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Resolution
number KT/2019/137
MOVED by Chairperson J Gillon, seconded by Deputy
Chairperson D Grant:
That the Kaipātiki
Local Board:
a)
request that ‘Pathways to
Preparedness: A Framework for Recovery’ be amended to contain further
clarity and detail as to the specific role expected of local boards as part
of pre-event planning and recovery, given the leadership role local boards
play within their communities.
b)
note that, although ‘Pathways to
Preparedness: A Framework for Recovery’ hinges on identified community
values and priorities, those actions listed within the ‘Actions to
build momentum’ section of the planning framework contain little detail
or specifics as to how local communities (and in turn local boards) will be
able to contribute to the actions identified, as many of the actions are high
level, provide no indication as to such actions are to be achieved, and
appear to be focused on Auckland Emergency Management or CDEM Group
activities.
c)
support the community values and
priorities as identified within ‘Pathways to Preparedness: A Framework
for Recovery’ as listed on p.4 of the document attached to the agenda
report, and endorses the following themes that have been identified as part
of consultation and discussion to date:
i)
the importance of retaining heritage
(natural, built and cultural heritage) as part of recovery efforts following
an emergency;
ii)
the importance of ensuring that
multiple avenues for communication and connection
are restored and maintained, and that traditional and digital media formats
and mechanisms are leveraged, which is particularly important to connect with
diverse or ‘difficult to reach’ communities;
iii) the importance of getting key infrastructure, such as hospitals,
utilities and community infrastructure, up and running quickly after an
emergency; and
iv) the importance of restoring and ensuring the safety of people and
property as part of recovery efforts.
d)
support the recovery vision included
within ‘Pathways to Preparedness: A Framework for Recovery’ as
listed on p. 5 of the document attached to the agenda report, being
‘Auckland’s people, communities, businesses and infrastructure
are well-placed to recovery from disaster.’
e)
support the definition of within the
planning framework of ‘well-placed’ meaning
‘well-prepared’; however:
i)
the framework contains limited
information or detail as to how council and its partners will specifically
work towards achieving this vision, and more importantly, what role local
communities and local boards will have in that process.
f)
support in principle the partnership
approach outlined within ‘Pathways to Preparedness: A Framework for
Recovery’, but notes the following issues and concerns:
i) the planning framework contains a lack of detail as to how
Auckland Emergency Management and the Civil Defence and Emergency Management
Group (CDEM Group) will actively use this framework to work with partners and
community to support community action as part of pre-event planning or
recovery;
ii) the planning framework mentions a 26-member Auckland Welfare
Coordination Group as a key stakeholder, yet no detail is provided as to
which organisations or entities comprise this group, and how this framework
will engender improved communication and coordination of activities across
the group, both in terms of pre-event planning or recovery; and
iii) the planning framework mentions engagement with local boards as
part of pre-event planning and recovery, however to date local boards have
had limited direct engagement or involvement in civil defence and emergency
management planning or activities in their areas.
CARRIED
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