Minutes of Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy Joint Committee

1. Welcome/Karakia /Apologies/Notices

The Chair welcomed everyone and Hinewai Ormsby opened the meeting with a karakia.

Resolution:

CLI156/21 That the apologies for absence from councillors Tania Kerr, Rick Barker, Hayley Browne and Peter Paku and for lateness from Cr Nigel Simpson be accepted.

Van Beek/Price

CARRIED

2. Conflict of Interest Declarations

There were no conflicts of interest declared.

3. Confirmation of Minutes of the Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy Joint Committee meeting held on 30 April 2021

CLI157/21

Resolution

Minutes of the Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy Joint Committee meeting held on Friday, 30 April 2021, a copy having been circulated prior to the meeting, were taken as read and confirmed as a true and correct record.

Redstone/Dixon

CARRIED

Call for Minor Items not on the Agenda

Recommendation

That the Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy Joint Committee accepts the following “Minor Items Not on the Agenda” for discussion as Item 12

Topic	Raised by
Storm Damage information from Jose Beya	J van Beek

Actions from previous Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy Joint Committee meeting

Chris Dolley introduced the item, which was taken as read.

The bus trip to the Northern Cell planned for after this meeting was postponed and will be rescheduled.

Action - Bus trip to be rescheduled; suggested early start before 30 July Committee meeting.

CLI158/21

Resolution

That the Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy Joint Committee receives and notes the “Actions from previous Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy Joint Committee meeting” report.

Ormsby/Brosnan

CARRIED

Coastal Hazards Funding Review

Chris Dolley introduced the item and discussions included:

· Funding Review was initiated to resolve issues of lack of clarity in legislation for respective roles of regional councils and TAs for implementing hazard mitigation projects

· Raynor Asher’s review report recommends that the Regional Council is the sole agency responsible for implementing the strategy

· Recommendations include that all Partner Councils enter into an MoU and establish a transition plan and that an Advisory Committee be established

· The action timetable with a March 2022 completion date could be seen as optimistic and may not provide adequate lead time for the Regional Council however any delay would move completion back a full year to March 2023.

· HBRC decision pathway is via EICC meeting 23 June 2021, then to full Council meeting 30 June 2021.

Cr. Nigel Simpson arrived at 10.16am

· HDC and NCC should be able to consider Mr. Asher Report by the end of July.

· MoU could be drafted shortly, for all Councils to consider at their July 2021 meetings.

· The MoU and transition plan may not align with legislation being introduced to replace RMA therefore MoU should identify this risk.

· NCC acknowledges that HBRC will bear the burden of delivering the strategy

CLI159/21

Resolutions

That the Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy Joint Committee:

1. Receives and considers the “Coastal Hazards Funding Review” staff report.

2. Endorses the findings of the review undertaken by Mr Raynor Asher QC titled “Review and Recommendations for the Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy Joint Committee” as attached, including the following key recommendations:

2.1. That the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council takes charge of all aspects of the prevention and mitigation of coastal hazards on the Clifton to Tangoio coast

2.2. That the Napier City Council, Hastings District Council and Hawke’s Bay Regional Council enter into a memorandum of understanding setting out agreed positions on this arrangement

2.3. That an advisory committee is formed by elected representatives from Napier City Council, Maungaharuru-Tangitū Trust, Hastings District Council, Mana Ahuriri, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and Heretaunga Tamatea Settlement Trust to support forward work

2.4. That a Transition Plan is prepared to set out the timing and orderly process of transitioning functions to the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council in accordance with the terms set out in the memorandum of understanding.

3. Recommends that the Napier City Council, Hastings District Council and Hawke’s Bay Regional Council agree in principle to the findings of the Funding Review for the purposes of commencing consultation under s.16 of the Local Government Act 2002.

Dixon/Brosnan

CARRIED

Panel Supplementary Recommendations

Chris Dolley introduced the item which was taken as read.

CLI160/21

Resolution

That the Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy Joint Committee receives the “Panel Supplementary Recommendations” report.

Brosnan/Ormsby

CARRIED

Project Manager's Update

Simon Bendall gave a brief verbal update noting that other reports being considered at this meeting were covering most items.

CLI161/21

Resolution

That the Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy Joint Committee receives the “Project Managers Update” report.

Ormsby/Corban

CARRIED

Current Coastal Projects Update

Technical Advisory Group (TAG) members provided updates on various coastal projects with discussions highlighting:

Whakarire Ave Revetment Works

· Consent was approved in 2008-9 and further consultation is being carried out with affected parties given the timespan involved.

· Penguin surveys and monitoring have been completed. The breeding season finishes in late February each year; work will be scheduled after that.

Extended consent area for sand deposition at Westshore

· Iwi consultation has been completed; DoC is still proving difficult to contact

· Dredge discharge at Pania Reef is being monitored as part of the consent process.

· Port dredging is usually completed every 2 to 3 years but may be more regular given the wharf construction project currently underway.

Haumoana 18

· Recent storm damage less than expected however concrete blocks at Clifton Camp #2 will need to be replaced.

Capeview corner

· Wall construction has started and helped reduce recent storm impact

Whirinaki

· Working with residents and regularly monitoring the situation.

CLI162/21

Resolution

That the Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy Joint Committee receives the “Coastal Projects Update”

Redstone/Brosnan

CARRIED

10.

Tukituki Groyne Design and Function

Chris Dolley introduced this item and José Beya spoke to the report highlighting:

· Groyne is regularly monitored and is maintained as and when required

· No longer specifically monitoring Awatoto beach

· Estimates show loss of approx. 60,000 m3 of gravel from southern cell through erosion, offset by maybe 30,000 m3 (annual average) contributed by Tukituki River, and variable quantities contributed by erosion of Cape Kidnappers.

· Overall, it is an eroding coast and renourishment will be an ongoing requirement.

CLI163/21

Resolution

That the Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy Joint Committee receives and notes the “Tukituki Groyne Design and Function” staff report.

Redstone/Price

CARRIED

11.

Communication and Engagement Update

Rebecca Ashcroft-Cullen and Melanie Taiaroa introduced the item, which was taken as read.

CLI164/21

Resolution

That the Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy Joint Committee receives and notes the “Communication and Engagement Update” staff report.

Brosnan/Ormsby

CARRIED

12.

Discussion of Minor Items not on the Agenda

Topic

Raised by

Storm Damage information

José Beya gave a presentation about the recent storm and damage it has caused.

J van Beek

Councillor Ormsby closed the meeting with a karakia

Closure:

There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 11.22am on Friday, 4 June 2021.

Signed as a true and correct record.

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