Minutes of Planning and Environment Committee held on 13 February 2018

Planning and Environment Committee

UNCONFIRMED MINUTES

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee held in the Edinburgh Room, Municipal Chambers, The Octagon, Dunedin on Tuesday 13 February 2018, commencing at 1.51 pm

PRESENT

Chairperson	Cr David Benson-Pope
Deputy Chairperson	Cr Damian Newell	Cr Conrad Stedman
Members	Mayor Dave Cull	Cr Rachel Elder
	Cr Christine Garey	Cr Doug Hall
	Cr Aaron Hawkins	Cr Marie Laufiso
	Cr Mike Lord	Cr Jim O'Malley
	Cr Chris Staynes	Cr Lee Vandervis
	Cr Andrew Whiley	Cr Kate Wilson

IN ATTENDANCE

Sandy Graham (General Manager Strategy and Governance), Nicola Pinfold (Group Manager Community and Planning), Adrian Blair (Group Manager Customer and Regulatory Services), Kristy Rusher (Chief Legal Officer), Maria Ioannou (Corporate Policy Manager) and Bill Frewen (Senior Policy Analyst); Ros MacGill (Manager Compliance Solutions) and Paul Henderson (Building Solutions Manager)

Governance Support Officer Lynne Adamson

1 Public Forum

There was no Public Forum.

2 Apologies

There were no apologies.

3 Confirmation of agenda

Moved (Chairperson David Benson-Pope/Cr Kate Wilson):

That the Committee:

Confirms the agenda with the following alterations:

- In regard to Standing Order 2.1, Option C be adopted in relation to moving and seconding and speaking to amendments.

- Inclusion of Item 8 – a formal tribute to Architect - Ted McCoy to be taken after Item 4.

Motion carried (PLA/2018/001)

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 (Chairperson David Benson-Pope/Cr Chris Staynes): That the Committee: a) Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register attached as Attachment A; and b) Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests. Motion carried (PLA/2018/002)
8 Tribute to Architect Ted MCoy
	The Chairperson (Cr Benson-Pope) paid tribute to Ted McCoy, a well-respected Dunedin Architect who died recently. Cr Benson-Pope acknowledged the contribution by Mr McCoy to the city, which included a very long academic and architectural life.
	Moved (Chairperson David Benson-Pope/Cr Aaron Hawkins): That the Committee: a) Recommends that Council: - Pays formal tribute to the family on the recent passing of Ted McCoy and - Acknowledges with gratitude the contribution Ted McCoy made to the city. Motion carried (PLA/2018/003)

Part A Reports

5 Submission Seeking Revision of the Shop Trading Hours Act 1990
	A report from Legal requested retrospective approval of a submission made to the Parliamentary Counsel Office concerning proposed revision of the Shop Trading Hours Act 1990.
	The Chief Legal Officer spoke to the report and responded to questions from the Committee.
	Moved (Cr Kate Wilson/Cr Aaron Hawkins): That the Committee: a) Approves the submission retrospectively. Motion carried (PLA/2018/004) with Cr Vandervis recording his vote against
6 Planning and Environment Non-Financial Activity Report for the Quarter Ended 31 December 2017
	A report from Community and Planning updated the Committee on activities including city development, resource consents, building services, alcohol licensing, environmental health, animal control and parking enforcement.
	The Group Manager Customer and Regulatory Services and Corporate Policy Manager spoke to the report and responded to questions from the Committee.
	Moved (Chairperson David Benson-Pope/Cr Doug Hall): That the Committee: a) Notes the Planning and Environment Non-Financial Activity Report for the Quarter Ended 31 December 2017. Motion carried (PLA/2018/005)
7 Dunedin's Emissions Reduction Targets
	A report from Community and Planning provided an update on progress to meet requirements for participation in the ‘Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy’ (previously the ‘Compact of Mayors’).
	The Senior Policy Analyst and Corporate Policy Manager spoke to the report and responded to questions.
	Moved (Cr Aaron Hawkins/Cr Christine Garey): That the Committee: a) Recommends that to give effect to its commitment under the Global Covenant of Mayors, Council: 1 Adopts a Net ‘Zero Carbon’ emissions reduction target, excluding methane, by 2050. 2 Develop a series of targets, as a pathway from 2020-2050, as a matter of urgency. 3 Set methane reduction targets in line with the outcomes of the government’s Zero Carbon Act consultation process. b) Request an update on work completed to date to identify local options for carbon off-setting. The Committee voted by division: For: Crs Dave Cull, Rachel Elder, Christine Garey, Aaron Hawkins, Marie Laufiso, Jim O'Malley, Damian Newell, Chris Staynes, Conrad Stedman, Kate Wilson and David Benson-Pope (11). Against: Crs Doug Hall, Mike Lord, Lee Vandervis and Andrew Whiley (4). The division was declared CARRIED by 11 votes to 4 (PLA/2018/006)

8 Items for Consideration by the Chair
	Cr Newell requested that an idea for a New Zealand Sports Walk of Fame be given to staff for consideration and reporting back

The meeting concluded at 3.10 pm.

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CHAIRPERSON