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Resolution number MR/2014/237
MOVED by Deputy
Chairperson SP Brown, seconded by Member KE Penney:
That the Manurewa
Local Board:
a)
provide the following feedback
on the Draft Community Facilities Network Plan:
General feedback
i)
welcomes the
inclusion of libraries into the scope of the Community Facilities Network
Plan.
ii)
considers the
updated timeframes, including additional local board engagement to deliver
the Community Facilities Network Plan as essential.
iii)
recommends
that the Community Facilities Network Plan be a tool to enable and enhance
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
iv)
agree 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.
v)
agree with
the proposed purpose, outcomes and standards of community facilities, as they
align to and complement local board plan priorities and initiatives.
Section 4.1
– Community centres
vi)
agree with
the proposed future provision framework for community centres, specifically:
·
that the minimum
size of 600-800 m2 is too prescriptive for a new community centre.
It should be more flexible to allow for smaller community centres that meet a
local need to be built that would take into account any budget-related issues
that may impact on the building’s size
·
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
·
that when
considering the Mayor’s Proposal to move towards a more community-led
approach for community development, the governance and management is
prioritised to ensure continuity and successful delivery of community
centres.
Section 4.2
– Venues for hire
vii)
recommend
that new stand-alone venues for hire (community halls) continue as a proposed
option for new community facility development, as they:
·
are an important
facility option for smaller and geographically isolated communities, as a new
multi-use community centre may not be necessary or meet their communities’
needs
·
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.
viii)
agree with
the proposal to investigate options to:
·
address venues
for hire that have identified condition or performance issues
·
consider venues
for hire that no longer serve a community purpose or fulfil the communities’
need
·
consider to
repurpose for other activities, asset transfer or rationalisation, where necessary.
Section 4.3
– Aquatic and leisure facilities
ix)
agree with
the proposed future provision framework for aquatic and leisure facilities,
ensuring:
·
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
·
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
·
that when
considering the Mayor’s Proposal to move towards a more commercial approach for
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
x)
agree with
the future provision for arts and culture facilities, ensuring:
·
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 will still be
considered to meet an identified need or demand
·
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
xi)
recommend
that local board plan outcomes and initiatives be included as a factor to
rank actions for:
·
existing
community facilities
·
investigating new
community facilities.
xii)
recommend
that local boards identify and provide feedback on any other community
facility-related opportunities or issues for inclusion on the:
·
‘Actions to
investigate existing community facilities’ list
·
‘Actions to
investigate potential areas of need for new community facilities’ list.
xiii)
agree 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
xiv) agree with the proposed
prioritisation criteria for community facilities investment, as it provides a
consistent, co-ordinated and transparent approach to community facility
planning.
b)
note the feedback will guide
council’s provision of community facilities, including any specific feedback
on the strategic framework, provision framework, action plan, implementation
approach and prioritisation criteria.
c)
note 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)
note that the
Nathan Homestead theatre cannot be retrofitted for a performing arts theatre,
therefore, the board seeks a response about where the performing arts centre
fits into the draft Community Facilities Network Plan.
e)
note that the draft
Community Facilities Network Plan includes an action to investigate community
facility provision in Manurewa and the board supports this action as a high
priority. The Board recommends the action is amended to include the
investigation of the community arts and culture needs as identified in the
Manurewa Local Board Plan initiative for a performing arts centre.
f)
seek
clarification about how the draft Community Facilities Network Plan provides
the flexibility to accommodate current and future growth generated by, for
example, special housing areas, and how that aligns to setting priorities for
funding.
g)
note that
Manurewa is currently subject to a number of special housing areas and people
from these developments will require access to community facilities which
currently do not appear to be encompassed in any plans.
CARRIED
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