Franklin Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Franklin Local Board held in the Local Board Chambers, Pukekohe Service Centre, 82 Manukau Road, Pukekohe on Tuesday, 11 December 2018 at 9.30am.

 

present

 

Chairperson

Angela Fulljames

 

Deputy Chairperson

Andrew Baker

 

Members

Malcolm Bell

 

 

Alan Cole

 

 

Brendon Crompton

 

 

Sharlene Druyven

 

 

Amanda Hopkins

 

 

Murray Kay

 

 

Niko Kloeten

 

 


Franklin Local Board

11 December 2018

 

 

 

1          Welcome

 

The Chair opened the meeting and welcomed everyone present.

 

2          Apologies

  

There were no apologies.

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number FR/2018/178

MOVED by Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Member M Bell:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

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

CARRIED

 

5          Leave of Absence

 

There were no leaves of absence.

 

6          Acknowledgements

 

 

Motion

Resolution number FR/2018/179

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson A Baker, seconded by Chairperson A Fulljames:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)         acknowledge Alison Farrell, who started with the Pukekohe Borough Council in 1985, worked for the Franklin Borough Council, and has been with Auckland Council since 2010. She is the second longest serving member of the local council staff.

 

CARRIED

 

 

7          Petitions

 

Motion

Denise Moyle from the Kawakawa Bay Community Association was in attendance to address the Franklin Local Board regarding cottonwood trees in Kawakawa Bay and to present the petition.

Petition Request:

 

“We, the residents of Cottonwood Place and Ferndale Drive, Kawakawa Bay, petition the Auckland City Council to remove the cottonwood trees growing on the island  on the corner of Cottonwood Place and Ferndale Drive, Kawakawa Bay and plant something smaller in its place”.

 

The petition was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes.

 

Resolution number FR/2018/180

MOVED by Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Member M Bell:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)         thank Denise Moyle for her presentation regarding cottonwood trees in Kawakawa Bay and receive the petition.

 

CARRIED

Attachments

a     20181211 Franklin Local Board petition_Kawakawa Bay cottonwood trees

b     20181211 Franklin Local Board_Kawakawa Bay cottonwood trees street photos

 

 

8          Deputations

 

This deputation was taken after Item 11.

 

8.1

Deputation - Grace van den Brink for Marama Hou Ministries Trust

 

Grace van den Brink and Ken Reid were in attendance to speak to this deputation.

A presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website.

 

Resolution number FR/2018/181

MOVED by Member B Crompton, seconded by Member S Druyven:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      receive the presentation on Marama Hou Ministries Trust and thank Grace van den Brink  and Ken Reid for their attendance.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20181211 Franklin Local Board meeting_Grace van den Brink_Hamilton Estate Community Waiuku

 

 

8.2

Deputation - Franklin Arts Festival Society - Mary Coleman

 

Mary Coleman and Pat Holden were in attendance to speak to this deputation.

A presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website.

 

Resolution number FR/2018/182

MOVED by Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Member A Cole:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      receive the presentation on the Franklin Arts Festival 2018 and thank Mary Coleman and Pat Holden from the Franklin Arts Festival Society for their attendance.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20181211 Franklin Local Board meeting_Franklin Arts Festival presentation

 9         Public Forum

 

There was no public forum.

 

10        Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

11

Regional Facilities First Quarter Report for 2018-2019 to 30 September 2018

 

Judy Lawley, Manager Local Board Engagement Regional Facilities Auckland, was in attendance to speak to this item.

 

Resolution number FR/2018/183

MOVED by Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Deputy Chairperson A Baker:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      receive the Regional Facilities Auckland  (RFA) report for the first quarter 2018-19 and thank Judy Lawley, Manager Local Board Engagement RFA, for her attendance.

 

CARRIED

 

Note: Item 8.1, Grace van den Brink for Marama Hou Ministries Trust, was taken at this point.

 

12

Panuku Development Auckland Local Board six-monthly update 1 April - 30 September 2018

 

Resolution number FR/2018/184

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson A Baker, seconded by Member A Cole:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      receive the Panuku Development Auckland Local Board update for 1 April to 30 September 2018.

b)      acknowledge the inclusion of Pukekohe as an Unlock location and thank Panuku Development Auckland and the Planning Committee for their support;

c)      look forward to working collaboratively with Panuku Development Auckland in a partnership approach to Pukekohe town centre development.

 

CARRIED

 

 

13

Auckland Transport Monthly Update to the Franklin Local Board - November 2018

 

Jenni Wild, Auckland Transport Elected Member Relationship Manager South, was in attendance to speak to this item.

 

Resolution number FR/2018/185

MOVED by Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Member S Druyven:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

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

b)      thank Jenni Wild, Auckland Transport Elected Member Relationship Manager, for many years of service and dedication to the Franklin community.

CARRIED

14

Proposed Regional Public Transport Plan

 

Resolution number FR/2018/186

MOVED by Member A Cole, seconded by Member N Kloeten:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)   supports the four focus areas of the Regional Public Transport Plan 2018-2028 (the Plan).

b)   welcomes the following elements of the Plan:

                      i.        the emphasis on customer experience, embedded within the vision, objectives and policies;

                     ii.        the references to the role of public transport in supporting local place making;

                    iii.        proposed policy 1.2B on the coverage of public transport services beyond the RTN/FTN/Connector network, in particular to the rural township communities;

                   iv.        proposed policy 1.3B on investigating the feasibility, costs and funding options for an extension of regular train services beyond Pukekohe, to the townships in north Waikato;

                    v.        proposed policy 1.4A on the early provision of services for greenfield areas;

                   vi.        proposed policy 2.7A on the opportunities for public transport infrastructure to support broader social, environmental and economic outcomes;

                  vii.        proposed policy 6.4A on identifying appropriate public transport services and facilities for rural areas.

c)    requests inclusion of a reference to Local Board Plans in the Plan at Appendix 1 (policy context).

d)    supports the proposed ‘non-discretionary’ improvements to bus services in the following areas:

                      i.        Beachlands-Maraetai and the new linkages with Pine Harbour ferry sailings;

                     ii.        Drury to Papakura via Opaheke and extension to the Auranga greenfield development;

                    iii.        Clarks Beach to Papakura, via Kingseat and requests that the service be brought forward in parallel with development of the Clarks Beach special housing area, rather than the proposed commencement date of 2028;

                   iv.        enhanced frequency on the Pukekohe loop services and on the connecting services with Waiuku and requests an immediate review of current routes and investigation of enhanced services to coincide with the electrification of the Papakura to Pukekohe section of the main rail line.

e)    confirms our support for the airport to Botany Rapid Transit Network as a priority, ahead of light rail.

f)     supports the Papakura Park and Ride development in the first three years

g)    supports the use of electronic monitors in buses to enhance the customer experience of communicating route location, current affairs and general information (this could be further enhanced with local messages and promotions linking to Our Auckland)

h)    supports the provision of free WiFi on all public transport services as an incentive to use and to enhance the customer experience.

i)     requests that consideration be given to a peak time feeder bus service from Clevedon to the Papakura train station, towards the end of the ten-year Plan period, to alleviate pressure on train and ferry park and ride facilities as Clevedon growth is delivered.

j)     requests that consideration be given to the introduction of weekend services on the Pine Harbour ferry to Downtown route at an earlier date, rather than as a ‘ten-year aspiration’.

 

k)    requests an investigation of the opportunities and options for the introduction of a Manukau Harbour ferry crossing.

l)     supports the proposed enhancements to Puhinui interchange and improved public transport services to the airport from southern and eastern areas of Auckland.

m)   confirms our support for the continued gating programme for rail stations and any other public safety initiatives.

n)    requests provision of bus stops along Linwood Road, from Kingseat to Hingaia, as part of the proposed Clarkes Beach services.

o)    requests that transit lanes be provided on rural arterial routes serving the rural growth areas (eg Hingaia Road, Linwood Road, Karaka, Whitford-Maraetai).

p)    requests consideration for the purchase of hybrid EMU’s to provide cost-effective capacity for the extension of services without massive infrastructure investment to the North Waikato, north-west Auckland and Glenbrook.

CARRIED

 

 

15

New private way name in the subdivision at 1/334 - 8/334 Glenbrook Road, Pukekohe by E. G Charles Limited

 

Resolution number FR/2018/187

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson A Baker, seconded by Member A Cole:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      approve the new road name ‘Homestead Hill Lane’ for the new private way in the subdivision at 1- 8 / 334 Glenbrook Road, Pukekohe, in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974.

CARRIED

 

 

16

Road Name Change Approval for a Private Way with access off 62D Old Coach Way, Drury

 

Resolution number FR/2018/188

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson A Baker, seconded by Member B Crompton:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, revoke resolution number FR/2017/13 (dated 28 February 2017) approving the road name of ‘Forton Lane’.

CARRIED

 


 

17

Road Name Approval: 10 New Roads at the Auranga Development in Drury (Stage 1A & 5)

 

Resolution number FR/2018/189

MOVED by Member A Cole, seconded by Member B Crompton:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)   Approve 10 names for the following new roads within the Auranga development in Drury, in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974 (resource consent references BUN60078287 (Stage 1A) & BUN60077142 (Stage 5)):

·         Road 4: Kahui Parade

·         Road 5: Ahunga Road

·         Road 6: Ata Road

·         Road 11: Tiaki Lane

·         Road 15: Huringa Road

·         Road 16: Weri Road

·         Road 17: Waka Ama Road

·         Road 18: Foreshore Lane

·         Road 19: Tidal View Road

·                   Road 22: Aho Lane

CARRIED

 

 

18

New road name in the subdivision at 28 Puriri Road, Beachlands by Airey Consultants Limited.

 

Resolution number FR/2018/190

MOVED by Member M Bell, seconded by Member A Hopkins:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      approve the new road name ‘Belisi Way,’ in the subdivision at 28 Puriri Road, Beachlands, in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974.

 

CARRIED

 

 

19

Annual Budget 2019/2020 consultation

 

Resolution number FR/2018/191

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson A Baker, seconded by Member M Kay:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      agree, subject to approval by the Governing Body, to hold the following Have Your Say event in the local board area during the Annual Budget 2019/2020 consultation period:

i)        Hearing Style Event, Tuesday 5 March 2019, 9.30 am at the Local Board Chambers, Pukekohe Service Centre, 82 Manukau Road ,Pukekohe

b)      delegate to the following elected members and staff the power and responsibility to hear from the public through “spoken (or New Zealand sign language) interaction” in relation to the local board agreement at the council’s public engagement events during the consultation period for the Annual Budget 2019/2020.

i)        local board members and chairperson

ii)       General Manager Local Board Services, Local Board Relationship Manager, Local Board Senior Advisor, Local Board Advisor, Local Board Engagement Advisor

iii)      any additional staff approved by the General Manager Local Board Services or the Chief Financial Officer.        

c)      adopt Attachment A: local content for consultation and Attachment B: local supporting information for consultation.

d)      delegate authority to the local board chair to approve any final changes required following review by the council’s legal team of the consultation content of the Annual Budget 2019/2020 prior to publication, including online consultation content.

 

CARRIED

 

20

Feedback and submissions on various matters 1 July to 1 December 2018 by the Franklin Local Board

 

Resolution number FR/2018/192

MOVED by Member B Crompton, seconded by Member A Cole:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      receives the report summarising urgent decisions, formal feedback and submissions provided by the Franklin Local Board for the period 1 July to 1 December 2018.

 

CARRIED

 

 

21

Alteration of the business meeting schedule for the Franklin Local Board by the addition of  4 June 2019 and the removal of 28 May 2019

 

Resolution number FR/2018/193

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson A Baker, seconded by Member M Kay:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      approve an alteration to the business meeting schedule for the Franklin Local Board by the addition of 4 June 2019 and the removal of 28 May 2019.

 

CARRIED

 

 

22

Franklin Local Board Governance Forward Work Calendar

 

Resolution number FR/2018/194

MOVED by Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Member B Crompton:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      note the December 2018 update of the Franklin governance forward work calendar (Attachment A to the report entitled ‘Franklin Local Board Governance Forward Work Calendar).

 

CARRIED

 

 

23

Franklin Local Board workshop records

 

Resolution number FR/2018/195

MOVED by Member A Cole, seconded by Chairperson A Fulljames:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      receive the Franklin Local Board workshop records for 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 October; 6, 13, 20 and 27 November 2018.

 

CARRIED

 

 

24        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.  

 

 

25

Pukekohe-Paerata Paths Plan

 

Resolution number FR/2018/196

MOVED by Member A Cole, seconded by Deputy Chairperson A Baker:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)    adopt the Pukekohe-Paerata Paths Plan - an Aspirational Plan (attachment A of the report entitled ‘Pukekohe-Paerata Paths Plan’)

 

b)    delegate authority to the local board chair to approve any minor editorial changes required prior to online publication of the adopted Pukekohe-Paerata Paths Plan.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Franklin Local Board HELD ON

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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