Minutes of Environment and Community Committee

Environment and Community Committee

10 April 2018

Resolution number ENV/2018/31

MOVED by Chairperson P Hulse, seconded by Deputy Mayor BC Cashmore:

That the Environment and Community Committee:

a) accept the apologies from IMSB Member J Brown and Cr Newman for absence, Member R Blair, Cr C Darby and Member T Kake for lateness, and Mayor P Goff for absence on council business.

CARRIED

IMSB Member T Kake entered the meeting at 9.39 am.

2 Declaration of Interest

Cr R Clow, Cr L Cooper and Chairperson P Hulse declared in interest in Item 12 – Auckland Council submission on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Renewal of Licences) Amendment Bill (No 2).

3 Confirmation of Minutes

Resolution number ENV/2018/32

MOVED by Chairperson P Hulse, seconded by Deputy Chairperson A Filipaina:

That the Environment and Community Committee:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 13 March 2018, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

4 Petitions

There were no petitions.

5 Public Input

Note: The chairperson accorded precedence to Item 5.4 – Public Input: Hana Blackmore - Weed management update report and Item 5.10 – Public Input: Weed management update report - Sarah Smuts-Kennedy, For the Love of Bees, at this time.

5.4	Public Input: Weed management update report - Hana Blackmore
	Hana Blackmore spoke and sought clarification on items contained in Implementation of the Weed Management Policy update under item 23 of the agenda.
	Hana was invited to speak at the next meeting of the Weed Management Political Advisory Group.


	Resolution number ENV/2018/33 MOVED by Chairperson P Hulse, seconded by Cr C Casey: That the Environment and Community Committee: a) receive and note the public input presentation from Hana Blackmore regarding the Weed Management Update. CARRIED

5.10	Public Input: Weed management update report - Sarah Smuts-Kennedy, For the Love of Bees
	Sarah Smuts-Kennedy spoke outlining the Love of Bees project Regenerative Parks-Living Playgrounds. Documents were tabled in support of the presentation. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachments.
	Sarah was invited to speak at the next meeting of the Weed Management Political Advisory Group.
	Member R Blair entered the meeting at 10.00 am. Cr C Darby entered the meeting at 10.00 am.
	Resolution number ENV/2018/34 MOVED by Chairperson P Hulse, seconded by Cr J Watson: That the Environment and Community Committee: a) receive and note the public input presentation from Sarah Smuts-Kennedy regarding the Weed Management Update. CARRIED

	Attachments a 10 April 2018, Environment and Community Committee: Item 5:10 Public Input: For the Love of Bees tabled documents

5.1	Public Input: Next Steps for Safeswim Programme - Jo Hammer, CleanSwim Auckland
	Jo Hammer was unable to attend the meeting in person and provided documents in support of this item. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachments.
	Note: The tabled documents were forwarded to staff for consideration and to liaise with CleanSwim Auckland.

	Attachments a 10 April 2018, Environment and Community Committee, Item 5.1: Next Steps for Safeswim tabled documents

5.2	Public Input: Kauri Dieback Rahui - The Tree Council
	Dr Mels Barton provided a PowerPoint presentation and tabled a document regarding the Kauri dieback rahui. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council as minutes attachments.

	Resolution number ENV/2018/35 MOVED by Deputy Mayor BC Cashmore, seconded by Cr R Clow: That the Environment and Community Committee: a) note the public input from the Tree Council regarding the rahui. CARRIED

	Attachments a 10 April 2018 Environment and Community Committee Item 2: Kauri Dieback Rahui - The Tree Council's presentation

5.3

Public Input: Kauri dieback - Waitakere Ranges closure proposal - Edward Ashby, Executive Manager, Te Kawerau a Maki

Edward Ashby addressed the committee in relation to the Waitakere Ranges closure proposal.

Resolution number ENV/2018/36

MOVED by Chairperson P Hulse, seconded by Member R Blair:

That the Environment and Community Committee:

a) receive and note the public input presentation from Edward Ashby, Executive Manager, Te Kawerau a Maki regarding the Kauri Dieback report.

CARRIED

Note: Item 5.4 – Public Input: Weed management update report - Hana Blackmore was considered after Item 5 – Public Input.

5.5	Public Input: Kauri dieback - Parry Park Warkworth Forest Hygiene station - Roger Williams
	Cr J Walker entered the meeting at 10.34 am. Roger Williams provided a PowerPoint presentation seeking support for the Parry Park Warkworth Forest hygiene station to protect against Kauri direback. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachments.
	Resolution number ENV/2018/37 MOVED by Cr G Sayers, seconded by Chairperson P Hulse: That the Environment and Community Committee: a) receive and note the public input presentation from Roger Williams regarding the Parry Park Warkworth Forest Hygiene station. CARRIED

	Attachments a 10 April 2018 Environment and Community Committee Item 5.5: Parry Park Warkworth Forest Hygiene station presentation

5.6	Public Input: Kauri dieback - Paul Davies
	Paul Davies spoke regarding the Waitakere Ranges closure proposal. A copy of his notes has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachments.
	Resolution number ENV/2018/38 MOVED by Chairperson P Hulse, seconded by Cr C Casey: That the Environment and Community Committee: a) receive and note the public input presentation from Paul Davies regarding his submission to the Waitakere Ranges closure proposal. CARRIED
	Attachments a 10 April 2018 Environment and Community Committee Item 5.6: Kauri Dieback - speaking notes

5.7	Public Input: Kauri Dieback prevention in Hunua Ranges - Hau Rawiri, Kaihautu, Ngati Paoa Iwi Trust
	The request was received prior to the meeting, however, the requester could not attend and asked that the following information be tabled at the meeting.
	“Kia ora koutou I am mindful that the Environment Committee meeting is today. On review and I can only speak for Ngaati Paoa as haven't seeded with the other iwi. Because the high risk of Kauri dieback getting into the Hunua Ranges via 'Recreational Pig Hunters', our position is the cessation of Pig Hunting in the Hunua Ranges. These hunters cause the highest risk. Of course a Plan will need to be implemented. I am happy to discuss.’ Ngā mihi manahau Hau Rawiri (Hauāuru) Kaihautū, Ngāti Paoa Iwi Trust”.
	Resolution number ENV/2018/39 MOVED by Chairperson P Hulse, seconded by IMSB Member J Brown: That the Environment and Community Committee: a) receive and note the tabled public input from Hau Rawiri regarding the Kauri Dieback prevention in the Hunua Ranges. CARRIED

5.8

Public Input: Waitakere Ranges closure proposal: Awesome Walks, Pip Mandis

Resolution number ENV/2018/40

MOVED by Chairperson P Hulse, seconded by Deputy Mayor BC Cashmore:

That the Environment and Community Committee:

a) receive and note the public input from Pip Mandis on behalf of Awesome Walks regarding the Waitakere Ranges closure proposal.

CARRIED

5.9	Public Input: Waitakere Ranges closure proposal: AWOL Adventures, Cam Bowen
	Cam Bowen provided a PowerPoint presentation and tabled speaking notes in relation to the Waitakere Ranges closure proposal. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachments.
	Resolution number ENV/2018/41 MOVED by Deputy Mayor BC Cashmore, seconded by Cr L Cooper: That the Environment and Community Committee: a) receive and note the public input from Cam Bowen on behalf of AWOL Adventures regarding the Waitakere Ranges closure proposal. CARRIED
	Attachments a 10 April 2018 Environment and Community Committee Item 5.9: Waitakere Ranges closure proposal, Cam Bowden - presentation

Note: Item 5.10 – Public Input: Weed management update report - Sarah Smuts-Kennedy, For the Love of Bees was considered prior to Item 5.1 – Public Input: Next Steps for Safeswim Programme - Jo Hammer, CleanSwim Auckland

6 Local Board Input

Note: The chairperson accorded precedence to Item 6.2 – Local Board Input: Kauri dieback - Waitakere Ranges Local Board, at this time.

6.1	Local Board Input: potential threats to kauri - Kaipatiki Local Board, Chairperson
	This item did not take place.

6.2

Local Board Input: Kauri dieback - Waitakere Ranges Local Board

The Waitakere Ranges Local Board spoke in relation to the Waitakere Ranges closure proposal.

Resolution number ENV/2018/42

MOVED by Chairperson P Hulse, seconded by Cr L Cooper:

That the Environment and Community Committee:

a) receive the local board input presentation from Greg Presland, Chair, Saffron Toms, Deputy Chair and Members Sandra Coney and Steve Tollestrup of the Waitakere Ranges Local Board regarding the kauri dieback update report and thank them for attending.

CARRIED

7 Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

8 Notices of Motion

There were no notices of motion.

Adjournment of Meeting

Resolution number ENV/2018/43

MOVED by Chairperson P Hulse, seconded by Deputy Mayor BC Cashmore:

That the Environment and Community Committee:

a) agree to adjourn the meeting for a break.

CARRIED

The meeting was adjourned at 11.37am and reconvened at 11.56am.

Cr C Darby was not present.

9	Kauri Dieback Management Report Back and Decisions
	Cr C Darby returned to the meeting at 12.00 pm.
	Staff provided a PowerPoint presentation and supporting maps. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachments.
	Cr J Bartley entered the meeting at 12.35 pm. Deputy Chairperson A Filipaina left the meeting at 12.43 pm. Deputy Chairperson A Filipaina returned to the meeting at 12.48 pm.
	The meeting was adjourned at 1.20pm and reconvened at 1.50pm. IMSB Member R Blair, Cr R Clow, Cr C Darby, IMSB Member T Kake, Cr G Sayers and Cr J Walker were not present. Cr R Clow returned to the meeting at 1.51 pm. IMSB Member T Kake returned to the meeting at 1.53 pm. Cr G Sayers returned to the meeting at 1.55 pm. Cr C Darby returned to the meeting at 1.56 pm. Member R Blair returned to the meeting at 1.56 pm.
	Note: changes to the original motion were incorporated under clauses a), b) and h) and the addition of new clauses c) and f), with the agreement of the meeting.
	Resolution number ENV/2018/44 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson A Filipaina, seconded by Deputy Mayor BC Cashmore: That the Environment and Community Committee: a) approve the track closure proposals in the Hunua Ranges Regional Park to prevent the introduction of Kauri Dieback disease in the park, by 1 May 2018 as detailed in Attachments B and C of the agenda report. b) approve the proposal to close the forested areas of the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park with exceptions (such as beaches, pasturelands and a limited number of tracks with track surface conditions to a standard that will support the requirements of the proposed controlled area notice), by 1 May 2018 as detailed in Attachments D and E of the agenda report. c) subject to b) direct staff to work with Te Kawerau ā Maki and jointly agree any further potential openings in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park (that is tracks marked with an asterisk in Attachment E of the agenda report). Noting that this will occur through planned site visits and will be based on meeting controlled area notice requirements. d) direct staff to prioritise initial track upgrades and improvements in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park to re-establish coastal connectivity and multi-day walking opportunities, as suggested during feedback, to mitigate the impact on park users and operators. e) direct staff to work with mana whenua on kauri dieback management and wider regional parks matters of significance to mana whenua. f) direct staff to work with relevant local boards on implementation of these recommendations. g) note that there are significant technical risks relating to the understanding of kauri dieback disease and the impact the proposed closure approaches may have, and request staff to report back on the effectiveness of the closures, controlled area notices and additional measures within one year of commencement. h) note that expenditure associated with the recommended approach to manage kauri dieback is not budgeted for in 2017/18 and recommend that Finance and Performance Committee approve unbudgeted expenditure up to a maximum of $740,000 in 2017/2018. i) note that staff required to implement the recommended approach to manage kauri dieback are additional to current approved staff numbers and approve an increase in 2 full time equivalents to deliver on this activity. j) note the regional update on kauri dieback spread, management approaches, as well as the proposed Long-term Plan environmental protection options provide for this challenge. k) note that if either of the proposed Long-term Plan environmental protection options are adopted that any additional expenditure to give effect to these closures from 2018/2019 onwards will need to be prioritised. This will need to be prioritised above previously planned activities for kauri dieback work such as: track improvements, upgrades, landowner support, hygiene station upgrades and washdown facilities. l) note that the status and continuance of the closures, and council’s management strategy, may be considered when the Regional Parks Management Plan 2010 comes up for review in 2020, or when the proposed National Pest Management Plan is developed, without limiting any other review. CARRIED
	Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 1.8.6 the following councillors requested that their dissenting votes be recorded, as follows: · Cr M Lee against clause c) · Cr W Walker against clause b) · Cr J Watson against clause b)

Precedence of Business

Resolution number ENV/2018/45

MOVED by Chairperson P Hulse, seconded by Deputy Chairperson A Filipaina:

That the Environment and Community Committee:

a) agree that Item 12 – Auckland Council submission on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Renewal of Licences) Amendment Bill (No 2) be accorded precedence at this time.

CARRIED

12	Auckland Council submission on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Renewal of Licences) Amendment Bill (No 2)
	Cr R Clow, Cr L Cooper and Chairperson P Hulse declared interests in this item and left the meeting at 2.19pm. Deputy Chairperson A Filipaina assumed the chair at 2.19pm. IMSB Member T Kake left the meeting at 2.22 pm.
	Local board feedback was tabled from Maungakiekie-Tamaki, Otara-Papatoetoe, Manurewa, Papakura and Mangere-Otahuhu Local Boards. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachments.
	Note: changes to the original motion were incorporated under clause b) with the agreement of the meeting.
	Resolution number ENV/2018/46 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson A Filipaina, seconded by Cr J Bartley: That the Environment and Community Committee: a) approve Auckland Council’s submission to the Governance Administration Committee on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Renewal of Licences) Amendment Bill (No 2) as contained in Attachment A of the report. b) appoint the Deputy Mayor, Cr A Filipaina as an alternate and an IMSB member to appear before the Governance Administration Select Committee on behalf of Auckland Council. CARRIED

	Attachments a 10 April 2018 Environment and Community Committee Item 12: Auckland Council submission on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Renewal of Licences) Amendment Bill (No 2) - tabled local boards' feedback

Next Steps for Safeswim Programme

Cr R Clow returned to the meeting at 2.35pm

Cr L Cooper returned to the meeting at 2.35pm

Chairperson P Hulse returned to the meeting at 2.40pm and resumed the chair.

Cr C Casey left the meeting at 3.01 pm.

Cr G Sayers left the meeting at 3.02 pm.

Resolution number ENV/2018/47

MOVED by Cr D Simpson, seconded by Deputy Mayor BC Cashmore:

That the Environment and Community Committee:

a) note the findings of the review of the upgraded Safeswim programme

b) endorse the proposed future direction for the Safeswim programme.

CARRIED

Review of Citizens Advice Bureaux Services (supplementary report)

Cr G Sayers returned to the meeting at 3.05 pm.
Cr C Casey returned to the meeting at 3.07 pm.

Resolution number ENV/2018/48

MOVED by Cr L Cooper, seconded by Chairperson P Hulse:

That the Environment and Community Committee:

a) approve the extension of the current funding agreement with Auckland Citizens Advice Bureaux Incorporated for an additional one year (2018/2019) conditional on:

i) a joint review of the population-based funding model between Auckland Council and Auckland Citizens Advice Bureaux Incorporated to address the issues raised in the review of Citizens Advice Bureaux services, and with changes for an updated funding model to be agreed by 1 April 2019

ii) updating the strategic relationship agreement with Auckland Citizens Advice Bureaux Incorporated that will support the development of a Regional Network Provision Framework

iii) improved reporting and access to consistent data on the service provided at regional and site level

iv) meeting the requirements of a local relationship framework to support strengthened and more strategic relationships between local boards and bureaux.

CARRIED

Note: Item 12 – Auckland Council submission on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Renewal of Licences) Amendment Bill (No 2) was considered prior to Item 10 – Next Steps for Safeswim Programme.

Summary of Environment and Community Committee information - updates, memos and briefings - 10 April 2018

Resolution number ENV/2018/49

MOVED by Chairperson P Hulse, seconded by Deputy Chairperson A Filipaina:

That the Environment and Community Committee:

a) receive the information report.

CARRIED

14 Consideration of Extraordinary Items

There were no extraordinary items.

3.16 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 Environment and Community Committee HELD ON

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

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

Chairperson	Cr Penny Hulse
Deputy Chair	Cr Alf Filipaina
Members	Cr Josephine Bartley	From 12.35am, item 9
	Member Renata Blair	From 10.00am, item 5.10
	Cr Dr Cathy Casey
	Deputy Mayor Cr Bill Cashmore
	Cr Ross Clow
	Cr Fa’anana Efeso Collins
	Cr Linda Cooper, JP
	Cr Chris Darby	From 10.00am, item 5.10
	Cr Richard Hills
	IMSB Member Tony Kake (alternate)	From 9.39am, Until 2.22pm, item 12
	Cr Mike Lee
	Cr Greg Sayers
	Cr Desley Simpson, JP
	Cr Sharon Stewart, QSM
	Cr Sir John Walker, KNZM, CBE	From 10.34am, item 5.5, Until 1.20pm, item 9
	Cr Wayne Walker
	Cr John Watson

	IMSB Member James Brown
	Cr Christine Fletcher	For leave of absence
	Mayor Phil Goff, JP
	Cr Daniel Newman, JP
	Cr Dick Quax	For leave of absence

	Greg Presland	Chair, Waitakere Ranges Local Board
	Saffron Toms	Deputy Chair, Waitakere Ranges Local Board
	Sandra Coney	Waitakere Ranges Local Board
	Steve Tollestrup	Waitakere Ranges Local Board