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 07 May 2018, commencing at 9.00am

Members

Present:

Councillor Duncan McCann (in the Chair), The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Rachel Bowen, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.

Non Members:

Councillor Adrian Broad, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM and Leonie Hapeta.

Apologies:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) (early departure on Council Business) and Councillors Susan Baty (early departure on Council Business), Adrian Broad (early departure on Council Business), Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke and Tangi Utikere (early departure on Council Business).

Councillor Adrian Broad left the meeting at 11.49am during consideration of clause 28. He entered the meeting again at 12.53pm during consideration of clause 29. He was not present for clause 28.

The Mayor (Grant Smith) left the meeting at 12.04pm during consideration of clause 28. He entered the meeting again at 2.04pm when the meeting resumed during consideration of clause 29. He was not present for clause 28.

Councillor Susan Baty left the meeting at 12.04pm during consideration of clause 28. She entered the meeting again at 2.04pm when the meeting resumed during consideration of clause 29. She was not present for clause 28.

Councillor Tangi Utikere left the meeting at 12.04pm during consideration of clause 28. He entered the meeting again at 2.04pm when the meeting resumed during consideration of clause 29. He was not present for clause 28.

24-18

Apologies

Moved Duncan McCann, seconded Aleisha Rutherford.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Committee receive the apologies.

Clause 24-18 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, 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 11.34am.

25-18

Apologies

Moved Duncan McCann, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Committee receive the apologies.

Clause 25-18 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

26-18

Public Comment

Ms Joy Higginson made public comment regarding the draft Animals and Bees Bylaw.

Moved Duncan McCann, seconded Aleisha Rutherford.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Public Committee be received for information.

Clause 26-18 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

27-18

Confirmation of Minutes

Moved Duncan McCann, seconded Aleisha Rutherford.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the minutes of the Planning and Strategy Committee meeting of 9 April 2018 Part I Public be confirmed as a true and correct record.

Clause 27-18 above was carried 13 votes to 0, with 2 abstentions, the voting being as follows:

For:

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

Abstained:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillor Tangi Utikere.

28-18

Significance and Engagement Policy Annual Report - 2017

Memorandum, dated 8 March 2018 from the Head of Community Planning, Andrew Boyle.

Moved Duncan McCann, seconded Rachel Bowen.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Committee receive the Significance and Engagement Policy Annual Report – 2017.

Clause 28-18 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

29-18	Pedestrian Facilities and Safety (NZTA) - March 2018 Memorandum, dated 22 March 2018 from the Senior Transportation Engineer, Glenn Connelly. Councillor Adrian Broad left the meeting at 11.49am. The Mayor (Grant Smith) left the meeting at 12.04pm. Councillor Susan Baty left the meeting at 12.04pm Councillor Tangi Utikere left the meeting at 12.04pm.
	Moved Aleisha Rutherford, seconded Bruno Petrenas. The COMMITTEE RESOLVED 1. That the Committee note the progress and actions regarding pedestrian safety and crossing facilities outlined in the report titled “Pedestrian Facilities and Safety (NZTA) – March 2018” and dated 22 March 2018, from the Senior Transportation Engineer.
	Clause 29.1 above was carried 11 votes to 0, the voting being as follows: For: Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas and Aleisha Rutherford.
	Moved Brent Barrett, seconded Lorna Johnson. 2. That the zebra crossing in Ferguson Street west of Linton Street be retained until such time as comprehensive pedestrian safety improvements are made to the Linton Street – Pitt Street segment of Ferguson Street.
	Clause 29.2 above was carried 9 votes to 2, the voting being as follows: For: Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann and Aleisha Rutherford. Against: Councillors Karen Naylor and Bruno Petrenas.

30-18	Draft Palmerston North Animals and Bees Bylaw 2018 - Deliberations on Submissions and adoption of the Bylaw Memorandum, dated 28 March 2018 from the Policy Analyst, Ann-Marie Mori. Councillor Adrian Broad entered the meeting again at 12.53pm. The meeting adjourned at 1.04pm. The meeting resumed at 2.04pm. When the meeting resumed The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Susan Baty and Tangi Utikere were present. In discussion it was noted how important microchipping and desexing cats was.
	Moved Lorna Johnson, seconded Aleisha Rutherford. The COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS 1. That clause 8.7 of the bylaw be amended to read: 8.7 Every person who keeps cats must ensure: a. Cats over six months of ages are microchipped and registered with the New Zealand Companion Animals Register, or other Council approved microchip registry.
	Clause 30.1 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, Adrian Broad, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere. Against: Councillor Vaughan Dennison.
	Moved Lorna Johnson, seconded Aleisha Rutherford. 2. That clause 8.7 of the bylaw be amended to read: 8.7 Every person who keeps cats must ensure: b. Cats over six months are desexed (unless kept for breeding purposes and are registered with a nationally recognised cat breeders’ body including New Zealand Cat Fancy Ltd and Catz Inc.). 3. That a new clause 8.8 is added, reading ‘Clause 8.7 applies to all cats born after 1 July 2018.’ 4. That clause 3.1 be amended to read ‘This Bylaw comes into forces on 1 July 2018.’
	Clauses 30.2 to 30.4 inclusive above were 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, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.
	Moved Aleisha Rutherford, seconded Bruno Petrenas. 5. That the Mayor and Chief Executive write to the appropriate government minister to request a review of the powers Councils have, to enforce bylaws such as the Animals and Bees Bylaw.
	Clause 30.5 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, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.
	Moved Aleisha Rutherford, seconded Leonie Hapeta. 6. That the Council confirms that the Palmerston North Animals and Bees Bylaw 2018 is the most appropriate form of bylaw and does not give rise to any implications under the NZ Bill of Rights Act 1990. 7. That the Council adopts the draft Palmerston North Animals and Bees Bylaw 2018 and draft Palmerston North Animals and Bees Bylaw 2018 Administration Manual, as attached as Attachment 2, subject to amendments. 8. That the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Planning and Strategy Committee be given delegated authority to approve minor amendments to the draft Palmerston North Animals and Bees Bylaw 2018 and draft Palmerston North Animals and Bees Bylaw 2018 Administration Manual prior to publication.
	Clauses 30.6 to 30.8 inclusive above were 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, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.

31-18

Uplifting Draft Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2018 - Deliberations on Submissions Report

Memorandum, dated 24 April 2018 from the Committee Administrator, Carly Chang.

Moved Brent Barrett, seconded Karen Naylor.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the report entitled: “Draft Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2018 – Deliberations on Submissions” and dated 9 March 2018 be lifted off the table.

Clause 31-18 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

32-18	Draft Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2018 - Deliberations on Submissions Memorandum, dated 9 March 2018 from the Policy Analyst, Peter Ridge. In discussion it was noted that section 2.5 of the Administration Manual needed to be clarified to include cycle lanes to help deliver on road safety.
	Moved Brent Barrett, seconded Rachel Bowen. The COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS 1. That section 2.5 of the draft Palmerston North Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2018 Administration Manual be amended to read ‘No person may park a vehicle on or overhanging any footpath or any special vehicle lane, including a cycle lane.
	Clause 32.1 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, Adrian Broad, Vaughan Dennison, Leonie Hapeta, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere. Against: Councillor Lew Findlay QSM.
	Moved Duncan McCann, seconded Karen Naylor. 2. That the Council adopts the Palmerston North Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2018 and Palmerston North Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2018 Administration Manual, as shown in attachments 1 and 2 of the report titled “Draft Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2018 – Deliberations on Submissions” and dated 9 March 2018, subject to amendment. 3. That the Council amends the Palmerston North Signs and Use of Public Places Bylaw 2015 and Palmerston North Signs and Use of Public Places Bylaw 2015 Administration Manual by making the changes shown as tracked changes in the documents attached as attachments 3 and 4 to this report.
	Clauses 32.2 and 32.3 above were 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, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.

33-18

Committee Work Schedule

Moved Duncan McCann, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Planning and Strategy Committee receive its Work Schedule dated May 2018.

Clause 33-18 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The meeting finished at 2.59pm

Confirmed 6 June 2018

Chairperson