Notice of Meeting:

I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board will be held on:

 

Date:                             Wednesday 23 August 2017

Time:                            5.30 pm

Venue:                          Blueskin Bay Library, Waitati            

 

Sue Bidrose

Chief Executive Officer

 

Waikouaiti Coast Community Board

PUBLIC AGENDA

 

MEMBERSHIP

 

Chairperson

Alasdair Morrison

 

Deputy Chairperson

Geraldine Tait

 

Members

Mark Brown

Mandy Mayhem-Bullock

 

Cr Jim O'Malley

Richard Russell

 

Rose Stringer-Wright

 

 

Senior Officer                               Bernie Hawke, Group Manager Arts and Culture

 

Governance Support Officer      Janet Favel

 

 

 

Jenny Lapham

Governance Support Officer

 

 

Telephone:

jenny.lapham@dcc.govt.nz

www.dunedin.govt.nz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Reports and recommendations contained in this agenda are not to be considered as Council policy until adopted.

 


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ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                   PAGE

 

1        Public Forum                                                                                             4

1.1   Progress of Waikouaiti Area - Funding Application                                     4

2        Apologies                                                                                                  4

3        Confirmation of Agenda                                                                              4

4        Declaration of Interest                                                                                5

5        Confirmation of Minutes                                                                              9

5.1   Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting - 5 July 2017                          9     

Part A Reports (Waikouaiti Coast Community Board  has power to decide these matters)

6          Classification of Waikouaiti Recreation Reserve                                              16

7        Funding Applications                                                                                  24

8        Members' Reports                                                                                    29

9        Governance Support Officer's Report                                                           30

10      Chairperson's Report                                                                                 36

11      Council Activities                                                                                       37

Part B Reports (Waikouaiti Coast Community Board  has power to  recommend only on these items)

12        Notification of Agenda Items for Consideration by the Chair                             38            

 

 


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1     Public Forum

1.1  Progress of Waikouaiti Area - Funding Application

Sonya Billyard, Progress of Waikouaiti Area (POWA) wishes to address the meeting concerning their funding application.

2     Apologies

An apology has been received from  Mark Brown.

 

That the Board:

 

Accepts the apology from  Mark Brown.

3     Confirmation of agenda

Note: Any additions must be approved by resolution with an explanation as to why they cannot be delayed until a future meeting.


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Declaration of Interest

 

  

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.     Members are reminded of the need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arises between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have.

2.     Elected members are reminded to update their register of interests as soon as practicable, including amending the register at this meeting if necessary.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)     Notes/Amends if necessary the Elected Members' Interest Register attached as Attachment A.

b)     Confirms/Amends the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests.

 

 

Attachments

 

Title

Page

a

Register of Interest as at 15 August 2017

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Confirmation of Minutes

Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting - 5 July 2017

 

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting held on 5 July 2017 as a correct record.

 

 

 

Attachments

 

Title

Page

A

Minutes of Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting  held on 5 July 2017

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Waikouaiti Coast Community Board

UNCONFIRMED CORRECTED MINUTES

 

Unconfirmed corrected minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board held in the Otaru Room, Civic Centre, The Octagon, Dunedin on Wednesday 5 July 2017, commencing at 5.30 pm

 

PRESENT

 

Chairperson

Alasdair Morrison

 

Deputy Chairperson

Geraldine Tait

 

Members

Mark Brown

Mandy Mayhem-Bullock

 

Cr Jim O'Malley

Rose Stringer-Wright

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

Bernie Hawke (Group Manager Arts and Culture), Catherine Irvine (Solid Waste Manager), Jendi Paterson (Recreation Planning and Facilities Manager), Andrew Lord (Contracts Supervisor, Transport), Cam McCracken (Dunedin Public Art Gallery Director), Richard Saunders (Group Manager Transport) and Eryn Makinson (Community Librarian – Waikouaiti)

 

Governance Support Officer      Kristy Rusher

 

 

1       Public Forum

1.1    Progress of Waikouaiti Area - Funding Application

The Chairperson noted that Sonya Billyard, Progress of Waikouaiti Area (POWA) wished to address the meeting concerning their funding application but had advised by email that it was no longer possible to attend this meeting date.

        1.2    Emergency Management Otago Update

Paul Allen Emergency Officer, Emergency Management Otago – Mr Allen introduced himself to the Board and answered questions about the scope and nature of his role.

  

2       Apologies

An apology was received from Richard Russell.

 

Moved (Alasdair Morrison/Geraldine Tait):

That the Board:

 

Accepts the apology from Richard Russell.

 

Motion carried (WC/2017/001)

3       Confirmation of agenda

 

 

Moved (Alasdair Morrison/ Mandy Mayhem-Bullock):

That the Board:

 

Confirms the agenda with addition of the following items

 

a)    Item 6A – Waikouaiti Transfer Centre Update

b)    Item 6B – Parks and Recreation Update; and

c)     Item 6C  - Transport Department Update

 

Motion carried (WC/2017/030)

 

4       Declarations of interest

Members were reminded of the need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arose between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have.

 

 

Moved (Alasdair Morrison/Mark Brown):

That the Board:

 

a)     Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register attached as Attachment A.

b)     Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests.

Motion carried (WC/2017/031)

5       Confirmation of Minutes

5.1    Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting - 24 May 2017

 

Moved (Rose Stringer-Wright/Cr Jim O'Malley):

That the Board:

 

Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting held on 24 May 2017 as a correct record.

 

Motion carried (WC/2017/032)

 

5.2    Extraordinary Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting - 14 June 2017

 

Moved (Rose Stringer-Wright/Mandy Mayhem-Bullock):

That the Board:

 

Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Extraordinary Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting held on 14 June 2017 as a correct record.

 

Motion carried (WC/2017/033)

 

 

 

     Part A Reports

6A     Waikouaiti Transfer Centre Update

 

 

The Solid Waste Manager (Catherine Irvine) provided a verbal report on the transfer centre for Waikouaiti and funding options that were being explored with the Ministry for the Environment.  Site developments such as electrical supply and public toilet facilities were also discussed. 

 

 

6B     Parks and Recreation Update

 

The Recreation Planning and Facilities Manager (Jendi Paterson) provided a verbal update the board on the Waitati toilet site.  It had been confirmed that Bland Park was not the preferred site for the public toilet.  The board expressed a preference for the toilet to be located on Harvey Street at a location yet to be confirmed.  They advised her that is needed to be installed and operational before the peak summer season.  Ms Paterson advised the design was in development and the concept plan will be shared with the Board.

 

Freedom camping public consultation was to commence on Wednesday 12 July 2017.  It was anticipated that any amended bylaw to come into effect in October 2017.

 

 

6c     Transport Update

 

The Group Manager Transport (Richard Saunders) and the Contracts Supervisor (Andrew Lord) updated the board on roading activities in the Board area which included:

 

Manse Road, Evansdale-it was programmed to receive more metal and the water tables would be adjusted when metal becomes available. 

 

The Karitane School signs and markings had been approved and consultation with the school was underway.  A timeframe for the signs would be developed once the consultation was complete. 

 

Seawall work in the Karitane area is underway.  Downers would prepare a programme of the pavements to be maintained in Karitane.

 

Culverts on the Coast Road would be checked and cleared. 

 

Footpaths near footbridge on Orokonui road, vegetation has been programmed for clearance.

 

Corner of Bank Road and Bay Road in Warrington-it has been agreed that the yellow no parking lines will be installed as requested.

 

 

Moved (Chairperson Alasdair Morrison/Deputy Chairperson Geraldine Tait):

That the Board:

 

Moves directly to item 7 of the agenda due to the availability of staff.

 

Motion carried (WC/2017/034)

 


 

 

7       Public Art Framework Engagement

 

Cam McCracken outlined the key points of the proposal for the Public Art Framework.

 

 

Moved (Alasdair Morrison/Mandy Mayhem-Bullock):

That the Board:

 

Notes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Public Art Framework.

 

Motion carried (WC/2017/035)

 

6       Library Activity Report

 

The report provided a summary of the activities of the Dunedin Public Libraries for the period 1 April to 31 May 2017, with a focus on the activities of the Waikouaiti and Blueskin Bay Libraries and Service Centre, with statistics covering the period from 1 July 2016 to 31 May 2017.

 

Moved (Alasdair Morrison/ Mark Brown):

That the Board:

 

a)     Notes all the Staff Activity Reports for agenda items 6 – 6D.

Motion carried (WC/2017/036)

 

8       Funding Applications

 

Consideration was given to an application Progress of Waikouaiti Area (POWA) who requested $300.00 funding towards the purchase of a flag.

 

Moved (Alasdair Morrison/ Geraldine Tait):

That the Board:

 

a)  Lays this item on the table to permit the applicant to speak to their application at the next meeting.      

Motion carried (WC/2017/037)

 

9       Dunedin Destination Plan

 

The Community Board has been asked to review the proposals contained in the Destination Dunedin Plan (Attachment A in the agenda).  A question was asked about the cost of the production of the documents.  Advice was to be provided to the member prior to the next meeting.

 

Moved (Alasdair Morrison/ Mark Brown):

That the Board:

 

a)     Decides to make a submission and discusses what information should be included in the submission at a workshop on a date to be advised.

Motion carried (WC/2017/038)

 


 

 

10     Governance Support Officer's Report

 

The report from Civic provided an update on activities relevant to the Board area which included:

·           Project Fund

·           Action List

 

Moved (Alasdair Morrison/Cr Jim O'Malley)

 

That the Board:

 

a)     Notes the Governance Support Officers Report

b)     Agrees the addition of items and removal of completed items on the Action List.

Motion carried (WC/2017/039)

 

11     Chairperson's Report

 

A verbal report was presented from the Chairperson which covered a range of issues including:

 

·      Waikouaiti Bus Shelter

·      Waikouaiti Plantation Update

·      Freedom Camping

·      Update on the waste transfer station

·      Civil Defence Emergency Plan

·      Waitati Public Toilets

 

 

Moved (Chairperson Alasdair Morrison/Member Mark Brown) that the Board:

 

a)     Notes the verbal report from Alasdair Morrison.

Motion carried (WC/2017/040)

 

12     Members' Reports

 

Board members provided an update on their activities as Board representatives which included a brief summary of the activities of Keep Dunedin Beautiful.

 

Moved (Alasdair Morrison/ Rose Stringer-Wright):

That the Board:

 

a)     Notes the verbal reports from Members

 

Motion carried (WC/2017/041)

 

13     Council Activities

 

The Ward Councillor (Councillor Jim O'Malley) updated the board on council activities which included:

·       Leave arrangements for Councillor O'Malley;

·       Freedom camping; and

·       Key points from the LGNZ standing orders workshop

 

 

Moved (Alasdair Morrison/ Mandy Mayhem-Bullock):

That the Board:

 

a)     Notes the update.

Motion carried (WC/2017/042)

 

14     Notification of Agenda Items for Consideration by the Chair

 

The Governance Support Officer was requested to provide advice to the Board regarding management plans for conflicts of interest.

 

 

 

The meeting concluded at 7:38pm.

 

 

 

 

 

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C H A I R P E R S O N

   

 

    


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Part A Reports

 

Classification of Waikouaiti Recreation Reserve

Department: Parks and Recreation

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY  

1      This report was presented to the Council meeting on 1 August 2017 and is presented to the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board for their information.  The details are set out below.

2      Council has the control and management under the Reserves Act 1977 of a large amount of Crown-derived land at Waikouaiti.

3      Part of the land contains the Waikouaiti camping ground.  The remaining area is known as the Waikouaiti Domain and contains sports fields, a local playground and the clubrooms of various sporting groups within the Waikouaiti Community.

4      Council currently maintains the sports fields, playground, toilets and surrounding areas that are not leased within the Waikouaiti Domain Reserve.

5      To allow Council to efficiently and effectively manage the land, it is recommended the land is vested in Council.

6      The purpose of this report is to classify parts of the Waikouaiti Domain Reserve as Recreation.  Following Council resolution and publication of the Gazette Notice the land will vest in Council under Section 26A of the Reserves Act 1977.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)     Notes that at the Council meeting on 1 August the Council passed the following resolution:

Under Section 16(1) of the Reserves Act 1977, and on behalf of the Minister of Conservation under Instrument of Delegation dated 12 June 2013, that part of the Reserve land known at 186 and 188 Beach Street and 99, 111, 133 and 135 Matanaka Drive, Waikouaiti, that is administered under Section 16(7) of the Reserves Act 1977, be classified as Recreation Reserve legally described as:

·      19.7890 hectares more or less being part Lot 3, Deeds Plan 413, Compulsory Application C 5945 (formerly Deeds Index X 433), pursuant to NZ Gazette 1966 page 763; and

·      0.3452 hectares more or less being Section 4, Survey Office Plan 410310, part Computer Freehold Register 334205, pursuant to NZ Gazette 1966 page 763.

b)     Notes that public notification is not required as under Section 16(5) of the Reserves Act 1977, the classification proposed is the same as the purpose for which the reserve was held and administered immediately before the commencement of the Reserves Act 1977.

 

 

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History of the Reserve and its Control and Management

7      Attachment A is an aerial photograph of the land proposed to be classified as Recreation.

8      The area contains three parcels of land, a large area of Crown land (Lot 3) that forms part of the Waikouaiti Domain, an area of unformed legal road and a small narrow strip adjoining the road on the sea side (Section 4).

9      The Waikouaiti County Council was appointed the control and management of both Lot 3 and Section 4 from 1 April 1966 as set out in NZ Gazette 1966 page 763 under Section 16(7) of the Reserves Act 1977.

10    Under the Local Government Act 1974 and the subsequent Local Government (Otago Region) Reorganisation Order 1989 the Reserve became under the control of a new Dunedin City district.

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11    The intention of dealing with Lot 3 and Section 4 (“the Reserve”) is for the purposes of vesting the land in Council to allow for efficient and effective management.  This management is both in terms of granting leases to the sports clubs and camping ground on the Reserve and the investment that Council has in the Reserve with regard to the management of the sports field and assets.

12    The control and management of the Reserve by Council currently means that Concessions need to be granted under the Part 3B of Conservation Act 1987 to the sports clubs and camping ground for their occupation. 

13    This is quite an involved administrative process including public notification for 40 days. The Concession document provided by the Department of Conservation is complex.  The proposed vesting of the Reserve in Council means that template leases can be used for the occupation of the Reserve land, the same as for other Council Reserve land.

14    There is no intention to change the status of the unformed legal road at this stage.  In the future access onto the Reserve may change due to sea level rise. At this stage the unformed legal road and the adjoining Reserve land will be managed by closing the road and creating a formed legal road within the Reserve for practical access.  This will require survey and further legal work.

The Reserves Act 1977 and applicable Management Plan

15    The land is contained within the Waikouaiti Domain Management Plan (Approved 2 June 1987).  The plan allows for the occupation of the sports clubs and the camping ground on the Reserve together with the management of the area including coastal access

16    Objectives of the Plan include:

·           To provide an area for recreation and sporting activities in a manner that will optimise the public benefit from the area.

·           To promote the retention of open space.

·           To provide recreational tracks to appropriate areas

17    Despite the age of the Management Plan the general layout and use of the Waikouaiti Domain Reserve remains largely unchanged.

18    The Reserve Management Plan General Policies (March 2015) contains specific information on occupation agreements and the granting of Leases over Reserve land in Section 3.7.

Statutory Information and Advice

Classification of the Reserve

19    Under the Reserves Act 1977 (the “Act”) all Reserves shall be classified to ensure the control, management, development, use, maintenance and preservation of the Reserve.  For Reserves that are vested in the Council, it is the classification of the Reserve that empowers Council to undertake the day-to-day detail of management.

20    Section 16(1) of the Act allows for the control, management, development, use, maintenance and preservation of Reserves for their appropriate purpose.

Public Notification

21    Section 16(4) of the Act requires that before classifying any reserve under subsection (1) that public notification is required. There is an exemption under Section 16(5)(a) where the classification proposed for any reserve is substantially the same as the purpose for which the reserve was held and administered immediately before the commencement of the Act.  At that time, the Reserve was used for the purpose of recreation therefore in this instance public notification of the proposed classification is not required.

 

Minister’s Delegation – Council Resolution for Classification

22    The Council controls and manages the Reserve.  As the Minister of Conservation’s delegate the Council, in cases where the proposed classification confirms the existing purpose of the Reserve has a supervisory role in ensuring that the resolution for the classification of the Reserve has been arrived at in compliance with the Act. 

23    In particular, the Council needs to be satisfied that the:

·      The status of the Reserve has been correctly identified;

·      There is a statutory power to pass the resolution to classify the Reserve;

·      The necessary statutory processes have been followed; and

·      The decision is a reasonable one.

OPTIONS

(ACTING UNDER THE AUTHORITY TO CONTROL AND MANAGE THE RESERVE AND UNDER DELEGATION FROM THE MINISTER OF CONSERVATION)

Option One – Recommended Option

 

24    That Council resolves to classify the Reserve under Section 16(1) of the Reserves Act 1977 as and for the purposes of Recreation allowing the consequential vesting of the Reserve under Section 26A of the Act to Council.

Advantages

·           The classification allows the Reserve to be vested in Council.

·           The classification gives a high level of protection for managing the Reserve for recreation.

·           Council is able to effectively and efficiently manage the vested Reserve and is able to issue template leases for occupations on the Reserve.

·           Council complies with the requirement of the Reserves Act 1977 and its own policies for occupation of the Reserve.

Disadvantages

·           The land will be vested in Council and cannot easily be relinquished back to the Crown (Department of Conservation).

Option Two – Status Quo

25    That Council does not resolve to classify the Reserve under Section 16(1) of the Reserves Act 1977 as and for the purposes of Recreation thereby not allowing the consequential vesting of the Reserve under Section 26A of the Act to Council.

Advantages

·           The land remains controlled and managed in Council making it easier to relinquish back to the Crown (Department of Conservation).

Disadvantages

·           Not classifying the land will mean the Reserve cannot vest in Council.

·           Council is not able to effectively and efficiently manage a controlled and managed Reserve and is unable to isue Council template leases for occupations.

·           Template leases cannot be issued for occupations on the Reserve and this must be undertaken through a Concession process.

·           Council does not comply with the requirements of the Reserves Act 1977 and its own policies for occupation of the Reserve.

NEXT STEPS

26    Following the resolution to classify the Reserve as Recreation a Gazette Notice will be prepared for publication in the New Zealand Gazette.  Upon publication the classification is given effect to and the land will be classified for the purpose of recreation and automatically vest in Council under Section 26A of the Act.

Signatories

Author:

Maria Sleeman - Leasing Officer

Authoriser:

Jendi Paterson - Recreation Planning and Facilities Manager

Attachments

 

Title

Page

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Aerial photograph showing the Waikouaiti Domain areas to be classified and occupation of sports clubs

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SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

 

Fit with purpose of Local Government

This decision is consistent with Section 10 of the Local Government Act 2002 as it meets the needs of the community, provides a public service and is considered cost effective.

 

Fit with strategic framework

 

Contributes

Detracts

Not applicable

Social Wellbeing Strategy

Economic Development Strategy

Environment Strategy

Arts and Culture Strategy

3 Waters Strategy

Spatial Plan

Integrated Transport Strategy

Parks and Recreation Strategy

Other strategic projects/policies/plans

The ease of management and administration of a vested Reserve allows for a consistent approach in dealing with the needs of the community, contributes to the Connected People, Vibrant and Cohesive Communities People strategic direction of the Social Wellbeing Strategy,  an objective of the Environment Strategy by planning for and adaption to climate change, the outcome of the Spatial Plan by contributing to a liveable city, and the Parks and Recreation Strategy by enabling recreation activities.

Māori Impact Statement

There are no known impacts for tangata whenua.

Sustainability

The vesting of the Reserve in Council provides sustainability by allowing Council  the ability to management the Reserve securely into the future.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

There are no implications.

Financial considerations

There are no financial considerations.

Significance

The decision has a low level of significance when assessed against Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

Engagement – external

The Property Group has undertaken investigations into the status of the Reserve.  Department of Conservation staff have been advised regarding the classification and vesting of the Reserve in Council.  The Eastern Rugby Football Club Inc has been advised of the procedure prior to the issuing of a lease to them.

Engagement - internal

Discussion have been undertaken with the Acting Group Manager, Parks and Recreation, the relevant Parks Officer and the Council’s In-House Legal Counsel.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no known risks associated with this decision.

Conflict of Interest

There is no conflict of interest.

Community Boards

The Reserve is part of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board.  Discussions with the Chair of the Community Board have been undertaken and he has been given a copy of the Report.  If necessary a presentation to the Board can be made explaining the outcome of the proposal.

 

 


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Funding Applications

Department: Civic and Legal

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1      This report provides a copy of the funding application which have been received for the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board’s consideration.  As this is an administrative report only, the Summary of Considerations is not required.

2      Progress of Waikouaiti Area (POWA) has requested $300.00 funding towards the purchase of a flag

3      Warrington School has requested $500 towards materials for costumes for the Otago Polyfest.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)     Uplifts the POWA application from the table.

b)     Approves/Declines the funding application for $300.00 from POWA.

c)     Approves/Declines the funding application for $500 from Warrington School

 

 

 

Signatories

Author:

Jenny Lapham - Governance Support Officer

Authoriser:

Kristy Rusher - Manager Civic and Legal 

Attachments

 

Title

Page

a

POWA funding application

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b

Warrington School Funding Application

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Members' Reports

Department: Civic and Legal

 

 

 

 

1      A verbal report about the Members' activities as Board representatives will be presented.

2      As this is an administrative report only, the Summary of Considerations is not required.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)     Notes the report from Members.

 

 

 

Signatories

Authoriser:

 

Attachments

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Governance Support Officer's Report

Department: Civic and Legal

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY  

1      This report is to inform the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board of activities relevant to the Board area including:

·           Project Fund

·           Transport Update

·           Community Board Executive Committee Update

·           Festivals and Events Plan Review

·           Action List

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)     Notes the Governance Support Officers Report

b)     Agrees the addition of items and removal of completed items on the Action List.

 

 

DISCUSSION

Project fund

2      The Board has been allocated $10,000 in the 2017/2018 year. No funds have been allocated at this time.

FLOOD RECOVERY STATEMENT - TRANSPORT       

3      The Initial response to the flood event included emergency works to get any closed roads re-opened to a minimum of one lane and then fully re-opened as soon as possible. The focus was on high use roads initially to ensure access was available for a majority of residents. Staff, contractors and consultants also undertook rapid assessments of the road network to identify any immediate hazards. There were 48 recorded road closures during the event. 11 roads remain closed at the time of writing with staff continuing to work with contractors to address these. A list of road closures can be found on the DCC website.  

4      Following the initial response staff commenced the re-instatement process. This involves completing work on the road network to mitigate any of the immediate hazards identified during the initial response. Work has also been completed to re-open any low volume roads still affected by slips. A work programme for the longer term recovery will involve the development of a forward works plan which will re-instate the road network to the service levels present prior to the flood event. Reports from the contractor and consultants are expected towards the end of August. Staff will then review these and discuss options with NZTA to develop a work programme.

5      107 out of 253 bridges on the transport network were assessed immediately after the flood event to ensure they were safe and to identify flood damage requiring repair work. These bridges were located in the areas that received the highest rainfall during the event, or are in areas known to be at risk during weather events. All bridges on the network will be inspected as part of routine maintenance during the 2017/18 year.

6      There were approximately 200 slips identified across the road network. The majority of these were cleared by the contractor during the initial response. 40 sites are now subject to further investigations by geotechnical engineers. These reports are expected to be received over the coming months. Remedial works will then be programmed as appropriate.

7      The rural road network was badly affected by the flood. Staff and contractors have been assessing the network to programme repairs. Additional graders have been brought in by the contractors to assist in completing the large amount of work required. This work will continue for a number of weeks. Additional details will be included in the work programme to be developed towards the end of August. Until all work is complete gravel roads may not be up to the expected level of service. Staff will respond to calls from the public and will work with contractors to address issues as quickly as possible.

8      Particular issues for the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board:

a)     140 Blueskin Road – Multiple Sites

b)     Waitati Valley Road, Waikouaiti – Washout slip – High Priority

COMMUNITY BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE UPDATE

9      Councillor Garey has provided the following update from the CBEC Meeting held on 2 and 3 August 2017.

· Attendees feedback on the 2017 Conference was discussed – very positive overall. Feedback will be followed through.

· 2019 Conference will be held in the North Island.  Excellent interest in hosting this event. Successful host to be announced soon.

· Slight increase in the CBEC levy for parent councils – this has not changed for some time and has now been increased to allow CBEC to subsidise  more training opportunities for you

· Presentation from Local Govt Thinktank members on the importance of community engagement – this was the start of an on-going conversation….

· LGNZ CEO, Malcolm Alexander, gave an update of LGNZ activities and advocacy underway  pre-election.  He stressed the need for all  of us as elected members to step up  ie we need to work on being more professional in the way we function in our role as community board members.

· Equip, the training arm of LGNZ, discussed the delivery of training options for community board members to meet our needs.  If you have a particular need in your area, please contact Jill Calogaras at  jill.calogaras@lgnz.co.nz to discuss a solution that fits your training budget.

· Gerard Lindstrom of Chorus discussed the delays on the announcement from central government, on the Rural Broadband Initiative 2 (RBI 2) and Mobile Blackspots

· It was great to have Ryan Jones and Tania Tapsell (youth reps) at their first CBEC formal meeting. Their contributions have already been invaluable and bodes well for the future

 

10    Following the CBEC meeting, I went to meet Associate Minister Jacqui Dean at Parliament to discuss several matters of importance to our Zone including:

·      Infrastructure damage from the recent weather events and impact on local tourism operations - once repair costs are known there may be a formal approach to the Government  for help – Minister Dean undertook to support any approach that might be made and indicated other colleagues who would also be supportive

·      Ongoing delays with  the announcement on RBI 2 and Mobile Blackspots  and the impact on rural areas in the zone – Minister Dean undertook to take this up with Minister Simon Bridges

·      Criteria for the Tourism Infrastructure – we understand the criteria may exclude some parent councils  in our zone.  Minister Dean indicated Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett is very keen to give away this money and the criteria was intended to be as permissive as possible.  On that basis my recommendation to you all is to ensure your parent council has applied to this fund if help is needed in your area  eg for toilets in areas of high visitor growth.  

 

11    This meeting has been followed up with a letter to Minister Dean as she requested.

12    I will be in touch soon regarding details for the Zone meeting on 9 September in Gore.  Please put this date in your diaries.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS PLAN REVIEW

13    The Festivals and Events Plan is being reviewed with stakeholder engagement. The plan supports the growth, development and management of festival and events in our city, and seeks to respond to Dunedin’s strategic goals.  For further information, please contact Tammy Jackman, the Events Special Projects Coordinator who is leading this work, at tammy.jackman@dcc.govt.nz.

ACTION LIST

14    An update on outstanding matters is provided in Attachment A.

 

 

Signatories

Author:

Jenny Lapham - Governance Support Officer

Authoriser:

Kristy Rusher - Manager Civic and Legal 

Attachments

 

Title

Page

a

Action List

34

 

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

 

Fit with purpose of Local Government

This report enables democratic local decision making and action by, and on behalf of communities.

 

Fit with strategic framework

 

Contributes

Detracts

Not applicable

Social Wellbeing Strategy

Economic Development Strategy

Environment Strategy

Arts and Culture Strategy

3 Waters Strategy

Spatial Plan

Integrated Transport Strategy

Parks and Recreation Strategy

Other strategic projects/policies/plans

Māori Impact Statement

There are no known impacts for tangata whenua.

Sustainability

There are no implications for sustainability.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

There are no implications.

Financial considerations

There are no financial implications.

Significance

This decision is considered low significance in terms of the Council's Significance and Engagement Policy.

Engagement – external

There has been no external engagement.

Engagement - internal

Internal engagement has occurred with appropriate staff members.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no risks

Conflict of Interest

There is no known conflicts of interest

Community Boards

There are no implications for Community Boards except to provide information on activities in or relevant to the Board area. 

 

 


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Chairperson's Report

Department: Civic and Legal

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A verbal report will be presented from the Chairperson which will cover a range of issues including:

 

1      Proposed Camping Bylaw 2017

2      Waikouaiti Bus Shelter

3      Civil Defence

4      Waitati Public Toilets

5      BMX Track

6      Waitati Public Toilets

7      Public meeting in Waikouaiti

8      Waikouaiti Coastal Reserve Replanting

9      Waikouaiti Transfer Station

 

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)     Notes the report from Alasdair Morrison

 

 

 

Signatories

Author:

Jenny Lapham - Governance Support Officer

Authoriser:

 

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

 

 


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Council Activities

Department: Civic and Legal

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1      The Ward Councillor (Councillor Jim O'Malley) will provide an update on matters of interest to the Board.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)     Notes the update.

 

 

 

Signatories

Author:

Jenny Lapham - Governance Support Officer

Authoriser:

 

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.   


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Part B Reports

Notification of Agenda Items for Consideration by the Chair