Minutes of Devonport-Takapuna Local Board

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board

19 May 2015

1 Welcome

2 Apologies

There were no apologies.

3 Declaration of Interest

Member Grant Gillon declared a conflict of interest in Item 13 – Alcohol Ban Review 2015.

4 Confirmation of Minutes

Resolution number DT/2015/73

MOVED by Member DP Hale, seconded by Member MA Cohen:

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 21 April 2015, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

5 Leave of Absence

There were no leaves of absence.

6 Acknowledgements

6.1

Christopher Hagan and Joshua Hansen, Westlake Boys' High School

Member Bergin acknowledged Christopher Hagan and Joshua Hansen on receiving their Secondary School Premier Awards.

Resolution number DT/2015/74

MOVED by Chairperson JM Bergin, seconded by Member MA Cohen:

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a) acknowledges and congratulates Christopher Hagan and Joshua Hansen of Westlake Boys’ High School, on their receipt of the Secondary School Premier Awards.

CARRIED

6.2

Oscar Elworthy, Harry Waine and Jacob Kench – Under 17 Boys Canberra Tour

The board acknowledged Oscar Elworthy on his win of the Under 17 Boys Canberra Tour, held on Sunday 10 May 2015. Oscar rode the race as part of the six member New Zealand Under -17 Development Squad from Takapuna Grammar School. His classmates Harry Waine and Jacob Kench placed fifth and sixth in the 50 strong field, which featured the best junior cyclists in Australasia.

Resolution number DT/2015/75

MOVED by Member MA Cohen, seconded by Chairperson JM Bergin:

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a) acknowledges and congratulates Oscar Elworthy, Harry Waine and Jacob Kench on their achievements at the Under-17 Boys Canberra Tour.

CARRIED

6.3

Dr Lester Levy – Waitemata District Health Board

Member Allison Roe acknowledged the appointment of Dr. Lester Levy to the Waitemata District Health Board for a further three year term.

Resolution number DT/2015/76

MOVED by Member AP Roe, seconded by Chairperson JM Bergin:

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a) congratulates Dr Lester Levy on his appointment to the Waitemata District Health Board for a further three years.

CARRIED

7 Petitions

There were no petitions.

8 Deputations

There were no deputations.

9 Public Forum

There was no public forum.

10 Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

Secretarial note: Item 10 was left to lie on the table until item 28.

11 Notices of Motion

There were no notices of motion.

Devonport-Takapuna Local Dog Access Review

Justin Walters, Policy Analyst and Paul Wilson, Principal Policy Analyst were in attendance to speak to this item.

A document entitled ‘Devonport – Beach and Foreshore’ was tabled at the meeting. A copy of the tabled document has been placed on file copy of the minutes and can be viewed at the Auckland Council website.

MOVED by Chairperson JM Bergin, seconded by Member AP Roe:

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a) consider adopting the following options in relation to the dog access rules reviewed:

Topic	Option
Beaches, foreshore and adjacent parks and reserve	Option 2: apply amended dog access rules for beaches, foreshore areas and adjacent parks as identified in the table labelled ‘Analysis of beaches, foreshore areas and adjacent parks’, subject to: That Zone A be extended to the western side of the Devonport Wharf be proposed as under control off-leash and that the balance of the Zone B remain as under control on-leash
Time and season	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)
Wildlife and habitat protection	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)
Default dog access rules and parks not adjacent to beaches	Option 1: retain current rules
Picnic areas and fitness apparatus areas	Option 2: replace current general rule with a specific rule for high use parks (staff recommended option).

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.

d) appoints a panel of the whole to receive, hear and deliberate on submissions and other relevant information and recommend changes to the Auckland Council Policy on Dogs.

An amendment by the way of replacement was MOVED by Member MA Cohen, seconded by Deputy Chairperson G Gillon:

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a) amend the Summertime, Wintertime and beaches and parks with new time and season as follows:

Topic

Option

Beaches, foreshore and adjacent parks and reserve

Option 2: apply amended dog access rules for beaches, foreshore areas and adjacent parks as identified in the table labelled ‘Analysis of beaches, foreshore areas and adjacent parks’, subject to:

That Zone A be extended to the western side of the Devonport Wharf be proposed as under control off-leash and that the balance of the Zone B remain as under control on-leash
The following beaches, foreshore and parks being time and season

i) Takapuna Park and Beach

ii) Milford beach and Park

iii) Narrow Neck Beach and Reserve

iv) Cheltenham Beach and Reserve

v) Castor Bay Beach

vi) Thorne Bay

vii) Bath Street Reserve

viii) Balmain Reserve

ix) Duders Beach

x) Torpedo Bay Beach and reserve

xi) Devonport Beach

- Beach Zone D

xii) Stanley Bay Beach and Reserve

Time and season

Summertime:

· based on daylight saving commences on the last Sunday in September. It ends on the first Sunday in April

· 10.00 to 18.30 dogs prohibited

· before 10.00 and after 18.30 – dogs off-leash under control

Wintertime (non-daylight saving)

· 11.00 to 14.30 dogs prohibited

· before 11.00 and after 14.30 – dogs off-leash under control

CARRIED

An amendment by way of replacement was MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Gillon, seconded by Member DP Hale:

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

d) appoints Members Allison Roe (as chair), Grant Gillon, Joseph Bergin, Jan O’Connor, Dianne Hale and Mike Cohen 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 d) where this becomes necessary because of the withdrawal or unavailability of any of those persons.

CARRIED

The Chairperson put the substantive motion.

Resolution number DT/2015/77

MOVED by Chairperson JM Bergin, seconded by Member AP Roe:

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a) consider adopting the following options in relation to the dog access rules reviewed:

Topic	Option
Beaches, foreshore and adjacent parks and reserve	Option 2: apply amended dog access rules for beaches, foreshore areas and adjacent parks as identified in the table labelled ‘Analysis of beaches, foreshore areas and adjacent parks’, subject to: That Zone A be extended to the western side of the Devonport Wharf be proposed as under control off-leash and that the balance of the Zone B remain as under control on-leash The following beaches, foreshore and parks being time and season i) Takapuna Park and Beach ii) Milford beach and Park iii) Narrow Neck Beach and Reserve iv) Cheltenham Beach and Reserve v) Castor Bay Beach vi) Thorne Bay vii) Bath Street Reserve viii) Balmain Reserve ix) Duders Beach x) Torpedo Bay Beach and reserve xi) Devonport Beach - Beach Zone D xii) Stanley Bay Beach and Reserve
Time and season	Summertime: · based on daylight saving commences on the last Sunday in September. It ends on the first Sunday in April · 10.00 to 18.30 dogs prohibited · before 10.00 and after 18.30 – dogs off-leash under control Wintertime (non-daylight saving): · 11.00 to 14.30 dogs prohibited · before 11.00 and after 14.30 – dogs off-leash under control
Wildlife and habitat protection	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)
Default dog access rules and parks not adjacent to beaches	Option 1: retain current rules
Picnic areas and fitness apparatus areas	Option 2: replace current general rule with a specific rule for high use parks (staff recommended option).

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):

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.

e) delegates to the Chairperson the ability to make changes to the panel appointed under d) where this becomes necessary because of the withdrawal or unavailability of any of those persons.

CARRIED

Attachments

a Devonport - Beach and Foreshore

13	Alcohol ban review 2015
	Paul Wilson, Principal Policy Analyst was in attendance to speak to this item. Member Grant Gillon declared an interest in this item and took no part in the discussion or voting on this matter. A document entitled ‘Vandalism and threats to staff and hirers at The PumpHouse Theatre’ was tabled at the meeting. A copy of the tabled document has been placed on file copy of the minutes and can be viewed at the Auckland Council website. Deputy Chairperson Grant Gillon left the meeting at 7.10 pm.
	Resolution number DT/2015/78 MOVED by Chairperson JM Bergin, seconded by Member DP Hale: 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 Members Jan O’Connor, Joseph Bergin, Allison Roe, Dianne Hale and Mike Cohen 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 f) where this becomes necessary because of the withdrawal or unavailability of any of those persons. CARRIED
	Resolution number DT/2015/79 MOVED by Chairperson JM Bergin, seconded by Member DP Hale: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: h) ask that the tabled document be forwarded to the submissions panel. CARRIED
	Secretarial Note: Pursuant to Standing Orders 3.15.5 Member Jan O’Connor and Member Mike Cohen voted against b) and c). Deputy Chairperson G Gillon returned to the meeting at 7.40 pm.
	Attachments a Vandalism and threats to staff and hirers at The PumpHouse Theatre

Secretarial Note: Item 14 was taken after item 16.

Update Stormwater Outfalls on Takapuna Beach Project

Mara Bebich, Dept Strategy and Stakeholder Liaison Manager and Andrew Chin, Asset Management Team Manager were attendance to speak to this item.

Resolution number DT/2015/80

MOVED by Member MA Cohen, seconded by Member DP Hale:

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a) receive the ‘Update Stormwater Outfalls on Takapuna Beach Project’ report.

b) note that this project remains a priority for the board and expects the earliest possible delivery.

c) ask officers to report recommendations to the board by the September business meeting.

d) ask officers to incorporate ways to address stormwater effects on the fragile Takapuna Beach and sand.

CARRIED

16	Auckland Council Property Limited Local Board Six-Monthly Update 1 July to 31 December 2014
	Bronwyn Cox, ACPL Engagement Advisor and Letitia McColl, ACPL Senior Engagement Advisor were in attendance to speak to this item.
	Resolution number DT/2015/81 MOVED by Chairperson JM Bergin, seconded by Member DP Hale: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the Auckland Council Property Limited Local Board Six-Monthly Update 1 July to 31 December 2014. b) notes that the redevelopment of the central car park is proceeding to its next stage and confirms its support for the ANZAC Quarter project on the central car park as an important part of the implementation of the Takapuna Centre Plan and the Takapuna Strategic Framework. CARRIED
	Secretarial Note: Pursuant to Standing Orders 3.15.5 Member Grant Gillon and Member Jan O’Connor requested that their dissenting vote be recorded against b).

Secretarial Note: Item 17 was taken after item 14.

Quarterly Performance Report for the period ending 31 March 2015

Resolution number DT/2015/83

MOVED by Chairperson JM Bergin, seconded by Member DP Hale:

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a) note the Performance Report for the period ended 31 March 2015.

b) note the opening of the Devonport Library has resulted in a pleasing increase in its patronage.

c) notes that changes in the use and optimisation of 27 Lake Road is proceeding with a community recycling scheme.

d) notes the ongoing success of the community arts programmes with increasing patronage.

e) thanks staff responsible for the graffiti removal programme, noting the positive impact that programme has had.

f) request an update from relevant officers on the Takapuna Beach playground.

g) request an update on the Clarence Street upgrade noting that a substantial amount of the funding was to come from the Devonport Car Park Fund.

CARRIED

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Hazard Report

Resolution number DT/2015/84

MOVED by Member MA Cohen, seconded by Chairperson JM Bergin:

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a) receive the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Hazard Report.

b) request an update on the Northern Community Response Plan.

c) request an update on the emergency notification mechanisms.

CARRIED

18	Developing the Empowered Communities Approach - next steps
	Haley Scovell, Local Board Advisor and Eric Perry, Relationship Manager were in attendance to speak to this item.
	MOVED by Chairperson JM Bergin, seconded by Member DP Hale: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) confirms its support in principle for the Empowered Communities Approach proposed in the draft Long-term Plan 2015–2025, recognising that it presents an opportunity to further support community-initiated and led projects and activities which are better facilitated by the community and supported by the Council and local boards; b) notes that funding for the Empowered Communities Approach, and its impact on local board budgets is unclear, and that it is therefore not possible to come to a definite position of support or otherwise for the proposal; c) requests that staff provide information about funding of the proposed approach, which identifies the total budget for Community Development and Safety, regional and local operating costs, potential funding that can be reallocated to local delivery and details on the functions and roles and those involved with implementing the approach; d) wishes to emphasise that one size does not fit all and the approach must accommodate local requirements, not limit local options and provide for flexibility in resourcing and models adopted for local delivery; e) notes that there is a measure of risk involved with a community-centered approach and, therefore, there is a need for robust governance and accountability systems, along with clear understandings about Council’s response where initiatives do not succeed; f) notes the need to avoid duplication and overly bureaucratic processes in the development of new structures to support the Empowered Communities Approach.
	An amendment by way of replacement was MOVED by Member MA Cohen, seconded by Deputy Chairperson G Gillon: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) In acknowledging our current successful (but under appropriately funded ) community delivery model for community development and the arts we recognize the potential in the intended Empowered Communities Approach proposed in the draft Long-term Plan 2015–2025 subject to the appropriate funding and decision-making being allocated locally to the board. b) has real concerns until clarity over decision-making, control and funding over the 3 components identified in the Empowered Communities Model namely : the local community broker, the community practice hub and the Auckland wide response team c) note that our current position is i. Local community broker. The funding equivalent for this role needs to sit in the discretionary budget of the local board. If a board requires in house capacity full or part time they need to be part of the local board services. ii. Community Practice Hub. The available funding needs to sit in the discretionary budget of the local board. The Board can through its Local Board Agreement contract Auckland Council to provide certain services iii. Auckland wide Response Team The available funding needs to sit in the discretionary budget of the local board. The Board can through its Local Board Agreement contract Auckland Council to provide certain services The motion was put to a vote and was declared EQUAL. The Chairperson exercised their casting vote against, so the motion was Lost.
	Resolution number DT/2015/85 MOVED by Chairperson JM Bergin, seconded by Member DP Hale: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) confirms its support in principle for the Empowered Communities Approach proposed in the draft Long-term Plan 2015–2025, recognising that it presents an opportunity to further support community-initiated and led projects and activities which are better facilitated by the community and supported by the Council and local boards; b) notes that funding for the Empowered Communities Approach, and its impact on local board budgets is unclear, and that it is therefore not possible to come to a definite position of support or otherwise for the proposal; c) requests that staff provide information about funding of the proposed approach, which identifies the total budget for Community Development and Safety, regional and local operating costs, potential funding that can be reallocated to local delivery and details on the functions and roles and those involved with implementing the approach; d) wishes to emphasise that one size does not fit all and the approach must accommodate local requirements, not limit local options and provide for flexibility in resourcing and models adopted for local delivery; e) notes that there is a measure of risk involved with a community-centered approach and, therefore, there is a need for robust governance and accountability systems, along with clear understandings about Council’s response where initiatives do not succeed; f) notes the need to avoid duplication and overly bureaucratic processes in the development of new structures to support the Empowered Communities Approach. CARRIED
	Secretarial Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 3.15.5 Member Cohen requested that his dissenting vote against a) be recorded.

19	Devonport - Takapuna Local Board Community Grants Programme 2015/2016
	Eric Perry, Relationship Manager, was in attendance to speak to this item.
	Resolution number DT/2015/86 MOVED by Member DP Hale, seconded by Chairperson JM Bergin: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) adopt the Devonport-Takapuna Community Grants Programme 2015/2016. CARRIED
	Secretarial Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 3.15.5 Member Cohen requested that his dissenting vote be recorded.

Auckland Transport quarterly update to local boards

Resolution number DT/2015/87

MOVED by Chairperson JM Bergin, seconded by Member JRK O'Connor:

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a) receive the Auckland Transport quarterly report.

CARRIED

Auckland Transport update on issues raised in April 2015 for the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board

Resolution number DT/2015/88

MOVED by Member JRK O'Connor, seconded by Member DP Hale:

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a) receive the Auckland Transport monthly report.

CARRIED

Record of Briefing/Community Forum - 14 April 2015 (extraordinary), 28 April and 5 May

Resolution number DT/2015/89

MOVED by Member DP Hale, seconded by Member AP Roe:

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.

CARRIED

Summary of Actions and Reports Requested/Pending - May 2015

Resolution number DT/2015/90

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Gillon, seconded by Member JRK O'Connor:

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a) receive the summary of actions and reports requested/pending – May 2015 report.

b) that the board note resolution DT/2014/299 from the 18 November business meeting be forwarded to relevant Auckland Council Properties Limited officers.

c) that the board note resolution DT/2014/69 from the 16 September business meeting be forwarded to relevant officers.

CARRIED

Ward Councillors Update

Resolution number DT/2015/91

MOVED by Chairperson JM Bergin, seconded by Member DP Hale:

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.

CARRIED

25	Board Members' reports
	A document entitled ‘Member’s report to local board to May 2015’ was tabled at the meeting. A copy of the tabled document has been placed on file copy of the minutes and can be viewed at the Auckland Council website.
	Resolution number DT/2015/92 MOVED by Member DP Hale, seconded by Deputy Chairperson G Gillon: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the written report from Member Dianne Hale. CARRIED
	Secretarial Note: The item was revisited after item 26.
	Resolution number DT/2015/93 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Gillon, seconded by Member JRK O'Connor: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the verbal report from Member Grant Gillon. b) the board expresses its disapproval of the tabled feedback form document and the use of the local board logo and the Shape Auckland logo to infer the board has a particular position. c) request officers to urgently seek legal advice as to the legality of the publishers or organisers using Council logos in this way. CARRIED
	Attachments a Dianne Hale - members report b Takapuna Beach Reserve Northern Feedback Form

26	Chairperson's reports
	A document entitled ‘Table Two – Portfolio Delegations’ was tabled at the meeting. A copy of the tabled document has been placed on file copy of the minutes and can be viewed at the Auckland Council website.
	Resolution number DT/2015/94 MOVED by Chairperson JM Bergin, seconded by Member DP Hale: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) adopts the new portfolio allocations as follows: i. Governance – Chairperson (Lead) Deputy Chairperson (Associate) ii. Economic development and town centres - Member Bergin (Lead) Member Hale (Associate) iii. Finance - Member Bergin (Lead) Member Hale (Associate) iv. Events - Member Roe (Lead) Member Cohen (Associate) v. Arts, Community development and resilience - Member Cohen (Lead) Member Roe (Associate) vi. Parks and natural environment - Member Cohen (Lead) Member Gillon (Associate) vii. Transport and infrastructure - Member O’Connor (Lead) Member Hale (Associate) viii. Regulatory and heritage - Member Hale (Lead) Member Gillon (Associate) ix. Recreational and community facilities - Member Gillon (Lead) Member O’Connor (Associate) x. Greenways – Member Allison Roe (Lead) Member Mike Cohen (Associate) b) adopts the delegations, detailed in the amended Table Two, subject to regular review, which includes the Maunga authority delegations. CARRIED
	Attachments a Table Two - Portfolio Delegations

Swimming Pool Fencing Exemption – Special Exemption (Section 6) Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987

Resolution number DT/2015/95

MOVED by Member DP Hale, seconded by Deputy Chairperson G Gillon:

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.

CARRIED

28 Consideration of Extraordinary Items

Item 10 was taken at this time.

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

Secretarial Note: Item 25 was revisited at this time.

29 Procedural motion to exclude the public

Resolution number DT/2015/96

MOVED by Chairperson JM Bergin, seconded by Deputy Chairperson G Gillon:

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:

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.

The text of these resolutions is made available to the public who are present at the meeting and form part of the minutes of the meeting.

CARRIED

10.07pm The public was excluded.

Resolutions in relation to the confidential items are recorded in the confidential section of these minutes and are not publicly available.

10.26pm The public was re-admitted.

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

CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Devonport-Takapuna Local Board HELD ON

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

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

Chairperson	Joseph Bergin
Deputy Chairperson	Dr Grant Gillon
Members	Dianne Hale, QSO, JP
	Mike Cohen, QSM, JP
	Jan O'Connor
	Allison Roe, MBE

Councillor	Chris Darby	[until 9.50pm, item 24]
	George Wood	[from 7.05pm, item 12; until 7.40pm, item 13]