Agenda of Council - 1 00 2019

Council

1 October 2019

ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

1 Opening 5

2 Public Forum 5

2.1 Public Forum - Sims Building Action Group 5

3 Apologies 5

4 Confirmation of Agenda 5

5 Declaration of Interest 6

6 Confirmation of Minutes 19

6.1 Ordinary Council meeting - 27 August 2019 19

Minutes of Committees

7 Economic Development Committee - 3 September 2019 20

8 Finance and Council Controlled Organisations Committee - 3 September 2019 21

9 Toitū Otago Settlers Museum Board - 21 August 2019 22

Minutes of Community Boards

10 Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board - 14 August 2019 23

11 Otago Peninsula Community Board - 20 June 2019 24

12 Otago Peninsula Community Board - 8 August 2019 25

13 Saddle Hill Community Board - 15 August 2019 26

14 Strath Taieri Community Board - 20 June 2019 27

15 Strath Taieri Community Board - 29 August 2019 28

16 West Harbour Community Board - 26 June 2019 29

17 West Harbour Community Board - 21 August 2019 30

18 Waikouaiti Coast Community Board - 7 August 2019 31

Reports

19 Application to extend urban water supply area boundary and supply water to 309 Portobello Road 32

20 Annual Report to the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority 45

21 SH88 Port Chalmers Speed Limit Consultation 54

22 Proposed parking changes - October 2019 62

23 DCC Submission on the Green Paper: A Vision for Hydrogen in New Zealand 75

24 DCC Submission: Proposed National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land 82

25 DCC Submission:Proposed National Policy Statement on Urban Development 97

26 DCC Submission on Ministry for the Environment Proposed Priority Product and Priority Product Stewardship Scheme Guidelines

The report and attachments will be provided in a supplementary agenda.

27 Submission on the Department of Conservation's Proposed New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy 114

28 2019 Annual Reports for the Dunedin City Holdings Ltd Group 123

Notice of Motion

29 Notice of Motion - Otago Polytechnic 127

Resolution to Exclude the Public 129

Council

1 October 2019

Reports

Application to extend urban water supply area boundary and supply water to 309 Portobello Road

Department: 3 Waters

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 This report recommends deciding on an application to extend the urban water supply area boundary to include 309 Portobello Road and provide an ‘extraordinary’ water supply connection to this property.

2 The analysis in this report found that extending the urban water supply area boundary and providing an extraordinary water supply connection at 309 Portobello Road does not meet the Dunedin City Council’s strategic direction, risks setting a precedent and having a cumulative impact, is not technically feasible, and is not commercially beneficial to Dunedin or the DCC.

3 This report was first considered at the Council meeting on 27 August 2019. The Council resolved to lay the report on the table and requested that staff provide further information relating to water supply connections and wastewater connections to properties neighbouring 309 Portobello Road (CNL/2019/00182). Paragraphs 10-14, 29, 31 and 34-36 of this report, and the Statement of Considerations contain new information inserted after the 27 August 2019 Council meeting. The remainder of the report is unchanged. Given the changes, the previous report has been superseded by this report which therefore does not need to be uplifted.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Council:

a) Declines the application to extend the urban water supply area boundary to include 309 Portobello Road and provide an ‘extraordinary’ water supply connection to this property.

BACKGROUND

Property and application

4 The property at 309 Portobello Road is zoned Rural under the Operative Dunedin City District Plan (Operative Plan), and zoned Rural Residential 2 under the Second Generation District Plan (2GP). The site is subject to several appeals which means the relevant rules in both the Operative Plan and 2GP have effect. The property is located outside the boundaries of the urban water supply area defined in the Dunedin City Council Water Bylaw 2011 (the Bylaw) and is not charged for water supply by the DCC. The property is also self-serviced for wastewater disposal and is not charged the residential drainage rate. A map showing the property and the boundary of the urban water supply area is attached to this report as Attachment A.

5 In March 2019 the DCC received a written application for a change to the boundary of the water supply area to include 309 Portobello Road, so that the property could be connected to the metropolitan water supply for domestic water use. The application refers to health and hygiene concerns arising from the inability of 309 Portobello Road’s rainwater system to reliably meet demand for water.

6 The applicant has stated that the owner of a neighbouring property also wishes to connect to the metropolitan water supply.

Water Bylaw 2011 and Council policies and processes

7 The Bylaw is the key regulatory tool for managing Dunedin’s water supply system. The Bylaw provides for reticulated water supply to properties within defined water supply areas, or beyond those areas to properties with residential zoning (where supply is possible). The Council, at its discretion and under certain conditions, may approve an existing or new out of zone water supply connection as an ‘extraordinary supply’. The Bylaw also provides for a committee of Council to add new water supply areas. These provisions are set out at clause 2 of the Bylaw, as shown below:

Except as specifically provided for in this Bylaw, no new connections will be permitted to properties lying outside these water scheme boundaries. The addition of any new water scheme areas shall be made by a committee of the Council.

Where a connection has been installed or located outside these water scheme boundaries, prior to 1 April 2011, being the date of adoption of amendments to this Water Bylaw, the Council at its discretion, may approve the connection as an “Extraordinary Supply”.

Where a Property is zoned rural but within urban water scheme boundaries and/or zoned residential but outside the water scheme boundary, the Council at its discretion may supply water as an “Extraordinary Supply”. If Council does not approve an Extraordinary Supply it is required to be disconnected.

8 On 26 July 2011 the Infrastructure Services Committee adopted a process to consider applications for new out of zone water connections and to formalise existing out of zone water connections.

9 For new applications, the feasibility and benefit to the city are considered for the following key factors:

a) Strategic;

b) Cumulative impact;

c) Technical; and

d) Commercial.

10 The DCC does not have a specific policy on the provision of water supply to properties serviced by private, on-site wastewater treatment and disposal systems. The New Reticulated Utility Services (Water, Wastewater or Stormwater) Policy 2010 states that the provision of reticulated wastewater and stormwater services will generally follow similar supply area restrictions to those set out in the Water Bylaw for water supply. However, the DCC supplies water to some parts of Dunedin, including Outram and Waitati, where it does not provide a wastewater service. The DCC provides wastewater services in Middlemarch and Allanton but does not provide a water supply in these areas.

Previous Council decisions

11 Between 2010 and 2014 the Council considered over 30 individual applications for out of zone water connections across Dunedin. The majority sought to formalise existing connections, all of which were approved. Ten applications for new connections were also made, and two were declined. In 2014 the Infrastructure Services Committee approved an application to extend the water supply area boundary to include a new multi-lot, rural-zoned subdivision in Halfway Bush/Wakari that was considered an orderly expansion of an existing urban area and in-fill of land that could not reasonably be put to a rural use.

12 There are 30 properties with dwellings on Portobello Road between The Cove and the next water supply area at St Ronans Road that are outside the boundaries of the water supply areas defined in the Water Bylaw 2011. Twenty-two of the 30 properties have connections to the DCC water supply that were installed prior to 1 April 2011. As at September 2009, nine of the 22 properties were paying the DCC for water services. From 2011, the Council formalised the connections to the remaining 13 properties as ‘extraordinary’ supplies and commenced charging them for water services.

13 Twenty of the 22 connected properties obtain water directly from a distribution trunk main that transports water from Rotary Park to a storage tank that feeds the reticulation pipe network in Macandrew Bay. This distribution trunk main runs through private property along the hillside between Portobello Road and Highcliff Road. Further direct connections to this distribution main are not recommended as it is not good practice to connect to distribution mains, which are designed to transfer bulk water to reservoirs.

14 Of the 22 properties with water supply connections, seven have established connections to the DCC’s wastewater system and are charged drainage rates.

DISCUSSION

15 This application is for an extension of the urban water supply area boundary and provision of a new extraordinary water supply connection. If the urban water supply area boundary were to be extended, the connection would still be extraordinary due to the property’s rural zoning. The analysis in this report applies the four key factors considered for new connections. Staff consider these factors are also the relevant factors to be considered for applications to extend the water supply area boundary. The feasibility and benefit to the city of approving this application are considered in accordance with the four key factors below. The other circumstances raised by the applicant are also considered.

Strategic considerations

16 Extending the urban water supply area boundary and providing a new extraordinary connection for a Rural/Rural Residential property that would not otherwise be entitled to water supply does not align with the objectives of Dunedin’s strategic framework.

Spatial Plan and Operative Plan/2GP

17 Ad-hoc connections of individual properties to reticulated services do not align with the overall urban form objective of Dunedin’s Spatial Plan or the zoning intent of the Operative Plan and 2GP. The overall urban form objective of the Spatial Plan is a “compact city with resilient townships”. The Operative Plan and 2GP endeavour to protect the environment while providing for the social, cultural and economic well-being of current and future generations. Land use is controlled through zoning. Zoning identifies suitable locations for different types of activities to be established subject to meeting appropriate performance standards, including infrastructure requirements.

18 Rural and Rural Residential zone requirements seek to protect rural productivity and amenity. No connection to the DCC’s water or wastewater infrastructure is necessary for properties in these zones as self-servicing is considered appropriate in the rural environment. In general, provision of a reticulated water supply can lead to intensification of development and expectations for additional services such as wastewater, street lighting or kerb and channelling, and an associated loss of rural land and amenity.

19 The zoning approach ensures the DCC’s investment in infrastructure is concentrated into specific areas, enabling a cost-effective and sustainable approach to managing infrastructure while curbing inappropriate expansion. Fringe development puts unplanned pressure on existing infrastructure and diverts capacity allocated for development on appropriately zoned land.

20 Variation 2 to the 2GP was initiated by Council on 12 February 2019. Variation 2 is focused on the provision of additional urban development capacity areas (serviced land) to meet Dunedin’s future housing needs. This will require an infrastructure capacity assessment and the identification of future infrastructure works to enable urban development. Any expansion of residential zoned land, which would require the urban water supply boundary to be extended will be considered through this process.

3 Waters Strategy

21 The 3 Waters Strategic Direction Statement 2010-2060 (3 Waters Strategy) identifies seven key strategic priorities, including: “We will meet the water needs of the city for the next 50 years from existing water sources.” The ability of the DCC to achieve this priority was based on forecast demand within the boundaries of the water supply areas defined in the Bylaw. Cumulative extensions of the water supply area boundary to facilitate new extraordinary water supplies are unanticipated and may compromise the DCC’s ability to meet the city’s water needs from existing sources.

Other strategic considerations

22 A holistic, city-wide assessment of where the DCC might expand provision of 3 Waters services is the fairest and most appropriate way to address new requests for servicing. Scoping work has begun on a review of the DCC’s 2007 water and sanitary services assessment, which will assess servicing requirements across the entire city. In addition, extraordinary out of zone connections are being considered as part of the current review of the Water Bylaw 2011.

Cumulative impact

23 Extending the urban water supply area boundary and supplying water to a property in the Rural/Rural Residential zone sets a perceived precedent that may increase expectations from other property owners on Dunedin’s urban fringes for water supply. This could have a cumulative impact.

24 As noted above, the fairest and most appropriate way to address new requests for servicing is through a holistic, city-wide assessment of servicing needs and arrangements. Several pieces of work on this are underway.

Technical considerations

25 Water supply connections for individual properties are typically made to a DCC reticulation main located in road reserve adjacent to the property boundary. As 309 Portobello Road is outside of the urban water supply area, there is no DCC reticulation main near the property boundary. The nearest suitable DCC reticulation main is approximately 480 metres away from 309 Portobello Road. Extending this main and therefore the urban water supply area boundary to supply water to 309 Portobello Road poses significant technical challenges.

26 Installing new underground services in Portobello Road is complicated by difficult ground conditions, including the presence of historic rock walls. Installing new underground services in Portobello Road would also involve further lane closures in a section of road that has been significantly impacted by works on the Peninsula Connection project.

27 Connecting 309 Portobello Road to any DCC reticulation main without installing new underground services in Portobello Road would require the DCC and/or the applicant to seek easements to allow the installation of a pipeline across private property and may involve works in landslide-prone sections of hillside between Highcliff and Portobello Roads.

28 Providing a reticulated water supply to 309 Portobello Road may have an adverse impact on the performance of the property’s existing wastewater treatment and disposal system (septic tank and effluent disposal field) by increasing wastewater volumes. Options for upsizing the property’s wastewater system to accommodate higher flows may be constrained by the size of the property and land stability issues. Any changes to the property’s wastewater treatment and disposal system would be subject to relevant building and environmental regulations.

Commercial considerations

29 Rough order cost estimates to install the services required to establish a compliant point of supply for 309 Portobello Road are in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. While installation of a new reticulation main would enable the DCC to charge water supply rates on an additional property (or two properties if the neighbouring property was also granted a connection), the rates revenue would not cover the capital cost to the DCC of installing the new pipeline and the ongoing costs of operating it.

30 Extending the urban water supply area boundary and supplying water to 309 Portobello Road is not commercially feasible and is not commercially beneficial to Dunedin or the DCC.

31 If the Council was to approve the application, the DCC could require the applicant to contribute part or all of the capital cost of installing new infrastructure required to provide a water supply for 309 Portobello Road in accordance with the New Reticulated Utility Services (Water, Wastewater or Stormwater) Policy 2010. As noted above, rough order cost estimates to install the infrastructure required to establish a compliant point of supply for 309 Portobello Road are in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Other considerations

32 The application states the current rainwater system at 309 Portobello Road cannot reliably meet the demands of a family of five for water, giving rise to health and hygiene concerns. Staff have suggested the applicant investigate other water supply options to address these concerns, including installation of a larger water storage tank, and/or the delivery of water via a registered water carrier. These options are considered appropriate for properties in Rural/Rural Residential zones.

OPTIONS

33 The Council must determine whether to approve or decline the application to extend the urban water supply area boundary to include 309 Portobello Road and provide an ‘extraordinary’ water supply connection to this property.

Option One – Decline the application (Recommended Option)

34 Irrespective of the costs of installing the infrastructure required to establish a compliant point of supply, the application to extend the urban water supply area boundary to include 309 Portobello Road and provide an ‘extraordinary’ water supply connection to this property is not consistent with the DCC’s strategic objectives, is not consistent with the intent of the Water Bylaw 2011, the Operative Plan and the 2GP, and risks setting a precedent and having a cumulative impact.

35 Therefore, it is recommended that the Council declines the application and continues to consider expansion of residential zoned areas and servicing through holistic, city-wide processes such as 2GP processes, review of the DCC’s 2007 water and sanitary services assessment and review of the Water Bylaw 2011.

Advantages

· Supports the DCC’s strategic objectives.

· Consistent with the intent of the Water Bylaw 2011, the Operative Dunedin City District Plan and the Second Generation District Plan.

· Avoids contributing to cumulative impacts on Dunedin’s urban water supply system.

· Servicing needs are considered on a holistic, city-wide basis, in line with Dunedin’s strategic objectives.

· No unbudgeted costs will be incurred.

Disadvantages

· The applicant is unlikely to be satisfied with the decision, as they will continue to be responsible for managing the water supply needs for their home.

· The decision may be considered inconsistent with previous decisions of Councils to approve ‘extraordinary’ water supply connections. This includes formalising irregular/out of zone water connections to nearby properties, however these properties had existing connections prior to April 2011 and so were assessed under different criteria.

Option Two – Approve the application

36 Approve the application to extend the urban water supply area boundary to include 309 Portobello Road and provide an ‘extraordinary’ water supply connection to this property. Provide an extraordinary water connection to 309 Portobello Road, subject to the terms and conditions of the Water Bylaw 2011, including that the customer will pay the required fees and charges, and will install a reduced pressure zone (RPZ) backflow prevention device. Provision of an extraordinary water supply would also be subject to the applicant agreeing to contribute to the capital cost of installing the infrastructure required to establish a compliant point of supply for 309 Portobello Road. The DCC would determine the amount the applicant would be required to contribute, which could be up to 100% of the capital cost, through the New Reticulated Utility Services (Water, Wastewater or Stormwater) Policy 2010.

Advantages

· The applicant will be satisfied with the decision, as they will receive a reticulated water supply for domestic purposes.

Disadvantages

· Inconsistent with the DCC’s strategic objectives.

· Inconsistent with the intent of the Water Bylaw 2011, the Operative Dunedin City District Plan and the Second Generation District Plan.

· Contributes to cumulative impacts on the water supply network.

· Sets a perceived precedent that may increase expectations from other property owners on Dunedin’s urban fringes for water supply.

· Requires further road works on Portobello Road.

NEXT STEPS

37 The applicant will be informed of the Council’s decision.

38 Should the Council approve the application, the DCC will need to undertake further work to design, cost and build the new infrastructure required to enable a compliant point of supply for 309 Portobello Road. Connection will be subject to payment of the appropriate fees and charges by the applicant.

Signatories

Author:

Scott Campbell - Policy Analyst

Authoriser:

Zoe Moffat - Planning Manager

Tom Dyer - Group Manager 3 Waters

Simon Drew - General Manager Infrastructure Services

Attachments

	Title	Page
⇩a	Map: 309 Portobello Road, urban water supply area boundary and water supply network infrastructure	4

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

Fit with purpose of Local Government

Declining the application promotes the economic, social and environmental well-being of communities in the present and for the future by promoting the objectives of Dunedin’s 3 Waters Strategy and Spatial Plan, and the zoning intent of the Operative Dunedin City District Plan and 2GP.

Fit with strategic framework

	Contributes	Detracts	Not applicable
Social Wellbeing Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Economic Development Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Environment Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Arts and Culture Strategy	☐	☐	☒
3 Waters Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Spatial Plan	☒	☐	☐
Integrated Transport Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Parks and Recreation Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Other strategic projects/policies/plans	☒	☐	☐

Out of Zone connections are contrary to the objectives of the 3 Waters Strategy and Spatial Plan.

Māori Impact Statement

There are no identified impacts for tangata whenua.

Sustainability

Declining the application supports the long-term sustainability of Dunedin’s water supply system.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

The Infrastructure Strategy, Annual Plan and 10 year plan does not provide for out of zone connections.

Financial considerations

Any decision to provide a water connection to this property is unbudgeted and would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. The exact cost has not been determined.

Significance

The significance of this decision is considered low in terms of the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

Engagement – external

There has been no external engagement.

Engagement - internal

3 Waters and City Development staff contributed to the preparation of this report.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no known risks.

Conflict of Interest

No conflicts of interest have been identified.

Community Boards

The proposed connection is in the Otago Peninsula Community Board area.

Council

1 October 2019

Annual Report to the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority

Department: Customer and Regulatory Services

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 This is a report of the proceedings and operations of the Dunedin District Licensing Committee (DLC) for the year ending 30 June 2019. The report includes statistics of the applications processed by the Committee over the 12-month period.

2 The Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (ARLA) no longer require formal reports, instead opting for an electronic survey to be completed which covers statistics for the reporting year.

3 Other matters of interest to Council are included in this report.

4 The main points to note for the previous 12 months are:

a) There were 1,249 applications received in the reporting year, up from 1,208 received in the previous year.

b) The DLC convened 15 times to hear applications. Two applications were withdrawn before their respective hearing dates.

c) The Local Alcohol Policy took effect from 1 February 2019.

d) The number of licensed premises in the District has increased slightly.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Council:

a) Notes the Annual Report to the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority.

BACKGROUND

5 In accordance with section 199 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, the Dunedin City Council (DCC) must report on the proceedings and operations of its District Licensing Committee for the preceding year by 30 September. This report is for the 12 months ending 30 June 2019.

DISCUSSION

6 In the past ARLA has provided the section headings for the annual reports so there is a consistent format across the country. Last year it trialled a survey style which targeted its areas of interest. This year it moved to an online survey. The responses to the questions will be incorporated in its annual report to Parliament. This report provides the detail supplied in the survey.

DLC Structure and Personnel

7 The DCC has a Commissioner appointed to the DLC as well as a second Council appointee as Deputy Chair. The Commissioner has been in place from the outset with the second appointee nominated in late 2016. The remaining DLC pool of members comprises three community members and three elected members of Council.

8 The Alcohol Advisor has been delegated the position of DLC Secretary by the Council’s Chief Executive.

9 Three administrative staff support the DLC’s daily functions, and another staff member deals directly with the Committee.

10 One fulltime Licensing Inspector and two Environmental Health Officers have alcohol licensing as part of their portfolios.

Meetings and Hearings

11 The Chairs meet most weeks to consider unopposed applications for licences, special licenses and manager’s certificates.

12 The Committee met 15 times during the reporting year. Two applications were withdrawn by the applicant before the day of the hearing. Table 1 below summarises the hearings.

Table 1 – DLC Hearings 2018-19

Number	Application Type	Result
2	Club licence – renewal	Renewed
2	On-licence – new	Granted
1	On-licence – renewal	Renewed
1	On-licence – rehearing (renewal)	Renewed
1	Off-licence – new	Granted
1	Manager’s Certificate – new	Adjourned
7	LAP Rehearing	Hours left unchanged
1	On-licence – renewal	Withdrawn
1	Off-licence – new	Withdrawn

13 The maximum trading hours of some premises changed with the introduction of the Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) on 1 February 2019. Licensees of seven premises deemed to be in or adjacent to a residential area felt the classification was not accurate so were given an opportunity to present their arguments to the Committee. At the end of the process, each of the premises did not meet the criteria for a residential area as determined by the Committee. The trading hours of each premises reverted to the pre-LAP hours.

14 The Otago University Student’s Association (OUSA) took over the “Starters Bar” at 155 Frederick Street. They sought slightly longer hours than the previous licensee, so the matter was determined at a hearing. The longer hours were granted because the OUSA wanted to introduce harm-reduction strategies (ie change the focus of the venue to be more food orientated) and to make the premises more desirable for people wanting to stay to the end of the night rather than leaving to go in to the central city.

15 The off-licence application that was withdrawn was for a new premise in Andersons Bay. The applicant withdrew when they became aware of opposition to another premise in the area. The on-licence renewal application that was withdrawn was for the “Port Chalmers Hotel”. The licensee decided to retire rather than renew.

Effectiveness of Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 in achieving its Object

16 The object of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 is that:

“a) the sale, supply, and consumption of alcohol should be undertaken safely and responsibly; and

b) the harm caused by the excessive or inappropriate consumption of alcohol should be minimised.”

17 The object of the Act is being met in licensed premises which are controlled environments with supervision of patrons. The Act clearly details the responsibilities of licensees and their staff in ensuring people do not become intoxicated on the premises and, if they do become intoxicated, a premises Host Responsibility Policy will explain how such situations are to be managed. The regulatory agencies (the Police, the Medical Officer of Health and the Licensing Inspector) monitor licensed premises to ensure compliance with the legislation.

18 Approximately 84% of alcohol sales by volume is from off-licensed premises. The alcohol from an off-licence is less expensive than on-licensed premises and therefore more attractive to young people who tend to be more price-sensitive. It is generally consumed in unsupervised environments where there are no constraints on what and how much is used. A lot of alcohol‑related harm comes from such situations and the Act does not provide a mechanism to control them.

Total licensed premises

19 There has been a slight increase in the number of licensed premises in the city as shown in Table 2:

Table 2 – Licensed Premises Numbers

Year ending 30 June	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019
On-licence	220	233	237	243	239	225	225	224	233	243
Off-licence	96	95	91	96	92	90	69	71	70	74
Club Licence	95	94	94	94	89	88	85	86	86	81
BYO endorsed	9	5	7	9	4	4	2	4	4	4
Caterer’s ¹	9	8	9	10	7	7	4	8
Auctioneers	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Wineries	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
TOTAL	432	438	441	455	434	417	388	396	396	405

¹Caterer’s endorsed licences are listed in on-licence category from 2018

20 The on-licensed premises that have opened in previously unlicensed locations are:

· Futomaki Filipino – Japanese Bar, Grill & Restaurant (Port Chalmers)

· Spitfire Restaurant (part of the Mosgiel Memorial RSA)

· bb Catering (caterer)

· Arc Brewing (Evansdale)

· Black Pepper Restaurant (Mosgiel)

· Blend (Mosgiel)

· Sunset Sam (premises had been unlicensed for three years)

· Dunedin Musicians Club (changed to an on-licence)

· The Otago Golf Club (changed to an on-licence).

21 Both the Dunedin Musicians and Otago Golf Clubs surrendered their club licences and opted for on-licences because it better suited their operations.

22 There have been six new off-licenses issued in Dunedin. They are:

· Mexi Bev (remote seller)

· 165 Brewing (remote seller)

· Noisy Brewing Company (micro-brewery in Kaikorai Valley)

· Urbn Vino (small winery)

· Arc Brewing (Evansdale)

· Waikouaiti Food Centre (grocery).

23 There has been a reduction in the number of club licenses across the city. The Mosgiel Memorial RSA has closed because it was no longer viable in its current form. The Caversham Association Football Club is now an affiliated member of the Pirates Rugby Club, and the Northern Association Football Club and the North East Valley Cricket Club have formed the Gardens Pavilion Management Society to operate the premises shared by both clubs.

Trends and issues

24 The Committee has not been made aware of any ‘problem’ premises. When an issue is identified by the Police and/or Licensing Inspector, they take enforcement action directly to the Authority. When there are ongoing issues, the agencies raise them at the licence renewal time.

Local Alcohol Policy

25 Dunedin’s Local Alcohol Policy took effect on 1 February 2019. The policy has not been reviewed at this time but an early indication from the Police points to the LAP having a positive impact on alcohol-related harm in the inner city, with the number of police interventions reducing. Work is currently being undertaken to identify suitable measurements for a review of the policy.

Applications Processed

26 The number of applications received and processed has increased slightly as indicated below in Table 3.

Table 3 – Applications Received

Year ending 30 June	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019
New licence	40	45	64	47	58	36	53	95	52	72
Renew Licence	156	122	145	174	112	135	156	174	115	147
New Manager	289	286	315	343	300	257	294	277	268	287
Renew Manager	426	440	317	463	394	336	372	410	326	351
Special Licence	413	381	425	387	330	304	317	366	417	340
T/Authority	48	50	55	46	63	48	53	36	30	52
TOTAL	1372	1324	1321	1460	1257	1116	1245	1325	1208	1249

27 There has been an increase in the turnover of licensed premises, up 38% on the previous reporting year. The number of special licence applications processed has decreased because there have not been any large city-wide events of the magnitude of the Ed Sheeran weekend.

OPTIONS

28 Not applicable.

NEXT STEPS

29 The on-line survey for the Authority has been completed. This report provides the information supplied as well as information of interest for Council.

Signatories

Author:

Kevin Mechen - Secretary, District Licensing Committee

Authoriser:

Adrian Blair - Group Manager Customer and Regulatory Services

Simon Pickford - General Manager Community Services

Attachments

	Title	Page
⇩a	2018-19 Annual Return	4

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

Fit with purpose of Local Government

This report relates to providing a regulatory function and it is considered good-quality and cost‑effective.

Fit with strategic framework

	Contributes	Detracts	Not applicable
Social Wellbeing Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Economic Development Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Environment Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Arts and Culture Strategy	☐	☐	☒
3 Waters Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Spatial Plan	☐	☐	☒
Integrated Transport Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Parks and Recreation Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Other strategic projects/policies/plans	☐	☐	☒

Alcohol licensing contributes to the “healthy and safe people” strategic direction of the Social Wellbeing Strategy and the Economic Development Strategy.

Māori Impact Statement

There are no known impacts for tangata whenua.

Sustainability

There are no known implications for sustainability.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

There are no implications for the LTP, Financial Strategy or the Infrastructure Strategy.

Financial considerations

There are no financial implications.

Significance

This report is considered low in terms of the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

Engagement – external

The statutory reporting agencies, the Police and the Medical Officer of Health.

Engagement - internal

Council’s Alcohol Licensing Inspectors.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no identified legal or health and safety risks.

Conflict of Interest

There is no known conflict of interest.

Community Boards

There are no implications for Community Boards.

Council

1 October 2019

SH88 Port Chalmers Speed Limit Consultation

Department: Transport

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 This report seeks Council approval to submit the draft consultation submission (attachment A) to the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) requesting that the speed limit along SH88, George Street, Port Chalmers be reduced from 50km/h to 30km/h.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Council:

a) Approves the draft Dunedin City Council (DCC) submission to NZTA on the speed limit reduction along SH88, George Street, Port Chalmers.

BACKGROUND

2 Dunedin City Council has been advocating for a reduced speed limit through Port Chalmers, George Street, for several years.

3 In 2018 DCC reviewed speed limits on roads throughout Dunedin with the objective of recommending the most appropriate safe speed limit for each road, taking into account how the road is used, development of the road and the surrounding environment, national consistency, and how the road feels to drivers. The Infrastructure Services and Networks Committee (ISNCOM) met on 15 October 2018 and approved the statement of proposal for consultation on the Councils Speed Limit Bylaw. A hearings committee was setup to consider any submissions received and report recommendations back to the Council.

4 In 2018 NZTA commenced a National Speed Management Review that involved assessing safe and appropriate speed limits on State Highways across New Zealand.

5 The review recommended a number of speed limit changes, including a reduction in speed on the section of SH88 (George Street) through the commercial centre of Port Chalmers.

6 NZTA is now consulting on this review recommendation.

DISCUSSION

7 NZTA reviewed the speed that people are currently driving at on this part of the State Highway network and concluded that 40km/h on SH88 (George Street) through Port Chalmers is a safe and appropriate speed for the road. This is 10km/h slower than the current 50km/h speed limit.

8 Prior to commencing consultation, NZTA (Dunedin office) approached the DCC Transport Group to discuss opportunities to reduce the speed limits on the local roads adjoining George Street to ensure consistency and safe speeds on approach to, as well as through, the town centre.

9 NZTA and DCC have been working together on developing a speed limit reduction approach for SH88, George Street, Port Chalmers.

10 Public consultation on the speed limit review for both DCC and NZTA commenced on the 6^th September 2019. DCC are undertaking public consultation for eight side roads adjoining SH88 (George Street). A map of the area is Attachment B.

11 Consultation feedback closes on 7 October 2019.

12 Dunedin City Council’s draft consultation submission to NZTA on the SH88, George Street, Port Chalmers speed reduction is Attachment A. The speed limit NZTA adopts for SH88, George Street, the speed limit of DCC’s local roads adjoining George Street will be consistent with NZTA proposed speeds.

OPTIONS

13 The Council can decide to make or not make submission.

Option One – Recommended Option

14 Approve the draft Dunedin City Council (DCC) submission to NZTA on the speed limit reduction along SH88, George Street, Port Chalmers.

Advantages

· Provides an opportunity for DCC to provide feedback to NZTA.

Disadvantages

· There are no identified disadvantages for this option.

Option Two – Status Quo

15 Do not approve the draft Dunedin City Council (DCC) submission to NZTA on the speed limit reduction along SH88, George Street, Port Chalmers.

Advantages

· There are no identified advantages for this option.

Disadvantages

· Missed opportunity to provide feedback to NZTA.

Signatories

Author:

Kyle Martin - Senior Transportation Engineer

Authoriser:

Simon Drew - General Manager Infrastructure Services

Nick Sargent - Transport Strategy Manager

Attachments

	Title	Page
⇩a	Attachment A - Consultation Submision Response	4
⇩b	Attachment B - Consultation Map	4

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

Fit with purpose of Local Government

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

Fit with strategic framework

	Contributes	Detracts	Not applicable
Social Wellbeing Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Economic Development Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Environment Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Arts and Culture Strategy	☐	☐	☒
3 Waters Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Spatial Plan	☒	☐	☐
Integrated Transport Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Parks and Recreation Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Other strategic projects/policies/plans	☒	☐	☐

Māori Impact Statement

There are no known impacts for tangata whenua.

Sustainability

There are no implications for sustainability.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

There are no implications.

Financial considerations

The cost of this work will be fully funded by NZTA

Significance

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

Engagement – external

The feedback submission form for the adjoining roads off SH88 was developed, together with the Transport Agency, by the DCC’s Communications Department and sent out to key Stakeholders as well as the affected households.

The West Harbour Community Board have been working closely with both Road Controlling Authorities on this project.

Engagement - internal

There has been no internal engagement

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

Lowering the speed limit through SH88, George St, Port Chalmers will make the area safer for vulnerable road users.

Conflict of Interest

DCC agrees with the need for a reduced speed limit through Port Chalmers and the extents proposed, however we continue to recommend a 30km/h speed limit be adopted rather than the proposed 40km/h speed limit.

Community Boards

The West Harbour Community Board have been working closely with the both Road Controlling Authorities on this project and have been actively advocating for a reduction in the speed limit along George St for several years.

Council

1 October 2019

Proposed parking changes - October 2019

Department: Transport

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 The Traffic and Parking Bylaw Committee considered a range of proposed minor parking control changes and clarifications (including GIS parking controls database corrections) to parking controls on 29 August 2019.

2 This report seeks approval of those minor changes and clarifications to parking controls, which are recommended by the Traffic and Parking Bylaw Subcommittee.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Council:

a) Approves the recommended changes to parking controls that are shown in the August 2019 update of the Dunedin City Council's traffic and parking controls database, https://tinyurl.com/ParkingAugust2019.

b) Notes that all parking controls previously approved by Council and not shown as a change on the August 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 Traffic and Parking Bylaw Subcommittee (Subcommittee) has the delegation to consider changes to parking controls, and to make recommendations to the Council, which can approve traffic and parking controls.

DISCUSSION

6 The Subcommittee considered minor proposed changes and clarifications (including database corrections) to parking controls on 29 August 2019 and recommended that the changes and clarifications are implemented.

7 The Subcommittee’s recommended changes and clarifications to parking controls are shown in the database at https://tinyurl.com/ParkingAugust2019. The GIS layer includes a new bookmark feature which links the numbered item in the attachment tables for the location on the GIS layer.

8 The recommended minor parking changes are detailed in Attachment A and include:

a) Parking changes improve safety, efficiency or access, where appropriate engagement has been carried out with affected parties

b) Parking changes arising from other projects where consultation has been carried out with affected parties, and in some cases are already marked and signed

c) Changes to improve the operation of the bus network or changes to residents only parking

9 The recommended clarifications are detailed in Attachment B and include 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 metres of an intersection under Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004). These 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.

10 The unconfirmed minutes of the Subcommittee meeting on 29 August 2019 are provided at Attachment C.

OPTIONS

Option one – Approve the proposed changes to the traffic and parking controls database

11 The recommended minor changes and clarifications to parking controls would be implemented.

Advantages

· Improves safety, efficiency and access on the transport network by:

i) Providing appropriately located bus stops to enable bus services, and changing parking to enable buses to safely enter and exit bus stops;

ii) Providing appropriate short stay parking to provide for surrounding land uses; and

iii) Improving safety and enabling property access by prohibiting obstructive parking, making existing parking controls clearer, and providing for access to new driveways.

· May encourage people to use public transport, through enabling better provision of bus services.

Disadvantages

· Some people may be initially confused by the changes and new locations of parking.

Option two – Retain the existing traffic and parking controls without amendment

12 Do nothing and retain the existing traffic and parking controls.

Advantages

· Council resources can be allocated to other transport projects.

• People would not get confused as no parking would change location.

Disadvantages

· Does not improve safety, efficiency and access on the transport network.

• Planned bus routes may not properly operate without bus stops correctly allocated. Redundant bus stops would not be used efficiently, and safety for buses accessing bus stops would not be improved.

NEXT STEPS

13 If the Council approves the recommended minor changes and clarifications to parking controls, the changes will be implemented through appropriate signs and road markings, and will be enforced under the Traffic and Parking Bylaw.

Signatories

Author:

Tami Sargeant - Team Leader Regulatory Management - Transport

Nick Sargent - Transport Strategy Manager

Authoriser:

Simon Drew - General Manager Infrastructure Services

Attachments

	Title	Page
⇩a	Minor proposed changes to parking - August 2019	4
⇩b	Proposed clarifications to parking - August 2019	4
⇩c	Unconfirmed minutes of Traffic and Parking Bylaw Subcommiteee meeting - 29 August 2019	4

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

Fit with purpose of Local Government

This report enables democratic local decision making and action by, and on behalf of communities; and promotes the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of communities in the present and for the future.

Fit with strategic framework

	Contributes	Detracts	Not applicable
Social Wellbeing Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Economic Development Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Environment Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Arts and Culture Strategy	☐	☐	☒
3 Waters Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Spatial Plan	☐	☐	☒
Integrated Transport Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Parks and Recreation Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Other strategic projects/policies/plans	☐	☐	☒

Establishing and changing traffic and parking controls support the achievement of a safe, efficient and accessible transport network for all modes, and supports the social and economic wellbeing of Dunedin communities. This report seeks minor changes and clarifications to the GIS map database of traffic and parking controls of the Traffic and Parking Bylaw.

Māori Impact Statement

There are no known impacts for tangata whenua.

Sustainability

There are no implications for sustainability.

10 year plan /Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

There are no implications.

Financial considerations

There are no financial implications, costs for implementing the proposed changes are covered by existing budgets.

Significance

The report is considered of low significance in terms of the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

Engagement – external

Engagement has been undertaken with property occupiers in the affected areas as appropriate.

Engagement - internal

Transport and parking services staff have been consulted.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no identified risks.

Conflict of Interest

There are no known conflicts of interest.

Community Boards

Community Boards have not been directly consulted as there are no significant changes within the boundary of the Community Boards.

Council

1 October 2019

DCC Submission on the Green Paper: A Vision for Hydrogen in New Zealand

Department: Corporate Policy

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 This report seeks approval of a draft submission (Attachment A) to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the Green Paper ‘A Vision for Hydrogen in New Zealand’ (Attachment B).

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Council:

a) Approves the draft Dunedin City Council submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the Green Paper ‘A Vision for Hydrogen in New Zealand.’

b) Authorises the CEO to submit the submission to behalf of Council.

BACKGROUND

2 The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has sought feedback on a Government Green Paper that outlines the potential application, benefits and barriers of the uptake of hydrogen in New Zealand’s energy, transport and export sectors.

3 Exploring hydrogen as a potential energy source supports the Government’s goal to ‘transform New Zealand into a more productive, sustainable and inclusive economy’ and is seen as having potential to contribute to the Government’s goal to reach 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2035 and to transition to a carbon neutral economy by 2050.

4 MBIE notes a distinction between ‘green’ hydrogen and ‘grey’ or ‘brown’ hydrogen. Green hydrogen is made from renewables and enables energy to be stored for later use. Grey and brown hydrogen are derived from industrial processes or carbon fuel such as gas. The paper notes New Zealand’s abundance of renewable energy.

5 Submissions close on 25 October 2019.

DISCUSSION

6 The draft DCC submission is supportive of exploring hydrogen as it relates to Dunedin’s commitment to decarbonisation, smarter energy usage and the four goals of the Dunedin Energy Plan, in so far as it:

· takes advantage of economic opportunities in a changing energy context;

· saves costs and enhances quality of life from energy efficiency improvements;

· boosts the city’s energy security and ability to adapt to future change; and

· reduces Dunedin’s climate change and environmental effects.

7 The submission notes the current challenges around the development of green hydrogen, the importance of decarbonisation opportunities in the transport sector, and requests MBIE undertake further work on the accessibility of hydrogen opportunities in a local context.

OPTIONS

Option One – Recommended Option – Submit on the Green Paper ‘A Vision for Hydrogen in New Zealand’

8 Approve the DCC submission on ‘A Vision for Hydrogen in New Zealand’, with any suggested amendments, to MBIE.

Advantages

· Aligns with the DCC’s net zero carbon 2030 goal and wider energy goals.

· Flags key challenges at the city level to Government for further investigation and future support.

Disadvantages

· There are no identified disadvantages for this option.

Option Two – Do not submit on the Green Paper ‘A Vision for Hydrogen in New Zealand’

9 Do not submit on ‘A Vision for Hydrogen in New Zealand’.

Advantages

· There are no identified advantages for this option.

Disadvantages

· Does not enable the DCC to flag key challenges to Government on this issue.

NEXT STEPS

10 If the Council approves the draft submission, it will be sent to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment for consideration by 25 October 2019.

Signatories

Author:

Sean Jacobs - Senior Policy Analyst

Authoriser:

Maria Ioannou - Corporate Policy Manager

Nicola Pinfold - Group Manager Community and Planning

Sandy Graham - General Manager City Services

Attachments

	Title	Page
⇩a	Attachment A - DCC Submission on the Green Paper: A vision for hydrogen in New Zealand	4
⇨b	Attachment B - Green Paper: A Vision for Hydrogen in New Zealand (MBIE) (Under Separate Cover)

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

Fit with purpose of Local Government

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

Fit with strategic framework

	Contributes	Detracts	Not applicable
Social Wellbeing Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Economic Development Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Environment Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Arts and Culture Strategy	☐	☐	☒
3 Waters Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Spatial Plan	☐	☐	☒
Integrated Transport Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Parks and Recreation Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Other strategic projects/policies/plans	☒	☐	☐

The submission has been developed in line with the goals and objectives of the strategic framework, in particular, the objectives of the Integrated Transport Strategy, the Economic Development Strategy, the Environment Strategy, and the Energy Plan.

Māori Impact Statement

There are no known impacts for tangata whenua.

Sustainability

There are no known specific impacts for sustainability resulting from a decision to approve the draft

DCC submission. However, from a policy perspective, the draft submission notes the significant potential for nationwide carbon reduction and more efficient energy usage through the use of green hydrogen.

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.

Financial considerations

There are no financial impacts of the decision to approve the draft DCC submission.

Significance

This decision has been assessed under the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy as being of

low significance.

Engagement – external

There was no external engagement.

Engagement - internal

Staff from Corporate Policy, Enterprise Dunedin and Transport Strategy have contributed to the

development of this submission.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no known risks.

Conflict of Interest

There are no known conflicts of interest.

Community Boards

The draft DCC submission has no implications for Community Boards.

Council

1 October 2019

DCC Submission: Proposed National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land

Department: City Development

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 This report seeks approval for the Dunedin City Council (DCC) submission (Attachment A) to the Ministry of Primary Industries and the Ministry for the Environment on the proposed National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land.

2 The submission outlines the DCC’s roles and responsibilities for highly productive land and provides general comments on the proposed National Policy Statement for highly productive land.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Council:

a) Approves the DCC submission on the proposed National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land.

BACKGROUND

3 The discussion document ‘Valuing highly productive land’ sets out the Government’s proposal for a National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL). The document sets out draft objectives and policies for the NPS and seeks feedback on scope as well as the level of direction that should be provided for local authorities to protect their highly productive land resource.

4 The Government is seeking feedback on the NPS-HPL alongside a proposed NPS on Urban Development and a draft NPS for Freshwater Management.

5 Public consultation on the proposal, which may be viewed at https://www.mpi.govt.nz/news-and-resources/consultations/proposed-national-policy-statement-for-highly-productive-land/, closes on 10 October 2019.

DISCUSSION

Strategic context

6 The objectives and policies of the NPS generally align with the approach taken to managing productive land under the Second Generation District Plan for Dunedin (2GP). The NPS-HPL also aligns with the DCC’s focus on food resilience under the Energy Plan.

Key points of DCC submission

7 The DCC submission is supportive of the intent of the proposed NPS-HPL to provide consistent national direction aimed at protecting highly productive land from ‘inappropriate subdivision, use and development.’

8 The DCC submission outlines the proactive approach taken in the 2GP for the maintenance of Dunedin’s highly productive land resource and notes that the DCC will have a strong role in contributing to the implementation of the NPS-HPL.

9 The submission suggests that, as well as introducing an NPS, that further consideration should be given to adding the maintenance and enhancement of highly productive land as a matter of national importance under s6 of the RMA as part of future resource management reforms.

10 The submission states the DCC’s support for the wide application of the NPS-HPL over all areas of highly productive land and submits that it is important to provide for areas that are not currently food growing hubs, but one day could be, to allow for flexibility for councils to adapt to future environmental and socio-economic conditions including the effects of climate change.

11 The submission states the DCC’s support of the general intent of each of the proposed policies but requests that it should not be a mandatory requirement for district councils to amend their plans to meet the requirements of the proposed policies where plans already have relevant provisions. The submission also requests that the proposed policies should be amended to provide for potential future conditions as well as the current productive capacity of land based on the way rural land is being used now.

12 The submission states that it will be important for appropriate guidance and support to be provided to councils in managing their highly productive land resource.

13 The submission also responds to specific questions posed in the Discussion Document and provides more detailed feedback on the proposed policy wording and some definitions, particularly issues with:

a) the definition of primary production, which currently includes forestry. The submission notes that forestry should not utilise land that is important for food production as forestry can have detrimental effects on soil quality and forestry can be located on soils of lesser quality.

b) the definitions of rural lifestyle development and rural lifestyle zone are broader than those used in the 2GP and encompass what in the 2GP are two fundamentally different zone types. The submission expresses concern that the proposed NPS-HPL may unintentionally undermine the strategic planning approach taken by the 2GP.

OPTIONS

14 The Council can decide to make or not make a submission.

Option One – Recommended Option

15 Approve the submission, with amendments (if any), to the Ministry of Primary Industries and the Ministry for the Environment on the proposed National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land.

Advantages

· Supports collaboration with central government on managing New Zealand’s highly productive land resource

· Highlights the proactive approach taken in Dunedin towards managing the highly productive land resource

· Provides an opportunity for DCC to provide feedback to assist central government in refining the NPS-HPL.

Disadvantages

· There are no identified disadvantages for this option.

Option Two – Status Quo

16 Do not approve the submission to Ministry of Primary Industries and the Ministry for the Environment on the proposed National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land.

Advantages

· There are no identified advantages for this option.

Disadvantages

· Missed opportunity to collaborate with central government on improving outcomes for highly productive land

· Missed opportunity to provide feedback on specific proposed policies in the NPS-HPL.

NEXT STEPS

17 If the Council approves the submission, any amendments to the submission will be incorporated and it will be sent to Ministry of Primary Industries and the Ministry for the Environment for their consideration, prior to 10 October 2019.

Signatories

Author:

Anna Johnson - City Development Manager

Authoriser:

Nicola Pinfold - Group Manager Community and Planning

Sandy Graham - General Manager City Services

Attachments

	Title	Page
⇩a	NPS-HPL submission	4

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

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, cultural, economic and environmental well-being of communities in the present and for the future.

Fit with strategic framework

	Contributes	Detracts	Not applicable
Social Wellbeing Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Economic Development Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Environment Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Arts and Culture Strategy	☐	☐	☒
3 Waters Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Spatial Plan	☒	☐	☐
Integrated Transport Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Parks and Recreation Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Other strategic projects/policies/plans	☒	☐	☐

This submission contributes to the social wellbeing, economic development and environment strategies along with the Spatial Plan and the 2GP.

Māori Impact Statement

There are no known impacts for tangata whenua.

Sustainability

The submission supports long term economic, social, cultural and environmental sustainability by supporting the intent of the NPS-HPL.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

There are no known implications.

Financial considerations

There are no known financial implications.

Significance

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

Engagement – external

There has been no external engagement.

Engagement - internal

There has been engagement with Enterprise Dunedin, Resource Consents and Corporate Policy.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no identified risks.

Conflict of Interest

There are no known conflicts of interest.

Community Boards

The proposed NPS-HPL may be of interest to the Community Boards.

Council

1 October 2019

DCC Submission:Proposed National Policy Statement on Urban Development

Department: City Development

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 This report seeks approval for the Dunedin City Council (DCC) submission (Attachment A) to the Ministry for the Environment on the proposed National Policy Statement for Urban Development.

2 This submission outlines Dunedin’s recent growth and the measures being implemented to address this and provides feedback and recommendations in relation to specific questions raised in the discussion document.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Council:

a) Approves the DCC submission on the proposed National Policy Statement for Urban Development.

BACKGROUND

3 The discussion document ‘Planning for successful cities’ sets out the Government’s proposal for a National Policy Statement for Urban Development (NPS-UD). The NPS-UD will replace the current National Policy Statement for Urban development Capacity. The discussion document sets out draft objectives and policies for the NPS and seeks feedback on those provisions.

4 The discussion document may be viewed at https://www.mfe.govt.nz/consultations/nps-urbandevelopment

5 Public consultation on the proposal closes on 10 October 2019.

DISCUSSION

6 The discussion document explains that NPS-UD continues to focus on the need for local authorities to provide sufficient, feasible business and land development capacity and includes many of the provisions for the current NPS for Urban Development Capacity. The NPS-UD seeks to remove unnecessary restrictions on development, to allow growth both ‘up’ and ‘out’. In addition, it encourages the provision of quality urban environments and aims to ensure growth is strategically planned and leads to well-functioning cities that contribute positively to people’s wellbeing.

7 A significant change is the move away from having different sets of provisions for ‘high growth’, ‘medium growth’ and all other urban environments, to a two-tier split of policies either applying to all urban environments or to just ‘major urban centre’, which is the equivalent of the high growth classification under the NPS-UDC. Dunedin is currently a medium growth urban area under the NPS-UDC, but as it is not ‘high growth’ is not included in the major urban area group in the new NPS-UD.

Key points of the draft submission:

8 The submission is supportive of the increased emphasis on spatial planning and the linking of urban growth/spatial planning and infrastructure planning that is encouraged by the NPS-UD.

9 The submission also supports national direction around providing for housing capacity, noting that the DCC is already taking proactive steps, as well as steps required by the NPS-UDC, to ensure it is responding to changes in growth pressures in Dunedin in recent years.

10 The submission supports the concept that providing for housing capacity should result in quality environments but seeks that the NPS includes a clear definition of quality environment and amendments to the objective in relation to the aspects of a quality environment that must be achieved.

11 The submission notes that Dunedin considers itself to be a ‘major urban centre’ in the common meaning of that concept and considers the use of that terminology only for high growth centres sends the wrong message. It also says the DCC would prefer that the NPS reinstate the three tier approach that was used in the NPS-UDC and makes suggestions around policies that should also apply to Dunedin as a medium-growth urban area.

12 The policies it submits that should apply to Dunedin, which the DCC has already implemented or is in the process of implementing are:

· Policies P1A – P1I – Requirements in relation to a Future Development Strategy

· Policies P5A - P5C – Requirement to add zone descriptions to District Plans and assess the of effectiveness of zone provisions to meet the expected development

· Policy P5D – Need for a cost benefit analysis of plan changes to ensure quality urban environments and sufficient capacity

· Policies AP1 – AP17 – Requirement to undertake a Housing and business capacity assessment

OPTIONS

13 The Council can decide to make or not make a submission.

Option One – Recommended Option

14 Approve the submission with amendments (if any) on the proposed National Policy Statement for Urban Development.

Advantages

· Provides an opportunity for DCC to provide feedback to assist central government in refining the NPS-UD

Disadvantages

· There are no identified disadvantages for this option.

Option Two – Status Quo

15 Do not approve the submission on the proposed National Policy Statement for Urban Development.

Advantages

· There are no identified advantages for this option.

Disadvantages

· Missed opportunity to provide feedback on proposed policies in the NPS-UD.

NEXT STEPS

16 If the Council approves the submission, any amendments to the submission will be incorporated and it will be sent to the Ministry for the Environment for their consideration, prior to 10 October 2019.

Signatories

Author:

Anna Johnson - City Development Manager

Authoriser:

Nicola Pinfold - Group Manager Community and Planning

Sandy Graham - General Manager City Services

Attachments

	Title	Page
⇩a	DRAFT NPS-UD submission 19 Sept	4

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

Fit with purpose of Local Government

Fit with strategic framework

	Contributes	Detracts	Not applicable
Social Wellbeing Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Economic Development Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Environment Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Arts and Culture Strategy	☐	☐	☒
3 Waters Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Spatial Plan	☒	☐	☐
Integrated Transport Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Parks and Recreation Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Other strategic projects/policies/plans	☐	☐	☒

This submission direction is consistent with the Spatial Plan and the 2GP. It will not directly contribute to other strategies.

Māori Impact Statement

There are no known impacts for tangata whenua.

Sustainability

There are no implications for sustainability.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

There are no known implications.

Financial considerations

There are no known financial implications.

Significance

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

Engagement – external

There has been no external engagement.

Engagement - internal

There has been engagement with the Consents, Transportation, 3 Waters and Corporate Policy teams.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no identified risks.

Conflict of Interest

There are no known conflicts of interest.

Community Boards

There are no known implications for the community boards.

Council

1 October 2019

Submission on the Department of Conservation's Proposed New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy

Department: Corporate Policy and City Development

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 This report seeks approval of the Dunedin City Council (DCC) submission (Attachment A) to the Department of Conservation (DOC) on the proposed New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy, ‘Te Koiroa o te Koiora – our shared vision for living with nature’ (Attachment B). The DCC has been given the extension until Wednesday 2 October 2019 to make a submission.

2 The DOC has developed the proposed New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy to set out a vision and framework for biodiversity management to protect and restore biodiversity in New Zealand over the next 50 years.

3 The proposed vision for 2070 is: Nature in Aotearoa is healthy, abundant, and thriving. Current and future generations connect with nature, restore it, and are restored by it.

4 The draft submission outlines the DCC’s roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding biodiversity and ecosystem health, and provides general comments and recommendations on the proposed documents.

5 The DCC is overall in support of Te Koiroa o te Koiora. The recommendations in the submission aim to enhance biodiversity management and conservation for New Zealand, including Dunedin City.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Council:

a) Approves the DCC submission to the Department of Conservation on the proposed New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy at Attachment A.

Signatories

Author:

Junichi Sugishita - Policy Anlayst

Richard Ewans - Biodiversity Advisor

Authoriser:

Robert West - Group Manager Parks and Recreation

Sandy Graham - General Manager City Services

Attachments

	Title	Page
⇩a	DCC submission to Department of Conservation	4
⇨b	Proposed New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy (Under Separate Cover 1)

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

Fit with purpose of Local Government

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

This decision relates to providing a regulatory function and it is considered good-quality and

cost-effective.

This decision relates to providing a public service and it is considered good-quality and cost effective.

Fit with strategic framework

	Contributes	Detracts	Not applicable
Social Wellbeing Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Economic Development Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Environment Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Arts and Culture Strategy	☐	☐	☒
3 Waters Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Spatial Plan	☒	☐	☐
Integrated Transport Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Parks and Recreation Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Other strategic projects/policies/plans	☒	☐	☐

This submission is in line with the goals and objectives within the strategic framework above.

Māori Impact Statement

We are not aware of any impacts for tangata whenua from the DCC making this submission.

Sustainability

The submission supports a sustainable approach to managing the natural environment.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

There are no known implications.

Financial considerations

There are no known financial implications.

Significance

This decision has been assessed under the Council's Significance and Engagement Policy as

being of low significance.

Engagement – external

DCC staff from City Development, Parks and Recreation and Corporate Policy attended a regional workshop on the proposed New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy.

Engagement - internal

Staff from City Development, Parks and Recreation and Corporate Policy contributed to this

submission.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no known risks associated with this decision.

Conflict of Interest

There are no known conflicts of interest.

Community Boards

The New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy is of interest to the Community Boards.

Council

1 October 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:

General subject of the matter to be considered	Reasons for passing this resolution in relation to each matter	Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution	Reason for Confidentiality
C1 Confirmation of the Confidential Minutes of Ordinary Council meeting - 27 August 2019 - Public Excluded	S7(2)(g) The withholding of the information is necessary to maintain legal professional privilege. S7(2)(i) The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations). S7(2)(b)(ii) The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information. S7(2)(h) The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities. S7(2)(a) The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person. S7(2)(c)(i) The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any enactment, where the making available of the information would be likely to prejudice the supply of similar information or information from the same source and it is in the public interest that such information should continue to be supplied.	.
C2 Confirmation of the Confidential Minutes of Finance and Council Controlled Organisations Committee - 3 September 2019 - Public Excluded		.
C3 Dunedin City Holdings Group Appointments and Re-Appointments	S7(2)(a) The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person.	S48(1)(a) The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.
C4 District Energy System Indicative Business Case Update	S7(2)(b)(ii) The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information.	S48(1)(a) The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.
C5 Request For Support - Application to the Provincial Growth Fund for the Strath Taieri Irrigation Project	S7(2)(h) The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.	S48(1)(a) The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.	While the project itself is public knowledge, the details of the funding application are to be treated in confidence..
C6 Notice of Motion - Dunedin Hospital	S7(2)(h) The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.	S48(1)(a) The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

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.

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

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⇩a	Report from DCHL re: DCHL Group 2019 Annual Reports	4
⇨b	2019 Annual Report - Dunedin City Holdings Ltd (Under Separate Cover 2)
⇨c	2019 Annual Report - Aurora Energy Ltd (Under Separate Cover 2)
⇨d	2019 Annual Report - City Forests Ltd (Under Separate Cover 2)
⇨e	2019 Annual Report - Delta Utility Services Ltd (Under Separate Cover 2)
⇨f	2019 Annual Report - Dunedin City Treasury Ltd (Under Separate Cover 2)
⇨g	2019 Annual Report - Dunedin Stadium Property Ltd (Under Separate Cover 2)
⇨h	2019 Annual Report - Dunedin Venues Management Ltd (Under Separate Cover 2)
⇨i	2019 Annual Report - Dunedin International Airport Ltd (Under Separate Cover 2)

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⇨a	Minutes of Ordinary Council meeting held on 27 August 2019 (Under Separate Cover 1)

Author:	Dave Tombs - General Manager Finance and Commercial
Authoriser: