Minutes of Planning and Strategy Committee

Palmerston North City Council

Minutes of the Planning and Strategy Committee Meeting Part I Public, held in the Council Chamber, First Floor, Civic Administration Building, 32 The Square, Palmerston North on 06 March 2017, commencing at 9.00am

Members

Present:

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

Apologies:

Councillor Susan Baty.

The Mayor (Grant Smith) was not present when the meeting resumed at 2.22pm. He entered the meeting at 2.32pm during consideration of clause 12. He was not present for clauses 10 and 11.

9-17

Apologies

Moved Duncan McCann, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Committee receive the apologies.

Clause 9.1 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

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

The meeting adjourned at 9.01am

The meeting resumed at 2.22pm

When the meeting resumed The Mayor (Grant Smith) was not present.

10-17

Confirmation of Minutes

Moved Leonie Hapeta, seconded Rachel Bowen.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the minutes of the Planning and Strategy Committee meeting of 8 February 2017 Part I Public be confirmed as a true and correct record.

Clause 10.1 above was carried 13 votes to 0, with 1 abstention, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Adrian Broad, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas and Aleisha Rutherford.

Abstained:

Councillor Tangi Utikere.

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.

Moved Duncan McCann, seconded Tangi Utikere.

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.

Clause 11-17 above was carried 14 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

12-17

LGNZ Metro Sector Remit Proposals

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

The Mayor (Grant Smith) entered the meeting at 2.32pm

Moved Brent Barrett, seconded Aleisha Rutherford.

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.”

Clause 12.1 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

Moved Duncan McCann, seconded Aleisha Rutherford.

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.”

Clause 12.2 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

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. In discussion the Committee were interested to see the results of the safety audit before deciding to proceed with a trial or not.
	Moved Vaughan Dennison, seconded Aleisha Rutherford. 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.
	Clause 13.1 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows: For: The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Adrian Broad, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.
	Moved Lorna Johnson, seconded Bruno Petrenas. 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.

Clause 13.2 above was carried 11 votes to 4, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Adrian Broad, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor and Bruno Petrenas.

Against:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Leonie Hapeta, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.

Moved Lorna Johnson, seconded Bruno Petrenas.

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

Clause 13.3 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The meeting adjourned at 3.49pm

The meeting resumed at 3.59pm

14-17	Pedestrian Facilities and Safety (NZTA) - March 2017 Memorandum, dated 20 February 2017 from the Senior Transportation Engineer, Glenn Connelly. The Committee discussed Princess Street and decided to request further information regarding a signalised crossing between King and Queen Street.
	Moved Aleisha Rutherford, seconded Karen Naylor. 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
	Clause 14.1 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows: For: The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Adrian Broad, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.
	Moved Brent Barrett, seconded Aleisha Rutherford. 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.
	Clause 14.2 above was carried 13 votes to 1, the voting being as follows: For: Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Adrian Broad, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere. Against: The Mayor (Grant Smith). Did not vote: Councillor Leonie Hapeta.

15-17

Committee Work Schedule

Committee Work Schedule dated March 2017.

Moved Duncan McCann, seconded Aleisha Rutherford.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Planning and Strategy Committee receive its Work Schedule dated March 2017.

Clause 15.1 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The meeting finished at 4.34pm

Confirmed 3 April 2017

Chairperson