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Disability
Strategic Advisory Panel
16 June 2014
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1 Apologies
2 Declaration of Interest
There were no
declarations of interest.
3 Confirmation of Minutes
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Resolution number DIS/2014/39
MOVED by Member D Hughes, seconded
by Deputy Chairperson CB Brown:
That the Disability Strategic Advisory Panel:
a)
confirm the ordinary minutes of its
meeting held on Monday, 19 May 2014 as a true
and correct record subject to the following amendment to recommendation 6 c):
6 c) request
the Urban Design Panel to incorporate into its personnel at least
two persons with professional design experience and with knowledge
of cross disability access issues and the world-wide trends involving
inclusive design.
CARRIED
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4 Extraordinary Business
There was no
extraordinary business.
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Mayoral address
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Mayor Len Brown thanked the Panel for
their outstanding work especially in relation to the Unitary Plan and
Earthquake-prone buildings. He said that the Panel held the confidence of the
sector and he hoped that there would be continuity of membership in future
after the selection process. He acknowledged that the Panel had taught council
a lot coming off a low base and he felt that the space the Panel needed to be
strongest in was transport and accessibility. He also commended the Attitude
Awards night as excellent and inspiring.
Comments from members in response to the
Mayor’s address included the following:
- Huhana Hickey thanked the Mayor for his
address and support and said the Panel will keep pushing for the
betterment of persons with disabilities in Auckland.
- Clive Lansink acknowledged the work
being done by Auckland Council for the disability sector and said he
hoped the review of council-controlled organisations would enhance the
way that especially Auckland Transport listened to the needs of the
sector. The Mayor responded by saying that it was early days for
Auckland Transport and he encouraged their attendance at the Panel’s
meetings.
- Colleen Brown referred to a previous
decision of council to seek sponsors for persons with disabilities and
their carers to attend swimming pools for free in the region. The Mayor
responded by saying that it was a decision of the governing body to
allow free entry to swimming pools for persons with disabilities and
their carers and possibly also senior citizens. He stated that council
was seeking sponsorship to cover operational costs of swimming pools and
this needs to be incorporated into the LTP programme.
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Resolution number DIS/2014/40
MOVED
by Chairperson H Hickey, seconded by Member D Hughes:
That the Disability
Strategic Advisory Panel:
a) receive the information
provided by Mayor Len Brown.
CARRIED
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Local Board Services
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Karen Titulaer, Senior Policy Advisor,
Policy and Planning, Local Board Services attended and provided a
presentation. A copy of the presentation has been placed on the official copy
of the minutes and can be viewed on the Auckland Council website as a minutes
attachment.
Comments from members in response to the
presentation included the following:
- Colleen Brown referred to the need for
strategic thinking in respect of housing for persons with disabilities.
She also recommended audits of all parks in local board areas to ensure
holistically that they are accessible to persons with disabilities.
- Cr Sharon Stewart suggested the Panel
could benefit from a site visit to Stonefields to see what living is
going to be like for persons with disabilities and for seniors under the
Unitary Plan rules.
- Sandra Budd asked whether local boards
had received feedback from sight impaired communities with respect to
consultation and encouraged approaches to Be.Accessible and the Blind
Foundation.
- Ezekiel Robson requested systemic
improvements to consultation and referred to submissions for the Local
Boards Funding Policy and the need to recognise that everything local
boards do impacts on persons with disabilities.
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Resolution number DIS/2014/41
MOVED by Chairperson H Hickey, seconded by Member T O'Neill:
That the Disability Strategic Advisory Panel:
a) receive the
presentation from Karen Titulaer regarding Local Board Services.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a Local
Boards
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Building (Earthquake-Prone Buildings) Amendment Bill 2013
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Patrick Cummuskey, Special Projects
Policy Advisor attended and responded to questions raised at the May meeting.
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Resolution number DIS/2014/42
MOVED by Chairperson H Hickey, seconded by Member S Budd:
That the Disability Strategic Advisory Panel:
a) receive the
response to a submission point in the Auckland Council’s submission on the
Building (Earthquake-Prone Buildings) Amendment Bill 2013.
b) restate the Panel’s position that it is unconscionable to support
21st century legislation such that the outcome unnecessarily frees
up, even more, compliance provisions, and in effect discriminates against 17%
of the rate paying population.
CARRIED
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The meeting adjourned at 12.30pm and
reconvened at 1.00pm.
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Future Streets Project
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Jamie Hosking and Karen Witten attended
and provided a presentation on a project called ‘Te Ara Mua – Future
Streets’. A copy of the presentation has been placed on the official copy of
the minutes and can be viewed on the Auckland Council website as a minutes
attachment.
Comments from members in response to the
presentation included the following:
- Huhana Hickey queried the use of speed
bumps and also referred to safety issues with regard to liquor stores.
She also suggested consultation with the Blind Foundation on matters
like tactile pads and pedestrian crossing lights with noise activation.
- Clive Lansink acknowledged this project
as a great initiative and suggested consultation with the Association of
Blind Citizens of New Zealand – Auckland branch. He also referred to
safety on the streets being compromised by fast traffic.
- David Hughes stated that some persons
with disabilities need to use buses rather than walk and he questioned
whether buses would be able to negotiate the narrow streets.
- Terry O’Neill referred to driver
behaviour towards walkers and he asked if bad behaviour was reported to
the Police.
- Don McKenzie was absent from the
meeting but provided interim notes on the project which will be
forwarded to the project team.
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Resolution number DIS/2014/44
MOVED by Chairperson H Hickey, seconded by Member T O'Neill:
That the Disability Strategic Advisory Panel:
a) receive the
presentation on Te Ara Mua - Future Streets.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a Te
Ara Mua - Future Streets
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Transport Update
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Martine Abel updated members on an
upcoming meeting of the Transport Accessibility
Advisory Group (TAAG) to be held on 25 June 2014. Kevin Wright reported that
he had spoken to a staff member at Auckland Transport who confirmed that the
Panel could have a member on the TAAG with Auckland Transport paying a
meeting fee. It was agreed that Ezekiel Robson should be that member.
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Auckland Transport's Draft Parking
Discussion Document
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Kevin Wright introduced this item and
comments from members in response included the following:
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Clive Lansink - taxi pick up and drop off need
to be referenced i.e. one minute stops at for example Quay Street and Ferry
Building
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Ezekiel Robson - taxis form a significant
component of the transport choice for disabled people - need to be moved
higher up the priority rankings.
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Colleen Brown - mobility parking especially in
intensive housing areas - need to make a submission more fully.
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Resolution number DIS/2014/46
MOVED by Deputy Chairperson CB Brown, seconded by Member D Hughes:
That the Disability Strategic Advisory Panel:
a) provide
feedback on Auckland Transport’s Draft Parking Discussion Document.
b) set up a
working party of members to formulate additional feedback to be provided to
Council.
CARRIED
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Fees Framework and Expenses Policy for Appointed Members
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Bruce Thomas, Principal Advisor Panels,
Democracy Services attended and presented the new policy to the Panel.
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Resolution number DIS/2014/47
MOVED
by Chairperson H Hickey, seconded by Member S Budd:
That the Disability
Strategic Advisory Panel:
a) receive the Fees Framework and Expenses Policy for Appointed Members and Code
of Conduct for Members Appointed to Advisory Panels.
CARRIED
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DSAP Work Programme - Progress Update
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Kevin Wright provided a verbal update on
progress on the Panel’s work programme. It was suggested that the Housing
Project Office be asked to attend a future meeting to provide the Panel with
an opportunity to have a bigger say on housing. The chairperson also
recommended that the Auckland Domestic Violence and Disability group be
invited to attend when the Panel provides input to the Family and Sexual
Violence Strategic Action Plan.
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Resolution number DIS/2014/48
MOVED by Chairperson H Hickey, seconded by Member S Sherrard:
That the Disability Strategic Advisory Panel:
a) note
progress made in carrying out its work programme.
CARRIED
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General Business
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Members raised the following items of
general business:
- Ezekiel Robson – requested confirmation
of agenda items prior to commencement of meetings. Questioned whether
guidelines on presentations and written material were provided to
presenters so that professional standards could be maintained and also
asked for earlier distribution of agendas and supporting documents ahead
of meetings. Staff undertook to enforce these guidelines with presenters
and report writers.
- Clive Lansink – need to clarify the
needs of the Panel with presenters and if necessary suggest they report
without a PowerPoint presentation.
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Resolution number DIS/2014/50
MOVED
by Chairperson H Hickey, seconded by Deputy Chairperson CB Brown:
That the Disability
Strategic Advisory Panel:
a) receive the verbal
discussion on issues and events occurring since the last meeting of the
Panel.
CARRIED
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16 Consideration
of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
2.27 pm The
Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and
declared the meeting closed.
CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF
THE Disability Strategic Advisory Panel
HELD ON
DATE:.........................................................................
CHAIRPERSON:........................................................
