Minutes of Whau Local Board

Whau Local Board

18 March 2015

1 Welcome

The Chair opened the meeting and welcomed those present.

2 Apologies

Resolution number WH/2015/21

MOVED by Chairperson CM Farmer, seconded by Member R Manukia-Schaumkel:

That the Whau Local Board:

a) Accepts the apology from member Simon Matafai for absence.

CARRIED

3 Declaration of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

4 Confirmation of Minutes

Resolution number WH/2015/22

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson S Zhu, seconded by Member A Chand:

That the Whau Local Board:

a) Confirms the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Wednesday, 18 February 2015, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

5 Leave of Absence

Leave of absence from member Derek Battersby for 5 May to 22 May was noted.

6 Acknowledgements

There were no acknowledgements.

7 Ward Councillor’s Update

	Whau local board received update from Councillor Ross Clow on matters being addressed by Governing Body including decision by Auckland Development Committee to undertake a review of processes involved in assessing and granting the consent applications to undertake development on the sites at 40 and 42 Paturoa Road. It was also noted that Council’s LTP consultation has now closed with record number of submissions. Cr Clow noted the Waitakere Ranges Heritage area report on the agenda as he had requested staff provide Whau board with all reports relating to the Waitakere Ranges Heritage area, as a small part of the area comes within Whau.

8 Deputations

8.1	Tula’i Pacific Youth Leadership Group
	Pat Masina, Dominique Leauga, Lio Veatupu (Liston college), Drewzilla Ogatau (Henderson High School) and Kuiniseti Seuseu (St Dominics College) from the Tula’i Pacific Youth Leadership project made a presentation to the local board on progress of the project since its launch last year. A copy of presentation has been placed on file copy of minutes and can be viewed on Auckland Council website.
	Resolution number WH/2015/23 MOVED by Member R Manukia-Schaumkel, seconded by Deputy Chairperson S Zhu: That the Whau Local Board: a) Receives presentation from Pat Masina, Dominique Leauga, Lio Veatupu (Liston college), Drewzilla Ogatau (Henderson High School) and Kuiniseti Seuseu (St Dominics College) of Tula’i Pacific Youth Leadership project and thank them for the presentation. CARRIED
	Attachments a Presentation - Tula’i Pacific Youth Leadership Group

8.2

Auckland Grey Power - Anne-Marie Coury

Anne-Marie Coury of Auckland Grey Power made a verbal presentation requesting support from the local board towards establishment of an office and highlighted their projects for this year like seniors wellbeing and connected communities.

Resolution number WH/2015/24

MOVED by Member A Chand, seconded by Member R Manukia-Schaumkel:

That the Whau Local Board:

a) Receives verbal presentation from Anne-Marie Coury of Auckland Grey Power and thanks her for the presentation.

CARRIED

8.3	Ecomatters Environment Trust - Damon Birchfield
	Damon Birchfield (CEO) and Pamela Gill (Manager, Ecological Restoration project) of Ecomatters Environment Trust made a presentation to the local board on usefulness of McWhirter Place to Busby Street footbridge including benefits it will provide to the community around connectivity, walking, environmental, social and economic. A copy of presentation has been placed on file copy of minutes and can be viewed on Auckland Council website. A petition in support of the bridge was also tabled. A copy of petition has been placed on file copy of minutes.
	Resolution number WH/2015/25 MOVED by Member A Chand, seconded by Member R Manukia-Schaumkel: That the Whau Local Board: a) Receives petition and presentation from Damon Birchfield, CEO and Pamela Gill (Manager, Ecological Restoration project) of Ecomatters Environment Trust and thank them for the presentation. CARRIED
	Attachments a Presentation - Ecomatters Environment Trust

8.4	Keep Waitākere Beautiful and EcoMatters Sustainable Living centre
	Damon Birchfield, CEO Ecomatters Trust made a presentation to the local board on EcoMatters Sustainable Living Centre annual (FY13/14) report. A copy of presentation has been placed on file copy of minutes and can be viewed on Auckland Council website
	Resolution number WH/2015/26 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson S Zhu, seconded by Member A Chand: That the Whau Local Board: a) Receives presentation from Damon Birchfield, CEO Ecomatters Trust on EcoMatters Sustainable Living Centre annual (FY13/14) report and thanks him for the presentation. CARRIED
	Attachments a Presentation - EcoMatters Sustainable Living centre 13/14 report

9 Public Forum

Janet Charman

Noted that redevelopment in Avondale needs more community engagement and proposed a panel be set up to consider the issues and opportunities.

Resolution number WH/2015/27

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson S Zhu, seconded by Member A Chand:

That the Whau Local Board:

a) Receives public forum submission from Janet Charman.

CARRIED

10 Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

11 Notices of Motion

There were no notices of motion.

Whau Local Board Chairperson, Catherine Farmer's report

Resolution number WH/2015/28

MOVED by Chairperson CM Farmer, seconded by Member R Manukia-Schaumkel:

That the Whau Local Board:

a) Writes a letter of “in principle” support around Te Uru INC’s proposal to stimulate a culture of entrepreneurship, connectedness and collaboration within the Whau ward.

b) Supports in principle funding towards the Whau Arts Festival for the 2015 event and request event staff facilitate a workshop with the board including Whau the People, and prepare a report for the April board meeting, outlining how the local board could look to support the Whau Arts Festival become further established and grow to become a signature local event.

c) Requests staff prepare a report for the May board meeting to inform the local board in making a decision around allocation of funding from the Whau Local Board Transport Capital budget to progress the development of a detailed design for a McWhirter walking/cycle bridge.

d) Approves fast track funding to the following applicants, to the value stated below as attached to the agenda report:

1. New Zealand Nepalese Society	$1,000.00
2. Sisterhood New Zealand and Society	$1,000.00
3. South East Asian Communities Inc	$1,000.00
4. New Jaks Netball Club	$500.00

e) Notes that the local board funded Art Broker Activation programme has commenced.

CARRIED

Portfolio Update: Member Ami Chand

Resolution number WH/2015/29

MOVED by Member A Chand, seconded by Deputy Chairperson S Zhu:

That the Whau Local Board:

a) Receives the portfolio update from Member Ami Chand.

CARRIED

Local board member update reports

Resolution number WH/2015/30

MOVED by Chairperson CM Farmer, seconded by Member A Chand:

That the Whau Local Board:

a) Receives local board member verbal reports.

b) Notes that members Ruby Manukia-Schaumkel and Susan Zhu will attend the Making Good Decisions Programme in June 2015 (24-25 June 2015) instead of February 2015 and that following completion of the programme the local board members will lead a workshop discussion with Whau local board members and will provide a written report to the Board in August 2015.

CARRIED

Community Facilities renewal expenditure New Lynn Community Centre

Resolution number WH/2015/31

MOVED by Member DQ Battersby, seconded by Member A Chand:

That the Whau Local Board:

a) Approves the use of $50,000 from the 2014/2015 Community Facilities renewal fund towards professional services and the undertaking of detailed design and obtaining consents for the New Lynn Community Centre upgrade.

CARRIED

Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Six Monthly Report

Resolution number WH/2015/32

MOVED by Chairperson CM Farmer, seconded by Deputy Chairperson S Zhu:

That the Whau Local Board:

a) Receives Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Six Monthly Report.

b) Supports the Waitakere Ranges local board in their efforts to save the Paturoa Rd kauri and rimu trees.

CARRIED

LGNZ Conference and AGM 2015

Resolution number WH/2015/33

MOVED by Chairperson CM Farmer, seconded by Member R Manukia-Schaumkel:

That the Whau Local Board:

a) Nominates local board members Ruby Manukia-Schaumkel, Ami Chand, Simon Matafai and Deputy Chair Susan Zhu to attend the Local Government New Zealand 2015 annual general meeting and conference from Sunday 19 July 2015 to Tuesday 21 July 2015 on the basis that the conference programme is relevant to the Local Board’s work programme.

b) Notes that that conference attendance expenses for members Ami Chand, Simon Matafai and Deputy Chair Susan Zhu, including registration, travel and accommodation, will be paid for from Whau local board members professional development budget.

c) Confirms that conference attendance, including travel and accommodation, will be paid for in accordance with the current Auckland Council Elected Member Expense Policy.

CARRIED

Auckland Transport Update Report – Whau Local Board

Resolution number WH/2015/34

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson S Zhu, seconded by Member A Chand:

That the Whau Local Board:

a) Defers consideration of the sum of $40,000 from the Local Board Transport Capital Fund for Project 288 Lynwood Road Kerb and Channel, to install kerb and channel from 44 Lynwood Road back towards Great North Road until after further investigations of footpath needs in Kelston.

b) Defers consideration of the sum of $185,000 from the Local Board Transport Capital Fund to Project 289, Archibald Footpath Widening Great North Road to St Leonards Road until after further investigations of footpath needs in Kelston

c) After further consultation confirms that it does now not wish to proceed with the installation of a safety barrier outside Kelston Girls High School.

d) Requests Auckland Transport respond to the petitioners and proceed with Project 292 Blockhouse Bay Village bus stop (installation of thinner bus shelters) and requests that Auckland Transport fund this from its operational budgets.

e) Recommends that the enforcement time at Lansford Crescent be amended to 10.30pm to 4.00am Monday to Sunday.

f) Requests that the proposal for new P60 parking time restrictions near the intersection of Archibald Rd and Great North Rd, Kelston be further investigated in regards to the needs for this restriction.

CARRIED

Auckland Transport Quarterly Update to Local Boards (for the quarter - 1 October to 31 December 2014)

Resolution number WH/2015/35

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson S Zhu, seconded by Member A Chand:

That the Whau Local Board:

a) Receives Auckland Transport Quarterly Report.

CARRIED

Confirmation of Workshop Records: February 2015

Resolution number WH/2015/36

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson S Zhu, seconded by Member A Chand:

That the Whau Local Board:

a) Confirms the records of the workshops in Attachments A - D held on the following dates:

o 4 February 2015

o 11 February 2015

o 18 February 2015

o 25 February 2015

CARRIED

21 Consideration of Extraordinary Items

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

8.58 pm The Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and declared the meeting closed.

CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Whau Local Board HELD ON

DATE:.........................................................................

CHAIRPERSON:........................................................

Chairperson	Catherine Farmer
Deputy Chairperson	Susan Zhu
Members	Derek Battersby, QSM, JP
	Ami Chand, JP
	Duncan Macdonald, JP
	Ruby Manukia-Schaumkel