Attachments of Environment and Community Committee

Environment and Community Committee

04 December 2018

Komiti Taiao a Hapori Hoki /

ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY COMMITTEE FORWARD WORK PROGRAMME 2018

This committee deals with strategy and policy decision-making that relates to the environmental, social, economic and cultural activities of Auckland as well as matters that are not the responsibility of another committee or the Governing Body

Committee Priorities:

1. Clearly demonstrate that Auckland is making progress with climate change adaptation and mitigation and taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

2. Enable green growth with a focus on improved water quality, pest eradication and ecological restoration

3. Strengthen communities and enable Aucklanders to be active and connected

4. Make measurable progress towards the social and community aspects of housing all Aucklanders in secure, healthy homes they can afford

5. Grow skills and a local workforce to support economic growth in Auckland

The work of the committee will:

· Deliver on the outcomes in the Auckland Plan

· Be focused on initiatives that have a high impact

· Meet the Council’s statutory obligations, including funding allocation decisions

· Increase the public’s trust and confidence in the organisation.

Area of work

Reason for work

Decision or direction

Expected timeframes

Quarter (month if known)

Edited 6 November 2018

Jan-Mar 2019

12 Feb

12 March

Apr-Jun 2019

9 April

14 May

11 June

Jul-Sep 2019

9 July

13 Aug

10 Sept

Oct-Dec 2018

16 Oct

13 Nov

4 Dec

Strategic approach to Climate Change

To demonstrate that Auckland is making progress with climate change adaptation and mitigation and taking action to reduce emissions.

Strategic direction will be provided in the coming months.

Progress to date:

A summary of activities to prepare for climate change was given in the presentation on 8/8/17 meeting.

Report was considered on 20/2/18, resolution ENV/2018/11

Dec 18 – approval for consultation

Feb – Mar 19 - targeted public engagement

Apr 19 – feedback presented to elected members

Jun 19 – final strategy for adoption

(Dec)

Low carbon living

To deliver on Low Carbon Auckland Plan commitments by the design and implementation of awareness raising and incentives programmes to reduce household, community, business and schools carbon emissions by approximately 50% of current levels.

Strategic direction and endorse programmes as part of the Low Carbon Auckland Plan implementation.

Progress to date:

Report was considered at 20/2/18 meeting. Res ENV/201811 report back in Dec18 for a decision. Independent Advisory Group (IAG) was approved. Chairs Planning and Env & Community Cttees, an IMSB member and the Mayor’s office to decide on the membership of the IAG.

(Feb)

(Sept)

(Dec)

Low Carbon Auckland / Climate Change Mitigation

Four-yearly review of strategic action plan due in 2018; increased engagement with and commitments via C40 Cities membership; development of proactive policy agenda to central government emerging

Climate Plan Workshop:

Risks and vulnerabilities (June)

• Committee workshop on risks and vulnerabilities

• Communication strategy for broader public engagement

• Local Board workshops

• Mana whenua engagement (integrated throughout)

• Stakeholder workshops

Prioritisation criteria and identified actions (Jul/Aug)

• Cost benefit and total value analysis

• Agree prioritisation criteria

• Review all actions

• Draft plan

• Draft plan to committee (Dec 2018

• Consultation (linking to other plans, approach tbc)

• Updates to action plan

• Adoption of updated plan by council (Proposed December 2018)

• Final Adoption of Climate Plan (Mar 09)

Decision and endorsement of strategic direction

Progress to date:

Report was considered at 20/2/18 meeting. Res ENV/201811 report back in Dec18 for a decision. Independent Advisory Group was approved.

Workshops scheduled: 4/7/18 and 26/09/18. An update was on 12/06/18 meeting agenda.

Report reapplication for C40 Cities membership was considered at 13/11/2018 meeting. Res ENV/2018/149 reapplication for membership was approved

(Mar)

(Dec)

Urban Forest Strategy

Strategic approach to delivering on the wider social, economic and environmental benefits of a growing urban forest in the context of rapid population growth and intensification.

Decision on strategic direction and endorsement of strategy.

Progress to date:

A workshop was held on 14/06/17. Report was considered on 12/09/17 ENV/2017/116 a full draft of the strategy was considered 20/02/18, res ENV/2018/12 with a report back on the results of the LIDAR and an implementation plan on costs and benefits in Aug 2018. An update was included in the 14 Aug agenda regarding several workstreams covered by the 18 high level implementation actions. A report on a full progress on implementing the strategy will be in August 2019.

(Aug19)

Allocation of the Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund

Decision making over medium and large funds from the Waste Minimisation and Innovation fund in line with the fund’s adopted policy. Funds to contribute towards council’s aspirational goal of zero waste to landfill by 2040.

Decision on the annual allocation of the Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund for the 2018-2019 financial year.

Progress to date:
Decision: Approval of allocation of September 2016 funding round Resolution ENV/2016/19 Item C5. Approval of grants in Dec 17

Auckland’s water strategy

The health of Auckland’s waters is a critical issue. Both freshwater and marine environments in Auckland are under pressure from historic under-investment, climate change and rapid growth. The draft Auckland Plan 2050 identifies the need to proactively adapt to a changing water future and develop long-term solutions.

Decision and strategic direction and priorities as part of the Auckland Plan.

Consider the development of an Auckland’s waters strategy to be adopted for consultation December 2018.

Progress to date:

A report was considered on 12/06/18 to approve the proposed scope, timeframe and budget for the development of the strategy. Res ENV/2018/78

Key milestones:

· June 2018 – develop a strategic summary of water related outcomes, identify integrated water outcomes,

· July-Oct 2018 – high level regional options are developed and assessed for the five draft themes – consultation with mana whenua

(Jun)

(Dec)

Regional Pest Management Plan review

Statutory obligations under the Biosecurity Act to control weeds and animal pests.

To ensure that the plan is consistent with the national policy direction and up to date.

Decision and strategic direction on weed and plants that will be subject to statutory controls.

Consider submissions received on the draft plan in mid 2018 and adopt the final plan by December 2018.

Progress to date:

Decision: Agreed to the inconsistencies in ACT at the 14 Feb 2017 ENV/2017/7 Item 12

Workshops held on 4/04/17, 3/05/17 and 27/09/17

Draft plan was approved for consultation in Nov 2017

Funding for implementation of the proposed RPMP through LTP.

A memo was distributed and is attached to the July agenda.

Key milestones:

· workshops with local boards on public feedback – September - October 2018

· engagement with mana whenua – September – October 2018

· workshop with Environment and Community Committee – October – November 2018

· formal feedback from local boards at business meetings – October – November 2018

· approval of final plan by Environment and Community Committee – March 2019

(Mar)

(Jul)

(Nov)

Inter-regional marine pest pathway management plan

To ensure the plan is consistent with Auckland Council’s:

- proposed Regional Pest Management Plan

- current and future marine biosecurity programmes

- response to SeaChange – Tai Timu Tai Pari Hauraki Gulf Marine Spatial Plan.

Decision on the development of the discussion document for an inter-regional marine pest pathway management plan for public consultation.

Progress to date:

A memo was distributed on 31/05/18 advising the committee on the Auckland Council’s participation in the development of a discussion document for an inter-regional marine pest pathway management plan, through the Top of the North Marine Biosecurity partnership.

(Nov/Dec)

Allocation of the Regional Natural Heritage Grant

Decision-making over regional environment fund as per the grants funding policy and fund guidelines

Decision on the annual allocation of the Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund for the 2018-2019 financial year.

Progress to date

Allocation of the Regional Environmental Natural Heritage Grant for the 2017-2018 financial year was made on 6 Dec 2016_ENV/2016/11 Item 15

(Dec)

National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management

The National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management is being implemented, with periodic reporting to council committee on progress, and responding to ongoing central government refinement of the framework for achieving water outcomes.

In December 2018 further decisions will be sought under the national policy statement, including:

· approve final targets for swim-ability of major rivers in the Auckland region

· approve the updated Progressive Implementation Plan for the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management

Progress to date:

Council submission was approved on Central Govt. Clean Water Consultation 2017 process: Minutes of 4 April ENV/2017/54 Item 12. Follow up is required for resolution b) – a workshop held on 14 June. A supplementary submission on the Clean Water Consultation package was made on 25 May 2017, Item 14 13/06/17

Decision ENV/2018/14 on engagement approach for consultation on the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management in Feb 2018.

A report was considered on 26/6/18 : Res ENV/2018/78

· June 2018: develop strategy

· July to Oct 2018 – High level regional options are developed and assessed for the five draft themes in consultation with mana whenua, local boards and key stakeholders.

· Dec 2018- Draft Auckland's waters strategy presented to Environment and Community Committee for approval for release for public consultation

· Feb to Apr 2019 - Targeted public engagement on the draft Auckland's waters strategy in February to March 2019.

· Apr 2019 - Feedback analysed and presented to elected members in April 2019

· Jun 2019 - Final strategy presented to Environment and Community Committee for adoption

(Dec)

Food Policy Alliance

To consider food policy alliance

Decision on food policy alliance

(Mar)

TBC

Auckland Growing Greener

Statutory obligations under the Resource Management Act, Biosecurity Act and Local Government Act.

Consideration of items to give effect to the adopted commitment of Auckland Council to grow greener.

Strategic direction and oversight into council’s role to improve the natural environment, and to endorse proposed incentives.

This may include endorsing:

· a framework to ensure planning and growth decisions are underpinned by relevant environmental data

· proposed incentives for green growth

· recommendations arising from a current state statutory obligations review.

Hunua Aerial 1080 Operation

Provide information on outcomes of the Hunua 1080 aerial pest control operation

To note outcomes of the Hunua 1080 aerial pest control operation.

(Nov)

Parks, Sports and Recreation

Sport and Rec Strategic Partnership Grant to Aktive Auck Sports Rec

Approval of $552,000 strategic partnership grant to Aktive Auck & Sport to deliver on agreed priority initiatives.

2019 reporting schedule:

· January 2019 - Interim report from 1 July – 31 December 2018

· June 2019 - confirm 2019/20 priorities, outcomes and measures

· July 2019 – Annual report from 1 January 2019 – 30 June 2019

· September 2019 - Audited Financial Statements from 1 July 2018 – 30 June 2019

To approve the $552,000 strategic partnership grant to Aktive Auckland Sport & Recreation for 2017/2018

Progress to date:

Report was considered 5/12/17 Resolution ENV/2017/186 – report back against KPI every six months.

A report was considered on 10 July 2018 to approve the strategic partnership grant of $552,000 per annum for a three-year term (2018-2021) Res ENV/2018/90

A funding agreement will be prepared for Aktive that ensures clear accountability and KPIs for each of the four geographical areas (North, West, Central and Southern) for the investment. (TBA)

Te Motu a Hiaroa (Puketutu Island)

Status update on the Te Motu a Hiaroa Governance Trust

To note further update on progress of the governance trust.

(Oct/Nov)

Sport and Recreation Strategic Action Plan

Status report on implementation plan

Direction on future options for sport and recreation.

(Nov)

Sports Investment Plan

Council’s strategic approach to outcomes, priorities and investment in sports

Decision on issues papers

Draft Plan approval

Finalise and adopt investment plan – approval of guidelines

Progress to date:

Evaluation of current sports facilities investments and proposed changes was adopted on 14 March, resolution ENV/2017/39 Item 13 with the final draft investment plan to be adopted prior to consultation.

An outcome measurement tool to support the Sports Facilities Investment Plan was considered and agreed at the 4 April 2017 meeting. Resolution ENV/2017/50 Item 9 The findings of the pilot will be reported in mid-2019 seeking a decision on the roll-out model.

(2019)

(Nov)

Golf Investment Plan

Council’s strategic approach to outcomes, priorities and investment in golf.

Decision on issues papers

Draft Plan approval

Finalise and adopt investment plan

Progress to date:

A workshop was held on 12 Sept and information is available on OurAuckland.

(Dec)

Indoor Courts

Strategic business case for indoor courts investment

Decision on investment approach

(Nov)

Western Springs Community School Partnership

Improve Community Access to school facilities

Decision on Business and Investment in indoor court facility at Western Springs

Progress to date:

The report was considered in May. Resolution ENV/2017/71 A business case will be prepared to outline the opportunity to fully invest in the indoor court development and can consider as part of the LTP 2018-2028.

(May)

Growth Programme

Update on proposed growth funding allocation for 2018-2020

Decision on growth funding allocation

Regional Sport and Recreation grants programme 2018/2020

Review of previous grants allocation and recommendation for next round

Decision on sport and recreation grants programme objectives and approach

Progress to date:

Approved on 12 Sept the 2018/2019 grants programme to proceed in accordance with the Community Grants Policy suggested outcomes and assessment matrix. Applications open 30/10/17 close 8/12/17 ENV/2017/119 Workshop in April 2018. Report was considered on 8/5/18 and resolved ENV/2018/57 .

Approved applications for 2019/2020 funding round on 25/1/2019 and close on 8/3/19 for allocation from July 2019.

(May)

(Sep)

Review of the Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012: TOR

The review will assess the efficacy of the guidelines in for the council to deliver the best possible outcomes for Auckland through community leases

Decision on the terms of reference for the review of the Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012

Progress to date:

The TOR was approved for the review to commence and will report back in ~~May~~ July 2018 subject to TLP.

An update memo was circulated in August 2017 in response to feedback from the July 2017 meeting. Joint workshop with local board chairs held 20/6/18.

Report was considered November 2018 and resolved ENV/2018/150

(Nov)

Active Recreation Investment and Visitor Experience

Council’s strategic approach to outcome, priorities and investment for active walking, cycling, waterways and visitor experience on open space, parks and regional parks

Decision on scope and phasing

(Aug)

Takaro – Investing in Play discussion document

Development of a play investment plan

Decision on approval for public release

Progress to date:

Approved on 16/05/17 for public release the discussion document and will report to E&C for approval in late 2017

Takaro was approved for release on 20 Feb 2018

A report back by August 2018 for approval to initiate public consultation

(Feb)

(Oct)

Regional Parks Management Plan 2010 – variation to incorporate land at Piha into the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

To approve variation to incorporate land purchased at Piha to be known as Taitomo Special Management Zone as part of the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Decision on approval to a variation

Progress to date:

Approved on 20/2/2018 Res ENV/2018/15 report

Manager, Regional Parks, will prepare an integrated vegetation management and fire–risk reduction plan in consultation with the local community and report back on the resourcing needs for its effective implementation.

(tbc)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Southern Initiative (TSI)

Provide an update on the TSI approach, priorities and achievements.

Strategic direction of the TSI approach to social and community innovation in south Auckland

Global Engagement Strategy

Provide an update and direction of Auckland Council’s global engagement strategy and priorities. It has been three years since a new strategic direction was introduced, progress on this strategy will presented.

Funded

Strategic direction of Auckland Council’s global engagement strategy and priorities

Progress to date:

Monthly global engagement updates are published on each agenda

Options to expand revenue streams for sport facilities investment

Provide strategic direction to expand revenue streams to fund future sports facilities investment in the draft Sports Facilities Investment Plan

strategic direction to expand revenue streams to fund future sports facilities investment in the draft Sports Facilities Investment Plan

Progress to date:

A report was considered in Aug. Res ENV/2017/121

SOCIAL, COMMUNITY, CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Community Facilities Network Plan

Update on progress and report back on strategic business case for central west.

Decision on indicative business case for central west

Progress to date:

A progress report was considered on 14 March. Resolution ENV/2017/36 Item 11 to report back on an indicative business case for investment in the central-west area.

(Mar)

(July)

Auckland Sport Sector: Facility Priorities Plan

Develop and endorse the Sports Facilities Investment Plan to enable Auckland Council to take a more co-ordinated approach to its sports facilities investment.

Decision on the Auckland Sport Sector : Facility Priorities Plan.

Decision on sector’s investment priorities and investigate potential funding options.

Progress to date:

The plan was endorsed on 12 Sept ENV/2017/118. Staff to report back on priorities and potential funding options.

(Sept)

Homelessness

Implementing Regional Policy and Strategy resolution to progress work around Council’s strategic position on addressing homelessness

(note this work will be informed by discussions at the Community Development and Safety Committee)

Decision on scope

Decision on role and direction addressing homelessness

Progress to date:

Approved the scope policy 14 Feb Item 17

Auckland council’s position and role was considered at the August meeting report item 12. Staff to report back with an implementation plan. Resolution ENV/2017/118 of preferred position and role

(Aug)

TBC

Facilities Partnerships Policy

Identify the range of current council approaches to facility partnerships, issues, opportunities and agree next steps

Decision on facility partnership approach

Decision to adopt Facility Partnership Framework in December 2017

Progress to date:

Update was given at 14 February meeting on Phase 1. Approval was given on the proposed timelines for Phase 2 : Minutes 14 February Item 14 preferred option

A report seeking approval to engage on a draft facility partnerships policy on 12/06/18. Resolution ENV/2018/74

(Dec)

Citizens Advice Bureaux Services

Review of the Citizens Advice Bureaux Services

RSP decision in April 2016 (REG/2016/22)

Decision on review results

Progress to date:

Report was considered at 20 Feb meeting. Decision: lies on the table. A supplementary report was considered on 10 April 2018, Res ENV/2018/48 and with changes for an updated funding model to be agreed by 1 April 2019

(Feb)

(Feb/Mar19)

Social and Community Housing Strategy and initiatives

Strategic overview of social and community housing initiatives. Wider housing portfolio and spatial outcomes of council’s role in housing is led by the Planning Committee.

Affordable Housing Intervention

Understanding NZ and international interventions to address affordable housing

Decision on future Auckland Council approaches to affordable housing interventions

Te Kauroa – Library Strategy

Libraries and Information is carrying out a change programme (Fit for the future) to accelerate the implementation of this 2013-2023 strategy (approved by the Governing Body)

Direction relating to priorities and to receive update on strategic direction and implementation progress

Approve an expanded and improved regional mobile library service

Progress to date:

workshop held on 7 March with local board chairs. Workshop notes were attached to the 10 April agenda

(Sep)

Central library strategic review

A strategic review of the Central Library has been commissioned to understand how the current building can meet future need and demand for services, asses the Central Library’s current and potential future role in the region, and guide decision making about future investment and development opportunities

Decide direction and receive the strategic review

Libraries

Work around the integration with customer services

Decision on matters relating to regional aspects of the proposed integration (local boards will decide on local outcomes)

Intercultural Cities Network

Consideration of a proposal to join the Intercultural Cities Network to support implementation and monitoring of progress on ‘Inclusive Auckland’ actions.

Decide whether Auckland should be a member of the network

(Dec)

Investing in Aucklanders (Age Friendly City)

Identify issues and opportunities for an inclusive friendly city (Regional Policy and Strategy resolution REG/2016/92)

Strategic direction on the approach to a friendly, inclusive, diverse city.

Progress to date:

Update reports were circulated on 18 April 2018 and 14 Dec 2017. Staff report findings and the proposed next phase in 2018.

A report on the Findings was considered on 12/06/18 meeting. Resolution ENV/2018/75 approval for up to five inclusion pilots.

A report back on the advantages and any obstacles to Auckland becoming an Age Friendly City as part of the World Health Organisation’s Global Network.

(Jul)

Social Enterprise approaches for youth and long term unemployed

Improved understanding of social enterprise reach, impacts, costs and benefits

Strategic direction on councils approach to social enterprise.

(Jul)

Youth volunteer programmes

Intervention assessment of youth volunteer programmes on long term education and employment – understanding impacts, costs and benefits

Strategic direction on interventions approach

(Jul)

Events Policy

A review of what is working well and what isn’t

(Sep)

Grant Policy Monitoring

Audit of the application of the Grants Policy

Decision on audit results

Toi Whitiki Strategy

Targeted analysis of social return on investment on specific art and culture investment

(Dec)

Public Art Policy

Review of the Public Arts Policy: what’s working what’s not.

Decisions relating to major public arts

Decision on review results

Progress to date:

The report was considered on 14/08/18. Resolution ENV/2018/103 : report back on implementation within 18 months

(Apr)

Current Development Contribution revenue and expenditure – funding for open space purposes

Highlight the new parks and open spaces for Aucklanders’ use and enjoyment

A report was considered on 14/08/178 on Open Space acquisition in 2017/18 financial year. resolution ENV/2018/104 to report back on DC revenue and expenditure by funding area for open space purposes based on current based on the current DC policy.

Tbc

Investigation in North-west Community Provision

Investigation to identify any current gaps in services or facilities or in the future

Decision on the investigation findings

Progress to date:

A report was considered on 13/10/18 on the findings. Res ENV/2018/131. Staff will progress the key moves outlined in the report.

LEGISLATION/CENTRAL GOVERNMENT

National Environmental Standards

Council response on the National Direction for aquaculture expected following scheduled release of consultation document in April 2017. The National Direction is likely to address matters relating to re-consenting, bay-wide management, innovation and research, and biosecurity.

Direction

Committee agreement to a council submission on the National Direction for Aquaculture

LAND ACQUISITIONS

Strategic acquisition issues and opportunities

Understanding current acquisition issues and options.

Land acquisition for stormwater purposes

Delegated responsibility of the committee.

To acquire land for stormwater management and development purposes, to either support a structure plan or ad-hoc development.

Decision to acquire land. Reports will come to committee as required.

Next report will be in Feb 2018 seeking authority to carry out compulsory acquisition of land in the Henderson area for a flood prevention project.

(Feb)

OTHER

Long-term Plan

Informing the development of the 2018-2028 Auckland Council Long-term Plan