I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board will be held on:
Date: Time: Meeting Room: Venue:
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Tuesday, 19 May 2015 6.00pm Devonport-Takapuna
Local Board Chamber |
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board
OPEN AGENDA
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MEMBERSHIP
Chairperson |
Joseph Bergin |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Dr Grant Gillon |
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Members |
Mike Cohen, QSM, JP |
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Dianne Hale, QSO, JP |
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Jan O'Connor |
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Allison Roe, MBE |
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(Quorum 3 members)
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Neda Durdevic Democracy Advisor
14 May 2015
Contact Telephone: (09) 486 8593 Email: Neda.Durdevic@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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Portfolio |
Responsibilities |
Primary |
Associate |
Governance |
Board leadership Board-to-Council and Board to Board relationships Board to CCO relationships (strategic governance matters) Civic duties Advocacy (local, regional and central government) Community partnerships Relationships with Maoridom Relationships with youth Relationships with government Unitary Plan Policy and planning: - local board plan - local board agreement - local area plan |
Chairperson |
Deputy Chairperson |
Economic development |
Key relationships with ATEED Business Improvement Districts Establish and promote local priorities in relation to economic development and tourism Town centre renewal, design and maintenance Town centre marketing and community safety |
Member Bergin |
Member Hale (with lead responsibilities for events) |
Community development and resilience |
Community development Neighbourhood relationships Community advocacy Community safety (excluding town centres) Graffiti removal Relationships with Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Community preparedness disaster response relief and recovery Artistic and cultural service levels Promoting artistic endeavour |
Member Roe |
Member O’Connor |
Parks and natural environment |
Neighbourhood parks and reserves (including esplanade reserves and the coastline) Design and maintenance Plantings, playgrounds, tracks, bollards, walkways and green cycleways Local priorities in relation to regional environmental management Coastal management including mangrove encroachment and erosion mitigation Restoration of wetlands, streams and waterways Natural heritage Events |
Member Gillon |
Member Cohen
Member Roe (particular involvement in walking, cycling, walkways, cycleways and greenways only) |
Transport and infrastructure |
Transport projects and policy matters (e.g. roading, footpaths, public transport) Infrastructure projects and policy matters (e.g. water, stormwater) |
Member O’Connor |
Member Hale |
Regulatory |
Oversight of regulatory activities including: - bylaws - consent processes (including input in to decisions on notifications for resource consent applications) - licensing and compliance Liquor licensing and enforcement Heritage issues |
Member Hale |
Member Gillon |
Recreational and community facilities |
Stewardship of recreation centres and community facilities Libraries (including events and services relating to libraries and recreation centres) Local arts facilities and amenities |
Member O’Connor |
Member Hale |
Note: these allocations and responsibilities will be reviewed in May 2015 prior to the changeover of the chairperson.
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 19 May 2015 |
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1 Welcome 5
2 Apologies 5
3 Declaration of Interest 5
4 Confirmation of Minutes 5
5 Leave of Absence 5
6 Acknowledgements 5
6.1 Acknowledgements: Christopher Hagan and Joshua Hansen, Westlake Boys' High School 5
7 Petitions 5
8 Deputations 6
9 Public Forum 6
10 Extraordinary Business 6
11 Notices of Motion 6
12 Devonport-Takapuna Local Dog Access Review 7
13 Alcohol ban review 2015 63
14 Quarterly Performance Report for the period ending 31 March 2015 83
15 Update Stormwater Outfalls on Takapuna Beach Project 131
16 Auckland Council Property Limited Local Board Six-Monthly Update 1 July to 31 December 2014 135
17 Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Hazard Report 147
18 Developing the Empowered Communities Approach - next steps 207
19 Devonport - Takapuna Local Board Community Grants Programme 2015/2016 219
20 Auckland Transport quarterly update to local boards 225
21 Auckland Transport update on issues raised in April 2015 for the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 261
22 Record of Briefing/Community Forum - 14 April 2015 (extraordinary), 28 April and 5 May 269
23 Summary of Actions and Reports Requested/Pending - May 2015 271
24 Ward Councillors Update 277
25 Board Members' reports 279
26 Chairperson's reports 281
27 Swimming Pool Fencing Exemption – Special Exemption (Section 6) Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 287
28 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
PUBLIC EXCLUDED
29 Procedural Motion to Exclude the Public 291
27 Swimming Pool Fencing Exemption – Special Exemption (Section 6) Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987
a. 7 Second Avenue, Stanley Point 291
b. 1 Takarunga Road, Devonport 291
c. 10 Onepoto Road, Hauraki 291
1 Welcome
2 Apologies
At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.
3 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.
4 Confirmation of Minutes
That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 21 April 2015, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record.
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5 Leave of Absence
At the close of the agenda no requests for leave of absence had been received.
6 Acknowledgements
7 Petitions
At the close of the agenda no requests to present petitions had been received.
8 Deputations
Standing Order 3.20 provides for deputations. Those applying for deputations are required to give seven working days notice of subject matter and applications are approved by the Chairperson of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board. This means that details relating to deputations can be included in the published agenda. Total speaking time per deputation is ten minutes or as resolved by the meeting.
At the close of the agenda no requests for deputations had been received.
9 Public Forum
A period of time (approximately 30 minutes) is set aside for members of the public to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of 3 minutes per item is allowed, following which there may be questions from www members.
At the close of the agenda no requests for public forum had been received.
10 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.”
11 Notices of Motion
At the close of the agenda no requests for notices of motion had been received.
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 19 May 2015 |
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Devonport-Takapuna Local Dog Access Review
File No.: CP2015/05366
Purpose
1. To seek approval of options to be included in a Statement of Proposal containing changes to local dog access rules for the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area.
Executive Summary
2. The local board resolved at its 16 September 2014 business meeting to undertake a review of local dog access rules on beach, foreshore and selected park areas in 2015.
3. As part of the review process, the local board must adopt a Statement of Proposal of any proposed changes to local dog access rules for public consultation, and consider submissions to the proposal before making a final decision.
4. To assist the local board decision on proposed changes to include in the Statement of Proposal, staff have identified a range of options that the local board may select from.
5. Staff recommend adopting options that would provide a better balance between public safety and comfort and the needs of dog owners by proposing:
· an increase in the number of under control off-leash beaches from two to four, and a shorter summer season (when dog prohibitions apply) by around four weeks on six beaches;
· an under control on-leash rule on one high use beach area, in winter between 10am and 4pm on six beaches, and on 10 parks which are either high use or too small or narrow for off-leash dog access;
· to remove the confusing 20m from beach time and season rule;
· to prohibit dogs on Shoal Bay and on the shell banks of Ngataringa Bay, and on-leash elsewhere on Ngataringa Bay to protect wildlife;
· to specifically identify all under control off-leash parks; and
· to replace the general picnic and fitness apparatus rules with a specific rule for high use parks.
6. Staff will update the Statement of Proposal to reflect the decisions made by the local board.
That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) consider adopting the following options in relation to the dog access rules reviewed:
b) confirm its intention to amend the Auckland Council Policy on Dogs 2012 pursuant to section 10(8) of the Dog Control Act 1996. c) subject to any amendments to reflect the local board decision in resolution a): i) adopt the Statement of Proposal titled ‘Statement of Proposal Amendments to Auckland Council Policy on Dogs 2012 – Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Area May 2015’ in Attachment A for public consultation using the special consultative procedure. ii) confirm that the proposed amendments contained in the Statement of Proposal: · are consistent with the policy, principles and criteria for making dog access rules contained in the Auckland Council Policy on Dogs 2012; · are not inconsistent with any decision in relation to region-wide dog access rules contained in the Auckland Council Policy on Dogs 2012; and · are in accordance with relevant legislative requirements in particular the Local Government Act 2002 and Dog Control Act 1996. iii) authorise the Manager Social Policy and Bylaws to make any minor edits or amendments to the Statement of Proposal to correct any identified errors or typographical edits. iv) authorise the Manager Social Policy and Bylaws, in consultation with the Chairperson, to make any amendments to the Statement of Proposal to reflect decisions made by the local board. EITHER d) appoints a panel of the whole to receive, hear and deliberate on submissions and other relevant information and recommend changes to the board. OR d) appoints [insert name] (as chair), [insert at least two more board members names] as a panel to receive, hear and deliberate on submissions and other relevant information and recommend changes to the board. e) delegates to the Chairperson the ability to make changes to the panel appointed under resolution d) where this becomes necessary because of the withdrawal or unavailability of any of those persons.
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Background
7. Local boards have the delegated responsibility to review dog access rules for local park, beach and foreshore areas.
8. The governing body has established a standard annual process to assist local boards with the review of local dog access rules as follows:
· the local board will need to adopt a Statement of Proposal by May of proposed changes to local dog access rules (the topic of this report). It is noted here that where no changes are proposed, the review process for that location ends at this point;
· the proposal (together with proposals from other local boards) will be publicly notified for submissions as part of the dog registration process in June;
· the local board will hold hearings, deliberations and make decisions on submissions by August;
· the governing body will review a report to update the bylaw on dogs in September; and
· changes to dog access rules commence in October.
9. The board resolved at its 16 September 2014 business meeting (DT/2014/245) to undertake a review of local dog access rules on beach, foreshore and selected park areas in 2015 using this process.
10. To assist with developing this proposal, the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board obtained views from:
· council staff involved in parks, animal management, biodiversity and biosecurity;
· selected resident and environmental groups at meetings and workshops;
· Maori at hui in March 2015; and
· residents and visitors through an on-line survey in March 2015 (the survey has 708 respondents to this survey, of which 51 per cent were non-dog owners and 49 per cent were dog owners); and
· beach users through a site survey at Takapuna Beach over two weekend days in late February and mid March 2015 (a total of 335 people were interviewed of which 60 per cent were non-dog owners and 40 per cent were dog owners).
11. The decision required of the board is to decide whether or not to propose any changes, and where necessary to adopt a Statement of Proposal for public consultation and to appoint a hearing panel.
Decision-making requirements
12. In making a decision on the Statement of Proposal, the local board must be satisfied that any proposed changes comply with a range of statutory, policy and delegated authority requirements.
13. The most important statutory requirement is to ensure decisions on dog access provide for public safety and comfort and the needs of dogs and their owners. This means having regard to:
· the need to minimise danger, distress, and nuisance to the community generally; and
· the need to avoid the inherent danger in allowing dogs to have uncontrolled access to public places that are frequented by children, whether or not the children are accompanied by adults; and
· the importance of enabling, to the extent that is practicable, the public (including families) to use streets and public amenities without fear of attack or intimidation by dogs; and
· the exercise and recreational needs of dogs and their owners.
Section 10(4) Dog Control Act 1996
14. The most important practical requirement is to make dog access rules easy to understand ‘on the ground’.
15. Further detail of the decision-making requirements is provided in Attachment B.
Comments
16. Dog access rules are an effective way to provide for public safety and comfort, protection of animals, property and habitat, and the needs of dogs and their owners.
17. How this is to be achieved is guided by the Auckland Council Policy on Dogs 2012. The policy seeks to manage requests for changes to dog access rules by ensuring all views are considered in a way to achieve a fair and reasonable decision.
18. The following is an analysis to assist the local board in determining whether or not to propose any changes.
Dog access on beach and foreshore areas and adjacent parks
19. Within the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area:
· on the foreshore and associated mangrove areas of Ngataringa Bay (including Rat Island) and Shoal Bay, dogs are allowed under control on-leash due to special wildlife interest;
· on St Leonards beach (Takapuna) and Kennedy Park beach (below the cliffs) (Castor Bay), dogs are allowed under control off-leash;
· on nine other beach and foreshore areas dogs are allowed at certain times and seasons as follows:
Summer (daylight saving) |
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10am to 6.30pm |
Before 10am and after 6.30pm |
Prohibited |
Off-leash |
Winter (non-daylight saving) |
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Off-leash |
· on parks adjoining beach and foreshore areas, dogs are allowed to be under control off-leash at any time, except on that part of the park within 20 metres of the beach and foreshore area on which the beach time and season rule applies (see above table); and
· region-wide rules continue to apply on all park, beach and foreshore areas. This includes rules that prohibit dogs on playgrounds, sports surfaces and in buildings, that require dogs under control on-leash in the vicinity of any playground and sports surface when in use, and that require dogs under control on-leash on car parking areas, wharfs and jetties. These rules are not subject to this review.
Location of time and season parks and beaches and under control off and on-leash areas
20. For this section, the general options are described first, and then an analysis of each beach and adjoining park (including community and staff views) is provided that identifies a preferred option.
Options for beaches, foreshore and park areas
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Advantages and Disadvantages |
Option 1: under control off-leash at all times.
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Advantages · provides for the needs of dog owners on beaches and parks by providing an outlet for dogs when there are restrictions on dogs on other higher use areas · are best suited to beaches that predominantly have linear (walking or running) activities rather than sand based activities, or have a low intensity of use. Disadvantages · does not generally provide for the comfort of non-dog owners on beaches and parks to the levels identified within the online and face to face survey. |
Option 2: under control on-leash at all times. |
Advantages · allows for the integration of dogs and their owners in high activity spaces while maintaining public safety and comfort for the general public · provides for the needs of dog owners by providing an opportunity to walk or run their dog but has limited use for fetch activities (i.e. throwing balls or sticks) · assists in the protection of public comfort of non-dog owners as the majority do not want to be approached by unknown dogs · can help protect wildlife. Disadvantages · does not provide for the needs of dog owners for fetch activities. |
Option 3: prohibited at all times. |
Advantages · provides for public safety and comfort on high use beaches and parks · provides an alternative when other beaches may have off-leash access rules, particularly for members of the general public who are nervous about dogs or avoid visiting a beach or park because of the presence of dogs · can help protect wildlife. Disadvantages · does not provide for the needs of dog owners · when the access rule on the beach is prohibited, prohibiting dogs on a particular reserve can restrict the through fare of dogs which can restrict the uses of or effectiveness of other adjoining on-leash or off-leash areas for walking or running access and the needs of dog owners. |
Option 4: time and season. |
Advantages · provides a balance between public safety and comfort and the needs of dogs and their owners when the beach is busy while providing for the needs of dog owners at less busy times · when applied to adjacent parks, provides an integrated approach to a defined public area, particularly for small slips of land or parks adjacent to beaches. Disadvantages · when applied to adjacent parks, when the access rule on the beach is prohibited, prohibiting dogs on a particular park can restrict the through fare of dogs which can restrict the uses of or effectiveness of other adjoining on-leash areas for walking or running access and the needs of dog owners. |
21. The following table identifies each beach, foreshore and adjacent park in the local board area, provides community and staff views and indicates a preferred option from the options described in the previous table.
Analysis of beaches, foreshore areas and adjacent parks
Beach, Foreshore and adjacent park |
Description, Staff comments, Preferred Option |
Kennedy Park Beach
Kennedy Park |
Description The park has large open grassed areas with the playground and parking area being distinctly separated from the rest of the park. The beach is a well-used 24/7 under control off-leash beach. Access is primarily by multiple flights of stairs on which it is difficult to avoid coming into contact with people or dogs coming from the opposite direction.
Staff Comments Auckland Council parks and animal management staff comment that the park is high use but that current under control off-leash access for the beach and park are appropriate given the region-wide on-leash rule on the car park and in the vicinity of the playground, and the dog prohibition on the playground area.
Staff recommendation · beach – Option 1 - under control off-leash (currently off-leash) · park – Option 1 - under control off-leash (currently off-leash and time in season within 20 metres of foreshore).
It is noted while it is difficult to utilise Kennedy Park beach without coming into contact with dogs there are alternative beaches in close proximity (ie. Castor Bay). |
Castor Bay
Castor Bay Beach Reserve |
Description Castor Bay beach is a medium sized beach. The park acts as an extension of the beach environment with a playground in the northern portion of the park and small grassed areas in the southern area.
Staff Comments Auckland Council parks and animal management staff comment that the park is high use at all times and more restrictive access rules are recommended to protect public safety and comfort.
Staff recommendation · beach – Option 4 - time and season (currently time and season) · park – Option 2 – under control on-leash (currently off-leash and time in season within 20 metres of foreshore). |
Milford Beach
Milford Reserve |
Description Milford beach is a long beach extensively used for walking. Milford Reserve is a large but integral portion of the northern end of the beach and is extensively used as a picnic area.
Staff Comments Auckland Council parks and animal management staff comment that the park is high use at all times. A high level of concern has been identified for the park and more restrictive access rules are recommended to protect public safety and comfort.
It is noted that under control off-leash access is available on Bryan Barnes Reserve which is located just to the west of Milford Reserve.
· beach – Option 4 - time and season (currently time and season) · park – Option 4 - extend the time and season rules on the beach to Milford Reserve (currently off-leash and time in season within 20 metres of foreshore). |
Thorne Bay |
Description Small pocket beach.
Staff Comments Auckland Council parks and animal management staff comment that it is a high use area and recommend more restrictive access rules in order to protect public safety and comfort.
Staff recommendation · beach – Option 4 - time and season (currently time and season)
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Takapuna Beach
Takapuna Beach Reserve |
Description Takapuna beach is a large highly utilised beach directly adjacent to Takapuna town centre. Takapuna Beach Reserve is highly utilised at all times during the day throughout the year.
Staff Comments Auckland Council parks and animal management staff comment that it is a high use area and recommend more restrictive access rules for the park in order to protect public safety and comfort.
Staff recommendation · beach – Option 4 - time and season (currently time and season) · park – Option 2 – under control on-leash at all times (currently off-leash and time in season within 20 metres of foreshore).
Refer to ‘time and season’ section for more details on findings of online, face to face surveys, and photo analysis on Takapuna beach and reserve. |
St Leonards Beach
St Leonards Beach |
Description St Leonards beach is a large
beach but has relatively restricted access except from the southern end of
Takapuna Beach, St Leonards Beach Reserve and Winscombe Reserve. Staff Comments Auckland Council parks and animal management staff comment that the existing under control off-leash rules are appropriate.
Staff recommendation · beach – Option 1 – under control off-leash (currently time and season) · Park – Option 1 – under control off-leash (currently off-leash and time in season within 20 metres of foreshore). |
Narrow Neck Beach
Woodall Park |
Description Narrow Neck beach is a medium sized beach with Narrow Neck Beach Reserve having a high level of activity with car parking area, surf club and café. The northern end of Woodall Park is a large, relatively flat grassed area that is sometimes used as an overflow car parking area when events are held at Narrow Neck Beach Reserve. Fort Takapuna Reserve is administered by the Department of Conservation.
Staff Comments Auckland Council parks and animal management staff comment that it is a high use area and recommend more restrictive access rules for Narrrow Neck Beach Reserve in order to protect public safety and comfort.
Staff recommendation · beach – Option 4 - time and season (currently time and season) · Narrow Neck Beach Reserve – Option 2 – under control on-leash at all times (currently off-leash and time in season within 20 metres of the foreshore) · Woodall Park – Option 1 – under control off-leash (currently off-leash). |
Cheltenham Beach
Bath Street Reserve |
Description Cheltenham Beach is a relatively large beach. Bath Street Reserve is a pocket reserve located at the northern end of the beach and is mostly occupied by a playground. Balmain Reserve links Oxford Terrace to the beach and Cheltenham Beach Reserve is a narrow esplanade reserve. Staff Comments Auckland Council parks and animal management staff comment that it is a high use area and recommend more restrictive access rules for the parks in order to protect public safety and comfort.
Staff recommendation · beach – Option 4 - time and season (currently time and season) · Cheltenham Beach Reserve – Option 2 – under control on-leash (currently off-leash and time in season within 20 metres of foreshore) · Bath Street Reserve – Option 2 – under control on-leash at all times (currently off-leash and time in season within 20 metres of foreshore) · Balmain Reserve – Option 1 – under control off-leash (currently off-leash and time in season within 20 metres of foreshore).
It is noted that: · Balmain Reserve provides for the needs of dog owners within the Cheltenham area where there are otherwise the very restricted off-leash opportunities as a result of the regional prohibition on dog on sport surfaces · public safety and comfort can be maintained as there will continue to be alternate access to Cheltenham Beach for members of the general public who do not wish to pass through Balmain Reserve as an under control off-leash park. |
Duders Beach and Torpedo Bay
Torpedo Bay Reserve |
Description Duders Beach and Torpedo Bay are two smaller beaches at the eastern end of King Edward Parade. Duders Beach is primarily used for linear beach activities rather than sand based activities while Torpedo Bay has become more popular for sand based activities with the redevelopment of the beach. Torpedo Bay Reserve and King Edward Parade Reserve are thin esplanade reserves between the road and the beach.
Staff recommendation · Duders Beach – Option 1 – under control off-leash at all times (currently time and season) · Torpedo Bay – Option 4 - time and season (currently time and season) · Torpedo Bay Reserve – Option 2 – under control on-leash at all times (currently time and season)
· King Edward Parade Reserve – Option 2 – under control on-leash at all times (currently time and season). |
Devonport Beach
Windsor Reserve Queens Parade |
Description Windsor Reserve is a high activity area in the centre of Devonport with a playground and picnic areas adjacent to the library and the ferry terminal. Devonport Beach consists of a number of smaller beaches. The beaches between Anne Street and Buchanan Street (one on either side of the Ferry Terminal and a third adjacent to Windsor Park) are integral to Windsor Park and the ferry terminal. The beach between Buchanan Street and the boat club is at time used as an extension of Windsor Park but the connections are reduced. The beach between Spring Street and Anne Street to the west of the ferry terminal is predominantly a low tide beach and is used for linear activities.
Staff Comments Auckland Council parks and animal management staff comment that Windsor Park and the associated beaches are a high use area and recommend more restrictive access rules for the parks and beach in order to protect public safety and comfort.
Staff recommendation · beach – Zone A - Spring Street to Anne Street – Option 1 – under control off-leash at all times (currently time and season) · beach – Zone B - Anne Street to eastern end of the seawall but only on the southern side –Option 2 – under control on-leash (currently time and season) · beach – Zone C - Beach adjacent to Windsor Park up to Buchanan Street –Option 2 – under control on-leash (currently time and season · beach – Zone D - Buchanan Street to Devonport Boat Club –Option 2 – under control on-leash (currently time and season) · Windsor Reserve – Option 2 – under control on-leash at all times (currently off-leash and time in season within 20 metres of foreshore) · Queens Parade - Option 2 – under control on-leash at all times (currently time and season). |
Stanley Bay
Stanley Bay Beach Reserve |
Description Stanley Bay is muddy rather than sandy foreshore. Stanley Bay Beach Reserve is a small park.
Staff Comments Auckland Council parks and animal management staff commented that Stanley Bay is a relatively low used area.
Stanley Bay Beach Reserve is a small park not considered to be a practical off-leash area (see ‘Default dog access rule for parks and parks not adjacent to beaches’ for rationale).
Staff recommendation · beach – Option 1 – under control off-leash at all times (currently time and season) · Stanley Bay Beach Reserve - Option 2 – under control on-leash at all times (currently off-leash and time in season within 20 metres of foreshore). |
Ngataringa Bay
Ngataringa Park Marine Parade Reserve |
Description Ngataringa Bay is discussed below in the ‘wildlife protection’ section.
The adjacent parks are a mixture of suburban parks.
Staff Comments Auckland Council parks and animal management staff have not raised any concerns relating to the existing under control off-leash dog access controls.
Staff recommendation · adjacent parks – Option 1 – under control off-leash (currently off-leash and time in season within 20 metres of foreshore). |
Shoal Bay
Sandy Bay Reserve |
Description Shoal Bay is discussed in the ‘wildlife protection’ section.
The adjacent parks are mixture of suburban parks.
Staff Comments Auckland Council parks and animal management staff have not raised any concerns relating to the existing under control off-leash dog access controls.
Staff recommendation · adjacent parks – Option 1 – under control off-leash (currently off-leash and time in season within 20 metres of foreshore). |
Staff recommendation
22. Staff recommend that the dog access rules be amended as recommended in the above table that would:
· increase the number of under control off-leash beaches from two to four ;
· retain a time and season rule on six beaches;
· apply an under control on-leash rule one beach area;
· remove the 20m time and season rule on adjacent parks;
· apply an under control off-leash rule on 13 parks adjacent to beaches;
· apply an under control on-leash rule on 10 parks adjacent to beaches; and
· apply the beach time and season rule onto one park adjacent to a beach.
23. The reasons for this preference are that this option:
· provides a better balance between public safety and comfort and the needs of dog owners;
· better provides for the needs of dog owners by increasing the number of under control off-leash beaches from two to four, and shortening the summer season (when dog prohibitions apply) by around four weeks;
· better provides for public safety and comfort and integration of dogs by applying an under control on-leash rule on one high use beach area, in winter between 10am and 4pm on six beaches, and on 10 parks which are either high use or too small or narrow for off-leash dog access; and
· removes the confusing 20m from beach time and season rule.
Time and season
24. The Auckland Council Policy on Dogs 2012 introduced a region-wide standard summer beach time and season of 10am and 5pm, Labour Weekend to 1 March.
25. The local board must decide where and whether or not using the standard times and season is appropriate on local beaches as part of its review.
26. Where using the standard times and season would contravene the local board’s statutory obligation to provide for public safety and comfort, the local board must decide on an alternative. For instance, if there are continued high levels of use of beaches beyond the times and dates specified in the standard, local boards should extend the summer times and dates to reflect this.
27. Where an alternative time and season is adopted, approval is required from the Auckland Council Governing Body. In 2014, approval was provided to the Orakei and Kaipatiki local board areas to use different times and dates to ensure public safety and comfort.
28. It is important to note that the standard only provides a definition of daytime hours and a summer season. Local boards determine where the rule applies, the type of dog access (off-leash, on-leash or prohibited) and any rule outside of the summer seasons (e.g. winter).
Summer (Labour Weekend to 1 March) |
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10am to 5pm |
Before 10am and After 5pm |
Local board to decide appropriate level of access |
Local board to decide appropriate level of access |
Other seasons (Local board to determine) |
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Local board to decide times |
Local board to decide times |
Local board to decide appropriate level of access |
Local board to decide appropriate level of access |
Community views
29. Community views were sought in relation to when and how people use the beaches under review and what sort of rules they consider should be in place for dogs.
30. Views from the online survey are that:
· the majority of respondents undertake ‘summer activities’[1] by November and finish in or by May;
· local non-dog owners generally do not want unknown dogs approaching them while at the beach (60 per cent) with 30 per cent being nervous around dogs and 17 per cent stating that they avoid beaches or park if there are likely to be dogs there;
· 67 per cent of dog owners generally do not mind being approached by dogs compared to 32 per cent for non-dog owners;
· local non-dog owners prefer summer rules to start from daylight savings and finish at either daylight savings (36 per cent) or 1 May (34 per cent);
· dog owners prefer summer rules to start from 1 December (33 per cent ) or from Labour weekend, but only on weekends, public holidays and school holidays (26 per cent), and to finish on daylight savings or 1 April (47 per cent) or 1 March (39 per cent);
· more than 50 per cent of local dog owners consider that beaches are not busy before 10am on summer weekends. In contrast, more than 50 per cent of local non-dog owners consider that beaches are busy before 10am on summer weekends;
· more than 50 per cent of local dog owners and non-dog owners consider that beaches are still busy before 6pm on summer weekends;
· after 7pm on summer weekends the views contrast with more than 50 per cent of local dog owners saying beaches are not busy, but local non-dog owners saying beaches are busy; and
· the tables below shows a summary of the preferred dog access rules from the online survey for Devonport-Takapuna Beaches.
Reference to half hour split is a simplification of the results where there was a preference for a change from prohibited to off-leash or vice versa with an hour of on-leash in between.
Dog owners |
Non-dog owners |
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Summer (1 December to 31 March) |
Summer (daylight saving) |
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10am to 6pm |
Before 10am an after 6pm |
9.30am to 6.30pm |
Before 9.30am and after 6.30pm |
Under control on-leash |
Under control off-leash |
Prohibited |
Under control off-leash |
Winter (1 April to 30 November) |
Winter (Outside of daylight savings) |
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At all times
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9am to 7pm |
Before 9 am and after 7pm |
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Under control off-leash |
Under control on-leash |
Under control off-leash |
31. Of the 335 respondents to the face to face on beach survey (135 dog owners and 200 non-dog owners):
· 59 per cent of dog owners and 45 per cent of non-dog owners knew what the dog access rule was;
· the majority of non-dog owners did not usually mind dogs approaching them, however 26 per cent did not want to be approached by dogs, 16 per cent were nervous, and seven per cent avoided visiting the beach if there were likely to be dogs present;
· dog owners indicated they usually liked dogs approaching them at the beach (71 per cent); and
· the tables below shows a summary of the preferred dog access rules from the face to face on beach survey Takapuna Beach.
Dog owners |
Non-dog owners |
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Summer (daylight saving) |
Summer (daylight saving) |
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10am to 5pm |
5pm to 6pm |
10am to 5pm |
5pm to 6pm |
10am to 5pm |
5pm to 6pm |
Prohibited |
Under control on-leash |
Prohibited |
Under control on-leash |
Prohibited |
Under control on-leash |
Winter (outside of daylight savings) |
Winter (outside of daylight savings) |
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At all times |
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At all times |
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Under control off-leash |
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Under control off-leash |
32. Analysis of panoramic time series photographs on Takapuna Beach from December to March (note: photo data was not available prior to December) shows weekend high use from 8am to 7pm. Before 10am the beach is very busy with walkers both with and without dogs. There is a moderately busy transition period around 10am to 11am from predominantly walkers to predominately summer activities on the beach and park (e.g. swimming, sunbathing, and playing in the sand). The beach and park becomes very busy around midday tapering to busy through to 7pm, with walkers becoming more prominent from around 6pm.
33. It is important to recognise that the photo analysis reflects how people currently use Takapuna Beach, while the online survey reflects how people would like to use Takapuna Beach, and the field survey reflects how current beach users perceive the current rules at Takapuna Beach.
34. The photo analysis indicates that:
· Takapuna Beach and adjoining park is a high use area in December and into March (i.e. still busy after 1 March);
· the morning is the more popular period (prior to 10am) for dog owners to walk their dogs; and
· a time and season rule from 10am to 7pm to 31 March / daylight saving would be more appropriate.
Options for time and season beaches
Option |
Advantages and Disadvantages |
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Option 1: retain the existing time and season rule. Effect of Change No change to current rules.
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Advantages · generally provides some opportunity for dog access (but not to the level sought by dog owners) · generally provides for the levels of public safety and comfort sought by non-dog owners in summer (but not winter). Disadvantages · does not provide for the level of dogs access sought by dog owners in summer · does not provide for the levels of public safety and comfort sought by non-dog owners in winter or during summer before 10am. |
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Option 2: amend the time and season summer season to 10am to 7pm Labour weekend to 31 March with the addition of a 9am to 6pm on-leash rule in winter. Effect of Change This option would result in a change to the time and season rules as follows:
This option would result in a reduction in under control off-leash access during the day in winter and a small reduction during summer evenings but a shorter summer season. |
Advantages · generally provides for the public safety and comfort of the general public in summer and winter as sought by non-dog owners · provides opportunities for off-leash dog access in the morning before 10am which has been identified as an important time for dog owners. Disadvantages · does not provide for and may unnecessarily restrict the level of dog access in winter sought by dog owners (9am too early and 6pm too late in winter given reduced daylight hours).
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Option 3: amend the time and season summer season to 10am to 7pm Labour weekend to 31 March with the addition of a 10am to 4pm on-leash rule in winter (staff recommended option). Effect of Change This option would result in a change to the time and season rules as follows:
This option would result in a reduction in under control off-leash access during the day in winter (but to a lesser extent than Option 2) and a small reduction during summer evenings but a shorter summer season. |
Advantages · provides a better balance between the needs of dog owners and public safety and comfort · provides for the public safety and comfort of the general public during winter between 10am and 4pm (albeit not to the extent indicated by non-dog owners) · provides for the needs of dog owners for off-leash dog access in the morning before 10am in summer and winter which has been identified as an important time for dog owners through the online survey and analysis of the time laps photos on Takapuna beach. Disadvantages · does not provide for the level of off-leash dog access indicated by dog owners in surveys · does not provide for the level of comfort for the general public between 4pm and 6pm in winter as indicated by the online survey. 1. |
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Option 4: amend the time and season summer season to 10am to 7pm Labour weekend to 31 March. Effect of Change This option would result in a change to the time and season rules as follows:
This option would result in an overall increase in under control off-leash with a reduction of under control off-leash by half an hour in the evening during summer but additional under control off-leash access between the beginning of daylight savings and Labour weekend. |
Advantages · provides opportunity for off-leash dog access to the level generally sought by dog owners in the face to face survey but not online survey) · provides for the levels of public safety and comfort sought by non-dog owners in summer season (but not in the extended winter season). Disadvantages · does not provide for the needs of dogs and their owners to the level sought by dog owners in summer · does not provide for the levels of public safety and comfort sought by non-dog owners in winter or during summer before 10am.
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35. The use of the region-wide standard summer beach times and season was not considered to be a reasonably practicable option as the adoption of the standard times and season would either be too restrictive on dog owners or not provide for the safety and comfort of non-dog owners.
Staff recommendation
36. Staff recommend that the time and season summer season be reduced to Labour weekend to 31 March with a change in day time hours from 10am to 7pm and to introduce a winter daytime rule of under control on-leash between 10am and 4pm (Option 3).
37. The reasons for this preference are that this option:
· provides a better balance between public safety and comfort and the needs of dog owners;
· retains the ability for dog owners to provide for their needs with access to the beach in the morning at a time that the main beaches are not heavily utilised by other users; and
· public safety and comfort can be maintained while allowing for the integration of dogs under control on-leash in winter during the day when more linear activities (walking or running) are being undertaken on the beach rather than sand based activities.
Wildlife protection
38. Currently within Shoal Bay and Ngataringa Bay dogs are required to be under control on-leash for the protection of wildlife.
Community and staff views
39. Feedback from environmental and area care groups, and Auckland Council biodiversity and parks staff is that:
· the presence of dogs is a danger to and causes distress and nuisance to vulnerable nesting shorebird species (i.e. NZ dotterel, variable oystercatcher and Caspian tern);
· within Ngataringa Bay, dogs should be prohibited from the shell banks adjacent to Ngataringa Bay Access Road and Plymouth Reserve, and dogs should be allowed under control on-leash within the remainder of the bay for the protection of shorebirds;
· within Shoal Bay, dogs should be prohibited for the protection of shorebirds; and
· signage is important to communicate why the rules are in place to support the understanding of the community.
Options for protection of wildlife
Option |
Advantages and Disadvantages |
Option 1: prohibit dogs on Shoal Bay and on the shell banks of Ngataringa Bay, and on-leash elsewhere on Ngataringa Bay (staff recommended option). Effect of change Would replace current under control on-leash rule within Shoal Bay and Ngataringa Bay (including Rat Island) with: · a prohibited rule on Shoal Bay · a prohibited rule on the shell banks within Ngataringa Bay adjacent to Ngataringa Bay Access Road and Plymouth Reserve · an on-leash rule on the remainder of Ngataringa Bay. |
Advantages · better protects vulnerable foreshore wading birds. Disadvantages · may not provide dog access to the level preferred by dog owners (off-leash). |
Option 2: allow dogs under control on-leash in Shoal Bay and Ngataringa Bay. Effect of change No change to dog access rule. Dogs would continue to be allowed under control on-leash. |
Advantages · maintains some protection for wildlife while providing for under control on-leash dog access. Disadvantages · does not provide for the protection of vulnerable foreshore wading birds on the shell banks within Shoal Bay and Ngataringa Bay. |
Staff recommendation
40. Staff recommend that dogs are prohibited on Shoal Bay and the shell banks of Ngataringa Bay and on-leash elsewhere on Ngataringa Bay (Option 2).
41. The reasons for this preference are that this option:
· better protects vulnerable foreshore wading birds; and
· continues to provide for under control on-leash dog access in parts of Ngataringa Bay.
Default dog access rule for parks not adjacent to beaches
42. Within the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area, all parks are under control off-leash areas unless otherwise stated. No specific parks are listed.
43. During the review of beach and adjoining park areas, staff identified issues with this drafting approach.
Staff views
44. The issues identified by staff are that:
· the rule misrepresents the actual area available for under control off-leash dog access. The shape of some parks and the region-wide rules relating to sports surfaces, courts, playgrounds, roads, car parking areas, wharfs, jetties and boat ramps (a mix or prohibited an on-leash rules), means the actual under control off-leash area within some parks are limited (e.g. Vauxhall Sports fields);
· the rule is difficult to understand and communicate. For a dog owner to identify where they can take their dog off-leash, they must first identify all the places where that cannot take their dogs. Then they need to decide whether the actual under control off-leash area available within a park makes it worthwhile to visit;
· the council website on dog access is heavily used. Digital services staff have identified that one of the recurring themes identified by dog owners in their on-line feedback is the wish to be able have a list of parks or beaches where they can take their dog under control off-leash in a similar way to those identified in other local board areas (e.g. Orakei local board area);
· there are approximately 79 accessible parks in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area. This excludes the 28 parks adjacent to beaches addressed in previous sections of this document; and
· of these 79 accessible parks, 27 have open grassed areas over a minimum of 400m2 and minimum dimensions of 15 metres by 15 metres, and on this basis considered to be practical under control off-leash areas. The remaining 52 accessible parks are narrow or small spaces that do not lend themselves to typical under control off-leash activities.
45. Region-wide rules continue to apply on all parks. This includes rules that prohibit dogs on playgrounds, sports surfaces and in buildings, that require dogs under control on-leash in the vicinity of any playground and sports surface when in use, and that require dogs under control on-leash on car parking areas, wharfs and jetties. These rules are not subject to this review
Options for default dog access rules and parks not adjacent to beaches
Option |
Advantages and Disadvantages |
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Option 1: retain current rules. Effect of change Retain existing under control off-leash rule for parks with dog owners needing to know all the places that they are not allowed to take their dogs in order to work out where the actual under control off-leash areas are. Any new parks would under control off-leash unless otherwise changed. |
Advantages · dog access rules more concise as parks are not specifically identified. Disadvantages · difficult for dog owners to know where they may lawfully take their dog under control off-leash. |
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Option 2: specifically identify all practical off-leash parks and remove the existing default rule (staff recommended option). Effect of change This option would specifically identify 27 parks as being practical under control off-leash areas as follows: |
Advantages · dog owners are better able to identify the practical under control off-leash areas. Disadvantages · this would result in a marginal reduction in under control off-leash areas outside of sports surfaces and playgrounds, however these areas are not considered to be significant areas for typical off-leash activities. |
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· Achilles Crescent Reserve · Allenby Reserve - Narrow Neck · Anakiwa Reserve · Barrys Point Reserve · Blakeborough Reserve · Bond Reserve - Forrest Hill · Bryan Byrnes Reserve · Commodore Parry Reserv · Crown Hill Reservoir · Greville Reserve · Kenmure Reserve · Knightsbridge Reserve · Laurina Reserve · Linwood Reserve · Marsh Reserve |
· Melrose Reserve · Montgomery Reserve · Mount Cambria Reserve · Nile Reserve (Milford) · Northcroft Esplanade Reserve · Patuone Reserve · Probert Park · Rahopara Pa (Kennedy Point) · Richards Reserve · Seine Reserve · Stanley Bay Park, west of the tennis courts · Sunnynook Park |
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The remaining 52 accessible parks would become under control on-leash areas: | ||
· Abbotsford Way |
· Killarney Park · Kings Store Reserve · Kitchener Park · Kiwi Reserve · Midway Reserve · Milford Beach Front Reserve · Napier - Harley Reserve · Norwood Road Stormwater Reserve · Patuone Park · Promenade Reserve · Quarry Lake Reserve · Selwyn Reserve - Forrest Hill · Stanley Point / Cyril Bassett Lookout · Stanley Point Esplanade Reserve · Sunnynook Bush · Sunnynook Square · Sylvan Park · Taharoto Park · Takapuna Beach Reserve · Takapuna Rose Gardens · Thornes Bay · Vauxhall Sportsfields · Wairau Estuary Reserve · Wairoa Road Reserve |
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The default rule would change from off-leash to on-leash, meaning any new parks would be under control on-leash areas unless otherwise changed. |
2. |
Staff recommendation
46. Staff recommend that the default under control off-leash be replaced with a default on-leash rule and that all practicable under control off-leash parks be specifically identified (Option 2).
47. The reasons for this preference is that specifically identifying under control off-leash areas make it easier for dog owners to know where the suitable areas to take their dogs under control off-leash are.
Clarifications - Picnic and fitness apparatus areas and parts of parks
48. These matters relate to the clarification of confusing and ambiguous dog access rules.
49. Currently dogs are required to be under control on-leash in ‘picnic’ and ‘fitness apparatus’ areas. Both terms are not defined.
Staff views
50. Feedback received from Auckland Council parks and animal management staff is that, with the exception of the high use parks in previous sections, there are no local picnic areas or fitness apparatus areas that have boundaries that are easily identifiable or are of a meaningful size that justifies a specific dog access rule.
Options for picnic and fitness apparatus areas and parts of parks:
Option |
Advantages and Disadvantages |
Option 1: retain current general under control on-leash rule. Effect of change No change to rules. |
Advantages · none. Disadvantages · with the exception of the high use parks, there are no local picnic or fitness apparatus areas that have easily identifiable boundaries or are of a size to justify a specific rule · the rules are not well known, not widely communicated, not easily communicated, and not easily enforced. |
Option 2: replace current general rule with a specific rule for high use parks (staff recommended option). Effect of change Minimal practical effect. Removes general rules for picnic and fitness areas and relies on rule for the wider area. |
Advantages · removes confusing and ambiguous rules. Disadvantages · none. |
Staff recommendation
51. Staff recommend that the general picnic and fitness apparatus rules be revoked (Option 2).
52. The reason for this preference is that this option removes current confusing and ambiguous rules.
Next steps
53. Following the decision on proposed changes, staff will update the statement of proposal to reflect the option selected by the local board.
54. The statement of proposal (together with proposals from other local boards) will be publicly notified for submissions as part of the dog registration process in June 2015.
Consideration
Local Board Views and Implications
55. The views of other local boards have not been sought.
Maori Impact Statement
56. Managing dog access in areas of significance to Maori can help achieve outcomes of the Māori Plan for Tāmaki Makaurau. In this instance, no impacts have been identified.
57. Feedback from mana whenua representatives at a Hui held in March 2015 related to the ability of iwi to determine dog access on marae, a focus on control, responsible dog ownership, and ensuring the protection of sensitive ecological areas.
Implementation Issues
58. There are no implementation issues associated with this decision to adopt a statement of proposal.
No. |
Title |
Page |
aView |
Statement of Proposal |
31 |
bView |
Decision Making |
57 |
Signatories
Authors |
Justin Walters - Policy Analyst Paul Wilson - Team Leader Bylaws |
Authorisers |
Kataraina Maki - GM - Community & Social Policy Eric Perry - Relationship Manager |
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 19 May 2015 |
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File No.: CP2015/05368
Purpose
1. To adopt a proposal on the review of alcohol bans in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area.
Executive Summary
2. The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has the delegated responsibility to review all 33 existing local alcohol bans in its local board area by 31 October 2015.
3. The purpose of the review is to identify which existing local alcohol bans meet the new higher statutory threshold to enable them to be retained. Alcohol bans that do not meet the threshold will lapse on 31 October 2015.
4. As part of the review, the local board may choose to use a public submission process in order to get a fuller understanding of the impact of alcohol use in the current alcohol ban areas.
5. To assist the local board, staff have undertaken an analysis of legacy council information and recent police data. This information has been presented at local board workshops in early 2015. During these workshops the local board also expressed a preference for using a public submission process to complete the review.
6. Staff recommend to:
· use a public submission process to complete the review and to adopt a proposal to facilitate this ( refer Attachment C);
· propose to retain three existing alcohol bans; and
· propose to lapse 30 existing alcohol bans unless sufficient evidence is provided through the public submission process.
7. Staff will update the proposal as necessary to reflect the decisions by the local board.
That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) confirm the use of a public submission process to complete the review of alcohol bans in the local board area. b) adopt the proposal titled “Proposal Review of Alcohol Bans – Devonport-Takapuna Local Board May 2015” in Attachment C for the purposes of the public submission process. c) note that the proposal contained in Attachment C is in accordance with relevant requirements of the Local Government Act 2002 and Auckland Council Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014. d) authorise the Manager Social Policy and Bylaws to make any minor edits or amendments to the Proposal to correct any identified errors or typographical edits. e) authorise the Manager Social Policy and Bylaws, in consultation with the local board Chairperson, to make any amendments to the Proposal to reflect decisions made by the local board. f) appoints [insert name] (as chair), [insert at least two more board members names] as a panel to receive, hear and deliberate on submissions and other relevant information and recommend changes to the board. g) delegates to the Chairperson the ability to make changes to the panel appointed under e) where this becomes necessary because of the withdrawal or unavailability of any of those persons. |
Background
8. Alcohol bans are an accepted and effective way of helping to reduce alcohol-related harm. They reduce the amount of alcohol consumed in public places, which helps to reduce harm including levels of intoxication, noise, litter, harm and disorder.
9. Recent amendments to legislation to require a review of existing alcohol bans against the new higher threshold is intended to ensure that alcohol bans are only retained in areas of high alcohol related crime or disorder.
10. Alcohol bans are made under the Auckland Council Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014. Alcohol bans prohibit the consumption of alcohol in public places and are enforced by the New Zealand Police using powers of search, seizure, and arrest. Penalties include an infringement fee of $250.
11. Local boards have the delegated responsibility to review existing local alcohol bans in their areas by 31 October 2015. This does not include a review of existing alcohol bans in areas of regional significance, which is the responsibility of the Regulatory and Bylaws Committee, nor consideration of new alcohol bans that will be subject to a separate process to commence after 31 October 2015.
12. Since the commencement of the review in November 2014, the local board at workshops has been presented with the statutory decision making requirements, review process options, legacy council information, and recent police data.
13. The local board has expressed a preference to use a public submission process to complete the review. This process requires:
· the local board to adopt a proposal by May 2015 (refer Attachment C);
· the proposal (together with proposals from other local boards) will be publicly notified in June 2015;
· the local board to hold hearings, deliberations and make decisions on submissions by August 2015; and
· any alcohol ban not deemed to meet the statutory evidence test will lapse on 31 October 2015.
14. The public submission process is specifically designed to obtain evidence of alcohol-related crime or disorder from the public for those alcohol bans where legacy council information or police data is limited. The decision required of the local board is to decide which existing alcohol bans to propose to retain and which to propose to lapse unless sufficient evidence is provided through the public submission process.
Decision-making requirements
15. In making decisions, the local board must be satisfied that any existing alcohol bans proposed to be retained comply with a range of statutory and bylaw requirements.
16. Changes to the Local Government Act 2002 introduced a higher threshold to be met to allow an existing alcohol ban to be retained. Alcohol bans that do not meet the higher threshold will lapse on 31 October 2015.
17. The most important requirements as outlined in the bylaw are:
· evidence that the alcohol ban area has experienced a high level of crime or disorder that can be shown to have been caused or made worse by alcohol consumption in the area;
· that the alcohol ban is appropriate and proportionate in the light of the evidence and can be justified as a reasonable limitation on people's rights and freedoms;
· consideration of community-focused solutions as an alternative to or to complement an alcohol ban area;
· consideration of the views of owners, occupiers, or persons that council has reason to believe are representative of the interests of owners or occupiers, of premises within the area to which the alcohol ban will apply; and
· consideration to using one of the following times for consistency:
§ 24 hours, 7 days a week (at all times alcohol ban);
§ 7pm to 7am daily (evening alcohol ban)
§ 10pm to 7am daylight saving and 7pm to 7am outside daylight saving (night time alcohol ban)
§ 7pm on the day before to 7am on the day after any weekend, public holiday or Christmas/New Year holiday period (weekend and holiday alcohol ban).
18. Further detail of the decision-making requirements is appended to the proposal in Attachment C.
Comment
Current local alcohol bans
19. There are currently 33 alcohol bans in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area summarised in the table below. These have been independently assessed and evidence is included in Attachments A and B.
Type of alcohol ban area (number) |
Alcohol ban time |
Town centre (3) |
10pm - 6am during the period of daylight-saving and 9.00pm to 6am outside of daylight savings hours |
Beach and foreshore reserve (15) |
10pm - 6am during the period of daylight-saving and 9.00pm to 6am outside of daylight savings hours |
Park (10) |
10pm - 6am during the period of daylight-saving and 9.00pm to 6am outside of daylight savings hours |
Park and ride bus station (3) |
10pm - 6am during the period of daylight-saving and 9.00pm to 6am outside of daylight savings hours |
General area (1) |
10pm - 6am during the period of daylight-saving and 9.00pm to 6am outside of daylight savings hours |
Carpark (1) |
10pm - 6am during the period of daylight-saving and 9.00pm to 6am outside of daylight savings hours |
Evidence
20. Evidence of alcohol-related crime or disorder has been obtained from legacy council files, and data from the New Zealand Police for the period 1 September 2013 – 30 September 2014 has also been supplied.
21. Other sources of Auckland-wide alcohol-related crime or disorder information were investigated but did not provide evidence able to be linked to particular alcohol bans. Other sources included service request data lodged through the council call centre, graffiti and Ambulance and Emergency Service data.
22. Evidence may also be gathered through a public submission process. Documented evidence may be provided by way of:
· a written account of incidents of alcohol-related crime or disorder people have witnessed prior to, after, or recently in relation to a particular alcohol ban having been introduced
· historical media articles.
Options
23. For each of these areas, the local board has two options. To retain the alcohol ban (with or without amendments to areas or times) or to allow the ban to lapse.
24. In terms of which alcohol bans to retain or lapse, the local board can review the summary of evidence provided for individual alcohol bans in Attachments A and B and choose to:
· confirm the list of alcohol bans proposed to retain (Attachment A)
· confirm the list of alcohol bans proposed to lapse (Attachment B)
· identify any changes to the list of alcohol bans proposed to retain (Attachment A)
· identify any changes to the list of alcohol bans proposed to lapse (Attachment B).
25. It is important to note that the statutory requirements of this review means the retention of alcohol bans must be determined on evidence of high levels of alcohol-related crime or disorder.
Recommendation
26. Staff recommend:
· the use of a public submission process to complete the review and to adopt the “Proposal Review of Alcohol Bans – Devonport-Takapuna Local Board May 2015” to facilitate this (Attachment C).
· retain the following three existing alcohol bans (Attachment A):
o Takapuna CBD
o Belmont Shops
o Devonport Central
· allow the remaining 30 alcohol bans to lapse unless sufficient evidence is provided through a public submission process to justify their retention (Attachment B).
27. The reasons for this recommendation are:
· there is sufficient evidence of a high level of alcohol-related crime or disorder to retain three existing alcohol bans;
· the alcohol bans retained are appropriate, proportionate, and reasonable;
· the hours of alcohol bans retained are aligned to those contained in the bylaw; and
· the public submission process provides an effective and efficient way to obtain further evidence (in a useable format) to support decision making.
Next steps
28. The proposal (together with proposals from other local boards) will be publicly notified in June 2015.
29. Staff will update the proposal as necessary to reflect the decisions by the local board.
Consideration
Local Board views and implications
30. Since the commencement of the review in November 2014, the local board at workshops has been presented with the statutory decision making requirements, review process options, legacy council information, and recent police data.
Māori impact statement
31. Managing alcohol related harm associated with people consuming alcohol in public places increases opportunities for health and wellbeing, which is consistent with the outcomes of the Māori Plan for Tāmaki Makaurau.
32. Feedback from mana whenua representatives at a hui held in March 2015 supported alcohol bans in principle, and suggest that non-regulatory approaches should be considered to help reduce alcohol related harm.
Implementation Issues
33. There are no implementation issues associated with this decision to adopt a proposal.
No. |
Title |
Page |
aView |
Alcohol bans proposed to retain |
69 |
bView |
Alcohol bans proposed to lapse |
71 |
cView |
Proposal |
75 |
Signatories
Authors |
Mike Dance - Policy Analyst Kylie Hill - Policy Analyst |
Authorisers |
Kataraina Maki - GM - Community & Social Policy Eric Perry - Relationship Manager |
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 19 May 2015 |
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Quarterly Performance Report for the period ending 31 March 2015
File No.: CP2015/07368
Purpose
1. To update the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board on progress towards its objectives for the year from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015, as set out in the local board agreement.
Executive Summary
2. A financial performance report is presented to the local boards for the accounting quarters ending September, December, March and June.
3. Auckland Council departments and Council Controlled Organisations (CCOs) also present regular performance reports to the local boards.
4. To improve overall performance reporting the Financial Advisory Services – Local Boards team produces a combined quarterly financial report, department report and CCO report
5. The attached omnibus consolidation contains the following reports this quarter
· Local Community Development, Arts and Culture (CDAC) activity overview;
· Local Libraries overview;
· Local Sports Parks and Recreation overview;
· Local Infrastructure and Environmental Services (IES) overview; and
· Local board financial performance report.
6. The full report is attached in Attachment A.
That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) note the Performance Report for the period ended 31 March 2015.
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Comments
7. The performance report is for information only. No actions are required.
Consideration
Local Board views and implications
8. This report informs the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board of the performance to date for the period ending 31 March 2015.
Māori impact statement
9. Māori as stakeholders in the council are affected and have an interest in any report on financial results. However, this report does not impact specific outcomes or activities. As such, the content of this report has no particular benefit to, or adverse effect on Māori.
Implementation
10. There are no implementation issues.
No. |
Title |
Page |
aView |
Quarterly Performance Report March 2015 |
85 |
Signatories
Authors |
Pramod Nair - Lead Financial Advisor |
Authorisers |
Eric Perry - Relationship Manager Christine Watson - Manager Financial Advisory Services - Local Boards |
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 19 May 2015 |
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Update Stormwater Outfalls on Takapuna Beach Project
File No.: CP2015/06706
Purpose
1. The purpose of this report is to provide the local board with an update of investigations into the Takapuna Beach stormwater outfalls project and proposed next steps to improve the amenity of Takapuna Beach.
Executive Summary
2. Takapuna Beach has been divided into three distinct stormwater management areas. These are the northern, southern and central sections of the beach.
3. The preliminary design report for the outfalls in the southern section was completed in December 2014. The findings in the design report highlighted a number of project risks. The key risk identified was an estimated cost increase from $2.4 million to $4.3 million.
4. There have not been any further significant developments in the outfalls project for the northern and central sections of the beach.
5. The objectives and proposed options of the Takapuna Beach stormwater outfalls project will be re-evaluated to find options that can provide amenity improvements to a greater proportion of the beach.
That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the ‘Update Stormwater Outfalls on Takapuna Beach Project’ report. |
Comments
Background
6. Takapuna Beach has been divided into three distinct stormwater management areas. These are the northern (A), southern (C) and central (B) sections of the beach as shown in the map below.
7. The main objective of the Takapuna Beach stormwater outfalls project is to improve the amenity of Takapuna Beach by reducing erosion of the beach at the stormwater outfalls during heavy rainfall and to reduce flood risk to nearby properties.
Southern Section of Beach (C)
8. The southern section of the project was originally scoped in 2012 at an estimated cost of $2.4 million. Proposed works included:
· design of a stormwater collector pipe to take flow up to a 10% Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP) storm event to discharge to the southern end of Takapuna Beach. This would reduce the discharge and erosion potential of the existing pipe outfalls at Rewiti Avenue and Ewen Street;
· integrated with the collector pipe, an upgraded pipe system designed to mitigate flooding at several properties located in Clifton Road and Hauraki Road;
· provide a common outlet to the integrated pipe system near the base of the cliff at the end of Hauraki Road;
· incorporate stormwater treatment into all three outfalls to improve stormwater quality, as far as practicable;
· landscaping as part of the outfall works to improve the aesthetic appeal of the interface between stormwater outfalls and the beach; and
· provide a formal overland flowpath from Rewiti Avenue and William Street intersection to the beach.
9. A preliminary design report was completed in December 2014. The proposed works in the preliminary design would reduce the flooding risk at Hauraki Road, Clifton Road, Rewiti Avenue and William Street. It would also reduce the formation of erosion holes and provide the opportunity to enhance the interface between the streetscape and the beach. Rain gardens and swales were incorporated into the preliminary design to improve water quality discharging onto Takapuna Beach at the three outfall locations.
10. The preliminary design investigated the budget required and estimated the cost of the project more accurately to be closer to $4.3 million. Due to the significant increase in cost of the project, the business case and scope will need to be reassessed before proceeding to the next stage.
Northern Section of Beach (A)
11. There are a number of small and one large stormwater outfall in this area of the beach that are unsightly and cause beach erosion issues.
12. Work on the northern section is on hold as a result of a recommendation provided by the planning team that the stormwater improvements be closely linked with future development between The Promenade and The Strand. It is recommended that significant projects not be undertaken until development proposals have been confirmed.
Central Section of Beach (B)
13. This section includes pipe outfalls at Sanders Avenue, Park Avenue and Blomsfield Spa. The proposed Rewiti Avenue outfall in Takapuna Beach south will serve as a pilot project for the design of the proposed remediation of these outfalls to improve the amenity of the beach. There have been no significant developments for the central section of the beach project.
Preferred Options and Next Steps
14. Given the risks and significant estimated cost increase of the proposed works in the southern section of the beach, the objectives and proposed options of the Takapuna Beach stormwater outfalls project will be re-evaluated. The findings of the preliminary design and associated investigations will be used to explore alternative options that can provide amenity improvements to a greater proportion of the beach.
15. Officers will report back to and seek input from the local board members as options are investigated.
Consideration
Local Board views and implications
16. The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board considers Takapuna Beach to be a significant and highly utilised taonga in the local board area.
17. Any developments in the Takapuna Beach stormwater outfalls project will be updated to and discussed with the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.
Māori impact statement
18. While this report is for information only, it is recognised that water quality and management has integral links with the mauri of the environment and concepts of kaitiakitanga.
Implementation
19. This report is for information only with no implementation implications.
20. There will be budget and consultation implications when the Takapuna Beach stormwater outfalls project is implemented. These will be met from within existing regional stormwater budgets, subject to prioritisation.
There are no attachments for this report.
Signatories
Authors |
Theresa Pearce - Relationship Advisor |
Authorisers |
John Dragicevich - Manager Infrastructure and Environmental Services Eric Perry - Relationship Manager |
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 19 May 2015 |
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Auckland Council Property Limited Local Board Six-Monthly Update 1 July to 31 December 2014
File No.: CP2015/06116
Purpose
1. To give the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board an overview of Auckland Council Property Limited’s (ACPL) activities for the six months 1 July to 31 December 2014.
Executive Summary
2. ACPL’s vision centres on “creating value from property assets” by providing commercial expertise and value for money to Auckland Council in managing its property portfolio, and acquisition and disposal activities. The concept of “value” includes but is not limited to financial value - a growing aspect of ACPL’s work has been to use surplus council property to help achieve the council’s housing supply and urban regeneration objectives. ACPL will also identify opportunities to add value by improving the use of council service property, such as redevelopment of under-utilised sites.
3. This report sets out a summary of ACPL activities for the past six months that contribute to its seven key outcomes as outlined in its Statement of Intent (SOI) 2014 to 2017 and noted below. Activity detail is broken down by business unit or work-stream, with a focus on local board specific activities where applicable.
4. ACPL’s seven key outcomes are as follows:
· Properties managed for the council and Auckland Transport (AT) are maintained to be fit for purpose and achieve optimum net returns.
· Redevelopment/regeneration projects involving other sector partners are efficiently planned and managed to help achieve a quality compact Auckland.
· ACPL contributes exemplar housing developments to increase the supply of housing in Auckland, particularly in the more affordable spectrum of the market, working with partners.
· Council business interests are managed to protect long term value and achieve budgeted net income.
· Property acquisitions are undertaken in a commercially robust manner and in accordance with the council and AT agreed requirements and relevant legislation.
· Properties are disposed of for the council in a commercially robust manner once declared surplus.
· The council is provided with a commercial perspective on planning and development initiatives to support effective implementation of those initiatives.
5. Local board specific supporting detail is included in Attachments A, B, and C.
That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the Auckland Council Property Limited Local Board Six-Monthly Update 1 July to 31 December 2014.
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Comments
Workshops and Meetings
6. A schedule of Devonport-Takapuna Local Board workshops and meetings attended by ACPL representatives from July to December 2014 is included as Attachment A. The list includes property specific meetings and workshops relating to general property management and the ongoing portfolio Rationalisation Process.
Property Portfolio Management
7. ACPL manages property owned by the council and Auckland Transport (AT) that are not currently required for service or infrastructure purposes. These are properties that are not immediately required for service delivery or infrastructure development, but are being held for use in a planned future project such as road construction/widening or the expansion of parks.
8. The regional property portfolio continued to grow during the last six months and now totals 1306 properties, an increase of 121 since the January-June 2014 update. The current property portfolio includes industrial sites and buildings, retail tenancies, cafés, restaurants, offices and a substantial portfolio of residential properties.
9. ACPL’s specialist property knowledge and understanding enables it to optimise revenue streams and identify future opportunities. ACPL’s return on the property portfolio for the six months ending 31 December 2014 provides the shareholder a net surplus of $2.9m ahead of budget, with an actual surplus of $11.8m against budget of $23m. The average monthly vacancy rate for the period is 1.68%, which is under the SOI target of 5%.
10. A Properties Managed schedule is included as Attachment B of this report. The schedule details:
· Current ACPL-managed commercial and residential property within the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area.
· Each property’s classification or reason for retention.
· The nature of the property, such as a café within a library, or a residential property with a tenancy in place.
· The budget under which operating expenditure and lease revenue for the property is reported, e.g. regional or local board.
11. A report indicating portfolio movement in the local board area is attached as Attachment C. The report details all new acquisitions, including the reason for acquisition, any transfers and the reason for transfer, and any disposals.
Portfolio Review and Rationalisation
Overview
12. ACPL is required to undertake ongoing rationalisation of the council’s non-service assets. This includes identifying properties from within council’s portfolio that may be suitable for potential sale and development if appropriate. ACPL has a particular focus on achieving housing outcomes. Identifying potential sale properties contributes to the Auckland Plan focus of accommodating the significant growth projected for the region over the coming decades, by providing the council with an efficient use of capital and prioritisation of funds to achieve its activities and projects.
Performance
13. July 2014 to June 2015 Target
UNIT |
TARGET |
ACHIEVED |
COMMENTS |
Portfolio Review |
$30m disposal recommendations |
$36.4m |
These recommendations include $33.2m of sites that are identified for development projects. |
14. In setting future disposal targets ACPL is working closely with the council and AT to identify potentially surplus properties.
15. 2014/2015 Targets
UNIT |
TARGET |
COMMENTS |
Portfolio Review |
$30m gross value recommended for sale |
These targets include disposal recommendations and sales for sites that are identified for place-shaping and housing development projects |
Development and Disposals |
$30m net value of unconditional sales |
Process
16. Once identified as a potential sale candidate, a property is taken through a multi-stage Rationalisation Process. The agreed process includes engagement with the council, CCOs, the relevant local board and mana whenua. This is followed by ACPL Board approval, engagement with the relevant local board and the Independent Māori Statutory Board and finally a governing body decision.
Under review
17. Properties currently under review for future use opportunities via the Rationalisation Process in the Devonport-Takapuna area would be listed below. The list includes any properties that may have recently been approved for sale or development and sale by the governing body. There are currently no properties in the Devonport-Takapuna area under review. Further details are included in Attachment B.
Redevelopment/Regeneration and Housing Supply Initiatives
Overview
18. ACPL is contributing commercial input into approximately 54 region-wide council-driven regeneration and housing supply initiatives. Involvement extends from provision of initial feasibility advice through to implementation, with projects ranging in size from $415k to in excess of $100 million. ACPL works closely with local boards on ACPL-led developments to ensure it gives effect to the local boards’ place-shaping role.
19. ACPL is working with the wider council group to formulate a process or approach for identifying and realising optimisation opportunities that exist for service assets. This will provide opportunities to work with local boards on development opportunities that deliver wider strategic benefits consistent with the Auckland Plan, such as intensification, town centre regeneration and affordable housing. It will also improve service outcomes through obtaining more effective use of property assets.
20. ACPL is also actively contributing to the Housing Strategy Action Plan, which is a council initiative focusing on non-regulatory efforts to encourage and increase affordable residential development. We have an SOI target to undertake five housing development projects over three years that will improve housing affordability and the supply of affordable housing encompassing Community Housing Organisation involvement. We are currently actively working on 13 such projects.
Local Activities
21. A high level update on place-shaping and housing initiative activities in the Devonport-Takapuna area is outlined below.
22. Gasometer Site - Northcroft and Huron Street, Takapuna: The concept for a mixed use development incorporating a car parking building is currently being reassessed. The number of car parks required has been reduced to 600. These are not immediately required and need to be delivered over a 10-year timeframe.
23. Central Car Park Land, Takapuna: ACPL is awaiting confirmation from AT that this site is now available for redevelopment with a confirmed number of car parks to be delivered as part of any development. ACPL, AT and City Transformations will work together on desired outcomes for this site, which will be guided by the Takapuna Centre Master Plan.
Acquisitions
Overview
24. ACPL continues to support council and AT programmes and projects by negotiating required property acquisitions. All such acquisitions are funded through approved council or AT budgets. ACPL also provides advice to assist with budgets, business cases and strategy to support an acquisition.
25. From the commencement of the 2015 financial year (1 July 2014 to 31 January 2015), 73 property purchases were completed for the council and AT to the value of $56 million. All of the property acquisitions met independent valuation thresholds agreed with AT, the council and Public Works Act 1981 requirements.
Council Acquisitions
26. Over the past six months 15 properties were acquired to meet council legal, open space and storm water requirements and to contribute to City Transformation projects. These included the following acquisitions in or neighbouring the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area.
PROPERTY |
STAKEHOLDER |
PURPOSE |
LOCAL BOARD |
2001 Beach Road (Lot 302), Long Bay |
Stormwater |
Stormwater |
Hibiscus & Bays |
Auckland Transport Acquisitions
27. 58 properties were also acquired over the past six months on behalf of AT. The focus was on acquisitions to support major transport projects including AMETI (17 acquisitions) City Rail Link (23 acquisitions) and Northern Strategic Growth Area (4 acquisitions). Full details of relevant AT projects and associated acquisitions will come to the local board directly from AT.
Business Interests
28. ACPL also optimises the commercial return from assets it manages on council’s behalf. This comprises two forestry enterprises, two landfills and four quarries. There are currently no ACPL managed business interests in the Deveonport-Takapuna Local Board area.
Consideration
Local Board views and implications
29. This report is for the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board’s information.
Māori impact statement
30. Whatungarongaro te tangata, toitū te whenua. The importance of effective communication and engagement with Māori on the subject of land is understood. ACPL has accordingly developed robust engagement with the 19 mana whenua groups for our core business activities.
31. Key engagement activities include: identifying cultural significance concerns regarding disposal properties, flagging commercial interests, development partnering discussions and issues relating to property management such as protection of wāhi tapu or joint management arising from the resolution of Treaty Settlements. ACPL also engages with relevant mana whenua in respect of development outcomes for ACPL lead projects where appropriate. ACPL will advise the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board as appropriate of any discussions that arise in the local board’s area.
32. ACPL undertook to be part of council’s Māori Responsiveness Plan (MRP) pilot programme. The project’s key output is an operational document outlining ACPL’s contribution to council’s strategic and operational commitments to Māori. The MRP was finalised and approved by the ACPL Board in December 2014 and the focus will move to identifying priority areas for implementation. A copy of this is available on the ACPL website.
Implementation
33. There are no implementation issues.
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Schedule of meetings and workshops |
141 |
bView |
Properties Managed by ACPL in the Local Board area |
143 |
cView |
Property movement in the Local Board area |
145 |
Signatories
Authors |
Ebony Duff - Engagement Advisor |
Authorisers |
David Rankin - Chief Executive Officer - ACPL Eric Perry - Relationship Manager |
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 19 May 2015 |
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Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Hazard Report
File No.: CP2015/08041
Purpose
1. To present the final Devonport-Takapuna Local Board hazard report for approval by the local board.
Summary
2. Civil Defence and Emergency Management commissioned 21 local board hazards reports to be completed, producing 7 per financial year. The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area is the second report to be completed in the Auckland Region.
3. The aim of this report is to educate the local community on their hazards within their local board area.
4. The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area has a complex range of likely hazards. The community’s exposure to this diverse range of hazards is determined by where, when and how often they occur. This document discusses each hazard and how the community is likely to be affected in the future, based on current knowledge and historical events.
5. Weather-related hazards, in the form of cyclones, thunderstorms, tornadoes and drought, are dynamic in the board area. The strong winds and heavy rainfall associated with cyclones can cause considerable impacts on people and property, causing widespread power outages, bringing down trees and causing landslips. These events historically have caused disruption in the local board area, including Cyclone Wilma in January 2011, and a cyclonic storm which occurred in May of 1934. Severe damage can also be caused by extreme weather events that are not associated with an ex-tropical cyclone, such as the extreme wind event in June 2014. These storm events also have strong winds and heavy rainfall and can have similar impacts to those of a cyclone. Extreme winds can be triggered by a tornado or strong gusts from isolated thunderstorms.
6. Flooding or ponding as a result of thunderstorms occurs in natural depressions in the landscape, or in dammed gullies that are an outcome of man-made features such as roads and railway banks. Flooding through heavy rainfall has occurred often in the board area, with the most recent widespread occurrence during the January 2011 storm events, which resulted in coastal inundation through storm surge and flooding through prolonged rainfall.
7. Localised land instability can present a hazard to the community. The coastal cliffs within the local board area, in particular along the open eastern coastline, are well known for erosion, landslides and rockfalls. Steep and high coastal cliffs feature from the northern end of Takapuna Beach through to Devonport.
8. Devonport-Takapuna Local Board also sits within the Auckland Volcanic Field (AVF), and has four known volcanoes within the area. Past eruptions in this area have formed scoria cones including Mount Victoria, North Head and Mount Cambria, in addition to Lake Pupuke. Lake Pupuke is the oldest volcano in the AVF situated between the suburbs of Takapuna and Milford.
9. Due to the location of the board area, residents are heavily reliant on several transport routes to get both south and north, including the ferries, the Harbour Bridge and State Highway 1. Infrastructure failure may be the result of natural or technological hazards, human error, equipment failure or poor maintenance. The source of the failure can be local or may originate from outside the region. Consequences of failure can be extensive causing severe disruption to services and businesses as well as local residences.
10. As a coastal environment, the area is susceptible to marine based biological hazards such as toxic sea slugs. Toxic sea slugs were of particular concern in 2009 after several dogs died after eating toxic sea slugs, including at Milford and Takapuna beaches.
That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) adopts the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Hazard Report.
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Comments
11. It is a legislative requirement that Civil Defence and Emergency Management groups across New Zealand educate the public on their local hazards, and what risks are posed to them as a community. This is to ensure that the community can adequately prepare for an emergency – Get Ready, Get Thru.
12. The Auckland Hazard Guidelines were produced last year in June 2014, and from this it was recognised that there is a lack of local hazard knowledge across the Auckland region. From this the local board hazard reports were formed. These reports address each of the likely hazards (man-made and natural) that have potential to impact the local board area. This report discusses the impacts, and also looks at past events that have occurred within the area to highlight to the community that these events do happen and have happened in the past in their area.
Consideration
Local Board views and implications
13. The local board has seen the first draft of this report and has approved it for final development. The report has now been designed by Auckland Council and is in its final version.
Māori impact statement
14. There are no particular impacts on Maori which are different from general members of the public.
Implementation
15. The intention is for this report to be released into the community through an expo, in collaboration with the local board and other key Auckland Council departments including Stormwater and Parks. It will also be available as a resource in local libraries, and in a flyer format for letter box drops.
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Title |
Page |
aView |
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Hazard Report |
151 |
Signatories
Authors |
Brodie Rafferty – Hazards Advisor |
Authorisers |
Brett England – Hazards Advisor Eric Perry - Relationship Manager |
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 19 May 2015 |
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Developing the Empowered Communities Approach - next steps
File No.: CP2015/07288
Purpose
1. This report provides an update on the Empowered Communities Approach (ECA), and enables the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board to provide formal feedback. Resolutions will be reported to the Regional Strategy and Policy Committee on 4 June 2015.
Executive Summary
2. The Mayor’s Proposal for the Long Term Plan 2015-2025 (LTP) includes developing a more empowered community approach to the work of Auckland Council.
3. The Community Development, Arts and Culture Department (CDAC) of the Operations Division is leading the development of ECA, with support from Local Board Services and others.
4. The purpose of the ECA is to develop a new, more effective and empowering approach to the way council delivers services and supports community activities. The ECA will establish a new operating model for the Community Development and Safety (CDS) unit that will shift its service delivery to have a greater focus on local and community empowerment, with a view to embedding this way of working across the council family.
5. The proposed approach builds on the Thriving Communities Action Plan Ngā Hapori Momoho (April 2014).
6. The proposed approach is guided by the principle of Empowered Communities: Enabling Council resulting in improved outcomes for Aucklanders. The approach identifies what will change, what council will do and enabling ways of working.
7. The proposed approach was reported to local boards and the Regional Strategy and Policy Committee in April 2015.
8. The key functions of the new operating model are to support local boards, build community capacity and capability, increase diverse community input into the work of council, catalyse the approach across the whole of council and build the capacity of the organisation to work in ways which empower communities.
9. There will be a shift from delivering community development activities directly to communities, to using community development practices to achieve local board and governing body aspirations and outcomes.
10. The proposed operating model will consist of three components which together will better support the delivery of local board plans as well as address complex community issues across Auckland. These components are provisionally called: local community brokers, the community practice hub and Auckland-wide response.
11. A reduction in the cost to deliver community development over time is expected, starting with savings in the 2015/2016 financial year.
12. Community development and engagement is at the heart of the role of local boards. The local board plans all include a focus on developing strong communities. Proposed changes to council’s community development approach are of significant interest to local boards.
13. To date the ECA has been informed by the following input from local boards: Political Advisory Group (PAG), two chairs and portfolio holders’ workshops and individual local board workshops.
14. Community and council staff consultation has also informed the approach.
15. The final PAG meeting is on 4 May 2015. Feedback from that meeting is attached to this report.
16. The transition timeline is for work to be done on models and roles from now until the end of June. From July to December the approach will be implemented to meet local board needs and in 2016 as the approach matures and evolves it will be extended across the council family.
17. This report enables the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board to make resolutions on the ECA . These resolutions will be reported to the Regional Strategy and Policy Committee on 4 June 2015.
That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) make resolutions on the proposed Empowered Communities Approach, for consideration as part of the report to the Regional Strategy and Policy Committee in June. |
Comments
Background
18. The Mayor’s Proposal for the Long Term Plan 2015-2025 (LTP) includes developing a more empowered community approach to the work of Auckland Council. The proposed changes to the community development function are:
· to transition delivery to a more empowered community approach;
· to move away from direct delivery (and therefore save overheads) and fund community groups to deliver more; and
· for local boards to play a much more active role by allocating more funding through them.
19. The purpose of the ECA is to develop a new, more effective and empowering approach to the way council delivers services and supports community activities. The ECA will establish a new operating model for the Community Development and Safety (CDS) unit that will shift its service delivery to have a greater focus on local and community empowerment, with a view to embedding this way of working across the council family.
20. The proposed approach builds on the Thriving Communities Action Plan Ngā Hapori Momoho (April 2014). It will bring to life the principles, focus areas and actions by providing a clear operational direction to enable implementation of the plan across council.
21. The approach also provides an implementation framework for the High Performing Council’s special focus area ‘Engaging and Enabling Communities’. The approach could play a significant role in building best practice across the organisation in the four high performance behaviours: develop, serve, collaborate and achieve.
22. The approach is guided by the principle of Empowered Communities: Enabling Council resulting in improved outcomes for Aucklanders. The approach identifies what will change, what council will do and enabling ways of working. This approach was reported to local boards and the Regional Strategy and Policy Committee in April 2015. More information is provided in Attachment A.
The new operating model
23. A primary focus for the new unit will be on working with other parts of council to provide community development support, expertise and assistance to local board projects and activities so that every opportunity is maximised for council to work in ways that are enabling of communities. There will be a shift from delivering community development activities directly to communities, to using community development practices to achieve local board and governing body aspirations.
24. The key functions of the new operating model are to:
· support the council to work seamlessly together at local board level
· build community capacity and capability
· increase diverse community input into the work of council
· embed the approach across the whole of council and build the capacity of the organisation
· to work in ways that empower communities.
25. The proposed operating model will consist of three components which together will better support the delivery of local board plans as well as address complex community issues across Auckland. These components are provisionally called: local community brokers, the community practice hub and Auckland-wide response.
26. The local community brokers are strategic roles. They will be co-located alongside local board services teams. They will work alongside local board advisors to support and join up the work of all departments delivering on local board outcomes and will support devolving more resources to the community. The broker’s work programme will be based on local board outcomes. The role will be tailored to meet local board and community needs and they will provide a portal into council for the community.
27. The community practice hub consists of a dedicated team of expert practitioners with skills including community development, facilitation and project management. They will work alongside the local board teams to deliver programmes and tools, capacity building for communities, inclusive engagement and participation programmes and also provide operational support for local community brokers, local boards and across the council family.
28. The local community brokers will work with the local board members and advisors to identify which projects offer opportunities to work in a more empowered communities way and are priorities for support from the community practice hub. The hub will then develop a work programme incorporating priorities from across local boards.
29. If new community priorities start to emerge, the local community brokers will work with local board members and staff to agree next steps. The community practice hub will have some capacity to support work on emerging issues if they become local board priorities.
30. The Auckland-wide response will be a team of people with specialist skills. They will work on significant and/ or complex issues that would benefit from an all of Auckland approach, internal systems and processes and barriers and activity where a regional response delivers efficiency/ effectiveness benefits.
31. Different responses will be needed around Auckland taking into account community capacity, strength and resilience. This range of responses will need to cover those areas where there is well developed community capacity, to opportunities to further develop community capacity and newly formed communities.
32. The impact of the approach will be that:
· local boards are able to access tailored and strategic support;
· community development practice enhances the work of the whole of the council family;
· communities have more access to resources and support to do things for themselves; and
· the empowered communities approach is embedded throughout the organisation.
33. There are a number of empowering initiatives and activities, both new and existing, which could be further developed to empower communities.
34. A reduction in the cost to deliver community development over time is expected, starting with savings in the 2015/2016 financial year.
35. Community development and engagement is at the heart of the role of local boards. The local board plans all include a focus on developing strong communities. Proposed changes to council’s community development approach are of significant interest to local boards.
36. This report provides the opportunity to provide formal feedback. This will be reported to the Regional Strategy and Policy Committee on 4 June 2015.
Political Advisory Group
37. A Political Advisory Group (PAG) has provided strategic advice and guidance to staff during the development of the empowered communities approach.
38. At their meeting on 16 April 2015 the PAG supported:
· the key functions of the new unit; and
· the three components of the new operating model (local community brokers, community practice hub and Auckland-wide response).
39. Other feedback from the PAG included the need to consider the relationship with the Māori Responsiveness Framework and the need for staff to have cultural competencies. There was also discussion around whether the local community brokers should be located within Community Development and Safety or Local Board Services, and comment that local board outcomes are the same as community aspirations.
40. Staff will report back to the PAG on 4 May with the following:
· revised approach and model;
· approach to devolving resources; and
· tools to support implementing the approach.
41. Feedback from the PAG meeting on 4 May forms Attachment B to this report. However, due to the timing of this PAG, where local boards are meeting early in May this will mean the tabling of this attachment.
ECA timeline
42. The remaining key milestones are shown in the table below.
Stage
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Date |
Purpose |
Budget Committee
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7-8 May |
LTP budget decisions including CDS budget for 2015/2016 |
Regional Strategy and Policy Committee |
4 June |
Endorse ECA and the CDS operational model
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Consultation and engagement
43. The community was consulted through a limited number of community-led, and staff run, workshops around the region. Staff were also consulted.
44. The key points from the consultation were:
· use a high trust model that is values based;
· value what communities bring to the table;
· one size does not fit all;
· capacity building is critical and a fresh approach is required;
· a whole of council approach; and
· respond to the diversity of Auckland’s communities.
Consideration
Local Board views and implications
45. The ECA aims to provide a much more active role for local boards in community development.
46. ECA builds on the strong focus on community led planning and development in the local board plans 2014.
47. Local board chairs met to consider ECA on 30 March. The following four principles arose from this meeting:
· local boards need to be empowered themselves so that they can in turn empower their communities in a way that suits the area
· local board outcomes are community outcomes and need to be central to and drive the community empowerment approach and focus under the direction of the local board.
· community empowerment is not as simple as channelling funds through community groups, which has risks. Community empowerment is an approach and any change to the current needs to be carefully staged and made appropriate for each local board.
· within change there are always opportunities but they carry risks which can be minimised through careful planning, full engagement of the main parties and undertaken within a timeframe that is feasible for significant change to take place.
48. Local boards’ formal views are sought through this paper. This builds on earlier opportunities to provide informal feedback at local board workshops during April, and at two workshops for local board chairs and portfolio holders.
49. The summary feedback from the chairs and portfolio holders meeting on 20 April was:
· the budget approach and costs associated with the proposed model are required to be able to make an informed response. There was also desire for better utilisation of the budget to achieve improved outcomes. Additionally, it was unclear how the model will deliver more resources to local boards.
· the broker role needs to operate on a continuum that is tailored to local boards and can deliver across the continuum from those with contracted out services to communities with less capacity to take on additional services.
· the broker role bests sits in Local Board Services, but the overlap with local board advisor roles needs to be explored.
· the community practice hub services are valuable but local boards do not want to have to pitch for resources. A bottom up approach is preferred and the hub should also use resources from other areas of council and the community. It was also unclear where the expertise exists to deliver the hub services.
· uncertainty over what the Auckland wide response team will deliver and concern that it will not deliver local board priorities. Local boards could be supported to work collaboratively on common issues as community development is delegated to local boards. The community brokers can collaborate to tackle the systemic issues. Regional issues should be funded by the governing body and Community and Social Policy can cover these Auckland wide issues.
· the need to respond to diverse and disempowered communities.
· the transition process was unclear and raised concerns over delivery in coming months.
There were also recurring themes from early discussions:
· one size does not fit all; and
· the model needs to focus on delivering local board priorities, which are the same as the communities’ priorities.
Māori impact statement
50. The ECA has a direct relationship with the Māori Responsiveness Framework, which sets out two key areas of activity; the first being understanding the rights and interests of Māori. The second, and closely intertwined, is acting on the needs and aspirations of Māori.
51. To be a high performing organisation a key component is engaging with and enabling communities, which means considering and understanding Māori needs and issues and having the capability and capacity to improve process and systems to enhance involvement. The approach described in this report sets out a shift in the way the organisation delivers services, which includes improving outcomes for Māori. Council’s Māori Responsiveness Leadership Group has been established to enable better outcomes with Māori in the areas of cultural, social, economic effectiveness for Māori and treaty settlements and moving to a more empowered community way of working will help make progress in all these areas.
52. There are a number of initiatives underway which can help inform the Empowered Community Approach, such the Māori Input to Decision Making project in the south of Auckland. This, and other activities being undertaken in partnership with ana whenua around the environment, provide strong examples of how Māori can be engaged with and participate to embed the proposed approach to communities.
53. Engagement with mataawaka and mana whenua is ongoing to enable staff to understand potential impacts.
54. A representative from the Independent Māori Statutory Board sits on the PAG.
Implementation
55. The transition timeline is for work to be done on models and roles from now until the end of June. From July to December the approach will be implemented to meet local board needs and in 2016 as the approach matures and evolves it will be extended across the council family.
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Empowered Communities: Enabling Council |
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Feedback from PAG meeting 4 May 2015 |
217 |
Signatories
Authors |
Helen Dodd - Local Board Strategic Advisor |
Authorisers |
Karen Lyons - Manager Local Board Services Eric Perry - Relationship Manager |
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 19 May 2015 |
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Devonport - Takapuna Local Board Community Grants Programme 2015/2016
File No.: CP2015/06509
Purpose
1. The purpose of the report is to present the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Community Grants Programme 2015/2016 for adoption.
Executive Summary
2. The new Auckland Council Community Grants Policy was adopted in December 2014. This policy guides the allocation of local, multi-board and regional grants to groups and organisations delivering projects, activities and services that benefit Aucklanders.
3. The Community Grants Policy supports each local board to adopt their own local grants programme to be attached to the policy as an appendix.
4. This report presents the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Community Grants Programme 2015/2016 for adoption (see Attachment A).
That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) adopt the Devonport-Takapuna Community Grants Programme 2015/2016.
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Comments
5. The new Community Grants Policy was adopted in December 2014 and implementation will commence on 1 July 2015.
6. The policy supports each local board to develop a Community Grants Programme for 2015/2016. This local board grants programme will guide community groups and individuals when making applications to the local board.
7. The local board community grants programme can include:
· outcomes as identified in the local board plan;
· specific local board funding priorities;
· budget allocated to the grants programme;
· which grant types will operate locally, the number of funding rounds and when these will open and close;
· any additional criteria or exclusions that will apply;
· an indication of participation in multi-board funding; and
· other factors the local board consider to be significant to their decision-making.
8. An implementation plan is underway to support an integrated and simplified approach to grants programme administration. Funding staff from different departments are working together to ensure a co-ordinated approach, expected to benefit applicants and streamline internal processes.
9. Once the local board community grants programme has been adopted, the types of grants, funding rounds, criteria and eligibility with be advertised through an integrated communication and marketing approach which includes utilising the local board channels.
Consideration
Local Board views and implications
10. The Community Grants Programme has been developed by the local board to set the direction of their grants programme. This programme can be reviewed on an annual basis.
Māori impact statement
11. All grant programmes should respond to Auckland Council’s commitment to improving Maori wellbeing by providing grants to organisations delivering positive outcomes for Maori.
Implementation
12. An implementation plan is underway and the local board grants programme will be locally advertised through the local board and council channels. Targeted advertising and promotion will be developed for target populations, including migrant and refugee groups, disability groups, Maori and iwi organisations.
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Signatories
Authors |
Marion Davies - Community Funding Programme Manager |
Authorisers |
Graham Bodman - Manager - Community Development, Arts and Culture Eric Perry - Relationship Manager |
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 19 May 2015 |
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Auckland Transport quarterly update to local boards
File No.: CP2015/07511
Executive Summary
1. The purpose of this report is to inform local boards about progress on activities undertaken by Auckland Transport (AT) in the three months January – March 2015 and planned activities anticipated to be undertaken in the next three months.
2. Attachments include:
· A – Auckland Transport activities
· B – Travelwise Schools activities
· C – Decisions of the Traffic Control Committee
· D – Report against local board advocacy issues
· E – Report on the status of the local board’s projects under the Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF).
That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the Auckland Transport quarterly report. |
Significant activities during the period under review
Investment and Development
SMART (formerly SWAMMCP)
3. Investigation into protecting a rail (rapid transit) corridor from Onehunga to the Auckland airport then connecting back to the main trunk line at Puhinui forming a rail loop. NZTA and AT have completed the design work on the Kirkbride Interchange, which is now future proofed for rail. Also the remaining SH20A corridor has been re-assessed for rail, taking into account the improvements that NZTA is proposing. Work is also continuing on updating the business case for the project.
PT Development
Otahuhu Bus Rail Interchange
4. Detailed design completion is expected in April/May 2015. Site pre-loading and rail platform enabling works are now underway. The signal box will be lifted off the rail platform during Queens Birthday Block of Line. Main works are due to commence in July 2015 and scheduled for completion in March 2016 (subject to funding availability). Go-live date for Interchange depends on the South Public Transport Operating Model Network roll-out; currently scheduled for May 2016.
Half Moon Bay Ferry Upgrade
5. The pontoon and gangway contract has been awarded for completion of fabrication by the end of June 2015. Design of the wharf is on-going in readiness for consent submission to council mid-May 2015.
City Rail Link
6. Enabling Works Package: Phase 1 Early Contractor Involvement design service contracts 1 and 2 awarded. Construction is scheduled to commence early 2016.
7. Main Works: construction is subject to funding availability in the new Long Term Plan yet to be adopted by Auckland Council (assumed to be 2018).
EMU Procurement
8. AT currently has a total of 51 three-car units in Auckland with 42 of these issued with provisional acceptance. Five six-car services are operating during Manukau peak times. Non-peak services have been operating between Britomart and Papakura and driver conversion trains are running out to Swanson on a regular basis.
PT Operations
Public Transport overall
9. There has been another big jump in the numbers using public transport in Auckland. Annual patronage now exceeds 78 million boardings, an increase of 10%. In March 2015, there were 8.4 million boardings, a jump of more than 1 million on March 2014.
Rail Improvements
10. The big performer was rail which reached 13.4 million passenger trips for the year, an annual increase of 21%. March saw a monthly record high of 1.56 million train trips, an increase of 29% on March last year. The growth is put down to the enhanced travel experience and additional capacity provided by the new electric trains and greater service frequency introduced over recent years.
11. Auckland Transport is aiming to have a full electric network by the end of July, except for the link between Papakura and Pukekohe which will continue to use diesel trains. These will be refurbished over time to provide an enhanced experience. The electric trains will provide improved travel experience and more capacity on the Southern and Western Lines.
Bus Improvements
12. March was also a record-breaking month on the Northern Express, with patronage up almost 17% on the same month last year. The 12 month total reached 2.8 million. It was also a record for other bus services as patronage rose 8% to 56.6 million. Ferry numbers for the year totalled 5.4 million trips, up 5% on an annual basis.
13. Growth on bus services is attributed to increased services and frequency, improving travel times from new bus priority lanes and a significant improvement in service punctuality being achieved by bus operators through new timetables. Further service level increases and punctuality improvements are planned for later this year along with the introduction of double decker buses on a number of routes. New network designs will also be introduced from later this year.
Road Design and Development
Te Atatu Road Improvements
14. Road Corridor Improvement project on Te Atatu Rd from School Road/Edmonton Road intersection to SH16: building consents have now been obtained. Three contractors have been short-listed to submit a tender for the physical works. Construction is targeted to start in July 2015 with a view towards completion around January 2017.
Albany Highway
15. The Albany Highway North Upgrade is a 4km road widening of Albany Highway between Schnapper Rock Road and Albany Expressway. Construction is approximately 25% complete. The majority of the site is operating with a 30 km/hr speed limit, which results in a 2-3 minute delay to vehicles. Disruption to neighbouring land owners due to construction is well managed, with some positive feedback received regarding the construction team's approach to resolving issues.
Lincoln Road Improvements
16. The project involves widening Lincoln Road between Te Pai Place and Motorway Interchange to accommodate additional transit/bus lanes on both sides. A stakeholders workshop was conducted in March to discuss the best identified options for stormwater treatment sites. At the same time a meeting was arranged with Parks and Planning to come-up with the best layout for the road access for the properties between Daytona Reserve and Lincoln Road.
Mill Road Improvements
17. The Redoubt Road - Mill Road corridor provides an arterial road connection east of State Highway 1 between Manukau, Papakura and Drury and includes Murphys Road from Redoubt Road to Flatbush School Road. The Notice of Requirement has been notified for the northern section of this project and submissions close in May 2015. AT held public open days in mid-April.
Cycle Initiatives
18. An information day has been held to share design concepts for the second stage of the Beach Road walking and cycling project. Stage 2 will deliver a streetscape upgrade and continue the cycleway along Beach Road from the intersection with Mahuhu Crescent through to Britomart Place. Construction is expected to begin in February and be completed in July.
Services
Road Safety
19. A regional alcohol #Drunksense #Straightsense campaign was delivered. The programme targeted males aged 18-25 years. To reach the target audience, a combination of cinema advertisements, Facebook and social media activities were undertaken. Localised interventions including promotions of key messages were undertaken at Auckland Council Movies in the Park, NRL Auckland Nines, Kumeu A&P Show and Pasifika.
20. AT delivered a Red Light Running regional campaign supporting the installation of new red light cameras and locations in partnership with enforcement support by NZ Police.
Safer Communities and Schools Travelwise programme
21. Over 120 students from 25 secondary schools attended the regional Travelwise Secondary Schools Summit on 18 March 2015. The objective of this event was to introduce Travelwise leaders to the resources and skills they need to ‘get going’ on developing a successful Travelwise campaign for their school community. Students participated in an AT Metro public transport challenge, and worked in teams to develop and present a road safety campaign that they would deliver in their school.
22. In March 2015, 414 students and 77 Travelwise lead teachers attended four area-based Travelwise Primary student workshops. The workshops were an opportunity for students and teachers to share ideas and be motivated to further develop road safety activities and initiatives in their schools.
23. Since 1 July 2014, 79 new Walking School Buses have been established, exceeding the KPI by 43 new Walking School Buses.
24. The following schools received safety infrastructure over the last quarter to support the schools’ travel plan initiatives:
· Mayfield School;
· Koru School;
· Favona School;
· Otahuhu Intermediate;
· Otahuhu Primary School;
· St. Josephs School; and
· Pakuranga College.
Travel Demand
25. Auckland Council and AT have jointly developed a business action plan for the Auckland Council Travel Plan. The travel plan was approved for implementation by the Executive team at the end of January. The travel plan is currently in the process of being approved by PSA delegates before it goes out for staff consultation. Auckland Council also celebrated ‘Go By Bike Day’ with cycle information sessions at the main centres. The sessions included route planning advice for cyclists, safety tips and distribution of resources.
Walk 2 Work Day
26. National ‘Walk2Work Day’ was held on Wednesday 11 March. AT supported the day with a regional radio campaign, a dedicated web page and an online photo competition. On the day, AT organised the ZM Black Thunder radio station vehicles to engage with people walking near Victoria Park and on Karangahape Road. AT also worked with Living Streets Aotearoa to engage with people walking to work or to public transport at Devonport Wharf, and the Sunnynook and Smales Farm bus stations.
Road Corridor Delivery
Overview
27. The Road Corridor Group is tasked with the responsibility for a wide range of activities within the Road Corridor. These include but are not limited to:
· the delivery of roading and streetlight maintenance and renewal programmes;
· managing the access, co-ordination and traffic management impacts of activities taking place within the road corridor;
· promote design innovation and efficiency around how work is carried out on the network; and
· the development of long term asset management plans and modelling which support the decision making process around the management of our roading assets.
January – March Quarter key highlights
28. The Road Corridor Delivery Team have a year to date (YTD) target to deliver 580.9 km of resurfacing or pavement and footpath renewals. Sealed roads require periodic resurfacing to keep the sealed surface waterproof with good skid resistance. Roads are resurfaced using either asphalt or chipseal coating. Pavement rehabilitation is undertaken when the road pavement reaches the end of its service life and is either too rough, or expensive, to maintain. New pavements are designed with a life expectancy of 25 years.
29. As outlined in Figure 1, to date AT has delivered 489.5km or 85% of the YTD programme and is on track to complete the full programme by the end of the financial year in June.
Figure 1: Actual vs planned lengths (km) for February YTD
Renewal Activity |
Full Year Target (km) |
Completed length at end of March (km) |
Completion v. Full Year Target (%) |
Pavements |
36.4 |
24.3 |
67 |
Resurfacing |
428.2 |
380.6 |
89 |
Footpaths |
116.4 |
84.6 |
73 |
Total |
580.9 |
489.5 |
85 |
30. The renewal forward work programme for 2015/2016 will be published at the end of April. This will identify the planned renewal works for roads, footpaths, structures and public transport.
31. The streetlight tender process for the procurement of five contracts is well underway. These contracts will commence on 1 July 2015 and coincide with a programme to replace 40,000 x 70w luminaires currently on the network with light emitting diodes (LED). This is a five-year renewal programme aimed initially at residential streets. A priority matrix will be developed for other key areas such as town centres. The use of LEDs not only reduces electricity consumption by 50-60% but also plays a part in producing a clearer white light which helps in the overall effort to improve road safety.
32. To date the management of the 6,885km footpath network has been subjected to the policies of the legacy councils and, as a result, has created inconsistencies across the region in standards and practice. In response a regional footpath renewal strategy is now being developed. The aim is to achieve a consistent and coherent approach to the renewal and maintenance of AT’s footpath assets. The approach will also align with level of service requirements whilst taking into account key factors such as affordability and value for money for the ratepayers of Auckland.
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Schedule of activities undertaken for the third quarter (2014/15) ending 31 March 2015 |
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Travelwise Schools activities broken down by local board |
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Traffic Control Committee decisions - broken down by local board |
255 |
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Local board advocacy report |
257 |
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Local Board Transport Capital Fund report |
259 |
Signatories
Authors |
Various Auckland Transport authors |
Authorisers |
Jonathan Anyon, Elected Member Relationship Manager Eric Perry - Relationship Manager |
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 19 May 2015 |
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Auckland Transport update on issues raised in April 2015 for the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board
File No.: CP2015/07933
Purpose
1. This report provides an update on transport related issues raised by local board members during April 2015. It also includes general information about matters of interest to the local board and the Schedule of Issues raised in April 2015 (refer to Attachment A).
That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the Auckland Transport monthly report.
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Auckland Transport News
Road Resurfacing
2. Roads require periodic resurfacing (resealing) to keep the sealed surface waterproof and maintain good skid resistance. The bitumen in the surfacing oxidises over time causing it to become brittle and either crack, unravel or lose chip. Similarly the chip can become polished and/or the road surface flushed, resulting in a loss of skid resistance over time.
3. If resurfacing is carried out at the right time then the surface remains waterproof, skid resistance is maintained and surface water does not penetrate the road pavement. It can be considered to be much the same as repainting a house – if it is left too long and water penetrates the surface then much more costly repairs are required.
4. Roads are resurfaced using either a chip seal or a thin asphaltic concrete surfacing (hotmix). Generally chip seals have a life of 8-12 years, while hotmix can be expected to last 10-14 years
5. Chip seals are the most cost-effective method of resurfacing and in many situations are the only method that can practically be used to restore the road surface to a suitable condition. Hotmix is generally only used on high trafficked roads (those carrying more than 10,000 vehicles per day), or in high stress areas such as at intersections or cul-de-sac heads.
6. Chip seals cost in the order of $4-8 per square metre while hotmix costs $20-30 per square metre depending on the type of mix used. In the 2014/15 year, Auckland Transport will resurface 430 km of roads at a cost of approximately $50 million, and 80% of the resealing carried out will be chip seals.
7. Prior to resurfacing pre-seal repairs such as digouts, crack sealing and surface levelling are undertaken. There is also considerable effort made to coordinate the resurfacing works with other planned renewal and improvement works in the road corridor (both road and utility related) so as to ‘dig once’.
8. Chip seals can be either single coat or two coat seals, though in most cases two coat seals are now used as they are more resistant to turning stresses.
9. Each resurfacing site is subject to a specific seal design and the choice of surfacing and chip size used is dependent on factors such as the traffic volumes and loading, the existing surface texture and pavement strength, turning stresses etc.
10. Many resurfacing complaints arise from the resurfacing of existing aged hotmix surfaces with chip seal when they reach the end of their service life. These hotmix surfaces were usually constructed by developers at the time of subdivision, and when they are resurfaced with a chip seal this is not welcomed by adjoining landowners. The need to periodically resurface the road to avoid water ingress into the road pavement is often not understood by the adjoining residents, and they consider the rougher chip seal surface to be inferior to that of the smoother hotmix.
11. Chip seals also continue to shed excess chip for several months following resurfacing, which is a nuisance for adjoining landowners and can create the mistaken impression that the new chip seal surface is defective. Following resurfacing, new chip seals (particularly two-coat seals) can require 4-5 sweeps to remove excess chip from the surface.
12. It is also usual for the bitumen to soften during warm weather for several years following application, until such time as the kerosene fully evaporates from the bitumen. At this time it will be susceptible to scuffing from turning vehicles. These areas can be treated with the application of fresh sealing chip.
Getting Our Buses Moving
13. A programme to improve travel times and reliability for public transport continues to be rolled out across the region to support Auckland Transport’s frequent service network.
14. It is envisaged the bus priority programme, which includes bus and transit lanes and traffic light phasing, will create a more efficient bus service for public transport users.
15. Auckland Transport is on target to add approximately 15 km of bus lanes to key bus routes by June 2015, with another 25 km planned in the following two financial years.
16. Projects so far have seen completion of a new city bound bus lane on Symonds Street in February, a new link in the Fanshawe Street city bound bus lane at the Market Place and Fanshawe Street intersection, an inbound bus lane on Dominion Road (between Richardson Road and Denbigh Avenue) and other bus efficiency improvements on Ellerslie Main Highway, Onewa Road and Bolton Street in Blockhouse Bay.
17. These measures have added 3.3 km to the network, with further bus lane expansions planned to be underway by the end of March for Khyber Pass, Wellesley Street, Victoria Street, and Park Road in Parnell.
18. The bus priority programme will relieve congestion and bottle-necks by providing a clear demarcation on the road between public transport and other vehicles.
19. These incremental and cost effective improvements will benefit the whole network by managing competing interests for road space during peak times.
20. A predictable and reliable public transport network with improved travel times is a real incentive for people to get out of their cars and on to public transport.
21. Buses account for approximately 2.5% of vehicles in the city centre, but carry nearly a third of commuters into the city and are key to using road space more efficiently, providing more capacity and getting people to where they want to go faster.
22. Early results on Symonds Street indicate travel savings of two minutes for peak morning commuters. This is an improvement of 50% on last year and is expected to grow as the bus lane is extended.
23. The bus priority programme offers a real transport alternative and is encouraged by recent figures showing that public transport patronage is at all-time high. Public transport patronage totalled 77 million passenger boardings for the 12 months to February 2015, which is an annual increase of 9.5%.
City Rail Link Contract Award
24. The City Rail Link (CRL) takes another significant step forward with the appointment of two construction consortia to commence the first phase of the CRL construction in the Downtown area.
25. There was wide interest from the New Zealand construction industry, and Auckland Transport has appointed two joint venture contractors for the work; Downer NZ and Soletanche Bachy JV and Connectus (McConnell Dowell and Hawkins JV) for the first phase of design at a cost of about $3 million. The next phase will provide for a negotiated contract to construct the CRL.
26. The Downer lead joint venture has been chosen to progress the CRL work through and under Britomart Station and Queen Street to the Downtown Shopping Centre site with construction likely to start in early 2016.
27. The contract includes establishing temporary accommodation for Britomart Station ticketing and customer service operations, underpinning the historic former Chief Post Office building, to allow the construction of the rail tunnels beneath and reinstating Britomart Station and upgrading urban space and surrounding roads.
28. The Connectus Consortium will construct the cut and cover tunnels under and along Albert St from Customs St to Wyndham St. The work is likely to start in October 2015 with the relocation of a major stormwater line in Albert Street between Swanson and Wellesley Streets.
29. Auckland’s population is set to grow rapidly over the next 20 years, reaching close to two million with nearly four out of every 10 New Zealanders calling the city home.
30. The CRL completes a key missing link in Auckland’s public transport network. Once completed, the CRL will turn a one way cul-de-sac rail system at Britomart into a two way through system that will be able to carry 30,000 people an hour, providing an efficient and reliable transport choice for Aucklanders.
2015 Public Transport Fare Review- Aligning Fares for Introduction of Integrated Fares
31. The focus of this year’s public transport fare review is to better align short and long distance fares in preparation for a change to a simpler zone based system (integrated fares) next year.
32. Auckland Transport’s General Manager Public Transport, Mark Lambert, says, “As we continue to pick up the pace of transport changes in the city, improving the fare structure with integrated fares will allow the introduction of the New Network, which will see more frequent services on key routes at a minimum average of every 15 minutes, 7am to 7pm, seven days a week.”
33. “This is along with the introduction of the AT HOP card, electric trains on the rail network, the first step towards the construction of the City Rail Link and an investigation of the benefits of light rail. All of these initiatives are designed to give Aucklanders choices that will offer them the freedom to most effectively use that valuable commodity - time”.
34. The changes to public transport fares through the 2015 review will see:
· small increases of between 5 and 10 cents for short distance (stage one and stage two trips) for those using the AT HOP card;
· no increases on longer AT HOP trips on buses and trains, other than for stage five journeys that receive a tertiary concession;
· stage six and seven child fares, using AT HOP, reduce by 5 cents and 16 cents per trip respectively;
· some cash fares will increase by 50 cents to increase the incentive for passengers to take advantage of fare discounts that AT HOP provides;
· some fares on Hobsonville and West Harbour ferry services decrease by between 24 cents and 50 cents a trip; and
· tertiary and child concession fares will now be available on the InnerLink bus service.
35. There will also be some changes to pricing for the CityLink bus service. This service had received funding from the Heart of the City business organisation and Waterfront Auckland, however that subsidy has now ended. Auckland Transport has therefore reluctantly introduced a 50 cent (adult single trip), 40 cent (tertiary student single trip) and 30 cent (child single trip) fare for a AT HOP card users. Single trip cash fares will be $1 for adults, 50 cents for tertiary students and 40 cents for a child.
36. Mr Lambert says that on average fares contribute 47% to the total cost of providing public transport services – the remainder is provided through government (NZTA) contributions and rates subsidies. He says while petrol and diesel prices have fallen over recent months and fluctuated in recent weeks, fuel prices make up only a small percentage of operator costs and by far the largest expense is wages.
37. Public transport patronage growth has continued strongly during recent fuel price reductions, showing that customers are choosing to use improved services rather than sit in traffic congestion.
38. Latest figures show that public transport patronage is at an all-time high. Public transport patronage totaled 76,480,955 passenger trips for the 12 months to January 2015, an annual increase of 9.4%.
39. Rail patronage alone totaled 13 million passenger trips for the 12 months to January, an annual rise of 20%, or a rise of two million journeys in one year.
Regional Signage Project
40. Auckland Transport is leading a cross-council project to identify a multi-modal single signage system for the region. This impacts on local boards’ interests in placemaking, and is an important part of ensuring that this system meets council’s objective of making Auckland the world’s most liveable city whilst making a meaningful contribution towards the region having a fully integrated transport network.
41. Early stages of this project (Phase 1) involves identifying and developing a new signage system and implementation strategy that best suits Auckland’s unique requirements, whilst ensuring that the solution chosen is fit for purpose in local areas.
42. A series of trial sites to test the signage will be rolled out, and representatives from Auckland Transport will be meeting with representatives of the Kaipatiki, Albert-Eden, Waitemata, Puketapapa and Whau Local Boards to discuss the trial.
43. Workshops will be held will all local boards ahead of the installation of the prototype signage in the trial areas, which will probably occur in July.
44. This is the first time a city has introduced a signage system for all transport modes simultaneously. However, budget constraints will see the final system implemented over many years from Auckland Transport’s renewals budget, supplemented with signage for new capital works and possibly for special events.
Consideration
Local Board views and implications
45. This report is for the local board’s information.
Māori impact statement
46. No specific issues with regard to the Maori Impact Statement are triggered by this report.
General
47. The activities detailed in this report do not trigger the Significance Policy, all programmes and activities are within budget/in line with council’s Annual Plan and Long Term Plan documents, and there are no legal or legislative implications arising from the activities detailed in this report.
Implementation
48. There are no implementation issues.
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Signatories
Authors |
Marilyn Nicholls – Elected Members Relationship Manager |
Authorisers |
Jonathan Anyon – Elected Members Relationship Team Manager Eric Perry - Relationship Manager |
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 19 May 2015 |
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Record of Briefing/Community Forum - 14 April 2015 (extraordinary), 28 April and 5 May
File No.: CP2015/06989
Purpose
1. The purpose of this report is to record the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board briefing and community forums held on 14 April 2015 (extraordinary), 28 April 2015 and 5 May 2015.
Executive Summary
2. At the briefing and community forum held on 14 April 2015 (extraordinary), the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board heard briefings on:
i. LTP feedback data and advocacy
3. At the briefing and community forum held on 28 April 2015, the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board heard briefings on:
i. Empowered Communities Approach
ii. CDAC work programme
iii. Draft Economic Development Action Plan
iv. Auckland Stormwater Network Discharge consent
v. Community Forum:
· Chris Stephens, Ed Timings and Brett Carter – Fenwick Avenue intersection
· Peter Carter – Wairau Estuary coastal edge
4. At the briefing and community forum held on 5 May 2015, the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board heard briefings on:
i. Local dog access rules
ii. Progress update on the Wairau Creek Bridge
iii. Sunnynook stormwater works and associated walkways
iv. LDI budget – Events
v. Community Forum:
· Barry Molton – Sunnynook stormwater works
5. The record of the briefing and community forum held on 14 April 2015 is attached to this report as Attachment A.
6. The record of the briefing and community forum held on 28 April 2015 is attached to this report as Attachment B.
7. The record of the briefing and community forum held on 5 May 2015 is attached to this report as Attachment C.
That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the records of the briefing and community forum held on 14 April 2015, 28 April 2015 and 5 May 2015. |
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Record of briefing and community forum - 28 April 2015 (Under Separate Cover) |
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Record of briefing and community forum - 5 May 2015 (Under Separate Cover) |
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Signatories
Authors |
Neda Durdevic - Democracy Advisor |
Authorisers |
Eric Perry - Relationship Manager |
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 19 May 2015 |
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Summary of Actions and Reports Requested/Pending - May 2015
File No.: CP2015/06999
Purpose
1. The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of outstanding reports requested and pending from the previous term of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 2010 – 2013 and the current term.
Executive Summary
2. The attached table provides a list of the actions and reports requested and pending for the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board business meetings, and their current status.
3. Completed actions will be reported at the following business meeting, after which they will be removed from the table.
That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the summary of actions and reports requested/pending – May 2015 report.
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Signatories
Authors |
Neda Durdevic - Democracy Advisor |
Authorisers |
Eric Perry - Relationship Manager |
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 19 May 2015 |
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File No.: CP2015/06986
Purpose
1. The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board allocates a period of time for the Ward Councillors, Cr Chris Darby and Cr George Wood, to update the board on the activities of the governing body.
That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) thank Cr Chris Darby for his update to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board on the activities of the governing body. b) thank Cr George Wood for his update to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board on the activities of the governing body.
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Signatories
Authors |
Neda Durdevic - Democracy Advisor |
Authorisers |
Eric Perry - Relationship Manager |
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 19 May 2015 |
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File No.: CP2015/06987
Executive Summary
An opportunity is provided for members to update the board on the projects and issues they have been involved with since the last meeting.
That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive any verbal reports of members. |
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Signatories
Authors |
Neda Durdevic - Democracy Advisor |
Authorisers |
Eric Perry - Relationship Manager |
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 19 May 2015 |
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File No.: CP2015/06988
Executive Summary
An opportunity is provided for the Chairperson to update the board on the projects and issues he has been involved with since the last meeting.
That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the Chairperson’s report. |
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Chairperson's report - May 2015 |
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Signatories
Authors |
Neda Durdevic - Democracy Advisor |
Authorisers |
Eric Perry - Relationship Manager |
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 19 May 2015 |
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Swimming Pool Fencing Exemption – Special Exemption (Section 6) Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987
File No.: CP2015/06905
Purpose
1. The purpose of this report is to present the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board with applications for special exemptions from some of the requirements of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 (‘the Act’).
Executive summary
2. The local board must consider each of the applications for special exemption. The local board must also resolve to decline, grant or grant subject to conditions, the exemptions sought.
That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the applications from: i) 7 Second Avenue, Stanley Point ii) 1 Takarunga Road, Devonport iii) 10 Onepoto Road, Hauraki b) grant the 7 Second Avenue, Stanley Point application with the condition that key locks and straps are installed on the cover, that clauses a –k of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 are met at all times; that the spa pool remain in the same location as on the day of inspection, and is granted to current owner. c) grant the 1 Takarunga Road, Devonport application with the condition that clauses a-k of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 are met at all times, that the spa pool remain in the same location as on the day of inspection, and is granted to the current owner. d) grant the 10 Onepoto Road, Hauraki application with the condition that clauses a-k of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act are met at all times, that the spa pool remain in the same location as on the day of inspection, and is granted to the current owner. |
Comments
3. Each property, which is the subject of an application before the local board, has been inspected by Auckland Council pool inspectors. In each case, the swimming/spa pool fencing does not comply with the Act. The details of non-compliance in each case vary and are specified in the attachments to this report. Each applicant has chosen to seek a special exemption from the requirements of the Act.
4. The purpose of the Act is “to promote the safety of young children by requiring the fencing of … swimming pools”.
5. The Act requires pool owners to fence their pool with a fence. Specific detail on the means of achieving compliance with the Act is contained in the schedule to the Act. If a pool is not fenced with a complying fence it is an offence under the Act, unless exempt.
6. An exemption can only be granted by the local board after a consideration of the particular characteristics of the property and the pool, other relevant circumstances and taking into account any conditions it may impose. Then, only if “satisfied that an exemption would not significantly increase the danger to young children”, can an exemption be granted.
7. Defining the immediate pool area will be relevant to considerations concerning the property and the pool. The immediate pool area means the land in or on which the pool is situated and as much of the surrounding area that is used for activities or purposes related to the use of the pool. The Act provides that the fence should be situated to prevent children moving directly to the pool from the house, other buildings, garden paths and other areas of the property that would normally be available to young children.
8. Another common consideration for local boards in exemption applications will be instances where a building forms part of the pool fence. Where doors from a building open into the pool area, the territorial authority may grant an exemption from compliance with clauses 8 to 10 of the schedule to the Act. It may exempt if it is satisfied that compliance with the Act is impossible, unreasonable or in breach of any other Act, regulation or bylaw, and the door is fitted with a locking device that when properly operated prevents the door from being readily opened by children under the age of 6 years. If the local board is satisfied that a door within a wall in a building meets that test, the local board must also be satisfied that an exemption would not significantly increase the danger to young children.
9. When granting a special exemption, the local board may impose such other conditions relating to the property or the pool as are reasonable in the circumstances (section 6(2) of the Act). Issues to be considered include:
a) Will the exemption be personal to the applicant so that on a sale of the property a new owner will need to apply for a new exemption? This might be appropriate where the personal circumstances of the applicant have been considered as a relevant circumstance and had a bearing on the exercise of the discretion.
b) Will the exemption be granted for a fixed term and irrespective of changes of ownership so that the exemption runs with the property?
c) Are there any other conditions which should be imposed, repairs to existing fencing, or a requirement for more frequent inspection of the pool (currently pools are inspected every three years)?
10. Any exemption granted or condition imposed may be amended or revoked by the local board by resolution. The rules of natural justice would, however, dictate that this action should not be taken without prior notice to the pool owner and allowing the pool owner an opportunity to be heard.
Consideration
11. The recommendations contained within this report fall within the local board’s delegated authority.
12. The Act enables an exemption to be granted from clauses 8 to 10 of the Act (doors in walls of buildings) if the local board is satisfied that compliance with the Act is impossible, unreasonable or in breach of any other Act, regulation or bylaw and the door is fitted with a locking device that when properly operated prevents the door from being readily opened by children under the age of 6 years.
13. The overarching consideration in terms of the Act is that a resolution to grant an exemption may only be made after having regard to the particular characteristics of the property and the pool, any other relevant circumstances and any conditions it may impose, and only if it is satisfied that such an exemption would not significantly increase the danger to young children.
14. The local board may resolve to grant, grant subject to conditions, or decline an application for special exemption.
15. If an application is declined, the applicant will be required to fence their pool in accordance with the Act.
16. The exemption hearing process under the Act does not trigger the Significance Policy, but it is an important statutory function.
17. Auckland Council is committed to ensuring that Auckland is a safe place for children to live and play in. Pool fencing issues have a strong relationship with the council’s strategic priorities for community safety.
Local board views and implications
18. The local board is the decision-maker in relation to exemption applications under the Act.
Maori impact statement
19. This report does not raise issues of particular significance for Maori.
General
20. Compliance with the Act is a mandatory requirement for all pool owners unless exempt.
21. Council’s pools inspectors have consulted with the applicants in each case. Applicants have been made aware of the council’s requirements to ensure fencing is compliant with the Act. The applicants have elected to seek a special exemption for individual reasons.
Implementation
22. The decision must be made by resolution and contain conditions (if any).
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7 Second Avenue, Stanley Point (Under Separate Cover) - Confidential |
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1 Takarunga Road, Devonport (Under Separate Cover) - Confidential |
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10 Onepoto Road, Hauraki (Under Separate Cover) - Confidential |
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Signatories
Authors |
Phillip Curtis - Senior Swimming Pool Specialist |
Authorisers |
Barry Smedts - Manager Compliance Eric Perry - Relationship Manager |
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 19 May 2015 |
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Exclusion of the Public: Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987
That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:
a) exclude the public from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting.
The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution follows.
This resolution is made in reliance on section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public, as follows:
27 Swimming Pool Fencing Exemption – Special Exemption (Section 6) Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 - Attachment a - 7 Second Avenue, Stanley Point
Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter |
Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable) |
Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution |
The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7. |
s7(2)(a) - The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person. In particular, the report contains the applicants details. |
s48(1)(a) The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7. |
27 Swimming Pool Fencing Exemption – Special Exemption (Section 6) Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 - Attachment b - 1 Takarunga Road, Devonport
Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter |
Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable) |
Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution |
The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7. |
s7(2)(a) - The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person. In particular, the report contains the applicants details.. |
s48(1)(a) The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7. |
27 Swimming Pool Fencing Exemption – Special Exemption (Section 6) Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 - Attachment c - 10 Onepoto Road, Hauraki
Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter |
Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable) |
Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution |
The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7. |
s7(2)(a) - The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person. In particular, the report contains the applicants details.. |
s48(1)(a) The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7. |
C1 Special Housing Areas: Tranche 7
Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter |
Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable) |
Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution |
The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7. |
s7(2)(b)(ii) - The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information. In particular, the report contains information which, if released, would potentially prejudice or disadvantage commercial activities.. |
s48(1)(a) The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7. |
[1] Summer activities were described within the online survey as ‘swimming, sunbathing, and playing with the sand’.