Notice of Meeting:
I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Dunedin City Council will be held on:
Date: Tuesday 25 June 2019
Time: 1.00 pm
Venue: Council Chamber, Municipal Chambers, The Octagon, Dunedin
Sue Bidrose
Chief Executive Officer
Council
PUBLIC AGENDA
MEMBERSHIP
Mayor |
Mayor Dave Cull |
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Deputy Mayor |
Cr Chris Staynes
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Members |
Cr David Benson-Pope |
Cr Rachel Elder |
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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 Jim O'Malley |
Cr Conrad Stedman |
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Cr Lee Vandervis |
Cr Andrew Whiley |
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Cr Kate Wilson |
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Senior Officer Sue Bidrose, Chief Executive Officer
Governance Support Officer Lynne Adamson
Lynne Adamson
Governance Support Officer
Telephone: 03 477 4000
Lynne.Adamson@dcc.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 Opening 4
2 Public Forum 4
2.1 Public Forum - Resource Management Act 4
2.2 Public Forum - Climate Emergency 4
2.3 Public Forum - Climate Emergency/Crisis 4
3 Apologies 4
4 Confirmation of Agenda 4
5 Declaration of Interest 5
6 Confirmation of Minutes 17
6.1 Ordinary Council meeting - 30 April 2019 17
6.2 Ordinary Council meeting - 28 May 2019 18
6.3 Ordinary Council Annual Plan Deliberations meeting - 27 May 2019 19
Minutes of Committees
7 Finance and Council Controlled Organisations Committee - 21 May 2019 20
8 Economic Development Committee - 21 May 2019 21
9 Community and Culture Committee - 11 June 2019 22
Minutes of Community Boards
10 Waikouaiti Coast Community Board - 13 March 2019 23
11 Otago Peninsula Community Board - 2 May 2019 24
Reports
12 Adoption of the Annual Plan 2019/20 25
13 Setting of Rates for the 2019/20 Financial Year 28
14 DCC submission on the review of the NZ Walking Access Act 2008 52
15 Submission on Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities Bill 62
16 Proposed parking changes - June 2019 68
17 Declaring a climate emergency 96
18 LGNZ Annual General Meeting Remits and Rules 117
19 Waipori Fund Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives - Review 132
20 2019/2020
Statements of Intent -
Dunedin City Holdings Group Companies 151
Notice of Motion
21 Notice of Motion - Kiwi Rail 155
Resolution to Exclude the Public 157
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Rev Brendon McRae, Minister – Flagstaff Presbyterian Community Church will open the meeting with a prayer.
2.1 Public Forum - Resource Management Act
Diane Yeldon wishes to address Council on the Resource Management Act. Ms Yeldon has provided written documentation which is in the separately circulated papers.
2.2 Public Forum - Climate Emergency
Jennifer Shulzitski wishes to address the Council on the Climate Emergency on behalf of Extinction Rebellion Ōtepoti Dunedin.
2.3 Public Forum - Climate Emergency/Crisis
Sue Novell wishes to address the Council on the Climate Emergency/Crisis on behalf of the Seniors’ Action Network Group (SCAN).
An apology has been received from Cr Chris Staynes.
That the Council:
Accepts the apology from Cr Chris Staynes.
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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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 or staff member 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.
That the Council: a) Notes/Amends if necessary the Elected Members' Interest Register attached as Attachment A; and b) Confirms/Amends the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests. c) Notes the Executive Leadership Interest Register attached as Attachment B. |
Attachments
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Councillor Register of Interest |
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ELT Register of Interest |
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Ordinary Council meeting - 30 April 2019
That the Council: Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 30 April 2019 as a correct record.
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Attachments
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Minutes of Ordinary Council meeting held on 30 April 2019 (Under Separate Cover) |
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Ordinary Council meeting - 28 May 2019
That the Council: Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 28 May 2019 as a correct record.
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Minutes of Ordinary Council meeting held on 28 May 2019 (Under Separate Cover) |
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Ordinary Council Annual Plan Deliberations meeting - 27 May 2019
That the Council: Confirms the minutes of the Ordinary Council Annual Plan Deliberations meeting held on 29, 30 and 31 May 2019 as a correct record.
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Minutes of Ordinary Council Annual Plan Deliberations meeting held on 29, 30 and 31 May 2019 (Under Separate Cover) |
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Finance and Council Controlled Organisations Committee - 21 May 2019
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That the Council: a) Notes the minutes of the Finance and Council Controlled Organisations Committee meeting held on 21 May 2019 |
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Minutes of Finance and Council Controlled Organisations Committee held on 21 May 2019 (Under Separate Cover) |
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Economic Development Committee - 21 May 2019
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That the Council: a) Notes the minutes of the Economic Development Committee meeting held on 21 May 2019 b) Takes Part C items of the minutes of the Economic Development Committee held on Tuesday, 21 May 2019, in the non-public part of the meeting.
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Minutes of Economic Development Committee held on 21 May 2019 (Under Separate Cover) |
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Community and Culture Committee - 11 June 2019
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That the Council: a) Notes the minutes of the Community and Culture Committee meeting held on 11 June 2019
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Minutes of Community and Culture Committee held on 11 June 2019 (Under Separate Cover) |
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Waikouaiti Coast Community Board - 13 March 2019
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That the Council: a) Notes the minutes of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting held on 13 March 2019 |
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Minutes of Waikouaiti Coast Community Board held on 13 March 2019 (Under Separate Cover) |
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Otago Peninsula Community Board - 2 May 2019
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That the Council: a) Notes the minutes of the Otago Peninsula Community Board meeting held on 2 May 2019 |
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Minutes of Otago Peninsula Community Board held on 2 May 2019 (Under Separate Cover) |
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Council 25 June 2019 |
Adoption of the Annual Plan 2019/20
Department: Corporate Policy and Finance
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 This report recommends the adoption of the Annual Plan 2019/20 and seeks authorisation for the Chief Executive to drawdown debt up to a maximum of $270 million.
That the Council: a) Adopts the Annual Plan 2019/20. b) Authorises the Chief Executive to make any minor editorial changes resulting from quality checks prior to the final printing of the Annual Plan 2019/20 document. c) Authorises the Chief Executive to drawdown debt up to total debt of $270 million in the 2019/20 year. |
BACKGROUND
2 The Local Government Act 2002 (LGA) requires all local authorities to prepare and adopt an Annual Plan for each financial year. The purpose of an annual plan is to provide the budget and funding impact statement for the year concerned and to identify any variation from the financial statements and funding impact statement included in the 10 year plan 2018-28 for that year.
3 The Annual Plan 2019/20 must be adopted before 1 July 2019.
4 Feedback from the community on the draft 2019/20 budgets was sought from 18 March 2019 to 15 April 2019. The Council met in May 2019 to hear submissions, deliberate and make final decisions regarding submissions and community feedback on the draft 2019/20 budgets.
DISCUSSION
5 The final Annual Plan 2019/20 document has been developed based on the supporting documents utilised during the engagement process and the budget updates reported to the Council deliberations meeting.
6 The substantive changes are:
a) The document reflects the resolutions made by the Council during deliberations and decision making in May 2019;
b) The financial statements reflect the 2017/18 Annual Report and a forecast year end position at 30 June 2019; and
c) The operating budget reflects updated grants and subsidies revenue from New Zealand Transport Agency based on the revised capital expenditure programme. It also reflects re-categorisation of some expenditure lines and transfers between departments with no overall budget impact.
7 The adopted version of the Annual Plan 2019/20 will require a full editorial quality check. This check will be completed within the statutory timeframes. Any required editorial changes can be achieved through delegating authority to approve editorial changes to the Chief Executive.
8 The Council can now complete the final step in the planning process and adopt the Annual Plan 2019/20 prior to the commencement of the new financial year on 1 July 2019.
9 Debt is forecast to increase to $268.473 million in the 2019/20 year. Authority is sought to provide the Chief Executive with the appropriate delegation to drawdown debt up to a maximum of $270 million.
OPTIONS
10 The Council is legislatively required to adopt the Annual Plan 2019/20 by 30 June 2019, therefore there are no options applicable to this report.
NEXT STEPS
11 Once adopted the Annual Plan 2019/20 will be subject to final quality checks, graphic designed and printed for public distribution in hard copy and on the Council’s website. An electronic copy of the Annual Plan 2019/20 will be available on the DCC website from 1 July 2019, and hard copies will be available from mid-July 2019.
12 Information on the Annual Plan and the outcome of Council decision making will be included in FYI and the Star in mid-July 2019. Organisations which requested funding through the Annual Plan process will be notified of the Council decision of their funding request.
Signatories
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Tami Sargeant - Senior Policy Analyst Carolyn Allan - Senior Management Accountant |
Authoriser: |
Gavin Logie - Financial Controller Sandy Graham - General Manager City Services |
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Annual Plan 2019/20 (Under Separate Cover) |
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SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS
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Fit with purpose of Local Government The development of the Annual Plan 2019/20 enables democratic local decision making and action by, and on behalf of communities; and promotes the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of communities in the present and for the future. |
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Fit with strategic framework
The Annual Plan contributes to the strategic framework because it provides the necessary funding to implement the services activities outlined in the 2019/20 budget. |
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Māori Impact Statement The Annual Plan provides a mechanism for Māori to contribute to decision making. |
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Sustainability There are no implications for sustainability. |
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10 year plan /Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy This report concludes the development of the Annual Plan. |
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Financial considerations The financial considerations are detailed in the report. |
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Significance The budget updates are not considered material or significant compared to the 2019/20 year forecast in the 10 year plan 2018-28. |
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Engagement – external Community engagement on the draft 2019/20 budgets was undertaken and have informed the Annual Plan. |
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Engagement - internal Staff and managers from across the Council have been involved in the development of the Annual Plan. |
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Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc. As noted in this report, the Council is legislatively required to adopt the Annual Plan by 30 June 2019. |
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Conflict of Interest There are no known conflicts of interest. |
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Community Boards Community Boards were involved in the development of the Annual Plan. |
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Council 25 June 2019 |
Setting of Rates for the 2019/20 Financial Year
Department: Finance
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 Following the adoption of the 2019/20 Annual Plan, the Council now needs to set the rates as provided for in the Funding Impact Statement for the 2019/20 year.
That the Council: a) Sets the following rates under the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 on rating units in the district for the financial year commencing 1 July 2019 and ending on 30 June 2020. 1 General Rate A general rate set under section 13 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 made on every rating unit, assessed on a differential basis as described below: · A rate of 0.3335 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "residential" category. · A rate of 0.3169 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "lifestyle" category. · A rate of 0.8182 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "commercial" category. · A rate of 0.5830 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "residential heritage bed and breakfasts" category. · A rate of 0.2671 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "farmland" category. · A rate of 0.0611 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on the “stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity” category. 2 Community Services Rate A targeted rate for community services, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows: · $240.50 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit for all rating units in the "residential, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, lifestyle and farmland" categories. · $240.50 (including GST) per rating unit for all rating units in the "commercial and stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity" categories. 3 Kerbside Recycling Rate A targeted rate for kerbside recycling, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows: · $66.30 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit for rating units in the "residential, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, lifestyle and farmland" categories. · $66.30 (including GST) per rating unit for rating units in the "commercial" category. 4 Drainage Rates A targeted rate for drainage, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows: · $559.00 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit for all rating units in the "residential, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, lifestyle and farmland" categories and which are "connected" to the public sewerage system. · $279.50 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit for all rating units in the "residential, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, lifestyle and farmland" categories and which are "serviceable" by the public sewerage system. · $559.00 (including GST) per rating unit for all rating units in the "commercial, residential institutions, schools and stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity" categories and which are "connected" to the public sewerage system. · $279.50 (including GST) per rating unit for all rating units in the "commercial, residential institutions and schools" categories and which are "serviceable" by the public sewerage system. · $102.25 (including GST) per rating unit for all rating units in the "church" category and which are "connected" to the public sewerage system. Rating units which are not "connected" to the scheme and which are not "serviceable" will not be liable for this rate. Drainage is a combined targeted rate for sewage disposal and stormwater. Sewage disposal makes up 83.9% of the drainage rate, and stormwater makes up 16.1%. Non-rateable land will not be liable for the stormwater component of the drainage targeted rate. Rates demands for the drainage targeted rate for non-rateable land will therefore be charged at 83.9%. 5 Commercial Drainage Rates – Capital Value A targeted rate for drainage, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows: · A rate of 0.2976 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "commercial and residential institution" category and which are "connected" to the public sewerage system. · A rate of 0.1488 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "commercial" category and which are "serviceable" by the public sewerage system. · A rate of 0.2232 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "school" category and which are "connected" to the public sewerage system. · A rate of 0.1116 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "school" category and which are "serviceable" by the public sewerage system. · A rate of 0.0229 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on the “stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity” category. This rate shall not apply to properties in Karitane, Middlemarch, Seacliff, Waikouaiti and Warrington. This rate shall not apply to churches. Drainage is a combined targeted rate for sewage disposal and stormwater. Sewage disposal makes up 83.9% of the drainage rate, and stormwater makes up 16.1%. Non-rateable land will not be liable for the stormwater component of the drainage targeted rate. Rates demands for the drainage targeted rate for non-rateable land will therefore be charged at 83.9%. 6 Water Rates A targeted rate for water supply, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows: · $404.00 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of any "connected" rating unit which receives an ordinary supply of water within the meaning of the Dunedin City Bylaws excepting properties in Karitane, Merton, Rocklands/Pukerangi, Seacliff, Waitati, Warrington, East Taieri, West Taieri and North Taieri. · $202.00 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of any "serviceable" rating unit to which connection is available to receive an ordinary supply of water within the meaning of the Dunedin City Bylaws excepting properties in Karitane, Merton, Rocklands/Pukerangi, Seacliff, Waitati, Warrington, East Taieri, West Taieri and North Taieri. · $404.00 (including GST) per unit of water being one cubic metre (viz. 1,000 litres) per day supplied at a constant rate of flow during a full 24 hour period to any "connected" rating unit situated in Karitane, Merton, Seacliff, Waitati, Warrington, West Taieri, East Taieri or North Taieri. · $202.00 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of any "serviceable" rating unit situated in Waitati, Warrington, West Taieri, East Taieri or North Taieri. This rate shall not apply to the availability of water in Merton, Karitane or Seacliff. 7 Fire Protection Rates A targeted rate for the provision of a fire protection service, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows: · A rate of 0.0829 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on all rating units in the "commercial" category. This rate shall not apply to churches. · A rate of 0.0622 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on all rating units in the "residential institutions" category. · A rate of 0.0092 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on the “stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity” category. · $121.20 (including GST) for each separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit within the "residential, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, lifestyle and farmland" category that is not receiving an ordinary supply of water within the meaning of the Dunedin City Bylaws. 8 Water Rates – Quantity of Water A targeted rate for the quantity of water provided to any rating unit fitted with a water meter, being an extraordinary supply of water within the meaning of the Dunedin City Bylaws, set under section 19 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, according to the following scale of charges (GST inclusive):
Where the supply of a quantity of water is subject to this Quantity of Water Targeted Rate, the rating unit will not be liable for any other targeted rate for the supply of the same water. 9 Allanton Drainage Rate A targeted rate for the capital contribution towards the Allanton Wastewater Collection System, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, of $411.00 (including GST) per rating unit, to every rating unit paying their contribution towards the scheme as a targeted rate over 20 years. Liability for the rate is on the basis of the provision of the service to each rating unit. The Allanton area is shown in the map below: 10 Blanket Bay Drainage Rate A targeted rate for the capital contribution towards the Blanket Bay Drainage System, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, of $636.00 (including GST) per rating unit, to every rating unit paying their contribution towards the scheme as a targeted rate over 20 years. Liability for the rate is on the basis of the provision of the service to each rating unit. The Blanket Bay area is shown in the map below: 11 Curles Point Drainage Rate A targeted rate for the capital contribution towards the Curles Point Drainage System, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, of $749.00 (including GST) per rating unit, to every rating unit paying their contribution towards the scheme as a targeted rate over 20 years. Liability for the rate is on the basis of the provision of the service to each rating unit. The Curles Point area is shown in the map below:
12 Tourism/Economic Development Rate A targeted rate for Tourism/Economic Development, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows: · 0.0142 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "commercial" category. · 0.0013 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on the “stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity” category. 13 Warm Dunedin Targeted Rate Scheme A targeted rate for the Warm Dunedin Targeted Rate Scheme, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, per rating unit in the Warm Dunedin Targeted Rate Scheme. The targeted rate scheme provides a way for homeowners to install insulation and/or clean heating. The targeted rate covers the cost and an annual interest rate. The interest rates have been and will be: Rates commencing 1 July 2013 and 1 July 2014 8% Rates commencing 1 July 2015 and 1 July 2016 8.3% Rates commencing 1 July 2017 7.8% Rates commencing 1 July 2018 7.2% Rates commencing 1 July 2019 6.8% 14 Private Street Lighting Rate A targeted rate for the purpose of recovering the cost of private street lights, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows: · $149.40 (including GST) per private street light divided by the number of separately used or inhabited parts of a rating unit for all rating units in the "residential and lifestyle" categories in the private streets as identified in the schedule below. · $149.40 (including GST) per private street light divided by the number of rating units for all rating units in the "commercial" category in the private streets as identified in the schedule below.
Differential Matters and Categories b) Adopts the following differential categories for the 2019/20 financial year. The differential categories are determined in accordance with the Council's land use codes. The Council's land use codes are based on the land use codes set under the Rating Valuation Rules 2008 and are set out in Attachment A. In addition, the Council has established categories for residential institutions, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, the stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity, churches, and schools. 1 Differentials Based on Land Use The Council uses this matter to: · Differentiate the General rate. · Differentiate the Community Services rate. · Differentiate the Kerbside Recycling rate. · Differentiate the Private Street Lighting rate. · Differentiate the Tourism/Economic Development rate. · Differentiate the Fire Protection rate. The differential categories based on land use are: · Residential – includes all rating units used for residential purposes including single residential, multi-unit residential, multi-use residential, residential special accommodation, residential communal residence dependant on other use, residential bach/cribs, residential carparking and residential vacant land. · Lifestyle – includes all rating units with Council's land use codes 2, 20, 21, 22 and 29. · Commercial – includes all rating units with land uses not otherwise categorised as Residential, Residential Heritage Bed and Breakfasts, Lifestyle, Farmland or Stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity. · Farmland - includes all rating units used solely or principally for agricultural or horticultural or pastoral purposes. · Residential Heritage Bed and Breakfasts – includes all rating units meeting the following description: · Bed and breakfast establishments; and · Classified as commercial for rating purposes due to the number of bedrooms (greater than four); and · Either: · the majority of the establishment is at least 80 years old, or · the establishment has Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Registration, or · the establishment is a Dunedin City Council Protected Heritage Building as identified in the District Plan; and · The bed and breakfast owner lives at the facility. · Stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity – this includes land at 130 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, Assessment 4026695, Valuation reference 27190-01403. 2 Differentials Based on Land Use and Provision or Availability of Service The Council uses these matters to differentiate the drainage rate and the commercial drainage rate. The differential categories based on land use are: · Residential – includes all rating units used for residential purposes including single residential, multi-unit residential, multi-use residential, residential special accommodation, residential communal residence dependant on other use, residential bach/cribs, residential carparking and residential vacant land. · Lifestyle - includes all rating units with Council's land use codes 2, 20, 21, 22 and 29. · Farmland - includes all rating units used solely or principally for agricultural or horticultural or pastoral purposes. · Commercial – includes all rating units with land uses not otherwise categorised as Residential, Residential Heritage Bed and Breakfasts, Lifestyle, Farmland, Residential Institutions, Stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity, Churches or Schools. · Stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity – this includes land at 130 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, Assessment 4026695, Valuation reference 27190-01403. · Residential Heritage Bed and Breakfasts – includes all rating units meeting the following description: · Bed and breakfast establishments; and · Classified as commercial for rating purposes due to the number of bedrooms (greater than four); and · Either: · the majority of the establishment is at least 80 years old or · the establishment has Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Registration or · the establishment is a Dunedin City Council Protected Heritage Building as identified in the District Plan; and · The bed and breakfast owner lives at the facility. · Residential Institutions - includes only rating units with the Council's land use codes 95 and 96. · Churches – includes all rating units used for places of religious worship. · Schools - includes only rating units used for schools that do not operate for profit. The differential categories based on provision or availability of service are: · Connected – any rating unit that is connected to a public sewerage drain. · Serviceable – any rating unit that is not connected to a public sewerage drain but is capable of being connected to the sewerage system (being a property situated within 30 metres of a public drain). 3 Differentials Based on Provision or Availability of Service The Council uses this matter to differentiate the water rates. The differential categories based on provision or availability of service are: · Connected – any rating unit that is supplied by the water supply system. · Serviceable – any rating unit that is not supplied but is capable of being supplied by the water supply system (being a rating unit situated within 100 metres of the nearest water supply). Minimum Rates c) Approves that where the total amount of rates payable in respect of any rating unit is less than $5.00 including GST, the rates payable in respect of the rating unit shall be such amount as the Council determines but not exceeding $5.00 including GST. Low Value Rating Units d) Approves that rating units with a capital value of $3,500 or less will only be charged the general rate. Land Use Codes e) Approves that the land use codes attached to this report are adopted as the Council's land use codes for the purpose of the rating method. Separately Used or Inhabited Part of a Rating Unit f) Adopts the following definition of a separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit: "A separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit includes any portion inhabited or used by the owner/a person other than the owner, and who has the right to use or inhabit that portion by virtue of a tenancy, lease, licence, or other agreement. This definition includes separately used parts, whether or not actually occupied at any particular time, which are provided by the owner for rental (or other form of occupation) on an occasional or long term basis by someone other than the owner. For the purpose of this definition, vacant land and vacant premises offered or intended for use or habitation by a person other than the owner and usually used as such are defined as 'used'. For the avoidance of doubt, a rating unit that has a single use or occupation is treated as having one separately used or inhabited part." Lump Sum Contributions g) Approves that no lump sum contributions will be sought for any targeted rate. Rating by Instalments h) Approves the following schedule of rates to be collected by the Council, payable by four instalments. The City is divided into four areas based on Valuation Roll Numbers, as set out below:
Area 4 comprises ratepayers with multiple assessments who pay on a schedule. Due Dates for Payment of Rates i) Approves the due dates for all rates with the exception of water rates, which are charged based on water meter consumption, will be payable in four instalments due on the dates below:
Water meter invoices are sent separately from other rates at intervals depending on the quantity of water consumed. Penalties j) Resolves to charge the following penalties on unpaid rates: 1 A charge of 10% of the unpaid rates instalment will be added to the amount of any instalment remaining unpaid the day after the instalment due date set out above. 2 Where a ratepayer has not paid the first instalment by the due date of that instalment, and has paid the total rates and charges in respect of the rating unit for the 2019/20 rating year by the due date of the second instalment, the 10% additional charge for the first instalment shall be remitted. 3 For amounts levied in any previous financial year and which remain unpaid on 1 October 2019, 10% of that sum shall be charged, including additional charges (in any). 4 For amounts levied in any previous financial year and which remain unpaid on 1 April 2020, 10% of that sum shall be charged, including additional charges (if any). Assessing and Recovering Rates k) Approves that the Chief Executive Officer, General Manager Finance and Commercial, Financial Controller and Rates and Revenue Team Leader be authorised to take all necessary steps to assess and recover the above rates. |
BACKGROUND
2 The rating method for the 2019/20 year formed part of the supporting documentation made available during the community engagement period of the draft 2019/20 budget.
DISCUSSION
3 The rating method for the 2019/20 year incorporates the following changes:
· An increase of $7.00 in the community services targeted rate from $233.50 to $240.50 for the 2019/20 year.
· The differential rating category previously known as “Forsyth Barr Stadium” has been renamed “Stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity”.
· The differentiated stadium: 10,000+ capacity rates have been increased for the 2019/20 year by the June 2018 LGCI of 1.8%.
Limit on "Fixed" Charging
4 Section 21 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 includes a limit on certain rates. In any one year, the Council may not collect more than 30% of its total rates revenue by way of:
· Any uniform annual general charge.
· Any targeted rate that is calculated as a fixed amount per rating unit or separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit (and which is not used solely for water supply or sewage disposal).
5 The Council does not use a uniform annual general charge. The relevant targeted rates for the 2019/20 year are the kerbside recycling rate, the community services rate and the drainage fixed charge. These rates equate to 25% of total rates revenue.
OPTIONS
6 The option provided is to set rates in accordance with the Local Government Act 2002 and the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 in order to provide rates funding in the 2019/20 year in accordance with the 2019/20 budget.
NEXT STEPS
7 The Council can now set and assess the rates described in its Funding Impact Statement.
Signatories
Author: |
Carolyn Allan - Senior Management Accountant |
Authoriser: |
Gavin Logie - Financial Controller Dave Tombs - General Manager Finance and Commercial |
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Dunedin Land Use Codes |
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Fit with purpose of Local Government This decision enables democratic local decision making and action by, and on behalf of communities and promotes the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of communities in the present and for the future. |
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Fit with strategic framework
This decision fits with the strategic framework because it provides the necessary rates funding to implement the activities outlined in the 2019/20 budget. |
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Māori Impact Statement There are no known impacts for tangata whenua. |
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Sustainability There are no implications for sustainability. |
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10 year plan /Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy The Council has adopted the 2019/20 Annual Plan and can now set and assess the rates described in its Funding Impact Statement. |
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Financial considerations The Council has adopted the 2019/20 Annual Plan and can now set and assess the rates described in its Funding Impact Statement. |
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Significance The decision sets the rates for the 2019/20 year as outlined in the 2019/20 Annual Plan. |
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Engagement – external The proposed rating method formed part of the Supporting Documentation during the community engagement on the 2019/20 draft budget. |
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Engagement - internal Internal engagement has occurred with staff in the relevant departments. |
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Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc. Legal risks were considered and appropriate advice sought. |
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Conflict of Interest There are no known conflicts of interest. |
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Community Boards There are no known implications for Community Boards. |
Council 25 June 2019 |
DCC submission on the review of the NZ Walking Access Act 2008
Department: Parks and Recreation
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 This report seeks approval for the Dunedin City Council (DCC) submission (Attachment A) to the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) on the review of the Walking Access Act 2008 (Act).
2 The submission provides general comments and feedback on questions raised by MPI.
That the Council: a) Approves the DCC submission on the review of the Walking Access Act 2008. |
background
1. The Walking Access Act 2008 says the Act must be reviewed 10 years after its introduction. In May 2019, MPI published a public feedback paper regarding the review of the Walking Access Act 2008.
2. The review is an opportunity to see how the Act can improve an important part of New Zealand’s system for public access to the outdoors. The review is also an opportunity to consider present state, as well as future challenges. Changes to the Act can reflect on the ways in which persistent and emerging trends are likely to affect walking access in the coming decades.
3. The consultation deadline is 2 July 2019 at 5.00pm.
DISCUSSION
4. The review paper highlights six emerging trends since the Act was first introduced:
§ Walking is still the number one activity, but cycling is now the fastest growing mode of transport in several cities and towns across New Zealand. Hunting and fishing are continuing to grow in large numbers.
§ More people now live in urban areas and want to experience nature close to where they are.
§ According to the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE), the forecast is for 5.1 million international visitors in 2024, up from 3.7 million international visitors in 2017.
§ There is a growing awareness of the need to protect the environment and make sure use is sustainable.
§ There is growing knowledge about how access to outdoors can improve physical and mental health, social connection, and community wellbeing.
§ Users knowledge is inadequate about how to behave outdoors to avoid negatively impacting flora, fauna and other rural activities e.g. farming.
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5. MPI requires this review to ask the question whether the Act is still necessary and if so, what are the opportunities for improvement. Initial MPI workshops in 2018 identified the following eight themes for potential improvement for feedback:
§ Theme 1 - The purpose, priorities, objective and functions of the Act
§ Theme 2 - Working towards equal access
§ Theme 3 - Coping with visitor numbers
§ Theme 4 - Addressing barriers to landowners providing public access
§ Theme 5 - Encouraging positive visitor behaviours
§ Theme 6 - Organisations working together
§ Theme 7 - Governance for the Act and Commission
§ Theme 8 - Funding
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6. Parks and Recreation has summarised this paper and prepared commentary in response to the eight themes noted above:
a. The submission is generally supportive of the suggested changes under Theme 1. These include, broadening the scope of the Act to cover topics such as the benefits of outdoors, inclusion of public land and urban areas, and more support for Maori interests. This will enable the Commission to respond to the emerging needs identified.
b. The submission is also supportive of the objectives and functions of the Commission being more explicit to address the resource constraints in response to requests from the Overseas Investment Office.
c. The submission questions whether there is a need to focus priorities on first replacing access to areas that have been temporarily closed; suggesting that the focus should first be on understanding whether it is the ‘right product’ and considering whether alignment with New Zealand Treasury Better Business Case Framework might be a more sustainable approach for the community before making any investment decisions.
d. The submission questions whether the Act should address the lack of equity under Theme 2. The DCC would rather see the Commission encourage a sustainable, balanced network with both dual-use tracks and single-use tracks to ensure that there is enough supply to meet the variety of users - not providing a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to track provision. In support, the submission recommends alignment to Department of Conservation Visitor Profiles for walking tracks referred to in NZ Tracks Standards SNZ HB 8630:2004.
e. The submission supports Theme 3 that responds to the loss of access resulting from huge increases in visitor numbers, and the opportunity to provide greater guidance for overseas visitors.
f. The submission supports Theme 4, that responds to barriers from landowners who provide public access. The submission provides suggestions for resolution such as better guidance for landowners (including protecting compliant landowners) compensation, appealing decisions and continuing to act as an ‘honest broker’.
g. The submission supports Theme 5 that asks whether there is potential to improve access to information about The New Zealand Outdoor Access Code. In response to the questions asked, guidance on ‘typical’ residential complaints and what types of improvements the Commission could make to improve their marketing strategy has been provided.
h. The submission generally supports proposals under Theme 6 that focus on improving how organisations can work well together, such as extending controlling authorities to include Trusts and iwi, but also noting that the DCC already has good relationships with ‘other’ parties and uses existing legislative frameworks consistently and appropriately.
i. Under Theme 6 the submission questions whether there is a need for the Commission to be involved with legal roads and ‘other’ infrastructure given that the DCC is already transparent in its management of legal roads. A ‘one size fits all’ arrangement may not be as effective, or efficient as a local approach.
j. The submission provides suggestions under Theme 7 about governance and the role of the gazetted walkway.
k. The submission also provides suggestions under Theme 7 about the type of matters the Commission may need to consider if they were to start charging a fee for their services.
options
Option One (Recommended Option) – Submit on the on the review of the Walking Access Act 2008
7. Approve the DCC submission to MPI on the review of the New Zealand Walking Access Act 2008.
Advantages
· Supports collaboration with central government on management of tracks.
· Allows DCC to respond to some of the suggested changes and questions asked and provide further information for consideration.
Disadvantages
· There are no identified disadvantages for this option.
Option Two – Do not submit on the review of the NZ Walking Access Act 2008
8. Do not approve the DCC submission to MPI on the review of the New Zealand Walking Access Act 2008.
Advantages
· There are no identified advantages for this option.
Disadvantages
· Missed opportunity to support cross-collaboration on walking access outcomes with central government.
· Missed opportunity to provide feedback on central government’s proposed changes to the Walking Access Act 2008.
NEXT STEPS
9. If the Council approves the submission it will be sent to MPI for its consideration.
Signatories
Author: |
Claire Swift - Senior Planner |
Authoriser: |
Robert West - Group Manager Parks and Recreation Sandy Graham - General Manager City Services |
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Submission on the Walking Access Act 2008 Public Feedback Review Paper |
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Fit with purpose of Local Government This decision enables democratic local decision making and action by, and on behalf of communities. |
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Fit with strategic framework
This submission was developed in line with the goals and priorities of the strategic framework. |
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Māori Impact Statement There are no known impacts on this submission for tangata whenua.
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Sustainability There are no known implications for sustainability. |
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LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy There are no known implications.
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Financial considerations There are no known financial implications. |
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Significance The decision is of low significance in terms of the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. |
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Engagement – external There has been no external engagement for this submission. |
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Engagement - internal There are been no internal engagement for this submission. |
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Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc. There are no identified risks. |
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Conflict of Interest There are no known conflicts of interest. |
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Community Boards There are no implications for Community Boards. |
Council 25 June 2019 |
Submission on Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities Bill
Department: Corporate Policy
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 This report seeks approval of a draft submission (Attachment A) to the Environment Select Committee on the establishment of Kāinga Ora (formerly known as the Housing and Urban Development Authority) through the Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities Bill.
That the Council: a) Approves the draft Dunedin City Council submission to the Environment Select Committee on the Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities Bill.
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BACKGROUND
2 The Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities Bill (the Bill) establishes a new Crown entity as the Government's delivery agency for housing and urban development. Kāinga Ora will consolidate three existing agencies: Housing New Zealand, its subsidiary HLC, and parts of the Kiwi Build Unit.
3 Once established, the ambition is for Kāinga Ora to work across the urban development spectrum to build complete, diverse communities that enable New Zealanders from all backgrounds to have similar opportunities in life. Kāinga Ora will have two key areas of focus:
· Being the lead developer and driving the delivery of affordable homes and public housing; and,
· Being a world class public landlord, managing tenancies across New Zealand.
4 The Bill also sets out the operating framework for Kāinga Ora. The agency’s strategic direction will be provided through a Government policy statement.
5 The Bill does not include detail regarding any future regulatory powers Kāinga Ora may be given. These are expected to be dealt with through an amendment at a later date that sets out the new Crown entity’s powers.
6 Submissions on the Bill are due 11 July 2019.
DISCUSSION
7 The DCC submission is supportive of the establishment of the new Crown entity. The submission sets out the challenges faced by Dunedin that the agency might work with the DCC and other stakeholders to address.
8 The submission outlines Dunedin’s housing issues, including the availability of affordable and high-quality housing. The submission also notes the work on responding to the National Policy Statement for Urban Development Capacity to identify actions the DCC can undertake to increase development.
9 The DCC submission also highlights South Dunedin as increasingly vulnerable to climate change and sea level rise, and how these impacts exacerbate existing challenges such as poor housing quality.
OPTIONS
Option One (Recommended Option) – Submit on the Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities Bill
10 Approve the DCC submission on the Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities Bill, with any suggested amendments, to the Environment Select Committee.
Advantages
· Enables the DCC to continue the conversation with Government for the new agency to work with local government as a partner, significant owner of infrastructure, property and land, and provider of community housing.
Disadvantages
· There are no identified disadvantages for this option.
Option Two – Do not submit on the Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities Bill
11 Do not submit a DCC submission on the Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities Bill.
Advantages
· There are no identified advantages for this option.
Disadvantages
· Missed opportunity for the DCC to continue the conversation with Government for the new agency to work with local government as a partner, significant owner of infrastructure, property and land, and provider of community housing.
NEXT STEPS
12 If the Council approves the draft submission it will be sent to the Environment Select Committee for consideration by 11 July 2019.
1 Signatories
Author: |
Hoani Yates - Policy Advisor |
Authoriser: |
Nicola Pinfold - Group Manager Community and Planning John Christie - Director Enterprise Dunedin |
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Draft DCC submission: Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities Bill |
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Fit with purpose of Local Government This proposal enables democratic local decision making and action by, and on behalf of communities. |
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Fit with strategic framework
The submission has been developed in line with the goals and objectives of the strategic framework. |
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Māori Impact Statement There are no known impacts for tangata whenua. |
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Sustainability There are no known specific impacts for sustainability resulting from a decision to approve the draft DCC submission. |
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LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy There are no known impacts for current levels of service and/or performance measures resulting from a decision to approve the draft DCC submission. |
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Financial considerations There are no financial impacts on the DCC from a decision to approve the draft DCC submission. |
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Significance This decision has been assessed under the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy as being of low significance. |
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Engagement – external There was no external engagement. |
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Engagement - internal Staff from Corporate Policy, Enterprise Dunedin, City Development and Events and Community Development contributed to the development of this submission. |
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Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc. There are no known risks. |
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Community Boards The DCC submission may be of interest to Community Boards. |
Council 25 June 2019 |
Proposed parking changes - June 2019
Department: Transport
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 This report attaches the findings of the Bylaws Subcommittee on proposed changes to parking controls.
2 Consultation was carried out in May on some proposed changes to parking controls. On 10 June the Bylaws Subcommittee considered the proposed changes and feedback received and heard a submitter.
That the Council: a) Considers the recommendations of the Bylaws Subcommittee on proposed changes to parking. b) Approves the changes to parking controls that are shown in the Dunedin City Council's traffic and parking controls database, June 2019 update, https://tinyurl.com/ParkingJune2019. c) Notes that all parking controls previously approved by Council and not shown as a change on the June 2019 traffic and parking controls database, remain unchanged. |
BACKGROUND
3 Parking controls contribute to the objectives of the Dunedin Integrated Transport Strategy 2013, particularly by supporting the achievement of a safe, efficient and accessible transport network for all modes. Council is also moving towards consistency and simplicity in the parking control system. This should make parking easier for people to use and understand and be more efficient to enforce. Opportunities for commuters to change the way they travel will be supported by Council as part of new sustainable travel initiatives to be introduced over the next two-year period.
4 Council maintains a GIS map database of traffic and parking controls (the database) which reflects all on-street parking controls that are implemented with markings and/or signs.
5 Parking controls are made under the Traffic and Parking Bylaw. The Bylaws Subcommittee has the delegation to consider changes to parking controls, and to make recommendations to the Council, which can approve traffic and parking controls.
6 Recommended parking changes will be periodically brought before the Bylaws Subcommittee for consideration.
DISCUSSION
7 Recommended changes to parking are shown in the database https://tinyurl.com/ParkingJune2019.
Consultations
8 At the Council meeting on 30 April 2019, two proposed changes to parking controls were approved for public consultation:
· TPC10 – Changes to paid parking in the Tertiary Precinct. The purpose is to try new approaches to parking management, encourage parking turnover, and better provide for visitors to the University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic.
· TPC11 - Changes to paid parking in the Jetty Street area to encourage parking turnover, and better provide for visitors and customers to the area. These changes build on parking changes approved in the area in December 2018.
9 Public consultation was open for 15 working days from 1 May to 21 May 2019. Information was delivered to properties in the affected areas. The proposed changes were publicly advertised in the Otago Daily Times on Saturday 4 May 2019, and information was available on the Council website from 1 May 2019.
10 There was a total of 540 submissions. Submissions were received through Council’s submission database, and full text of the submissions is available on Council’s website.
11 The vast majority of submissions related to the Tertiary Precinct proposed changes. Due to the large volume of submissions being received, the hearings for the Tertiary Precinct parking changes have been deferred, to allow Council to properly consider feedback, assess available options, and input into the Tertiary Precinct Safety, Accessibility and Streetscape Upgrade (a joint initiative of the Dunedin City Council, University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic). The hearing will likely be held in early 2020, after broader consultation is held on the Tertiary Precinct Safety, Accessibility and Streetscape Upgrade.
12 After reviewing the feedback received staff have proposed some changes to TPC 11, Jetty Street area parking. This involves leaving the free unrestricted spaces currently available on the east side of Bond Street as they are, except for formally marking the spaces. This responds to submissions on the use of these spaces by residents and allows staff time to investigate the role of residents parking in this mixed-use area.
13 Summary reports for the proposed parking changes are in Attachments A and B. These include a description of the changes as consulted on, a summary of the feedback, and staff response to the feedback. For the Tertiary Precinct, this is a high-level summary only, as detailed analysis has not yet been undertaken.
14 34 people wanted to speak at the hearings, mostly in relation to the Tertiary Precinct. One submitter spoke at the hearings on the Jetty Street area changes.
Minor changes
15 A number of minor changes to parking controls are also proposed. These are detailed in Attachment C and include:
· Parking changes to improve safety, efficiency or access, where appropriate engagement has been carried out with affected parties.
· Parking changes arising from other projects where consultation has been carried out with affected parties, and in some cases are already marked and signed.
· Changes to remove unused parking including bus stops or residents only parking.
Clarifications
16 Suggested clarifications to the database are detailed in Attachment D. These are changes to markings or signs intended to clarify parking controls which are already in place. Changes may make existing markings or signs clearer, or reinforce existing rules (for example installation of broken yellow lines to clarify that no vehicles may stop within 6 m of an intersection under Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004, or signage to provide notice of citywide controls in the Traffic and Parking Bylaw). The clarifications are considered necessary for access or safety, and are an exception to Council’s general approach not to mark anything that is currently enforceable under existing rules.
Traffic and Parking Bylaw Subcommittee
17 The Traffic and Parking Bylaw Subcommittee considered all feedback and heard submitters in June.
18 See Attachment E for the findings of the Traffic and Parking Bylaw Subcommittee.
19 See Attachment F for the minutes of the Traffic and Parking Bylaw Subcommittee hearings.
OPTIONS
20 Options are set out below for all changes.
Option One – Approve the proposed changes to the traffic and parking controls database
Advantages
· Improves safety, efficiency and access on the transport network:
i) Providing appropriate short stay parking to provide for surrounding land uses in various locations.
ii) Improving safety and enabling property access by prohibiting obstructive parking, making existing parking controls clearer, and providing for access to new driveways.
iii) Making good use of space – by reallocating redundant parking spaces.
· Enables visitors and customers to more easily find a park in the Warehouse Precinct.
· Makes some provision for residents parking in the Warehouse Precinct and surrounds, while enabling investigation into residents parking generally.
· Enables wider consideration of issues and options for parking in the Tertiary Precinct.
Disadvantages
· More parking spaces charged for.
· Some people may need to change their parking and travel routines.
· Alternatives to private vehicle travel are not attractive for some people.
· Some people may find it more difficult to park close to their house.
Option Two – Retain the existing traffic and parking controls without amendment
Advantages
· Council resources can be allocated to other transport projects.
· People would not need to change their parking and travel routines.
Disadvantages
· Does not improve safety, efficiency and access on the transport network.
· Does not enable visitors and customers to more easily find a park in the Warehouse Precinct.
NEXT STEPS
21 If the Council decides to approve the proposed changes to parking controls, the next step will be to implement approved changes through signs and road markings.
Signatories
Author: |
Anja McAlevey - Senior Transportation Planner |
Authoriser: |
Richard Saunders - Group Manager Transport Simon Drew - General Manager Infrastructure Services |
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Jetty Street area proposed parking |
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Tertiary Precinct proposed parking |
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Minor proposed parking changes |
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Proposed clarifications to parking |
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Findings of the Traffic and Parking Bylaw Subcommittee |
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Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Bylaw Subcommittee - 10 June 2019 |
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Fit with strategic framework
Establishing traffic and parking controls contributes to the vision of the Integrated Transport Strategy that “Dunedin is one of the world’s great small cities, with a safe low-carbon transport system that supports a compact city with resilient centres, inclusive and healthy communities, and national and international connectivity.” Specifically, establishing and changing traffic and parking controls contributes towards this vision by supporting the achievement of a safe, efficient and accessible transport network for all modes.
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Māori Impact Statement There are no known impacts for tangata whenua. |
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Sustainability There are no implications for sustainability. |
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Financial considerations There are no financial implications, costs for implementing the proposed changes are covered by existing budgets. |
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Significance Proposed changes are of low significance. They are generally minor and localised, with little impact on existing levels of service, and low community interest. There is high consistency with Council’s existing policy and strategy, and low impact on Council’s finances, capacity and capability. |
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Community Boards Community Boards have not been directly consulted as there are no significant changes within the boundary of the Community Boards. |
Council 25 June 2019 |
Declaring a climate emergency
Department: Corporate Policy
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 The purpose of this report is to provide background, and the advantages and disadvantages, to declaring a climate emergency in Dunedin.
That the Council: a) Considers whether to declare a climate emergency in Dunedin. |
BACKGROUND
2 During the 28 May 2019 Council Public Forum, it was proposed by Mr Rory McCarthy that Council declare a climate emergency in Dunedin (Attachment A).
3 Approximately 500 councils in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Switzerland have recently declared a climate emergency. As outlined in the proposal, the declaration of a climate emergency:
· recognises we are in a climate emergency;
· acknowledges emergency action is needed by all levels of government; and
· commits to strong action.
4 As also outlined in the proposal, the term climate emergency “recognises that the Earth has reached key climate tipping points and that incremental action (i.e. gradual reduction of emissions over several decades) is no longer a reasonable course of action if we want a future for ourselves and our children.”
5 Such a declaration is seen by its proponents as urging global action to: move to negative and zero emissions as soon as possible; draw down excess greenhouse gases on an ‘industrial’ scale; and place a priority focus on strategies that create cooling.
Proposed motion to declare a climate emergency
6 The requested wording for the Council motion to declare a climate emergency is as follows:
7 “Council acknowledges:
a) the climate emergency;
b) that all levels of government need to act;
c) that business as usual transition is not fast enough; and
d) calls for fast action (10 years or less) to reach negative emissions.
Develop a Climate Emergency Plan that:
e) Sets a target of net negative emissions in an emergency timeframe (10 years);
f) Quantify what Council can do towards reaching the target;
g) Identify what the community can do toward reaching the target;
h) Identify what the community can do toward reaching the target; and
i) Identify what local and central government will need to do for the target to be achieved.
Ensure governance prioritises the response.
Build the capacity of staff around the climate emergency and help them understand the ‘why’ and the ‘how’.
Continue to communicate the climate emergency and engage the community so the community can support entry to emergency mode.”
DISCUSSION
Council’s response to climate change
8 The DCC has been working explicitly on understanding, mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change since around 2006. The focus of this work has primarily been strategic direction setting, early stage and high-level planning, and data collection and monitoring. Critical action has also begun, such as the asset renewal of the street lighting making use of LED technology to reduce emissions and the increased investment to provide active transport options. Key elements of the work to date include:
a) A goal of Dunedin being net zero carbon by 2050 was embedded in the city’s strategic framework through inclusion in Te Ao Tūroa – The Natural World (Dunedin’s environment strategy).
b) Climate change projections are now included in the Significant Forecasting Assumptions for the 10 year plan.
c) Participation in the international Covenant of Mayors, including identifying the city’s carbon footprint, assessing climate risk and vulnerability, setting carbon reduction targets and developing an action plan to drive mitigation and adaptation (note, this is currently underway).
d) Organisational annual carbon footprint monitoring through the Certified Emissions Management and Reduction Scheme (CEMARS).
e) Responding to climate change impacts – this has been focused on South Dunedin and significantly on short-term interventions that alleviate flooding, although more far-reaching work to develop a forward-looking programme for adaptation in the medium to long-term for South Dunedin and the wider city is also being actively pursued.
9 Noting the work to date, it is recommended that instead of developing a Climate Emergency Plan, the components of such a plan are included in existing DCC plans in this space, in particular in the Covenant of Mayors action plan that is currently being progressed.
Strong focus on climate resilience
10 As part of the 2019/20 Annual Plan Deliberations, the Council approved $525,000 in 2019/20 and $572,000 in 2020/21 to establish a Climate Resilience Work Programme. This work will progress delivering on the Council’s commitments in the climate change space through: enabling more climate resilient decision-making; improving climate information and risk disclosure and reporting; establishing and delivering a programme of climate resilience projects; and, building climate leadership through capacity building and funding.
11 As part of these Deliberations, Council also resolved to form a climate change governance advisory group, further signalling the Council’s intent to deliver on its climate change commitments.
Advantages and disadvantages of supporting a climate emergency declaration
12 Christchurch City Council (CCC) recently resolved to declaring a climate emergency (Attachment B is the CCC’s background briefing note). Christchurch has made a range of highly similar climate change commitments to Dunedin, such as the Covenant of Mayors. As a result, many of the advantages and disadvantages outlined by CCC have application to Dunedin.
13 Key advantages of a declaration include: raising awareness about climate impacts; increasing recognition of the extent and speed of change needed to adequately address climate change; a greater focus on climate change actions; and, potentially, a greater mobilisation of resources.
14 Key disadvantages of a declaration include raising community concern at a time when Dunedin has already experienced recent flood emergencies and severe weather events; uncertainty about what declaring an emergency would mean; and level of preparedness for Dunedin to act at the scale that a declaration of emergency may expect. These disadvantages could undermine the level of engagement and support from the community.
15 Auckland City Council (ACC) also recently considered the declaration of a climate emergency (Attachment C is the ACC’s background briefing note).
OPTIONS
Option One – Supports declaring a climate emergency in Dunedin
16 This option supports a climate emergency declaration while acknowledging work Council has progressed to date in response to climate change, and noting that the elements of a Climate Emergency Plan as listed in the declaration would be progressed through the existing initiatives and plans Council has for mitigation and adaptation.
Advantages
· Raises awareness about climate impacts in Dunedin.
· Increases recognition of the extent and speed of change needed to adequately address climate change.
· Highlights greater focus on climate change actions.
· Potentially creates a greater mobilisation of resources, in particular, among community groups, non-government and private sector stakeholders.
Disadvantages
· Raises community concern around emergencies at a time of recent flooding and severe weather events.
· Commits Council at a time when work is already underway to respond, adapt to and mitigate climate change in Dunedin.
· Could undermine the level of engagement and support from the community to date on existing initiatives.
Option Two – Does not support declaring a climate emergency in Dunedin at this time (Status Quo)
17 Council does not support the declaration of a climate emergency.
Advantages
· Highlights existing initiatives already in place.
· Reduces confusion around ‘emergencies’, in particular, severe weather events and natural disasters.
Disadvantages
· Reduces the opportunity to raise awareness on climate change, and generate support from community groups, and non-government and private sector stakeholders.
NEXT STEPS
18 If Option One is chosen, staff will ensure the climate emergency declaration is appropriately reflected in current and future communications and work programmes.
Signatories
Author: |
Sean Jacobs - Senior Policy Analyst |
Authoriser: |
Sue Bidrose - Chief Executive Officer |
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Title |
Page |
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Proposal Declaring a Climate Emergency in Dunedin |
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Christchurch City Council - Background Briefing on Declaring a Climate Emergency |
2 |
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Auckland City Council - Background Briefing on Declaring a Climate Emergency |
2 |
SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS
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Fit with purpose of Local Government This decision promotes the environmental well-being of communities in the present and for the future. |
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Fit with strategic framework
While there is no immediate impact to the strategic framework, future strategic documents will include the climate declaration and associated work to reduce emissions. |
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Māori Impact Statement There are no known impacts for tangata whenua. |
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Sustainability A climate emergency declaration would strongly highlight Council’s commitment to sustainability. |
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LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy There are no immediate implications for the Long Term Plan/Annual Plan, Financial Strategy and Infrastructure Strategy beyond the existing climate change-related commitments in these documents. |
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Financial considerations There are no known immediate financial implications. |
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Significance While a statement of emergency provokes public interest, this decision is considered low in terms of the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy as it has no immediate planning or legislative complications. |
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Engagement – external Mr Rory McCarthy addressed Council on 28 May 2019. |
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Engagement - internal CEO/Corporate Communications |
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Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc. There are no known health and safety, or immediate legal risks. |
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Conflict of Interest There is no conflict of interest. |
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Community Boards There are no implications for Community Boards. |
Council 25 June 2019 |
LGNZ Annual General Meeting Remits and Rules
Department: Civic
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 The Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is to be held on Sunday 7 July 2019, in Wellington.
2 At that meeting, consideration will be given to 24 remits that have been submitted by local authorities, have received either formal support from five councils, or support from at least one zone or sector group meeting prior to being submitted, and have been screened through the LGNZ Remits Screening Policy. The DCC delegate will vote on DCC’s behalf on each.
3 LGNZ is also proposing four changes to the LGNZ Rules, for consideration at the AGM.
4 The purpose of this report is to present the remits that are going to the LGNZ AGM, along with the proposed changes to the LGNZ Rules. It asks that Council give consideration as to whether it wishes to give pre-conference direction to the voting delegate about DCC’s support or otherwise of any of these remits and proposed rule changes.
5 As this is an administration report, there are no options or summary of considerations.
That the Council: a) Decides for each of the remits presented at the Local Government New Zealand Annual General Meeting, whether Council wishes to determine DCC’s voting position for action by the delegate attending the Annual General Meeting. b) Decides for each of the proposed changes to the LGNZ Rules, whether Council wishes to determine DCC’s voting position for action by the delegate attending the Annual General Meeting. |
BACKGROUND
6 LGNZ has a Remits Screening Policy which determines which remits submitted by local authorities will be considered at the LGNZ AGM. This year, 24 remits have been accepted for consideration. Attachment A provides the details of each of those remits.
7 Since late 2018 LGNZ has consulted with members on options for changing the LGNZ Rules at Zone and Sector meetings. Attachment B provides an introduction to the changes, and Attachment C provides the detailed changes.
8 As agreed to at the Council meeting on 28 May 2019, Councillors Staynes, Hawkins and Garey will attend the AGM on behalf of Council.
DISCUSSION
9 The DCC delegates attending the LGNZ AGM will have the opportunity to vote on the remits. So that they can represent the position of Council, consideration needs to be given to each remit, and a decision made for each on whether council supports the remit proposed. Council may decide that it does not have a position on a remit, and that the delegates may make a decision at the meeting following discussion on the particular matter. It is important to note that councils speak to their remits, so delegates at the conference may be in a more informed voting position than councillors are prior to the AGM.
10 A summary of each of the remits to be considered at the LGNZ AGM is presented below:
Remit 1 – Climate change – local government representation
That LGNZ calls on the Government to include local government representation (as determined by local government) at all levels of policy development, technical risk and resilience assessment, and data acquisition on climate change response policies – with an emphasis on climate adaptation: policy; legal; planning; and financial compensation regimes.
Remit 2 – Fireworks
That LGNZ work with central government to raise the sale of fireworks issue and advocate for legislative change.
Remit 3 – Traffic offences – red light running
That LGNZ request the Government to bring into line camera and officer-detected red light running offences with other traffic offences that incur demerit points.
Remit 4 – Prohibit parking on grass berms
To seek an amendment to clause 6.2 of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 to prohibit parking on urban berms.
Remit 5 – Short-term guest accommodation
That LGNZ advocates for enabling legislation that would allow councils to require all guest accommodation providers to register with the council and that provides an efficient approach to imposing punitive action on operators who don’t comply.
Remit 6 – Nitrate in drinking water
That LGNZ recommend to the Government the funding of additional research into the effects of nitrates in drinking water on human health, and/or partner with international public health organisations to promote such research, in order to determine whether the current drinking water standard for nitrate is still appropriate for the protection of human health.
Remit 7 – Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (1987)
That LGNZ initiates a review of Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (1987) (LGOIMA) request management nationally with a view to establishing clear and descriptive reporting for and by local authorities that will create a sector-wide picture of:
· Trends in the volume and nature of LGOIMA requests over time.
· Trends in users.
· The impacts of technology in terms of accessing information sought and the amount of information now held by local authorities (and able to be requested).
· The financial and resource impacts on local authorities in managing the LGOIMA function.
That LGNZ use the data obtained to:
· Identify opportunities to streamline or simplify LGOIMA processes.
· Share best practice between local authorities.
· Assess the value of a common national local government framework of practice for LGOIMA requests.
· Identify opportunities to advocate for legislation changes on behalf of the sector (where these are indicated).
Remit 8 – Weed control
That LGNZ encourages member councils to consider using environmentally friendly weed control methods.
Remit 9 – Building defects claims
LGNZ calls on central government to take action as recommended by the Law Commission in its 2014 report on “Liability of Multiple Defendants” to introduce a cap on the liability of councils in New Zealand in relation to building defects claims whilst joint and several liability applies.
Remit 10 – Social housing
That LGNZ, in conjunction with central government, urgently focus on the development and implementation of a broader range of funding and financing tools in respect of community/social housing provision, than those which currently exist in the housing needs space. These should include funding to support the operation, upgrade and growth of council housing portfolios and, where a council chooses, access to Income Related Rents for eligible tenants.
Remit 11 - Procurement
That LGNZ investigate the ability of the sector to collaborate in procuring open-source designs and plans for bulk infrastructure that are largely similar, with an initial approach to look at water and wastewater treatment facilities.
Remit 12 – Single use polystyrene
That LGNZ advocates to the Government to phase out single use polystyrene.
Remit 13 – Local Government Act 2002
That LGNZ pursue an amendment to the Local Government Act 2002 to:
a) Re-number sub-sections 181 (5) and (6) to sub-sections (6) and (7); and
b) Introduce a new sub-section (5) to read: For all purposes the term “any work” in subsection 4 means any works constructed before xx Month 20xx; and includes any works that were wholly or partly in existence, or work on the construction of which commenced, before xx Month 20xx.
Remit 14 – Campground regulations
That LGNZ request the Government to amend the Camping - Ground Regulations to allow councils to approve remote camp facilities on private property, subject to any such conditions as deemed required by a council, including the condition that any approved campground is x distance away from an existing campground, unless the existing campground operator agrees to waive this condition in writing.
Remit 15 – Living wage
Wellington City Council asks that LGNZ members consider engaging with the Living Wage Aotearoa New Zealand Movement when developing policies on payment of the Living Wage.
Remit 16 – Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act
LGNZ, on behalf of its member councils ask for a review of the effectiveness of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 in reducing alcohol harm (e.g. price, advertising, purchase age and availability) and fully involve local government in that review.
Remit 17 – Greenhouse gases
Wellington City Council asks that LGNZ members collectively adopt the position that government should revise the Resource Management Act 1991 to adequately consider the impact of greenhouse gases when making decisions under that law and to ensure that the Resource Management Act 1991 is consistent with the Zero Carbon Bill.
Remit 18 – Climate change – policy framework
That LGNZ recommends to government that they establish an independent expert group to develop a new policy framework for adapting to climate change impacts as recommended by the Climate Change Adaptation Technical Working Group (CCATWG). This new expert group would be supported by a secretariat and stakeholder advisory group.
Remit 19 – Road safety
1. That LGNZ acknowledges that the New Zealand Transport Agency's (NZTA's), Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management (CoPTTM) is a comprehensive and robust document, and that NZTA ensures the CoPTTM system is regularly reviewed, refined and updated. However, in light of the recent road worker fatalities LGNZ requests NZTA, in partnership with Road Controlling Authorities (RCAs);
a) Review afresh its Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management (CoPTTM} to satisfy themselves that;
i. The document provides sufficient guidelines and procedures to ensure approaching traffic are given every possible opportunity to become aware of the worksite ahead and to respond appropriately and in a timely manner.
b) Review its CoPTTM Training System to ensure;
i. Trainers are sufficiently qualified and adequately covering the training syllabus.
ii. Site Traffic Management Supervisors (STMS's) and Traffic Controllers (TC's) are only certified when they can demonstrate competence in the application of CoPTTM.
iii. A robust refresher programme is in place to ensure those in charge of Traffic Management on worksites remain current in the required competencies.
c) Review its Site Auditing requirements to ensure the traffic management at worksites is independently audited at a sufficient frequency to ensure compliance, and that a significantly robust system is put in place to enable enforcement of compliance.
2. That LGNZ takes steps to remind its members of their duties with respect to their role as Road Controlling Authorities including;
a) Appointing and sufficiently training and resourcing a Traffic Management Coordinator to ensure their obligations under the Health and Safety Work Act 2015, with respect to traffic management, are being met.
b) Adequately resourcing and undertaking audits of road work sites to ensure compliance with CoPTTM.
Remit 20 – Mobility scooter safety
That LGNZ requests that government investigate the introduction of strengthened rules to govern the safe use of mobility scooters, particularly in relation to speed limits and registration.
Remit 21 – Museums and galleries
That central government funding be made available on an annual basis for museums and galleries operated by territorial authorities with nationally significant collections.
Remit 22 – Resource Management Act
That the selection of all independent commissioners for Resource Management Act hearings be centralised to improve independence and enhance the quality of decisions.
Remit 23 – Mayor decision to appoint Deputy Mayor
That LGNZ request the Government to amend S.41A of the LGA2002 to give Mayors the same powers to appoint a deputy mayor as held by the Mayor of Auckland.
Remit 24 – Beauty industry
That LGNZ calls on the Government to develop and implement national guidelines, policy or regulations to achieve national consistency for the largely unregulated ‘health and beauty clinic’ industry.
11 A summary of the four proposed LGNZ Rule changes is provided below:
Proposal One – Amendments to provide Te Maruata representation on National Council (including consequential amendments)
To reflect the increasing diversity of the local government family/whanau it is proposed that the Rules be amended to provide that the Chair of Te Maruata is a member of National Council, with full voting rights.
Proposal Two – Amendments to give effect to Auckland Council representation on National Council (including consequential amendments)
It is proposed that the Rules be amended to provide that Auckland Council has three seats on National Council, to be held by:
· The Mayor of Auckland (or an alternate member of the Auckland Council governing body appointed by the Mayor);
· A member of the Auckland Council governing body; and
· A member of an Auckland Council local board.
Proposal Three – Minor (administrative) substantive changes
A number of minor administrative changes to the Rules are proposed, including:
· Inclusion of community board members in the definition of Elected Member;
· The ability for National Council to appoint individuals (with full speaking rights, but no voting rights) to the National Council to provide assistance to National Council because of their training, qualifications or experience; and to ensure diversity of representation;
· Changes to the definition of a quorum for the purpose of National Council meetings; and
· The ability for National Council to pass a resolution without a meeting with the agreement of 75 per cent of all National Council members (as opposed to all National Council members, as currently required).
Proposal Four – Minor amendments to modernise and rationalise language
LGNZ is proposing that a number of changes be made to modernise the Rules (e.g. to make provision for electronic notices and voting) and rationalise the language of the Rules. These changes are technical in nature, and do not result in any substantive changes to the Rules.
OPTIONS
12 There are no options for this report.
NEXT STEPS
13 The DCC delegates at the LGNZ AGM will vote on the remits and proposed rule changes in accordance with the decisions made.
Signatories
Author: |
Sharon Bodeker - Team Leader Civic |
Authoriser: |
Sue Bidrose - Chief Executive Officer |
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Title |
Page |
⇨a |
2019 LGNZ Annual General Meeting Remits (Under Separate Cover) |
2 |
⇩b |
Introduction to the Proposed Rule Changes |
2 |
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Proposed Rule Changes |
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Council 25 June 2019 |
Waipori Fund Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives - Review
Department: Finance
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 Council has an approved Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives (“SIPO”) for its Waipori Fund.
2 The SIPO was last reviewed in August 2016 and is required to be reviewed every three years.
3 The purpose of this report is to present to Council a revised SIP for its approval.
That the Council: a) Approves/amends the revised “Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives” for the Waipori Fund. |
BACKGROUND
4 The purpose of the SIPO is “to provide all parties involved in the investment management of the Fund with clear guidance on how the assets of the Fund are to be managed”.
5 The proposed changes clarify a number of areas of the SIPO and are summarised below.
DISCUSSION
6 The proposed changes to Section 2 of the SIPO:
· combine the responsibilities of the Fund Manager and Dunedin City Treasury Limited (“DCTL”) as DCTL is essentially the Fund Manager; and
· move two ‘areas of responsibility’ from DCTL to Council to reflect that Council appoints and manages the Fund Manager; and
· extends the timeframe for the Fund Manager to provide a cash flow estimate to allow for more accurate reporting.
7 The proposed change to Section 3 of the SIPO is largely a reclassification change. It moves the Capital Growth investment objective to be a primary objective of the Fund whereas, previously, it was stated as being a “key objective” and Income was the only stated “primary objective”.
8 The proposed changes to Section 4 of the SIPO:
· provide some clarification regarding what constitutes ‘derivate instruments’ (half way down page 7); and
· include a largely cosmetic rewording of the opening sentence of the Risk and Return section (just below half way down page 7); and
· include a largely cosmetic rewording of the Distributions section that clarifies that Council will, over time, maintain the capital value of the Fund (half way down page 8). Note - the reference to ‘exceptions to this policy needing agreement by council’ has been removed as it is not considered necessary - any material change to this policy statement would require the SIPO to be reviewed and approved by Council in its entirety; and
· clarify, in the Power to Borrow section, that any approval issued by Council for the Fund to borrow needs to be obtained prior to any borrowings being obtained (two thirds down page 8); and
· clarify, in the Socially Responsible Investment section, that the materiality thresholds apply to the company in which direct investment may be being considered (bottom of page 8); and
· remove a final paragraph that is no longer relevant as it related only to the first two years of the previous SIPO (page 9).
9 The proposed change to Section 5 of the SIPO clarifies that the Fund can lend to Council and its related entities (half way down page 10).
10 The proposed change to Section 6 of the SIPO removes a final paragraph that is covered by its preceding paragraph (page 11). The Investment Strategy is Part 5 of the SIPO so will be reviewed whenever the SIPO is reviewed.
11 The proposed changes to Appendix B on page 13 reflect the change to Section 2, recognising that DCTL is essentially the Fund Manager and that the Fund Manager reports to Council.
OPTIONS
Option One – Recommended Option – Council approves the changes to the Waipori Fund Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives
Advantages
· The Waipori Fund Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives is updated and becomes a more relevant document.
Disadvantages
· None identified.
Option Two – Status Quo : Council retains the current version of the Waipori Fund Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives
Advantages
· None identified.
Disadvantages
· Council has a less relevant Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives.
NEXT STEPS
12 Council officers will update the SIPO for the approved amendments.
Signatories
Author: |
Dave Tombs - General Manager Finance and Commercial |
Authoriser: |
Sue Bidrose - Chief Executive Officer |
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Page |
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Amended Waipori Fund SIPO |
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SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS
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Fit with purpose of Local Government This decision promotes the economic well-being of communities in the present and for the future.
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Fit with strategic framework
This decision helps ensure the proper management of a key Council fiscal asset. |
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Māori Impact Statement There are no known direct impacts for tangata whenua. |
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Sustainability Proper governance of the Waipori Fund will contribute to Council’s long term financial performance. |
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LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy Proper governance and management of the Waipori Fund will have a positive impact on Council’s financial strategy. |
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Financial considerations Proper governance and management of the Waipori Fund will have a positive impact on Council’s financial performance. |
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Significance This decision is considered low in terms of the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy |
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Engagement – external The proposed changes have been discussed with officers from Dunedin City Treasury Limited and Dunedin City Holdings Limited. |
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Engagement - internal No internal engagement was deemed necessary in reviewing changes to the SIPO. |
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Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc. The changes proposed in the Paper are designed to reduce the risk associated with having an outdated/unclear SIPO. |
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Conflict of Interest No conflict of interest has been identified. |
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Community Boards No direct implications for Community Boards have been identified with regards to this Paper. |
Council 25 June 2019 |
2019/2020 Statements of Intent -
Dunedin City Holdings Group Companies
Department: Dunedin City Holdings Ltd
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 This report accompanies the 2019/2020 Statements of Intent of Dunedin City Holdings Ltd (DCHL) and its subsidiary and associate companies.
That the Council: a) Notes the 2019/2020 Statements of Intent of Dunedin City Holdings Ltd and its subsidiary and associate companies.
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BACKGROUND
2 Draft 2019/2020 Statements of Intent (SoIs) of DCHL and subsidiary and associate companies were received by Council on 26 February 2019.
3 DCHL has now completed its SoI and delivered it to Council as its shareholder, as required by the Local Government Act 2002.
4 DCHL has also received the completed SoIs of its subsidiary and associate companies, and has also delivered these to Council for noting.
5 The SoIs will be made available on the DCC website on 1 July 2019.
DISCUSSION
6 There have been several changes to SoIs since the drafts Council received in February 2019.
Financial forecasts
7 All SoIs have updated financial forecasts. For several companies, these are at significant variance from the forecasts in draft SoIs. This variance was predicted in February and is due to the detailed annual planning and budgeting that is undertaken in the third and fourth quarters of the financial year.
8 The change in the overall Group’s 2020-2022 financial results is primarily driven by Aurora Energy Ltd’s investment in its network, and is also influenced by a required change in accounting policy at City Forests Ltd. The increased group debt forecasts are influenced by Aurora Energy’s network investment, and by DCC’s capital expenditure programme.
9 DCHL does not anticipate any difficulty with meeting financial obligations over the period covered by the SoI, including forecast interest payments to DCC of $5.9 per annum.
Shareholder feedback
10 In response to Council feedback, final SoIs of all group companies include a commitment that companies will not accept sponsorship or give naming rights to companies involved in activities deemed to be inconsistent with Council’s ethical position.
11 The SoIs of most group companies also include a commitment to report the proportion of staff receiving a living wage in their Annual Report. This is not included in the SoI of Dunedin International Airport Ltd (DIAL), as it was not supported by the Crown as the other shareholder, or in the SoIs of companies managed by staff employed by DCC (DCHL, DCTL and DSPL).
12 DCHL’s SoI includes an additional performance measure: DCHL Board to perform an annual review of subsidiary and associate companies’ activities to reduce their carbon footprint.
13 DCHL’s SoI includes additional commentary on the company’s approach to director appointment in the Approach to Governance section.
14 Dunedin Railways Ltd’s (DRL’s) SoI has been amended to note the company will preserve, rather than not disturb, heritage nature aspects of the Taieri Gorge Railway Line.
Other changes
15 There have been several other amendments to DIAL’s SoI, in response to feedback the company received from the Crown.
16 There have been a range of other minor editorial changes and corrections to other SoIs.
Options 17 Not applicable.
Signatories
Author: |
Jemma Adams - General Manager, Dunedin City Holdings Ltd |
Authoriser: |
Keith Cooper – Chairman, Dunedin City Holdings Ltd |
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Page |
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Final 2019/2020 SoI - Dunedin City Holdings Limited (Under Separate Cover) |
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⇨b |
Final 2019/2020 SoI - Aurora Energy (Under Separate Cover) |
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⇨c |
Final 2019/2020 SoI - City Forests Limited (Under Separate Cover) |
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⇨d |
Final 2019/2020 SoI - Delta Utility Services Limited (Under Separate Cover) |
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⇨e |
Final 2019/2020 SoI - Dunedin City Treasury Ltd (Under Separate Cover) |
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⇨f |
Final 2019/2020 SoI - Dunedin City Property Limited (Under Separate Cover) |
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⇨g |
Final 2019/2020 SoI - Dunedin Venues Management Limited (Under Separate Cover) |
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⇨h |
Final 2019/2020 SoI - Dunedin International Airport Ltd (Under Separate Cover) |
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Final 2019/2020 SoI - Dunedin Railways Limited (Under Separate Cover) |
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SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS
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Fit with purpose of Local Government Preparation of Statements of Intent is a legislative requirement for Council Controlled Organisations. |
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Fit with strategic framework
All draft SoIs take Council’s Strategic Framework, and the themes of Council’s Letter of Expectation to DCHL, dated 31 August 2018, into account. Each SoI includes the Strategic Framework as an Appendix. |
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Māori Impact Statement There are no known impacts for tangata whenua. |
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Sustainability There are no known impacts for sustainability. |
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LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy There are no known implications. |
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Financial considerations There are no financial implications. |
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Significance This report is considered low in terms of Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. |
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Engagement – external There has been no external engagement outside of DCHL Group. |
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Engagement - internal Engagement with Council as ultimate shareholder from February 2019, as set out in the report. |
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Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc. There are no known risks. |
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Conflict of Interest There are no known conflicts of interest. |
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Community Boards There are no known implications for Community Boards. |
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Council 25 June 2019 |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 In accordance with Standing Order 26.1, the following Notice of Motion has been received from Cr Rachel Elder for inclusion on the agenda for the meeting being held on Tuesday, 25 June 2019:
2 “That the Council:
Sends a letter of support to Kiwi Rail, fully endorsing Kiwi Rail utilising the Hillside workshop to undertake contracts for the maintenance, upgrading and building of its carriages as it increases its investment in Rail.”
That the Council: a) Receives the Notice of Motion b) Approves the Notice of Motion.
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Attachments
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Notice of Motion Cr Elder |
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Council 25 June 2019 |
Resolution to Exclude the Public
That the Council excludes the public from the following part of the proceedings of this meeting (pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987) namely:
This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, and the particular interest or interests protected by Section 6 or Section 7 of that Act, or Section 6 or Section 7 or Section 9 of the Official Information Act 1982, as the case may require, which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public are as shown above after each item.