I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Albert-Eden Local Board will be held on:
Date: Time: Meeting Room: Venue:
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Wednesday, 17 September 2014 1:00pm Albert Eden
Local Board Office |
Albert-Eden Local Board
OPEN AGENDA
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MEMBERSHIP
Chairperson |
Peter Haynes |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Glenda Fryer |
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Members |
Helga Arlington |
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Lee Corrick |
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Graeme Easte |
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Rachel Langton |
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Margi Watson |
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Tim Woolfield |
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(Quorum 4 members)
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Michael Mendoza Democracy Advisor
11 September 2014
Contact Telephone: (021) 809 149 Email: Michael.Mendoza@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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Albert-Eden Local Board 17 September 2014 |
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1 Welcome 5
2 Apologies 5
3 Declaration of Interest 5
4 Confirmation of Minutes 5
5 Leave of Absence 5
6 Acknowledgements 5
7 Petitions 5
8 Deputations 5
9 Public Forum 5
10 Extraordinary Business 5
11 Notices of Motion 6
12 Submissions on the Albert-Eden Draft Local Board Plan 7
13 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
1 Welcome
2 Apologies
At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.
3 Declaration of Interest
Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might have.
4 Confirmation of Minutes
That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) confirms the minutes of its ordinary meeting, held on Wednesday, 3 September 2014, as a true and correct record.
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5 Leave of Absence
At the close of the agenda no requests for leave of absence had been received.
6 Acknowledgements
At the close of the agenda no requests for acknowledgements had been received.
7 Petitions
At the close of the agenda no requests to present petitions had been received.
8 Deputations
Standing Order 3.20 provides for deputations. Those applying for deputations are required to give seven working days’ notice of subject matter and applications are approved by the Chairperson of the Board. This means that details relating to deputations can be included in the published agenda. Total speaking time per deputation is ten minutes or as resolved by the meeting.
At the close of the agenda no requests to speak had been received.
At the close of the agenda no requests for deputations had been received.
9 Public Forum
A period of time (approximately 30 minutes) is set aside for members of the public to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of 3 minutes per item is allowed, following which there may be questions from members.
At the close of the agenda no requests for public forum had been received.
10 Extraordinary Business
Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:
“An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-
(a) The local authority by resolution so decides; and
(b) The presiding member explains at the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public,-
(i) The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and
(ii) The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting.”
Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:
“Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-
(a) That item may be discussed at that meeting if-
(i) That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and
(ii) the presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but
(b) no resolution, decision or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion.”
11 Notices of Motion
At the close of the agenda no requests for notices of motion had been received.
Albert-Eden Local Board 17 September 2014 |
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Submissions on the Albert-Eden Draft Local Board Plan
File No.: CP2014/21167
Purpose
1. To provide a summary of the public submissions on the draft Albert-Eden Local Board Plan 2014 in support of the local board’s deliberations.
Executive summary
2. The consultation period for the Albert-Eden Draft Local Board Plan started on 7 July and ended on 6 August 2014. In total 829 submissions on the Albert-Eden Draft Local Board Plan were received. Of these, 53 submitters were heard at the hearings on 28 August 2014. A report summarising the feedback from all submissions is attached.
3. The key themes arising from the feedback are:
i. Relatively high level of agreement with proposed projects, initiatives and advocacy
ii. Clear priorities in terms of proposed projects, namely
· Upgrade Mt Albert town centre, including a plaza development and streetscapes
· Investigate possible uses for the Chamberlain Park Golf Course, including a status quo option
· Build a pathway around the perimeter of Coyle Park
iii. Request from pro-form submitters to carry out lighting upgrade and court maintenance (including line marking) at Windmill Road Courts.
That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) receives the report and submissions regarding the Albert-Eden Draft Local Board Plan. b) thanks the submitters on the Albert-Eden Draft Local Board Plan. c) agrees areas of potential changes to the Albert-Eden Draft Local Board Plan, following the consideration of all submissions: i. Highlight the proposed upgrade of Mt Albert town centre as the local board’s no.1 priority ii. Communicate in the Plan how local communities are going to be involved in the upgrade of Mt Albert town centre iii. Emphasise how the local board is being fiscally prudent in the chair’s message iv. Emphasise the value that the range of volunteers and community organisations bring in delivering positive community outcomes in the area v. Investigate the feasibility of a socially responsible business local board award vi. Investigate the need for a lighting upgrade and court maintenance at Windmill Rd Courts vii. Clarify the liaison role of the local board regarding Unitec’ Wairaka Campus Masterplan viii. Refine the Albert-Eden Bungalow Festival concept ix. Put more emphasis on pedestrian safety and amenities, especially near schools and in town centres x. Include the following advocacy points: “Advocate for a plastic bag free Auckland”, “Support better provision of badminton and table tennis facilities in Auckland”, and “Advocate for adequate provision of social and physical infrastructure as they intensifies”. |
Comments
Overview of the feedback to the Albert-Eden Draft Local Board Plan
4. Extent of agreement/disagreement with the priorities in the draft LBP - Submitters were asked whether the Albert-Eden Local Board was on the right track with regards to its proposed projects, initiatives and advocacy. Over two thirds of respondents agreed (agree or strongly agree) while 12 per cent disagreed (disagree or strongly disagree). Comments and suggestions for changes to the draft Plan are captured in this report.
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The local board is on the right track with its proposed projects, initiatives and advocacy |
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Strongly agree |
N= 40 |
20.0% |
Agree |
95 |
48.0% |
Neutral |
42 |
20.0% |
Disagree |
11 |
5.5% |
Strongly disagree |
13 |
6.5% |
5. Outcome areas - Submitters were asked which outcome areas they supported or did not support. A limited number of submitters answered this question; results are shown below:
Stated |
in support |
not in support |
Proud, connected and secure communities |
11 |
0 |
A better and bigger range of recreational experiences |
12 |
1 |
Thriving town centres and a growing local economy |
16 |
0 |
A community that values its environment |
12 |
0 |
Our heritage is cherished and protected |
11 |
1 |
Well-connected and safe transport choices |
13 |
0 |
6. Top three projects / initiatives - The community felt more inclined to comment on specific projects, as summarised in Attachment A. Some submitters felt the proposed projects were not defined enough, and hence lacked clarity (for example, Youth Initiatives and Morningside / Normanby study initiatives).
7. The projects that attracted the most support are:
· Upgrade Mt Albert town centre, including a plaza development and streetscapes
· Investigate possible alternative uses for the Chamberlain Park Golf Course
· Build a pathway around the perimeter of Coyle Park.
8. While the investigation of possible alternative uses for the Chamberlain Park Golf Course gleaned a high level of support, this initiative also attracted strong opposition. As noted below, it is therefore recommended that the local board investigate all options for the site, including retaining the current use.
9. In addition, 340 pro-forma submitters requested a lighting upgrade and court maintenance (including line markings) at Windmill Road Courts.
10. Areas to consider for the final Albert-Eden Local Board Plan 2014 - The analysis of the submissions to the draft Albert-Eden Local Board Plan 2014 indicates areas requiring further consideration by the Albert-Eden Local Board as part of the finalisation of the Plan.
General points
· Communicate how the board is being fiscally prudent
· Clarify the activities delivered in the Greenlane / Epsom area
Under outcome area 1 - Proud, connected and secure communities
· Recognise the range of volunteers and community organisations and the value that they bring
· Investigate new models for event delivery with the dual objective of building community groups and reducing cost to ratepayers
· Review the investigation of village or neighbourhood websites development
Under outcome area 2 - A better and bigger range of recreational experiences
· Include a do nothing option in the investigation of options for future recreational uses for the Chamberlain Park (i.e. retaining the park as an 18 hole golf course)
· Include Rawalpindi Street park as part of the Chamberlain Park review
· Prioritise the construction of a path around Coyle Park
· Investigate the need for a lighting upgrade and court maintenance (including line marking) at Windmill Road Courts
· Engage with Friends of Fowlds Park over the upgrade of the park
Under outcome area 3 - Thriving town centres and a growing local economy
· Retain funding for the proposed Mt Albert upgrade (see advocacy)
· Communicate in the Plan how local communities are going to be involved in the upgrade of Mt Albert town centre
· Retain funding for the proposed Pt Chevalier town centre upgrade (see advocacy)
· Continue to liaise with Unitec over their Wairaka Campus Masterplan and advocate on behalf of the residents for good community outcomes arising from proposed development
Under outcome area 4 - A community that values its environment
· Advocate for a community waste recovery centre to serve the local board population
· Consider different delivery options for sustainability workshops, including financial contributions from attendees
· Investigate a new community garden at Gribblehirst Park
Under outcome area 5 - Our heritage is cherished and protected
· Refine the Albert-Eden Bungalow Festival concept to increase attendance and ensure intended benefits are delivered
· Prioritise historic heritage assessments
Under outcome area 6 - Well-connected and safe transport choices
· Relate to advocacy to Auckland Transport on pedestrian and cyclist safety, traffic calming and grade separation.
11. Consider the following advocacy areas: the submissions analysis points to these potential advocacy points for consideration by the local board:
· Advocate to the governing body for the upgrade of Mt Albert town centre, including a plaza development and streetscapes, to be retained for the year 2015/2016 in the Long Term Plan 2015 - 2025, as the local board’s no. 1 priority
· Advocate to the governing body for the upgrade of Pt Chevalier town centre
· Continue to express support for the Living Wage Movement Auckland
· Advocate for a plastic bag free Auckland
· Continue to advocate for smokefree town centres and dining places
· Acknowledge in the Albert-Eden Local Board Plan the current undersupply of badminton and table tennis facilities
· Advocate for good design of new developments in the board area
· Advocate for adequate provision of social and physical infrastructure as the area intensifies
· Continue to advocate to Auckland Transport for better design of walking and cycling paths
· Continue advocacy to Auckland Transport, especially in relation to pedestrian and cyclist safety, traffic calming and grade separation.
Consideration
Local board views and implications
12. The Albert-Eden Local Board will consider all submissions received to its draft Plan 2014 during the deliberations meeting held in September. Changes to the Plan will be approved at the Albert-Eden Local Board business meeting on 15 October 2014.
Māori impact statement
13. The views of the Maori groups as expressed in the submissions will be considered as part of the deliberations.
Implementation
14. There is no implementation issue arising from this report.
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aView |
Summary and analysis of submission points |
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bView |
List of groups that submitted on the draft Albert-Eden Local Board Plan 2014 |
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Signatories
Authors |
Carole Canler - Advisor Local Board Services |
Authorisers |
Adam Milina - Relationship Manager - Albert-Eden & Orakei Local Boards |