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7.1
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Land Transport Bylaw
Review
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This item presented Council’s Land Transport Bylaw
2017 was due for review in 2022, and the purpose of this report is to propose
that the draft bylaw attached be consulted on using the special consultative
procedure.
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Resolution
Number CO/2024/239
MOVED by Mayor Wanden,
seconded Cr Tukapua:
3.1 That
Report 24/487 Land Transport Bylaw Review be received.
3.2 That
this matter or decision is recognised as significant
in terms of S76 of the Local Government Act.
Carried
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Resolution Number CO/2024/240
MOVED by Mayor Wanden,
seconded Cr Allan:
3.3 That
Council agrees a bylaw is the most appropriate way of addressing Land Transport
matters, section 155(1) of the Local Government Act 2002; and
3.4 That
Council adopt the draft Land Transport Bylaw included in the summary of
proposal document attached as Attachment B is the most appropriate form of
bylaw, section 155(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 2002; and notes the
draft bylaw does not give rise to any implications under the New Zealand Bill
of Rights 1990 (section 155(2)(b) of the Local Government Act 2002).
3.5 That
Council consults using the special consultative procedure as set out in
section 83 of the Local Government Act 2002 be used for consultation
purposes, and Council adopts the Statement of Proposal attached as Attachment
B be used to carry out the special consultative procedure.
3.6 That
Council delegate the hearing of any submissions to the Hearings Committee of
Council, and subsequently receives recommendations from the Committee on this
matter.
3.7 That
the speed management provision in the Land Transport Bylaw 2017 be revoked,
and therefore removed from the Draft Land Transport Bylaw 2024
Carried
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7.2
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Public Places Bylaw
Review
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This item presented Council’s Public Places Bylaw
2016 is due for review, and the purpose of this report is to propose that the
draft bylaw attached be consulted on using the special consultative
procedure.
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Resolution
Number CO/2024/241
MOVED by Mayor Wanden,
seconded Cr Allan:
3.1 That
Report 24/445 Public Places Bylaw Review be received.
3.2 That
this matter or decision is recognised as significant
in terms of S76 of the Local Government Act.
Carried
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MOVED by Cr Tamihana
That item 7.2 Public Places
Bylaw Review currently being discussed to lie on the table until the next
meeting of Council, and not be further discussed at this meeting.
Failed due to lack of a seconder.
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Resolution Number CO/2024/242
MOVED by Cr Allan, seconded Cr
Olsen:
3.3 That
Council agrees a bylaw is the most appropriate way of addressing Public
Places matters, section 155(1) of the Local Government Act 2002; and
3.4 That
Council adopt the draft Public Places Bylaw included in the summary of
proposal document attached as Attachment B is the most appropriate form of
bylaw, section 155(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 2002; and notes the
draft bylaws do not give rise to any implications under the New Zealand Bill
of Rights 1990 (section 155(2)(b) of the Local Government Act 2002).
3.5 That
Council consults using the special consultative procedure as set out in
section 83 of the Local Government Act 2002 be used for consultation
purposes, and Council adopts the Statement of Proposal attached as Attachment
B be used to carry out the special consultative procedure.
3.6 That the
hearing of any submissions on this matter be heard by the Hearings Committee
of Council acting under delegated authority, and a subsequent recommendation
be made by the Committee to Council on this matter.
Carried
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Crs Boyle and
Tamihana voted against.
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Councillor Grimstone joined the meeting at 02:13 pm.
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7.4
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Local Government New
Zealand Annual General Meeting 2024 Remits
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This item was presented to seek direction from Council on
which votes are to be cast for the remits at the Local Government New Zealand
Annual General Meeting 2024.
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Resolution
Number CO/2024/245
MOVED by Mayor Wanden,
seconded Cr Allan:
2.1 That Report
24/444 Local Government New Zealand Annual General Meeting 2024 Remits be
received.
2.2 That
this matter or decision be recognised as not significant in terms of s76 of
the Local Government Act 2002.
Carried
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Resolution Number CO/2024/246
MOVED by Cr Brannigan,
seconded Cr Olsen:
2.3 That
Council authorises the Mayor to vote as the Presiding Delegate in accordance
with the votes agreed in this resolution, and notes its previous resolution
(CO/2024/103) to appoint Crs Tamihana and Grimstone as alternative
delegates.
Carried
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Resolution Number CO/2024/247
MOVED by Cr Allan, seconded Cr
Brannigan:
2.4 That
Council votes IN FAVOUR (select one) Remit 1, which is:
That LGNZ advocate for
changes that support the provision of timely and accurate regional land
sub-regional population data to councils for use in council representation
reviews.
Carried
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Resolution Number CO/2024/248
MOVED by Cr Boyle, seconded Cr
Grimstone:
2.5 That
Council votes IN FAVOUR (select one) Remit 2, which is:
That LGNZ advocate to
Central Government to amend the Health Entitlement Cards Regulations 1993 so
that the cardholder can use the Community Services Card as evidence for the
purposes of accessing Council services which would otherwise rely on a form
of means testing.
Carried
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Resolution
Number CO/2024/249
MOVED by Cr Tamihana, seconded
Cr Tukapua:
2.6 That
Council votes IN FAVOUR (select one) Remit 3, which is:
That LGNZ lobbies central
government to ensure that Māori wards and constituencies are treated the
same as all other wards in that they should not be subject to a referendum.
We oppose the idea that Māori wards should be singled out and forced to
suffer a public referendum
Carried
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Cr Barker voted against
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Resolution
Number CO/2024/250
MOVED by Cr Tamihana, seconded
Cr Boyle:
2.7 That
Council votes IN FAVOUR (select one) Remit 4, which is:
That LGNZ proactively promote
and lobby to entrench the Māori Wards and Constituencies for the 64
councils which currently have these, to require the support of a
supermajority of parliament should either parliament or councils seek their
removal.
lost
A
division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
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For:
Councillors:
Rogan Boyle
Justin Tamihana
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Against:
Councillors:
David Allan
Mike Barker
Ross Brannigan
Clint Grimstone
Sam Jennings
Paul Olsen
Piri-Hira Tukapua
Bernie Wanden
Alan Young
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Cr Nina Hori Te Pa was absent.
Cr Jonathan Procter was absent.
The division was declared lost by 2 votes to 9.
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MOVED by Cr Boyle, seconded Cr Allan:
2.8 That
Council votes ABSTAIN (select one) Remit 5, which is:
That LGNZ advocate for changes to the fee structure for driver licensing,
better preparing young people for driver license testing, and greater testing
capacity in key locations throughout New Zealand, in order to relieve
pressure on the driver licensing system and ensure testing can be conducted
in a quick and efficient manner.
lost
A
division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
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For:
Councillors:
Justin Tamihana
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Against:
Councillors:
David Allan
Mike Barker
Ross Brannigan
Clint Grimstone
Sam Jennings
Paul Olsen
Piri-Hira Tukapua
Bernie Wanden
Alan Young
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Cr Rogan Boyle abstained.
Cr Nina Hori Te Pa was absent.
Cr Jonathan Procter was absent.
The division was declared lost by 1 vote to 9.
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Resolution
Number CO/2024/251
MOVED by Mayor Wanden,
seconded Cr Brannigan:
That Council
votes AGAINST (select one) Remit 5, which is:
That LGNZ advocate for changes to the fee structure for driver licensing,
better preparing young people for driver license testing, and greater testing
capacity in key locations throughout New Zealand, in order to relieve pressure
on the driver licensing system and ensure testing can be conducted in a quick
and efficient manner
Carried
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Cr Barker voted against
Cr Tamihana abstained from voting
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Resolution
Number CO/2024/252
MOVED by Cr Allan, seconded Cr
Jennings:
2.9 That
Council votes AGAINST (select one) Remit 6, which is:
That LGNZ:
· For legislative change enabling local authorities to compel
building owners to remediate unoccupied derelict buildings and sites that
have deteriorated to a state where they negatively impact the amenity of the
surrounding area.
· To incentivise repurposing vacant buildings to meet
region-specific needs, for example, accommodation conversion.
Carried
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Cr Boyle voted against
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Resolution Number CO/2024/253
MOVED by Cr Allan, seconded Cr
Tamihana:
2.10 That Council votes IN
FAVOUR (select one) Remit 7, which is:
That LGNZ
proactively promote and lobby for the development of a more equitable and
appropriate funding model for central government initiatives.
Carried
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Resolution Number CO/2024/254
MOVED by Cr Tukapua, seconded
Cr Allan:
2.11 That Council votes IN
FAVOUR (select one) Remit 8, which is:
That LGNZ be proactive in lobbying
central government on sharing GST revenue with local government, derived from
local government rates and service fees related to flood protection
mitigation, roading, and three waters, for investment in these areas.
Carried
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8.1
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Horowhenua District
Council Organisation Performance Report June 2024
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This
item presented the Organisation Performance Report to 30 June 2024.
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Resolution
Number CO/2024/255
MOVED by Mayor Wanden,
seconded Cr Olsen:
2.1 That
Report Horowhenua District Council Organisation Performance Report June 2024
be received.
2.2 That
this matter or decision is recognised as not
significant in terms of S76 of the Local Government Act.
Carried
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Councillor Olsen exited the meeting
at 02:50 pm.
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Councillor Olsen returned to the
meeting at 02:51 pm.
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Resolution
Number CO/2024/256
MOVED by
Mayor Wanden, seconded Cr Allan:
2.3 That having considered all
matters raised in the Organisation Performance Report to 30 June 2024, the
report be noted.
Carried
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9.2
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Proceedings of the
Community Funding and Recognition Committee 3 July 2024
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This
item presented to the Council the minutes of the Community Funding and Recognition Committee meeting held on
03 July 2024.
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Resolution
Number CO/2024/264
MOVED by Mayor Wanden,
seconded Cr Tukapua:
2.1 That Report
24/448 Proceedings of the Community Funding and Recognition Committee 3 July
2024 be received and the minutes noted.
Carried
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Resolution
Number CO/2024/265
MOVED by Cr Tukapua, seconded
Cr Allan:
2.2 That the Council
approve the following changes to the Community Funding and Recognition
Committee funds:
· That
the Urupā Fund is established, with $30,000 to allocate in Round 2
2024-25 opening 1 February 2025, following engagement with iwi and hapū
partners about the implementation.
· That
the Youth Development Fund is established, with $17,000 to allocate over two
periods from 1 July to 31 October and 1 February to 31 June to allow for an
accessible application process for young people. As well as $8,000 for the
Annual Youth Scholarships at Civic Awards as per the existing criteria.
· That
the Community Events and Programmes Fund is established, replacing the
Vibrant Communities and Community Development funds, with $80,000 to allocate
over two rounds.
· That
the Operations and Small Assets Fund is established, replacing the Community
and Social Services and Special Projects funds, with $50,000.00 to allocate
in round one.
2.3 That
Council note a further report will be presented at its next meeting amending
the Community Funding and Recognition Committee’s terms of reference
and delegations.
Carried
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10 Procedural
motion to exclude the public
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Resolution Number CO/2024/267
MOVED by Mayor Wanden,
seconded Cr Tamihana:
That the public be excluded from the
following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting.
The general subject of each matter to
be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this
resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section
48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for
the passing of this resolution follows.
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 which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole
or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public, as follows:
C1 Chief
Executive Delegation - Levin Landfill Leachate Migration Remediation
Contracts
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Reason:
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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.
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Interests:
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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).
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Grounds:
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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.
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Plain English Reason:
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This
report contains details of potentential tender price limits, which if
disclosed prior to the proposed tender could result in Council being in an
unfavourable negotiating position..
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C2 Council
Resolution and Actions Monitoring Report July 2024
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Reason:
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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.
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Interests:
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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)(h)
- The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local
authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial
activities.
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).
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Grounds:
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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.
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Plain English Reason:
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These
actions relate to potential or actual sales of property, and contract
negotiations. The public release of these actions at this time may affect
sales prices or disclose negotiation points..
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C3 Proceedings
of the Public Excluded Chief Executive Performance and Employment Committee
10 July 2024
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Reason:
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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.
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Interests:
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s7(2)(a)
- The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of
natural persons, including that of a deceased person.
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Grounds:
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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.
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Plain English Reason:
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This
report contains minutes of the Chief Executive Performance and Employment
Committee which records the assessment of the the Chief Executive's
performance.
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The text of
these resolutions is made available to the public who are present at the
meeting and form part of the minutes of the meeting.
Carried
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