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 05 August 2019, commencing at 9.01am

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:

Councillors Adrian Broad, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Lew Findlay QSM and Leonie Hapeta.

Apologies:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) (early departure on Council business).

Councillor Vaughan Dennison entered the meeting at 9.04am during consideration of clause 53. He was not present for clause 52.

Councillor Aleisha Rutherford left the meeting at 9.10am during consideration of clause 54. She entered the meeting again at 9.24am during consideration of clause 56. She was not present for clauses 54 to 55 inclusive.

The Mayor (Grant Smith) left the meeting at 11.57am during consideration of clause 61. He was not present for clauses 61 to 63 inclusive.

49-19

Apologies

Moved Duncan McCann, seconded Aleisha Rutherford.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Committee receive the apologies.

Clause 49-19 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, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.

50-19	Public Comment
	Public comment was received from Mr Chris Teo-Sherrell regarding parking near the College Street and Pitama Road intersection. Councillor Vaughan Dennison entered the meeting at 9.04am
	Moved Duncan McCann, seconded Aleisha Rutherford. The COMMITTEE RESOLVED 1. That the public comment be received for information.
	Clause 50-19 above was carried 16 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, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.

51-19

Summary of Submissions - Proposed amendment to the Dog Control Policy 2018

Memorandum, dated 21 June 2019 presented by the Strategy & Policy Manager, Julie Macdonald.

Councillor Aleisha Rutherford left the meeting at 9.10am

Moved Duncan McCann, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the summary of submissions on the proposed amendment to the Dog Control Policy 2018 be received.

Clause 51-19 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, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas and Tangi Utikere.

52-19

Confirmation of Minutes

Moved Rachel Bowen, seconded Tangi Utikere.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the minutes of the Planning and Strategy Committee meeting of 5 June 2019 Part I Public be confirmed as a true and correct record.

Clause 52-19 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, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas and Tangi Utikere.

Abstained:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillor Leonie Hapeta.

53-19

Status of Master Plans in each Triennium

Memorandum, dated 16 July 2019 presented by the City Planning Manager, David Murphy.

Councillor Aleisha Rutherford entered the meeting at 9.24am

Moved Duncan McCann, seconded Aleisha Rutherford.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the information contained within the report titled “Status of Master Plans in each Triennium” be received.

Clause 53-19 above was carried 16 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

54-19

Palmerston North Wastewater Bylaw 2019 - deliberations on submissions

Memorandum, dated 24 June 2019 presented by the Strategy & Policy Manager, Julie Macdonald.

Moved Duncan McCann, seconded Lorna Johnson.

The COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS

1. That the Council confirms that the Palmerston North Wastewater Bylaw 2019 is the most appropriate form of bylaw and does not give rise to any implications under the NZ Bill of Rights Act 1990.

2. That the Council adopts the Palmerston North Wastewater Bylaw 2019 and Palmerston North Wastewater Bylaw 2019 Administration Manual, as shown in attachments 1 and 2.

3. That the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Planning and Strategy Committee be given delegated authority to approve minor amendments to the Palmerston North Wastewater Bylaw 2019 and Palmerston North Wastewater Bylaw 2019 Administration Manual prior to publication.

Clause 54-19 above was carried 16 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

55-19

Palmerston North City District Plan: Proposed Plan Change D - Pressure Sewer Systems

Memorandum, dated 8 July 2019 presented by the City Planning Manager, David Murphy.

Moved Duncan McCann, seconded Lorna Johnson.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That Palmerston North City District Plan: Proposed Plan Change D – Pressure Sewer Systems be approved for public notification under clause 5, schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991.

2. That the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Planning and Strategy Committee be authorised to make minor amendments to Palmerston North City District Plan: Proposed Plan Change D – Pressure Sewer Systems prior to public notification under clause 5, schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991.

Clause 55-19 above was carried 16 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The meeting adjourned at 10.20am

The meeting resumed at 11.03am

56-19

Organisational Approach to Environmental Sustainability

Memorandum, dated 6 July 2019 presented by the City Planning Manager, David Murphy.

Moved Leonie Hapeta, seconded Susan Baty.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Memorandum dated 6 July 2019 and titled “Organisational Approach to Environmental Sustainability” be received.

Clause 56-19 above was carried 16 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

57-19

Draft Venues Policy for consultation

Memorandum, dated 11 July 2019 presented by the Strategy & Policy Manager, Julie Macdonald.

During discussion it was noted that there were a number of queries in relation to the Draft Venues Policy and resolved that the Policy be considered at a later date.

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Draft Venues Policy to be discussed be adjourned until the February 2020 meeting of the appropriate Committee.

Clause 57-19 above was carried 12 votes to 4, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Susan Baty, Adrian Broad, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Jim Jefferies, Duncan McCann, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.

Against:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lorna Johnson and Karen Naylor.

The Mayor (Grant Smith) left the meeting at 11.57am

58-19	Palmerston North City District Plan: Proposed Plan Change B - Napier Road Residential Area Extension Memorandum, dated 16 July 2019 presented by the City Planning Manager, David Murphy.
	Moved Duncan McCann, seconded Aleisha Rutherford. The COMMITTEE RESOLVED 1. That Palmerston North City District Plan: Proposed Plan Change B – Napier Road Residential Area Extension be approved for public notification under clause 5, schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991. 2. That the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Planning and Strategy Committee be authorised to make minor amendments to Palmerston North City District Plan: Proposed Plan Change B – Napier Road Residential Area Extension prior to public notification under clause 5, schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991.
	Clause 58-19 above was carried 14 votes to 1, the voting being as follows: For: Councillors Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, 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: Councillor Leonie Hapeta.
59-19	Priority Intersection and Safety Treatments Across City Report, dated 19 July 2019 presented by the Transport and Infrastructure Manager, Robert van Bentum.
	Moved Duncan McCann, seconded Karen Naylor. The COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS 1. That Council receive the report outlining the current approach and options for maintaining, enhancing or reducing investment in intersection safety improvements. 2. That Council endorse the Officer recommendation to adopt Option 1 being the maintenance of the current level of investment safety improvements for the 2018-2021 three year NZTA funding cycle.
	Clause 59-19 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows: For: Councillors Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, 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.

60-19

Committee Work Schedule

Moved Duncan McCann, seconded Aleisha Rutherford.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Planning and Strategy Committee receive its Work Schedule dated August 2019.

Clause 60-19 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, 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 finished at 12.35pm

Confirmed 2 September 2019

Chairperson