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Rodney Local
Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee
07 September
2015
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1 Welcome
The Chairperson
opened the meeting and welcomed those in attendance.
2 Apologies
3 Declaration of Interest
The following
were declarations were noted:
Member Grace
declared an interest in Item 12 (Outcomes of Ecosystems Project in 2014/2015
and allocation of proposed Ecosystem Projects for 2015/2016) in regard to
Thomas Grace Reserve and he did not vote on the item. He also declared an
interest in item 18 (New community lease to the Helensville Tennis Club
Incorporated at Rautawhiri Park, Helensville) as a family members is on the
committee of the Tennis Club. He took no part in the discussion or voting for
item 18.
Member Pirrie
declared an interest in item 20 (New community lease to occupy to Muriwai
Environmental Action Community Trust at Muriwai Village Green) as he is a
trustee and he took no part in discussion or voting on the item.
4 Confirmation of Minutes
5 Leave of Absence
There were no
leaves of absence.
6 Acknowledgements
There were no
acknowledgements.
7 Petitions
There were no
petitions.
8 Deputations
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8.1
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Mahurangi Action - Mahurangi River Environment Precinct
Visualisation
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Cimino Cole
and Jefferson Chapple of Mahurangi Action in attendance for this item. Mr
Cole gave a PowerPoint presentation and tabled concept drawings. A copy of
the PowerPoint and concept drawings have been placed on the file copy of the
minutes and can be viewed on the Auckland Council website. Mr Cole and Mr
Chapple outlined a proposal for enhancing the riverbank on the Mahurangi
River. The proposal involves transforming the riverside along the banks of
the Mahurangi River through environmental awareness and a series of shelters
along the riverbank.
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/45
MOVED
by Member SR Garner, seconded by Member TP Grace:
That the Rodney
Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:
a) thank the representatives
from Mahurangi Action Incorporated on their presentation regarding
visualisations for an environment precinct on the Mahurangi River at
Warkworth’s town basin.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a Mahurangi Riverbank
visualisation
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Extension
of Speaking Time
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Resolution
number RODPC/2015/46
MOVED by
Member BM Steele, seconded by Member SR Garner:
a)
That the Rodney Local Board Parks,
Culture and Community Development Committee grant an extension of time to
allow Mr Cole and Mr Chapple to complete their address to the committee on
the Mahurangi River visualisation.
CARRIED
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8.2
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Snells Beach matters
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June Turner
in attendance for this item. Ms Turner gave a PowerPoint presentation and
tabled written information and photographs. A copy of the PowerPoint, written
information and photographs have been placed on the file copy of the minutes
and can be viewed on the Auckland Council website. Ms Turner sought local
board support for funding the completion of the Snells Beach beachfront
walkway from the Sunburst Avenue carpark, funding towards the first stage of
a proposal for a walkway from Snells Beach to Warkworth and funding for a new
skate apparatus for Snells Beach in addition to art work being installed in
the walls around the skatepark area.
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/47
MOVED
by Member SR Garner, seconded by Member JG Colville:
That the Rodney
Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:
a) thank June Turner for her
presentation on the Snells Beach walkway proposal, the completion of the Ken
Erceg walkway at Snells Beach and Sk8 at Goodall Reserve, Snells Beach.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a Snells Beach - Erceg walkway and
Sk8
b Hamatana to Grange walkway,
Snells Beach
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8.3
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Anti Rodeo Action NZ - Warkworth Rodeo
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Lynn Charlton
and Jill Latham of Anti Rodeo Action NZ in attendance for this item. Ms
Charlton tabled written information. A copy of the tabled information has
been placed on the file copy of the minutes and can be viewed on the Auckland
Council website. Ms Charlton sought support from the local board for
compliance of the Rodeo Code of Welfare at Warkworth Rodeo and requested that
if there was a failure in compliance for the local board to withhold
permission for future events. She also requested that vets be present on
rodeo practice/coaching days at Warkworth, and discussed matters of health
and safety.
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/48
MOVED
by Member SR Garner, seconded by Member WW Flaunty:
That the Rodney
Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:
a) thank Lynn Charlton of Anti
Rodeo Action NZ for her presentation on Warkworth Rodeo.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a Anti-Rodeo Action NZ
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8.4
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Warkworth Rodeo
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Gary Jackson of
Warkworth Rodeo in attendance for this item. Mr Jackson tabled written
information. A copy of the information has been placed on the file copy of
the minutes and can be viewed on the Auckland Council website. Mr Jackson
outlined the activities and practices of Warkworth Rodeo.
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/49
MOVED
by Member SR Garner, seconded by Member BM Steele:
That the Rodney
Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:
a) thank Gary Jackson for his
presentation on Warkworth Rodeo.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a Warkworth Rodeo
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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.
Secretarial
Note: Member Grace declared a conflict of interest in Item 12 in regard to
Thomas Grace Reserve and he did not vote on the item.
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12
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Outcomes of Ecosystems Project in 2014/2015 and Allocation of
Proposed Ecosystem Projects for 2015/2016
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Guia Nonoy (Relationship
Advisor) and Brenda Osborne (Senior Ecologist North West) in attendance for
this item.
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/50
MOVED
by Member SR Garner, seconded by Member WW Flaunty:
That the Rodney
Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:
a) receive the update on the projects completed under the Rodney Local Board
Ecological Survey of Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems budget in 2014/2015.
b) approve
allocation of $50,000 to projects to be delivered from the Ecological Survey
Ecosystem budget line in 2015/2016 as listed below:
i. Lake
Tomarata Dune Lakes Reserve - $2,000 (towards site preparation for 2016
wetland buffer planting and follow up pest plant control).
ii. Constable
Road, south Muriwai - $15,600 (towards native lizard survey and pest plant control)
iii. Birds
Beach - $9,800 (towards pest plant control and wetland buffer planting)
iv. Brick
Bay Drive reserve - $2,600 (towards pest plant control)
v. Brick
Bay – Puriri Place Reserve - $6,000 (towards wetland restoration and
riparian buffer planting)
vi. Thomas
Grace Reserve - $5,000 (towards pest plant and animal control and scoping
of potential for wetland restoration programme)
vii. Woodcocks-Kawaka
Reserve - $2,000 (towards pest plant management)
viii. Glen
Kowhai Reserve (Duck Creek Rd) - $3,000 (towards pest plant management)
ix. Mathesons
Bay Reserve - $4,000 (towards pest plant control)
c) investigate
opportunities to involve volunteer community groups in the delivery
of the projects from the Ecological Survey Ecosystems budget 2015/2016.
CARRIED
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Under Standing
Order 3.15.5 Members Steele and McLean requested that their dissenting vote be
recorded in regard to item 12.
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13
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Allocation of Sustainable Living Initiatives Programmes Budget
2015/2016
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Guia Nonoy
(Relationship Advisor), Tracy Tristram (Environmental
Programmes Advisor) and Megan Beard (Partnerships Facilitator) in attendance
for this item.
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/51
MOVED
by Member SR Garner, seconded by Member BM Steele:
That the Rodney
Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:
a) approve the allocation of
their sustainable living initiatives programmes budget of $10,000 for
delivery by Infrastructure and Environmental Services department in 2015/1026
to two projects as follows:
i. Working Towards A Better
Tomorrow - $5,000
ii. Whangateau and Ti Point
Onsite Wastewater Education - $5,000.
b) request that any significant
changes identified during the programme delivery be brought back to the
Rodney Local Board for approval.
CARRIED
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Proposed new community lease to The North Shore Playcentre
Association Incorporated for the Coatesville site
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Karen Walby
(Community Lease Advisor) in attendance for this item.
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/52
MOVED
by Chairperson BP Houlbrooke, seconded by Member JG Colville:
That the Rodney
Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:
a) approves the public notification and consultation with Iwi of
council’s intention to grant a community lease to The North Shore Playcentre
Association Incorporated for a portion of Part
Allotment 671 Paremoremo Parish, on Coatesville Recreation Reserve, 12
Mahoenui Valley Road, Coatesville (Attachment C to the agenda report, GIS
aerial view showing proposed new community lease as outlined in green).
b) notes the
terms of the proposed new community lease to be issued pursuant to section
73(3) of the Reserves Act 1977 would be:
i) term - 10
years with one right of renewal for 10 years commencing from the dates of satisfactory completion of the statutory processes
required and subsequent local board approval
ii) rent - $1.00 plus GST per annum if requested.
c) request
that council staff report back to the local board for a decision or final
approval of the community leases to The North Shore Playcentre Association
Incorporated on Coatesville Recreation Reserve
following public notification and consultation with Iwi of the intention to
lease (a portion of Part Allotment 671 Paremoremo Parish) as follows:
i) a portion
of Part Allotment 671 Paremoremo Parish
ii) a portion of Allotment 695
Paremoremo Parish (pursuant to Section 61(2A)
of the Reserves Act 1977).
d) request
that the consultation with iwi should generally be conducted within
30 working days to ensure minimal delay to lease applicants.
CARRIED
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Support for proposed reclassification of a portion of Part
Allotment 671 Paremoremo Parish on Coatesville Recreation Reserve
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Karen Walby
(Community Lease Advisor) in attendance for this item.
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/53
MOVED
by Member BM Steele, seconded by Member PH Pirrie:
That the Rodney
Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:
a) supports
the process to reclassify the portion of Part
Allotment 671 Paremoremo Parish from
recreation reserve to local purpose (site for a playcentre) reserve in
accordance with the terms of the Reserves Act 1977 and the Conservation Act
1987 (Attachment C to the agenda report, GIS aerial showing portion of Part
Allotment 671 Paremoremo (898m˛ more or less as outlined in black)) proposed
for reclassification from recreation reserve to local purpose (site for a
playcentre) reserve.
CARRIED
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Renewal and variation of lease to Kumeu and Districts Community
Centre Incorporated at 35 to 41 Access Road Kumeu
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Karen Walby
(Community Lease Advisor) in attendance for this item.
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/54
MOVED
by Member BM Steele, seconded by Member TP Grace:
That the Rodney
Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:
a) approves
the renewal and variation of the lease to Kumeu and Districts Community
Centre Incorporated at 35 to 41 Access Road Kumeu, being Lot 1 DP 95110
(dated 16 July 1980) to record the surrender of the portion of land being the
footprint (including curtilage) of the Pomona Hall (Attachment D to the
agenda report, GIS aerial view of 35 to 41 Access Road Kumeu being Lot 1 DP
95110 detailing the area for renewal of lease and area to be surrendered
effecting the variation to the lease). The terms and conditions for the
renewal and variation as follows:
i) Term - 33
years commencing 16 July 2013
ii) All other
terms and conditions in the deed of renewal and variation will accord with
those in the original lease.
CARRIED
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New community lease to Kumeu and Districts Community Centre
Incorporated for Pomona Hall
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Karen Walby
(Community Lease Advisor) in attendance for this item.
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/55
MOVED
by Member BM Steele, seconded by Member PH Pirrie:
That the Rodney
Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:
a) approves a
new community lease to Kumeu and Districts Community Centre Incorporated at
35 to 41 Access Road Kumeu for the Auckland Council owned Pomona Hall and
land footprint (Attachment A to the agenda report GIS aerial view showing the
lease area for land and Pomona Hall as outlined and cross-hatched in red).
b) notes the
terms of the lease to be issued pursuant to Section 61 of the Reserves Act
1977 would be:
i) Term -
five (5) years from 1 October 2015 and one five (5) year right of renewal;
ii) Rent -
$1.00 plus GST per annum if requested
iii) Maintenance
fee - $250.00 per annum
iv) The
approved Kumeu and Districts Community Centre Incorporated Community Outcomes
Plan be attached to the lease document.
c) approves
the Kumeu and Districts Community Centre Incorporated Community Outcomes Plan
as attached to the agenda report (Attachment D to the agenda report).
d) notes all
other terms and conditions will be in accordance with the Reserves Act 1977
and Auckland Council Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012.
CARRIED
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Secretarial
Note: Member Grace declared a conflict of interest in regard to item 18 as a
family member is on the committee of the Helensville Tennis Club Inc. He took
no part in the discussion or voting on item 18.
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New community lease to the Helensville Tennis Club Incorporated at
Rautawhiri Park, Helensville
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Karen Walby
(Community Lease Advisor) in attendance for this item.
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/56
MOVED
by Member PH Pirrie, seconded by Deputy Chairperson AG Sayers:
That the Rodney
Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:
a) approves a
community lease to the Helensville Tennis Club Incorporated for part of Rautawhiri Park described as portions of Te Tou Kauri
and Rautawhiri No. 3 Blocks comprising; the pavilion and Astroturf tennis
courts to Helensville Tennis Club Incorporated (Attachment B to the agenda
report showing lease area as outlined and cross-hatched in red) subject to
the following:
b) approves
the terms of the lease to be issued pursuant to section 54 of the Reserves
Act 1977 to be:
i) Term -
five (5) years commencing 1 October 2015 and one five (5) year right of
renewal;
ii) Rent -
$1.00 plus GST per annum if requested
iii) Maintenance
fee - $500.00 per annum
iv) The
“required use” clause in the lease states that the primary use is for a
tennis club and associated activities and the secondary use provides for a
community hub to accommodate the casual and regular community and
recreational users of the facility
v) The
approved Helensville Tennis Club Community Outcomes Plan be attached to the
lease document.
c) approves
the Helensville Tennis Club Incorporated Community Outcomes Plan as attached
to the agenda report (Attachment D to the agenda report).
d) notes all
other terms and conditions will be in accordance with the Reserves Act 1977,
Auckland Council Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012 and the Rautawhiri Park
Management Plan adopted November 1998.
e) approves
Landlord Consent to enable the Club to pursue an application for a Club
Liquor Licence in accordance with council’s Alcohol and Licencing Department.
CARRIED
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New community lease to Baddeleys and Campbells Beach Tennis Club
Incorporated at Baddeleys Beach Recreation Reserve
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Karen Walby
(Community Lease Advisor) in attendance for this item.
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/57
MOVED
by Deputy Chairperson AG Sayers, seconded by Member PH Pirrie:
That the Rodney
Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:
a) approves a
new community lease to Baddeleys and Campbells Beach Tennis Club Incorporated
on part of the Baddeleys Beach Recreation Reserve being Part Lot 72 DP 46353
(Attachment C to the agenda report, GIS aerial view with the leased area as
outlined in red) subject to the following terms and conditions:
i) Commencing
1 September 2015 for one term of 10 years plus one right of renewal for 10
years;
ii) Rent $1.00
plus GST per annum if requested
iii) The
approved Baddeleys and Campbells Beach Tennis Club Incorporated Community
Outcomes Plan be attached to the lease document
b) approves
the Baddeleys and Campbells Beach Tennis Club Incorporated Community Outcomes
Plan as attached to the agenda report (Attachment E to the agenda report).
c) approves
all other terms and conditions in accordance with the Baddeleys Beach
Recreation Reserve Management Plan and the Auckland Council Community
Occupancy Guidelines 2012.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a Lease area outlined in red
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Member Pirrie
declared a conflict of interest in regard to item 20 as he is a trustee of Muriwai
Environmental Action Community Trust. He took no part in discussion or voting
on item 20.
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20
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New community licence to occupy to Muriwai Environmental Action Community
Trust at Muriwai Village Green
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Karen Walby
(Community Lease Advisor) in attendance for this item.
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/58
MOVED
by Member BM Steele, seconded by Member WW Flaunty:
That the Rodney
Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:
a) approves a
licence to occupy to the Muriwai Environmental Action Community Trust (Attachment C to the agenda report, GIS aerial view showing the
licence area comprising: the storage container area outlined in red and plant
nursery area outlined in green) on a portion of the Muriwai Village Green being part section N2 Blk
IX Kumeu S D (part of section 6 SO 69320) subject to the following:
b) approves
the terms of the licence to occupy issued pursuant to section 74 (2)(a) of
the Reserves Act 1977 to be:
i) Term -
five (5) years commencing 21 September 2015 and one five (5) year option to
renew. This option to renew will be at the complete discretion of the Rodney
Local Board;
ii) Rent -
$1.00 plus GST per annum if requested;
iii) A clause
will be included in a new licence to occupy to document that as the reserve is owned by the Crown, only vested in trust in the
council and as such, may be identified in future years for treaty settlement;
iv) The approved
Muriwai Environmental Action Community Trust Community Outcomes Plan be
attached to the lease document.
c) approves
the Muriwai Environmental Action Community Trust Community Outcomes Plan as
attached to the agenda report (Attachment D to the agenda report).
d) notes all
other terms and conditions will be in accordance with the Reserves Act 1977,
Auckland Council Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012 and the Muriwai Village
Green Management Plan adopted 13 May 2010.
CARRIED
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21
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Kumeu arts needs assessment
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Antonia
Butler (Principal Policy Analyst) in attendance for this item.
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/59
MOVED
by Member PH Pirrie, seconded by Member BM Steele:
That the Rodney
Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:
a) receive the report and
findings of the Kumeu Arts Needs Assessment dated 13/8/2015 and as
attached to the agenda report.
b) request that officers report
to the local board on the prioritisation and phasing of the delivery of the
actions from the Kumeu Arts Needs Assessment report.
CARRIED
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Secretarial
Note: Member Grace retired from the meeting at 5.40pm, during item 22
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22
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Special Exemption (Section 6) Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987
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Phillip
Curtis (Senior Swimming Pool Specialist) in attendance for this item.
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/60
MOVED
by Chairperson BP Houlbrooke, seconded by Member JG McLean:
That the Rodney Local Board
Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee determine
each application, by way of resolution, to:
a) GRANT
THE APPLICATION by Tina Auger, 106 Oyster Point Road, RD 4,
Warkworth for special exemption under section 6 of the
Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 for an above ground spa pool subject to
the pool remaining in the same location as the day of inspection. This
exemption is subject to NZS 8500:2006 Safety Barriers and Fences Around
Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs 3.10 ‘Above-ground spas and hot tubs’ 3.10
a) to k) inclusive:
a) The top of the spa pool or hot tub
shall be positioned with the entire top surface not less than 760mm above the
surrounding ground or deck;
b) The cover shall be
lockable and shall be kept locked when the spa pool or hot tub is not being
used or supervised. A locking device shall contain a mechanical locking
mechanism or a self-locking mechanism in addition to latching shut;
c) The locks shall not be able to be
readily opened or released by a child of up to the age of six years;
d) When locked the cover shall be fitted
so that if lifted it does not release the locking device or provide a
clearance greater than 100mm;
e) The cover shall be made of a
material that if walked on cannot collapse and can withstand the weight of at
least 20kg to ensure that it will more than take the weight of a child up to
six years old;
f) The cover shall be constructed of
material that meets ASTM F1346-91 to allow easy movement on and off the spa
pool or hot tub;
g) The cover shall be constructed with
a taper from the centre hinge to the outside edge of the cover so that water
will not pond on top of it;
h) The cover shall have an evenly
spaced mechanical locking device as required in b) which shall be positioned
to ensure the cover cannot be lifted more than 100mm by a child up to six years
of age, and ensures that the cover is fixed securely to the spa pool or hot
tub;
i) The cover and locks shall be
maintained at all times in a good state of repair;
j) Warning stickers/sign shall be
placed on the cover to advise that it shall be locked in place when the spa
pool or hot tub is not being used or supervised;
k) Removable
steps, movable furniture, or other objects that can assist a young child to
climb onto the cover, shall be stowed/stored away at least 1200mm from the
side of the spa pool or hot tub.
CARRIED
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/61
MOVED
by Chairperson BP Houlbrooke, seconded by Member JG McLean:
That the Rodney Local Board
Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:
b) GRANT
THE APPLICATION by Allen Theunissen, 87 Motu Road, Huapai for special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming
Pools Act 1987 for an above ground spa pool subject to the pool remaining in
the same location as the day of inspection and as per the photographs
accompanying the application and subject to a restrictor being fixed to the
window that the spa pool abuts. This exemption is subject to NZS 8500:2006
Safety Barriers and Fences Around Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs 3.10
‘Above-ground spas and hot tubs’ 3.10 a) to k) inclusive:
a) The top of the spa pool or hot tub
shall be positioned with the entire top surface not less than 760mm above the
surrounding ground or deck;
b) The cover shall be
lockable and shall be kept locked when the spa pool or hot tub is not being
used or supervised. A locking device shall contain a mechanical locking
mechanism or a self-locking mechanism in addition to latching shut;
c) The locks shall not be able to be
readily opened or released by a child of up to the age of six years;
d) When locked the cover shall be
fitted so that if lifted it does not release the locking device or provide a
clearance greater than 100mm;
e) The cover shall be made of a
material that if walked on cannot collapse and can withstand the weight of at
least 20kg to ensure that it will more than take the weight of a child up to
six years old;
f) The cover shall be constructed of
material that meets ASTM F1346-91 to allow easy movement on and off the spa
pool or hot tub;
g) The cover shall be constructed with
a taper from the centre hinge to the outside edge of the cover so that water
will not pond on top of it;
h) The cover shall have an evenly
spaced mechanical locking device as required in b) which shall be positioned
to ensure the cover cannot be lifted more than 100mm by a child up to six
years of age, and ensures that the cover is fixed securely to the spa pool or
hot tub;
i) The cover and locks shall be
maintained at all times in a good state of repair;
j) Warning stickers/sign shall be
placed on the cover to advise that it shall be locked in place when the spa
pool or hot tub is not being used or supervised;
k) Removable
steps, movable furniture, or other objects that can assist a young child to
climb onto the cover, shall be stowed/stored away at least 1200mm from the
side of the spa pool or hot tub.
CARRIED
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/62
MOVED
by Member JG McLean, seconded by Chairperson BP Houlbrooke:
That the Rodney Local Board
Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:
c) GRANT
THE APPLICATION by Allan McMillan, 305 Ararimu Valley Road,
Waimauku for special exemption under section 6 of the
Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 for an above ground spa pool subject to
the pool remaining in the same location as the day of inspection and as per
the photographs accompanying the application. This exemption is subject to
NZS 8500:2006 Safety Barriers and Fences Around Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot
Tubs 3.10 ‘Above-ground spas and hot tubs’ 3.10 a) to k) inclusive:
a) The top of the spa pool or hot tub
shall be positioned with the entire top surface not less than 760mm above the
surrounding ground or deck;
b) The cover shall be
lockable and shall be kept locked when the spa pool or hot tub is not being
used or supervised. A locking device shall contain a mechanical locking
mechanism or a self-locking mechanism in addition to latching shut;
c) The locks shall not be able to be
readily opened or released by a child of up to the age of six years;
d) When locked the cover shall be
fitted so that if lifted it does not release the locking device or provide a
clearance greater than 100mm;
e) The cover shall be made of a
material that if walked on cannot collapse and can withstand the weight of at
least 20kg to ensure that it will more than take the weight of a child up to
six years old;
f) The cover shall be constructed of
material that meets ASTM F1346-91 to allow easy movement on and off the spa
pool or hot tub;
g) The cover shall be constructed with
a taper from the centre hinge to the outside edge of the cover so that water
will not pond on top of it;
h) The cover shall have an evenly
spaced mechanical locking device as required in b) which shall be positioned
to ensure the cover cannot be lifted more than 100mm by a child up to six
years of age, and ensures that the cover is fixed securely to the spa pool or
hot tub;
i) The cover and locks shall be
maintained at all times in a good state of repair;
j) Warning stickers/sign shall be
placed on the cover to advise that it shall be locked in place when the spa
pool or hot tub is not being used or supervised;
k) Removable
steps, movable furniture, or other objects that can assist a young child to
climb onto the cover, shall be stowed/stored away at least 1200mm from the
side of the spa pool or hot tub.
CARRIED
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/63
MOVED
by Chairperson BP Houlbrooke, seconded by Member JG McLean:
That the Rodney Local Board
Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:
d) GRANT THE APPLICATION by Susan and Owen Burnside,
660 Waitakere Road, RD 1, Kumeu for special exemption under
section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 for an in ground pool
subject to the exemption being personal to the applicant and new Auckland
Council warning stickers being applied to the bi-fold doors.
CARRIED
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/64
MOVED
by Chairperson BP Houlbrooke, seconded by Member JG McLean:
That the Rodney Local Board
Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:
e) GRANT
THE APPLICATION by John Ferguson, 9 Ngarewa Drive, Opahi Bay,
Warkworth for special exemption under section 6 of the
Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 for an above ground spa pool subject to
the pool remaining in the same location as the day of inspection and as per
the photographs accompanying the application and subject to a 60% angled
wedge being affixed to the top of the power point to make it non-climbable.
This exemption is subject to NZS 8500:2006 Safety Barriers and Fences Around
Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs 3.10 ‘Above-ground spas and hot tubs’ 3.10
a) to k) inclusive:
a) The top of the spa pool or hot tub
shall be positioned with the entire top surface not less than 760mm above the
surrounding ground or deck;
b) The cover shall be
lockable and shall be kept locked when the spa pool or hot tub is not being
used or supervised. A locking device shall contain a mechanical locking
mechanism or a self-locking mechanism in addition to latching shut;
c) The locks shall not be able to be
readily opened or released by a child of up to the age of six years;
d) When locked the cover shall be
fitted so that if lifted it does not release the locking device or provide a
clearance greater than 100mm;
e) The cover shall be made of a
material that if walked on cannot collapse and can withstand the weight of at
least 20kg to ensure that it will more than take the weight of a child up to
six years old;
f) The cover shall be constructed of
material that meets ASTM F1346-91 to allow easy movement on and off the spa
pool or hot tub;
g) The cover shall be constructed with
a taper from the centre hinge to the outside edge of the cover so that water
will not pond on top of it;
h) The cover shall have an evenly
spaced mechanical locking device as required in b) which shall be positioned
to ensure the cover cannot be lifted more than 100mm by a child up to six
years of age, and ensures that the cover is fixed securely to the spa pool or
hot tub;
i) The cover and locks shall be
maintained at all times in a good state of repair;
j) Warning stickers/sign shall be
placed on the cover to advise that it shall be locked in place when the spa
pool or hot tub is not being used or supervised;
k) Removable
steps, movable furniture, or other objects that can assist a young child to
climb onto the cover, shall be stowed/stored away at least 1200mm from the
side of the spa pool or hot tub.
CARRIED
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/65
MOVED
by Chairperson BP Houlbrooke, seconded by Member JG McLean:
That the Rodney Local Board
Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:
f) GRANT
THE APPLICATION by Louise Keddell, 36 Blackbridge Road, Dairy Flat, for
special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987
for an above ground spa pool subject to the pool remaining in the same
location as the day of inspection and as per the photographs accompanying the
application and subject to the pool being raised to the required height of
760mm as per a) below. This exemption is subject to NZS 8500:2006 Safety
Barriers and Fences Around Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs 3.10
‘Above-ground spas and hot tubs’ 3.10 a) to k) inclusive:
a) The top of the spa pool or hot tub
shall be positioned with the entire top surface not less than 760mm above the
surrounding ground or deck;
b) The cover shall be
lockable and shall be kept locked when the spa pool or hot tub is not being
used or supervised. A locking device shall contain a mechanical locking
mechanism or a self-locking mechanism in addition to latching shut;
c) The locks shall not be able to be
readily opened or released by a child of up to the age of six years;
d) When locked the cover shall be
fitted so that if lifted it does not release the locking device or provide a
clearance greater than 100mm;
e) The cover shall be made of a
material that if walked on cannot collapse and can withstand the weight of at
least 20kg to ensure that it will more than take the weight of a child up to
six years old;
f) The cover shall be constructed of
material that meets ASTM F1346-91 to allow easy movement on and off the spa
pool or hot tub;
g) The cover shall be constructed with
a taper from the centre hinge to the outside edge of the cover so that water
will not pond on top of it;
h) The cover shall have an evenly
spaced mechanical locking device as required in b) which shall be positioned
to ensure the cover cannot be lifted more than 100mm by a child up to six
years of age, and ensures that the cover is fixed securely to the spa pool or
hot tub;
i) The cover and locks shall be
maintained at all times in a good state of repair;
j) Warning stickers/sign shall be
placed on the cover to advise that it shall be locked in place when the spa
pool or hot tub is not being used or supervised;
k) Removable
steps, movable furniture, or other objects that can assist a young child to
climb onto the cover, shall be stowed/stored away at least 1200mm from the
side of the spa pool or hot tub.
CARRIED
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/66
MOVED
by Member JG McLean, seconded by Chairperson BP Houlbrooke:
That the Rodney Local Board
Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:
g) GRANT
THE APPLICATION by Ian and Sarah Hadwin, 39 Postman Road, Dairy Flat, for
special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987
for an above ground spa pool subject to the pool remaining in the same
location as the day of inspection and as per the photographs accompanying the
application. This exemption is subject to NZS 8500:2006 Safety Barriers and
Fences Around Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs 3.10 ‘Above-ground spas and
hot tubs’ 3.10 a) to k) inclusive:
a) The top of the spa pool or hot tub
shall be positioned with the entire top surface not less than 760mm above the
surrounding ground or deck;
b) The cover shall be
lockable and shall be kept locked when the spa pool or hot tub is not being
used or supervised. A locking device shall contain a mechanical locking
mechanism or a self-locking mechanism in addition to latching shut;
c) The locks shall not be able to be
readily opened or released by a child of up to the age of six years;
d) When locked the cover shall be
fitted so that if lifted it does not release the locking device or provide a
clearance greater than 100mm;
e) The cover shall be made of a
material that if walked on cannot collapse and can withstand the weight of at
least 20kg to ensure that it will more than take the weight of a child up to
six years old;
f) The cover shall be constructed of
material that meets ASTM F1346-91 to allow easy movement on and off the spa
pool or hot tub;
g) The cover shall be constructed with
a taper from the centre hinge to the outside edge of the cover so that water
will not pond on top of it;
h) The cover shall have an evenly
spaced mechanical locking device as required in b) which shall be positioned
to ensure the cover cannot be lifted more than 100mm by a child up to six
years of age, and ensures that the cover is fixed securely to the spa pool or
hot tub;
i) The cover and locks shall be
maintained at all times in a good state of repair;
j) Warning stickers/sign shall be
placed on the cover to advise that it shall be locked in place when the spa
pool or hot tub is not being used or supervised;
k) Removable
steps, movable furniture, or other objects that can assist a young child to
climb onto the cover, shall be stowed/stored away at least 1200mm from the
side of the spa pool or hot tub.
CARRIED
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/67
MOVED by Chairperson BP Houlbrooke, seconded by Member JG McLean:
That the
Rodney Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:
h) GRANT THE APPLICATION by David and Kylie Haskins, 54
Pinetone Road, Kumeu for special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of
Swimming Pools Act 1987 for an in ground pool subject to self-closing devices
and latches at a minimum height of 1.5m being fitted to the doors which open
inwards to the pool area.
CARRIED
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/68
MOVED
by Chairperson BP Houlbrooke, seconded by Member JG McLean:
That the Rodney Local Board
Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:
i) GRANT THE APPLICATION by Anton Nairn, 407 Horseshoe Bush Road, RD
4, Albany for special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming
Pools Act 1987 for an above ground spa pool subject to the pool remaining in
the same location as the day of inspection and as per the photographs
accompanying the application and the steps being moved 1.2m away from the spa
when not in use. This exemption is subject to NZS 8500:2006 Safety Barriers
and Fences Around Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs 3.10 ‘Above-ground spas
and hot tubs’ 3.10 a) to k) inclusive:
a) The top of the spa pool or hot tub
shall be positioned with the entire top surface not less than 760mm above the
surrounding ground or deck;
b) The cover shall be
lockable and shall be kept locked when the spa pool or hot tub is not being
used or supervised. A locking device shall contain a mechanical locking
mechanism or a self-locking mechanism in addition to latching shut;
c) The locks shall not be able to be
readily opened or released by a child of up to the age of six years;
d) When locked the cover shall be
fitted so that if lifted it does not release the locking device or provide a
clearance greater than 100mm;
e) The cover shall be made of a
material that if walked on cannot collapse and can withstand the weight of at
least 20kg to ensure that it will more than take the weight of a child up to
six years old;
f) The cover shall be constructed of
material that meets ASTM F1346-91 to allow easy movement on and off the spa
pool or hot tub;
g) The cover shall be constructed with
a taper from the centre hinge to the outside edge of the cover so that water
will not pond on top of it;
h) The cover shall have an evenly
spaced mechanical locking device as required in b) which shall be positioned
to ensure the cover cannot be lifted more than 100mm by a child up to six
years of age, and ensures that the cover is fixed securely to the spa pool or
hot tub;
i) The cover and locks shall be
maintained at all times in a good state of repair;
j) Warning stickers/sign shall be
placed on the cover to advise that it shall be locked in place when the spa
pool or hot tub is not being used or supervised;
k) Removable
steps, movable furniture, or other objects that can assist a young child to
climb onto the cover, shall be stowed/stored away at least 1200mm from the
side of the spa pool or hot tub.
CARRIED
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Resolution number RODPC/2015/69
MOVED by Chairperson BP Houlbrooke, seconded by
Member BM Steele:
That the Rodney Local Board
Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:
j) DEFER
CONSIDERING THE APPLICATION by Hugh and Carmel Fisher, 737 Leigh Road,
Whangateau for special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming
Pools Act 1987 for an in ground pool and spa pool.
k) agree that confidential attachments A to J (under
separate cover) to the Swimming Pool Exemptions report remain confidential to
protect the privacy of the applicants.
CARRIED
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25 Consideration
of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
6.15 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 Rodney Local Board Parks, Culture
and Community Development Committee HELD ON
DATE:.........................................................................
CHAIRPERSON:........................................................
