Minutes of Albert-Eden Local Board

Albert-Eden Local Board

28 February 2018

Resolution number AE/2018/138

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Fryer, seconded by Member J Rose:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) Notes the apologies from Governing Body Members Cathy Casey and Christine Fletcher for lateness and accepts the apology from Member Ben Lee for early departure.

CARRIED

3 Declaration of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

4 Confirmation of Minutes

Resolution number AE/2018/139

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Fryer, seconded by Member B Lee:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) Confirms the minutes of its ordinary meeting, held on Wednesday, 22 November 2017, and the minutes of its extraordinary meeting, held on Wednesday, 13 December 2017, as true and correct records.

CARRIED

5 Leave of Absence

There were no leaves of absence.

6 Acknowledgements

6.1

Acknowledgement – Appointment as Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM)

Resolution number AE/2018/140

MOVED by Member M Watson, seconded by Member B Lee:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) Acknowledges and congratulates the following local people on their appointments as Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM):

i. John Stephen Kay, Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the New Zealand Defence Force, as a scientist in the Defence Technology Agency and its predecessors, Dr Kay has worked in the international defence science community leading New Zealand’s participation in international defence science research collaboration in areas including maritime, electronic warfare and sensor systems.

ii. Renee Wen-Wei Liang, Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the arts, Dr Renee Liang is an award-winning librettist, short story writer, poet and playwright and since 2006 Dr Liang has written, produced and toured seven plays to critical acclaim, highlighting issues of ethnicity and cultural history, including Dominion Road: The Musical.

iii. Hare Paniora, Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to Māori and education, Mr Hare Paniora has worked in education in New Zealand for more than 55 years and is currently Māori Advisor at Unitec Institute of Technology in Auckland, he has been instrumental in promoting tikanga Maori in a variety of institutions and has performed great service as a kaumātua.

iv. Jane Louise Drumm, Companion of the Queen’s Service Order, for services to victims of domestic violence through her role as General Manager, Shine, which is based on New North Road, Kingsland.

CARRIED

6.2

Acknowledgement – Eden Rugby Club success during National Club Sevens tournament

Resolution number AE/2018/141

MOVED by Chairperson P Haynes, seconded by Member L Corrick:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) Acknowledges and congratulates Eden Rugby Club on its success in holding the National Club Sevens tournament earlier this month and in becoming the first club since Otago's Alhambra-Union in 2009 to successfully defend the Middlesex County Wavell Wakefield Cup.

CARRIED

6.3

Acknowledgement – Eric Armishaw playground

Resolution number AE/2018/142

MOVED by Member M Watson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson G Fryer:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) Acknowledges and thanks the following individuals for their hard work and contribution to bringing to fruition the Eric Armishaw footpath and playground which was funded by the local board;

i. Philippa Bollond – Consultant, Future Landscape Limited

ii. Mukesh Chand – Project Manager Community Facilities, Auckland Council

iii. Knaggs Construction Limited for building the structure

iv. Dave Little and Jono Crystal, Auckland Council Design Team, for designing a user-friendly path and playground that ensures young children are kept safe by changing the locations of the path and the playground in relation to the toilet to provide separation between the playground and the cycle path.

CARRIED

7 Petitions

There were no petitions.

8 Deputations

Secretarial Note: Item 8.2 was heard at this point.

8.1

Deputation – Laurie Ross, Peace Foundation

Laurie Ross and Christopher Le Breton, General Manager – Peace Foundation, were in attendance to deliver a Deputation presentation to the board regarding advocacy for Auckland being a miltary war-grames free zone.

Resolution number AE/2018/143

MOVED by Chairperson P Haynes, seconded by Member J Rose:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) Thanks Laurie Ross and Christopher Le Breton, General Manager, Peace Foundation, for their attendance and Deputation presentation.

b) Requests staff to continue to liaise with Laurie Ross and Christopher Le Breton of the Peace Foundation to further build on the legacy of the Auckland Council December 2011 declaration stating Auckland as a ‘City for Peace’.

CARRIED

8.2	Deputation - Graeme Milne - Auckland Horticultural Council
	Graeme Milne, Auckland Horticultural Council (AHC), was in attendance to deliver a Deputation presentation to the board regarding the group’s involvement in the Western Springs Community Garden facility and proposals related to the proposed waste recycling scheme.
	A document was tabled in support of this item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number AE/2018/144 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Fryer, seconded by Chairperson P Haynes: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) Thanks Graeme Milne, Auckland Horticultural Council (AHC), for his attendance and Deputation presentation. b) Notes that expeditious discussions continue between Auckland Horticultural Council and Auckland Council staff regarding their leased tenancy and future garden facilities. CARRIED
	Attachments a Item 9.2 - Auckland Horticultural Council Speech

Secretarial Note: Governing Body Member Cathy Casey entered the meeting at 4.24pm during Item 8.2.

9 Public Forum

9.1

Public Forum – Trevor Crosby, Sanctuary Gardens Whenua

Trevor Crosbie, Sanctuary Gardens Whenua, was in attendance to deliver a Public Forum presentation updating the board on the group’s recent activities.

Resolution number AE/2018/145

MOVED by Member M Watson, seconded by Member R Langton:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) Thanks Trevor Crosbie, Sanctuary Gardens Whenua, for his attendance and Public Forum presentation.

CARRIED

10 Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

11 Notices of Motion

There were no notices of motion.

Auckland Transport Monthly Report, Albert-Eden Local Board, February 2018

Lorna Stewart – Auckland Transport Elected Member Relationship Manager, was in attendance to speak to this report.

Resolution number AE/2018/146

MOVED by Member J Rose, seconded by Member B Lee:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) Approves allocation of up to $35,000 from the Transport Capital Fund to install the 5 metre beacon at the Greenlane Rail Station and requests further investigation to improve the station’s amenity noting that Auckland Transport will be delivering wayfinding signs at the station within the next 24 months and noting that the Orakei Local Board has an interest in working together to improve the station and access to it and requests Auckland Transport to report back to the Albert-Eden Local Board in 3 months’ time as to when the wayfinding signs at the station will be installed.

b) Thanks Lorna Stewart, Auckland Transport Elected Member Relationship Manager, for her attendance.

CARRIED

Secretarial Note: Governing Body Member Christine Fletcher entered the meeting at 5.08pm during Item 12.

Disposals recommendation report

Resolution number AE/2018/147

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Fryer, seconded by Chairperson P Haynes:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) Receives Panuku Development Auckland’s recommendation to the Finance and Performance Committee to dispose of 132 Green Lane East, Greenlane, however the board considers a better outcome would be to land bank this site for the future town centre development identified in the Auckland Council Unitary Plan.

b) Recommends that the first right of refusal be given to local iwi who have expressed an interest in the acquisition of 132 Green Lane East, Greenlane.

CARRIED

14	Request for land owner approval to illuminate the Auckland Zoo billboard installed at 985 Great North Road, Point Chevalier
	Judy Lawley, Manager, Local Board Engagement Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA), Julian Clements, Head of Marketing and Communications Auckland Zoo, and Devin Grant-Miles, Land Use Advisor, were in attendance to speak to this report.
	MOVED by Member R Langton, seconded by Member L Corrick: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) Grants land owner approval to Auckland Zoo for a trial period of 6 months to illuminate the Auckland Zoo sign at 985 Great North Road, Point Chevalier on the condition that the daylight sensors and timers are programmed to ensure that the sign’s lighting will only be on between 6am and dawn and between dusk and 11:30pm. LOST
	Secretarial Note: Chairperson Haynes, Deputy Chairperson Fryer, Member Watson and Member Easte voted against this motion and requested that their dissenting votes be recorded. Member Rose abstained from voting.
	Resolution number AE/2018/148 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Fryer, seconded by Chairperson P Haynes: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) Declines land owner approval to Auckland Zoo to illuminate the Auckland Zoo sign at 985 Great North Road, Point Chevalier. b) Notes that the billboard is advertising in a conservation zone where the board is undertaking ongoing ecological restoration and does not align with local board priorities. c) Thanks Judy Lawley, Manager, Local Board Engagement Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA), Julian Clements, Head of Marketing and Communications Auckland Zoo, and Devin Grant-Miles, Land Use Advisor, for their attendance. CARRIED
	Secretarial Note: Member Lee, Member Langton and Member Corrick voted against resolution a) and b) and requested that their dissenting votes be recorded.

Secretarial Note: Member Lee exited the meeting at 5.44pm following Item 14.

Item 20 was heard at this point.

Albert-Eden Local Board Progress and Achievements Report July 2016 – December 2017

Emma Reed, Local Board Advisor, was in attendance to speak to this report.

Resolution number AE/2018/149

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Fryer, seconded by Member J Rose:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) Approves the Albert-Eden Local Board Progress and Achievements Report July 2016 – December 2017.

b) Delegates authority to the Chairperson to approve the designed version of the Albert-Eden Local Board Progress and Achievements Report July 2016 – December 2017 and make any minor changes.

c) Requests that staff proceed with the production and appropriate distribution of the Albert-Eden Local Board Progress and Achievements Report July 2016 – December 2017.

d) Thanks Emma Reed, Local Board Advisor, for her attendance and her excellent work in producing the Albert-Eden Local Board Progress and Achievements Report July 2016 – December 2017.

CARRIED

Auckland Council's Quarterly Performance Report: Albert-Eden Local Board for quarter 2, 1 October - 31 December 2017

Emma Reed, Local Board Advisor, was in attendance to speak to this report.

Resolution number AE/2018/150

MOVED by Member G Easte, seconded by Deputy Chairperson G Fryer:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) Receives the Auckland Council's Quarterly Performance Report: Albert-Eden Local Board for quarter 2, 1 October - 31 December 2017 report.

b) Allocates $1,000 from the 2017/2018 community response fund towards a moth plant pod competition for secondary schools in the Albert-Eden Local Board area.

c) Reallocates $25,000 from the cancelled 2017/2018 Chamberlain Park event budget towards a community facilities needs assessment for Pt Chevalier.

d) Thanks Emma Reed, Local Board Advisor, for her attendance.

CARRIED

17	Minor change to the Albert-Eden Local Board consultation content
	Robyn Allpress, Senior Local Board Advisor, was in attendance to speak to this report.
	Resolution number AE/2018/151 MOVED by Chairperson P Haynes, seconded by Member G Easte: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) Notes the following minor change, at the request of the Auckland Council legal team and Audit NZ, to the Albert-Eden Local Board content that is to be included in the consultation document and supporting information for the 10-year Budget 2018-2028 consultation: i. Removal from the supporting information the following question: ‘What would you like to see as part of the upgrades of our town centres in Pt Chevalier, Sandringham and Greenwoods Corner?’, as it does not relate to the key priorities in the consultation document. b) Thanks Robyn Allpress, Senior Local Board Advisor, for her attendance. CARRIED
	Secretarial Note: Member Watson voted against the resolution a) i. and requested that her dissenting vote be recorded.

ATEED six-monthly report to the Albert-Eden Local Board

Resolution number AE/2018/152

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Fryer, seconded by Member B Lee:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) Receives the ATEED six-monthly report to the Albert-Eden Local Board report.

b) Requests local board services staff to circulate the ATEED six-monthly report to the Albert-Eden Local Board report to all local business associations.

CARRIED

Governance Forward Work Calendar

Resolution number AE/2018/153

MOVED by Member B Lee, seconded by Member J Rose:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) Notes the Albert-Eden Local Board Governance Forward Work Calendar.

CARRIED

Governing Body Members' Update

Resolution number AE/2018/154

MOVED by Chairperson P Haynes, seconded by Member L Corrick:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) Receives Governing Body Members Christine Fletcher and Cathy Casey’s verbal updates.

CARRIED

Secretarial Note: Governing Body Member Christine Fletcher exited the meeting at 6.08pm following Item 20.

Chairperson's Report

Resolution number AE/2018/155

MOVED by Member G Easte, seconded by Member J Rose:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) Receives Chairperson Haynes’ verbal report.

CARRIED

Board Members' Reports

Resolution number AE/2018/156

MOVED by Chairperson P Haynes, seconded by Member J Rose:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) Receives Member Easte, Rose, Corrick, Langton, Watson and Deputy Chairperson Fryer’s verbal Board Member Reports for February 2018.

CARRIED

Albert-Eden Local Board Workshop Notes

Resolution number AE/2018/157

MOVED by Member L Corrick, seconded by Member J Rose:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) Receives the Albert-Eden Local Board Workshop Notes for the workshops held on 15 and 29 November 2017; 6 and 13 December 2017; 31 January and 7 and 14 February 2018.

CARRIED

24 Consideration of Extraordinary Items

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

6.43 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 Albert-Eden Local Board HELD ON

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

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

Chairperson	Peter Haynes
Deputy Chairperson	Glenda Fryer
Members	Lee Corrick
	Graeme Easte
	Rachel Langton
	Ben Lee	Exited the meeting at 5.44pm following Item 14.
	Jessica Rose
	Margi Watson