Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee held in the Level 26, 135 Albert Street, Auckland on Wednesday, 21 September 2016 at 9.48am.

 

present

 

Chairperson

Hon Christine Fletcher, QSO

 

Deputy Chairperson

Cr Calum Penrose

 

Members

Cr Ross Clow

From 10.04am, item 5.1

 

Cr Chris Darby

 

 

Cr Mike Lee

 

 

Cr Dick Quax

Until 11.58am, item C1

 

Cr Sharon Stewart, QSM

 

 

Cr Wayne Walker

From 10.23am, item 5.2

 

Cr John Watson

From 10.07am, item 5.1

 

Member Glenn Wilcox

 

 

Member Karen Wilson

 

 

 

 

 

ABSENT

 

 

Cr Bill Cashmore

 

 

Cr Dr Cathy Casey

 

 

Mayor Len Brown

 

 

Cr Alf Filipaina

 

 

Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse

 

 

Cr Sir John Walker, KNZM, CBE

 

 

ALSO PRESENT

 

 

Andy Baker, Chair Franklin Local Board

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee

21 September 2016

 

 

1          Apologies

 

Resolution number PAR/2016/74

MOVED by Chairperson CE Fletcher, seconded by Deputy Chairperson CM Penrose:  

That the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee:

a)         accept the apologies from Mayor LCM Brown, Deputy Mayor PA Hulse and Cr AM Filipaina for absence on council business and Cr C Casey and Cr W Cashmore and Cr J Walker for absence, Cr R Clow, Cr W Walker and Cr J Watson for lateness.

CARRIED

 

2          Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

3          Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number PAR/2016/75

MOVED by Chairperson CE Fletcher, seconded by Cr ME Lee:  

That the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee:

a)         confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Wednesday, 31 August 2016, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

 

4          Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 

5          Public Input

 

5.1

50-Year Vision and Values Plan - Friends of Regional Parks

 

Cr Watson entered the meeting at 10.04am.

Cr Clow entered the meeting at 10.07am.

 

Bill Burrill and Bronwen Turner, Friends of Regional Parks presented a PowerPoint presentation in support of the 50 Year Vision and Values Plan.  A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Alan Matson, Civic Trust Auckland also addressed the committee in support of the proposed 50 Year Vision and Values Plan.

 

 

 

Resolution number PAR/2016/76

MOVED by Chairperson CE Fletcher, seconded by Cr ME Lee:  

That the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee:

a)         receive the presentation and thank Bill Burrill and Bronwen Turner of The Friends of Regional Parks and Alan Matson, Civic Trust Auckland for their attendance.

b)        thank the Friends of Regional Parks for their work in developing the plan in collaboration with other stakeholders and interest groups.

c)         receive the 50 Year Vision and Values Plan.

d)        refer the 50-Vision and Values Plan document to the General Manager Parks, Sport and Recreation for action with the objective of the creation of dedicated fund for Regional Parks to partner with other funding organisations.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     21 September 2016 - Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee - Item 5.1 - 50-Year Vision and Values Plan - Friends of Regional Parks - presentation  

 

 

5.2

Save Te Arai

 

Aaron McConchie of Save Te Arai addressed the committee in relation to the update memo on Te Arai and presented a PowerPoint presentation. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Resolution number PAR/2016/77

MOVED by Chairperson CE Fletcher, seconded by Cr R Clow:  

That the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee:

a)         note the presentation and thank Aaron McConchie for his attendance.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     21 September 2016 - Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee - Item 5.2 - Te Arai - presentation

 

 

6          Local Board Input

 

 

7          Extraordinary Business

 

7.1

Acquisition of land for open space - Mangere

 

The General Manager Parks, Sport and Recreation tabled the above item.

 

Resolution number PAR/2016/78

MOVED by Chairperson CE Fletcher, seconded by Deputy Chairperson CM Penrose:  

That the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee:

a)         consider an extraordinary item regarding: Acquisition of land for open space – Mangere – at item C6 of the confidential part of the agenda for the reasons that:

i)          the matter was deferred from the August meeting

ii)         this is the last meeting of the committee for this term.

CARRIED

 

 

8          Notices of Motion

 

There were no notices of motion.

 

 

9

Information Items

 

The Principal Advisor, Parks, Sport and Recreation gave an overview and answered questions.

 

Resolution number PAR/2016/79

MOVED by Cr C Darby, seconded by Cr R Clow:  

That the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee:

a)         receive the information report in relation to Auckland’s Local Paths (Greenways) update.

b)        request the Manager of Parks and Recreation Policy give consideration to the Friends of Regional Parks 50 year Vision and Values Plan in the implementation of actions P5, P6 and P7 in the Parks and Open Spaces Strategic Action Plan.

CARRIED

 

 

10

Approval to publically notify a licence to Kristin School to develop an environmental camp at Glenfern

 

The Manager Regional Parks and the Relationship Manager, Great Barrier Island Local Board were present and answered questions on this item.

 

Resolution number PAR/2016/80

MOVED by Cr ME Lee, seconded by Cr C Darby:  

That the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee:

a)      delegate to the General Manager Parks, Sport and Recreation approval to commence an expression of interest for the establishment of an environmental education camp at Glenfern subject to:

i)       the formation of a community lead organisation to oversee the management and operation of Glenfern is formally established prior to the notification of any expression of interest.

ii)      an assessment of effects as outlined in 13.5.1.7 of the Regional Parks Management Plan being completed that shows that any adverse effects generated by the activity can be avoided, remedied or controlled.

ii)      consultation with the Glenfern Community Organisation, Great Barrier Local Board and iwi prior to public notification.

CARRIED

 

 

11

Classification of a parcel of land at Springs Road, Parakai

 

The Lease Advisor gave an overview and answered questions on this item.

 

Resolution number PAR/2016/81

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson CM Penrose, seconded by Member G Wilcox:  

That the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee:

a)      resolve, under Section 16(2A)(a) of the Reserves Act 1977, to classify Section 1 SO 327676 comprising 550m² and contained in Computer Freehold Register 134138 as a local purpose (community buildings) reserve (Attachment A of this report).

CARRIED

 

Item 14 was taken at this point.

 

 

14

Reclassification of part of Karioitahi Gap Domain Recreation Reserve, 685 Karioitahi Road, Karioitahi

 

The Chair, Franklin Local Board spoke in support of the report.

The Lease Advisor was also present for this item.

 

Resolution number PAR/2016/82

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson CM Penrose, seconded by Chairperson CE Fletcher:  

That the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee:

a)      resolve, under Section 24(1) of the Reserves Act, reclassification of approximately 1822m² subject to survey of Allotment 469 Waipipi Parish from recreation reserve to Local Purpose (Surf Life Saving, Surf Education Accommodation, Kiosk and Community Buildings) Reserve (Attachment A of the report).

CARRIED

 

 

 

12        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

As per item 7 of the agenda.

 

 

 

13        Procedural motion to exclude the public

Resolution number PAR/2016/83

MOVED by Chairperson CE Fletcher, seconded by Cr SL Stewart:  

That the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee:

a)      exclude the public from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting.

The general subject of each 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 follows.

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, as follows:

 

C1       Acquisition of Land for Open Space - Silverdale North

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable)

Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

s7(2)(h) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

 

 

s7(2)(i) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).

In particular, the report contains property values and identifies land the council seeks to acquire for open space purposes.

s48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

 

C2       Acquisition of open space - Orewa

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable)

Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

s7(2)(h) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

s7(2)(i) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).

In particular, the report identifies land the council seeks to acquire for open space purposes.

s48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

 

C3       Acquisition of open space land - Gulf Harbour

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable)

Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

s7(2)(h) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

s7(2)(i) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).

In particular, the report identifies land the council seeks to acquire for open space purposes.

s48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

 

C4       Acquisition of open space land - Patumahoe

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable)

Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

s7(2)(h) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

s7(2)(i) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).

In particular, the report identifies land the council seeks to acquire for open space purposes.

s48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

C5       Acquisition of open space land - Albany

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable)

Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

s7(2)(h) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

s7(2)(i) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).

In particular, the report identifies land the council seeks to acquire for open space purposes.

s48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C6       Acquisition of land for open space - Mangere

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable)

Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

s7(2)(h) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

In particular, the report identifies land the council seeks to acquire for open space purposes.

s48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

The text of these resolutions was made available to the public who were present at the meeting and formed part of the minutes of the meeting.

CARRIED

 

Note:   Item 14 - Reclassification of part of Karioitahi Gap Domain Recreation Reserve, 685 Karioitahi Road, Karioitahi was taken after Item 11 - Classification of a parcel of land at Springs Road, Parakai

 

 

11.51am          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.

 

12.30pm          The public was re-admitted.

 

restatementS

 

It was resolved while the public was excluded:

 

 

C1

Acquisition of Land for Open Space - Silverdale North

 

Resolution number PAR/2016/85

MOVED by Chairperson CE Fletcher, seconded by Cr WD Walker:  

Recommendation/s

That the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee:

c)      confirm that there be no restatement of this confidential report, attachments or resolutions for the acquisition of land for public open space in Silverdale until the purchase is settled, and only then is the resolution to be restated.

 

 

C2

Acquisition of open space - Orewa

 

Resolution number PAR/2016/86

MOVED by Chairperson CE Fletcher, seconded by Cr R Clow:  

That the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee:

b)      confirm that there be no restatement of this confidential report, attachments or resolutions for the acquisition of land for public open space in Orewa until settlement of the purchase, and only then is the resolution to be restated.

 

 

C3

Acquisition of open space land - Gulf Harbour

 

Resolution number PAR/2016/87

MOVED by Cr J Watson, seconded by Cr WD Walker:  

That the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee:

b)         confirm that there be no restatement of this confidential report, attachments or resolutions for the acquisition of land for public open space in Gulf Harbour until settlement of the purchase, and only then is the resolution to be restated.

 


 

C4

Acquisition of open space land - Patumahoe

 

Resolution number PAR/2016/88

MOVED by Chairperson CE Fletcher, seconded by Deputy Chairperson CM Penrose:  

That the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee:

b)         confirm that there be no restatement of this confidential report, attachments or resolutions for the acquisition of land for public open space in Patumahoe until settlement of the purchase, and only then is the resolution to be restated.

 

 

C5

Acquisition of open space land - Albany

 

Resolution number PAR/2016/89

MOVED by Chairperson CE Fletcher, seconded by Deputy Chairperson CM Penrose:  

That the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee:

b)         confirm that there will be no reinstatement of this confidential report, attachments or resolutions for the acquisition of 2.5619 hectares of land in Albany.

  

 

C6

Acquisition of land for open space - Mangere

 

There was no restatement.

 

 

12.32 pm                                            The Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and declared the meeting closed.

 

CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT BY THE CHAIRPERSON AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE UNDER STANDING ORDER 8.1.4 ON

 

 

 

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