Minutes of Community Development Committee

Palmerston North City Council

Minutes of the Community Development Committee Meeting Part I Public, held in the Council Chamber, First Floor, Civic Administration Building, 32 The Square, Palmerston North on 2 September 2019, commencing at 9.00am

Members

Present:

Councillors Aleisha Rutherford (in the Chair), Susan Baty, Rachel Bowen, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor and Tangi Utikere.

Non Members:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Vaughan Dennison, Jim Jefferies and Bruno Petrenas.

Apologies:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Adrian Broad, Vaughan Dennison and Lorna Johnson (for early departure).

Councillor Lorna Johnson left the meeting at 9.49am during consideration of clause 14. She entered the meeting again at 10.35am during consideration of clause 16. She was not present for clauses 14 and 15.

12-19

Apologies

Moved Aleisha Rutherford, seconded Tangi Utikere.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Committee receive the apologies.

Clause 12-19 above was carried 13 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Rachel Bowen, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, 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 9.38am.

13-19

Late Item

Moved Aleisha Rutherford, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the minor item, presentation by PN Surf Lifesaving Club, be received.

Clause 13-19 above was carried 12 votes to 0, with 1 abstention, the voting being as follows:

For:

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

Abstained:

Councillor Susan Baty.

14-19

Deputation - Christmas in the Square 25th Anniversary

Councillor Lorna Johnson left the meeting at 9.49am.

Duncan McCann and Amanda Linsley made a deputation regarding the city’s 25^th anniversary of Christmas in the Square on 7 December 2019.

Both Ms Linsley and Mr McCann gave a brief overview of their involvement with Christmas in the Square and what experience they brought to it. The main message for the event has always been about spirit giving in the communities and is a real community event. They have over 100 performers every year with 95% of them being locals. With large groups on stage they have required a larger stage, which they have managed to secure. They advised that every year they try and put on a high quality and high class event.

Moved Aleisha Rutherford, seconded Tangi Utikere.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Community Development Committee receive the deputation for information.

Clause 14-19 above was carried 11 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Rachel Bowen, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Jim Jefferies, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.

Note:

Councillor Duncan McCann declared a conflict of interest and withdrew from discussion and voting on clause 14-19 above.

15-19

Presentation - Disability Reference Group

Rose Boddy, Chairperson of the Disability Reference Group, made a deputation to the Committee regarding their report.

Ms Boddy advised that there was a lack of interpreters for deaf people at events in the city, which is something that needs to be considered on an event by event basis. An issue with the disability parks was raised as not all of them were 24/7 disability parks. Ms Boddy invited Council to make all of the disability parks available 24/7 to people with permits. This would be a significant gesture for people with disabilities.

It was also suggested that Council consider the concept of having Companion Cards so that a support person can get into Council run events for free. Going forward Ms Boddy would like to work with Council to see how people with disabilities can be supported in public events.

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded Rachel Bowen.

The COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS

1. That the Community Development Committee receive the presentation for information.

2. That the Chief Executive be instructed to report back on the feasibility and implications of changing the mobility park signs to all include “at all times”.

3. That the Chief Executive be instructed to report back on the feasibility of introducing a Companion Card for those with permanent disabilities.

4. That provision is made to include Sign Language Interpreters at civic events (of other appropriate means) and to Council and Committee meetings when required.

Clause 15-19 above was carried 12 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Rachel Bowen, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Jim Jefferies, Duncan McCann, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.

16-19

Presentation - Manawatu Multicultural Council

Councillor Lorna Johnson entered the meeting again at 10.35am.

Rana Naser, President of the Manawatu Multicultural Council made a deputation regarding her attendance at the recent international conference on Multiculturalism and City Inclusion in Singapore that was held in late June.

Ms Rana advised that more than 1,110 delegates attended the conference from 40 countries and represented more than 21 religions. The purpose of the conference was to share information and knowledge, restore mutual respect and understanding, strengthen honest dialogues; and interact with interfaith, community leaders, ambassadors, policy makers and the younger generation.

Moved Aleisha Rutherford, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Community Development Committee receive the presentation for information.

Clause 16-19 above was carried 13 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

17-19

Presentation – Palmerston North Surf Lifesaving Club

Alec Mackay, Chairperson of the Palmerston North Surf Lifesaving Club, made a deputation regarding the Club.

Mr Mackay advised that their volunteer service is on weekends from December to March and the regional lifeguard services are Monday to Friday from mid-December to the end of January. The qualifications of the lifeguards were mentioned and it was noted that majority of the lifeguards were under 20 years old.

There was a new initiative brought in this year with Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School offering a lifesaving module for their students with PNSLSC. This was very successful with good feedback from the school.

Mr Mackay advised that they had a range of fundraising activities held and that they had a lot of financial help from Palmerston North City Council and Manawatu District Council. He also mentioned that it is an ongoing battle to make sure they have enough equipment for the children.

Moved Aleisha Rutherford, seconded Duncan McCann.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Community Development Committee receive the presentation for information.

Clause 17-19 above was carried 13 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

Note:

Councillor Susan Baty declared a conflict of interest on item 17-19 above.

The meeting adjourned at 11.04am.

The meeting resumed at 11.25am.

18-19

Confirmation of Minutes

Moved Aleisha Rutherford, seconded Bruno Petrenas.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

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

Clause 18-19 above was carried 13 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

19-19

Capacity and Capability Building in the Community Sector

Memorandum presented by from Joann Ransom, Community Development Manager.

Moved Aleisha Rutherford, seconded Rachel Bowen.

The COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS

1. That the memorandum dated 2 September 2019 and titled Capacity and Capability Building in the Social Sector be received.

2. That Council endorses the next steps as described:

· Support PNCSC to develop and implement shared services to tenants of Hancock Community House;

· Develop an enhanced professional development programme for community groups:

o Work with PNCSC to develop, fund and promote a comprehensive capability development programme targeting the highest priority Domains of Capability.

o Facilitate and promote an annual programme of workshops to be delivered in collaboration with other agencies and organisations.

o Develop and promote a “package” of professional services;

· Encourage community groups to take annual Navigator assessments to measure and improve their organisational capability.

Clause 19-19 above was carried 13 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

20-19

Welcoming Communities - Accreditation.

Report, presented by Joann Ransom, Community Development Manager.

Moved Lorna Johnson, seconded Rachel Bowen.

The COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS

1. That the report Welcoming Communities - Accreditation be received.

2. That Council confirms its commitment to Welcoming Communities as an ongoing programme.

3. That the Chief Executive be instructed to make an application for Palmerston North to be accredited as a Welcoming Community (Established).

4. That Council note consideration of additional funding of $25k per annum will be referred to the 2020/2021 Annual Budget process.

Clause 20-19 above was carried 13 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

21-19

Social Wellbeing Forum 2019

Memorandum presented by Joann Ransom, Community Development Manager .

Moved Aleisha Rutherford, seconded Lorna Johnson.

The COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS

1. That the memorandum titled “Social Wellbeing Forum 2019” and the Social Wellbeing Forum 2019 Report be received.

2. That Council endorses the new format with a Social Wellbeing Forum being held every 3^rd year.

Clause 21-19 above was carried 13 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

22-19	Draft Local Alcohol Policy 2020 - approval for consultation Report presented by Julie Macdonald - Manager Strategy and Policy. The meeting adjourned at 1.48pm. The meeting resumed at 1.52pm.
	Moved Karen Naylor, seconded Bruno Petrenas. The COMMITTEE RESOLVED 1. That the Statement of Proposal, including the draft Palmerston North Local Alcohol Policy, attached as attachment one to this report, be approved for public consultation. 2. That the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Community Development Committee be authorised to approve minor amendments to the Statement of Proposal prior to public consultation.
	Clause 22-19 above was carried 7 votes to 3, with 3 abstentions, the voting being as follows: For: Councillors Rachel Bowen, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann, Aleisha Rutherford and Bruno Petrenas. Against: Councillors Brent Barrett, Lew Findlay QSM and Karen Naylor. Abstained: Councillors Susan Baty, Leonie Hapeta and Tangi Utikere.
	Moved Karen Naylor, seconded Bruno Petrenas.
	Note: On a motion “that the draft Local Alcohol Policy be amended to include a one-way door restriction for on-licensed premises in the inner/outer/fringe/ local and industrial zones (business zones) from 1 am”, the motion was lost 3 votes to 7, with 3 abstentions, the voting being as follows: For: Councillors Lew Findlay QSM, Karen Naylor and Bruno Petrenas. Against: Councillors, Rachel Bowen, Brent Barrett, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Duncan McCann and Aleisha Rutherford. Abstained: Councillors Susan Baty, Leonie Hapeta and Tangi Utikere. Note: Councillor Leonie Hapeta declared a conflict of interest on item 22-19 above.

23-19

Committee Work Schedule

Moved Aleisha Rutherford, seconded Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Community Development Committee receive its Work Schedule dated September 2019.

Clause 23-19 above was carried 13 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The meeting finished at 2.06pm

Confirmed 16 September 2019

Chairperson Chief Executive