Ōrākei Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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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, 1 September 2016 at 3.30pm.
Chairperson |
Desley Simpson, JP |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Kit Parkinson |
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Members |
Troy Churton |
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Kate Cooke, JP |
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Colin Davis, JP |
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Mark Thomas |
till 3.56pm, item 28. |
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ABSENT
Members |
Ken Baguley |
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ALSO PRESENT
Councillor |
Cameron Brewer |
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Ōrākei Local Board 01 September 2016 |
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1 Welcome
Resolution number OR/2016/108 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CRJ Davis: That the Ōrākei Local Board accepts the apology from Member Baguley for absence.
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3 Declaration of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
4 Confirmation of Minutes
Resolution number OR/2016/109 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Parkinson: That the minutes of the Ōrākei Local Board meeting, held on Thursday, 4 August 2016, and the minutes of its extraordinary meeting, held on Thursday, 4 August 2016 be confirmed as true and correct, subject to the following amendment to item 36, resolution OR/2016/87: SECONDED BY MEMBER CRJ DAVIS |
5 Leave of Absence
There were no leaves of absence.
6 Acknowledgements
6.1 |
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Resolution number OR/2016/110 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CRJ Davis: That the Ōrākei Local Board notes this is the Ōrākei Local Board's final business meeting for the second term of the Auckland Council, noting also the Ōrākei Local Board is the only local board on which all seven members have had continuous service since the Auckland Council was established in 2010 and can be very proud of what has been achieved for the community.
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Acknowledgement - The Passing of Franklin Local Board Member Sarah Higgins |
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Resolution number OR/2016/111 MOVED by Member M Thomas, seconded by Chairperson DEC Simpson: That the Ōrākei Local Board acknowledges the passing of Franklin Local Board Member, Sarah Higgins as a mark of respect. |
7 Petitions
There were no petitions.
8 Deputations
There were no deputations.
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.
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Ōrākei Local Board Performance Report for the twelve months ending June 2016 |
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Resolution number OR/2016/112 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member M Thomas: That the Ōrākei Local Board notes the Quarterly Performance Report for the Ōrākei Local Board for the financial quarter ending 30 June 2016. |
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Resolution number OR/2016/113 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member M Thomas: That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) notes the monitoring and reporting requirements set out in the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 and the local board information proposed for the Auckland Council Annual Report 2015/2016. b) approves the message from the Chairperson, which provides the Local Board’s comments on Board matters in the Auckland Council Annual Report 2015/2016. c) does not approve the How We Performed and Financial Information sections, including performance measures, that form part of the local board information for the Auckland Council Annual Report 2015/2016, as the substantial improvements achieved have not been noted, such as Madills Farm Playground upgrade and judicious use of the Auckland Transport Capital Fund across a number of projects in the local board area. d) considers that the annual report template and performance monitoring framework that Auckland Council uses for its annual report is flawed, does not give sufficient explanation for unmet targets and does not fully reflect the work the Board has been doing therefore giving an incorrect picture of the Board’s activities. e) again requests an immediate review of the annual report template with input from all local boards. f) requests that for future annual reports staff discuss each activity area with the Board’s relevant portfolio holders before the report is finalised for presentation to the Ōrākei Local Board. g) requests that these resolutions be shared with all incoming local boards in November 2016. |
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Resolution number OR/2016/114 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CH Cooke: That the Ōrākei Local Board defers the report due to map inaccuracies and lack of consultation with key users. |
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Resolution number OR/2016/115 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member T Churton: That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) approves the re-naming of the Ōrākei Greenways planning document to the Ōrākei Local Paths Plan so that it can be aligned with the identity change that is being rolled out regionally for greenways. b) adopts the Ōrākei Local Paths Plan (attachment A of this report). c) requests that a copy of the Ōrākei Local Paths Plan be circulated to Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board, Waitemata Local Board and Albert-Eden Local Board as neighbouring local board areas. d) requests that a copy of the Ōrākei Local Paths Plan be placed on the Ōrākei Local Board website this month. |
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Environment Court decision on sportsfield upgrades at Michaels Avenue Reserve |
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Resolution number OR/2016/116 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member T Churton: That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) notes the decision and conditions of consent from the Environment Court for the consent application relating to noise and lights at Michaels Avenue Reserve. b) nominates Member Parkinson and Member Davis as the Board’s Parks portfolio holders to represent the Board on the proposed Michaels Avenue Reserve Community Liaison Committee. c) noting that Board Members representatives on the Michaels Avenue Reserve Community Liaison Committee will be reviewed by the incoming Ōrākei Local Board with all other board appointments. |
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Ōrākei Local Parks, Sports fields and Recreation Activity Renewals Work Programme 2016/2017 |
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Resolution number OR/2016/117 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Parkinson: That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) approves the 2016/2017 work programme for Ōrākei Local Board Parks, Sports and Recreation Renewals. b) notes that the 2016/2017 funding envelope is indicative to deliver this programme of work and any budget variances (within scope) need to be managed within the total region-wide renewals funding envelope.
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Ōrākei Local Board Quick Response Grants: Round One 2016/2017 |
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Resolution number OR/2016/118 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CRJ Davis: That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) approves the following grants listed in the below table from its 2016/2017 local community grants budget:
b) notes that all successful funding projects meet the Ōrākei Local Board Plan objectives and the priorities from the Ōrākei Local Board Grant Programme 2016/2017. c) requires that all successful funding applicants acknowledge the Ōrākei Local Board’s support for their organisation and the event or project by including the Ōrākei Local Board logo on marketing material. d) requests that if funding relates to an event, an invitation be extended to all Ōrākei Local Board members to attend. e) declines the Ōrākei Local Board Quick Response Round One 2016/2017 applications as listed in the following table, noting these applications were ineligible as they did not meet funding criteria:
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Resolution number OR/2016/119 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Parkinson: That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) approves the following grants listed in the below table from its 2016/2017 local community grants budget:
b) notes that all successful funding projects meet the Ōrākei Local Board Plan objectives and the priorities from the Ōrākei Local Board Grant Programme 2016/2017. c) requires that all successful funding applicants acknowledge the Ōrākei Local Board’s support for their organisation and the event or project by including the Ōrākei Local Board logo on marketing material. d) requests that if funding relates to an event, an invitation needs to be extended to all Ōrākei Local Board members to attend. e) declines the Ōrākei Local Board Local Grants Round One 2016/2017 applications as listed in the following table, noting these applications were either ineligible as they did not meet funding criteria:
f) notes that there is $67,373.80 remaining in the Local Contestable Grants Fund 2016/2017 for the Ōrākei Local Board.
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New Road Name Approval for the residential subdivision by Stonefields Communities Limited at 160 College Road, St Johns (Lot 300) |
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Resolution number OR/2016/120 MOVED by Member CRJ Davis, seconded by Chairperson DEC Simpson: That the Ōrākei Local Board approves the road name "Charles Heaphy Lane" for the new private jointly owned access lot (lot 300) created by way of subdivision at 160 College Road, Stonefields, as shown on the attached map, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974. |
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New Road Name Approval for the residential subdivision by Stonefields Communities Limited at 160 College Road, St Johns (Lot 301) |
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Resolution number OR/2016/121 MOVED by Member CRJ Davis, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Parkinson: That the Ōrākei Local Board approves the road name “Lapilli Lane” for the new private jointly owned access lot (lot 301) created by way of subdivision at 160 College Road, Stonefields, as shown on the attached map, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974. |
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New Road Name Approval for the residential subdivision by Stonefields Communities Limited at 160 College Road, St Johns (Area A) |
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Resolution number OR/2016/122 MOVED by Member CRJ Davis, seconded by Chairperson DEC Simpson: That the Ōrākei Local Board approves the road name "Percy Winstone Lane" for the new right of way created by way of subdivision at 160 College Road, Stonefields, as shown on the attached plan, pursuant to Section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974. |
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Resolution number OR/2016/123 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CH Cooke: That the Ōrākei Local Board delegates authority to the Chair and Deputy Chair to provide the Board’s feedback on the proposed service specifications, local outcomes and the overall structure for new Community Facilities maintenance contracts by 23 September 2016. |
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New Community Lease to Ōrākei Tennis Club Incorporated, 146 Kepa Road, Ōrākei |
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Resolution number OR/2016/124 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CH Cooke: That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) grants a new community lease to Ōrākei Tennis Club Incorporated for part of Kupe Reserve, 146 Kepa Road, Ōrākei (Attachment A) on the following terms and conditions: i) Term – 10 years commencing 1 September 2016 with one 10-year right of renewal; ii) Rent - $1.00 plus GST per annum if requested; iii) The Ōrākei Tennis Club Incorporated Community Outcomes Plan as approved be attached to the leased document (Attachment B); iv) delegates to the Chair the power to appoint an independent hearings commissioner if required; to hear from submitters and make recommendations to the local board; b) agrees that all other terms and conditions will be in accordance with the Reserves Act 1977 and the Auckland Council Community Occupancy Guidelines July 2012. c) notes that there is a plan to reconfigure the activities on the reserve as a result of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) concerns. d) notes that the lease will need a variation to reflect CPTED concerns as noted in resolution c). |
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Community lease with Auckland Citizens Advice Bureaux Incorporated |
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Ron Johnson, Community Lease Advisor was in attendance to speak to this report. |
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Resolution number OR/2016/125 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CRJ Davis: That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) supports having a Citizens Advice Bureaux facility within its local board area. b) notes that the Council/Auckland Citizens Advice Bureaux Strategic Relationship Agreement provides that local Citizens Advice Bureaux work more closely with local boards and noting also that while this provision was in the former agreement, the relationship between the Ōrākei Local Board and the local Citizens Advice Bureau is currently informal and needs to be formalised to achieve the results envisaged by the agreement. c) requests that the Arts, Community and Events General Manager inform the Ōrākei Local Board of the process used to include local boards’ feedback on the Strategic Relationship Agreement between the Auckland Council and the Auckland Citizens Advice Bureaux before it was approved by the Regional Strategy and Policy Committee on 7 April 2016, given the ongoing relationship required of local boards and local Citizens Advice Bureaux. d) notes that in Schedule 4 to the Agreement (Attachment A), the services to be provided by the Auckland Citizens Advice Bureaux includes "Justices of the Peace clinics", which are in fact provided as service desks by another incorporated society via the Auckland Justices of the Peace Association Incorporated. e) approves the surrender of the lease and any accommodation agreement, if there is one, by the Auckland Citizens Advice Bureaux Incorporated for part of the property at 4 Victoria Avenue, Remuera. f) approves a new multi-premises lease to Auckland Citizens Advice Bureaux Incorporated for part of the property at 4 Victoria Avenue, Remuera as shown on the plan to be attached to the lease, subject to the following terms and conditions: i. the lease term will be up to two (2) years commencing 1 July 2016, and depending on Council's development proposals for this property a right of renewal may be considered for a further period; ii. rent will be $1.00 plus G.S.T. per annum; iii. the lessee will be responsible for all operational charges, currently $25/m2 of space occupied, and outgoings for that part of the property covered by this lease throughout the term of the lease; iv. the community outcomes plan provision will be amended to refer to the revised strategic relationship agreement objectives to develop specific community outcomes between the Auckland Citizens Advice Bureaux and the Ōrākei Local Board for the premises covered by the lease; v. all other terms and conditions will be in accordance with the Auckland Council Occupancy Guidelines July 2012. vi. requests a minimum of six months’ notice to Auckland Citizens Advice Bureaux at 4 Victoria Avenue, Remuera should the site be required for Council or development purposes to upgrade the community facility at the site. g) requests that the lease provide for the Auckland Justices of the Peace Association Incorporated to use the part of the leased premises for its service desks. |
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Auckland Transport Elected Member Relationship Managers, Melanie Dale and Felicity Merrington were in attendance to speak to this report.
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MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CRJ Davis: That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) notes the ‘Auckland Transport Update – September 2016’ report. b) does not support the project of a separated cycle path on Tamaki Drive from Ngapipi Road to Solent Street pending further information to assist the Board to make an informed decision. c) approves the allocation of $600 from a relevant Capital Expenditure budget for the St Andrews Anglican Church direction signage in Mission Bay.
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Amendment to original recommendation MOVED by Member T Churton, seconded by Member CH Cooke: Member Churton moved an amendment by way of addition of recommendation d) as follows: That the Ōrākei Local Board requests that Auckland Transport does not progress the Ōrākei Basin perimeter path on item 494 Upland Road pathway until community consultation has occurred. The amendment was put and declared. LOST |
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The Chairperson put the substantive motion. |
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Resolution number OR/2016/126 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CRJ Davis: That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) notes the ‘Auckland Transport Update – September 2016’ report. b) does not support the project of a separated cycle path on Tamaki Drive from Ngapipi Road to Solent Street pending further information to assist the Board to make an informed decision. c) approves the allocation of $600 from a relevant Capital Expenditure budget for the St Andrews Anglican Church direction signage in Mission Bay. |
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Temporary arrangements for urgent decisions and staff delegations during the election period |
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Resolution number OR/2016/127 MOVED by Member CRJ Davis, seconded by Member T Churton: That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) delegates to the Chair and Deputy Chair the power to make, on behalf of the local board, urgent decisions that may be needed between the final local board business meeting and the commencement of the term of office of new local board members. b) notes that from the commencement of the term of office of new local board members until the inaugural meeting of the incoming local board, urgent decision-making will be undertaken by the Chief Executive under existing delegations. c) notes that existing appointments by the local board to external bodies will cease at the election and new appointments will need to be made by the local board in the new term. |
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Regional Facilities Auckland Fourth Quarter Performance Report for the quarter ending 30 June 2016 |
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Resolution number OR/2016/128 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Parkinson: That the Ōrākei Local Board notes the Regional Facilities Auckland Quarterly Performance Report for the quarter ending 30 June 2016. |
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Resolution number OR/2016/129 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CRJ Davis: That the Ōrākei Local Board receives the Chairperson’s report. |
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Resolution number OR/2016/130 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson K Parkinson, seconded by Chairperson DEC Simpson: That the Ōrākei Local Board receives Member Parkinson’s report. |
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Secretarial note: As alternate Transport Portfolio Holder, Member Davis tabled the Transport Portfolio Holders report at item 34.
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Resolution number OR/2016/131 MOVED by Member T Churton, seconded by Chairperson DEC Simpson: That the Ōrākei Local Board receives Member Churton’s report. |
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Resolution number OR/2016/132 MOVED by Member CH Cooke, seconded by Chairperson DEC Simpson: That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) receives Member Cooke’s report. b) requests that ATEED scope interpretive digital waypoint signage for the Bastion Point entranceway mosaic medallion artwork installation. |
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Documents were tabled in support of this item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minute attachment. |
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Resolution number OR/2016/133 MOVED by Member CRJ Davis, seconded by Chairperson DEC Simpson: a) That the reports be received. b) That the Manager of the Heritage Team be requested to report to the Board’s next workshop on progress and a timetable to complete the restoration of the Tamaki Drive searchlight emplacements. c) That Auckland Transport be requested to erect a sign in Fern Glen Road North to identify the access to the Winifred Huggins Walkway. d) That approval be given for Auckland Transport to discuss the conceptual drawing with the property owner at 92 Gowing Drive for an underpass to be built connecting the Gowing Drive area with the Glen Innes to Tamaki Drive A-pass (Walkway/Cycleway) and the schools to the north of the rail line. |
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a Board Report: Member Baguley September 2016 |
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Resolution number OR/2016/134 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CH Cooke: That the Ōrākei Local Board receives Member Thomas’s report. |
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Resolution number OR/2016/135 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CH Cooke: That the Ōrākei Local Board Governance Forward Work Calendar be noted. |
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Resolution number OR/2016/136 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Parkinson: That the Ōrākei Local Board resolutions pending action report be noted. |
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Resolution number OR/2016/137 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member T Churton: That the Ōrākei Local Board record of proceedings for the Ōrākei Local Board workshops held on 28 July 2016, 11 August 2016 and 18 August 2016 be noted. |
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Resolution number OR/2016/138 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CRJ Davis: That the Ōrākei Local Board updated achievements register be noted. |
40 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no extraordinary items.
Resolution number OR/2016/139 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CRJ Davis: That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) excludes the public from the following part of the proceedings of this meeting on the grounds that the general subject of the matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution relating to Ngahue Reserve - Oceania Football Confederation - Request to Vary Agreement to Lease, follows.
C1 Ngahue Reserve - Oceania Football Confederation - Request to Vary Agreement to Lease
This resolution is made in reliance on section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public. b) agrees that relevant staff supporting the Ōrākei Local Board be permitted to remain for the Confidential Item after the public has been excluded, because of their knowledge which will help the Ōrākei Local Board in its decision-making.
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4.40pm The public was excluded.
Resolutions in relation to the confidential items are recorded in the confidential section of these minutes and are not publicly available.
4.49pm The public was re-admitted.
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Ngahue Reserve - Oceania Football Confederation - Request to Vary Agreement to Lease |
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Resolution number OR/2016/140 MOVED by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Parkinson: restatementS
It was resolved while the public was excluded:
That the report and attachments remain confidential until the reasons for confidentiality no longer exists. |
In closing of the meeting, the Chair thanked all officers for their attendance and input in support of the above agenda items.
4.50 pm The Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and declared the meeting closed.
In accordance with Clause 3.19.2 of the Auckland Council Local Board Standing Orders, we hereby confirm the correctness of the minutes of the last meeting of the Ōrākei Local Board, held on 1 September 2016 prior to the next Auckland Council election.
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Desley Simpson, Chairperson
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Adam Milina, Relationship Manager
(delegate of the chief executive)