Palmerston North City Council
Minutes of the Council Meeting Part I Public, held in the Council Chamber, First Floor, Civic Administration Building, 32 The Square, Palmerston North on 01 May 2024, commencing at 9.02am
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Members Present: |
The Mayor (Grant Smith) (in the Chair) 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. |
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Apologies: |
Councillor Rachel Bowen (early departure on Council Business, Councillor Karen Naylor (early departure), Councillor Orphée Mickalad (early departure). |
Councillor Rachel Bowen was not present when the meeting resumed at 3.04pm. She entered the meeting again at 4.00pm during consideration of clause 63-24.
Councillor Orphée Mickalad was not present when the meeting resumed at 3.04pm. He entered the meeting again at 3.16pm during consideration of clause 63-24.
Councillor Patrick Handcock left the meeting at 4.10pm after consideration of clause 63-24. He was not present for clauses 65-24 to 72-24 inclusive.
Councillor Billy Meehan left the meeting at 4.20pm after consideration of clause 64-24. He was not present for clauses 65-24 to 72-24 inclusive.
Councillor Vaughan Dennison left the meeting at 5.16pm during consideration of clause 66-24. He was not present for clauses 66-24 to 72-24 inclusive.
Councillor Lew Findlay left the meeting at 5.18pm after consideration of clause 66-24. He was not present for clauses 67-24 to 72-24 inclusive.
Councillor Mark Arnott left the meeting at 5.19pm after consideration of clause 67-24. He entered the meeting again at 5.21pm after clause 70-24. He was not present for clauses 68-24 to 70-24.
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Councillor Debi Marshall-Lobb opened the meeting with karakia. |
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Apologies |
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Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb. RESOLVED 1. That Council receive the apologies.
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Clause 56-24 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. |
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57-24 |
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Regan Orr, Principal (on secondment), Central Normal School Regan Orr tabled a written statement (attached to the minutes) and added the following additional comments: · Poles at road crossing on Featherston Street have not been installed. · Tomokanga entrance on Featherston Street has been diminished.
James Irwin, on behalf of Palmerston North Streets Ahead James Irwin tabled a written statement (attached to the minutes) and added the following additional comments: · James has always been impressed with the vision Council has for the city, and the cycleway has been constructed with that vision in mind. · If we continue the way we’re going there will be more congestion, less people using public transport, cycling, walking, etc. Bob Selden, Chair, Greasy Chain Charitable Trust Bob Selden tabled a written statement (attached to the minutes) and added the following additional comments: · Bob acknowledged the different views being heard today and urged Council to keep in mind that there has already been well managed community consultation and involvement, and that the underlying principle is to make Palmy a liveable city where people can go about their business. · Hopes Palmy becomes the most liveable city in New Zealand. Brian Moore · Brian is a cyclist who uses Featherston Street several times per week. · Turning into Tainui Street is difficult. With the old layout he was able to pull into the middle of the road and wait until it was clear, but now he crosses on the pedestrian crossing and bikes down the footpath. · If he is outside McDonalds and wanting to cross over Rangitikei Street, he waits for the green light to go, but the cars on his right want to turn left at the same time. Who gives way is unclear. · He would like clarity from Council on rules regarding who can use footpaths eg. e-bikes.
Allen Birchler, business owner, Piano Services · Allen has a business to operate and a residential property directly affected by these changes. · New layout on Featherston Street has slowed traffic, causing a concertina effect, making it difficult and dangerous for people pulling out from driveways from businesses and side streets. · On 27 September 2023 Councillors approved this project, including Piano Services being able to pull up for loading/unloading pianos from trailer. This arrangement must remain, staff must follow Council’s decision. · He has received and paid $120 of parking fines – is Council going to pay these back? · At the September meeting a request was made by an Elected Member for a business impact statement. Instead a stakeholders engagement report has been provided. Requests Councillors not ask to see the business impact statement to make a fully informed decision. · The Mayor via email asked the Chief Executive to contact Allen Birchler; this has not happened. |
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Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb. RESOLVED 1. That Council receive the public comments. |
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Clause 57-24 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. |
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Confirmation of Minutes |
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Moved Grant Smith, seconded Brent Barrett. RESOLVED 1. That the minutes of the ordinary meeting of 3 April 2024 Part I Public be confirmed as a true and correct record.
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Clause 59-24 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.
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The meeting adjourned at
10.48am
The meeting resumed at 11.12am
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Featherston Street Cycleway Project - Stakeholder Engagement Review Memorandum, presented by Masooma Akhter, Business Assurance Manager. |
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Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb. RESOLVED 1. That Council receive the memorandum titled ‘Featherston Street Cycleway Project – Stakeholder Engagement Review’ and its attachment, presented on 1 May 2024.
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Clause 60-24 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. |
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Nature Calls Quality Assurance Framework and Terms of Reference Memorandum, presented by Masooma Akhter, Business Assurance Manager & Mike Monaghan, Group Manager - Three Waters. The Mayor moved an alteration to the membership of the proposed terms of reference, noting that industry representatives were already present and Food & Fibre have disbanded. |
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Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb. RESOLVED 1. That Council receive the memorandum titled ‘Nature Calls Quality Assurance Framework’ and its attachment, presented on 1 May 2024. 2. That Council adopt the Terms of Reference for the Nature Calls Steering Group (Attachment 1), removing Food and Fibre and industry representatives from the membership.
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Clause 62-24 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. |
The meeting adjourned at 12.51pm
The meeting resumed at 3.04pm
Councillors Rachel Bowen and Orphée Mickalad were not present when the meeting resumed.
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2023 Residents' Survey Action Plan Report deferred by Chair to next Council meeting, 5 June 2024. |
Councillor Pat Handcock left at the meeting at 4.10pm
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Age Friendly Progress Report Memorandum, presented by Kerry Hocquard, Community Development Advisor and Amy Viles, Acting Community Development Manager.
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Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb. RESOLVED 1. That Council receive the memorandum titled ‘Age Friendly Progress Report’, dated 1 May 2024.
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Clause 64-24 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, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin. |
Councillor Billy Meehan left the meeting at 4.20pm
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Elected Members' Meeting Attendance Statistics - 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2023 Memorandum, presented by Hannah White - Democracy & Governance Manager. |
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Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb. RESOLVED 1. That Council receive the memorandum titled ‘Elected Members’ Meeting Attendance Statistics - 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2023’, dated 1 May 2024.
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Clause 65-24 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, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin. |
Councillor Vaughan Dennison left the meeting at 5.16pm
Councillor Lew Findlay left the meeting at 5.18pm
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67-24 |
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Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb. RESOLVED 1. That Council resolve as per Standing Orders 2.1.7, that the meeting be extended until 6.00pm today (1 May 2024).
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Clause 67-24 above was carried 12 votes to 0, the voting being as follows: For: The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Roly Fitzgerald, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin. |
Councillor Mark Arnott left the meeting at 5.19pm
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Council Work Schedule |
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Moved Grant Smith, seconded Debi Marshall-Lobb. RESOLVED 1.That Council receive its Work Schedule dated 1 May 2024.
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Clause 68-24 above was carried 11 votes to 0, the voting being as follows: For: The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Roly Fitzgerald, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin. |
Recommendations from Committee Meetings
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Culture & Sport Committee Part I Public - 27 March 2024 Consideration was given to Culture & Sport Committee recommendation below. |
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Moved Rachel Bowen, seconded Grant Smith. RESOLVED 1. That Council approve the Culture & Sport Committee’s recommendation from 27 March 2024. 9-24 Annual Sector Lead Report: Creative Sounds Society Incorporated (The Stomach) 1. That Council refer the increase to Creative Sounds Sector Lead Grant (of an additional $68,000 for 2024/5, and inflation adjusted for future years) to the Long-Term Plan 2024-34 deliberations.
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Clause 69-24 above was carried 10 votes to 0, with 1 abstention, the voting being as follows: For: The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Roly Fitzgerald, Leonie Hapeta, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin. Abstained: Councillor Lorna Johnson. |
Councillor Mark Arnott entered the meeting 5.21pm
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Economic Growth Committee Part I Public - 24 April 2024 Consideration was given to Economic Growth Committee recommendations below. |
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Moved William Wood, seconded Leonie Hapeta. RESOLVED 1. That Council approve the Economic Growth Committee's recommendations from 24 April 2024.
20-24 Amendment to the Appointment of Directors and Trustees Policy 2022 - Remuneration for Directors/Trustees of Council Controlled Organisations. 1. That Council adopt the draft Remuneration section (Attachment 1) to replace Part 1 section 12 Remuneration section of the Appointment of Directors Policy 2022.
24-24 Vogel Street Safety Improvements - Consultation Feedback 2. That Council install three raised pedestrian crossings in Vogel Street, and right hand turn bay into Featherston Street in FY2024/25.
25-24 Bus Shelter Civil Works 1. That Council note that the total value of the civil works engagement with Fulton Hogan to support the Bus Shelter Improvements project is $1,495,500 excl. GST. 2. That Council note that the Bus Shelter Improvements works have been directly awarded to Fulton Hogan through separate work packages to ensure successful delivery of the overall project within the required timeframes as specified through the Transport Choices Funding Agreement.
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Clause 70-24 above was carried 12 votes to 0, the voting being as follows: For: The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Roly Fitzgerald, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin. |
Exclusion of Public
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71-24 |
Recommendation to Exclude Public |
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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. Also that the persons listed below be permitted to remain after the public has been excluded for the reason stated: Bevan Sandison, General Manager - Engineering Services, Fulton Hogan and Vic Maggs, General Manager – Manawatu-Whanganui, Fulton Hogan will attend for Item 23 Renewal of Contract Term - Road Maintenance, Renewal, and Capital Improvement Services Contract; because of their knowledge and ability to assist the meeting in speaking to the Roading contract.
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Clause 71-24 above was carried 12 votes to 0, the voting being as follows: For: The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Debi Marshall-Lobb, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Roly Fitzgerald, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin. |
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The public part of the meeting finished at 5.23pm
Confirmed 5 June 2024
Mayor