Devonport-Takapuna Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board held in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Chamber, Takapuna Service Centre, Level 3, 1 The Strand, Takapuna on Tuesday, 16 September 2014 at 6.00pm and reconvened on Tuesday, 23 September 2014 at 9.00am.

 

 

present

 

Chairperson

Mike Cohen, QSM, JP

 

 

 

Deputy Chairperson

Joseph Bergin

 

 

 

Members

Dr Grant Gillon

 

 

 

 

Dianne Hale, QSO, JP

 

 

 

 

Jan O'Connor

 

 

 

 

Allison Roe, MBE

 

 

 

 

 

ALSO PRESENT

 

Councillors

Chris Darby

[from 7:00pm, item12]

 

George Wood

[from 6:19 pm, item9.1; until 9:15 pm, item26]

 

 

 

 


Devonport-Takapuna Local Board

16 September 2014

 

 

 

1          Welcome

 

The Chairperson opened the meeting and welcomed the Board members and the members of the public.

 

2          Apologies

 

There were no apologies.

 

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

Member Grant Gillon declared a conflict of interest in Item 23 - Review of Alcohol Control Bylaws - Proposed bylaw for local board feedback.

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number DT/2014/233

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson JM Bergin, seconded by Member G Gillon:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)         confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 19 August 2014, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record.

b)        confirm the minutes of the Local Board Plan Hearings – Devonport-Takapuna Local Board meeting, held on Tuesday, 3 September and Wednesday, 4 September 2014, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

 

5          Leave of Absence

 

There were no leaves of absence.

 

6          Acknowledgements

 

6.1

Jack Welch

 

Member O’Connor acknowledged the passing of Jack Welch, Rear Admiral, Chief of Naval Staff 1994 - 1997. He died on 12 September 2014, in his 74th year. Jack Welch was a Takapuna resident and supporter of the Lake House.

 

Resolution number DT/2014/234

MOVED by Member JRK O'Connor, seconded by Member G Gillon:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)         acknowledge the passing of Jack Welch.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 


 

6.2

Tom Gerrard

 

Member Bergin acknowledged the retirement of Tom Gerrard as Principal of Rosmini College. Tom Gerrard was a Headmaster of Rosmini College for 38 years which makes him the longest serving Secondary School Headmaster in New Zealand.

 

Resolution number DT/2014/235

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson JM Bergin, seconded by Member DP Hale:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)         acknowledge the retirement of Tom Gerrard.

CARRIED

 

 

6.3

Maurice Patrick Boland, Papal Knight, MNZM

 

Member Hale acknowledged the passing of Maurice Patrick Boland, Papal Knight, MNZM. He was born on 16 October 1933 and died 26 August 2014 in his 81st year.

 

Resolution number DT/2014/236

MOVED by Member DP Hale, seconded by Deputy Chairperson JM Bergin:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)         acknowledge the passing of Maurice Patrick Boland.

CARRIED

 

 

7          Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 

8          Deputations

 

There were no deputations.

 

9          Public Forum

 

9.1

Chris Handford, Auckland 2040 - Takapuna Centre Plan

 

Chris Handford representing the Auckland 2040 group was in attendance to address the board regarding item 14 – Proposed Takapuna Centre Plan.

Document entitled ‘Takapuna Centre Plan’ was tabled at the meeting. A copy of the tabled document has been placed on file copy and is available for public viewing on the Auckland Council website.

 

Resolution number DT/2014/237

MOVED by Member G Gillon, seconded by Chairperson MA Cohen:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)         receive the public forum presentation and the tabled document from Auckland 2040, and thank Chris Handford  for her attendance.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Chris Handford, Auckland 2040 - Takapuna Centre Plan

 

 

9.2

Fiona Downes and Malcolm McLean - Castor Bay Residents and Ratepayers Association

 

Fiona Downs and Malcolm McLean representing the Castor Bay Residents and Ratepayers Association were in attendance to address the board regarding item 12 - Deferral of 2014/2015 capital projects, and especially to advocate against the deferral of the Wairau Bridge project.

 

Resolution number DT/2014/238

MOVED by Chairperson MA Cohen, seconded by Deputy Chairperson JM Bergin:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)         receive the public forum presentation from the Castor Bay Residents and Ratepayers Association, and thank Fiona Downs and Malcolm McLean for their attendance.

CARRIED

 

 

10        Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

11        Notices of Motion

 

There were no notices of motion.


 

12

Deferral of 2014/2015 capital projects

 

Pramod Nair, Lead Financial Advisor, and Christine Watson, Manager Financial Advisory Services – Local Boards were in attendance in support of this item.

 

Resolution number DT/2014/239

MOVED by Chairperson MA Cohen, seconded by Member G Gillon:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)    does not support deferral of the following budgets into 2015/2016 at this time, as it is still unclear what effect deferral will have on delivery of these projects beyond the 2014/2015 financial year:

                              i.        Community facility renewals – $48,172;

                            ii.        Foundation infrastructure – $102,300;

                           iii.        Pedestrian coastal access (Torpedo Bay) - $118,461;

                           iv.        Coastal walkway (Takapuna-Milford) –$216,431;

                            v.        Coastal walkway (Takapuna and Devonport)– $5,627;

                           vi.        Natural outdoor sport surface (Greville Reserve) – $13,768;

                          vii.        Toilets (Ngataringa Park) – $89,099;

                        viii.        Town centre (Devonport-Barclay-Clarence) - $196,040; and

b)    does not support deferral of the project budget ‘Bridge (Wairau Stream) - $900,000 as referenced in Attachment A, as this project is a Board priority for the following reasons:

                              i.        significant budget (approximately $250,000) has already been expended on this project to date for the following activities:

·     investigation into on-demand operational procedures, operator options and operational costings;

·     establishment of the Wairau Bridge Stakeholder Group, which has included a series of workshops to identify and resolve potential issues prior to construction; and

·     preliminary and detailed design of the bridge structure and mechanical systems.

                            ii.        resource consent for the project was granted in June 2012, and the project is currently scheduled for tendering and construction in the second half of the 2014/2015 financial year.

                           iii.        the project has been under consideration for a lengthy period of time, and there is an expectation from the community and key stakeholders that the project will be delivered accordingly.

c)            request that the above resolutions be forwarded to the Finance and Performance Committee meeting on 24 September 2014 for consideration.

CARRIED

 

Secretarial Note:         Pursuant to Standing order 3.15.5, Member Bergin requested that his dissenting vote on resolution a) be recorded.

 

 

 

21

Auckland Council Property Limited Local Board Six-Monthly Update 1 January to 30 June 2014

 

Caitlin Borgfeldt, Engagement Advisor Auckland Council Property Limited, and Ebony Duff, Engagement Advisor Auckland Council Property Limited were in attendance in support of this item.

 

Resolution number DT/2014/240

MOVED by Member G Gillon, seconded by Member DP Hale:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)         receive the Auckland Council Property Limited Local Board six-monthly update 1 January to 30 June 2014

b)        note that consolidated commercial development of 27 Lake Road has been found to be unfeasible at this time.

c)         note the comments in the report about Devonport wharf development being “transit oriented”.

d)        remind officers that Devonport wharf is an integral part of Devonport village, being an extension of Victoria Road, not just a transit centre, and any development should ensure that connectivity, and the enhancement of Devonport’s business vibrancy is part of any development of the wharf.

e)         note that the board will be briefed on the Gasometer site at a future workshop.

CARRIED

 

 

14

Proposed Takapuna Centre Plan

 

Dave Sanders, Team Leader Planning - North West was in attendance in support of this item.

 

Resolution number DT/2014/241

MOVED by Member JRK O'Connor, seconded by Member G Gillon:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)         defer the Proposed Takapuna Centre Plan report to the 14 October 2014 business meeting to allow further discussion with officers as part of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Briefing / Community Forum scheduled for
7 October 2014.

CARRIED

 


 

15

Preparation of a Devonport-Takapuna Local Economic Development Action Plan

 

Kathryn Nemec, Project Manager, International Relations, Economic Development was in attendance in support of this item.

 

Resolution number DT/2014/242

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson JM Bergin, seconded by Chairperson MA Cohen:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)      endorse the preparation of a local economic development action plan for the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

b)      approve funding of up to $25,000 for the development of a local economic development action plan from the board’s discretionary operational budget.

c)      establish a working party of the board open to all board members particularly the Chairperson, Economic Development Portfolio holders (Bergin and Hale) and any other person the working party considers appropriate (including relevant council staff), to advance the development of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Economic Development Action Plan.

CARRIED

 

Secretarial Note:         Pursuant to Standing Order 3.15.5, Member O’Connor requested that her dissenting vote on resolution b) be recorded.

 

 

17

Provision of Lane Spaces at Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre

 

Alex Calwell, Centre Manager, Leisure was in attendance in support of this item.

 

Resolution number DT/2014/243

MOVED by Member JRK O'Connor, seconded by Member DP Hale:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)      receive the report.

b)      support the Centre Manager of the Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre to initiate discussion with key users groups about the changes to lane space to enable a fairer allocation and utilization of lane space for general public and other community groups and programmes.

CARRIED

 


 

18

Explanation of the Regional Graffiti Vandalism Prevention Programme

 

Brian Taylor, Community Safety Programme Manager CAYAD and Graffiti, and Rob Shields, Senior Graffiti Vandalism Prevention Advisor were in attendance in support of this item.

 

Resolution number DT/2014/244

MOVED by Chairperson MA Cohen, seconded by Member G Gillon:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)         receive the Explanation of the Regional Graffiti Vandalism Prevention Programme report.

b)        remain concerned that methods for graffiti removal are inappropriate in some instances, especially painting over graffiti on heritage walls and high public visibility structures.

CARRIED

 

 

22

Scope of 2014/2015 Review of Local Dog Access Rules for the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area

 

Justin Walters, Policy Analyst and Toni Ferdinands, Principal Policy Analyst, Business Development and Support-Regional and Local Planning were in attendance in support of this item.

 

Resolution number DT/2014/245

MOVED by Member DP Hale, seconded by Deputy Chairperson JM Bergin:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)      resolve to review local dog access rules in the Devonport-Takapuna local board area in 2014/15 as follows:

i.        a review of local beach and foreshore dog access rules with specific reference to the following matters:

·  the identification of possible under control off-leash at all times beaches;

·  the identification of where it is appropriate to use the region wide standard summer times (10am and 5pm) and summer season (Labour Weekend to 1 March); and

·  the identification of marine based significant ecological areas.

ii.       a review of the parks adjacent to beaches.

iii.      a review of the parks adjacent to Lake Pupuke, and Kennedy Park.

iv.      a review of the 20m from beach time and season rule.

v.       a review of “picnic” and “fitness apparatus” area dog access rules.

b)      resolve to fund the following engagement or public notification initiatives as follows:

i.        public meetings for the purposes of pre-consultation at the following locations:

·   Milford

·   Sunnynook

·   Takapuna

·   Devonport.

ii.       any other engagement or public notification initiatives specified by the local board

c)    believe that incidents involving dogs in off-leash areas are often due to poor control of dogs by their owners.

d)    ask compliance officers to improve enforcement in off-leash areas to minimise the risk of accidents involving dogs and poor management of dogs by some owners.

CARRIED

 

Resolution number DT/2014/246

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson JM Bergin, seconded by Member DP Hale:  

e)    request that officers report to the board on any proposal to install a time lapse static camera on a Devonport-Takapuna beach for research purposes to assist with bylaw development, on the basis that officers will comply with all relevant council policies and central government legislation, in the event that officers are of the opinion that such a proposal is necessary.

CARRIED

 

Secretarial Note:         Pursuant to Standing Order 3.15.5, Member O’Connor requested that her dissenting vote on resolution e) be recorded.

 

 

19

Auckland Transport Update on Issues Raised in August 2014 for the Devonport Takapuna Local Board

 

Marilyn Nicholls, Elected Member Relationship Manager, Auckland Transport was in attendance in support of this item.

 

Resolution number DT/2014/247

MOVED by Member DP Hale, seconded by Deputy Chairperson JM Bergin:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)         receive the report entitled ‘Auckland Transport Update on Issues Raised in August 2014 for the Devonport Takapuna Local Board’

b)        request a meeting with Auckland Transport and Takapuna Beach Business Association to discuss opportunities for creating a more people-friendly Hurstmere Road

c)         request an urgent briefing on the following:

              i.         the status of the Marine Square bus shelters;

            ii.        cycle and motor scooter storage at Marine Square and Devonport Wharf; and

           iii.        Devonport Wharf upgrade including the flower gardens in Marine Square.

d)        ask that Auckland Transport engage with the board before final decisions are made on the projects listed in resolution c).

CARRIED

 


 

23

Review of Alcohol Control Bylaws - Proposed bylaw for local board feedback

 

Richard Stuckey, Principal Policy Analyst, Business Development and  Support, Regional and Local Planning was in attendance in support of this item.

 

Member Grant Gillon declared a conflict of interest in this item and took no part in the discussion or voting on this matter.

 

Resolution number DT/2014/248

MOVED by Chairperson MA Cohen, seconded by Deputy Chairperson JM Bergin:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)      will provide formal feedback by way of resolution on the proposed Auckland Council Alcohol Control Bylaw to the hearing panel, including whether the local board wish to meet with the hearing panel.

b)      appoint a local alcohol ban review panel comprised of the regulatory portfolio lead Member Hale, Deputy Chairperson Bergin and Member Roe to make recommendations on the review of the alcohol bans in the local board area.

c)      will appoint one member as chairperson of the local alcohol ban review panel at the appropriate time.

d)      delegate to the Chairperson the power to make a replacement appointment to the review panel in the event that any member appointed by the local board under resolution (b) is unavailable.

CARRIED

 

 

25

Ward Councillors Update

 

Resolution number DT/2014/249

MOVED by Chairperson MA Cohen, seconded by Deputy Chairperson JM Bergin:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)      thank Cr Chris Darby for his update to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board on the activities of the Governing Body.

b)      thank Cr George Wood for his update to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board on the activities of the Governing Body.

CARRIED

 

 

24

Record of Briefing/Community Forum - 26 August and 2 September 2014

 

Resolution number DT/2014/250

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson JM Bergin, seconded by Member DP Hale:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)         receive the Records of the Briefing and Community Forum held on 26 August and 2 September 2014.

b)        agree to form a working party consisting of all board members, relevant Auckland Council staff representatives, the Takapuna Beach Business Association and other interested parties to investigate methods of beach grooming.

CARRIED

 

26

Chairperson's reports

 

The Chairperson tabled a document dated 29 July 2014 regarding the Auckland Local Board Association.

A copy of the tabled document has been placed on file copy and is available for public viewing on the Auckland Council website.

 

Resolution number DT/2014/251

MOVED by Member G Gillon, seconded by Chairperson MA Cohen:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)    receive the Chairperson’s verbal report.

b)    appoint Member Cohen to represent the board on the Auckland and Northland Local and Community Boards Association Inc Executive in order to progress an Auckland Local Board Association.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Letter dated 29 July 2014 - Progressing the Auckland Local Board Association

 

 

27

Board Members' reports

 

Member O’Connor tabled an email correspondence from John Ryan regarding Item 14 - Proposed Takapuna Centre Plan.

A copy of the tabled document has been placed on file copy and is available for public viewing on the Auckland Council website.

 

Resolution number DT/2014/252

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson JM Bergin, seconded by Member JRK O'Connor:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)    receive any verbal reports of members.

b)    receive the tabled document.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Email from John Ryan regarding Item 14 - Proposed Takapuna Centre Plan.  

 

 

16

Submissions on the Devonport-Takapuna Draft Local Board Plan

 

Resolution number DT/2014/253

MOVED by Member DP Hale, seconded by Deputy Chairperson JM Bergin:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)         receive the analysis of written submissions regarding the Devonport-Takapuna Draft Local Board Plan.

b)        note that the board is in the process of considering both the written and oral submission points for the final version of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Plan.

c)      adopt the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Plan 2014-2017 at its meeting on 14 October 2014.

CARRIED

 

13

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Community Development, Arts and Culture Work Programme 2014 – 2015 Final

 

Resolution number DT/2014/254

MOVED by Member G Gillon, seconded by Member DP Hale:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)         approve the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Community Development, Arts and Culture Work Programme 2014 – 2015, noting that the Community Art Programme budget has already been allocated to achieve a CPI adjustment (as per resolution DT/2014/139 from the board’s June 2014 business meeting).

b)        request that officers provide details of potential increases to social housing rents in the next quarterly report.

CARRIED

 

 

20

Regional Facilities Auckland Fourth Quarter Report 2013-14

 

Resolution number DT/2014/255

MOVED by Member G Gillon, seconded by Deputy Chairperson JM Bergin:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

f)          receive the Regional Facilities Auckland Fourth Quarter Report 2013-14.

g)        thank Regional Facilities Auckland for the improvements to the Bruce Mason Centre.

 

CARRIED

 

  

28        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.  


 

Adjournment of Meeting

Resolution number DT/2014/256

MOVED by Chairperson MA Cohen, seconded by Member G Gillon:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)    agree to adjourn the meeting until 9.00am on Tuesday, 23 September 2014 in the Council Chambers, Level 3, 1 The Strand, Takapuna Service Centre, Takapuna as per standing order 3.13.1.

 

A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

For

Chairperson MA Cohen

Member G Gillon

Member JRK O'Connor

Against

Deputy Chairperson JM Bergin

Member DP Hale

Member AP Roe

Abstained

 

The division was declared equal.

The Chairperson exercised casting vote for so the motion was Carried.

 

CARRIED

 

 

9.46 pm            meeting adjourned

 

 


 

The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board meeting reconvened on Tuesday, 23 September 2014 at 9.00am and was held in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Chamber, Takapuna Service Centre, Level 3, 1 The Strand, Takapuna.

 

 

29        Procedural motion to exclude the public

Resolution number DT/2014/257

MOVED by Chairperson MA Cohen, seconded by Member DP Hale:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna 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       Reserve lease process

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)(g) - The withholding of the information is necessary to maintain legal professional privilege.

In particular, the report contains legal advice..

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

 

9.08 am           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.

 

10.40 am         The public was re-admitted.

 

restatementS

 

It was resolved while the public was excluded:

 


 

C1

Reserve lease process

 

MOVED by Chairperson MA Cohen, seconded by Member JRK O'Connor:  

 

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)            agree in principle the establishment of a working party to ensure appropriate accommodation of activities contemplated by the Takapuna Beach Reserve Management Plan in the Northern Activity Zone, most notably:

                      i.        unstructured recreation and unimpeded access to public open space;

                     ii.        marine related activities, including boat storage, hardstand, launching facilities and any ancillary structures; and

                    iii.        self-contained motorhome accommodation.

b)            agree in principle that membership of the working party established in resolution a) consist of the following:

                      i.        the Chairperson, Member Hale (as regulatory portfolio lead) and Member Gillon (as parks and natural environment portfolio lead), and any other member who may wish to attend;

                     ii.        a representative each from Yachting NZ, Harbour Access Trust (HAT) and Sport NZ (as appropriate);

                    iii.        a representative from the Takapuna Beach Holiday Park;

                   iv.        a representative from Friends of Takapuna Beach Reserve;

                    v.        relevant council staff; and

                   vi.        any other members deemed appropriate by the working party on an as needed basis.

c)            note that the working party established in resolution a) will be chaired by Member Cohen, and will report progress and milestones back to the full board as part of formal business meeting reporting.

d)            agree in principle that the working party established in resolution a) be tasked with achieving the following outcomes:

                      i.        development of a concept plan for the Northern Activity Zone that will be open for public consultation upon completion;

                     ii.        establishment of parameters for a potential lease for self-contained motorhome accommodation, including allowing visitors and tourists to stay possibly longer than three days, and is financially viable;

                    iii.        establishment of parameters for a marine activity centre that caters for the needs of high performance ocean sports and the community;

                   iv.        improvement of public access to open space relative to what is currently available; and

                    v.        agreement that working party members will work with one another in good faith, and that no party will take any unilateral action that could compromise or pre-empt the intent and purpose of the working party.

e)            recognise that establishment of the working party in resolution a) does not:

                      i.        constitute land owner consent for any proposed or potential activity in the Northern Activity Zone;

                     ii.        signal a preference for any one activity at the potential expense of another;

                    iii.        supersede or replace any public consultation process required for land owner or resource consent as required by the Reserves Act and Resource Management Act respectively; and

                   iv.        impart any additional rights or responsibilities on any working party member above and beyond the outcomes listed in resolution d).

f)             request a report to its October business meeting regarding options and additional information for the development of a concept plan for the Northern Activity Zone.

g)            note that discussions for the board have been organised for 26 September and 1 October to discuss the working party proposal with key stakeholders, and that the Chairperson will report back to the business meeting on 14 October with the outcome of those discussions.

h)            restate the above resolutions in the open minutes of the meeting, but withhold the report from the public in accordance with the reasons for confidentiality as outlined in the report.

 

Amendment by way of replacement was MOVED by Member DP Hale, seconded by Member AP Roe:  

 

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

b)         agree in principle that membership of the working party established in resolution a) consist of the following:

                      i.        the Chairperson, Member Hale (as regulatory portfolio lead) and Member Gillon (as parks and natural environment portfolio lead), and any other member who may wish to attend;

                     ii.        a representative each from Yachting NZ, Harbour Access Trust (HAT) and Sport NZ (as appropriate);

                    iii.        a representative from the New Zealand Holiday Park Association;

                   iv.        a representative from Friends of Takapuna Beach Reserve;

                    v.        relevant council staff; and

                   vi.        any other members deemed appropriate by the working party on an as needed basis.

A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

For

Deputy Chairperson JM Bergin

Member DP Hale

Member AP Roe

Against

Chairperson MA Cohen

Member G Gillon

Member JRK O'Connor

 

The division was declared equal.

The Chairperson exercised casting vote against so motion was Lost.

Lost

 

Amendment by way of replacement was MOVED by Deputy Chairperson JM Bergin, seconded by Member AP Roe:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

d)    agree in principle that the working party established in resolution a) be tasked with achieving the following outcomes:

                      i.        establishment of parameters for a potential lease for self-contained motorhome accommodation, including allowing visitors and tourists to stay possibly longer than three days, and is financially viable;

                     ii.        establishment of parameters for a marine activity centre that caters for the needs of high performance ocean sports and the community;

                    iii.        improvement of public access to open space relative to what is currently available; and

                   iv.        agreement that working party members will work with one another in good faith, and that no party will take any unilateral action that could compromise or pre-empt the intent and purpose of the working party.

A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

For

Deputy Chairperson JM Bergin

Member AP Roe

Against

Chairperson MA Cohen

Member G Gillon

Member DP Hale

Member JRK O'Connor

 

 

The division was declared lost by 2 votes to 4.

Lost

 

The Chairperson moved the following substantive motion:

Resolution number DT/2014/258

MOVED by Chairperson MA Cohen, seconded by Member JRK O'Connor:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)            agree in principle the establishment of a working party to ensure appropriate accommodation of activities contemplated by the Takapuna Beach Reserve Management Plan in the Northern Activity Zone, most notably:

                      i.        unstructured recreation and unimpeded access to public open space;

                    ii.        marine related activities, including boat storage, hardstand, launching facilities and any ancillary structures; and

                   iii.        self-contained motorhome accommodation.

b)            agree in principle that membership of the working party established in resolution a) consist of the following:

                      i.        the Chairperson, Member Hale (as regulatory portfolio lead) and Member Gillon (as parks and natural environment portfolio lead), and any other member who may wish to attend;

                    ii.        a representative each from Yachting NZ, Harbour Access Trust (HAT) and Sport NZ (as appropriate);

                   iii.        a representative from the Takapuna Beach Holiday Park;

                   iv.        a representative from Friends of Takapuna Beach Reserve;

                    v.        relevant council staff; and

                   vi.        any other members deemed appropriate by the working party on an as needed basis.

c)            note that the working party established in resolution a) will be chaired by Member Cohen, and will report progress and milestones back to the full board as part of formal business meeting reporting.

d)            agree in principle that the working party established in resolution a) be tasked with achieving the following outcomes:

                      i.        development of a concept plan for the Northern Activity Zone that will be open for public consultation upon completion;

                    ii.        establishment of parameters for a potential lease for self-contained motorhome accommodation, including allowing visitors and tourists to  stay possibly longer than three days, and is financially viable;

                   iii.        establishment of parameters for a marine activity centre that caters for the needs of high performance ocean sports and the community;

                   iv.        improvement of public access to open space relative to what is currently available; and

                    v.        agreement that working party members will work with one another in good faith, and that no party will take any unilateral action that could compromise or pre-empt the intent and purpose of the working party.

e)            recognise that establishment of the working party in resolution a) does not:

                      i.        constitute land owner consent for any proposed or potential activity in the Northern Activity Zone;

                    ii.        signal a preference for any one activity at the potential expense of another;

                   iii.        supersede or replace any public consultation process required for land owner or resource consent as required by the Reserves Act and Resource Management Act respectively; and

                   iv.        impart any additional rights or responsibilities on any working party member above and beyond the outcomes listed in resolution d).

f)             request a report to its October business meeting regarding options and additional information for the development of a concept plan for the Northern Activity Zone.

g)            note that discussions for the board have been organised for 26 September and 1 October to discuss the working party proposal with key stakeholders, and that the Chairperson will report back to the business meeting on 14 October with the outcome of those discussions.

h)            restate the above resolutions in the open minutes of the meeting, but withhold the report from the public in accordance with the reasons for confidentiality as outlined in the report.

A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

 

For

Chairperson MA Cohen

Member G Gillon

Member DP Hale

Member JRK O'Connor

Against

Deputy Chairperson JM Bergin

Member AP Roe

 

 

The division was declared carried by 4 votes to 2.

CARRIED

 

 

Secretarial Note:         Pursuant to Standing Order 3.10.5, the Deputy Chairperson requested that the motion be taken in parts, which was declined by the Chairperson.

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

10.42 am                                            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 Devonport-Takapuna Local Board HELD ON

 

 

 

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