|
Annual Plan
Hearings - Orākei
28 March 2014
|
|
Summary
of public submissions on the draft Annual Plan 2014/2015 – Ōrākei
Local Board
File No.:
CP2014/03799
Purpose
1. This report provides a
high-level analysis of key themes contained in submissions on the Draft Annual
Plan 2014/2015 relevant to the Ōrākei Local Board. The report also
provides high-level analysis of the regional submissions on the Draft Annual
Plan 2014/2015.
Executive Summary
2. 1,967
submissions were received on the Draft Annual Plan 2014/2015, 87 of which were received after the submission deadline. The Draft Annual Plan includes the Ōrākei Draft
Local Board Agreement.
3. Legislation
requires that submitters to the Draft Annual Plan be given reasonable
opportunity to be heard.
4. Submissions
that cover both regional and local content will be heard at local board
hearings, with at least the ward councilor(s) present to hear regional content.
For the Ōrākei Local Board, there were a total of 237
submissions, with 25 submitters requesting to be
heard.
5. The
Ōrākei Local Board proposed four budget changes. While the vast
majority of submitters from the Ōrākei Local Board area did not
respond to these questions, of the submitters that did respond, most were
supportive of all changes.
6. The local
themes or topics that received the most significant number of comments from
submissions to the Ōrākei Local Board include
326 Ōrākei Local Board headed pro forma
submissions requesting improvement to Michaels Avenue Reserve, 23 pro forma
submissions requesting daylighting of Atkin Stream, and 11 submitters
supportive of and/or advocating for local transport initiatives.
7. The most
significant regional issues arising from the submissions were in regards to the
consultation questions, i.e. the stadium strategy and Arts Festival proposals.
8. A total of 1,069 submitters (54.4% of
all submitters) provided an opinion on the proposed stadium
strategy. Of these, 230 (21.5%) supported the
proposal, while 501 (46.9%) did not support it, and 338
(31.6%) were unsure. The most notable opposition was attributed to
moving the speedway, with 362 submitters expressing a desire to keep the
speedway at Western Springs.
9. 985
submitters (50.1% of all submitters) provided an opinion on
the Arts Festival proposal. Of these, 503 (51.1%) supported the proposal, while 226 (22.9%)
did not support it, and 256 (26.0%) were unsure.
10. The most
notable other topic was opposition to fluoridation of the water supply. 237
submitters raised this point, with 217 of them coming in the form of a pro
forma.
11. The submissions
relevant to the Ōrākei Local Board area are attached to this report.
12. The
Ōrākei Local Board will consider all submissions relevant to the
local board area at discussion workshops on the Draft Annual Plan and
Ōrākei Draft Local Board Agreement on 2 April 2014.
|
Recommendation/s
That the Annual
Plan Hearings - Orākei:
a) Receive submissions on the Draft
Annual Plan 2014/2015, including the Orākei
Draft Local Board Agreement, relevant to the Orākei
Local Board
b) Hear the relevant submissions on
the Draft Annual Plan 2014/2015
c) Thank submitters for their
verbal presentations
d) Consider
any potential amendments to the Draft Annual Plan 2014/2015, including the Orākei Draft Local Board Agreement.
|
Discussion
Context
13. The Local
Government Act 2002 and Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 require
Council to use the special consultative procedure in adopting the Draft Annual
Plan 2014/2015. This includes ensuring any person submitting on the Draft
Annual Plan is given reasonable opportunity to be heard.
14. The
governing body agreed at the meeting on 19 December 2013, that submissions
containing both regional and local content would be heard at local hearings.
15. This
report provides statistics on submissions received regionally and locally, and
a brief high-level analysis of key themes and topics.
16. More
detailed analysis of submissions will be provided to the local board workshop
on 2 April 2014.
17. The
consultation period for the Draft Annual Plan 2014/2015, incorporating the
Ōrākei Draft Local Board Agreement, was held from 23 January 2014 to
4pm 24 February 2014.
Submissions
18. Council
received and processed 1,967 submissions. Of these submissions, 237 are
relevant to the Ōrākei Local Board area with 25 submitters requesting
to be heard.
19. Copies of submissions for the
Ōrākei Local Board area are provided in attachments A and B to this
report. Attachment A consists of regular submissions and attachment B contains
the names of those submitters that submitted an Ōrākei Local Board
headed pro forma, regarding Michaels Avenue Reserve, and a blank copy of one of
these submissions.
Overview of
the feedback on submissions relevant to the Ōrākei Local Board area
20. The submission
form asked for views on local board budget changes for 2014/2015. The
Ōrākei Local Board proposed four budget changes. Table
1 below shows whether respondents agreed, disagreed or were unsure about the
proposed budget changes.
Table 1 - Ōrākei
proposed budget changes
|
Proposed
budget change
|
Support
|
Do not support
|
Unsure
|
No response
|
|
No.
|
%
|
No.
|
%
|
No.
|
%
|
No.
|
%
|
|
Glover Park playground
|
10
|
4.2%
|
2
|
0.8%
|
0
|
1.1%
|
225
|
94.9%
|
|
Madills Farm preliminary stream works
|
12
|
5.1%
|
0
|
0.0%
|
0
|
0.0%
|
225
|
94.9%
|
|
Madills Farm stream works
|
12
|
5.1%
|
0
|
0.0%
|
0
|
0.0%
|
225
|
94.9%
|
|
Residents Association funding
|
9
|
3.8%
|
4
|
1.7%
|
0
|
0.0%
|
224
|
94.5%
|
21. While the
vast majority of submitters from the Ōrākei Local Board area did not
respond to these questions, of the submitters that did respond, most were
supportive of all changes.
22. The local themes
or topics that received the most significant number of comments from
submissions to the Ōrākei Local Board are
outlined below:
· 326 submissions were received on an Ōrākei
Local Board headed pro forma supporting Local Board advocacy
to the Governing Body “to assist financially with the building of new clubrooms
at Michaels Avenue Reserve, and for the Local Board to assist the Ellerslie
Sport Club Inc. in identifying/securing further sources of financial support to
facilitate the establishment of both a new amenities block and clubrooms, as a
further stage in the overall redevelopment of that Reserve”. A number of these
pro forma submissions were received from submitters outside the Orakei Local
Board area.
· Another 23 submissions were received on
another pro forma, this one supporting the Local Board project for “daylighting
the Atkin Stream on the council reserve. In particular, the aspects of the
project that improve the environment, amenity and access for reserves in the
area appeal”.
· 11 submitters were supportive of and/or
advocating for local transport, including walking and cycling initiatives, and
improved public transport options.
Consultation
questions
23. Consultation Question 1: Stadium Strategy – A total of 1,069 submitters (54.4%
of all submitters) provided an opinion on the proposed stadium
strategy. Of these, 230 (21.5%) supported the
proposal, while 501 (46.9%) did not support it, and 338
(31.6%) were unsure. The most notable opposition was attributed to
moving the speedway, with 362 submitters expressing a desire to keep the
speedway at Western Springs. Similarly, 45.2% of the 42 submitters from the
Ōrākei Local Board did not support the stadium strategy. This is
outlined in figure 1 below.
Figure 1 – Stadium Strategy proposal
|
Overall
(1,069 submissions)
|
Ōrākei
Local Board submitters
(42 submissions)
|
24. 985
submitters (50.1% of all submitters) provided an opinion on
the Arts Festival proposal. Of these, 503 (51.1%) supported the proposal, while 226 (22.9%)
did not support it, and 256 (26.0%) were unsure. Submitters from the
Ōrākei Local Board were even more supportive of the proposal with
66.7% of the 42 submitters supporting an annual Arts Festival. This is
outlined in figure 2 below.
Figure 2 – Arts Festival proposal
|
Overall
(985 submissions)
|
Ōrākei
Local Board submitters
(42 submissions)
|
Regional
overview
25. There were 165
regional submissions, with 44 requesting
to be heard. High-level information on the regional submissions is provided
below. Of those requesting to be heard at a regional hearing, 8 were from individual submitters, 22 from
special interest groups, 11 from businesses or business
associations, and a further 3 from Maori organisations.
26. The topics listed below in table 2 indicate
the most commonly raised submission points relating to regional activities (not
including the consultation questions), with a summary of the most significant
issues below.
Table 2 - Regional topics
|
Topic Description
|
Number of submissions commenting on topic
|
% of total submissions
|
|
Watercare – Water Supply
|
247
|
12.6%
|
|
Regional arts & culture initiatives
|
54
|
2.7%
|
|
Social housing proposal – Do not support
|
51
|
2.6%
|
|
Expenditure – too high
|
38
|
1.9%
|
|
Transport strategy
|
35
|
1.8%
|
|
Request for funding
|
31
|
1.6%
|
|
Auckland Transport – Public transport
|
29
|
1.5%
|
|
General comments about the plan
|
29
|
1.5%
|
|
Auckland Transport – Roads
|
27
|
1.4%
|
|
Rates – too high
|
24
|
1.2%
|
|
Environmental strategy, policies & programmes
|
23
|
1.2%
|
27. Watercare Services – Water supply – 226 of the 236 submissions regarding water supply
were opposing fluoridation of the water supply. Of those submissions, 206 came
via a pro forma. The points raised outline a believed violation of human
rights in that ratepayers have no choice as to whether their water is treated
to include fluoride chemicals. The form also outlines a perceived health risk
and that fluoride should be obtained through toothpaste only.
28. Regional arts & culture initiatives – of the 54 submitters that commented on this
topic, 48 are requests for Council to consider Massive Theatre Company for
annual investment and assistance to find a home. While most of which are from
members/supports, the Theatre does also make an official submission requesting
funding itself.
29. Social Housing proposal – 51 submitters outlined their reasons
for not supporting the proposal to increase social housing rental charges by
5%. Just over half of these submitters outlined the major reason being the
increase was not affordable.
Next steps
30. Decisions
on the final Ōrākei Local Board Agreement will be made at the
decision-making meeting on Thursday 17 April 2014. Members may require
additional information to support their decision-making. Officers’ responses to
requests for information will be tabled at the deliberation meeting.
Consideration
Local Board Views
31. The Ōrākei Local Board
will consider all submissions relevant to the local board area at the workshop
on the Draft Annual Plan 2014/2015 and Ōrākei Draft Local Board
Agreement on 2 April 2014.
Maori Impact Statement
32. The implementation of the Annual
Plan 2014/2015 has the potential for positive outcomes for Māori.
Notwithstanding the projects already identified in the Draft Annual Plan
2014/2015 that contribute to Māori the impact will be clearer when
consideration and decisions are made by the Ōrākei Local Board and
the Governing Body, at their respective decision-making meetings, on the Draft
Annual Plan and the Ōrākei Draft Local Board Agreement.
33. Mana Whenua authorities were sent
a letter about the consultation process. Maatawaka received information via
standard communications processes that Auckland Council use to disseminate
Annual Plan information.
34. Te Reo Māori regional
summaries and submission forms were available, as well as translators for
submissions received in, and/or submitters wishing to address the hearing in Te
Reo Māori.
Implementation Issues
35. Implementation issues on the
various matters raised in submissions will be considered when making decisions
at decision-making meetings on the Draft Annual Plan 2014/2015 and
Ōrākei Draft Local Board Agreement on 17 April 2014.
Attachments
|
No.
|
Title
|
Page
|
|
a
|
Draft Annual Plan 2014-2015 - Orakei
Local Board Submissions (Under Separate Cover)
|
|
|
b
|
Draft Annual Plan 2014-2015 - Orakei
Local Board Pro Forma Submissions (Under Separate Cover)
|
|
Signatories
|
Author
|
Dean McIntosh - Governance Analyst -
Governance Project Team
|
|
Authoriser
|
Adam Milina - Acting Relationship
Manager - Albert-Eden & Orakei Local Boards
|
