To be moved:

“That the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting listed in the table below.

The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under Section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:

This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by Section 6 or Section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public as stated in the above table.

1.

New Year's Honours 2024 ⇩

194-23

Apologies

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

1.   That Council receive the apologies.

Clause 194-23 above was carried 14 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Declarations of Interest

Councillor Grant Smith declared a conflict of interest in Item 15 Approval of International travel for the Mayor, Jan 2024 (clause 203-23) and took no further part in discussion or debate.

Councillor Patrick Handcock declared a conflict of interest in Item 30 Land Purchase – Urban Growth and Esplanade Walkways (clause 210-23) and took no further part in discussion or debate.

195-23

Public Comment

Wiremu Te Awe Awe, Peter Te Rangi and Warren Warbrick  (Rangitāne o Manawatū) spoke on their desire to develop a central marae and cultural centre at Te Motu o Poutoa. They urged Council support for the project.

Noor Fatima, Vice President and Vikram Govindasamy – Treasurer from the Manawatū Multi-Cultural Centre spoke in support of Item 10 Community Spaces Hub. They asked for a central site for a multi-cultural hub to enable everyone in the community easy access to it.

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

That Council receive the Public Comments.

Clause195-23 above was carried 14 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

196-23

Confirmation of Minutes

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

1.   That the minutes of the ordinary meeting of 1 November 2023 Part I Public be confirmed as a true and correct record.

Clause Error! Reference source not found. above was carried 13 votes to 0, with 1 abstention, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Abstained:

Councillor Vaughan Dennison.

197-23

Notice of Motion: Investigation into Investment Options in Palmerston North Airport Limited

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

1.   That Council approve the Chief Executive delegation to spend up to $50,000 to complete the investigation and analysis of investment options for Palmerston North Airport Limited. This is intended to be offset from existing budgets.

Clause197-23 above was carried 11 votes to 2, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan and William Wood.

Against:

Councillors Brent Barrett and Karen Naylor.

Note:

Councillor Kaydee Zabelin did not vote.

198-23

Future for Local Government- Council position for Local Government New Zealand Special Meeting 11 December 2023

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

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

1. That Palmerston North City Council agree to vote in favour of:

1. Section 1 - Build a new system of government that’s fit for purpose

2. Section 2 - Rebalance the country’s tax take between central and local government

3. Section 3 - Create stronger, more authentic relationships between local government and iwi, hapū and Māori

4. Section 4 - Align central, regional and local government priorities

5. Section 5 - Strengthen local democracy and leadership

at the upcoming Local Government New Zealand Special General Meeting to endorse The Future by Local Government – A consensus outcome paper as Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ)’s agreed basis for engagement and advocacy with central government on local government system reform.

Clause198-23 above was carried 14 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

199-23

Community Spaces Feasibility Study

Memorandum, presented by Anton Carter, Group Manager- Community Services, Stephanie Velvin, Community Development Manager, Steve Bramley, Director, SGL and Murali Bhaskar, Design Director, BOON Architects.

Sue Sutherland, Library Consultant, Sue Sutherland Consulting was available for questions online.

Officers corrected an error in Table 2 on page 57 of the report, the costs for Programmes 2 and 3 should read:

·    Programme 2 – Pasifika Centre to cost $ 3,799,372

·    Programme 3 – Te Pātikitiki Library to cost $3,475,000

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

1.   That Council receive the feasibility study report titled Community Libraries/Hubs and Community Centres, November 2023 (Attachment 1), presented to Council on 6 December 2023.

2. That Council refer Community Spaces Programmes 1-5 (as listed in amended Table 2) to the Long-Term Plan drafting debate on 13 December 2023.

Clause199-23 above was carried 14 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

200-23

Home of Football Artificial Football Turf - Update on discussions with Central Football and Massey University

Report, presented by Aaron Phillips - Activity Manager Parks.

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

RESOLVED

1.   That Council receive the report on discussions with Central Football and Massey University on the proposed artificial football turf to inform the 2024/34 Long Term Plan decisions.

2.   That Council note that Central Football and Massey University wish to advance the design phase and are willing to fund that stage up to a value of $225,000.

3.   That Council makes no further funding decisions on the proposed artificial football turf ahead of the 2024/34 Long Term Plan (Option 2).

4.   That Council note that new capital programme 1133, Artificial Football Field (subject to part external funding), for $199,000 will be unspent in 202

Clause 200-23 above was carried 13 votes to 1, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillor Roly Fitzgerald.

201-23

Palmerston North Airport Ltd - Statement of Expectations 2024/25-2026/27

Memorandum, presented by Steve Paterson, Strategy Manager - Finance.

Councillor Lew Findlay left the meeting at 12:32pm

Councillor Naylor moved a motion to confirm Council’s expected dividend payment by the Palmerston North Airport for the following three years.

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

1.   That Council adopt the Statement of Expectations for Palmerston North Airport Ltd 2024/25-2026/27 (Attachment 1).

Clause 201-23 above was carried 13 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded Brent Barrett.

RESOLVED

2. That the dividend payment be no less than 20% Net Profit after Tax (NPAT) in Year 1 2024/25 and no less than 40% NPAT in Year 2 2025/26 and Year 3 2026/27.

Clause 201-23 above was carried 13 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

202-23

Palmerston North Airport Limited - Instructions relating to Annual Meeting

Memorandum, presented by Steve Paterson, Strategy Manager - Finance.

Moved Debi Marshall-Lobb, seconded Vaughan Dennison.

RESOLVED

1.   That Council receive the Notice of the 2023 Annual Meeting of Palmerston North Airport Limited.

2.   That Council instruct Grant Smith, the Mayor (as Council’s shareholder representative) to support the proposed resolutions to be considered at the Annual Meeting of Palmerston North Airport Limited to be conducted by way of resolution in writing.

Clause 202-23 above was carried 12 votes to 0, with 1 abstention, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Abstained:

The Mayor (Grant Smith).

203-23

Approval of International Travel for the Mayor, Jan 2024

Memorandum, presented by Gabrielle Loga, International Relations Manager.

Councillor Lew Findlay returned to the meeting at 12:59pm

Councillor Bowen moved an additional motion seeking Council oversight of the International Relations annual plan to provide elected members greater awareness of upcoming international opportunities.

Moved Debi Marshall-Lobb, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

RESOLVED

1.   That Council grant approval for the Mayor to lead a small delegation to visit our partners in China and Japan from 20 January to 6 February 2024 in commemoration of the city’s sister city anniversaries with Kunshan and Mihara.

Clause 203-23 above was carried 9 votes to 3, with 1 abstention, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Vaughan Dennison, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan and William Wood.

Against:

Councillors Rachel Bowen, Karen Naylor and Kaydee Zabelin.

Abstained:

Councillor Lew Findlay.

Moved Debi Marshall-Lobb, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

RESOLVED

2.   That Council note that should the Mayoress accompany the Mayor, that Council approve the expenses of the Mayoress for flights, meals, accommodation and incidentals will be covered by the Council according to the Council’s Elected and Appointed Members’ Expenses and Allowances Policy 2022.

Clause 203-23 above was carried 7 votes to 5, with 1 abstention, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Vaughan Dennison, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta and Billy Meehan.

Against:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Abstained:

Councillor Lew Findlay.

Moved Rachel Bowen, seconded Kaydee Zabelin.

RESOLVED

3. That the Chief Executive provide an annual plan for international relations activity to Council 

Clause 203-23 above was carried 13 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

204-23

Hearings Commissioners List Appointments 2024-2026

Memorandum, presented by Desiree Harvey, Legal Counsel.

Moved Vaughan Dennison, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

RESOLVED

1.   That the persons listed on the Hearings Commissioners List Appointments 2024-2026 Schedule (Attachment 1) be approved as Independent Hearings Commissioners under the Resource Management Act 1991, and that the Commissioners shall have the powers and responsibilities as delegated by the Council to Commissioners.

2.   That the term of appointment for each Hearings Commissioner commence on 1 January 2024 and expire on 30 November 2026.

3.   That the names of Commissioners appointed to the Independent Hearings Commissioners List 2024-2026 (Attachment 1) be made public once the appointments have been confirmed by the Council and the applicants have been advised of the outcome of the process.  

Clause 204-23 above was carried 14 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

205-23

Programme 2206 (Storm Damage - August 2002 Roading) - Request for Additional Budget to enable the Glenburn Road and Mountain View Road Retaining Walls to be completed

Report, presented by Bryce Hosking, Acting Group Manager Transport & Development and Geoff Sneddon, Senior Project Manager.

Officers corrected an error in the table in section 3.2, page 125 of the report.  The costs to complete the projects should read:

·    Glenburn Road’s cost to complete is $2,344,535

·    Mountain View Road’s cost to complete is $255,420

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

1.   That Council approve the additional funding of $799,938 for the Capital New Programme 2206 (Storm Damage – August 2022 Roading) to increase the 2023/24 budget from $2,176,222 to $2,976,160 (excl. GST) to enable the completion of the planned projects within Programme 2206.

Clause 205-23 above was carried 13 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Note

The Mayor (Grant Smith) did not vote.

206-23

Recommendation to Exclude Public

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

That the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting listed in the table below.

The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under Section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:

This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by Section 6 or Section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public as stated in the above table.

Clause 206-23 above was carried 12 votes to 1, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillor Vaughan Dennison.

Note

The Mayor (Grant Smith) did not vote.

Karakia Timatanga

Councillor Debi Marshall-Lobb opened the meeting with karakia.

Declaration of Interest

Councillor Lorna Johnson declared a conflict of interest in Recommendations 2 and 3 Aokautere Growth Programme in Item 7 2024-34 Long-term Plan Prioritisation: Capital Projects and Expenditure Updates (clause 214.2-23), she took no further part in discussion or debate of that recommendation.

Councillor Roly Fitzgerald declared a conflict of interest in Motion M, Item 7 2024-34 Long-term Plan Prioritisation: Capital Projects and Expenditure Updates (clause 214.11-23) and took no further part in discussion or debate.

Councillor Vaughan Dennison declared a conflict of interest in Motion O, Item 7 2024-34 Long-term Plan Prioritisation: Capital Projects and Expenditure Updates (failed motion) and took no further part in discussion or debate.

212-23

Debating Style

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

That Council adopt Option C as the debating style for Item 7, 2024-34 Long-term Plan Prioritisation: Capital Projects and Expenditure Updates (SO 2.12.1).

Clause 212-23 above was carried 16 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

213-23

Indicator framework for the Long Term Plan 2024-2034

Memorandum, presented by Kian Lee, Policy Analyst and Julie Macdonald, Strategy & Policy Manager.

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

1.That Council lift the Memorandum titled ‘Indicator framework for the Long Term Plan 2024-2034’ from the table.

Clause 213-23 above was carried 16 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

214-23

2024-34 Long-term Plan Prioritisation: Capital Projects and Expenditure Updates

Memorandum, presented by David Murphy, Chief Planning Officer, Scott Mancer, Acting Chief Financial Officer and Bryce Hosking, Chief Infrastructure Officer.

Officers updated Council with amended tabled documents

·    Attachment 2 Capital Growth Programme (see Attachment 7)

·    Attachment 4 Capital New Programme (see Attachment  9)

·    Table 5 Debt Headroom (in report) (see Attachment 6)

Officers corrected the following errors in the report:

·    Programme 1133 Artificial Football turf should not be on the Capital New List as it is an operating expense.

·    Debt re-payment of ($175k) had been missed from headroom calculation – meaning Council could increase borrowing to $183M.

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

1.   That Council note the updated schedules (Attachments 1,3) and amended Attachment 2 reflecting the directions of Council on 29 November 2023.

5.   That Council note the risks that are identified in Attachment 5.

Clause 2.14.1-23 above was carried 16 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

2.   That the Council commit to ensuring the costs of providing infrastructure for Aokautere are met through a range of funding mechanisms.

3.   The Council confirm the Aokautere Growth programmes will be funded via a combination of Council debt and an external funding mechanism such as the Infrastructure Funding and Finance model or a development agreement, as detailed in amended Attachment 2.

Clause 214.2-23 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Note: Councillor Lorna Johnson declared a conflict of interest in recommendations 2 and 3 and did not take part in discussion or debate.

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

4.   That Council confirm the planning assumption that total operational revenue will increase by at least 11% in Year 1, and at least 7% annually for years 2-10 of the 2024/34 Long Term Plan.

Clause 214.3-23 above was carried 10 votes to 6, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillors Mark Arnott, Lew Findlay, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor and William Wood.

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded William Wood.

Note:

On an amendment: “That Council confirm the planning assumption that total operational revenue will increase by at least 11% in Year 1, and at least 5% annually for years 2-10 of the 2024/34 Long Term Plan”. The amendment was lost 7 votes to 9, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Mark Arnott, Lew Findlay, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Lorna Johnson and Orphée Mickalad.

214-23

Capital New Strategic - Attachment 9

General

A

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded William Wood.

Note:

On a motion: That capital programmes (excluding Programmes 2410, 2415, 2452 and 967) categorised by officers as Strategic- Priority 3 be removed in the drafting of the Long-Term Plan 2024/34.   The motion was lost 4 votes to 12, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Mark Arnott, Karen Naylor and William Wood.

Against:

Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad and Kaydee Zabelin.

Community Safety and Health 

B

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Patrick Handcock.

RESOLVED

Programme 2410 CCTV Citywide - New Cameras and Programme 2415 Monitoring & Safety Centre both proceed in the drafting of the 2024/34 Long-Term Plan.

Clause 214.4-23 above was carried 14 votes to 2, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillors Leonie Hapeta and Karen Naylor.

Community support 

D

Moved Leonie Hapeta, seconded Patrick Handcock.

Note:

On a motion that: In the drafting of the 2024/34 Long-Term Plan, Council include funding for two new public toilets per year where there is demand at $300k each. The motion was lost 4 votes to 11, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Mark Arnott, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta and William Wood.

Against:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor and Kaydee Zabelin.

Note:

Councillor Orphée Mickalad did not vote.

Procedural Motion – Motion E

Moved Vaughan Dennison, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

A procedural motion under SO 2.14.1(c) - That the motion under debate be now put was moved.

The vote was carried 9 votes to 6, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Karen Naylor and William Wood.

Against:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad and Kaydee Zabelin.

Note

The Mayor Grant Smith did not vote.

E

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

That, in the drafting of the 2024/34 Long-Term Plan, Council include:

·    Programme 2343 Citywide - New Community Hubs (upgrades to Te Patikitiki Highbury centre, with new Awapuni centre),

·    Programme 2440 Community Centres – Pasifika Centre Expansion and

·    Programme 2350 Cultural Facilities - New Multicultural Facility

Clause 214.5-23 above was carried 13 votes to 3, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillors Leonie Hapeta, Karen Naylor and William Wood.

214-23

Recreation and Play

F

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

RESOLVED

That, in the drafting of the 2024/34 Long-Term Plan, the following Recreation and Play programmes are reduced by 50%: 

·      111      Local Reserves - Roslyn - Edwards Pit Park Development 

·      1845    City Reserves - Te Marae o Hine - The Square - Capital   New 

·      1847    City Reserves - Victoria Esplanade - Capital New 

·      1851    Sportsfield Improvements - Capital New 

·      1853    Local Reserves - Development of Existing Reserves - Capital New 

·      1854    Swimming Pools - Splashhurst Pool Enhancements

Note 50% as a total of whole group rather than individual programmes

Clause 214.6-23 above was carried 15 votes to 1, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillor Lorna Johnson.

G

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

RESOLVED

That, in the drafting of the Long-Term Plan 2024/34, Programme 1194 (CET Arena – Masterplan Redevelopment) be adjusted from $51M to $36M, to fund the development of Arena 5 (approx. $17M), and Rear Fields realignment of $19M (with external funding being sought for any shortfall) as highlighted as priorities in Masterplan. And that the Arena Steering Group be re-established.

Clause 214.7-23 above was carried 14 votes to 2, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillors Lorna Johnson and Karen Naylor.

H

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

RESOLVED

Programme 1763 (CET Arena – Property Purchase) proceed as drafted in the Long-Term Plan 2024/34.

Clause 214.8-23 above was carried 14 votes to 1, with 1 abstention, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillor Lorna Johnson.

Abstained:

Councillor Karen Naylor.

I

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

RESOLVED

That, in the drafting of the 2024/34 Long-Term Plan, the following Recreation and Play programme is deferred to Year 4, 5 and 6: 

·    2387 City Reserves - Design of Chinese Themed Garden - Community Initiative 

Clause 214.9-23 above was carried 12 votes to 4, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Vaughan Dennison, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay and Lorna Johnson.

J

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

Note:

On a motion: That, in the drafting of the 2024/34 Long-Term Plan, the following Recreation and Play programme is deferred to Year 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8: 2426 - CET Arena - Upgrade of lighting to LED. The motion was lost 6 votes to 10, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor and William Wood.

Against:

Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad and Kaydee Zabelin.

Biodiversity and the Manawatū River

K

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

Note:

On a motion: That Programme 1077 Citywide – Biodiversity Enhancement Through Native Planting is reduced by 50%, in the drafting of the 2024/34 Long-Term Plan. The motion was lost 2 votes to 14, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Vaughan Dennison and Orphée Mickalad.

Against:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Councillor Mark Arnott left the meeting at 1.47pm

L

Moved Rachel Bowen, seconded Patrick Handcock.

RESOLVED

That in the drafting of the 2024/34 Long-Term Plan, the following  Manawatū River programmes be deleted and current service levels maintained for existing services:

·    1435 - City Reserves - Manawatu River Park - Water Front Precinct Lighting,

·    1844 City Reserves - Manawatu River Park - Capital New and

·    1894 City Reserves - Manawatu River Park - Marae Tarata Development Plan - Implementation increasing levels of service to the Manawatū River Park

Clause 214.10-23 above was carried 14 votes to 1, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillor Lew Findlay.

Councillor Mark Arnott returned to the meeting at 1.50pm

M

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Patrick Handcock.

RESOLVED

That, Programme 1895 Te Motu o Poutoa (subject to 33% external funding) proceeds as drafted in the Long-term Plan 2024/34.  

Clause 214.11-23 above was carried 10 votes to 4, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Patrick Handcock, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillors Mark Arnott, Rachel Bowen, Karen Naylor and William Wood.

Note: Councillor Roly Fitzgerald declared a conflict of interest in motion M, withdrew from the discussion and sat in the gallery.

Councillor Leonie Hapeta did not vote.

N

Moved William Wood, seconded Karen Naylor.

Note:

On a motion: That, in the drafting of the Long-term Plan 2024/34, Programme 2449 Fleet – Upgrade R and R fleet to alternate fuel – capital new be adjusted from $4.9M to $0, to be funded if prioritised through Programme 1888 the Low Carbon Fund. The motion was lost 5 votes to 11, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Mark Arnott, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor and William Wood.

Against:

Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad and Kaydee Zabelin.

Economic Development

N*

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

RESOLVED

That, in the drafting of the 2024/34 Long-Term Plan, the following Economic Development programmes are reduced by 50%:

·    2449    Fleet - Upgrade R&R Fleet to Alternate Fuel - Capital new 

·    1875    Fleet - Upgrade to Electric Vehicles - Capital New           

Clause 214.12-23 above was carried 15 votes to 1, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillor Patrick Handcock.

Housing

O

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

Note:

On a motion: That the Programme 1459 Social Housing - Additional Social Housing Units be included, in the drafting of the Long-term Plan 2024/34, subject to external funding of 50%. The motion was lost 3 votes to 12, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Mark Arnott, Leonie Hapeta and Karen Naylor.

Against:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Note:

Councillor Vaughan Dennison declared a conflict of interest in motion O, withdrew from the discussion and sat in the gallery.

The meeting adjourned at 2.30pm

Councillor Vaughan Dennison left the meeting at 2.30pm

The meeting resumed at 2.52pm

Urban Design 

P

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

RESOLVED

That 1330 City Centre - Placemaking Implementation Programme is reduced by 50%, in the drafting of the 2024/34 Long-Term Plan.

Clause 214.13-23 above was carried 9 votes to 3, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Karen Naylor and William Wood.

Against:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen and Lorna Johnson.

Councillors Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad and Kaydee Zabelin returned to the meeting at 2.54pm

Q

Moved William Wood, seconded Karen Naylor.

Note:

On a motion that: That Programme 2077 City Centre – Cuba Street Upgrade Stage 3 be adjusted from $5.7M to $0, in the drafting of the 2024/34 Long-Term Plan. The motion was lost 7 votes to 8, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Mark Arnott, Lew Findlay, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta and Orphée Mickalad.

R

Moved William Wood, seconded Karen Naylor.

Note:

On a motion: That Programme 2122 City Centre – Streets for People Upgrade be reduced from $22M to $0, in the drafting of the 2024/34 Long-Term Plan. The motion was lost 7 votes to 8, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Mark Arnott, Lew Findlay, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta and Orphée Mickalad.

Wastewater

S

Moved Brent Barrett, seconded Karen Naylor.

RESOLVED

That the Chief Executive make a further $30M in saving in the Wastewater and Water CAPEX programmes in the drafting of the Long Term Plan 2024/34.

Clause 214.14-23 above was carried 13 votes to 2, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillors Patrick Handcock and Orphée Mickalad.

Organisational Performance 

T

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

RESOLVED

That, in the drafting of the 2024/34 Long-Term Plan, the following Organisational Performance programme is reduced by 50%: 

·      2499    Smart Cities / Smart Palmy 

Clause 214.15-23 above was carried 10 votes to 5, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Mark Arnott, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Patrick Handcock and Leonie Hapeta.

U

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

RESOLVED

That, in the drafting of the 2024/34 Long-Term Plan, the following Organisational Performance programme is reduced by 50%: 

·      60        Information Management Strategic Plan Project 

Clause 214.16-23 above was carried 12 votes to 3, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Leonie Hapeta and Billy Meehan.

Active and Public Transport 

V

Moved William Wood, seconded Karen Naylor.

Note:

On a motion that: That Programme 2057 Shared Pathways – New and Link Improvements be reduced from $55M to $20M to fund the Ashhurst and Feilding shared pathways at a reduced quality, in the drafting of the 2024/34 Long-Term Plan. The motion was lost 7 votes to 8, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Mark Arnott, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor and William Wood.

Against:

Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad and Kaydee Zabelin.

W

Moved William Wood, seconded Karen Naylor.

Note:

On a motion that: That in the drafting of the Long-Term Plan,  Programme 1559 City Wide – Cycling Network Improvements be adjusted from $30.5M to $20M. The motion was lost 6 votes to 9, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Mark Arnott, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor and William Wood.

Against:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad and Kaydee Zabelin.

Roading

X

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded Leonie Hapeta

Note:

On a motion: That, in the drafting of the 2024/34 Long-Term Plan, the following Roading programmes are reduced by 50%: 

·      159      Kelvin Grove Road - Safety Improvements 

·      1944    Villages - Transport - Road Upgrades to Urban Standard  

·      2335    Stoney Creek Road - Safety Improvements  

The motion was lost 1 votes to 14, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillor Karen Naylor.

Against:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Y

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Patrick Handcock.

RESOLVED

That Programme 2456 Cliff Road Upgrade - Te Motu O Poutoa proceeds as drafted in the Long-term Plan 2024/34.

Clause 214.17-23 above was carried 12 votes to 2, with 1 abstention, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Patrick Handcock, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillors Leonie Hapeta and Billy Meehan.

Abstained:

Councillor Roly Fitzgerald.

Other

Z

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

RESOLVED

That the Chief Executive report back to Council on options re. 'Leverage strategic assets for return' as outlined in Table 2: Levers to Review Council’s Work Programme and Budget of the ‘2024-34 Long-term Plan Prioritisation: Capital Projects and Expenditure’ report of 29 November 2023.

Clause 214.18-23 above was carried 13 votes to 2, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillors Brent Barrett and Lorna Johnson.

Karakia Whakamutunga

Councillor Debi Marshall-Lobb closed the meeting with karakia.

Karakia Timatanga

Councillor Debi Marshall Lobb opened the meeting with karakia.

215-23

Apologies

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

1.   That Council receive the apologies from Councillor Hapeta (early departure).

Clause 215-23 above was carried 16 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

216-23

Notification of  Additional Items

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

That Council agree to discuss the following two items adjourned from the Council meeting 13 December 2023:

5. Indicator framework for the Long-Term Plan 2024-2034

7. LONG TERM PLAN - Capital new programmes- strategic

Reason for lateness – Was  not available at time of publishing the agenda

Reason for Urgency – To inform the budget development in time for the new year

Clause 216-23 above was carried 16 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Declarations of Interest

Councillor Lew Findlay declared an interest in Item 8 Notice of Motion (clause 221-23) but stated he would consider the item with an open mind.

Councillor Vaughan Dennison declared an interest in Item 24 Recommendations from the Community Committee- Committee clause 46-23 Additional Social Housing Budget) (clause 222.2-23) but stated he would consider the items with an open mind.

Councillor Debi Marshall-Lobb declared an interest in Item 14 Statement of Expectations for the Globe Theatre Trust (clause 229-23) but stated she would consider the item with an open mind; and in Item 16 2024/34 Longterm Plan Prioritisation- Operating Expenditure (clause 246.11-23) and took no further part in discussion or debate.

Councillor Grant Smith declared an interest in Item 17 Performing Arts Trust – Annual Report (clause 220-3) but stated he would consider the item with an open mind.

Councillor Vaughan Dennison declared a conflict of interest in Item 19 Tamakuku Terrace Six Monthly Update (clause 231-23) and took no further part in discussion or debate.

217-23

Confirmation of Minutes

Amend clause 193.12-23 to remove the words ‘aim to’ from (b), so it reads ‘the Council will produce …’

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

1.   That the minutes of the extraordinary meeting of 29 November 2023 (as amended) Part I Public be confirmed as a true and correct record.

Clause 217-23 above was carried 15 votes to 0, with 1 abstention, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Abstained:

Councillor Billy Meehan.

218-23

Confirmation of Minutes

Amend to note that Councillor Johnson was absent on Council Business

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

1.   That the minutes of the ordinary meeting of 6 December 2023 (as amended) Part I Public be confirmed as a true and correct record.

Clause 218-23 above was carried 15 votes to 0, with 1 abstention, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Abstained:

Councillor Lorna Johnson.

219-23

Culture & Sport Committee Part I Public - 8 November 2023

Moved Rachel Bowen, seconded Billy Meehan.

RESOLVED

That Council adopt the recommendations from the Culture & Sport Committee meeting of 8 November 2023:

Central Energy Trust Arena Masterplan 2023

1.   That Council adopt the Central Energy Trust Arena Masterplan 2023 to inform future decision making, including the 2024-2034 Long Term Plan process.

2.   That Council receive the Central Energy Trust Arena Masterplan 2023: Delivery Scenarios (Attachment 2) to inform prioritisation of the 2024-2034 Long Term Plan.

Response to the 'Aquatic Facilities and Water-based Recreation Needs Assessment'

2.   That Council endorse Option 2 in the report titled ‘Response to the ‘Aquatic Facilities and Water-based Recreation Needs Assessment’’.

3.   That Council note the outcomes of the investigation into the low investment opportunities described in this report will be reported back to Council in time to consider investment in the 2024-34 Long-Term Plan.

4.   That a feasibility study for a 50 metre pool be referred to the Long-Term Plan 2024-34 process.

Clause 219-23 above was carried 14 votes to 1, with 1 abstention, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillor Karen Naylor.

Abstained:

Councillor Lorna Johnson.

220-23

Strategy & Finance Committee Part I Public - 15 November 2023

Moved Vaughan Dennison, seconded Karen Naylor.

RESOLVED

That Council adopt the recommendations from the Strategy & Finance Committee meeting of 15 November 2023:

68-23 Panako Park - Decision on Reserve Classification and Future of the Girl Guiding New Zealand Hall

1.   That Council note, but set aside, the objections to the classification of Panako Park for the following reasons:

a.   The matters of noise, safety, parking and alcohol consumption will be managed through lease provisions or physical road treatments.

b.   There are overall community benefits from making the land available to a broader range of community uses.

2.   That Council approve the classification of Panako Park, being Lots 1 and 2 DP 29836 contained in Certificate of Title WN9B/622, as Local Purpose (Community) Reserve, under delegation from the Minster of Conservation under Section 16(1) of the Reserves Act 1977.

3.   That Council adopt Option 1A - ‘Proceed with classifying Panako Park as Local Purpose (Community) Reserve and purchase the Girl Guiding hall’ and approve unbudgeted capital expenditure of $45,000 in 2023/24 to purchase the Panako Park hall from Girl Guiding New Zealand and undertake repairs and maintenance, including removal of the derelict shed.

4.   That Council approve the lease of the hall and land to Girl Guiding New Zealand on a temporary, month to month basis until the Awapuni Library and Community Hub proposed developments are determined.

5.   That Council note, if the proposed Awapuni Library and Community Hub development does not proceed and/or require use of Panako Park, the Chief Executive will pursue options to sell the Panako Park hall to a community group and report back to Council on the associated land lease under the provisions of the Reserves Act 1977.

70-23  2023 Housing and Business Development Capacity Assessment

1.   That Council adopt the ‘2023 Palmerston North Housing and Business Development Capacity Assessment’ presented to Strategy and Finance Committee on 15 November 2023, included as Attachment 1 of this memorandum, and make it publicly available.

2.   That Council adopt the housing bottom lines in the 2023 Palmerston North Housing and Business Development Capacity Assessment, and insert these into Section 1 of the Palmerston North District Plan.

72-23 Procurement Policy

1.   That Council adopt the Procurement Policy (Attachment 1), noting that the Delegations Manual will need to be updated to reflect the new procurement principles.

2.   That Council rescind the Local Impact Procurement Policy.

3.   For the Fostering Local Business and Upholding Te Tiriti Principles of the Procurement Policy, replace the word ‘include’ with the words ‘consider including’ in the ‘How Can We Achieve This’ section. 

80-23 Pioneer Reserve - Proposal to grant an easement on Council land to Powerco Limited

1.   That Council grant an easement to convey electricity to Powerco noting that the land area affected is Pioneer Reserve described as Lot 2 DP 88159.

2.   That Council note that the requirements of Sections 119 and 120 of the Reserves Act 1977 have been satisfied in relation to public notification prior to the resolution to grant an easement to convey electricity over Pioneer Reserve.

Clause 220.1-23 above was carried 15 votes to 0, with 1 abstention, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Abstained:

Councillor Rachel Bowen.

Moved Vaughan Dennison, seconded Karen Naylor.

RESOLVED

1.   That Council not adopt  Clause 69-23 Waterloo Park - Land Exchange Proposal Decision from the Sustainability and Finance Committee, 15 November 2023.

Clause 220.2-23 above was carried 8 votes to 7, with 1 abstention, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Vaughan Dennison, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Orphée Mickalad and Karen Naylor.

Against:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Roly Fitzgerald, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Abstained:

Councillor Lew Findlay.

221-23

Notice of Motion - Waterloo Park Land Exchange

Moved Vaughan Dennison, seconded Grant Smith.

RESOLVED

1.   That Council note, but sets aside, the objections, including the petition, to the exchange of part of Waterloo Park for the following reasons:

a.   The matters of privacy, traffic, flooding and contamination will be dealt with through the plan change process.

b.   The green space provision in the area is significant.

c.   There is an alternative space for the establishment of a community orchard in Waterloo Park.

d.   There is no loss of green space as the area of reserve received in the exchange will be equal in size to the existing reserve and carparking will not be established on the land received in the exchange.

e.   The land received in the exchange would have a wider community benefit than retaining the existing strip of Waterloo Park.

2.   That Council approve an application to the Minister of Conservation to exchange 1,300m² of Waterloo Park, being part of Part Lot 44 DP 22620 held in title WN8C/884, for new reserve land in the Roxburgh Crescent area.

3.   That Council note that the exchange would only be given effect if the Minister’s approval is received and the rezoning of the Roxburgh Crescent area is approved.

4.   That Council note that regardless of the decision on the exchange, a budget for additional car parking and a path connecting the new river entrance to the existing Manawatū River Shared Path has been forwarded to the draft 2024/34 Ten Year Plan.

Clause 221-23 above was carried 8 votes to 7, with 1 abstention, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Vaughan Dennison, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Orphée Mickalad and Karen Naylor.

Against:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Roly Fitzgerald, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Abstained:

Councillor Lew Findlay.

222-23

Community Committee Part I Public - 22 November 2023

Moved Lorna Johnson, seconded Patrick Handcock.

RESOLVED

That Council adopt the recommendations from the Community Committee meeting of 22 November 2023:

43-23 Review of Sector Leads Trial

1.   That Council approve the continuation of the Sector Leads Partnership model in principle, as per the Support and Funding Policy 2022, and note that appropriate budget will be established for Sector Lead partners within the draft 2024-2034 Long-Term Plan. 

44-23 Community funding settings for the 2024-2034 Long-Term Plan

1.   That Council agree Option 1, maintain current scope and structure for Strategic Priority Grants, to inform the preparation of the 2024-2034 Long-Term Plan.

47-23 Natural Burial Update

1.   That Council note the report, and seek expressions of interest from the community for a partnership-based approach to providing a natural burial site in Palmerston North.

Clause 222.1-23 above was carried 16 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Moved Lorna Johnson, seconded Patrick Handcock.

RESOLVED

46-23 Additional Social Housing Budget Update (Programme 1459)

1.   That Council agree the use of Programme 1459 (Social Housing – Additional Social Housing Units) to fund Council’s financial contribution to the Summerhays Street redevelopment project.

Clause 222.2-23 above was carried 14 votes to 1, with 1 abstention, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillor Mark Arnott.

Abstained:

Councillor Leonie Hapeta.

Moved Lorna Johnson, seconded Patrick Handcock.

RESOLVED

42-23 Community Reference Groups - Terms of Reference Review

1.   That Council agree the revised Terms of Reference for Community Reference Groups.

2.   That Council note that the provision of a recognition payment for members’ contributions of time and knowledge is subject to budget being agreed in the 2024-2034 Long Term Plan.

Clause 222.3-23 above was carried 11 votes to 5, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Mark Arnott, Leonie Hapeta, Karen Naylor and William Wood.

223-23

Sustainability Committee Part I Public - 29 November 2023

Moved Brent Barrett, seconded Kaydee Zabelin.

RESOLVED

That Council adopt the recommendation from the Sustainability Committee meeting of 29 November 2023:

37-23 Amendment to the Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw Administration Manual (standardised recycling collections)

1.   That Council adopt the proposed changes to the Palmerston North Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw 2016 Administration Manual as shown in Attachment 1.

Clause 223-23 above was carried 13 votes to 0, with 3 abstentions, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor and Kaydee Zabelin.

Abstained:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Billy Meehan and William Wood.

224-23

Rating System Review

Memorandum, presented by Steve Paterson, Strategy Manager - Finance.

An additional motion was moved for the consultation material to also include the option of a  full capital value rating system alongside the preferred hybrid option.

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

1.   That, in the drafting of the Long-Term Plan 2023/24, Council agree: 

 (c) To propose for public consultation through the 2024-34 Long-term Plan process a change to the rating system that involves the use of a hybrid system whereby part of the rates is set using the land value as the base and the remainder the capital value as the base. 

2.   That, in the drafting of the Long-Term Plan 2023/24, Council agree:  that the split of the general rate requirements between land and capital value base be  (e) 70% land / 30% capital.  

3.   The Council agree that the rating system change will occur from 1 July 2024 in one step. 

6.   That Council note that as the legislation requires there can be only one basis for setting the general rate,  then it will be necessary to introduce a targeted rate to facilitate the change and Officers will prepare a proposal of which activities the targeted rate would be proposed to fund and will present this to Council on 7 February 2024. 

7.   That the Chief Executive assume for the preparation of the draft supporting material for the 2024-34 Long-term Plan: 

7.1 The Uniform Annual General Charge for 2024/25 will be $200; 

7.2 There will be changes to the way some properties are categorised for differential rating purposes and in particular those rural and semi-serviced properties (between 0.2 and 5ha) on the fringe of the urban area of the City so they pay general rates at levels more like those in the urban serviced area; 

7.3 That Council agree: 

·      utilities in the street will be categorised in the commercial/ industrial differential category, and 

·      vacant non-residentially zoned land will be categorised in the commercial/industrial category (just for the purposes of the assessing of the capital value based rate), and 

·      revised differential surcharges will be used  

8.   That Council agree that the community engagement material highlight the proposed rates using the status quo, a full capital value based system and a hybrid system.  

9.   That the Chief Executive provide further advice about the desirability and practicability of the adoption of a rates system transition remission policy.  

10. That Council note officers will recommend the adoption of an updated set of rates remission and postponement policies with only minor amendments to recognise any legislative changes at the Council meeting on 14 February 2024.

Clause 224.1-23 above was carried 10 votes to 6, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad and William Wood.

Against:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Patrick Handcock, Lorna Johnson, Karen Naylor and Kaydee Zabelin.

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded Lorna Johnson.

RESOLVED

That moving to full capital value rates system is also consulted on as Option B, alongside Council’s preferred option.

Clause 224.2-23 above was carried 16 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Deliberations on submissions - draft Interim Speed Management Plan (School Speed Limits)

Memorandum, presented by Peter Ridge, Senior Policy Analyst.

Officers explained that the new Transport Minister recently corresponded with councils to recommend any work on Speed Management Plans be paused until the new Government issued new guidance.

The Mayor moved a procedural motion to reconsider the item in the New Year once the Government has provided more information.

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

Procedural Motion SO 2.14.1(b) That the item being discussed be adjourned to a meeting in the New Year until we understand the new Government’s rules.

The motion was carried 15 votes to 1, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillor Lorna Johnson.

225-23

Ashhurst Motorhome Dump Station - Community Engagement Results and Options

Report, presented by Aaron Philips, Senior Parks Planner

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Karen Naylor.

RESOLVED

1.   That Council receive the information from the community consultation on the proposed motorhome dump station at the Ashhurst Domain Sportsfield carpark.

2.   That Council investigate Custom Street (Option 2), noting that a cost of $30,000 for design and cost estimation will be incurred, reducing the remaining budget available for construction.

Clause 225-23 above was carried 16 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

226-23

Proposed Palmerston North Dog Control Policy 2024 - Approval for Consultation

Report, presented by Stacey Solomon, Policy Analyst.

An additional motion was moved to reference the minimum standards in the Code of Welfare for Dogs in the draft bylaw instead of the list included in the draft presented.

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

1.   That Clause 26.2 Care and Management of Dogs and Housing include the minimum standard number 5 – Kennelling Shelter and  Ventilation from the Code of Welfare for Dogs.

2.   That Council approve the Proposed Palmerston North Dog Control Policy and the Statement of Proposal for consultation (Attachments 1 and 2, subject to  approved motion).

Clause 226-23 above was carried 16 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

227-23

Proposed Palmerston North Animals and Bees Bylaw - Approval for Consultation

Report, presented by Stacey Solomon, Policy Analyst.

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

1.   That Council approve the draft Palmerston North Animals and Bees Bylaw 2024 (Attachment 1), and Administration Manual (Attachment 2) and Statement of Proposal (Attachment 3) for consultation.

Clause 227-23 above was carried 16 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

228-23

Central Economic Development Agency Statement of Expectations 2024/25 to 2026/27 (2024/34 Long Term Plan)

Memorandum, presented by David Murphy, Chief Planning Officer.

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

1.   That Council adopt the CEDA Statement of Expectations 2024/25 to 2026/27 (2024/34 Long Term Plan) included as Attachment 1.

2.   That the Mayor and Chairperson of the Economic Growth Committee be delegated authority to make minor amendments to the CEDA Statement of Expectations 2024/25 to 2026/27 (2024/34 Long Term Plan) included as Attachment 1 in order to accommodate any minor amendments sought by Manawatū District Council as the joint CEDA shareholder.

Clause 228-23 above was carried 16 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

229-23

Statements of Expectations for Te Manawa Museums Trust, the Regent Theatre Trust and the Globe Theatre Trust 2024-25

Memorandum, presented by Gillian Tasker, Community Development Advisor (Arts) and Sarah Claridge, Democracy & Governance Advisor.

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Rachel Bowen.

RESOLVED

1.   That Council agree the Statements of Expectations for Te Manawa Museums Trust, the Regent Theatre Trust and the Globe Theatre Trust 2024-25 (Attachments 1-3) until June 2025.

Clause 229-23 above was carried 16 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

230-23

Palmerston North Performing Arts Trust - Annual Report and Annual Accounts 2022/23

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

Moved Rachel Bowen, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

RESOLVED

1.   That Council receive the Palmerston North Performing Arts Trust Annual Report and financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2023, as attached to the memorandum titled ‘Palmerston North Performing Arts Trust – Annual Report and Annual Accounts 2022/23’, presented to Council on 18 December 2023.

Clause 230-23 above was carried 15 votes to 0, with 1 abstention, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Abstained:

The Mayor (Grant Smith).

231-23

Tamakuku Terrace Six Monthly Update

Memorandum, presented by Bryce Hosking, Group Manager - Property and Resource Recovery.

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

1.   That Council receive the memorandum titled ‘Tamakuku Terrace Six Monthly Update’, presented on 18 December 2023.

Clause 231-23 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Note: Councillor Vaughan Dennison declared a conflict of  interest, withdrew from the discussion and sat in the gallery.

232-23

Palmerston North Quarterly Economic Update - December 2023

Memorandum, presented by Stacey Bell, City Economist.

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

1.   That Council receive the following reports for information:

a.   Palmerston North Quarterly Economic Update – December 2023

b.   Palmerston North City Centre Quarterly electronic card spending report – September quarter 2023

Clause 232-23 above was carried 16 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

233-23

Household and Neighbourhood Composting Options

Memorandum, presented by Bryce Hosking, Group Manager - Property and Resource Recovery, and Natasha Hickmott, Activities Manager - Resource Recovery and Sustainability.

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

1.   That Council receive the memorandum titled ‘Household and Neighbourhood Composting Options’ presented to Council on 18 December 2023.

Clause 233-23 above was carried 16 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

234-23

Council Work Schedule

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

1.   That the Council receive its Work Schedule dated 18 December 2023.

Clause 234-23 above was carried 16 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

235-23

Recommendation to Exclude Public

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

That the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting listed in the table below.

The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under Section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:

This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by Section 6 or Section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public as stated in the above table.

Clause 235-23 above was carried 16 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

241-23

LTP Capital New - Strategic

From the Council Agenda 13 December 2023

AA

Moved Vaughan Dennison, seconded Brent Barrett.

Note:

On a motion: That Council introduce new ‘wayfinding programmes’ to get the additional village gateway projects progressed:

a) Lighting installations at $200K (being an estimated $50K per site).

b) Plaque installations at $24K (being an estimated $6K per site).

The motion was lost 2 votes to 13, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Vaughan Dennison and Orphée Mickalad.

Against:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

BB (1)

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded William Wood.

Note:

On a motion: That Programme 2501 - $40K - Heritage Markers be removed in the drafting of the Long Term Plan 2024/34. The motion was lost 4 votes to 11, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Mark Arnott, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan and William Wood.

BB(2)

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded William Wood.

Note:

On a motion: That Programme 2431 - $40K - Events Trailer be removed in the drafting of the Long Term Plan 2024/34. The motion was lost 4 votes to 11, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Mark Arnott, Roly Fitzgerald, Karen Naylor and William Wood.

Against:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay, Patrick Handcock, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad and Kaydee Zabelin.

Councillor Vaughan Dennison left the meeting at 4:41pm

BB(3)

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded William Wood.

Note:

On a motion that: Programme 1373 - $2,413K - Recycling drop-off be removed in the drafting of the Long Term Plan 2024/34. The motion was lost 6 votes to 7, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Mark Arnott, Lew Findlay, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor and William Wood.

Against:

Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Patrick Handcock, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad and Kaydee Zabelin.

Note

Councillor Roly Fitzgerald did not vote.

BB(4)

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded William Wood.

Note:

On a motion: That Programme 2337 - $125K - Tip Road  be in the drafting of the Long Term Plan 2024/34.  The motion was tied 7 votes to 7. The Mayor declared the motion lost, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor and William Wood.

Against:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad and Kaydee Zabelin.

BB(5)

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded William Wood.

RESOLVED

That Programme 1451 - $548K - LED Lighting  be removed in the drafting of the Long Term Plan 2024/34.

Clause 241.1-23 above was carried 12 votes to 2, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor and William Wood.

Against:

Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb and Kaydee Zabelin.

BB(6)

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded William Wood.

Note:

On a motion: That Programme 2363 - $215K - C & F Centre Upgrade be removed in the drafting of the Long Term Plan 2024/34. The motion was tied 7 votes to 7. The Mayor declared the motion lost, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Mark Arnott, Rachel Bowen, Roly Fitzgerald, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Lew Findlay, Patrick Handcock, Lorna Johnson and Orphée Mickalad.

BB(7)

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded William Wood.

Note:

On a motion: That Programmes 1706 - $672K - Stormwater  and 1707 - $868K - Land Purchase  in the drafting of the Long Term Plan 2024/34. The motion was tied 7 votes to 7. The Mayor declared the motion lost, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Mark Arnott, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor and William Wood.

Against:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Patrick Handcock, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad and Kaydee Zabelin.

BB(8)

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded William Wood.

RESOLVED

That Programme 1803 - $1080K - Streetscape be removed in the drafting of the Long Term Plan 2024/34.

Clause 241.2-23 above was carried 10 votes to 4, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Mark Arnott, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Patrick Handcock and Lorna Johnson.

BB(9)

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded William Wood.

RESOLVED

That Programme 2353 - $470K - Transport Unsubsidised seal extensions be removed in the drafting of the Long Term Plan 2024/34.

Clause 241.3-23 above was carried 10 votes to 4, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan and Orphée Mickalad.

242-23

Extension of the Meeting (SO 2.1.7)

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

That the meeting session be extended to 5.30pm.

Clause 242-23 above was carried 14 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

241-23

LTP Capital New - Strategic (continued)

CC

Moved Karen Naylor, seconded William Wood.

RESOLVED

That information is provided on Programme 2057 New Shared Pathways on options for delivery at a reduced cost.

Clause 241.4-23  above was carried 12 votes to 1, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillor Lorna Johnson.

Note

Councillor Orphée Mickalad did not vote.

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

6. That, in the drafting of the Long Term Plan 2024/34, Council include the capital new strategic programmes listed in Attachment 9, subject to the agreed motions from the Council meeting 13 December and  above.

Clause 241.5-23  above was carried 11 votes to 3, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan and Orphée Mickalad.

Against:

Councillors Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Karakia Whakamutunga

Councillor Debi Marshall Lobb closed the day with karakia.

Karakia Timatanga

Councillor Debi Marshall Lobb opened the day with karakia.

243-23

Apologies

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

That Council receive apologies from Councillors Billy Meehan and Vaughan Dennison  (late arrival).

Clause 243-23 above was carried 14 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

244-23

Change of Debating Style SO (2.12.1)

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

That Council adopt Option C as the debating style for the rest of the meeting. 

Clause 244-23 above was carried 14 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

245-23

Indicator framework for the Long-Term Plan 2024-2034

Memorandum, presented by Kian Lee, Policy Analyst and Julie Macdonald, Strategy & Policy Manager

Moved Lorna Johnson, seconded Kaydee Zabelin.

RESOLVED

2.    That Council endorse Option 3 (one target per goal), in Table 1 (as amended), noting each goal to state ‘at least’ the agreed percentage, to inform the preparation of the Long Term Plan 2024-2034.

Clause 245.1-23 above was carried 14 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

3.    That the Community Wellbeing Strategy be named the City Strategy.

Clause 245.2 above was carried 14 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Moved Kaydee Zabelin, seconded Rachel Bowen.

That the Goal 2 target be:

That 75% of people are satisfied or very satisfied with Council facilities and opportunities of active and passive recreation, including spaces and facilities for sports and play, and arts, culture and heritage.

The amendment was carried 14 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Moved William Wood, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

That the Goal 4 target be amended to read:

 “ …our 2016 baseline per capita”

The amendment was carried 14 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

Note:

On a motion: That Council endorse Option 2 (range of targets), as described below, to inform the preparation of the Long Term Plan 2024-2034.

That Goal 1. ECONOMIC – Innovative and Growing uses the following targets

-       Measurement on Jobs

-       Annual Earnings, GPD per capita

-       Housing Affordability

-       Training/Education numbers & number higher qualifications

That Goal 2. CULTURAL – Creative, Active and Exciting uses the following targets

-       Percentage of Activity within Population sectors

-       Arts Participation

-       Multi-lingual – Te Reo Maori and other languages

-       Events numbers and Tourism numbers

That Goal 3. SOCIAL – Connected and Safe uses the following targets

-       Percentage of people feel Palmy is Welcoming and Safe

-       Well-connected Local Council with residents.

-       Supporting Community and Volunteer Groups

-       Focus on Youth with Education, Training and Employment opportunities

-       Access to Green Spaces, Parks and Reserves.

That Goal 4. ENVIRONMENTAL – Sustainable and Resilient uses the following targets

-       Good Active & Public Transport, Cycleways and Pathways.

-       Less Emissions, focus on PNCC initially, but also help wider City community.

-       Biodiversity Improvement. More Birds, Trees and Green Spaces.

-       Improving the Manawatu River Quality

-       Waste Diversion from Landfill.

The motion was tied 7 votes to 7. The Mayor declared the motion lost, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Lew Findlay, Leonie Hapeta, Orphée Mickalad and William Wood.

Against:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Lorna Johnson, Karen Naylor and Kaydee Zabelin.

246-23

2024-34 Long-term Plan Prioritisation: Operational Expenditure

Memorandum, presented by David Murphy, Chief Planning Officer, Cameron McKay, Chief Financial Officer and Chris Dyhrberg, Chief Infrastructure Officer.

Officers corrected the following errors:

An error in the rates calculation on the operational programme – Digital Transformation - a loan funded programme over 7 years, was included in full for the rates increase in the year of expenditure.

This results in the year 1 rates reducing from the reported 15.6% to 11.3%. As it is included in years 1-3 of the LTP, the table in 4.15 should now read.

Additionally, “All Other” in 4.11 (table below) should now read

-1.2%.  There is an argument to say given the negative percentage that effectively services are not keeping pace with the changing inflation environment.

The meeting adjourned at 12.17pm

The meeting resumed at 1.25pm

Recommendation 2 : Long-Term Plan Referrals- Attachment 3

A

Moved Brent Barrett, seconded Grant Smith.

RESOLVED

That in drafting of the Long-Term Plan 2024/34, Council include a budget of $100K for a feasibility study for a 50 metre pool in Year 2. 

Clause 246.1-23 above was carried 13 votes to 1, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillor Karen Naylor.

B

Moved Brent Barrett, seconded Grant Smith.

RESOLVED

That in drafting of the Long-Term Plan 2024/34, Council include a budget of $50K per annum for Years 2 – 5 to provide grants for gaining third party certification of green building standards.

Clause 246.2-23 above was carried 12 votes to 1, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillor Karen Naylor.

Note:

Councillor Leonie Hapeta did not vote.

C

Moved Lorna Johnson, seconded Brent Barrett.

RESOLVED

That in drafting of the Long-Term Plan 2024/34, a grant of $15,330 to the Palmerston North Surf Lifesaving Club be budgeted for one further year, 2024-25, to allow them to apply for Strategic Priority Grant funding in the next round without having a gap in support.

Clause 246.3-23 above was carried 14 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

D

Moved Lorna Johnson, seconded Brent Barrett.

RESOLVED

That in drafting of the Long-Term Plan 2024/34, Option 2- pilot highest priority systems change intervention to address housing insecurity plus flexi-fund for urgent intervention in tenancy support be included.

Clause 246.4-23 above was carried 13 votes to 1, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillor Karen Naylor.

E

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Rachel Bowen.

RESOLVED

That in drafting of the Long-Term Plan 2024/34, that a community pool fund of $100K per annum in years 1-3 be available for community pool upgrades.

Clause 246.5-23 above was carried 12 votes to 1, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillor Karen Naylor.

Note

Councillor Lew Findlay did not vote.

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

2.That in the drafting of the Long-Term Plan 2024-34, Council note the   list of Items referred to the Long Term Plan from Committee (Attachment 3) subject to the agree motions above.

Clause 246.6-23 above was carried 14 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Recommendation 1 - Operating Expenses - Attachment 2

F

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

RESOLVED

That Programme 1133 - Sportsfields - Artificial Football Field (subject to 2/3’s external funding) is included in the drafting of the Long-Term Plan 2024/34.

Clause 246.7-23 above was carried 12 votes to 2, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad and William Wood.

Against:

Councillors Karen Naylor and Kaydee Zabelin.

Moved William Wood, seconded Lew Findlay.

A procedural motion under SO 2.14.1(c) That the motion under debate be now put was moved.

The procedural motion was carried 10 votes to 4, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Roly Fitzgerald, Lorna Johnson and Orphée Mickalad.

Moved Lorna Johnson, seconded Rachel Bowen.

Note:

On an amendment: That the International Relations & International Education programme continue as drafted with a reduction of 15% in the International Relations budget in the 2024-34 Long-term Plan.

The motion was tied 7 votes to 7. The Mayor declared the motion lost, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Lorna Johnson, Karen Naylor and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Mark Arnott, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Orphée Mickalad and William Wood.

G

Moved Grant Smith, seconded William Wood.

RESOLVED

That the International Relations & International Education programme continue as drafted in the 2024-34 Long-term Plan.

Clause 246.8-23 above was carried 9 votes to 5, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Orphée Mickalad and William Wood.

Against:

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

H

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

RESOLVED

That in drafting of the Long-Term Plan 2024/34,  a new programme be developed for Years 1-3 of 2024-34 Long-term Plan to support Central Districts Women’s Cricket Hinds team to be based in the City of $20K per annum (subject to 50% external funding).

Clause 246.9-23 above was carried 9 votes to 5, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Orphée Mickalad and William Wood.

Against:

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

I

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

RESOLVED

That in the drafting of 2024-34 Long-term Plan that Programme 799 Major Schools Sports Events Fund (administrated by Sport Manawatū) be increased $30K per annum.

Clause 246.10-23 above was carried 9 votes to 5, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Orphée Mickalad and William Wood.

Against:

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

J

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Rachel Bowen.

RESOLVED

That the Chief Executive review the remuneration/ meeting fees for trust board members of Te Manawa, the Globe and Regent Theatre to inform the Long-Term Plan 2024/34.

Clause 246.11-23 above was carried 11 votes to 1, with 1 abstention, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillor Lew Findlay.

Abstained:

Councillor Karen Naylor.

Note: Councillor Debi Marshall-Lobb declared a conflict of  interest, withdrew from the discussion and sat in the gallery.

K

Moved William Wood, seconded Karen Naylor.

Note:

On a motion: That the Chief Executive report back on options to adjust Revenue and Expenditure in Years 1, 2 and 3 to achieve a cumulative rates increase of less than 27% over the 3 years, for consideration to be consulted on as a part of the Long Term Plan 2024/34. The motion was lost 4 votes to 10, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Mark Arnott, Karen Naylor and William Wood.

Against:

Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad and Kaydee Zabelin.

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

1.   That in the drafting of the Long-Term Plan 2024-34, Council  include the operating budgets (Attachment 2), subject to the agreed motions above, noting the Activity Summary Sheets (Attachment 1).

Clause 246.12-23 above was carried 12 votes to 2, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Roly Fitzgerald, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad and Kaydee Zabelin.

Against:

Councillors Karen Naylor and William Wood.

246-23

Consultation Document Focus – Section 6

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

3. That in the drafting of the Long-Term Plan 2024-34, Council note the   proposed content for the Consultation Document outlined in Section 6.

Clause 246.13-23 above was carried 13 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Operating Revenue Assumptions

Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb.

RESOLVED

4. That Council note the budget revenue assumptions and that draft fees and charges and development contributions policy will be set by Council in February 2024 for consultation as part of the 2024/34 Long-term Plan.

Clause 246.14-23 above was carried 13 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Patrick Handcock, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin.

Karakia Whakamutunga

Councillor Debi Marshall Lobb closed the meeting with karakia.

1.

Officers' Advice_ Gambling Proceeds ⇩

1.

Draft Oranga Papaioea City Strategy ⇩

2.

Plans in support of the draft Oranga Papaioea City Strategy ⇩

3.

Draft Social Housing Guidelines in support of the draft Mahere whare Housing plan ⇩