Howick Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Howick Local Board held in the Howick Local Board Meeting Room, Pakuranga Library Complex, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga on Monday, 14 December 2015 at 6.00pm.

 

present

 

Chairperson

David Collings

 

 

 

Deputy Chairperson

Adele White

 

 

 

Members

Garry Boles

 

 

 

 

Katrina Bungard

 

 

 

 

Lucy Schwaner

 

 

 

 

John Spiller

 

 

 

 

Steve Udy

 

 

 

 

Bob Wichman

 

 

 

 

ABSENT

 

Members:

Jim Donald

 

 

 

 

ALSO PRESENT

 

Councillor

Sharon

Stewart

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Howick Local Board

14 December 2015

 

 

 

1          Welcome

 

The Chairman opened the meeting and welcomed everyone present.

 

 

2          Apologies

 

Resolution number HW/2015/174

MOVED by Chairperson DA Collings, seconded by Member L Schwaner:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)         accepts the apology from Member JR Donald for absence.

CARRIED

 

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number HW/2015/175

MOVED by Chairperson DA Collings, seconded by Member RD Wichman:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)         confirms the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Monday, 16 November 2015, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

 

 

5          Leave of Absence

 

There were no requests for leaves of absence.

 

 

6          Acknowledgements

 

There were no acknowledgements.

 

 

7          Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 

 

8          Deputations

 

There were no deputations.

 


 

9          Public Forum

 

9.1

Chris O’Loughlin - 32 Devon Road, Bucklands Beach - Non notified consent

 

Chris O’Loughlin was in attendance to raise concerns in regard to the development at 32 Devon Road, Bucklands Beach (Item 19 on this agenda relates to this matter).

 

Resolution number HW/2015/176

MOVED by Chairperson DA Collings, seconded by Deputy Chairperson AJ White:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)     thanks Mr O’Loughlin for his attendance.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Tabled information

 

 

10        Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

 

11        Notices of Motion

 

There were no notices of motion.

 

 

12

Chair's Report

 

Resolution number HW/2015/177

MOVED by Chairperson DA Collings, seconded by Member SA Udy:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      receives the Chair’s tabled report.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Chair's report

 

 

13

Councillor's Update

 

Resolution number HW/2015/178

MOVED by Chairperson DA Collings, seconded by Deputy Chairperson AJ White:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      receives the verbal report from Councillor Stewart.

CARRIED

 


 

14

Auckland Transport Update – December 2015

 

Resolution number HW/2015/179

MOVED by Chairperson DA Collings, seconded by Member SA Udy:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)     receives the report entitled ‘Auckland Transport Update – December 2015’ and the attached issues register from Auckland Transport’s Elected Member Relationship Manager (South).

b)     requests staff investigate options for a locally funded place shaping project to landscape and beautify the traffic island at the intersection of Shelley Beach Parade, Pah Road and Churchill Road in Cockle Bay.

CARRIED

 

 

15

Grant of New Community Lease for Alzheimers Auckland Charitable Trust

 

Resolution number HW/2015/180

MOVED by Member L Schwaner, seconded by Member K Bungard:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      approves a new community lease to Alzheimers Auckland Charitable Trust for the property at 24R William Roberts Road, Pakuranga, subject to the following conditions:

i)       Term – 5 years commencing 1 December 2015 with one 5-year right of renewal;

ii)      Rent - $1.00 (+ GST) per annum, if requested;

iii)     Maintenance Fee - $500 (+ GST) per annum;

iv)     An approved Community Outcomes Plan attached to the lease document;

b)      all other terms and conditions in accordance with the Reserves Act 1977 and the Auckland Council Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012.

CARRIED

 

 

16

Howick Local Board Dog Access Review 2015/2016- Scope Report

 

Resolution number HW/2015/181

MOVED by Chairperson DA Collings, seconded by Member G Boles:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)   confirms the review of its local dog access rules in 2015/16 (Option A1)

b)   confirms the inclusion of the following additional matters within the scope of the review:

i)     confirms a targeted review of park rules (Option B2); and

ii)    confirm a high level review to identify practical “under control off-leash” parks (Option B3).

CARRIED

 


 


17

Annual Plan 2016/2017 – local consultation content

 

Resolution number HW/2015/182

MOVED by Member G Boles, seconded by Deputy Chairperson AJ White:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      agrees indicative LDI priorities for 2016/2017 (Attachment A)

b)      adopts local content for consultation (Attachment B)

c)      confirms the following Have Your Say events to enable community feedback:

i)       Thursday, 25 February 2016 at 6.30pm - Ormiston Senior College

ii)     Tuesday, 1 March 2016 at 6.30pm – Pakuranga Rugby Club

d)      agrees that the Chair be delegated the authority to make any final minor changes to local consultation content for the Annual Plan 2016/2017 prior to publication, including online consultation content.  

CARRIED

 

 

18

Landowner approval for a new pipeline and outlet in Guys Reserve, East Tamaki

 

Resolution number HW/2015/183

MOVED by Member L Schwaner, seconded by Member SA Udy:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      supports landowner approval for the installation of a public stormwater pipeline and outlet in Guys Reserve, 181R Guys Road, East Tamaki  (as shown on the Drawing titled “Proposed Apartment Development 415 Ti Rakau Drive, East Tamaki, Drainage”; being drawing number 45457-D101 Rev D, dated 5/6/15) subject to conditions to be provided by the Manager of Parks (South) to manage the construction effects, planting and reinstatement of the reserve.

CARRIED

 

19

Landowner approval for stormwater infrastructure in Tamaki Bay Drive Reserve, Ennis Avenue Reserve and Bucklands Beach Domain

 

Resolution number HW/2015/184

MOVED by Member L Schwaner, seconded by Member G Boles:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      endorses the granting of an easement over part 30R Tamaki Bay Drive (Lot 84 DP 39000) for a stormwater pipeline as shown on the plan labelled “Drainage Plan” and “Drainage Section” being Sheet 70-02, dated 20th November 2015;  subject to conditions to be provided by the Manager of Parks (South) to manage construction effects and provide for reinstatement.

b)      grants landowner approval for the works associated with the installation of the stormwater pipe within Ennis Avenue Reserve (60R Ennis Avenue) shown in the plans titled “Proposed Engineering Works For Newcastle  Homes 52 Ennis Avenue Pakuranga” prepared by Airey Consultants dated 7 April 2014, Sheet 1 Site Plan, revision 2, Sheet 2 - Drainage Long Section, subject to:

i)       conditions to be provided by the Manager of Parks (South) to manage construction effects and provide for appropriate outlet design and reinstatement.

CARRIED

 

Resolution number HW/2015/185

MOVED by Member L Schwaner, seconded by Deputy Chairperson AJ White:  

That the Howick Local Board:

c)        defers landowner approval for the installation of the stormwater pipe within Buckland Beach Domain in general accordance with Option 2 the plans titled “32 Devon Road Public SW Pipe through Buckland Beach Domain” dated 17 July 2015 until officers can report on the concerns raised by the Board.

CARRIED

 

 

20

Mangemangeroa Environmental Education Facility

 

Resolution number HW/2015/186

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson AJ White, seconded by Member K Bungard:  

That the Howick Local Board:

(a)        amends resolution (b) of HW/2014/41 and replaces it as follows:

(b)     approves advancing to Stage 2 of the project by reallocating $132,500 from Howick Local Board Discretionary Fund on the condition that the Somerville Foundation makes a matching financial contribution.

b)      approves reallocating the balance of funds $130,020 from the Howick Local Board 2013/14 Operational Budget to a project code to be created and managed by the Parks Department to enable the Project Planning Group and the Mangemangeroa Environmental Educational Facility Trust to progress the project.

(b)       amends resolution (c) of HW/2014/41 and replaces it as follows:

(c)     authorises the Project Planning Group to continue in negoitations with the Somerville Foundation, or other funding parties, with a view to securing capital funding that will allow the project to move to Stage 3 and subsequent completion of a building on Mangemangeroa Reserve.

c)      expects the Project Planning Group and Mangemangeroa Environmental Educational Facility Trust to continue investigations and negotiations to secure capital funding from outside sources to allow the completion of a building on the Mangemangeroa Reserve.

CARRIED

 

 

21

Change to triennial meeting schedule - February 2016

 

Resolution number HW/2015/187

MOVED by Chairperson DA Collings, seconded by Member RD Wichman:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      agrees to change its February 2016 Business Meeting from Monday, 8th February 2016 at 6pm to Monday, 15th February 2016 at 6pm.

CARRIED

 


 

22

Draft Regional Pest Management Plan Review

 

Resolution number HW/2015/188

MOVED by Member JR Spiller, seconded by Member K Bungard:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      recommends that council develops a community partnership policy to encourage, advise and assist with the management of both plant and animal pests within ward boundaries, irrespective of whether the particular pest is found on public or private land.

b)      notes the October 2015 Regional Strategy and Policy Committee report and attachments titled Regional Pest Management Plan Review – approval of discussion document

c)      notes that informal and formal local board engagement will be undertaken in early 2016 to inform the final draft Regional Pest Management Plan.

CARRIED

 

 

23

Review of the Food Safety Bylaw 2013

 

Resolution number HW/2015/189

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson AJ White, seconded by Member K Bungard:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      endorses the proposal to retain the grading provision of the Auckland Council Food Safety Bylaw 2013 and require the display of food safety grade certificates.

CARRIED

 

 

24

Reports Requested and Issues Raised 2013 -2016

 

Resolution number HW/2015/190

MOVED by Chairperson DA Collings, seconded by Deputy Chairperson AJ White:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      receives the Reports Requested and Issues Raised 2013 – 2016 schedule.

CARRIED

 

 

25

Workshop Notes

 

Resolution number HW/2015/191

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson AJ White, seconded by Member G Boles:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      receives the workshop notes for workshops held on 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th November 2015.

CARRIED

 

 

26        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

 

27

Draft Local Government Election Year Policy for Elected Members

 

Resolution number HW/2015/192

MOVED by Chairperson DA Collings, seconded by Deputy Chairperson AJ White:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)        delegates the Chairman to provide feedback on the draft “Local Government Election Year Policy for Elected Members”.

CARRIED

 

 

28

Howick Community Safety Recommendations 2015-2016

 

Resolution number HW/2015/193

MOVED by Member RD Wichman, seconded by Deputy Chairperson AJ White:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      allocates $15,848 of the 2015/16 Howick Local Board safety budget as outlined below:

Organisation

Project/programme

Allocation

Asian Council on Reducing Crime

Coordination of the Asian Foot Patrol

$  4,000

Manukau East Council of Social Services Incorporated

Two community safety breakfast workshops

$  5,000

Howick Neighbourhood Support

Safer Plates – number plate security screws

$  4,000

DTZ Group NZ

Sensor security lighting (Dale Court)

$  2,848

TOTAL

$15,848

b)      requests staff to provide a report in April 2016 outlining further safety initiatives to be funded from the 2015/16 safety budget.

CARRIED

 

 

7.48 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 Howick Local Board HELD ON

 

 

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

 

 

 

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