I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Ōrākei Local Board will be held on:
Date: Time: Meeting Room: Venue:
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Thursday, 21 June 2018 3.00pm St Chads
Church and Community Centre |
Ōrākei Local Board
OPEN AGENDA
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MEMBERSHIP
Chairperson |
Kit Parkinson |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Carmel Claridge |
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Members |
Troy Churton |
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Colin Davis, JP |
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Toni Millar, QSM, JP |
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Ros Rundle |
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David Wong, JP |
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(Quorum 4 members)
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Kim Lawgun Democracy Advisor
13 June 2018
Contact Telephone: 021 302 163 Email: kim.lawgun@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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Ōrākei Local Board 21 June 2018 |
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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
9 Public Forum 5
9.1 Public Forum - Kohimarama Tennis Club 5
10 Extraordinary Business 6
11 Notices of Motion 6
12 Auckland Transport Update to the Ōrākei Local Board – June 2018 7
13 Auckland Transport Local Board Transport Capital Fund - Ōrākei Local Board 15
14 The Landing, Okahu Bay - Operational Management Model 31
15 Approval of 2018/2019 Ōrākei local environment work programme 47
16 Ōrākei Local Board Local Economic Development 2018/2019 Work Programme 65
17 Ōrākei Local Board Community Services Work Programmes 2018/2019 71
18 Freedom Camping Bylaw Development 85
19 Regional Facilities Auckland Third Quarter Performance Report for the quarter ending 31 March 2018 103
20 Chairperson's Report 129
21 Board Member Report - Carmel Claridge 147
22 Board Member Report - Troy Churton 181
23 Board Member Report - Colin Davis 185
24 Board Member Report - Toni Millar 191
25 Board Member Report – Ros Rundle 197
26 Board Member Report – David Wong 205
27 Governance Forward Work Calendar 211
28 Ōrākei Local Board Workshop Notes 217
29 Resolutions Pending Action 229
30 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.
Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might have.
That the minutes of the Ōrākei Local Board meeting, held on Thursday, 17 May 2018 and the minutes of its extraordinary meeting, held on Thursday, 7 June 2018, be confirmed as true and correct. |
At the close of the agenda no requests for leave of absence had been received.
At the close of the agenda no requests for acknowledgements had been received.
At the close of the agenda no requests to present petitions had been received.
Standing Order 7.7 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 Ōrākei 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.
At the close of the agenda no requests for deputations had been received.
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.
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report 1. To deliver a presentation to the Board during the Public Forum segment of the business meeting. Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary 2. Gill Blower, Club Manager of the Kohimarama Tennis Club will be in attendance to present the Club’s plans for the refurbishment of the club house and its desire for an earlier renewal of its current lease agreement to assist with securing potential funding for the project.
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Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) thank Gill Blower for her attendance and presentation.
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Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:
“An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-
(a) The local authority by resolution so decides; and
(b) The presiding member explains at the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public,-
(i) The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and
(ii) The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting.”
Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:
“Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-
(a) That item may be discussed at that meeting if-
(i) That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and
(ii) the presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but
(b) no resolution, decision or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion.”
There were no notices of motion.
Ōrākei Local Board 21 June 2018 |
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Auckland Transport Update to the Ōrākei Local Board – June 2018
File No.: CP2018/09656
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To provide an update to the Ōrākei Local Board on transport related matters in their area including the Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF).
Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary
2. This report:
a) provides a progress update to the Board on its current transport capital fund projects, along with financial information indicating how much budget the board has remaining in this political term.
b) provides updates to the Board on the central new bus network.
c) responds to Board resolutions.
d) notes consultation information sent to the Board for feedback and decisions of the Traffic Control Committee as they affect the Board area.
Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) receive the report entitled ‘Auckland Transport update to the Ōrākei Local Board – June 2018’. |
Horopaki / Context
3. This report addresses transport related matters in the Ōrākei Local Board area.
4. Auckland Transport is responsible for all of Auckland’s transport services, excluding state highways. It reports on a monthly basis to local boards, as set out in their Local Board Engagement Plans. This monthly reporting commitment acknowledges the important engagement role local boards play within and on behalf of their local communities.
Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice
Local Board Transport Capital Fund
5. The Local Board Transport Capital Fund (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. Projects must also:
· Be safe
· Not impede network efficiency
· Be in the road corridor (although projects running through parks may be considered if they support a transport outcome).
6. The below financial summary table shows the total funds available in the current political term, amount completed to date and remaining budget left:
Ōrākei Local Board Transport Capital Fund Financial Summary |
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Total Funds Available in current political term |
$2,385,895 |
Amount committed to date on projects approved for design and/or construction |
$809,625 |
Remaining Budget left |
$1,576,270 |
7. The table below reflects the status of projects to which LBTCF has already been committed.
Status update on current of Local Board Transport Capital Fund projects
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Project |
Description |
Current status |
Status change since last month? |
Projected cost |
Shared Path - Gowing Drive and Ōrākei Spine |
Connect the community to the Glen Innes to Tamaki Drive Shared Path. Currently no direct north and south link across the Shared Path to local schools, shopping and community facilities |
The Board approved up to $2,000,000 of capital funding to the project. Note: As there is no formal resolution requesting $2 million of funding through the Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF), it is not taken into account in the Board Financial Summary below. |
No |
$9,770,000 |
Walkway Connection -Wilsons Beach to Shore Road Reserve |
Walkway connection between Wilsons Beach and Shore Road Reserve |
The Board allocated $30,000 to enable the development of the concept plans. Community Facilities advise they are completing this project using LDI funding and reporting directly to the Board. Hence the project will be closed off in the LBTCF at a final cost of $17,775 and the remaining allocation returned to the Board for use elsewhere. This will be removed from August 2018 table. |
Yes |
Expended - $17,77 |
Elwood Place Footpath Extension |
Connect the existing footpaths at Elwood Place and the park |
A resolution was approved in August 2017 requesting AT to proceed to detailed design and construction. Community Facilities staff advise they are currently in the physical works tender procurement process for this project. |
Yes |
$63,000 |
537 Selwyn Reserve Walkway |
Close the gap in the current walking network in Selwyn Reserve |
Community Facilities staff advise they are currently in the detailed design process with the preferred design as discussed with the Board to be a concrete path using Tripstop joints. |
Yes |
$148,000 |
Selwyn Reserve Cycle Racks |
Improve amenities for cyclists in the park |
Installed. This item will be removed from the August 2018 LBTCF table. |
Yes |
$5,000 |
The Landing Entrance Upgrade |
Improved entrance way to “The Landing” on Tamaki Drive |
The design for The Landing has been completed and has a Firm Estimate of Cost (FEC) of $140,000. Construction work for a new marine sports centre at the marina has started with completion due in 2018. The Landing entrance construction will need to be delayed until the completion of these works. |
Yes |
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Responses to resolutions
8. The ‘Resolution’ is recorded below in bold. Auckland Transport’s response is below the ‘Resolution’ in normal font.
9. Resolution number OR/2018/45:
That Auckland Transport be requested to provide options to the Board for urban design solutions, denser planting in verges and signage, to deter dangerous pedestrian crossing from the eastern end of Selwyn Reserve over Tamaki Drive to the café precinct area.
10. Auckland Transport will continue to maintain the current planting in the verges of Selwyn Reserve adjacent to Tamaki Drive. However, to ensure driver and pedestrian visibility around intersections, street garden planting is not recommended to grow higher than 600mm and we will ensure that this standard is adhered to.
11. Resolution number OR/2018/45:
That Auckland Transport be requested to identify a location for a designated loading zone within close proximity to the Tamaki Drive/Patteson Ave intersection in Mission Bay to service supply and delivery requirements of local businesses.
12. Auckland Transport (AT Metro) has plans to install a bus layover at this location, therefore, there is insufficient room to accommodate a loading zone.
13. Please note, loading is permitted outside 61 Tamaki Drive, Mission Bay which is close to Patteson Avenue.
14. Resolution number OR/2018/45:
That Auckland Transport be requested to provide a design for the narrowing of the intersection at St Johns Rd/ Felton Matthew Avenue, including a facility to enable a safe right hand turn into traffic flow from Felton Matthew and a safe crossing facility for pedestrians and cyclists.
15. Auckland Transport is currently seeking feedback on a proposal to signalise the intersection of Felton Matthew Avenue and St Johns Road. The proposal includes the provision for pedestrian crossing facilities on both roads. The St Johns Road, Meadowbank – Clearway and Intersection Upgrade consultation closed early May 2018. The Ōrākei Local Board provided a comprehensive submission.
16. Resolution number OR/2018/45:
That Auckland Transport be requested to advise the Board on the cost/ feasibility of providing a comprehensive and holistic plan for the escalating congestion issues in the Ellerslie Business Precinct, with a focus on traffic movement along Ladies Mile/ Main Highway and within proximity to Ellerslie Train Station.
17. Transport portfolio leads met with Auckland Transport to discuss any future development plans for the Ellerslie Business Precinct. It was accepted that AT give priority to pedestrians over vehicles, in accordance with the Network Operating Framework. No further work is being undertaken at this time.
18. Resolution number OR/2018/45:
That Auckland Transport be requested to reinvestigate the installation of broken yellow lines across the intersection at Arney Rd/Buttle Street, Remuera and on one side of Buttle Street to deter congestion, illegal parking, enhance pedestrian safety, and enable access for emergency vehicles and rubbish trucks.
19. Auckland Transport will install six metre broken yellow lines on the apex of each corner of Buttle Street. The primary purpose of this work is to prevent vehicles parking and ensure that the pram crossings remain clear for pedestrians.
20. Based on the overall results of the assessment, Auckland Transport is unable to install broken yellow lines down the length of Buttle Street as the street has a width greater than 6.5 metres and is not determined to be narrow. A street width greater than 6.5 metres allows for two metres of parallel parking on each side of the road while still allowing 2.5 metres for a through lane for drivers, which is appropriate for local roads.
21. While parked vehicles may reduce the traffic flow to a single lane at times, there are a number of points where vehicles can pass by using driveways. Parked vehicles can also make the road appear narrow to drivers and this can encourage slower speeds, which generally improves road safety.
22. Resolution number OR/2018/45:
That Auckland Transport be requested to provide options for the installation of broken yellow lines in Hilltop St, Remuera and at the intersection of Hilltop Street and Maungarei Street to indicate legal parking zones, enable vehicle visibility in and out of the intersection, and to improve the currently dangerous pedestrian environment.
23. Auckland Transport engineers visited the site and believe the intersection is operating relatively safely, with no recorded crashes for the last ten years. As provided in the road code, no cars are entitled to park within six metres of an intersection. Auckland Transport’s current policy is not install broken yellow lines to indicate this national requirement, however, it is investigating putting limit lines (hockey sticks) on driveways to prevent residents being blocked in.
24. Resolution number OR/2018/67:
That the Ōrākei Local Board requests Auckland Transport to reinstate the painted zebra lines on the pedestrian crossing on Meadowbank Road (between Corinth Street and Mt Carmel Place), to preserve safe pedestrian access to and from local schools.
25. Auckland Transport has water blasted the site again to ensure the zebra ghost markings are no longer visible. An investigation to see if a zebra crossing is justified is currently being undertaken. The Board will be updated with the results in due course.
26. Resolution number OR/2018/68:
That the Ōrākei Local Board requests Auckland Transport to reinstate the St Johns Bush Signage, at the St Johns Road entrance.
27. St Johns Bush is a reserve/park, so any signage is the responsibility of Auckland Council.
Other Auckland Transport news
Central New Network roll out
28. The New Network will roll out in the central suburbs on Sunday 8 July, 2018 resulting in more buses and better access.
29. A new Link service will also be added to the network. The Tāmaki Link will provide a frequent bus service between the Eastern Bays and Britomart.
30. AT will be supporting customers through the changes, with ambassadors at key locations who can help them plan their journey and find the bus they need to catch.
31. Brochures will be delivered to households and public information events will be held in June, at the dates and locations listed below:
Date |
Time |
Event Location |
Tuesday 26 June |
10am to 1pm |
St Heliers Library |
Tuesday 26 June |
2pm to 5pm |
Glen Innes Library |
Wednesday 27 June |
10am to 1pm |
Mt Roskill Library |
Wednesday 27 June |
2pm to 5pm |
Onehunga Transport
Centre |
Thursday 28 June |
10am to 1pm |
Point Chevalier Library |
Thursday 28 June |
3pm to 6pm |
City Centre |
Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te
poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views
32. Auckland Transport provides the Ōrākei Local Board with the opportunity to comment on transport projects being delivered in the local board area.
33. The Board’s views on any proposed schemes are taken into account during consultation on those proposals.
Auckland Transport consultations
34. The Board’s views are considered during consultation on proposed project schemes. The following project proposals were consulted on and feedback sought from the Board in May 2018:
a) Installation of bus stop and bus stop upgrades on Gerard Way, St Johns
b) Bus layover areas - St Heliers and Mission Bay
c) Signalisation and upgrade of the intersection of St Johns Road and Felton Mathew Avenue
d) Install Broken Yellow Lines parking restrictions outside number 8 and 12 McArthur Avenue, St Heliers.
Traffic Control Committee resolutions
35. Decisions of the Traffic Control Committee affecting the Ōrākei Local Board area in May 2018 are listed below.
Ngapipi Road, Ngaiwi Street, Kohimarama Road, Selwyn Avenue |
Kohimarama |
Permanent Traffic and Parking changes Combined |
No stopping at all times, Bus Stop, Bus Shelter, Angle Parking, P10, Lane Arrow Markings, Traffic Island, Stop Control, Flush Median, Edge Line, No Passing |
Tāmaki Drive |
Mission Bay |
Temporary Traffic and Parking changes (Works) |
No Stopping Restriction |
Lunn Avenue, Ngahue Drive, Magma Crescent, Norman Lesser Drive |
Stonefields |
Permanent Traffic and Parking changes Combined |
No Stopping at All Times, Bus Stop, Bus Shelter, Lane Arrow Markings, P10, Traffic Islands, Give-Way, Stop Control, Flush Median, Traffic Signal Control |
Ōrākei Road, Rangitoto Avenue, Victoria Avenue, Kepa Road, Kurahaupo Street, Dudley Road, Thatcher Street |
Kohimarama |
Permanent Traffic and Parking changes Combined |
No Stopping at All Times, Bus Stop, Bus Shelter, P5, P15, Traffic Island, Give-Way, No Passing, Flush Median, Edge Line |
Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement
36. 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
37. The proposed decision of receiving the report has no financial implications.
Ngā raru tūpono / Risks
38. The proposed decision of receiving the report has no risks. Auckland Transport has risk management strategies in place for the transport projects undertaken in the local board area.
Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps
39. Auckland Transport will provide another update report to the local board in August 2018.
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
There are no attachments for this report.
Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
Felicity Merrington - Elected Member Relationship Manager |
Authorisers |
Jonathan Anyon - Manager Elected Member Relationship Unit Suzanne Weld - Acting Relationship Manager – Albert-Eden & Ōrākei Local Boards |
Ōrākei Local Board 21 June 2018 |
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Auckland Transport Local Board Transport Capital Fund - Ōrākei Local Board
File No.: CP2018/10431
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To progress the allocation of the Auckland Transport Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF) for the Ōrākei Local Board.
Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary
2. Local boards can use the LBTCF to deliver transport infrastructure projects that are not part of Auckland Transport’s work programme.
3. There is $1,576,270 in the Ōrākei Local Board’s LBTCF. It is recommended that Boards’ allocate this funding, and where possible, projects are completed this electoral term.
Horopaki / Context
4. This report responds to the Board’s resolution (CP2018/02689) requesting Rough Orders of Cost (ROC) for bike racks at Meadowbank Train Station and installation of way finding signage and lighting in 12 walkways in the St Johns Park area.
5. 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. Projects must also:
· be safe
· not impede network efficiency
· be in the road corridor (although projects running through parks can be considered if there is a transport outcome).
6. There is currently $1,576,270 remaining in the LBTCF. It is recommended that Boards spend this funding and projects are completed in this electoral term.
Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice
7. ROCs were requested for the following projects:
· Installation of permanent bike racks at Meadowbank Station preferably within sightline of the CCTV cameras
· installation of wayfinding signage at 12 walkways in the St Johns Park area.
Installation of bike racks at Meadowbank Train Station - Resolution CP2018/02689
8. The Board requested a Rough Order of Cost to install permanent bike racks at Meadowbank Station preferably within sightline of the CCTV cameras. This was later revised to provide “sheltered and secure” bike parking.
9. Train Services staff advise that their policy is not to have bike parking or shelters on the platform itself as these hinder the easy and safe flow of rail patrons. This means that the options for the placement of the shelter is limited to an area near the road and at the entry to the overbridge serving the station.
10. There are currently two sheffield racks adjacent to the walkway to the overbridge. Changes to road layout and a new bus shelter are due to be constructed at the station entrance in June/July 2018. The Glen Innes to Tamaki shared path is also proposed to be constructed close by with a possible set of stairs included. This will impact on available space for a bike shelter.
11. On the basis of the above, three positions were identified and are shown on the plan attached (Attachment A). However, a decision on exact location is better left until final layouts for the other elements are confirmed.
12. Bike shelters without doors are preferred. As there have been high levels of vandalism of shelters with doors at previous sites, this creates a maintenance cost that limits the benefit of the shelter. A shelter similar to the one installed at the Ōrākei Train Station (Attachment B) has been priced.
13. The ROC for a shelter that accommodates 10 bikes in this location is priced at $56,000 to $100,000. Due to limited space and the high probability that it will need a retaining wall, it is recommended the Board allocates the full $100,000 to proceed with this project.
14. There are existing CCTV cameras on the platform but there would be no direct surveillance on the bike shelters as positioned unless the Board wished to fund the additional cost of CCVT specifically for the bike stands.
Investigate the installation of wayfinding signage at 12 walkways in the St Johns Park area – Resolution CP2018/02689
15. The Board requested a ROC to install wayfinding signage at 12 walkways in the St Johns Park area (Attachment C) and asked whether AT had funding. This was later revised to include “additional lighting/fencing to ensure user safety”. Auckland Transport has assessed this request and this request does not meet the funding priority for either the signage or the safety improvements. However, the Board may allocate funds for the signage from its allocation of the LBTCF.
16. The walkways were assessed for lighting, signage, fencing and foliage. Pedestrian wayfinding signage could be installed at each end of the walkways plus “general interest signs” would be placed at the start of cul de sacs where a walkway was located (Attachment D).
17. The ROC to design, procure and install signage is $45,000.
18. The request to also include the time and distance to the nearest bus stop is outside AT signage policy. AT Metro’s standard practice, when a bus service is discontinued, is to replace the old bus stops with a notice/signboard giving all details and a map of the new route.
19. In general, the walkways have all been fenced by adjacent residents with high fences in various levels of condition. Several of the walkways have vegetation overhanging from private properties.
20. Some of the walkways have minimal lighting. To provide high quality lighting would require a full lighting assessment and design.
21. A ROC to light all of the 12 identified walkways is in the order of $150,000 to $200,000.
Criteria and assessment of potential projects against it
22. 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. Projects must also:
· be safe
· not impede network efficiency
· be in the road corridor (although projects running through parks can be considered if there is a transport outcome).
23. All of the potential projects align with local board plan outcomes and satisfy a number of other criteria and could be progressed within the existing LBTCF budget.
Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te
poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views
24. Local board plan outcomes are one of the criteria against which potential projects are assessed and all were assessed positively against this.
25. Local boards will continue to be engaged with LBTCF projects as they progress via Auckland Transport’s Local Board Monthly Update reports.
26. Any engagement with, or impact on, local communities will be assessed on a project by project basis. Sub-regional and regional impact will also be assessed on a project by project basis.
Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement
27. One of the criteria used in the LBTCF assessment is the potential to recognise mana whenua values. Any engagement with, or impact on, Māori will be assessed on a project by project basis.
Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications
28. The below financial summary table shows the total funds available in the current political term, amount completed to date and remaining budget left.
Ōrākei Local Board Transport Capital Fund Financial Summary |
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Total Funds Available in current political term |
$2,385,895 |
Amount committed to date on projects approved for design and/or construction |
$809,625 |
Remaining Budget left |
$1,576,270 |
29. The financial implication of the board approving recommendations a through d of this report is the allocation of $350,000 the LBTCF. This leaves $126,270 remaining.
Ngā raru tūpono / Risks
30. Auckland Transport will put risk management strategies in place on a project by project basis.
31. There is a risk that some of the fund will be lost if it is not allocated within this electoral period which finishes in October 2019.
Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps
32. Auckland Transport will progress the decisions made by the local board as a result of this report and provide updates via the monthly reporting process. If it becomes clear that there is a risk of underspend of the LBTCF within this electoral term, Auckland Transport will make further recommendations to the board at a future business meeting using the agreed criteria.
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
No. |
Title |
Page |
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Potential bike shelter positions |
19 |
b⇩
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Bike shelter - Ōrākei Train Station |
23 |
c⇩
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Location of 12 walkways in St Johns Park area |
25 |
d⇩
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General interest signs |
27 |
Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
Felicity Merrington - Elected Member Relationship Manager |
Authorisers |
Jonathan Anyon - Elected Member Relationship Team Manager Suzanne Weld - Acting Relationship Manager – Albert-Eden & Ōrākei Local Boards |
21 June 2018 |
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The Landing, Okahu Bay - Operational Management Model
File No.: CP2018/01996
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To endorse The Landing, Ōkahu Bay operational management model to manage the operational risks, issues and opportunities for the reserve.
Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary
2. The Landing, Ōkahu Bay is within the Ōrākei Local Board area with delegated authority for this reserve.
3. Progress toward achieving The Landing Concept Plan (2013) – Pathways to the Sea is currently stalled. Stakeholders invested a lot of time into the production of the document and it has been endorsed by the Ōrākei Local Board.
4. The status quo does not have a structured management model which has put strain on relationships amongst the stakeholders at The Landing. The suggested operational model will provide a mechanism for all stakeholders to move The Landing Concept Plan forward in a more cohesive fashion through monthly stakeholder meetings.
5. The proposed operational management model provides a structure for reporting, monitoring and managing risks, issues and opportunities at the Landing (attachment A: The Landing – Ōkahu Bay Operational Model), including capturing data to inform future decisions and long-term planning with quarterly reporting to the local board.
Horopaki / Context
6. The Landing is classified as a Recreation Reserve and Ōrākei Local Board has delegated authority on the use of and activities within local parks.
7. The Landing 2013 Concept Plan focuses on user and community aspirations and to prioritise improved access to water based recreational activities. Implementing the Concept Plan will support Auckland’s Sport and Recreation Strategic Action Plan 2014-2024 for more Aucklanders, more active, more often.
8. The Landing has a diverse range of activities and user groups that utilise this important local and regional open space. This includes community and commercial marine based recreational activities sharing this compact location.
9. The Landing has significant issues and risks to monitor and manage for the overlapping community user groups and commercial activities, multiple stakeholders and health and safety obligations. There is not currently a single source of reference where these are documented.
Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice
10. As a result of recent analysis, officers consider the current management regime on the reserve does not provide a cohesive approach to the management of the Landing due to the competing pressures of public/stakeholder use and development at the site.
11. It has been identified that there is a big divide amongst stakeholders in the current direction of The Landing which is moving away from what was originally agreed by all stakeholders and endorsed by Ōrākei Local Board in the Concept Plan (2013).
12. Some stakeholders feel their voices are not being heard which is creating divisions at The Landing.
13. The table below evaluates the three options against the objectives in The Landing Concept Plan 2013 and identifies the benefits and risks of each of the options.
Objectives of The Landing Concept Plan 2013
· Improve access to the sea for marine related sport and recreation activities.
· Support opportunities to increase participation in water-based sport and recreation activities.
· Develop quality open spaces at the three corners of the site to increase public enjoyment of The Landing, Ōkahu Bay and the Waitematā Harbour.
· Create clear connections to Ōkahu Bay beach to the east.
· Accommodate the various clubs and users of the site in an efficient way that supports their future development and growth.
· Ensure safe and efficient use of the hardstand and Ōkahu Bay
· Support improving the environmental standard of Ōkahu Bay.
· Enhance the Landing as a destination for marine-related activities such as sailing, paddling and waka culture
· Achieve high-quality design and urban design outcomes.
Operational management models
14. There are three options available to the local board to address monitoring and managing the risks, issues and opportunities at The Landing.
15. All stakeholder day to day operational issues are directly communicated to the Operations Manager who will keep a risks, issues and opportunities register. Options 2 and 3 will see the introduction of a monthly stakeholder meeting facilitated by the Operations Manager (existing resource) and department representatives from the Community Service (CS) and Community Facilities (CF). Please see flow charts in attachment A.
a. Option one: Status quo: Individual stakeholder activity.
b. Option two: Council led management: This operational management model provides a structure for reporting, monitoring and managing risks, issues and opportunities at the Landing through the advisory working group. The group will be led by the Head of Commercial Leasing and Business, and made up of representatives from Community Services, Community Facilities subject matter expert(s) (depending on the issue) and the Operations Manager (existing resource). Staff will report back quarterly to the Ōrākei Local Board.
c. Option three: Council/local board led management: As above but with the inclusion of a local board representative who would hold full delegation of the local board. The local board representative reports directly to the Ōrākei Local Board. No officer reporting.
16. The proposed operational model(s) collaborates with key stakeholders on the site and the council through monthly meetings with a focus on increasing community access to the Landing.
17. In discussion with the local board and stakeholders, officers considered the three management models in the table below to address the issues and risks to manage the commercial activities and community user groups.
Governance and operational management options for The Landing |
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Option one |
Option two |
Option three |
Description management options |
Individual stakeholder activity Status quo |
Council led management: Advisory Group members: · Led by Commercial Leasing and Businesses · Community Services representatives. · Community Facilities Representative(s) · Operations Manager
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Council/Local Board led management Advisory Group members: · Led by Commercial Leasing and Businesses · Community Services representatives. · Community Facilities Representative(s) · Operations Manager · Local Board representative
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Risks |
· Issues or risks are addressed in isolation of other users at the Landing. · Sporadic approach to monitoring and managing the Landing. · Not a cohesive approach to management of the Landing. · Continuation of individual agendas being furthered without wider stakeholder agreement. |
· Some activities or user groups may not support the model · Issues and risks of community user groups and commercial activities are not addressed. · Perceived conflict of interest in the management of the site.
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· Some activities or user groups may not support the model · Issues and risks of community user groups and commercial activities are not addressed. · Perceived conflict of interest in the management of the site. · Over burden of local board representative with operational issues. · Delegated decision making from local board to individual local board member. |
Benefits |
· Continuation of existing management regime under individual obligations. |
· Enables the model to function immediately and manages community requirements for open space marine based recreational activities. · Activates the Landing concept plan 2013 using existing resources. · Captures data and evidence to inform future decisions and long-term planning. · Improve the communication / engagement which will allow all stakeholders to raise risks, issues and opportunities through appropriate channels. |
· Enables the model to function immediately and manages community requirements for open space marine based recreational activities. · Activates the Landing concept plan 2013 using existing resources. · Captures data and evidence to inform future decisions and long-term planning. · Improve the communication / engagement which will allow all stakeholders to raise risks, issues and opportunities through appropriate channels.
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Conclusions |
This option does not support a cohesive approach to managing the Landing. |
This option activates the Landing through stakeholder engagement and buy in toward achieving what has been agreed in the concept plan through monthly stakeholder meetings and delivers expectations of the local board, council and the community.
All day to day operational risks, issues and opportunities addressed and documented in a timely fashion by the Advisory Working group.
Risks, issues and opportunities which require governance decisions presented to the Ōrākei Local Board.
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This option will require a local board member to be present at all operational meetings and have the mandate to make decisions on behalf of the local board and report directly back to Ōrākei Local Board.
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Analysis and advice
18. In order to have an efficient operation which delivers on The Landing Concept Plan, all stakeholders need to be engaged in a forum where any risks, issues and opportunities are addressed and fully documented with the establishment of an issues, risks and opportunities register administered by the operations manager and council representative. This will allocate roles and responsibilities into a work programme.
19. Recommended Option 2 is most likely to progress the objectives of The Landing Concept Plan (2013) and result in successful management of the Landing. It will allow an engaged and cohesive approach for all stakeholders through scheduled monthly stakeholder meetings. It will not require a local board representative to be bogged down by day to day operational issues.
20. Option 3 will require a Local Board member to have full delegated authority from the Ōrākei Local Board to make decisions and therefore be required to attend all operational meetings and report directly back to the Ōrākei Local Board. This option is not recommended as officers feel this will require a Local Board member to be bogged down by day to day operational issues where option 2 will ensure only governance decisions from the Local Board will be required.
21. If the local board accepts the recommendations of the report this will initiate the appointment of the operations manager (existing resource) by the Head of Community Facilities Leasing and Businesses, Community Facilities and the establishment of the advisory working group (option 2 – Council led management) working closely with the operations manager to address operational risks, issues and opportunities.
22. A stakeholder meeting will be called to present the operational model and a memorandum of understanding in the operational model agreed upon.
Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views
23. The establishment of the operational management model will improve communication amongst the stakeholders with a clearly defined channel of communication thus improving the Landing Operations. This will also allow the Ōrākei Local Board to understand the ongoing risks, issues and opportunities through quarterly reporting at local board Business meetings.
Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement
24. A representative of Ōrākei Water Sports and Ngāti Whātua has been engaged in discussions on the proposed operational model and is in agreement with the direction that is being proposed.
Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications
25. Nothing foreseen at this time.
Ngā raru tūpono / Risks
26. The risk of not implementing the proposed operational model (option 2) is status quo where there is no clearly defined channel to raise risks, issues and opportunities thus creating individual agendas which do not adhere to The Landing Concept Plan.
27. Reputational risk for all those involved in the development of The Landing Concept Plan if it is not delivered.
28. The intention is to bring all stakeholders into a forum where ideas can be shared for the greater good of The Landing and the community. Initially, these meetings will be somewhat contentious due to recent history however, over time the hope is that the waka will move in the same direction once communication lines are opened and a more structured approach is in place.
Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps
29. The operational model to be endorsed by the Local Board and first operations meeting to be called as soon as approved.
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
No. |
Title |
Page |
a⇩ |
The Landing, Okahu Bay - Operational Model |
37 |
Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
Martin Wong - Business Growth & Development Manager |
Authorisers |
Mark Cressey - Head of Commercial Leasing & Businesses Rod Sheridan - General Manager Community Facilities Suzanne Weld - Acting Relationship Manager – Albert-Eden & Ōrākei Local Boards |
21 June 2018 |
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Approval of 2018/2019 Ōrākei local environment work programme
File No.: CP2018/06091
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To approve the 2018/2019 local environment work programme for the Ōrākei Local Board, totaling $294,500.
Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary
2. The Ōrākei Local Board has identified an aspiration in its 2017 local board plan to achieve ‘the natural environment is valued, protected and enhanced by our communities.’ To give effect to this aspiration, staff developed a number of options for projects for the board to consider.
3. The board provided feedback to Infrastructure and Environmental Services staff on the locally driven initiative projects it would like to fund at its 22 March 2018, 5 April 2018 and 24 May 2018 workshops. These projects include:
· $20,000 for Victoria Portland Significant Ecological Area restoration
· $40,000 for Eastern Bays songbird initiative
· $20,000 for Madills Farm stream restoration project
· $28,000 for Hobson Bay catchment care project (Waiata Reserve)
· $22,500 for streamside assistance – Remuera Stream stage two
· $5,000 for Tāmaki Estuary Environmental Forum coordinator
· $10,000 for Environmental Enhancement Plan
· $149,000 for ecological restoration projects on local parks and reserves.
4. This report recommends that the board approve this local environment work programme and associated budgets for delivery within the 2018/2019 financial year (see Attachment A).
Horopaki / Context
5. At its 23 November 2017 workshop, the local board provided direction to continue to support the ecological restoration and pest management initiatives in the local board area on both private and parks and reserve land. The board further supported enabling the existing community groups and supporting the community-led approach with technical expertise. The board also gave direction to increase focus on water quality improvement.
6. In response to the direction set by the board, Infrastructure and Environmental Services staff then provided a draft local environment work programme for the board’s feedback at workshops held on 22 March 2018 and 5 April 2018. Following the workshop the feedback was taken into consideration and the work programme was reviewed.
7. At 24 May 2018 workshop, the board approved in principle the projects outlined in the draft work programme. They also indicated a budget of $294,500 would be available from its 2018/2019 locally driven initiatives budget to support the delivery of the local environment work programme.
8. Based on that discussion, eight projects are proposed to be delivered by the Infrastructure and Environmental Services directorate as part of the board’s 2018/2019 local environment work programme. The draft work programme has been amended and included as Attachment A to this report.
Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice
9. A brief description of each of the projects in the work programme is provided below.
Eastern Bays songbird initiative – $40,000
10. To achieve the local board plan outcome ‘the natural environment is valued, protected and enhanced by our communities’ the board has indicated it would like to fund a new project focused on working collaboratively with community groups to deliver environmental outcomes such as ecological restoration and pest management.
11. The benefits of this project includes include:
· landscape scale pest control (public and private land)
· community led ecological monitoring and conservation activity
· enhanced habitat for indigenous species.
12. It is recommended that the board allocate $40,000 of its locally driven initiatives budget towards the Eastern Songbird Initiative in the 2018/2019 financial year.
13. This project will deliver facilitation and resource support to Eastern Bays songbird initiative for ecological restoration and pest management.
Environmental Enhancement Plan – $10,000
14. To achieve the local board plan outcome ‘the natural environment is valued, protected and enhanced by our communities’ the board has indicated it would like to fund a new project focused on the development of a plan which outlines environmental initiatives currently underway. The plan would also guide the local board’s investment in environmental projects in the next three years.
15. The benefits of this project includes the board has a reference of all the environmental enhancement projects currently being delivered by Auckland Council and community groups on private and public land. The board will also have an understanding of programmes planned in the short term.
16. It is recommended that the board allocate $10,000 of its locally driven initiatives budget towards the Environmental Enhancement Plan in the 2018/2019 financial year.
17. This project will deliver an environmental enhancement plan which will serve as a one-stop-shop of all the environmental enhancement projects and programmes planned over the next three years.
Victoria Portland significant ecological area restoration – $20,000
18. To achieve the local board plan outcome ‘the natural environment is valued, protected and enhanced by our communities’ the board has indicated it would like continue to fund the restoration of significant ecological area on private land project. The board provided $10,000 towards eradication of three invasive species in the significant ecological area followed by pest animal control in the 2016/2017 financial year, and an additional $10,000 towards ecological restoration, pest management and surveying stream life and enhancement planting of native species in the 2017/2018 financial year.
19. Restoration of significant ecological areas helps Auckland Council to fulfil its regulatory and non-regulatory requirements in the Auckland Plan, the Resource Management Act 1991 and Auckland Council’s own Indigenous Biodiversity Strategy.
20. A community group in Remuera which includes over 50 landowners has identified a significant ecological area site in between Victoria Ave and Portland Road as an opportunity to undertake a community restoration project.
21. It is recommended that the board allocate $20,000 of its locally driven initiatives budget towards the Restoration of this significant ecological area on private land in the 2018/2019 financial year.
22. This project will continue to deliver the restoration of the significant ecological area specifically to improve biodiversity outcomes on private land, improved water quality of urban stream and community-led conservation. This year, there will also be delivery of water quality testing by Waicare which will engage the school kids in the neighbouring areas to participate.
Madills Farm restoration project – $20,000
23. To achieve the local board plan outcome ‘the natural environment is valued, protected and enhanced by our communities’ the board has indicated that it would like continue to fund the Madills Farm stream restoration project.
24. The Madills Reserve Masterplan identified an opportunity to enhance the stream on the eastern boundary of the reserve. A five-year work programme for restoration of this stream was included in the Madills Farm Reserve Stream Restoration Plan completed by consultants Te Ngahere in June 2015.
25. The board provided $17,000 towards continuing implementation of the 2015 Madills Farm Stream Restoration Plan in the 2016/2017 financial year. An additional $18,000 towards enhancing the stream on the eastern boundary of the reserve with weed control, plant maintenance and an assistance package will enable for support landowners as provided by the board, in the 2017/2018 financial year.
26. In addition to the funding proposed for the 2018/2019 financial year, it is also recommended that the board approve in principle the allocation of $20,000 towards this project in the 2019/2020 financial year. This indicative funding would be subject to formal approval from the board as part of the 2019/2020 work programming process.
27. The board will still have the ability to withdraw from this commitment should its financial circumstances change. The indicative funding for the 2019/2020 financial year would enable delivery of year four of the Madills Farm Restoration Plan.
28. This project will continue to deliver the implementation of the Madills Farm Reserve Stream Restoration Plan. The project aims to support stream improvement, water quality and biodiversity outcomes in the local board area. Weed control and planting has been a key focus of this project since the commencement in 2015. This year it will specifically deliver:
· weed control and site preparation
· plant purchasing via Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei nursery
· nursery
· a community planting day
· stream care and restoration education at community planting events
· communications via social media and print media to promote stream care.
Hobson Bay catchment care project – $28,000
29. To achieve the local board plan outcome ‘the natural environment is valued, protected and enhanced by our communities’ the board has indicated that it would like continue to fund the Hobson Bay catchment care project.
30. The local board developed the Hobson Bay Action Plan in recognition of the importance of Hobson Bay for recreational and environmental purposes. The action plan states that the ‘aquatic and marine values (of the bay) have not been well maintained and the water quality is not at an adequate standard for recreational use.’ The plan also notes that the board will ‘advocate and work in a coordinated manner with other projects and initiatives to manage upstream impacts in the wider stormwater catchment at the source to reduce adverse effects in the Hobson Bay environment.’
31. The board provided $33,000 towards implementation of the restoration plan for Remuera Stream (which runs into Hobson Bay) in the 2016/2017 financial year, and an additional $30,000 towards ecological restoration, pest management and surveying stream life and enhancement planting of native species in the 2017/2018 financial year.
32. It is recommended that the board allocate $28,000 of its locally driven initiatives budget towards the Hobson Bay Catchment Care project in the 2018/2019 financial year. In addition to the funding proposed for the 2018/2019 financial year, it is also recommended that the board approve in principle the allocation of $28,000 towards this project in the 2019/2020 financial year. This indicative funding would be subject to formal approval from the board as part of the 2019/2020 work programming process.
33. The board will still have the ability to withdraw from this commitment should its financial circumstances change. The indicative funding for the 2019/2020 financial year would enable the continued delivery of the Hobson Bay Action Plan in recognition of the importance of Hobson Bay for recreational and environmental purposes.
34. This project will continue to deliver the Waiata Reserve Planting Plan specifically weed control in priority areas, planting preparation and plant supply and assistance at a volunteer planting day. The project benefits include restoring and improving local waterways, empowering local communities to connect and advocate for their local natural environment.
Streamside assistance – Remuera Stream stage two – $22,500
35. To achieve the local board plan outcome ‘the natural environment is valued, protected and enhanced by our communities’ the board has indicated it would like continue to fund the streamside assistance – Remuera Stream stage two project.
36. The board provided $20,000 towards delivering an assistance programme to support private landowners in the board area who expressed an interest to improve streams on or immediately bordering their property in the 2017/2018 financial year. This programme extended support to residents specifically adjoining Newmarket Stream to the upper reaches of the Remuera Stream (in Newmarket Park). This budget enabled residents to undertake weed control and restoration planting to enhance the biodiversity of the streams, and improve water quality.
37. From the Deck, Newmarket Stream Community Restoration Project is a community-led initiative and the second year will build upon existing community members. The project will encourage their enthusiasm and leadership embracing a shared learnings approach.
38. It is recommended that the board allocate $20,000 of its locally driven initiatives budget towards the streamside assistance for the Remuera Stream stage two, in the 2018/2019 financial year. In addition to the funding proposed for the 2018/2019 financial year, it is also recommended that the board approve in principle the allocation of $30,000 towards this project in the 2019/2020 financial year. This indicative funding would be subject to formal approval from the board as part of the 2019/2020 work programming process.
39. The board will still have the ability to withdraw from this commitment should its financial circumstances change. The indicative funding for the 2019/2020 financial year would ensure continuity of delivery of the project through the winter months across the financial year, when demand for the programme is at its peak.
40. The project aims to support stream improvement, water quality and biodiversity outcomes in the local board area. This second year roll out will build on the outcomes of the first. This year it will specifically deliver:
· the development of resources and educational tools as the community further defines its focus
· the coordination within the community
· revisit priorities and revise plan
· host planned events including networking and practical training and working days
· continue to develop strategic decision making documents for planning ecological restoration and pest management.
Tāmaki Estuary Environmental Forum coordinator – $5,000
41. To achieve the local board plan outcome ‘the natural environment is valued, protected and enhanced by our communities’ the board has indicated support for funding the Tāmaki Estuary Environmental Forum coordinator project.
42. The Tāmaki Estuary Environmental Forum was established in the 1980s as a joint community and political advocate for the environmental protection of the Tāmaki Estuary. The member boards include Ōrākei, Howick, Maungakiekie-Tāmaki, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu, Manurewa and Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Boards.
43. The board provided $5,000 in the 2017/2018 financial year to deliver the design of a strategic work programme supporting initiatives that enhance community awareness of the Tāmaki estuary and improvements to water quality. The budget also funded a coordinator to support groups in progressing the vision for the Tāmaki estuary.
44. Funding for the 2018/2019 financial year will support the continued collaboration of the five member local boards and several community organisations who advocate for the Tāmaki catchment through the forum. Staff will also explore additional funding sources and sponsors to support the aspirations of the group going forward. Staff will also investigate opportunities for the forum to partner with academic institutions to discover more about the environmental issues and social interactions of communities within the Tāmaki catchment.
45. It is recommended that the board allocate $5,000 of its locally driven initiatives budget towards the Tāmaki Estuary Environmental Forum in the 2018/2019 financial year.
Ecological restoration projects on local parks and reserves (stage two) – $149,000
46. To achieve the local board plan outcome ‘the natural environment is valued, protected and enhanced by our communities’ the board has indicated it would like to continue to fund the ecological restoration projects on local parks and reserves.
47. The benefits of the projects include:
· reduced invasive plant species present in the reserves limiting further spread both within the reserve and in other areas
· increase in native biodiversity and improved ecosystem
· improved social value of the reserve as a space for public recreation and enjoyment.
48. The completion of this project in the 2017/2018 financial year reduced the amount of time required for future control of invasive plants within the reserve. A list of reserves, objectives and suggested budget allocations of the project have been included in Table 1 below.
49. At the request of the board at a workshop held on 24 May 2018, ecological restoration and pest management will be delivered to specific areas in Riddell Road and also at the Stonefields Heritage Trail.
Table 1: Ecological restoration and pest management in the Ōrākei Local Board area
Project |
Objective |
Budget |
Andersons Beach Reserve – phase two (ecological restoration and pest management) |
· phase two will continue to deliver initial and follow up weed control focused on priority vines, including Japanese Honeysuckle and Blue Morning Glory and ground covers including Tradescantia. · planting restoration and maintenance will be carried out on the 2017/2018 planting. |
$6,400 |
Grampian Road Retention Dam – phase two (ecological restoration and pest management) |
· phase two will continue to initial control with a focus on Tradescantia and other priority weeds present. · plant maintenance will be carried out on the 2017/2018 planting. · planting area two which comprises a drainage swale will deliver planting of 500 wetland species (sedges) to suppress pest plant establishment. · control targeting rodents and possums will also be undertaken. |
$6,700 |
Hobson Bay Walkway 1 – Phase Two (ecological restoration and pest management) |
· phase two will continue to deliver follow up control which will be focussed on most weeds present including brush wattles, small tree privets, Tradescantia and pampas. · planting preparation and planting of 200 plants will be carried out in the canopy gaps · the aim is to achieve indigenous canopy in 3-5 years on the exposed coastal margin and reduce future establishment of pest plants |
$5,000 |
Hobson Bay Walkway 2 – Thomas Bloodworth and Shore Road Reserve – Phase Two (ecological restoration and pest management) |
· phase two will continue to deliver initial and follow up control focussed on pampas and brush wattles along the coastal edge and priority species including moth plant, wolly nightshade and Tradescantia. · planting preparation and planting of 250 plants will be carried out on the exposed coastal areas adjacent to tidal mangroves. |
$10,000 |
Martyn Wilson Field and Lingarth Reserve – phase two (ecological restoration and pest management) |
· phase two will continue to deliver initial control which will be focussed on high priority vines including Japanese honeysuckle and blue morning glory. · planting preparation and planting of 250 plants will be delivered in the coastal margin which will include saltmarsh species such as oioi and sea rush. |
$6,900 |
Ngapipi Reserve and Ngapipi Cliff Reserve – phase two (ecological restoration and pest management) |
· phase two will continue to deliver follow up control which will focus on weed species present in Ngapipi Reserve. · planting preparation and planting of 250 plants will also be carried out in a section of understory in Ngapipi Reserve. · if time allows, initial control work will be started in Ngapipi Reserve |
$15,000 |
Pamela Place Reserve – phase two (ecological restoration and pest management) |
· phase two will deliver follow up control which will be focussed on Jasmine in the south western corner and other target weeds throughout the reserve. · planting preparation and enrichment planting of 500 Plants will also be carried out within the gaps following pest plant control. |
$8,500 |
Waiatarua Reserve – phase two (ecological restoration and pest management) |
· phase two will deliver follow up control which will be focussed on the high priority weed species including moth plant, wolly nightshade and Tradescantia. · options to plant areas of the wetland will be explored with the Healthy Waters department · options to complement pest animal control with the Waiatarua Protection Society to target rabbits will also be explored |
$35,000 |
Wharua and Waitaramoa Reserves – phase two (ecological restoration and pest management) |
· phase two will deliver follow up control which will be focussed on priority vines around the bush edge, including Japanese honeysuckle and control of the seed bank weeds throughout the bush. · no planting is recommended for this area as natural regeneration will occur readily if pest plants are kept under control. |
$22,500 |
Neighbourhood Liaison – phase two (Pest management) |
· while undertaking pest plant control in each reserve, boundary pest plants issues will be identified and the following actions undertaken: · phase two will deliver: o letter drop to selected properties located on weed infested boundaries o follow-up door knock for properties who have not responded o one hour site visit/consultation with the property owner identifying pest plant issues o follow up with short written report o offer selected assistance if they are deemed to be unable to do it themselves o provide landowners with a free bottle of weed stump gel |
$13,000 |
Ecological Restoration at Riddell Road (new) |
· ecological restoration will be undertaken in the cliff area on Riddell Road · a detailed scope of works will be confirmed in quarter one 2018. |
$10,000 |
Stonefields Heritage Trail (new)
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· ecological restoration and pest management will be undertaken at the Stonefields Heritage Trail · a detailed scope of works will be confirmed in quarter one 2018. |
$10,000 |
Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te
poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views
Local impacts
50. The proposed work programme responds to the local board’s increasing community interest in ecological restoration and pest management. The growing number of residential properties that border value reserves and streams approaching the local board to provide support is expressed in the local board plan outcome ‘the natural environment is valued, protected and enhanced by our communities.’
51. The Victoria Portland significant ecological area restoration project will continue to work with 50 neighbouring properties to improve the biodiversity outcomes on this area of private land. The project also proposes this year to work with neighbouring schools to monitor the water quality of the area.
52. The streamside assistance project is a community led initiative by the group From the Deck who will deliver a second year of restoring and improving local ways focussed on the upper reaches of the Remuera Stream which also connects to the Newmarket Stream. This project empowers local communities to connect and advocate for their local environment and for positive fresh water outcomes.
Local board views
53. The projects noted above align with the local board plan outcome ‘the natural environment is valued, protected and enhanced by our communities.’
54. The proposed local environment work programme was discussed with the board at workshops on 22 March 2018, 5 April 2018 and 24 May 2018. The board indicated its support of the proposed projects outlined in this report at its 24 May 2018 workshop.
Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement
55. It is recognised that environmental management, water quality and land management has integral links with the mauri of the environment and concepts of kaitiakitanga.
56. Table 2 below outlines how each of the projects contributes towards Māori outcomes.
Table 2. Māori impact assessment
Project |
Māori impact assessment |
Victoria Portland significant ecological area restoration |
No consultation with Māori will be carried out as the project is focused on private land. Iwi will be asked to support the implementation of this project. |
Eastern Bays songbird initiative |
It is acknowledged that sustainable living practices have integral links with concepts of kaitiakitanga and the Māori world view, where people are closely connected to the land and nature. |
Madills Farm stream restoration project |
No specific consultation with Māori on the Madills Farm stream restoration project has been undertaken. However, iwi have been invited to participate in the planting day. |
Hobson Bay catchment care project (Waiata Reserve) |
No specific consultation with Māori on the Hobson Bay catchment care project has been undertaken. However, iwi have been invited to participate in the planting day. |
Streamside assistance – Remuera Stream stage two |
It is recognised that waterway protection and restoration has integral links to concepts of kaitiakitanga and the Māori world view, where people are closely connected to the land and nature. |
Tāmaki Estuary Environmental Forum coordinator |
The forum’s terms of reference state that members include ‘local iwi with a historical relationship with the Tāmaki Estuary.’ To date, local iwi have not participated in the forum. Local iwi will be invited again to participate in 2018/2019. |
Environmental Enhancement Plan |
It is acknowledged that sustainable living practices have integral links with concepts of kaitiakitanga and the Māori world view, where people are closely connected to the land and nature. Iwi will be consulted as part of the development of the plan. |
Ecological restoration projects on local parks and reserves |
Iwi will be asked to support the implementation of ecological restoration on local parks and reserves. |
Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications
57. The proposed 2018/2019 local environment work programme will see the allocation of $294,500 of the board’s locally driven initiatives operational budget. This amount can be accommodated within the board’s total draft budget for 2018/2019. As such, the board’s approval will not have significant financial implications unless projects experience a significant overspend or underspend. Regular quarterly updates on projects will be provided to the board tracking expenditure and identifying any projects at risk of non-delivery, over or underspend.
Ngā raru tūpono / Risks
58. If the proposed local environment work programme is not approved at the board’s June 2018 business meeting, there is a risk that the proposed projects may not be able to be delivered within the 2018/2019 financial year. The risks, and proposed mitigation measures, associated with each of the proposed project have been outlined in Attachment B to this report.
Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps
59. Subject to the board’s approval, the delivery of this work programme will commence in the new financial year (1 July 2018). Regular reporting on project delivery will be provided through the Infrastructure and Environmental Services’ contribution to the board’s quarterly performance report.
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
No. |
Title |
Page |
a⇩
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Ōrākei Local Board Work Programme 2018/2019 |
57 |
b⇩
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Project risks and mitigation |
63 |
Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
Desiree Tukutama - Relationship Advisor |
Authorisers |
Barry Potter - Director Infrastructure and Environmental Services Suzanne Weld - Acting Relationship Manager – Albert-Eden & Ōrākei Local Boards |
21 June 2018 |
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Ōrākei Local Board Local Economic Development 2018/2019 Work Programme
File No.: CP2018/08875
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To approve the Orākei Local Board Economic Development work programme for the 2018/2019 financial year.
Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary
2. This report introduces the proposed 2018/2019 financial year Local Economic Development (LED) Work Programme for the Orākei Local Board as set out in attachment A.
3. The proposed work programme comprises of the delivery of a local town centre Business Awards event, support for local businesses and support for the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES). The total value of the Local Economic Development programme is $32,000.
4. The Board is being asked to approve the 2018/19 local economic development programme.
Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) approve the 2017/18 local economic development programme as presented in attachment A to this report.
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Horopaki / Context
5. This report provides the Local Board with the proposed local economic development work programme for the coming financial year.
Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice
6. The 2018/2019 local economic development programme has been developed having regard to the Local Board’s priorities for local economic development set out in the Local Board Plan (2017).
7. The proposed LED programme comprises the following activities.
Young Enterprise Scheme ($3,000)
8. Auckland Business Chamber, on behalf of the Young Enterprise Trust, delivers the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) in Auckland. YES is a practical, year-long programme for year 12 and 13 students. Through the programme, students develop creative ideas into actual businesses, complete with real products and services and experience real profit and loss.
9. Fostering youth entrepreneurship is a key requirement for developing an innovative economy and creating employment pathways for our young people. Through the programme, students develop creative ideas into actual businesses, complete with real products and services and real profit and loss. Students learn key work skills and business knowledge including: business fundamentals, planning, interpersonal relations, financial, decision making, reporting, risk management and team work. YES helps create a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship amongst Auckland’s young people.
10. The funding from the Local Board will support the delivery of the YES Kick Start days in February 2019. The Kick Start days are held in sub-regions (North, South, East, Central/West) and are the first day students get to meet the Young Enterprise team, and find out about their 2019 year, what YES is about, and what is in store for them. All schools in the Local Board area that have shown an interest in YES are invited. In addition, the invitation is extended to those schools who have not shown an interest to enable them to make a decision as to whether to participate.
Town Centre Business Awards ($25,000)
11. The Business Awards would aim to foster a sense of pride around the local business community, while communicating to the wider public the quality of commercial offerings in the district. For the individual business owners, it is a chance to celebrate their success, as recognised by their peers and the community. The Awards will culminate in an Awards Ceremony in October 2018.
12. Initial discussions with the Local Board have been held through the Strategic Broker in the Arts and Community Empowerment team. The proposal from Cherry Events (attachment B) outlines the proposed approach to the running of the event in 2018.
Support for local businesses ($5,000)
13. A budget allocation would provide the ability for the Local Board to support new business networks and to assist with promotion of the local board area to attract visitors as set out in the Ōrākei Visitor Strategy.
Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te
poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views
14. The proposed LED programme was presented to the Local Board at the 22 May 2018 workshop and has been amended to reflect the comments received at that workshop.
Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement
15. There are no direct impacts as a result of this report on Māori. However, in implementing the programme consideration will be given to the need to consult with Iwi and consider any impacts on Maori arising from the specific project being undertaken.
Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications
16. The Local Economic Development work programme progress will be reported directly to the Local Board as part of the quarterly local board work programme report produced by Local Board Services.
Ngā raru tūpono / Risks
17. The Local Economic Development work programme is dependent on the development of detailed proposals and associated funding agreements. There is a risk that the budget remains unspent if initiatives supported in the financial year do not require the full amount allocated or, following the agreement of the programme, external partners do not in turn proceed with the project.
Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps
18. Following approval by the Local Board the Local Economic Development team at ATEED will begin to implement the programme as approved by the Local Board. Where there is a need further scoping of activities will be undertaken and presented back to the Local Board as required.
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
No. |
Title |
Page |
a⇩
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Local Economic Development: ATEED Work Programme 2018/2019 |
69 |
Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
John Norman - Strategic Planner Local Economic Development (ATEED) |
Authorisers |
Paul Robinson – Manager Local Economic Growth (ATEED) Suzanne Weld - Acting Relationship Manager – Albert-Eden & Ōrākei Local Boards |
21 June 2018 |
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Ōrākei Local Board Community Services Work Programmes 2018/2019
File No.: CP2018/09943
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To approve the Community Services 2018/19 work programmes for the Ōrākei Local Board including the following departments:
· Arts, Community and Events (ACE)
· Libraries and Information (Libraries)
· Parks, Sport and Recreation (PSR)
· Service Strategy and Integration (SSI).
Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary
2. The Community Services work programmes provide a defined work programme to be delivered for the local board in the 2018/2019 financial year. The work programmes cover the following departments:
· Arts, Community and Events (ACE)
· Libraries and Information (Libraries)
· Parks, Sport and Recreation (PSR)
· Service Strategy and Integration (SSI)
3. The Community Services work programmes are being presented together as an initial step toward an integrated programme for the Community Services directorate.
4. The work programmes align with the following Local Board Plan outcomes:
· Our local parks and open space areas are valued and enjoyed
· Our residents are proud of their community facilities and public places
· The natural environment is valued, protected and enhanced by our communities
5. The work programmes include funding from Asset Based Services (ABS) Opex and Locally Driven Initiatives (LDI) Opex,
6. Should unforeseen works arise, or work priorities change from those approved by the local board, approval from the local board will be sought for any changes to work programmes.
7. Progress and updates on work programmes will be reported to the local board for each quarter of the financial year.
Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendations That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) approve the 2018/19 Arts, Community and Events work programme (Attachment A to the agenda report). b) approve the 2018/19 Libraries work programme (Attachment B to the agenda report). c) approve the 2018/19 Parks, Sport and Recreation work programme (Attachment C to the agenda report) and delegate approval of minor changes to (Insert member name) and (insert member name). d) approve the 2018/19 Service Strategy and Integration work programme (Attachment D to the agenda report). |
Horopaki / Context
8. Work programmes are presented to local boards for approval each year. They outline the local activities to be delivered in each local board area for the next financial year.
9. This year ACE, Libraries, PSR and SSI departments that make up the Community Services directorate are presenting work programmes in a combined report as an initial step toward an integrated programme for the Community Services directorate.
10. Preparation for the development of draft work programmes was supported by a series of workshops with the local board. Initial workshops provided strategic direction and subsequent workshops identified priority activities to support that direction.
11. The work programme for SSI has been included alongside other Community Services work programmes for the first time. Some activities are funded through regional budgets but have been included as they will have an impact on future asset or service provision in the local board area and may also require local board decisions or input as they progress.
Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice
12. The Community Services work programmes 2018/2019 for the Ōrākei Local Board includes the following areas of activity:
· ACE – Provision of service at local arts projects and facilities, community empowerment initiatives, community centres and venues and local and regional events.
· Libraries – Provision of library services and programmes that support Aucklanders with reading and literacy, and opportunities to participate in community and civic life.
· PSR – Provision of services to actively engage Aucklanders to lead healthy, connect with nature and value our cultural identity.
· SSI – Provision of service and asset planning advice and support more integrated delivery of community outcomes.
13. The work programmes include activities that:
· align with local board plans
· identify budget allocation and
· outline estimated timeframes for delivery.
14. The work programmes 2018/2019 align to the following Ōrākei Local Board Plan outcomes:
Outcome |
ACE |
Libraries |
PSR |
SS&I |
Our local parks and open space areas are valued and enjoyed |
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ü |
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Our residents are proud of their community facilities and public places |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
The natural environment is valued, protected and enhanced by our communities |
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ü |
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15. Some activities require multiple years for delivery. The programmes align to the following strategies and plans:
· ACE: Hire Fee Framework, Events Policy, Arts and Culture Strategic Action Plan ("Toi Whītiki"), Community Development Strategic Action Plan (“Thriving Communities”), Ka Ora Ai Te Iwi – Māori Responsiveness Plan
· Libraries: Te Kauroa – Auckland Libraries Future Directions 2013-2023, Te Kauhanganui – Auckland Libraries Māori responsiveness plan
· PSR: Public Open Space Strategic Action Plan, Sport and Recreation Strategic Action Plan, Auckland growing greener framework, Māori responsiveness framework, Pest free 2050 (through volunteers).
· SSI: Delivery of integrated outcomes from the strategies and plans outlined above including the Community Facilities Network Plan, Parks and Open Space Strategic Action Plan and Auckland Plan
16. The work programmes include new activities, as well as existing activities that have been continued from the previous financial year.
Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te
poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views
17. The local board provided feedback on the proposed Community Services work programmes for the 2018/2019 financial year through a series of workshops in preparation for approving these final work programmes.
18. Feedback from these workshops is reflected in the work programmes included in Attachments A, B, C and D.
Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement
19. Where any aspects of the work programme are anticipated to have a significant impact on Māori, appropriate engagement and consultation will follow.
20. Community Services are committed to being responsive to Māori. When developing and delivering work programmes we consider how we can contribute to Māori well-being, values, culture and traditions.
21. Activities in the work programmes that are specific to Māori outcomes include:
· Celebrating Te Ao Māori and strengthening responsiveness to Māori. Whakatipu i te reo Māori.
Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications
22. Activities are funded from one or multiple budget sources which include: Asset Based Services (ABS) Opex and Locally Driven Initiatives (LDI) Opex.
23. The Locally Driven Initiative budget for the local board for the 2018/2019 financial year is $502,907 opex.
24. The Community Facilities department leads capital development and asset enhancing activities including renewals and will be submitting a separate work programme for approval.
Ngā raru tūpono / Risks
25. Delivery and completion of activities in the work programmes are dependent on the local board approving the work programmes.
26. Work programme activities that require multi-year funding are dependent on the approval of work programmes in future years to be completed or continued.
27. Where a work programme activity cannot be completed on time due to unforeseen circumstances, this will be signalled to the local board at the earliest opportunity along with options for the local board to consider.
28. If a change is required to a work programme, approval from the local board will be sought.
Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps
29. Once approved, delivery of activities identified in the Community Services work programmes is to begin from 1 July 2018.
30. The work programmes list further decisions and milestones for each activity, these will be brought to the local board when appropriate.
31. Progress and updates on work programmes will be reported to the local board for each quarter of the financial year.
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
No. |
Title |
Page |
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Ōrākei ACE Work Programme 2018/2019 |
75 |
b⇩
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Ōrākei Libraries Work Programme 2018/2019 |
79 |
c⇩
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Ōrākei PSR Work Programmes 2018/2019 |
81 |
d⇩
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Ōrākei SSI Work Programme 2018/2019 |
83 |
Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Authors |
Graham Bodman - General Manager Arts, Community and Events Mirla Edmundson - General Manager Libraries & Information Mace Ward - General Manager Parks, Sports and Recreation Lisa Tocker - Head of Service Strategy and Integration |
Authorisers |
Ian Maxwell - Director Community Services Suzanne Weld - Acting Relationship Manager – Albert-Eden & Ōrākei Local Boards |
21 June 2018 |
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Freedom Camping Bylaw Development
File No.: CP2018/10442
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To seek formal feedback from the Ōrākei Local Board on sites to be managed by the draft freedom camping bylaw (the bylaw).
Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary
2. In August 2017 the Regulatory Committee decided to develop a bylaw under the Freedom Camping Act 2011 (the Act).
3. The council can only restrict or prohibit the activity through a bylaw made under the Act if it is satisfied that it is necessary to:
· protect the area, and/or
· protect the health and safety of people who may visit an area, and/or
· protect access to the area.
4. Staff have now carried out site assessments for the Ōrākei Local Board area and have concluded there are:
· nine sites with adequate evidence to be scheduled as prohibited
· six sites with adequate evidence to be scheduled as restricted
· no suitable sites for non-self-contained camping.
5. Recommendations provided by the Ōrākei Local Board will be incorporated into a report to the Regulatory Committee in August 2018.
Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendations That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) recommend to the Regulatory Committee that the nine sites contained in Attachment A be prohibited through a bylaw under the Freedom Camping Act 2011. b) recommend to the Regulatory Committee that the following restrictions be applied to the six sites contained in Attachment B through a bylaw under the Freedom Camping Act 2011: i) certified self-contained vehicles only ii) limited numbers of vehicles iii) only in identified parking spaces. c) confirm their general views on the management of freedom camping expressed through the workshop on 26 April 2018 as follows: i) any bylaw needs to be enforceable ii) monitoring and enforcement is required to ensure bylaw is effective iii) the whole of Tamaki Drive should be prohibited for freedom camping iv) priority should be given to tourists who provide a greater contribution to the local economy.
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Horopaki / Context
Background
6. In 2017 staff conducted a review of freedom camping in Auckland and the options available to the council to manage this activity. The review provided detailed information on current camper patterns and the associated issues.
7. Staff reported the findings of the review to the Regulatory Committee in August 2017. The Regulatory Committee decided to manage freedom camping by developing a bylaw under the Freedom Camping Act 2011 (the Act) [REG/2017/72].
8. A bylaw under the Act will allow the council to manage harm more effectively by enabling council officers to issue campers with $200 infringement fines.
Freedom Camping Act 2011
9. Under the Act freedom camping is permitted in any local authority area unless it is restricted or prohibited:
· in a bylaw made under the Act, or
· under any other enactment.
10. Other enactments include the Reserves Act 1977 which prohibits freedom camping on reserves unless a reserve management plan allows the activity.
11. The council can only restrict or prohibit the activity through a bylaw made under the Act if it is satisfied that it is necessary to:
· protect the area, and/or
· protect the health and safety of people who may visit an area, and/or
· protect access to the area.
12. The council cannot make a bylaw which effectively prohibits freedom camping everywhere in Auckland.
13. The council must be satisfied that a bylaw is the most appropriate and proportionate way of addressing the perceived problem in relation to the area. The bylaw must not be inconsistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990.
Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice
Bylaw development process
14. Staff sought initial local board views through the local board cluster workshops in November 2017. This included discussion on characteristics of areas that make it either suitable or unsuitable for freedom camping. Ways to minimise potential harm were also discussed.
15. Principles were subsequently developed to guide the bylaw development. These are:
· to ensure that freedom campers can “do the right thing”
· to ensure that users and visitors to an area, including freedom campers, can enjoy the area
· to encourage the activity in suitable areas that meet the needs of freedom campers
· to protect areas of regional significance.
16. Community workshops were also held in April 2018 to test these principles. Attendees at the workshops were individuals or groups who had previously expressed an interest in the issue.
17. Staff attended workshops with all local boards in April and May 2018. The purpose of these workshops was to provide an overview of the bylaw development and to seek feedback to help inform the draft bylaw.
Approach to site assessments
18. Staff completed assessments of all council managed land to understand the areas that may need to be protected from freedom camping and scheduled in the bylaw. Assessments included the following considerations:
· the size and condition of parking area
· existing use including any leases over the area
· issues around safety in the area including anti-social behaviour and lighting
· existing facilities including toilets, drinking water, rubbish bins and gates
· the environmental, historical or cultural significance of the area.
19. To decide on recommendations for each site, staff developed a site assessment matrix (Figure 1) with two indicators:
· current or anticipated desirability of an area to campers
· level of protection required under the Act.
Figure 1 – Site Assesment Matrix
20. Medium and high desirability areas that require a higher level of protection are recommended to be prohibited.
21. Areas of medium and high desirability that require a medium level of protection are recommended to be restricted. As these sites may be suitable for a limited number of certified self-contained vehicles, site specific restrictions may include a maximum number of vehicles and a specific location within the parking area to camp.
22. High desirability areas that require a lower level of protection are recommended to have more permissive rules. These rules could allow for a limited number of non-self-contained vehicles to camp at these locations.
Areas held under the Reserves Act 1977
23. Areas held under the Reserves Act were included in the assessment. This enabled the local board to provide feedback on whether a prohibition through the bylaw was required.
24. The default position on land held under the Reserves Act is that freedom camping is not allowed. The Reserves Act does not have infringement powers available.
25. For reserves that meet the Freedom Camping Act evidential requirements to be prohibited, these areas can also be scheduled in the bylaw. This provides enforcement staff additional infringement powers.
Potential regional default rules
26. Staff also presented the following potential regional default rules at each local board workshop:
· camping is permitted only in certified self-contained vehicles
· camping is permitted for no more than two nights in any four week consecutive period
· a time by which a camper must leave the area in the morning.
27. These rules would be applied to all areas that are not otherwise scheduled in the bylaw to ensure health and safety and access to the area are protected.
Ōrākei Local Board area site assessments
28. The outcome of the initial site assessments for the Ōrākei Local Board area are included in Attachments A and B. Attachment B also notes where the Reserves Act applies.
29. Attachment C includes sites initially recommended to be scheduled in the bylaw which have been reassessed following the workshop with the local board. These sites are now recommended to be covered by the default rules. Freedom camping will not be permitted in areas held under the Reserves Act, although enforcement powers will be limited to those under the Reserves Act.
30. The Ōrākei Local Board area initial site assessments identified:
· six sites where there was adequate evidence to suggest a prohibition was required to protect the area
· eight sites (including reserves held under the Reserves Act) where there was adequate evidence to suggest site specific restrictions are required to protect the area
· no areas where there was adequate evidence to suggest more permissive restrictions should be in place to allow non-self-contained camping.
31. Attachments A and B also provide a summary of the additional evidence received from the local board and subsequent staff recommendations.
32. A summary of the recommendations for the Ōrākei Local Board area:
· nine sites have adequate evidence to be scheduled as prohibited
· six sites have adequate evidence to be scheduled as restricted (limited access for certified self-contained only).
o Of these, five areas are held under the Reserves Act. Staff are investigating if there are legal avenues available to provide for freedom camping with restrictions on these sites. If no legal avenues are available, these sites will not be scheduled in the bylaw. As the default position under the Reserves Act will apply, there is no freedom camping allowed on these sites. Enforcement powers will be limited to those under the Reserves Act (no infringement capability).
Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te
poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views
33. The Ōrākei Local Board also provided general feedback on the development of the bylaw at the workshop on 26 April 2018. This feedback included:
· any bylaw needs to be enforceable
· monitoring and enforcement is required to ensure bylaw is effective
· the whole of Tamaki Drive should be prohibited for freedom camping
· priority should be given to tourists who provide a greater contribution to the local economy.
Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement
34. A memo was provided to mana whenua in November 2017 to update them on the development of the bylaw. Staff also attended the Parks and Recreation Mana Whenua Engagement Regional Hui in March 2018 to discuss the bylaw development.
35. Staff will continue to work with mana whenua through this forum to identify areas that need to be protected through the bylaw.
Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications
36. There are no financial implications for the Local Board from the decision being sought.
Ngā raru tūpono / Risks
37. There is a risk that the bylaw could be applied to a person experiencing homelessness and living in a vehicle.
38. The graduated enforcement model used by Licensing and Regulatory Compliance enables consideration of individual circumstances. Currently when a complaint is made about someone who is experiencing homelessness, staff work with social service agencies to ensure they are connected with the right support.
39. The Affordable Housing Policy Unit are currently developing a cross sectoral strategy on homelessness.
40. Staff will continue to work with staff across the council, including Legal Services, to understand options available to mitigate this risk.
Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps
41. Staff intend to report to the Regulatory Committee in August 2018 with the draft bylaw and statement of proposal. If adopted at this time, the draft bylaw will go out for full public consultation in September.
42. If the Ōrākei Local Board would like to provide further feedback once the draft bylaw is adopted, this will be facilitated through the consultation and hearings process in September.
43. Based on current timelines, staff intend to have the new bylaw adopted in December 2018.
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
No. |
Title |
Page |
a⇩
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Sites to be recommended to the Regulatory Committee to be prohibited |
91 |
b⇩
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Sites to be recommended to the Regulatory Committee as restricted (certified self-contained only) - site specific restrictions to limit number and location |
95 |
c⇩
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Sites reassessed following workshop - recommend to Regulatory Committee to apply default rules |
99 |
Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
Jillian Roe - Policy Analyst |
Authorisers |
Kataraina Maki - GM - Community & Social Policy Louise Mason - GM Local Board Services Suzanne Weld - Acting Relationship Manager – Albert-Eden & Ōrākei Local Boards |
21 June 2018 |
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Regional Facilities Auckland Third Quarter Performance Report for the quarter ending 31 March 2018
File No.: CP2018/10051
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To update the Ōrākei Local Board on the performance of Regional Facilities Auckland for the quarter ending 31 March 2018.
Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) receive the Regional Facilities Auckland Quarterly Performance Report for the quarter ending 31 March 2018. |
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
No. |
Title |
Page |
a⇩
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Regional Facilities Auckland Quarterly Performance Report |
105 |
Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
Kim Lawgun - Democracy Advisor |
Authoriser |
Suzanne Weld - Acting Relationship Manager – Albert-Eden & Ōrākei Local Boards |
21 June 2018 |
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File No.: CP2018/10360
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To provide the Chairperson with an opportunity to update the Ōrākei Local Board Members on projects, activities and issues since last reported.
Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendations a) That the Chairperson’s June 2018 report be received. b) That the updated Board’s portfolios, their fields of activities, and member allocations to the portfolios (attachment B) be approved. |
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
No. |
Title |
Page |
a⇩
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Chairperson's Report - June 2018 |
131 |
b⇩
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Portfolio allocation update for Local Board Members |
137 |
c⇩
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Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Reserves Board minutes |
139 |
Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
Kim Lawgun - Democracy Advisor |
Authoriser |
Suzanne Weld - Acting Relationship Manager – Albert-Eden & Ōrākei Local Boards |
21 June 2018 |
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Board Member Report - Carmel Claridge
File No.: CP2018/10391
Purpose of the report
1. To update the Ōrākei Local Board Members on projects, activities and issues.
a) That the report be received. b) That the Ōrākei Local Board formally endorse its feedback to Auckland Transport on the following matters: i. Bus Layovers in Mission Bay and St Heliers ii. Proposed Intersection upgrade Felton Matthew Avenue/ St Johns Rd. c) That the Ōrākei Local Board request that Auckland Transport install Broken Yellow Lines on one side of Hilltop Street, Remuera, and at the intersection of Hilltop Street and Maungarei Rd, Remuera. |
Portfolio Lead: Environment and Transport
Other (alternate portfolio holder): Parks and Reserves, Community Leases
Environment
Newmarket Stream Restoration Project:
This project funded in conjunction with the Waitematā Local Board continues to flourish. Residents involved are reaching to schools and wider community to get involved. A copy of their most recent newsletter and Stream Report is attached.
Eastern Songbird Project:
Another initiative in the Environment space that is going from strength to strength is the Eastern Songbird Project. Although the Songbird project itself has a stipulated geographical area, residents across the wider Ward have been keen to get involved in pest trapping on private property. Alan Minson from the project has so far made presentations to the Mission Bay Kohimarama Residents’ Association at their recent AGM and the Stonefields Residents with traps available. There is also a Free Rat Trap handout outside the St Heliers Library scheduled for 10am on Saturday June 23rd. Alan is also booked for the upcoming Meadowbank St Johns Residents’ Association meeting on Tuesday June 12th. It is crucial to get people living alongside the bush area on both sides of the Pourewa Valley to get involved. This all augers well for the extension of the Eastern Songbird Project across the entire Ward.
Waiatarua Reserve Site Visit:
To get a better understanding of the current operational management of the Waiatarua Wetlands, I organized a meeting on site with Healthy Waters staff and representatives from Council contractors currently responsible for maintaining the storm water infrastructure and waterways in the Reserve. Their area of responsibility for upkeep includes the weirs, culverts, silt traps, and perimeter waterways, but does not extend to the grassed sections, or planting.
Assurances were received from both Council staff and contractors that the Wetlands are functioning as they should be as a natural storm water catchment and treatment facility. Silt traps are reported to be inspected, and if necessary cleared on a weekly basis. The course canals running through the Reserve from near the Grand Drive entrance to the mid-section of the Wetlands were cleared of debris and silt last year. This is a major exercise requiring the silt to be removed from the floor of the waterway, taken off-site by truck, treated, and then discharged to landfill. This will need to be repeated within the next five years
During the autumn storm events in Auckland a number of trees were blown over and have fallen into the perimeter waterway – therefore becoming the responsibility of Healthy Waters rather than Community Facilities. We were told these trees have already been logged and scheduled for removal. Noxious weeds along the waterways are treated by targeted spraying. The evidence of native fish species and eels easily visible in the waterways indicate a reasonably healthy ecosystem.
Specific areas were identified as being optimal sites for further planting. These sites were identified according to the value the additional planting would have on stream shading to help keep water temperature cool. Some existing plants are nearing the end of their natural life and need replacing. As part of the work on the new Waiatarua Plan these sites need to be listed - and recommendations for species incorporated so there is a document for staff and community groups to refer to for future Community Planting days.
Transport
Board Feedback to Auckland Transport:
The Board provided feedback on the following this month: (as attached)
· Felton Matthew Ave/ St Johns Rd Intersection Improvements
· Proposed Bus Layovers – Mission Bay and St Heliers
Broken Yellow Lines Installation:
There appears to be a lack of consistency in the circumstances in which Auckland Transport propose Broken yellow lines (BYL) installation within the Ward. I have requested information on whether or not there is a policy followed and any helpful guidelines so that Board members may be better informed when approached by residents either requesting or objecting to BYL installation.
Hilltop Crescent Parking Issues:
Apart from visits from enforcement officers the congestion, illegal parking, and blocked driveway access issues continue unabated in Hilltop Street. Admittedly this problem is limited to the times when there are games or training at the College Rifles Sports Ground. However, the response from Auckland Transport to date has not been sufficient to make any difference to the ongoing problems at this location. The site was being evaluated for the installation of ‘hockey stick’ lines to help prevent parking over driveways but no further information has been received by me on this. I am continuing to liaise with a resident who coordinates the neighbour’s responses. It is the residents’ view, and one which I share, that this matter is one of safety and that Auckland Transport assessment of this location for broken yellow line treatment needs to be done at the times the problems occur in order to get an accurate picture of the dangerous traffic and pedestrian movements.
Stonefields Berm Improvements:
Auckland Transport have no objection to Stonefields residents fixing and repainting the existing structures on the grass berms, or dealing with the current maintenance issues such as weed growth in the planter boxes. This potential project is currently being discussed by the Stonefields Residents’ Association as something they may be able to work on together with the Mens’ Shed group in Waiatarua Reserve.
Update on Pedestrian Refuges – St Johns Rd:
In response to the OLB resolution passed last month asking for Auckland Transport to investigate the installation of pedestrian refuges on the stretch of St Johns Rd that runs from the Meadowbank Mall to Truman St, I have been advised that preliminary work is already underway to facilitate the installation of two refuges along this busy strip of road. Works are not scheduled until the 2109/2020 works programme, and the Board does have the option of bringing the work forward with the cost to be met by us out of our Local Transport Capital Fund. The ROC for each refuge is $60,000.
Activities
Date 7th May 8th May
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17th May 18th May 21st May
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23rd May 24th May
25th May 26th May 27th May 29th May 31st May 5th June
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Activities Presentation to AT – OLB feedback on Regional Land Transport Plan Auckland Transport Meeting Meadowbank St Johns Residents’ Association Meeting Chairman/Deputy Chairman Meeting OLB Workshop Community Facilities Meeting Community Services Meeting Waiatarua Reserve Site Visit OLB Business Meeting Auckland 10 Year Budget Advocacy ArtErslie Judging ArtEerslie Prizegiving Auckland Transport Meeting Attendance at Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Business Meeting Attendance at C&R 80th AGM Chairman/Deputy Chairman Meeting OLB Workshop Attendance Full Day Leadership Course – Kura Kanawa Attendance at Quiz Night – Selwyn College Fundraiser Attendance at Community Planting Day – Madills Farm On site meeting – AT to discuss proposed Polygon St Bus layover OLB Workshop Agenda Run Through for Business Meeting Ellerslie Business Association – Judging Rubbish Bin Art Competition OLB Workshop OLB Extraordinary Business Meeting |
No. |
Title |
Page |
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Newmarket stream newsletter |
151 |
b⇩
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Newmarket stream report |
157 |
c⇩
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Ōrākei Local Board feedback: Bus layovers - Mission Bay and St Heliers |
175 |
d⇩
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Ōrākei Local Board feedback: Felton Matthew Avenue intersection |
177 |
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Signatory
Author |
Carmel Claridge - Ōrākei Local Board Member |
21 June 2018 |
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Board Member Report - Troy Churton
File No.: CP2018/09843
Purpose of the report
1. To update the Ōrākei Local Board Members on projects, activities and issues since the last meeting.
a) That the report be received. b) That the Ōrākei Local Board support the Police and emergency helicopter services being relocated from Mechanics Bay to other airbases. |
Portfolio Lead: Resource Consenting and Regulatory
Snapshot of Planning and Regulatory Matters
2. Attending Liston Park de-brief to hear officer appraisal of latest development options from the chosen proponent and how these differ from their original proposal.
3. Filing comment on need to notify 236 Ōrākei Point development on grounds of ‘special circumstances’. Follow up meeting with Board and planners to assist rest of Board form an alternative, additional view as to notification or not based on a view of “effects” of proposal or not. Collating further information request maters for planers to consider before any notification decisions is made.
4. Receiving advice from Ian Smallburn in response to my Notice of Motion. Copy attached.
5. Confirming extent of tree protection happening under Unitary Plan with Phill Reid, Manager Planning - Aucklandwide for Plans and Spaces in Council’s Chief Planning office. Phil advised that 6000 trees are protected under the Unitary Plan – and his response to a media enquiry does Auckland Council plan to increase this number? Why or why not? Is more properly addresses as follows:
This is not quite correct. While there are approximately 6000 trees protected by Schedule 10 (Notable trees), there are many, many more protected through other rules in the Unitary Plan. For example, there are approximately 80,000 hectares of SEA (Significant Ecological Areas) across the region including almost 4000 hectares of that in the urban environment. Rules apply to vegetation removal in an SEA. In addition, most trees in road reserves and parks are protected. Many trees in the coastal environment (those on certain cliffs and those within a certain distance of mean high water spring) are also protected. Some trees around heritage sites/buildings may also have protection under the ‘heritage extent of place.’ In addition, there are approximately 7000 covenants protecting areas of bush and the number of covenants is increasing. Broadly speaking (when considering all the current regulatory methods) approximately half of Auckland’s trees/vegetation have a degree of formal protection and the other half do not.
Adding trees to Schedule 10 is not something that the Council has immediate plans to do. While anyone is welcome to complete the nomination form on the website and send it into us, the nominations will be held in a database until such time as a Plan Change is initiated to add them. A Plan Change requires a formal process under Schedule 1 of the RMA. There is no timeframe to ‘open up’ the Schedule to new nominations. There is however a Plan Change underway to amend the inconsistencies in the current Schedule 10 and to improve the maps to indicate the location of the Scheduled trees. No new trees will be added as part of this Plan Change but it will improve its usability for people trying to access information on the Schedule and in the GIS maps.
There are many non-regulatory initiatives underway that are actively increasing the overall tree cover in Auckland. The Mayor’s ‘Million Trees’ initiative is one of them, as are Local Board Plans, Greenway Plans, the Indigenous Biodiversity Strategy and Low Carbon Auckland.
The Council recently approved the ‘Urban Forest Strategy’ which is a vehicle to provide a comprehensive approach to maintaining and enhancing (through regulatory and non-regulatory techniques) trees and vegetation in Auckland’s urban area.
Aviation nuisance above Remuera / Ōrākei - cumulative effects
6. I have personally experienced an average of three low flying helicopter flights over my residential area each night in good weather between 10pm and 5am. Kevin Kelvany, the Board’s Aircraft Noise Community Consultative Group (ANCCG) advisory representative also comments on the marked increase of overhead aviation nuisance in our area from the misplaced helicopter pad, and from the testing happening to facilitate a second runway.
7. Advice to me from agencies is that around 75 per cent of the police chopper work is happening south. I understand the lease for Mechanics Bay is coming to an end and I strongly recommend emergency services are relocated to other airbases at the airport, Whenuapai, Ardmore, and other options and not to continue from Mechanics Bay.
8. General attendances at various community meetings, local library, Remuera Heritage.
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Signatory
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Troy Churton - Ōrākei Local Board Member |
21 June 2018 |
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Board Member Report - Colin Davis
File No.: CP2018/10377
Purpose of the report
1. To update the Ōrākei Local Board Members on projects, activities and issues since last reported.
a) That the report be received. |
Portfolio Lead: Arts, Events and Libraries; Heritage
Other (alternate portfolio holder): Resource Consenting and Regulatory; Civil Defence and Emergency Management
Arts
On 15 June 2017 the Board approved the arts, community and events work programme, which included $20,000 for a utility box artwork programme. Draft designs have been done for four of the five boxes in the St Heliers Village, as a place-making project, and for a further site in Mission Bay. Paintings on two of the smaller boxes are underway by the same artist and work should start soon on the other two larger boxes. Artworks have been completed on two small boxes in Ellerslie and in Remuera.
Heritage
(1) Tamaki Drive Searchlights
Although the new information sign has been installed on the Tamaki Drive seawall opposite the searchlight emplacements, the restoration project has stalled. A meeting is being arranged with staff and the consultant architect to progress this project.
(2) Heritage Projects
The inventory of sites of heritage significance in the Board’s area has been completed and had been distributed to our two libraries and staff.
I have been working with Watercare to erect an information sign on the local reserve at Whakatakataka Bay, Ngapipi Road, adjacent to the 20m sealed section of the former Hobson Bay pipeline, which was kept as a piece of engineering heritage. The illustrated sign has been prepared and will soon be erected on site.
Restoration of the World Wars One and Two war memorial avenue of trees along Glover Road adjacent to Glover Park is yet to commence. 63 titoki trees were originally planted in 1953 as a memorial for those from the district who were killed in the two wars. The missing titoki trees are to be planted. The two original plaques have deteriorated and become somewhat illegible. Restoration work on them is to be done at the same time. I suggest it would be appropriate, given the status of the little recognised war memorial, that a re-dedication service be held at a future appropriate date.
A revision of the Board’s WWI Roll of Honour was completed with the addition of new names and information. However, my recent discovery of other pertinent Rolls of Honour and memorials has delayed publication to include more names and information as the result. The new comprehensive Roll will be unique as a local board heritage document and will include a new section featuring rolls of honour and memorials generally covering the Board’s area.
The Principal Heritage Advisor, Central, has advised that it is hoped to engage contractors to restore the rare 90-year old heritage ventilation pipe in the St Heliers commercial area. It had been intended that this work would be done at the same time as the utility box artwork project.
Signage is to be installed on the Stonefields Heritage Trail.
Reports in Progress and Submissions
Earlier in the year I had drafted a Revised Standing Orders of the Ōrākei Local Board of the Auckland Council. The current set the Board uses was drafted by the Transition Authority in 2010. The draft is presently with officers for review before consideration by members at a workshop.
The Tamaki Drive Precinct Events Guidelines was adopted by the Board on 15 March, subject to a couple of amendments. The only outstanding change is to update the signage section, as resolved by the Board. I have rewritten the text for that section and made the consequential changes to the illustrations. These are yet to be incorporated in the final document. This delay is very disappointing. I presume the events team, ATEED and Auckland Transport are now operating under the adopted Guidelines. The St Heliers/Glendowie Residents Association has been referred to the document on the Board’s 15 March agenda and the Board’s resolutions.
Presentation of the Board’s submission relating to the proposed retirement village development in St Johns Road to the planning commissioners, has been scheduled for 18 June.
Activities (since 6 May 2018)
As well as assisting with a range of citizens’ enquiries, attending meetings, and involvement with other community activities, I have also attended the following to date:
7 May a meeting of AT Board members at which I with fellow Board members presented the Board’s submissions on the Auckland Regional Land Transport Plan.
7 May a meeting of the Council’s Quality Advice Political Advisory Group, of which I am a member.
7 May a catch-up meeting with the Ōrākei Ward Governing Body member.
8 May the transport portfolio briefing.
8 May the meeting with senior pupils of Churchill Park School at which I judged a class project.
9 May the ANZAC Day debrief.
10 May the Chair and Deputy Chair catch-up with staff.
10 May the Ōrākei Local Board workshop various topics.
10 May the Ōrākei Local Board extraordinary business meeting.
11 May the opening of the Eastern Arts annual exhibition at the Grace Joel Retirement Village.
12 May the closing of the St Heliers Bowling Club’s season. Although a member and a past President, I had been invited as Chairman of the Ōrākei Local Board together with the Tamaki MP and the Ōrākei Ward Governing Body member.
14 May the local boards chairs’ forum, followed by the chairs’ cluster meeting with the Chief Operating Officer.
14 May the meeting of the St Heliers Village Association.
15 May the community services monthly portfolio briefing.
15 May the community facilities monthly portfolio briefing.
16 May the meeting of the Governing Body’s Finance Committee at which I, accompanied by Board members Parkinson and Churton, presented the Board’s feedback on the Long Term Plan and submissions on the Board’s advocacy proposals.
17 May the Ōrākei Local Board business meeting.
20 May the live-to-air children’s TV entertainment programme, What Now, being broadcast from Churchill Park School. I was interviewed, as former Board Chairman and long time resident of St Heliers/Glendowie on the merits of the area.
21 May the meeting of the St Heliers/Glendowie Residents Association.
22 May the transport portfolio briefing.
22 May a briefing on the proposed Ōrākei Point development and planning proposal.
23 May with the Chair, I attended a briefing with ATEED and America’s Cup representatives on possible impacts and benefits of the America Cup activities for the Board’s area.
24 May the Ōrākei Local Board workshop various topics.
26 May a demonstration of frisbee golf at Waiatarua Reserve.
27 May the volunteers planting at Madills Farm.
28 May a meeting of the Mayoral Advisory Panel, of which I am a member, regarding the proposed WWI memorial in the Domain.
29 May on-site meeting at the St Heliers village with AT representatives and the Deputy Chair on loss of crucial parking which will result from AT’s new bus timetable and bus routing. Ten years ago the same AT traffic engineer met with me and representatives of both the residents and business associations at exactly the same place and on the same issues of safety and parking. It was proposed then, and I reiterated, that the unused reserved on-street parking for Police vehicles be re-configured for shoppers’ parking as the Police station is mostly unused and its site has adequate off-street parking. The AT engineer was positive and undertook to take the proposal back to his managers. This is a practical solution to redress the proposed loss of parking which is vital to the economic well-being of this commercial centre.
30 May a meeting with the Strategic Broker, Community Empowerment, and a Selwyn College student to progress possible funding for a student project.
31 May the Ōrākei Local Board workshop various topics.
7 June the Ōrākei Local Board workshop various topics.
7 June the Ōrākei Local Board extraordinary business meeting.
8 June a morning tea gathering of residents hosted by Simon O’Connor MP for Tamaki. Questions from attendees covered a number of local issues.
10 June an afternoon fund-raising concert, hosted by the vicar and members of the vestry, for the restoration of Christ Church, Ellerslie, and its heritage windows. Excellent performances were given by One Tree Hill College’s choirs.
10 June the Glendowie Boating Club’s prize-giving.
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Colin Davis – Member, Ōrākei Local Board of the Auckland Council |
21 June 2018 |
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Board Member Report - Toni Millar
File No.: CP2018/10334
Purpose of the report
1. To update the Ōrākei Local Board Members on projects, activities and issues.
a) That the report be received. b) That Auckland Council work with Vector, MBIE and Government to facilitate the relevant legislation changes to enable Vector to have access to private smart meters in times of Emergencies. c) That Auckland Council implement a project management schedule to check ALL trees under their jurisdiction asap. The current situation could hold Council liable for severe damage and loss of life and limb. |
Portfolio Lead: Civil Defence and Emergency Management
Alternate Portfolio Holder: Transport, Heritage; Arts, Events and Libraries
Civil Defence and Emergency Management meeting 30 May
2. Council is carrying out a thorough review of procedures after the 10 April storm.
3. Vector presented to the meeting.
· 600,000 people [180,000 homes] were without power. This was the biggest power outage in New Zealand history.
· Media were better informed than the Auckland Council head of Emergency Management.
· This required the biggest welfare response nationally since the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
· Trees crashing and being uprooted caused the most damage
· Auckland Council is by far the largest owner of trees, and the majority of crashing trees occurred with Council trees. Council does not currently have a systematic checking of trees on its land. Checking trees is not in the LTP. Thus another dramatic weather event could cause just as much mayhem and disruption.
· Vector can only monitor if power is connected to power sub stations – not individual dwellings. Although we have the highest concentration of smart meters in homes, Vector is legally not allowed to access the private smart meters. There should be changes to allow Vector to connect to individual smart meters in times of emergency.
· Vector carried out tree works and deliveries of emergency supplies at their cost – to assist customers. Council thanked Vector for going beyond their required work.
Recommendations:
i. That Auckland Council work with Vector, MBIE and Government to facilitate the relevant legislation changes to enable Vector to have access to private smart meters in times of Emergencies.
ii. That Auckland Council implement a project management schedule to check ALL trees under their jurisdiction asap. The current situation could hold Council liable for severe damage and loss of life and limb.
All households need to be prepared in case there is a Power Outage.
4. For very little outlay [under $40], all homes should invest in two items at least. Please see attached photos of stove and light.
i. A portable gas element is invaluable during power outages. They are fool proof and very safe. You cannot turn the stove on unless the 220g gas bottles are correctly installed. These are self-lighting, so no matches required. They pack away in to tidy and convenient cases. You can heat or cook a meal and boil water, conveniently inside during inclement weather. Ideal for all those who do not have a BBQ.
ii. A powerful torch in a convenient place is essential, along with spare batteries. Mine conveniently has a magnet to attach to the knife rack.
iii. Obviously a first aid kit, supplies of all medications required and store of canned food etc is also required.
Frisbee Golf
5. Board members saw Frisbee Golf in action at Waiatarua Reserve. This was a trial to evaluate how frisbee golf operates, with different frisbees, just like traditional golf has different clubs. The Frisbee Golf did not interfere with the regular walkers, runners and dog owners in Waiatarua on a normal Saturday afternoon.
6. I, for one, look forward to the introduction of Frisbee Golf to our Local Board area, even if for a trial period.
AT and Auckland Council to be congratulated for proactive response prior to storms – working to reduce sea water spillage on Tamaki Drive and with residents to get them sandbagging their properties
7. There are photos of the team down at Kohimarama prior to a storm settling in.
St Heliers Library does hold copies of OLB Agendas etc
8. After comments about St Heliers Library not having copies of our agendas etc, I went down to check. Such documents are in the large print room, to the right as you walk in to the library. Some other documents are out on display near the public computer bank.
Date 11 April
25 April 27 April
3 May 10 May
11 May 12 May
17 May 21 May 22 May 24 May 26 May 27 May 30 May 31 May
7 June |
Activity Attended RFA Function hosted by Sir Don McKinnon – Private Tour of the Civic Theatre and update on RFA developments Anzac Day – St Heliers Civic service on a glorious day AT and Auckland Council staff down at Kohi on Sunday 27 April with sand bag to sure up Tamaki Drive, before the storm hit.. went to check as EM person for OLB OLB Workshop North – Prime Minister, Mayors [Auckland and Northland] and Local Board Chairs luncheon OLB Workshop at St Chads OLB Business Meeting Grace Joel – opening of the Auckland East Arts Showcase Attended Musical ‘The Colour Purple’ by put on by Bravi theatre – ex-students return and give back to local community OLB Business Meeting St Heliers/Glendowie Residents Assoc – St Heliers Community Centre OLB Auckland Transport update – Ōrākei Community Centre Ōrākei Point Resource Consent briefing OLB Workshop Frisbee Golf introduction – Waiatarua Reserve Stonefields Residents Assoc Market Day Civil Defence and Emergency Management Committee Meeting. L14. 135 Albert Street. OLB Workshop – Albert Street OLB representative at Grace Joel – Craig Primrose’s Painting of Grace Joel OLB Workshop OLB Extra-Ordinary Meeting |
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Toni Millar - Ōrākei Local Board Member |
21 June 2018 |
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Board Member Report – Ros Rundle
File No.: CP2018/10193
Purpose of the report
1. To update the Ōrākei Local Board Members on projects, activities and issues.
a) That the report be received. |
Portfolio Lead: Economic Development
Other (alternate portfolio holder): Community
Economic Development
Mission Bay Business Association
Outstanding issues
· Still waiting for the Auckland Transport (AT) parking consultation for Mission Bay which is, we understand from AT, imminent.
· Update on the Pontoon for Mission Bay – Further testing to be done on the pontoons to use a different and stronger material. This testing will be carried out over the next few months.
· The Association has received a response from AT regarding the Streetscape safety. They had suggested to AT to consider planting the thicker Matapouri plants or similar instead of the small flax bushes which have been trodden down by jay walkers crossing Tamaki Drive (not at the pedestrian crossing). The Association is going to follow up with AT regarding their response.
· The Association feedback on the proposed AT bus layovers in Mission Bay.
· Association happy to have the Waterfront Half marathon becoming an annual event.
· The Night market in Mission Bay confirmed for 24 November and the Association has been informed that there will be 2 food stalls and 20 craft stalls.
Remuera Business Association
Both Cecilia Ngo and Shelley are doing an amazing job in Remuera for the Remuera businesses.
· The Live Life Local video has been taken up by several local businesses. The RBA are subsidising the videos for those who have signed up to date.
· Remuera Prospectus is being finalised and this will be given to Commercial Real Estate, Landlords, possible businesses wishing to trade in Remuera and cold calling on businesses looking for commercial space.
· Window decals for empty shops are to be installed to make the empty shops more appealing, the landlords have agreed with this concept. Several shops have been leased recently.
· Night Market has been put on hold until a more suitable site has been found. RBA manager in contact with other landlords with car parks.
· Bastille Day preparations moving along well. Major sponsor Flight Centre of Remuera have offered return flights to Tahiti, plus the Hobson Magazine will sponsor the window display competition.
· New businesses in Remuera
Go Go Kids – Educational Toys and learning Centre - 319 Remuera Road
Baksana – European Linen and PJ’s - 365 Remuera Road
Ex – Kimberley’s – Currently cosmetic pop up store.
Ellerslie Business Association
Megan Darrow the Manager of Ellerslie Business Association has had a very busy month organising Arterslie. This years school art competition was once again very well subscribed. Artwork was judged from several local schools, Stanhope Primary, St Mary’s School, Ellerslie Primary, Remuera Intermediate. The overall winner a Year 8 student from Stanhope School Sierrah Haughie with her beautiful artwork called “Loyal Doggie”. See photos attached for some of the artwork.
There was chalk art in Ellerslie and later in the month Members Claridge and Rundle judged the decal artwork to be used on the top of the rubbish bins in Ellerslie.
Ellerslie is quickly becoming one of Auckland’s best known suburbs for street art work.
Paul Walsh completed his Wetland Beauty art work in the Roberts Street Carpark this month. The scene is wetland New Zealand with local flora and fauna appearing in the masterpiece. A definite must to view.
Ellerslie is still waiting patiently for the Parking consultation to begin, we are told by AT that it is imminent.
Unfortunately the requested Broken Yellow Lines (BYLs)on Ladies Mile outside Mexico are once again postponed as this request had been lumped in with the pedestrian crossing on Ladies Mile outside Sierra, but when the pedestrian crossing was scraped so to were the Broken yellow lines, so the request has once again been put through to AT in the hope that there might be BYLs painted soon. It is a safety issue on this intersection which is why the request had been put in some months ago.
Community
Eastern Bays Networking Group
Every month this networking group meets at a different location and this month.
This month the meeting was held at the St Luke’s Centre, they will be renaming the centre to Newmarket/Remuera Community Centre.
During the month attended and African Communities Day in Mt Roskill. It was very interesting seeing several different communities and countries coming together as one to celebrate their different cultures.
Activities: As well as assisting many constituents I have attended the following:
Date Activities
May 2018
8 Auckland Transport Update
9 First Remuera Night Market
10 Ōrākei Local Board Workshop
Ōrākei Local Board Extra-ordinary AGM
12 Extra photos taken for the Remuera Walking app
14 Ōrākei Business Awards meeting
15 Eastern Bays Network meeting
Community Facilities meeting
Community Services meeting
Community Services Leases meeting
Visit to Waiatarua Reserve to view silt traps and the water filtration through the Reserve
17 Business Association and BID catch up
Ōrākei Local Board workshop
Attended the Auckland Museum photo exhibition “Not One More Acre” the struggle for Bastion Point
21 Members Claridge and Rundle Judged for Arterslie School Art Competition
Members Claridge and Rundle attended Prize-giving for Arterslie at Christ Church in Ellerslie
22 Auckland Transport update
Update and discussion regarding Ōrākei Point Reserve consent
23 Attended function at Balance Project, St Heliers
24 Ōrākei Local Board Workshop
26 Waiatarua Reserve activisation for Frisbee Golf
30 Photo shoot at Ōrākei Community Centre
31 Ōrākei Local Board workshop
June 2018
5 Remuera Business Association meeting
Meeting with Manager of Remuera Business Association
Judged student art work to go on rubbish bins in Ellerslie
Mission Bay Business Association meeting
Citizenship Ceremony at Town Hall
7 Ōrākei Local Board workshop
Visit to see progress of new offices for OLB on St Johns Road
Extraordinary Meeting Ōrākei Local Board
Attended Ellerslie Theatrical Society “House of Angels” play
9 Auckland Photography Festival Day – Nikon Photographic Competition
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Rosalind Rundle - Ōrākei Local Board Member |
21 June 2018 |
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Board Member Report – David Wong
File No.: CP2018/10164
Purpose of the report
1. To update the Ōrākei Local Board Members on projects, activities and issues.
a) That the report be received.
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Portfolio Lead: Community
Other (alternate portfolio holder): Economic Development
Key activity during the period 10 May 2018 to 8 June 2018
· Discussions with ECCT Trust Board members on the lease discount for Physio Rehab Group through to February 2019. It has been a challenging period for the PRG to make the gym activities viable.
· ECCT Trustees re-evaluating governance reporting requirements for the Barfoot and Thompson Stadium.
Community
· Attendance opening night of Remuera Night Markets; held in Clonbern Road carpark.
· Ongoing lease issues with Physio Rehab Group to negotiate a way forward to keep the gym viable – which included discounting monthly rentals.
· Discussions with MBKRA on bus stop proposals near Selwyn Avenue; proposed to write a submission. Continued monitoring and distribution of rat traps – which collaboration from Alan Minson and Eastern Songbird teams. Membership push to gain more profile of MBKRA and also begin detailed documentation on their vision for Tamaki Drive and what designs need to be undertaken.
· Attendance on the trial of Disc Frisbee golf with Members Parkinson, Rundle and Millar; at Waiatarua. An enjoyable outing and productive recreation for our wider Ōrākei community.
· Attendance at the Stonefields Market Day; popular turnout by local residents and well planned activities from the Stonefields Residents Association (chaired by Martin Taylor).
· Attendance at community photo shoot (Jane Carey) at Ōrākei Community Centre with Members Parkinson and Rundle.
· Review final plan documents for Summerset retirement development 55-57 Ripon Crescent; ahead of hearing on 18 June 2018.
· ECCT Trustees reviewing core governance oversight requirements given the diversity of activities undertaken at Barfoot and Thompson Stadium including pre/after school catering; commercial catering kitchen and gym/physio.
· Review Ōrākei walkway Assessment of environmental effects and Independent Hearing Commissioners report –August 2016; to assess whether design consultation was offered to the OLB on the fence line.
Activities:
Date |
Activities |
9 May 2018 |
Remuera Night Markets – Clonbern Street carpark |
17 May 2018 |
OLB Business meeting – St Chads |
21 May 2018 |
Ellerslie Residents Association – debriefed the consultation results for LTP with ERA including regional fuel tax, water and environmental levies |
22 May 2018 |
ECCT Board meeting – Barfoot and Thompson Stadium |
24 May 2018 |
OLB workshop Mission Bay Kohimarama Residents Association; discussion on recruiting more members to the association |
26 May 2018 |
Disc Golf – Waiatarua Reserve |
27 May 2018 |
Stonefields Market Day – arranged by Stonefields Residents Association |
31 May 2018 |
OLB workshop |
3 June 2018 |
Review media/publicity (Neighbourly) on state of Ōrākei walkway fence design construction |
7 June 2018 |
OLB workshop OLB Extraordinary meeting – finalise Local Board plan |
8 June 2018 |
ECCT Trustees meeting – governance planning; Selwyn College AT quarterly update – Skype meeting |
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David Wong - Ōrākei Local Board Member |
21 June 2018 |
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Governance Forward Work Calendar
File No.: CP2018/10531
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To provide the Ōrākei Local Board with its updated governance forward work calendar which is a schedule of items that will come before the Board at business meetings and workshops over the next 12 months.
Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation That the Ōrākei Local Board draft Governance Forward Work Calendar be noted. |
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
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Draft Governance Forward Work Calendar - June 2018 |
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Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
Kim Lawgun - Democracy Advisor |
Authoriser |
Suzanne Weld - Acting Relationship Manager – Albert-Eden & Ōrākei Local Boards |
21 June 2018 |
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Ōrākei Local Board Workshop Notes
File No.: CP2018/10577
Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary
1. Attached are copies of the Ōrākei Local Board workshop notes taken during workshops held on 3, 10, 24 and 31 May 2018.
Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation That the Ōrākei Local Board workshop notes for the workshops held on 3, 10, 24 and 31 May 2018 be noted. |
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
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Workshop Proceedings: 3 May 2018 |
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Workshop Proceedings: 10 May 2018 |
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Workshop Proceedings: 24 May 2018 |
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Workshop Proceedings: 31 May 2018 |
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Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
Kim Lawgun - Democracy Advisor |
Authoriser |
Suzanne Weld - Acting Relationship Manager – Albert-Eden & Ōrākei Local Boards |
21 June 2018 |
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File No.: CP2018/10586
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To provide the Ōrākei Local Board with an opportunity to track reports that have been requested from officers.
Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation That the Ōrākei Local Board resolutions pending action report be noted. |
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
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Resolution Pending Action - June 2018 |
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Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
Kim Lawgun - Democracy Advisor |
Authoriser |
Suzanne Weld - Acting Relationship Manager – Albert-Eden & Ōrākei Local Boards |