Orākei Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Orākei Local Board held in the St Chads Church and Community Centre, 38 St Johns Road, Meadowbank on Thursday, 3 July 2014 at 3.30pm.

 

present

 

Chairperson

Desley Simpson, JP

 

 

 

Members

Ken Baguley

 

 

 

 

Troy Churton

 

 

 

 

Kate Cooke

arrived at 3.42pm during item 9.2

 

 

 

Colin Davis, JP

 

 

 

 

Kit Parkinson

 

 

 

 

 

APOLOGIES

 

Deputy Chairperson

Mark Thomas

 

 

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

 

Councillor

Cameron Brewer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Orākei Local Board

03 July 2014

 

 

1          Welcome

 

2          Apologies

 

Resolution number OR/2014/1

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CRJ Davis:  

That the Orākei Local Board:

a)         accepts the apology from Member Thomas for absence and Member Cooke for lateness.

CARRIED

 

3          Declaration of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

Resolution number OR/2014/2

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member TG Churton:  

That the Orākei Local Board:

a)         confirms the minutes of its ordinary meeting, held on Thursday, 5 June 2014 and the minutes of its extraordinary meeting, held on Thursday, 12 June 2014, as true and correct records.

CARRIED

 

5          Leave of Absence

There were no leaves of absence.

 

6          Acknowledgements

There were no acknowledgements.

 

7          Petitions

There were no petitions.

 

8          Deputations

There were no deputations.

 

9          Public Forum

Items 9.2 and 9.3 were heard at this point.

 

9.1

Natalie Fullman - ASB Stadium

 

Resolution number OR/2014/3

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CC Parkinson:  

That the Orākei Local Board:

a)      thanks Natalie Fullman, Stadium Manager, ASB Stadium for her presentation.

CARRIED

 

 

9.2

Sue Cooper - Remuera Heritage

 

Resolution number OR/2014/4

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member TG Churton:  

That the Orākei Local Board:

a)       thanks Sue Cooper, Chair and David Pitman, Remuera Heritage for their           presentation on the    Remuera Railway station upgrade.

b)       notes that the Remuera Railway station upgrade will be discussed at           item 22.

CARRIED

 

9.3

Dianne Lasenby - Auckland Netball

 

Resolution number OR/2014/5

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CH Cooke:  

That the Orākei Local Board:

a)       thanks Dianne Lasenby, Chief Executive Officer, Auckland Netball and           Eric Hennephof, Board Member for AMI Auckland Netball for their           presentation.

b)       requests Council officers to confirm where the lease boundary lies           between the Oceania Football Confederation development and AMI           Auckland Netball.

c)       requests Council officers to report back on remedial action required to           reinstate the storm water run-off flow from the Auckland Netball site to           the storm water network.

CARRIED

 

10        Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

11        Notices of Motion

There were no notices of motion.

12

Colin Maiden Park master plan process

 

Resolution number OR/2014/6

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CH Cooke:  

That the Orākei Local Board:

a)         approves the preparation of a master plan for Colin Maiden Park.

b)      notes that all Board Members will collectively work with officers to develop and           approve the principles for the Colin Maiden Park master plan.

c)      notes that the Colin Maiden Park master plan must have Board approval before           going to public consultation.

d)      appoints Members Parkinson (convener), Davis and Churton to lead work with           officers on the development of the Colin Maiden Park master plan.

e)      notes that the Board will have monthly progress updates included in the           Board’s workshop schedule on the Colin Maiden Park master plan process until           at least November 2014.

CARRIED

 

 

13

Orakei Local Board Community Development, Arts and Culture Work Programme 2014 - 2015

 

Monique Zwaan - Community Development Programme Manager was in attendance to speak to the report.

 

Resolution number OR/2014/7

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member TG Churton:  

That the Orākei Local Board:

a)      approves the Community Development, Arts and Culture work programme 2014 – 2015 (Attachment A) including:  the continuation of the 2014 - 2015 term grants for Meadowbank Community Centre for $48,763; St Heliers Church and Glendowie Community Centre for $64,979; and Community of St Lukes for $21,388, noting the term grants will be reviewed for the 2015/2016 financial year.

b)      notes that the St Heliers and Ellerslie neighbourhood placemaking proposed projects, referred to in attachment A of the report, are two separate projects.

c)      approves the community lease work list for 2014/2015 (Attachment B), noting that monthly updates will be included in the Chair’s Board report.

d)      approves the Community Facilities capital and renewals work programme 2014/2015 as listed in Attachment C and:

i)     delegates responsibility to the Chair, or deputy portfolio holder, Member Cooke, to approve any minor changes to the budget, in the event that there is a variation to identified costs for this capital and renewals work programme.

ii)    requests council staff to report on any reduction in project costs to enable a review of budget options.

e)      thanks Monique Zwaan - Community Development Programme Manager for her attendance.

CARRIED

 

 

14

Business Association and Business Improvement District Memoranda of Understanding

 

Resolution number OR/2014/8

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member TG Churton:  

That the Orākei Local Board:

a)      notes the attached memoranda of understanding between the Board and the Orākei business associations and business improvement districts.

b)      agrees to send the memoranda of understanding to the relevant business associations and business improvement districts for review and feedback.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

Genoa Artwork by Peter Nicholls

 

Annalily van den Broeke - Project Manager Arts and Culture was in attendance to speak to the report.

 

Resolution number OR/2014/9

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CRJ Davis:  

That the Orākei Local Board:

a)      requests officers to look at further options to keep the artwork at Stonefields to meet donors request.

b)      thanks Annalily van den Broeke - Project Manager Arts and Culture for her attendance.

CARRIED

 

 

16

Orakei Basin Advisory Group update

 

Pippa Sommerville – Orakei Parks Advisor was in attendance to speak to the report.

 

Resolution number OR/2014/10

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CC Parkinson:  

That the Orākei Local Board:

a)      allocates $240,000 from its 2013/2014 development of Orakei Basin open space budget towards the Orakei Basin access road and car park project.

b)      receives the agendas and minutes from the Orakei Basin Advisory Group (OBAG) meetings of 4 December 2013 and 30 April 2014.

c)      thanks Pippa Sommerville – Orakei Parks Advisor for her attendance.

CARRIED

 

 

17

Local Alcohol Policy Project - Draft Policy for Local Board Feedback

 

Belinda Hansen  - Principal Policy Analyst  was in attendance to speak to the report.

 

Resolution number OR/2014/11

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CC Parkinson:  

That the Orākei Local Board:

a)      receives the Local Alcohol Policy Project - Draft Policy for Local Board Feedback report.

b)      defers formal feedback on the draft Auckland Council Local Alcohol Policy until the August 2014 business meeting, noting that the Board will workshop the item at a workshop in July 2014.

c)      thanks Belinda Hansen  - Principal Policy Analyst for her attendance.

CARRIED

 

Secretarial note:          Member Churton declared an interest with respect to his District                                         Licencing Committee role.

 

 

 

 

 

18

Smoke-free Policy Implementation

 

Resolution number OR/2014/12

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CC Parkinson:  

That the Orākei Local Board:

a)      notes that according to the 2013 census, the Orakei Local Board area has a lower than average smoking rate when compared to the overall smoking rate within the Auckland region.

b)      notes that the following local parks have been identified for the printing and installation of additional smoke-free signs:

i)       Glover Park

ii)      Crossfield Reserve

iii)     Colin Maiden Park

iv)     Ellerslie Domain

v)      Liston Park

vi)     Madill’s Farm Recreation Reserve

vii)    Martyn Wilson Sports Park

viii)   Michaels Avenue Reserve

ix)     Orakei Domain

x)      Orakei Community Centre and Kupe Reserve

xi)     Roberta Reserve

xii)    Selwyn Reserve

xiii)   St Heliers Bay Beach Reserve

xiv)   Thomas Bloodworth Park

c)         notes that the Board has a Parks Signage Capital Expenditure budget of $20,000 per annum which may be used for new the smoke-free signs.

d)      requests that, where possible, the printing and installation of smoke-free signs           be included as part of the Parks Signage Renewal programme.

CARRIED

 

Secretarial Note:         Pursuant to Standing Order 3.15.5, Member Davis requested that                                       his dissenting vote be recorded.

 

 

19

Allocation of Decision Making Review

 

Resolution number OR/2014/13

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CH Cooke:  

That the Orākei Local Board:

a)      delegates authority for its feedback on the allocation of decision making review issues paper to the Chair and Member Davis, following a Board workshop in July 2014.

b)      notes that, feedback on the allocation of decision making review issues paper and any additional issues relevant to the scope of the review, is due by 31 July 2014.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

20

Auckland Transport Update - Orakei Local Board: June 2014

 

Jonathan Anyon – Elected Member Relationship Manager was in attendance to speak to the report.

 

Resolution number OR/2014/14

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member KH Baguley:  

That the Orākei Local Board:

a)      receives the June 2014 report from Auckland Transport.

b)      requests Auckland Transport to provide a Rough Order of Costs to install parking bays within Stonefields.

c)      allocates $90,000 from the Transport Capital Fund to upgrade the entrance to the Landing.

d)      approves a fixed cost estimate of $20,000 from the Transport Capital Fund to improve the pedestrian crossings by applying texured paint at the intersections of Victoria Avenue, Remuera Road and Clonbern Road.

e)      accepts the invitation from Mike Williams, Auckland Transport Director, to meet with the Board at an agreeable time.

f)       requests Auckland Transport to provide a Rough Order of Costs to convert the ground floor of the Remuera Railway station signal box to a secure bike parking facility.

g)      thanks Jonathan Anyon – Elected Member Relationship Manager for his attendance.

CARRIED

 

 

21

Chairperson's Report

 

Resolution number OR/2014/15

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CH Cooke:  

That the Orākei Local Board:

a)      receives the Chairperson’s July 2014 report.

b)      notes with concern that local business improvement district (BID) managers have observed both a reduction in the quality of local and town centre maintenance standards and the time taken to resolve logged maintenance issues, which needs urgent improvement.

c)     requests that the appropriate Auckland Council and Auckland Transport officers meet with BID town centre managers and associated local board representatives to: confirm and clarify levels of service; identify any maintenance concerns; and where there is a discrepancy between agreed standards and actual service delivery and that a timeline be agreed to resolve these issues.

d)      supports in principle the community desire to potentially establish a community market for produce and cultural goods within the suburb of Orakei.

e)     supports the Remuera Railway Station upgrade including a conservation plan for community use, space for community meetings and displays on local railways and rail memorabilia and requests that this resolution be sent to the Albert-Eden Local Board for their information and support.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

22

Board Member Reports

 

Resolution number OR/2014/16

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member KH Baguley:  

That the Orakei Local Board:

a)      receives the Board Member reports.

b)      notes that Members Cooke and Thomas are not mentioned as being in attendance at the Ngati Whatua Reserves Board meeting held on 19 May 2014.

c)      notes with concern the strong negative feedback from small businesses opposite West Tamaki road who have had limited access to their business for an extended period of time due to the ongoing Watercare water main infrastructure works on St Heliers Bay Road.

d)      notes that the Ellerslie inner field sports field development discussions must include Board Members Churton, Parkinson and Davis.

e)      requests that a copy of the List of Transport issues relating to Ellerslie be forwarded to the Ellerslie Residents Association for their information. 

CARRIED

 

 

23

Resolutions Pending Action

 

Resolution number OR/2014/17

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CH Cooke:  

That the Orakei Local Board:

a)      receives the resolutions pending action report.

CARRIED

 

 

24

Local Board Workshop Record of Proceedings

 

Resolution number OR/2014/18

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member KH Baguley:  

That the Orakei Local Board:

a)      receives the record of proceedings for the Orakei Local Board workshop held on 12 June 2014.

CARRIED

  

25        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

 

Item 27 was heard at this point.

 

26        Procedural motion to exclude the public

Resolution number OR/2014/20

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CRJ Davis:  

That the Orākei Local Board:

a)      exclude the public 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       Confidential - Special Housing Areas: Tranche 4

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable)

Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution

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.

s7(2)(c)(ii) - The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any enactment, where the making available of the information would be likely to damage the public interest.

In particular, the report/presentation contains information which, if released, would potentially prejudice or disadvantage commercial activities..

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.

 

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

 

27

Development contributions charge for Oceania Football Confederation Incorporated to develop sports fields at 62-80 College Road

 

Andrew Duncan - Manager Financial Policy and Filepe Panteli - Senior Advisor Financial Policy were in attendance to speak to the report.

 

Resolution number OR/2014/19

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CRJ Davis:  

That the Orākei Local Board:

a)         receives the report.

b)         will pursue a waiver or reduction of the development contribution via further submission to the Performance and Finance Committee on 24 July 2014.

c)         thanks Andrew Duncan - Manager Financial Policy and Filepe Panteli - Senior             Advisor Financial Policy for their attendance.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

5.41pm            The public was excluded.

 

Resolutions in relation to the confidential items are recorded in the confidential section of these minutes and are not publicly available.

 

5.52pm            The public was re-admitted.

 

 

  

 

 

5.53pm                                               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 Orākei Local Board HELD ON

 

 

 

DATE:.........................................................................

 

 

 

CHAIRPERSON:........................................................