Waitematā Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Waitematā Local Board held in the Waitematā Local Board Office, Ground Floor, 52 Swanson Street, Auckland on Tuesday, 17 September 2019 at 1.00pm.

 

present

 

Chair

Pippa Coom

 

Deputy Chair

Shale Chambers

 

Members

Adriana Avendaño Christie

 

 

Richard Northey, ONZM

 

 

Denise Roche

 

 

Vernon Tava

 

 

Rob Thomas

 

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

 

General Manager Local Board Services, Louise Mason

 

From 6.30pm

Senior Advisor Māori Relationships Governance, Otene Reweti

 

From 6.30pm

 

Waitematā Local Board

17 September 2019

 

 

 

1          Welcome

 

The chair opened the meeting and welcomed all those present.

 

 

2          Apologies

 

There were no apologies.

 

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

Deputy Chair S Chambers declared an interest in Item 16 Waitematā Local and Multiboard Grants Round One 2019/2020 grant allocation application LG2020-132.

 

Member R Northey declared an interest in Item 16 Waitematā Local and Multiboard Grants Round One 2019/2020 grant allocation application MB1920-147.

 

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/186

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member A Avendano Christie:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)         confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 20 August 2019, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record.

 

CARRIED

 

5          Leave of Absence

 

There were no leaves of absence.

 

 

6          Acknowledgements

 

There were no acknowledgements.

 

 

7          Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 

 

 

8          Deputations

 

8.1

Waitematā Low Carbon Network and Equal Justice Project

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/187

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member R Thomas:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      thank Natalia Schollum and Ella Rose Steven of Equal Justice Project, and Dr. Grant Hewison and Sarah Thomson of Waitematā Low Carbon Network, for the presentation and attendance at the business meeting.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20190917 Waitematā Local Board Item 8.1 - Presentation by Waitematā Low Carbon Network and Equal Justice Project

b     20190917 Waitematā Local Board Item 8.1 - Presentation notes by Waitematā Low Carbon Network and Equal Justice Project

c    20190917 Waitematā Local Board Item 8.1 - Submission Document by Waitematā Low Carbon Network and Equal Justice Project

 

 

8.2

Community-Led Vision for Great North Road

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/188

MOVED by Member V Tava, seconded by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      thank Brandon Wilcox and David Batten of Grey Lynn Residents Association for the presentation and attendance at the business meeting.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20190917 Waitematā Local Board Item 8.2 - Presentation Community-led Vision for Great North Road

 

 

9          Public Forum

 

9.1

Open Space Network Plan, Waitematā Play Network and the proposed naming of Quay Street Public Space

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/189

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member A Avendano Christie:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)         thank Noelene Buckland of City Centre Residents Group for the presentation and attendance at the meeting.

 

CARRIED

 

 

9.2

Proposed Erebus Memorial in Dove-Myer Robinson Park

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/190

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)         thank Anne Coney, Parnell resident, and Brittany Couper, of Russell McVeagh Law Firm, for the presentation and attendance at the business meeting.

 

CARRIED

 

 

9.3

Proposed Erebus Memorial in Dove Myer Robinson Park

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/191

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member DR Roche:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)         thank Bill Holmes for the presentation and attendance at the business meeting.

 

CARRIED

 

 

9.4

Proposed Erebus Memorial in Dove Myer Robinson Park

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/192

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member V Tava:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)         thank Mary Barry, Co-Chair Parnell Heritage, for the presentation and attendance at the business meeting.

 

CARRIED

 

 

9.5

Proposed Erebus Memorial in Dove Myer Robinson Park

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/193

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)         thank Christine Fernyhough, Parnell resident, for the presentation and attendance at the business meeting.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

9.6

Proposed Erebus Memorial in Dove Myer Robinson Park

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/194

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member R Thomas:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)         thank Jo Malcolm for the presentation and attendance at the business meeting.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20190917 Waitematā Local Board Item 9.6 - Jo Malcolm speaking notes

 

 

9.7

Proposed Erebus Memorial in Dove Myer Robinson Park

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/195

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers, seconded by Chairperson P Coom:   

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)         thank Luke Niue of Parnell Community Committee for the presentation and attendance at the business meeting.

 

CARRIED

 

 

10

Extraordinary Business

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/196

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers, seconded by Chairperson P Coom:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)         consider an extraordinary item regarding the Erebus National Memorial Landowner Approval at item 36 of this agenda

i)          note that following the publication of the buisness meeting agenda Member Chambers has requested that the landowner approval for the Erebus Memorial is considered for a whole of board decision

ii)         note that the applicant is seeking to commence construction on 28 November 2019 to align with the fortieth anniversary of the Erebus tragedy.  The reason why the discussion of this matter cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting is that the next business meeting date will be schedule for November following the inaugural meeting on 30 October.

CARRIED

 

 

36

Erebus Memorial Report

 

 

The motion was taken in parts.

 

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/197

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers, seconded by Chairperson P Coom:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)         receive the extraordinary item application for Landowner approval for the National Erebus Memorial at Dove-Myer Robinson Park

b)        note the matters raised at public forum, the concerns raised by individual local residents and local community groups during the engagement undertaken by Ministry for Culture and Heritage and the steps taken by the design team to respond to these concerns

c)         request Land Advisory Team and the Local Board Engagement Advisor deliver a targeted consultation to seek the views and preferences of key stakeholders, park users and affected residents

d)        request that the consultation focuses on the effects of the memorial on the reserve to inform the decision on whether landowner approval should be given for the Ministry of Culture and Heritage design in Dove-Myer Robinson Park.

CARRIED

 

 

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/198

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers, seconded by Chairperson P Coom:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

e)         agree to receive the landowner approval decision under the urgent decision process post consultation.

 

CARRIED

 

 

Member R Thomas requested his dissenting vote be noted for Item 36 e).

 

 

Attachments

a     20190917 Waitematā Local Board Item 36 - Landowner Approval for Erebus Memorial in Dove Myer Robinson Park, Parnell

b     20190917 Waitematā Local Board Item 36 - Architectural Design of Erebus Memorial  

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 3.50pm

The meeting reconvened at 4.00pm

 

 

11

Councillor's report

 

Mike Lee, Waitematā and Gulf Ward Councillor, sent his apology for non-attendance due to Council business.

 

 

12

Auckland Transport September 2019 Update

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/199

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member V Tava:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      receive the Auckland Transport September 2019 report.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

13

Auckland Transport - Local Board Transport Capital Fund

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/200

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member V Tava:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      note that contingency of $25,000 for the Ponsonby Road pedestrian improvement project is unspent and available to be committed to other projects

b)      approve reallocating the currently committed $5000 streetscape enhancement incorporating tree planting on St Marys Road project budget to the other transport projects on the basis that the project is not proceeding as proposed

c)      approve the allocation of $130,000 from the Local Board Transport Capital Fund as a contribution to the MOTAT 2 car park and cycling project (connection between Motions Road and Meola Road) for additional Greenway improvements to include the recommended $58,000 for planting and funds for lighting

d)      approve the allocation of $200,000 from the Local Board Transport Capital Fund as additional funding to fully fund the Motions Road cycleway connection to a total of $690,000, which will complete the greenway connection from Meola Road to Great North Road as per the local board’s Greenways Plan

e)      approve the allocation of $50,000 from the Local Board Transport Capital Fund towards the Newmarket Wayfinding and Signage Enhancements

f)       approve the allocation of $80,000 from the Local Board Transport Capital Fund towards a Wayfinding Signage Project that identifies and delivers wayfinding improvements across the Waitematā Local Board area.

 

CARRIED

 

 

14

Allocation of the Waitematā Local Board Parking Fund

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/201

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member V Tava:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)       note the MOTAT car park and cycleway project will alow the local board to provide a Greenway connection from Meola Road (linking to the Pt Chevalier-Westmere cycleway project and new pedestrian crossing on Meola Road) to Great North Road via Motions Road

b)       support using the Grey Lynn / Westmere and Ponsonby/ Herne Bay portion of the Waitematā Local Board’s Parking Fund of $270,829 as a contribution to the development of the MOTAT 2 car park and cycleway project

c)       recommend to the Governing Body to release these funds for this purpose

d)       note the local board is also being asked to contribute transport capital funding to this project.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

15

Newmarket Park parking restrictions

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/202

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers, seconded by Member A Avendano Christie:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      approve the application of a ‘P120 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday’ parking restriction at Newmarket Park (as per Attachment A) to the agenda

b)      request Auckland Transport impose this parking restriction

c)      allocate $8,000 LDI capex from the Waitematā LDI minor capex fund (CF work programme item 3290) to allow for the appropriate signage and line marking (as per Attachment A) to be installed on site

d)        request officers to investigate whether there are other parks impacted by commuters that require parking restrictions and, as necessary, recommend for inclusion in the 2020/2021 work programme.

 

CARRIED

 

 

16

Waitematā Local and Multiboard Grants Round One 2019/2020 grant allocations

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/203

MOVED by Member DR Roche, seconded by Member R Northey:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      agree to fund or part-fund the following applications received in Waitematā Local Grants Round One, listed in Table One.

Organisation / Application ID

Requesting funding

Amount approved

Te Tuhi Contemporary Art Trust

LG2020-122

Towards the cost of a feasibility study to commission a public art project in Parnell.

$1,600.00

Margaret Lewis under the umbrella of Lifewise Trust

LG2020-124

Towards the materials and facilitator costs to deliver three public programmes alongside an exhibition.

$2,000.00

Bridge of Love Association Incorporated

LG2020-128

Towards the advertisement costs, materials, interpretation fee, volunteer expenses and gifts to deliver a Chinese culture and art series.

$2,000.00

Nightsong (formerly known as Theatre Stampede)

LG2020-135

Towards the purchase of two laptops and two Microsoft Office programmes.

$3,600.00

Cindy Jang

LG2020-140

Towards the production, administration and marketing costs to host a youth artistic and cultural event.

$2,500.00

The Auckland Women's Centre Incorporated

LG2020-102

Towards the purchase of two speakers, two hand held microphones and one lapel microphone.

$3,300.00

Methodist Mission Northern trading as Splice

LG2020-104

Towards the venue hire, event management, marketing, printing and catering costs to deliver an 'Active Citizens' showcase event.

$3,000.00

Mind Over Manner

LG2020-105

Towards the wages, marketing, venue hire and production costs to deliver four social change workshops.

$1,000.00

Grey Lynn Community Centre Incorporated

LG2020-106

Towards the tutor fees, project development and marketing to deliver a senior’s yoga programme.

$2,500.00

Parnell Heritage Incorporated

LG2020-115

Towards the graphic design, layout and printing costs of the Parnell Heritage Journal.

$2,500.00

Everybody Eats Charitable Trust

LG2020-118

Towards the wages of a manager to run the weekly community pop-up restaurant.

$3,500.00

Ponsonby Community Centre

LG2020-119

Towards the purchase of yoga equipment for the senior’s yoga classes.

$2,500.00

United Nations Youth Association of New Zealand

LG2020-121

Towards scholarships for delegates to attend the 'Auckland Model United Nations' conference, and the purchase of gifts for speakers.

$750.00

Youthline Auckland Charitable Trust

LG2020-127

Towards the triage clinical staff wages.

$1,500.00

Boopsie Maran

LG2020-133

Towards the infrastructure, entertainment, materials and staff time to deliver community street activation events.

$2,500.00

Parnell Community Committee Incorporated

LG2020-147

Towards general operating expenses including venue hire, printing and advertising.

$1,000.00

Auckland Fringe Trust

LG2020-149

Towards the outreach fees and marketing development for the 2020 'Auckland Fringe Festival.'

$7,500.00

Auckland Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
under the umbrella of The Diocese of Auckland

LG2020-109

Towards the display material costs for an exhibition as part of the Auckland Heritage Festival.

$1,500.00

Metro Lions Sports Club Incorporated

LG2020-101

Towards the purchase of uniforms for four football teams.

$2,000.00

Auckland Table Tennis Association

LG2020-117

Towards the coaching fees and table tennis tables to run a table tennis community programme in the Waitematā Local Board area.

$2,000.00

Total

 

$48,750.00

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

Deputy Chair S Chambers declared an interest in Application ID LG2020-135

Deputy Chair S Chambers left the meeting at 4.23pm

 

 

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/204

MOVED by Member DR Roche, seconded by Member R Northey:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

b)        agree to fund or part-fund the following applications received in Waitematā Local Grants Round One, listed in Table Two.

Application ID

Requesting funding

Amount approved

Herne Bay Residents Association Incorporated

LG2020-132

Towards a professional heritage assessment of the art deco apartment blocks on Jervois Road.

3,750.00

 

TOTAL

3,750.00

 

CARRIED

 

Total allocated in Waitematā Local Grants Round One                                         $52,500.00

 

Deputy Chair S Chambers returned to the meeting at 4.25pm

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/205

MOVED by Member DR Roche, seconded by Member R Northey:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

c)         decline the following applications received in Local Grants Round One, listed in Table Three

Organisation /

Application ID

Requesting funding

Reason for decline

The Actors` Program

LG2020-131

Towards the professional tutor fees to deliver their core programme.

Insufficient funds to support lower priority applications

Ryan Turner Limited

LG2020-136

Towards the venue hire, design materials, photographer and videographer, event management, vendor stall and screen hire to deliver the launch party and installation of a film as part of the 2020 Auckland Pride Festival.

Insufficient funds to support lower priority applications

Aotearoa Urban Arts Trust Board

LG2020-137

Towards the overall costs to deliver an 'Urban Contemporary Art' talk series.

Insufficient funds to support lower priority applications

Astro Clothing Limited

LG2020-103

Towards the venue hire, security hire, sound and lighting, performer fees, advertisement, refreshments and decorations to deliver a creative youth event.

Insufficient funds to support lower priority applications

Tardigrade World Limited

LG2020-110

Towards the designer fee and printing costs to create and distribute a sustainable living magazine.

Insufficient community outcome being demonstrated

Asthma New Zealand Incorporated

LG2020-113

Towards the wages for an asthma nurse educator.

Insufficient funds to support lower priority applications

Zonta Club of Auckland Incorporated

LG2020-125

Towards the media advisor fee, event management and fit out of various venues to deliver a "16 Days of Activism" project.

Insufficient funds to support lower priority applications

Rainbow Youth Incorporated

LG2020-134

Towards the facilitator costs, supervision fees and volunteer expenses to deliver 130 peer support group meetings.

Insufficient funds to support lower priority applications

Ankita Sharma

LG2020-138

Towards the start-up costs to launch Hire-A-Mum.

Insufficient funds to support lower priority applications

Conscious Kids Grey Lynn Limited

LG2020-141

Towards the staff wages and venue hire of Western Springs Community Centre for a children's holiday programme.

Insufficient funds to support lower priority applications

Anxiety New Zealand Trust

LG2020-142

Towards the annual rental cost of operating a dedicated community space in Morningside.

More appropriate funds available

Business Camp Proprietary Limited

LG2020-145

Towards the venue hire, staff costs, materials and project management to deliver a three-day young entrepreneur summit.

Insufficient funds to support lower priority applications

New Zealand Nepal Society Incorporated

LG2020-139

Towards the venue hire, advertisement and coordinator fees to host the 2019 Dashain Festival.

Insufficient funds to support lower priority applications

New Zealand Sunday School Union Incorporated

LG2020-107

Towards the costs to supply and install new floor coverings for the first floor of the Sunday School Union building

Insufficient community outcome being demonstrated

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/206

MOVED by Member DR Roche, seconded by Member R Northey:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

d)        agree to fund or part-fund the following applications received in Multiboard Grants Round One, listed in Table Four

Organisation /

Application ID

Requesting funding 

Amount approved

Age Concern Auckland Incorporated

MB1920-126

Towards the overall costs to deliver the "Empowering Communities Programme" across Central and West Auckland.

$1,000.00

Deaf Action New Zealand

MB1920-136

Towards the costs to deliver and live-stream forums, including the venue hire, interpreter fee and purchase of a camera and tripod.

$1,000.00

The ReCreators Limited

MB1920-103

Towards the costs to deliver upcycling workshops within the Waitematā Local Board area.

$2,500.00

Environmental Education for Resource Sustainability Trust

MB1920-170

Towards the purchase of native plants, the purchase of classroom bins and the courier fees for delivering the classroom bins.

$2,000.00

New Zealand Nepal Society Incorporated

MB1920-151

Towards the 2020 'Nepal Festival,' including audio visual hire, insurance, waste management, marketing, travel and operational costs.

$3,000.00

Japanese Society of Auckland Inc

MB1920-174

Towards the venue hire cost of the ASB Showgrounds to host 'Japan Day' 2020.

$1,000.00

Auckland Indian Sports Club Incorporated.

MB1920-167  

Towards the annual hockey turf hire fees at Avondale College from 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2020.

$1,000.00

Total

 

$11,500.00

 

CARRIED

 

Member R Northey declared an interest in application MB1930-147

Member R Northey left the meeting at 4.26pm

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/207

MOVED by Member DR Roche, seconded by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

e)         decline the following applications received in Multiboard Grants Round One, listed in Table Five

Organisation /

Application ID

Requesting funding

Reason for decline

YMCA North Incorporated

MB1920-147

Towards the costs of delivering two family camps at YMCA Adair, including staff costs, accommodation, outdoor instruction, gear and catering.

Insufficient funds to support lower priority applications

 

CARRIED

 

Member R Northey returned to the meeting at 4.27pm

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/208

MOVED by Member DR Roche, seconded by Member R Northey:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

f)          decline the following applications received in Multiboard Grants Round One, listed in Table Six

Organisation /

Application ID

Requesting funding

Reason for decline

The Operating Theatre Trust

MB1920-153

Towards 2,000 free show tickets and free transport for children to attend the theatre production "Greedy Cat."

More appropriate funds available

CNSST Foundation

MB1920-117

Towards venue hire costs and the purchase of one tablet for a cultural learning programme.

Insufficient funds to support lower priority applications

Royal New Zealand Foundation of The Blind Incorporated

MB1920-141

Towards the purchase of digital talking books for the Blind Foundation library.

Insufficient funds to support lower priority applications

Mika Haka Foundation Charitable Trust

MB1920-152

Towards the costs of running the "YES Creative Hub," specifically studio and office rent, insurance, utilities, safety officer's salary and administration.

Insufficient funds to support lower priority applications

Body Positive New Zealand Incorporated

MB1920-173

Towards the salary of the peer navigator position for Body Positive.

Insufficient funds to support lower priority applications

The Korean Society of Auckland Incorporated

MB1920-110

Towards the annual event costs for the 2020 'Korean Day' event.

Insufficient community outcome being demonstrated

United North Piha Lifeguard Service Incorporated

MB1920-159

Towards the costs of structural engineering, detailed design, project management and consent fees for the 'Lifeguard Facility Replacement Project' for the North Piha Lifeguard Service.

More appropriate funds available

 

CARRIED

 

17

Panuku Development Auckland Local Board six-monthly update: 1 February to 31 July 2019

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/209

MOVED by Member R Northey, seconded by Member A Avendano Christie:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      receive the Panuku Development Auckland Local Board update for 1 February to 31 July 2019

b)      note the opposition to giving any further consideration to any possible sale of 3 Ponsonby Road until the impact of the work of the Arts Spaces Coordinator is known

c)      note that the Finance and Performance Committee have approved, subject to the satisfactory conclusion of any required statutory process, the disposal of 200 Victoria Street and for up to $5.5 million of the proceeds of the sale to the development of a civic space at 254 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby.

 

CARRIED

 

 

18

Adopt the Waitematā Play Network Gap Analysis

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/210

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers, seconded by Member R Northey:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)         adopt the Waitematā Play Network Analysis

b)        note the play development work the local board has planned for Heard Park, Outhwaite Park, Basque Park, Western Springs Park and Home Reserve

c)         request staff to consider and report on the potential for play development for Gladstone Park, Fraser Park, Alberon Reserve, and Albert Park North

d)        request staff to continue investigating options for a youth-focused space for Newmarket

e)         delegate the approval of any minor document amendments to the Chair, Waitematā Local Board.

 

CARRIED

 

 

19

Waitematā Open Space Network Plan

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/211

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers, seconded by Member A Avendano Christie:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      adopt the Waitematā Open Space Network Analysis

b)      note the four Key Moves in the Plan, namely:

·         One – respond to the growth of our increasingly diverse communities

·         Two – activate and enhance our open spaces

·         Three – improve biodiversity and ecological outcomes

·         Four – enhance walking, cycling and green corridors to connect our communities

c)         delegate the approval of any minor document amendments to the Chair of the Waitematā Local Board.

 

CARRIED

 

 

20

Home Reserve Concept Design

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/212

MOVED by Member A Avendano Christie, seconded by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      approve the Home Reserve Concept Design

b)      approve the allocation of $58,000 from the local board’s Locally Driven Initiative Capex budget

c)      approve progression of project to physical works, subject to necessary consents.

 

CARRIED

 

 

21

Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Ōrea Playground

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/213

MOVED by Member A Avendano Christie, seconded by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      approve the Western Springs Lakeside Reserve Playground concept design (Attachment A to the agenda)

b)      approve progression of project to physical works, subject to necessary consents.

 

CARRIED

 

 

22

New ground lease to Richmond Rovers Rugby League and Sports Club Incorporated at Grey Lynn Park, 55-61 Elgin Street, Grey Lynn

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/214

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers, seconded by Chairperson P Coom:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      grant a ground new lease to the Richmond Rovers Rugby League and Sports Club Incorporated, for the footprint of the club-owned building comprising approximately 485m2 more particularly shown in Attachment A and situated at 55-61 Elgin Street, Grey Lynn, subject to the following terms:

i)    term – 10 years commencing on 17 September 2019, with one 10 year right of renewal with a final expiry date of 16 September 2039

ii)   rent - $1.00 plus GST per annum if demanded

iii)  surrender the operative ground lease for Richmond Rovers Rugby League and Sports Club Incorporated upon a new ground lease being granted

iv)  all other terms and conditions to be in line with the Reserves Act 1977 as applicable and Auckland Council’s Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012

b)      delegate to the chair and deputy chair to approve the Richmond Rovers Rugby League and Sports Club Incorporated’s community outcomes plan.

 

CARRIED

 

 

23

New Ferry Basin public open space – proposed mana whenua name for adoption by the Waitematā Local Board

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/215

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      adopt the Te Reo Māori name Te Wānanga for the new Ferry Basin downtown open space.

 

CARRIED

 

 

24

Māori naming of parks and places in the Waitematā Local Board area

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/216

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member DR Roche:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      note the Auckland Council Māori Language Policy 2016

b)      approve the following list of parks for tranche one of the Te Kete Rukuruku programme

Park

Street

Locality

1.    Basque Park

Exmouth Street

Eden Terrace

2.    Bayfield Park

West End Road

Ponsonby West

3.    Coxs Bay Reserve

West End Road

Westmere

4.    Francis Reserve

Warnock Street

Surrey Crescent

5.    Gladstone Reserve

Gladstone Road

Parnell West

6.    Hukanui Reserve

Hukanui Crescent

Ponsonby West

7.    Old Mill Reserve

Old Mill Road

Westmere

8.    Sackville Reserve

Sackville Street

Grey Lynn West

9.    Salisbury Reserve

Salisbury Street

Herne Bay

10.  Tirotai Reserve

Tirotai Crescent

Westmere

11.  Vermont Reserve

Vermont Street

Ponsonby East

 

c)      invite mana whenua to provide a Māori name and narrative for the above list of parks for tranche one as either a renaming or for a dual name that is added to the existing name of the park

d)       invite mana whenua to confirm the correct spelling of the reo Māori names for the current dual named parks listed in the tabled attachment under the heading “Waitematā Local Board Dual Name Parks”

e)      note that the gifted names and narratives are intended to be approved by the local board for use as dual names or monolingual Māori names to enrich the stories of parks and support Māori language to be visible, heard, spoken and learnt.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20190917 Waitematā Local Board Item 24 - Waitematā Local Board Dual Name Parks for confirmation

 

 

25

Waitematā Local Board Draft Ngahere (Forest) Report

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/217

MOVED by Member R Thomas, seconded by Member DR Roche:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      approve the Waitematā Urban Ngahere Action Plan (Attachment A)

b)      include a target tree canopy coverage of 30 per cent as the long-term goal to be attained by 2050 in the Waitematā Urban Ngahere Action Plan

c)      note that the Waitematā Urban Ngahere Action Plan is to be reviewed annually and outcomes of the review are to be reported back to the local board annually

d)      delegate the approval of any minor document amendments to the Chair and the Environment and Infrastructure Portfolio lead of the Waitematā Local Board.

 

CARRIED

 

Note: Howell Davies, Senior Advisor Urban Forest, attended the meeting via Skype.

 

 

Member A Avendaño Christie left the meeting at 6.08pm.

 

 

26

Informal local board workshop views on the draft findings of the Animal Management Bylaw 2015 review

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/218

MOVED by Member R Thomas, seconded by Member R Northey:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      receive this report on informal workshop summary views from local boards on the draft findings of the Animal Management Bylaw 2015 review.

b)      provide formal views on the draft findings of the Animal Management Bylaw 2015 review as follows:

          i.        support consideration of cat controls, including microchipping and registration of cats as part of the bylaw review subject to public consultation

         ii.        recommend including restrictions of feeding unowned animals in public places, in particular birds, be considered as part of the bylaw review.

 

CARRIED

 

 

27

Referred from the Governing Body: Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/219

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers, seconded by Member V Tava:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      note the resolution of the Governing Body with regards to the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw.

CARRIED

 

 

28

Urgent Decision - Waitematā Local Board feedback on the Minister for Conservation's discussion document on a biodiversity strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/220

MOVED by Member R Thomas, seconded by Member DR Roche:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      receive the urgent decision dated 9 September 2019 as set out in Attachment A of this agenda report.

CARRIED

 

 

29

Urgent Decision - Waitematā Local Board feedback on the Ministry for the Environment's proposed priority products and priority product stewardship scheme guidelines

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/221

MOVED by Member DR Roche, seconded by Member R Thomas:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      receive the urgent decision dated 9 September 2019 as set out in Attachment A of this agenda report.

 

CARRIED

 

 

30

Urgent Decision - Waitematā Local Board feedback on The Ministry of Transport's Road to Zero 2020 - 2030 Road Safety Strategy

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/222

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member V Tava:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      receive the urgent decision dated 14 August 2019 as set out in Attachment A.

 

CARRIED

 

 

31

Temporary arrangements for urgent decisions and staff delegations during the election period

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/223

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

 

a)      utilise the board’s existing urgent decision-making process between the final local board business meeting and the commencement of the term of office of new local board members

b)      note that from the commencement of the term of office of new local board members until the inaugural meeting of the incoming local board, urgent decision-making will be undertaken by the Chief Executive under existing delegations

c)      approve that staff, as a temporary measure, can make business as usual decisions under their existing delegated authority without requiring compliance with the requirement in the current delegation protocols to consult with the nominated portfolio holder (or chair where there is no portfolio holder in place), from 22 October 2019, noting that staff will consult with the chair following the inaugural meeting until new arrangements are made at the first business meeting in the new term

d)      note that existing appointments by the local board to external bodies will cease at the election and new appointments will need to be made by the local board in the new term.

 

CARRIED

 

 

34

Governance Forward Work Calendar

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/224

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      receive the governance forward work calendar September 2019 attached to the agenda.

 

CARRIED

 

 

35

Waitematā Local Board Workshop Records

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/225

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)          receive the workshop proceeding records for the meetings held on 27 August 2019, 3 September 2019 and 10 September 2019.

 

CARRIED

 

 

Member A Avendaño Christie returned to the meeting at 6.28pm

 

 

32

Chair's Report

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/226

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers, seconded by Member R Thomas:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      receive the Chair’s report for the period September 2019.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20190917 Waitematā Local Board Item 32 - Waitematā Local Board Transport Work Programme

b     20190917 Waitematā Local Board Item 32 - Waitematā Local Board Proposed Cycle Improvement Projects

 

 

33

Board member reports

 

Resolution number WTM/2019/227

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Deputy Chairperson S Chambers:  

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a)      receive the written reports from Deputy Chair Shale Chambers and Members Richard Northey, Denise Roche and Vernon Tava and the verbal board member reports for September 2019.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20190917 Waitematā Local Board Item 33 - Member A Christie repot for September 2019

 

Member R Thomas report is available to view at the following link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5MZeStnzGw

 

 

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

 

In accordance with Clause 8.1.4 of the Auckland Council Local Board Standing Orders, we hereby confirm the correctness of the minutes of the last meeting of the Waitematā Local Board held on Tuesday, 17 September 2019 prior to the next Auckland Council Election.

 

 

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