Nelson City Council Minutes – 15,16 and 17 May 2018
Minutes of a meeting of the Nelson City Council to Deliberate on the Long Term Plan 2018 – 2028; Waimea Dam Consultation and Development Contributions Policy
Held in the Council Chamber, Civic House, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
On Tuesday 15 May 2018, commencing at 1.30pm
Present: Her Worship the Mayor R Reese (Chairperson), Councillors L Acland, I Barker, M Courtney, B Dahlberg, K Fulton, M Lawrey, P Matheson, B McGurk, G Noonan, M Rutledge, T Skinner and S Walker
In Attendance: Chief Executive (P Dougherty), Group Manager Infrastructure (A Louverdis), Group Manager Environmental Management (C Barton), Acting Group Manager Community Services (R Ball), Group Manager Corporate Services (N Harrison), Acting Group Manager Strategy and Communications (N McDonald) Team and Governance Adviser (J Brandt)
Apologies : Nil
Opening Prayer
Councillor Skinner gave the opening prayer.
1. Apologies
2. Confirmation of Order of Business
Her Worship the Mayor R Reese noted that reports would not be taken as read but that officers would take Elected Members through each report. She advised all decisions would be made in principle, and that at the end there would be an omnibus process to adopt resolutions.
It was further noted that the Public Excluded session would need to commence at 4p.m. on Tuesday, 15 May 2018 due to an external party joining by audio link.
3. Interests
There were no updates to the Interests Register, and no interests with items on the agenda were declared.
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Resolved CL/2018/074 That the Council Confirms the minutes of the meeting of the Council, held on 7 May 2018, as a true and correct record. |
5. Deliberations on the Long Term Plan 2018-28 Consultation Document and Concurrent Consultations
Document number R9180, agenda pages 7 - 105 refer.
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5.1 Transport |
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Regional Land Transport Plan Amendments Her Worship the Mayor acknowledged that the Regional Transport Committee had further work to do before the adoption of the Long Term Plan and that another Regional Transport Committee meeting would be held in June 2018 for this purpose. |
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Resolved CL/2018/075 That the Council Receives the report Regional Land Transport Committee Amended Works Programme to the Long Term Plan 2018-2028 (R9308) and its attachment (A1961231). |
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Group Manager Infrastructure Alec Louverdis tabled and presented his report A1971913. |
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Attendance: Cr Acland left the meeting at 2.24p.m. and returned at 2.27p.m. |
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It was noted that the Atawhai cycleway network connectivity needed to be discussed, as this matter had not been concluded at the recent Regional Transport Committee meeting. Manager Roading and Utilities, Marg Parfitt presented a map of cycleways (A1972003) and noted that this would be included in the Regional Land Transport Plan in order to become eligible for NZTA funding. Ms Parfitt answered questions about network connectivity, gaps and timelines. Attendance: Councillor Matheson left the meeting at 2.41p.m. and returned at 2.44p.m. Mr Louverdis noted that the recommendation to include a separate item for Nelson Travel Demand Management/Active Travel was to recognise that this was a priority for Nelson City Council in response to the Government Policy Statement on Land Transport and needed additional resources. It was noted that item 3.2.12 of the report regarding the proposed phasing changes for the Marsden/Ridgeway intersection was to achieve greater strategic alignment and enable Council to address constraints on the network and housing developments. Councillor Barker asked for his vote to be recorded against the following items of the work programme - 3.2.2; 3.2.8; 3.2.10 and 3.2.11. |
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Resolved CL/2018/076 That the Council in principle
Includes in the Long Term Plan (LTP) the Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) work programme and budget as proposed by the Regional Transport Committee on 11 May 2018, as set out in item 3.2 of the tabled document (A1971913). |
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The meeting adjourned from 2.55p.m. until 3.01p.m.
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5.2 Saxton Growth Area: Transport |
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Team Leader City Development Lisa Gibellini answered questions about the Hill Street Extension
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Resolved CL/2018/077 That the Council in principle Agrees the transport projects added under the Saxton Growth Area have a relatively low degree of significance; and Agrees, having regard to both the significance of the projects to be added and the matters in section 79(2) of the Local Government Act 2002, that a. Council has sufficient knowledge of the views and preferences of persons likely to be affected by, or have an interest in, the projects to be added; and that b. appropriate consideration has been given to the views and preferences of persons likely to be affected by, or have an interest in, the projects to be added; and that c. no additional consultation need be undertaken; and Allocates $15.6 million capital expenditure and $450,000 operational expenditure for the Saxton Area Growth Transport projects to be delivered through an investigation phase 2018/19 to 2020/21 and a construction phase 2022/23 to 2026/27 in the Long Term Plan 2018-28. |
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Team Leader City Development, Lisa Gibellini advised a correction to the year in the recommendation, noting it should be 2019/20 (not 2018/19) as that was when the projects would likely be finished. |
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Resolved CL/2018/078 That the Council in principle
Agrees to include in year 2019/20 of the Long Term Plan the following projects: · Upgrade of Hill Street North · Extension of water main from Suffolk Road to Hill Street North · Increase capacity of water line from Ngawhatu to Suffolk Road · Upgrade wastewater system/chamber at Elm Street · Extension of wastewater Network from Daelyn Drive to Hill Street North |
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Ms Gibellini noted that the reasons behind the upgrade and the timing were about bringing the roundabout up to Council’s service level, which was a requirement under the consent before shops could be opened on that corner site. Mr Louverdis noted that timing of stage 2 of the Saxton Creek upgrade would align with the Champion Road roundabout work. Attendance: Councillor Barker left the meeting at 3.25p.m. |
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Resolved CL/2018/079 That the Council in principle Makes a provisional allocation to bring forward the $150,000 for the Champion Road roundabout from 2021/22 to 2019/20 to align with Tasman District Council funding, subject to a satisfactory transport outcome. |
Due to availability of consultants the item Deliberations on the Long Term Plan was left to lie while Council considered Item 8 of the Agenda.
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Resolved CL/2018/080 That the Council Confirms, in accordance with section 48(5) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, that Matt Harrop and Samantha Turner, Senior Solicitors from Simpson Grierson remain after the public has been excluded, for the Public Excluded agenda, as they have knowledge that will assist the Council; Notes, in accordance with section 48(6) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, that the knowledge that Matt Harrop and Samantha Turner, possesses relates to the Tahuna Beach Holiday Park: Supplementary Information. |
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Resolved CL/2018/081 That the Council Excludes the public from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting. 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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The meeting went into public excluded session at 4.05p.m. and resumed in public session on 16 May 2018 at 9.05a.m.
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Minutes of a meeting of the Nelson City Council to Deliberate on the Long Term Plan 2018 – 2028; Waimea Dam Consultation and Development Contributions Policy
Reconvened in the Council Chamber, Civic House, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
On Wednesday 16 May 2018, commencing at 9.05a.m.
Present: Her Worship the Mayor R Reese (Chairperson), Councillors L Acland, I Barker, M Courtney, B Dahlberg, K Fulton, M Lawrey, P Matheson, B McGurk, G Noonan, M Rutledge, T Skinner and S Walker
In Attendance: Chief Executive (P Dougherty), Group Manager Infrastructure (A Louverdis), Group Manager Environmental Management (C Barton), Group Manager Community Services (C Ward), Group Manager Corporate Services (N Harrison), Acting Group Manager Strategy and Communications (N McDonald), Team Leader Governance (R Byrne) and Governance Adviser (E Stephenson)
Apologies : Councillors Fulton and Matheson for lateness
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Resolved CL/2018/083 That the Council Receives and accepts the apologies from Councillors Fulton and Matheson for lateness. |
It was confirmed that each submitter would be contacted regarding the stormwater issues raised and that interim solutions could be managed within current budgets.
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Saxton Creek Upgrade |
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Resolved CL/2018/083 That the Council in principle Approves additional budget of $160,000 for the Saxton Creek bridge widening in year 2019/20. |
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The meeting was adjourned at 10.11a.m. and reconvened at 10.23a.m. |
Environment
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8.2 Regional Cooperation |
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Resolved CL/2018/084 Approves operational funding of $16,000 per annum to support the Regional Sector Office and $10,000 per annum 2018/19 to 2020/21 to support collaboration on a fish passage research and development programme. |
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Group Manager Environmental Management, Clare Barton answered councillors’ questions from the hearing of submissions, which had been circulated. |
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Attendance: Councillor Acland left the meeting from 10.40a.m. until 10.42a.m. Attendance: Councillor Lawrey left the meeting from 10.40a.m. until 10.51a.m. Attendance: Councillor Matheson joined the meeting at 10.57a.m. Attendance: Councillor Rutledge left the meeting from 10.59a.m. until 11.00a.m. |
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In response to a suggestion that sand and sand bags be made available for the public’s use in case of flooding events, Acting Group Manager Community Services, Roger Ball and Group Manager Infrastructure, Alec Louverdis answered questions regarding sandbagging issues from both infrastructure/resources and emergency management perspectives. It was agreed that the matter be discussed further after conversations had taken place with officers. |
Attendance: Councillor Lawrey left the meeting from 11.18a.m. until 11.20a.m.
Attendance: Councillor Noonan left the meeting from 11.26a.m. until 11.27a.m.
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Acting Group Manager Strategy and Communications, Nicky McDonald answered questions regarding housing, homelessness, working with agencies and the Housing Comes First rollout. |
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Attendance: Councillor Lawrey left the meeting from 11.31a.m. until 11.33a.m. |
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Discussion took place on the Community Investment Fund process. Manager Community Partnerships Mark Preston-Thomas answered questions regarding the administration of the fund and noted the importance of the formation of community partnerships. |
Community Events:
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Resolved CL/2018/085 That the Council in principle Approves an annual allocation of $15,000 from the Central Business District (CBD) Enhancement Fund (operational funding) for the holding of an annual Santa Parade. |
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It was suggested that the words ‘up to’ be added to the motion. Councillor Barker declared an interest in the item as a member of the RSA and did not vote on the motion. |
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Resolved CL/2018/086 That the Council in principle Approves annual operational funding of up to $11,500 to support the Nelson branch of Returned and Services Association (RSA) to deliver ANZAC Day commemorations, contingent on a funding contract being agreed between the RSA and Council. |
The meeting was adjourned at 12.08p.m., and reconvened at 12.12p.m.
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Resolved CL/2018/087 That the Council in principle Approves funding of $4,000 to support staff to work on volunteering in Nelson and how Council can support groups to respond to changing trends and demands. |
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Acting Group Manager Strategy and Communication, Nicky McDonald advised that the word ‘operational’ needed to be removed from the recommendation, as it was capital funding. Ms McDonald answered questions regarding the usage allocation and Tasman District Council’s funding contribution. |
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Attendance: Councillor Fulton joined the meeting at 12.26p.m. |
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Resolved CL/2018/088 That the Council in principle Approves funding of $150,000 for the Nelson Tasman Hospice for its new facility in Stoke, contingent on other fundraising being successfully completed and the project confirmed to proceed. |
The meeting was adjourned at 12.27p.m. and reconvened at 1.08p.m.
Deliberations on the Long Term Plan were suspended due to the availability of external consultants for the Development Contributions Policy 2018.
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9 Deliberations on the Development Contributions Policy 2018 |
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Document number R9229, agenda pages 236 - 319 refer. Team Leader City Development Lisa Gibellini presented the report. Consultants Walter Clarke from Utility and Adam Feely from Rationale were in attendance to provide advice. It was noted that the Development Contributions Policy must be adopted by 1 July 2018; Council could not retain the existing policy as it was linked to the Long Term Plan 2018 – 2028. Ms Gibellini provided clarification of the transitional period and advised any new resource consent applications would be assessed under the new Development Contributions Policy. Waiver of time limits for the City Centre was clarified and it was suggested that, for a development which showed substantial progress a waiver could be extended to 24 months. |
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Attendance: Councillor Matheson left the meeting from 1.38p.m. until 1.40p.m. |
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Resolved CL/2018/089 That the Council Receives the report Deliberations on the Development Contributions Policy 2018 (R9229) and its attachments (A1964099, A1966064); and Directs that officers bring back an amended Development Contributions Policy to the 21 June 2018 Council meeting based on the decisions made in this deliberations report, as follows: Additional wording be added to the explanatory note on Page 6 and minor amendments throughout the Policy as shown in Attachment 1 (A1964099); and No change is required to the transitional provisions of the Draft Policy for Development Contributions 2018 Policy; and Amend section 4.12.1 iii to allow discretion up to 24 months where the applicant can demonstrate substantial progress has been made; and No change is required to the provisions of the Draft Development Contributions 2018 Policy for retirement villages; and No change is required to the provisions of the Draft Development Contributions 2018 Policy in relation to private public partnerships; and No change is required to the provisions of the Draft Development Contributions 2018 Policy to provide for delayed payment until building consent issue; and Area 21 Wastney Terrace is moved from Table 4 Development areas not catered for under this policy to Table 3 Development areas catered for under this policy; and No change is required to Area 20 Werneth Terrace. |
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9.1 Reserves Development Contribution |
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Ms Gibellini outlined feedback received during the consultation process. Mr Feely gave a presentation outlining the statutory requirements under the Local Government Act. Officers were proposing to bring everything (assessment of network infrastructure, community infrastructure and reserves) under one set of rules - the Local Government Act. He noted this would be a requirement by 2022. |
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Attendance: Councillor Dahlberg left the meeting from 2.24p.m. until 2.27p.m. |
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Ms Gibellini, Mr Clarke and Mr Feely answered questions on staged developments and Brownfield intensification and discussed exemptions for developments with new residential lots of 300m2. The meeting adjourned from 2.29p.m. until 2.46p.m. |
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Resolved CL/2018/090 That the Council in principle Directs that officers bring back an amended Development Contributions Policy to the 21 June Council meeting based on the decisions made in this deliberations report, as follows: Examples of the operation of the statutory cap for reserves contribution are added to the Policy to better illustrate the operation of s.203(1) of the Local Government Act 2002; and Additional wording be added at the end of section 1.2 ‘Transition between policies’ of the 2018 Policy on Development Contributions as shown in Attachment 1 (A1964099); and Amends the draft reserves contribution provisions as follows: and Insert new exemption in section 4.6.2 (and amend sequential numbering) : “4.6.2 Brownfield intensification a) Reserve land - Council will exempt a development from 25% of the amount which would otherwise be payable as a reserve land contribution in respect of new residential lots of 300m2 or less, which are subdivided from any lots created prior to 1 July 2008 in the residential zone.”; and The amended draft proposed methodology for reserves development contributions is approved; and Examples of the operation of the statutory cap are added to the Policy to better illustrate the operation of s.203(1) of the LGA; and Additional wording be added at the end of section 1.2 ‘Transition between policies’ of the 2018 Policy on Development Contributions: “Where an application had been received prior to 1 July 2018, notwithstanding anything in the Nelson Policy on Development Contributions and Financial Contributions 2015, the following financial contributions shall no longer be payable: a) The financial contribution of 0.5% of building value that is payable under Table 3 of the 2015 Policy in respect of reserves for residential and non-residential developments; and b) The financial contribution of 2% of estimated building value that is payable for infrastructure in the 2015 Policy.” Notes that as a consequence of decisions on the Long Term Plan, amendments may be required to the projects listed in the Development Contributions Policy and the overall quantum of the contributions sought. |
10. Deliberations on a possible contribution to the Waimea Dam
Document number R8854, agenda pages 106 - 235 refer.
Acting Group Manager Strategy and Communications, Nicky McDonald, presented the report and noted that Council’s consultation on a contribution to Waimea Dam, held late in 2017, had been extended following provision of further information in a report commissioned from Opus. The consultation was held in tandem with the Long Term Plan consultation process.
Senior Asset Engineer Phil Ruffell spoke to the significant assumptions. The model did not try to predict what would happen in future in terms of climate change. He noted he had reviewed two population models for the scenario, moderate and high, and he had extrapolated out to 2100 and he was confident that the model was accurate. Mr Ruffell also tabled information from the National Performance Review.
Mr Ruffell answered questions on demand, future trends and water security.
Chief Executive of Nelson Regional Development Agency, Mark Rawson, provided Council with information on the expected value of the Waimea Dam to regional businesses.. He noted that any reduction in water allocation would have a significant effect on the economy and advised that the horticulture sector of Nelson Tasman supported 21 other industries in the region.
Attendance: Councillor Acland left the meeting from 3.48p.m. until 3.51p.m.
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Resolved CL/2018/091 That the Council Receives the report Deliberations on a possible contribution to the Waimea Dam (R8854) and its attachments (A1931132, A1941482, A1852265, A1852995, A1956263); and Agrees to allocate $5 million for a grant to the Waimea Dam project in 2020/21of the Long Term Plan 2018-28 subject to the following conditions: · A contract, approved by both councils, be signed at the time of the transfer of the funding assuring Nelson’s ongoing rights to access 22,000m3/day of water from the Waimea Aquifer and · That the contract allow for the grant to be transferred into a shareholding in the Dam Company at any point in future; and Notes that a new Engineering Services Agreement with Tasman District Council has been detailed in the Terms (A1778747) and exchange of letters between the Chief Executives of both Councils (A1847401) and this Agreement will be updated from time to time as circumstances require. The motion was put and a division was called:
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The meeting adjourned at 4.58p.m. to be reconvened at 9.00a.m. on Thursday 17 May 2018.
Minutes of a meeting of the Nelson City Council to Deliberate on the Long Term Plan 2018 – 2028; Waimea Dam Consultation and Development Contributions Policy
Reconvened in the Council Chamber, Civic House, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
On Thursday 17 May 2018, commencing at 9.00a.m.
Present: Her Worship the Mayor R Reese (Chairperson), Councillors L Acland, I Barker, M Courtney, K Fulton, M Lawrey, P Matheson, B McGurk, G Noonan, M Rutledge, T Skinner and S Walker
In Attendance: Chief Executive (P Dougherty), Group Manager Infrastructure (A Louverdis), Group Manager Environmental Management (C Barton), Group Manager Community Services (C Ward), Group Manager Corporate Services (N Harrison), Acting Group Manager Strategy and Communications (N McDonald) and Governance Adviser (R Terry)
Apologies : Councillors Dahlberg and Matheson
Attendance: Councillor Acland joined the meeting at 10.37a.m.
11. Apologies |
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Resolved CL/2018/092 That the Council Receives and accepts the apologies from Councillor Dahlberg and Councillor Matheson for attendance. |
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112. Deliberations on the Long Term Plan 2018 - 2028 (Continued) |
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Resolved CL/2018/093 That the Council in principle Directs staff to report to Council on priorities for use of the Central Business District Enhancement Fund for 2018/19, including consideration of the Bridge Street cultural development project. |
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Chief Executive, Pat Dougherty, answered questions regarding the redevelopment, noting that the floor level would need to rise to the new minimum levels to address potential flooding. He confirmed that the redevelopment would be an interactive process and elected members would be involved in discussions and consulted during the process. Attendance: Councillor Skinner left the meeting at 9.18a.m. and returned at 9.20a.m. Councillor Courtney, seconded by Councillor Fulton, moved the officer’s recommendation. |
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Motion That the Council in principle Directs staff to prepare for Council consideration a revised Business Case for the Elma Turner library re-development, taking into account wider issues involving the development of the riverside precinct, technology change and the future of libraries. Courtney/Fulton |
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Councillor Noonan, seconded by Her Worship the Mayor, moved an amendment. |
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Amendment That the Council in principle Directs staff to prepare a development brief to inform a revised Business Case for the Elma Turner library re-development, taking into account wider issues involving the development of the riverside precinct, technology change and the future of libraries. |
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The amendment was carried and became the substantive motion. The substantive motion and was put and carried. |
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Resolved CL/2018/094 That the Council in principle Directs staff to prepare a development brief to inform a revised Business Case for the Elma Turner library re-development, taking into account wider issues involving the development of the riverside precinct, technology change and the future of libraries. |
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12.4 The Refinery |
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Manager Community Partnerships, Mark Preston-Thomas and Facility Manager Founders Heritage Park, Maria Anderson spoke to the report and answered questions regarding the feasibility study, level of funding and earthquake strengthening. Mr Preston-Thomas noted that there was an expectation that the feasibility study would identify solutions that would require funding. Property Parks and Facilities Asset Manager, Andrew Petheram answered questions on the the Rutherford Park project and noted the proposed works on the refinery would be compatible. Her Worship the Mayor called a recess from 9.44a.m. until 9.45a.m. |
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Resolved CL/2018/095 That the Council in principle Agrees that funding for The Refinery set out in 11.53 of the Long Term Plan Deliberations report R9180) remains. |
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Discussion took place regarding the amount of funds to be allocated to Education Nelson Marlborough, with Group Manager Environmental Management, Clare Barton answering questions on funding and timeframes. |
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Resolved CL/2018/096 That the Council in principle Approves $5,000 to support the work of Education Nelson Marlborough in 2018/19, with funding to be confirmed by staff once the results of the Regional Development Strategy work is known. The motion was put and a division was called:
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Parks and Active Recreation
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Property Parks and Facilities Asset Manager Andrew Petheram noted that hosting the Enduro World Series was a very positive step for Nelson and highlighted the importance of making sure the ground and the trails met all the requirements of the event. |
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Resolved CL/2018/097 That the Council in principle Approves additional funding of $190,000 in 2018/19, $100,000 in 2019/20 and $210,000 in 2020/21 in the Long Term Plan 2018-28 as a grant to the Nelson Mountain Bike Club for trail development and preparations to allow hosting of the Enduro World Series in Nelson in 2021; and Agrees that the release of each annual amount is contingent on achievement of outcomes as set out in a funding contract between the Nelson Mountain Bike Club and Council. |
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Resolved CL/2018/098 That the Council in principle Brings forward Great Taste Trail funding of $204,400 for Council’s contribution to the Tahunanui Beach to airport section from 2019/20 to 2018/19, increasing the 2018/19 budget to $808,988. |
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Resolved CL/2018/099 That the Council in principle Approves $10,000 in 2018/19 so that a geotechnical report and design plan can be prepared for a proposed off-road route between the Maitai Dam and the Maitai Camp; and Approves $50,000 in 2019/20 to develop the off-road route between the Maitai Dam and the Maitai Camp; and Provides $50,000 in 2018/19 to renew the Dun Mountain Trail from Coppermine Saddle to the Maitai Dam and $50,000 in 2018/19 to reinstate the trail below the slip along the Maitai Pipeline; and Notes that the capital expenditure share of these projects is subject to the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment confirming a 50% share of the project costs. |
The meeting adjourned from 10.15a.m. until 10.37a.m., at which time Councillor Acland joined the meeting.
Further information was requested from officers regarding Natureland and the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary and these matters were left to lie.
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Her Worship the Mayor noted that there had been discussion about the Tasman Bays Heritage Trust submission and that officers had met with the Trust to gain further clarity regarding the amount and timing of other potential sources of funding. |
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Resolved CL/2018/100 That the Council in principle Allocates $1.5 million in 2020/21 and $1.5 million in 2021/22 as provision for a capital grant to the Tasman Bays Heritage Trust for a new regional collection facility. |
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It was noted that funding provided by Council would assist the Trust in obtaining funding from central government and further fundraising. Her Worship the Mayor advised that an investigation was underway into aligning the regional collection facility and the upgrade to the Elma Turner Library. A report would be provided when the investigations were complete. |
Sports Codes Requests:
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Property Parks and Facilities Asset Manager, Andrew Petheram and Property and Facilities Asset Planner, Paul Harrington answered questions on funding for condition assessments, the ranking system and quality of turf. Mr Petheram noted that condition assessments would be undertaken as soon as possible in the next financial year. |
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Resolved CL/2018/101 That the Council in principle Notes that staff will report back in 2018/19 on a policy for ownership and maintenance of lights on Council grounds. |
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Gymnastics Nelson Council discussed the loan requested from Gymnastics Nelson, Council practice regarding loans and other potential sources of funding. |
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12.11 Saxton Field Adjustments |
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Property Parks and Facilities Asset Manager, Andrew Petheram spoke to the report and answered questions on the reasons to delay the contribution for Velodrome lighting and shading. He noted that the Saxton Field Athletics Track was an existing asset and therefore needed to be replaced as a matter of priority. The Saxton Velodrome Trust was currently in the process of fulfilling its funding obligations for the first stage of the development, therefore Tasman District Council had suggested the Velodrome lighting should be delayed until this funding had been obtained. He noted that Tasman District Council was matching Nelson City Council’s funding. |
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Attendance: Councillor Acland left the meeting at 11.03a.m. |
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Councillor Noonan, seconded by Councillor Skinner, moved the officer’s recommendation. |
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Motion That the Council in principle Brings forward the $20,000 in 2021/22 and $880,000 in 2021/23 allocated for the resurface/replacement of the Saxton Field Athletics Track to 2018/19 and 2019/20 respectively; and Notes that bringing forward the resurfacing project is contingent on the orientation remaining unchanged or the Top of the South Athletics Charitable Trust raising all the additional funding required; and Delays the $60,000 contribution in 2018/19 for Velodrome lighting/shading until 2022/23; and Moves the $20,000 in 2018/19, $200,000 in 2019/20 and $20,000 in 2020/21 for cycle/path development at Saxton Field to commence in 2021. Noonan/Skinner |
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Her Worship the Mayor, seconded by Councillor Rutledge, moved an amendment. |
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Amendment That the Council in principle Brings forward the $20,000 in 2021/22 and $880,000 in 2022/23 allocated for the resurface/replacement of the Saxton Field Athletics Track to 2018/19 and 2019/20 respectively; and Notes that bringing forward the resurfacing project is contingent on the orientation remaining unchanged or the Top of the South Athletics Charitable Trust raising all the additional funding required; and Retains up to $60,000 contribution in 2018/19 for Velodrome lighting and/or shading; and Moves the $20,000 in 2018/19, $200,000 in 2019/20 and $20,000 in 2020/21 for cycle/path development at Saxton Field to commence in 2021. |
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The amendment was carried and became the substantive motion. The substantive motion was put and carried. |
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Resolved CL/2018/102 That the Council in principle Brings forward the $20,000 in 2021/22 and $880,000 in 2022/23 allocated for the resurface/replacement of the Saxton Field Athletics Track to 2018/19 and 2019/20 respectively; and Notes that bringing forward the resurfacing project is contingent on the orientation remaining unchanged or the Top of the South Athletics Charitable Trust raising all the additional funding required; and Retains up to $60,000 contribution in 2018/19 for Velodrome lighting and/or shading; and Moves the $20,000 in 2018/19, $200,000 in 2019/20 and $20,000 in 2020/21 for cycle/path development at Saxton Field to commence in 2021. |
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Attendance: Councillor Rutledge left the meeting from 11.30a.m. until 11.33a.m. |
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Property Parks and Facilities Asset Manager, Andrew Petheram answered questions on the proposed facility. He advised that Council had previously had a Regional Funding Forum to determine if a facility was regional. Acting Manager Strategy and Communications, Nicky McDonald advised she would work with Mr Petheram to re-establish the Forum. |
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Resolved CL/2018/103 That the Council in principle Directs staff to initiate consideration of the Kohatu Motorsport Park as a potential regional facility through a future Regional Funding Forum. |
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Mr Petheram noted officers could approach the Marina Advisory Group to discuss a contribution. |
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Attendance: Councillor Courtney left the meeting from 11.51a.m. until 11.56a.m. |
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Resolved CL/2018/104 That the Council in principle Allocates $20,000 funding in 2018/19 to support the Nelson Volunteer Coastguard appeal for a new vessel, contingent on other funding being successfully raised and the project going ahead. |
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Resolved CL/2018/105 That the Council in principle Agrees to bring the funding for the Stoke Youth Facility forward, to commence with consultation in 2018/19, investigation and design in 2019/20 and construction in 2020/21. |
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Resolved CL/2018/106 That the Council in principle Adds $15,000 to Renewals: Track (353172701492) in 2018/19 for zig zag section on Grampians main ridge track. |
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Attendance: Councillor Lawrey left the meeting from 11.55a.m until 12.00p.m. |
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The meeting was adjourned at 12.10p.m. and reconvened at 1.08p.m., at which time Councillor Matheson joined the meeting. |
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Mr Petheram answered questions regarding long-term solutions and cutting back of riparian planting. |
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Resolved CL/2018/107 That the Council in principle Agrees that over time it will look to cease grazing open areas at the Paremata Flats Reserve and transition towards maintaining remaining grass through management methods other than grazing. |
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Mr Petheram answered questions regarding the purpose of the potential land purchase. |
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Resolved CL/2018/108 That the Council in principle Requests that officers investigate the potential options for Grampians (Havik) land and report back to the Sports and Recreation Committee in time for the 2019/20 Annual Plan. |
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Mr Petheram expressed concern regarding the work required on the surface of fields at Neale Park. Mr Petheram was asked to provide a report investigating the feasibility of and requirements for artificial turf and the process required for engagement with sports organisations. |
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Resolved CL/2018/109 That the Council in principle Allocates capital funding of $30,000 in each of the first three years (2018/19, 2019/20 and 2020/21) of the Long Term Plan 2018-28 to improve the surface of fields at Neale Park. |
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Attendance: Councillor Rutledge declared an interest in this item and left the meeting at 1.26p.m. |
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Councillor Lawrey, seconded by Councillor Acland moved the following motion: |
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Motion That the Council in principle Allocates $248,000 operational funding for Natureland Wildlife Park in 2018/19; and Allocates $170,000 operational funding per annum in years in years two to ten of the LTP; and Allocates $50,000 in 2018/19 for capital works, with further capital funding dependent on Council approving the outcomes to be achieved from a reviewed capital programme; and Agrees that the release of each annual amount is contingent on achievement of outcomes as set out in a funding contract between the Natureland Wildlife Trust and Council. Lawrey/Acland |
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Her Worship the Mayor called a recess from 1.28p.m. until 1.34p.m. |
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Acting Manager Community Services Roger Ball answered questions regarding ensuring closer alignment between Natureland’s practices, Council’s required outcomes and the effect of the proposed reduced operational funding. He reiterated that the deliberations report reflected the advice from the Hammond Robertson report, which was to maintain the level of funding. |
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Her Worship the Mayor, seconded by Councillor Matheson moved the officer’s recommendation as an amendment. Further discussion took place regarding levels of funding for Natureland, its strategic direction and alignment with Council outcomes. |
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Her Worship the Mayor called a recess from 2.04p.m. until 2.07p.m. to obtain clarification on past funding levels. The amendment was put.
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Amendment That the Council in principle Notes $248,000 operational funding per annum is currently included in the Long Term Plan 2018-28 for Natureland Wildlife Park; and Allocates $50,000 in 2018/19 for capital works, with further capital funding dependent on Council approving the outcomes to be achieved from a reviewed capital programme; and Agrees that the release of each annual amount is contingent on achievement of outcomes as set out in a funding contract between the Natureland Wildlife Trust and Council.
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Further discussion took place on the substantive motion. The substantive motion was put. |
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Resolved CL/2018/110 That the Council in principle Allocates $248,000 operational funding for Natureland Wildlife Park in 2018/19; and Allocates $170,000 operational funding per annum in 2019/20 to 2027/28 of the Long Term Plan; and Allocates $50,000 in 2018/19 for capital works, with further capital funding dependent on Council approving the outcomes to be achieved from a reviewed capital programme; and Agrees that the release of each annual amount is contingent on achievement of outcomes as set out in a funding contract between the Natureland Wildlife Trust and Council. The substantive motion was put and a division was called:
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13. Late Item: Amendment to the membership of the Works and Infrastructure Committee |
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Resolved CL/2018/111 That the Council Considers the item regarding Amendment to the membership of the Works and Infrastructure Committee at this meeting as a major item not on the agenda, pursuant to Section 46A(7)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, to enable a timely decision to be made prior to the 22 May 2018 meeting of the Works and Infrastructure Committee. |
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Resolved CL/2018/112 That the Council Receives the report Amendment to the membership of the Works and Infrastructure Committee (R9331); and Amends the membership of the Works and Infrastructure Committee on a permanent basis, effective immediately, as follows: Works and Infrastructure Committee
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Attendance: Councillor Matheson left the meeting at 2.23p.m. Attendance : Councillor Rutledge left the meeting at 2.24p.m. and returned at 2.26p.m. |
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14. Deliberations on the Long Term Plan 2018 - 2028 (Continued) |
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Councillor Fulton, seconded by Councillor Noonan moved the whole motion with an additional clause to allocate funding to the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary in return for continued walking track maintenance and free entry for all Nelson residents. Acting Group Manager Strategy and Communications, Nicky McDonald answered questions relating to the effect of the additional motion on the rates cap and the work done to confirm the figures. Discussion took place regarding who should be leading this work. The motion was put in parts. |
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Motion That the Council in principle Allocates up to $67,000 per year for the first three years of the Long Term Plan 2018-28 as a grant to the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Trust in return for continued walking track maintenance and free entry for all Nelson residents to the Sanctuary; and Notes that the success of track maintenance and the free-entry programme will be assessed at the end of the three year funding period.
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Resolved CL/2018/113 That the Council in principle Notes that the release of future funding to the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Trust is subject to successful completion of a Memorandum of Understanding between Council and the Trust; and Agrees the release of each subsequent year’s funding will be contingent on achievement of outcomes as set out in a funding contract between the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Trust and Council.
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Resolved CL/2018/114 That the Council in principle Amends the Rates Remission Policy to allow an exemption for groups delivering “affordable, social and community” housing. |
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Resolved CL/2018/115 That the Council in principle Amends the Policy on Remission and Postponement of Rates on Māori Freehold Land to read under Conditions and Criteria section a) “Council will upon application and approval of remission add properties to the register”. |
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Accommodation Business Rating Group Manager Corporate Services, Nikki Harrison spoke regarding a submission received from a bed and breakfast establishment (B&B) outside the CBD which was being 50% residential/50% commercially rated, clause 15.10 refers, and it was noted that if Council believed this was too big a burden on medium-sized B&Bs, the charging bands could be adjusted to account for this. Her Worship the Mayor agreed that this appeared to be a more equitable split. Her Worship the Mayor noted that this item would be revisited to allow staff time to draft a recommendation. |
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14.5 Stoke Library Behaviour |
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The officer’s recommendation was moved by Councillor McGurk, seconded by Councillor Noonan. |
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Motion That the Council in principle Includes a budget provision of $50,000 per annum for the first three years of the Long Term Plan 2018-28 to provide youth worker and security guard interventions to deal with youth antisocial behaviour at Stoke Library. McGurk/Noonan |
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Discussion took place on the library being a focal point for young people, responsibility for controlling the issue and the type of behaviour involved. An amendment was moved by Her Worship the Mayor, seconded by Councillor Courtney. |
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Amendment That the Council in principle Includes a budget provision of $50,000 for 2018/19 of the Long Term Plan 2018-28 to provide security guards, phasing out over time as circumstances permit, and youth workers to deal with youth antisocial behaviour at Stoke Library; and Directs staff to engage central government agencies to discuss ongoing responsibilities for service provision; and Requests staff to report back on successes and next steps before the end of 2018/19. |
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Manager Community Partnerships, Mark Preston-Thomas and Community Partnerships Adviser, Steve Stiles, answered questions regarding behaviour in Stoke, interim solutions, social infrastructure, ensuring the safety of library staff, re-engagement with youth to build positive relationships, working alongside other agencies to solve this problem, alternative locations for youth to be encouraged to gather, staff’s reasons for initially requesting three years of funding and the impact of reducing that period, the planned construction of the Stoke Youth Park and anti-social behaviour. The amendment was carried and became the substantive motion. The substantive motion was put. |
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Resolved CL/2018/116 That the Council in principle Includes a budget provision of $50,000 for 2018/19 of the Long Term Plan 2018-28 to provide security guards, phasing out over time as circumstances permit, and youth workers to deal with youth antisocial behaviour at Stoke Library; and Directs staff to engage central government agencies to discuss ongoing responsibilities for service provision; and Requests staff to report back on successes and next steps before the end of 2018/19. |
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Officers provided a response to a previous question relating to expenditure associated with Community Investment Funding, clarifying that the additional spend on social development between 2014/15 and 2018/19 was $338,000, plus an additional spend of $136,376 on community development staff. |
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Resolved CL/2018/117 That the Council in principle Agrees to amend the charging bands for accommodation business rating as set out in Report R9180 to alleviate the rating burden on medium sized bed and breakfast operations:
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Discussion took place on what projects the funding would be used for, the Provincial Growth Fund requirements, a regional approach leading to identification of key projects, Nelson’s economic results, challenges and Tasman District Council’s contribution.
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Resolved CL/2018/118 That the Council in principle Includes an allocation of $50,000 of operational funding in 2018/19 for additional resources to work on projects related to the Provincial Growth Fund. |
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The meeting was adjourned from 3.31p.m. until 3.45p.m. |
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Resolved CL/2018/119 That the Council in principle Requests that officers investigate potential options to store sand and bags to make available for community use prior to an emergency and report back to the Works and Infrastructure Committee |
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The Deliberations on the Long Term Plan were left to lie while Council considered an amended motion regarding the Development Contributions Policy. |
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Team Leader City Development, Lisa Gibellini provided an amended recommendation, as previously discussed, to clarify the reserves contributions for brownfield intensification and answered questions relating to services overlays, discounts and section sizes. |
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Resolved CL/2018/120 That the Council in principle Directs that officers bring back an amended Development Contributions Policy to the 21 June 2018 Council meeting based on the further decisions made in this deliberations report, as follows: Examples of the operation of the statutory cap for reserves contribution are added to the Policy to better illustrate the operation of s.203(1) of the Local Government Act 2002 (LGA); and Additional wording be added at the end of section 1.2 ‘Transition between policies’ of the 2018 Policy on Development Contributions as shown in Attachment 1 (A1964099); and Amends the draft reserves contribution provisions as follows: Insert new exemption in section 4.6.2 (and amend sequential numbering): 4.6.2 Brownfield intensification a) Council will exempt a residential subdivision from 25% of the amount which would otherwise be payable as a reserve land contribution where the subdivision: (i) has an underlying title of 2000m2 or less; and (ii) creates lots of 300m2 or less; and (iii) is located in the Residential Zone; and (iv) is not located in the Services Overlay. The amended draft proposed methodology for reserves development contributions is approved; and Examples of the operation of the statutory cap are added to the Policy to better illustrate the operation of s.203(1) of the LGA; and Additional wording be added at the end of section 1.2 ‘Transition between policies’ of the 2018 Policy on Development Contributions: Where an application had been received prior to 1 July 2018, notwithstanding anything in the Nelson Policy on Development Contributions and Financial Contributions 2015, the following financial contributions shall no longer be payable: a) The financial contribution of 0.5% of building value that is payable under Table 3 of the 2015 Policy in respect of reserves for residential and non-residential developments; and b) The financial contribution of 2% of estimated building value that is payable for infrastructure in the 2015 Policy.”; and Notes that as a consequence of decisions on the Long Term Plan, amendments may be required to the projects listed in the Development Contributions Policy and the overall quantum of the contributions sought. |
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Resolved CL/2018/121 That the Council Confirms all Development Contributions Policy 2018 resolutions made in principle during the deliberations meeting of 15-17 May 2018. |
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Resolved CL/2018/122 That the Council Extends the meeting time beyond six hours, pursuant to Standing Order 4.2. |
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Submissions 18919 and 18980 – Concern was raised regarding the use of glyphosate for the routine maintenance of already cleared pathways within the parks system. Property Parks and Facilities Asset Manager, Andrew Petheram advised that there was no need to spray glyphosate once pathways had already been cleared and he noted that there were opportunities to reduce the use of glyphosate on pathways in reserves. |
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Resolved CL/2018/123 That the Council in principle Agrees where practicable and within existing budgets, that vegetation along pathways be maintained by methods other than chemical control. |
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Submission number 19045 – officers were asked to engage with Nelson Tasman Cycle Trails Trust regarding potential opportunities around the Maungatapu Track, noting that this was potentially an exciting opportunity for future tourism and it was appropriate to initiate the discussions. Discussion took place regarding the use of tracks by motor cyclists, 4WD vehicles, mountain bikes and cycle tourists. Property Parks and Facilities Asset Manager, Andrew Petheram clarified that the proposition was to build an easier gradient track for cyclists separate to the Maungatapu Track. |
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Resolved CL/2018/124 That the Council in principle Supports investigation of a Maungatapu connection for cycle tourism opportunities. |
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It was noted that part of Council’s Forestry Strategy was to transition some of its own forestry block out of commercial forestry and into regeneration projects. This process had been adopted and implemented and the Forestry Advisory Group were working through the project. |
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Resolved CL/2018/125 That the Council Approves the spreadsheet in Attachment 1 (A1962326), as amended, be used as the basis of responses to submitters on matters raised and to amend the Long Term Plan as necessary. |
The Deliberations on the Long Term Plan were left to lie while Council considered Item 8 of the Agenda.
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Resolved CL/2018/126 That the Council Leaves the Public Excluded item Tahuna Beach Holiday Park: Supplementary Information to lie on the table until the Extraordinary Meeting to be held on Thursday 24 May 2018. |
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The Mayor gave a final thank you to staff for their quality advice and hard work relating to the Long-Term Plan 2018-28 and thanked Elected Members for their work in that challenging process. |
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Resolved CL/2018/127 That the Council Receives the report Deliberations on the Long Term Plan 2018-28 Consultation Document and Concurrent Consultations (R9180) and its attachment (A1962326); and Confirms all Long Term Plan 2018-28 resolutions made in principle during the deliberations meeting of 15-17 May 2018. |
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19. Restating Development Contributions Resolutions for Clarity |
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As the final resolutions for the Development Contributions Policy were taken in parts and amendments were made to the officer recommendations, the complete resolution is shown below. |
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Resolved CL/2018/128 That the Council Receives the report Deliberations on the Development Contributions Policy 2018 (R9229) and its attachments (A1964099, A1966064); and Directs that officers bring back an amended Development Contributions Policy to the 21 June 2018 Council meeting based on the decisions made in this deliberations report, as follows: Additional wording be added to the explanatory note on Page 6 and minor amendments throughout the Policy as shown in Attachment 1 (A1964099). No change is required to the transitional provisions of the Draft Policy for Development Contributions 2018 Policy. Amend section 4.12.1iii to allow discretion up to 24 months where the applicant can demonstrate substantial progress has been made; and No change is required to the provisions of the Draft Development Contributions 2018 Policy for retirement villages; and No change is required to the provisions of the Draft Development Contributions 2018 Policy in relation to private public partnerships; and
No change is required to the provisions of the Draft Development Contributions 2018 Policy to provide for delayed payment until building consent issue. Area 21 Wastney Terrace is moved from Table 4 Development areas not catered for under this policy to Table 3 Development areas catered for under this policy; and No change is required to Area 20 Werneth Tce; and Examples of the operation of the statutory cap for reserves contribution are added to the Policy to better illustrate the operation of s.203(1) of the Local Government Act 2002(LGA); and Additional wording be added at the end of section 1.2 ‘Transition between policies’ of the 2018 Policy on Development Contributions as shown in Attachment 1 (A1964099); and Amends the draft reserves contribution provisions as follows: Insert new exemption in section 4.6.2 (and amend sequential numbering) : 4.6.2 Brownfield intensification b) Council will exempt a residential subdivision from 25% of the amount which would otherwise be payable as a reserve land contribution where the subdivision: i. has an underlying title of 2000m2 or less; and ii. creates lots of 300m2 or less; and iii. is located in the Residential Zone; and iv. is not located in the Services Overlay. The amended draft proposed methodology for reserves development contributions is approved; and Examples of the operation of the statutory cap are added to the Policy to better illustrate the operation of s.203(1) of the LGA. Additional wording be added at the end of section 1.2 ‘Transition between policies’ of the 2018 Policy on Development Contributions: Where an application had been received prior to 1 July 2018, notwithstanding anything in the Nelson Policy on Development Contributions and Financial Contributions 2015, the following financial contributions shall no longer be payable: a) The financial contribution of 0.5% of building value that is payable under Table 3 of the 2015 Policy in respect of reserves for residential and non-residential developments; and b) The financial contribution of 2% of estimated building value that is payable for infrastructure in the 2015 Policy.; and Notes that as a consequence of decisions on the Long Term Plan amendments may be required to the projects listed in the Development Contributions Policy and the overall quantum of the contributions sought. |
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Resolved CL/2018/129 That the Council Transport Receives the report Regional Land Transport Committee Amended Works Programme to the Long Term Plan 2018-2028 (R9308) and its attachment (A1961231). Includes in the Long Term Plan (LTP) the Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) work programme and budget as proposed by the Regional Transport Committee on 11 May 2018, as set out in item 3.2 of the tabled document A1971913. Saxton Growth Area: Transport
Agrees the transport projects added under the Saxton Growth Area have a relatively low degree of significance; and Agrees, having regard to both the significance of the projects to be added and the matters in section 79(2) of the Local Government Act 2002, that a) Council has sufficient knowledge of the views and preferences of persons likely to be affected by, or have an interest in, the projects to be added; and that b) appropriate consideration has been given to the views and preferences of persons likely to be affected by, or have an interest in, the projects to be added; and that c) no additional consultation need be undertaken; and Allocates $15.6 million capital expenditure and $450,000 operational expenditure for the Saxton Area Growth Transport projects to be delivered through an investigation phase 2018/19 to 2020/21 and a construction phase 2022/23 to 2026/27 in the Long Term Plan 2018-28. Saxton Growth Area: Other Projects
Agrees to include in year 2019/20 of the Long Term Plan the following projects: · Upgrade of Hill Street North · Extension of water main from Suffolk Road to Hill Street North · Increase capacity of water line from Ngawhatu to Suffolk Road · Upgrade wastewater system/chamber at Elm Street · Extension of wastewater Network from Daelyn Drive to Hill Street North
Champion Road Roundabout Makes a provisional allocation to bring forward the $150,000 for the Champion Road roundabout from 2021/22 to 2019/20 to align with Tasman District Council funding, subject to a satisfactory transport outcome. Saxton Creek Upgrade Approves additional budget of $160,000 for the Saxton Creek bridge widening in year 2019/20. Regional Cooperation Approves operational funding of $16,000 per annum to support the Regional Sector Office and $10,000 per annum 2018/19 to 2020/21 to support collaboration on a fish passage research and development programme. Santa Parade Approves an annual allocation of $15,000 from the Central Business District Enhancement Fund (operational funding) for the holding of an annual Santa Parade. RSA Funding Approves annual operational funding of up to $11,500 to support the Nelson Branch of Returned and Services Association (RSA) to deliver ANZAC Day commemorations, contingent on a funding contract being agreed between the RSA and Council. Volunteer Nelson Approves funding of $4,000 to support staff to work on volunteering in Nelson and how Council can support groups to respond to changing trends and demands. Hospice Approves funding of $150,000 for the Nelson Tasman Hospice for its new facility in Stoke, contingent on other fundraising being successfully completed and the project confirmed to proceed.
Bridge Street Directs staff to report to Council on priorities for use of the Central Business District Enhancement Fund for 2018/19, including consideration of the Bridge Street cultural development project. Library Directs staff to prepare a development brief to inform a revised Business Case for the Elma Turner library re-development, taking into account wider issues involving the development of the riverside precinct, technology change and the future of libraries
Refinery Agrees that funding for The Refinery set out in 11.53 of the Long Term Plan 2018-28 Deliberations report (R9180) remains. Education Nelson Marlborough Approves $5,000 to support the work of Education Nelson Marlborough in 2018/19, with funding to be confirmed by staff once the results of the Regional Development Strategy work is known. Mountain Biking Approves additional funding of $190,000 in 2018/19, $100,000 in 2019/20 and $210,000 in 2020/21 in the Long Term Plan 2018-28 as a grant to the Nelson Mountain Bike Club for trail development and preparations to allow hosting of the Enduro World Series in Nelson in 2021; and Agrees that the release of each annual amount is contingent on achievement of outcomes as set out in a funding contract between the Nelson Mountain Bike Club and Council. Great Taste Trail Brings forward Great Taste Trail funding of $204,400 for Council’s contribution to the Tahunanui Beach to airport section from 2019/20 to 2018/19, increasing the 2018/19 budget to $808,988; and Approves $10,000 in 2018/19 so that a geotechnical report and design plan can be prepared for a proposed off-road route between the Maitai Dam and the Maitai Camp; and Approves $50,000 in 2019/20 to develop the off-road route between the Maitai Dam and the Maitai Camp; and Provides $50,000 in 2018/19 to renew the Dun Mountain Trail from Coppermine Saddle to the Maitai Dam and $50,000 in 2018/19 to reinstate the trail below the slip along the Maitai Pipeline; and Notes that the capital expenditure share of these projects is subject to the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment confirming a 50% share of the project costs. Nelson Provincial Museum Allocates $1.5 million in 2020/21 and $1.5 million in 2021/22 as provision for a capital grant to the Tasman Bays Heritage Trust for a new regional collection facility Tasman Rugby Union Notes that staff will report back in 2018/19 on a policy for ownership and maintenance of lights on Council grounds. Saxton Field Adjustments Brings forward the $20,000 in 2021/22 and $880,000 in 2022/23 allocated for the resurface/replacement of the Saxton Field Athletics Track to 2018/19 and 2019/20 respectively; and Notes that bringing forward the resurfacing project is contingent on the orientation remaining unchanged or the Top of the South Athletics Charitable Trust raising all the additional funding required; and Retains up to $60,000 contribution in 2018/19 for Velodrome lighting and/or shading; and Moves the $20,000 in 2018/19, $200,000 in 2019/20 and $20,000 in 2020/21 for cycle/path development at Saxton Field to commence in 2021. Kohatu Motorsport Park Directs staff to initiate consideration of the Kohatu Motorsport Park as a potential regional facility through a future Regional Funding Forum. Coastguard vessel Allocates $20,000 funding in 2018/19 to support the Nelson Volunteer Coastguard appeal for a new vessel, contingent on other funding being successfully raised and the project going ahead. Spotlight on Stoke Agrees to bring the funding for the Stoke Youth Facility forward, to commence with consultation in 2018/19, investigation and design in 2019/20 and construction in 2020/21. Grampians Track Adds $15,000 to Renewals: Track (353172701492) in 2018/19 for a zig zag section on the Grampians main ridge track. Paremata Flats Agrees that over time it will look to cease grazing open areas at the Paremata Flats Reserve and transition towards maintaining remaining grass through management methods other than grazing. Grampians Land Purchase Requests that officers investigate the potential options for Grampian (Havik) land and report back to the Sports and Recreation Committee in time for the 2019/20 Annual Plan. Neale Park Allocates capital funding of $30,000 in each of the first three years (2018/19, 2019/20 and 2020/21) of the Long Term Plan 2018-28 to improve the surface of fields at Neale Park.
Natureland Allocates $248,000 operational funding for Natureland Wildlife Park in 2018/19; and Allocates $170,000 operational funding per annum in 2019/2020 to 2027/28 of the Long Term Plan 2018-28; and Allocates $50,000 in 2018/19 for capital works, with further capital funding dependent on Council approving the outcomes to be achieved from a reviewed capital programme; and Agrees that the release of each annual amount is contingent on achievement of outcomes as set out in a funding contract between the Natureland Wildlife Trust and Council. Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Notes that the release of future funding to the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Trust is subject to successful completion of a Memorandum of Understanding between Council and the Trust; and Agrees the release of each subsequent year’s funding will be contingent on achievement of outcomes as set out in a funding contract between the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Trust and Council. Rates Remission Policy Amends the Rates Remission Policy to allow an exemption for groups delivering “affordable, social and community” housing. Policy on Remission and Postponement of Rates on Māori Freehold Land Amends the Policy on Remission and Postponement of Rates on Māori Freehold Land to read under Conditions and Criteria section a) “Council will upon application and approval of remission add properties to the register”. Stoke Library Behaviour Includes a budget provision of $50,000 for 2018/19 of the Long Term Plan 2018-28 to provide security guards, phasing out over time as circumstances permit, and youth workers to deal with youth antisocial behaviour at Stoke Library; and Directs staff to engage central government agencies to discuss ongoing responsibilities for service provision; and Requests staff to report back on successes and next steps before the end of 2018/19. Accommodation Business Rating
Provincial Growth Fund Includes an allocation of $50,000 of operational funding in 2018/19 for additional resources to work on projects related to the Provincial Growth Fund. Sand Bags Requests that officers investigate potential options to store sand and bags to make available for community use prior to an emergency and report back to the Works and Infrastructure Committee. Reserve Pathways Agrees where practicable and within existing budgets, that vegetation along Reserve pathways be maintained by methods other than chemical control. Maungatapu Connection Supports in principle investigation of a Maungatapu connection for cycle tourism opportunities. |
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1 A1971913 Council 17May2018 RTP Committee report 2 A1972003 Council Long Term Plan Minute Attachment (walking and cycling) Map 15May2018 3 A1982851 Development Contributions PowerPoint - Council May 16 2018. 4 A1982864 Council 16May2018 National Performance Review - Waimea Dam |
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There being no further business the meeting ended at 5.27p.m.
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