1 December 2020
Order Paper for Council meeting to be held in the
Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt,
on:
Tuesday 8 December 2020 commencing at 2.00pm
Membership
Mayor C Barry (Chair) Deputy Mayor T Lewis |
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Cr D Bassett |
Cr J Briggs |
Cr K Brown |
Cr B Dyer |
Cr S Edwards |
Cr D Hislop |
Cr C Milne |
Cr A Mitchell |
Cr S Rasheed |
Cr N Shaw |
Cr L Sutton |
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COUNCIL |
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Membership: |
13 |
Meeting Cycle: |
Council meets on a six weekly basis (Extraordinary Meetings can be called following a resolution of Council; or on the requisition of the Chair or one third of the total membership of Council) |
POWER TO (BEING A POWER THAT IS NOT CAPABLE OF BEING DELEGATED)1:
• Make a rate.
• Make bylaws.
• Borrow money other than in accordance with the Long Term Plan (LTP).
• Purchase or dispose of assets other than in accordance with the LTP.
• Purchase or dispose of Council land and property other than in accordance with the LTP.
• Adopt the LTP, Annual Plan and Annual Report.
• Adopt policies required to be adopted and consulted on under the Local Government Act 2002 in association with the LTP or developed for the purpose of the Local Governance Statement.
• Appoint the Chief Executive.
• Exercise any powers and duties conferred or imposed on the local authority by the Local Government Act 1974, the Public Works Act 1981, or the Resource Management Act 1991, that are unable to be delegated.
• Undertake all other actions which are by law not capable of being delegated.
• The power to adopt a Remuneration and Employment Policy for Council employees.
DECIDE ON:
Policy issues
• Adoption of all policy required by legislation.
• Adoption of strategies, and policies with a city-wide or strategic focus.
District Plan
• Approval to call for submissions on any Proposed District Plan, Plan Changes and Variations.
• Prior to public notification, approval of recommendations of District Plan Hearings Subcommittees on any Proposed Plan, Plan Changes (including private Plan Changes) and Variations, on the recommendation of the Regulatory Committee.
1 Work required prior to the making of any of these decisions may be delegated.
• The withdrawal of Plan Changes in accordance with clause 8D, Part 1, Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991.
• Approval, to make operative, District Plan and Plan Changes (in accordance with clause 17, Part 1, Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991).
• Acceptance, adoption or rejection of private Plan Changes.
Representation, electoral and governance matters
• The method of voting for the Triennial elections.
• Representation reviews.
• Council’s Code of Conduct for elected members
• Local Governance Statement.
• Elected Members’ Remuneration.
• The outcome of any extraordinary vacancies on Council.
• Any other matters for which a local authority decision is required under the Local Electoral Act 2001.
• Appointment and discharge of members of committees when not appointed by the Mayor.
• All matters identified in these Terms of Reference as delegated to Council Committees (or otherwise delegated by the Council) and oversee those delegations.
• Council‘s delegations to officers and community boards.
Delegations and employment of the Chief Executive
Review and negotiation of the contract, performance agreement and remuneration of the Chief Executive.
Meetings and committees
• Standing Orders for Council and its committees.
• Council’s annual meeting schedule.
Long Term and Annual Plans
• The adoption of the budgetary parameters for the LTP and Annual Plans.
• Determination of rating levels and policies required as part of the LTP.
• Adoption of Consultation Documents, proposed and final LTPs and proposed and final Annual Plans.
Council Controlled Organisations
• The establishment and disposal of any Council Controlled Organisation or Council Controlled Trading Organisation.
• Approval of annual Statements of Corporate Intent for Council Controlled Organisations and Council Controlled Trading Organisations.
Community Engagement and Advocacy
• Receive reports from the Council’s Advisory Groups.
• Monitor engagement with the city’s communities.
Operational Matters
• National Emergency Management Agency matters requiring Council’s input.
• Road closing and road stopping matters.
• Approval of overseas travel for elected members.
• All other matters for which final authority is not delegated.
Appoint:
• The non-elected members of the Standing Committees, including extraordinary vacancies of non- elected representatives.
• The Directors of Council Controlled Organisations and Council Controlled Trading Organisations.
• Council’s nominee on any Trust.
• Council representatives on any outside organisations (where applicable and time permits, recommendations for the appointment may be sought from the appropriate Standing Committee and/or outside organisations).
• The Chief Executive of Hutt City Council.
• Council’s Electoral Officer, Principal Rural Fire Officer and any other appointments required by statute.
• The recipients of the annual Civic Honours awards.
HUTT CITY COUNCIL
Ordinary meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt on
Tuesday 8 December 2020 commencing at 2.00pm.
ORDER PAPER
Public Business
1. OPENING FORMALITIES - Karakia Timatanga
Kia hora te marino Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana He huarahi mā tātou i te rangi nei Aroha atu, aroha mai Tātou i a tātou katoa Hui e Tāiki e! |
May peace be wide spread May the sea be like greenstone A pathway for us all this day Let us show respect for each other For one another Bind us together! |
2. APOLOGIES
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Generally up to 30 minutes is set aside for public comment (three minutes per speaker on items appearing on the agenda). Speakers may be asked questions on the matters they raise.
4. Mayoral Statement (20/1535)
5. Chief Executive's Statement (20/1536)
6. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS
Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might have.
7. Committee Minutes with Recommended Items
a) Traffic Subcommittee
10 November 2020 14
Recommended Items
Item 4i) Manor Park: Proposed Speed Limit, Parking Restrictions, Road Marking and Signage Changes. (20/1208) 15
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendations contained in the report be endorsed.” |
Item 4ii) Jackson Street, Petone - Proposed No Stopping At All Times Restrictions (20/1270) 17
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendation contained in the report be endorsed.” |
Item 4iii) Buick Street, Petone - Proposed No Stopping At All Times Restrictions (20/1263) 18
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendation contained in the report be endorsed.” |
Item 4iv) Eastbourne and Days Bay - Proposed P180 Electric Vehicle Parking Restrictions (20/1264) 19
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendations contained in the report be endorsed.” |
Item 4v) Ropata Crescent, Boulcott - Proposed No Stopping At All Times Restrictions (20/1088) 20
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendation contained in the report be endorsed.” |
Item 4vi) Cedar Street, Maungaraki - Proposed No Stopping At All Times Restrictions (20/1090) 21
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendation contained in the report be endorsed.” |
Item 4vii) Kamahi Street, Stokes Valley - Proposed No Stopping At All Times Restrictions (20/1141) 22
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendation contained in the report be endorsed.” |
Item 4viii) Waterloo Road, Hutt Central - Proposed Changes to School Bus Stop Times (20/1143) 23
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendations contained in the report be endorsed.” |
Item 4ix) Victoria Street, Alicetown - Proposed P60 Time Restriction and Bus Stop Modification (20/1225) 24
PLEASE REFER TO ITEM 8a) Amendment to Proposed Traffic Resolution - Victoria Street, Alicetown (20/1593) (pages 89-92)
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendations (i) and (iii)-(vii) contained in the report be endorsed and new proposed part (ii) be discussed.” |
Item 4x) Cuba Street, Petone - Proposed P10 Time Restriction (20/895) 26
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendations contained in the report be endorsed.” |
Item 4xi)) Glen Road, Stokes Valley - Proposed No Stopping Restriction (20/1275) 27
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendations contained in the report be endorsed.” |
Item 4xii) Waddington Drive, Naenae - Proposed P10 (School Days) Time Restriction (20/1276) 28
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendations contained in the report be endorsed.” |
Item 4xiii) Margaret Street, Hutt Central - Proposed P15 Loading Zone Class Restriction (20/1285) 29
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendations contained in the report be endorsed.” |
b) Policy, Finance and Strategy Committee
17 November 2020 45
Recommended Items
Item 4i) Hutt City Council Annual Report to 30 June 2020 (20/1204)
The Wellington Water Limited Annual Report to 30 June 2020 has been delayed which has a flow on impact for Council’s Annual Report. It is planned that the Annual Report will be considered at the proposed Council meeting on 21 December 2020. |
Item 4ii) Budget Update 2020/21 (20/1308) 48
Attachment under separate cover
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“”That the recommendations contained in the report be endorsed.” |
Item 4iii) Draft Hutt City Council COVID 19 Recovery Plan (20/1342) 49
Attachment under separate cover
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendations contained in the report be endorsed.” |
Item 4iv) Proposed Solid Waste and Minimisation Bylaw (20/1314) 52
Attachment under separate cover
PLEASE REFER TO ITEM 8b) Waste Management Bylaw (20/1569) (pages 93 and 94)
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendation contained in the report be endorsed.” |
Item 4v) Unlicensed Public Use of Council Land - Encroachments (20/354) 54
PLEASE REFER TO ITEM 8c) Encroachments Policy - Private use of public land (20/1547) (pages 95-102)
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendations contained in the report be discussed.” |
Item 4vi) Draft Wellington Regional Growth Framework (20/1309) 59
Attachment under separate cover
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendations contained in the report be endorsed.” |
c) Community and Environment Committee
19 November 2020 65
Recommended Item
Item 4) Enabling Investments through Income from Carbon Credits (20/1258) 67
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendations contained in the report be endorsed.” |
d) Regulatory Committee
23 November 2020 76
Recommended Item
Item 6) Proposed Private District Plan Change 47: Major Gardens, Kelson - Rezoning to General Residenital Activity Area and General Recreation Activity Area (20/1277) 78
Attachment under separate cover
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendations contained in the report be endorsed.” |
8. Miscellaneous
a) Amendment to Proposed Traffic Resolution - Victoria Street, Alicetown. (20/1593)
Memorandum dated 24 November 2020 by the Traffic Engineer - Network Operations 89
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendation contained in the memorandum be discussed.” |
b) Waste Management Bylaw (20/1569)
Memorandum dated 19 November 2020 by the Head of Strategy and Planning 93
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendation contained in the memorandum be endorsed.” |
c) Encroachments Policy - Private use of public land (20/1547)
Memorandum dated 18 November 2020 by the Head of Strategy and Planning 95
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendation contained in the memorandum be noted.” |
d) Seaview Marina Limited - Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2020 (20/1564)
Report No. HCC2020/6/299 by the Senior Management Accountant 103
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendation contained in the report be endorsed.” |
e) Hutt City Community Facilities Trust - Annual Report for the Year ended 30 June 2020 (20/1250)
Report No. HCC2020/6/310 by the Senior Management Accountant 145
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendation contained in the report be endorsed.” |
f) Urban Plus Limited - Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2020 (20/1628)
Report to be separately circulated.
g) Mitchell Park Proposal (20/1624)
Report to be separately circulated.
h) Naenae Spatial Plan (20/1601)
Report No. HCC2020/6/312 by the Director Economy and Development 180
Attachments under separate cover
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendations contained in the report be discussed.” |
i) Council Committee Structure 2019-2022 Including Additional Appointments (20/1248)
Report No. HCC2020/6/24 by the Contractor 186
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendations contained in the report be discussed.” |
j) Updated Meeting Schedules for 2021 and 2022 (20/1349)
Report No. HCC2020/6/25 by the Contractor 223
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendations contained in the report be endorsed.” |
k) Petition to Change Council's Street Naming Policy (20/1474)
Report No. HCC2020/6/300 by the Head of Democratic Services 230
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendations contained in the report be endorsed.” |
l) Update to Wellington Region Climate Change Working Group Terms of Reference (20/1517)
Report No. HCC2020/6/301 by the Senior Advisor Sustainability and Resilience 256
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendations contained in the report be discussed.” |
9. Minutes
Meeting minutes Hutt City Council, 29 September 2020 273
Meeting minutes Extraordinary Meeting of Council, 9 October 2020 296
Meeting minutes Hutt City Council, 27 October 2020 305
10. Committee Minutes without Recommended Items
a) Audit and Risk Subcommittee
21 October 2020 313
b) Hutt Valley Services Committee
20 November 2020 316
c) Audit and Risk Subcommittee
25 November 2020 321
d) Long Term Plan/Annual Plan Subcommittee
27 October 2020 327
11. Sealing Authority (20/1209)
Report No. HCC2020/6/9 by the EA to Director of Transformation & Resources 348
Mayor’s Recommendation:
“That the recommendations contained in the report be endorsed.” |
12. QUESTIONS
With reference to section 32 of Standing Orders, before putting a question a member shall endeavour to obtain the information. Questions shall be concise and in writing and handed to the Chair prior to the commencement of the meeting.
13. EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION:
“That the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting, namely:
9 October 2020
15. Seeking Approval for the Purchase of Building (20/1603)
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:
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General subject of the matter to be considered. |
Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter. |
Ground under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution. |
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Minutes of the Hutt City Council held on 9 October 2020 – Chief Executive’s Report on the Code of Conduct Complaint against Councillor Milne |
The withholding of the information is necessary to enable Council to deliberate in private on its decision or recommendation in any proceedings (s48(1)(d)). |
That the public conduct of the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exist. |
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Seeking Approval for the Purchase of Building. |
The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations) (s7(2)(i)). |
That the public conduct of the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exist. |
This resolution is made in reliance on section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 or 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 are as specified in Column (B) above.”
Kate Glanville
SENIOR DEMOCRACY ADVISOR
Traffic Subcommittee
Minutes of a meeting
held in the
Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt on
Tuesday 10 November 2020 commencing at 2.00pm
PRESENT: |
Cr L Sutton (Chair) |
Cr J Briggs |
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Cr K Brown |
Cr B Dyer (Deputy Chair) (from 2.02pm) |
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Cr A Mitchell |
Cr N Shaw |
IN ATTENDANCE: Mr D Simmons, Traffic Asset Manager
Mr M Radu, Senior Traffic Engineer (part meeting)
Mr C Agate, Traffic Engineer – Network Operations
Ms T Malki, Traffic Engineer (part meeting)
Ms K Glanville, Senior Democracy Advisor
PUBLIC BUSINESS
1. APOLOGIES
RESOLVED: (Cr Sutton/Cr Briggs) Minute No. TSC20601 “That the apology for lateness received from Cr Dyer be accepted.” |
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Comments are recorded under the item to which they relate.
3. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS
Crs Briggs, Brown and Shaw noted that they were members of the Hutt Valley District Health Board. They did not consider there was any conflict in relation to Item 4i) Manor Park: Proposed Speed Limit, Parking Restrictions, Road Marking and Signage Changes.
4. Recommendations to Council - 8 December 2020
PRECEDENCE OF BUSINESS
In accordance with Standing Order 10.4, the Chair accorded precedence to items 4vi) Cedar Street, Maungaraki – Proposed No Stopping At All Times Restrictions and vii) Kamahi Street, Stokes Valley – Proposed No Stopping At All Times Restrictions.
The items are recorded in the order in which they are listed on the order paper.
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Crs Briggs and Mitchell voted against the recommendations and asked that their dissenting vote be recorded. |
5. QUESTIONS
There were no questions.
There being no further business the Chair declared the meeting closed at 4.03 pm.
Cr L Sutton
CHAIR
CONFIRMED as a true and correct record
Dated this 8th day of December 2020
Written statement for Katrina Te Punga
Item vi) Cedar Street, Maungaraki – Proposed No Stopping At All Times Restrictions
The proposed stopping restrictions in Cedar Street will improve the visibility and safety for all vehicles which pass through this area. I strongly support this proposal. I do not know how many collisions may have occurred over the years in this area, but I can categorically say there have been many near misses, as despite slowing significantly when using this piece of road, it has still been necessary for me to take evasive action on many occasions when encountering vehicles travelling in the opposite direction. Visibility is challenging due to the curve of the road and exacerbated by the elevation changes. With vehicles parked on both sides of the road the visibility is further limited and there is very little room to take evasive action.
I appreciate that imposing restrictions will impact on some residents, as some properties have more vehicles than off-street parking, but I feel that the interests of the majority of road users ought to be better protected, and can be done at a minimum of expense through the proposed stopping restrictions.
Thank you
Katrina Te Punga
Maungaraki Resident
Policy, Finance and Strategy Committee
Minutes of a meeting
held in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 30 Laings Road,
Lower Hutt on
Tuesday 17 November 2020 commencing at 2.00pm
PRESENT: |
Cr S Edwards (Chair) |
Mayor C Barry |
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Cr K Brown (Deputy Chair) |
Cr J Briggs (from 2.04pm) |
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Cr D Bassett (from 2.04pm) |
Cr B Dyer (from 2.05pm) |
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Cr D Hislop |
Deputy Mayor T Lewis |
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Cr S Rasheed |
Cr A Mitchell |
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Cr L Sutton |
Cr N Shaw |
APOLOGIES: Cr C Milne.
IN ATTENDANCE: Ms J Miller, Chief Executive
Ms A Blackshaw, Director Neighbourhoods and Communities
Ms H Oram, Director Environment and Sustainability
Mr M Boogs, Director Strategy and Engagement
Ms A Welanyk, Director Transformation and Resources
Mr K Puketapu-Dentice, Director Economy and Development
Ms J Livschitz, Chief Financial Officer
Ms W Moore, Head of Strategy and Planning (part meeting)
Mr J Scherzer, Sustainability and Resilience Manager (part meeting)
Ms K Alkema, Chief People Officer (part meeting)
Ms J McCandlish, Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager (part meeting)
Ms C Taylor, Principal Research and Evaluation Advisor (part meeting)
Ms T Lealofi, Democracy Advisor
Ms H Clegg, Minute Taker
PUBLIC BUSINESS
1. APOLOGIES
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
3. CONFLICT
OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS
The Chief Executive advised that all Councillors were members of the Hutt
Valley Chamber of Commerce. She also advised that she was on the Board of
Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce.
4. Recommendations to Council
Crs Dyer and Mitchell requested that their votes be recorded against the above matter.
The meeting adjourned at 3.49pm and resumed at 4.01pm.
12. QUESTIONS
There were no questions.
There being no further business the Chair declared the meeting closed at 4.54 pm.
S Edwards
CHAIR
CONFIRMED as a true and correct record
Dated this 8th day of December 2020
Community and Environment Committee
Minutes
of a meeting held in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 30 Laings Road,
Lower Hutt on
Thursday 19 November 2020 commencing at 2.00pm
PRESENT: |
Deputy Mayor T Lewis (Chair) |
Mayor C Barry (from 2.10pm) |
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Cr D Bassett |
Cr D Hislop |
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Cr K Brown |
Cr A Mitchell |
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Cr S Edwards |
Cr N Shaw |
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Cr S Rasheed |
Cr L Sutton |
APOLOGIES: Cr J Briggs and Cr B Dyer
NON ATTENDANCE: Cr C Milne
IN ATTENDANCE: Ms A Blackshaw, Director Neighbourhoods and Communities
Ms H Oram, Director Environment and Sustainability
Ms A Welanyk, Director Transformation and Resources
Mr K Puketapu-Dentice, Director Economy and Development
Mr M Sherwood, Head of Parks and Recreation
Mr A Marsh, Asset Manager Parks
Mr J Scherzer, Sustainability and Resilience Manager
Ms J Lawson, Asset Manager Reserves
Ms C Allan, Neighbourhood Precinct Place Maker
Mr T Kimbrell, Parks, Reserves and Recreation Planner
Ms D Hunter, Acting Democracy Advisor
PUBLIC BUSINESS
1. APOLOGIES
Resolved: (Deputy Mayor Lewis/Cr Mitchell) Minute No. CEC 20601 “That the apologies received from Crs Briggs and Dyer be accepted and the apology received from Mayor Barry for lateness be accepted.” |
It was noted that both Crs Briggs and Dyer were attending the Young Elected
Members Conference that was being held at the Events Centre, Lower Hutt.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Comments are recorded under the item to which they relate.
3. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS
Cr Shaw declared a conflict of interest in relation to item 5 – Fraser Park Sportsville and took no part in discussion or voting on the matter.
Cr Hislop declared a conflict of interest in relation to item 5 – Fraser Park Sportsville and took no part in discussion or voting on the matter.
Cr Bassett declared a conflict of interest in relation to item 8 – Creating a Plan for Community Funding and took no part in discussion or voting on the matter.
PRECEDENCE OF BUSINESS:
Pursuant to Standing Order 10.4, the Chair accorded precedence to item 5 – Fraser Park Sportsville.
The item is recorded in the order in which it is listed on the order paper.
4. Recommendation to Council - 8 December 2020
5. Recommendation to Long Term Plan/Annual Plan Subcommittee – 30 November 2020
13. Information Items
14. QUESTIONS
There were no questions.
There being no further business the Chair declared the meeting closed at 3.43pm.
T Lewis
CHAIR
CONFIRMED as a true and correct record
Dated this 8th day of December 2020
Regulatory Committee
Minutes of a meeting
held in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 30 Laings Road,
Lower Hutt on
Monday 23 November 2020 commencing at 2.00pm
PRESENT: |
Cr D Hislop (Chair) |
Mayor C Barry (from 2.02pm) |
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Cr J Briggs |
Cr K Brown |
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Cr B Dyer |
Cr A Mitchell (Deputy Chair) |
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Cr S Rasheed |
Cr N Shaw |
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Cr L Sutton |
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APOLOGIES: There were apologies for lateness from Mayor Barry and
Cr Edwards* (*Cr Edwards tendered his apologies for the meeting on
18 November 2020)
IN ATTENDANCE: Mr B Hodgins, Acting Director Environment and Sustainability
Mr N Geard, Senior Environmental Policy Analyst (part meeting)
Ms T Malki, Traffic Engineer (part meeting)
Mr D Simmons, Traffic Asset Manager
Mr C Agate, Traffic Engineer – Network Operations
Mr D Kerite, Head of Environmental Consents (part meeting)
Mr G Stuart, Head of Regulatory Services and Emergency Management (part meeting)
Ms K Stannard, Head of Democratic Services
PUBLIC BUSINESS
1. APOLOGIES
Apologies for lateness were received from Mayor Barry and Cr Edwards.
Mayor Barry joined the meeting at 2.02pm.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
3. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS
Cr Sutton declared a conflict of interest in relation to item 12 and took no part in discussion or voting on the matter.
6. Recommendation to Council - 8 December 2020
16. QUESTIONS
There were no questions.
There being no further business the Chair declared the meeting closed at 2.56pm.
Cr D Hislop
CHAIR
CONFIRMED as a true and correct record
Dated this 8th day of December 2020
TO: Mayor and Councillors
Hutt City Council
FROM: Charles Agate
DATE: 24 November 2020
SUBJECT: Amendment to Proposed Traffic Resolution - Victoria Street, Alicetown.
That the Council amends recommendation (ii) ‘approves the installation of a P60 (8am-6pm Monday-Sunday) time restriction within the Victoria Street Reserve Carpark’ of report TSC2020/6/247 as follows:
(ii) approves the installation of a P120 (8am-6pm Monday-Sunday) time restriction within the Victoria Street Reserve Carpark, as shown in Appendix 2 of the memorandum.
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Purpose of Memorandum
1. The purpose of this memorandum is to recommend to Council that it amends the recommendation of the Traffic Subcommittee as it relates to recommendation (ii) of report TSC2020/6/247 - Victoria Street, Alicetown - Proposed P60 Time Restriction and Bus Stop Modification.
Background
2. At the meeting of the Traffic Subcommittee on 10 November 2020, Report no: TSC2020/6/247 was presented for recommendation to Council.
3. The report in part recommended the installation of a P60 (8am-6pm Monday to Sunday) time restriction (Recommendation (ii)), within the Victoria Street Reserve Carpark. As shown in Appendix 1.
4. The Subcommittee passed the recommendation outlined in the officer’s report.
5. During and after the meeting concerns were raised whether the Playcentre had been appropriately consulted. Consequently, further discussions were had with both Council Parks and Recreation (who administer the land), and the Alicetown Playcentre who presented to the Subcommittee during public comment.
6. As a result of these additional conversations, Parks and Recreation would like to accommodate the needs of the Alicetown Playcentre by adjusting the preferred time restriction to P120 (8am-6pm Monday to Sunday).
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Appendix 1 - Original Proposal |
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Appendix 2 - Revised Plan (Time Limited Parking) |
92 |
Author: Charles Agate
Traffic Engineer - Network Operations
Approved By: Damon Simmons
Traffic Asset Manager
TO: Mayor and Councillors
Hutt City Council
FROM: Wendy Moore
DATE: 19 November 2020
SUBJECT: Waste Management Bylaw
That Council note the further information requested at the Policy, Finance and Strategy Committee meeting on 17 November 2020.
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Purpose of Memorandum
1. To provide council with the further information requested at the Policy, Finance and Strategy Committee meeting on 17 November 2020.
Background
2. At the Policy, Finance and Strategy Committee meeting on 17 November 2020, officers were asked to explore the possibility of including an additional clause in the Waste Minimisation Bylaw requiring organisers to provide their report back to Council within 3 months of an event having taken place.
Further information
3. Officers consulted the other councils involved to get their views on including an additional clause requiring report back within a specified time period. They have advised that they are at a stage with their bylaw approval process where making any amendment could require resubmitting the bylaw to their councils pushing time frames out. A primary driver is ensuring that all councils have their bylaws in place before the end of 2020.
4. Also, there was general agreement a specific timeframe can easily be included in the process developed to implement that part of the bylaw. The process would set out time frames for submitting the waste minimisation plan itself and any reporting on the implementation of that plan.
There are no appendices for this report.
Author: Wendy Moore
Head of Strategy and Planning
Author: Jörn Scherzer
Manager, Sustainability and Resilience
Approved By: Bruce Hodgins
Strategic Advisor
TO: Mayor and Councillors
Hutt City Council
FROM: Wendy Moore
DATE: 18 November 2020
SUBJECT: Encroachments Policy - Private use of public land
That Council notes the further information provided in response to questions from the Policy, Finance and Strategy Committee meeting 17 November 2020.
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Purpose of Memorandum
1. This memorandum responds to requests from elected members during the Policy, Finance and Strategy Committee meeting on 17 November 2020.
Background
2. At its meeting on 17 November the Policy, Finance and Strategy Committee agreed to recommend that Council:
i. notes that Council in November 2018 asked officers to identify all unlicensed encroachment areas, review the scale of the project in terms of number and type of encroachment and develop options for Council to consider to address the issues related to unlicensed encroachments;
ii. agrees that all encroachments are licensed,
iii. agrees that licences will not be required for garden encroachments where they meet the following criteria:
a. size – they are less than 10 sq metres in size; and/or
b. function – they are accessible and do not interfere with public use or Council access to it;
iv. agrees a staggered approach is taken to licensing encroachments as follows
a. pavement;
b. garage;
c. garden; and
d. drainage.
v. agrees that the work to license existing encroachments begins immediately starting with pavement licenses;
vi. agrees that current encroachment license fees will apply until 30 June 2021. These are:
a. Garages – single$128, double $256
b. Garden - $115
c. Drainage $57.50
d. Pavement - $57.50
vii. agrees to rescind the requirement that pavement licences must be renewed every three years and;
viii. agrees to retain the 90cm rule which makes the first 90cm of footpath freely available for businesses to use without an encroachment licence.
3. Considerable work has been completed to identify every encroachment in the city, categorise these and assess the effort required to address the number of unlicensed encroachments in the city in response to Council’s earlier direction.
4. The current situation where only 1 in 7 encroachments is licensed means that a small number of ratepayers are licensed and paying the cost of their encroachment while a much larger group of ratepayers are gaining the benefits of an encroachment at no cost.
Further information
5. The Committee also asked officers to provide information for Council, to consider at its meeting to on 8 December 2020 as follows:
i. To clarify whether the size and function criteria would be applied together i.e. size and function or separately size or function
ii. To provide examples of encroachment licence fees in other areas in the region
6. The Committee also asked officers to undertake further work on using land value as a key component of assessing encroachment licence fees.
Size and Function criteria (see Appendix 1)
7. The two criteria of size and function will be applied separately. A person will not have to get an encroachment licence if the encroachment is less than 10m2 or if it is clearly not part of private property.
8. Encroachments where the encroachment size is less than 10m2 are:
i. The use of straight fencing panels or supporting beams on fences that go around a corner
ii. Growth on the berm (encroachment) other than grass e.g. agapanthus, daffodils, wide hedges
9. There are a large number of encroachments between 10m2 and 30m2 that in terms of their “function” could be termed “streetscape”. This is where:
· the encroachment is clearly not part of the private property that is, it is not fenced off for private use and does not have a permanent structure or building on it;
· the encroachment is only used for planting and adds value to the street aesthetically; and
· the encroachment could also be easily returned to public land if required.
10. If an encroachment is less than 10m2 a licence will not be required. If the encroachment in terms of “function” is clearly not part of private property and is considered to be streetscape, a licence will not be required.
11. Appendix 1 shows examples of properties that meet one or more of each of the criteria and would therefore be exempt from an encroachment fee. Officers grouped encroachments to inform the setting of criteria.
Encroachment Licence fees in region
12. The following table provides cost information requested.
Council |
Wellington |
Upper Hutt |
Porirua |
Kapiti Coast |
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Minimum fee $103.50 Fee per m2 15.10 |
No annual fee |
Fences – no charge Gardens – no charge Car Park Pads – no charge Carports and Garages – charged at the rate of $8. 83psm reviewable annually in line with the rates increase for the previous year |
No annual fee |
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Appendix 1 - Encroachments - examples of size and function rules |
98 |
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Appendix 2 - Commercial Examples for Encroachments |
102 |
Author: Wendy Moore
Head of Strategy and Planning
Author: Catherine Taylor
Senior Research and Evaluation Advisor
Approved By: Matt Boggs
Director, Strategy and Engagement
The two main encroachments where the encroachment is less than 10m2 are:
· The use of straight fencing panels or supporting beams on fences that go around a corner
· Growth on the berm other than grass e.g. agapanthus or wide hedges
Examples of straight fences on angled corners
Examples of planting growing into road reserve
Appendix Two - Function
A large number of encroachments between
10m2 and 30m2 could be termed “streetscape”. This is where the berm
is clearly not part of the private property but has been used by the home owner
for planting and in most cases adds value to the street aesthetically. The
berms could be easily returned to public land if required and the public is not
excluded from using the space.
Topography: this is where planting or fencing has occurred on steep land and where fencing has added to the safety of pedestrians using the footpath or planting has been added that will reduce erosion concerns.
Appendix Three – Drainage reserve
An example of where drainage reserve is being used for private benefit but the area has not been interfered with or built on therefore its can still serve its purpose as drainage reserve.
Drainage reserve
19 November 2020
File: (20/1564)
Report no: HCC2020/6/299
Seaview Marina Limited - Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2020
Purpose of Report
1. To provide Council with the Annual Report for Seaview Marina Limited (SML) for the year ended 30 June 2020.
Recommendations That Council receives and notes the Annual Report for Seaview Marina Limited for the year ended 30 June 2020, attached as Appendix 1 to the report.
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Background
2. It is a requirement of the Local Government Act 2002 that a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) deliver to its shareholders an annual report on the organisation’s operations. This report is presented to the Council for information.
3. Mr Brian Walshe (Chairman) and Mr Alan McLellan (Chief Executive) will be at the meeting to present the Annual Report and answer any questions.
Discussion
4. The audited Annual Report is attached as Appendix 1 to the report. The Annual Report details the results and achievements for the year.
5. The Annual Report received an unmodified opinion from Audit New Zealand.
Impact of Covid-19
6. The impact of Covid-19, and the lockdown at alert level’s 4 and 3, on revenue and expenses was not significant. Revenue was lower in two rental areas:
a. Wellington Marine Centre (WMC); and
b. Hardstand activities.
7. The Board granted WMC tenants a 70% reduction to the April and May rentals. This resulted in a reduction in revenue of $25k to $305k.
8. The Board granted hardstand users a 50% rental reduction during alert levels 4 and 3. This resulted in a reduction in revenue of $8k to $248k.
9. Comprehensive details are disclosed in note 23 of the annual report.
Climate Change Impact and Considerations
10. The matters addressed in this report have been considered in accordance with the process set out in Council’s Climate Change Considerations Guide.
Consultation
11. There are no consultation requirements arising as a result of this report.
Legal Considerations
12. Due to Covid-19, the statutory deadline for completion of the Annual Report was amended by Parliament in August 2020 from 30 September to 30 November for all Council Controlled Trading Organisations.
Financial Considerations
13. The audit was concluded on 26 November and an unmodified audit opinion issued.
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Title |
Page |
1⇩ |
Appendix 1 - Seaview Marina Limited Annual Report Year Ended 30 June 2020 |
105 |
Author: Sharon Page
Senior Management Accountant
Reviewed By: Darrin Newth
Financial Accounting Manager
Approved By: Jenny Livschitz
Chief Financial Officer
16 October 2020
File: (20/1250)
Report no: HCC2020/6/310
Hutt City Community Facilities Trust - Annual Report for the Year ended 30 June 2020
Purpose of Report
1. To provide the Committee with the Annual Report for the Hutt City Community Facilities Trust (CFT) for the year ended 30 June 2020.
Recommendation That the Committee receives and notes the Annual Report for the Hutt City Community Facilities Trust for the year ended 30 June 2020, attached as Appendix 1 to the report. |
Background
1. It is a requirement of the Local Government Act 2002 that a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) deliver to its shareholders an annual report on the organisation’s operations. This report is presented to the Council for information.
2. Mr John Strahl (Chairman) will be at the meeting to present the Annual Report and answer any questions.
Discussion
3. The audited Annual Report is attached as Appendix 1 to the report. The Annual Report details the results and achievements for the year.
4. The Annual Report received an unmodified opinion from Audit New Zealand.
Impact of Covid-19
5. Covid-19 and the lockdown at alert level’s 4 and 3 had no impact on CFT’s financial results or performance measures. Expenses (for example additional cleaning and security patrols) likely to have increased because of Covid-19 were the responsibility of the tenant.
6. Comprehensive details are disclosed in note 20 of the annual report.
Climate Change Impact and Considerations
7. The matters addressed in this report have been considered in accordance with the process set out in Council’s Climate Change Considerations Guide
Consultation
8. There are no consultation requirements arising from this report.
Legal Considerations
9. Due to Covid-19, the statutory deadline for completion of the Annual Report was amended by Parliament in August 2020 from 30 September to 30 November for all Council Controlled Trading Organisations.
Financial Considerations
10. The audit was concluded on 27 November and an unmodified audit opinion issued.
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Title |
Page |
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Community Facilities Trust Annual Report 30 June 2020 FINAL |
147 |
Author: Sharon Page
Senior Management Accountant
Reviewed By: Darrin Newth
Financial Accounting Manager
Approved By: Jenny Livschitz
Chief Financial Officer
26 November 2020
File: (20/1601)
Report no: HCC2020/6/312
Naenae Spatial Plan
Purpose of Report
1. The purpose of this paper is to seek endorsement of the Naenae Town Centre Spatial Plan (Spatial Plan) and agree to the investigation of projects listed below which will be scoped, costed and prioritised against the $9M funding allocated for projects determined by the Spatial Plan.
Recommendations That Council: (i) endorses the Naenae Town Centre Spatial Plan; (ii) agrees to further investigate, scope, cost and prioritise the current preference of options being promoted by the community and as expressed in the Naenae Town Centre Spatial Plan - these include: a. Rātā Street to Vogel Street extension – service lane for possible supermarket; b. Shared space extension of Hillary Court; c. Retail on Everest Avenue with an upgraded streetscape and parking layout; d. Development of community facilities to activate the heart of Hillary Court; e. Expanded square/plaza between library and the former Naenae Post Office Building; f. The provision of housing by Council within the Naenae Town Centre; g. Supermarket on site of the former pool – Walter Mildenhall Park; h. Potential overbridge to railway station and Oxford Terrace; and i. Retention of current library; (iii) notes that option a (Rātā Street to Vogel Street extension) will require the construction of a new road; (iv) notes that option c (Everest Avenue upgrade) will require a change to the current parking layout of Everest Avenue and the reduction of the footpath width on either side of the street; (v) notes that option d (community facilities) will likely require Council to purchase a building within the centre of Hillary Court to be re-purposed as a community facility; (vi) notes that option f (provision of housing) will be explored with Urban Plus Limited as the likely developer of any agreed re-development sites; (vii) note that option g (supermarket) would be investigated on the basis that the land would be leased to a possible supermarket operator; (viii) notes that option h (overbridge) would be investigated on the basis that Greater Wellington Regional Council has the responsibility of managing assets (subway and station) related to the Naenae Railway Station and that the key issue identified by community was the safety concerns related to the current subway; and (ix) notes that the Spatial Plan team will continue to engage with the Naenae community about the development of a possible shared lane that would connect Sladden Street to Vogel Street through Hillary Court. |
Background
2. In April 2019 the Naenae Olympic Pool was closed to the public due to seismic issues.
3. Following extensive community engagement in December 2019 Council agreed to progress, subject to funding, a proposal to build a new pool and fitness suite on the site of, or adjacent to, the current pool. This required an amendment to the Long Term Plan and a consultation document was prepared with a projected capital cost of $54M.
4. Council also directed officers to urgently start work on a Spatial Plan for the wider Naenae town centre, and agreed to retain the $9M already budgeted for a community hub in Naenae to invest in other projects, as determined by the Naenae Town Centre Spatial Plan (Spatial Plan).
5. The approach for the development of the Spatial Plan was informed by the process used to develop the Petone 2040 Spatial Plan. The Spatial Plan team included the Eastern Ward Councilor, a community group of four representatives, a council officer project team and an expert consultant team which included economic, movement and urban design specialists.
6. The Spatial Plan Team has undertaken a number of community engagement sessions and engaged with over 500 people including school students from both Naenae Intermediate and Naenae College, business/retail shop owners, iwi and wider members of the Naenae community (inter alia).
7. Engagement methods included online surveys, pamphlet drops, workshops, meetings, online webinars and an open day at the Naenae market.
8. Community engagement concluded on the 18th of November and the summary of the survey findings of this work are provided Appendix 1. This paper seeks agreement from Councillors for the further investigation of options promoted and supported through the community engagement process as well as the expert consultant team and are highlighted in the final Spatial Plan document. These options are noted in the recommendations of this report.
Discussion
The Naenae Town Centre Spatial Plan
9. The Spatial Plan shows and describes how the Naenae town centre and new pool may be configured in a way that speaks to the community’s aspirations whilst also applying best practice in urban form and design. Therefore, the Spatial Plan is informed by data, evidence and the voice of the community. The expert consultant team consisted of urban design, transport and economic development specialists. The finalised Naenae Town Centre Spatial Plan is provided at Appendix 2.
Developing the Naenae Town Centre Spatial Plan
10. In order to bring in the voice of the community the Spatial Plan Team led out two phases of community engagement. Phase one included a series of community meetings where people identified the things they wanted to see as a part of the spatial plan. The key opportunities / aspirations noted by the community were:
a. A desire for a new pool and gymnasium
b. For Hillary Court to be fixed and better looked after
c. A supermarket that services the Naenae community
d. Retail and shopping options – supporting local shops and stores
e. The clear expression of culture, art, identity and people of Naenae
f. People living in Naenae town centre – creating a heart
g. Better connections and access ways ie across the railway track
11. After further analysis of the key themes, opportunities and aspirations noted through phase one of the engagement process, options were developed into concept designs by the expert consultant team which were tested at a Community Group meeting.
12. The concept images which were tested at the community are attached at Appendix 3 to the report.
13. Some of the high level feedback from the community meeting is noted below:
a. There were mixed views from the participants around a supermarket. Some noted a desire to support local retail and grocery stores however others supported the need for a supermarket but noted the importance of affordability. Others noted a desire for a supermarket but did not want council to sell reserve land.
b. The participants generally supported the introduction of new access ways, crossings over the railway line (overbridge or level crossing) and the creation of a new road between Rātā and Vogel Streets as well as a pedestrian extension of Hillary Court on to Mildenhall Reserve.
c. There was general support for the provision of housing but there were some concerns about height and location.
d. The concept of a plaza in the centre of Hillary Court was generally supported
e. The reorientation of parking on Everest Ave was generally supported
14. Taking on board the input from this meeting the Spatial Plan team developed a series of concept images that related to the specific components as a part of the phase two engagement. The concept images are attached at Appendix 4 to the report.
15. As was noted above the Spatial Plan team undertook a series of engagement sessions with the community on these concepts. The engagement included community meetings, an open day and an online and written survey. The project team received survey feedback from 569 people and led over 10 community engagement sessions which spanned iwi, schools, businesses and wider members of the community.
16. Some of the responses from survey are quoted below:
a. “Yes, I live in Naenae and am sick of driving into the central Hutt for groceries. For those without cars and/or on low incomes not having a supermarket limits their access to a range of affordable food”.
b. “Council have a mandate to provide affordable housing for their constituents”.
c. “Having space for people to congregate and socialise on sunny days is nice and fosters a sense of community engagement. The current centre is at the moment very uninviting.
d. “The subway tunnel is dark with a low ceiling and not visible to above ground. As a woman, it feels unsafe to walk in alone, especially at night”.
17. After analysis of the survey results and engagement the preferred options / opportunities highlighted by community were:
a. Rātā Street to Vogel Street extension – service lane for possible supermarket;
b. Shared space extension of Hillary Court;
c. Retail on Everest Avenue with an upgraded streetscape and parking layout;
d. Development of community facilities to activate the heart of Hillary Court;
e. Expanded square/plaza between library and the former Naenae Post Office Building;
f. The provision of housing by Council within the Naenae Town Centre;
g. Supermarket on site of the former pool – Walter Mildenhall Park;
h. Potential overbridge to railway station and Oxford Terrace; and
i. Retention of current library
18. Options A through to E are activities and projects that can be directly funded and supported by Council through the $9M allocation of funding.
19. Option F would require officers to engage directly with Urban Plus Limited as Councils’ housing company to explore possibilities around the delivery of housing.
20. The supermarket opportunity has a number of sensitivities noting that it would be positioned on reserve land, meaning that the use of the land would most likely be on the basis of a lease with Council. Further conversations around commercial viability and options are needed with potential supermarket providers. One of the other key messages noted in the engagement phase was that any supermarket should be sensitive to the needs of the community when pricing their goods. This is particularly relevant as any supermarket on Walter Mildenhall Park would be a medium sized supermarket which tends to have higher prices for their goods – noting that smaller type supermarkets are typically more expensive to operate.
21. The overbridge option would be explored on the basis that Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) has the responsibility for managing assets related to the Naenae Railway Station. Although many people noted a strong sense of positivity towards the overbridge, the clear and overwhelming message related to the lack of safety people felt when using the current subway. With that in mind there are things which we as Council could work with GWRC on to improve safety in the current subway.
22. Alongside the listed options, the consultant team also wanted the Spatial Plan project team to look at the opening up of a shared lane that would connect Sladden Street and Vogel Street through Hillary Court. This option was taken out of the initial concepts as it was confusing to the community but it was agreed by the Spatial Plan team that it needed to be looked at in more detail. Further engagement with the Naenae community on this option is required.
23. The next steps are to investigate, scope, cost and prioritise the options against the $9M allocation of Council funding for Spatial Plan projects. Once the options have been further investigated, prioritised and tested, approval for their delivery will be sought through the Community and Environment Committee.
Climate Change Impact and Considerations
24. The matters addressed in this report have been considered in accordance with the process set out in Council’s Climate Change Considerations Guide.
Consultation
25. There has been extensive consultation on the Naenae Town Centre Spatial Plan as noted in the body of the report.
Legal Considerations
26. There are no legal considerations.
Financial Considerations
27. There are no financial considerations.
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Appendix 1 - Naenae Spatial Plan Questions (Under Separate Cover) |
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Appendix 2 - Naenae Town Centre Spatial Plan (Under Separate Cover) |
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Appendix 3 - Tested concept images (Under Separate Cover) |
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Appendix 4 - Updated concept images (Under Separate Cover) |
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Author: Kara Puketapu-Dentice
Director Economy and Development
Approved By: Jo Miller
Chief Executive
06 November 2020
File: (20/1248)
Report no: HCC2020/6/24
Council Committee Structure 2019-2022 Including Additional Appointments
Purpose of Report
1. The purpose of this report is to review the operation of the committee structure that Council adopted for the 2019 to 2022 triennium, one year on from its implementation, recommend changes for 2021 and 2022 and make additional appointments.
That Council: (i) notes
that the Council committee structure that was adopted on (ii) notes that a revised committee structure consisting of two major standing committees of the whole (Policy, Finance & Strategy Committee and Communities Committee) and two smaller standing committees (Infrastructure & Regulatory Committee and Climate Change & Sustainability Committee) would spread the workload more evenly across committees, more clearly delineate the responsibilities of each committee and improve reporting lines through alignment with the new organisational structure that was implemented during 2020; (iii) adopts the revised committee structure outlined in Appendix 1 attached to the report for 2021 and 2022; (iv) notes that the committee terms of reference have been reviewed to reflect the responsibilities of the four standing committees, to clarify the role of the Audit & Risk Subcommittee, and to provide for the chairmanship of the Traffic Subcommittee to rotate between the Chair and Deputy Chair 18 months into a new triennium, i.e. as at the end of April in the year prior to the next local government election, along with other changes outlined in the report that will enhance the timelines for decision-making; (v) adopts the terms of reference for the revised committee structure, attached as Appendix 2 to the report; (vi) notes that Council’s Climate Change Working Group is disestablished as at 31 December 2020 as a result of its work being subsumed into that of the Climate Change & Sustainability Committee; (vii) notes that the Chairs and Deputy Chairs of the current Policy, Finance & Strategy Committee, Community & Environment Committee and Regulatory Committee will continue in these roles in the new Policy, Finance & Strategy Committee, Communities Committee and Infrastructure & Regulatory Committee respectively; (viii) appoints a Chair, Deputy Chair and members to the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee; (ix) appoints members to the Infrastructure & Regulatory Committee; (x) appoints a Chair and Deputy Chair to the District Plan Review Subcommittee; (xi) appoints a councillor to the Audit & Risk Subcommittee; and (xii) appoints a councillor to the Board of Seaview Marina Limited for a term of two years with remuneration of $7,000.00 per annum. For the reason that the revised committee structure will assist Council to promote the social, economic, environmental and cultural wellbeing of the city’s communities. |
Background
2. Council adopted a new committee structure on 10 December 2019 and agreed that the structure would be reviewed in 12 months’ time. The minutes of the 10 December meeting recorded that the review would investigate the workloads and relationships with the Traffic Subcommittee and the Regulatory Committee.
3. Council adopted a committee structure that provided for two committees of the whole of Council (Policy, Finance & Strategy Committee and Community & Environment Committee), with a focus on separating policy and strategy setting, and financial and performance monitoring, from Council’s operational activities. The establishment of two major standing committees as committees of the whole of Council was also intended to ensure that all councillors are involved in setting the broad vision and direction for the city, and taking a holistic approach to the work programmes required in order to achieve the Council’s goals for the city.
4. The structure was also intended to ensure that responsibility and processes for regulatory decision-making are separated from non-regulatory responsibilities, as required by the Local Government Act 2002. This was achieved through establishing a Regulatory Committee comprising all but three members of Council.
Discussion
5. Feedback on the operation of the committee structure in its first year was sought from elected members and Council officers. The feedback highlighted opportunities for change, particularly in respect of the committee workloads and clarification of the respective responsibilities of the committees.
6. A review of the order papers and minutes for the meetings of major standing committees during 2020 confirms that the combined workloads of the Community & Environment Committee and Regulatory Committee, based solely on the number of agenda items and duration of meetings, roughly equate to the workload of the Policy, Finance & Strategy Committee. This impacts the size of order papers and length of meetings.
7. The committee terms of reference are lengthy and detailed, and greater clarity is required on the roles of the committees to ensure reports go to the appropriate committee. Fragmentation of aspects of the same process across committees, e.g. different aspects of the District Plan process split between the Policy, Finance & Strategy Committee and Regulatory Committee, has also led to uncertainty in deciding which committee to report to.
8. The Audit & Risk Subcommittee is seen to have a wide mandate and there is an element of uncertainty over the split in responsibilities between this and the Policy, Finance & Strategy Committee in terms of financial reporting, and between this and the Long Term Plan/Annual Plan Subcommittee in terms of risks associated with the Long Term Plan process. Clarification of the terms of reference to reflect the monitoring and advisory role of the Audit & Risk Subcommittee will ensure that financial and related decision-making is carried out by the appropriate committee.
9. Council asked that the workloads and relationships with the Traffic Subcommittee and the Regulatory Committee be investigated as part of this review. Traffic and other roading issues such as street naming and temporary road closures have been separated out between the Traffic Subcommittee and the Regulatory Committee for the current triennium. This balance is considered appropriate by officers, as it splits the workload between committees and consequently results in different reporting deadlines.
10. The Traffic Subcommittee has an important role in working through localised issues and, as such, is regarded as providing an excellent training ground for both chairs and members. In recognition of this factor, it is proposed that the chairmanship of the Traffic Subcommittee rotate between the appointed Chair and Deputy Chair at a point 18 months into a new triennium.
11. Changes coming up in 2021 and 2022 that impact on the committee structure include a heavy workload for the District Plan Review Subcommittee, which reports to the Policy, Finance & Strategy Committee and on to Council.
12. The timeframe for decision-making was also raised during the review of the committee structure, particularly where a committee or subcommittee reports to another committee.
Options
13. Options to address the matters outlined above have been considered, and it is recommended that a revised committee structure be implemented.
14. This would consist of two major standing committees of the whole (Policy, Finance & Strategy Committee and Communities Committee) and two smaller standing committees (Infrastructure & Regulatory Committee and Climate Change & Sustainability Committee). See Appendix 1 attached for the major areas of responsibility that each of these committees would have. This would spread the workload more evenly across committees, more clearly delineate the responsibilities of each committee and improve reporting lines through alignment with the new organisational structure that was implemented during 2020.
15. As a result of this change the Chairs and Deputy Chairs of the current Policy, Finance & Strategy Committee, Community & Environment Committee and Regulatory Committee will continue in these roles in the new Policy, Finance & Strategy Committee, Communities Committee and Infrastructure & Regulatory Committee respectively.
16. Membership of the current Regulatory Committee is reduced as a result of this proposal and it will be necessary for Council to appoint members to the new Infrastructure & Regulatory Committee.
17. A new Climate Change & Sustainability Committee is proposed, and it will be necessary for Council to appoint the Chair, Deputy Chair and members of the committee.
18. With the establishment of this new committee, Council’s existing Climate Change Working Group would be disestablished as at 31 December 2020, as its work has been subsumed into that of the new committee.
19. The committee terms of reference have been reviewed and aligned with the proposed committee structure, and are attached as Appendix 2 to the report.
20. The terms of reference for the Audit & Risk Subcommittee have been extensively revised in order to clarify the monitoring and advisory role of this subcommittee and the scope of its operations.
21. The terms of reference for the Traffic Subcommittee have been amended to provide for the chairmanship to rotate between the appointed Chair and Deputy Chair at a point 18 months into a new triennium, i.e. as at the end of April in the year prior to the next local government election.
22. The terms of reference for the Hearings Subcommittee and District Plan Hearings Subcommittee have been amended to reflect that these subcommittees report directly to Council and not through a standing committee.
23. In order to enhance timeframes for decision-making, the revised terms of reference provide for the four standing committees to have the authority to perform the responsibilities of another committee where a decision is required prior to the next meeting of that other committee. They also provide for a committee with primary responsibility for a policy or project to make any associated decisions that would normally be dealt with by a separate committee. This would avoid the need to take the matter to two separate committees for decisions to be made.
24. In addition to the appointments required to the new committees, additional councillor appointments are required at this time to the District Plan Review Subcommittee and Audit & Risk Subcommittee. The terms of reference for the Audit & Risk Subcommittee include a matrix of experience, skills and personal qualities to be assessed in making an appointment.
25. A councillor appointment is also required to the Board of Seaview Marina Limited. Council’s Appointment and Remuneration of Directors Policy requires that Council appoint a member who has been assessed as having the skills, knowledge or experience to guide the organisation, given the nature and scope of its activities, and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation.
Climate Change Impact and Considerations
26. The revised committee structure makes provision for a new Climate Change & Sustainability Committee to be established to focus on these environmental issues, replacing the current Climate Change Working Group.
Consultation
27. Feedback on the functionality of the committee system was requested from elected members as part of the 2020 Survey of Councillors and Community Board Members carried out by Peter Glen Research. In addition feedback on the committee structure was sought from report authors, reviewers and authorisers. The Corporate Leadership Team supports the proposed revision of the committee structure.
Legal Considerations
28. Section 41A(3) of the Local Government Act 2002 (LGA) empowers the Mayor to establish committees of the territorial authority and appoint the chairpersons of those committees. The current committee structure was adopted by Council on 10 December 2019.
29. Section 41A(4) of the LGA does not limit or prevent the territorial authority, in accordance with clause 30 of Schedule 7, from discharging or reconstituting a committee established by the Mayor, or to appoint one or more committees in addition to any established by the Mayor.
30. Clause 30 of Schedule 7 of the LGA provides for a local authority to appoint the committees, subcommittees and other subordinate decision-making bodies that it considers appropriate.
Financial Considerations
31. Elected member remuneration for the roles included in the current committee structure is outlined in the Council’s remuneration pool as set by the Remuneration Authority through the Local Government Members (2020/21) Determination 2020.
32. Council has established by resolution the level of remuneration payable to Council directors on Council Controlled Organisations.
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Page |
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Appendix 1 - Proposed Committee Structure |
192 |
2⇩ |
Appendix 2 - Revised Terms of Reference |
194 |
Author: Joyanne Stevens
Contractor
Reviewed By: Kathryn Stannard
Head of Democratic Services
Reviewed By: Bradley Cato
Chief Legal Officer
Approved By: Matt Boggs
Director, Strategy and Engagement
Council Committee Structure – January 2021 – October 2022
|
Committee |
Chair/Deputy Chair |
Membership |
Overview |
Areas of Focus |
Aligned to Directorate |
Standing Committees – committees of the whole |
Policy, Finance & Strategy Committee |
Cr Edwards/Cr Brown |
Committee of the whole |
To assist Council setting the broad direction of the city, discharging statutory functions, and overseeing organisational performance.
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· Long term/high level strategic focus · Long Term Plan/Annual Plan oversight · District Plan oversight · Strategic decision-making on urban design and spatial planning · Housing/homelessness · City growth/economic development · Financial and non-financial performance reporting · Oversight of Property Working Group · Oversight of strategies and policies · Bylaw development · Oversight of CCOs/approval of SOIs |
Transformation & Resources
Strategy & Engagement
Environment & Sustainability
Economy & Development
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Communities Committee |
Cr Lewis/Cr Briggs |
Committee of the whole |
To assist Council to ensure healthy, vibrant, and resilient communities – through development and management of relevant plans/strategies/functions.
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· Community-based urban design and spatial planning · Major Neighbourhoods and Communities projects (e.g. Naenae Pool) · Arts and culture · Parks and reserves · Sport and recreation · Community funding · Community development · Community facilities and services · Community safety · Emergency management |
Neighbourhoods & Communities
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Other standing committees |
Infrastructure & Regulatory Committee |
Cr Hislop/Cr Mitchell |
6-8 Councillors |
Operationally focused committee, overseeing Council’s above and below ground core infrastructure needs, and core regulatory functions. |
· Three waters infrastructure · Roading/transport · Infrastructure strategy · Integrated transport strategy · Wharves · Environmental consents · Regulatory functions including enforcement |
Economy & Development
Environment & Sustainability |
Climate Change & Sustainability Committee |
TBD |
6-8 Councillors |
Oversight of Council’s environment and climate change response. |
· Oversight of Council’s plan to reach Carbon Zero including raising awareness of climate-related issues · Developing and Implementing climate and environmental policies and plans including ecology, biodiversity and biosecurity matters · Waste and recycling |
Environment & Sustainability |
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Subcommittees |
Audit & Risk Subcommittee |
Sue Tindal/Mayor Barry |
5 Councillors |
To exercise a monitoring and advisory role in reviewing the effectiveness of the manner in which Council discharges its responsibilities in respect to governance, risk management and internal control. |
· Oversight of risk management and assurance across the Council Group with respect to risk that is significant · Internal and external audit and assurance · Health, safety and wellbeing · Business continuity and resilience · Integrity and investigations · Monitoring of compliance with laws and regulations · Significant projects, programmes of work and procurement, focussing on the appropriate management of risk · Oversight of preparation of the LTP, Annual Report and other external financial reports required by statute |
Transformation & Resources |
Chief Executive’s Employment Subcommittee |
Mayor Barry/Deputy Mayor Lewis |
3 Councillors |
To execute the Chief Executive’s performance agreement and monitor the Chief Executive’s performance. This group can also recruit a new Chief Executive if needed. |
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Emergency Committee |
Mayor Barry |
3 Councillors |
To determine matters within the authority of Council during the pandemic response. |
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Hutt City District Licencing Committee |
Cr Edwards/Cr Rasheed |
List members |
To carry out the function required by the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. |
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Hutt Valley Services Committee |
Cr Briggs/Cr Heather Newell |
3 Councillors each from HCC and UHCC |
To facilitate coordination and decision-making on combined council services in the Hutt Valley. |
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Long Term Plan/Annual Plan Subcommittee |
Mayor Barry/Deputy Mayor Lewis |
Committee of the whole |
To carry out all necessary considerations and hearings precedent to the Council’s final adoption of Long Term Plans and Annual Plans. |
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Traffic Subcommittee |
Cr Sutton/Cr Dyer |
4 Councillors and 3 Alternates |
To consider and make recommendations to Council on traffic matters, and consider any traffic matters referred to it by Council. |
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Code of Conduct Subcommittee |
Mayor Barry |
3 community representatives |
To carry out hearings and make decisions on material breaches of Council’s Code of Conduct. |
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District Plan Review Subcommittee |
TBD |
3 Councillors and 2 Iwi representatives |
To make recommendations on the matters to be addressed in the full review of the District Plan and development of a Proposed District Plan. |
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Hearings Subcommittee |
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An independent Commissioner plus a minimum of 3 or 4 elected members and alternates who have RMA certification |
To conduct the hearing of resource consent applications and related matters under the Resource Management Act 1991. |
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District Plan Hearings Subcommittee |
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Elected members with RMA certification appointed by the Chair of the Policy, Finance & Strategy Committee and the Chief Executive |
To make recommendations with reasons on Proposed District Plan provisions and matters raised in submissions. |
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13 November 2020
File: (20/1349)
Report no: HCC2020/6/25
Updated Meeting Schedules for 2021 and 2022
Purpose of Report
1. The purpose of this report is to seek adoption of updated meeting schedules for 2021 and 2022, and provide information on the number of meetings held over the last two years.
That Council: (i) notes the information contained in the report; and (ii) adopts the updated meeting schedule for 2021 and the interim meeting schedule for 2022 attached as Appendices 1 and 2 of the report. For the reason that the Local Government Act 2002 requires that a local authority must hold the meetings that are necessary for the good government of its district. |
Background
2. At its meeting held on 29 September 2020 Council adopted interim schedules of meetings for 2021 and 2022. At that meeting Council also asked for a comparison of the number of meetings held in 2019 with those held in 2020.
Discussion
3. The meeting schedule for 2021 (attached as Appendix 1) has been updated to include minor changes to Council’s meetings and additional dates for meetings external to this Council. The schedule also includes new dates for the proposed Climate Change & Sustainability Committee (see separate report).
4. The only change made to the interim schedule of meetings for 2022 (attached as Appendix 2) is to include new dates for the proposed Climate Change & Sustainability Committee.
5. As well as including a meeting of the proposed Climate Change & Sustainability Committee in each meeting cycle, the updated schedule for 2021:
a. Includes additional dates for meetings of the District Plan Review Subcommittee that will be required throughout 2021.
b. Includes revised start times for eight Council briefings and a revised meeting date for the March 2021 meeting of the Communities Committee. These changes have been made in order to avoid clashes with District Health Board meetings.
c. Amends the April and October dates for meetings of the Audit & Risk Subcommittee in order to avoid a clash of appointments for the independent Chair of the subcommittee.
d. Includes revised dates in May 2021 related to the Long Term Plan process.
e. Includes a revised meeting date for the November 2021 meeting of the Infrastructure & Regulatory Committee in order to avoid a clash with the Wellington Regional Strategy Committee.
f. Includes dates for Local Government New Zealand Zone 4 meetings (venue still to be advised).
g. Includes dates for meetings of the Hutt Valley Services Committee.
h. Includes start times and venues for scheduled meetings of the Community Funding Panels.
6. Dates, times and venues for meetings of the Wellington Water Committee, and the date of the Civic Honours/Volunteer Awards ceremony in 2021, will be advised separately when available.
7. The total number of meetings held in 2019 was 117. This compares with 113 meetings scheduled in 2020. Both years were slightly untypical, with 2019 an election year and 2020 the first year of the new Council and a year in which some meetings were impacted by Covid-19. However, the main differences between the two years are that more Community Panel meetings and hearings were held in 2019 and more briefings were held during 2020.
Climate Change Impact and Considerations
8. Climate change considerations are not considered relevant to consideration of this matter, which addresses an administrative requirement.
Consultation
9. No consultation is required in respect of the matters addressed in this report.
Legal Considerations
10. The Local Government Act 2002 makes provision for local authorities to adopt a schedule of meetings, and for notification of the schedule, or of any amendment to the schedule, to constitute notification to members of the meetings to be held.
Financial Considerations
11. There are no financial considerations arising from this report.
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Appendix 1 - Updated Meeting Schedule 2021 |
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Appendix 2 - Updated Meeting Schedule 2022 |
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Author: Joyanne Stevens
Contractor
Reviewed By: Kathryn Stannard
Head of Democratic Services
Approved By: Matt Boggs
Director, Strategy and Engagement
12 November 2020
File: (20/1474)
Report no: HCC2020/6/300
Petition to Change Council's Street Naming Policy
Purpose of Report
1. The purpose of the report is for Council to receive a petition from six Year 13 students from Wainuiomata High School.
Recommendations That Council: (i) receives and notes the report; (ii) receives the petition from six Year 13 students from Wainuiomata High School attached as Appendix 1 to the report; (iii) agrees to refer the petition to officers to inform their work as part of the review of the Street Naming Policy as agreed by the Regulatory Committee as its meeting held on 23 November 2020; (iv) notes that a report will be presented to the Infrastructure and Regulatory Committee in 2021 that will include a response to the areas raised by the petition; and (v) thanks the authors of the petition for the work that went into the petition. |
Background
2. The petition, initiated by six Year 13 students from Wainuiomata High School, is asking Council to change the Street Naming Policy on two points:
a. By 2025 50% of street names should be in Te Reo Māori; and
b. To replace colonial street names, to names of Maori leaders. The street names for change are: Wakefield, Elizabeth, Victoria, High and Hastings
3. The petition,
containing 543 signatures, was delivered to Mayor Barry on
30 October 2020.
Council’s Standing Orders
4. The petition complies with Council’s Standing Order 17.1 in that it is less than 150 words, contains more than 20 signatures and was received by the Chief Executive within five working days before the meeting.
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Appendix 1 - Petition From Six Year 13 Students from Wainuiomata High School |
232 |
Author: Kathryn Stannard
Head of Democratic Services
Approved By: Matt Boggs
Director, Strategy and Engagement
16 November 2020
File: (20/1517)
Report no: HCC2020/6/301
Update to Wellington Region Climate Change Working Group Terms of Reference
Purpose of Report
1. To consider the proposed changes to the Wellington Region Climate Change Working Group (WRCCWG) Terms of Reference.
Recommendations It is recommended that Council (i) endorses the proposed changes to the Wellington Region Climate Change Working Group Terms of Reference, with any additional requests for changes to the text to be provided as feedback to Greater Wellington Regional Council; and (ii) confirms Cr Mitchell and Cr Briggs as the two elected representatives from Hutt City Council, subject to the approval of the new Terms of Reference by Greater Wellington Regional Council. For the reasons that: § The re-naming as a Forum (from “Working Group”) more accurately reflects the current purpose of the Group. § The increased number of elected members from one to two (with the commensurate removal of “alternate member”) status will provide a broader range of voices at the table. § The increased mana whenua membership will allow a more democratic representation as of right by mana whenua in the region and will also facilitate their effective participation in the work of the group. § The additional costs incurred from increasing the number of mana whenua representatives will be borne by GWRC. |
Background
2. The WRCCWG was established in 2017 to provide a forum through which the nine councils and mana whenua from across the Wellington region can network, discuss issues, share information and achieve (where appropriate) a consistent approach on climate change mitigation and adaptation. The group generally meets quarterly with a supporting officers group also meeting at a similar frequency
3. As a Working Group the WRCCWG has no statutory powers and no allocated budget other than the money jointly contributed by members to fund agreed projects (such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Inventory work completed in 2020).
Proposed changes
4. At the start of the current triennium, the WRCCWG commenced a review of the Terms of Reference, to ensure:
(a) that the documented structure and function matched the current role(s) that the group plays; and
(b) that the membership was reflective of the needs of its elected and mana whenua stakeholders.
5. The outcome of the review saw a number of changes proposed. The detail around these and the reasoning behind the changes are provided as Appendix 1: “Greater Wellington Regional Council – changes proposed to the terms of reference for the Wellington Region Climate Change Forum (WRCCF)”.
6. The major changes proposed are:
§ The change of name (from “Working Group” to “Forum”), which more accurately reflects the current role of the body as a forum for learning, networking and sharing information, approaches etc.
§ An increase in the number of elected members from each member Council, from one to two, to reflect current practice whereby both elected members generally attend meetings. The alternate member status is accordingly removed.
§ A change in the number of mana whenua members. Whereas currently there are three Ara Tahi (GWRC) appointed representatives, this would increase substantially. Each of the six iwi signatories to the Memorandum of Partnership (iwi authority) would have the right to appoint up to two Forum members.
§ The Forum will appoint two Co-Chairs: a Councillor Co-chair appointed by Councillor members and another Co-Chair appointed by the mana whenua members.
7. The changes will lead to some additional costs, primarily from the increase in the number of mana whenua members but this will be borne by GWRC.
8. The new, currently Draft, Terms of Reference document proposed is provided as Appendix 2: “Draft revised Wellington Region Climate Change Working Group ToR”.
9. The document has been reviewed by the WRCCWG.
10. It is noted that while the draft document has not been formally endorsed by mana whenua, the three current Ara Tahi members of the group (all of whom have been integral to the changes proposed) have approved the changes.
Current and proposed future HCC membership of the group
11. Current WRCCWG membership comprises one elected member from each Council in the Wellington region and three mana whenua representatives from GWRC’s Ara Tahi group. Each Council may also nominate an alternate member who in practice, currently, also attends and participates in meetings irrespective of the availability or attendance of the elected member.
12. The current Hutt City Council elected representative is Cr Andy Mitchell and the alternate member is Cr Josh Briggs.
13. Following receipt and consideration of feedback on the proposed Terms of Reference by local authority members, it is anticipated that GWRC will approve the new Terms of Reference in February 2021. Hutt City Council will be then asked to formally advise the GWRC Chief Executive, by letter, the names of the two elected (ie Councillor) representatives who will represent Hutt City Council on the Wellington Region Climate Change Forum.
14. To prevent Council having to revisit the issue in 2021, it is proposed that the current elected representative (Cr Mitchell) and the current alternate representative (Cr Briggs) are confirmed as being the two elected Hutt City Council representatives on the WRCCF. This approval is subject to the Terms of Reference of the new Forum being confirmed by GWRC.
Consultation
15. No public consultation has been undertaken on the proposed changes.
Financial Considerations
16. The changes will lead to some additional costs but these will be borne by GWRC.
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Appendix 1 - November 2020 Greater Wellington Regional Council changes proposed to the terms of reference for the WRCCWG Terms of Reference |
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Appendix 2 - November 2020 Draft revised Wellington Region Climate Change Working Group ToR |
270 |
Author: David Burt
Senior Advisor Sustainability and Resilience
Reviewed By: Jörn Scherzer
Manager, Sustainability and Resilience
Approved By: Bruce Hodgins
Strategic Advisor
Greater Wellington Regional Council – Proposed terms of reference for the Wellington Region Climate Change Forum
This paper documents the changes between the existing and proposed Terms of Reference for the Wellington Region Climate Change Forum, and explains the rationale behind the key changes. Note that the numbering and the order of the content has changed, so please disregard any mismatched numbers.
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Title |
Wellington Region Climate Change Working Group |
Wellington Region Climate Change Forum |
Reflects more accurately the nature of the group – an advisory body without decision-making powers or a budget. As such, the body becomes a forum for learning, networking, sharing information and approaches etc. |
Purpose |
To provide a forum through which councils and mana whenua from across the Wellington Region can network, discuss issues, share information and (where appropriate) achieve a consistent approach across all jurisdictions on climate change mitigation (reducing greenhouse gas emissions) and adaptation (preparing for impacts such as sea level rise, drought and enhanced natural hazards effects). |
1.1 To provide a platform to facilitate alignment and recommend actions to address climate change mitigation and adaptation for the Wellington Region’s councils and mana whenua.
1.2 To provide a forum through which the Wellington Region’s councils and mana whenua can network, learn, discuss issues, and share climate change-related information.
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To distinguish between activities which promote learning, networking and discussion and those that actively promote alignment of, and accountability towards, recommended policy developments. |
Objective[1] 1
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2.1 Identify and promote regional and local initiatives to address climate change issues with and for: a Māori and mana whenua b The wider community. |
New objective to identify the need to emphasise the specific focus on the benefits of working with Māori and mana whenua. |
Objective 2 |
2.1 Provide a forum for the region’s councils and mana whenua to network, discuss issues, share information and build capability. |
2.2 Provide a collaborative forum for the Wellington Region’s councils and mana whenua to network, discuss issues, and share information. |
Note that for all objectives small changes to language have been made in order to better reflect that the Forum is an advisory body with has no decision-making powers nor budget. |
Objective 3 |
2.2 Provide a regional forum for dialogue with stakeholders. |
2.3 Provide a regional forum for dialogue with stakeholders. |
No change. |
Objective 4 |
2.3 Oversee strategies, plans, research and initiatives being implemented or developed by councils within the region and (where appropriate) align these activities to achieve greater consistency and efficiency |
2.4 Consider strategies, plans, research and initiatives being implemented or developed by councils within the Wellington Region and (where appropriate) recommend how to align these activities to achieve greater consistency and impact. |
As above for Objective 2. |
Objective 5 |
2.4 Utilise the full range of skills and capabilities available in the region’s local authorities, and amongst other organisations, to address the economic, social, environmental and cultural Objective opportunities and consequences related to climate change |
2.5 Recommend options to utilise the full range of skills and capabilities available in the Wellington Region’s councils, and amongst other organisations, to address the economic, social, environmental and cultural opportunities and consequences related to climate change. |
As above for Objective 2. |
Objective 6 |
2.5 Initiate joint projects/initiatives/campaigns that impact on, or require the active involvement of, more than one local authority (e.g., by sharing capacity, budgets or having a joint steering committee) |
2.6 Recommend joint projects, initiatives, and campaigns that impact on, or actively involve, more than one council (e.g. by sharing capacity, funding, or governance through a joint steering committee). |
As above for Objective 2. |
Objective 7 |
2.6 Enable the development of regionally consistent recommendations that could be considered and adopted by each council individually (within a timeframe that meets individual councils’ needs) |
2.7 Enable the development of regional recommendations, consistent with the Forum’s purposes, that could be considered and adopted by each council individually (within a timeframe that meets each council’s needs). |
As above for Objective 2. |
Objective 8 |
2.7 Act as a reference group to ensure consistent, integrated and coherent messaging for climate change-related outreach and awareness-raising activities |
2.8 Act as a reference group to recommend to councils consistent, integrated and coherent messaging for climate change-related outreach and awareness-raising activities by those councils, including the development and dissemination of joint communications by councils to the public. |
As above for Objective 2. |
Objective 9 |
2.8 Provide a platform for joint advocacy and leadership – enabling Wellington Region’s councils to speak with one voice when appropriate (for example by advocating to central government through the preparation of joint submissions on policy proposals) |
2.9 Provide a platform for joint advocacy and leadership – enabling the Wellington Region’s councils to speak with one voice when appropriate (e.g. preparing, for adoption by the councils, draft joint submissions on policy proposals). |
As above for Objective 2. |
Objective 10 |
2.9 Enable the development and dissemination of joint communications to the public. |
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Included in new section 2.9. |
Background |
3.1 Councils in the Wellington Region are addressing a broad range of climate change-related issues, with individual councils implementing initiatives designed to reduce emissions and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. 3.2 At a meeting in August 2017, representatives from councils across the region agreed that each council would benefit from participating in a regional working group that would provide coordination, facilitate joined up action, and enable consistent leadership, advocacy and communications in relation to climate change. |
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Removed as unnecessary element for a terms of reference. |
Members |
4.1 An elected member from each council in the Wellington Region[2]. 4.2 Three mana whenua representatives from Ara Tahi[3].
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3.1 The Forum has up to 30 members as follows: a Up to 18 Councillor members, being two elected members appointed by each council in the Wellington Region[4]. b Up to 12 mana whenua members, being two members appointed by each iwi signatory to the Memorandum of Partnership (iwi authority). 3.2 Each appointment, and any change to an appointment, takes effect when it is notified formally in a letter from the relevant council or iwi authority to Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Chief Executive. |
Past common practice has been to invite both the primary and alternate member (in the case there are two) from each council to meetings and for them to have the same participation rights as the primary member. This change adjusts the Terms of Reference to match the common practice. The group members want this framework to help bring a Māori voice to agenda setting, work programme development, and general meeting correspondence. It was agreed that to assist with this, the same provision would be made for mana whenua entities to participate in the group as is provided for elected members. It was also agreed that a regional iwi view on climate change is difficult to bring to the advisory group in the current form, and all six mana whenua entities are able to be involved and bring their rohe knowledge to the table. Lastly, to reflect the collaborative nature of the advisory group, it seems appropriate for each council or iwi authority to appoint its own representatives directly, rather than the Greater Wellington Regional Council having this responsibility. However, as that council remains accountable for the advisory group and to ensure sufficient probity around appointments, new section 3.2 adds a formal notification process. |
Alternate members |
Each council may nominate an alternate elected member. This alternate may sit at the table, speak, and vote at Working Group meetings; but only if the related elected member is unable to attend. |
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The position of alternate member has been removed, and is replaced with the proposal to appoint two members for each council and iwi authority (see ‘Members’ section above). |
Arrangements |
6.1 The Working Group is a collaborative group of representatives from each of the councils in the Wellington Region and mana whenua. It is not a joint committee under the Local Government Act 2002, and any recommendations of the Working Group are for consideration by each council. 6.2 Servicing of the Working Group is shared across the councils of the region, including arranging and hosting meetings on a roster basis. 6.3 The Working Group meets four times a year, on a quarterly basis. 6.4 The Working Group will agree at the beginning of each calendar year where and when meetings are to be held. At any time during the year, a member of the Working Group or a council officer can recommend that the meeting date or location should change. The request will need to receive support from the majority of members to change. |
7.1 The Forum is a collaborative group of representatives from each of the councils and iwi authorities in the Wellington Region. The Forum is not a subordinate decision making body of Council and is not a joint committee under the Local Government Act 2002. Any recommendation of the Forum is for consideration by each council[5]. 7.2 The Forum meets at least quarterly, and more often as agreed by the members. 7.3 The Forum may form subgroups to meet and pursue specific lines of inquiry or projects.
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Content described more simply, and some shifted to ‘Administrative Support’ section below. |
Participation |
7.1 The representatives of each council, or their alternates, will attend meetings and participate in activities relevant to their respective councils. These members will report to their respective councils about the Working Group’s activities and will champion recommendations as appropriate to their council. 7.2 Ara Tahi representatives will attend meetings and participate in activities relevant to their allocated area (East Coast - Wairarapa; West Coast - Otaki to Porirua; Central - Wellington and Hutt Valley). These representatives will report to Ara Tahi and will champion recommendations as appropriate to their allocated area. 7.3 When relevant, additional councillors from each council and/or representatives of the six mana whenua partners represented by Ara Tahi are welcome to attend meetings. 7.4 Relevant stakeholder groups can be invited to attend meetings. |
8.1 The members will: a Attend meetings and participate in activities relevant to their respective councils and iwi authorities b Report to their respective councils and iwi authorities about the Forum’s activities c Champion the Forum’s relevant recommendations to their respective councils and iwi authorities.
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Removal of alternate members, content described more simply, and changes to mana whenua representation clarified. |
Chair |
8.1 The Working Group elects a Chair and Deputy Chair from its members. 8.2 A new Chair and Deputy Chair are elected at least once every triennium, following local government elections. |
4.1 At the first meeting of the Forum in each triennium, the Forum will appoint two Co-Chairs: a A Councillor Co-Chair appointed by the Councillor members b Another Co-Chair appointed by the mana whenua members. 4.2 The Co-Chairs will arrange amongst themselves who is the presiding Chair of each meeting. |
Introduction of a new Co-Chair arrangement to replace the Chair and Deputy Chair roles. Under the existing terms of reference and during the one triennium of the group, there have been two elected members in the Chair and Deputy Chair roles. The proposal allows for a co-governance model of one elected member and one mana whenua member. In order to bring both perspectives to the voting process, the two appointments are made respectively by the elected members and the mana whenua members. |
Quorum |
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5 Half the number of members, including one of the Co-Chairs (once appointed). |
New section, in line with the approach taken for other terms of reference. |
Decision making and voting entitlement |
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6.1 The Forum will seek to make decisions by consensus. 6.2 Where a consensus cannot be reached, decisions are made by majority vote. 6.3 Each member has full speaking and voting rights. No proxy votes are allowed. |
New section, in line with the approach taken in some other terms of reference. This rule reflects that this not a decision-making body, it is collaborative in nature, and that in practice, voting generally only applies in the appointment of the Chairs. |
Administrative support |
9.1 Each council will ensure that its representatives participating in the Working Group are sufficiently supported by officers from their council. Greater Wellington will support the Ara Tahi representatives. 9.2 Each council will provide reports and advice to the Working Group as required. 9.3 For meetings: a Secretariat support (i.e. developing the agenda and associated content) is provided by Greater Wellington b Administrative support (i.e. venue, catering and logistical support) is provided by the host council. |
9.1 Councillor members will be supported by officers from their respective councils. Mana whenua members will be supported by their respective iwi authorities. 9.2 For meetings: a Secretariat support (i.e. developing the agenda and associated content) is provided by Greater Wellington b Administrative support (i.e. venue, catering and logistical support) is shared across the councils, including arranging and hosting meetings on a roster basis c Venues will be selected to minimise emissions and travel time for members and officers. Virtual meetings may be held from time to time. |
Clarification that members will be supported by the entities that they represent.
New section to encourage consideration of the carbon emissions generated from travel to venues for the meetings. |
Remuneration and expenses |
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10.1 The expenses of the Councillor members shall be met by the council they represent. 10.2 Mana whenua members may claim Greater Wellington’s standard daily meeting fee, and mileage allowance or reimbursement of public transport travel expenses. 10.3 In addition to the entitlement under section 10.2, a Co-Chair (only if the Co-Chair is a mana whenua member) is eligible to receive an annual taxable honorarium of $5,000 paid by Greater Wellington. |
New section to identify clearly who covers the expenses of the members participating in the advisory group, the expenses for mana whenua members, and the entitlements for the new Co-Chair arrangement. If a Co-Chair is not an elected member, Greater Wellington will provide an honorarium. |
Greater Wellington Regional Council
Terms of reference for the Wellington Region Climate Change Forum
1 Purposes
1.1 To provide a platform to facilitate alignment and recommend actions to address climate change mitigation and adaptation for the Wellington Region’s councils and mana whenua.
1.2 To provide a forum through which the Wellington Region’s councils and mana whenua can network, learn, discuss issues, and share climate change-related information.
2 Specific responsibilities
2.1 Identify and promote regional and local initiatives to address climate change issues with and for:
a Māori and mana whenua
b The wider community.
2.2 Provide a collaborative forum for the Wellington Region’s councils and mana whenua to network, discuss issues, and share information.
2.3 Provide a regional forum for dialogue with stakeholders.
2.4 Consider strategies, plans, research and initiatives being implemented or developed by councils within the Wellington Region[6] and (where appropriate) recommend how to align these activities to achieve greater consistency and impact.
2.5 Recommend options to utilise the full range of skills and capabilities available in the Wellington Region’s councils, and amongst other organisations, to address the economic, social, environmental and cultural opportunities and consequences related to climate change.
2.6 Recommend joint projects, initiatives, and campaigns that impact on, or actively involve, more than one council (e.g. by sharing capacity, funding, or governance through a joint steering committee).
2.7 Enable the development of regional recommendations, consistent with the Forum’s purposes, that could be considered and adopted by each council individually (within a timeframe that meets each council’s needs).
2.8 Act as a reference group to recommend to councils consistent, integrated and coherent messaging for climate change-related outreach and awareness-raising activities by those councils, including the development and dissemination of joint communications by councils to the public.
2.9 Provide a platform for joint advocacy and leadership – enabling the Wellington Region’s councils to speak with one voice when appropriate[7] (e.g. preparing, for adoption by the councils, draft joint submissions on policy proposals).
3 Members
3.1 The Forum has up to 30 members as follows:
a Up to 18 Councillor members, being two elected members appointed by each council in the Wellington Region[8].
b Up to 12 mana whenua members, being two members appointed by each iwi signatory to the Memorandum of Partnership (iwi authority).
3.2 Each appointment, and any change to an appointment, takes effect when it is notified formally in a letter from the relevant council or iwi authority to Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Chief Executive.
4 Co-Chairs
4.1 At the first meeting of the Forum in each triennium, the Forum will appoint two Co-Chairs:
a A Councillor Co-Chair appointed by the Councillor members
b Another Co-Chair appointed by the mana whenua members.
4.2 The Co-Chairs will arrange amongst themselves who is the presiding chair of each meeting.
5 Quorum
5.1 Half the number of members, including one of the Co-Chairs (once appointed).
6 Decision making and voting entitlement
6.1 The Forum will seek to make decisions by consensus.
6.2 Where a consensus cannot be reached, decisions are made by majority vote.
6.3 Each member has full speaking and voting rights. No proxy votes are allowed.
7 Arrangements
7.1 The Forum is a collaborative group of representatives from each of the councils and iwi authorities in the Wellington Region. The Forum is not a subordinate decision making body of Council and is not a joint committee under the Local Government Act 2002. Any recommendation of the Forum is for consideration by each council[9].
7.2 The Forum meets at least quarterly, and more often as agreed by the members.
7.3 The Forum may form subgroups to meet and pursue specific lines of inquiry or projects.
8 Participation
8.1 The members will:
a Attend meetings and participate in activities relevant to their respective councils and iwi authorities
b Report to their respective councils and iwi authorities about the Forum’s activities
c Champion the Forum’s relevant recommendations to their respective councils and iwi authorities.
9 Administrative support
9.1 Councillor members will be supported by officers from their respective councils. Mana whenua members will be supported by their respective iwi authorities.
9.2 For meetings:
a Secretariat support (i.e. developing the agenda and associated content) is provided by Greater Wellington
b Administrative support (i.e. venue, catering and logistical support) is shared across the councils, including arranging and hosting meetings on a roster basis
c Venues will be selected to minimise emissions and travel time for members and officers. Virtual meetings may be held from time to time.
10 Remuneration and expenses
10.1 The expenses of the Councillor members shall be met by the council they represent.
10.2 Mana whenua members may claim Greater Wellington’s standard daily meeting fee, and mileage allowance or reimbursement of public transport travel expenses.
10.3 In addition to the entitlement under section 10.2, a Co-Chair (only if the Co-Chair is a mana whenua member) is eligible to receive an annual taxable honorarium of $5,000 paid by Greater Wellington.
304 9 October 2020
Minutes of an ordinary meeting of The Hutt City Council held in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt on
Tuesday 29 September 2020 commencing at 2.00pm
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Mayor C Barry (Chair) |
Deputy Mayor T Lewis |
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Cr D Bassett (from 2.03pm) |
Cr J Briggs |
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Cr K Brown |
Cr B Dyer |
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Cr S Edwards |
Cr D Hislop |
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Cr C Milne |
Cr A Mitchell |
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Cr N Shaw |
Cr L Sutton |
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APOLOGIES: Cr S Rasheed
IN ATTENDANCE: Ms J Miller, Chief Executive
Ms A Blackshaw, Director Neighbourhoods & Communities
Ms H Oram, Director Environment & Sustainability
Ms A Welanyk, Director Transformation & Resources
Mr K Puketapu-Dentice, Director Economy & Development
Mr M Boggs, Director Strategy & Engagement
Mr B Cato, Chief Legal Officer
Mr D Simmons, Traffic Asset Manager (part meeting)
Mr J Scherzer, Sustainability & Resilience Manager (part meeting)
Mr D Burt, Senior Advisor Sustainability & Resilience (part meeting)
Ms K Stannard, Head of Democratic Services (part meeting)
Ms J Stevens, Consultant (part meeting)
Ms K Glanville, Senior Democracy Advisor
Ms H Clegg, Minute Taker
PUBLIC BUSINESS
1. OPENING FORMALITIES - Karakia Timatanga
Kia hora te marino Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana He huarahi mā tātou i te rangi nei Aroha atu, aroha mai Tātou i a tātou katoa Hui e Tāiki e! |
May peace be wide spread May the sea be like greenstone A pathway for us all this day Let us show respect for each other For one another Bind us together! |
Cr Bassett joined the meeting at 2.03pm.
2. APOLOGIES
Resolved: (Mayor Barry/Deputy Mayor Lewis) Minute No. C 20501(3)
“That the apology received from Cr Rasheed be accepted and leave of absence be granted.”
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Comments are recorded under the item to which they relate.
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Mayoral Statement Mayor Barry read out his Mayoral Statement attached as pages 21-22 to the minutes. |
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Chief Executive's Statement There was no Chief Executive’s Statement. |
6. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS
Cr Brown declared a conflict of interest in Items 7b) (4(i) Letter of Expectation to UrbanPlus Limited for its Statement of Intent 2019/20 and Item 8d) Appointment of Directors – UrbanPlus Limited. She took no part in the discussion or voting on the mattters.
7. Committee Minutes with Recommended Items
a) Traffic Subcommittee
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1 September 2020
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Resolved: (Cr Sutton/Cr Dyer) Minute No. C 20502(3) “That the report of the meeting held on 1 September 2020, with the exception of items 4i)-4vii), be adopted.”
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Recommended Items
Item 4i) |
Woburn Road - Proposed No Stopping At All Times Restrictions for the Proposed Median Refuge Islands (20/877) |
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Resolved: (Cr Sutton/Cr Mitchell) Minute No. C 20503(3) “That Council: (i) approves the installation of No Stopping - At All Times parking restrictions on Woburn Road, as shown in Appendix 2 attached to Report No. TSC2020/5/172; and (ii) approves the installation of No Stopping - At All Times parking restrictions on Woburn Road, as shown in Appendix 3 attached to Report No. TSC2020/5/172.” For the reasons that the proposed restrictions would facilitate the installation, effective operation and visibility of the kerb extensions associated with the proposed median pedestrian islands. |
Item 4ii) |
Hautonga Street, Petone - Proposed P15 Parking Restrictions (20/775) |
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Resolved: (Cr Sutton/Cr Mitchell) Minute No. C 20504(3) “That Council approves the installation of a P15 (8am–5pm Monday-Friday) parking restriction on Hautonga Street, Petone, as shown in Appendix 1 attached to Report No. TSC2020/5/166.” For the reason that the proposed restrictions would improve parking turnover and availability on Hautonga Street, benefitting both local businesses and their customers. The proposed changes are supported by the nearby businesses, and would support Council’s Parking Policy (2017). |
Item 4iii) |
Muritai Road, Eastbourne - Proposed P15 Parking Restrictions (20/774) |
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Resolved: (Cr Sutton/Cr Mitchell) Minute No. C 20505(3) “That Council approves the application of P15, 8am to 9.30am and 2pm to 3pm, Monday-Friday, School Days’ time limited parking restriction on Muritai Road, Eastbourne, as shown in Appendix 1 attached to Report No. TSC2020/5/167.” For the reasons that the proposed restrictions would improve accessibility and parking availability for parents and caregivers accessing the kindergarten and the proposed changes would support Council’s Parking Policy (2017). |
Item 4iv) |
High Street, Boulcott - Proposed P15 Parking Restrictions (20/773) |
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Resolved: (Cr Sutton/Cr Mitchell) Minute No. C 20506(3) “That Council: (i) rescinds the existing P30 (8.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Sunday other than public holidays) parking restrictions on the section of High Street, as shown in Appendix 1 attached to Report No. TSC2020/5/170; and (ii) approves the installation of a P15 (8.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Sunday other than public holidays), parking restriction on the section of High Street, as shown in Appendix 1 attached to Report No. TSC2020/5/170.” For the reason that the proposed restrictions would improve parking turnover and availability on High Street, benefitting both local businesses and their customers. The proposed changes are supported by the nearby businesses, and would support Council’s Parking Policy (2017). |
Item 4v) |
Dowse Drive - Proposed No Stopping At All Times Restrictions (20/776) |
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Resolved: (Cr Sutton/Cr Mitchell) Minute No. C 20507(3) “That Council approves the installation of a No Stopping At All Times restriction on Dowse Drive, as shown in Appendix 1 attached to Report No. TSC2020/5/171 with the addition of one metre, to start from the end of the existing bus stop for a distance of 11 metres over the driveway of 111 Dowse Drive.” For the reasons that the proposed restrictions would improve accessibility and safety for local residents and promote compliance with the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004. |
Item 4vi) |
Stokes Valley Road - Proposed Bus Stop Relocation and 'No Stopping at All Times' Parking Restrictions (20/298) |
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Resolved: (Cr Sutton/Cr Mitchell) Minute No. C 20508(3) “That Council: (i) rescinds the existing Bus Stop and No Stopping At All Times restrictions along the frontage of 397 – 405 Stokes Valley Road; (ii) approves the relocation of Metlink bus stop number 9375 on Stokes Valley Road; and (iii) approves the installation of additional parking restrictions (No Stopping At All Times) as shown in Appendix 1, attached to Report No. TSC2020/5/168.” For the following reasons: - The approved residential development will result in a new driveway access to Stokes Valley Road which does not align with the existing markings; - Improved bus stop kerb alignment and safety as outlined in ‘Guidelines for public transport infrastructure and facilities – Interim Consultation Draft’. - Meets the requirements of Council’s Road Space Hierarchy – Live and Play, as set down in Councils Parking Policy 2017. - Supported by Resource Consent Approval RM180262. |
Item 4vii) |
Bloomfield Terrace - Revised Time Restricted (P120) and 'No Stopping At All Times' Parking Restrictions. (20/297) |
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Resolved: (Cr Sutton/Cr Mitchell) Minute No. C 20509(3) “That Council: (i) rescinds the existing P120 (8.30 to 9am & 2.45 to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday) parking restrictions outside 7 – 7a Bloomfield Terrace as shown in Appendix 1 attached to Report No. TSC2020/5/168; (ii) rescinds the existing P5 (8am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday) parking restrictions outside 7 – 7a Bloomfield Terrace as shown in Appendix 1 attached to Report No. TSC2020/5/168; (iii) rescinds the existing No Stopping (At All Times) parking restrictions outside 7 – 7a Bloomfield Terrace as shown in Appendix 1 to Report No. TSC2020/5/168; (iv) approves the installation of P120 (8am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday) parking restrictions outside 7 – 7a Bloomfield Terrace as shown in Appendix 1 to Report No. TSC2020/5/168; and (v) approves the installation of No Stopping (At All Times) parking restrictions outside 7 – 7a Bloomfield Terrace as shown in Appendix 1 attached to Report No. TSC2020/5/168.” For the reason that the recent multi-unit development on the above-mentioned site has resulted in changes to the existing kerb line to facilitate vehicle access, and the existing parking restrictions do not align with the new access locations. |
b) Policy, Finance and Strategy Committee
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7 September 2020
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Cr Edwards advised that Cr Dyer had requested an amendment to the minutes, agenda page 32, paragraph 3 in relation to his comments about Tā Moko. |
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Resolved: (Cr Edwards/Cr Hislop) Minute No. C 20510(3) “That the minutes of the meeting held on 7 September 2020, with the exception of items 4i) and 4ii) be adopted subject to an amendment to agenda page 32, paragraph 3 to read: Cr Dyer expressed concern that the Tā Moko tattooing was exempt through the proposed bylaw. He suggested that the Tā Moko exemption be removed from the proposed bylaw and included within the code of practice instead so that it could be changed more easily in the future if the need arose.”
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Recommended Items
Item 4i) |
Letter of Expectation to Urban Plus Limited for its Statement of Intent 2019/20-2020/21 (20/971) |
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Cr Brown declared a conflict of interest and took no part in discussion or voting on this item. |
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Resolved: (Cr Edwards/Cr Shaw) Minute No. C 20511(3) “That Council: (i) notes and receives the information contained in the report; (ii) approves the inclusion of five listed priorities as a part of the Letter of Expectation (LoE) to Urban Plus Limited (UPL) for inclusion in its 2019/20 – 2020/21 Statement of Intent as follows: (a) provision for housing need (mandating UPL to provide for need across the housing continuum);
(b) build more housing partnerships (UPL to develop relationships with key social organisations such as CHPs, mana whenua, non-governmental organisations as well as crown agencies with responsibilities for delivering housing);
(c) building pathways to permanency (UPL to explore opportunities to deliver initiatives such as shared equity, rent to buy, reduced deposit schemes, and other means of assisting households into home ownership);
(d) application of agreed environmental standards (UPL to explore how implementing Homestar 6 standards will contribute towards Council achieving its aims of lowering carbon emissions and whether additional measures are required);
(e) achieving wider outcomes (UPL to work with trade training institutes to support capacity uplift in the building and construction sector and partner with the construction industry to offer employment and further career development opportunities);
(f) that Urban Plus Ltd look for housing opportunities around suburban shopping centres and transport hubs afforded by Plan Change 43, and be an exemplar of the kinds of well-designed developments Council envisaged in the Plan Change design guide; and
(iii) notes that section 10 contained in the report provides further detail on the five priorities to be included as a part of the LoE to UPL.” |
Item 4ii) |
Proposed Appearance Industries Bylaw 2020 (20/841) |
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Resolved: (Cr Edwards/Cr Hislop) Minute No. C 20512(3) “That Council: (i) receives this report; (ii) notes that 10 submissions were received with respect to the proposed Appearance Industries Bylaw; (iii) notes the Hearing Subcommittee has recommended to Council that the proposed Appearance Industries Bylaw be approved subject to some amendments as noted in Appendix 2 and 3 attached to Report No. PFSC2020/5/174; (iv) determines that, in accordance with section 155 of the Local Government Act 2002, the proposed bylaw: a) is the most appropriate form of bylaw; b) does not give rise to any implications under the NZ Bill of Rights Act 1990; and (v) agrees to adopt the Appearance Industries Bylaw, attached as Appendix 2 and 4 to Report No. PFSC2020/5/174, effective from 1 October 2020.” |
c) Community and Environment Committee
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9 September 2020
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Resolved: (Deputy Mayor Lewis/Cr Mitchell) Minute No. C 20513(3) “That the report of the meeting held on 9 September 2020, with the exception of item 4, be adopted.”
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Recommended Item
Item 4) |
Proposed Sale of Building and Lease of Reserve Land at Fraser Park to Hutt Valley Gymnastics (20/772) |
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Resolved: (Deputy Mayor Lewis/Cr Edwards) Minute No. C 20514(3) “That Council: (i) notes that, Council has previously resolved to support the development of a gymnastics facility at Fraser Park by Hutt Valley Gymnastics Inc (HVG) through; (a) providing a grant to HVG of $500k; (b) acting as guarantor for a HVG loan for a further $500k; (c) issuing a Reserves Lease for land at Fraser Park to enable the development; and (d) supporting the sale of a Council owned building on Fraser Park, formerly occupied by Avalon Rugby Club, to HVG; (ii) notes that this report puts into action the mechanism required to facilitate (c) and (d) above; (iii) notes that, in accordance with the Reserves Act 1977, Council will publicly advertise its intention to issue a lease to HVG only; (iv) notes that any objections to the proposal received as a result of the public notification process, will be reported back to this Committee if these cannot be resolved through discussions with the submitters; (v) agrees to enter into a sale and purchase process with HVG for the sale of the building at Fraser Park for a nominal sum of $1, if demanded; and (vi) agrees to issue a lease for 20-years for the reserve land at Fraser Park occupied by the existing and to be developed buildings as indicated in Appendix 3 attached to Report No. CEC2020/5/180.” For the reason that the proposal is consistent with Council policy and ensures continued Council support for the activity. |
d) Regulatory Committee
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15 September 2020
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Resolved: (Cr Mitchell/Cr Briggs) Minute No. C 20515(3) “That the report of the meeting held on 15 September 2020, with the exception of item 5), be adopted.”
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Recommended Item
Item 5) |
Updating District Plan to remove minimum car parking rate requirements in accordance with the National Policy Statement-Urban Development (20/885) |
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Resolved: (Cr Mitchell/Cr Brown) Minute No. C 20516(3) “That Council removes all provisions of the District Plan that set minimum car parking rate requirements, other than for accessible car parks as set out in Appendix 1 attached to Report No. RC2020/5/199.” For the following reason that Policy 11 of the National Policy Statement on Urban Development 2020 came into force on 20 August 2020 and requires Council to remove any provisions from the District Plan that set minimum car parking rate requirements, other than for accessible car parks. |
8. Miscellaneous
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Hutt City Council's submission to Greater Wellington Regional Council's draft Toitū Te Whenua Parks Network Plan 2020-2030 (20/1115) Report No. HCC2020/5/22 by the Senior Advisor Sustainability and Resilience |
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Under public comment, Cr Edwards read out a written statement from Mr Quentin Duthie representing Pareraho Forest Trust, attached as pages 23-24 to the minutes. The Senior Advisor Sustainability and Resilience elaborated on the report. In response to a question from a member, the Sustainability and Resilience Manager advised that residential development of the Kilmister Block could occur, however the reserve status of the block would have to be revoked. He believed this would attract strong public opposition. He added that the use of this block of land was investigated during the development of the Urban Growth Strategy. At that time it was considered that residential development would be highly unlikely. Cr Briggs thanked officers for their engagement with officers from Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC). He supported the formal submission and the off-setting of carbon emissions. Deputy Mayor Lewis supported the submission. She supported retaining the spaces as public reserves, especially in light of the urban growth the city was experiencing. Cr Mitchell supported the previous comments made by Cr Briggs and Deputy Mayor Lewis. He acknowledged the leadership of GWRC in addressing the effects of climate change. He noted the collective impacts proposed and stated it was a challenge for Council to aspire to. |
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Resolved: (Mayor Barry/Cr Briggs) Minute No. C 20517(3) “That Council endorses the proposed submission to Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Toitū Te Whenua Parks Network Plan 2020-30, attached as Appendix 1 to the report.” |
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Alteration of Council Decision - 80 Parkway, Wainuiomata (20/1030) Memorandum dated 10 September 2020 by the Head of Democratic Services |
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The Traffic Asset Manager elaborated on the memorandum. |
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Resolved: (Mayor Barry/Cr Brown) Minute No. C 20518(3) “That Council:
(i) notes and receives the memorandum;
(ii) pursuant to Hutt City Council Standing Order 24.6 agrees to alter part of resolution Minute No. 20201(3) by deleting the word ‘private’ and inserting the words ‘public road’ in its place to read:
“That Council approves the recommended public road street name and road type for the subdivision at 80 Parkway, Wainuiomata as “Ron Fawcett Way”;
(iii) notes that the reason for the alteration is that the resource consent granted for the project requires that LOT 200 as shown in Appendix 1 to the memorandum is to be vested to Council; and
(iv) notes that the correct process for naming of a public road has been followed.” |
c) |
Schedule of Meetings for 2021 and 2022 (20/1017) Report No. HCC2020/5/20 by the Contractor |
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The Head of Democratic Services elaborated on the report. In response to a question from a member, the Head of Democratic Services agreed to provide members with a comparison of the number of meetings held since the beginning of the 2019 triennium compared to the previous year. Cr Milne asked that prior to the end of the 2019-2022 triennium, Council discuss the commencement time of meetings. He believed 2.00pm start times for Council meetings would deter people from standing for Council. He preferred 5.00pm start times. Cr Brown believed the Councillor role was a full time position and she would not support later meeting commencement times. She added the nature of the Councillor position was reflected in the remuneration package. Cr Briggs thanked officers for outlining future key dates. He stated that whilst he understood the comments made by Cr Milne, the incoming Council would set the dates and times for their meetings. Cr Bassett agreed with the comments made by Crs Brown and Briggs. He added that making key decisions late at night was not ideal. |
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Resolved: (Mayor Barry/Cr Brown) Minute No. C 20519(3) “That Council: (i) adopts the interim schedules of meetings for 2021 and 2022 attached as Appendices 1 and 2 to the report, subject to approval by the community boards and community funding panels in respect of their own meeting dates and venues; (ii) notes that updated schedules will be presented for adoption when dates have been set for meetings external to this Council, such as meetings of joint committees and Local Government New Zealand; (iii) agrees that the venue for meetings of Council, its committees and subcommittees is the Hutt City Council Chambers, 30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt; (iv) agrees to a commencement time of 2pm for Council, committee and subcommittee meetings; and (v) delegates authority to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Mayor or committee/subcommittee Chair to alter the date, time or venue of a meeting, or cancel a meeting, should circumstances require this.” For the reason that the Local Government Act 2002 requires that a local authority must hold the meetings that are necessary for the good government of its district, at the times and places that it appoints. |
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Appointment of Directors - UrbanPlus Limited (20/916) Report No. HCC2020/5/214 by the Contractor |
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Cr Brown declared a conflict of interest and took no part in discussions or voting on this item. Cr Briggs supported the proposed appointments as they supported Council’s direction provided to UrbanPlus Limited. Mayor Barry advised that the quality of applicants received was high and that it was a difficult decision to appoint the new Directors. He added that the two proposed appointees brought a great deal of experience to UrbanPlus Limited. |
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Resolved: (Mayor Barry/Deputy Mayor Lewis) Minute No. C 20520(3) “That Council: (i) approves the appointment of Ms Pamela Bell and Mr Peter Glensor to the board of UrbanPlus Limited for a term of three years until 29 September 2023, on the grounds that Ms Bell and Mr Glensor have the necessary skills and experience to assist the board to guide UPL and achieve the company’s objectives; (ii) notes Hugh Mackenzie is a current director of Urban Plus Limited; (iii) notes on 24 March 2020 Mr Mackenzie’s term was extended for a period of six months through until 31 October 2020 while the statement of intent for UrbanPlus Limited was reviewed; (iv) notes the Chair of UrbanPlus Limited has advised Mr Mackenzie brings a range of valuable and necessary skills to the Board, and that it would be beneficial to reappoint him to serve alongside the newly appointed directors; and (v) agrees to reappoint Mr Hugh Mackenzie for a further term on the Board of UrbanPlus Limited from 1 November 2020 until 30 November 2022.” For the reason that appropriately skilled and experienced independent directors will assist UPL to achieve its wider social, environmental and sustainability outcomes. |
9. Minutes - Council
Resolved: (Mayor Barry/Cr Brown) Minute No. C 20521(3) “That the minutes of the meeting of the Hutt City Council held on Tuesday, 28 July 2020, be confirmed as a true and correct record.” |
Resolved: (Mayor Barry/Cr Brown) Minute No. C 20522(3) “That the minutes of the meeting of the Hutt City Council held on Tuesday, 25 August 2020, be confirmed as a true and correct record.” |
Cr Edwards clarified the comment he made should read: ‘42kgs of plastics per household for the 15 year period would be saved from going to the landfill’. Cr Milne requested an alteration to the minutes. He advised he only apologised for the length of his speech and not for any comments made. Cr Briggs raised a point of order as he believed Cr Milne had apologised for both the length of his speech and the comments made. Mayor Barry asked officers to refer to the livestream recording of the meeting to clarify and that the minutes be amended accordingly. |
Resolved: (Mayor Barry/Cr Edwards) Minute No. C 20523(3) “That the minutes of the meeting of the Hutt City Council held on Tuesday, 15 September 2020, be confirmed as a true and correct record.” |
10. Committee Minutes without Recommended Items
a) Regulatory Committee
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10 August 2020
Cr Hislop thanked Cr Mitchell for stepping in as Chair while she was on leave.
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Resolved: (Mayor Barry/Cr Dyer) Minute No. C 20524(3) “That the report of the meeting held on 10 August 2020 be adopted.”
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b) Hutt Valley Services Committee
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28 August 2020
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Resolved: (Mayor Barry/Cr Briggs) Minute No. C 20525(3) “That the report of the meeting held on 28 August 2020 be adopted.”
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c) Audit and Risk Subcommittee
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17 September 2020
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Resolved: (Mayor Barry/Cr Mitchell) Minute No. C 20526(3) “That the report of the meeting held on 17 September 2020 be adopted.”
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d) Long Term Plan/Annual Plan Subcommittee
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28 and 31 August 2020
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Resolved: (Mayor Barry/Cr Brown) Minute No. C 20527(3) “That the report of the meeting held on 28 and 31 August 2020 be adopted.”
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Sealing Authority (20/911) Report No. HCC2020/5/8 by the Executive Assistant Transformation and Resources |
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Resolved: (Mayor Barry/Cr Dyer) Minute No. C 20528(3) “That Council: (i) approves the affixing of the Common Seal to all relevant documents in connection with the items set out in Schedule 1, contained in the report; and (ii) approves the deeds executed under Power of Attorney set out in Schedule 2, contained in the report. SCHEDULE 1 - General Sealing Authority
Subdivision related documents – including Easements to Council Standard easements and related requirements granting rights to Council as part of the subdivision process: a) Hutt City Council and Lian Hwee Lim & Yan Chai Wong 5 Jutland Street, Lower Hutt, L20/89
b) Hutt City Council and Sylvio Gabriel Fraga Leal and Anyes Martine Barthelemy 1181 Taita Drive, Lower Hutt, L20/98
c) Hutt City Council and JAH Developments Limited 129 Waiwhetu Road, Lower Hutt, L20/105
d) Hutt City Council
and T&T Leighton Avenue Development Limited e) Hutt City Council
and Malmot Developments Limited f) Hutt City
Council and UPL Limited Partnership g) Hutt City Council
and Rajendra Raj Pillay and Pushpa Pillay h) Hutt City Council
and Alexander Leslie Duncan McLean, Mary Anne McLean and PML Trustees Limited i) Hutt City
Council and Kevin Yu, Fiona Qian Qian Yu, Sin Ah Yu, Yu Ling Yu and Victor Yu
j) Hutt City
Council and Ava Holdings Limited
Easements k) Hutt City Council and Boulcott’s Farm Heritage Golf Club Incorporated Boulcott’s Farm Heritage Golf Club, Boulcott, Lower Hutt, L20/121
Partial Cancellation of Consent Notice l) Hutt City Council and Knudsen 54 Laings Road, Lower Hutt, L20/90
Memorandum of Mortgage Priority m) Hutt City Council and ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited 17 Jasmine Grove, Maungaraki, Lower Hutt, L20/92
Sale and Purchase Agreement n) Hutt City Council and Sehai Orgad and Simon Jeffrey Sanders Reserve land adjacent to 1 Korimako Road, Days Bay, Lower Hutt, L20/58
Memorandum of Agreement dated 1 September 2016 for land to be declared road o) Hutt
City Council and (now) BH & NB Holdings Limited SCHEDULE 2
Deed of Covenant p) Hutt City
Council and Iuri Pereira Lima and Ligia Piantino Fiorani Horta
WARRANTS
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12. QUESTIONS
There were no questions.
13. EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC
Resolved: (Mayor Barry/Cr Brown) Minute No. C 20529(3) “That the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting, namely: 14. Minutes - Council 28 July 2020
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) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 or 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 are as specified in Column (B) above.” |
There being no further business the Chair declared the meeting closed at 2.42 pm. The non-public portion of the meeting closed at 2.46pm.
C Barry
MAYOR
CONFIRMED as a true and correct record
Dated this 8th day of December 2020
Mayoral Statement for Council meeting on 29 September 2020
Kia ora everyone
Since we last met, we have been up and down alert levels, and now resume back into some normality.
I want to thank Councillors, Community Board members and Council officers for their efforts in promoting model behaviour and information to our communities to help keep them safe.
What the past few months have shown us is that this virus is unpredictable, and we must remain vigilant if we are to successfully contain COVID-19.
The biggest news to note since our last ordinary council meeting is the decisions we made to upgrade our rubbish and recycling services from July next year.
Households across our city will have a modern recycling service, coupled with a new rubbish collection service that is more affordable and sustainable for the people of Lower Hutt.
Our rates funded weekly collection service will result in savings for most households who put out at least one bag of rubbish a week, incentivise people to maximise recycling, and reduce the amount of waste to landfill.
We are currently in the process of deciding what our long term plan is going to look like, and in particular the level of investment needed in our three waters infrastructure.
We know we are facing a trifecta of issues: ageing infrastructure, significant urban growth, and historic underinvestment. As Mayor, I’m not prepared to kick this down the road any longer.
We have been presented a low and mid option for investment - both involving significant increases in capital and operational expenditure, and increased borrowing too.
However, I can assure you that affordability for our people is front of mind, which is why I've asked council staff to consider affordability for our ratepayers and present a plan for structuring this investment that softens the financial impacts for our people.
Infrastructure investment is as vital as ever, especially as we face pressure on our local housing.
In light of this, we’ll be discussing today the Government’s national policy statement on urban development which takes out the minimum requirement for car parks in district plans to encourage development and quality public transport infrastructure to support it.
I know this will cause concern for some of our people, but the fact of the matter is Lower Hutt needs more supply to house our homeless and create more affordable housing, while cutting our emissions by encouraging public transport.
Before I finish, I thought I would quickly provide an update on the businesses and organisations visits I’ve been doing recently.
I just want to say that from visiting our small and commercial businesses, community organisations, foodbanks, churches, schools, and rest homes - the innovation, optimism and character they have shown to get through these challenging times is truly incredible.
We have some special people here in Lower Hutt, providing jobs and care for our people, and it makes me extremely proud to be Mayor of our incredible city.
Acknowledgement of Kevin Hislop
I would like to acknowledge the passing of Cr Deborah Hislop’s partner, Kevin, who sadly passed away on August 25.
As we have all
said before, Deborah, the entire Council team is here to support you, and we
will continue to do so in any way we can moving forward.
Public comment from Quentin Duthie, convenor of Pareraho Forest Trust, 29 September 2020
Ngā mihi ki a koutou e ngā kaiarataki o Te Awakairangi
Mā te mahi tahi, ka piki kōtuku. So says the whakataukī and motto of Belmont Primary School - by working together, we can succeed.
Last year residents of Belmont and Kelson established a charitable trust aimed at facilitating local interest and activity in our forested suburbs and reserves - what we collectively call Pareraho.
The Trust, and the idea, have grown quickly, with hundreds of residents involved in a wide variety of ways - checking traps and counting kererū, fashioning play spaces and improving trails, supporting children's initiatives at Belmont Guides and Kelson School, weeding and planting. There is no end of enthusiasm, innovative ideas and active energy from our community, and it is truly inspiring.
Before we began, we observed that the heart of our forest, Speedy's Reserve, was like the Berlin Wall between the suburbs of Belmont and Kelson. With a bit of volunteer hard work, it has now become a connecting bridge. My kids can walk via simple bush tracks from Hill Road to Kelson Superette for an ice-cream, and back. Along the way we see traps with rats in them, orchids popping out of the ground, and hear chattering pōpokotea (whitehead).
Mid last year I spoke to you about our hopes for our suburbs and wider catchment. We see plenty of scope for reforesting, dealing to weeds and pests, improving water quality - and in the process making our suburbs a better place to work, live and play. We are grateful for council encouragement, and grants, along the way.
Kelson residents deserve better recreation access and opportunities. We have made a start with simple walking trails in the lower forest, and Greater Wellington is championing our idea for a dual use track linking Waipounamu Drive to Hill Road. T part of the Park upstream has poor access and recreational interest at the moment, and to be honest it is disappointing that cattle are allowed to puge wetlands and break down stream banks in this day and age, and the ecological impacts of helicopter spraying, top-dressing and constant sediment run off go unassessed.
But I see a future where locals enjoy clean tree-fringed streams and wetlands, admire a forest korowai protecing erodable slopes, and spot lizards in rock and shrub gardens on the open exposed ridgelines with 360 degree views. There will likely be a role for some grazing in that future, but the focus of our public Park must move from commercial farming to nature and recreation.
Hutt City Council's carbon goals fit neatly with this future, because they are helped by reforesting. And it's a virtuous circle because carbon funding can support further reforesting.
I am therefore pleased to say that we see the various needs and hopes of our residents coming together in Greater Wellington's Parks Network Plan, and in the council's draft submission before you today - which we welcome and commend to you.
There will be challenges and tensions along the way, but by charting the right course, sharing resources and working together, we will succeed for our residents and Hutt City. Mā te mahi tahi ka tupu te ngahere, ka piki kōtuku.
Kia ora rā.
Extraordinary meeting
of The Hutt City Council held in the Council Chambers,
2nd Floor, 30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt on
Friday 9 October 2020 commencing at 1.05pm
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Mayor C Barry (Chair) |
Cr D Bassett |
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Cr J Briggs |
Cr K Brown |
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Cr B Dyer |
Cr S Edwards |
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Cr D Hislop |
Cr A Mitchell |
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Cr N Shaw |
Cr L Sutton |
APOLOGIES: Cr S Rasheed
IN ATTENDANCE: Ms J Miller, Chief Executive
Mr B Cato, Chief Legal Officer
Ms K Stannard, Head of Democratic Services
Mr J Griffiths, Head of Mayor’s Office (part meeting)
Mr J Shadwell, Communications and Engagement Advisor (part meeting)
Ms C Ellis, Senior Communications Advisor (part meeting)
PUBLIC BUSINESS
Cr Briggs opened the meeting with a Karakia.
Mayor Barry gave a brief statement on the process to be followed.
1. APOLOGIES
Resolved: (Mayor Barry/Cr Briggs) Minute No. C 20601
“That the apology received from Cr Rasheed be accepted and leave of absence be granted.”
2. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS
Deputy Mayor Lewis as the complainant and Councillor Milne as the respondent were interested parties in the matter and did not participate in the discussion, deliberation and voting. Councillor Shaw highlighted that her name may be raised in the proceedings. No other Councillors identified themselves as affected parties.
Cr Bassett raised a point of order. He considered that the public should be given the opportunity to make public comment. He noted that transparency and accountability were key factors under the Local Government Act.
Mayor Barry ruled against the point of order. He stated the proceedings were quasi judicial and there was no opportunity for the public to speak.
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Chief Executive's Report on the Code of Conduct complaint against Councillor Milne (20/1176) Report No. HCC2020/6/215 by the Chief Executive |
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The Chief Executive elaborated on the report, the Code of Conduct Investigation Report regarding Councillor Milne and Council’s Code of Conduct. She highlighted to members the seriousness of the material breaches found against Councillor Milne by the independent investigator, Mr Leo Donnelly, Principal Lawyer at Chen Palmer. She stated that the findings of the independent investigator were that complaint one and complaint two were both material breaches of Council’s Code of Conduct that brought Council into disrepute. She elaborated on Council’s role which was to consider the findings of the independent investigator and determine whether or not a penalty or other action should be imposed. The Chief Executive addressed matters raised by Councillor Milne since the publishing of the Order Paper for the meeting. She highlighted the matters raised by Councillor Milne were referred to the independent investigator. She confirmed that the matters raised were not new to the independent investigator as they were either issues raised or among the material made available to him in the course of his investigation. She noted that the independent investigator carefully considered the information but ultimately found it irrelevant to the investigation. The Chief Executive addressed matters relating to a letter from Mr Stephen Franks of Franks Ogilvie, on behalf of Mr Mendzela and other unknown parties. She advised the contents of the letter proposed a judicial review of Council’s decision to move to a rates funded waste collection system. She stated that Councillor Milne had suggested that action and the matter of the complaints were linked and therefore he believed the process should be withdrawn. She highlighted that the independent investigator was aware of this. She stated that the two matters were not the same. She confirmed that Council’s Code of Conduct Investigation report stood and must be considered by Council. She summarised that any proceedings brought against Council would be rigorously defended. Mayor Barry invited Councillor Milne to make his statements. Mr David Ogden accompanied Councillor Milne. Mayor Barry covered off the parameters of the proceedings. He asked that comments made by Councillor Milne and Mr Ogden were kept within the scope of the findings of the independent investigator. Mr Ogden spoke in support of the character and reputation of Councillor Milne. Mr Odgen advised that he had known Councillor Milne for 20 years. He highlighted Councillor Milne’s professional background which included involvement in several businesses and 12 years involvement with St James Church. He also spoke of Councillor Milne’s zealous nature. He stated Councillor Milne was an honest and good man with good intentions but could be annoying at times. He asked Council to let the matter lie on the table to allow both parties to come together and find a solution. Councillor Milne spoke in his defence. He believed that the situation should never have been allowed to get this far. In response to a question from Councillor Milne, Mayor Barry confirmed to Councillor Milne that he had not generated the complaints. Councillor Milne outlined his submissions and supporting evidence. The key points were as follows: · The independent investigator shied away from covering off the governing role of Councillors in his investigation report. · The complaints were politically motivated. · The Council’s Code of Conduct was a working document and a guide for Councillors to work with each other and others. · He was fully justified to question what Council was doing and the advice it was receiving with regard to the rubbish and recycling tender. It was the responsibility of Councillors to make enquiries as that was their role as governors. · Councillors had an obligation to work in the best interests of ratepayers when investigating matters where they believed the advice from officers was contradactory. He believed the officers were misleading him about the rubbish and recycling process. Cr Briggs raised a point of order regarding the breach of Standing Order 20.2 in relation to statements made by Councillor Milne about the officers. Mayor Barry asked Councillor Milne to be careful with his words when speaking about the officers. · The effect of the external costs of the investigation on ratepayers. · His conflict of interest with Hutt Valley Tennis was limited to participation and discussion at Council meetings. · He did not appreciate the consequences of telephoning Mr Bruce Hodgins regarding the sale of land to Hutt Valley Tennis. He was unaware there was a conflict. He did not believe he was pushing Mr Hodgins but ackn |