Manurewa Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Manurewa Local Board held in the Manurewa Local Board Office, 7 Hill Road, Manurewa on Thursday, 15 February 2018 at 6.00pm.

 

present

 

Chairperson

Angela Dalton

Deputy Chairperson

Rangi McLean (from 6.57pm)

Members

Joseph Allan

 

Stella Cattle

 

Sarah Colcord

 

Ken Penney

 

ABSENT

 

Member

 Angela Cunningham-Marino

 

ALSO PRESENT

 

Councillor

 Daniel Newman

Councillor

 Sir John Walker, KNZM, CBE

 

 Maunga Feagaia-Fagasa (Manurewa Youth Council Chair

 

 Damian Piiula (Manurewa Youth Council Deputy Chair

 

 

 


Manurewa Local Board

15 February 2018

 

 

 

1          Welcome

 

The Manurewa Local Board Chairperson, Angela Dalton welcomed everyone to the meeting.

 

 

2          Apologies

 

Resolution number MR/2018/1

MOVED by Member S Cattle, seconded by Member J Allan:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

 

a)         accept the apology from Member Angela Cunningham-Marino for absence and Deputy Chairperson Rangi McLean for lateness.

 

CARRIED

 

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number MR/2018/2

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

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)         confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 14 December 2017, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record.

 

CARRIED

 

 

5          Leave of Absence

 

There were no leaves of absence.

 

 

6          Acknowledgements

 

6.1

Acknowledgement - Passing of Denise Yates

 

 

 

Resolution number MR/2018/3

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

That the Manurewa Local Board:

 

a)            expresses it condolences to the whanau, Waitakere Ranges Local Board members and community on the passing of local board member Denise Yates on 23 January 2018.  Denise has been involved in local politics since the late 1990’s including being elected to the Waitakere Community Board and the Waitakere City Council in 2000 until 2004.  Since amalgamation she has been a member of the Waitakere Ranges Local Board including time as Chair and Deputy Chair.  Denise dedicated her life to her community and the environment.  She worked tirelessly for social justice and was a champion for human rights, workers’ rights and for people to be heard whether it was for the environment, the LGBT community or members of her local community. Denise’s legacy will live on.  Our thoughts are with the family at this time and she will be truly missed.

 

CARRIED

 

 

7          Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 

 

8          Deputations

 

There were no deputations.

 

 

9          Public Forum

 

9.1

Public Forum - Wattle Downs Residents and Ratepayers Association 2017 Christmas Picnic - David Hopkins

 

David Hopkins and Sue Matete provided the board with an overview and an A4 page of photographs of the Wattle Downs Residents and Ratepayers 2017 Christmas Picnic held on Sunday 17 December 2017 at the Wattle Downs Golf Course.  A copy of this document is available on the Auckland Council website as an attachment to the minutes.

 

Resolution number MR/2018/5

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member J Allan:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      thank David Hopkins, Chair and Sue Matete, Deputy Chair, Wattle Downs Residents and Ratepayers Association for their presentation on the Wattle Downs Residents and Ratepayers Association 2017 Christmas Picnic held on Sunday 17 December 2017 at the Wattle Downs Golf Club.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Attachment 9.1 the Wattle Downs Residents and Ratepayers Association Christmas Picnic 2017

 

 

10        Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

 

11        Notices of Motion

 

There were no notices of motion.

 

12

Manurewa Youth Council Update

 

Resolution number MR/2018/6

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

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      note the following Manurewa Youth Council February report:

i)       Manurewa Youth Council Update Local Board Update – February 2018.

 

CARRIED

 

 

13

Manurewa Ward Councillors Update

 

Resolution number MR/2018/7

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member J Allan:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      receive the verbal reports from:

i)       Councillor Daniel Newman regarding:

·         Auckland Council Planning Committee moved to phase two of a joint workstream to investigate congestion charging / roading pricing

·         Environment and Community Committee considering a paper on the Citizens Advice Bureau review on 20 February 2018

·         wishes all candidates in the by-elections on Saturday 17 February every success.

CARRIED

 

 

14

Members' Update

 

Resolution number MR/2018/8

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member J Allan:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      receive the member update from:

i)       Stella Cattle regarding:

·         met with New Zealand Transport Agency about the look of the noise walls at the approach to the Takanini off-ramp

·         opening of the CAB Clendon (pilot) will take place during March 2018

·         as representative of the Manurewa Local Board presented at the Environment and Community Committee on the CAB Services Review

·         attended a meeting with Friends of the Botanic Gardens.  Topics included:

o   need for more off-leash areas across the city

o   volunteers needed for the Wiri Rambler

o   the new carpark construction will have a temporary impact on the parking

o   letter drop to local residents around the area where the culling of rabbits is to take place

o   invitation to “Keeping the Garden Fresh event being held on 20 February at the Logan Campbell Theatre, guest speaker is Dan Bernarcick from Philadelphia from the Chanticleer Gardens

·         concerns raised by Counties Manukau District Health Board on the increase in youth suicide, and lack of public transport which impacts on people getting to medical appointments and receiving health care.

·         represented the board at the Wattle Downs Residents and Ratepayers Association meeting.  Topics included:

o   signage on walkway

o   erosion on Glenross

o   lighting at Kauri Point

o   condoms and human waste

o   toilets on walkway

o   illegal dumping

o   LTP consultation

o   lids on rubbish bins

o   CCTV cameras at known regular illegal dumping locations

o   why does Papakura have a choice of rubbish bin size

o   safety issues on part of Mahia Road as no lights  - passed to Auckland Transport

·         Clendon business meeting.  Topics included:

o   reverting back to the original name of Clendon Park

o   need to promote safety, have a vision, and get businesses on board

o   would like a member of the Manurewa Youth Council to attend

o   history of Clendon

·         the Clendon community facility morning tea will become a regular event and to ask the community what they want from the centre

·         attended Citizenship Ceremony.

ii)      Sarah Colcord regarding:

·         Manurewa Youth Council

o   acknowledging the youth council for the support and team work that they provided to each other after the bereavement of a valued youth council member

o   over the last few months has provided support to the youth council including guidance with their AGM in December 2017, youth council elections, 3 days induction programme and review of their business plan.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

15

Chairperson's Update

 

Resolution number MR/2018/9

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

That the Manurewa Local Board:

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

i)       the upcoming Long-term Plan consultation over the March period including:

·        Long-term Plan

·        Auckland Plan Refresh

·         Waste Minimisation and Management Plan

·         Regional Pest Management Plan

·         Mayor’s Proposal

·        Local board priorities

·         Regional Land Transport Plan

ii)      procurement policies including the Local Board Procurement Policy, Auckland Council Procurement Policy, Auckland Council Group Sustainable Procurement Framework

iii)     illegal dumping including :

·         Mayor’s initiative on illegal dumping including allocating $200,000 to fund:

o   an 0800 NODUMP hot line

o   doubling number of CCTV in hotspot areas

o   recruitment of 3 additional enforcement staff

o   speeding up the process to clean up illegal dumping

o   education programmes

o   improving education around recycling, inorganic collections and waste reduction

o   with a further $40,000 for contractor resource to clear backlog in the South

iv)     acknowledged member Sarah Colcord for the outstanding leadership, support and guidance that she has provided to the Manurewa Youth Council over the last few months.

 

CARRIED

 

 

16

Auckland Transport Update to the Manurewa Local Board - February 2018

 

Resolution number MR/2018/10

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

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      receive the report entitled ‘Auckland Transport Update to the Manurewa Local Board – February 2018’.

 

CARRIED

 

 

17

New Road Name Approval for the residential subdivision by Housing New Zealand in conjunction with Finesse Construction Limited at 29, 31 and 35 Sturdee Road, Manurewa

 

Resolution number MR/2018/11

MOVED by Member K Penney, seconded by Member S Colcord:  

That the Manurewa Local Board, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local

Government Act 1974, considers for approval:

 

a)      the road name “Maungarua Lane”, proposed by the applicant, or the name “Aratika Lane” for the new road created by way of subdivision at 29, 31 and 35 Sturdee Road, Manurewa.

 

CARRIED

 

 

18

Extraordinary Manurewa Local Board meetings and Amendment to the 2018 meeting schedule

 

Resolution number MR/2018/12

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

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      approve the addition of two extraordinary business meetings for the Manurewa Local Board required to be held as part of the adoption process for the Auckland Council Long-term Plan and the Manurewa Local Board 2018/2019 Annual Agreement to be held on the following dates:

i)    Thursday 10 May 2018 for the Manurewa Local Board to make financial decisions that subsequently need to be considered by the Governing Body

ii)   Thursday 7 June 2018 for the Manurewa Local Board to adopt its 2018/2019 Local Board Agreement, work programmes by activity and fees and charges schedule.

b)      note that these extraordinary business meetings will commence at 6.00pm and will be held at the Manurewa Local Board office, Shop 3-5, 7 Hill Road, Manurewa.

 

CARRIED

 

 

19

Auckland Council's Quarterly Performance Report: Manurewa Local Board for quarter two, 1 October - 31 December 2017

 

Resolution number MR/2018/13

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member J Allan:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      receive the performance report for the financial quarter ending 31 December 2017.

 

CARRIED

 

 

20

ATEED six-monthly report to the Manurewa Local Board

 

Resolution number MR/2018/14

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

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      receive the six-monthly report period 1 July to 31 December 2017.

 

CARRIED

 

 

21

Manurewa Local Board Governance Forward Work Calendar - February 2018

 

Resolution number MR/2018/15

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member J Allan:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      note the Governance Forward Work Calendar as at 5 February 2018.

 

CARRIED

 

 

22

Manurewa Local Board Achievements Register 2016-2019 Political Term

 

Resolution number MR/2018/16

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)       supported and participated in the Manurewa Youth Council youth space blessing and AGM

ii)      supported and participated in the Wattle Downs Residents and Ratepayers Community Christmas Picnic at Wattle Downs Golf Club

iii)     presented at the Counties Manukau Sport Strategic “Refresh” forum held at Edgewater College

iv)     attended the BUPA Christmas celebrations

v)      visited the Hamilton Business Association in relation to its begging initiative

vi)     participated in a Manurewa Youth Council workshop on the role of the local board and the new Manurewa Local Board Plan 2017

vii)    supported and participated in the Movies in Parks at Keith Park, Weymouth

viii)   held a citizenship ceremony.

 

CARRIED

 

23

For Information: Reports referred to the Manurewa Local Board

 

Resolution number MR/2018/17

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

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      note the information from the following Governing Body committee meetings or forums or other local board meetings:

No

Report Title

Item No

Meeting Date

Governing Body Committee or Forum or Local Board

1

Selection of Representatives for the Social Impact Fund Allocations Committee for the Wiri Men’s Prison (Kohuora)

Resolution ENV/2017/153

C1

6  November 2017

Environment and Community Committee sub-committee to make appointments to the Wiri Prison Social Impact Fund Allocation Committee

2

Notice of Motion – Member Churton

Resolution OR/2017/244

11

14 December 2017

Orakei Local Board

 

CARRIED

 

 

24

Manurewa Local Board Workshop Records

 

Resolution number MR/2018/18

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

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      note the Manurewa Local Board record for the workshops held on 7 December 2017 and 30 January 2018.

 

CARRIED

  

 

25        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.   

 

 

7.05 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 Manurewa Local Board HELD ON

 

 

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

 

 

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