Manurewa Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Manurewa Local Board held in the Manurewa Local Board Office, 7 Hill Road, Manurewa on Thursday, 20 February 2020 at 6:02pm.

 

present

 

Chairperson

Joseph Allan

Deputy Chairperson

Melissa Atama

Members

Anne Candy

 

Tabetha Gorrie

 

Rangi McLean

 

Glenn Murphy

 

Ken Penney

 

Dave Pizzini

 

ABSENT

 

Councillors

Angela Dalton

 

Daniel Newman, JP

 


Manurewa Local Board

20 February 2020

 

 

 

1          Welcome

 

Board member Rangi McLean led the meeting in a karakia.

 

 

2          Apologies

  

Resolution number MR/2020/1

MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member R McLean:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)         accept the apologies from Councillors Angela Dalton and Daniel Newman for absence.

CARRIED

 

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number MR/2020/2

MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member T Gorrie:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)         confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 5 December 2019, as true and correct.

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

Deputation - Middlemore Foundation

 

Sandra Geange was in attendance to speak about the Middlemore Foundation’s 1000 Families in Manurewa initiative.

A presentation was given. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Resolution number MR/2020/3

MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member D Pizzini:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      thank Sandra Geange for her attendance and presentation.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20 February 2020, Manurewa Local Board - Item 8.1, Deputation Middlemore Foundation - Presentation

 

 

8.2

Deputation - BBM Motivation

 

This item was withdrawn.

 

 

8.3

Deputation - Shiu Goundar

 

Shiu Goundar was in attendance to speak to his presentation asking for improved road safety at Hill Park School

 

Resolution number MR/2020/4

MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member K Penney:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      thank Shiu Goundar for his attendance and presentation.

CARRIED

 

 

8.4

Deputation - Houtipua

 

Hone Haunui Rapana and Trinity Hereora were in attendance to speak to the board about Houtipua.

A PowerPoint presentation was given. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Resolution number MR/2020/5

MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Atama:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      thank Hone Haunui Rapana and Trinity Hereora for their attendance and presentation.

b)        refer the deputation presentation to the Community Empowerment Unit for further investigation.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20 February 2020, Manurewa Local Board - Item 8.4, Deputation Houtipua - PowerPoint Presentation

 

 

8.5

Deputation - Counties Manukau Sport

 

Russell Preston was in attendance to speak to his presentation regarding the work Counties Manukau Sport are undertaking in Manurewa.

 

Resolution number MR/2020/6

MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member R McLean:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      thank Russell Preston for his attendance and presentation.

CARRIED

 

 

9          Public Forum

 

There was no public forum.

 

 

10        Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

 

11

Governing Body Members' Update

 

Resolution number MR/2020/7

MOVED by Member K Penney, seconded by Member D Pizzini:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      receive the written updates from Councillors Angela Dalton and Daniel Newman.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     14 February 2020, Manurewa Local Board - Item 11, Governing Body Members Update - Councillor Angela Dalton Written Update February 2020

b     20 February 2020, Manurewa Local Board - Item 11, Governing Body Members Update - Councillor Daniel Newman Written Update February 2020

 

 

12

Members' Update

 

Resolution number MR/2020/8

MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member K Penney:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      receive the written updates from Members Melissa Atama, Tabetha Gorrie, Glenn Murphy and Anne Candy.

b)        receive the verbal updates from Members Dave Pizzini and Rangi McLean.

CARRIED

 

 

13

Chairperson's Update

 

Resolution number MR/2020/9

MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member G Murphy:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      receive the written and verbal report from the Manurewa Local Board Chairperson.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20 February 2020, Manurewa Local Board - Item 13 Chairperson's Update - Joseph Allan February 2020

 

 

14

Auckland Transport February 2020 report to the Manurewa Local Board

 

Resolution number MR/2020/10

MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member K Penney:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      receive the Auckland Transport February 2020 update report.

b)        request that Auckland Transport meet with Shiu Goundar and investigate his concerns about road safety at Hill Park School.

c)         note that resolution MR/2019/193 referred in paragraph 16 of the report relates to general research or information on safety issues created by trucks parking on public roads and measures to address them.

d)        request Auckland Transport to provide further information relating to resolution MR/2019/193.

e)         note that the response by Auckland Transport to resolution MR/2019/145 referred to in paragraph 15 d) is out of date and request to install signage has now been progressed by Auckland Transport.

f)          request that Auckland Transport investigate the feasibility of no stopping and any other options to improve safety and traffic movement at the Botanic Gardens entrance.

g)        provide the board with a written update on the progress of the suite of improvements for the area on Hill Road from Charles Prevost to Grand Vue Road.

CARRIED

 

 

15

Barrowcliffe Bridge and Place Enhancement

 

Resolution number MR/2020/11

MOVED by Member A Candy, seconded by Member R McLean:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      endorse the detailed design for the Barrowcliffe Bridge and Place streetscape upgrade in Manukau, as provided in Attachment A, noting that the detailed design will be subject to consent conditions.

b)      endorse the Barrowcliffe Bridge and Place streetscape upgrade in Manukau progressing to the construction phase.

c)         note the board’s previous feedback regarding the importance of throw screens being installed as part of the Barrowcliffe Bridge and Place streetscape upgrade for public safety.

 

d)        request that Panuku maintain a strong relationship with the New Zealand Transport Agency to progress the installation of throw screens on Barrowcliffe Bridge as soon as possible.

CARRIED

 

 

16

Appointment of LGNZ Lead and nominee for LGNZ Conference 2020

 

Resolution number MR/2020/12

MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member K Penney:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      appoint Tabetha Gorrie and Glenn Murphy, as an alternate, for LGNZ related matters for the 2019-2022 triennium and task these members with representing the local board at Auckland/LGNZ meetings.

b)      nominate Tabetha Gorrie to attend the Local Government New Zealand 2020 Conference and Annual General Meeting in Waiharakeke Blenheim, Thursday 16 July to Saturday 18 July 2020.

c)      confirm that conference attendance including travel and accommodation will be paid for in accordance with the current Auckland Council Elected Member Expense Policy.

d)      note that any members who wish to attend the AGM must provide their names to the Democracy Services Business Hub team by Friday 17 April 2020 to ensure that they are registered with Local Government New Zealand.

CARRIED

 

 

17

Urgent Decision request to adopt feedback on the Urban Development Bill

 

Resolution number MR/2020/13

MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member G Murphy:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      note the urgent decision to adopt the Manurewa Local Board’s feedback on the Auckland Council submission to the Urban Development Bill as provided in Attachment A.

CARRIED

 

 


18

Urgent Decision request to adopt feedback on Reducing waste: a more effective landfill levy - consultation

 

Resolution number MR/2020/14

MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member A Candy:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      note the urgent decision to adopt the Manurewa Local Board’s feedback on Auckland Council’s submission on the Ministry for the Environment’s review of the effectiveness of the waste levy as provided in Attachment A.

CARRIED

 

19

Auckland Council’s Quarterly Performance Report: Manurewa Local Board for quarter two 2019/2020

 

Resolution number MR/2020/15

MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member R McLean:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      receive the performance report for quarter two ending 31 December 2019.

b)      note that the financial performance report in Attachment B of the report will remain confidential until after the Auckland Council Group half year results are released to the NZX. These are expected to be made public by 28 February 2020.

CARRIED

 

 

20

For Information: Reports referred to the Manurewa Local Board

 

Resolution number MR/2020/16

MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member R McLean:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      receive the following information from the following Governing Body committee meetings, Council Controlled Organisations, forums or other local board meetings:

No.

Report Title

Item no.

Meeting Date

Governing Body Committee or Council Controlled Organisation or Forum or Local Board

1

Elected Members Expense Policy 2019

24

3 December 2019

Waitemata Local Board

2

Reinstatement of the Manukau Harbour Forum

19

3 December 2019

Franklin Local Board

3

Elected Members Expense Policy 2019

17

12 December 2019

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board

4

Regional Facilities Auckland Quarter 1 Performance Report

8

12 December 2019

Council Controlled Organisation Oversight Committee

 

CARRIED

 

 

21

Manurewa Local Board Governance Forward Work Calendar - February 2020

 

Resolution number MR/2020/17

MOVED by Member G Murphy, seconded by Member D Pizzini:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      note the Governance Forward Work Calendar.

CARRIED

 

 

22

Manurewa Local Board Workshop Records

 

Resolution number MR/2020/18

MOVED by Member T Gorrie, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Atama:  

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a)      note the Manurewa Local Board workshop records held on:

i)       28 November 2019

ii)      12 December 2019.

CARRIED

 

 

23        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.   

 

 

 

 

7.53 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 Manurewa Local Board HELD ON

 

 

 

DATE:.........................................................................

 

 

 

CHAIRPERSON:........................................................