I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel will be held on:

Date:                       Time: Meeting Room: Venue:	Monday, 17 July 2017 6.00pm Council Chamber Auckland Town Hall Ground Floor 301-305 Queen Street Auckland
Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel OPEN AGENDA

MEMBERSHIP

Members	Bill Guan
	Naoe Hashimoto
	Sunil Kaushal
	Anita Keestra
	Ljubica Mamula-Seadon
	Jessica Phuang
	Anukool Sathu
	Jade Tang-Taylor
	Dave Tomu
Liaison Councillor	Denise Lee
Chief Liaison Councillor	Cathy Casey

(Quorum 5 members)

Luka Grbavac

Governance Advisor

10 July 2017

Contact Telephone: 021 80 90 37

Email: Luka.grbavac@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

TERMS OF REFERENCE

(Excerpt – full terms of reference available as a separate document)

The terms of reference set out the purpose, role and protocols of the Panel.

Panel members abide by the Code of Conduct for members of Auckland Council advisory panels.

Purpose

As one of council’s engagement mechanisms with diverse communities, the demographic advisory panels provide advice to the governing body and council staff within the remit of the Auckland Plan on the following areas:

· Auckland Council’s regional policies, plans and strategies

· regional and strategic matters including those that Council-Controlled Organisations deal with

· any matter of particular interest or concern to diverse communities.

Outcomes

The panel’s advice will contribute to improving the outcomes of diverse communities and social cohesion as set out in the Auckland Plan. The panel will advise through their agreed strategic agenda and detailed work programme.

Strategic agenda and work programme

The panel must develop a work programme and set a strategic agenda for the term. The agendas should be focused and integrated across the panels for collaborative input into shared agendas, particularly on the Auckland Plan, the Long-term Plan and annual plans.

The panel should advise on council’s organisational strategies relevant to diverse communities.

The governing body and council staff should work with the panel for the development of their strategic agendas and work programme. An appropriate committee will approve the panel’s work programme and any subsequent major changes to it.

Submissions

The panel must not make formal submissions to Auckland Council on council strategies, policies and plans, for example, the annual plan.

In its advisory role to the council, the panel may have input to submissions made by the council to external organisations but do not make independent submissions, except as agreed with the council.

This does not prevent individual members being party to submissions outside their role as panel members.

Review

The form and functioning of the panels may be reviewed prior to or after, the end of the panel’s term in September 2019.

Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel 17 July 2017

ITEM   TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                                        PAGE

1          Apologies                                                                                                                        5

2          Declaration of Interest                                                                                                   5

3          Confirmation of Minutes                                                                                               5

4          Extraordinary Business                                                                                                5

5          Election of Chair and Deputy Chair for the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel for the 2016-2019 term                                                                                                                        7

6          Regional Facilities Auckland                                                                                      11

7          Liaison Councillor's Note                                                                                           13

8          Deputy Lead Officer's Update to the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel                  15

9          Drafting the Work Programme of the Ethnic Popels Advisory Panel                   17

10        Consideration of Extraordinary Items 

1          Apologies

At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.

2          Declaration of Interest

Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might have.

3          Confirmation of Minutes

There are no previous minutes to confirm.

4          Extraordinary Business

Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

“An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-

(a)        The local authority by resolution so decides; and

(b)        The presiding member explains at the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public,-

(i)         The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and

(ii)        The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting.”

Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

“Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-

(a)        That item may be discussed at that meeting if-

(i)         That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and

(ii)        the presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but

(b)        no resolution, decision or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion.”

Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel 17 July 2017

Election of Chair and Deputy Chair for the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel for the 2016-2019 term

File No.: CP2017/12972

Purpose

1.       To elect a chairperson and deputy chairperson for the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel.

Executive summary

2.       With the new term of the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel, members are required to elect a chairperson and deputy chairperson for the term.

3.       The panel must decide whether the election will be conducted by open or closed ballot.

4.       The panel must also choose a voting system. Staff recommend that the panel adopt one of the two voting systems outlined in the Local Government Act 2002 (refer to paragraphs 12 and 13 of this report).

5.       Once the panel has made these choices, the Lead Officer Support will lead the process for the election of the chairperson.

Recommendation/s

That the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel:

a)      decide whether the chairperson and deputy chairperson will be elected by open or closed ballot.

b)      decide whether the chairperson will be elected using voting system A or voting system B (as described in Schedule 7, Clause 25 of the Local Government Act 2002).

c)      elect a chairperson.

d)      elect a deputy chairperson.

Comments

6.       The panel is required to elect a new chairperson and deputy chairperson. Once the chairperson has been elected the same process for the deputy chair will follow.

7.       There is no provision for proxy voting. Only members present may nominate and vote for the chairperson. Candidates can vote for themselves.

Open or closed ballot

8.       The panel can choose to elect the chairperson by show of hand, which is an open ballot, or by writing their preference on a ballot paper, which is a closed ballot.

Voting system

9.       The panel needs to decide what voting system it wants to use.

10.     Staff recommend to undertake the election in accordance with Schedule 7, Clause 25 of the Local Government Act 2002, and to choose one of the two systems that can be used to elect chairpersons and deputy chairpersons of regional councils and other committees. The two systems are described below.

11.     System A –

·   requires that a person is elected or appointed if he or she receives the votes of a majority of the members of the local authority or committee present and voting, and

·   has the following characteristics:

-    there is a first round of voting for all candidates

-    if no candidate is successful in that round there is a second round of voting from which the candidate with the fewest votes in the first round is excluded

-    if no candidate is successful in the second round there is a third, and if necessary subsequent, round of voting from which, each time, the candidate with the fewest votes in the previous round is excluded

-    in any round of voting, if two or more candidates tie for the lowest number of votes, the person excluded from the next round is resolved by lot.

12.     System B –

·   requires that a person is elected or appointed if he or she receives more votes than any other candidate, and

·   has the following characteristics:

-    there is only one round of voting

-    if two or more candidates tie for the most votes, the tie is resolved by lot.

Voting procedure at the meeting

13.     The meeting will proceed as follows:

·   The lead officers will call the meeting to order and deal with apologies and the initial procedural items.

·   The first item of substantive business will be the election of chairperson and the lead officers will be the chair for the election process, assisted by the governance advisor.

·   The lead officers will call for a decision on whether the ballot will be open or closed. This will be by simple voice or show of hands vote.

·   The lead officers will then call for a decision on the voting system. Once a member moves one of the systems and is seconded, it will be put to the vote. Again a decision will be by voice or show of hands.

·   The lead officers will present nominees for chairperson who have expressed their interest to be the chair in a written format as per the governance advisor’s guidance in May and June. The lead officers may ask for any additional nominees at the meeting. Each candidate must be nominated and seconded by a panel member who is present.

·   If there is only one nomination that person will be declared elected and will assume the chair.

·   If there is more than one candidate, an election will take place using the voting system agreed earlier.

·   If it is closed voting, the governance advisor will undertake the vote, scrutineered by the liaison councillor.

·   Once the chairperson is elected, they will assume the chair and carry out the process for electing the deputy chairperson.

·   The meeting will then continue with the next item of business.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

14.     There are no local board implications.

Māori impact statement

15.     There are no items in this report which impact on matters of significance for Māori.

Implementation

There are no significant implication issues.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.     

Signatories

Author	Luka Grbavac - Governance Advisor
Authoriser	Shameel Sahib – Head of Corporate Strategy – Lead Officer

Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel 17 July 2017

Regional Facilities Auckland

File No.: CP2017/13047

Purpose

1.       To provide panel members with an introduction to the activities and developments of Regional Facilities Auckland.

Executive summary

2.       Paul Brewer, Chief Operating Officer of Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA), presents an overview of the organisation.

3.       RFA owns and manages 12 major regional facilities and has responsibilities on behalf of Auckland Council for a range of other key venues. The presentation will give an overview of these facilities.

4.       It is expected that this presentation will establish a relationship with the panel that will enable RFA to receive input from panel members regarding the special interests of the community group that the panel represents. 

5.       Feedback from the panel in regard to the ways that RFA can take account of the needs of the community that the panel serves is sought.

Recommendation/s

That the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel:

a)      note information on the activities and development of Regional Facilities Auckland

b)      provide feedback on the ways that Regional Facilities Auckland can take account of the ethnic community.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.    

Signatories

Author	Luka Grbavac - Governance Advisor
Authoriser	Shameel Sahib – Head of Corporate Strategy – Lead Officer

Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel 17 July 2017

Liaison Councillor's Note

File No.: CP2017/13265

Purpose

1.       To eceive information from Cr Denise Lee.

Executive summary

2.       Cr Denise Lee, Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel Liaison Councillor, will speak on what she sees as the purpose of the panel and what she hopes the panel will achieve by the end of the term.

Recommendation/s

That the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel:

a)      receive information from Cr Denise Lee.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.    

Signatories

Author	Luka Grbavac - Governance Advisor
Authoriser	Shameel Sahib – Head of Corporate Strategy – Lead Officer

Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel 17 July 2017

Deputy Lead Officer's Update to the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel

File No.: CP2017/13413

Purpose

1.       To note updates from the Social Policy & Bylaws team and the Auckland Plan Refresh team to the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel.

Executive summary

2.       The Social Policy & Bylaws team presented to the Panel in May. The engagement period for the Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw review ended on 30 June 2017. All feedback and research undertaken during the engagement period is being collated and a findings report will be presented to the Regulatory Committee in September 2017. The team will ensure that the findings report is made available to the Panel in September as part of closing the loop on the helpful and insightful feedback provided in May.

3.       The Auckland Plan Refresh team held an integrated workshop in April and presented to the Panel in May. Since then, the Auckland Plan Refresh team began their early engagement with communities of Auckland, private sectors, infrastructure providers, central government, Mana Whenua/Mataawaka and other stakeholders. The targeted engagement was largely completed mid-June. Staff are analysing feedback and will provide the Planning Committee with a summary report for 1 August 2017. Alongside with this report will be the first cut of the strategic directions of the updated Plan.

4.       The two types of feedback they received from the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel:

•              Input into shaping of the content for each workstream - the feedback has been collected and analysed. It is broadly aligned with the team’s current thinking and is also consistent with feedback they have heard through other groups.

•              Stakeholders to include for the Communities of Auckland events – The groups put forward by the panels were considered for the Communities of Auckland events.

5.       The Auckland Plan Refresh team is proposing to come back for the August meeting so the Panel will get the summary of feedback from the early engagement, as well as the strategic directions of the updated Plan (both will have gone through the Planning Committee by then).

Recommendation/s

That the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel:

a)      note updates from the Social Policy & Bylaws team and the Auckland Plan Refresh team to the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel.

b)      discuss the areas of the Panel’s further interest and how the Panel can contribute.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.    

Signatories

Author	Wei-Nung Huang – Change Analyst – Deputy Lead Officer
Authoriser	Shameel Sahib – Head of Corporate Strategy – Lead Officer

Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel 17 July 2017

Drafting the Work Programme of the Ethnic Popels Advisory Panel

File No.: CP2017/13427

Purpose

1.       To discuss the panel’s work programme.

Executive summary

2.       Terms of reference for demographic advisory panels require each panel to develop its work programme for the 2016-2019 term. The work programme will offer directions of the panels’ advisory areas for the term.

3.       The work programme must be focused on council’s regional plans, policies and strategies that have most impact on the disability community. The work programme will also include shared agendas for collaborative input, particularly on the Auckland Plan, the Long-term Plan and annual plans.

4.       The panel will consider effective engagement in its work programme.

5.       The panel’s work programme will be a living document, aligned with the forward work programme of the Auckland Council Environment and Community Committee (E&C). The E&C work programme is attached as Attachment A.  

6.       The Environment and Community Committee will approve the panel’s work programme by September 2017.

7.       Austin Kim, Principal Advisor Panels, will guide the panel to discuss and draft the work programme.

Recommendation/s

That the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel:

a)      discuss the panel’s work programme.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a⇩	Environment and Community Committee Forward Work Programme	19

Signatories

Author	Austin Kim - Principal Advisor Panels
Authoriser	Shameel Sahib – Head of Corporate Strategy – Lead Officer

Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel 17 July 2017

ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY COMMITTEE FORWARD WORK PROGRAMME 2017 This committee deals with strategy and policy decision-making that relates to the environmental, social, economic and cultural activities of Auckland as well as matters that are not the responsibility of another committee or the Governing Body

Priorities for 2017 will be on initiatives which: 1.         Clearly demonstrate that Auckland is making progress with climate change adaptation and mitigation and taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 2.         Enable green growth with a focus on improved water quality, pest eradication and ecological restoration 3.         Strengthen communities and enable Aucklanders to be active and connected 4.            Make measurable progress towards the social and community aspects of housing all Aucklanders in secure, healthy homes they can afford 5.            Grow skills and a local workforce to support economic growth in Auckland

The work of the committee will: ·          Deliver on the outcomes in the Auckland Plan ·          Be focused on initiatives that have a high impact ·          Meet the Council’s statutory obligations, including funding allocation decisions ·          Increase the public’s trust and confidence in the  organisation.

Priority #

Area of work

Reason for work

Environment and Community Committee role (decision or direction)

Expected timeframes Quarter (month if known)

FY17

FY18

Jan-Mar 14 Feb 14 March

Apr-Jun 4 April 16 May 13 June

Jul-Sep 18 July 8 Aug 12 Sept

Oct-Dec 17 Oct 14 Nov 5 Dec

Environment

1, 2 and 5

Coastal Erosion Management Strategy

To agree to the actions and tools to improve coastal asset management and prioritised decision-making in respect of climate change, sea-level rise and Auckland’s projected growth

Decision on the final strategy, approve next steps and the associated work programme(s).

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

1

Low carbon living

To deliver on Low Carbon Auckland Plan commitments by the design and implementation of awareness raising and incentives programmes to reduce household, community, business and schools carbon emissions by approximately 50% of current levels.

Strategic direction and endorse programmes as part of the Low Carbon Auckland Plan implementation.

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

1

Low Carbon Auckland / Climate Change Mitigation

Four-yearly review of strategic action plan due in 2018; increased engagement with and commitments via C40 Cities membership; development of proactive policy agenda to central government emerging

Decision and endorsement of strategic direction

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

1 and 2

Urban Forest Strategy

Strategic approach to delivering on the wider social, economic and environmental benefits of a growing urban forest in the context of rapid population growth and intensification.

Decision on strategic direction and endorsement of strategy.

Q3

Q4

Q1 (Jul)

Q2

1

Climate Change Adaptation Strategy / Framework

Compilation of existing climate adaptation work and gap analysis; requirement under C40 Cities membership

Decision and endorsement of strategic framework

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

1

Waste Management and Minimisation Plan Review

To review the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan.

Direction on the key issues that arise through the review of the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan and the waste assessment. Endorse a draft plan for consultation, using the special consultative procedure. Progress to date: Decision: A Waste Political Advisory Group was established Resolution ENV/2016/6 Item 11

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

1

Waste assessment endorsement

The Waste Minimisation Act 2008 requires the committee to endorse the findings of the waste assessment

Endorse the findings of the waste assessment

Q3

Q4 (May)

Q1

Q2

1

Allocation of the Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund

Decision making over medium and large funds from the Waste Minimisation and Innovation fund in line with the fund’s adopted policy. Funds to contribute towards council’s aspirational goal of zero waste to landfill by 2040

Decision on the annual allocation of the Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund for the 2017-2018 financial year. Progress to date: Decision: Approval of allocation of September 2016  funding round Resolution ENV/2016/19 Item C5

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2 (Dec)

1

Air Quality

Approve action plan to help achieve compliance with the National Environment Strategy on Air Quality

Decision on air quality action.

Q3

Q4

Q1 (Jul)

Q2

2

Pest Free Auckland

To eliminate weed and animal pests from Auckland

Strategic direction and oversight, and to endorse the programme. Progress to date: An update was provided at 14 March 2017 meeting: Bio News Item 16

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

2

Regional Pest Management Plan review

Statutory obligations under the Biosecurity Act to control weeds and animal pests. To ensure that the plan is consistent with the national policy direction and up to date.

Decision and Strategic direction on weed and plants that will be subject to statutory controls. To approve the draft Regional Pest Management Plan for consultation by December 2017. Progress to date: Decision: Agreed to the inconsistencies in ACT at the 14 Feb 2017 ENV/2017/7 Item 12 Workshops held on 4 April & 3 May 2017

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

2

Marine Biosecurity

Statutory obligations under the Biosecurity Act to develop and implement non-regulatory and regulatory programmes to manage marine pests.

Strategic direction and endorse new programmes – for input into Long-term Plan preparation.

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

1 and 2

Kauri Dieback

To protect Auckland’s Kauri forests

Decision on options for management of Kauri dieback – for input into the Long-term Plan preparation Progress to date: Update was provided at the 14 Feb 2017 meeting Item 23

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

2

Safeswim

To consider best future options for the delivery of Safeswim

Decision on future forecasting options Progress to date: Endorsed the recommended improvements by 1 Nov to the programme on 14 Feb meeting Item 16. Requested a report on costs and benefits of “white box” model A further update was provided on 14 March 2017 on food safety for seafood gatherers Item 14

Q3 (Feb)

Q4

Q1

Q2

1 and 2

Auckland Growing Greener

Statutory obligations under the Resource Management Act, Biosecurity Act and Local Government Act. Consideration of items to give effect to the adopted commitment of Auckland Council to grow greener.

Strategic direction and oversight into council’s role to improve the natural environment, and to endorse proposed incentives. This may include endorsing: ·          a framework to ensure planning and growth decisions are underpinned by relevant environmental data ·          proposed incentives for green growth ·          recommendations arising from a current state statutory obligations review.

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

1 and 2

Seachange – Tai Timu Tai Pari

The marine spatial plan for the Hauraki Gulf – Seachange Tai Timu Tai Pari – was completed by the independent stakeholder working group in November 2016. Staff will report on implications of the plan and options for Auckland Council implementation to the Planning Committee. The Environment and Community Committee will likely provide direction and oversee aspects of implementation.

Strategic direction on the spatial plan and implementation actions.

Q3

Q4 (Apr or May)

Q1

Q2

2

Hauraki Gulf Forum

Possible consideration of recommendations from the Hauraki Gulf Forum arising from the completion of Seachange Tai Timu Tai Pari

Decisions on governance and/or resourcing arrangements

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

Parks, Sport and Recreation

3

Sport and Recreation Strategic Action Plan

Annual report on implementation plan

Direction on future options for sport and recreation

Q3

Q4 (June)

Q1

Q2

3

Sports Investment Plan

Council’s strategic approach to outcomes, priorities and investment in sports

Decision on issues papers Draft Plan approval Finalise and adopt investment plan Progress to date: Evaluation of current sports facilities investments and proposed changes was adopted on 14 March Resolution at Item 13 with the final draft investment plan to be adopted prior to consultation.

Q3 (Feb & Mar)

Q4 (May)

Q1

Q2 (Sept – Oct)

3

Golf Investment Plan

Council’s strategic approach to outcomes, priorities and investment in golf.

Decision on issues papers Draft Plan approval Finalise and adopt investment plan

Q3 (March)

Q4 (May)

Q1

Q2 (Sept –Oct)

3

Active Recreation Investment and Visitor Experience

Council’s strategic approach to outcome, priorities and investment for active walking, cycling, waterways and visitor experience on open space, parks and regional parks

Decision on scope and phasing

Q3

Q4 (Apr)

Q1

Q2

3

Open Space management: issues paper

Understanding open space management, issues and options

Decision on potential solutions and next steps

Q3

Q4 (Apr)

Q1

Q2

3

Regional Sports Grants

Improving monitoring and evaluation of sports grants

Decision on monitoring and evaluation framework

Q3

Q4 (May)

Q1

Q2

3

Indoor Courts

Strategic business case for indoor courts investment

Decision on investment approach

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2 (Dec)

3

Community Access Scheme

Review of Council investment in third party facilities to increase community access

Decisions on funding allocation of Community Access grants

Q3

Q4 (May)

Q1

Q2

3

Community School Partnerships

Improve Community Access to school facilities

Decision and direction on investment and development of partnerships with schools

Q3

Q4 (April)

Q1

Q2

3

Regional Sport and Recreation Grant Programme

Contestable grant programmes

Decision – funding decisions on allocation of Regional Sport and Recreation grants

Q3

Q4 (April)

Q1

Q2

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

1

The Southern Initiative (TSI)

5

Tripartite Economic Alliance

Provide direction on preparation for Guangzhou  2017 Tripartite summit and seek approval for the renewal of the Tripartite Economic Alliance 2017 Tripartite Summit funded out of Global Partnerships and Strategy budget, CCO’s budget and through sponsorship.

Direction and approval of the extension of the Tripartite Economic Alliance beyond its initial three year period. Progress to date: Update provided at 14 March 2017 meeting – summit in Sept 2017 item 16

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

5

Global Engagement Strategy

Provide an update and direction of Auckland Council’s global engagement strategy and priorities. It has been three years since a new strategic direction was introduced, progress on this strategy will presented. Funded

Strategic direction of Auckland Council’s global engagement strategy and priorities

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

5

Visitor Plan Review

Provide strategic direction to ATEED through its consideration of options for any new strategies relating to international visitors.

Strategic direction relating to tourism strategies. ATEED  has responsibility for the provision of initiatives in the tourism sector in Auckland

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

5

International Education Framework

Provide strategic direction to ATEED  through its consideration of options for growing the international education sector

Strategic direction relating to international education. ATEED has responsibility for growing the international education market in Auckland.

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

5

Local Economic Development Framework

Provide strategic direction to ATEED  through its consideration of options for delivering local economic development

Strategic direction relating to Local Economic Development. ATEED has responsibility for leading Local Economic development.

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

5

Auckland Trade Programme

Provide strategic direction to ATEED  through its consideration of options for growing Auckland’s trade and exports

Strategic direction relating to trade and exports. ATEED has responsibility for supporting the increase of Auckland’s trade competitiveness.

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

SOCIAL, COMMUNITY, CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE

3

Libraries

Work around the integration with customer services

Decision on matters relating to regional aspects of the proposed integration (local boards will decide on local outcomes)

Q3

Q4

Q1 (tbc)

Q2

3

Community Facilities Network Plan

Update on progress and report back on strategic business case for central west.

Decision on indicative business case for central west

Q3 (Mar)

Q4

Q1

Q2

4

Social and Community Housing Strategy and initiatives

Strategic overview of social and community housing initiatives. Wider housing portfolio and spatial outcomes of council’s role in housing is led by the Planning Committee.

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

4

Homelessness

Implementing Regional Policy and Strategy resolution to progress work around Council’s strategic position on addressing homelessness (note this work will be informed by discussions at the Community Development and Safety Committee)

Decision on scope Decision on role and direction addressing homelessness Progress to date: Approved the scope policy 14 Feb Item 17

Q3 (Feb)

Q4 (May)

Q1

Q2

4

Implementation of Housing Taskforce

The Housing Taskforce is led by His Worship the Mayor.  The taskforce is likely to recommend actions to council and some of these actions may fall under the Environment and Community Committee remit.

Strategic direction on interventions to pursue

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

4

Affordable Housing Intervention

Understanding NZ and international interventions to address affordable housing

Decision on future Auckland Council approaches to affordable housing interventions

Q3

Q4 (May)

Q1

Q2

3

Te Kauroa – Library Strategy

Libraries and Information is carrying out a change programme (Fit for the future) to accelerate the implementation of this 2013-2023 strategy (approved by the Governing Body)

Direction relating to priorities and to receive update on strategic direction and implementation progress Approve an expanded and improved regional mobile library service

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

3

Central library strategic review

A strategic review of the Central Library has been commissioned to understand how the current building can meet future need and demand for services, asses the Central Library’s current and potential future role in the region, and guide decision making about future investment and development opportunities

Decide direction and receive the strategic review

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

3

Facilities Partnerships

Identify the range of current council approaches to facility partnerships, issues, opportunities and agree next steps

Decision on facility partnership approach Decision to adopt Facility Partnership Framework in December 2017 Progress to date: Update was given at 14 February meeting on Phase 1.  Approval was given on the proposed timelines for Phase 2 : Minutes 14 February Item 14

Q3 (Feb)

Q4

Q1

Q2 (Dec)

3

Intercultural Cities Network

Consideration of a proposal to join the Intercultural Cities Network to support implementation and monitoring of progress on ‘Inclusive Auckland’ actions.

Decide whether Auckland should be a member of the network

Q3

Q4 (Jun)

Q1

Q2

3

Friendly City

Identify issues and opportunities for an inclusive friendly city (Regional Policy and Strategy resolution REG/2016/92)

Strategic direction on the approach to a friendly, inclusive, diverse city.

Q3

Q4 (Apr-May)

Q1

Q2

3

Smoke-free Policy

Improve policy and implementation

Decision on updated Smokefree policy

Q3

Q4 (May-Jun)

Q1

Q2

3 and 5

Social Enterprise approaches for youth and long term unemployed

Improved understanding of social enterprise reach, impacts, costs and benefits

Strategic direction on councils approach to social enterprise.

Q3

Q4

Q1 (Jul)

Q2

3 and 5

Youth volunteer programmes

Intervention assessment of youth volunteer programmes on long term education and employment – understanding impacts, costs and benefits

Strategic direction on interventions approach

Q3

Q4

Q1 (Jul)

Q2

3

Events Policy

A review of what is working well and what isn’t

Q3

Q4

Q1 (Sep)

Q2

Grant Policy Monitoring

Audit of the application of the Grants Policy

Decision on audit results

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

3

Thriving Communities Action Plan

A review of the Action Plan to understand what we are doing well and where there are areas for improvement

Decision on current state results

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2 (Nov)

3

Toi Whitiki Strategy

Targeted analysis of social return on investment on specific art and culture investment

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2 (Dec)

3

Public Art

Review of the Public Arts Policy: what’s working what’s not. Decisions relating to major public arts

Decision on review results

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2 (Dec)

LEGISLATION/CENTRAL GOVERNMENT

2

National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management

To update the committee on the Progressive Implementation Plan The National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management is being implemented, with periodic reporting to council committee on progress, and responding to ongoing central government refinement of the framework for achieving water outcomes.

Direction on the Plan and to receive updates

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

2

National Environmental Standards

Council response on the National Direction for aquaculture expected following scheduled release of consultation document in April 2017. The National Direction is likely to address matters relating to re-consenting, bay-wide management, innovation and research, and biosecurity.

Direction Committee agreement to a council submission on the National Direction for Aquaculture

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

LAND ACQUISITIONS

3

Strategic acquisition issues and opportunities

Understanding current acquisition issues and options.

Q3

Q4 (May)

Q1

Q2

2

Land acquisition for stormwater purposes

Delegated responsibility of the committee. To acquire land for stormwater management and development purposes, to either support a structure plan or ad-hoc development.

Decision to acquire land. Reports will come to committee as required.

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

OTHER

Long-term Plan

Informing the development of the 2018-2028 Auckland Council Long-term Plan

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

COMPLETED
3	I am Auckland  - Youth Strategy	Implementation of strategy. Identify areas of success and improvement opportunity	Decision: Approval for the development and an implementation plan was considered on 14 Feb 2017  Resolution ENV/2017/10 Item 15	Q3
3	UNESCO Auckland City of Music	Decide whether to commit to being a UNESCO City of Music (from Regional and Strategy and Policy resolution REG/2016/70)	Decision: Endorsement was given at 14 March Resolution ENV/2017/35 Item 10	Q3 (March)	Q4	Q1	Q2
2	Weed Management Policy Implementation	To ensure implementation of the Weed Management policy occurs, and that how it will be implemented is reported to elected members	Decision: Appointment by the Mayor to a Political Advisory Group - Committee agenda 14 Feb 2017 Item 23	Q3	Q4	Q1	Q2
2	Allocation of the Regional Natural Heritage Grant	Decision-making over regional environment fund as per the grants funding policy and fund guidelines	Decision: Allocation of the Regional Environmental Natural Heritage Grant for the 2017-2018 financial year was made on 6 Dec 2016_ENV/2016/11 Item 15	Q3	Q4	Q1	Q2 (Dec)
3	One Voice Auckland Sport and Recreation	One Voice – sector wide advisory group for sport and recreation	Decision – Appointment of 3 Elected Members to One Voice: Crs Cooper, Filipaina & W Walker – Committee Resolution ENV/2017/53 Item 13	Q3 (March)