Waitematā Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Waitematā Local Board held in the Waitematā Local Board Office, Ground Floor, 52 Swanson Street, Auckland on Tuesday, 16 May 2017 at 2.00pm.

 

present

 

Chairperson

Pippa Coom

 

Deputy Chairperson

Shale Chambers

From 3.23pm, item 9.3

Members

Adriana Avendano Christie

 

 

Mark Davey

 

 

Richard Northey, ONZM

 

 

Vernon Tava

 

 

Rob Thomas

 

 

 


Waitematā Local Board

16 May 2017

 

 

 

1          Welcome

 

 

2          Apologies

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/57

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member V Tava:   

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)         accept the apology from member Shale Chambers for lateness due to council business.

 

CARRIED

 

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/58

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member R Thomas:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)         confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 11 April 2017, the minutes of its extraordinary meeting, held on Thursday, 20 April 2017 and the  minutes of its extraordinary meeting, held on Tuesday, 2 May 2017 as a true and correct record.

 

CARRIED

 

5          Leave of Absence

 

There were no leaves of absence.

 

6          Acknowledgements

 

6.1

Acknowledgement: The passing of Ken Havill - principal of Ngā Puna o Waiorea Western Springs College

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/59

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member A Avendano Christie:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      acknowledge the passing on 29 April 2017 of Ken Havill, inspirational and highly respected principal of Ngā Puna o Waiorea Western Springs College for 19 years until 2016, and extends its sincere condolences to Mr Havill’s family and the school community.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

7          Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 

8          Deputations

 

8.1

Deputation: Rachael Brodie, John Hill and Lisa Rogers - Ponsonby Community Centre

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/60

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member R Northey:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      thank Rachael Brodie, John Hill and Lisa Rogers for their attendance and presentation about the Ponsonby Community Centre Annual Work Programme.

 

CARRIED

 

 

8.2

Deputation: Frances Kelliher and Thomas Hinz - Circability Trust

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/61

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member A Avendano Christie:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      thank Frances Kelliher and Thomas Hinz for their attendance and presentation on behalf of the Circability Trust about recent Circability events.

 

CARRIED

 

 

8.3

Deputation: David Batten – Signage on Bunnings, Great North Road

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/62

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member V Tava:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      thank David Batten for his attendance and presentation about Signage on Bunnings, Great North Road.

 

CARRIED

 

 

8.4

Deputation: Nathan Telford - Zeal Paint Party event

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/63

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member R Northey:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      thank NathanTelford for his attendance and presentation on behalf of Zeal about their Paint Party event.

 

CARRIED

9          Public Forum

 

9.1

Public Forum: Claudia Maran - Friends of 254 Ponsonby Road

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/64

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member R Thomas:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      thank Claudia Maran for her attendance and presentation about Friends of 254 Ponsonby Road.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Resolution - 24 September 2015

b     Presentation - 254 Ponsonby Road

 

 

9.2

Public Forum: Dr Grant Hewison - Signage on Richmond Road

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/65

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member M Davey :  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      thank Grant Hewison for his attendance and presentation about signage on the corner of Richmond Road and John Street.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Presentation - Signage on Richmond Road

 

 

9.3

Public forum: Trevor Lund, Phil Andrews and Olivia Carter - Westhaven to city cycleway

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/66

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member M Davey :  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      thank Trevor Lund, Phil Andrews and Olivia Carter for their attendance and presentation on behalf of Viaduct businesses about the Westhaven to city cycleway.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Presentation

b     Lower Hobson Street Loading Zone

c    Westhaven to City Cycle route

 

Member A Avendano Christie left the meeting at 3.20pm during item 9.3.

Member A Avendano Christie returned to the meeting at 3.23pm during item 9.3.

Member S Chambers arrived at the meeting at 3.23pm during item 9.3.

 

 

9.4

Public Forum: Ella Schnapp - GeckoNZ Trust

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/67

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member A Avendano Christie:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      thank Ella Schnapp and Warren Davis for their attendance and presentation on behalf of the GeckoNZ Trust about the ecological restoration of the Newmarket Stream.

 

CARRIED

 

Member V Tava left the meeting at 3.30pm during item 9.4.

Member V Tava returned to the meeting at 3.38pm during item 9.4.

 

9.5

Public Forum: Penelope Hansen - From the Deck

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/68

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member R Thomas:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      thank Penelope Hansen for her attendance and presentation on behalf of From the Deck about the restoration of the Newmarket Stream.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     From the Deck Local Board Presentation

 

9.6

Public Forum: Simon Woodall - Grey Lynn Greenways Route

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/69

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)         thank Simon Woodall for his attendance and presentation about the             Grey Lynn Greenways Route on Grosvenor Street.

CARRIED

 

The meeting adjourned at 3.59pm.

The meeting reconvened at 4.11pm.

 

10        Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

11        Notices of Motion

 

There were no notices of motion.

 

12

Councillor's Report

 

Waitematā and Gulf Ward Councillor, Mike Lee was not in attendance.

 

 

 

13

Auckland Transport update – May 2017 to the Waitematā Local Board

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/70

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member V Tava:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      receive this report Auckland Transport Update - May 2017

b)      request that Auckland Transport prepare a Rough Order of Cost for:

i)          lighting of the Victoria Park Greenway and carpark upgrade in conjunction with Auckland Council Parks Sport and Recreation Team.

ii)         installation of a parklet on Nuffield Street as proposed by the Newmarket Business Association.

iii)        pedestrian safety improvements (such as widening the footpath or creating a low cost shared zone) on Laxon Terrace to compliment the Newmarket Crossing Project.

iv)        streetscape enhancement incorporating tree planting for St Marys Road as proposed by the St Marys Bay Association.

c)      approve the name of “Grey Lynn Greenway” for the route with the working title “G1” on the Waitematā Greenways Plan.

d)      request Auckland Transport to undertake a review of the safety, design and impact on parking for local residents of the traffic calming works associated with the Grey Lynn Greenway on Grosvenor Street  and report back to the board.

 

CARRIED

 

 

14

Allocation of the British and Irish Rugby Lions Tour leverage fund

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/71

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers, seconded by Chairperson P Coom:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      approve the following grants for the delivery of events to leverage the 2017 Lions Tour from “Implement the Waitemata City Fringe Economic Development Action” budget line:

i)       $2,750 to the Ponsonby Road Business Association for marketing and promotional material as per Attachment A to the agenda report

ii)      $2,750 to the Karangahape Road Business Association as per Attachment B to the agenda report

iii)      $2,000 to the Parnell Business Association as per Attachment C to the agenda report

 

CARRIED

 

Pursuant to Standing Order 3.15.5, Member Mark Davey and Member Rob Thomas requested that their dissenting votes be recorded.

 

Member V Tava left the meeting at 4.37pm during item 14.

Member V Tava returned to the meeting at 4.42pm during item 14.

 

 

15

Proposed Uptown Inc approval of the Uptown Business Improvement District (BID) programme and targeted rate

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/72

MOVED by Member A Avendano Christie, seconded by Member R Thomas:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      approve the Uptown Inc. proposed Business Improvement District boundary expansion to include properties identified in a map of the proposed BID boundary (Attachment A to the agenda report).

b)      recommend to the Governing Body the striking of the Uptown Business Improvement District targeted rate amount of $270,000, as shown in the Draft Annual Plan 2017/2018.

 

CARRIED

 

 

16

Business Improvement District (BID) programme annual report to the Waitematā Local Board - Update

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/73

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers, seconded by Member R Northey:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      recommend to the governing body to strike the BID targeted rate for the Karangahape Road BID programme of $415,672 for the 2017-2018 financial year and include this amount in the 2017-2018 Annual Plan. 

b)      recommend to the governing body to strike the BID targeted rate for the Ponsonby BID programme of $428,715 for the 2017-2018 financial year and include this amount in the 2017-2018 Annual Plan.

 

CARRIED

 

Member R Thomas left the meeting at 4.56pm during item 16.

Member R Thomas returned to the meeting at 5.00pm during item 16.

 

17

Community Empowerment Fund 2016/2017 budget allocation

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/74

MOVED by Member A Avendano Christie, seconded by Member R Northey:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      allocate $10,000 from its Community Empowerment Fund to Grafton Residents Association to lead a community-led vision for Grafton.

b)      allocate up to $1,000 from its Community Empowerment Fund to cover the cost of repair and enhancement of the Ponsonby community noticeboards to ensure greater community access.

c)      allocate $9,000 from its Community Empowerment Fund to Newmarket Business Association to engage with local residents to activate Newmarket Station Square.

d)      note that resolution WTM/2017/56 recommends deferral of the full $30,000 ‘Community Empowerment Fund’ budget and acknowledge that $20,000 of this may be delivered in the 2016/2017 financial year leaving $10,000 to be deferred to the 2017/2018 financial year to allow for further investigation on addressing weed management in St Marys Bay.

 

CARRIED

 

 

18

85 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland Central (Parnell Rose Gardens) – Application for Extension of Commercial Lease Term

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/75

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers, seconded by Chairperson P Coom:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      agree to support the extension of the commercial lease terms to Parnells on the Rose Garden Limited over the premises located at 85 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland Central, subject to the following terms and conditions at 85 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland Central:

i)       an extension of commercial lease term of five years applicable from 1 September 2019;

ii)      final expiry date of 31 August 2024.

 

CARRIED

 

 

19

Road Naming – Tīramarama Way, Wynyard Quarter

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/76

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers, seconded by Member R Northey:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)        approve the proposed name Tīramarama Way for the east-west laneway that traverses the Wynyard central development block, Wynyard Quarter pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974 as shown in the map in Attachment A to the agenda report.

b)        record that Panuku Development Agency has agreed that as required by Auckland Council’s Road Naming Guidelines further naming opportunities in Wynyard Quarter will be considered in collaboration with the local board throughout the name identification process and that future names considered are informed with an historical/heritage assessment of Wynyard Quarter including authentic or contemporary Maori names as appropriate.

 

CARRIED

 

 

20

2016 elections - request for information regarding delivery of voting documents

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/77

MOVED by Member R Northey, seconded by Member R Thomas:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)        receive the report from the Electoral Officer on the missing voting documents set out in Attachment A to this report.

b)        request Democracy Services ensures that where a similar issue occurs again with voting packs not received within an identified area that it be a requirement on the Electoral Officer to arrange for a re-delivery at the earliest practicable date.

c)        reiterate the request of the board (resolution number WTM/2017/31) that government and the select committee act to ensure that it be a requirement of electoral officers to arrange a redelivery as a matter of nationwide application.

 

CARRIED

 

 

21

Local board feedback on Government’s Urban Development Authorities Discussion Document

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/78

MOVED by Member V Tava, seconded by Member R Northey:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      endorse the tabled feedback entitled ‘Feedback on: Government’s Urban Development Authorities Discussion Document: 2 April 2017’ to be attached to the Auckland Council submission.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Urban Development Authorities Discussion Document feedback

 

 

22

Chair's report

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/79

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers, seconded by Member R Thomas:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)         receive the chair’s report for the period 15 March to 3 May 2017.

 

CARRIED

 

 

23

Board member reports

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/80

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)         receive the written report from member Vernon Tava and member Richard             Northey and the verbal board member reports for May 2017.

 

CARRIED

 

 

24

Governance Forward Work Calendar

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/81

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      receive the governance forward work calendar as at May 2017 attached to the agenda.

 

CARRIED

 

25

Waitematā Local Board Workshop Records

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/82

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      receive the workshop proceeding records for the meetings held on 20 April 2017, 27 April 2017 and 2 May 2017.

 

CARRIED

  

 

26        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.   

 

 

 

 

5.43 pm                                              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 Waitematā Local Board HELD ON

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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