Ōrākei Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Ōrākei Local Board held in the St Chads Church and Community Centre, 38 St Johns Road, Meadowbank on Thursday, 3 December 2015 at 3.30pm.

 

present

 

Chairperson

Desley Simpson, JP

 

 

 

Deputy Chairperson

Kit Parkinson

 

 

 

Members

Ken Baguley

 

 

 

 

Troy Churton

 

 

 

 

Kate Cooke, JP

 

 

 

 

Colin Davis, JP

 

 

 

 

Mark Thomas

 

 

 

 

 

ALSO PRESENT

 

Councillor

Cameron Brewer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Ōrākei Local Board

03 December 2015

 

 

 

1          Welcome

 

 

2          Apologies

 

There were no apologies.

 

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

Member Churton declared an interest to Item 14, 2015/16 Lease Workplan - Expedited Renewal Process and Review of Ongoing Lease Management.

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number OR/2015/161

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CRJ Davis:  

That the minutes of the Ōrākei Local Board ordinary meeting held on Thursday, 5 November 2015 and the minutes of its extraordinary meeting, held on Thursday, 19 November 2015 be confirmed as true and correct records.

CARRIED

 

5          Leave of Absence

 

There were no requests for leave 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

Public Forum - Men's Shed

 

Terry Moore was in attendance to present on the intention to form an Auckland East Men’s Shed in 2016.

 

Documents were tabled in support of this item.

 

A copy of the tabled documents will be kept on file and made available on the Auckland Council website.

 

 

 

Resolution number OR/2015/162

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CRJ Davis:  

That the Ōrākei Local Board thanks Terry Moore for his Public Forum  presentation.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Men's Shed Information Sheet

 

 

10        Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

11        Notices of Motion

 

There were no notices of motion.

 

12

New lease of Coastguard building on The Landing to Fergs Kayaks

 

Resolution number OR/2015/163

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CH Cooke:  

That the Ōrākei Local Board:

a)            notes that negotiating commercial leases are not part of local board delegations.

 

b)           notes that Pānuku Development Auckland is the council controlled organisation with delegated responsibility to negotiate commercial leases, however in this instance the Ōrākei Local Board has been invited to find an acceptable solution to all parties.

 

c)            requests Pānuku Development Auckland to negotiate terms and conditions and enter into a lease of the Coastguard building on that part of the land at Tamaki Drive, Ōkahu Bay, known as Lot 1 DP 175464 comprised in Computer Freehold Register NA108A/89  (North Auckland Registry), to Ferg’s Kayaks Ltd, noting the site is identified for redevelopment and with the following suggested terms and conditions:

 

                      i.        Term – three years commencing 2 October 2015

                    ii.        Rent – to be determined by way of market rental assessment

                   iii.        Notice of termination – the lease can be terminated by Council by giving three months’ notice in writing to provide flexibility to the Ōrākei Local Board to decide a change of use, re-develop or demolish the building or grant a new lease(s) to another entity in the course of development of the eastern end of The Landing as per The Landing Concept Plan

                   iv.        Maintenance—Ferg’s Kayaks Ltd  to be responsible for all maintenance (exterior, interior and the structural)

                    v.        Residential accommodation – no residential accommodation allowed

                   vi.        All rental revenue received by Pānuku Development Auckland under the lease to be mapped to the Ōrākei Local Board’s budget, as decisions at The Landing are part of the Board’s allocated decision-making responsibility.

 

d)           notes that if the property is required as a community facility that the Orakei Local Board would be advised to determine its future use as per the Long-Term Plan decision-making allocation.

 

CARRIED

 

 

13

Ōrākei Local Board Quick Response: Round Two 2014 - 2015

 

Secretarial Note: This item was withdrawn.

 

 

14

2015/16 Lease Workplan - Expedited Renewal Process and Review of Ongoing Lease management

 

Resolution number OR/2015/164

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CH Cooke:  

That the Ōrākei Local Board:

a)     approves the renewal of leases to the following community organisations on the existing terms and conditions:

 

Group and Location

Building Ownership

Renewal Due

Renewal Term and current rent

Auckland Water Ski Club

Ōrākei Basin West Reserve, 120a Lucerne Rd, Remuera

 

Leasee

31/03/2012

 

1st renewal of 5 years $500.00 per annum

Kohimarama Yacht Club,  Madills Farm Reserve, Kohimarama

 

Leasee

31/10/2013

 

2nd renewal of 5 years $250.00 per annum

Young Mariners of NZ

Ōrākei Basin West Reserve, 191-215 Ōrākei Road, Remuera

 

Leasee

01/07/2014

 

1st renewal of 5 years $250.00 per annum

Tamaki Yacht Club

Atkin reserve, Atkin Avenue, Mission Bay

Leasee

29/02/2013

2nd renewal of 5 years $250.00 per annum

Auckland Playcentres Assoc. Hapua Reserve, 2 Hapua St, Remuera

1.      

Leasee

30/09/2014

 

2nd renewal of 5 years $250.00 per annum

The Scout Association of NZ, Remuera West Scouts. Platina Reserve, 10-16 Platina St, Remuera

2.      

Leasee

1/11/2014

 

 

 

2nd renewal of 5 years $250.00 per annum

Glendowie Bowling Club, 25 Chelmsford Ave Churchill Park, Glendowie

 

Leasee

31/12/2015

1st renewal of 5 years $500.00 per annum

b)     notes that community outcome plans are not required or provided with these lease renewals.

CARRIED

 

Secretarial Note:       Member Churton declared a conflict of interest in item 18, with                                     respect to his association with the            Auckland Water Ski Club                                        and did not take part in the discussion and subsequent voting.

 

 

15

Surrender of Community Licence on Tagalad Reserve, 6A Nihill Cres, Mission Bay

 

Robyn Campbell, Community Lease Advisor was in attendance to speak to this report.

 

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member M Thomas: 

That the Ōrākei Local Board:

a)     approves the notice of surrender of the Mission Bay Bowling Club Incorporated’s licence agreement from 30 November 2016, or earlier date as agreed in writing between the club and Council.

b)     approves Council taking possession of the Club’s buildings, fixtures and fittings on Tagalad North Reserve, 6A Nihill Crescent, Mission Bay on the termination of the licence agreement.

c)     notes that Ōrākei Local Board will provide direction to staff to report back on options for this open space and facilities at Tagalad North Reserve, 6A Nihill Crescent, Mission Bay.

d)     notes that the Mission Bay Probus and the indoor bowlers group have indicated their interest in retaining their current bookings.

e)     will keep the community informed when options have been confirmed.

 

Amendment to original recommendation(s)

MOVED by Member CRJ Davis, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Parkinson:

Member Davis moved an amendment to recommendation a) as follows:

That in recommendation a) the words ‘formally accepts the surrender’ replace the words ‘approves the notice of surrender’

The amendment was put and declared

CARRIED

 

The Chairperson put the substantive motion.

 

 

Resolution number OR/2015/165

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CRJ Davis:  

That the Ōrākei Local Board:

 

a)         formally accepts the surrender of the Mission Bay Bowling Club Incorporated’s licence agreement from 30 November 2016, or earlier date as agreed in writing between the club and Council.

 

b)        approves Council taking possession of the Club’s buildings, fixtures and fittings on Tagalad North Reserve, 6A Nihill Crescent, Mission Bay on the termination of the licence agreement.

c)         notes that Ōrākei Local Board will provide direction to staff to report back on options for this open space and facilities at Tagalad North Reserve, 6A Nihill Crescent, Mission Bay.

d)        notes that the Mission Bay Probus and the indoor bowlers group have indicated their interest in retaining their current bookings.

e)         will keep the community informed when options have been confirmed.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

16

Auckland Transport Update: December 2015

 

Melanie Dale, Auckland Transport Elected Member Relationship Manager was in attendance to speak to this report.

 

Resolution number OR/2015/166

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson K Parkinson, seconded by Chairperson DEC Simpson:  

That the Ōrākei Local Board:

a)         receives the December 2015 report from Auckland Transport.

b)         notes the following variations to cost of projects previously approved for funding from the Local Board Transport Capital Fund:

                  i.        Project 226 – Glover Park turning bay – Reduction in cost from $73,000 to $60,000 - $15,000 to be allocated back to Transport Capital Fund

                 ii.        Project 389 – Churchill Park Eversham entrance – Reduction in cost from $110,000 to $75,000 - $35,000 to be allocated back to Transport Capital Fund.

c)         requests Auckland Transport to urgently provide the board with design specifications for Project 392 – Glover Park perimeter path that justify the increase cost of $145,000.

 

CARRIED

 

 

17

Draft Regional Pest Management Plan Review

 

Secretarial Note: This item was withdrawn.

 

 

18

Parks, Recreation and Sports Committee - Growth Programme

 

Resolution number OR/2015/167

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Parkinson:  

That the Ōrākei Local Board:

a)        receives the Parks, Recreation and Sports Committee Growth Programme report and notes the attached resolutions.

b)        notes the following works in the local board area:

                i.       Ōrākei Domain floodlights in 2015/16

               ii.       Shore Road Reserve sand carpets in 2015/16

              iii.       Colin Maiden Park floodlights in 2015/16 and 2016/17

              iv.       Michaels Ave Reserve sand carpets and floodlights in 2015/16 and 2016/17

               v.       Ōrākei Domain sand carpet in 2015/16 and 2016/17

              vi.       Michaels Ave Reserve changing rooms in 2016/17 and 2017/18

            vii.       Tahapa Reserve West cycle/walkway connections in 2016/17

           viii.       Tahapa Reserve East cycle/walkway connections in 2016/17

c)        understands that the projects in both the Sports and Greenway programmes are as a result of tangible board planning in parks and community feedback by way of the Ōrākei Local Board Plan.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

19

Regional Facilities Auckland First Quarter Performance Report for the quarter ending 30 September 2015

 

Resolution number OR/2015/168

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CH Cooke:  

That the Ōrākei Local Board:

a)         receives the Regional Facilities Auckland  Quarterly Performance Report for the quarter ending 30 September 2015 and notes:

                      i.        good growth in audiences across Regional Facilities Auckland’s major facilities

                    ii.        new and diverse audiences, particularly at the exhibitions at Auckland Art Gallery Toi O Tāmaki 

                   iii.        the highest visitation in July 2015 in Zoo history and the highest September visitation in six years resulting overall in the highest visitation for a quarter since 2008

                   iv.        that Auckland Conventions delivered 200 events Auckland wide

                    v.        a full programme of summer outdoor concerts and other events is underway

                   vi.        good progress on major projects such as Wero at Manukau and the zoo upgrade programme

                  vii.        the business case for expansion of the Aotea Centre is due to be considered by the Regional Facilities Auckland board late in 2015, noting that the future of the Civic Administration Building is still being considered by Auckland Council

                viii.        Pānuku Development Auckland and Regional Facilities Auckland are working to transfer the management and operations of Shed 10 and the Cloud to Regional Facilities Auckland by the end of the year

                   ix.        work continues to develop strategies that will support Regional Facilities Auckland’s stadiums into the future and that a further update will be available in the new year

                    x.        notes that Regional Facilities Auckland is on track to deliver 18 out of 21 non-financial performance targets by the end of the financial year.

 

CARRIED

 

 

20

Chairperson's Report

 

Resolution number OR/2015/169

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CRJ Davis:  

That the Ōrākei Local Board:

a)         receives the Chairperson’s December 2015 report.

b)        acknowledges the work that Robert Johnson and John Coutts have prepared on the new bus network review.

c)         advises Auckland Transport of Robert Johnson and John Coutts’s feedback on the new bus network review.

CARRIED

 

 

21

Board Member Report - Colin Davis

 

Resolution number OR/2015/170

MOVED by Member CRJ Davis, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Parkinson:  

That the Ōrākei Local Board:

a)        receives Member Davis’s December 2015 report.

b)        requests that the Ōrākei Local Board’s streets naming policy and guidelines and parks naming policy and guidelines be added to the Board’s website as soon as possible.

 

CARRIED

 

 

22

Board Member Reports

Documents were tabled in support of this item.

 

A copy of the tabled documents will be kept on file and made available on the

Auckland Council website.

 

Resolution number OR/2015/171

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member T Churton:  

That the Ōrākei Local Board:

a)        receives the Board Member reports.

b)        receives Member Baguley’s tabled report.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Board Member Baguley December Report

 

 

23

Resolutions Pending Action

 

Resolution number OR/2015/172

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member T Churton:  

That the Ōrākei Local Board resolutions pending action report be noted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

24

Local Board Workshop Record of Proceedings

 

Resolution number OR/2015/173

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member M Thomas:  

That the Ōrākei Local Board record of proceedings for the Ōrākei Local Board workshops held on 12 November 2015 and19 November 2015 be noted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

25

Ōrākei Local Board Achievements Register

 

Resolution number OR/2015/174

MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CRJ Davis:  

That the Ōrākei Local Board updated achievements register be noted with the following additions:

                      i.        Ōrākei Local Board Street Naming Policy and Guidelines

                    ii.        Ōrākei Local Board Park Naming Policy and Guidelines

                   iii.        Ōrākei Local Board Swimming Pool Fencing Exemption Committee held on  9 November 2015.

 

CARRIED

  

 

26        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

 

In closing of the meeting, the Chair thanks all officers for their attendance and input in support of the above agenda items.

 

 

 

4.43 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 Ōrākei Local Board HELD ON

 

 

 

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