Waitematā Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

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,  

 

present

 

Chair

Richard Northey, (ONZM)

 

Deputy Chair

Kerrin Leoni

 

Members

Adriana Avendano Christie

 

 

Alexandra Bonham

 

 

Graeme Gunthorp

 

 

Julie  Sandilands

 

 

Sarah Trotman, (ONZM)

 

 

ALSO PRESENT

 

Councillor

Cr Pippa Coom

 

 

 


Waitematā Local Board

19 May 2020

 

 

 

1          Welcome

 

Chair Richard Northey opened the meeting with a Karakia and welcomed all those present.

 

2          Apologies

  

There were no apologies.

 

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

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.

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

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.

CARRIED

 

5          Leave of Absence

 

There were no requests for leave of absence.

 

6          Acknowledgements

 

There were no acknowledgements.

 

7          Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 

8          Deputations

 

8.1

Deputation - Updates on The Victoria Park Sports and Cultural Trust (VPS&CT) along with the Grafton United Cricket Club (GUCC).

 

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.

 

 

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.

CARRIED

 

 

8.2

Deputation - Present Sport Auckland Strategic Plan for 2020 – 2024

 

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.

 

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.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     19 May 2020 - Waitematā Local Board - Item 8.2: Deputation - Present Sport Auckland Strategic Plan for 2020 – 2024, presentation  

 

 

8.3

Deputation - City Centre Residents Group concerns on regulatory issues in the city centre.

 

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.

 

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.

CARRIED

 

 

8.4

Deputation - Grey Lynn 2030 Transition Community-led COVID-19 recovery projects and plans

 

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.

 

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.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

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          Public Forum

 

9.1

Public Forum - Gael Baldock - 'Access for Mobility and Visually Impaired'

 

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.

 

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.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     19 May 2020 - Waitematā Local Board - Item 9.1: Public Forum - Gael Baldock - 'Access for Mobility and Visually Impaired'

 

 

9.2

Public Forum – Frederick Conquer – E-scooters and foot path widening

 

Frederick Conquer was in attendance to present on E-scooters and footpath widening.

 

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.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

9.3

Public Forum – Glen Wright – COVID-19 Road cones on Ponsonby Road

 

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.

 

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.

CARRIED

 

            Note:   Item 9.4 was taken after item 11.

 

10        Extraordinary Business

 

            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

 

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.

 

10.2

Extraordinary Business: Emergency Budget Update

 

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.

 

The motion was taken in parts.

 

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.

CARRIED

 

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.

 

CARRIED

 

 

11

Ward Councillor's report

 

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.

 

CARRIED

 

 

9.4

Public Forum – Wendy Gray and Bruce Summerville – Pilot scheme of no-mowing in designated areas of Grey Lynn Park and Western Park.

 

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.

 

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.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

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    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

Endorsing Business Improvement District (BID) targeted rates for 2020/2021

 

Paul Thompson, BID Senior Advisor was in attendance to speak to this report.

 

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.

CARRIED

 

 

13

Waitematā Grants Programme 2020/2021

 

Ann Kurivilla, Grants Advisor was in attendance to speak to this report.

 

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.

CARRIED

 

 

14

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

 

Ann Kurivilla – Grants Advisor was in attendance to speak to this report.

 

The Chair, R Northey declared an interest in the grant applications and took no part in discussion or voting on the following:

  • LG2020-207 – YMCA of Auckland as he is a member of its express fit and gold fit classes.

The Chair, R Northey vacated the chair in favour of Deputy Chair K Leoni at 3.40pm.

 

The motion was taken in parts.

 

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:

Application ID

Organisation

Requested funding for

Reason for decline

LG2020-207

YMCA of Auckland

Towards the event production, event promotion, printing and volunteer costs for 'Walk the Line 2020'.

Decline due to insufficient funds to support lower priority applications

 

CARRIED

 

Deputy Chair K Leoni vacated the chair. Chair, R Northey resumed the chair at 3.42pm.

 

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.

Application ID

Organisation

Requested funding for

Amount approved

LG2020-223

Newmarket Arts Trust Board

Towards costs for the production of the sixth neon artwork.

$2,000.00

LG2020-231

Proudly Asian Theatre Limited

Towards costs of wages and marketing costs.

$2,000.00

LG2020-235

New Zealand Fashion Museum

Towards costs for the production of 10 digital documentaries

$1,500.00

LG2020-237

Grey Lynn Business Association Incorporated

Towards costs for the project management for an Artweek event in Grey Lynn.

$5,500.00

LG2020-242

Action Education Incorporated

Towards costs for facilitation and administration for 15 spoken word poetry workshops.

$2,000.00

LG2020-225

Karangahape Road Business Association Incorporated

Towards costs for the purchase of 15 plaques.

$2,000.00

LG2020-229

Youthline Auckland Charitable Trust

Towards the annual costs for the volunteer training, triage support, supervision and telecommunications for the Helpline service.

$3,500.00

LG2020-232

Sunday Blessings

under the umbrella of Community Groups Feeding the Homeless

Towards costs of food and equipment for cooking and serving winter meals for homeless people every Sunday and Tuesday.

$3,000.00

LG2020-233

Presbyterian Support Services (Northern)

Towards costs to purchase food components used in food parcels.

$4,500.00

LG2020-236

Kelmarna Community Garden Trust

Towards costs of the salary for a trainer for the weekend volunteer training session from June 2020 to May 2021.

$2,000.00

LG2020-206

Predator Free Grey Lynn

under the umbrella of Urban Ark Manawa Taiao

Towards costs for rat traps, tunnel traps and three night vision cameras.

$3,245.00

LG2020-202

Western Springs College

Towards the purchase and installation of 15 solar panels.

$3,000.00

LG2020-240

For the Love of Bees Charitable Trust

Towards costs for the facilitation of the “Bee school,” including advertising, venue hire, report writing, publishing a teaching tool and signage for the beehives.

$5,000.00

LG2020-241

Royal Forest And Bird Protection Society

Towards costs for plants and tools for a community planting day, as part of the 'Bullock Track Bush Restoration project'

$3,415.00

LG2020-245

Grey Lynn 2030 Transition Community Trust

Towards costs for an eight-week feasibility study, including report writing, publication and presentation of the report, and developing a “Koha Cup Project” kit.

$2,500.00

LG2020-209

Purakau Productions

under the umbrella of Ma Te Huruhuru

Towards costs related to an exhibition of Hongi`s busts for the international bicentennial commemorative event at Auckland Museum.

$2,000.00

LG2020-226

Show Me Shorts Film Festival Trust

Towards costs of programming, promotional collateral, staffing costs and venue hire costs for the Opening Night and Awards Ceremony for the 15th annual Show Me Shorts Film Festival.

$2,000.00

LG2020-212

159107 Body Corporate Prince Albert Apartments

Crockers Body Corporate Management Limited

Towards costs for the restoration, cleaning, paint removal of the marble entrance way and slate steps for the 'East Restoration project ' at 41 Albert Street.

$5,000.00

LG2020-234

Gym Kids Limited

Towards costs to purchase equipment for the fit-out of a gym centre.

$3,000.00

Total

 

 

$57,160

 

CARRIED

 

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:

Application ID

Organisation

Requested funding for

Reason for decline

LG2020-203

Newmarket Business Association Incorporated

Towards a sculpture installation in Lumsden Green.

 Decline due to insufficient funds to support lower priority applications

LG2020-205

Tardigrade World Limited

Towards video production fee, studio rent and marketing.

 Decline due to insufficient funds to support lower priority applications

LG2020-215

The Actors’ Program

Towards a tutor`s fee for The Actor`s Program.

 Decline due to insufficient community outcome being demonstrated

LG2020-224

Social Innovation New Zealand

Towards costs for catering, fees for a key-note speaker, T-shirts, Facebook advertising and conference equipment including mikes, tripod and software subscription for the Social Innovation Conference 2020.

 Decline due to insufficient funds to support lower priority applications

LG2020-239

Carers New Zealand Trust

Towards salary costs for seven weeks for the National Service Manager.

 Decline due to being a funded organisational government service

LG2020-208

Documentary New Zealand Trust

Towards costs to deliver the “Doc Edge International Documentary Film Festival,” online.

 Decline and refer to Events to be considered for funding through an Events 

LG2020-217

Dante Alighieri Society

Towards costs for the 'Festival Italiano' event, including venue, security, zero waste management, entertainment and flag bunting and signage.

 Decline and refer to Events to be considered for funding through an Events Fund

LG2020-218

Grey Lynn Park Festival

Towards costs for security, sound, stages, event organiser fees, volunteers and entertainers for the Grey Lynn Park Festival.

 Decline and refer to Events to be considered for funding through an Events Fund

LG2020-220

Artweek Auckland Limited

Towards costs for programme printing and marketing of posters for the 'Artweek Auckland 2020' festival.

 Decline and refer to Events to be considered for funding through an Events Fund

LG2020-227

Crackerjack Promotions Limited

Towards costs for performers fees and equipment for the night show of the 'Auckland International Buskers Festival' event.

 Decline and refer to Events to be considered for funding through an Events Fund

LG2020-230

The Auckland Children's Christmas Parade Trust

Towards the rent for the costume room for the 'Farmers Santa Parade'.

 Decline and refer to Events to be considered for funding through an Events Fund

LG2020-213

Piha Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated

Towards pool lane hire costs for the fitness programme for Piha volunteer lifeguards from June to December 2020.

 Decline and refer to the appropriate local board to consider funding

LG2020-222

New Zealand Badminton Federation Incorporated

Towards costs for the venue hire and shuttlecocks for the 'Under 13' and 'Under 17' badminton championships.

 Decline due to insufficient funds to support lower priority applications

LG2020-243

West End Lawn Tennis Club Incorporated

Towards infrastructure costs for a free tennis tournament which includes staging platforms, marquees, picket fences, pagodas, umbrella stands, temporary fencing, a bouncy castle, marketing and advertising costs.

 Decline and refer to Events to be considered for funding through an Events Fund

 

CARRIED

 

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:

 

Application ID

Organisation

Requested funding for

Amount allocated

MB1920-268

New Zealand Dance Advancement Trust

Towards the Youth and Community Engagement, Matariki for Tamaki Tour programme and creative workshops from July 2020.onwards, including artist fees, workshop fees and camera hire

$1,000.00

MB1920-240

Recreate NZ

Towards costs of volunteer expenses, facilitator fees and activity expenses to run 'Urban Youth" events between May 2020 till April 2021.

$2,000.00

MB1920-243

Anxiety New Zealand Trust

Towards venue hire, psychologist fees, printed resources and administration costs to deliver a series of community workshops from June 2020 to May 2021.

$1,500.00

MB1920-274

The StarJam Charitable Trust

Towards salary and levies, tutor contractor fees and venue hire.

$1,500.00

MB1920-275

The Reading Revolution

Towards wages of the manager for the reading programme.

$1,000.00

MB1920-294

OUTLine New Zealand Incorporated

Towards a portion of general operating expenses including volunteer training, support and clinical supervision, advertising, stationary, insurance, technology costs, training fees and volunteer costs.

$2,000.00

MB1920-2108

Rainbow Youth Incorporated

Towards the "Peer Support groups" for Rainbow Youth from 1 June 2020 to 31 May 2021

$1,700.00

MB1920-2110

Social Enterprise Auckland Incorporated

Towards zoom webinars, venue hire, food and drink, administration, donations, project management, video editing and contractor costs.

$1,000.00

MB1920-2111

Deaf Wellbeing Society Incorporated

Towards the fortnightly zero waste workshops at the Melville Cricket Pavilion from 6 August 2020 to 24 June 2021.

$1,500.00

MB1920-2119

Body Positive New Zealand Incorporated

Towards the Body Positive Men's Wellness Retreat from 26 to 28 February 2021

$1,000.00

MB1920-216

The ReCreators

Towards online workshop costs including materials, webinar costs, tool usage, design, advertising, registration and preparation for all the events

$1,000.00

Total

 

 

$15,200

 

CARRIED

 

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:

Application ID

Organisation

Requested funding for

Reason for decline

MB1920-259

The Kids for Kids Charitable Trust

Towards the National Young Leaders Day and the "Kids for Kids" mass choir event, including venue hire and production costs from May to November 2020

 Decline due to insufficient funds to support lower priority applications

MB1920-278

New Zealand Eid Day Trust Board

Towards costs for security, audio-visual equipment, sound, and cleaning to host New Zealand Eid Day 2020 - Eid-ul-Adha.

Decline due to insufficient funds to support lower priority applications

 

CARRIED

 

 

15

Waitematā Accommodation Support Fund 2019/2020 grant allocations

 

Ann Kurivilla, Grants Advisor was in attendance to speak to this report.

 

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.

 

The motion was taken in parts.

 

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:

Application ID

Organisation

Accommodation location

Amount allocated

ASF202024

The Foundation for Peace Studies Aotearoa/ New Zealand

78 Pitt Street
Level 2
Auckland 1010
New Zealand

$5,000

ASF202026

The Auckland YMCA Marathon Club Incorporated

149 Greys Ave
Auckland Central 1010
New Zealand

$3,000

Total

 

 

$8,000

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

Deputy Chair K Leoni vacated the chair. Chair, R Northey resumed the chair at 3.48pm.

 

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:

Application ID

Organisation

Accommodation location

Amount allocated

ASF202001

Objectspace

13 Rose Rd
Ponsonby Auckland 1011
New Zealand

$4,000

ASF202002

Pearl of the Islands Foundation Incorporated

Unit B, Level 1
404-412 Khyber Pass Road
Newmarket Auckland 1023
New Zealand

$2,000

ASF202004

The Lifewise Trust

Level 7, 385 Queen Street
(Support is for: 453 Karangahape Road)
Auckland Central Auckland 1010
New Zealand

$7,000

ASF202005

Massive Company Trust

Suite 2, Level 2
10 New North Road
Eden Terrace Auckland 1021
New Zealand

$2,000

ASF202006

The Actors` Program

283 Karangahape Rd
Auckland Central 1010
New Zealand

$2,000

ASF202007

Artspace (Aotearoa) Trust

292-300 Karangahape Rd
Newton
Auckland Central 1010
New Zealand

$4,000

ASF202008

Gym Kids Ltd

Unit 1, 4 Work Space Drive
Hobsonville
Auckland 0622
New Zealand

$8,400

ASF202010

Nightsong (formerly trading as Theatre Stampede Charitable Trust)

The Conference Room, Level 3
283 Karangahape Road
Auckland Central 1010
New Zealand

$3,000

ASF202012

Te Karanga Charitable Trust

169 Karangahape Rd
Auckland Central 1010
New Zealand

$6,200

ASF202014

Indian Ink Trust

Level 1, 323 Queen Street,
Auckland 1010
New Zealand

$4,000

ASF202015

New Zealand Comedy Trust

1/321 Queen St
Auckland Central 1010
New Zealand

$6,000

ASF202016

The Basement Theatre Trust

Level 1, 323 Queen Street
Auckland Central 1141
New Zealand

$4,000

ASF202018

ECPAT Child Alert

PO Box 41264
St Luke’s Auckland 1346
New Zealand

$4,000

ASF202021

Rainbow Youth Incorporated

Level 1
11 Edinburgh Street
Auckland 1010
New Zealand

$15,000

ASF202022

Conservation Volunteers New Zealand

Level 2, Villa Dalmacija, 10 New North Road
Eden Terrace Auckland 1021
New Zealand

$2,000

ASF202025

The Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust

5 Carlton Gore Rd
Grafton Auckland 1023
New Zealand

$5,000

ASF202027

Auckland Pride Festival Incorporated

12 Madden St
Auckland Central 1010
New Zealand

$5,000

ASF202028

The Yes And Trust

51 Mackelvie St
Grey Lynn Auckland 1021
New Zealand

$9,000

ASF202029

OUTLine NZ Limited

31 Hargreaves St
St Marys Bay Auckland 1011
New Zealand

$5,000

ASF202030

Show Me Shorts Film Festival Trust

147 Great North Rd
Auckland 1021
New Zealand

$3,000

ASF202031

Body Positive Incorporated

1/3 Poynton Terrace
Auckland Central 1010
New Zealand

$10,000

ASF202033

Action Education Incorporated

13 Maidstone St
Grey Lynn Auckland 1021
New Zealand

$3,900

ASF202034

New Zealand Writers Guild

400C Great North Rd
Grey Lynn Auckland 1021
New Zealand

$2,500

  Total

 

$117,000

 

CARRIED

 

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:

Application ID

Organisation

Accommodation location

Reason for decline

ASF202032

The Pantograph Punch Trust Board

14 Ariki St
Grey Lynn Auckland 1021
New Zealand

Declined due to being a regional organisation with limited local board area specific community benefit

 

CARRIED

 

 

16

Auckland Transport May 2020 Update

 

Ben Halliwell, Elected Member Relationship Manager was in attendance to speak to this report.

 

The motion was taken in parts.

 

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.

 

CARRIED

 

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.

 

CARRIED

 

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.

 

CARRIED

 

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.

CARRIED

 

Note:   Pursuant to Standing Order 1.9.7, Member S Trotman requested that her dissenting             vote be recorded.

 

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.

CARRIED

 

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.

CARRIED

 

 

17

Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency Innovating Streets for People pilot fund

 

Carlos Rahman, Senior Local Board Advisor was in attendance to speak to this report.

 

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.

CARRIED

 

 

18

Local board feedback on Plan Change 22 and Plan Modification 12 – additions of places of significance to Mana Whenua

 

Craig Cairncross, Team Leader Planning and Matthew Gouge, Principal Planner were in attendance to speak to this report

 

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.

CARRIED

 

 

19

Chairperson's report

 

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.

CARRIED

 

 

20

Board member reports

 

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.

 

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.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     19 May 2020 - Waitematā Local Board - Item 20: Board member reports, Member A Bonham report

 

 

21

Governance Forward Work Calendar

 

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.

CARRIED

 

 

22

Waitematā Local Board workshop records

 

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.

 

CARRIED

 

23        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

23.1

Consideration of Extraordinary Items: Feedback on Auckland Council Draft Submission on the Basel Convention Amendment Consultation

 

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.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

24

Procedural motion for excluding the public

 

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

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable)

Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

s7(2)(h) The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

s7(2)(i) The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).

In particular, the report contains information around potential financial implications and emerging financial risks of COVID-19 in a highly uncertain environment. The release of this information could prejudice the position of the council and CCOs in sensitive commercial arrangements and negotiations..

s48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

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.

 

CARRIED

 

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.

Reconvened 2020

5.11pm                       The public was re-admitted.

 

restatementS

 

It was resolved while the public was excluded:

 

23.2

Consideration of Extraordinary Items - Emergency Budget Update

 

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.

 

  

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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