i) Direct
officers to fund an additional $100,000 to the Council “Project Fund”
from operating efficiencies for Annual Plan 2022/23.
j) Considered
all other matters raised by submitters, and considers no further changes are
required to the Annual Plan, other than those directed below.
Carried
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Council
resolution 2
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Mayor Wise / Councillor Taylor
Constance Phua (Chinese
Language Week) - Submission 33
That Council:
Resolve
to direct officers to engage with the Chinese Language Week Charitable
Trust to assist in making an application for Council’s Community
Development Grant subject to the local Chinese Association supporting the
application.
.Carried
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Council
resolution 3
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Mayor Wise / Councillor Taylor
Chris
Tremain (Cranford Hospice Foundation) - Submission 43
That Council:
Resolve
not to make a financial contribution to the construction of the new home
for Cranford Hospice at this time but commit to in kind service to the
gardens as approved in the Long Term Plan 2021/31
Carried
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Council
resolution 4
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Mayor Wise / Councillor Taylor
Peter Grant (Positive Ageing Strategy Advisory
Group) Submission 14
That Council:
Note
the feedback from the Napier Positive Ageing Strategy Advisory Group, but
resolve not to make any changes to the Annual Plan in light of the work
already taking place to implement the Positive Aging Strategy, and the review
of Council’s grants structure.
.Carried
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Council
resolution 5
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Mayor Wise / Councillor Taylor
Michelle Lucas (CCS
Disability) - Submission 24
That
Council:
Note the
feedback from CCS Disability, but resolve not to make any changes to the
Annual Plan in light of the work already taking place to implement the
Disability Strategy, and the review of Council’s grants structure,
.Carried
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Council
resolution 6
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Mayor Wise / Councillor Taylor
Frederick Puriri - Submission
34
That Council:
Support
the creation of a sculpture in principle, and direct officers from
Council’s City Design Team and Te Waka Rangapū to meet with Mr
Puriri and discuss his ideas. Officers are to investigate
possible funding from the Arts Policy and introduce Mr Puriri to the Ahuriri
Sunrise Rotary Club, given the links between their ideas.
.Carried
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Council
resolution 7
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Mayor Wise / Councillor Taylor
Liz Remmerswaal (Word
BEYOND War Aotearoa) - Submission 35
That Council:
Support
the installation of a Peace Pou sculpture in principle, and direct officers
from Council’s Infrastructure Team to meet with Ms Remmerswaal and
discuss her ideas. Funding for the installation is to be funded from
Council’s operating budget.
.Carried
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Council
resolution 8
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Mayor Wise / Councillor Taylor
Graeme
Dickey (Ahuriri Sunrise Rotary Club) - Submission 9
That Council:
Note the
ideas shared by the Ahuriri Sunrise Rotary Club for the reserve land in front
of East Pier Hotel, and direct officers to undertake further internal
feasibility study of the project, noting that Council would consider a
contribution in part in the future.
.Carried
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Council
resolution 9
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Mayor Wise / Councillor Taylor
Rodger Hedley - Submission
18
That Council:
Note the
feedback that the Spirit of Napier statue should be illuminated, but this is
not a priority at this time. It could be considered in the future as
part of the Reserve Management Plan process.
Carried
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Council
resolution 10
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Mayor Wise / Councillor Taylor
Piripi Smith (Ātea
a Rangi Educational Trust) - Submission 37
That Council:
Note
the request from Ātea a Rangi to install a floating pontoon to improve
security for the waka moored on West Quay, and direct officers to continue
discussions with the Trust to find an interim solution to the security issues
whilst long term solutions are investigated.
.Carried
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Council
resolution 11
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Mayor Wise / Councillor Taylor
John
McGifford (Westshore Residents’ and Development Association) - Submission
27
That Council:
Note
the ideas shared by the Westshore Residents’ and Development
Association and direct officers to review and upgrade the rubbish bins at
Westshore beach.
Carried
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Council
resolution 12
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Mayor Wise / Councillor Taylor
Stuart
Lindsay (Napier Old Boys’ Marist Cricket Club) - Submission 22
That Council:
Note
the suggestion from the Napier Old Boys’ Marist Cricket Club for a
new cricket pitch at Park Island, but resolve not to make any changes to the
Annual Plan as this is not a priority at this time.
Carried
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Council
resolution 13
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Mayor Wise / Councillor Taylor
Allen McMillan (Taradale
Residents’ Association) - Submission 28
That Council:
Note
the request from the Taradale Residents’ Association to be involved in
the refurbishments of the Taradale Town Hall and Taradale Plunket Rooms, and
note that the Association has already been identified as a key stakeholder
for these projects.
Carried
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Council
resolution 14
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Mayor Wise / Councillor Taylor
Alan White - Submission 46
That Council:
Note the
feedback about strategic planning for transport and resolve not to make any
changes to the Annual Plan noting Council have tagged additional funding for cycling
education for tamariki, and in light of the work already taking place on the
draft Transportation Strategy. There will be further opportunity to
engage in the finalisation of the Transportation Strategy
.Carried
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Council
resolution 15
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Mayor Wise / Councillor Taylor
Aquatic Centre
That Council:
Note
the feedback from submitters about the current Napier Aquatic Facility and
the proposal for redevelopment, but resolve not to make any changes to the
Annual Plan in light of the work programmes already underway.
Carried
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Council
resolution 16
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Mayor Wise / Councillor Taylor
Climate
Change
That Council:
Note
the feedback regarding climate change, and intends to release a statement of
intent about climate change in 2022. Council notes it has already resolved to
develop a Climate Change Strategy, and work is underway.
Carried
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Council
resolution 17
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Mayor
Wise / Councillor Taylor
Water
That Council:
a) Note
the feedback regarding Three Waters, chlorination and stormwater
improvements, but resolve not to make any changes to the Annual Plan in light
of the work programmes already underway.
b) Directs
officers to undertake a survey of the community as an opportunity to provide
feedback on the Three Waters reform and the potential for a chlorine free
network in the future.
Carried
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Council resolution 18
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Mayor
Wise / Councillor Mawson
Mark Aspden (Sport Hawke’s Bay) –
Submission 17
That Council:
Note the request to support
Sport Hawke’s Bay cycling education programme, and direct officers to
find additional funding from existing operating budget
Carried
Councillor Taylor
having declared a Conflict of Interest did not participate in voting
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Council
resolution 19
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Mayor Wise / Councillor Mawson
Jock Mackintosh (Mitre10
Park) - Submission 25
That Council:
Include
funding of $50,000 in the Annual Plan to support the construction at
Mitre10 Park. The funding contribution is to come from Council’s
Projects Fund.
Carried
Councillor McGrath
voted AGAINST the Motion
Councillor
Taylor having declared a Conflict of Interest did not vote
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Attachments
1 Pauline
Doyle oral submission circulated (Doc Id 1470411)
2 Jock
Mackintosh presentation 30 May 2022 (Doc Id 1470100)
3 John
McGifford presentation(Doc Id 1470028)
4 Mark
Aspden (Sport Hawke's Bay) presentation (Doc Id 1468875)
5 Chris
Tremain (Cranford Hospice) presentation (Doc Id 1468673)
6 Graeme
Dickey (Rotary Ahuriri Sunrise Club (Doc Id 1468876)
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