Waitematā Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Waitematā Local Board held at the Waitematā Local Board Office, Ground Floor, 52 Swanson Street, Auckland on Tuesday, 12 December 2017 at 2:00pm.

 

present

 

Chairperson

Pippa Coom

 

 

 

Deputy Chairperson

Shale Chambers

 

 

 

Members

Adriana Avendano Christie

 

 

 

 

Richard Northey, ONZM

 

 

 

 

Vernon Tava

 

 

 

 

Rob Thomas

 

 

 

 


Waitematā Local Board

12 December 2017

 

 

 

1          Welcome

 

 

2          Apologies

 

There were no apologies.

 

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/231

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

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)         confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 21 November 2017 as a true and correct record.

 

CARRIED

 

5          Leave of Absence

 

There were no leaves of absence.

 

6          Acknowledgements

 

There were no acknowledgements.

 

7          Petitions

 

7.1

Petition: Javier Egusquiza – Grey Lynn Residents Parking Permits

 

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

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)         receive the tabled petition from Javier Egusquiza about Grey Lynn Residential Parking Zone Extension to West Lynn.

b)        refer the petition to Auckland Transport as a formal input into the current Grey Lynn residential parking scheme currently under consultation.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Petition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8          Deputations

 

8.1

Deputation: Tineke Sutton - Oma Rapeti Lease

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/232

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

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      thank Tineke Sutton for her attendance and presentation about a lease application for Oma Rapeti early childhood centre.

 

CARRIED

 

Item 8.1 was heard after Item 14.

 

8.2

Deputation: Mark Knoff-Thomas - Station Square

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/233

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

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      thank Mark Knoff-Thomas for his attendance and presentation on behalf of the Newmarket Business Association about flag designs for Station Square.

 

CARRIED

 

 

8.3

Deputation: Anita Potgieter and Tim Fitzsimmons - Wynyard Quarter Transport Management Association

 

Anita Potgieter and Tim Fitzsimmons were not in attendance.

 

 

8.4

Deputation: Brigitte Sistig - Grey Lynn 2030 Transition Community Trust

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/234

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

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      thank Brigitte Sistig for her attendance and presentation on behalf of the Grey Lynn 2030 Transition Community Trust about their current Trash to Trade project and future developments.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Grey Lynn 2030 Postcard

b     Trash to Trade Competition information

 

 

 

 

 

 

9          Public Forum

 

9.1

Public Forum: Luke Nuie - Parnell Community Committee

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/235

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

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      thank Luke Nuie and Tom Nicholson for their attendance and presentation on behalf of the Parnell Community Committee about parking plans.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Speaking notes

 

 

9.2

Public Forum: Conrad Young, William Waite, David Pendegrast - Resident Parking in Parnell

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/236

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

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      thank William Waite for his attendance and presentation about resident parking in Parnell.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Petition

 

 

9.3

Public Forum: Keith Maddison and Jennifer Ward - Ponsonby Park CLE Group

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/237

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

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)         thank Jennifer Ward for her attendance and presentation on behalf of             the Ponsonby Park CLE Group about a Long-term Plan submission.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Submission

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.4

Public Forum: Rana Summers and Margaret Antunovich - Auckland Central Citizens Advice Bureau 

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/238

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

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)         thank Rana Summers and Margaret Antunovich for their attendance             and presentation about the Auckland Central and Grey Lynn Citizens             Advice Bureau.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     CAB Statistics

 

 

10        Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

11        Notices of Motion

 

Under Standing Order 2.5.1 (LBS 3.11.1) or Standing Order 1.9.1 (LBS 3.10.17) (revoke or alter a previous resolution) a Notice of Motion has been received from Member Richard Northey for consideration under item 12.

 

12

Notice of Motion - Member Richard Northey - Council Property being used to film tobacco advertisements

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/239

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

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)         strongly advocate to the Governing Body that Auckland Council’s Smokefree Policy be reviewed to include the adoption of a policy to ban the filming or making of commercials or promotions relating to tobacco products or companies on Council or Council Controlled Organisation property.

b)        request ATEED and Screen Auckland to provide advice and options on how appropriate restrictions can be put in place for the filming or making of commercials and promotions in relation to tobacco and other hazardous productions or activities such as through the development of a Filming Policy.

c)         endorse the strong opposition expressed by its Events Portfolio holders to the application by multinational tobacco company Phillip Morris International to film on the Lightpath on the night of 13 December 2017

d)         express its support for the decision by Screen Auckland, Auckland    Transport             and NZTA for stopping the tobacco promotion from going ahead.

 

CARRIED

 

Item 21 was heard after item 12.

 

13

Councillor's Report

 

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

 

 

 

 

14

Auckland Transport update – December 2017

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/240

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

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      receive the report Auckland Transport Update – December 2017.

 

CARRIED

 

The meeting adjourned at 4.03pm.

The meeting reconvened at 4.12pm.

 

15

Proposed new commercial lease to Oma Rapeti Limited at 3 Pratt Street, Freeman's Bay

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/241

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

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      approve the granting of a new lease to Oma Rapeti Limited at 3 Pratt Street Freeman’s Bay (Part of Lot 7 DP 245) for a period of 10 years commencing 30 September 2021 to be prepared by Panuku Development Auckland Limited for the purpose of operating a child care centre.

 

CARRIED

 

 

16

New Community Lease Freeman's Bay Community Centre 52 Hepburn Street Freeman's Bay

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/242

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

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      grant a lease to Rape Crisis Auckland for the three rooms on the lower floor of the Freeman’s Bay Community Centre 52 Hepburn St Freeman’s Bay subject to;

                  i.        iwi consultation and public notification of the intent to grant a new community lease being undertaken before granting a lease.

                 ii.        there being no submissions on the proposal to grant the lease with any submissions being further reported to the board.

b)      approve an initial lease term of five years with a right of renewal of five years.

c)      approve a rental of one ($1) dollar per annum plus GST.

d)      approve a maintenance charge of $887.50 plus GST per annum.

e)      approve all other terms and conditions as per the Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012.

f)       approve the execution of a deed of surrender of the lease to The Auckland Adult Literacy Scheme Incorporated dated 17 August 2012.

g)      Request officers to work with Charlotte Museum Trust to identify an appropriate location in the central Auckland area.

CARRIED

 

 

17

Approval of the Wynyard Quarter neighbourhood park concept design

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/243

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers, seconded by Member A Avendano Christie:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      approve the Wynyard Quarter neighbourhood park concept design 21 November 2017 (Attachment A to the agenda report) subject to further consultation on the gateway feature.

 

CARRIED

 

 

18

Locally Driven Initiatives 2017/2018  funding allocation for minor discretionary capital projects

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/244

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

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      allocate 2017/2018 parks improvement projects  LDI funding of $9,500 to Domain Signage - improve connectivity between the Domain and Parnell Rail Station.

b)      allocate 2017/2018 parks improvement projects LDI funding of up to $15,000 to Grey Lynn Park - monkey bars.

c)      allocate 2017/2018 parks improvement projects LDI funding of up to $7,000 to Grey Lynn Park - pump track surround improvements.

d)      allocate 2017/2018 parks improvement projects LDI funding of up to $3,000 to 254 Ponsonby Road - notice board signage.

e)      allocate 2017/2018 parks improvement projects LDI funding of up $10,000 to 70-74 Wellington Street, Freemans Bay - park improvements.

f)       allocate 2017/2018 parks improvement projects LDI funding of $3,800 to Auckland Women's Centre - new signage.

g)      allocate 2017/2018 parks improvement projects LDI funding of $7,500 to Kelmarna Community Gardens - redevelop entrance way.

h)      allocate 2017/2018 parks improvement projects LDI funding of $7,800 to Pollinator pathways – educational signage, artwork and new boxed garden beds.

i)       agree to delegate to the Parks Portfolio holders to approve project scope and budget variations to the approved parks improvement projects.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19

Auckland Council’s Quarterly Performance Report: Waitematā Local Board for quarter one, 1 July - 30 September 2017

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/245

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

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      receive the performance report for the financial quarter ending 30 September 2017.

 

CARRIED

 

 

20

Revising the local board Standing Orders

 

A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

For

Member A Avendano Christie

Deputy Chairperson S Chambers

Chairperson P Coom

Member R Northey

Member V Tava

Member R Thomas

Against

Abstained

 

The motion was declared carried by 6 votes to 0. Resolution number WTM/2017/246

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

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)       adopt the Standing Orders detailed in Attachment A to the agenda report, entitled “Auckland Council Standing Orders of the Local Board”, in replacement of its current standing orders subject to the following amendments:

 

i)          complete the cover page and 9.4 “Local Board” definition current text with “Waitematā Local Board”.

 

ii)         include after item 9 Governing body input and a Ward Councillor’s report after item 11 in 2.4.2 Order of Business and renumber.

 

iii)        replace the current text in 3.3.3 with:

 

Electronic attendance is approved at the discretion of the chair.

 

Where such a request is made, the chief executive must take reasonable steps to enable the member to attend by electronic link. However, Auckland Council has no obligation to make the technology for an electronic link available.

 

If the member’s request cannot be accommodated, or there is a technological issue with the link, this will not invalidate any acts or proceedings of the local board or its committees.

 

iv)        Replace the current text in 2.5.1 with:

 

Notices of motion must:

a)         be in writing signed by the mover

b)         state the meeting at which it is proposed that the notice of motion be considered

c)         be delivered to the chief executive or their nominee at least five clear working days before such meeting.

 

 

            v)         delete 2.5.2 and renumber subsequent clauses

 

            vi)        Add under 13.1 report of a member (Standing Order 2.4.2).

 

CARRIED

 

 

21

Regional Facilities Auckland first quarter 2017/2018

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/247

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

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      receive the Regional Facilities Auckland first quarter report 2017/2018.

 

CARRIED

 

The meeting adjourned at 5.30pm

The meeting reconvened at 5.33pm

 

22

10-year Budget 2018-2028 consultation

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/248

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

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      agree to hold the following spoken interaction events during the consultation period:

i)       Have your say (town hall style) meeting, Thursday 8 March from 6.00pm to 8.00pm at Grey Lynn Community Centre 

ii)      Have your say (town hall style) meeting, Thursday 15 March from 6.00pm to 8.00pm at Parnell Jubilee Hall

iii)     Have your say (hearing style) meeting, Wednesday 21 March from 2.00pm to 5.00pm at the Waitematā Local Board office

b)      delegate to the following elected members and staff the power and responsibility to hear from the public through “spoken/NZ sign language interaction” in relation to the local board agreement at the council’s public engagement events during the consultation period for the 10-year Budget 2018-2028:

i)       Local Board Members and Chair

ii)      General Manager Local Board Services, Local Board Relationship Manager, Local Board Senior Advisor and the Local Board Advisor

iii)     any additional staff approved by the General Manager Local Board Services or the Chief Financial Officer

c)      adopt the tabled Attachment A local content for consultation and the tabled Attachment B local supporting information for consultation, including the key advocacy project.

d)      delegate authority to the local board chair to approve any final minor changes required to the local consultation content for the 10-year Budget 2018-2028 prior to publication, including online consultation content, following review by council’s legal team and/or Audit New Zealand.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Consultation document

b     Supporting information

 

 

23

Local board feedback on rates remission and postponement policy review

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/249

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

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)         support Option 1 that the legacy rates remission schemes be replaced by             grants for a period of three years.

b)         seek clarification on the transition process to resume local board    discretionary funding equity following the three-year period.

 

CARRIED

 

 

24

Decision making allocation

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/250

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

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      endorse the proposed allocation of non-regulatory decision-making as attached to this report.

 

CARRIED

 

 

25

Chair's Report

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/251

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers, seconded by Member V Tava:  

That the Waitemata Local Board:

a)         receive the tabled chair’s report for the period December 2017.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Chair's report December 2017  

 

 

26

Board member reports

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/252

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

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)         receive the written and the verbal board member reports and the tabled report             from member Christie for December 2017.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Member Adriana Avendano Christie report December 2017

 

 

27

Governance Forward Work Calendar

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/253

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

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      receive the governance forward work calendar December 2017 attached to the agenda.

 

CARRIED

 

 

28

Waitematā Local Board Workshop Records

 

Resolution number WTM/2017/254

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  14 November 2017, 28 November 2017 and 5 December 2017.

 

CARRIED

  

 

29        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.05 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:.........................................................................

 

 

 

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