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Resolution number PPK/2014/212
MOVED
by Member BS Catchpole, seconded by Member KJ Winn:
That the Papakura
Local Board 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 it
essential that the updated timeframes are retained and that these include
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 deliver positive community outcomes.
Sections
3.2, 3.3 and 3.4
iv)
agree with
the descriptor of the challenges confronting community facilities, and
encourages the Governing Body to work 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 Elizabeth
Campbell Hall, Takanini Hall and the Uenuku Room be included on the ‘Actions
to investigate existing community facilities’ list
xiii) recommends that the Hawkins
Theatre and Papakura Arts Gallery be included as Arts and Culture Facilities
on the ‘Actions to investigate community facilities’ list.
xiv) recommend that
Drury be included under ‘Actions to investigate potential of need
for new community facilities’ list.
xv)
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
xvi) agree with the proposed
prioritisation criteria for community facilities investment, as it provides a
consistent, co-ordinated and transparent approach to community facility
planning.
xvii 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.
xviii 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.
xix)
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.
xx)
note that
Papakura 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.
xxi) seeks assurances that where
community halls have been gifted to the council by clubs or community groups,
that any proposal to divest these facilities be subject to full local board
consultation. Groups that have gifted halls to Council should be subject to lower
fees or free use for the lifetime of the group.
CARRIED
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