I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Seniors Advisory Panel will be held on:

Date:                       Time: Meeting Room: Venue:	Monday, 17 November 2014 10.00am Ground Floor Board Room Auckland Town Hall 301 – 305 Queen St
Seniors Advisory Panel OPEN AGENDA

MEMBERSHIP

Chairperson	Margaret Devlin
Deputy Chairperson	Russell Rigby
Members	Dr Judy Blakey
	Dr Cathy Casey
	Janet Clews, CNZM,QSO, JP
	Roger Fowler, QSM
	Joan Lardner-Rivlin, QSM
	Sonny Niha
	Richard Northey, ONZM

(Quorum 5 members)

Barbara Watson

Democracy Advisor

11 November 2014

Contact Telephone: (09) 307 7629

Email: barbara.watson@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Seniors Advisory Panel 17 November 2014

ITEM   TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                                        PAGE

1          Apologies                                                                                                                        5

2          Declaration of Interest                                                                                                   5

3          Confirmation of Minutes                                                                                               5

4          Extraordinary Business                                                                                                5

5          Rent Consultation Housing for Older Person Service                                              7

6          Arts and Culture Strategic Action Plan                                                                    19

            Due to their size, Attachments B, C and D are available in a separate Open Attachments Agenda

7          Chairperson's report                                                                                                   23

8          Seniors Advisory Panel Work Programme Update                                                 27

9          Consideration of Extraordinary Items

1          Apologies

At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.

2          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.

3          Confirmation of Minutes

That the Seniors Advisory Panel:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Monday 13 October 2014, as a true and correct record.

4          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.”

Seniors Advisory Panel 17 November 2014

Rent Consultation Housing for Older Person Service

File No.: CP2014/26277

Purpose

1.    To seek the Panel’s advice on the most effective method to consult with residents in the council’s Housing for Older Persons’ (HFOP) Service and other stakeholders, on the proposal to harmonise rents under the Long-term Plan (LTP).

Executive summary

2.    The council owns social housing units in five legacy council areas with rents based on six different polices which vary from $52 to $221 per week.  Rents had not increased for between three and six years prior to the application of a region wide 5 per cent increase for the 2014/2015 year.

3.    Council considered four options as basis for setting uniform rentals:

1.       30 per cent of pre-tax income (housing affordability benchmark in Auckland Plan)

2.       70 per cent of market (equivalent to non-government social housing providers)

3.       25 per cent of after-tax income (equivalent to Housing New Zealand)

4.       Status quo.

4.    Council has adopted option 1 for consultation as part of the LTP.  Under this scenario, all tenants would be paying rent below the housing affordability benchmark referenced in the Auckland Plan.  The proposed policy reduces the cost to ratepayers whilst maintaining a rent level comparable to Housing New Zealand and affordable to tenants.  It is also broadly consistent with the intent of the policies of the legacy councils.

5.    Tenants’ new rentals would transition by capping the change in rent in any one year to no more than a $15 per week, either up or down.  Rents would be increased each year in line with changes in tenants incomes.  As 99.7 per cent of tenants are on government benefits, adjustments would take place when these are changed.

6.    It is important that council consults with affected parties and stakeholders of the HFOP service as part of the LTP consultation process.  Staff are seeking the Panel’s advice on how to accomplish this most effectively.

7.    Staff will give a powerpoint presentation at the meeting.

Recommendation/s

That the Seniors Advisory Panel:

a)    note the decision of the Governing Body on 6 November 2014 that

i.      rents be harmonised across the council’s social housing units

ii.     be set at 30 per cent of tenants’ pre-tax income

iii.    for any given year, changes to annual rents (including increases and decreases) resulting be capped at $780 per unit (equivalent to $15 cap on weekly rents)

b)     provide advice on the most effective consultation process with residents and stakeholders.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
aView	Original report to the Budget Committee 5 Nov 2014 - Harmonisation and increases to social housing rents	9

Signatories

Authors	Kat Teirney - Team Leader – Community Facilities, South Martin Brown - Team Leader Social Housing
Authorisers	Graham Bodman - Manager - Community Development, Arts and Culture Greg Morgan – Lead Officer Support

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Seniors Advisory Panel 17 November 2014

Arts and Culture Strategic Action Plan

File No.: CP2014/24726

Purpose

1.       To provide an opportunity for formal feedback on the Arts and Culture Strategic Action Plan (ACSAP) so to inform the development of the delivery plan.

Executive summary

2.       The Arts and Culture Strategic Action Plan (Part One) was adopted by the Arts and Culture Events Committee on 28 October 2014.

3.       Further engagement on delivery will take place with local boards, mana whenua, mataawaka and stakeholders over November 2014 through to February 2015.

4.       Part Two the delivery plan will be reported to committee by June 2015.

Recommendation/s

That the Seniors Advisory Panel:

a)      provide advice on issues particularly relevant to older people and advise of any organisations that should be included in further targeted consultation to inform the development of the delivery plan.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
aView	Excerpt from the Arts Culture and Events Committee - 28 October 2014	21
bView	Original report to the Arts Culture and Events Committee - 28 October 2014 (Under Separate Cover)
cView	Attachment A to the original report to the Arts Culture & Events Committee (Under Separate Cover)
dView	Attachment B to the original report to the Arts Culture & Events Committee (Under Separate Cover)

Signatories

Authors	Rebecca Kruse - Strategy Analyst
Authorisers	Harvey Brookes - Manager Economic Development Greg Morgan - Manager Service Development

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Seniors Advisory Panel 17 November 2014

Chairperson's report

File No.: CP2014/25764

Purpose

1.       To discuss and agree the allocation of portfolios and responsibilities to panel members in accordance with the programme of work.

Executive summary

2.       Panel members have expressed interest is portfolios relating to housing topics, urban design, health and safety, age-friendly cities, public transport and mobility and the panel's community summits.

Recommendation/s

That the Seniors Advisory Panel:

a)      adopt portfolios for a period of one year

b)      endorse that portfolios support the panel's programme of work and do not alter it or panel members' responsibilities

c)      endorse that portfolios can be adjusted with the agreement of the Chairperson.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
aView	Role of portfolio holders - Seniors Advisory panel	25

Signatories

Authors	Margaret Devlin - Chairperson
Authorisers	Greg Morgan – Lead Officer Support

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Seniors Advisory Panel 17 November 2014

Seniors Advisory Panel Work Programme Update

File No.: CP2014/26363

Purpose

1.       To receive up-to-date information regarding the Seniors Advisory Panel’s work programme.

Executive summary

2.       This monthly update allows the panel to note and discuss the progress of its work programme.

3.       The Lead Officer Support will also give a verbal update on any matters arising.

Recommendation/s

That the Seniors Advisory Panel:

a)      receive the Work Programme for November 2014.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Authors	Barbara Watson - Democracy Advisor
Authorisers	Greg Morgan – Lead Officer Support