Notice of Meeting:
I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Otago Peninsula Community Board will be held on:
Date: Thursday 24 June 2021
Time: 10:00 am
Venue: Portobello Bowling Club, Sherwood Street, Portobello
Sandy Graham
Chief Executive Officer
Otago Peninsula Community Board
PUBLIC AGENDA
MEMBERSHIP
Chairperson |
Paul Pope |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Hoani Langsbury |
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Members |
Lox Kellas |
Graham McArthur |
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Cheryl Neill |
Edna Stevenson |
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Cr Andrew Whiley |
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Senior Officer Chris Henderson, Group Manager Waste and Environmental Solutions
Governance Support Officer Lauren McDonald
Lauren McDonald
Governance Support Officer
Telephone: 03 477 4000
Lauren.McDonald@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 - Fulton Hogan 4
3 Apologies 4
4 Confirmation of Agenda 4
5 Declaration of Interest 5
6 Confirmation of Minutes 11
6.1 Otago Peninsula Community Board meeting - 15 April 2021 11
Part A Reports (Otago Peninsula Community Board has power to decide these matters)
7 Transport matters 16
8 Governance Support Officer's Report 17
9 Funding Applications 52
10 Community Plan 2020-2021 54
11 Board Updates 55
12 Councillor's Update 60
13 Chairperson's Report 61
14 Items for Consideration by the Chairperson 62
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Graham McArthur will open the meeting with a reflection.
2.1 Public Forum - Fulton Hogan
At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.
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 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 Board: 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. |
Attachments
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Register of Interests as at 17 June 2021 |
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Otago Peninsula Community Board meeting - 15 April 2021
That the Board: a) Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Otago Peninsula Community Board meeting held on 15 April 2021 as a correct record.
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Attachments
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Minutes of Otago Peninsula Community Board meeting held on 15 April 2021 |
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Otago Peninsula Community Board
MINUTES
Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Otago Peninsula Community Board held in the Grants Braes Football Clubrooms, Tomahawk on Thursday 15 April 2021, commencing at 10:40 a.m.
PRESENT
Chairperson |
Paul Pope |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Hoani Langsbury |
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Members |
Lox Kellas |
Graham McArthur |
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Cheryl Neill |
Edna Stevenson |
Governance Support Officer Lauren McDonald
1 Opening
Paul Pope opened the meeting with a reflection on the current dry ground conditions on the peninsula and likened it to the current economic climate due to Covid-19.
He also reflected ahead of the ANZAC Day commemorations of the contribution of the New Zealand servicemen and women and saw this as providing an opportunity for individuals to think of what they can do for their communities.
2 Public Forum
Julian Phillips, Team Leader Public Transport, Otago Regional Council provided an update on the solar powered electronic bus stop (E-stop) trial in place at Macandrew Bay. He advised that the feedback to date on the site had been very positive.
In response the Board’s safety concerns of overcrowding on the Peninsula bus service in the afternoons. Mr Phillips advised that the ORC contractor had been asked to check on the ability to supply additional buses for the route (or part) where overcrowding was an issue at high use times. He added, that subject to funding, additional buses may be trialled with the contractor to establish if additional buses may be required due to capacity.
Dean Williamson from the Tomahawk Regenerative Group updated the Board community progress on recreation area improvements in the Tomahawk. He advised the regenerative group were looking for a collaborative approach with various community groups, ORC, DCC and DoC to develop a ‘whole of community’ picture for the facilities wanted at Tomahawk. He asked for the involvement of the Community Board in the discussion.
Paul Pope advised a community meeting would be held on Wednesday 21 April at the Domain Hall in Tomahawk for the community to come together and discuss issues affecting the area. He advised this would also assist the Board to gain feedback from the community for inclusion in the Board’s submission to the DCC 10 Year Plan and the ORC Long Term Plan.
3 Apologies |
Moved (Chairperson Paul Pope/ Lox Kellas): That the Board:
Accepts the apology from Cr Andrew Whiley.
Motion carried (OPCB/2021/029) |
4 Confirmation of agenda |
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Moved (Chairperson Paul Pope/ Lox Kellas): That the Board:
Confirms the agenda with the following alteration: That consideration of items 7, 8, 10 and 11 be dealt with at a later meeting.
Motion carried (OPCB/2021/030) |
5 Declarations of interest
Members were reminded of the need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arose between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have.
Hoani Langsbury declared an interest as a member of the Technical Advisory Group to the New Zealand Battery Project.
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Moved (Chairperson Paul Pope/ Edna Stevenson): That the Board:
a) Amends the Elected Members' Interest Register attached and b) Amends the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests. Motion carried (OPCB/2021/031) |
6 Confirmation of Minutes
6.1 Otago Peninsula Community Board meeting - 25 March 2021 |
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Moved (Chairperson Paul Pope/Deputy Chairperson Hoani Langsbury): That the Board:
Confirms the minutes of the Otago Peninsula Community Board meeting held on 25 March 2021 as a correct record. Motion carried (OPCB/2021/032) |
Part A Reports
9 Otago Peninsula Community Board 10 year plan submission 2021-2031 |
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Discussion was held on the priorities as set out in the Board’s community plan including: · Public toilets at MacAndrew Bay beach to be the Board’s priority site in the 10YP submission also seeking an assurance from Council on engagement with the mana whenua and local community on the placement of any new site. · Kerbside - 3 bin option. · Transport priority was for the completion of section 14 of the peninsula connection project (Harwood to the Otakou Fisheries Wharf) as improvements are needed for road safety. · Biodiversity interaction and mitigation measures e.g. protection of wildlife |
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Moved (Member Lox Kellas/Cheryl Neill): That the Board:
a) Delegates the Chairperson to draft the Otago Peninsula Community Board’s submission to the DCC 10 Year Plan 2021-2031 and submit on the Board’s behalf. Motion carried (OPCB/2021/033) |
12 otago peninsula community board submission to the orc LTP 2021-2031 |
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Priorities for inclusion in the Board’s submission to the ORC were discussed.
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Moved (Chairperson Paul Pope/ Edna Stevenson): That the Board:
a) Delegates the Chairperson to draft the submission and submit on the Board’s behalf to the Otago Regional Council’s LTP 2021-2031 Plan. Motion carried (OPCB/2021/034) |
13 Items for Consideration by the Chairperson |
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Hoani Langsbury asked if Council would be willing to provide a graffiti removal kit to the Board for its use to remove graffiti on historic structures on the peninsula.
Transport Manager’s contact details will be provided to progress this request.
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Moved (Chairperson Paul Pope/ Lox Kellas): That the Board:
Agrees to cover the cost of a graffiti removal kit, if required, for use on the peninsula.
Motion carried (OPCB/2021/035) |
The meeting concluded at 12.15pm.
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CHAIRPERSON
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Jeanine Benson, Manager Transport, Glen O’Connor, DCC Transport contractor and Kim Everett, Engagement and Communications Advisor – Major Projects will be in attendance to discuss transport issues on the Otago Peninsula, including feedback/updates on:
· Cycleway Macandrew Bay
· Back Bay road conditions
· Papanui and Hoopers Inlet roads
· Peninsula Connection Project – Open Day for Section 4 – Sunday 27 June.
· Notification of closure of a legal road
· Unformed public road issues (590 Portobello Road)
· Signage at Wellers Rock
· LTP submission re subsidence
Attachments
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Governance Support Officer's Report
Department: Civic
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 This report is to inform the Otago Peninsula Community Board of activities relevant to the Board area including:
· Project Fund
· Updates
· Board’s submissions to the ORC LTP, DCC 10YP DCC Destination Dunedin Plan and the ORC RPTP
· What DCC is Currently consulting on
That the Board: a) Notes the Governance Support Officer’s Report |
project fund
2 The balance of funds as at 17 June 2021 is $1,388.40
3 The following expenditure has been made to date for the 2020/21 financial year.
Meeting Date |
Amount |
Recipient/Purpose |
06 August 2020 |
$1734.00 |
Save the Otago Peninsula (STOP) to assist with project work for the control of pest plans on the Otago Peninsula |
06 August 2020 |
$500.00 |
Otago Peninsula Artists (OpenArt) in support of “Lets Talk Peninsula” and “With Love from the Peninsula” exhibitions. |
06 August 2020 |
$375.00 |
Otago Lions Club – replacement defibrillator battery charge pack |
24 September 2020 |
$1,340.00 |
Quarantine Island Kamau Taurua Community – smoke alarms |
24 September 2020 |
$500.00 |
Board Project – Cape Saunders Emergency buoy and signage |
12 November 2020 |
$300.00 |
Josephine Tarasiewicz - Scholarship funding for attendance at University of Otago “Hands on at Otago” week-long course. |
12 November 2020 |
$1700.00 |
Scott Hall Committee for the purchase of a defibrillator for the Harwood community |
12 November 2020 |
30.00 |
Otago Community Broadcasters Society (OAR FM) group membership through to 30 June 2021. |
18 February 2021 |
$300.00 |
Kaiya Casswell - Scholarship funding for attendance Outward Bound Course |
18 February 2021 |
$240.00 |
OAR FM “Round the Boards” radio programme for 2021 |
25 March 2021 |
$2,397.75 |
Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust – support of changeover of electrical wiring to single phase power at the OPBT office. |
25 March 2021 |
$400.00 |
Broad Bay Community Centre – funding for quarterly community newsletter for 2021/2022. |
25 March 2021 |
$2,500.00 |
Broad Bay Community Centre – funding for electrical work for the Broad Bay Hall
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Sub total |
$12,316.75 |
Total funds spent to date |
TOTAL |
$1,388.40 |
(balance of funds remaining until 30 June 2021) |
UPDATES
Parks and Recreation Services Update
4 Beach Signage
The signage for a number of beach spaces has been assessed in an effort to increase compliance to the Reserves and Beaches Bylaw as well as refresh and improve wayfinding, wildlife or other relevant information. Tomahawk, Warrington and Waikouaiti beaches were identified as priority beaches.
Transport Updates
5 Speed Review
The Regulatory Subcommittee will meet on 6 July 2021 to consider the Speed Limit Bylaw Review for Amendments 10 and 11. Their recommendations will then be presented for adoption at the 27 July 2021 Council meeting.
6 Roadside Vegetation
The roadside vegetation contract has been awarded to Whitestone Contractors. The contract has strict conditions with financial implications on delivery of the contract so it is anticipated that there will be significant improvements in their performance.
7 Roadworks Schedule
Information on current notified road closures and the roadworks schedule (a weekly list of programmed works) for Council’s maintained roads is available on the DCC website via these links: https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/news-and-events/public-notices/roadworks-schedule and https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/news-and-events/public-notices/notified-road-closures.
OPCB Board submissions
8 Copies of the Board’s Submissions to the ORC Long Term Plan; DCC 10 Year Plan 2021- 2031 DCC Destination Dunedin Plan and the ORC Regional Transport Plan attached to the report for the member’s information.
2021 Representation Review
9 The Representation Review panel has been appointed. Over the next month or so they will be meeting with Councillors and Community Boards to get initial thoughts on current and future representation.
10 A survey is also being finalised which will be available on line and in paper for the public to complete. Members of the panel will also attend various events across the city to obtain feedback to help inform their initial proposal which is likely to be presented to Council on 30 June 2021.
· Currently Being Consulted on by Dunedin City Council
11 The Dunedin City Council is currently consulting on the following which may be of interest to the Board and the community:
Plan Change – DIS-2021-1 (Variation 2) Further Submissions
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12 Keeping of Animals (excluding Dogs) and Birds Bylaw review – submissions close on Wednesday 7 July 2021. For ease of reference the current policy is Attached to Item 6 of the Agenda. https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/council/currently-consulting-on/current-consultations/keeping-of-animals-excluding-dogs-and-birds-bylaw-review
Board members (or members of the public) wishing to advise Council of any operational issues or concerns, e.g. potholes, burst pipes, overgrown vegetation etc are reminded to ring the DCC Customer Services Agency on 03 477-4000, or email on dcc@dcc.govt.nz. For non-urgent matters contact council via the online “Fix it form” https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/do-it-online/report/fix-it-form
If issues and concerns are not dealt with in a timely manner, Board members should contact either the Governance Support Officer or the Senior Staff Member appointed to the Board.
Signatories
Author: |
Lauren McDonald - Governance Support Officer |
Authoriser: |
Clare Sullivan - Team Leader Civic |
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OPCB Submission to DCC 10YP 2021-2031 |
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OPCB Submission to the ORC LTP 2021 |
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OPCB Submission to the DCC Destination Plan |
40 |
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OPCB to the ORC Regional Public Transport Plan |
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SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS |
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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
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Māori Impact Statement There are no known implications for tangata whenua |
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Sustainability There are no implications for sustainability. |
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LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy There are no implications. |
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Financial considerations There are no financial implications. |
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Significance This decision is considered low significance in terms of the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. |
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Engagement – external There has been no external engagement. |
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Engagement - internal Internal engagement has occurred with appropriate staff members. |
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Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc. There are no risks. |
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Conflict of Interest There are no known conflicts of interest. |
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Community Boards The report provides information on activities in or relevant to the Board area. |
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Funding Applications
Department: Civic
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 This report provides a copy of the funding application received for the Board’s consideration. As this is an administrative report only, the Summary of Considerations is not required.
2 The balance of project funds available to the Board as at 17 June is $1,338.40.
3 Paul Pope as OPCB Chairperson has been in discussion on the placement of a commemorative plaque in memory of Mayor Dave Cull, to be placed at Challis.
4 A quote for the cost of a plaque is attached for discussion (Attachment A)
That the Board: a) Approves/declines the funding of $_______for a commemorative plaque for Mayor Dave Cull
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Signatories
Author: |
Lauren McDonald - Governance Support Officer |
Authoriser: |
Clare Sullivan - Manager Governance |
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J W Swan quote for plaques |
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The Community Board plan is tabled for discussion at each meeting for the purpose of review and update as required.
Attachments
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Board Updates
Department: Civic
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 Board members will provide updates on activities including:
- Keep Dunedin Beautiful
- Rural Roads
- Community Meetings
- Civil Defence/Community Response Planning
- Te Rauone Reserve
- Harington Point Battery
That the Board: a) Notes the Board Updates.
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Signatories
Author: |
Lauren McDonald - Governance Support Officer |
Authoriser: |
Clare Sullivan - Manager Governance |
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Civil Defence - resources and contact list |
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Councillor's Update
Department: Civic
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 Councillor Andrew Whiley will provide an update on matters of interest to the Board.
That the Board: a) Notes the report from Cr Whiley.
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Signatories
Author: |
Lauren McDonald - Governance Support Officer |
Authoriser: |
Clare Sullivan - Manager Governance |
There are no attachments for this report.
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Chairperson's Report
Department: Civic
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A verbal update will be provided by the Chairperson at the meeting, including:
· Acknowledgement of Queens Birthday Honours 2021 – Hoani for services to conservation.
· Biodiversity and Tourism Forums
· OPCB Board Submissions
· Civil Defence
· Arbour Day – feedback
· Community meetings
· Commemorative Plaque for Mayor Dave Cull at Challis (funding request)
· Chorus copper withdrawal and Spark PSTN switch off
· Old school site at Tomahawk
· Rural options for kerbside collection
That the Board: a) Notes the update from the Chairperson.
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Signatories
Authoriser: |
Clare Sullivan - Manager Governance |