Agenda of Infrastructure Services - Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Notice of Meeting:

I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Infrastructure Services will be held on:

Date: Tuesday 16 May 2023

Time: 10.00 am

Venue: Council Chamber, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, The Octagon

Sandy Graham

Chief Executive Officer

Infrastructure Services Committee

PUBLIC AGENDA

MEMBERSHIP

Chairperson	Cr Jim O'Malley
Deputy Chairperson	Cr Brent Weatherall
Members	Cr Bill Acklin	Cr Sophie Barker
	Cr David Benson-Pope	Cr Christine Garey
	Cr Kevin Gilbert	Cr Carmen Houlahan
	Cr Marie Laufiso	Cr Cherry Lucas
	Ms Donna Matahaere-Atariki	Cr Mandy Mayhem
	Ms Marlene McDonald	Mayor Jules Radich
	Cr Lee Vandervis	Cr Steve Walker
	Cr Andrew Whiley

Senior Officer Simon Drew, General Manager Infrastructure & Development

Governance Support Officer Rebecca Murray

Rebecca Murray

Governance Support Officer

Telephone: 03 477 4000

governance.support@dcc.govt.nz

www.dunedin.govt.nz

Note: Reports and recommendations contained in this agenda are not to be considered as Council policy until adopted.

Infrastructure Services

16 May 2023

Infrastructure Services Committee

MINUTES

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Infrastructure Services held in the Council Chamber, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, The Octagon on Tuesday 14 February 2023, commencing at 10.00 am

PRESENT

Chairperson	Cr Jim O'Malley
Deputy Chairperson	Cr Brent Weatherall
Members	Cr Bill Acklin	Cr Sophie Barker
	Cr David Benson-Pope	Cr Christine Garey
	Cr Kevin Gilbert	Cr Carmen Houlahan
	Cr Marie Laufiso	Cr Cherry Lucas
	Ms Donna Matahaere-Atariki (via audio visual link)	Cr Mandy Mayhem
	Ms Marlene McDonald	Mayor Jules Radich
	Cr Lee Vandervis	Cr Steve Walker
	Cr Andrew Whiley

IN ATTENDANCE

Sandy Graham (Chief Executive Officer), Simon Drew (General Infrastructure and Development), Robert West (General Manager Corporate and Quality) , Jeanette Wikaira (Manahautū – General Manager Māori, Partnerships and Policy), Simon Pickford (General Manager Community Services), Dr Glen Hazelton (Project Manager Central City Plan), Josh von Pein (Programme Manager Major Projects), Simon Speirs (Team Leader Regulation Management – Transport) Simon Smith (Asset and Funding Management) and Clare Sullivan (Principal Committee Advisor)

Governance Support Officer Rebecca Murray

1 KARAKIA TIMATANGA

Ms Marlene McDonald opened the meeting with a karakia timatanga.

2 Public Forum

There was no Public Forum.

3 Apologies

There were no apologies.

4 Declarations of interest

Members were reminded of the need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arose between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have.

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Committee:

a) Notes the Elected or Independent Members' Interest Register; and

b) Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected or Independent Members' Interests.

Motion carried (ISC/2023/001)

Part A Reports

5 Actions From Resolutions of Infrastructure Services Committee Meetings

A report from Civic provided an update on the implementation of resolutions made at Infrastructure Services Committee meetings.

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Sophie Barker):

That the Committee:

Notes the Open Actions from resolutions of Infrastructure Services Committee meetings.

Motion carried (ISC/2023/002)

6 Infrastructure Services Committee Forward Work Programme

A report from Civic provided an update on the Infrastructure Services Committee forward work programme.

The General Manager Infrastructure and Development (Simon Drew) responded to members’ questions.

Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Committee:

Notes the Infrastructure Services Committee forward work programme.

Motion carried (ISC/2023/003)

7 Retail Quarter Upgrade - Update Report
	A report from the Project Management Office provided an update on the Retail Quarter Upgrade project and discussed how the project is tracking relative to its budget and timeframes. It also considered how flexibility could be incorporated into the remainder of the project to minimise future expense should modification be deemed necessary. The General Manager Infrastructure and Development (Simon Drew), Project Manager Central City Plan (Dr Glen Hazelton) and Programme Manager Major Projects (Josh von Pein) responded to members’ questions.
	Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr David Benson-Pope): That the Committee: Adjourns the meeting. Motion carried

	The meeting adjourned at 10.51 am and reconvened to 11.05 am.

	Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Marie Laufiso): That the Committee: Adjourns the meeting. Motion carried

	The meeting was adjourned at 11.22 am and reconvened at 11.24 am.

	Cr Weatherall assumed the Chair at 11.24 am. Cr O’Malley resumed the Chair at 11.26 am.

	Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Marie Laufiso): That the Committee: Notes the Retail Quarter Upgrade – Update Report. Division The Committee voted by division For: Crs Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Christine Garey, Marie Laufiso, Mandy Mayhem, Jim O'Malley, Steve Walker, and Ms Marlene McDonald and Ms Donna Matahaere-Atariki (9). Against: Crs Bill Acklin, Kevin Gilbert, Carmen Houlahan, Cherry Lucas, Lee Vandervis, Brent Weatherall, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Jules Radich (8). Abstained: Nil The division was declared CARRIED by 9 votes to 8 Motion carried (ISC/2023/004)
	Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Steve Walker): That the Committee: Adjourns the meeting. Motion carried

	The meeting adjourned at 12.21 pm and reconvened at 12.33 pm.

	Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Steve Walker): That the Committee: Adjourns the meeting. Motion carried

	The meeting was adjourned at 12.54 pm and reconvened at 12.55 pm.

	Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Lee Vandervis): That the Committee: Requests an updated Retail Quarter Upgrade report to Council on 28 February 2023 that provides further information on the contract break costs, a 10km two-way option, minimal change from current design, pedestrianisation and a do nothing option. Division The Committee voted by division For: Crs Bill Acklin, Kevin Gilbert, Carmen Houlahan, Cherry Lucas, Lee Vandervis, Brent Weatherall, Andrew Whiley and Mayor Jules Radich (8). Against: Crs Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Christine Garey, Marie Laufiso, Mandy Mayhem, Jim O'Malley, Steve Walker, and Ms Marlene McDonald and Ms Donna Matahaere-Atariki (9). Abstained: Nil The division was declared LOST by 9 votes to 8

8 Naming of a Private Way

In a report from Transport approval was sought for the naming a private way at 45 Torquay Street, Abbotsford, Dunedin.

The Asset and Funding Manager (Simon Smith) and Team Leader Regulation Management (Simon Spiers) responded to members’ questions.

Moved (Cr Lee Vandervis/Cr Sophie Barker):

That the Committee:

Names the private way at 45 Torquay Street, Abbotsford as ‘Torridge Lane’

Motion carried (ISC/2023/005)

9 Karakia Whakamutunga
	Ms Marlene McDonald closed the meeting with a karakia Whakamutunga.

The meeting concluded at 1.06 pm.

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CHAIRPERSON

Infrastructure Services

16 May 2023

Draft submission on Charging Our Future - draft EV charging strategy for New Zealand

Department: Transport

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 This report seeks Council approval for a Dunedin City Council (DCC) submission (Attachment A) on Charging Our Future – the draft Electric Vehicle (EV) charging strategy for New Zealand.

2 The strategy has been developed by Te Manatū Waka Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment. The submission period closes 11 May 2023. Staff have requested an extension to 18 May to enable the Infrastructure Services Committee to consider the submission.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Committee:

a) Approves the draft submission, with any amendments, to the Charging Our Future – Electric vehicle charging strategy.

b) Authorises the Chief Executive to make any minor editorial changes to the submission if required.

BACKGROUND

3 On 22 March 2023, Te Manatū Waka Ministry of Transport released a draft Electric Vehicle charging strategy: Charging Our Future, to support the transition to EVs needed to meet the targets set out in the Government’s Emission Reduction Plan 2022.

4 Electric vehicle (EVs) uptake in Dunedin has been increasing, but they still make up a small part of the total light vehicle fleet in Dunedin. As at 31 March 2023, battery Electric Vehicles (EVs) (excluding plug in hybrids) made up 1.37% of light vehicles registered in Dunedin.

5 National level modelling has shown that to achieve carbon reduction targets 30-35% of the light fleet will need to be EVs by 2035. Modelling undertaken as part of the DCC Zero Carbon Plan development suggests electrification of the fleet will need to progress faster in Dunedin, if local targets are going to be achieved.

6 The Government has committed to the electrification of buses used for public transport and is working on the best mix of interventions to reduce freight emissions.

7 As New Zealanders transition to EVs, operating models, standards, guidelines and best practice for charging have been evolving. Most charging currently happens overnight at private homes. Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency has committed to providing a charger every 75km along the state highway network, many of which are being co-funded by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority. Businesses are also providing chargers on private property accessible to the public, e.g. supermarket carparks.

8 Local government authorities across the country have taken different approaches. Some, like Wellington City Council (WCC), own and operate charging infrastructure. Others, like Hamilton City Council, work with private providers (e.g. Chargenet, Meridian) by providing licences to occupy road reserve or by entering into other commercial arrangements to provide charging infrastructure.

DISCUSSION

9 The Charging Our Future vision is that Aotearoa’s EV charging infrastructure supports the transition to, and use of, low-emissions transport by making EV charging accessible, affordable, convenient, secure, and reliable.

10 The Charging Our Future strategy concentrates on five outcome areas. These, and the draft DCC submission comments, are explained below.

Outcome 1: Our national EV charging system is underpinned by affordable, reliable, secure, and safe power supply and infrastructure.

11 The outcome for this area is to minimise the stress on the electric network so that it is not a barrier to increasing EV charging.

12 The Strategy would require network operators (such as Aurora) to share information about their capacity to enable planning for EV charger locations which would minimise the need for new electricity infrastructure. Currently this information is considered commercially sensitive.

13 The impacts on the electricity network are dependent on the type of charging, the existing network, and whether there are any planned upgrades. Slow/trickle charging can be added with minimal impact on the network, but higher capacity fast charging often requires upgrades to support it.

14 The draft submission notes support for smart charger use, shifting charging to times of lower electricity demand and emerging technologies that would be beneficial in reducing the need to upgrade the network and introduce new electricity generation.

Outcome 2: All EV users can safely access and use EV charging when and where needed.

15 The outcome for this area is to improve access to low carbon transport options for everyone including renters, people without off-street parking and those living in rural areas. The strategy suggests targets should be set as follows:

a) Journey charging hubs with up to 20 chargers every 150-200k on main highways by 2028.

b) One charger for every 20-40 EV’s in urban areas with limited off-street parking.

c) Public charging facilities at municipal or community facilities for all settlements with a population of more than 2000 by 2025.

16 The draft DCC submission notes municipal facilities may not always be the best location to provide EV charging for rural communities, especially where these are on reserves, or have limited parking to serve current functions. In some locations it may make more sense to incorporate charging into commercial developments, like petrol stations, or supermarkets. In urban locations with higher densities where there is limited off-street parking it may be better to look at how car share, or mode shift can reduce the number of vehicles rather than creating an expectation that demand can be met through on-street EV charging for private vehicles.

Outcome 3: Aotearoa’s EV charging system is underpinned by integrated and streamlined cross-sectoral planning and standards.

17 The outcome of this area looks at three areas to enhance EV charging capability and capacity as follows:

a) Improving standardisation and interoperability.

b) Optimising data capture and use.

c) Consideration of housing and urban development planning, where appropriate.

18 Improving standardisation and interoperability gives people the confidence they will be able to charge their EVs across the network. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority and Standards New Zealand have developed standards called ed SNZ PAS 6011:2021 Electric Vehicle Chargers for residential use and SNZ PAS 6010:2021 Electric Vehicle Chargers for commercial applications that set out technical specification for chargers. Waka Kotahi has recently developed guidance around signage and markings for EV charging locations.

19 Waka Kotahi hosts the EV Roam website showing the location of chargers. DCC submits that this could be improved and promoted as a single source of information about the type and availability of public chargers as a useful initiative.

20 The draft submission notes changes to planning rules could be made to require EV charger points to be installed when development occurs. It also identifies there is no discussion about who would take ownership of ongoing operation and maintenance of these chargers. Whole of life costs need to be considered when making national planning rules to ensure Councils are not left with ongoing costs.

21 DCC submits the existing regulatory challenges around on-street parking are not addressed, including the following:

a) Enforcement officers do not have sufficient evidence to determine which vehicles are battery electric or plug in hybrids, so in some cases internal combustion engine cars are using EV charging spaces as free parking.

b) Whether people can be reasonably expected to pay for parking and charging and how.

c) Whether it is possible or appropriate to enforce if a vehicle is charging or not.

d) How to ensure fair access to chargers where parking is not time restricted (e.g. on-street chargers in residential areas).

e) How to manage EV charger encroachments where property owners wish to install EV chargers that impinge on the road reserve.

Outcome 4: Aotearoa’s EV charging market functions effectively, can adapt and evolve over time, and is attractive to users, operators and investors

22 The outcome for this area is to look at commercial investment and innovation in new technology and business models.

23 The Charging Our Future strategy talks to accelerating commercial investment but doesn’t explicitly discuss the best operating model for New Zealand. There is a lack of clarity currently about what the long-term operating model for EV charging will be. Implicit is an assumption that while the role the market plays will increase, local and central government continue to play a role in investing in chargers where it is less commercial for others to do so.

24 To support the transition to lower carbon vehicles the Government (through EECA and Waka Kotahi) is investing in EV chargers, which is different to Government’s regulator only role in the fossil fuels industry. In the absence of a clear model councils have taken different approaches, with some councils largely leaving provision and planning to the private sector, while others are working with the private sector to influence the location of charging locations and commercial outcomes.

25 The drat submission notes there needs to be some explicit consideration of what role is appropriate for central and local government to play in relation to the private sector as the transition towards a future where an increasing proportion of vehicles will be electric. Certainty of direction will maximise the efficiency and effectiveness with which local government can deliver anticipated outcomes under the strategy.

Outcome 5: Our national eV charging system supports the transition to, and use of, low-emissions transport modes across the wider transport system

26 This outcomes area looks at a variety of other vehicle types, including heavy vehicles, public transport and ferries. The two focus areas for this outcome include work on heavy vehicle charging (buses and trucks) and decarbonising other modes across the system.

27 The government has already made a commitment in 2021 that all buses providing public transport services will be zero emission by 2035, and from 2025 any new buses entering the fleet must be zero emission. Otago Regional Council is working with its operators to meet this requirement.

28 There is work underway as part of the green freight project considering how to reduce emissions from freight, including consideration of the potential roles of biofuels, electrification and hydrogen. The draft DCC submission notes the Green freight project or Charging Our Future does not explicitly consider how the greater use of rail could reduce emissions.

OPTIONS

Option One – Recommended Option

29 Approve, with any agreed amendments, the submission to Charging our Future – Electric vehicle charging strategy.

Advantages

· Opportunity to provide feedback to the Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the future direction for EV charging.

· Ability to identify potential issues and concerns early on before regulatory changes are developed

Disadvantages

· There are no identified disadvantages.

Option Two

30 Do not approve the submission to Charging our Future – Electric vehicle charging strategy

Advantages

· There are no know advantages

Disadvantages

· Missed opportunity to inform central government strategy around electric vehicle charging.

NEXT STEPS

31 If the submission is approved DCC staff will submit it, with any amendments, to the Ministry of Transport.

Signatories

Author:

Helen Chapman - Senior Transport Planner

Stacey Hitchcock - Transport Planner

Authoriser:

Jeanine Benson - Group Manager Transport

Simon Drew - General Manager Infrastructure and Development

Attachments

	Title	Page
⇩a	Draft charging our future EV charging strategy submission	40

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

Fit with purpose of Local Government

This submission promotes the social, 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	☒	☐	☐

Providing greater strategic direction for EV charging will contribute to the Carbon Zero policy, and Emissions Reduction plan.

Māori Impact Statement

Due to timeframes there has not been extensive consultation with mana whenua. Mana whenua representatives on ISCOM provided input into the draft submission.

Sustainability

EV’s will contribute to reducing carbon emissions. Ensuring an equitable transition will help support the long term economic and social wellbeing of our communities.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

There are no known impacts.

Financial considerations

There are no known financial impacts.

Significance

This submission is considered low significance in terms of the Councils significance and engagement policy.

Engagement – external

Staff have spoken with Aurora, other Councils and Waka Kotahi.

Engagement - internal

The Transport, Zero Carbon and Corporate Policy teams have had input int the paper.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no known risks.

Conflict of Interest

There are no know conflicts of interest.

Community Boards

EV charging infrastructure will be of interest to many pats of the community including those areas covered by Community Boards.

Infrastructure Services

16 May 2023

Shaping Future Dunedin Transport Programme Update

Department: Transport

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the DCC Shaping Future Dunedin Transport (SFDT) Programme.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Committee:

a) Notes the Shaping Future Dunedin Transport Programme Update.

BACKGROUND

2 The Shaping Future Dunedin Transport (SFDT) programme was included by Council in the 2021 – 2031 10 Year Plan.

3 The DCC SFDT Programme projects are:

- Harbour Arterial Efficiency Improvements

- Princes Street Bus Priority and Corridor Safety Plan

- Central City Parking Management

- Central Cycle and Pedestrian Improvements

- Mosgiel and Burnside - Park and Ride

- Central City Bike Hubs.

4 Further detail on the SFDT Programme is included as Attachment A. An update of each of the projects is presented below.

Updates

5 All SFDT projects are co-funded by Waka Kotahi (Funding Assistance Rate (FAR) 51%). To receive co-funding, projects have to go through the business case process prescribed in the New Zealand economic evaluation manual. This is consistent nationwide.

Harbour Arterial Efficiency Improvements

6 The purpose of this project is to mitigate travel disruption related to the new Dunedin Hospital construction. It includes a package of improvements to enable the Harbour Arterial (Strathallan St, Wharf St, Thomas Burns St and Ward St) to be a planned alternative route to/from the Port and the central City (especially for Heavy Vehicle Traffic). Improvements include real time signage and enhancements to traffic signals to facilitate expedient travel and the reallocation of road space to allow additional capacity.

7 The project is split into four stages, covering the following locations:

· Wharf Street (Stage 1)

· Thomas Burns Street (Stage 2)

· Strathallan Street (Stage 3)

· Ward Street (Stage 4)

8 Construction of Stage 1 (Wharf Street) is complete. A business case for Stages 2 and 3 (Thomas Burns Street and Strathallan Street respectively) has been completed and submitted to Waka Kotahi for funding. The business case for Stage 4 (Ward Street) has commenced.

9 Consultation on Stages 2 and 3 was completed in August 2022 using social pinpoint.

10 Over the next three months staff expect to complete the final design for Stages 2 and 3. Construction for these stages is expected to commence late 2023 or early 2024.

Princes Street Bus Priority and Corridor Safety Plan

11 The purpose of this project is to develop a bus priority corridor to provide a more efficient public transport corridor from South Road to Manse Street and onto Moray Place. Approximately 65% of all public transport trips originate from the south/west and use this corridor.

12 The project includes a package of improvements to support efficient bus movements at key intersections along Princes Street e.g. Andersons Bay Road, Jervois Street, Manse Street/ Jetty Street. The project also enhances pedestrian infrastructure (crossing facilities) and improves junctions with side roads to support pedestrians when walking into the city from the south.

13 A business case for the corridor has commenced.

14 Initial consultation took place in August 2022 using social pinpoint to gain an understanding of the issues users face in this corridor.

15 Staff will continue to complete the current business case activities during 2023 to submit to Waka Kotahi for funding.

Central City Parking Management

16 The purpose of this project is to improve the efficiency and management of parking to ensure it meets community needs, including:

· Parking technology for monitoring, payment and enforcement systems throughout the city

· A parking guidance system (electronic signboards for available parking and fixed signage for parking locations)

· Extending central city paid parking areas and installing new meters

17 A business case for the parking guidance system is almost complete.

18 The rollout of new parking meters is complete and was supported by a communication and marketing campaign to ensure the public were kept informed about the changes to parking technology.

19 Over the next three months staff will prepare the project plan for the parking management policy work and undertake a survey of leased car park holders to better understand their needs. Staff will also be trialling new parking technology (on a small-scale proof of concept approach).

Central Cycle and Pedestrian Improvements

20 The purpose of this project is to close the gaps in the central city cycle network and to provide additional routes to deliver a safe and connected cycle network. The following initial areas have been included:

· Albany Street: Providing a direct connection from the Harbour Circuit to the city centre via the University

· Bank/George Street

21 This project will also investigate lower speed zones and additional Barnes dance crossings in the City centre to improve access to the new Dunedin Hospital.

22 A business case for the Albany Street cycleway has been completed.

23 Consultation on Albany Street was undertaken in October 2019 to understand aspirations and issues that users face in in the corridor. In June 2022, further consultation was undertaken on proposed concept designs and regulatory changes.

24 Further changes have been made as a result of these consultations and over the next three months staff will discuss the changes that have made with the public. Project construction is planned for November 2023 to February 2024 (to coincide with the quiet period of the student year).

25 The George/Bank cycleway business case has been endorsed by Waka Kotahi (funding for George/Bank has now been provided under the recent Climate Emission Reduction Funding (CERF) package at a higher (80%) FAR rate).

26 For the George/Bank cycleway staff will consult with the public in mid 2023 on two options for the cycleway. Construction for this project is planned to commence after the completion of Albany Street.

Mosgiel Park and Ride

27 The purpose of this project is to provide a park and ride bus facility for those travelling from Mosgiel. As noted in paragraph 11, most trips into the city (65%) are made by people coming from the south/west. Providing a Park and Ride at Mosgiel is also linked to the provision of a new Mosgiel – Dunedin express service proposed by the Otago Regional Council.

28 In June 2022 consultation was undertaken using social pinpoint to gather feedback from the public on the location and potential use of a Park and Ride in Mosgiel.

29 The business case for this project has been completed and submitted to Waka Kotahi. The business case process resulted in the former Mosgiel Passenger Station site being the preferred location for the facility. Design of the Park and Ride is underway including planning for land use and resource consent.

30 Staff expect to complete the final design and be in a position to commence construction early in 2024.

Central City Bike Hubs

31 The purpose of this project is to provide secure and sheltered bike storage and charging in areas where people travel from, and where people travel to, in the central City. The areas currently being investigated are:

· North Dunedin/Tertiary Precinct

· Central City

· South Dunedin/ Oval

32 The business case for this project has been completed.

33 In June 2022, consultation was undertaken to gather feedback from the public on what they would like to see as part of a bike hub facility and the locations they would like to see them installed. Work on the location of these facilities is ongoing.

OPTIONS

34 As this is a noting report there are no options.

NEXT STEPS

35 Staff will continue to deliver the outcomes as described above. Updates will be provided to future Infrastructure Service Committee meetings.

36 Capital budgets for the SFDT Programme will be considered by Council at the May 2023 Annual Plan Deliberations meeting.

Signatories

Author:

Nick Sargent - Transport Strategy Manager

Authoriser:

Jeanine Benson - Group Manager Transport

Simon Drew - General Manager Infrastructure and Development

Attachments

	Title	Page
⇩a	Shaping Future Dunedin Transport Programme Summary	51

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 promotes the social, 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	x	☐	☐
Economic Development Strategy	x	☐	x
Environment Strategy	x	☐	☐
Arts and Culture Strategy	☐	☐	x
3 Waters Strategy	☐	☐	x
Spatial Plan	x	☐	☐
Integrated Transport Strategy	x	☐	☐
Parks and Recreation Strategy	☐	☐	x
Other strategic projects/policies/plans	x	☐	☐

Shaping Future Dunedin Transport Programme delivers on multiple strategic objectives with a particular focus on safety, travel choice, improved freight connections and climate change.

Māori Impact Statement

Mana whenua are involved during project planning and design stages where they have identified the work is of importance.

Sustainability

Improving public transport, walking and cycling infrastructure contributes towards a sustainable city.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

The programme is included within the current 10 Year plan. It is in the current Regional Land Transport Plan and National Land Transport Programme.

Financial considerations

There are no financial considerations for this report

Significance

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

Engagement – external

There has been engagement throughout the programme development. This included stakeholder workshops as well as public engagement and consultation .

Engagement - internal

The Transport Group have led this project. Input has been sought from City Planning, Property, Three Waters and the Parks Department

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no known risks.

Conflict of Interest

There are no known conflicts of interest

Community Boards

This programme is of interest to all areas of the community, including those areas covered by Community Boards.

Infrastructure Services

16 May 2023

Remit to the LGNZ Annual General Meeting - Request for Support

Department: Civic

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 The Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday 26 July 2023. Proposed remits to be considered at the AGM must have formal support from five councils, or at least one zone or sector group meeting prior to being submitted. Council has received a request for support from the New Plymouth District Council.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Committee:

a) Decides whether to support the remit from the New Plymouth District Council.

BACKGROUND

2 LGNZ’s Remits criteria is as follows:

a) The remit must be relevant to local government as a whole, and not just a single zone, sector or Council

b) The remit relates to significant matters, including constitutional and substantive policy, rather than matters that can be dealt with administratively

c) The remit concerns matters that cannot be addressed through channels other than at the AGM

d) The remit does not deal with issues that are already being actioned by LGNZ. This covers work programmes underway as part of LGNZ’s strategy.

DISCUSSION

3 The Mayor of New Plymouth District Council, Neil Holdom, is seeking the support for five councils for a proposed remit as follows:

4 The remit requests LGNZ to:

a) Publicly lobby all political parties to increase Crown funding for state highway and local road maintenance budgets and

b) Consider and pursue other avenues including the Office of the Auditor-General to seek resolution of the issues facing the country in relation to the systemic rundown of our national roading infrastructure.

5 The New Plymouth District Council is seeking support or any changes to improve the wording of the remit.

6 A copy of the email and associated documents is at Attachment A and B.

7 Staff will provide advice at the meeting on this remit.

NEXT STEPS

8 If the Committee decides to support the proposed remit, the Mayor of New Plymouth District Council will be notified of the decision.

9 A further report containing remits received by LGNZ will be presented to Council (time permitting) in July prior to the AGM for council to consider so that the Council’s voting delegate at the AGM has an understanding of a possible Council position on an issue.

Signatories

Author:	Clare Sullivan - Principal Committee Advisor
Authoriser:	Sandy Graham - Chief Executive Officer

Attachments

	Title	Page
⇩a	Proposed Remit from New Plymouth District Council	59
⇩b	Supporting document	62

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, economic, environmental, and cultural 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	☐	☐	☐

Staff will provide advice at the meeting as to whether the proposed remit aligns with Council strategies.

Māori Impact Statement

There has been no engagement with Māori.

Sustainability

At this stage there are no implications for sustainability.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

At this stage there are no implications.

Financial considerations

There are no financial implications.

Significance

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

Engagement – external

There has been no external engagement.

Engagement - internal

Feedback has been sought from the Transport unit.

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 Community Boards.

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Author:	Rebecca Murray - Governance Support Officer
Authoriser:	Sharon Bodeker - Manager Governance