I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Franklin Local Board will be held on:

 

Date:

Time:

Meeting Room:

Venue:

 

Tuesday, 24 April 2018

9.30am

Local Board Chambers
Pukekohe Service Centre
82 Manukau Road
Pukekohe

 

Franklin Local Board

 

OPEN AGENDA

 

 

 

MEMBERSHIP

 

Chairperson

Angela Fulljames

 

Deputy Chairperson

Andrew Baker

 

Members

Malcolm Bell

 

 

Alan Cole

 

 

Brendon Crompton

 

 

Sharlene Druyven

 

 

Amanda Hopkins

 

 

Murray Kay

 

 

Niko Kloeten

 

 

(Quorum 5 members)

 

 

 

Denise Gunn

Acting Democracy Advisor

 

16 April 2018

 

Contact Telephone: (09) 237 1310

Email: denise.gunn@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

 

 


 

 


Franklin Local Board

24 April 2018

 

 

ITEM   TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                                        PAGE

1          Welcome                                                                                                                         5

2          Apologies                                                                                                                        5

3          Declaration of Interest                                                                                                   5

4          Confirmation of Minutes                                                                                               5

5          Leave of Absence                                                                                                          5

6          Acknowledgements                                                                                                       5

7          Petitions                                                                                                                          5

8          Deputations                                                                                                                    5

8.1     Deputation: Coastguard Maraetai - Christine Maslowski                               5

9          Public Forum                                                                                                                  6

9.1     Public Forum - Sunkist Bay consultation - Paul Hebditch                              6

10        Extraordinary Business                                                                                                6

11        Notices of Motion                                                                                                          7

12        Franklin Local Board Community Grants Programme 2018/2019                           9

13        Franklin Local Board Quick Response Round Three 2017/2018 grant applications   19

14        Franklin Local Board Coastal Sea Rescue Services Fund 2017-2018 grant applications                                                                                                                                     105

15        Sunkist Bay, Beachlands Concept Plan Approval                                                121

16        Concept design for the playground development at Constellation Park, Beachlands                                                                                                                                     129

17        Waiau Pa Recreational Reserve Storage Container                                              139

18        Auckland Transport Update to the Franklin Local Board -  April 2018               145

19        Delegation for formal local board views on notified resource consents, plan changes and notices of requirement                                                                                              155

20        Franklin Local Board workshop records                                                                159  

21        Consideration of Extraordinary Items 

PUBLIC EXCLUDED

22        Procedural Motion to Exclude the Public                                                               167

C1       Acquisition of land for open space - Drury                                                            167  

 


1          Welcome

 

The Chair will open the meeting and welcome everyone present.

 

2          Apologies

 

At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

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.

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)         confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 27 March 2018, including the confidential section, as a true and correct.

 

 

5          Leave of Absence

 

At the close of the agenda no requests for leave of absence had been received.

 

6          Acknowledgements

 

At the close of the agenda no requests for acknowledgements had been received.

 

7          Petitions

 

At the close of the agenda no requests to present petitions had been received.

 

8          Deputations

 

Standing Order 3.20 provides for deputations. Those applying for deputations are required to give seven working days notice of subject matter and applications are approved by the Chairperson of the Franklin Local Board. This means that details relating to deputations can be included in the published agenda. Total speaking time per deputation is ten minutes or as resolved by the meeting.

 

8.1       Deputation: Coastguard Maraetai - Christine Maslowski

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1.       Christine Maslowski (Coastguard Maraetai) will be in attendance to present on their application for funding towards a midlife refit of their rescue vessel.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2.       The purpose of the deputation is to discuss the midlife refit of their rescue vessel, for which they have applied for funding.

 

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      receive the presentation from Coastguard Maraetai and thank Christine Maslowski for her attendance.

 

 

9          Public Forum

 

A period of time (approximately 30 minutes) is set aside for members of the public to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of 3 minutes per item is allowed, following which there may be questions from members.

 

9.1       Public Forum - Sunkist Bay consultation - Paul Hebditch

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1.       Paul Hebditch will be in attendance to present on the Sunkist Bay consultation process.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2.       The purpose of the public forum is to discuss the Sunkist Bay consultation process.

 

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      thank Paul Hebditch for his attendance and presentation regarding the Sunkist Bay consultation process.

 

 

 

10        Extraordinary Business

 

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.”

 

11        Notices of Motion

 

There were no notices of motion.

 


Franklin Local Board

24 April 2018

 

 

Franklin Local Board Community Grants Programme 2018/2019

 

File No.: CP2018/03737

 

  

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1.       To adopt the Franklin Local Board Community Grants Programme for 2018/2019.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2.       The Auckland Council Community Grants Policy was implemented on 1 July 2015. The policy guides the allocation of local, multi-board and regional grant programmes to groups and organisations delivering projects, activities and services that benefit Aucklanders.

3.       The Community Grants Policy supports each local board to review and adopt their own local grants programme for the next financial year.

4.       This report presents the Franklin Local Board Community Grants Programme 2018/2019 for adoption (see attachment A).

 

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      adopt the Franklin Local Board Community Grants Programme 2018/2019.

 

 

Horopaki / Context

5.       The Auckland Council Community Grants Policy was implemented on 1 July 2015. The policy guides the allocation of local, multi-board and regional grant programmes to groups and organisations delivering projects, activities and services that benefit Aucklanders.

6.       The Community Grants Policy supports each local board to review and adopt their own local grants programme for the next financial year. The local board grants programme guides community groups and individuals when making applications to the local board.

7.       The local board community grants programme includes:

·      outcomes as identified in the local board plan

·      specific local board grant priorities

·      which grant types will operate, the number of grant rounds and opening and closing dates

·      any additional criteria or exclusions that will apply

·      other factors the local board consider to be significant to their decision-making.

8.       Once the local board community grants programme for the 2018/2019 financial year has been adopted, the types of grants, grant rounds, criteria and eligibility with be advertised through an integrated communication and marketing approach which includes utilising the local board channels.

 

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice

9.       The new Franklin Community Grants Programme has been workshopped with the local board and feedback incorporated into the grants programme for 2018/2019.

10.     The new grant programme includes:

·    new outcomes and priorities from the Franklin Local Board Plan 2017

·    the same number of grant rounds for 2018/2019, as are available in 2017/2018.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views

11.     The Community Grants Programme has been developed by the local board to set the direction of their grants programme. This programme is reviewed on an annual basis.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

12.     All grant programmes respond to Auckland Council’s commitment to improving Māori wellbeing by providing grants to organisations delivering positive outcomes for Māori. Applicants are asked how their project aims to increase Māori outcomes in the application process.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications

13.     The allocation of grants to community groups is within the adopted Long term Plan 2015 -2025 and local board agreements.

Ngā raru tūpono / Risks

14.     The allocation of grants occurs within the guidelines and criteria of the Community Grants Policy and the local board grants programme. Therefore, there is minimal risk associated with the adoption of the grants programme.

Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps

15.     An implementation plan is underway and the local board grants programme will be locally advertised through the local board and council channels. Targeted advertising and promotion will be developed for target populations, including migrant and refugee groups, disability groups, Māori and iwi organisations

 

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Franklin Local Board Community Grants Programme 2018/2019

11

      

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Marion Davies - Community Grants Operations Manager

Authorisers

Shane King - Operations Support Manager

Nina Siers - Relationship Manager

 


Franklin Local Board

24 April 2018

 

 

 


Franklin Local Board Grants Programme 2018/2019

 

Our local grants programme aims to provide contestable and discretionary community grants to local communities.

 

Outcomes sought from the local grants programme

Our grants programme will be targeted towards supporting the following outcomes, as outlined in our local board plan 2017:

·    Enhance, protect and maintain our diverse natural environment

·    Support a thriving local economy

·   Empower community and improve people’s quality of life, health and wellbeing.

Our priorities for grants

Franklin Local Board is keen to support its strategic goals through providing grants to local communities. The local board has developed the following specific objectives to guide applicants.

Events funding

The local board aims to:

·    Support local events that celebrate Franklin’s unique identity

·    Support events which encourage visitors to spend more time in Franklin as a destination

·    Support events that aim to be financially sustainable and become a regular part of the Franklin event calendar

·    Support events that celebrate our distinctive local communities and bring people together.

Community funding

The local board aims to:

·    Support community groups to be effective and contribute to the community, particularly in shaping and developing their areas to be better and safer places

·    Support initiatives that celebrate our arts, culture and heritage, and help create a vibrant local art scene

·    Preserve and promote our unique cultural and historic heritage

·    Encourage healthy lifestyle choices and provide sporting opportunities for the community

·    Provide plentiful choices of recreation and entertainment for the community  

·    Ensure young people have clear pathways from school to work

·    Explore Franklin's tourism potential and Increase tourist numbers and visitor spend in Franklin.

Environmental funding

The local board aims to:

·    Support local environmental initiatives that enhance and protect our environment

·    Encourage activities that reduce waste to landfill and preserve the beauty of our environment

·    Support the prevention of kauri dieback in our native forests

·    Encourage a weed and pest-free natural environment

·    Support community initiatives to enhance waterways and the coastline, including beach clean-ups and planting.

·    Promote and support community initiatives that aim for zero waste.

 

Franklin Waterways Protection Fund

The local board aims to support projects that will protect and enhance the natural environment and improve water quality in the Mauku Stream priority catchment.

Criteria:

The board will support projects that meet the following criteria:

·    Applicants are landowners, community and environmental groups located or operating in the priority catchment

·    Activities or work that has not yet started or been completed (no retrospective funding)

·    Projects on privately-owned land involving fencing off the stream, wetlands, seeps and drains

·    Works relating to the fencing, such as enabling alternative water supplies for livestock needed as a consequence of the fencing

·    Environmental weed control and restoration planting using eco-sourced plants within fenced-off areas

·    Fifty per cent of the project cost to be funded by applicants, including an in-kind contribution or contribution by other donors.

Please refer to the “Franklin Local Board Waterway Protection Fund Guidelines” for more specific requirements and assessment criteria.

Franklin Coastal Rescue Services Fund

The local board aims to support the provision of sea rescue services and survival skills training.

Criteria:

The board will support projects that meet the following criteria:

Ø Local volunteers providing effective sea rescue services to the community including:

·    Vessel expenses outside of rescue events e.g. training costs

·    Vessel accommodation expenses

·    Contribution to equipment replacement

·    Crew training and venue expenses.

Ø Public education activities to improve beach and boating safety for visitors and residents including:

·    Vessel focused programmes

·    Risk and hazard focused programmes

·    Survival skills programmes.

Note: learn to swim programmes are funded through other channels and applications for these programmes will not be accepted.

School Pool Funding

The local board aims to support additional operational costs incurred by schools such as pool chemicals and provision of keys to enable them to open their pool to the community over the summer period.

Criteria:

The board will support projects that meet the following criteria:

·    Steps have been taken to increase usage over summer by the wider community and evidence of increased usage is provided

·    Water testing is undertaken by a certified person (i.e. has attained the NZQA unit standards in swimming pool water quality)

·    A user agreement with at least one community user group/organisation (e.g. learn to swim provider) is in place.

·    Requests for capital grants such as a new pump are outside the funding criteria and will not be considered.

 

Investment approach

The Franklin Local Board has allocated budgets to support the local grants programme as follows:

·    Quick Response Grants: 50% of the total grant budget per annum

Ø Minimum amount per grant $200

Ø Maximum amount per grant $2,000

·    Local Grants 50% of the total grant budget per annum

·    The Franklin Local Board will support match funding as part of the Local Grants fund

Higher priorities

·    Franklin Local Board will prioritise applications which adhere to Smokefree Policy; especially for events and activities held on local board administered parks and reserves.

·    The board will also support events and activities which promote waste minimisation and endorse Zero waste practices.

Lower priorities and exclusions

In addition to eligibility criteria outlined on the Community Grants Policy, Franklin Local Board will not ordinarily fund the following items:

·    Travel

·    Salaries

·    Catering

·    Vehicles

·    Sports equipment

·    Sports uniforms

·    Organisations which have a closed membership i.e. there is benefit to the members and limited benefit to the wider community.

Please refer to the Community Grants Policy: “Scope and eligibility” for general eligibility criteria:

-    Ineligible applicants – Paragraph 78

-    What we won’t fund – Paragraphs 84-86

-    Lower priority – Paragraphs 87-88

 

 

Application Dates 2018/2019

Grant rounds for the 2018/2019 financial year will be as follows:

 

Quick Response

2018/2019

funding

rounds

Opens

Closes

Decision

made

Projects to

occur after

Round one

2 July 2018

27 July 2018

   28 August 2018

1 September 2018

Round two

1 October 2018

26 October 2018

27 November 2018

1 December 2018

Round Three

15 April 2019

10 May 2019

25 June 2019

1 July 2019

 

Local Grants

2018/2019

funding

rounds

Opens

Closes

Decision made

Projects to

occur after

Round one

25 June 2018

3 August 2018

25 September 2018

1 October 2018

Round two

18 February 2019

29 March 2019

28 May 2019

1 June 2019

 

Franklin Waterways Protection Fund

2018/2019

funding

round

Opens

Closes

Decision made

Projects to

occur after

Round one

25 June 2018

3 August 2018

25 September 2018

1 October 2018

 

Coastal Rescue Services Fund

2018/2019

funding

round

Opens

Closes

Decision made

Projects to

occur after

Round one

15 April 2019

10 May 2019

25 June 2019

1 July 2019

 


 

School Swimming Pool Fund

2018/2019

funding

round

Opens

Closes

Decision made

Projects to

occur after

Round one

2 July 2018

27 July 2018

28 August 2018

1 September 2018

 

Multi-board applications

Franklin Local Board will also consider funding multi-board grant applications in collaboration with other local boards. Applicants will need to clearly demonstrate how their intended project, event and/or activities will specifically benefit people and communities in the Franklin Local Board area.

2018/2019

funding rounds

Opens

Closes

Decision made

Projects to

occur after

Round one

18 June 2018

 

17 August 2018

 

25 September 2018

 

1 October 2018

 

Round two

21 January 2019

 

22 March 2019

 

28 May 2019

 

1 June 2019

 

 

Accountability Measures

The Franklin Local Board requires that all successful applicants to:

·    Complete and submit the accountability report online by the due date, proving that the grant has been used to deliver the set outcomes and objectives

·    Provide all required invoices and sufficient photos for the implemented activities.

·    Include local board logo on publicity and signage and display of Franklin Local Board branding whenever appropriate in accordance with council’s guidelines

·    Acknowledge Franklin Local board as a supporter in events, media releases or any other communication to the public.

 


Franklin Local Board

24 April 2018

 

 

Franklin Local Board Quick Response Round Three 2017/2018 grant applications

 

File No.: CP2018/04036

 

  

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1.       To fund, part-fund or decline applications received for Franklin Quick Response Grants Round Three 2017/2018.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2.       This report presents applications received in Franklin Quick Response, Round Three 2017/2018 (see Attachment B).

3.       The Franklin Local Board adopted the Franklin Local Board Grants Programme 2017/2018 on 18 April 2017. The document sets application guidelines for contestable community grants submitted to the local board.

4.       The Franklin Local Board has set a total community grants budget of $181,000.00 for the 2017/2018 financial year. A total of $58,573.38 has been allocated for one local grant round and two quick response rounds. This leaves a total of $122,426.62 to be allocated for 2017/2018.

5.       Twenty four applications were received for Franklin Quick Response, Round Three 2017/2018 requesting a total of $45,429.00. (see Attachment B).

 

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application in Franklin Quick Response, Round Three 2017/2018, listed in Table One.   

Table One: Franklin Quick Response Grants 2017/2018, Round Three Applications

Application Number

Applicant

Requesting funding for

Total Requested

Eligibility

QR1803-319

Show Me Shorts Film Festival Trust

Towards designing, printing advertising and programming costs for staging “Show Me Shorts” at Pukekohe Cinemas.

$1987.00

Eligible

QR1803-324

South Auckland Performing Arts Competitions Society (SAPACS) Incorporated

Towards venue hire costs for the Salvation Army Centre and Franklin Baptist Church hall in Pukekohe to host SAPACS Performing Arts Festival 2018.

 

$2456.00

Eligible

QR1803-325

Papakura East and Hunua Presbyterian Church

Towards costs of different art materials needed to create an awareness art piece about road safety and the environment.

$1000.00

Eligible

QR1803-327

Mapura Studios, a division of Panacea Arts Charitable Trust

Towards costs of venue hire, specialist art therapist wages and art material.

$1565.00

Eligible

QR1803-320

Franklin Silver Lining Trust

Towards venue hire costs for Pukekohe Indian Centre (PIA) to host the “Franklin Fight Night for Mind Health” function.

$2000.00

Eligible

QR1803-312

Adult Literacy Franklin Incorporated

Towards wages and operating costs to deliver two learning programmes to enhance literacy, numeracy and digital competencies.

$2000.00

Eligible

QR1803-323

Franklin Tourism Group Incorporated

Towards the costs of advertisement placement for the Auckland South and East Tourist Map, and development of a second Tourist Trail Map for Franklin covering the Pukekohe Subdivision.

$2000.00

Eligible

QR1803-329

Whitford Playcentre

Towards repair and maintenance costs for a door lock, gutter and playground.

$1177.00

Eligible

QR1803-317

Pukekohe Community Action Charitable Trust

Towards costs of interactive developmental resources and educational tools.

$2000.00

Eligible

QR1803-326

Life Education Trust Counties Manukau

Towards costs of seven diabetes awareness resource kits.

$730.00

Eligible

QR1803-302

Business and Professional Women Franklin Incorporated.

Towards venue hire, signage, newsletters, advertising, flyers and attendance subsidies for unemployed or low income participants for a sexual abuse awareness workshop.

$896.00

Eligible

QR1803-308

Bloom Pukekohe

Towards the purchase of a pop-up tent with a printed logo.

$2000.00

Eligible

QR1803-306

The Scout Association of New Zealand (Counties Zone)

Towards travel expenses for four trainers to deliver health and safety training for 156 scout leaders.

$2000.00

 

QR1803-303

Parenting Place Charitable Trust

Towards additional fee subsidies for low income participants, course handbooks, and volunteer facilitator expenses.

 

$1983.00

Eligible

QR1803-321

Youthline Auckland Charitable Trust

Towards a portion of the overall phone bill for the free crisis helpline.

$1552.00

Eligible

QR1803-310

Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society Of New Zealand Incorporated.

Towards costs of pest control tools including traps, bait, bait stations, tracking tunnels, tracking cards.

$2000.00

Eligible

QR1803-315

Hunua Ararimu Paparimu Valley Residents Association (HAPVRA)

Towards the purchase of plants for the Hunua Triangle beautification project.

$2000.00

Eligible

QR1803-307

One 4 One Limited

Towards recycling costs of baby car seats.

$2000.00

Eligible

QR1803-322

Lions Club of Bucklands Beach Cycle for Life Charitable Trust

Towards costs of event insurance, Saint John Ambulance and additional toilets for the annual cycle ride event.

$2000.00

Eligible

QR1803-305

Yorkshire Society of New Zealand

Towards costs of advertising material and entertainment activities including the Auckland Youth Brass Band hire for Yorkshire Day 2018.

$750.00

Eligible

QR1803-313

Waiau Pa Netball Club

Towards event running costs including traffic management, trophies, insurance, advertising, signage and promotion for the annual fun run.

$840.00

Eligible

QR1803-316

New Netball Team Limited

Towards the cost of hiring the Pulman Arena in Takanini to host Northern Stars Super Sunday netball match.

$6643.00

Eligible

QR1803-301

Alfriston School

Towards first aid training and wages for seven swimming pool attendants.

$2000.00

Eligible

QR1803-309

Pukekohe Pythons Community Sports Club Incorporated

Towards the purchase of rugby league resources, equipment and two temporary shelters.

$1850.00

Eligible

 

 

Total requested

$45,429.00

 

Horopaki / Context

6.       The local board allocates grants to groups and organisations delivering projects, activities and services that benefit Aucklanders and contribute to the vision of being a world class city.

7.       The Auckland Council Community Grants Policy supports each local board to adopt a grants programme (see Attachment A).

8.       The local board grants programme sets out:

·    local board priorities

·    lower priorities for funding

·    exclusions

·    grant types, the number of grant rounds and when these will open and close

·    any additional accountability requirements.

9.       The Franklin Local Board will operate three quick response and two local grants rounds for this financial year. 

10.     The community grant programmes have been extensively advertised through the council grants webpage, local board webpages, local board e-newsletters, Facebook pages, council publications, radio, and community networks.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice

11.     The aim of the local board grant programme is to deliver projects and activities which align with the outcomes identified in the local board plan. All applications have been assessed utilising the Community Grants Policy and the local board grant programme criteria. The eligibility of each application is identified in the report recommendations.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views

12.     Local boards are responsible for the decision-making and allocation of local board community grants.  The Franklin Local Board is required to fund, part-fund or decline these grant applications against the local board priorities identified in the local board grant programme.

13.     The board is requested to note that section 50 of the Community Grants Policy states “We will also provide feedback to unsuccessful grant applicants about why they have been declined, so they will know what they can do to increase their chances of success next time.”

14.     A summary of each application received through Franklin Quick Response, Round Three is attached, see Attachment B.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

15.     The local board grants programme aims to respond to Auckland Council’s commitment to improving Maori wellbeing by providing grants to individuals and groups who deliver positive outcomes for Maori. Auckland Council’s Maori Responsiveness Unit has provided input and support towards the development of the community grant processes. Six applicants in this round have indicated their project targets Maori or Maori outcomes.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications

16.     The allocation of grants to community groups is within the adopted Long Term Plan 2015-2025 and local board agreements.

17.     The Franklin Local Board has set a total community grants budget of $181,000.00 for the 2017/2018 financial year.

18.     A total of $58,573.38 was allocated for one local grant round and two quick response rounds. This leaves a total of $122,426.62 to be allocated for 2017/2018.

19.     In Franklin Quick Response, Round Three 2017/2018, 24 applications were received, requesting a total of $45,429.00.

Ngā raru tūpono / Risks

20.     The allocation of grants occurs within the guidelines and criteria of the Community Grants Policy and the local board grants programme. The assessment process has identified a low risk associated with funding the applications in this round.

Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps

21.     Following the Franklin Local Board allocating funding for round three quick response, Commercial and Finance staff will notify the applicants of the local board’s decision.

 

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Franklin Local Board Grants Programme 2017/2018

25

b

Franklin Quick Response Round Three 2017/2018 grant applications

31

     

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Adam  Abdeldayem - Environmental and Community Grants Advisor

Authorisers

Marion Davies - Community Grants Operations Manager

Shane King - Operations Support Manager

Nina Siers - Relationship Manager

 


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Franklin Local Board

24 April 2018

 

 

Franklin Local Board Coastal Sea Rescue Services Fund 2017-2018 grant applications

 

File No.: CP2018/04037

 

  

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1.       To fund, part-fund or decline applications received for Franklin Coastal Rescue Services Fund 2017/2018 grant round.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2.       This report presents applications received in Franklin Coastal Rescue Services Fund 2017/2018 grant round (see Attachment B).

3.       The Franklin Local Board adopted the Franklin Local Board Grants Programme 2017/2018 on 18 April 2017. The document sets application guidelines for contestable community grants submitted to the local board.

4.       The Franklin Local Board has set a Coastal Sea Rescue Services budget of $45,000.00 for the 2017/2018 financial year.

5.       Two applications were received for the Franklin Local Board Coastal Rescue Services Fund 2017/2018 grant round requesting a total of $68,252.03. (see Attachment B).

 

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application in Franklin Local Board Coastal Rescue Services Fund 2017/2018, listed in Table One.  

Table One: Franklin Local Board Coastal Rescue Services Fund 2017/2018 grant applications

Application Number

Applicant

Requesting funding for

Total Requested

Eligibility

CR1803-101

Coastguard Maraetai Incorporated

Towards the operating costs for twelve-month period including rent, training expenses, fuel, equipment maintenance, administrative expenses, and equipment replacement. In addition to a contribution towards the mid-life refit of the rescue vessel.

$60,000.00

Eligible

CR1803-102

Surf Life Saving Kariaotahi Incorporated

Towards the purchase of three digital radios, ‘ATV radio’ unit, three handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) units and sixteen emergency flares.

$8,252.03

Eligible

 

 

Total requested

$68,252.03

 

 

 

 

Horopaki / Context

6.       The local board allocates grants to groups and organisations delivering projects, activities and services that benefit Aucklanders and contribute to the vision of being a world class city.

7.       The Auckland Council Community Grants Policy supports each local board to adopt a grants programme (see Attachment A).

8.       The local board grants programme sets out:

·    local board priorities

·    lower priorities for funding

·    exclusions

·    grant types, the number of grant rounds and when these will open and close

·    any additional accountability requirements.

9.       The Franklin Local Board will operate a single Coastal Rescue Services Fund grant round on 2017/2018 financial year. 

10.     The community grant programmes have been extensively advertised through the council grants webpage, local board webpages, local board e-newsletters, Facebook pages, council publications, radio, and community networks.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice

11.     The aim of the local board grant programme is to deliver projects and activities which align with the outcomes identified in the local board plan. All applications have been assessed utilising the Community Grants Policy and the local board grant programme criteria. The eligibility of each application is identified in the report recommendations.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views

12.     Local boards are responsible for the decision-making and allocation of local board community grants.  The Franklin Local Board is required to fund, part-fund or decline these grant applications against the local board priorities identified in the local board grant programme.

13.     The board is requested to note that section 50 of the Community Grants Policy states “We will also provide feedback to unsuccessful grant applicants about why they have been declined, so they will know what they can do to increase their chances of success next time.”

14.     A summary of each application received through Franklin Local Board Coastal Rescue Services Fund 2017/2018 grant round is attached, see Attachment B.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

15.     The local board grants programme aims to respond to Auckland Council’s commitment to improving Maori wellbeing by providing grants to individuals and groups who deliver positive outcomes for Maori. Auckland Council’s Maori Responsiveness Unit has provided input and support towards the development of the community grant processes. One applicant in this round has indicated that their project targets Maori or Maori outcomes.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications

16.     The allocation of grants to community groups is within the adopted Long Term Plan 2015-2025 and local board agreements.

17.     The Franklin Local Board has set a Coastal Sea Rescue Services Fund budget of $45,000.00 for the 2017/2018 financial year.

18.     Two applications were received for the Franklin Local Board Coastal Rescue Services Fund 2017/2018 grant round requesting a total of $68,252.03.

Ngā raru tūpono / Risks

19.     The allocation of grants occurs within the guidelines and criteria of the Community Grants Policy and the local board grants programme. The assessment process has identified a low risk associated with funding the applications in this round.

Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps

20.     Following the Franklin Local Board allocating funding for Franklin Local Board Coastal Rescue Services Fund 2017/2018 grant round, Commercial and Finance staff will notify the applicants of the local board’s decision.

 

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Franklin Local Board Grants Programme 2017/2018

109

b

Franklin Coastal Resecue Services Fund 2017/2018 grant applications

115

     

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Adam  Abdeldayem - Environmental and Community Grants Advisor

Authorisers

Marion Davies - Community Grants Operations Manager

Shane King - Operations Support Manager

Karen Gadomski - Senior Local Board Advisor -  Franklin Local Board

 


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Sunkist Bay, Beachlands Concept Plan Approval

 

File No.: CP2018/04397

 

  

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1.       To seek approval of the Franklin Local Board for the concept design developed for the Sunkist Bay Reserve, Beachlands

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2.       Sunkist Bay Reserve in Beachlands is a focal point for informal recreational activity for this community and visitors to the area.

3.       In late 2016 the Franklin Local Board made a decision to look at the long term development of the Sunkist Bay Reserve to better meet community recreational needs now and into the future.

4.       The Franklin Local Board provided funding for the development of a concept plan from their community response fund in FY17.

5.       Community engagement began in early 2017 on the development of a concept plan for the Sunkist Bay Reserve.

6.       The final draft plan was workshopped with the board in November 2017 and endorsed with some minor adjustments.

7.       The final plan was presented to the community in February 2018 at a community drop in day and through a feedback questionnaire linked to Shape Auckland, resulting in a positive response for the final concept plan.

8.       At a workshop in March 2018 the Franklin Local Board endorsed the final concept plan which will first and foremost help inform the spend of the parks renewals budget at Sunkist Bay Reserve.

9.       Park renewal budgets have been approved for spend in FY19 to provide for the renewal plus relocation of the toilet block ($459,000) and the renewal of the retaining wall and slope ($700,000).

 

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      approve the concept design for the Sunkist Bay Reserve (Attachment A).

 

Horopaki / Context

10.     Sunkist Bay Reserve, Beachlands is a major focal point for informal recreation for the Beachlands community.

11.     Beachlands is a community experiencing significant growth and the Franklin Local Board have recognised that informal recreation reserves are requiring investment to meet this growing community need now and into the future.

12.     Sunkist Bay Reserve had been the focus of renewal works which the board considered highlighted the need to broaden the overall focus of Sunkist Bay beyond a singular renewal. This view was also supported by members of the community and regular recreational users of Sunkist Bay.

13.     The Franklin Local Board provided funding for the development of a concept plan which has involved significant community engagement.

14.     Well attended drop in sessions with the community were along with further workshops with the board to update and seek feedback on this developing plan.

15.     In late 2017 the board endorsed the draft concept plan requesting several minor changes and recommended that a final feedback session with the community should take place. The feedback from community stakeholders took place in early 2018 combined with a feedback survey through Shape Auckland. There was overwhelming support from stakeholders and the community for the Sunkist Bay Reserve concept plan which included these key improvements for change:

-     Existing walkway to First View Ave - general maintenance + enhancement

-     Existing coastal walkway - general maintenance + enhancement

-     Street parking - additional angled

-     Primary boat ramp – general improvements

-     Open space - drainage improvements + walkway circulation

-     Log Cabin - potential cafe facilities + decking

-     Boat + trailer parking - potential to extend footprint

-     Youth area - Parklife basketball court

-     Walkways - consistent theme and highly legible for safe pedestrian flow

-     Gentle terracing - subtle design, gentle terraces to support casual gathering

-     War memorial seat - small scale and contemporary design incorporated into terracing

-     Viewing platform + beach access - concrete steps into tidal water

-     Open space + picnic areas - mounded grass area for aspect, picnic tables and shade trees.

-     Road terminus + short term parking - no public vehicles past this point. Unformed access to secondary boat ramp for Boat Club and emergency vehicles via removable bollards and permeable paving surface

-     Walkway + promenade - contiguous pedestrian access to open space areas, beach + seating

-     Playground - all ages play space - utilize natural surroundings (bank) for play value

-     Existing walkway to First View Ave - general maintenance + enhancement

-     Existing coastal walkway - general maintenance + enhancement.

16.     In March 2018 a final workshop was held with the board resulting in the final concept plan being endorsed ready for formal approval.

17.     It is recommended that the Franklin Local Board formally approve the Sunkist Bay Reserve concept plan so that it can be used as the guiding document for the future development of this reserve and to inform renewal and capex funding as it becomes available. The following renewal budgets have been confirmed for FY19:

-     Toilet block $459,000

-     Sunkist retaining wall and slope - $700,000

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice

18.     The need for the concept plan was triggered by the renewal of the toilet block at the site and the realisation that a facility would better serve the park and the community if it was relocated. In order to ensure that other renewal projects delivered a similar outcome and provided ab opportunity for the board to top up some renewals projects with discretionary capex budget. Funding for the concept plan was provided by the board.

19.     Development of the concept plan for Sunkist Bay Reserve has engaged a large number of stakeholders from within Beachlands along with Franklin Local Board involvement and support.

20.     The final concept plan has received the endorsement of both stakeholders and the Franklin Local Board to become the guiding document for the future development of this reserve.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views

21.     The community has been widely engaged through the development of the final concept plan for the Sunkist Bay Reserve and the Franklin Local Board has informally endorsed the final plan.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

22.     Recreation associated with community open space is considered beneficial to Māori and the wider community by mana whenua through increased access, connection and improved recreational opportunity.

23.     The importance of the cultural heritage and connection, specifically the coastal nature of Sunkist Bay is acknowledged and ongoing engagement with mana whenua will be a key part of future processes as development of Sunkist Bay progresses.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications

24.     Once the concept plan is formalised it is assumed that the Franklin Local Board will use this plan to guide their decision making related to their future renewals programme and the potential for the board to upgrade some assets by means of topping up renewals budgets with discretionary capex investment.

Ngā raru tūpono / Risks

25.     Following strong community engagement and endorsement of this final concept plan there is high expectation that the Franklin Local Board will deliver outcomes identified in the plan through renewal projects and the opportunity this offers to upgrade some park assets through discretionary capex funding.

Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps

26.     It is recommended that Community Services work with Community Facilities to identify park renewal projects that will take place over the next five to ten years and to establish how Board discretionary capex funding could be aligned to deliver elements of the concept.

 

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Sunkist Bay, Beachland Concept Plan 2018

125

     

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Greg Lowe - Parks and Places Specialist (Parks Services)

Authorisers

Mace Ward - General Manager Parks, Sports and Recreation

Nina Siers - Relationship Manager

 



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Concept design for the playground development at Constellation Park, Beachlands

 

File No.: CP2018/05405

 

  

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1.       To seek approval from the Franklin Local Board for funding of additional stages of the concept design for development of the playground at Constellation Park, Beachlands.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2.       The Constellation Park Playground developed design was presented to the Franklin Local Board December 2017 and the board approved the design (resolution FR2017/218) enabling it to proceed to physical works phase.

3.       Budget is in place for Stage 1 of the design however Stages 2A and 2B are not currently funded.

4.       The board has asked to see detailed costings of these additional stages to allow them to decide whether to use LDI funding to enable the construction of all stages of the playground concurrently.

5.       This report and attachments A and B provide this information for the board’s consideration.

 

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      approve $88,000 LDI funding for a figure 8 scooter and bike track and additional path connections, being stages 2A and 2B of the developed concept design for Constellation Park Playground in Beachlands.

Horopaki / Context

6.       Constellation Park was created during the time the Spinnaker Bay subdivision was developed however the play elements were never completed.

7.       This proposal is identified and provided for in the 2017/2018 Community Facilities work programme for the Franklin Local Board and addresses a gap in the provision of open space network in the area for a neighbourhood playground catering to all age groups.

8.       This development will meet the expectations of the local community who have been waiting for some time for a play facility in their neighbourhood.

9.       A preliminary concept design was presented to the board in April 2017. As an outcome of this workshop the board requested elements be included to tie the playground thematically to the ‘America’s Cup’ inspired subdivision naming protocol.

10.     Public consultation was completed in July 2017. The outcomes of this were to shift the playground location within the reserve to preserve neighbour’s views and also to include accessible play elements (a specific request from disabled members of the local community).

11.     A ‘Safety in Design’ review of the developed concept design has confirmed that any Health and Safety risks have been sufficiently mitigated.

12.     The developed concept plan, including changes following public consultation and amendments made to reflect the board’s expectations was taken to a board workshop in September 2017.

13.     At the September workshop general agreement was reached by the board for the scope as defined by the final concept option.

14.     Budget of $190,000.00 was approved in the Franklin Local Board FY17/18 Community Facilities work programme for this project.

15.     Following an internal Quantity Survey of the developed concept design it was assessed that an additional $60,000.00 would be required to deliver Stage 1 of the developed concept with the changes following the consultation process.

16.     This additional budget has been secured from growth funding and Stage 1 of the project is now funded and ready to be delivered.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice

17.     Two further stages of construction would improve the outcomes of the playground through provision of a comprehensive scooter/bike trail:     

Stage 2A: Development of ‘figure of 8’ scooter track and bike stand ($48,800).

Stage 2B: Improved pathway connections through completion of concrete circuit path ($40,000).

18.     A staging plan indicating the locations of these additional stages along with cost estimates are attached to this document to illustrate the additional scope and costs involved with their inclusion.

19.     Staff recommendation is for the board to allocate $88,000 LDI funding to allow all stages of the design to proceed as it aligns with the outcomes of the public consultation and the local board feedback.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views

20.     Local boards have the allocated decision making authority on development plans for local capital works.

21.     The recommendation supports the Franklin Local Board Plan 2017 outcome ‘growth is dealt with effectively’ by providing facilities which support growth and have been shaped by the local community in terms of the look and feel of their area. The playground supports the subdivision development of Constellation Park in Beachlands and its design has been informed by consultation with the community.  

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

22.     Parks and heritage is of fundamental importance to mana whenua. The development discussed in this report will benefit Māori and the wider community through increased access to recreational opportunities and improved connections between local communities.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications

23.    

Stage

Funding Source

Required budget

Approval status

Stage 1

Growth (capex)

$250,000.00

Approved

Stage 2A

LDI

$48,800.00

Awaiting LB decision

Stage 2B

LDI

$40,000.00

Awaiting LB decision

Ngā raru tūpono / Risks

24.     This project is currently being tendered for physical works phase with the various stages being priced as separable portions to allow them to be included if funding is confirmed. If a decision is not made before the works are complete the additional stages will need to be treated as a separate contract and would incur additional costs to deliver.

Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps

25.     Following a local board decision on funding of stages 2A and 2B this will be communicated to the physical works contractor and their scope of works will be amended to match the decision.

 

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Constellation Park Playspace - QS Cost Estimate

133

b

Staging Plan

137

     

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Tim Keat – Senior Growth Development Specialist

Authorisers

Rod Sheridan - General Manager Community Facilities

Nina Siers - Relationship Manager

 


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Waiau Pa Recreational Reserve Storage Container

 

File No.: CP2018/04727

 

  

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1.       To seek approval from the Franklin Local Board for the addition of the Waiau Pa Recreational Reserve storage container project to the 2017/2018 Community Facilities Work Programme.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2.       The building at Waiau Pa Recreation Reserve is in very poor condition and the claddings contain asbestos. The claddings have been broken and exposed, creating a public health risk. This risk is being contained by temporary security fencing surrounding the building.

3.       Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, council holds the primary duty to ensure people’s safety under the legislation and elected members, as officers under the Act, have the responsibility to exercise due diligence to ensure that council complies with its duties and obligations under the legislation.

4.       A decision on the long-term future of the building needed to be made in order to permanently resolve the asbestos risk and the issue of the building not being up to building code or council standards.

5.       The building is a community lease facility and, as the land on which it is situated is vested in council for recreation purposes subject to the Reserves Act 1977, can only be used to support outdoor and indoor recreational activities. There is also provision under the Reserves Act that allows community or local purpose activities to be held on the land as well.

6.       Council has provided an adequate level of service for this reserve through the provision of a toilet block. Changing rooms are not required for a site of this size or level of use. Clubrooms are not considered as part of the guidelines for essential infrastructure.

7.       Staff provided a memo to the board on 25 August with four options for consideration: demolish the building; demolish the building and install a temporary storage container; renew the building; and demolish the building and replace with a like for like facility.

8.       It was confirmed Papakura Soccer Club used the old building to store their goal posts.

9.       The board resolved to purchase a container to provide a secure storage facility for the existing users.

10.     On 26 September 2017 the board approved resolution FR/2017/155 to:

·    Remove the existing community building on the Waiau Pa Recreation Reserve and return 195m2 of land to open space. This was a former sports club building which is in poor condition and poses a Health & Safety risk due to the presence of asbestos

·    Purchase and locate a 20 foot storage container onto the Waiau Pa Recreation Reserve to provide a secure storage facility for community users.

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      approve LDI capital budget of $5,150.00 for the purchase and delivery of one 20 foot shipping container built from heavy gauge steel.

 

Horopaki / Context

11.     The building is located on part of Waiau Pa Recreation Reserve next to 439A and 447 Clarks Beach Road, Pukekohe. The land parcel occupied by this building is classified recreation reserve, subject to the provisions of the Reserves Act 1977, and vested in Auckland Council, in trust, for recreation purposes.

12.     The building is an L shape and occupies an area of 195 square metres at the middle of the north western boundary of the reserve. The building is of lightweight timber frame construction supported by timber piles. The cladding of the building is fibrolite and is direct fixed to the timber frame wall. The roof is cladded with iron roofing, with PVC spouting and downpipes. The floor is constructed of timber floorboards on timber joists. Windows are of timber casement type with single glazing.

13.     In October 2016, a neighbour adjoining the recreation reserve made a formal complaint about the poor state of the building, including the potential presence of asbestos, and highlighted the ongoing antisocial behaviour in and around the building.

14.     An assessment of the building was completed in May 2017 which confirmed the poor condition of the building and the presence of white, brown and blue asbestos in the claddings. The type of cladding was determined to be reasonably stable if not disturbed, however the claddings had been damaged and exposed in multiple areas creating a risk to human health.

15.     The Karaka Cricket Club has expressed an interest in leasing the building but not in its current state. Community leasing staffs consider that if the building was refurbished, sporting clubs such as the Karaka Cricket Club may be interested in taking on the lease.

16.     The reserve is currently used by the Papakura Soccer Club for training and the club are storing their goal posts behind the building.

17.     The local community of Waiau Pa have access to the Waiau Pa Community Hall, a council owned community lease facility, for their general community activities and services. The hall is managed as a rural hall by the Waiau Pa Hall Committee.

18.     It is anticipated that the population of Franklin will increase to 108,000 by 2051, up from an estimated 71,100 in 2015. A proportion of this population growth, up to 5,000 people, will be accommodated in the Kingseat Structure Plan Area which will also take on the wider role in servicing the surrounding rural and coastal area including Waiau Pa.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice

19.     Staff provided a memo on 25th August 2017 outlining four options (refer Figure 1 below) for the long-term future of the building for the local board to consider along with indicative costing:

·    demolish the building

·    demolish the building and install a temporary storage container

·    renew the building

·    demolish the building and replace with a like for like facility.

 


 

Figure 1 – 25th August 2017. Options & indicative costing.

 

Option

Cost

Benefits

Risks / implications

1. Demolish the building

$67,000 2017/2018 Opex

·      Lowest cost option

·      No work programme re-prioritisation

·      Delivery this financial year

·      Restores area to open space

·      Removes risk of vandalism

·      Loss of asset

2. Demolish the building and provide a temp storage container

$67,000

$2,557 p/a

2017/2018 Opex

·      Delivery this financial year

·      Restores part of the area to open space

·      Provides storage for existing users

·      Vandalism

·      On-going costs

·      Temporary

·      Open space partially occupied

3. Refurbish the building

$250,000

2019/2010 Capex

·      Asset is maintained Increases provision of facilities

·      Prioritise budget in the work programme

·      Delivery in 2019/2020

·      $15,000 for cladding to be covered

4. Demolish the building and replace it with a new building

$700,000

2019/2020

Opex & capex

·      Asset is maintained

·      Increases provision of facilities

·      Low ongoing maintenance Longer life of asset

·      Prioritise budget in the work programme

·      Delivery likely 2019/2020

20.     Staff recommended Option one, based on the building being unoccupied for a number of years; there being little community need for the asset, and it not being needed for council to provide an adequate level of service.

21.     This option provided many benefits including delivery this financial year, a low operational cost which does not affect the prioritisation of items in the work programme, restores the building footprint to open space and removes the building as a target for vandalism and anti-social behaviour

22.     This recommendation supports the Franklin Local Board Plan 2014 outcome ‘proud, safe and healthy communities’ by removing a health and safety risk and a target for vandalism and anti-social behaviour from a recreation reserve

23.     Further investigation confirmed there to be a soccer club which used to store their goal posts in the building and discussion was held to purchase a container

24.     The board therefore resolved to purchase and locate a 20 foot permanent storage container onto the Waiau Pa Recreation Reserve to provide a secure storage facility for the existing users

25.     Staff recommend the board pass a resolution to purchase one new 20 foot shipping container built from heavy gauge steel, ideal for open areas and spaces with the potential for vandalism.

26.     This shipping container is equipped with:

·    Factory Fitted security lock box

·    Waist high door bars

·    New Generation easy open door (single door bar on right hand door)

·    Long life hinges (smoother operation throughout the box life)

·    Vents and plywood floor

·    5 Year paint guarantee

·    Color options include Beige or Green.

Note container site location has been confirmed as per figure 2 (blue dot).

 

Figure 3 – Container Images.

·    All new build containers may have scuffing, scratching due to single use transit.

27.     Site classification is 'Open Space - Sports & Recreation'. The planning team has reviewed the container location. At six meters from the boundary, a consent is not required.

Container purchase & delivery;

Item

Description

Cost

Shipping Container

Heavy gauge steel new 20 foot shipping container delivered to site.

5,150.00

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views

28.     The project scope in this report was requested by the local board at a business meeting in September 2017, whom then requested staff to initiate a report.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

29.     All community assets contribute significantly to Māori well-being, values, culture and traditions. Where any aspects of the proposed projects are anticipated to have a significant impact on sites of importance to mana whenua then appropriate engagement will be undertaken.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications

30.     The cost estimate for the implementation of the preferred option of a 20 foot shipping container is broken down as follows:

Item

Description

Cost

Shipping Container

Heavy gauge steel new 20 foot shipping container delivered to site.

5,150.00

 

Ngā raru tūpono / Risks

31.     A delay in decision making will result in no storage facilities being available for the upcoming soccer season.

Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps

32.     Delivery can occur as soon as the board has approved this report at their April business meeting. It is expected the container can be ordered and delivered to site before the end of April 2018.

33.     The work programme implementation will be reported quarterly to the local board.

 

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.    

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Katrina Morgan – Manager Community Led & LDI Projects

Authorisers

Rod Sheridan - General Manager Community Facilities

Nina Siers - Relationship Manager

 


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Auckland Transport Update to the Franklin Local Board -  April 2018

 

File No.: CP2018/05061

 

  

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1.       To provide an update to the Franklin Local Board on transport related matters in their area including the Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF).

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2.       The Franklin Local Board currently has five LBTCF proposals underway:

·    Construction is substantially complete on the upgrade of Waiuku pavers (stage 2).  The remaining 100m2 will be completed after the arrival of further pavers from China and in May following the Steel and Wheels event

·    Construction in underway on the new kerb and channel project on First View Avenue, and will move to the other kerb and channel project on Second View Avenue as soon as First View Avenue is complete

·    Procurement is underway for the upgrade of Beachlands gardens project

·    Auckland Transport is still considering the development of guidelines and conditions ahead of any approval for Flagtrax to be installed on street light poles.

3.       The Franklin Local Board approved a new project for construction last month, being new pedestrian signage in Waiuku.  However, Auckland Transport does not support the proposal without proper investigation and consideration by its safety engineers in the first instance.

4.       There remains $4,178 in the LBTCF, from the 2019/20 financial year.  There is no requirement to allocate this amount prior to the next election.

5.       Auckland Transport consulted the Franklin Local Board on three new roading proposals in the area, including a new subdivision and through road, a right-turn bay at a rural intersection, and a new rural roundabout.  Feedback received supported the proposals but requested road widening in conjunction with the proposed right-turn bay, and raised design concerns about the proposed new roundabout, particularly to ensure navigability by heavy vehicles.

6.       Other Auckland Transport activities impacting on the local board area include Traffic Control Committee decisions pertaining to a new subdivision in Pukekohe, and the following local or regional initiatives:

·    Update of the Pukekohe station project currently under construction.  The revised opening date for the bus station and park and ride is on 6 May

·    Response to Franklin Local Board resolutions regarding proposed shelters at Pier 3, Downtown Ferry Terminal, affecting Pine Harbour ferry users

·    Update on Whitford Road activities

·    Progress update on Pukekohe Comprehensive Parking Management Plan

·    Opening of new Manukau bus station on 7 April

·    Southern Corridor Improvements project update.

 

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      receive the report entitled ‘Auckland Transport update to the Franklin Local Board – April 2018’.

 

Horopaki / Context

7.       This report addresses transport-related matters in the local board area and includes information on the status of the Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF) and LBTCF projects.

8.       Auckland Transport is responsible for all of Auckland’s transport services, excluding state highways.  Auckland Transport reports on a monthly basis to local boards, as set out in the Local Board Engagement Plan.  This monthly reporting commitment acknowledges the important engagement role local boards play within and on behalf of their local communities.

9.       The LBTCF is a capital budget provided to all local boards by Auckland Council and delivered by Auckland Transport.  Local boards can use this fund to deliver transport infrastructure projects that they believe are important but are not part of Auckland Transport’s work programme.

10.     Any LBTCF projects selected must be safe; must not impede network efficiency; and must be located in the road corridor or on land controlled by Auckland Transport (though projects running through parks can be considered if there is a transport outcome).

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice

11.     The Franklin Local Board’s transport capital fund to date is summarised below.

Franklin Local Board transport capital fund financial summary:

Funds available in current political term (includes 2019/20 FY)

$1,654,863

Amount committed to date on projects approved for design and/or construction

$1,650,685

Remaining budget (from 2019/20 FY so not required to be allocated by the end of the current political term)

$4,178

 

12.     The Board’s current or recently completed LBTCF projects are included in the table below (NB: ROC = rough order of costs, and FEC = firm estimate of cost):

ID#

Project Description

Progress/Current Status

443

Upgrade of Beachlands town centre gardens

·      FEC estimate of $279,396 (for hardwood)

·      Spend to date = $35,926

·      On 6-Jun-17, the Board approved construction using hardwood.

·      Resource consent lodged with Council.

 

Latest update:

·      Construction drawings, basis of payment and specifications received.

·      In procurement phase.

515

Additional King Street pedestrian signage, Pukekohe

·      FEC estimate of $7,950

·      Final cost = $4,641.60

·      Construction completed.

·      Final cost reported as $4,641.60.

516

Waiuku pavers upgrade, Stage 2

·      ROC estimate of $505,000

·      Spend to date = $453,017

·      On 6-Jun-17, the Board approved the project for construction based on the estimate of $505,000.

·      Construction is complete apart from 100m2 in Kitchener Road.  Further pavers have been ordered from China, for which sufficient budget remains.

 

Latest update:

·      A walkover has taken place with the town centre manager, contractor and AT staff and defects have been identified.

·      Further pavers are expected to arrive around the end of April.  The remaining work will be completed in May after the Steel and Wheels event.

518

First View Avenue, Beachlands – installation of new kerb and channel between Sunkist Bay and Wakelin Roads (both sides)

·      FEC estimate of $347,097

·      Spend to date = $62,032

·      On 28-Nov-17, the Board approved the project for construction based on the estimate of $347,097.

·      Works are in progress.

 

Latest update:

·      The contractor has completed all kerb and channel on the south side of First View Ave and has now moved to the northern side.

·      Upon completion of work on First View Ave, the contractor will move to works on Second View Ave.

519

Second View Avenue, Beachlands – installation of new kerb and channel between Puriri and Cherrie Roads (north side)

·      FEC estimate of $340,000

·      Spend to date = $32,733

·      On 28-Nov-17, the Board approved the project for construction based on the estimate of $340,000.

·      Same contractor appointed as for First View Ave works above.

 

Latest update:

·      Work will commence on this site following the completion of work on First View Ave.

520

Pukekohe Flagtrax – installation on existing streetlights in Pukekohe

·      ROC estimate of $147,000 (based on an estimated 150 units)

·      Spend to date = $6,770

·      On 6-Jun-17, the Board approved the project for detailed design and costings, based on the estimate of $147,000 for 150 FlagTrax units.

·      AT’s Streetlighting team is giving consideration to guidelines and conditions that would be required for approval to be granted to install Flagtrax on AT lighting poles.

·      An inventory of poles has been compiled.  This this for the loop road around the Pukekohe CBD that has 154 poles.

 

Latest update:

·      Further work on this project is on hold until the guidelines are completed.

 

13.     At its March business meeting, the Franklin Local Board passed the resolution below in respect of a proposed new LBTCF proposal.

1.       Resolution number FR/2018/27

2.       That the Franklin Local Board:

c)      Approve construction for the installation of two pedestrian give way to vehicle signs at the crossing point of the King & Queen Streets roundabout in Waiuku to be funded by the balance of the Transport Capital Fund (up to the value of $3000).

14.     Auckland Transport does not support the request to install pedestrian signage at this location without proper investigation and consideration by its safety engineers in the first instance.  While such signage has already been implemented in the context of the Pukekohe main street, that approach is non-standard, and the situation at the Waiuku location is not identical – meaning other safety treatments may be more appropriate.

15.     Auckland Transport therefore proposes that the concerns raised regarding pedestrian safety at this location be logged for investigation, and that the resolution above be put on hold in the meantime.

 

 

Local projects and activities on interest to the board

 

Pukekohe Station project update

16.     The scope of works for Stage 2 of the project is a new bus station catering for six bus bays, an 87-space park-and-ride, a new over-bridge with lifts linking the rail and bus stations, customer toilets and bus shelters, bicycle parking, new ticket machines on the bus side, and improved rail platforms with the removal of timber decks and replacement with concrete and asphalt.

17.     Construction continues on Stage 2 of the project follows:

a.   Bridge works are continuing with balustrades along main span being installed.  The non-conforming stairs have been re-poured and are planned for reinstallation during a rail closure.  The target completion date for all works on the platform and in relation to the stairs is 11 June.

b.   Station Road works continue with temporary car park closures.  Further works will continue throughout April to re-align kerbs and parking spaces to their final positions.

c.   The bus station works are ongoing, with asphalting of the bus lane road planned for April.  The rain garden has been completed and landscaping is being installed.  The focus is on completing the bus shelter for early May to allow opening as the target for opening remains as 6 May.

d.   A Block of line is booked at Queen’s Birthday weekend, when it is expected that the existing ramp from Station Road will be removed.

 

18.     The revised opening date for the bus station and park and ride is on 6 May.  The bridge opening is planned in early June with full project completion and demobilisation by the contractor on 11 June.  A dawn Karakia will be planned prior to 6 May and the formal opening event will be carried out once the bridge is opened.

19.     For more information on the project, visit at.govt.nz/pukekohestation.

 

Response to Board resolution re Pier 3 shelter, Downtown Ferry Terminal

20.     At its March business meeting, in response to the advice that Auckland Transport would be installing shelters for customers waiting for ferries that utilise Pier 3 at the Downtown Ferry Terminal, the Franklin Local Board passed the following resolution:

          Resolution number FR/2018/27

          That the Franklin Local Board:

b)      Request that the proposed temporary canopy at the downtown ferry terminal for the Pine Harbour service covers the queuing line to protect and direct passengers onto the ferry vehicle.

21.     Auckland Transport’s ferry services manager responds that, due to the heritage/urban planning nature of the area around Pier 3, options to install shelter for Pier 3 customers were restricted.  This was particularly so with Auckland Transport’s ability to make changes to the blue fence around the perimeter of the shoreline and also an expectation that the area directly in front of Pier 3 needed to be kept clear for continued public movement through the area.  There were also considerations around maintaining view shafts down Albert Street which were restricted the ability to place a continuous shelter along the lower level on Quay Street.

22.     As a result, shelter has been provided as close as possible to the boarding point on Pier 3 to provide cover for waiting customers.  Following installation, Auckland Transport will gain a better understanding of how the queue behaves and be able to implement the appropriate solution to queue management.  If required, Auckland Transport will make changes to the way in which queues are formed and managed for Pier 3 services to avoid those waiting undercover from 'losing their place in the queue'.

23.     Auckland Transport also reiterates that the option selected is only a temporary solution pending the delivery of the Quay Street seawall works next year, the streetscape improvement works in the area and the provision of Downtown Public Space at some point in time in the future.  As previously advised, the shelters installed around Pier 3 will be re-utilised at other ferry facilities across the region.

24.     Installation of the new shelters was completed on 8 April – see photo below.  The cones have since been removed.

 

Update on Whitford Road

25.     Further to the update provided at the February business meeting, Auckland Transport wishes to update the Board regarding the work and investigations planned for Whitford Road as follows:

a.             Repairs to Mangemangeroa Bridge have been completed

b.             Water-cutting of missed patches (from pre-Christmas water-cutting) of flushed pavement surface near the Fairview Road intersection have been completed

c.             SCRIM (‘Sideway-force Coefficient Routine Investigation Machine’, which measures skid resistance) testing along Whitford Road between the Somerville Road roundabout and Whitford village and the entire length of Whitford-Maraetai Road has been completed

d.             FWD (‘Falling Weight Deflectometer’) testing along Whitford Road (between the Somerville Road roundabout to Whitford village) to determine pavement condition prior to the reseal work above and to inform future reseals has been completed

e.             Work is also currently underway on Whitford Road between Wades Road and Whitford village, repairing a damaged retained wall and constructing a new guard rail.

26.     Unfortunately, the planned resurfacing of two sections of Whitford Road prior to winter – being a 400m section just east of Mangemangeroa Bridge, and a 1.1km section from Wades Road intersection through to Whitford village – in hi-PSV (‘Polished Stone Value’) chip to provide greater grip now cannot be achieved. 

27.     The design for this project specifies the use of PME (‘Polymer Modified Emulsion’) binder with the hi-PSV chip, due to the high stresses on the road.  PME binder is very temperature dependent, and is not routinely used by all roading contractors.  Unfortunately, no suitable roading contractors were available to undertake the work during March or the first week in April, and road surface temperatures are now becoming too cold and unpredictable to ensure an acceptable-quality resurfacing job can be achieved this season.

28.     Auckland Transport has therefore made the difficult decision to delay the resurfacing of the two sections identified above until the beginning of the next resurfacing season to ensure that a good-quality result can be achieved for the community, and ensure that ratepayer and taxpayer funding is not risked on a project undertaken in unsuitable temperatures.

29.     In the interim, Auckland Transport has engaged consultants to analyse the SCRIM data and develop solutions to ensure Auckland Transport is delivering the best options along the route, including the bend at 335-339 Whitford Road (‘Alpaca’ corner).  Considerations will include temporary speed limits until the planned resurfacing work can be completed at the beginning of next season, and warning signage including ‘slippery when wet’ and ‘high crash location’.  Any speed reductions will be based on SCRIM data indicating sub-standard surfacing.  Solutions will be communicated to the Franklin Local Board for input and feedback as soon as possible.  A verbal update on expected timeframes will be provided at the meeting if available.

30.     In addition to the above information, Auckland Transport can now also confirm that the winding 300m section of Whitford Road immediately west of the Mangemangeroa Bridge (in the Howick Local Board area) will also be resurfaced next financial year in 2018/19.  Consideration is being given to the most appropriate material to use in the design of that project.

Progress update on Pukekohe CPMP (Comprehensive Parking Management Plan)

31.     At the February business meeting, in response to the Board’s resolution requesting Auckland Transport to expedite the completion of the Pukekohe CPMP, Auckland Transport advised that the CPMP would be completed before the end of this financial year.

32.     Progress has been made on this commitment.  The parking survey has been undertaken and the results are awaited.  A consultant has been appointed to carry out the study and a meeting is programmed in late April to analyse the survey results and begin building the final report.

33.     The project is therefore on track to complete before the end of the financial year.

Other Auckland Transport news

 

Opening of new Manukau bus station

34.     On Saturday 7 April, Mayor Phil Goff, Transport Minister Phil Twyford and the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board, opened the new state of the art Manukau Bus Station.  Bus operations began using the station the following morning.

35.     The new $49 million station represents a significant investment in filling a missing link to create a joined up public transport system for Auckland, making it easier for people to switch between bus and rail and to get around the city without adding to road congestion.

36.     The station itself is a stand-out architectural addition to Manukau, representing high environmental standards and great design, including Maori art.  Together with the adjacent train station and MIT building, it represents a transformation of the old Manukau City Centre.

37.     The station has room for 23 buses at a time and will handle 470 buses and around 5500 passengers each day.  It took two years to build with project funding from Auckland Council and the Government through the NZ Transport Agency.

38.     The bus station is also Auckland Transport’s first project to contain a “Social Outcomes” component in its procurement process.  The contractor NZ Strong had to demonstrate how it would train and employ South Auckland Maori and Pasifika Trades Training graduates.  The Southern Initiative assisted in recruiting suitable young people.  Thirteen graduates were employed during the construction phase, and all of them now have full-time jobs.

39.     Each bus bay has its own seating area, with doors that open once the bus has parked.  Commuters will also have access to shops in the station building – there are five new retail outlets, with a sixth still come.

40.     The easy transfer between the trains and buses will add to the success of the Manukau Train Station.  The new bus station will also support the wider regeneration plan for Manukau, which is being led by the city’s regeneration agency, Panuku Development Auckland.  The first project that forms part of the plan, the upgrade of Putney Way adjacent to the bus station, is already underway.

41.     Auckland Transport’s continued partnership with Mana Whenua has been an important component in the design and construction of the bus station, which embraced Te Aranga Māori Design Principles.  In addition to the use of natural timber and prominent Iwi creative expressions, the principles guided the design of the vital stormwater management system and passive temperate control methods.  The building's design has seen it nominated for industry awards, including a civic and arts award at the Property Industry Awards.

42.     Features and benefits of the bus station include:

·    23-bay bus station right next to the existing Manukau Train Station

·    Improves passenger transfer between bus-bus and bus-rail services

·    Supports the increased volume and movement of buses to and from Manukau and the wider network

·    Built on the site of the Civic Building car park, on Putney Way (between Davies Avenue and Osterley Way)

·    Universally accessible

·    Bike parking racks, taxi parking and drop-and-ride area

·    AT Metro customer service centre

·    24-hour security, help points and CCTV

·    Real time passenger information

·    Waiting area, toilets, staff and office facilities

·    Six retail outlets offering a range of convenience, food and beverage options.

 

43.     Visit https://at.govt.nz/manukaustation to find out more about the project and to watch the time lapsed and drone footage of the construction.  The photo below shows buses using the new station on 9 April.

 

Southern corridor improvements (SCI) project update

44.     Works continues on the SCI project between Manukau and Papakura.

45.     During April, from Orams Road to Takanini Interchange, earthworks will continue as the new lane southbound to Hill Road is established.  The widening of Puhinui Bridge, to allow for more lanes, will continue with beams installation and breaking of the bridge deck.  Work also continues to increase the motorway’s stormwater drainage capacities.

46.     At the Takanini Interchange, the connection of the existing and new motorway interchange bridges southbound over Great South Road will take place in April.  Continued earthworks for the new northbound on-ramp at the interchange will bring levels to the same height as the motorway.  The third and final 33kV cable is expected to be relocated this month at the Great South Road intersection.

47.     Between Takanini interchange and Pahurehure Inlet, demolition of the existing northbound bridge over Pahurehure Inlet began in April.  The traffic switch to enable these works to take place was undertaken in the last week of March.  Preparations for construction of the new pedestrian and cycle pathway continue with barrier work in the northbound shoulder.

48.     With narrowed lanes, there is less time to react to other vehicles and it is important that drivers keep to the posted speed limits past the work areas, as there will be ongoing truck and project vehicle movements accessing the shoulder and the median work sites. 

49.     To find out more about the project, visit www.nzta.govt.nz/auckland-southern-corridor.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views

Auckland Transport consultations

 

50.     Consultation documents for the following proposals have been provided to the Franklin Local Board for its feedback.  The proposals are summarised below, as is any feedback received, and any responses to that feedback, if available at the time of writing.

51.     Following consultation, Auckland Transport considers the feedback received and determines whether to proceed further with the proposal as consulted on, or proceed with an amended proposal if changes are considered necessary.

52.     Proposed right turn bay, Alfriston Road/Alfriston-Ardmore Road intersection, Ardmore Auckland Transport is proposing to install a right turn bay from Alfriston Road into Alfriston-Ardmore Road, with localised widening of the road to retain the through lanes on Alfriston Road.  The proposal is an opportunity to improve operation and safety at this intersection by providing a turning bay for vehicles turning right from Alfriston Road into Alfriston-Ardmore Road whilst not affecting the operation of through traffic along Alfriston Road.

53.     Board feedback supported the extra space for turning but, given the increase of truck movements at Brookby Quarry, suggested the road needs widening at this intersection so that through-trucks travelling past stationery turning vehicles have more margin for error.  Given the flood prone area, water build up near the transformer also needed to be addressed.  Other feedback supported at reduction in the speed limit at the intersection and preferably the installation of a roundabout – but road widening that that was not possible.

54.     Auckland Transport advised that installing a roundabout at this location would not be practical due to the large costs involved with services relocation and land acquisition.  However, the proposal involves localised widening as part of the project, and the drainage concerns will be addressed during the detailed design phase.

55.     In relation to the suggested speed limit reduction, this site is already under consideration by Auckland Transport as part of the proposed Auckland speed management plan that is planned to be implemented in stages over the coming three financial years.  At this stage it is expected that this site will be included in year one.

56.     Proposed subdivision at 90 Karaka Road, Beachlands – a new development is proposed at 90 Karaka Road that would also include the formation of a new section of road from the end of Sunkist Bay Road through to Jack Lachlan Drive at Pine Harbour.  The proposal is to undertake a five-lot residential subdivision plus balance lot and formation of a new road with associated earthworks and remediation of contaminated land.  The proposal will also formalise road markings and signage within the proposed subdivision area.  Proposed road widths are 10.8m for Sunkist Bay Road, 7.8m for Seventh Avenue, and 7.8m for Jack Lachlan Drive (which is consistent with its connection point).

57.     Board feedback supported the new road connection from Beachlands through to Pine Harbour as being long awaited by the community.

58.     Proposed roundabout at Waiuku Road/Patumahoe Road/Attewell Road intersection, Pukekohe Auckland Transport is proposing to install a roundabout to upgrade the current Attewell Road, Waiuku Road and Patumahoe Road intersection in Pukekohe.  The proposed roundabout will improve the safety of the intersection, over which safety concerns have been raised for a number of years.

59.     Board feedback supported the proposed roundabout, but raised concern that the central island should have a soft edge and the apron be easily mountable for large vehicles similar to the rural roundabout at the Glenbrook Road and Kingseat Road intersection (as opposed to the poorly considered urban roundabout installed at Jutland Road/Victoria Street West intersection).  Lane widths must also be sufficient for safe and easy passage of large vehicles, whilst balancing the need for the required diversion needed for safety and slowing down of vehicles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Traffic Control Committee (TCC) resolutions

 

60.     Resolutions during the month of March 2018 affecting the Franklin Local Board area are shown below.

Date

Street (Suburb)

Type of Report

Nature Of Restriction

Decision

26-Mar-18

Victoria Street West, Jutland Road, Unnamed Roads (Pukekohe)

Permanent Traffic and Parking changes Combined

Shared Cycle Path, Cycle Path, Nsaat, Bus Stop, Traffic Island, Road Hump, Give-Way, Roundabout, Flush Medians, Edge Lines

Approved in principle

61.     The local board’s views on any proposed schemes are taken into account during consultation on those proposals.  See section of the report immediately above regarding Auckland Transport consultations, and any views expressed by the local board in response to those proposals.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

62.     The proposed decision of receiving the report has no impacts or opportunities for Māori.  Any engagement with Māori, or consideration of impacts and opportunities, will be carried out on an individual project basis.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications

63.     The proposed decision of receiving the report has no financial implications.

Ngā raru tūpono / Risks

64.     The proposed decision of receiving the report has no risks.

Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps

65.     Auckland Transport provides the Franklin Local Board with the opportunity to comment on transport projects being delivered in the local board area.

66.     Auckland Transport will provide another update report to the local board next month

 

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.    

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Jenni Wild – Elected Member Relationship Manager (South, Auckland Transport

Authorisers

Jonathan Anyon – Manager Elected Member Relationship Unit, Auckland Transport

Nina Siers - Relationship Manager

 


Franklin Local Board

24 April 2018

 

 

Delegation for formal local board views on notified resource consents, plan changes and notices of requirement

 

File No.: CP2018/05292

 

  

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1.       To seek that Franklin Local Board delegate the responsibility of providing formal views on resource consents, notified plan changes and notices of requirement to a local board member.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2.       Local board feedback can be provided on notified resource consents, plan changes and designations. Written feedback needs to be provided prior to the submission closing date (usually 20 working days after public notification). This feedback is included in the planner’s report verbatim and local boards are also able to speak to their written feedback at the public hearing. Views should be received by the processing planner or reporting consultant by submission closing date to ensure the content can be considered in planning reports.

3.       This report explores options to enable local boards to provide their views in a timely way. Local boards normally provide their formal views at business meetings. As local board reporting timeframes do not usually align with statutory timeframes, in most instances formal reporting at a business meeting will not allow local feedback to be provided by submission closing date.

4.       Providing formal local board views by way of a delegation to a local board member is considered the most efficient way of providing formal local board views. This is because the delegate can provide views within the regulatory timeframes and because no additional reporting is required when new applications of interest are notified.

5.       Franklin Local Board previously considered this delegation on 13 December 2016 and appointed the Chairperson as the lead to provide input on resource consent notifications, with the Deputy Chairperson as alternative (resolution number FR/2016/221).  This report seeks to extend and clarify the responsibility of the appointed person to provide formal views on notified plan changes and notices of requirement, as well as on notified resource consents.

 

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      delegate the authority to Local Board Member xxx, to prepare and submit local board views and speak those local board views at any hearings on:

·     Notified resource consents

·     Notified plan changes

·     Notices of requirement.

 

Horopaki / ContextNotified Resource Consents

6.       Local boards can provide input into the determination of applications that may be notified. Local boards, via their appointed Resource Consents Leads, input into a wide range of resource consents that are received by the council and that trigger the matters of interest to local boards.

7.       Local views and preferences are also able to be provided, once a decision of notification is made, and local boards can then submit further feedback to any notified resource consent application within their local board area. This feedback is then included in the planner’s report verbatim for the hearing and for the consideration of the commissioners who determine the outcome of the resource consent application.

8.       Local boards are also able to speak to their written feedback at any notified resource consent hearing. Local boards are taking this opportunity up more often and it is considered important to ensure any feedback is authorised by the local board and a delegation is in place for the Resource Consent Lead to authorise them to speak on behalf of the local board at hearings.

Notified Plan Changes and Notices of Requirement

9.       The Auckland Unitary Plan was made “Operative in Part” in November 2016. As plan changes and notices of requirement can now be received and processed by council, there are opportunities for local boards to provide their views and give feedback on notified applications.

10.     For council-initiated plan changes and notices of requirement, staff will seek local board views prior to notification for proposals where there are issues of local significance. For private plan changes and notices of requirement submitted by non-council requiring authorities, local boards may not have any prior knowledge of the application until notification.

11.     Local boards can provide written feedback on notified applications. Written feedback needs to be provided prior to the submission closing date (usually 20 working days after public notification). Local boards can subsequently present their feedback to support their views at any hearing.

12.     It is important that options are explored to enable local boards to provide their views in a timely way and a delegation to ensure timely feedback is desirable. At present the local board views must be confirmed formally and statutory timeframes are short and do not always align with local board reporting timeframes.

13.     Local boards may want to add the responsibility for plan changes and notices of requirement feedback to the resource consent lead role. This will broaden the responsibilities of the role to enable feedback on notified plan changes and notices of requirement to be provided. Alternatively, local boards may want to develop a separate planning lead role and each local board has the flexibility to make appointments that best suit their needs.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and adviceOptions considered

14.     Options available for local boards to provide their views into the hearings process have been summarised in Table 1.

15.     Local boards normally provide their formal views at business meetings (option 2). As local board reporting timeframes do not usually align with statutory timeframes, in most instances formal reporting at a business meeting will not allow local feedback to be provided by submission closing date. Views must be received by the processing planner or reporting consultant by the submission closing date to ensure the content can be considered in planning reports.

16.     Providing formal local board views by way of a delegation to one local board member (option 5) is considered the most efficient way of providing formal views. This is because no additional reporting is required when new applications of interest are notified.

 

Table 1: Options for local boards to provide their formal views on notified applications (resource consents, plan changes, notices of requirement)

Options

Pros

Cons

1.   No formal local board views are provided

17.    

·    Local board views will not be considered by the hearings commissioners

2.   Formal local board views are provided at a business meeting

·    All local board members contribute to the local board view

·    Provides transparent decision making

·    Local board meeting schedules and agenda deadlines are unlikely to align with statutory deadlines imposed by the planning process

3.   Formal local board views are provided as urgent decisions

·    Local boards can provide their views in a timely way that meets statutory deadlines

·    Decisions are not made by the full local board

·    Urgent decisions may not be accompanied by full information and the discussion may be rushed

·    Not transparent decision-making because the decisions do not become public until after they have been made

4.   Formal local board views are provided by separate and specific delegation for each application which the local board wishes to provide their views

·    Delegations can be chosen to align with area of interest and/or local board member capacity

·    Local board meeting schedules and agenda deadlines required to make each separate delegation are unlikely to align with statutory deadlines imposed by the planning process

·    Decisions are not made by the full local board

5.   Formal local board views are provided by way of delegation to one local board member (preferred option) for all applications

·    Delegate will become subject matter expert for local board on topic they are delegated to

·    Local boards can provide their views in a timely way that meets statutory deadlines

·    Any feedback can be regularly reported back to the local board

·    Decisions are not made by the full local board

 

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views

18.     This report seeks a delegation to a local board member for resource consents, plan changes and notices of requirement, to allow local boards to provide feedback in accordance with agreed timeframes on notified resource consents, plan changes and notices of requirement.

19.     Any local board member who has delegated responsibilities should ensure that they represent the wider local board views and preferences on each matter before them.

20.     Franklin Local Board previously considered this delegation on 13 December 2016 and appointed the Chairperson as the lead to provide input on resource consent notifications, with the Deputy Chairperson as alternative (resolution number FR/2016/221).  This report seeks to extend and clarify the responsibility of the appointed person to provide formal views on notified plan changes and notices of requirement, as well as resource consents.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

21.     A decision of this procedural nature is not considered to have a positive or negative impact for Māori.

22.     The Resource Management Act 1991 requires that council consult with Mana Whenua of the area who may be affected, through iwi authorities, on draft plan changes prior to their notification. Council must also consider iwi authority advice in evaluations of plan changes.

23.     For private plan changes, council seeks that the applicant undertakes suitable engagement with relevant iwi authorities, and where necessary will undertake consultation before deciding whether to accept, reject or adopt a private plan change.

24.     For notices of requirement, council serves notice on Mana Whenua of the area who may be affected, through iwi authorities. Requiring authorities must also consult with the relevant iwi as part of the designating process.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications

25.     A decision of this procedural nature is not considered to have financial implications on Auckland Council.

Ngā raru tūpono / Risks

26.     If local boards choose not to delegate to provide views on notified applications, there is a risk that they will not be able to provide formal views prior to the submission closing date and may miss the opportunity to have their feedback presented and heard at a hearing.

Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps

27.     The appointed member of the Franklin Local Board will operate under the delegations of the Franklin Local Board once they have been adopted.

 

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.     

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Carol Stewart - Principal Policy Analyst

Karen Gadomski - Senior Local Board Advisor -  Franklin Local Board

Authorisers

Nina Siers - Relationship Manager

 


Franklin Local Board

24 April 2018

 

 

Franklin Local Board workshop records

 

File No.: CP2018/00050

 

  

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1.       To receive the workshop records for local board workshops held on 20 March 2018, 27 March 2018, and 10 April 2018.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2.       Workshop records are attached for 20 March 2018, 27 March 2018, and 10 April 2018.

 

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      receive the workshop records for 20 March 2018, 27 March 2018, and 10 April 2018.

 

 

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Franklin Local Board workshop 20 March 2018

161

b

Franklin Local Board workshop  27 March 2018

163

c

Franklin Local Board Workshop 10 April 2018

165

     

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Denise Gunn – Relationship Manager PA/ Office Manager

Authorisers

Nina Siers - Relationship Manager

 


Franklin Local Board

24 April 2018

 

 

 

Workshop record of the Franklin Local Board held in the Franklin Local Board Chamber, 82 Manukau Road, Pukekohe on 20 March 2018, commencing at 9.30am.

 

PRESENT

Chairperson:

Angela Fulljames

Members:

Andy Baker, Malcolm Bell, Alan Cole, Sharlene Druyven, Amanda Hopkins, Murray Kay, Niko Kloeten (from 11.05am)

Apology

Brendon Crompton

Also present:

Karen Gadomski (Senior Local Board Advisor), Georgina Gilmour (Local Board Advisor), Nina Siers (Relationship Manager), Anthea Clarke (Democracy Advisor), Faithe Smith (Lead Financial Advisor).

 

Workshop Item

Workshop 5 LTP – Community Services

Discuss the 2018/2019 work programme

Governance role: Setting direction, priorities and budgets

Staff presenting

Graham Bodman, Community Services, Auckland Council

Coral Timmins, Arts Culture & Events, Auckland Council

Kat Tierney, Arts Culture & Events, Auckland Council

Gill Pannell, Libraries & Information, Auckland Council

Debra Langton, Parks, Sport and Recreation, Auckland Council

Actions:

·    Officers to update draft work programme to reflect Local Board feedback.

·    Return to a further workshop in May 2018.

Workshop 5 LTP – Community Facilities (community leases, renewals, operations and maintenance and capital projects)

Discuss the 2018/2019 work programme

Governance role: Setting direction, priorities and budgets

Staff presenting

Greg Hannah, Nichola Painter & Dolly Shah, Community Facilities, Auckland Council

Actions:

·    Officers to update draft work programme to reflect Local Board feedback.

·    Return to a further workshop in May 2018.

Workshop 5 LTP – Infrastructure and Environmental Services, Plans and Places, Local Economic Development (ATEED)

Discuss the 2018/2019 work programme

Governance role: Setting direction, priorities and budgets

Staff Attending

Emma Joyce & Michael Ngatai, Infrastructure and Environmental Services, Auckland Council

Trevor Watson, Plans and Places, Auckland Council

Jonathan Sudworth, ATEED 

Actions:

·    Officers to update draft work programme to reflect Local Board feedback.

·    Return to a further workshop in May 2018.

Upcoming Treaty settlement between Te Ākitai Waiohua and the Crown

Discuss the upcoming Treaty settlement between Te Ākitai Waiohua and the Crown

Governance role: Keeping informed

Staff Attending

John Hutton & Daniel Haines, Auckland Council Governance

Actions:

•    Report to the March 27 Business meeting.

The workshop concluded at 2.45pm.


Franklin Local Board

24 April 2018

 

 

 

Workshop record of the Franklin Local Board held in the Franklin Local Board Chamber, 82 Manukau Road, Pukekohe on 27 March 2018, commencing at 11.30am.

 

PRESENT

Chairperson:

Angela Fulljames

Members:

Andy Baker, Malcolm Bell, Alan Cole, Brendon Crompton, Sharlene Druyven, Amanda Hopkins, Murray Kay, Niko Kloeten

Apology

No apologies.

Also present:

Karen Gadomski (Senior Local Board Advisor), Georgina Gilmour (Local Board Advisor), Denise Gunn (Relationship Manager’s PA), Nina Siers (Relationship Manager, from 1.45pm)

 

Workshop Item

Notice of Requirement for a new primary school in Drury West

Provide the Franklin Local Board with an update on the planning for a new primary school in Drury West.

Governance role: Keeping informed

Attending

Ying Liu & Jamie Swan – Beca (for Ministry of Education)

Danae Weston – Ministry of Education

Action

·    Note Franklin Local Board’s suggestion that the development of future schools consider opportunities to share facilities for community use, as successfully achieved in Waiuku.

Workshop Item

Cultural history and Archaeology of Waiuku and Awhitu

Update the board on Ngati Te Ata’s aspirational projects.

Governance role: Keeping informed

Attending

Roimata Minhinnik – Ngati Te Ata

Dr Peng Hong Koh & Danny Li – Viroment Technologies

Workshop Item

Working Principles to guide support for local board chairs

Outline the working principles for supporting Local Board Deputy Chairs.

Governance role: Keeping informed

Attending

Nina Siers – Local Board Services, Auckland Council

The workshop concluded at 3.10pm.


Franklin Local Board

24 April 2018

 

 

 

Workshop record of the Franklin Local Board held in the Franklin Local Board Chamber, 82 Manukau Road, Pukekohe on 10 April 2017, commencing at 9.30am.

 

PRESENT

Chairperson:

Angela Fulljames

Members:

Malcolm Bell, Alan Cole, Sharlene Druyven, Amanda Hopkins (10.20), Niko Kloeten (11.30am)

Apologies

Murray Kay, Andy Baker, Brendon Crompton

Also present:

Nina Siers (Relationship Manager), Karen Gadomski (Senior Local Board Advisor), Georgina Gilmour ( Local Board Advisor), Denise Gunn (Office Manager/PA)  Coral Timmins (Strategic Broker)

 

Workshop Item

Governance role

Summary of Discussions

Contaminant source study proposal for Waiuku Estuary

Melanie Vaughan

Melissa Foley

RIMU

Local initiatives and specific decisions

The Board was briefed on a potential water contaminant source study for the Waiuku Estuary. Last year’s water quality report was provided to the Board.

Actions:

·    Officers to liaise with the Healthy Waters team on other water quality projects to ensure a joined-up approach.

·    Officers to return to a future workshop with an amended proposal that reflects a collaborative approach.

Kahawairahi (Jack Lachlan) Reserve play space development

Tim Keat, Community Facilities

Greg Lowe

Community Services

Local initiatives and specific decisions

The proposed Kahawairahi (Jack Lachlan) Reserve playspace concept was discussed.

Actions:

·    Officers to return to a June business meeting for approval of the park name and play space concept.

Options for the Clevedon A&P lease

Christine Benson

Community Facilities

Local initiatives and specific decisions

The Clevedon A&P Association lease was discussed.

Actions:

·    Officers to note the Board’s preference for retaining the reserve at 107 Monument Road under the Local Government Act 2002.

·    Officers to return to June 2018 business meeting to seek Board endorsement for a new lease for the Clevedon A&P Association.

Hunua Trail

Andrew Guthrie, Inovo Projects

Jonathan Sudworth, ATEED

Oversight and monitoring

The Board was updated on the Hunua Trail project.

Actions:

·    Return to a May workshop with further project updates.

Te Puru accountability

Garth Dawson, Te Puru Trust

Rose Ward, Community Services

Oversight and monitoring

The Te Puru Trust presented a six-monthly report on activities and achievements.

Actions:

·    Officers to schedule another session to advise on KPIs and this year’s delivery to date.

 

Te Puru Governance – CO exemption

Steve Branca, Auckland Council Governance

 

 

The Board discussed the CO exemption in relation to Te Puru.

Actions:

·    Bring a report to the board recommending an extension of the existing governance arrangement.

 

The workshop concluded at 3.25 pm.

     

 


Franklin Local Board

24 April 2018

 

 

Exclusion of the Public: Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987

a)               

That the Franklin Local Board:

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 - Drury

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.

In particular, the report contains information about land acquisition for open space

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 contains information about land acquisition 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.