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28 July 2020 |
MINUTES
OF Western Bay of Plenty District
Council
Policy Committee Meeting No. PP20-3
HELD AT THE Council Chambers, Barkes
Corner, Tauranga
ON Tuesday, 28 July 2020 AT 9:30am
1 Present
2 In Attendance
M Taris (Chief Executive Officer), R Davie (Group Manager Policy Planning and Regulatory Services), G Allis (Deputy CEO/Group Manager Infrastructure Services), J Pedersen (Group Manager People and Customer Services), E Watton (Policy and Planning Manager), P Watson (Reserves and Facilities Manager), S Parker (Reserves and Facilities Projects Assets Manager), S Harvey (Roading Engineer East), G Payne (Strategic Advisor), C Nepia (Māori Relationships and Engagement Advisor), L Balvert (Senior Communications Specialist), C Irvin (Senior Governance Advisor) and B Clarke (Senior Governance Advisor)
Community Boards
R Goudie (Chairperson, Waihi Beach Community Board)
Others
Kaumātua, Kuia and people of the five hapū of Matakana Island, being Ngai Tuwhiwhia, Te Ngare, Ngai Tamawhariua, Te Whānau a Tauwhao and Ngati Tauaiti (the hapu trust); Members of the Panepane Project Group; Te Kura o Te Moutere o Matakana (Matakana Island School) teachers and students; members of the public, one member of the press and as listed in the minutes.
Mayor’s welcome / Mihi
Mayor Webber welcomed all those present including hapū of Matakana Island and gave a mihi (greeting). He declared the meeting open.
3 Apologies
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Resolution PP20-3.1 Moved: Cr J Denyer Seconded: Cr M Grainger That the apology for lateness from Cr Henry be accepted. |
4 Consideration of Late Items
Nil
5 Declarations of Interest
Nil
6 Public Excluded Items
Nil
7 Public Forum
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Resolution PP20-3.2 Moved: Cr D Thwaites Seconded: Cr M Murray-Benge That the meeting adjourn for the purpose of holding a public forum. |
7.1 Norm Mayo addressed the Policy Committee in his capacity as Chair of the Katikati-Waihi Beach Ratepayers Association. He spoke in relation to Panepane Point noting the following: · Assets held by Council belonged to all ratepayers, Mayor and Councillors were custodians/managers. · All ratepayers should have a say in dispensing major assets for market value, which would provide rates relief. · Panepane Point was originally purchased as market value and should be offered back to the descendants of the original owners at market value. · Security of the harbour navigation lights was a separate issue. · Requested that the public be well informed and that public meetings be held throughout the District. · Requested that the sand dunes be stabilised and stay in local ownership There were no questions of Mr Mayo. |
Karakia Timatanga
Kaumatua Te Kira Toma gave a Karakia timatanga.
PUBLIC FORUM CONTINUED
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7.2 Ewen Luskie, a resident of Katikati addressed the Committee as in relation to Panepane Point as follows: · Some Western Bay ratepayers were alarmed at Council’s proposal to give back Panepane Point to the Matakana Island people. · This land had been purchased at the value of the time and should be resold at today’s value. · Expressed concern that Council was gifting this land at the same time as proposing a rates rise. · Considered that income generated from the sale of this land could contribute to Council projects and result in less of an increase in rates. There were no questions of Mr Luskie. Mayor Webber noted that unless there were any other speakers for Public Forum he would put the motion. |
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Moved: Cr K Marsh Seconded: Cr M Grainger That the meeting reconvene in formal session at 9.42am. |
8 Presentations
Nil
9 Reports
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The Committee considered a report from the Māori Relationships and Engagement Advisor. The Mayor introduced the report, noting that Council had been approached to return the land at Panepane and Part Purakau (Panepane) to the hapū of Matakana Island. He noted that three of the report recommendations proposed that the issue be released for public consultation and he advised that the report would be taken as read. During discussion of the report Councillors expressed their views in relation to the suite of options included in the recommendation. The Mayor then put the motion.
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Moved: Mayor G Webber Seconded: Cr D Thwaites 1. That the Māori Relationships and Engagement Advisor’s Report dated 28 July 2020 and titled “Panepane – Issues and Options” be received and the options identified in that Report be assessed in terms of their advantages and disadvantages before making a decision whether to adopt the Statement of Proposal prepared for recommended Option A; AND 2. That the report relates to an issue that is considered to be of high significance in terms of Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy; AND 3. That the Statement of Proposal prepared for Option A as attached to the agenda report is adopted for public consultation pursuant to sections 83 and 87 of the Local Government Act 2002 during the period from 29 July 2020 to 12:00pm, 31 August 2020. |
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Acknowledgements from Hapū Kaumatua Enoka Rolleston gave a korero acknowledging the significance of the land at Panepane and the work of Tangata Whenua and Council in making the decision today. He also acknowledged the work that still needed to be done. Te Kura o Te Moutere o Matakana (Matakana Island School) teachers and pupils, Council staff and the hapū of Matakana Island performed waiata. Kaumatua Rolleston gave a Karakia Whakamutunga (closing prayer).
Te Kura o Te Moutere o Matakana (Matakana Island School) teachers and pupils, Council staff and the hapū of Matakana Island performed further waiata. |
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Mayor’s Response Mayor Webber acknowledged all speakers and thanked those who had performed waiata. He noted that the passing of the motion to adopt the Statement of Proposal to begin public consultation was a positive outcome for everyone. On behalf of Council, he acknowledged the work of Tangata Whenua and Council on this journey and expressed pleasure at the direction being taken. He also reminded those present that there was a long way to go in the process and that public consultation was now open until 31 August 2020.
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10.00am The meeting adjourned.
10.30am The meeting reconvened. Cr Henry entered the meeting.
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9.2 Adoption of the draft Speed Limits Bylaw 2020 for consultation |
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The Committee considered a report from the Policy and Planning Manager who introduced the report noting the following:
· Council had endorsed a partial review of speed limits and not a ‘whole’ review. · Staff had indicated at the time that there may be some environments that were ‘slightly inconsistent’. · The key driver was to respond to requests from the community. · Speed limits were set, however, if drivers’ travelled above the speed limit, that was a matter of monitoring and enforcement by Police.
Following discussion, Elected Members raised certain matters to consider for inclusion. Members acknowledged that this was not an exhaustive list and that Council’s communities would have the opportunity to make submissions.
Staff responded to questions in relation to recommendations for a speed limit near the Te Puke School, which had been rejected from a technical assessment perspective; and speed limits being slightly in advance of ‘urban form’.
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Resolution PP20-3.5 Moved: Cr J Scrimgeour Seconded: Cr M Murray-Benge 1. That the Policy and Planning Manager’s report dated 28 July 2020 and titled ‘Adoption of the Draft Speed Limits Bylaw 2020 for consultation’ be received. 2. That the report relates to an issue that is considered to be of medium significance in terms of the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. 3. That the draft Speed Limits Bylaw 2020, the accompanying draft statement of proposal and feedback form as appended to this report are adopted for consultation, pursuant to section 22AD of the Land Transport Act 1998 and section 156 of the Local Government Act 2002, from 3 August 2020 to 4 September 2020 with the following amendments: · Reduce the speed limit to 50km/h on Omokoroa Road, starting from Prole Road intersection onwards towards the Esplanade. · Reduce the speed limit on Athenree Road as per request from Katikati/Waihi Beach Ward Forum. · Move Opureora Road from the Kaimai Ward table to the Katikati / Waihi Beach Ward table. · Add Te Puna Quarry Road to the Bylaw Schedules, noting the existing speed limit.
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9.3 ISLAND VIEW RESERVE - PLAYGROUND AND BBQ DRAFT CONCEPT PLAN |
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The Committee considered a report from the Reserves and Facilities Projects Assets Manager.
The Mayor advised that the report would be taken as read.
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Resolution PP20-3.6 Moved: Cr A Henry Seconded: Cr J Denyer 1. That the report from the Reserves & Facilities Projects and Assets Manager titled Island View Reserve - Playground and BBQ Draft Concept Plan and dated 28 July 2020 be received. 2. That the Policy Committee approves the “draft” Island View Reserve - Playground and BBQ Concept Plan for public consultation. |
10 Information for Receipt
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The Meeting closed at 10.45am.
Confirmed as a true and correct record by Council on 13 August 2020.