Infrastructure Committee
Te Kōmiti Hanganga
Held via Zoom on Thursday 23 June 2022, commencing at 10.06a.m.
In Attendance: Group Manager Infrastructure (A Louverdis), Senior Governance Adviser (M Macfarlane) and Assistant Governance Adviser (A Bryce-Neumann)
Leave of absence: Her Worship the Mayor R Reese
Apology: Apologies have been received from Councillors K Fulton and M Lawrey
Karakia and Mihi Timatanga
The Chairperson welcomed recently appointed Māori representative, Ms Aporo.
1. Apologies
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That the Infrastructure Committee 1. Receives and accepts aapologies from Councillors K Fulton and M Lawrey |
2. Confirmation of Order of Business
There was no change to the order of business.
There were no updates to the Interests Register, and no interests with items on the agenda were declared.
4.1 Nelsust Inc. - Unsafe spots in Nelson for people walking and cycling.
Document number R26895
4.2. Feedback on the Parking Strategy 2022
Document number R26939, agenda pages 17 - 19 refer.
Attendence: Acting Mayor Edgar left the meeting at 10.27a.m.
4.2.1 Murray Cameron, representing Nelson Citizens Alliance, spoke in opposition to no increase in the number of city centre car parks and lack of charges noting Nelson’s elderly population needs parking. Mr Cameron suggested Locky Docks should be brought to Nelson and suggested the use of vans to transport people.
Mr Cameron answered questions on potentially losing car parks for Locky Docks and whose role provision of car parking should be.
4.2.3 Beven Woodward, representing Bicycle Nelson Bays, spoke to a lack of recognition for the role parking management has to deliver mode shift, noted free parking should be reduced and usage of the road space should be maximised.
4.2.4 Kate Malcolm, representing Nelson Tasman Climate Forum, spoke about the lack of ambition in the strategy noting the main focus should be reducing car use which needs proactive leadership. Noted urban hubs shouldn’t have any increase in council carparking and residents shouldn’t have passes issued. New alternatives such as electric vehicle sharing schemes should be put in place instead.
Attendence: Acting Mayor Edgar returned to the meeting at 10.57a.m.
4.2.5 Jane Murray, representing Nelson Marlborough Health, spoke in support of the strategy noting the need to promote active transport, accessibility and pedestrian safety. Recommended including cycle parking in the strategy and monitored once implemented. Noted P2 and P5 should be changed to P10 to support Nelson’s elderly population. Suggested inclusion of ‘Dutch reach’ where motorists look more carefully for cyclists when leaving a parked car.
Ms Murray answered a question on the potential for Nelson Marlborough Health to advocate to Health New Zealand for a coordinated national approach to promoting ‘Dutch reach’.
Attendence: Acting Mayor Edgar left the meeting at 11.11a.m.
4.2.6 Geoff Faulkner spoke about needing to assess how the city works now and how it will work in the future including the development of a car park building on one of the arterial roads into town to allow short, medium and long term parking options and that provides charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. This approach also allows for older buildings to be converted to accommodation without the need for parking being provided onsite.
4.2.7 Paul Matheson and John Gibertson, representing Tahunanui Business and Citizens Assocation and Jac Stevenson, representing Tahunanui Community Hub spoke about the State Highway 6 Corridor and it’s various associated safety concerns especially around children’s facilities. Requested Nelson Marlborough Health undertake a health impact statement on Tahunanui on serious health and wellbeing issues of residents.
Attendence: Acting Mayor Edgar returned to the meeting at 11.24a.m.
Attendence: Councillor Noonan left the meeting at 11.30a.m.
4.2.8 Rob Pooley wasn’t in attendance.
4.2.9 Rob Stevenson, representing Nelson City Business Group and Achilles Properties, spoke about property owners and business owners being side-lined in this process. Opposes the proposed no increase in the number of central city parking spaces when Council should be looking to build a car parking building and thinks there is a lack of data to support the proposed direction. Mr Stevenson thinks the current bus service isn’t a viable option as Nelson doesn’t have the scale to support bus service. Mr Stevenson noted previous legal action taken against Council over removal of parking and if the current plans progress further legal action may be taken. Mr Stevenson noted need to have one functional council to look at Nelson and Tasman for car parking and transport issues and noted that electric vehicles have not been factored into the current plans.
Mr Stevenson answered questions on transitioning to electric vehicles and the impact that will have on climate change, roads between Nelson and Richmond being insufficient and the approach Queenstown has taken in comparison noting they have a far more ambitious approach.
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1 A2909494 Murray Cameron - Feedback 2 A2911396 Bevan Woodward - Presentation 3 A2911398 Kate Malcolm - Image 1 4 A2911411 Kate Malcolm - Image 2 5 A2911409 Kate Malcolm - Image 3 |
The meeting was adjourned at 11.47a.m. and reconvened at 11.58a.m.
5.1 31 March 2022
Document number M19375, agenda pages 8 - 16 refer.
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That the Infrastructure Committee 1. Confirms the minutes of the meeting of the Infrastructure Committee, held on 31 March 2022, as a true and correct record. |
7. Draft E tū Whakatū Nelson's Active Travel Strategy - Approval to seek public feedback
Document number R10453, agenda pages 20 - 53 refer.
Manager Transport and Solid Waste, Margaret Parfitt, introduced the report noting minor changes to the report and the engagement document and requested an additional question be included in the feedback form.
Ms Parfitt answered questions on the reasoning for the inclusion of the additional question, if it would include all arterial routes and if it was too broad and would lead to out of scope responses.
Attendence: Councillor Noonan returned to the meeting at 12.14p.m.
Ms Parfitt answered further questions on potential funding options, the network strategy map, how this strategy will link with safety assessments and Tasman District Council’s strategies.
Team Leader Transport Activity Management, Sue Mcauley, answered questions on integration across strategies.
Ms Parfitt answered questions on the potential to double targets of those walking or cycling to school and work and the timing of the implementation of 30kph travel zones.
Attendence: Acting Mayor Edgar left the meeting at 12.25 p.m.
Ms Parfitt answered further questions on trip end facilities.
An additional resolution was added to facilitate the additional question in the engagement document.
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That the Infrastructure Committee 1. Receives the report Draft E tū Whakatū Nelson’s Active Travel Strategy - Approval to seek public feedback (R10453) and its attachments A2899627 A2899571 and A2903796; and 2. Agrees to seek public feedback on the Draft E tū Whakatū Nelson’s Active Travel Strategy (A2899627); and 3. Agrees that the Draft E tū Whakatū – Nelson’s Active Travel Strategy engagement process and public feedback opportunities meet the requirements of the Local Government Act 2002 including the principles of consultation in section 82; and 4. Approves the Draft E tū Whakatū Nelson’s Active Travel Strategy (A2899627) for public feedback; and 5. Approves the public feedback document (A2903796), amended as necessary; and 6. Agrees that the Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and Chief Executive be delegated to approve minor amendments required to the supporting information or public feedback materials prior to the start of the consultation process; and 7. Approves the engagement approach (set out in section 5.8 - 5.10 of this report (R10453); and Attachment 2 (A2899571) and agrees: a. The approach will result in the Draft E tū Whakatū Nelson’s Active Travel Strategy (A2899627) being as widely publicised as reasonably practicable as a basis for engagement. b. The approach includes sufficient steps to ensure the Draft E tū Whakatū Nelson’s Active Travel Strategy will be reasonably accessible to the public and will be publicised in a manner appropriate to its purpose and significance. |
8. Submission to Ministry for the Environment: Te panoni i te hangarua/Transforming Recycling
Document number R26762, agenda pages 54 - 163 refer.
Environmental Programmes Adviser, Karen Lee, took the report as read and noted the significant amount of work being undertaken by central government to reform waste and answered questions on the container recycling scheme, the focus on beverage recycling and the impact of legislation on recycling.
9. Taumata Arowai - Council Submission to New Standards
Document number R26908, agenda pages 164 - 179 refer.
Manager Utilities, David Light, and Activity Engineer, Phil Ruffell, took the report as read.
Attendence: Councillor Noonan left the meeting at 12.59p.m.
10. Infrastructure Quarterly Report
Document number R26702, agenda pages 180 - 228 refer.
Manager Capital Projects, Lois Plum, took the report as read noting the quarter had been impacted by COVID-19 on staff, wet weather and ongoing challenges with recruitment. Ms Plum noted the request for unbudgeted funds in the 2022/2023 period outside of the annual plan process as a unique situation arose with coal tar being found during works at a depth never previously experienced.
Officers answered questions on
· why the wastewater figure was under the income expected and noted a missing figure which impacted on the total
· why the coal tar had to be removed and potential Health & Safety issues
· the recycling contract.
Attendence: Councillor Rainey left the meeting at 1.10p.m.
Attendence: Councillor Sanson left the meeting at 1.13p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 1.20p.m. and reconvened at 1.27p.m. at which time Acting Mayor Edgar was in attendance.
Group Manager Infrastructure, Alec Louverdis, answered questions on whether the coal tar work could be funded from any potential savings and the consequences if more of this material was found in future. Ms Parfitt answered questions on the waste engagement plan.
The motion was taken in parts.
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Recommendation to Council |
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General subject of each matter to be considered |
Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter |
Particular interests protected (where applicable) |
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Infrastructure Committee Meeting - Confidential Minutes - 31 March 2022 |
Section 48(1)(a) The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7. |
The withholding of the information is necessary: · Section 7(2)(a) To protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person · Section 7(2)(i) To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations) |
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Status Report - Confidential |
Section 48(1)(a) The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7 |
The withholding of the information is necessary: · Section 7(2)(a) To protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person |
The meeting went into confidential session at 1.42p.m. and resumed in public session at 1.48p.m.
Karakia Whakamutanga
There being no further business the meeting ended at 1.48p.m.
Confirmed as a correct record of proceedings by resolution on 04 August 2022
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Resolved IC/2022/044 |
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That the Infrastructure Committee 1. Confirms the minutes of the meeting of the Infrastructure Committee, held on 23 June 2022, as a true and correct record. |
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O'Neill-Stevens/McGurk Carried |
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