I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Puketāpapa Local Board will be held on:

 

Date:

Time:

Meeting Room:

Venue:

 

Thursday, 16 May 2019

4.00pm

Local Board Office
560 Mt Albert Road
Three Kings

 

Puketāpapa Local Board

 

OPEN AGENDA

 

 

 

 

MEMBERSHIP

 

Chairperson

Harry Doig

 

Deputy Chairperson

Julie Fairey

 

Members

Anne-Marie Coury

 

 

David Holm

 

 

Shail Kaushal

 

 

Ella Kumar, JP

 

 

(Quorum 3 members)

 

 

 

Selina Powell

Democracy Advisor - Puketapapa

 

7 May 2019

 

Contact Telephone: 021 531 686

Email: selina.powell@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

 

 


 

 


Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 

ITEM   TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                                         PAGE

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

8.1     Deputations - The Public Transport Users Association along with NZ Transport 2050 Inc                                                                                               5

9          Public Forum                                                                                                                  6

9.1     Public Forum - Earth Action Trust                                                                     6

10        Extraordinary Business                                                                                                6

11        Notices of Motion                                                                                                           7

12        Notice of Motion - Julie Fairey - Safe road sharing by buses and bicycles           9

13        Puketāpapa Local Grants Round Two 2018/2019 grant allocations                      13

14        Auckland Transport May 2019                                                                                    21

15        Panuku Development Auckland Local Board six-monthly update 1 October 2018 - 31 March 2019                                                                                                                   27

16        Auckland Council's Quarterly Performance Report: Puketapapa Local Board for quarter three 2018/2019                                                                                              31

17        Remuneration Authority - policy on child care allowances                                    71

18        Albert-Eden-Roskill Ward Councillor Update                                                           85

19        Chairperson's Report                                                                                                  87

20        Board Member Reports                                                                                               91

21        Governance Forward Work Programme Calendar                                                101

22        Record of Puketāpapa Local Board Workshop Notes                                          105  

23        Consideration of Extraordinary Items 

 

 


1          Welcome

 

 

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.

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)         confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 18 April 2019, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record.

 

 

5          Leave of Absence

 

At the close of the agenda no requests for leave of absence had been received.

 

6          Acknowledgements

 

At the close of the agenda no requests for acknowledgements had been received.

 

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 Puketāpapa 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.

 

8.1       Deputations - The Public Transport Users Association along with NZ Transport 2050 Inc

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1.       To provide an opportunity for The Public Transport Users Association along with NZ Transport 2050 Inc to present to the Puketāpapa Local Board.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2.       The Public Transport Users Association along with NZ Transport 2050 Inc will be in attendance to discuss Light Rail and START.

 

 

 

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)      thank The Public Transport Users Association along with the NZ Transport 2050 Inc for their presentation

 

Attachments

a          20190516 The Public Transport Users Association along with NZ Transport 2050 Inc presentation.................................................................. 119

 

 

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.

 

9.1       Public Forum - Earth Action Trust

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.       Earth Action Trust – Agnes Granada will be in attendance to present on why we should have community recycling in Western Springs.

 

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)      receive Earth Action Trust presentation and thank Agnes Granada for her attendance and presentation.

 

 

 

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; 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.”

 

11        Notices of Motion

 

Under Standing Order 2.5.1 (LBS 3.11.1) or Standing Order 1.9.1 (LBS 3.10.17) (revoke or alter a previous resolution) a Notice of Motion has been received from Member Fairey for consideration under item 12.

 


Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 

Notice of Motion - Julie Fairey - Safe road sharing by buses and bicycles

 

File No.: CP2019/07397

 

  

 

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

1.       In accordance with Standing Order 3.11.1, Member Julie Fairey has given notice of a motion that she wishes to propose.

2.       The notice, signed by Member, David Holm as seconder, is appended as Attachment A.

3.       Supporting information is also appended with Attachment A.

 

 

Motion

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)      advocate to Auckland Transport for contract improvements to support safer road sharing by buses and cyclists, particularly in bus lanes, by including the following in bus company service contracts:

i)        require all bus drivers and managers to participate in a programme about safe sharing with cyclists, such as “Share The Road”, every five years, and as part of induction

ii)       timetabling that allows adequate breaks for drivers, so that they do not have to rush during or between routes to be on time

b)      encourage Auckland Transport to work with accessibility and active transport advocates to identify places in the roading network where there is risk and conflict between buses and more vulnerable road users, and investigate opportunities to address these danger spots as a priority.

 

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Notice of Motion Julie Fairey - Safe road sharing by buses and bicycles

11

      

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Author

Selina Powell - Democracy Advisor - Puketapapa

Authoriser

Victoria Villaraza - Relationship Manager

 


Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 


 


Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 

Puketāpapa Local Grants Round Two 2018/2019 grant allocations

File No.: CP2019/05798

 

  

 

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1.       To fund, part-fund or decline applications received for Puketāpapa Local Grants Round Two 2018/2019 including multiboard applications.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2.       This report presents applications received for Puketāpapa Local Grants Round Two 2018/2019 (refer Attachment B) including multiboard applications (Attachment C).

3.       The Puketāpapa Local Board adopted the Puketāpapa Local Board Community Grants Programme 2018/2019 on 19 April 2018. The document sets application guidelines for community contestable grants.

4.       The local board has set a total community grants budget of $72,500 for the 2018/2019 financial year. A total of $45,188 has been allocated in previous grant rounds. This leaves a total of $27,312 to be allocated to one local grant round and one quick response grant round.

5.       Twenty-six applications were received for Puketāpapa Local Grants, Round Two 2018/2019, requesting a total of $111,486 and seven multiboard applications were also received requesting a total of $20,855.41.

 

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendations

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)      agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application in Puketāpapa Local Grants Round Two 2018/2019 listed in the following table:   

Application ID

Organisation

Main focus

Requesting funding for

Amount requested

Eligibility

LG1915-207

New Zealand Carnatic Music Society Incorporated

Arts and culture

Towards the costs of publicity, postage, gifts for participating children and artists, stage, music system, venue hire and catering for the three day annual music festival in June 2019.

$5,000.00

Eligible

LG1915-229

Sarah McAlpine

Under the umbrella of Monte Cecilia Catholic School

Arts and culture

Towards the printing cost of the artworks for "The Inside Out Project".

$2,000.00

Eligible

LG1915-231

Roskill Together Trust

Arts and culture

Towards the staff costs for Mad Ave and venue hire and catering costs for the "Nga Herenga Waka Design Charette" between June 2019 to July 2019.

$2,840.00

Eligible

LG1915-202

Roopa Aur Aap charitable Trust

Community

Towards the delivery of five mental, physical and financial well-being workshops for the senior citizens of the south asian community at the Mount Roskill War Memorial Hall once a month between June 2019 to April 2020.

$5,000.00

Eligible

LG1915-203

Wizkids Learning Limited

Community

Towards facilitators and office administration costs for subsidised technology workshops for 50 children from the Puketapapa Local Board area.

$5,000.00

Eligible

LG1915-208

Asthma New Zealand Incorporated

Community

Towards the wages of two asthma nurse educators from 31 July 2019 to 31 October 2019.

$5,000.00

Eligible

LG1915-210

Basava Samithi of Australasia (New Zealand Chapter) Inc.

Community

Towards the delivery of "Cultural Enhancement through Arts and Culture" programme from June 2019 to March 2020.

$4,715.00

Eligible

LG1915-212

Hay Park School

Community

Towards the accommodation cost of the “Hay Park School Merc Camp”.

$2,000.00

Eligible

LG1915-214

New Zealand Muslim Association Incorporated

Community

Towards the celebration of Eid on 5 June 2019, specifically, the venue hire (Fickling Centre), printing of invites, sound system hire, tables and chairs hire, table cloth hire, serving tools hire screen set up and data projector.

$2,150.00

Eligible

LG1915-215

Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust

Community

Towards the celebration of the Independence Day and the Republic Day of India, specifically the costs of transport for seniors, audio-visual equipment hires, sound system hire, decoration and the publishing cost of the Bhartiya Samaj 2019/2020 annual report.

$5,000.00

Eligible

LG1915-217

Youthline Auckland Charitable Trust

Community

Towards the cost of “Youthline Helpline” volunteer training, managing, supporting and supervising costs between July 2019 to March 2020.

$5,000.00

Eligible

LG1915-218

The New Zealand Ethnic Employment Education and Youth Development Charitable Trust

Community

Towards the transport and venue hire cost for the refugee and migrant children catch up and homework programme from June 2019 to May 2020.

$5,000.00

Eligible

LG1915-219

Auckland Somali Community Association Incorporated

Community

Towards the venue hire and transport costs for the study support centre for 25 Somali children between 1 June 2019 and 30 April 2020.

$4,700.00

Eligible

LG1915-220

Umma Trust

Community

Towards the venue hire, zumba instructor fees and driving lessons costs for the “Muslim Refugee Women Health and Empowerment Programme” between 1 June 2019 and 31 May 2020.

$4,700.00

Eligible

LG1915-221

New Zealand Nepal Society Incorporated

Community

Towards the venue hire (Ferndale House), materials and resources and coordination costs to run the Nepali language and culture classes for 25 children from May 2019 to June 2020.

$5,000.00

Eligible

LG1915-222

Life Education Trust Counties Manukau

Community

Towards the overall costs to deliver a health and well-being programme to Mount Roskill Intermediate School students.

$5,000.00

Eligible

LG1915-224

Te Karanga Charitable Trust

Community

Towards the wages of two mentors to facilitate a twelve-week mentoring and counselling programme in the local board area.

$4,320.00

Eligible

LG1915-225

Mika Haka Foundation Charitable Trust

Community

Towards the administration and bookkeeping cost to run the ‘YES - Young Entrepreneur Social Money Club” from 4 June 2019 to 5 September 2019.

$5,000.00

Eligible

LG1915-226

Kids Safe with Dogs Charitable Trust

Community

Towards printing, instructor facilitation and administration costs for the Kids Safe programme.

$4,887.00

Eligible

LG1915-227

Migrant Action Trust

Community

Towards the purchase and shipment cost of a "Driving Simulator" from China.

$5,000.00

Eligible

LG1915-228

Parenting Place Charitable Trust

Community

Towards the delivery of twelve mental health presentations to 3,100 students across four high and intermediate schools in the local board area.

$2,000.00

Eligible

LG1915-213

Earth Action Trust

Environment

Towards website developer and staff costs for the “EAT” website.

$5,000.00

Eligible

LG1915-230

Te Whangai Trust Board

Environment

Towards costs of the He tangata project.

$5,000.00

Eligible

LG1915-201

New Zealand Eid Day Trust Board

Events

Towards the cost of an audio-visual system hire for the “NZ Eid Day 2019 - Eid-ul-Fitr” in June 2019.

$5,000.00

Eligible

LG1915-205

Tri Star Gymnastic Club Incorporated

Sport and recreation

Towards the delivery of the “Disability Gymnastics Programme,” a gymnastics programme for people with a disability, from July 2019 to December 2019.

$5,000.00

Eligible

LG1915-211

Wesley Intermediate School

Sport and recreation

Towards the cost for the students taking part in “William Pike Challenge Award” from Wesley Intermediate School.

$2,174.00

Eligible

Total

 

 

 

$111,486.00

 

 

b)      agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application in Puketāpapa Multiboard Round Two 2018/2019, listed in Table Two below:

Application ID

Organisation

Main focus

Requesting funding for

Amount requested

Eligibility

MB1819-257

The Kids for Kids Charitable Trust

Arts and culture

Towards venue hire and production costs for the "Kids for Kids Aotearoa Big Aroha" event in south Auckland.

$2,601.31

Eligible

MB1819-273

Sisters United Trust

Arts and culture

Towards venue hire, facilitator costs, resources and catering for Sisters United Girls Conference on 2 August 2019 in Auckland.

$2,104.10

Eligible






MB1819-214

Tuileapa Youth Mentoring Service

Community

Towards a contribution for salaries of mentors for services for Pacific and Maori youth

$4,000.00

Eligible




MB1819-221

LifeKidz Trust

Community

Towards the purchase of play equipment and the cost of youth worker wages for LifeKidz Trust from 1 July 2019 to 31 January 2020.

$1,750.00

Eligible






MB1819-252

Children's Autism Foundation

Community

Towards the costs to deliver 60 outreach support sessions, 10 community workshops and the Join In programme.

$4,800.00

Eligible





MB1819-261

Deaf Wellbeing Society Incorporated

Community

Towards costs for the art and craft drop in community centre including art and craft supplies, venue hire co-ordinator fees and volunteer expenses from 5 June 2019 to 1 July 2020.

$2,000.00

Eligible








MB1819-265

PHAB Association (Auckland) Incorporated

Community

Towards project coordination and activity costs including, external facilitators, support staff and administration costs for the "Diversity for all" project from 3 June to 20 December 2019.

$3,600.00

Eligible








Total

 

 

 

$20,855.41

 

 

 

 

Horopaki

Context

6.       The local board allocates grants to groups and organisations delivering projects, activities and services that benefit Aucklanders and contribute to the vision of being a world class city.

7.       The Auckland Council Community Grants Policy supports each local board to adopt a grants programme.

8.       The local board grants programme sets out:

·        local board priorities

·        lower priorities for funding

·        exclusions

·        grant types, the number of grant rounds and when these will open and close

·        any additional accountability requirements.

9.       The Puketāpapa Local Board adopted the Puketāpapa Local Board Community Grants Programme 2018/2019 on 19 April 2018. The document sets application guidelines for community contestable grants.  

10.     The community grant programmes have been extensively advertised through the council grants webpage, local board webpages, local board e-newsletters, Facebook pages, council publications, radio, and community networks.

11.     The local board has set a total community grants budget of $72,500 for the 2018/2019 financial year. A total of $45,188 has been allocated in previous grant rounds. This leaves a total of $27,312 to be allocated to one local grant round and one quick response grant round.

12. Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

13.     The aim of the local board grant programme is to deliver projects and activities which align with the outcomes identified in the local board plan. All applications have been assessed utilising the Community Grants Policy and the local board grant programme criteria. The eligibility of each application is identified in the report recommendations.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

14.     The main focus of an application is identified as arts, community, events, sport and recreation, environment or heritage. Based on the main focus of an application, a subject matter expert from the relevant department, will provide input and advice.

15.     The grants programme has no identified impacts on council-controlled organisations and therefore their views are not required.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe

Local impacts and local board views

16.     Local boards are responsible for the decision-making and allocation of local board community grants. The Puketāpapa Local Board is required to fund, part-fund or decline these grant applications against the local board priorities identified in the local board grant programme.

17.     The board is requested to note that section 48 of the Community Grants Policy states; ‘we will also provide feedback to unsuccessful grant applicants about why they have been declined, so they will know what they can do to increase their chances of success next time’.

18.     A summary of each application received through Puketāpapa Local Grants, Round Two 2018/2019 and multi-board applications is provided in Attachment B and Attachment C.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

19.     The local board grants programme aims to respond to Auckland Council’s commitment to improving Māori wellbeing by providing grants to individuals and groups who deliver positive outcomes for Māori. Auckland Council’s Māori Responsiveness Unit has provided input and support towards the development of the community grant processes.

20.     Thirteen applicants applying to local grant round two, has indicated that their project targets Māori or Māori outcomes.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

21.     The allocation of grants to community groups is within the adopted Long-term Plan 2018-2028 and local board agreements.

22.     The local board has set a total community grants budget of $72,500 for the 2018/2019 financial year. A total of $45,188 has been allocated in previous grant rounds. This leaves a total of $27,312 to be allocated to one local grant round and one quick response grant round.

23.     Twenty-six applications were received for Puketāpapa Local Grants, Round Two 2018/2019, requesting a total of $111,486 and seven multiboard applications were also received requesting a total of $20,855.41.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

24.     The allocation of grants occurs within the guidelines and criteria of the Community Grants Policy and the local board grants programme. The assessment process has identified a low risk associated with funding the applications in this round.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

25.     Following the Puketāpapa Local Board allocating funding for round two of the local grants and multiboard, Commercial and Finance staff will notify the applicants of the local board’s decision.

 

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Puketāpapa Local Board Grants Programme 2018/2019 (Under Separate Cover)

 

b

Puketāpapa Local Grants Round Two 2018/2019 applications (Under Separate Cover)

 

c

Puketāpapa Multiboard Grants Round Two 2018/2019 applications (Under Separate Cover)

 

     

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Moumita Dutta - Community Grants Coordinator

Authorisers

Marion Davies - Grant Operations Manager

Shane King - Head of Operations Support

Victoria Villaraza - Relationship Manager

 


Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 

Auckland Transport May 2019

File No.: CP2019/07221

 

  

 

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1.       To provide an update to the Puketāpapa Local Board (the Board) on transport related matters in their area.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2.       This report informs the Board of progress on its funded local board capital funds projects (LBTCF).   The Board has allocated all of its LBTCF for this electoral term.  If any savings are made on projects, they will be credited back to the fund.

3.       It discusses progress on the new Community Safety Fund (CSF) allocation and how AT is working with the Board to progress a list of projects for costing.

4.       It provides an update to the board on significant Auckland Transport (AT) projects in the Board area.

 

Relevant consultations and any decisions of the transport control committee are noted, as they affect the Puketāpapa Local Board.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)      receive the Auckland Transport May 2019 report.

 

 

Horopaki

Context

5.       This report addresses transport related matters in the local board area.

6.       AT 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 its Local Board Engagement Plan. This monthly reporting commitment acknowledges the important engagement role local boards play within and on behalf of their local communities.

7.       The LBTCF is a capital budget provided to all local boards by Auckland Council and delivered by Auckland Transport (AT). Local boards can use this fund to deliver transport infrastructure projects that they believe are important but are not part of AT’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).

 

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

8.       This section provides advice to the Board on projects that the  Board has proposed, using its LBTCF.

Update on Puketāpapa Local Board Transport Capital Funded Projects

 

9.       The table below reflects the status of projects which have been supported by resolution and are progressing using the LBTCF.

Project

Description

Status

Projected Cost

Richardson Road carpark realignment and Lighting project

A project to shift parking in the carpark to facilitate the construction of a shared path past the kindergarten. This will complete the missing link in the Mt Roskill safe route scheme.

Richardson Road carpark is near completion, awaiting final compact testing in order for the asphalt to be laid and carpark handed over for use by the user groups. 

$220,000

Keith Hay Park Lighting – Southern Section

Continuing the lighting project from the northern section to the southern end of the park past Noton Road carpark to Richardson Road.

Physical work will take place directly after the cricket season. Work will take place from April to June 2019 to meet stakeholders’ requirements.

$350,000

Greenway Cycling Project – Route D (modified)

This route includes shared paths on Frost Road and then a combination of traffic calming measures, signs, markings along Britton and Dornwell Roads, shared paths through the laneways and then traffic calming on Hayr Road and Haughey Avenue through to, but not across Hillsborough Rd.

Material for public consultation is being prepared. Consultation is timed to begin in May 2019.

$600,000 (allocated)

Hillsborough Road Crossing (1)

The installation of a pedestrian refuge on Hillsborough Road, vicinity of Haughey Street/Delargey Avenue. This will support the greenway cycle route by aiding access to Monte Cecilia Park.

 

Resolved March 2019, project being set up.

 

May be funded from the Community Safety Fund.

$90,000

 

Hillsborough Road (2) Signalised Pedestrian Crossing

The installation of a signalised crossing of Hillsborough Road in the vicinity of Goodall Street.  Residents have reported that Hillsborough Road can be very difficult to cross as there is a considerable distance between pedestrian faciltiies.

 

Resolved March 2019, project being set up.

 

May be funded from the Community Safety Fund.

$338,000

Dominion Road Bus stop 8345

Improvements at bus stop 8345 on Dominion Road, including extending the hard surface and area and the provision of a new seat.

 

Resolved March 2019, project being set up.

$14,400

Mt Roskill Village Upgrade

The Board approved a draft streetscape design on 16 August 2018.  Some changes arose from Auckland Transport internal feedback, an independent road safety audit and a hui.  Key design themes are retained. 

The aim is to create an improved environment for pedestrians, bus passengers, shoppers and the business community at Mt Roskill village. High-quality footpaths, seating and landscaping are proposed within the road corridor.

Resolved April 2019, project scope is out for competitive tender.

$244,787

 

Progress being made on significant investigations and projects in the Board area

Project

Details

Status

Safer Communities 2018-21

This programme focuses on walking improvements in the Mount Roskill community. It aims to create safer walking environments for local people to get to and from key destinations such as schools, public transport hubs, shops, community centres and more, on foot.



The proposals for Frost Road and Carr Road were discussed with the Board in April, following the analysis of the recent consultation. Progress on  Mt Albert Road/Hayr Rd area is on-going.

 

Dominion Road Double Decker Route

Changes are being made to the bus stops in the village area to accommodate double decker buses.

 

Most of the work to accommodate double deckers in Mt Roskill was completed in March 2019. Line Marking works (BUS LANE wording in the green box) is expected to completed in the first week of May.

Changing the streetlight luminaries to LED luminaires is expected to be completed in May.

A new bus shelter for the outbound bus stop is waiting for final design approval and should be completed  by June 2019.

 

 

 

Carlton Street

AT has reviewed the safety audit completed by consultants and provided responses to the matters raised at the May 2018 public meeting.

AT has designed bus-friendly infrastructure designs that will ensure all vehicles travel slowly on Carlton Street.

 

Consultation on changes to the speed calming infrastructure in Carlton Street went live in early March, 2019.  AT will analyse the results and report back to the Board.

Mt Eden Road Buslane Upgrade

Tender documents have been finalised and approval from the Traffic Control Committee has been obtained. The work in the Puketāpapa Board area between Mt Albert Road and Landscape Road is on hold.  Mt Eden Road reseal in the same area will be confined to the traffic lanes and flush median.

 

 

The work in the Puketāpapa Local Board area is on hold. Reasons for this were discussed with the Board in March 2019.

Duke Street Traffic Calming

Speed calming devices will be constructed on Duke Street similar in design to the existing devices.

The project is almost complete. The location of the last hump is being finalised so it avoids a new driveway. AT is aiming to complete the construction before the end of June.

 

Queenstown Road Pedestrian Facility

The provision of a mid-block signalised crossing to replace the existing pedestrian refuge.

This work is now completed.

Kingsway Kerb Build Out

Kerb build outs to improve sight distance for pedestrians

Completed

May Road pedestrian crossings

AT is developing a design for two new signalised crossings on May Road, in the vicinity of Glynn Street and Roma Road. A pedestrian refuge is proposed close to Denny Avenue.

Board and public  consultation in May 2019.

New Community Safety Fund

10.     The 2018 Regional Land Transport Plan allocated $20m for local initiatives in road safety: $5m in financial year 2019/2020 and $15m in financial year 2020/2021. It is apportioned to local board areas by formula focused on numbers of Deaths and Serious Injuries (DSI).

11.     The fund has been named the Community Safety Fund (CSF) and Puketāpapa Local Board has been allocated $604,664 over the two years, with decisions on projects due by 30 June 2019.

12.     Projects may be supplemented with the board’s transport capital fund surplus (if there is one) but all CSF funding must be spent, with no carryover possible.

13.     Criteria include physical measures raised by the local community to prevent, control or mitigate identified local road and street safety hazards. These hazards expose people using any form of road and street transport to demonstratable hazards which may result in death or serious harm.

14.     The Board has workshopped a list of projects and these will be submitted for assessment and costing.  Once the list has been costed, the Board will be able to arrange the projects in priority order before resolution in June 2019.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

15.       The impact of information in this report is confined to Auckland Transport and does not impact on other parts of the Council group.  Any engagement with other parts of the Council group will be carried out on an individual project basis.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe

Local impacts and local board views

Infrastructure and Heritage Meeting – May 2019

16.     AT has a scheduled meeting with the Infrastructure and Heritage Cluster in May 2019.

Workshop

17.     A workshop in late April was held for the Board to discuss the list of projects for costing using the CSF.

Auckland Transport Consultations

18.     AT provides the Puketāpapa Local Board with the opportunity to comment on transport projects being delivered in their area. 

Project

Description

May Rd, Mt Roskill

After several recent crashes in the area, AT has undertaken investigations into pedestrian safety along the May Rd corridor.  Based on the results of those investigations and given the high pedestrian demand in the area, we are proposing to introduce a number of measures aimed at calming high traffic speeds and improving pedestrian level of service.  We expect that the proposed changes will establish safe crossing points where pedestrian demand is highest and will contribute to a safer road environment.

 

 

Traffic Control Committee resolutions

19.     The April 2019 TCC report has not yet been received and so April decisions affecting the Puketāpapa Local Board area will be reported in June.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

20.     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

21.     There are no financial implications that result from receiving this report.

22.     The Board has $604,664 in its Community Safety Fund to allocate to projects before the end of  June 2019.

23.     The LBTCF has been fully allocated.  Any savings from projects will be credited back to the Board.

Local Board Transport Capital Fund Summary

Puketāpapa Local Board Transport Capital Fund Financial Summary

Total Funds Available in current political term

$2,702,161

Amount committed to date on projects approved for design and/or construction

$2,702,161

Remaining Budget left

$0

 

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

24.     There are no risks associated with receiving this report.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

25.     AT will continue working with the Board to finalise its priority list for funding under the CSF and it will provide a further update report next month

 

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.    

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Lorna Stewart – Elected Member Relationship Manager

Authorisers

Jonathan Anyon  - Manager Elected Member Relationship Unit

Victoria Villaraza - Relationship Manager

 


Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 

Panuku Development Auckland Local Board six-monthly update 1 October 2018 - 31 March 2019

File No.: CP2019/06329

 

  

 

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1.       To update the Puketāpapa Local Board on Panuku Development Auckland (Panuku) activities within the local board area and the region for the six months from 1 October 2018 to 31 March 2019.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2.       Panuku is charged with balancing financial and non-financial outcomes in order to create and manage sustainable and resilient places where people want to live, work, invest, learn and visit. The activities of Panuku cover four broad areas: 

·        redevelopment of urban locations, leveraging off council owned land assets, mostly within existing suburbs

·        review of, and where appropriate, redevelopment of council non-service property

·        management of council property assets including commercial, residential, and marina infrastructure

·        other property related services such as redevelopment incorporating a service delivery function, strategic property advice, acquisitions and disposals.

3.       Panuku currently manages 13 commercial and residential interests in the Puketāpapa Local Board area.

4.       There are currently no properties under review as part of our rationalisation process.

5.       No properties were purchased, and one property was sold in the Puketāpapa Local Board area during the last six months

 

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)      receive the Panuku Development Auckland Local Board update for 1 October 2018 to 31 March 2019

 

 

Horopaki

Context

6.       Panuku helps to rejuvenate parts of Auckland, from small projects that refresh a site or building, to major transformations of town centres or neighbourhoods.

7.       The Auckland Plan is the roadmap to deliver on Auckland’s vision to be a world class city, Panuku will play a significant role in achieving the Homes and Places and Belonging and Participation outcomes.

8.       Panuku is leading urban redevelopment in Manukau, Onehunga, Wynyard Quarter, Waterfront, Northcote, Avondale, Takapuna, Henderson, Papatoetoe, Ormiston and Flat Bush, Panmure, Pukekohe, City Centre and redevelopment of the Haumaru Portfolio.

9.       Panuku manages around $2 billion of council’s non-service property portfolio, which is continuously reviewed to find smart ways to generate income for the region, grow the portfolio, or release land or property that can be better used by others.

10.     As at 30 December 2018, the property portfolio comprises 1636 properties, containing 1062 leases. The current portfolio includes vacant land, industrial buildings, warehouses, retail shops, cafes, offices, medical centres, and a large portfolio of residential rental homes.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Properties managed in the Puketāpapa Local Board Area

11.     Panuku currently manages 2 commercial and 11 residential interests within the local board area.

Portfolio strategy

Optimisation

12.     Optimisation is a self-funding development approach targeting sub-optimal service assets approved in 2015. The process involves an agreement between Community Facilities, Panuku and local boards and is led by Panuku. It is designed to equal or enhance levels of service to the local community in a reconfigured form while delivering on strategic outcomes such as housing or urban regeneration with no impact on existing rate assumptions.

13.     Using optimisation, underperforming assets will have increased utility and efficiency, lower maintenance and operating costs, as well as improved service delivery benefiting from co-location of other complimentary services or commercial activities. Optimisation will free up a range of undercapitalised development opportunities such as air space, full sites, or part sites.

14.     Local boards are allocated decision making for the disposal of local service property and reinvestment of sale proceeds in accordance with the service property optimisation approach.

Portfolio review and rationalisation

Overview

15.     Panuku is required to undertake ongoing rationalisation of the council’s non-service assets. This includes identifying properties from within the council’s portfolio that may be suitable for potential sale and development if appropriate. Panuku has a focus on achieving housing and urban regeneration outcomes.

16.     Identifying potential sale properties contributes to the Auckland Plan focus of accommodating the significant growth projected for the region over the coming decades, by providing the council with an efficient use of capital and prioritisation of funds to achieve its activities and projects.

Performance

17.     Panuku works closely with Auckland Council and Auckland Transport to identify potential surplus properties to help achieve disposal targets.

18.     Target for July 2018 to June 2019:

Unit

Target

Achieved

Portfolio review

$30 million disposal ‘recommendations’

$8.6 million as at 31 March 2019

 

Process

19.     Once identified as no longer delivering the council service use for which it was acquired, a property is taken through a multi-stage rationalisation process. The agreed process includes engagement with council departments and CCOs, the local board and mana whenua. This is followed by Panuku board approval, engagement with the local ward councillors, the Independent Māori Statutory Board and finally, a Governing Body decision.

Under review

20.     There are no properties currently under review in the Puketāpapa Local Board area.


Acquisitions and Disposals

21.     Panuku manages the acquisition and disposal of property on behalf of Auckland Council. Panuku purchases property for development, roads, infrastructure projects and other services. These properties may be sold with or without contractual requirements for development.

Acquisitions

22.     Panuku does not decide which properties to buy in a local board area. Instead, it is asked to negotiate the terms and conditions of a purchase on behalf of the council.

23.     Panuku purchased 11 properties for open space across Auckland in the 2018-19 financial year at a cost of $35.3 million and bought one property for stormwater use at a value of $188,000.

24.     No properties were purchased in the Puketāpapa Local Board area during the reporting period

25.     All land acquisition committee resolutions contain a confidentiality clause due to the commercially sensitive nature of ongoing transactions, and thus cannot be reported on while in process. 

Disposals

26.     In the current financial year so far, the Panuku disposals team has entered into fifteen sale and purchase agreements, with an estimated value of $35.6 million of unconditional net sales proceeds. 

27.     As part of the Northern Corridor Improvements, Auckland Council has agreed to transfer various parcels of land to NZTA to facilitate the works. The compensation amount totals $6.5 million, of which $1.554 million is advance compensation for required land at Rook Reserve with the final compensation amount still to be agreed.

28.     Panuku 2018/19 disposals target is $24 million for the year. The disposals target is agreed with the council and is reviewed on an annual basis. 

29.     One property was sold in the Puketāpapa Local Board area during the reporting period: 53B Stamford Park Road, Mount Roskill.

 

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

30.     The views of the council group are incorporated on a project by project basis.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe

Local impacts and local board views

31.     Any local or sub-regional impacts related to local activities are considered on a project by project basis.

32.     Panuku requests that all feedback and/or queries relating to a property in the local board area be directed in the first instance to localboard@developmentauckland.co.nz.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

33.     Panuku work collaboratively with mana whenua on a range of projects including potential property disposals, development sites in the area and commercial opportunities. Engagement can be on specific individual properties and projects at an operational level with kaitiaki representatives, or with the Panuku Mana Whenua Governance Forum who have a broader mandate.

34.     Panuku will continue to partner with Māori on opportunities which enhance Māori social and economic wellbeing.         

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

35.     There are no financial implications associated with this report.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

36.     There are no risks associated with receiving this report.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

37.     The next six-monthly update is scheduled for November 2019.

 

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.    

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Sven Mol - Corporate Affairs Advisor, Panuku Development Auckland

Authorisers

Lisa Gooding - Senior Engagement Advisor

Victoria Villaraza - Relationship Manager

 


Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 

Auckland Council's Quarterly Performance Report: Puketapapa Local Board for quarter three 2018/2019

File No.: CP2019/07336

 

  

 

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1.       To provide the Puketāpapa Local Board with an integrated quarterly performance report for quarter three, 1 January – 31 March 2019.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2.       This report includes financial performance, progress against work programmes, key challenges the board should be aware of and any risks to delivery against the 2018/2019 work programme. This is a retrospective report intended to provide a transparent overview and reflect the progress of how the Puketāpapa Local Board work programme is tracking at the end of quarter three 2018/2019.

3.       The work programme is produced annually and aligns with the Puketāpapa Local Board Plan outcomes.

4.       The key activity updates from this quarter are:

·    Resource consent approved for Waikowhai Coastal Boardwalk (ID 2281)

·    Works at Harold Long and Fearon Reserve have reached practical completion and the site was opened to the public in March (ID 2277)

·    Two community forums have been held to introduce changes to next year’s Strategic Relationships Grants (ID 336)

·    A contractor has been appointed to progress the Healthy Puketāpapa Action Plan Framework (ID 624)

·    Owairaka Bridge was opened with a dawn blessing on 8 April

·    Toilet and drinking fountain provision assessment (ID 464) completed

·    Received advice for the allocation of minor capex budget (ID 2268), agreeing to the installation of two bench seats in The Avenue Reserve.

5.       All operating departments with agreed work programmes have provided a quarterly update against their work programme delivery. Most activities are reported with a status of green (on track), amber (some risk or issues, which are being managed) or grey (cancelled, deferred or merged). There are no activities with a red status this quarter.

6.       The financial performance report compared to budget 2018/2019 is attached. There are some points for the local board to note.

7.       For the nine months ended on 31 March 2019, Puketāpapa Local Board capital investment was $3.0 million and net operational cost of service was $6.5 million. Operating expenditure during this period was $7.0 million, 3.2% under budget mainly due to timing on LDI (locally driven initiatives) projects.

8.       Operating revenue is 37.5% above budget due to Pah Homestead funding received in advance, regional lease revenue coded locally in error and increased community facility hire.

9.       Capital expenditure is 20.0% under budget. This was mainly due to sport development work at Keith Hay Park (toilet and changing rooms) awaiting a facility partnership agreement to be finalised and delays with lighting at Keith Hay Park expected to commence in September.

 

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)      receive the performance report for the financial quarter ending 31 March 2019.

b)      note the allocation of funding from the LDI Minor Capex Fund (ID 2268) for two new bench seats in The Avenue Reserve.

 

 

Horopaki

Context

10.     The Puketāpapa Local Board has an approved 2018/2019 work programme for the following operating departments:

·          Arts, Community and Events;

·          Parks, Sport and Recreation;

·          Libraries and Information;

·          Community Facilities: Build Maintain Renew;

·          Community Leases;

·          Infrastructure and Environmental Services;

·          Local Economic Development;

·          Plans and Places;

·          The Southern Initiative

11.     Work programmes are produced annually, to meet the Puketāpapa Local Board outcomes identified in the three-year Puketāpapa Local Board Plan. The local board plan outcomes are:

·    Vibrant and popular parks and facilities

·    Urban development meets community needs

·    Treasured and enhanced natural environment

·    Transport choices meet our varied travel needs

·    Thriving local economy and good job opportunities

·    Improved wellbeing and safety

·    Connected communities with a sense of belonging

12.     The graph below shows how the work programme activities meet Local Board Plan outcomes. Activities that are not part of the approved work programme but contribute towards the local board outcomes, such as advocacy by the local board, are not captured in this graph.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Graph 1: Work programme activities by outcome

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Local Board Work Programme Snapshot

13.     The work programme activities have two statuses; RAG status which measures the performance of the activity (amber and red show issues and risks); and activity status which shows the stage of the activity. These two statuses create a snapshot of the progress of the work programmes.

14.     The graph below identifies work programme activity by RAG status (red, amber, green and grey). It shows the percentage of work programme activities that are on track (green), in progress but with issues that are being managed (amber), activities that have significant issues (red) and activities that have been cancelled/deferred/merged (grey).

Graph 2: Puketāpapa Work Programme by RAG status

15.     The graph below shows the activity status of activities in each departments the work programmes. The number of activity lines differ by department as approved in the local board work programmes. 

 

 

 

 

Graph 3: Work programme activity by activity status and department

Key activity updates from quarter three

16.     The following are key activity updates in the delivery of the local board work programme for the third quarter:

·    Resource consent was approved for the Waikowhai Coastal Boardwalk (ID 2281), with some minor conditions. Construction drawings are being finalised before going out to tender.

·    Works at Harold Long and Fearon Reserve (ID 2277) have reached practical completion and the site was opened for public use in March. Stage 3 (ID 2282) of this project, which includes a basketball court and additional play equipment, is underway. 

·    Two community forums have been held to introduce changes to next year’s Strategic Relationships Grants (ID 336) – multi-year funding and the Capacity Development Tool. About 40 people from more than 30 organisations attended.

·    A contractor has been appointed to progress the Healthy Puketāpapa Action Plan Framework (ID 624). The framework is due to be completed by the end of June 2019.

·    Owairaka Bridge opened with a dawn blessing on 8 April. This was a joint project with the Albert-Eden Local Board, and members from both local boards participated in this ceremony.

·    Toilet and drinking fountain provision assessment (ID 464) completed and received by the local board in March. The board will consider priorities identified in the assessments as part of the work programme for financial year 2019/2020.

·    The local board has a $10,000 budget for minor capex projects in the current financial year (ID 3014). The board has received advice from staff and wish to allocate this budget for the installation of two bench seats in The Avenue Reserve

Activities with significant issues

17.     There are no activities with significant issues (red) for this quarter.

Activities on hold

18.     Four work programme activities have been identified by operating departments as on hold:

·    Monte Cecilia Park – restoration of the building known as the “whare” ((ID2279). The project is on hold until the James Wallace Arts Trust have completed a review of their operational business plan and confirmed how they wish to proceed.

·    Waikowhai Coastal Walkway – development of priority walkway routes (ID2738). A concept plan has been presented to the local board. Funding will be considered on priority routes as part of the FY20 work programme development process.

·    Puketāpapa Accessibility Improvements (ID2741). Upon receipt of the Accessibility Report, the local board will consider funding priority initiatives in the 2019/2020 financial year.

·    Puketāpapa Business Engagement (ID356). This activity has been re-scoped and some of the budget allocated to a Pop-Up Business School to be run in Q4. The remainder of the budget was reallocated through the Q3 report to the local board in February 2019.

Changes to the local board work programme

Deferred activities

19.     There are no activities deferred from the 18/19 work programme.

Cancelled activities

20.     The following activity has been cancelled:

·    Waitītiko, Waiateao and Three Kings to Western Springs Aquifer Initiative (ID 881). The cancellation of this project was noted in the Q2 update report to the local board in February 2019.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

21.     When developing the work programmes, council group impacts and views are presented to the boards. As this is an information only report there are no further impacts identified.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe

Local impacts and local board views

22.     This report informs the Puketāpapa Local Board of the performance for the quarter ending 31 March 2019.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

23.     The Puketāpapa Local Board is committed to strengthening and formalising its relationships with mana whenua and mataawaka. “Māori are recognised and affirmed as mana whenua” is an objective within the Puketāpapa Local Board Plan 2017. The local board continues to work with the Ngāti Tamaoho Trust to grow the relationship that was formalised in the Relationship Agreement.

24.     The Puketāpapa Local Board has included, in its Local Board Plan and work programme projects, a number of activities which mana whenua have been engaged in. These include:

·    Te Auaunga Awa Placemaking (ID 2972) – a joint project with mana whenua and the Puketāpapa, Albert-Eden and Whau Local Boards. Mana whenua have been engaged as a partner throughout the development of Te Auaunga Tohu and design guide. Representatives from Te Akitai Waiohua, Ngāti Tamaoho, Ngāti Whātua Orākei, Te Kawerau a Maki, Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, and Ngāti Whanaunga provided advice to guide development of the design guide at multiple hui and on a site walkover. The Puketāpapa Local Board will consider a report recommending the adoption of an implementation plan at its business meeting on 16 May 2019.

·    Open Space Service Provision Planning (ID 464) – Storytelling investigation. Meetings have been held with mana whenua and council staff to identify opportunities for storytelling signage in reserves.

·    Maori naming of reserves and facilities, phase two (ID 584). Work has continued with mana whenua to identify opportunities for Maori names for local parks and facilities, to enhance and recognise Auckland’s Maori identity and heritage. A workshop with the local board is planned for Q4, with adoption of names later in 2019.

·    Puketāpapa Local Board has invested funding to elevate te Manu Aute Kite Day as a regional Matariki Festival event. The event will be held on Puketāpapa/Pukewiwi maunga and will be hosted by Tainui iwi.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

25.     This report is for information only and therefore there are no financial implications associated with this report.

Financial Performance

26.     Operating expenditure is $230,000 under budget mainly due to timing on LDI (locally driven initiatives) projects.

27.     Operating revenue is $138,000 over budget mainly due to regional lease revenue coded locally in error, revenue posted in advance for Pah Homestead and greater utilisation of Fickling Convention Centre and Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall.

28.     Overall capital expenditure of $3 million is below budget by $756,000. This was mainly due to sport development work at Keith Hay Park (toilet and changing rooms) awaiting a facility partnership agreement to be finalised and delays with lighting at Keith Hay Park expected to commence in September

29.     The Puketāpapa Local Board Financial performance report is in Appendix B.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

30.     While the risk of non-delivery of the entire work programme is rare, the likelihood for risk relating to individual activities does vary. Capital projects for instance, are susceptible to more risk as on-time and on-budget delivery is dependent on weather conditions, approvals (e.g. building consents) and is susceptible to market conditions.

31.     There are no projects with significant risks identified in this quarter.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

32.     The local board will receive the next performance update for quarter four following the end of the financial year (June 2019).

 

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Puketāpapa Quarter 3 Work Programme Attachment A

39

b

Operating Performance Financial Summary Puketāpapa March 2019 Attachment B

65

     

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

John Adams – Local Board Advisor Puketāpapa

Authoriser

Victoria Villaraza - Relationship Manager

 



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Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 

Remuneration Authority - policy on child care allowances

File No.: CP2019/07395

 

  

 

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1.       To provide feedback on the Remuneration Authority’s proposed policy on child care allowances.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2.       The Remuneration Authority has previously received submissions from members in other councils stating that if childcare were a claimable expense, then serving in local government might be a more realistic option for parents who are currently deterred from considering the role because of the costs of childcare. Some jurisdictions in other countries provide such allowances.

3.       The authority has distributed its proposed policy in order to get feedback from councils and individual elected members.  The proposed policy is in Attachment A. The authority has asked for feedback by 31 May 2019 and intends to include the provision in its determination that comes into force on 1 July 2019.

4.       At present, the authority determines allowances for vehicle mileage, travel time and communications. Each individual council considers its approach to the expenses and allowances and writes its own policies within the upper limits set by the authority.  If the authority determines that childcare allowances are permissible the council could include, within the framework established by the authority, specific rules in the council’s expenses policy.

5.       A draft submission on the proposed policy has been prepared and is attached as Attachment B. Elected members can provide individual comments to the Remuneration Authority if they wish, by 31 May 2019.

 

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)      endorse the draft submission on the Remuneration Authority’s proposed policy on childcare allowances.

 

 

Horopaki

Context

6.       LGNZ has formed a Young Elected Members (YEM) committee with members representing LGNZ Zones. These are elected members who are under the age of 40 years.  The YEM network has raised the matter of childcare costs with the Remuneration Authority.  They cite examples such as a member of a smaller council who is 24 years of age and on a salary of $18,707.  Another, struggling to pay for childcare on her councillor’s salary of $20,634 opted instead to bring her child to meetings[1]

7.       The group makes the point that other costs of attending to council duties can be claimed, such as mileage and communications, but not the cost of childcare.  The group is broadly interested in developing the ability of younger elected members. 

8.       The Remuneration Authority has researched childcare allowances and is now inviting feedback on its draft policy, which includes the eligibility and payment conditions which will be included in the authority’s formal determination.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

9.       The Remuneration Authority has recognised the need to address childcare costs if those with families are not to be deterred from standing for local government office.

10.     Salaries paid to Auckland local board members and governing body members are generally higher than in smaller council districts in New Zealand, where it is likely elected members particularly struggle to meet childcare costs from their salaries.  Nevertheless, the provision of the allowance may encourage greater diversity in those standing for election in Auckland.

11.     The cost to the council and the ratepayer is reasonable in terms of the total budget for elected members’ remuneration but is a significant help for the member who has to arrange childcare.  The policy places a cap of $6,000 per annum for any member.  LGNZ statistics show that approximately 6 per cent of elected members are 40 years of age or below[2].  On that basis, the cost to Auckland Council, if 6 per cent of members (10 members) claimed the allowance, would be $60,000.

12.     The Remuneration Authority indicates it is in discussion with the Inland Revenue Department about how the allowance will be treated for tax purposes (as income or as an expense reimbursement).  It is possible it will be taxed at source (that is by the council) prior to payment.

13.     Payment of the allowance under the proposed conditions requires evidence of the expense incurred.  This is supported.

14.     The allowance cannot be paid to family members. This is supported.

15.     The proposed conditions state that a local authority may pay the childcare allowance as a contribution towards expenses incurred by the member for childcare provided while the member is engaged on local authority business.  This wording may be too wide.  Consider a member who has regularly arranged childcare, irrespective of undertaking council duties, deciding to spend two hours preparing for the next council meeting while the children happen to be in childcare. The member would be “engaged on local authority business” and could claim the childcare cost of those two hours.

16.     Staff researched conditions around payment by other councils in other jurisdictions.  One council simply paid the full cost of child care.  Another specified the meetings and events that could be claimed. Staff believe the intent of the provision is to make a contribution toward the cost of child care where that is necessary in order for the member to undertake council duties, such as attend meetings.  The wording should indicate more clearly that the payment is for childcare costs that are necessary in order for the member to undertake council duties and are not simply childcare costs that are incurred at the same time the member is undertaking council duties and would have been incurred anyway, if the member was not attending to council duties.

17.     Other conditions are:

(i)    the child is under 14 years

(ii)   payment cannot be greater than $15 per hour and cannot be greater than the actual expense

(iii)  childcare cannot be for more than 8 hours in any 24 hour period.

These are supported.

18.     Staff recommend that the council supports the proposed policy with the comment, outlined above, that the purpose should more clearly reflect that the expense is a necessary expense in order for the member to attend to duties.

19.     Staff also note that the council itself will decide its own provisions to include in its expenses policy, within the framework set by the authority.

20.     Members can provide individual comments to the Remuneration Authority if they wish, by 31 May 2019.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

21.     The Remuneration Authority’s policy applies only to elected members and does not impact the group.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe

Local impacts and local board views

22.     The policy affects all elected members, including local board members.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

23.     The Remuneration Authority’s policy may assist those in the Māori community who are potential candidates for election but are deterred by the costs of childcare.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

24.     There will be financial implications.  As noted in the body of the report, the additional cost is likely to be less than $60,000 and will impact the cost centre for elected members’ remuneration.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

25.     There is a small risk of the provision being abused (false claims submitted).  The requirement for evidence of the amount paid will mitigate this risk.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

26.     This report is being presented to local boards for their feedback.  It is also being circulated to Governing Body members for their feedback.  The draft submission will be amended if there is a clear majority position in favour of an amendment.

 

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Childcare Allowance Proposed Draft Policy Paper

75

b

Remuneration Authority draft policy - child care allowances - submission

83

     

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Warwick McNaughton - Principal Advisor - Democracy Services

Authorisers

Marguerite Delbet - General Manager Democracy Services

Victoria Villaraza - Relationship Manager

 


Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 


Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 

Albert-Eden-Roskill Ward Councillor Update

 

File No.: CP2019/07399

 

  

 

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1.       To enable the Albert-Eden-Roskill Ward Councillors to verbally update the Board.

 

 

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)      thank Albert-Eden-Roskill Ward Councillors Cathy Casey and Christine Fletcher for their update.

 

 

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.     

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Author

Selina Powell - Democracy Advisor - Puketapapa

Authoriser

Victoria Villaraza - Relationship Manager

 


Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 

Chairperson's Report

 

File No.: CP2019/07235

 

  

 

Te take mō te p,ūrongo / Purpose of the report

1.       To provide the Chairperson, Harry Doig, with an opportunity to update board members on the activities he has been involved with since the last meeting.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2.       It is anticipated that the Chairperson will speak to the report at the meeting.

 

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)      receive Chair Harry Doig’s report for April 2019.

 

 

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Chair Harry Doig's report, 01 April - 30 April 2019

89

     

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Author

Selina Powell - Democracy Advisor - Puketapapa

Authoriser

Victoria Villaraza - Relationship Manager

 


Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 


 


Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 

Board Member Reports

 

File No.: CP2019/07236

 

  

 

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1.       To provide an update to the local board members on the activities they have been involved with since the last meeting.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2.       It is anticipated that Board members will speak to their reports at the meeting.

 

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)      receive the member reports for April 2019.

 

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Julie Fairey's Report, 09 April - 01 May 2019

93

b

David Holm's report, 08 April - 30 April 2019

97

c

Ella Kumar's report, 01 April - 30 April 2019

99

     

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Author

Selina Powell - Democracy Advisor - Puketapapa

Authoriser

Victoria Villaraza - Relationship Manager

 


Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 


 


 


 


Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 


 


Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 


 


Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 

Governance Forward Work Programme Calendar

 

File No.: CP2019/07237

 

  

 

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1.       To present the Puketāpapa Local Board with its updated governance forward work programme calendar (the calendar).

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2.       The calendar for the Puketāpapa Local Board is in Attachment A. The calendar is updated monthly, reported to business meetings and distributed to council staff.

3.       The calendar was introduced in 2016 as part of Auckland Council’s quality advice programme and aims to support local boards’ governance role by:

·    ensuring advice on meeting agendas is driven by local board priorities

·    clarifying what advice is expected and when

·    clarifying the rationale for reports.

4.       The calendar also aims to provide guidance for staff supporting local boards and greater transparency for the public.

 

 

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)      receive the governance forward work programme calendar for May 2019.

 

 

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Governance Forward Work Programme Calendar, May 2019

103

     

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Author

Selina Powell - Democracy Advisor - Puketapapa

Authoriser

Victoria Villaraza - Relationship Manager

 



Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 



Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 

Record of Puketāpapa Local Board Workshop Notes

 

File No.: CP2019/07270

 

  

 

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1.       To provide a summary of Puketāpapa Local Board (the Board) workshop notes.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2.       The attached summary of workshop notes provides a record of the Board’s workshops held in April – May 2019.

3.       These sessions are held to give an informal opportunity for board members and officers to discuss issues and projects and note that no binding decisions are made or voted on at workshop sessions.

 

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)      receive the Puketāpapa Local Board workshop records for 11 April 2019, 29 April 2019 and 02 May 2019.

 

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Puketāpapa Local Board Workshop Record, 11 April 2019

107

b

Puketāpapa Local Board Workshop Record, 29 April 2019

111

c

Puketāpapa Local Board Workshop Record 02 May 2019

113

     

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Author

Selina Powell - Democracy Advisor - Puketapapa

Authoriser

Victoria Villaraza - Relationship Manager

 


Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 


 


 


Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 


 


Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 


 


 

    

  


Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

 

Item 8.1      Attachment a    20190516 The Public Transport Users Association along with NZ Transport 2050 Inc presentation Page 119


Puketāpapa Local Board

16 May 2019

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

 



[1] https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/109002369/underrepresentation-of-young-elected-members-woeful

[2] http://www.lgnz.co.nz/assets/e41e5fb07f/Elected-Members-Profile-Report-FINAL.pdf