Minutes of Rodney Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee

Rodney Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee

08 August 2016

1 Welcome

The Chairperson opened the meeting and welcomed those in attendance.

2 Apologies

Resolution number RODPC/2016/50

MOVED by Member BM Steele, seconded by Member PM Pirrie:

That the Rodney Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:

a) accept the apologies from Members JG Colville and WW Flaunty for absence.

CARRIED

3 Declaration of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

4 Confirmation of Minutes

Secretarial Note: At the business meeting on 13 June 2016 the local board approved a Special Exemption under the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 for a spa pool at 201 Glenmore Road, Coatesville, RD 3, Albany. The address was incorrect and should have been 210 Glenmore Road, Coatesville, RD 3, Albany.

Resolution number RODPC/2016/51

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson AG Sayers, seconded by Member PM Pirrie:

That the Rodney Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Monday, 13 June 2016, as a true and correct record subject to the following amendment to Item 21 ‘Special Exemption (Section 6) Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987, resolution RODPC/2016/45, clause a) as follows;

a) grant the application for special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 for an above ground spa pool as sought by Lisa and Colm Whyte, ~~201~~ 210 Glenmore Road, Coatesville, RD 3, Albany subject to the spa pool remaining in its current location. This exemption is subject to NZS 8500:2006 Safety and Barriers and Fences Around Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs 3.10 ‘Above- ground spas and hot tubs’ 3.10 a) to k) inclusive.

CARRIED

5 Leave of Absence

There were no leaves of absence.

6 Acknowledgements

There were no acknowledgements.

7 Petitions

There were no petitions.

8 Deputations

8.1	Helensville Art Centre
	Sally Lush from Helensville Art Centre outlined the highlights and challenges of the art centre since moving into new premises at the Helensville War Memorial Hall in Helensville. Ms Lush gave a PowerPoint presentation, a copy of which has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and can be viewed on the Auckland Council website.
	Resolution number RODPC/2016/52 MOVED by Member BM Steele, seconded by Member PM Pirrie: That the Rodney Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee: a) thank Sally Lush from Helensville Art Centre on their presentation regarding highlights and challenges of the art centre since moving into new premises in the Helensville War Memorial Hall. CARRIED
	Attachments a Helensville Art Centre

8.2	Proposal for a bike and skatepark at Warkworth Showgrounds
	Nicola Jones gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining a proposal for a skateboarding facility, scootering track and BMX trail at the Warkworth Showgrounds. They envisaged that the proposal could be staged as funding allowed. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and can be viewed on the Auckland Council website.
	Resolution number RODPC/2016/53 MOVED by Member BM Steele, seconded by Member SR Garner: That the Rodney Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee: a) thank Nicola Jones, and Mark Illingworth of Mahurangi Community Sport and Recreation Collective their presentation on a proposal for a bike and skatepark at the Warkworth Showgrounds. CARRIED
	Attachments a Proposal for bike track and skate park at Warkworth Showgrounds

8.3	Kumeu Arts Centre
	Christine Rose and Sarah Elli-Kirifi of Kumeu Arts Centre gave a PowerPoint presentation and tabled information on a proposal to extend the art centre building in Kumeu. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation and the tabled information has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and can be viewed on the Auckland Council website.
	Resolution number RODPC/2016/54 MOVED by Member PM Pirrie, seconded by Member TP Grace: That the Rodney Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee: a) thank the representatives from the Kumeu Art Centre for their presentation on the activities of the art centre and the proposal for redevelopment of the art centre. CARRIED
	Attachments a Kumeu Art Centre b Kumeu Art Centre PowerPoint presentation

9 Public Forum

9.1	Pasifika event at Mahurangi College
	Neville Johnson of Mahu Vision Trust gave a PowerPoint presentation and tabled additional information in regard to the activities of the Mahu Vision Trust with the Pacific Island community in the Warkworth area. Mr Johnson sought local board support for the Pasifika event that will be held later in the year and attracts around 600 people. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and can be viewed on the Auckland Council website.
	Resolution number RODPC/2016/55 MOVED by Member SR Garner, seconded by Deputy Chairperson AG Sayers: That the Rodney Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee: a) thank Neville Johnson for his presentation on the Pasifika event that is proposed to be held at Mahurangi College in 2016. CARRIED
	Attachments a Mahu Vision Trust b Mahu Vision Trust powerpoint

9.2	Snells Beach Residents and Ratepayers Association
	Mark Dinniss from Snells Beach Residents and Ratepayers Association was in attendance to update the local board on a proposal for a playground at Snells Beach. The Rodney Local Board previously granted funding for this project but the scope has since been modified. Mr Dinniss sought support for the modified design, which will have to be discussed at a future business meeting of the local board. Mr Dinniss also said that the draft report on a feasibility study for a walkway from Snells Beach to Warkworth had been received and would be presented at a future meeting of the local board. Mr Dinniss tabled written information, a copy of which has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and can be viewed on the Auckland Council website.
	Resolution number RODPC/2016/56 MOVED by Member BM Steele, seconded by Member SR Garner: That the Rodney Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee: a) thank Mark Dinniss of Snells Beach Residents and Ratepayers Association for his presentation on the playground proposal for Snells Beach. CARRIED
	Attachments a Snells Beach Resident and Ratepayers Association

10 Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

11 Notices of Motion

There were no notices of motion.

12	Rodney Greenways Plan, Riverhead/Kumeu/Huapai/Waimauku - Open Consultation
	Esther Hjelmstrom (Landscape Architect) in attendance for this item. An updated version of the open consultation engagement plan and maps was tabled. A copy of the updated information has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and can be viewed on the Auckland Council website.
	Resolution number RODPC/2016/57 MOVED by Member BM Steele, seconded by Member PM Pirrie: That the Rodney Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee: a) approve the proposed approach and materials for open consultation on the Greenways Plan for Riverhead/ Kumeu/ Huapai/ Waimauku, as detailed in the updated Attachments A which was tabled at the meeting (consultation engagement plan and maps), and Attachment B to the agenda report. CARRIED
	Attachments a Updated Attachment A - open consultation document b Updated Maps for Attachment A

Special Exemption (Section 6) Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987

Resolution number RODPC/2016/58

MOVED by Member JG McLean, seconded by Chairperson BP Houlbrooke:

That the Rodney Local Board Parks, Culture and Community Development Committee:

a) grant the application for special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 for an above ground spa pool as sought by Anthony J Cox, 79 Potter Road, RD 2, Albany subject to the spa pool remaining in its current location. 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.

b) grant the application for special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 for an above ground spa pool as sought by Ben and Tracy Pennell, 20 Crabb Fields Lane, Riverhead subject to the spa pool remaining in its current location. 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: