Date: Time: Meeting Room: Venue:
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Wednesday 10 December 2014 4.30pm Local Board
Chambers |
Papakura Local Board
OPEN MINUTE ITEM ATTACHMENTS
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8.1 Deputation - Robert Minhinnick - Smiths Avenue
A. Attachment PLB_Deputation_Robert Minhinnick_10 December 2014 3
17 Performance Report for the Papakura Local Board for the Four Months Ended 31 October 2014
A. Attachment PLB_Quarterly Report_10 December 2014 5
18 Long Term Plan 2015-2025: Local Consultation Material
A. Attachment PLB_Insert_10 December 2014 13
B. Attachment PLB_Supporting Information_10 December 2014 17
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Papakura LOCAL BOARD
QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REPORT
4 MONTHS ENDING November 2014
Table of contents
1. Executive Summary
1.1 Highlights & Achievements
2. Update on key projects and initiatives
3. Performance report by department
3.3 Parks, Sports and Recreation
4. Financial performance information
(Automatically updated)
1. Executive Summary (content written by Lead Financial Advisor)
1.1 Highlights & Achievements
Recreation Planning and Programming
Programmes
Auckland is my Playground - Children and Young People –
· Youth Advisory Panel appointed two Representatives Tim Matthews and Micah Stininato to the Auckland is my playground steering team. The purpose of the steering team is to oversee the projects being implemented aligned to the Sport and Recreation Strategic Action Plan and I Am Auckland Children and Young People Strategic Action Plan.
2. Update on key projects and initiatives
(content written by Lead Financial Advisor; departments to highlight significant project or milestone for inclusion)
Recreation Planning and Programming
Sport Facility Developments
· Ongoing support provided to Papakura City Football club following budgetary constraints causing a re-scope of McLennan Park redevelopment.
Funded Relationships
· As part of the Long Term Planning process, work has begun to address infrastructure asset renewals at Bruce Pulman Park.
Advisory Support
· Massey Park User group meeting bi-monthly.
· Sustainability of Sport Forums – The Sustainability of Sport Forum is an initiative of the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee to investigate and understand the systems constraints, issues and opportunities associated with the delivery of community-level sport and recreation that are common across Auckland, particularly in relation to organisations residing on council land. A series of five fora are going to be held throughout the Auckland region an d is an opportunity for sports clubs and organisations to inform the Panel about their experiences, insights, issues, opportunities and suggestions for action.
· Sports Sector Forum – was held on 20 August and hosted by Council Sport & Recreation Partnerships Team and Aktive Auckland Regional Sports Trust. With 130 attending the forum involved 5 presentations; Sport and Recreation Strategic Action Plan for Auckland, Auckland Council draft Community Facilities Network Plan and Grants Policy, Working together for Auckland – LTP and other planning processes and Aktive Auckland Regional Sport Trust Strategic Plan 2015-2020.
· Possibility of a Billy Graeme boxing academy being investigated
· NZRL Secondary Schools Tournament held in Papakura for the third year in succession. This ends the current partnership between NZRL, Papakura High School and Papakura Local Board.
· The Sport Partnerships Conference – was held on 30 July at the Papatoetoe Sports Centre and featured four key note speakers tackling legal, governance, partnership evolution and facility operations in reference to sport partnerships. The conference was well attended with over 120 people. Notes and resources can be found at www.aucklandsportpartnerships.com
3. Performance report by department
3.3 Parks, Sports and Recreation
(content written by Parks, sport and rec department)
Comments:
Sports Parks Update
The winter code sports season went well this year with only a small number of cancellations.
Broadleaf weed spraying has begun on sports fields. The amount of weed [particularly Onehunga Weed] has increased greatly due to the past two summers with drought conditions.
The irrigation project is complete at Prince Edward Reserve and work has begun on the installation of field lights. The Parks Team are currently working with Counties Softball to extend the number 2 diamond.
The recently installed irrigation at the Drury Sports Complex has aided in greatly improving the playing surfaces at this reserve.
Park Volunteer Hours
WaiCare and the Adopt a Park programme continued the good work with schools over the winter months at Kerri Downs, McLennan and Slippery Creek Parks.
The Friends of Kirk’s Bush and Friends of Margan’s Bush continue to work with parks to maintain these sites.
A water connection has been installed at the community gardens at Redcrest and Rollerson Park.
Local Parks Update
The playground development at Parkhaven Drive is complete and being well utilised.
A coastal consent application is about to be lodged for works to address the coastal erosion at Karaka Harbourside.
Picnic tables and other parks furniture is currently being installed around a number of Papakura parks.
A footpath has been installed through Redcrest Link Reserve providing dry foot access through the park, particularly for children walking to school.
The Town Centre water feature has been repaired and will be functioning shortly.
Lighting has been installed at Takaanini Reserve.
Leisure
Papakura Recreation Centre
Massey Park Aquatic Centre
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LTP 2015-2025 Consultation: Local Board Insert
Papakura Local Board
Every three years council reviews its 10-year Long-term Plan. We need your input to make sure we get this right. In this insert we focus on local issues specific to the Papakura community.
Message from the Chair
Bill McEntee |
The Papakura area is growing fast and faces significant challenges over the next 10 years. Our priority is the revitalisation of the town centre, so we are ready to take on the challenges of growth in the south and help transform Papakura into a metropolitan centre. We also want to support our young people and develop them as our future leaders. We encourage you to tell us about your priorities for Papakura and we look forward to hearing from you. Delivery of local priorities is subject to finance being available through the budget set by the Mayor and Councilors. |
What you have told us
Through consultation on our Local Board Plan 2014, you have told us that revitalising Papakura town centre is top of your concerns. You also want improved road, public transport and walking/cycling links, as well as more support for community and youth groups. You place a lot of value on water quality in Manukau Harbour and want action on health issues such as drugs, alcohol and smoking.
What we propose to do
Over the last three years we have delivered some significant projects such as a major refurbishment of Massey Park Aquatic Centre; the removal of mangroves in parts of Pahurehure inlet; and a local economic development action plan which sets out key future projects that will guide the improvement of the town centre and business areas.
Council’s shared governance model means local boards make decisions on local issues, activities and the use of local facilities. Local boards develop a three-year local board plan as the basis of annual funding agreements with Council’s governing body (the mayor and the councillors). Local boards also advocate to the governing body on larger scale investments, regional programmes and policy issues such as rates.
To keep rates affordable, we need to plan sensibly for the future. The following proposals have been prioritised for funding in the Long-term Plan 2015-2025:
2015/2016
· Papakura metropolitan centre master plan ($50,000)
· Upgrades to Drury Domain Sports Complex ($130,000)
· Pahurehure Inlet cycle and walkways ($250,000)
· Establish community and teaching gardens at Karaka ($20,000)
· Developing a community arts programme
2016 – 2025
· Takanini multi-use community hub and library ($7m)
· Continued development of Opaheke fields ($756,000)
· Youth development initiatives ($270,000)
· Bringing more sports and community events to Papakura
Other proposals
· If keeping rates affordable across Auckland means that Papakura will miss out on funding for key projects, such as town centre revitalisation or continued development of sports fields, we have an option to consider introducing a local rate that would be spent exclusively on improvements in Papakura.
· We are pushing for unfunded projects to be programmed, such as bridges over rail crossings in Takanini, the provision of a new rail station at Southgate and other public transport improvements. We also want Council to prioritise the Papakura-Manurewa area and do more to recognise the importance of the Manukau Harbour.
What do you think?
· What is more important to you: town centre revitalisation, or continued improvements to our sports facilities to attract key events?
· Would you agree with an additional local rate if it was targeted at Papakura town centre revitalisation?
· Do you have any suggestions for other ways of paying for or delivering initiatives if Council funding is limited?
How to find out more
Supporting Information containing more detail on these proposals can be found on www.shapeauckland.co.nz and on www.facebook.com/PapakuraLB
Have your say
You can provide your feedback online at shapeauckland.co.nz. Alternatively you can provide written feedback using the form at the back of this document, or available at libraries, service centres and Local Board offices.
Local events
You can provide your views in person at a Have Your Say event. In Papakura Local Board area this will be held on 9 March 2015 at the Papakura Local Board Office. For more details or to register your attendance visit shapeauckland.co.nz, facebook.com/PapakuraLB or call (09) 301 0101.
Board members will be out and about this summer talking to people about what the Long-term Plan means for Papakura. They will also be available at the following times - come and tell them what you think.
· Wednesday 11 February 4-6pm (drop in to Papakura Library meeting room)
· Saturday 21 February 10am-noon (drop in to Papakura Library meeting room)
How to find out more
More information is available at shapeauckland.co.nz. A more detailed consultation document is also available at libraries, service centres and Local Board offices. You can request a copy be sent to you, by calling (09) 301 0101.
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Local Board Supporting Information
Papakura Local Board
Introduction
Council’s shared governance model means local boards make decisions on local issues, activities and the use of local facilities. They develop a three-year local board plan as the basis of their annual funding agreements with Council’s governing body (the mayor and the councilors). Local boards also advocate to the governing body on larger scale investments, regional programmes and policy issues such as rates proposals which are outside local board decision-making responsibilities.
This document provides information on local activities that council proposes to deliver in the Papakura Local Board area as part of the Long-term Plan 2015-2025.
It outlines local funding priorities and indicative performance targets for 2015/2016, and key advocacy areas and indicative local budgets for the next 10 years.
The proposals for the Papakura local board area are based on priorities outlined in the Papakura Local Board Plan 2014 and will form the basis for the Local Board Agreement 2015/2016.
About this area
The Papakura area takes in the inlets and foreshores of the Manukau Harbour, flowing to fertile plains and rolling hills which lead out into the nearby Hunua ranges. The Great South Road runs through Drury, Papakura metropolitan centre, and Takanini, providing a busy thoroughfare that attracts both retail and commercial activity. Papakura is the third busiest rail station on the Auckland passenger network. Significant residential growth is planned for the area, and there has been steady population growth, with 45,633 people living here in 2013; an increase of nearly 10 per cent since 2006. At the 2013 census, over a quarter of Papakura’s residents were Māori, and although the number of people aged 65 years and over has risen in the last seven years, nearly a quarter of the population is now aged 14 years and under.
Funding priorities for 2015/2016
We have a shared governance model for local activities. Under the Local Board Funding Policy adopted in August 2014, the governing body sets funds to deliver local activities including the allocation of funds for local asset based services, such as building a new swimming pool or library.
Local boards are allocated funds to deliver locally driven initiatives such as local events, economic development or community development.
For 2015/2016, council proposes the following funding priorities for local activities:
Local activity |
Asset Based Services |
Locally Driven Initiatives |
Local Parks, Sports and Recreation |
· Upgrades to Drury Domain Sports Complex ($130,000) · Progressing the Pahurehure Inlet cycle and walkway plan ($250,000) · Continuing a programme of mangrove and pacific oyster removal ($450,000) |
· Bringing more sports and community events to Papakura |
Local Community Services |
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· Establish community and teaching gardens at Karaka ($20,000) · Develop a community arts programme · Improve town centre security ($150,000) · Support the Youth Council ($30,000) |
Local Planning and Development
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· Prepare a Papakura metropolitan centre master plan ($50,000) · Establish a town centre project team · Work with businesses and investors to promote and improve Papakura metropolitan centre · Identify cultural sites and heritage buildings and areas for protection ($25,000) |
Local Environmental Services |
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· Continue to work with Manukau Harbour Forum to improve water quality in the Manukau Harbour ($15,500) |
Advocacy initiatives
A key role of the local board is to advocate for initiatives that the local board may not have decision-making responsibilities or funding for, but recognise the value it will add to the local community. Key advocacy areas for this local board include:
Initiative |
Why is it a priority? |
Advocating to |
Spatial Development Framework - for the Great South Road corridor and centres, Papakura to Manurewa
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Significant new housing development is planned, including large Special Housing Areas. The Great South Road corridor through Drury, Papakura and Takanini needs a holistic planning framework. |
The governing body |
Grade separation of rail crossings Bridges over rail crossings in Takanini - Manuroa Road, Walters Road, Spartan Road and Taka Street - as part of the upgrade of Takanini interchange and SH1 |
Congestion at rail crossing during peak periods creates safety issues and lengthy delays. Grade separation of rail crossings is required at a number of locations to address this. |
Auckland Transport |
Recognition of Manukau Harbour The Manukau harbour should be recognised alongside the Waitemata Harbour, Kaipara Harbour and Hauraki Gulf, and accorded the same vision and resource |
A Marine Spatial Plan should be given priority, as well as a key regional Hydrodynamic Modelling project. This will enhance understanding of the needs of the harbour. |
The governing body |
Public Transport Services Public transport needs to support future growth |
Papakura is a key growth area, and needs significant ongoing investment in public transport infrastructure. |
Auckland Transport |
Park and ride facility, Papakura train station
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Temporary consent to use land on Railway Street West as a park and ride expires in June 2015. Additional permanent spaces are required. |
Auckland Transport |
Park and ride stations, Takanini A coordinated approach to developing park and ride train stations in Takanini area is needed
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The decision to shelve the Glenora Station proposal in favour of developing Takanini Station and a potential new station at Tironui is not appropriate. The Glenora site provides greater commercial and place-making benefit as it adjoins a large number of shops and developments. |
Auckland Transport |
Indicative performance targets for 2015/2016
The following describes key levels of service associated with each group of local activities and indicative performance targets to assess delivery.
Local Parks, Sports and Recreation
Our key focus is on providing programmes and facilities that ensure more Aucklanders are more active more often. This includes providing a range of recreational opportunities on local parks, reserves and beaches and sports fields that are fit for purpose.
Key performance targets we’re aiming to achieve for 2015/2016 include:
· 75% of residents satisfied with the provision (quality, location and distribution) of local parks and reserves
· 90% of residents visiting a local park or reserve in the last 12 months
· 70% of residents satisfied with the provision (quality, location and distribution) of sports fields
· 15% Customers Net Promoter Score for Pool and Leisure Centres
Local Community Services
Our key focus is to provide safe, reliable and accessible social infrastructure for Aucklanders that contributes to placemaking and thriving communities. This includes providing library facilities and programmes, advice, grants funding, events, programmes and projects to engage with our communities.
Key performance targets we’re aiming to achieve for 2015/2016 include:
· 85% of library visitors satisfied with the library environment
· 4.5 visits to library facilities per capita
· 1 internet sessions (PC and wifi) per capita using libraries as digital community hubs
· 85% of customers satisfied with quality of library service delivery
· 75% of funding / grant applicant satisfaction with information, assistance and advice provided
· 90% of participants satisfied with council delivered local arts activities
· 73% of Aucklanders that feel connected to their neighbourhood and local community
· 85% of attendees satisfied with council delivered and funded local events
· 62% of Aucklanders feel that their neighbourhood and local town centre is safe during the day and 15% at night
· 15% of council managed community centres and venues for hire are utilised at peak times and 11% during off-peak times
· 20-30% of community facility bookings are used for health and well-being related activities
· 99,723 visitors to community centres and venues for hire
Local Planning and Development
Our key focus is to develop local business precincts and town centres as great places to do business and enhance the city centre.
Key performance targets we’re aiming to achieve for 2015/2016 include:
· 100% of Business Associations meeting their Business Improvement District (BID) Partnership programme obligations
Local Environmental Services
Our key focus is on providing leadership and support to protect and conserve the region’s natural environment.
Key performance targets we’re aiming to achieve for 2015/2016 include:
· 80% of local board programmes that deliver intended environmental actions and /or outcomes
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Indicative local budgets 2016 – 2025
Papakura Local Board Capital Expenditure
Budgets are indicative for the purpose of consultation only and subject to change following consultation, new information available and political decisions being made prior to finalising the Long-term Plan 2015-2025.
Budgets are gross and inflated.
Renewal funds have been generally allocated to each local board until further work is carried out, and subject to change.
Local and sports parks renewals funds for years 2019 to 2025 have been estimated at a high level and allocated evenly across the years pending more detailed prioritisation work.
Papakura Local Board
Operating Expenditure
Budgets are indicative for the purpose of consultation only and subject to change following consultation, new information available and political decisions being made prior to finalising the Long-term Plan 2015-2025.
Budgets include inflation.
Budgets exclude corporate overhead allocations.
Administrative support costs are based on historical budgets and will be refreshed to provide more accuracy prior to finalising the Long-term Plan 2015-2025.
Budgets exclude parks, community and lifestyle operational savings which have been captured regionally at this stage.
Locally driven initiative budgets are based on the Local Board Funding Policy and allow for inflationary increases in outer years.