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Resolution number PKTPP/2016/88
MOVED
by Chairperson JM Fairey, seconded by Deputy Chairperson HAJ Doig:
That the Puketapapa Local Board:
a)
approves
2016/17 LDI budgets by activity within funding envelopes, as follows:
a.
Local
community services $547,000
b.
Local
parks, sport and recreation $146,000
c.
Local
environment management $91,000
d.
Local
planning and development $133,000
b)
agrees
key advocacy items as follows:
a.
support
on-going investment in the continued development of the Manukau Harbour
coastal tracks with an immediate focus on the continuing development of the
Waikowhai Coastal Walkway that will link Onehunga to Blockhouse Bay
b.
regional
funding and support to implement the outcomes of the local board’s Three
Kings Precinct Plan, including investment in open space acquisition and/or
land swaps, ecological restoration of Te Tātua-a-Riukiuta/Big King, and
support to ensure a quality development on the Three Kings quarry site and
integrates well with a revitalised town centre and surrounding residential
areas
c.
support
the implementation of a Living Wage to apply to all Auckland Council
employees as a priority, and as a condition of contracts with Auckland
Council within a reasonable timeframe.
d.
advancing
a comprehensive development plan for Stoddard Road/May Road areas, including
both business and residential land in this area and neighbouring Wesley.
e.
provision
of local resource recovery centres to service the isthmus area based on
the research and proposals developed by
Waitematā/Albert-Eden/Puketāpapa local boards
f.
advocate
to Transpower for the investigation and prioritisation of project to
underground high voltage transmission lines in and around Puketapapa to
address pylon pollution and allow housing development
g.
recognising
the prominence and significance of the Manukau Harbour with the
implementation of hydrodynamic modelling
h.
recognising
the prominence and significance of the Manukau Harbour with the development
and implementation of the marine spatial plan
i.
advancing
implementation, use and expansion of the Puketāpapa Greenways Network
including in partnership with Auckland Transport
j.
advocate
options for mass passenger transport services to Puketapapa over the next ten
years, utilizing the heavy rail spur from Mt. Albert to Stoddard Road or
light rail along arterial roads to the city centre
k.
investment
in the region’s volcanic cones and as part of the Treaty settlement process,
and in particular restoration of Puketāpapa/Mt Roskill and Te
Tātua-a-Riukiuta/Big King. Provision for localised consultation
structures and mechanisms that ensure an ongoing role for local boards and
local communities in the management and care of local maunga, under the new
co-management arrangements with the Tāmaki Collective
l.
developing
a focus on local economic development and procurement initiatives at a local
board level, and strengthening local town centres and villages. In
particular, more investment should be directed to local town centres and
local economic development including social enterprises and local job
creation
m.
support
the retention of key sports facilities in the Puketāpapa Local Board
area including privately owned facilities.
n.
support
for the Dominion Road upgrade project to proceed urgently
o.
support
for a Park and Ride on the southern portion of Dominion Road
p.
advocate
for funding for the restoration of the Whare in Monte Cecilia Park into a
community facility:
i.
the Board
re-affirms our support for restoration of the Whare at Monte Cecilia Park and
its subsequent use as a community facility
ii.
note that
the only alternative
to restoration of the building is demolition, and that this would be an
unacceptable option for an 1880s heritage building of considerable community
standing, and would likely be in breach of Council’s Heritage Stewardship
policy.
iii.
note
ongoing discussions with the James Wallace Arts Trust (JWAT) to develop a
plan for use of the Whare, focussed on appropriate functions space, and
community education purposes, linked into JWATs operations at the Pah
Homestead.
iv.
that the
Board notes cost estimates of $2-3 million dollars for full restoration of
the site, but also notes that options for prioritisation and phasing of
restoration have not been produced.
v.
that the
Board proposes a Trust structure to secure funding for restoration, and
oversee restoration, of the Whare on the following basis:
a.
Governing
Body to confirm that the existing allocation of $300,000 for a
functions facility linked to the Pah Homestead be confirmed for restoration
of the Whare to meet this purpose, and that these funds be contributed to the
Trust when it is formally constituted.
b.
Governing
Body to consider an additional contribution in recognition of its Heritage
Stewardship obligations.
c.
further
funds to enable restoration to be sought from external sources.
d.
Governing
Body to make an appointment to the proposed Trust to sit alongside a Local
Board representative and an Officer representative.
e.
Governing
Body to direct Officers to work with the Local Board and JWAT to develop an
agreed Trust structure and objectives
f.
that the
restored Whare will be a Council owned community facility, governed by the
Local Board, and potentially leased to an appropriate community group(s)
q. support continued regional funding for
Auckland Regional Migrant Services (ARMS) Trust with an aim to ensuring
consistent support and positive outcomes for migrants and former refugees
throughout the Auckland region
r. advocate for reductions in noise pollution
caused by aircraft using Auckland Airport through monitoring of the extent,
times and location of excessive noise, facilitating communications between
residents and those responsible for such noise and seeking changes in flight
paths, volumes of noise generated and/or scheduling of flights to minimize
harm.
s. advocate for affordable social housing to remain
at Liston Village:
i.
The Board
re-affirms its support for retention of social housing for seniors at Liston
Village.
ii.
The Board
draws Governing Body’s attention to its recent decision to increase the
number of social housing units in Auckland, and note that it is counter to
this policy direction to proceed with the removal of quality social housing
units at Liston Village.
iii.
The Board
notes work it has commissioned to provide options to retain social housing on
the site while improving sight-lines into the park and the park entranceway.
iv.
The Board
notes support from Liston Village residents and the local community for
retention of the Village and the absence of community support for removal of
the Village.
v.
The Board
seeks in-principle Governing Body support for retention of social housing for
seniors at Liston Village in conjunction with a plan to improve sightlines
into the park and the park entranceway and that a joint Governing Body/Local
Board working group be established to consider the options for achieving this
outcome.
c)
provides
the following views on regional financial policy issues:
a.
Uniform
Annual General Charge (UAGC) – The Board supports keeping the UAGC at the
current level of $397. If the UAGC is to change the Board supports lowering
it to $350.
b.
Interim
Transport Levy (ITL) – The Board supports business paying a higher share of
the ITL than currently that is at least as big as its proportion of the
general rate, and that the business portion should be based on property
value.
c.
Farm and
Lifestyle Rates – The Board supports keeping farm and lifestyle rates at 80%.
d)
does not
recommend any new or amended BID targeted rates
e)
does not
recommend any new or amended local targeted rate proposals
f)
does not
recommend any proposed LDI capital projects, which are outside local boards’
decision-making responsibility
g)
recommends
$30,000 of 2015/16 LDI Opex be deferred:
a.
Mt
Roskill village upgrade $10,000
b.
Resource
recovery $5,000
c.
Te
Auaunga Awa (youth development and employment) $15,000 total
i.
Apprenticeship
training $10,000
ii.
Native nursery
establishment $5,000
h)
reconfirm resolution PKTPP/2016/50 to
release parking reserves funding to the Fearon Park and Harold Long Reserve
car park works and public off street car parking signage.
i)
thank officer, David Rose, for his
attendance.
CARRIED
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