Palmerston North City Council

 

Minutes of the Economic Growth Committee Meeting Part I Public, held in the Council Chamber, First Floor, Civic Administration Building, 32 The Square, Palmerston North on 19 June 2024, commencing at 9.00am

Members

Present:

Councillor Leonie Hapeta (in the Chair), The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors William Wood, Mark Arnott, Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Roly Fitzgerald, Lorna Johnson, Debi Marshall-Lobb, Billy Meehan and Orphée Mickalad.

Non Members:

Councillors Patrick Handcock and Kaydee Zabelin.

Apologies:

Councillors Lorna Johnson and Debi Marshall-Lobb both for early departure.

 

The Mayor (Grant Smith) entered the meeting at 9.04am during consideration of clause 37.  He was not present for clause 37.

 

Councillor Lorna Johnson left the meeting after consideration of clause 44.  She was not present for clause 45 and 46 inclusive.

 

Councillor Debi Marshall-Lobb left the meeting at 9.41am after consideration of clause 42.  She entered the meeting again when it resumed at 11.16am.  She was not present for clause 42 to 44 inclusive.

 

 

Karakia Timatanga

 

Councillor Kaydee Zabelin opened the meeting with karakia.

 

37-24

Apologies

 

Moved Leonie Hapeta, seconded William Wood.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1.   That the Committee receive the apologies.

 

Clause 37-24 above was carried 13 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

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

 

The Mayor (Grant Smith) entered the meeting at 9.04am

 

38-24

Public Comment

Chris Teo-Sherrell made a public comment to request Council reconsider the positioning of the new bus shelters to mitigate safety and access concerns.

Peter French made a written public comment that was read by the Chair.  He tabled a design option regarding Vogel/Hayden/Featherston Street intersections.

 

Moved Leonie Hapeta, seconded William Wood.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1.   That the Economic Growth Committee receive the public comments.

 

Clause 38-24 above was carried 14 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

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

 

39-24

Confirmation of Minutes

 

Moved Leonie Hapeta, seconded William Wood.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1.    That the minutes of the Economic Growth Committee meeting of 24 April 2024 Part I Public be confirmed as a true and correct record.

 

Clause 39-24 above was carried 13 votes to 0, with 1 abstention, the voting being as follows:

For:

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

Abstained:

Councillor Debi Marshall-Lobb.

 

40-24

Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) Final Statement of Intent 2024/25

Memorandum, presented by Bobbie O’Fee, CEDA Board Chair and Jerry Shearman, CEDA Chief Executive

 

Moved Leonie Hapeta, seconded William Wood.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1.   That the Committee agree the final Statement of Intent 2024/25 submitted by the Central Economic Development Agency (Attachment 1).

 

Clause 40-24 above was carried 14 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

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

 

41-24

Palmerston North Airport Limited (PNAL) - Final Statement of Intent for 2024/25 to 2026/27

Memorandum, presented by Steve Paterson, Strategy Manager – Finance, Murray Georgel, PNAL Board Chair, David Lanham, PNAL Chief Executive, and Jonathan Baker, PNAL Chief Financial Officer

 

Moved Leonie Hapeta, seconded William Wood.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1.   That the Committee agree the Statement of Intent for Palmerston North Airport Limited for 2024/25 to 2026/27 (Attachment 2).

 

Clause 41-24 above was carried 13 votes to 1, the voting being as follows:

For:

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

Against:

Councillor Brent Barrett.

 

42-24

Central City Transformation - Street for People Six Monthly Update

Memorandum, presented by Glen O'Connor, Group Manager - Transport and Development

Officers indicated they will report back to the committee with an update on the City Central Indicative Business Case (CCIBC).

 

Councillor Debi Marshall-Lobb left at 9.41am

 

Moved Leonie Hapeta, seconded William Wood.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1.   That the Committee receive the memorandum titled ‘Central City Transformation – Streets for People Six Monthly Update’ presented to the Economic Growth Committee on 19 June 2024.

 

Clause 42-24 above was carried 13 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

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

 

43-24

Progress Update on Programme 1367 (City-wide - Street Light Infill)

Memorandum, presented by Glen O'Connor, Group Manager - Transport and Development.

Officers noted an error in paragraph 2.2 – the programme of work will be completed this year (2023/24) and not 2024/25.

An additional motion was moved so that Elected Members could fully understand the ongoing streetlight issues and the cost and time required to fix it.   

 

Moved Leonie Hapeta, seconded William Wood.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1.   That the Economic Growth Committee receive the report titled ‘Progress Update on Programme 1367 (City-wide - Street Light Infill)’ presented on 19 June 2024.

2.    That the Chief Executive report back on:

·         timing and cost of a city-wide survey on streetlights, and

·         timing and cost on the lighting upgrade of the streets listed in appendix 1, and

·         replacement of streetlight bulbs and stock.

 

Clause 43-24 above was carried 13 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

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

 

44-24

Tamakuku Terrace Six Monthly Update

Memorandum, presented by Bryce Hosking, Group Manager - Property and Resource Recovery, and Anna Saunders, Capital Projects Officer.

Elected Members moved an additional motion as they were concerned that the current design requirements were discouraging development at Tamakuku Terrace.  More information was sought on the ramification of reducing design requirements, specifically the legal implications any design changes may have on existing covenants.

 

Moved William Wood, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1.    That the Committee receive the memorandum titled ‘Tamakuku Terrace Six Monthly Update’, presented to the Economic Growth Committee on 19 June 2024.

 

Clause 44.1-24 above was carried 12 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

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

 

 

Moved William Wood, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

2.    That the Chief Executive provide options to the next meeting of the Economic Growth Committee (18 September 2024) to reduce the design requirements for the unsold sections at Tamakuku Terrace.

 

Clause 44.2-24 above was carried 11 votes to 1, the voting being as follows:

For:

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

Against:

Councillor Lorna Johnson.

 

Note:

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

 

 

The meeting adjourned 10.59am

The meeting resumed 11.16am

 

Councillor Lorna Johnson was not present when the meeting resumed.

Councillor Debi Marshall-Lobb entered the meeting when it resumed.

 

 

45-24

Palmerston North Quarterly Economic Update - June 2024

Memorandum, presented by Stacey Andrews, City Economist.

 

Moved Leonie Hapeta, seconded William Wood.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1.   That the Committee receive the Palmerston North Quarterly Economic Update – June 2024, including:

a.   Palmerston North Economic Growth Indicators - June 2024 (Attachment 1),

b.   Palmerston North electronic card spending report – March quarter 2024 (Attachment 2),

presented to the Economic Growth Committee on 19 June 2024.

 

Clause 45-24 above was carried 13 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

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

 

46-24

Work Schedule - June 2024

 

Moved Leonie Hapeta, seconded William Wood.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1.    That the Economic Growth Committee receive its Work Schedule dated June 2024.

 

Clause 46-24 above was carried 13 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

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

 

 

Karakia Whakamutunga

 

Councillor Kaydee Zabelin closed the meeting with karakia.

 

 

The meeting finished at 11.43am

 

Confirmed 18 September 2024

 

 

 

Chair