I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Environment and Community Committee will be held on:
Date: Time: Meeting Room: Venue:
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Tuesday, 13 March 2018 9.30am Reception Lounge |
Komiti Taiao ā-Hapori Hoki / Environment and Community Committee
OPEN AGENDA
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MEMBERSHIP
Chairperson |
Penny Hulse |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Alf Filipaina |
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Members |
Cr Josephine Bartley |
Cr Mike Lee |
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Member Renata Blair |
Cr Daniel Newman, JP |
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IMSB Member James Brown |
Cr Dick Quax |
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Cr Dr Cathy Casey |
Cr Greg Sayers |
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Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore |
Cr Desley Simpson, JP |
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Cr Ross Clow |
Cr Sharon Stewart, QSM |
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Cr Fa’anana Efeso Collins |
Cr Sir John Walker, KNZM, CBE |
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Cr Linda Cooper, JP |
Cr Wayne Walker |
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Cr Chris Darby |
Cr John Watson |
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Cr Hon Christine Fletcher, QSO |
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Mayor Hon Phil Goff, CNZM, JP |
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Cr Richard Hills |
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(Quorum 11 members)
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Tam White Senior Governance Advisor
8 March 2018 Contact Telephone: (09) 890 8156 Email: tam.white@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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Terms of Reference
Responsibilities
This committee deals with all strategy and policy decision-making that is not the responsibility of another committee or the Governing Body. Key responsibilities include:
· Development and monitoring of strategy, policy and action plans associated with environmental, social, economic and cultural activities
· Natural heritage
· Parks and reserves
· Economic development
· Protection and restoration of Auckland’s ecological health
· Climate change
· The Southern Initiative
· Waste minimisation
· Libraries
· Acquisition of property relating to the committee’s responsibilities and within approved annual budgets
· Performing the delegations made by the Governing Body to the former Parks, Recreation and Heritage Forum and Regional Development and Operations Committee, under resolution GB/2012/157 in relation to dogs
· Activities of the following CCOs:
o ATEED
o RFA
Powers
(i) All powers necessary to perform the committee’s responsibilities, including:
(a) approval of a submission to an external body
(b) establishment of working parties or steering groups.
(ii) The committee has the powers to perform the responsibilities of another committee, where it is necessary to make a decision prior to the next meeting of that other committee.
(iii) The committee does not have:
(a) the power to establish subcommittees
(b) powers that the Governing Body cannot delegate or has retained to itself (section 2)
Exclusion of the public – who needs to leave the meeting
Members of the public
All members of the public must leave the meeting when the public are excluded unless a resolution is passed permitting a person to remain because their knowledge will assist the meeting.
Those who are not members of the public
General principles
· Access to confidential information is managed on a “need to know” basis where access to the information is required in order for a person to perform their role.
· Those who are not members of the meeting (see list below) must leave unless it is necessary for them to remain and hear the debate in order to perform their role.
· Those who need to be present for one confidential item can remain only for that item and must leave the room for any other confidential items.
· In any case of doubt, the ruling of the chairperson is final.
Members of the meeting
· The members of the meeting remain (all Governing Body members if the meeting is a Governing Body meeting; all members of the committee if the meeting is a committee meeting).
· However, standing orders require that a councillor who has a pecuniary conflict of interest leave the room.
· All councillors have the right to attend any meeting of a committee and councillors who are not members of a committee may remain, subject to any limitations in standing orders.
Independent Māori Statutory Board
· Members of the Independent Māori Statutory Board who are appointed members of the committee remain.
· Independent Māori Statutory Board members and staff remain if this is necessary in order for them to perform their role.
Staff
· All staff supporting the meeting (administrative, senior management) remain.
· Other staff who need to because of their role may remain.
Local Board members
· Local Board members who need to hear the matter being discussed in order to perform their role may remain. This will usually be if the matter affects, or is relevant to, a particular Local Board area.
Council Controlled Organisations
· Representatives of a Council Controlled Organisation can remain only if required to for discussion of a matter relevant to the Council Controlled Organisation
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ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1 Apologies 7
2 Declaration of Interest 7
3 Confirmation of Minutes 7
4 Petitions 7
5 Public Input 7
6 Local Board Input 7
7 Extraordinary Business 8
8 Notices of Motion 8
9 Destination Strategy update 9
10 Reserve Revocation Report - 129R Bairds Road, Ōtara 11
11 Reserve Revocation Report - 32 Harbour View Road, Te Atatu 35
12 Summary of Environment and Community Committee information - updates, memos and briefings - 13 March 2018 41
13 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
PUBLIC EXCLUDED
14 Procedural Motion to Exclude the Public 55
C1 Acquisition of land for open space - Flat Bush 55
At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.
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.
That the Environment and Community Committee: a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 20 February 2018, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record.
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At the close of the agenda no requests to present petitions had been received.
Standing Order 7.7 provides for Public Input. Applications to speak must be made to the Governance Advisor, in writing, no later than one (1) clear working day prior to the meeting and must include the subject matter. The meeting Chairperson has the discretion to decline any application that does not meet the requirements of Standing Orders. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes is allocated to the period for public input with five (5) minutes speaking time for each speaker.
At the close of the agenda no requests for public input had been received.
Standing Order 6.2 provides for Local Board Input. The Chairperson (or nominee of that Chairperson) is entitled to speak for up to five (5) minutes during this time. The Chairperson of the Local Board (or nominee of that Chairperson) shall wherever practical, give one (1) day’s notice of their wish to speak. The meeting Chairperson has the discretion to decline any application that does not meet the requirements of Standing Orders.
This right is in addition to the right under Standing Order 6.1 to speak to matters on the agenda.
At the close of the agenda no requests for local board input had been received.
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.”
There were no notices of motion.
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File No.: CP2018/02395
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. Steve Armitage, General Manager Destination, ATEED (Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development) will provide a presentation on the Destination Strategy prior to its public launch.
Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary
2. ATEED previously presented the Destination Strategy to the Environment and Community Committee workshop on 9 November 2017. At the time ATEED explained the engagement to date, provided a picture of Auckland in the context of other international destinations and prompted discussion as to how Auckland could develop as a destination.
3. ATEED captured the committee members’ comments and combined them with the input from a broader range of stakeholders from the public sector, tourism, events and international education industries. Since that time a team has been distilling all of the information received and preparing a formal strategy ready for launch.
4. An executive steering group representing all sectors has played an active role in reviewing and refining the document, reinforcing the collaborative nature of the strategic planning process, and ensuring commitment to it. Such commitment is exemplified in the decision by all parties involved to sign the completed strategy.
5. As the Destination Strategy has evolved significantly from what was previously presented to the committee ATEED wishes to share the latest version before launching it in the public with the co-signatories.
Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s That the Environment and Community Committee: a) receive the update on the Destination Strategy.
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Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
There are no attachments for this report.
Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
Michael Goudie – Senior Advisor External Relations. |
Authorisers |
Steve Armitage - General Manager – Destination Dean Kimpton - Chief Operating Officer |
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Reserve Revocation Report - 129R Bairds Road, Ōtara
File No.: CP2018/00672
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To approve a request to the Minister of Conservation to uplift the reserve status of 129R Bairds Road, Ōtara.
Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary
2. 129R Bairds Road, Ōtara has been cleared for disposal by the Finance and Performance Committee [FIN/2017/50], subject to satisfactory conclusion of required Reserves Act processes. The property is an unclassified reserve under the Reserves Act 1977, held for the purpose of off street parking.
3. Panuku Development Auckland has undertaken iwi consultation and public notification under s.24 of the Reserve Act 1977 on the property.
4. Two objections were received for 129R Bairds Road. Both objections were concerned with parking provision and access to the service lane.
5. One of those objections was from the Ōtara Business Association, on behalf of the owners and tenants of the surrounding retail properties. Further to discussions, the Ōtara Business Association has resolved to withdraw its objection on the condition that Council retains ownership of the property. As this withdrawal is conditional, the objection continues to stand.
6. One other objection was received from Trustee Management Limited which owns and leases two of the adjoining properties to multiple tenants. The objection stated tenants’ concerns regarding the loss of car parking, adverse effects on deliveries and refuse removal. The objection has not been withdrawn.
7. The concerns of the objectors relate to the potential risks to local businesses posed by revocation of the reserve status of the property and its subsequent sale, which could result in the loss of the current amenity. This concern could be partially or fully allayed by the terms and conditions attached to any disposal.
8. This report recommends to the committee to request the Minister of Conservation that the reserve status be uplifted on the basis that there is sufficient off street parking in the immediate vicinity.
9. Property descriptions, details of the notification process and the objections received are set out in Attachments A to D.
Horopaki / Context
10. 129R Bairds Road is a flat, polygonal parcel of approximately 1,133 square metres with an unclassified reserve status, held for the purpose of off street parking. It was approved for sale by the Finance and Performance Committee, subject to the satisfactory conclusion of any required statutory processes, as the property is no longer required by Auckland Council for reserve purposes (FIN/2017/50).
11. When the property was being considered for disposal, the Parks and Recreation Policy team reported that there is sufficient existing public land nearby (currently car park), that it does not improve existing open spaces, and that the site’s location and configuration at the back of the shops makes it unsuitable for public open space.
12. The property is zoned Business – Town Centre under the Auckland Unitary Plan (operative in part). It is situated in the middle of the Ōtara Town Centre service area (Kew Lane Grounds), and is currently used for car parking.
13. The property is surrounded by a service lane and 30 retail units back onto the service lane area. There are 24 owners of the retail units that use the service lane.
14. The service lane and the car park have in the past been the focus of illegal rubbish dumping and other antisocial behavior, such as vandalism.
15. The Ōtara Business Association currently has a licence to occupy the property (129R Bairds Road) and manages the car parking arrangements and security of the area for the benefit of the retail occupiers.
16. Letters were sent to nine Mana Whenua iwi authorities on 16 June 2017. No objections were received, but Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua suggested that 129R Bairds Road be returned to Ngāti Te Ata pursuant to the Crown’s right of first refusal obligations.
17. A public notice was placed in the Manukau Courier on 13 July 2017 and also on the council’s website, and the notification period ran through to 15 August 2017. The notice remained on the council’s website for the duration of the notification period.
18. Letters were sent to the 24 owners of the 30 adjoining properties on 11 July 2017.
19. Two objections to the proposal were received relating to the potential loss of car parking for the benefit of the centre’s retailers, and possible effects on service lane access. One objection was from the Ōtara Business Association on behalf of its members, and had a petition with 35 signatures attached. The other was from Trustee Management Limited, an owner of two retail units let to multiple tenants.
20. The submissions received for 129R Bairds Road are set out in Attachments A and B.
Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice
21. The objection from the Ōtara Business Association stated that the Association has a licence to occupy 129R Bairds Road and is managing the property, that it has invested time and money in improving the property (significantly reducing levels of antisocial behaviour), and that its disposal would have implications for deliveries to the shop units, and storage and disposal of refuse.
22. In subsequent correspondence the Association suggested that the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board was not aware of the implications for local retailers of disposal of the property (see Attachment A). This view is not supported by notes taken at the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board workshop on 31 May 2016, when disposal of the property was discussed.
23. The objection from Trustee Management Limited was concerned with the loss of the car park amenity, and potential adverse effects on deliveries and the removal of refuse.
24. Following receipt of the two objections, separate meetings were held with the Ōtara Business Association (with a local board member present), and with Trustee Management Limited (via its solicitor).
25. The Association subsequently resolved that it would conditionally withdraw its objection; however, it remains adamantly opposed to the disposal of the property, and wishes instead to enter into a longer-term lease. Trustee Management Limited has not withdrawn its objection.
26. Given that the Ōtara Business Association has made a conditional withdrawal, the objection continues to stand.
27. The uplifting of reserve status would help to integrate the property into its commercial environment, enabling more effective management of the property. The concerns of the objectors relate to the potential risks to local businesses posed by revocation of the reserve status of the property and its subsequent sale, which could result in the loss of the current amenity. This concern could be partially or fully allayed by the terms and conditions attached to any disposal.
28. Panuku recommends that the Environment and Community Committee requests the Minister of Conservation to uplift the reserve status of the property on the basis that there is sufficient off street parking in the immediate vicinity.
Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te
poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views
29. The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board endorsed the proposed reserve revocation and disposal of 129R Bairds Road, Otara at its 15 August 2016 business meeting.
Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement
30. Panuku consulted all the relevant Mana Whenua iwi authorities of the proposal to revoke the reserve status of the property and the responses to this engagement are contained in Attachment C of this report. In summary, no objections to the proposal were received from mana whenua.
31. Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua suggested that 129R Bairds Road be returned to Ngāti Te Ata or that redress or compensation be provided. Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua were advised that as the land was in the ownership of Auckland Council it was not subject to Right of First Refusal provisions.
32. Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua’s suggestion and the response are set out in Attachment D.
Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications
33. If the reserve status of the property is not revoked, the current licence arrangement would remain in place, whereby the council receives $500 per annum from the Ōtara Business Association. It would not be possible to manage the land more effectively on a commercial basis.
Ngā raru tūpono / Risks
34. If the reserve status of the property is not revoked, the property would remain in council ownership and require ongoing maintenance of $1500 per annum and management as open space.
Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps
35. If the committee resolves to recommend proceeding with the application to revoke the reserve status of the property, council officers will forward the resolution to the Department of Conservation together with the objections received.
36. If the Minster approves the request, a notice will be published in the New Zealand Gazette authorising the revocation, and this will be submitted to Land Information New Zealand for issue of title.
37. Panuku will then determine the best timeframe for the completion of the disposal process for the property.
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
No. |
Title |
Page |
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Otara Business Association: objection and withdrawal |
15 |
b⇩
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Trustee Management Limited objection |
21 |
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129R Bairds Road - Iwi Consultation Process and Responses |
23 |
d⇩
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Correspondence - Ngati te Ata Waiohua |
25 |
Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
Carl May - Property Acquisitions & Disposals Advisor, Panuku Development Auckland |
Authorisers |
Nigel Hewitson - Manager Property Disposals, Panuku Development Auckland Ian Wheeler - Director Portfolio Management, Panuku Development Auckland Dean Kimpton - Chief Operating Officer |
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Reserve Revocation Report - 32 Harbour View Road, Te Atatu
File No.: CP2018/02196
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To approve a request to the Minister of Conservation to uplift the reserve status of 32 Harbour View Road.
Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary
2. 32 Harbour View Road, Te Atatu has been cleared for disposal by the Finance and Performance Committee [FIN/2017/97], subject to satisfactory conclusion of required Reserves Act processes. The property is a recreation reserve under the Reserves Act 1977.
3. The reason that this reserve was not required for reserve purposes is that the area is already adequately served with open space, as advised by the Parks and Recreation Policy team in the rationalisation process.
4. Panuku Development Auckland has undertaken iwi consultation and public notification on the property under s.24 of the Reserve Act 1977. The details of the iwi consultation and responses are set out in Attachment A.
5. No objections were received from the iwi consultation, nor from the notification of the proposal to the public and to adjoining owners.
6. This report recommends to the committee to request the Minister of Conservation that the reserve status be uplifted to allow the disposal process of the property to be progressed.
Horopaki / Context
7. 32 Harbour View Road, Te Atatu is a rectangular, vacant corner section of approximately 600 sq m. It is bordered to the east and north by residential properties and to the south and west by road.
8. The property is zoned Public Open Space – Informal Recreation under the Auckland Unitary Plan (operative in part).
9. In July 2016, when the property was being considered for disposal, the Parks and Recreation Policy team reported that there are other open spaces in the near vicinity (such as Harbourview-Orangihina Park). The property does not meet the criteria for retention when assessed against the council’s parks and open space acquisitions policy.
10. The Finance and Performance Committee approved the disposal of this site on 26 July 2017, subject to the satisfactory conclusion of any required statutory processes, as the property is no longer required by Auckland Council for reserve purposes [FIN/2017/97].
11. Letters were sent to nine Mana Whenua iwi authorities on 20 October 2017. No objections were received.
12. A public notice was published in the Western Leader 9 November 2017 and also on the council’s website, and the notification period ran through to 13 December 2017. The notice remained on the council’s website for the duration of the notification period. No objections were received.
13. Letters were sent to the three adjoining owners on 7 November 2017. No objections were received.
Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice
14. Panuku recommends that the Environment and Community Committee requests the Minister of Conservation to uplift the reserve status of the property on the basis that the property is not required for reserve purposes. The revocation of reserve status is required if the disposal process is to be continued.
Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te
poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views
15. The Henderson-Massey Local Board endorsed the proposed reserve revocation and disposal of 32 Harbour View Road at its 21 March 2017 business meeting.
Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement
16. Panuku consulted all the relevant Mana Whenua iwi authorities of the proposal to revoke the reserve status of the property and the responses to this engagement are contained in Attachment A of this report. In summary, no objections to the proposal were received from mana whenua.
Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications
17. If the status of reserve is lifted from 32 Harbour View Road, a plan change will be necessary to change the open space zoning to an appropriate residential zoning in order to allow the highest and best value of the land to be realised. Staff will prepare a report for approval by the Planning Committee to rezone the land.
Ngā raru tūpono / Risks
18. If the reserve status of the property is not revoked, the property would remain in council ownership and require ongoing maintenance of $300 per annum and management as open space.
Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps
19. If the committee resolves to recommend proceeding with the application to revoke the reserve status of the property, council officers will forward the resolution to the Department of Conservation.
20. If the Minster approves the request, a notice will be published in the New Zealand Gazette authorising the revocation, and this will be submitted to Land Information New Zealand for issue of title.
21. Panuku will then determine the best timeframe for the completion of the disposal process for the property.
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
No. |
Title |
Page |
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32 Harbour View Road - Iwi Consultation Process and Responses |
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Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
Carl May - Property Acquisitions & Disposals Advisor, Panuku Development Auckland |
Authorisers |
Nigel Hewitson - Manager Property Disposals, Panuku Development Auckland Ian Wheeler - Director Portfolio Management, Panuku Development Auckland Dean Kimpton - Chief Operating Officer |
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Summary of Environment and Community Committee information - updates, memos and briefings - 13 March 2018
File No.: CP2018/02565
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To note progress on the forward work programme - Attachment A.
2. To provide a public record of memos, workshop or briefing papers that have been distributed for the Committee’s information since 20 February 2018.
Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary
3. This is regular information-only report which aims to provide public visibility of information circulated to committee members via memo or other means, where no decisions are required.
4. The following papers/memos were circulated to members:
· 20180301_Global Activity Memo
· 20180301_State of our Gulf 2017 – Hauraki Gulf – Tīkapa Moana / Te Moana-nui-ā-Toi State of the Environment Report 2017
· 20180306_Kaipara Harbour Sedimentation Mitigation Study Memo
· 20180307_Enterprise Booking System memo
Note that staff will not be present to answer questions about the items referred to in this summary. Committee members should direct any questions to the authors.
5. This document can be found on the Auckland Council website, at the following link: http://infocouncil.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/
o at the top of the page, select meeting “Planning Committee” from the drop-down tab and click ‘View’;
o under ‘Attachments’, select either the HTML or PDF version of the document entitled ‘Extra Attachments”.
Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s That the Environment and Community Committee: a) receive the information report.
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Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
No. |
Title |
Page |
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Environment and Community Committee Forward Work Programme |
43 |
b⇨ |
20180301_Global Activity Memo (Under Separate Cover) |
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20180301_State of our Gulf 2017 – Hauraki Gulf – Tīkapa Moana / Te Moana-nui-ā-Toi State of the Environment Report 2017 (Under Separate Cover) |
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d⇨ |
20180306_Kaipara Harbour Sedimentation Mitigation Study Memo (Under Separate Cover) |
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e⇨ |
20180307_Enterprise Booking System memo (Under Separate Cover) |
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Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
Tam White - Senior Governance Advisor |
Authoriser |
Dean Kimpton - Chief Operating Officer |
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Exclusion of the Public: Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987
a)
That the Environment and Community Committee:
a) exclude the public from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting.
The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution follows.
This resolution is made in reliance on section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public, as follows:
C1 Acquisition of land for open space - Flat Bush
Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter |
Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable) |
Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution |
The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7. |
s7(2)(h) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities. s7(2)(i) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations). In particular, the report identifies land the council seeks to acquire for open space |
s48(1)(a) The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7. |
C2 Acquisition of land for open space at Swanson
Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter |
Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable) |
Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution |
The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7. |
s7(2)(h) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities. s7(2)(i) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations). In particular, the report identifies land the council seeks to acquire for open space purposes. |
s48(1)(a) The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7. |