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Resolution number MR/2014/137
MOVED
by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Member GW Hawkins:
That
the Manurewa Local Board provide the following feedback on the draft Auckland
Council Local Alcohol Policy, noting that the resolutions will be included in
the officer’s report to the Local Alcohol Policy Project Hearings Panel:
i)
The local board is
appreciative of the work that has gone into the Local Alcohol Policy and in
particular the recognition that one set of policy provisions is not
appropriate for the Auckland Council Region. The result of creating three main
areas goes a long way to addressing matters of concern to the local board and
Manurewa communities and is therefore supported.
ii)
It is noted that in the
Priority Overlay Part B that Manurewa and Weymouth are shown separately which
may lead to some confusion, therefore the board suggest that one map is entitled
“Manurewa” and the second is entitled “Manurewa – Weymouth”.
iii)
The Sale and Supply of Alcohol
Act (21012) established new models for managing alcohol aimed at minimising
alcohol related harm. The Alcohol Act also seeks to provide communities with
greater input into the sale and supply of alcohol in local areas. These are
two key elements that the Manurewa Local Board has pressed for.
iv)
Section three of the draft
policy relates to environmental and cumulative impact assessments. The
concept of providing such a tool is supported as it will increase the
information available to District Licensing Committees (DLC) and communities,
therefore enhancing decision making. The list of sensitive sites should be
extended to include:
1)
transport hubs such as rail
and bus stations
2)
schools, including primary,
secondary and higher education institutions
3)
places of worship
4)
community facilities
v)
The trigger mechanisms “for
all applications that require an environmental and cumulative impact
assessment in accordance with this policy” (section 3.1.2) need to be clearly
identified. Consideration should also be given to making these reports
publicly available to reinforce the spirit of the legislation and policy. It
is noted that they will be made available to the applicant (3.1.4) therefore
making them publically available makes it visible for all.
vi)
For ease of access to the
policy cross referencing should be used sparingly. For example, paragraph
3.1.3(c) refers to section 3.5.6(d), which then references section 4.6 of the
policy.
vii)
The rebuttable presumption
against the issue of new off-licences is welcomed particularly within
neighbourhood centres, as is the freeze dependent on “broad area”.
viii)
The board request that environmental and cumulative impact
assessments be mandatory for all new and renewal applications.
ix)
The board requests limiting off-licence hours to 11am until 8pm
Monday to Saturday (closed on Sundays).
x)
The board request a process be developed to allow communities
and local boards to influence the hours for renewals and new licenses in
their local area.
xi)
A sinking lid policy for alcohol licences is supported.
xii)
A one-way door policy for on-licences is supported.
xiii)
The board request a restriction be added to the off-licence
clause to limit the amount of floor area a liquor shop is able to devote to
the sale of “ready to drink” (RTD) product.
xiv)
No alcohol should be allowed on any Auckland Transport
properties such as rail and bus stations.
xv)
The introduction of the licensee maintaining a register of
alcohol related incidents is supported.
xvi)
The keeping clean of public areas section will help create
improvements to the immediate environs to premises involved in sale and
supply of alcohol.
CARRIED
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