Minutes of Environment and Community Committee

Environment and Community Committee

12 June 2018

Resolution number ENV/2018/66

MOVED by Chairperson P Hulse, seconded by Cr W Walker:

That the Environment and Community Committee:

a) accept the apologies from Cr E Collins for lateness, Cr C Darby, Mayor P Goff, and Cr R Hills for lateness on council business, Cr R Clow for absence and Cr S Stewart for early departure on council business.

CARRIED

Note: Apologies were subsequently received from Cr C Fletcher and Cr J Bartley for lateness.

2 Declaration of Interest

Deputy Mayor BC Cashmore declared an interest in the Auckland Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2018, but had no conflict with Item 9 – Hearing Panel Recommendations on the Draft Auckland Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2018.

3 Confirmation of Minutes

Resolution number ENV/2018/67

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

That the Environment and Community Committee:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 8 May 2018, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

4 Petitions

4.1	Nestleby Grove Sanctuary - Against the poisoning of the Hunua Ranges with 1080 insecticide
	Lynn Usmani presented the petition and tabled supporting information. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and the supporting information is available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachments. Cr C Fletcher entered the meeting at 9.48 am. Cr J Bartley entered the meeting at 9.50 am.
	Resolution number ENV/2018/68 MOVED by Chairperson P Hulse, seconded by Deputy Mayor BC Cashmore: That the Environment and Community Committee: a) thank Lynn Usmani for her attendance b) receive the petition in relation to the use of 1080 in the Hunua Ranges c) request that the petition be forwarded to the Chief Operating Officer of Auckland Council for consideration. CARRIED

	Attachments a 12 June 2018 Environment and Community Committee Item 4.1 - Nestleby Grove Sanctuary petition, supporting information

5 Public Input

5.1	Zero Carbon Act endorsement - Generation Zero
	Ellie Craft and Sid from Generation Zero were in attendance to address the meeting about the Zero Carbon Act. A PowerPoint presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachments.
	Resolution number ENV/2018/69 MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Chairperson P Hulse: That the Environment and Community Committee: a) receive and note the public input presentation from Ellie Craft and Sid, Generation Zero regarding the Zero Carbon Act and thank them for their attendance. CARRIED
	Attachments a 12 June 2018 Environment and Community Committee Item 5.1 - Generation Zero, presentation

5.2	Against the use of 1080 in the Hunua Ranges - Tony Gyde
	Tony Gyde was in attendance to address the meeting about the use of 1080 in the Hunua Ranges. A document was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachments.
	Chairperson P Hulse thanked Tony Gyde for his presentation.
	Attachments a 12 June 2018 Environment and Community Committee Item 5.2 - Against the use of 1080 in the Hunua Ranges - Tony Gyde, tabled document

6 Local Board Input

There was no local board input.

7 Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

8 Notices of Motion

There were no notices of motion.

9	Hearing Panel Recommendations on the Draft Auckland Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2018
	A PowerPoint presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. Cr R Hills entered the meeting at 10.10 am. Cr C Darby entered the meeting at 10.11 am. Mayor P Goff entered the meeting at 10.12 am. Cr M Lee entered the meeting at 10.24 am. Cr C Fletcher left the meeting at 10.57 am. Cr J Watson left the meeting at 10.58 am. Cr J Watson returned to the meeting at 11.04 am. Cr C Fletcher returned to the meeting at 11.14 am. Deputy Chairperson A Filipaina left the meeting at 11.18 am. Deputy Chairperson A Filipaina returned to the meeting at 11.24 am.
	Resolution number ENV/2018/70 MOVED by Chairperson P Hulse, seconded by Cr W Walker: That the Environment and Community Committee: a) approve the revisions recommended by the Hearing Panel to the draft Auckland Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2018: Working Together for Zero Waste, as outlined in their deliberations report (Attachment A of the agenda report) b) adopt the revised Auckland Waste Management and Minimisation Plan: Working together for Zero Waste (Attachment B of the agenda report), as recommended by the Hearing Panel c) authorise the Chairperson of the Hearing Panel, in consultation with the General Manager Waste Solutions, to make any minor edits or amendments to the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan: Working Together for Zero Waste to correct any identified errors or typographical edits. CARRIED
	Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 1.8.6, the following councillors requested that their dissenting votes be recorded: · Cr G Sayers · Cr D Simpson · Cr S Stewart
	Attachments a 12 June 2018 Environment and Community Committee Item 9 - Draft Auckland Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2018, presentation

Litter (Increased Infringement Fee) Amendment Bill - Draft Auckland Council Submission

Resolution number ENV/2018/71

MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Chairperson P Hulse:

That the Environment and Community Committee:

a) approve the draft council submission on the Litter (Increased Infringement Fee) Amendment Bill and its submission to the parliamentary process

b) delegate approval to the Chair of the Environment and Community Committee and the Chief Operating Officer to make any minor amendments to the submission

c) appoint the Chair, Cr P Hulse and Cr A Filipaina (alternate) to speak at the select committee, if required.

CARRIED

Sport and Recreation Community Access Scheme rollover of grants to Auckland Netball and Sovereign Stadium

Note: changes to the original motion were incorporated under clauses a) i) and ii), with the agreement of the meeting.

Resolution number ENV/2018/72

MOVED by Cr C Fletcher, seconded by Cr D Simpson:

That the Environment and Community Committee:

a) approve the allocation of funding from the existing Sport and Recreation Community Access Scheme budget as follows:

i) $60,000 per annum to AUT Millennium Ownership Trust to provide community access to Sovereign Stadium from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2020

ii) $150,000 per annum to Auckland Netball to provide community access to the Auckland Netball Centre from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2020.

CARRIED

The following motion was considered separately with the agreement of the meeting.

Resolution number ENV/2018/73

MOVED by Cr R Hills, seconded by Cr C Darby: an addition to clause a):

That the Environment and Community Committee:

a) approve the allocation of funding from the existing Sport and Recreation Community Access Scheme budget as follows:

iii) $28,000 per annum to Netball North Harbour to contribute to operational funding to support community access to the Netball North Harbour courts from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2020.

A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

For

Cr J Bartley

Deputy Mayor BC Cashmore

Cr L Cooper

Cr C Darby

Cr C Fletcher

Mayor P Goff

Cr R Hills

Chairperson P Hulse

Cr W Walker

Cr J Watson

Against

Cr C Casey

Deputy Chairperson A Filipaina

Cr D Newman

Cr G Sayers

Cr D Simpson

Cr S Stewart

Abstained

Member R Blair

IMSB Member J Brown

Cr M Lee

The motion was declared carried by 10 votes to 6.

CARRIED

For clarity, the resolution reads as follows:

That the Environment and Community Committee:

a) approve the allocation of funding from the existing Sport and Recreation Community Access Scheme budget as follows:

i) $60,000 per annum to AUT Millennium Ownership Trust to provide community access to Sovereign Stadium from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2020.

ii) $150,000 per annum to Auckland Netball to provide community access to the Auckland Netball Centre from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2020.

iii) $28,000 per annum to Netball North Harbour to contribute to operational funding to support community access to the Netball North Harbour courts from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2020.

The meeting was adjourned at 12.29pm and reconvened at 1.20pm.

12	Draft Facility Partnerships Policy
	A PowerPoint presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachments. Cr D Newman left the meeting at 1.29 pm. Cr D Newman returned to the meeting at 1.39 pm. Cr M Lee left the meeting at 1.45 pm.
	Resolution number ENV/2018/74 MOVED by Cr C Fletcher, seconded by Deputy Chairperson A Filipaina: That the Environment and Community Committee: a) approve the draft Facility Partnerships Policy for public consultation and formal local board engagement from June to August 2018. CARRIED
	Attachments a 12 June 2018 Environment and Community Committee Item 12 - Draft Facility Partnerships Policy, presentation

13	Investing in Aucklanders Community Engagement Findings
	A PowerPoint presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. Cr R Hills left the meeting at 2.03 pm. Cr R Hills returned to the meeting at 2.14 pm. Mayor P Goff left the meeting at 2.22 pm.
	Resolution number ENV/2018/75 MOVED by Cr J Watson, seconded by Chairperson P Hulse: That the Environment and Community Committee: a) approve the start of up to five inclusion pilots within existing baselines that help Aucklanders feel an improved sense of belonging and participation by removing barriers (like feeling unsafe and discrimination) and enhancing enablers (such as community places, activities and social networks). The pilots will: i) align with Auckland Plan outcomes ii) focus on those most in need iii) be developed with target populations and partners iv) make the most of existing services and resources v) recognise Māori needs and the specific manaakitanga role Māori play. CARRIED
	Attachments a 12 June 2018 Environment and Community Committee Item 13 - Investing in Aucklanders Community Engagement Findings, presentation

14	Thriving Communities Action Plan Status Report
	A PowerPoint presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. Cr C Fletcher left the meeting at 2.38 pm. Cr C Darby left the meeting at 2.41 pm. Cr C Fletcher returned to the meeting at 2.46 pm.
	Note: changes to the original motion were incorporated under clause b) iv), with the agreement of the meeting.
	Resolution number ENV/2018/76 MOVED by Cr E Collins, seconded by Deputy Chairperson A Filipaina: That the Environment and Community Committee: a) endorse the Thriving Communities Action Plan Status Report and its key findings b) agree to improvement areas to strengthen delivery of the Thriving Communities Action Plan, summarised as follows: i) build leadership for and awareness of the Thriving Communities Action Plan ii) focus on improving outcomes for those most in need, aligned to the Auckland Plan iii) further embed community-led ways of working across the council iv) improve evaluation by delivering an evaluation framework so council can measure the improved impact it is making c) agree that the improvement actions include an update of the Thriving Communities Action Plan, a monitoring and evaluation framework, and other details as outlined in Table 1 of the agenda report. CARRIED
	Attachments a 12 June 2018 Environment and Community Committee Item 14 - Thriving Communities Action Plan Status Report, presentation

15	240A Bethells Beach, Te Henga - Kāinga Whakahirahira
	A document was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachments. Cr D Newman left the meeting at 3.01 pm.

	Resolution number ENV/2018/77 MOVED by Cr L Cooper, seconded by Chairperson P Hulse: That the Environment and Community Committee: a) recommend to the Minister of Conservation the revocation of the classification of 240A Bethells Road, Te Henga, identified as Section 1 SO 427404 comprising 2.6836 hectares and contained in CFR538253, as a Local Purpose (marae papakāinga) Reserve under the Reserves Act 1977 b) note that there is no legislative requirement to consult the public on the proposed revocation of the classification of 240A Bethells Road, Te Henga, as a Local Purpose (marae papakāinga) Reserve, in accordance with section 24(7) of the Reserves Act 1977 and council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. CARRIED
	Attachments a 12 June 2018 Environment and Community Committee Item 15 - 204A Bethells Beach, Te Henga: correspondence

16	Auckland’s waters strategy: Proposed scope, timeframe and budget
	A PowerPoint presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. Cr C Darby returned to the meeting at 3.03 pm. Cr D Newman returned to the meeting at 3.03 pm. Cr J Bartley left the meeting at 3.13 pm. Cr M Lee returned to the meeting at 3.15 pm. Cr J Bartley returned to the meeting at 3.18 pm. IMSB Member J Brown left the meeting at 3.19 pm.
	Resolution number ENV/2018/78 MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Cr C Darby: That the Environment and Community Committee: a) note that the Auckland Plan sets the strategic direction for Auckland Council’s work on water b) approve the scope of the Auckland’s waters strategy, namely to: i) establish the outcomes needed for Auckland's waters, across the five draft themes (water resources, water and recreation, water and ecosystem health. water and cultural health, and water resilience and natural hazards) ii) outline the issues, opportunities and challenges to achieving those outcomes iii) identify and prioritise strategic actions for long-term water infrastructure decisions through robust option assessment approaches, including funding approaches, methods and resilience for infrastructure delivery, public health impacts and regulatory tools iv) articulate the council group’s direction and strategic approach to water management through adoption of a complete strategy by June 2019 c) approve the targeted approach to engagement for Auckland’s waters strategy, using the feedback gathered through the Auckland Plan and 10-year budget processes to develop an initial draft of the strategy d) confirm that the Auckland’s Waters Political Reference Group be made up of the Chair of Environment and Community Committee, the Deputy Mayor, and the chairs of Watercare, Auckland Transport and a representative of the Kaitiaki Forum e) note that the cost of delivering the strategy is approximately $440,000 in operational expenditure and that budget for this is included in the draft Long-term Plan 2018-2028. CARRIED
	Attachments a 12 June 2018 Environment and Community Committee Item 16 - Auckland's waters strategy: Proposed scope, timeframe and budget, presentation

Summary of Environment and Community Committee information - updates, memos and briefings - 12 June 2018

Resolution number ENV/2018/79

MOVED by Chairperson P Hulse, seconded by Cr D Simpson:

That the Environment and Community Committee:

a) receive the information report.

CARRIED

Investment into sport field lighting at Pulman Park

Cr W Walker left the meeting at 3.24 pm.
IMSB Member J Brown returned to the meeting at 3.26 pm.

Resolution number ENV/2018/80

MOVED by Cr D Newman, seconded by Cr C Fletcher:

That the Environment and Community Committee:

a) approve a partnership grant of $200,000 from the Parks, Sport and Recreation partnership budget to the Pulman Park Trust as council’s contribution towards the floodlighting of up to two sports fields at Pulman Park

b) request staff to develop a funding agreement with appropriate requirements including requirements to: construct floodlighting to Council specifications; ensure community access to lit sports fields; and report annually on performance against KPI’s

c) delegate the approval of the terms and conditions within the Partnership Agreement to the General Manager Parks, Sport and Recreation.

CARRIED

19 Consideration of Extraordinary Items

There were no extraordinary items.

20 Procedural motion to exclude the public

Resolution number ENV/2018/81

MOVED by Chairperson P Hulse, seconded by Cr D Simpson:

That the Environment and Community Committee:

a) exclude the public from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting.

The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution follows.

This resolution is made in reliance on section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public, as follows:

C1 Acquisition of land for open space at Mt Roskill South

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable)

Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

s7(2)(h) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

s7(2)(i) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).

In particular, the report identifies land the council seeks to acquire for open space purposes.

s48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

The text of these resolutions was made available to the public who were present at the meeting and formed part of the minutes of the meeting.

CARRIED

3.29pm The public was excluded.

Resolutions in relation to the confidential items are recorded in the confidential section of these minutes and are not publicly available.

3.35pm The public was re-admitted.

restatementS

It was resolved while the public was excluded:

Acquisition of land for open space at Mt Roskill South

Resolution number ENV/2018/82

MOVED by Cr C Fletcher, seconded by Cr D Simpson:

That the Environment and Community Committee:

Restatement

c) confirm that there be no restatement of this confidential report, attachments, or resolutions for the acquisition of land for public open space in Mount Roskill South until settlement of the purchase, and only then is the resolution to be restated.

3.35 pm The Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and declared the meeting closed.

CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Environment and Community Committee HELD ON

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

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

Chairperson	Cr Penny Hulse
Deputy Chairperson	Cr Alf Filipaina
Members	Cr Josephine Bartley	From 9.50am, item 4.1
	IMSB Member Renata Blair
	IMSB Member James Brown
	Cr Dr Cathy Casey
	Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore
	Cr Fa’anana Efeso Collins	From 1.20pm, item 13
	Cr Linda Cooper, JP
	Cr Chris Darby	From 10.11am, item 9
	Cr Hon Christine Fletcher, QSO	From 9.48am, item 4.1
	Mayor Hon Phil Goff, CNZM, JP	From 10.12am, item 9 Until 2.22pm, item 13
	Cr Richard Hills	From 10.10am, item 9
	Cr Mike Lee	From 10.24am, item 9
	Cr Daniel Newman, JP
	Cr Greg Sayers
	Cr Desley Simpson, JP
	Cr Sharon Stewart, QSM	Until 3.33pm, item C1
	Cr Wayne Walker	Until 3.24pm, item 18
	Cr John Watson

	Cr Ross Clow
	Sir Cr John Walker, KNZM, CBE	For leave of absence