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Disability
Advisory Panel
18 March 2019
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Note: the
Disability Advisory Panel members observed a minute of silence out of respect
for all those affected in New Zealand and around the world by the shooting
tragedy in Christchurch.
1 Apologies
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The Disability Advisory
Panel:
a)
accepted the apology from Deputy Chairperson D
Buckingham and Member U Thynne for late arrival, and Member K Hoeflich for early departure.
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2 Declaration
of Interest
Member R
Peterson declared a potential conflict of interest regarding Item 7 - Disability
Advisory Panel community forums, if discussions included YES Disability.
3 Confirmation
of Minutes
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The Disability Advisory Panel:
a)
confirmed the ordinary minutes of its meeting,
held on Thursday, 4 October 2018, as a true and
correct record.
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4 Additional
Items
The meeting agreed to discuss a forthcoming meeting on
Universal Design at Item 12 – Consideration of Additional Items.
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4
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Liaison councillor's update
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Note: The
chair deferred the item to be considered later in the meeting, as Cr J
Bartley was not present.
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Ngā tūtohunga
Recommendation/s
That the Disability Advisory
Panel:
a) note
the update from the liaison councillor, Josephine Bartley.
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5
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Customer services at Auckland Council
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A PowerPoint
presentation was provided. A copy has been attached to the official minutes
and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
Deputy Chairperson D Buckingham joined
the meeting at 10.29am.
Member U
Thynne joined the meeting at 10.30am.
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The Disability Advisory Panel:
a) received
the presentation from Nigel King, General Manager, Customer Services.
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Attachments
a 18 March 2019 - Disability Advisory Panel, Item 5 -
Customer services at Auckland Council - PowerPoint presentation
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6
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Consultation on Increasing
Aucklanders’ Participation in Sport: Investment Plan 2019-2039
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The Disability Advisory Panel:
a) received
the presentation on the draft Increasing Aucklanders’ Participation in
Sport: Investment Plan 2019-2039.
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7
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Disability Advisory Panel community forums
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The Disability Advisory Panel:
a) noted
the discussion on future community forums.
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8
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Safety of disabled pedestrians
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The Chair
invited Chris Orr, Blind Foundation to address the panel on the issue of
safety of disabled pedestrians.
Cr J Bartley joined the meeting at
11.48am.
Member K
Hoeflich retired from the meeting at 11.53am.
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The Disability Advisory Panel:
a) acknowledged
that Auckland Council and Auckland Transport are exploring alternative modes
of transport to move individuals quickly across short distances in Auckland,
such as e-scooters.
b) acknowledged
that Auckland Transport is taking steps to reduce speeds of vehicular traffic
to improve safety for everyone on the roads.
c) recommended
that Auckland Council and Auckland Transport will continue to work to
maintain high standards of safety for all pedestrians on footpaths and road
crossings, in particular those who have access needs and who may not see or
hear e-scooters moving about or left lying down on footpaths.
d) recommended
that Auckland Council consult with its demographic advisory panels and the
wider Auckland disability community prior to making further decisions about
e-scooters.
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The meeting
adjourned at 11.53am and reconvened at 12.15pm.
The Chairperson
accorded precedence to Item 10 – Panel members’ update, at this
time.
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10
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Panel members' update
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The Disability Advisory Panel:
a) noted
the panel members’ updates.
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Panel members
noted updates on:
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A recent report titled Tomorrow’s
Schools Taskforce Report is out for consultation.
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The benefits of living in a fully accessible
home.
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Attending accessible events at Auckland Arts
Festival.
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Potential funding issues for disability
support services from Ministry of Health.
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Show Your Ability Day event - suggestion for
panel to have a booth at this event next year, or at a similar event.
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Chair met informally with Wellington Council
Disability Advisory Panel members.
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2019 evaluation of Auckland Council's Demographic
Advisory Panels
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Ngā tūtohunga
Recommendation/s
That the Disability Advisory
Panel:
a) receive
the presentation from Research and Evaluation Unit staff on the upcoming
evaluation of the 2016-2019 demographic advisory panels.
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Note: Item 4 - Liaison councillor's update, did not take place.
12 Consideration
of Additional Items
At 1.02pm staff left the room as the panel discussed Item
12 – Consideration of Additional Items.
The panel discussed a forthcoming meeting
on Universal Design.
At 1.20pm staff were readmitted.
1.20 pm The
Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and
declared the meeting closed.
CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF
THE Disability Advisory Panel
HELD ON
DATE:.........................................................................
CHAIRPERSON:........................................................
