2 Apologies
At the close of
the agenda no apologies had been received.
3 Declaration
of Interest
Members are reminded of the need to be
vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between
their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might
have.
The Auckland Council Code of Conduct for
Elected Members (the code) requires elected members to fully acquaint
themselves with, and strictly adhere to, the provisions of Auckland
Council’s Conflicts of Interest Policy. The policy covers two classes of
conflict of interest:
i.
a financial conflict of interest, which
is one where a decision or act of the local board could reasonably give rise to
an expectation of financial gain or loss to an elected member
ii.
a non-financial conflict interest, which
does not have a direct personal financial component. It may arise, for example,
from a personal relationship, or involvement with a non-profit organisation, or
from conduct that indicates prejudice or predetermination.
The Office of the Auditor General has
produced guidelines to help elected members understand the requirements of the
Local Authority (Member’s Interest) Act 1968. The guidelines discuss both
types of conflicts in more detail, and provide elected members with practical
examples and advice around when they may (or may not) have a conflict of
interest.
Copies of both the Auckland Council Code
of Conduct for Elected Members and the Office of the Auditor General guidelines
are available for inspection by members upon request.
Any questions relating to the code or the
guidelines may be directed to the Relationship Manager in the first instance.
4 Confirmation
of Minutes
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That the Kaipātiki Local Board Community Forum:
a)
confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting,
held on Wednesday, 28 November 2018, as a true and
correct record.
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5 Leave
of Absence
At the close of
the agenda no requests for leave of absence had been received.
6 Acknowledgements
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6.1 Joan
Lardner-Rivlin
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Te take mō te pūrongo
Purpose
of the report
1. To
acknowledge and congratulate Joan Lardner-Rivlin for being awarded a
Queen’s Service Medal for her service to seniors.
Whakarāpopototanga matua
Executive
summary
2. Joan
Lardner-Rivlin worked with the Volunteer Community Coordinators programme
with the Office for Senior Citizens from 2005 until 2014.
3. Mrs
Lardner-Rivlin is Secretary of the Auckland District Council of Social
Services (ADCOSS). In collaboration with the World Health
Organisation’s Age Friendly Cities initiative, she organised several
meetings to gather residents’ perspectives on housing, elder abuse, and
emergency management. Through ADCOSS she was instrumental in launching the
Inner-City Network in partnership with Waitemata Local Board and the
Department of Internal Affairs to enable inner city residents to attend
regular meetings to learn about resources and opportunities, or to share
concerns about challenges they faced.
4. Mrs
Lardner-Rivlin is Chair of Takapuna North Community Trust and has worked on
various community projects, including annual Intergenerational Dialogue
forums on a range of topical issues.
5. Since
2014, Joan has been an active member for Auckland Council’s Senior
Advisory Panel, which is currently focused on better public transport
services and accessible options for seniors, quality housing options, and
culturally diverse programmes for senior communities.
6. Joan
is a member of various community organisations including, Northcote Citizens
Advice Bureau (CAB), member of the North Shore CAB Board, Trustee of
Kaipātiki Community Trust, member of the Birkdale Beach Haven Community
Project, member of Age Concern, and Chair of the North Shore-based Our
Women’s Network.
7. The
Kaipātiki Local Board wishes to acknowledge and congratulate Joan
Lardner-Rivlin for being awarded the Queen’s Service Medal for her
service to seniors in the New Year Honours List 2019 and thank her for her
services in our community.
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Ngā tūtohunga
Recommendation/s
That the Kaipātiki Local
Board Community Forum:
a) congratulate
Joan Lardner-Rivlin for being awarded a Queen’s Service Medal in the
2019 New Year Honours List.
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7 Petitions
At the close of
the agenda no requests to present petitions had been received.
8 Deputations
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 Kaipātiki Local Board Community Forum.
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.
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8.1 Kaipātiki
Project
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Te take mō te pūrongo
Purpose
of the report
1. The
purpose of this deputation is to update the Kaipātiki Local Board
regarding the work and activities of the Kaipātiki Project.
Whakarāpopototanga matua
Executive
summary
2. Janet
Cole, Manager, and Anna Halliwell, Projects Manager, from the Kaipātiki
Project, will be in attendance to address the board in support of this item.
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Ngā tūtohunga
Recommendation/s
That the Kaipātiki Local
Board Community Forum:
a) receive
the deputation from the Kaipātiki Project.
b) thank
Janet Cole and Anna Halliwell for their attendance and presentation.
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9 Public
Forum
A period of
time (approximately 30 minutes) is set aside for members of the public to
address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of 3
minutes per item is allowed, following which there may be questions from members.
At the close of
the agenda no requests for public forum had been received.
10 Extraordinary
Business
Section 46A(7) of the Local
Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:
“An item that is
not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-
(a) The
local authority by resolution so decides; and
(b)
The presiding member explains at the
meeting, at a time when it is open to the public,-
(i) The
reason why the item is not on the agenda; and
(ii) The
reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent
meeting.”
Section 46A(7A) of the
Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended)
states:
“Where an item is
not on the agenda for a meeting-
(a)
That item may be discussed at that meeting
if-
(i)
That item is a minor matter relating
to the general business of the local authority
(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.”
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Kaipātiki
Local Board Community Forum
27 February
2019
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Proposed
land exchange at Cadness Loop Reserve, Northcote
File No.: CP2019/00641
Te take mō te
pūrongo
Purpose of the report
1. To
seek the views of the local board on the proposal to exchange 525m² of
Cadness Loop Reserve, Northcote with Housing New Zealand land.
Whakarāpopototanga matua
Executive summary
2. To enable the local board to inform decision-making about whether to
support the land exchange, staff called for objections in accordance with the Reserves Act 1977.
3. Council
received one objection out of a total of eight submissions. This submission
states that the land exchange is not necessary and that the reserve is already
fit-for-purpose.
4. Staff
note that current layout of Cadness Loop Reserve does not align with the Open Space Provision Policy. It is surrounded by roads on
all sides, which creates safety issues and hinders access. The narrow shape of
the current reserve also constrains use.
5. Staff recommend that the local board
supports the proposed land exchange. It is deemed to be a high priority when
assessed against council policy.
6. There
is a low risk of the objector seeking a judicial review of council
decision-making processes if
the council proceeds with the land exchange. This can be mitigated by clear
communication about the reasons for the land exchange.
7. The
proposed land exchange will be
considered by the Environment and Community Committee on 12 March 2019.
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Ngā tūtohunga
Recommendation/s
That the Kaipātiki Local
Board Community Forum:
a) recommend that the Environment and Community Committee approve the
exchange of 525m2 Cadness Loop Reserve (subject to survey) with
525m² of the land at 68-74 and 76-82 Cadness Street, Northcote (subject
to survey) owned by Housing New Zealand Corporation.
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Horopaki
Context
8. Housing
New Zealand Corporation have proposed a land exchange along with a land
acquisition and road stopping which will reconfigure and enlarge Cadness Loop
Reserve.
9. On
13 September 2018, the Environment and Community Committee
approved the public notification of a proposed land exchange in Northcote
under section 15(2) of the Reserves Act 1977 [resolution number ENV/2018/122
refers]. The proposal entailed an exchange of 525m2 of Cadness Loop Reserve with 525m2
of land at 68-74 and 76-82 Cadness Street, Northcote, owned by Housing New Zealand.
10. The
Environment and Community Committee also approved the acquisition of additional
land from Housing New Zealand and Auckland Transport to increase the size of
the reserve from 1755m2 to 3178m2. This was to create a
neighbourhood park that would align with the Open Space Provision Policy.
11. Figure
1 below illustrates the proposed reconfiguration and extension of the reserve:
Figure 1:
Proposed reconfiguration and extension of Cadness Loop Reserve
12. As
proposed, council would be exchanging section 5 for section 7 as depicted in
figure 1 above.
13. Staff
publicly notified the proposed land exchange between 6 December 2018 and
25 January 2019.
14. A total of eight submissions were received during the public
notification period. Only one submission opposed the
land exchange.
15. Consultation was also undertaken with 11 iwi identified as having
mana whenua association with Cadness Loop Reserve. None of the iwi groups
objected to the land exchange including 10 groups who did not respond.
Tātaritanga me ngā
tohutohu
Analysis and advice
16. Section 15 of the Reserves Act requires council to consider the
objections to any proposal.
17. The
solitary objector expressed a concern that the land exchange is not necessary
and that the reserve is already fit-for-purpose.
18. Staff
have reviewed these comments and note that the current layout of Cadness Loop
Reserve does not align with the Open Space Provision Policy. The reserve is
presently surrounded by roads on all sides, which creates safety issues and
hinders access. The narrow shape of the current reserve also constrains use.
19. Staff recommend that the local board
supports the proposed land exchange, as it is deemed to be a high priority when
assessed against council policy (refer Table 1 below).
20. The
land exchange will improve safety and access to Cadness Loop Reserve by
reducing the number of roads on its boundaries. Safety is
fundamental to creating successful public open spaces.
21. The
land exchange will also allow council to provide a
squarer-shaped reserve, which will provide increased recreational
opportunities, including a ‘kick-around’ space.
Table1:
Assessment of the proposed land exchange in relation to Cadness Loop Reserve
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Park type: Neighbourhood
Park (Cadness Loop Reserve)
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Number of new dwellings:
900 (300 existing dwellings are being replaced by 1200 new dwellings)
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Density: High
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Number of new residents[1]: 2700
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Unitary plan zone:
Residential – Terrace Housing and Apartment Buildings Zone
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Size of proposed acquisition: Land
exchange – approx. 525m²; acquisition of stopped road –
approx. 657m²; acquisition of land from Housing New Zealand to increase
the size of the reserve – approx. 539m²
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Independent valuation: N/A
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Settlement: 2018/2019
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Potential future features:
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Playground:
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Trees
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Acquisition Criteria
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Comment
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Overall Rating
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Meeting community needs, now and in the future
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High priority as:
· the
proposed land exchange and acquisitions will increase the capacity of Cadness
Loop Reserve and meet the provision targets in the Open Space Provision
Policy.
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   ü
High priority for acquisition
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Connecting parks and open spaces
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Not a priority as:
· the
reconfigured and enlarged reserve will not connect existing parks or open
space.
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1.
| Protecting
and restoring Auckland’s unique features and meanings |
Not a priority as:
· the
land has no known significant ecological, historic heritage, landscape,
geological or cultural values.
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1.
| Improving
the parks and open spaces we already have |
High priority as:
· the
land exchange and acquisitions will improve safety and accessibility as well
as the functionality of Cadness Loop Reserve, which is located in a
high-density area (as defined in the Open Space Provision Policy).
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1.
| Development
Costs: |
Operational Costs:
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Local
boards decide how local open space is developed.
No
development or concept plans have been prepared.
Capital expenditure is allocated through the
Long-term Plan 2018-2028.
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Up
to $10,000 per annum for the reconfigured park.
Maintenance costs for parks and open space land
covered by Community Facilities’ operational budgets provided through
the Long-term Plan 2018-2028.
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Ngā whakaaweawe me
ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera
Council group impacts and views
21. Road
stopping that will increase the size of Cadness Loop Reserve is being
implemented by Auckland Transport.
Ngā whakaaweawe
ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe
Local impacts and local board views
22. On 15 August 2018, the local board resolved to support the notification
of the proposed land exchange (resolution number KT/2018/166).
23. A
total of eight submissions were received during the public notification period.
Only one submission opposed the land exchange.
Tauākī whakaaweawe
Māori
Māori impact statement
24. The provision of quality parks and open spaces
facilitates Māori participation in outdoor recreational activity.
25. Additional
benefits include:
· demonstrating
Auckland Council’s commitment to the Active Protection (Tautiaki
Ngangahau) Principle of the Treaty of Waitangi
· helping make
Auckland a green, resilient and healthy environment consistent with the
Māori world view and their role as kaitiaki of the natural environment.
Ngā ritenga
ā-pūtea
Financial implications
26. The Reserves Act 1977 requires equity of exchange. Subject to
approval, this will be achieved as there will be a like for like exchange in
land area.
27. The
funding component of the playground is still under negotiation. However, it is
understood that HLC (a subsidiary of Housing New Zealand) will be carrying out
the civil work to reinstate the new layout of the land.
Ngā raru tūpono me
ngā whakamaurutanga
Risks and mitigations
28. There is a low risk of the objector seeking a judicial review of
council decision-making processes if the council proceeds with the land
exchange. This can be mitigated by clear communication about the reasons for
the land exchange.
29. Further information will be provided to the submitter to address
their concerns.
Ngā koringa ā-muri
Next steps
30. The
proposed land exchange will be considered by the Environment and Community
Committee on 12 March 2019.
Ngā tāpirihanga
Attachments
There are no attachments for
this report.
Ngā kaihaina
Signatories
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Authors
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Phillip Shaw - Principal Policy Analyst
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Authorisers
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Emma Golightly - Team Leader - Parks and Recreation
Policy
Paul Marriott-Lloyd - Senior Policy Manager
Eric Perry - Relationship Manager
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