Minutes of Community Development Committee

Palmerston North City Council

Minutes of the Community Development Committee Meeting Part I Public, held in the Elwood Room, Conference & Function Centre, 354 Main Street, Palmerston North on 1 July 2020, commencing at 9.00am

Members

Present:

Councillor Lorna Johnson (in the Chair), The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Rachel Bowen, Zulfiqar Butt, Renee Dingwall, Patrick Handcock ONZM, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford, and Danielle Harris (Rangitāne representative).

Non Members:

Councillor Vaughan Dennison.

Apologies:

Councillors Lew Findlay QSM and Tangi Utikere.

NOTE: Prior to the commencement of the meeting, Danielle Harris made a Declaration of Office.

	Declaration of Interest
	Danielle Harris advised she is a member of PN Housing Committee and Te Rangi Maro Housing Trust.

15-20

Apologies

Moved Lorna Johnson, seconded Rachel Bowen.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Committee receive the apologies.

Clause 15-20 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Lorna Johnson, Rachel Bowen, Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Zulfiqar Butt, Renee Dingwall, Patrick Handcock ONZM, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford, Vaughan Dennison, and Danielle Harris.

16-20

Deputation - Horizons Regional Council

Chair Rachel Keedwell of Horizons Regional Council made a deputation regarding the upcoming launch of the new Bee Card, which would replace the Go Card for transport by bus. Horizons had been working with eight other regional Councils on this project (Northland, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Hawkes Bay, Taranaki, Nelson, Otago and Invercargill) and the Bee Card could be used across these regions.

The Bee Card would offer features such as online registration and top-up, transfer of balances between multiple cards, automatic top-up, etc. It would operate as a ‘tag on, tag off’ system, meaning quicker boarding for passengers. Horizons would be able to collect data to ensure the service was the best it could be.

Staged rollout would commence on 20 July; free bus services commenced over the lockdown period and extended until this date would end. Customers would still be able to use cash from 20 July, but the fare would be cheaper if using a Bee Card (a flat fare of $1.20 per trip). Student and Super Gold Cards could still be used until these are integrated during a subsequent phase. The full fare structure would be reinstated at a later date.

Bee Cards were available now on buses, at libraries, the Palmerston North City Council office and iSite. During the transition period cards would be free; ultimately there would be a purchase cost.

Ms Keedwell asked if Elected Members were willing to be an ‘ambusador’ on 20 July, to show people how to use the new system. Training would be provided.

Moved Lorna Johnson, seconded Rachel Bowen.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

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

Clause 16-20 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

17-20	Deputation - Papaioea Housing Development Ms Judy Groom, a resident of the Papaioea Housing Development, made a deputation on behalf of a group of tenants who felt the complex would be greatly enhanced with the addition of a community centre. The complex housed a diverse group of people and it was felt somewhere to meet would encourage learning and socialising, as well as being beneficial for the mental wellbeing of residents, particularly those who are elderly. During discussion it was suggested that the Papaioea Park cricket pavilion could, with minimal alterations, be used by residents as a place to socialise. Currently the pavilion was used only to store cricket equipment and occasionally for drinks after a cricket match. Elected Members requested Officers to explore this option and report back to the next Community Development Committee meeting.
	Moved Lorna Johnson, seconded Rachel Bowen. The COMMITTEE RESOLVED 1. That the Community Development Committee receive the deputation for information.
	Clause 17.1 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows: For: The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Lorna Johnson, Rachel Bowen, Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Zulfiqar Butt, Renee Dingwall, Patrick Handcock ONZM, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford, Vaughan Dennison, and Danielle Harris.
	Moved Aleisha Rutherford, seconded Grant Smith. 2. That the Chief Executive investigate the Papaioea Park cricket pavilion for use by the Papaioea Place residents as a community space, and that this be reported back to the next Community Development Committee meeting.
	Clause 17.2 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows: For: The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Lorna Johnson, Rachel Bowen, Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Zulfiqar Butt, Renee Dingwall, Patrick Handcock ONZM, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford, Vaughan Dennison, and Danielle Harris.

18-20

Confirmation of Minutes

Moved Lorna Johnson, seconded Rachel Bowen.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the minutes of the extraordinary Community Development Committee meeting of 25 February 2020 Part I Public be confirmed as a true and correct record.

Clause 18-20 above was carried 13 votes to 0, with 2 abstentions, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Lorna Johnson, Rachel Bowen, Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Zulfiqar Butt, Renee Dingwall, Patrick Handcock ONZM, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Vaughan Dennison.

Abstained:

Councillor Leonie Hapeta and Danielle Harris.

19-20

Effectiveness of Council's Youth Engagement

Memorandum, presented by Hannah White, Democracy and Governance Manager.

Moved Lorna Johnson, seconded Rachel Bowen.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the report entitled “Effectiveness of Council’s Youth Engagement” to the Community Development Committee of 1 July 2020 be received.

2. That Youth Council be invited to present to the Community Development Committee at least annually.

Clause 19-20 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

20-20	Report on City-Wide Mobility Parking Signage Upgrade Memorandum, presented by Robert van Bentum, Manager - Transport and Infrastructure. After discussion Elected Members requested that the cost of achieving mobility parking compliance after hours be investigated, to enable a greater level of participation in the community for those with disabilities. It was noted that this would be a big change to the level of service around parking enforcement. The meeting adjourned at 10.45am The meeting resumed at 11.02am
	Moved Lorna Johnson, seconded Rachel Bowen. The COMMITTEE RESOLVED 1. That the memorandum entitled “Report on City-Wide Mobility Parking Signage Upgrade” presented to the Community Development Committee on 1 July 2020, be received.
	Moved Karen Naylor, seconded Leonie Hapeta. 2. That a report is presented to November 2020 Community Development Committee outlining the cost of achieving mobility parking compliance outside of current hours.
	Clause 20-20 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows: For: The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Lorna Johnson, Rachel Bowen, Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Zulfiqar Butt, Renee Dingwall, Patrick Handcock ONZM, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford, Vaughan Dennison, and Danielle Harris.

21-20	Health & Wellbeing Portfolio Update (June) Memorandum, presented by Councillor Billy Meehan. It was noted that Health and Wellbeing forms part of the Te Ara Whanau Ora process, which included outcomes that are applicable to the whole community. Elected Members therefore agreed that the name of the portfolio be changed to read “Whanau Ora, Health & Wellbeing Portfolio”.
	Moved Billy Meehan, seconded Leonie Hapeta. The COMMITTEE RESOLVED 1. That the Health & Wellbeing Portfolio update report for June 2020 be received for information.
	Moved Danielle Harris, seconded Billy Meehan. 2. That the name of the Health & Wellbeing Portfolio be changed to the “Whanau Ora, Health & Wellbeing Portfolio”.
	Clause 21-20 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows: For: The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Lorna Johnson, Rachel Bowen, Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Zulfiqar Butt, Renee Dingwall, Patrick Handcock ONZM, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford, Vaughan Dennison, and Danielle Harris.

22-20

Neighbourhoods, Villages & Rural Portfolio Update (June)

Memorandum, presented by Councillor Bruno Petrenas.

Moved Bruno Petrenas, seconded Aleisha Rutherford.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Neighbourhoods, Villages & Rural Portfolio update report for June 2020 be received for information.

Clause 22-20 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

23-20

Safe City Portfolio Update (June)

Memorandum, presented by Councillor Patrick Handcock.

Moved Patrick Handcock ONZM, seconded Bruno Petrenas.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Safe City Portfolio update report for June 2020 be received for information.

Clause 23-20 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

24-20

People and Community Portfolio Update (January - June 2020)

Memorandum, presented by Councillor Lorna Johnson.

Moved Lorna Johnson, seconded Aleisha Rutherford.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the People and Community Portfolio update report for January – June 2020 be received for information.

Clause 24-20 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

25-20

Committee Work Schedule

Moved Lorna Johnson, seconded Rachel Bowen.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Community Development Committee receive its Work Schedule dated July 2020.

Clause 25-20 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The meeting finished at 11.24am

Confirmed 5 August 2020

Chairperson