Infrastructure Services and Networks Committee
MINUTES
Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Infrastructure Services and Networks Committee held in the Edinburgh Room, Municipal Chambers,, The Octagon, Dunedin on Monday 13 August 2018, commencing at 1.00 pm
PRESENT
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Chairperson |
Cr Kate Wilson |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Cr Jim O'Malley |
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Members |
Cr David Benson-Pope |
Cr Dave Cull |
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Cr Christine Garey |
Cr Doug Hall |
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Cr Aaron Hawkins |
Cr Marie Laufiso |
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Cr Mike Lord |
Cr Damian Newell |
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Cr Chris Staynes |
Cr Conrad Stedman |
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Cr Lee Vandervis |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Leanne Mash (General Manager Infrastructure and Networks), Dave Tombs (General Manager Finance and Commercial), Simon Pickford (General Manager Community Services), Richard Saunders (Group Manager Transport), Chris Henderson (Group Manager Waste and Environmental Solutions), Sandy Graham (General Manager Strategy and Governance), Robert West (Group Manager Parks and Recreation), David Bainbridge (Property Manager), Nick Sargent (Transport Strategy Manager and Anja McAlevey (Senior Transportation Planner) |
Governance Support Officer Jennifer Lapham
1 Public Forum
There was no Public Forum.
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2 Apologies |
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Moved (Cr Kate Wilson/Cr Mike Lord): That the Committee:
Accepts the apologies from Cr Andrew Whiley and Cr Rachel Elder.
Motion carried (INF/2018/021) |
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3 Confirmation of agenda |
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Moved (Cr Kate Wilson/Cr Chris Staynes): That the Committee:
Confirms the agenda with the following alteration:
a) In regard to Standing Order 2.1, Option C be adopted in relation to moving and seconding and speaking to amendments. b) Item 5 (Property Services Activity Report) be taken after item 7.
Motion carried (INF/2018/022) |
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.
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Moved (Cr Kate Wilson/Cr Chris Staynes): That the Committee:
a) Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and b) Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests. Motion carried (INF/2018/023) |
Part A Reports
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6 3 Waters Activity Report for the Quarter Ending 30 June 2018 |
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In a report the Group Manager 3 Waters provided an update water, wastewater and stormwater operations, maintenance and capital works, including contracted out services. |
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Moved (Cr Kate Wilson/Cr Jim O'Malley): That the Committee:
a) Notes the Three Waters Activity Report for the Quarter ending 30 June 2018. Motion carried (INF/2018/024) |
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7 Waste and Environmental Solutions Activity Report for the Quarter ended 30 June 2018 |
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A discussion took place on the decision of the Government to ban single use plastic bags and the impact on the Council rubbish Collection system. Mr Henderson advised that it would not impact at this time, but the Council was undertaking a review of the rubbish collection system and the outcome of this review may alter the collection system. It was also noted that the consultation for the banning of single use plastic bags closed on the 14 September 2018 which was prior to the next meeting. The Chairperson advised, after consultation with the Acting Chief Executive, that a draft submission could be considered at the Economic Development Committee meeting on 11 September.
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Moved (Cr Kate Wilson/Cr Chris Staynes):
a) Notes the waste and Environmental Solutions Activity Report for the Quarter ended 30 June 2018.
Motion carried (INF/2018/025) |
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5 Property Services Activity Report for the Quarter Ending 30 June 2018 |
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In a report the Property Manager provided an update on Property Services operations, maintenance and capital works, including contracted-out services. |
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Moved (Cr Kate Wilson/Cr Doug Hall): That the Committee:
a) Notes the Property Services Activity Report for the Quarter ending 30 June 2018. Motion carried (INF/2018/026) |
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8 Parks and Recreation Activity Report Quarter Ending 30 June 2018 |
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In a report the Group Manager Parks and Recreation provided an update on Parks & Recreation operations, maintenance and capital works, including contracted out services. |
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Moved (Cr Kate Wilson/Cr Jim O'Malley): That the Committee:
a) Notes the Parks and Recreation Activity Report for the Quarter ending 31 June 2018. Motion carried (INF/2018/027) |
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9 Mosgiel Aquatic Facility Update |
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In a report from the Planning and Partnership Manager an update was provided on the Mosgiel Aquatic Facility redevelopment project (the pool), including the associated designation process. |
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Moved (Cr Kate Wilson/Cr Jim O'Malley): That the Committee:
a) Notes the Mosgiel Aquatic Facility update. Motion carried (INF/2018/028) |
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10 Transport Activity Report for the Quarter Ended 30 June 2018 |
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In a report from the Group Manager Transport an update was provided on Transport operations, maintenance, and capital works, including contracted out services. |
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Moved (Cr Kate Wilson/Cr Christine Garey): That the Committee:
a) Notes the Transport Activity Report for the Quarter ended 30 June 2018. Motion carried (INF/2018/029) |
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11 Naming of a New Private Way off Bruce Street, Mosgiel |
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In a report from the Transport Planner/Engineer, an option for the naming of a private way off Bruce Street, Mosgiel were provided. The new road name proposed by the developer was considered to comply with the Dunedin City Council Road Naming Policy and was therefore recommended for approval.
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Moved (Mayor Dave Cull/Cr Chris Staynes): That the Committee:
a) Approves naming the new private way off Bruce Street as “Maranatha Mews”. Motion carried (INF/2018/030) |
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12 Naming of a new Private Way off Marjorie Lane, Mosgiel |
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In a report from the Transport Planner/Engineer, options for the naming of a private way off Marjorie Lane, Mosgiel were provided. The road name proposed by the developer was considered to comply with the Dunedin City Council Road Naming Policy and was therefore recommended for approval.
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Moved (Mayor Dave Cull/Cr Chris Staynes): That the Committee:
a) Approves naming the new private way off Marjorie Lane as “Silverview Place.” Motion carried (INF/2018/031) |
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13 Railway Station Trail Closure Feedback |
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In a report from the Senior Transportation Planner a summary of feedback received by the Council during a trial closure of the Railway Station frontage was provided. |
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Moved (Cr Kate Wilson/Cr Jim O'Malley): That the Committee: a) Notes the summary of feedback on the Railway Station trial closure. b) Notes that staff are preparing for a second trial closure in spring 2018. c) Notes that staff will report back with a proposal and process for formal consultation following the second trial closure. Motion carried (INF/2018/032) |
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14 LED Street Light Renewal - Project Update |
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In a report the Senior Transport Planner advised that Council was replacing Dunedin’s ageing street lights with light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The project has been allocated funding in the 2018 – 2028 Ten Year Plan, and will receive NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) co-funding of 85%. The tender was released to the market in July 2018. In recent years there has been community discussion about the impacts of LED lights on night sky viewing and human health. The report provided a summary of the planning phase of this project, including how these impacts have been considered, along with a project update and next steps. |
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Moved (Cr Doug Hall/Cr Christine Garey): That the Committee:
a) Notes the update report on the LED Street Light Renewal project. Motion carried (INF/2018/033) |
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15 Items for consideration by the Chair |
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Cr Hawkins reminded the Chairperson about his request regarding setting speed limits on the State Highways.
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The meeting concluded at 2.55 pm.
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