Waitematā Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Waitematā Local Board held via Skype for Business on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 at 1:00pm. Either a recording or written summary will be uploaded on the Auckland Council website,
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Richard Northey, (ONZM) |
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Deputy Chair |
Kerrin Leoni |
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Members |
Adriana Avendano Christie |
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Alexandra Bonham |
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Graeme Gunthorp |
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Julie Sandilands |
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Sarah Trotman, (ONZM) |
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ALSO PRESENT
Councillor |
Cr Pippa Coom |
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Waitematā Local Board 19 May 2020 |
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Chair Richard Northey opened the meeting with a Karakia and welcomed all those present.
Chair Richard Northey declared an interest in item 14: Waitematā Local Grants and Multiboard Grants Round Two 2019/2020 grant allocations and item 15: Waitematā Accommodation Support Fund 2019/2020 grant allocations.
Resolution number WTM/2020/87 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member G Gunthorp: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) confirm the minutes of its ordinary meeting, held on Tuesday, 5 May 2020, as true and correct. |
There were no requests for leave of absence.
There were no acknowledgements.
There were no petitions.
8.1 |
Deputation - Updates on The Victoria Park Sports and Cultural Trust (VPS&CT) along with the Grafton United Cricket Club (GUCC). |
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Nicholas Albrecht, Chair, Victoria Park Sports and Cultural Trust and Mark Bird, Chair, Grafton United Cricket Club were in attendance to present an update on the Grafton United Cricket Club and highlight some issues that the club would like to work with the local board on regarding its home ground Victoria Park.
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Resolution number WTM/2020/88 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member G Gunthorp: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the presentation and thank Nicholas Albrecht and Mark Bird for their attendance. b) refer the presentation to Auckland Council staff for information and advice. |
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Deputation - Present Sport Auckland Strategic Plan for 2020 – 2024 |
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Scott Tibbutt, General Manager and Rory McKenzie, Community Sport Advisor from Sport Auckland were in attendance to present on inspiring communities to live healthy and active lifestyles through Sport Auckland’s plan to partner and empower the community. A powerpoint presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/89 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member ST Trotman: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the presentation and thank Scott Tibbutt and Rory McKenzie for their attendance. |
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a 19 May 2020 - Waitematā Local Board - Item 8.2: Deputation - Present Sport Auckland Strategic Plan for 2020 – 2024, presentation |
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Deputation - City Centre Residents Group concerns on regulatory issues in the city centre. |
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Noelene Buckland, Chair, Auckland City Centre Residents’ Group was in attendance to present on issues of concerns that the group has relating to a range of regulatory functions/dysfunctions that resident’s experience living in the city centre which includes resource consents, LED screens, road/street works operating hours, events and use of public spaces and urban trees. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/90 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member A Bonham: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the verbal presentation and thank Noelene Buckland for her attendance. b) request Noelene Buckland, Auckland City Centre Residents’ Group to forward a copy of her presentation to Local Board Services staff so that they can refer it to relevant staff. |
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Deputation - Grey Lynn 2030 Transition Community-led COVID-19 recovery projects and plans |
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Brigitte Sistig and Grant Hewison from Grey Lynn 2030 were in attendance to present the Low Carbon Network Summary Report 2017/2018 to the local board and to update on the group’s COVID-19 recovery projects and plans. A powerpoint presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/91 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member A Bonham: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the presentation and thank Brigitte Sistig and Grant Hewison for their attendance. |
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a 19 May 2020 - Waitematā Local Board - Item 8.4: Deputation - Grey Lynn 2030 Transition Community-led COVID-19 recovery projects and plans, presentation |
9.1 |
Public Forum - Gael Baldock - 'Access for Mobility and Visually Impaired' |
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Gael Baldock, resident was in attendance to present on concerns regarding access for the mobility and visually impaired around the city centre. A document was tabled in support of this item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/92 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member J Sandilands: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the presentation and thank Gael Baldock for her attendance. |
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a 19 May 2020 - Waitematā Local Board - Item 9.1: Public Forum - Gael Baldock - 'Access for Mobility and Visually Impaired' |
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Public Forum – Frederick Conquer – E-scooters and foot path widening |
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Frederick Conquer was in attendance to present on E-scooters and footpath widening. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/93 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member A Bonham: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the verbal presentation and thank Fredrick Conquer for his attendance. |
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Public Forum – Glen Wright – COVID-19 Road cones on Ponsonby Road |
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Glen Wright was in attendance to present on the effect on local businesses and residents’ from Auckland Transport’s use of road cones for pop-up cycleways to create extra space for social distancing in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/94 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member G Gunthorp: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the verbal presentation and thank Glen Wright for his attendance. |
Note: Item 9.4 was taken after item 11.
Note: Items 10.1 and 10.2 were taken together.
10.1 |
Extraordinary Business: Feedback on Auckland Council’s Draft Submission on the Basel Convention Amendment Consultation |
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A report has been received requesting feedback on the Auckland Council’s draft submission on the Basel Convention Amrendment consultation. This convention deals with the treatment of plastic waste, a matter of major importance to the Waitemata Local Board. The reason this item was not on the agenda is that the report was received after the close of the agenda. This item is being considered as extraordinary business as the Waitemata and other Local Boards are requested to consider the report and the council’s draft submission and provide its feedback by Tuesday 19 May 2020. |
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Extraordinary Business: Emergency Budget Update |
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A report has been received following the Emergency Committee meeting on 14 May 2020 regarding the updated position position and savings options to the proposed Auckland Council emergency budget (to help manage the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic). The reason this item was not included on the agenda is that the report was received after the close of the agenda. This item is being considered as extraordinary business as the Waitematā Local Board is requested to consider the information received and provide its feedback on the proposed Emergency Budget by close of business Tuesday,19 May 2020 so that it can be included in a report to the Governing Body’s 21 May 2020 meeting for consideration. |
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The motion was taken in parts. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/95 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member ST Trotman: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) approve an item of extraordinary business at item 23.1 of this business meeting agenda to consider the report on the Auckland Council’s draft submission on the Basel Convention Amendment Consultation. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/96 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member ST Trotman: That the Waitematā Local Board: b) approve an item of extraordinary business at item 23.2 of this business meeting agenda to consider the ‘Emergency Budget Update’ report.
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Ward Councillor's report |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/97 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member G Gunthorp: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the verbal Ward Councillor update report from Councillor Coom.
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Public Forum – Wendy Gray and Bruce Summerville – Pilot scheme of no-mowing in designated areas of Grey Lynn Park and Western Park. |
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Wendy Gray and Bruce Summerville were in attendance to present on their initiative for no-mowing in designated areas of Grey Lynn Park and Western Park. A powerpoint presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/98 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member A Avendano Christie: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) thank Wendy Gray and Bruce Summerville for the presentation and their attendance at the meeting. b) request Auckland Council staff to investigate and report back to the Waitematā Local Board on the no mowing in designated areas of Grey Lynn Park and Western Park proposal.
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a 19 May 2020 - Waitematā Local Board - Item 9.5: Public Forum - Wendy Gray and Bruce Summerville - Pilot scheme of no mowing in designated areas of Grey Lynn Park and Western Park, presentation |
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Endorsing Business Improvement District (BID) targeted rates for 2020/2021 |
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Paul Thompson, BID Senior Advisor was in attendance to speak to this report. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/99 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member J Sandilands: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) recommend to the Governing Body the setting of the targeted rates for inclusion in the Annual Budget 2020/2021 for the following Business Improvement District (BID) programmes: i) $4,782,614 for Heart of the City Incorporated ii) $435,428 for Karangahape Road Business Association Incorporated iii) $1,691,613 for Newmarket Business Association Incorporated iv) $855,000 for Parnell Business Association Incorporated v) $570,618 for Ponsonby Business Association Incorporated vi) $317,000 for Uptown Incorporated. b) note that the Karangahape Road Business Association has rebranded itself by its full name. |
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Ann Kurivilla, Grants Advisor was in attendance to speak to this report. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/100 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member ST Trotman: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) adopt the Waitematā Grants Programme 2020/2021 with the additional wording “this year there will be a particular focus on supporting post covid-19 economic development initiatives and support for initiatives that address community resilience and recovery.” b) note that the grant programme for 2020/2021 includes a higher priority section which gives consideration for applications for services, projects, events and activities, that focus on: i) community action for climate change ii) empowerment for women and girls iii) waste minimization iv) smoke-free programmes and events
c) request that two additional priorities are added to the higher priority section that focus on: i) business and community resilience and recovery from impacts of COVID-19 ii) Māori outcomes. d) note that the Events Development Fund is not included in the Waitematā Community Grants Programme 2020/2021 and that previous applicants to this fund have been advised to apply to the Community Grants rounds. e) request that a report be brought to the Waitematā Local Board’s June 2020 business meeting for any applications that might be referred at this meeting for consideration for appropriate events funding. |
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Waitematā Local Grants and Multiboard Grants Round Two 2019/2020 grant allocations |
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Ann Kurivilla – Grants Advisor was in attendance to speak to this report. |
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The Chair, R Northey declared an interest in the grant applications and took no part in discussion or voting on the following:
The Chair, R Northey vacated the chair in favour of Deputy Chair K Leoni at 3.40pm. |
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The motion was taken in parts. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/101 MOVED by Member A Bonham, seconded by Member J Sandilands: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) decline the following Waitematā Local Grants Round Two application as listed in the table below:
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Deputy Chair K Leoni vacated the chair. Chair, R Northey resumed the chair at 3.42pm. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/102 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member G Gunthorp: That the Waitematā Local Board: b) approved the following Waitematā Local Grants Round Two applications as listed in the table below.
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Resolution number WTM/2020/103 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member J Sandilands: That the Waitematā Local Board: c) decline the following Waitematā Local Grants Round Two applications as listed in the table below:
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Resolution number WTM/2020/104 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member G Gunthorp: That the Waitematā Local Board: d) approve the following Waitematā Multiboard Grants Round Two applications as listed in the table below:
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Resolution number WTM/2020/105 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member G Gunthorp: That the Waitematā Local Board: e) decline the following Waitematā Multiboard Grants Round Two applications as listed in the table below:
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Waitematā Accommodation Support Fund 2019/2020 grant allocations |
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Ann Kurivilla, Grants Advisor was in attendance to speak to this report. |
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The Chair, R Northey declared an interest in the grant applications and took no part in discussion or voting on the following: · ASF202024 – The Foundation for Peace Studies Aotearoa/ New Zealand as he is a Patron and chairs their International Affairs and Disarmament Committee. · ASF202026 - The Auckland YMCA Marathon Club Incorporated as he is a member of the YMCA’s Express Fit and Gold Fit programmes. The Chair, R Northey vacated the chair in favour of Deputy Chair K Leoni at 3.47pm. |
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The motion was taken in parts. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/106 MOVED by Member A Avendano Christie, seconded by Member G Gunthorp: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) approve the following Waitematā Accommodation Support Fund application(s) as listed in the table below:
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Deputy Chair K Leoni vacated the chair. Chair, R Northey resumed the chair at 3.48pm. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/107 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member G Gunthorp: That the Waitematā Local Board: b) approve the following Waitematā Accommodation Support Fund applications as listed in the table below:
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Resolution number WTM/2020/108 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member A Avendano Christie: That the Waitematā Local Board: c) decline the following Waitematā Accommodation Support Fund applications as listed in the table below:
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Ben Halliwell, Elected Member Relationship Manager was in attendance to speak to this report. |
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The motion was taken in parts. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/109 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member G Gunthorp: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the Auckland Transport May 2020 report.
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Resolution number WTM/2020/110 MOVED by Member G Gunthorp, seconded by Member S Trotman: That the Waitematā Local Board: b) support Auckland Transport to continue the implementation of emergency footpath widening and cycleways through tactical urbanism in response to the COVID-19 pandemic including Tamaki Drive, Solent Street intersection, Queen Street and Ponsonby Road.
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Resolution number WTM/2020/111 MOVED by Member G Gunthorp, seconded by Member S Trotman: That the Waitematā Local Board: c) encourage Auckland Transport to improve the design and function of the remaining emergency footpath widening and cycleways.
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Resolution number WTM/2020/112 MOVED by Member G Gunthorp, seconded by Member S Trotman:
That the Waitematā Local Board: d) support Auckland Transport to re-implement sections of emergency footpath widening and cycleways in areas that pose high risk to pedestrians and active mode users, especially where social distancing is challenging, or vehicle movements pose a threat. |
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Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 1.9.7, Member S Trotman requested that her dissenting vote be recorded. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/113 MOVED by Member G Gunthorp, seconded by Member S Trotman: That the Waitematā Local Board: e) seek improvements to the signage, separation and enforcement of restrictions on private vehicle parking - on Queen Street to ensure it succeeds as a transit mall. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/114 MOVED by Member G Gunthorp, seconded by Chairperson R Northey: That the Waitematā Local Board: f) request Auckland Transport to provide a rough order of cost for the following projects under the Local Board Transport Capital Fund: i) the Freemans Bay Primary School - Safety Improvements project; ii) Roll out of CCTV across the City Centre, prioritising areas that have high risk to pedestrians and other vulnerable users of the road corridor; iii) Rose Road Plaza iv) Sherwood/ Stanmore Modal Filter, and v) Wakefield Park. g) express its thanks to Ben Halliwell for all the great work he has done for the Waitematā Board and for the people, businesses and organisations in the Waitematā Board area. |
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Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency Innovating Streets for People pilot fund |
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Carlos Rahman, Senior Local Board Advisor was in attendance to speak to this report. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/115 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member G Gunthorp: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) delegate to members G Gunthorp and J Sandilands to provide feedback on the list of projects to be selected for submission to the Innovating Streets Pilot Fund (ISPF).by 12pm on 29 May 2020. |
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Local board feedback on Plan Change 22 and Plan Modification 12 – additions of places of significance to Mana Whenua |
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Craig Cairncross, Team Leader Planning and Matthew Gouge, Principal Planner were in attendance to speak to this report |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/116 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member G Gunthorp: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive this report. b) note Waitematā Local Board Resolution number WT 2018/193 namely: That the Waitematā Local Board support the draft plan change to add to the Auckland unitary Plan (operating in Part) seven sites of significance to mana whenua within the Waitematā Local Board area. c) express support for Plan Change 22 and Plan Modification 12 including the six remaining areas: Te Ruhi / Jaggers Bush; Motugaenga / Watchman’s Island; Tuna Mau / Western Park; Te Kiko o Te Tui / Stream in the Domain; Horotiu / Stream under Queen St and Waiparuru / Stream in Symonds St cemetery d) appoint the local board Chair and Deputy-Chair, or one of them if the other is unable to attend, to speak on behalf of the local board views at a hearing on the plan changes. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/117 MOVED by Member G Gunthorp, seconded by Member ST Trotman: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the Chair’s report for May 2020. |
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Member A Bonham’s report was tabled at the meeting. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/118 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Leoni: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the written report from Member G Gunthorp, tabled report from Member A Bonham and the verbal board member reports from Member A A Christie, Member S Trotman and Deputy Chair K Leoni for May 2020. |
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a 19 May 2020 - Waitematā Local Board - Item 20: Board member reports, Member A Bonham report |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/119 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member ST Trotman: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the governance forward work calendar (attachment A to the agenda) as at 19 May 2020. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/120 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member A Bonham: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the Waitematā Local Board workshop records for the workshops held on 28 April 2020 and 12 May 2020.
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23 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
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Consideration of Extraordinary Items: Feedback on Auckland Council Draft Submission on the Basel Convention Amendment Consultation |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/121 MOVED by Member A Bonham, seconded by Member A Avendaño Christie: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the Auckland Council’s input into the Ministry for the Environment Basel Amendment Industry Engagement Memo and the Auckland Council’s draft submission and provides the following feedback on the Auckland Council draft submission: i) note New Zealand’s obligations under the Basel Convention to bring to an end the export of unrecyclable contaminated plastic waste. ii) endorse the development and application of standards. iii) note that robust monitoring of export waste is required by the Basel Convention and consider that export licences will facilitate this process iv) support the efforts of the government to create a well-managed circular waste system following the principles of reducing, reusing and recycling waste v) support investment, and financial incentives and disincentives to establish a circular waste system and responsible waste management at a micro and macro level.
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Resolution number WTM/2020/122 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member J Sandilands: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) exclude the public from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting. The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution follows. This resolution is made in reliance on section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public, as follows:
23.2 Consideration of Extraordinary Items: Emergency Budget Update
The text of these resolutions is made available to the public who are present at the meeting and form part of the minutes of the meeting.
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4.50pm The public was excluded.
Resolutions in relation to the confidential items are recorded in the confidential section of these minutes and are not publicly available.
5.11pm The public was re-admitted.
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It was resolved while the public was excluded:
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Consideration of Extraordinary Items - Emergency Budget Update |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/123 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member J Sandilands: That the Waitematā Local Board: f) agree that the decision and report remain confidential until adoption of the Annual Budget FY 2020/2021.
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5.12 pm The Chair 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 Waitematā Local Board HELD ON
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