Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

 

OPEN Minutes

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board held in the Manukau Chambers, Level 1, Manukau Civic Centre, 31-33 Manukau Station Road, Manukau on Monday, 17 August 2015 at 5.00pm.

 

present

 

Chairperson

Fa’anānā Efeso Collins

 

 

 

Deputy Chairperson

Ross Robertson, QSO, JP

 

 

 

Members

Lotu Fuli

 

 

 

 

Stephen Grey (from 5.17pm)

 

 

 

 

Donna Lee

 

 

 

 

ABSENT

 

 

Mary Gush

 

 

 

John McCracken

 

 

 

Cr Alf Filipaina

 

 

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

 

 

Cr Arthur Anae (from 5.05pm to 5.23pm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

17 August 2015

 

 

 

1          Welcome

 

Fa’anānā Efeso Collins opened the meeting in karakia.

 

2          Apologies

 

Resolution number OP/2015/128

MOVED by Chairperson E Collins, seconded by Deputy Chairperson HVR Robertson:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board accept the apology from member Mary Gush for illness.

CARRIED

 

Secretarial Note - Councillor Filipaina has sent his apologies (due to sickness).

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number OP/2015/129

MOVED by Chairperson E Collins, seconded by Deputy Chairperson HVR Robertson:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Monday 27 July 2015, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

 

5          Leave of Absence

 

There were no leaves of absence.

 

6          Acknowledgements

 

There were no acknowledgements.

 

7          Petitions

 

7.1

Petition - Piako Street, Otara

 

This item was withdrawn due to bereavement.

 

            Member Stephen Grey joined the meeting at 5.17pm.

 

8          Deputations

 

8.1

Deputation - Eye on Nature

 

Resolution number OP/2015/130

MOVED by Chairperson E Collins, seconded by Member DI Lee:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board thanks Graeme Bakker and Barbara Carney from the Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust for their attendance and presentation.

CARRIED

 

9          Public Forum

 

There was no public forum.

 

 

10        Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

 

11        Notices of Motion

 

There were no notices of motion.

 

 

12

Manukau Ward Councillors Update

 

A copy of Councillor Filipaina’s written report was tabled at the meeting and has been placed on the file copy of the minutes to be viewed at the Auckland Council website.

 

 

Resolution number OP/2015/131

MOVED by Chairperson E Collins, seconded by Member LT Fuli:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)         receive the verbal report from Councillor Arthur Anae.

b)         receive the written report from Councillor Alf Filipaina.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Cr Filipaina's written report.

 

 

13

Fresh Gallery Otara Business Planning Project

 

Resolution number OP/2015/132

MOVED by Chairperson E Collins, seconded by Member LT Fuli:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board appoints Member Donna Lee to the Fresh Gallery Ōtara business plan steering group.

CARRIED

 

 

14

Local and Sports Park Capital /Renewal Work Programme

 

Resolution number OP/2015/133

MOVED by Chairperson E Collins, seconded by Deputy Chairperson HVR Robertson:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)      approve the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Local and Sports Park Capital and Renewal Work Programme for 2015/2016.

b)      request that the remaining sections of the Parks, Sports and Recreation Department works programme for 2015/16 be reported to the board at the next meeting, including sections related to Opex expenditure by the department, and recreation plans and programmes.

CARRIED

 

 

 

15

Auckland Transport Report - August 2015

 

Resolution number OP/2015/134

MOVED by Member LT Fuli, seconded by Member SC Grey:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)      receives the Auckland Transport monthly report for August 2015.

b)      request that Auckland Transport provides a firm cost estimate for a gateway sign on East Tamaki Road, Papatoetoe.

c)     request that Auckland Transport and Auckland Council Property Ltd incorporate residential accommodation options to the airspace above the Manukau bus interchange (lot 59) for the board to consider.

d)     note the long-term plan 2015- 2025 identified Manukau metropolitan centre as a key priority area to improve public transport and quality urban living. Future proofing the bus terminal by investing in these areas will drive positive environmental, economic and social outcomes for Auckland and local areas.

e)      request Auckland Transport and Auckland Council Property Ltd identify opportunities in the long-term plan to improve the linkages to local amenities to the bus terminal interchange, such as Putney Way and local retail stores.  

 

CARRIED

 

 

16

Auckland Transport Quarterly Update to Local Boards - For the quarter - 1 April to 30 June 2015

 

Resolution number OP/2015/135

MOVED by Chairperson E Collins, seconded by Deputy Chairperson HVR Robertson:  

That the Ōtara-: Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)       receive the Auckland Transport Quarterly update for the quarter 1 April to 30 June 2015.

b)      request Auckland Transport to present to the board a clear and realistic system and realistic opportunities to achieve its local board plan transport outcomes, such as, local interchanges, safer train stations, better local Park and Rides services, direct rail connections to the Auckland Airport and Homai train station; and the Te Araroa national trail through Puhunui Reserve.

 

CARRIED

 


 

 

17

Placemaking: Ōtara Waterways and Lake Project Strategic Action Plan

 

Resolution number OP/2015/136

MOVED by Member SC Grey, seconded by Member LT Fuli:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)      endorse the Placemaking: Ōtara Waterways and Lake Project Strategic Action           Plan.

b)      agree to establish an independent trust to oversee the implementation of the Placemaking: Ōtara Waterways and Lake Project Strategic Action Plan.

c)      note that Member Stephen Grey and Member Gary Boles (Howick Local Board) will facilitate the development of the proposed trust on behalf of the Ōtara Waterways and Lake steering group.

d)      request that the draft constitution of the trust be reported back to the board for final approval.

e)      request the General Manager, Infrastructure and Environmental Services, to provide officer support to develop the trust proposal, and to prepare a draft work programme for board approval, addressing the use of the $100,000 board funding for the Ōtara Waterways and Lake Project in 2015/16.

f)       refer this resolution to Howick Local Board.

CARRIED

 

 

18

Annual Report 2014/15 - Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

 

Resolution number OP/2015/137

MOVED by Member SC Grey, seconded by Deputy Chairperson HVR Robertson:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)      note the monitoring and reporting requirements set out in the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 and the local board information proposed for the Auckland Council Annual Report 2014/15.

b)      approve:

i.     the message from the Chairperson, which provides the Local Boards comments on local board matters in the 2014/15 annual report;

ii.    the list of achievements and the list of capital projects that form part of the local board information for the Auckland Council Annual Report 2014/15.

c)         give authority to the Chair and Deputy Chair to make minor emphasis amendments and typographical changes before submitting for final publication.

 

CARRIED


 

 

19

Proposed Manukau Central Business Improvement District boundary expansion and funding

 

Resolution number OP/2015/138

MOVED by Member SC Grey, seconded by Deputy Chairperson HVR Robertson:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)      approve the attached Manukau Central Business Association proposed Business Improvement District boundary expansion map.

b)      allocate $25,000 from the 2015/16 local board budget (Local economic development planning initiative) to the Manukau Central Business Association to support the proposed Business Improvement District boundary expansion campaign, subject to a formal funding agreement.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Proposed Business Improvement District boundary expansion map.

 

 

 

20

Auckland Council Property Limited Local Board Six-Monthly Update 1 January to 30 June 2015

 

Resolution number OP/2015/139

MOVED by Chairperson E Collins, seconded by Deputy Chairperson HVR Robertson:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)      receive the Auckland Council Property Limited Local Board Six-Monthly update 1 January to 30 June 2015.

b)      request Auckland Council Property Ltd to begin work in facilitating potential providers to fund and build residential accommodation options to the airspace above the bus interchange at Manukau (lot 59).

c)      note the long-term plan 2015- 2025 identified Manukau metropolitan centre as a key priority area to improve public transport and quality urban living. Future proofing the bus terminal by investing in these areas will drive positive environmental, economic and social outcomes for Auckland and local areas.

d)      seek a workshop with Auckland Council Property Limited to prepare a local property plan under ACPL’s optimisation policy, in order to maximise use of local assets and with any sales to be reinvested back into the local board area.

e)      seek updated reporting from Auckland Council Property Limited on the Papatoetoe Town centre and Infratil contract.

f)       request that Auckland Council Property Limited invest any proceeds from the sale of South Hayman Park land to the Crown to the development of the remainder of Hayman Park and other parks in the Ōtara Papatoetoe Local Board area.

 

CARRIED

 


 

 

21

Future Urban Land Supply Strategy

 

Resolution number OP/2015/140

MOVED by Chairperson E Collins, seconded by Member LT Fuli:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board advise the Auckland Development Committee and hearing panel on the Strategy that the board:

a)        agree in principle with the sequencing proposed within the draft Future Urban Land Supply Strategy, as these appear to meet the objective of a well-managed  urban expansion;

b)        request that the draft strategy be amended to recognise that any proposed urban expansion in the south will have transport impacts on the existing transport infrastructure serving Ōtara-Papatoetoe, and will necessitate investment in routes serving Ōtara-Papatoetoe, as well as local infrastructure in the areas being developed;

c)        request that the draft strategy be amended to indicate the method of financing the new infrastructure, and in particular to indicate the share of the costs expected to fall to ratepayers, and the share to be borne by developers, through development contributions or otherwise;

d)        request that a similar sequencing strategy be developed for the development of existing urban centres in Auckland, including brown fields and centres such as Manukau and Old Papatoetoe, which could help to absorb population growth, with moderate investment and removal of blockages to development.

 

CARRIED

 

 

22

Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Act (ARAFA) Funding Model Review - Local Board Input

 

Resolution number OP/2015/141

MOVED by Chairperson E Collins, seconded by Member SC Grey:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board support Option 1 (retaining the status quo) under the Auckland Regional Funding Amenities Act Funding Model review.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

23

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Workshop Notes

 

Resolution number OP/2015/142

MOVED by Member SC Grey, seconded by Member LT Fuli:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board receive the workshop notes for 3 August 2015.

 

CARRIED

 


 

24

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Reports and Actions Pending

 

Resolution number OP/2015/143

MOVED by Chairperson E Collins, seconded by Member SC Grey:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)         receive the report.

b)         request the Manager, Recreation Planning and Programming to report to the Board in September on the Sutton Corner Concept Working Party preferred concept plan options, as requested in resolution OP/2015/30 on 16 March 2015.

.CARRIED

 

 

25

Ōtara Papatoetoe Local Board members portfolio update

 

A copy of Member Lotu Fuli and Deputy Chair Ross Robertson’s report on the Local Government New Zealand conference was tabled at the meeting and has been placed on the file copy of the minutes to be viewed at the Auckland Council website.

 

 

Resolution number OP/2015/144

MOVED by Chairperson E Collins, seconded by Deputy Chairperson HVR Robertson:  

That the verbal or written reports from the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board portfolio holders be received:

Member Fuli:      

  • Local Government New Zealand Conference report attached
  • Job Fest
  • Youth Development Training
  • Otara Papatoetoe Youth providers forum

Member Lee:

  • Night and Day Art project on Davies Avenue
  • Events meeting - fun run in April/May starting in Hayman park

Member Robertson:

  • Progress fun run idea
  • Attended Old Papatoetoe Main street meeting
  • Age concern thank you
  • Otara Citizens Advice Bureau annual general meeting
  • Spatial priority area workshop with the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board
  • Draft future urban land Have Your Say event
  • Samoan rugby union function
  • Sunnyside Tennis open day
  • Unveiling the Taonga signage and planting along Otaki Stream
  • Update on Sutton Crescent project
  • Papatoetoe Tennis opening
  • Visit to South Auckland Rangers

Member Grey:

  • Otara Waterways and Lake Steering Group
  • Covered area available that can be located in the south at no cost to the local board
  • Marksmen shooting fraternity – looking for a purpose built facility.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Local Government New Zealand Conference report

 

 

26

Chairpersons Announcements

 

Resolution number OP/2015/145

MOVED by Member LT Fuli, seconded by Deputy Chairperson HVR Robertson:  

That the verbal update is received and the correspondence noted:

  • Meeting with the Mayoral Chief of Staff
  • ATEED meetings
  • Attended the Toia opening in Ōtāhuhu
  • Alcohol Ban Review Hearing
  • Spatial priority area workshop with the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board
  • BID meetings with Hunters Corner and Otara
  • Attended an Indian Association meeting
  • Meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of CrossPower
  • Letter to Chief Executive Auckland Council regarding the boarding house register
  • The Southern Initiative Governance Model has been approved.

CARRIED

  

27        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.  

 

  

6.28 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 Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board HELD ON

 

 

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

 

 

 

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