Devonport-Takapuna Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board held in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Office, 1 The Strand, Takapuna on Tuesday, 10 December 2019 at 2:00pm.
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Aidan Bennett |
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Deputy Chairperson |
George Wood, CNZM |
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Members |
Trish Deans |
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Ruth Jackson |
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Jan O'Connor, QSM |
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Toni van Tonder |
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ABSENT
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ALSO PRESENT
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IN ATTENDANCE
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Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 10 December 2019 |
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Member Toni van Tonder opened the meeting with a karakia.
There were no apologies. |
There were no declarations of interest.
Resolution number DT/2019/209 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Wood, seconded by Member R Jackson: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 19 November 2019, as true and correct. |
There were no leaves of absence.
6.1 |
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The board acknowledged the recent passing of Graham Pitts, who was a well-known architecht and environmentalist in Devonport. Graham greatly assisted the Devonport Borough Council in its direction for heritage refuse and environmental policies. The local board is saddend by his loss and offer its condolences to his family and friends. |
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Resolution number DT/2019/210 MOVED by Member J O'Connor, seconded by Member R Jackson: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) acknowledge the passing of Mr. Graham Pitts, a well-known architect and environmentalist in Devonport and extends its thougts and condolences to his family and friends.
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Chairperson A Bennett addressed the board in support of this item. |
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Resolution number DT/2019/211 MOVED by Member R Jackson, seconded by Member J O'Connor: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) acknowledge the victims of the Whakaari / White Island eruption, and extends its thoughts and condolences to the friends and families of those impacted.
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There were no petitions.
There were no deputations.
9.1 |
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Peter McNee of Sunnynook Community Association was in attendance to address the board in support of this item.
A document was tabled. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is avaliable on the Auckland Council Website as a minutes attachment.
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Resolution number DT/2019/212 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Wood, seconded by Member J O'Connor: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the presentation from Peter McNee and thank him for his attendance. b) request that the tabled document be forwarded to Auckland Transport for their consideration. |
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a 10 December 2019 - Item 9.1 Peter McNee - Sunnynook Community Association - Speaking Notes b 10 December 2019 - Item 9.1 Peter McNee - Sunnynook Community Association - SCA February 2020 Newsletter Article |
There was no extraordinary business.
Under Standing Order 2.5.1 (Notices of Motion have been received from Deputy Chairperson George Wood for consideration under items 12 and 13 respectively.
Notice of Motion - Deputy Chairperson George Wood - Weed Spraying in Devonport Domain |
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Resolution number DT/2019/213 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Wood, seconded by Member J O'Connor: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) requests this Notice of Motion and annexed document be received. b) notes with concern that after five months no report as requested at the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board community forum on 25 June 2019 has been received. c) requests that the issue of onehunga weed proliferating, flowering and seeding on the Devonport Doman and Vauxhall Reserve be urgently addressed. d) recommend that operational staff commence using the Bow and Arrow application to address weed issues at Vauxhall Reserve and Devonport Domain, Devonport, in alignment with Auckland Council’s weed management policy. e) request that operational staff and the North Shore Cricket Club proactively inform and educate neighbours of Vauxhall Reserve and Devonport Domain and the wider community of the Bow and Arrow application, in alignment with Auckland Council’s weed management policy.
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Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 1.8.6, Member T Deans requested that her dissenting vote be recorded.
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Notice of Motion - Deputy Chairperson George Wood - Additional Waitemata Harbour Connection |
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Resolution number DT/2019/214 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Wood, seconded by Member J O'Connor: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) requests this Notice of Motion and annexed documents be received. b) seek dialogue with the representative of Auckland Council who is involved in this project and planning for the northern connection for the Waitemata Harbour Crossing. c) requests that the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board have more frequent meetings with representatives of New Zealand Transport Agency to enable this board to get a good understanding of the impact of transport projects in this area. |
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Approval for Private Road Name for Development at 10 - 13 Rutherford Street, Belmont |
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Resolution number DT/2019/215 MOVED by Member J O'Connor, seconded by Deputy Chairperson G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) approve the road name Te One Place for the private road constructed within the subdivision being undertaken by Ngati Whatua Orakei Whai Rawa Ltd, (the Applicant), at 10 - 13 Rutherford Street, Belmont, (Stage 1B) in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974.
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Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Quick Response Round One 2019/2020 grant allocations |
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Moumita Duta and Lisa Howard-Smith were in attendance to address the board in support of this item. |
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Resolution number DT/2019/216 MOVED by Chairperson A Bennett, seconded by Member T van Tonder: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application received in Devonport-Takapuna Quick Response Round One, listed in Table One.
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Note: The meeting adjourned at 3.31pm and reconvened at 3.36pm
All members of the meeting were present.
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Approval to create a new community facilities project to renew the roof at 2 Mary Poynton Crescent, Takapuna |
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Resolution number DT/2019/217 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Wood, seconded by Member T Deans: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) approve a new project being ‘2 Mary Poynton Crescent - renew the roof’ in the Community Facilities Work Programme 2019 – 2022 with a capital renewals budget allocation of $400,000. b) request that the roof renewal work be done simultaneously with the other refurbishment work on the 2 Mary Poynton Crescent project.
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Resolution number DT/2019/218 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Wood, seconded by Chairperson A Bennett: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the Auckland Transport December 2019 monthly update report and thank Marilyn Nicholls for her presentation and attendance.
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Resolution number DT/2019/219 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Wood, seconded by Chairperson A Bennett: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) approve Attachment A local content for consultation and Attachment B local supporting information for consultation. b) delegate authority to the Local Board Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson, under the condition that all members are consulted, to approve any final changes required to the local content and supporting information for the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for the Annual Budget 2020/2021 consultation, including online consultation content. c) approve the following Have Your Say event in the local board area during the Annual Budget 2020/2021 consultation period: i) Movies in Parks event, 5pm to 8pm, Friday 20 March 2020 at Milford Reserve, Milford d) recommend that the Have Your Say event be complemented and supported through engagement with the following key stakeholders: i) Sunnynook Community Association ii) Castor Bay Residents and Ratepayers Association iii) Milford Business Association iv) Devonport Business Association v) Takapuna Beach Business Association vi) Takapuna North Community Facilities Trust vii) Auckland North Community and Development viii) Bayswater Community Association ix) Devonport Peninsular Trust x) Milford Residents Association xi) Environment Takapuna e) allocate a maximum of $2000 of operational funding for advertising costs in local newspapers. note that Local Board Services staff will also be engaging key stakeholders listed in recommendation D on the development of the 2020-2023 Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Plan. f) note that additional engagement opportunities will be made available once the public consultation processes and timeframes for the Lake Road Improvements and Panuku Unlock Takapuna projects are confirmed. g) delegate authority to the local board chairperson and Deputy Chairperson to approve any final changes required to the Have Your Say event. h) delegate to the following elected members and staff the power and responsibility to hear from the public through ‘spoken (or New Zealand sign language) interaction’ in relation to the local board agreement at the council’s public engagement events, during the consultation period for the Annual Budget 2020/2021: i) local board members and chairperson ii) General Manager Local Board Services, Local Board Relationship Manager, Local Board Senior Advisor, Local Board Advisor, Local Board Engagement Advisor iii) any additional staff approved by the General Manager Local Board Services or the Group Chief Financial Officer.
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Amendments to the 2019/2020 Community Facilities work programme |
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Resolution number DT/2019/220 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Wood, seconded by Member T Deans: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) approve the amendment to the 2019– 2022 Community Facilities work programme project Claystore Heritage building - renew building structure & electricals - community workspace (ID 2155), and amend the activity description to state: i) planning for physical works to be undertaken in the 2019/2020 financial year ii) deliver physical works in the 2020/2021 financial year. b) Approve the amendment to the Community Facilities 2019 – 2022 work programme to add the following projects to the Risk Adjusted Programme: i) ID 2202 ‘139 Beach road – Barrack Renewal’ ii) ID 2258 ‘Devonport Takapuna – refurbish park toilets 2018/2019’ iii) ID 2160 ‘Devonport Takapuna – renew park roading and car parks 2017/2018’ iv) ID 2256 ‘Devonport Takapuna renew park structures 2018/2019 v) ID 3073 Windsor Reserve – Renew band rotunda and seating vi) ID 2802 Lansdowne Reserve – renew park play spaces vii) ID 2805 Linwood Reserve – renew play space viii) ID 2452 Milford Reserve – renew toilets and changing rooms ix) ID 2789 Montgomery Reserve – renew park play spaces x) ID2844 Nile Reserve – renew park play spaces xi) ID 2564 Oliver Reserve (Kawearu) – renew park play spaces xii) ID 2216 Patuone Reserve – upgrade and renew walkway xiii) ID 1979 Allen Hill Reserve – install irrigation and lighting on field 1.
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Auckland Council's Quarterly Performance Report: Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for quarter one 2019/2020 |
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Resolution number DT/2019/221 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Wood, seconded by Member T Deans: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the performance report for quarter one ending 30 September 2019. b) reallocate $10,000 operational funding from the community grants budget to the Belmont Centre Town Design project (work programme ID 1238). c) request an update on the coastal waste water pipeline on the south of Milford Beach towards Black Rock and the upgrading of the facility. d) request an update on the negotiations between Auckland Council and the Firth Family at Black Rock. |
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Resolution number DT/2019/222 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Wood, seconded by Member T van Tonder: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) support the principles set out in the draft Auckland Council Elected Members’ Expense Policy 2019.
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A document was tabled. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is avaliable on the Auckland Council Website as a minutes attachment. |
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Resolution number DT/2019/223 MOVED by Chairperson A Bennett, seconded by Deputy Chairperson G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive and thank Chairperson A Bennett for his verbal report |
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a 10 December 2019 - Item 22 Chairpersons Report - Speaking notes |
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A document was tabled. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is avaliable on the Auckland Council Website as a minutes attachment. |
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Resolution number DT/2019/224 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Wood, seconded by Chairperson A Bennett: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive and thank Deputy Chairperson G Wood for his written report. |
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a 10 December 2019 - Item 23 Elected Members' Reports - Deputy Chairperson G Wood Written Report |
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Resolution number DT/2019/225 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Wood, seconded by Chairperson A Bennett: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) note the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board governance forward work calendar for December 2019 as set out in Attachment A of this agenda report. |
26 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
5.13 pm The Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and declared the meeting closed.
CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Devonport-Takapuna Local Board HELD ON
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