Palmerston North City Council

 

Minutes of the Council Meeting Part I Public, held in the Council Chamber, First Floor, Civic Administration Building, 32 The Square, Palmerston North on 27 March 2017, commencing at 9.00am

Members

Present:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) (in the Chair) and Councillors Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Rachel Bowen, Adrian Broad, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.

Apologies:

Councillor Jim Jefferies.

 

Councillor Rachel Bowen left the meeting at 9.19am during consideration of clause 26.  She entered the meeting again at 9.39am during consideration of clause 27.  She was not present for clause 26.

  

22-17

Apologies

 

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Tangi Utikere.

RESOLVED

1.   That Council receive the apologies.

   

23-17

Confirmation of Minutes

 

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Tangi Utikere.

RESOLVED

1.  That the minutes of the ordinary meeting of 6 March 2017 Part I Public be confirmed as a true and correct record.

 

Reports

24-17

Memo to Council about remit proposal for LGNZ AGM

Memorandum, dated 10 March 2017 from the Strategy & Policy Manager, Julie Macdonald.

 

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Tangi Utikere.

RESOLVED

1.  That the Council note the remit proposal made by the Palmerston North City Council and supported by the Zone 3 meeting on 9 March 2017 as outlined below:

 

 (i)  That where any extraordinary vacancy arises in any local authority or        community board more than 12 months before the next triennial        election, and that vacancy is for any position other than Mayor then        that position may be left vacant, or filled by an appointment made by        the relevant local authority.

 

     (ii)  That such appointment, or decision to leave such a vacancy vacant be             conditional on there being no valid demand from electors requesting             that a by-election be held.

 

(iii) That immediately following the decision to leave the vacancy vacant or             to make such an appointment, the local authority must give public             notice advising of its decision, but that a by-election must be held             instead if 5 percent of electors of the relevant local authority or ward             or community or sub-division demand that a by-election be held.

 

25-17

Approval of International Travel for the Mayor, July 2017

Memorandum, dated 13 March 2017 from the International Relations Manager, Toni Grace.

 

Moved Tangi Utikere, seconded Aleisha Rutherford.

RESOLVED

1.   That the Mayor be granted approval to travel overseas in July 2017 to lead a business delegation to China and Japan, and associated business.

The Mayor (Grant Smith) abstained from voting.

 

26-17

Project Capital Budget Adjustments for Water and Waste

Memorandum, dated 20 March 2017 from the Water & Waste Services Manager, Robert van Bentum.

Councillor Rachel Bowen left the meeting at 9.19am

 

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Susan Baty.

RESOLVED

1.   That the budget for 2016/17 in Wastewater Capital New Programme 646 – “Awapuni Landfill – Gas Pipeline Link” be revised from $312,000 to $382,000 utilising savings of $70,000 from Water Capital New Programme 610 – “Turitea Valley Road / Pacific Drive New Water Supply Link.”

2.   That the budget for 2016/17 in Rubbish and Recycling Capital New Programme 1109 – “Awapuni Resource Recovery Park – Safety Improvements” be revised from $519,000 to $589,000 utilising savings of $70,000 from Water Capital New Programme 610 – “Turitea Valley Road / Pacific Drive New Water Supply Link.”

3.   That the budget for 2016/17 in Water Capital Renewal Programme 643  – “Turitea Water Treatment Plant Replacement of Filter Media” be revised from $83,000 to $124,000 by utilising savings of $41,000 from Capital Renewal Programme 652 – “Turitea Dams – Access Road Improvements.”

4.   That the LTP Programme 1063 - Turitea WTP – “Replacement of SCADA System Hardware and Software” be funded in 2016/17 rather than in 2019/20, by providing a budget of $80,000 utilising savings of $80,000 from Capital Renewal Programme 640 – “Turitea WTP Replacement of Sludge Pipeline.

5.   That a new 2016/17 Capital Renewal Programme called “Water Safety and Security Renewal Projects” with a budget of $111,000 be created by utilising savings of $111,000 from Capital Renewal Programme 640 – “Turitea WTP Replacement of Sludge Pipeline.”

 

27-17

Electoral System, Maori Wards and Online Voting

Memorandum, dated 8 March 2017 from the Legal Counsel, John Annabell.

Councillor Rachel Bowen entered the meeting again at 9.39am

 

Moved Tangi Utikere, seconded Vaughan Dennison.

RESOLVED

1.   That the electoral system to be used for the 2019 elections be the Single Transferrable Voting (STV) electoral system.

 

Clause 27.1 above was carried 13 votes to 2, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Rachel Bowen, Adrian Broad, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Vaughan Dennison, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.

Against:

Councillors Lew Findlay QSM and Bruno Petrenas.

 

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

2.   That the Chief Executive be instructed to report further to the Council on the possible establishment of a Māori ward or wards, such report to include a draft consultation document seeking community input as well as a specific approach to Māori community engagement before a final decision is made later this year.

 

Clause 27.2 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Rachel Bowen, Adrian Broad, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.

 

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

3.  That the Council agrees to participate in a possible trial on online voting, subject to further information about possible additional costs to be submitted at a later date.

 

Clause 27.3 above was carried 14 votes to 1, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Rachel Bowen, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.

Against:

Councillor Adrian Broad.

 

Note:

On a motion that “The Chief Executive be instructed to report further to the Council on the choice of electoral systems, such report to include a draft consultation document seeking community input before a final decision is made later this year”, the motion was lost 5 votes to 10, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Adrian Broad, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta and Bruno Petrenas.

Against:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Rachel Bowen, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Vaughan Dennison, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.

 

28-17

Appointment to the Te Apiti Manawatu Gorge Project Update

Memorandum, dated 3 March 2017 from the Governance & Support Team Leader, Kyle Whitfield.

 

Moved Vaughan Dennison, seconded Aleisha Rutherford.

RESOLVED

1.   That Council approves the appointment of the Mayor to the Te Apiti Manawatu Gorge Project Governance Group with the Deputy Mayor as a substitute.

 

29-17

Addition to the 'Elected Member Expense Policy 2016-2019'

Memorandum, dated 21 March 2017 from the Governance & Support Team Leader, Kyle Whitfield.

Following discussion elected members made a number of amendments to the Elected Member Expense Policy 2016-2019.

 

Moved Tangi Utikere, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

RESOLVED

1.  That the following is added to the ‘Elected Member Expense Policy 2016-2019’ under the heading of ‘Mayor’:

The provision of:

-    Mobile telephone;

-    Computer and/or tablet; and

-    An internet connection.

      In addition, the Council pays in full the Mayor’s:

      -     Home telephone rental, and associated toll charges; and

-    Monthly cellphone based rental, and all associated call charges.

 

Moved Lew Findlay QSM, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

2.  That the Remuneration authority be asked if clause 29.1 above could be      backdated to the last election.

 

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded Rachel Bowen.

3.  That the word “all” be deleted in the paragraph starting "All travel and accommodation arrangements for elected members are to be made by council staff ..." and that "If an elected member opts to arrange their own travel, they are entitled to be reimbursed at the rate of the most economic cost of travel available to council staff, or the actual cost of travel (whichever is lower)." be added to the end of that paragraph.

 

Moved Brent Barrett, seconded Karen Naylor.

4.  That at the end of the paragraph starting “Travel and Accommodation” the      words “should consider cost efficiency and environmental efficiency” be      added.

 

Moved Rachel Bowen, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

5.  That an additional category be added to elected member expenses entitled      “Other” and the words “other expenses will be reimbursed to or paid on      behalf an elected member where in the opinion of the CEO such expenses      are justified” be added.

The Mayor (Grant Smith) declared a conflict of interest and withdrew from voting and discussion on clause 29-17 above.

 

30-17

Local Government New Zealand Annual Conference

Memorandum, dated 14 February 2017 from the Governance & Support Team Leader, Kyle Whitfield.

 

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Tangi Utikere.

RESOLVED

1.         That the Council’s delegation to the 2017, 2018 and 2019 Local Government New Zealand Annual Conferences and Annual General Meetings consist of the Mayor, Chief Executive, two councillors and up to two further “observer” councillors.

2.         That registrations of interest be called from councillors interested in being selected to attend the Local Government New Zealand Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting 2017, such registrations to be forwarded to the Governance and Support Team Leader by the closing date of 4.00pm on Friday 21 April 2017, the final decision on which councillors will attend to be made by the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

3.         That Council delegate that the Local Government New Zealand 2018 and 2019 Annual Conferences and Annual General Meetings be determined in those years, via a memorandum direct to councillors (rather than to a committee or Council meeting), calling for registrations of interest, the final decision on which councillors will attend in those years to be made by the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

 

  

Recommendations from Committee Meetings

31-17

Planning and Strategy Committee Part I Public - 6 March 2017

Consideration was given to Planning and Strategy Committee recommendations as appended to these minutes.

 

Moved Duncan McCann, seconded Aleisha Rutherford.

RESOLVED

1.     That the Committee’s recommendations be adopted.

Councillor Susan Baty abstained from voting.

 

32-17

Sport and Recreation Committee Part I Public - 6 March 2017

Consideration was given to Sport and Recreation Committee recommendations as appended to these minutes.

 

Moved Leonie Hapeta, seconded Duncan McCann.

RESOLVED

1.      That the Committees recommendations be adopted.

Councillor Susan Baty abstained from voting.

 

33-17

Community Development Committee Part I Public - 13 March 2017

Consideration was given to Community Development Committee recommendations as appended to these minutes.

During consideration of the begging bylaw it was noted that the intimidatory behaviour of the beggars was the issue to be addressed, and this could possibly be achieved through an amendment to an existing bylaw.

 

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded Rachel Bowen.

RESOLVED

1.   That clause 9.3 of the Committee’s recommendation be amended to read "That council address issues of intimidatory behaviour related to begging through an existing or new Bylaw."  

 

Clause 33.1 above was carried 11 votes to 4, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Rachel Bowen, Adrian Broad, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor and Bruno Petrenas.

Against:

Councillors Vaughan Dennison, Lorna Johnson, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.

 

Moved Leonie Hapeta, seconded Rachel Bowen.

2.  That the balance of clause 9-17 of the Committee’s recommendations be      adopted.

Councillors Susan Baty and Tangi Utikere abstained from voting on clause 32.2 above.

 

Moved Aleisha Rutherford, seconded Rachel Bowen.

3.  That clause 8.1 of the Committee’s recommendation be adopted.

 

Clause 33.3 above was carried 9 votes to 2, with 2 abstentions, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Vaughan Dennison, Leonie Hapeta, Duncan McCann, Bruno Petrenas and Aleisha Rutherford.

Against:

Councillors Lorna Johnson and Karen Naylor.

Abstained:

Councillors Susan Baty and Tangi Utikere.

 

4.  That the balance of clause 8-17 of the Committee’s recommendations      be   adopted.

Councillors Adrian Broad and Lew Findlay QSM declared a conflict of interest and withdrew from voting and discussion on clause 32.3 and 32.4 above.

 

Note:

On a motion that: “Clause 9.3 of the Committee recommendations be adopted”, the motion was lost 0 votes to 13, with 2 abstentions, the voting being as follows:

Against:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Adrian Broad, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas and Aleisha Rutherford.

Abstained:

Councillors Susan Baty and Tangi Utikere.

 

34-17

Finance and Performance Committee Part I Public - 20 March 2017

Consideration was given to Finance and Performance Committee recommendations as appended to these minutes.

 

Moved Cr Susan Baty, seconded The Mayor (Grant Smith).

RESOLVED

1.   That the clause 14-17 of the Committee’s recommendations be adopted.

 

2.  That the balance of the Committee’s recommendations be adopted

      

Exclusion of Public

35-17

Recommendation to Exclude Public

 

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Aleisha Rutherford.

RESOLVED

“That the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting listed in the table below.

The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under Section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:

 

General subject of each matter to be considered

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Ground(s) under Section 48(1) for passing this resolution

16.

Award of Contract 3442 for Engagement of Technical Advisers for the Wastewater BPO Project

Third Party Commercial

s7(2)(b)(ii)

17.

Youth Council representative on the CCNZ Arts and Culture Fund Committee

Privacy

s7(2)(a)

 

This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by Section 6 or Section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public as stated in the above table.

Also that the persons listed below be permitted to remain after the public has been excluded for the reasons stated.

Chief Executive (Paddy Clifford), Chief Financial Officer (Grant Elliott), General Manager, City Enterprises (Ray McIndoe), General Manager, City Future (Sheryl Bryant), General Manager, City Networks (Ray Swadel), General Manager, Customer Services (Peter Eathorne), General Manager, Libraries and Community Services (Debbie Duncan), Human Resources Manager (Wayne Wilson) and Strategic Communications Manager (Mark Torley) because of their knowledge and ability to provide the meeting with advice on matters both from an organisation-wide context (being members of the Council’s Management Team) and also from their specific role within the Council.

Legal Counsel (John Annabell), because of his knowledge and ability to provide the meeting with legal and procedural advice.

Governance and Support Team Leader (Kyle Whitfield) and Committee Administrators (Penny Odell and Rachel Corser), because of their knowledge and ability to provide the meeting with procedural advice and record the proceedings of the meeting.

Water and Waste Services Manager (Robert van Bentum) and Special Projects Manager (Phil Walker) because of their knowledge and ability to assist the meeting in speaking to their report and answering questions, noting that such officers will be present at the meeting only for the item that relates to their respective report.

 

 

 

 

The public part of the meeting finished at 10.47am

 

Confirmed 24 April 2017

 

 

 

Mayor



 

 

 


Council - Part I                                                                                                                                       27 March 2017

Recommendations from Committee

TO:                                Council

MEETING DATE:           27 March 2017

TITLE:                            Presentation of the Part I Public Planning and Strategy Committee Recommendations from its 6 March 2017 Meeting

 

 

Set out below are the recommendations only from the Planning and Strategy Committee meeting Part I Public held on 6 March 2017. The Council may resolve to adopt, amend, receive, note or not adopt any such recommendations. (SO 3.18.1)

 

11-17

Amendment to the Signs and Use of Public Places Bylaw Administration Manual

Memorandum, dated 13 February 2017 from the Policy Analyst, Peter Ridge.

 

The COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS

1.   That the Council determines that no consultation is necessary because the proposed changes are very minor and do not significantly affect any particular group of stakeholders.

2.   That the Council amend the Palmerston North Signs and Use of Public Places Bylaw 2015 Administration Manual as shown in appendix 1 of the memorandum entitled `Amendment to the Signs and Use of Public Places Bylaw Administration Manual’ dated 13 February 2017 by tracked changes, to come into effect on 3 April 2017.

 

12-17

LGNZ Metro Sector Remit Proposals

Memorandum, dated 13 February 2017 from the Strategy & Policy Manager, Julie Macdonald.

 

The COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS

1.  That the Council supports the following remit proposal at the LGNZ metro sector meeting: “That LGNZ advocates to central government to provide co-ordination and policy requirements for local authorities to enable them to assist New Zealand meeting its commitment under the Paris Agreement.”

 

2.  That the Council supports the following remit proposal at the LGNZ metro sector meeting: “That LGNZ advocates to central government to amend the Litter Act 1979 to enable local authorities to legally issue infringement notices where there is evidence of an offence.”

13-17

City Centre Streetscape Plan Bus & Parking Trials

Memorandum, dated 20 February 2017 from the City Planning Manager, David Murphy and the Roading Manager, Jon Schwass.

The COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS

1.  That resolutions 80.5 and 80.6 made by the Council at its meeting held on 27 June 2016 and which adopted recommendations 42.10(d) and 42.10(e) made by the Planning and Policy Committee at its meeting held on 20 June 2016 and which related to bus and parking trials associated with the City Centre Streetscape Plan be revoked.

 

2.  That the 90º parking arrangement contained within the City Centre Streetscape Plan be assessed via a traffic safety audit using a multi-disciplinary team.

 

3.  That the results of the safety audit are brought back to the Planning and Strategy Committee before a decision is made to proceed with a trial or not.

 

NOTE:

As stated in the memorandum entitled `City Centre Streetscape Plan Bus and Parking Trials’ dated 20 February 2017, officers encountered difficulties in delivering resolutions 80.5 and 80.6 made by Council on 27 June 2016 and therefore recommended that these be revoked. With respect to resolution 42.10(d) – Bus Route Trial it was noted that there is little opportunity under current service contracts and schedules to make alterations to bus routes without incurring financial penalties or putting service reliability at risk on some routes. With respect to resolution 42.10(e) – Parking Trial, undertaking a trial between Main Street and Church Street on the eastern side of The Square would have prolonged the period of uncertainty and disturbance for retailers directly adjacent to this section of road.

 

The Committee has agreed with the officer’s recommendation and now recommends that the resolutions referred to above be revoked. This procedure is permitted under standing order 3.9.18. For further information, refer to the memorandum above.

 

14-17

Pedestrian Facilities and Safety (NZTA) - March 2017

Memorandum, dated 20 February 2017 from the Senior Transportation Engineer, Glenn Connelly.

 

The COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS

1.   That the Committee note the progress and actions regarding pedestrian safety and crossing facilities on State Highways in Palmerston North to be formally raised with the New Zealand Transport Agency, in particular on:

·    State Highway 3 between Roberts Line and Stoney Creek Road

·    State Highway 3 on Princess Street fronting UCOL

·    State Highway 57 on Aokautere Drive fronting the Summerhill Shopping Centre

 

2.  That the Chief Executive be instructed to further investigate a signalised crossing at the pedestrian refuge in Princess Street between King and Queen Street.

 

 

Attachments

Nil   


 

 

 


Council - Part I                                                                                                                                       27 March 2017

Recommendations from Committee

TO:                                Council

MEETING DATE:           27 March 2017

TITLE:                            Presentation of the Part I Public Sport and Recreation Committee Recommendations from its 6 March 2017 Meeting

 

 

Set out below are the recommendations only from the Sport and Recreation Committee meeting Part I Public held on 6 March 2017. The Council may resolve to adopt, amend, receive, note or not adopt any such recommendations. (SO 3.18.1)

 

7-17

Options for the Palmerston North City Council to obtain additional Lane Space at peak times at either Council-owned or other Pool facilities

Report, dated 14 February 2017 from the Leisure Asset Officer, Rob Bellad-Ellis.

The COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS

1.   That the Chief Executive be instructed to enter into negotiations with the Ashhurst School Board of Trustees to extend the existing contracted hours for public use during the winter months when the Lido Aquatic Centre outdoor pool is closed, subject to reaching agreement with swimming clubs willing to relocate their activities from the Lido Pool to the Ashhurst School Pool.

2.  That the Chief Executive be instructed to investigate opportunities to partner with the Community to deliver new swimming pool facilities for the Long Term Plan.

 

9-17

Palmerston North City Dog Park

Report, dated 1 November 2016 from the Leisure Assets Planner, Jason Pilkington.

The COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS

1.   That Council endorse Waitoetoe Park as the preferred site for a Palmerston North Dog Park.

2.   That the specific site location and details of the dog park be determined within the wider context of preparing and adopting the Waitoetoe Park Reserve Development Plan.

3.   That Council note that a draft Waitoetoe Park Reserve Development Plan would be brought to Council by June 2017.

 

10-17

Clearview Park Proposed Land Exchange

Report, dated 16 February 2017 from the Leisure Assets Planner, Jason Pilkington.

The COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS

1.   That the Chief Executive Officer be instructed to consult with the public on the proposed land exchange of 1340 square metres of land at Clearview Park (Lot 1 DP 69185, 187 189 & 67876) for 2218 square metres of land owned by Fair Investments Ltd. (Lot 146 DP 372992) as described in the report dated 16 February 2017 and entitled “Clearview Park Proposed Land Exchange”.

 

 

Attachments

Nil   


 

 

 


Council - Part I                                                                                                                                       27 March 2017

Recommendations from Committee

TO:                                Council

MEETING DATE:           27 March 2017

TITLE:                            Presentation of the Part I Public Community Development Committee Recommendations from its 13 March 2017 Meeting

 

 

Set out below are the recommendations only from the Community Development Committee meeting Part I Public held on 13 March 2017. The Council may resolve to adopt, amend, receive, note or not adopt any such recommendations. (SO 3.18.1)

 

8-17

Class 4 Gambling Venues Policy and Racing Board Venue Policy Reviews - Deliberations on Submissions

Memorandum, dated 16 February 2017 from the Policy Analyst, Peter Ridge.

The COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS

1.   That the Council adopts the Palmerston North Class 4 Gambling Venue Policy 2017, as shown in Appendix 1 to this report, to come into effect on 28 March 2017, replacing the Palmerston North Class 4 Gambling Venue Policy 2012 on the same date.

2.   That the Council adopts the Palmerston North Racing Board Venue Policy 2017, as shown in Appendix 2 to this report, to come into effect on 28 March 2017, replacing the Palmerston North Racing Board Venue Policy 2012 on the same date.

3.   That the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Community Development Committee be given delegated authority to approve minor amendments to the Palmerston North Class 4 Gambling Venue Policy 2017 and Racing Board Venue Policy 2017 prior to publication.

4.  That a clause be inserted to allow relocation of a venue where the reason for the relocation is beyond the control of the venue (for example fire or earthquake.

 

9-17

Begging in the CBD

Report, dated 3 March 2017 from the Manager - Community Engagement, Ian Littleworth.

The COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS

1.   That the report Begging in the CBD be received.

2.   That Council does not extend the MASH Trust contract to provide targeted services supporting the social needs of beggars in the CBD.

3. That Council carry out option 5 outlined in the report dated 3 March 2017, entitled “Begging in the CBD”, Development of a Begging Bylaw.

4. That the Council decision at its  September 2016 meeting, adopting  recommendation 44.3 of the September 2016 Community Development meeting (That Officers present plans for a 3 month educational campaign to Council at the next available opportunity), be revoked.

5. That the Chief Executive be instructed to trial option 4, Place Activation options, as outlined in the report dated 3 March 2017, entitled “Begging in the CBD”, within existing budgets and report back by June 2017.

NOTE:  Councillor Tangi Utikere abstained from voting on clauses 71.2 to 71.5 inclusive.

At the September 2016 Community Development Meeting the Committee recommended that an educational campaign be trialled to see what impact it would have on reducing beggars.  Since that time further information had been received related to previous campaigns, such as the Give Wisely, and the limited impact it had on reducing the number of beggars.

The Committee has therefore agreed that an educational campaign would have little effect on the begging issue and therefore is recommending that Recommendation 44.3 of the Community Development’s September 2016 meeting be revoked.  This procedure is permitted under standing order 3.9.18.

 

 

Attachments

Nil  


 

 

 


Council - Part I                                                                                                                                       27 March 2017

Recommendations from Committee

TO:                                Council

MEETING DATE:           27 March 2017

TITLE:                            Presentation of the Part I Public Finance and Performance Committee Recommendations from its 20 March 2017 Meeting

 

 

Set out below are the recommendations only from the Finance and Performance Committee meeting Part I Public held on 20 March 2017. The Council may resolve to adopt, amend, receive, note or not adopt any such recommendations. (SO 3.18.1)

 

14-17

Library Refurbishment Project

The COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS

THAT THE Finance and Performance Committee RECOMMENDS:

1.   That as part of the Library Refurbishment Project, the future access and use of the Heritage Staircase be assessed and restoration cost estimates be reported as part of the next Long Term Plan (LTP) review up to $40,000.

 

15-17

Palmerston North Airport Ltd - Interim Report for 6 months to 31 December 2016

Memorandum, dated 6 March 2017 from the Strategy Manager Finance, Steve Paterson.

The COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS

1.   That the Interim Report and Financial Statements of Palmerston North Airport Ltd for the period ended 31 December 2016 be received.

 

16-17

Palmerston North Airport Ltd - Draft Statement of Intent for 2017/18

Memorandum, dated 6 March 2017 from the Strategy Manager Finance, Steve Paterson.

The COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS

1.   That the Palmerston North Airport Ltd draft Statement of Intent for 2017/18 be received and its assumptions endorsed.

2.    That the Palmerston North Airport Ltd draft Statement of Intent for 2018/19 be updated to include scoping process, feasibility and value proposition of gaining carbon neutral certification.

 

17-17

New Programme for Infeed Conveyor Upgrade at Awapuni MRF

Report, dated 23 February 2017 from the Water & Waste Services Manager, Robert van Bentum and the Rubbish and Recycling Engineer, Natasha Hickmott.

The COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS

1.   That the Committee approve the creation of a new 2016/17 Capital New programme for $50,000 for the upgrade of the Infeed Conveyor at the Awapuni Materials Recycling Facility.

 

18-17

Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery - Establishing the Project Steering Group

Report, dated 8 March 2017 from the Senior Property & Parks Planner, Aaron Phillips.

The COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS

1.   That Council endorse the project management structure including establishment of a Project Steering Group as outlined in Figure One of the Report titled “Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery – Establishing the Project Steering Group” dated 8 March 2017.

2.   That the Chief Executive seek expressions of interest from Elected Members for two Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Project Steering Group positions.

3.   That the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Chair of the Finance and Performance Committee form a recruitment panel and make two Councillor appointments to the Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Project Steering Group.

 

19-17

Urgent Replacement of Lift Pumps Maxwells Line

Memorandum, dated 6 March 2017 from the Waste Water Asset Engineer, Phil Burt and the Water & Waste Services Manager, Robert van Bentum.

The COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS

1.   That the Committee approve the reallocation of $100,000 from Capital Renewal Programme 54 – Wastewater Mains Renewal to Capital Renewal Programme 65 – Wastewater Pump Station Renewal  to enable urgent replacement of two lift pumps at the Maxwell’s Line Wastewater Pump Station within the 2016/17 financial year.

 

 

Attachments

Nil