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Resolution
number FR/2014/190
MOVED by Member MA Kay, seconded by Member AQ
Cole:
a)
That the Franklin Local Board provides the
following feedback on the draft Community Facilities Network Plan which will
guide council’s provision of community facilities.
General
feedback
b)
That the Franklin Local Board supports the approach proposed by
this draft plan and the inclusion of libraries into the scope.
c)
That the Franklin Local Board notes the proposed revised
timeframes to include libraries in the Community Facilities Network Plan and
that further engagement with local boards will be undertaken to discuss the
libraries content and the final revised network plan.
d)
That the Franklin Local Board recommends that the Community
Facilities Network Plan be a tool to enable and enhance relevant local board
plan initiatives, and support the implementation of the Auckland Plan and
related strategic action plans to deliver positive community outcomes.
Sections
3.2, 3.3 and 3.4
e)
That the Franklin Local Board agrees with the challenges facing
community facilities, and encourages the Governing Body to take a
collaborative approach with local boards to address and overcome these
challenges.
f)
That the Franklin Local Board agrees with the proposed purpose,
outcomes and standards of community facilities, as they align to and
complement local board plan priorities and initiatives.
Section
3.5 – Objectives for community facilities
g)
That the Franklin Local Board requests that the plan takes into
account the needs of older people, particularly as the number of older people
is expected to increase significantly.
h)
That the Franklin Local Board recommends that incentives for
non-council facility providers e.g. churches, to share their facilities or
form partnerships with council are investigated.
Section
4.1 – Community centres
i)
That the Franklin Local Board agrees with the proposed future
provision framework for community centres, noting:
i) the
minimum size for a new community centre should be broadened from 600-800 m2
to account for any budget-related issues that may impact on the building’s
size.
ii) that
larger, multi-use flexible spaces must reflect the character and local
identity of the community, and these elements are not compromised for
cost-saving purposes.
iii) when
considering the Mayor’s Proposal to move towards a more community-led
approach towards community development, the governance and management is
prioritised to ensure continuity and successful delivery of community
centres.
Section
4.2 – Venues for hire
j)
That the Franklin Local Board recommends that new stand-alone
venues for hire (community halls) continue as a proposed option for new
community facility development, as they:
i) are
an important facility option for smaller and geographically isolated
communities where a new multi-use community centre may not be necessary or
meet the community’s needs.
ii) fulfil
an important function as a ‘satellite’ facility for existing community
centres, where additional meeting, programming or activity space is required
within close proximity of the community centre.
k)
That the Franklin Local Board agrees with the proposal to
investigate options to:
i) address
venues for hire that have identified condition or performance issues.
ii) consider
venues for hire that no longer serve a community purpose or fulfil the
communities’ need.
iii) consider
their repurpose for other activities, asset transfer or rationalisation,
where necessary.
Section
4.3 – Aquatic and leisure facilities
l)
That the Franklin Local Board agrees with the proposed future
provision framework for aquatic and leisure facilities, noting:
i) that
other types of users, such as those undergoing rehabilitation from injury,
obesity, improving their swimming skills, disabled and swim safety users
should be included in the provision of aquatic functions.
ii) that
the local and regional functions be flexible so that they can be applied to
all three types of aquatic and leisure facilities, and account for any unique
circumstances based on an identified need or demand.
iii) that
further work be undertaken to understand how decisions relating to
destination aquatic and leisure facilities would be applied, and how it might
impact on local boards and their decision-making.
iv) that
when considering the Mayor’s Proposal to move towards a more commercial
approach to pool operations, building capacity within the community and
delivering positive outcomes is a priority when considering the management of
aquatic and leisure facilities.
Section
4.5 – Arts and culture facilities
m) That
the Franklin Local Board agrees with the future provision for arts and
culture facilities, noting that in circumstances where an existing
facility cannot be retrofitted or become fit-for arts and culture purposes,
that a new arts and culture facility may still be considered to meet an
identified need or demand.
n)
That the Franklin Local Board recommends that an investigation
into the need for arts and culture space is required across the whole
Franklin Local Board area.
o)
That the Franklin Local Board recommends that further work be
undertaken to understand how decisions relating to destination arts and
culture facilities would be applied, and how that might impact on local
boards and their decision-making.
Section
5 – Action Plan
p)
That the Franklin Local Board recommends that local board plan
outcomes and initiatives be included as a factor to rank actions for existing
community facilities and investigating new community facilities.
q)
That the Franklin Local Board recommends that local boards
identify and provide feedback on any other community facility-related
opportunities or issues for inclusion on the:
i) ‘Actions
to investigate existing community facilities’ list.
ii) ‘Actions
to investigate potential areas of need for new community facilities’ list.
r)
That the Franklin Local Board supports action 12 to investigate
the provision of rural halls in Franklin to determine their future direction
to ensure they meet community needs.
s)
That the Franklin Local Board requests that under action 20 -
‘investigate the development of the existing aquatic facilities in Franklin
to address population growth and the need for water-space for sport and
community purpose’ the priority is changed from medium to high due to the
high levels of predicted growth and Pukekohe’s status as a spatial priority
area.
t)
That the Franklin Local Board agrees with the proposed business
improvements, in particular actions 63 and 64, as they are a common and
consistent theme in local board plan outcomes and initiatives.
Section
6 – Implementation
u)
That the Franklin Local Board agrees with the proposed
prioritisation criteria for community facilities investment, as it provides a
consistent, coordinated and transparent approach to community facility
planning.
v)
That the Franklin Local Board recommends that additional
criteria for community facilities investment should be added as follows:
i) geographic
isolation (particularly in rural areas).
ii) Special
Housing Areas.
CARRIED
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