Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board held in the Manukau Chamber, Manukau Civic Building, 31-33 Manukau Station Road, Manukau on Tuesday, 15 November 2016 at 5.00pm.

 

present

 

Chairperson

Lotu Fuli

 

 

 

Deputy Chairperson

Ross Robertson, QSO, JP

 

 

Members

Mary Gush

 

 

 

 

Donna Lee

 

 

 

 

Dawn Trenberth

 

 

 

 

ABSENT

 

 

Apulu Reece Autagavaia

 

 

Dr Ashraf Choudhary, QSO, JP

 

 

ALSO PRESENT

 

Councillor

Alf Filipaina

 

 

Councillor

Efeso Collins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

15 November 2016

 

 

 

1          Welcome

 

Chairperson L Fuli led the meeting in prayer.

 

 

2          Apologies

 

Resolution number OP/2016/189

MOVED by Chairperson L Fuli, seconded by Deputy Chairperson R Robertson:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board accept the apologies from Members R Autagavaia and A Choudhary for absence.

CARRIED

 

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number OP/2016/190

MOVED by Member D Trenberth, seconded by Member D Lee:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board confirm the extraordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Monday, 31 October 2016, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

 

 

5          Leave of Absence

 

There were no leaves of absence.

 

 

6          Acknowledgements

 

6.1       Dr Lloyd Allister Drake

The Board acknowledged Dr Lloyd Allister Drake, M.B, ChB., O.B.E passed away on the 5 September 2016, aged 88 years. He was a Life Member of Ponsonby Rugby Club and Life Member of NZ Rugby League. A leading figure in sports medicine and New Zealand's leading adviser in sports medicine.

 

6.2       Mike Ibertson

The Board acknowledged Mike who, after 42 years service with Council, has retired.  Mike has contributed in a major way in promoting the young people of Otara into higher achievements in sports, academic and many other professions, even producing a world champion surfer.  Thank you so much Mike and enjoy your well-deserved retirement.

 

           


6.3       Matua Joe Wilson

                        The Board acknowledged Matua Joe Wilsonof Te Akitai Waiohua who passed away on 15 November 2016. Kua hinga he totara I te wao nui a Tane, a totara has fallen in the forest of Tane.

 

7          Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 

8          Deputations

 

8.1

Deputation - GymCity Papatoetoe Gymnastics Club

 

Rowena Deadman and Ann Yearbury from GymCity were in attendance to speak to the Board.

A copy of the PowerPoint presentation tabled at the meeting has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and can be viewed at the Auckland Council website.

 

Resolution number OP/2016/191

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson R Robertson, seconded by Member D Trenberth:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)         thanks Rowena Deadman and Ann Yearbury from GymCity for their presentation.

b)         requests Community Facilities and Sport & Recreation officers to provide an update report on options for GymCity including at Manukau Sports Bowl.

c)         requests Community Leases to provide an update on the GymCity lease.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     GymCity Presentation

 

8.2

Deputation - South Auckland Christian Foodbank

 

Ian Foster of the South Auckland Christian Foodbank was in attendance to speak to the Board. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation tabled at the meeting has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and can be viewed at the Auckland Council website.

 

Resolution number OP/2016/192

MOVED by Member M Gush, seconded by Member D Lee:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)         thanks Ian Foster of the South Auckland Christian Foodbank for his presentation.

b)         request Community Facilities and Community Empowerment unit to report to the local board on any support options available for South Auckland Christian Foodbank premises.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     South Auckland Christian Foodbank Presentation


 

8.3

Deputation - Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust Presentation

 

Lincoln Jefferson of the Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust was in attendance to speak to the Board. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation tabled at the meeting has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and can be viewed at the Auckland Council website.

 

Resolution number OP/2016/193

MOVED by Member D Lee, seconded by Member M Gush:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)         thanks Lincoln Jefferson of Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust for their presentation.

b)         requests a report from Community Grants and other relevant officers about the options for local board funding of future Eye on Nature and other events.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust Presentation

 

 

9          Public Forum

 

There was no public forum.

 

 

10        Extraordinary Business

 

Resolution number OP/2016/194

MOVED by Member M Gush, seconded by Deputy Chairperson R Robertson:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)         consider Auckland Libraries – Christmas/New Year 2016/2017 as extraordinary business under Item 21.

b)         note the reason for the extraordinary business is that the libraries need to implement the decision of the Board which will not give them enough time if dealt with at the December meeting of the Board.

CARRIED

 

11        Notices of Motion

 

There were no notices of motion.

 

 

12

Manukau Ward Councillors Update

 

Resolution number OP/2016/195

MOVED by Chairperson L Fuli, seconded by Deputy Chairperson R Robertson:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board receive the verbal reports from the Manukau Ward Councillors.

CARRIED

 

13

Auckland Council's Quarterly Performance Report: Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board for Quarter One, 1 July-30 September 2016

 

Resolution number OP/2016/196

MOVED by Chairperson L Fuli, seconded by Member M Gush:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)      receive the performance report for the financial quarter ending 30 September 2016.

b)      amend the Arts, Community and Events work programme for 2016/17, by deleting item 2353 Movies in Parks – Ōtara-Papatoetoe $12,000, and transferring the unspent money to the Community Response Fund.

CARRIED

 

 

14

New Road Name Approval for the residential subdivision by Ormiston Centre Limited, at 79 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush

 

Resolution number OP/2016/197

MOVED by Member D Lee, seconded by Member D Trenberth:  

That the Otara – Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)         pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, approves the road name ‘Florence Carter Avenue’ proposed by the Applicant, for the new road created by way of subdivision at 79 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush.

b)         confirm the Board’s resolution OP/2015/53, requesting staff to develop a list of suitable road names in conjunction with mana whenua, community groups and local heritage groups, for pre-approval by the board and application when needed.

CARRIED

 

 

15

Hampton Park Reserve 334R East Tamaki Road – New Grazing Licence to Matthew and Jenny Steele

 

Resolution number OP/2016/198

MOVED by Member M Gush, seconded by Deputy Chairperson R Robertson:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board approve the grant of a new 3 year licence of Hampton Park Reserve and Hampton Park House from 1 December 2016 to Matthew and Jenny Steele on commercial terms to be negotiated by Panuku Development Auckland.

CARRIED

 


 

16

Local Board Appointments - Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

 

Resolution number OP/2016/199

MOVED by Member D Trenberth, seconded by Member M Gush:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)      appoint the following board members to represent the board as follows:

Organisation

 

Lead

Alternate

Community Impact Forum for Kohuora Corrections Facility

M Gush

 

D Trenberth

R Autagavaia

 

Manukau Central Business Association Inc

D Trenberth

A Choudhary

L Fuli

Hunters Corner Town Centre Society Inc

A Choudhary

D Trenberth

L Fuli

Papatoetoe Central Main Street Society Inc

R Robertson

A Choudhary

L Fuli

Otara Business Association Inc

M Gush

R Autagavaia

L Fuli

GETBA (Greater East Tamaki Business Association Inc)

R Autagavaia

M Gush

L Fuli

Otara Lake and Waterways Community Panel and Tamaki Estuary Environmental Forum

R Autagavaia

 

M Gush

Aircraft Noise Community Consultative Group

D Lee

 

A Choudhary

Board member delegated to respond to resource consent applications on behalf of board

L Fuli

 

R Autagavaia

Youth Connections South Local Governance Group (3 members, 1 alternate)

L Fuli

R Autagavaia

D Trenberth

M Gush

Maori input into local board decision-making political steering group (1 lead, 1 alternate.)

M Gush

R Autagavaia

 

b)      delegate to the Chair to manage interactions with all other community groups, including meeting with them to receive information, to advise them of the board‘s policy on relevant matters and to report to the board as necessary.

c)      delegate to the Chair to exercise any portfolio power or role conferred in any council document, policy, resolution or work programme.

d)      delegate to the Youth Connections South Local Governance Group to make all decisions for the youth connections project, including budget and work programme approval.  The local board requests the members to report any major issues or celebrations to the board for information.

e)      nominate member M Gush and Chairperson Fuli to represent the Board with the Highbrook Park Trust.

CARRIED

 


 


17

Urgent decision-making process

 

Resolution number OP/2016/200

MOVED by Chairperson L Fuli, seconded by Member M Gush:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)      adopt the urgent decision-making process for matters that require a decision where it is not practical to call the full board together and meet the requirement of a quorum.

b)      delegate authority to the chair and deputy chair, or any person acting in these roles, to make urgent decisions on behalf of the local board.

c)      agree that the relationship manager, chair and deputy chair (or any person/s acting in these roles) will authorise the urgent decision-making process by signing off the authorisation memo.

d)      note that all urgent decisions will be reported to the next ordinary meeting of the local board.

CARRIED

 

 

18

Swimming Pool Fencing Exemption Applications

 

Resolution number OP/2016/201

MOVED by Chairperson L Fuli, seconded by Deputy Chairperson R Robertson:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board agree to assess swimming pool fencing exemption applications as part of business meetings during the 2016 - 2019 electoral term as the need arises.

CARRIED

 

 

19

Chairpersons Announcements

 

Resolution number OP/2016/202

MOVED by Chairperson L Fuli, seconded by Deputy Chairperson R Robertson:   

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)         receive the verbal update from the Chairperson.

b)         receive the reports tabled by members D Trenberth, R Robertson and M Gush.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Member D Trenberth's Report

b     Member R Robertson's Report

c    Member M Gush's Report

 


 

20

For Information: Reports referred to Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

 

Resolution number OP/2016/203

MOVED by Member M Gush, seconded by Deputy Chairperson R Robertson:   

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)      note the memorandum from the General Manager, Community and Social Policy on the Impact Assessment Region-wide Swimming Pool Pricing Policy 2013-2015.

b)      note the memorandum from the Team Leader Bylaws and Compliance South on the boarding over of windows and colours used in alcohol signage.

CARRIED

 

 

21        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

Auckland Libraries – Christmas/New Year 2016/2017

This report was tabled at the meeting to be considered as an Extraordinary item. A copy of the report has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and can be viewed at the Auckland Council website.

Resolution number OP/2016/204

MOVED by Chairperson L Fuli, seconded by Member M Gush:  

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)         approve these Christmas /New Year 2016/2017 opening hours for the four libraries in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board area:

·         Manukau Library and Research Centre open standard hours December 28, 29, 30, 31

·         Ōtara Library closed December 28, 29, 30, 31

·         Papatoetoe Library open 10-4pm December 28, 29, 30, 31

·         Tupu Library open 10-4pm, December 28, 29, 30, 31.

b)        approve the standard closures on statutory holidays for all libraries:  25, 26, 27 December 2016 and 1, 2, 3 January 2017.

CARRIED

Attachments

a     Auckland Libraries – Christmas/New Year 2016/2017 Report

 

 

 

 


 

6.42pm                                               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 Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board HELD ON

 

 

 

DATE:.........................................................................

 

 

 

CHAIRPERSON:........................................................