Minutes of Manurewa Local Board

Manurewa Local Board

16 February 2017

1 Welcome

The chairperson welcomed everyone and began with reading an affirmation.

2 Apologies

Resolution number MR/2017/12

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member A Cunningham-Marino:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) accept the apology from Cr Sir John Walker, KMNZ CBE, for absence.

CARRIED

3 Declaration of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

4 Confirmation of Minutes

Resolution number MR/2017/13

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member S Cattle:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 26 January 2017, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

5 Leave of Absence

There were no requests for leave of absence.

6 Acknowledgements

There were no acknowledgements.

7 Petitions

7.1

Petition - Request for a footpath and two speed bumps at 1 to 121 Polo Prince Drive, Alfriston - Frank Solomon

Resolution number MR/2017/14

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member S Brown:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) request the petition with the following prayer be forwarded to Auckland Transport for investigation and response:

“We the undersigned request:

i. That a pedestrian footpath be installed immediately to safeguard school children walking to Mill Road to catch school transport and to also safeguard residents who regularly walk along Polo Prince Drive.

ii. That two speed bumps be installed on Polo Prince Drive on the downward traverse – one eastwards and the other westwards.”

CARRIED

Items 9, 10, 11, and 12 were taken at this point.

8 Deputations

8.1	Deputation - Counties Manukau Zone of New Zealand Rugby League Inc - Kasey King
	Kasey King (General Manager, Counties Manukau Zone of the New Zealand Rugby League League (NZRL) Inc) gave a powerpoint presentation outlining the goals and activities of the Counties Manukau Zone of the New Zealand Rugby League Inc organisation. A copy of this presentation can be publicly viewed in the minutes attachment document on the Auckland Council website.
	Resolution number MR/2017/15 MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member J Allan: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) thank Kasey King (General Manager, Counties Manukau Zone of the New Zealand Rugby League Inc (NZRL) for his presentation outlining the goals and activities of the Counties Manukau Zone of NZRL organisation and the information regarding the Rugby League World Cup coming to Auckland in October/November 2017. CARRIED
	Attachments a Counties Manukau Zone of NZRL Inc presentation

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.

Manurewa Youth Council Update

Chloe Destrieux (Manurewa Youth Council Chairperson) was in attendance to speak to the Manurewa Youth Council report.

Resolution number MR/2017/16

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member K Penney:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) note the information provided by the Manurewa Youth Council in the February 2017 report.

CARRIED

Manurewa Ward Councillors’ Update

Resolution number MR/2017/17

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member K Penney:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) receive the verbal report from Councillor Daniel Newman regarding:

· Planning Committee working through the proposed Unitary Plan appeals, subject to mediation

· believes there will be consequences from the impact of intensification

· need to address the impact of intensification on all assets, infrastructure and the environment

· need to balance the cost of growth with the cost of assets.

· Strategic Procurement Committee

· standardised contracts

· no increase to levels of service in contracts

· local boards have not been consulted

· assets in south Auckland require a higher level of maintenance than other areas in Auckland

· no full hearings on the draft Annual Plan

· key stakeholders can go before the Finance and Performance Committee to be heard

· everyone else will be sent to a “Have Your Say” Event

· local boards will be carrying the burden of hearing submitters at “Have Your Say” Events.

· April/May – on the interview panel for the District Licensing Committees

· advertisement published in February

· interviews April/May.

· Finance Minister ruled out the introduction of regional fuel tax.

· one more year left of the transport levy

· once the transport levy goes - how will the transport projects be funded.

· housing and homelessness

· organisation working with the homeless need to inform Auckland Council’s policy response.

CARRIED

Members' Update

Resolution number MR/2017/18

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member A Cunningham-Marino:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) receive the verbal reports from the following members:

i) Stella Cattle

- met with the Manurewa Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)

- CAB is thankful for the board’s support for the first aid training provided

- problem with homeless people sleeping in doorways - working with staff to find a solution

- disability access still not addressed

- liaison with Clendon

- CAB office has an agreement with the Department of Corrections to respond to overflow calls

- CAB have ongoing learning on the third Tuesday of the month.

ii) Simeon Brown

- motorcyclists using and abusing the park area along Clendon Reserve

- the Police are urging residents to dial 111 as soon as they experience motorcyclists on reserves and provide addresses and/or photos if possible.

CARRIED

Chairperson's Update

Resolution number MR/2017/19

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member S Brown:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) receive the verbal report from the Manurewa Local Board Chairperson regarding:

i) request the Governing Body to review the Open Space Acquisition and Divestment Policy and the Open Space Levels of Provision Targets Policy as a matter of urgency to ensure adequate open space provision in light of the High Court Judgement decision on the Unitary Plan “out of scope” zone areas now being able to intensify.

ii) requirement for an improved process that addresses the disconnect between the asset management programme of renewals and local board priorities.

iii) request that both resolutions i) and ii) be forwarded to all 21 local boards.

iv) appointed to the Governance Framework Political Working Party – will be discussing delegations to local boards.

v) Town Centre, Te Mahia and War Memorial Park Steering Groups will be presenting at workshops.

vi) proposed Local Alcohol Policy appeals.

CARRIED

Auckland Transport Update - February 2017

Resolution number MR/2017/20

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member S Colcord:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) receive the Auckland Transport Update – February 2017 report, noting that agenda page 28, paragraph 13, last sentence, should read as follows:

“The MLB has been provided information on the amount of feedback received and after this discussion there will be no change to the ‘No Stopping At All Times’ parking restrictions that are on Walpole Avenue”.

CARRIED

Landowner approval for works in the esplanade reserve adjoining 194 Mahia Road, Manurewa

Resolution number MR/2017/21

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member S Brown:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) grant landowner approval for the removal of the trees, construction and location of stormwater infrastructure, earthworks, modifying the archeological feature and the construction of a shared path within the esplanade reserve adjoining 194 Mahia Road, Manurewa, in general accordance with the plans approved under resource consent 48165 & P48165 (Attachment G to the report entitled “Landowner approval for works in the esplanade reserve adjoining 194 Mahia Road, Manurewa”).

b) delegate to the head of Stakeholder and Land Advisory, Community Facilities, the ability to grant landowner approval conditions around construction works and reinstatement of the reserve.

CARRIED

Auckland Council’s Quarterly Performance Report: Manurewa Local Board for Quarter Two, 1 October - 31 December 2016

Resolution number MR/2017/22

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member S Colcord:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) receive the performance report for the financial quarter ending 31 December 2016.

b) request that the Community Facilities Department engage in further discussion with the board about the Greers Road foreshore footpath renewal so the board is clear about what the residents are saying.

CARRIED

Manurewa and Papakura Local Board Joint Submission on the Point England Development Enabling Bill - January 2017

Resolution number MR/2017/23

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member S Brown:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) endorse the Manurewa and Papakura Local Board joint submission on the Point England Development Enabling Bill – January 2017(attachment A to the report entitled “Manurewa and Papakura Local Board Joint Submission on the Point England Development Enabling Bill - January 2017”).

CARRIED

Manurewa Local Board Governance Forward Work Calendar - February 2017

Resolution number MR/2017/24

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member K Penney:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) note the attached Governance Forward Work Calendar as at February 2017.

CARRIED

Reports Requested - Pending - Issues

Resolution number MR/2017/25

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member K Penney:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) note the report entitled “reports requested – pending – issues”.

CARRIED

Manurewa Local Board Achievements Register 2016-2019 Political Term

Resolution number MR/2017/26

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member S Cattle:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) request the following additions be added to the Manurewa Local Board Achievements Register for the 2016 – 2019 Political Term:

i) funded the delivery of Movies in Parks at Keith Park, Weymouth on 28 January 2017

ii) attended the Hayman Park Waitangi Day Event

iii) funded and attended the Manurewa Waitangi Day Event

iv) contributed to a joint submission with the Papakura Local Board on the Point England Development Enabling Bill

v) participated in the organisation “Plastic Diet” working bee to beautify Weymouth Beach

vi) attended the “Makers Market” held at Manurewa High School.

CARRIED

For Information: Reports referred to the Manurewa Local Board

There was no information referred to the Manurewa Local Board.

Manurewa Local Board Workshop Notes

Resolution number MR/2017/27

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member S Brown:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) note the Manurewa Local Board workshop notes for the meeting held on 2 February 2017.

CARRIED

25 Consideration of Extraordinary Items

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

8pm 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 Manurewa Local Board HELD ON

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

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

Chairperson	Angela Dalton
Members	Joseph Allan
	Simeon Brown
	Sarah Colcord
	Stella Cattle
	Angela Cunningham-Marino
	Ken Penney

Councillor	Sir John Walker KMNZ, CBE (with apology)
Deputy Chairperson	Rangi McLean (without apology)