Albert-Eden Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Albert-Eden Local Board held via Skype-for-Business on Tuesday, 18 August 2020 at 2.07pm.

 

present

 

Chairperson

Margi Watson

 

Deputy Chairperson

Lee Corrick

 

Members

Graeme Easte

 

 

Rachel Langton

 

 

Ben Lee

Exited the meeting at 4.04pm during Item 13.  Reentered the meeting at 4.53pm during Item 17.

 

Julia Maskill

Exited the meeting at 5.46pm at the end of Item 18.

 

Christina Robertson

 

 

Kendyl Smith

 

 

ABSENT

 

Governing Body Members

Cathy Casey

 

 

Christine Fletcher

 

 

 


Albert-Eden Local Board

18 August 2020

 

 

 

1          Welcome

 

Chairperson Watson commenced the meeting and welcomed everyone in attendance via Skype-for-Business.

 

2          Apologies

  

There were no apologies.

 

 

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number AE/2020/77

MOVED by Member B Lee, seconded by Member J Maskill:  

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)         confirm the minutes of its ordinary meeting, held on Tuesday, 21 July 2020, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

 

5          Leave of Absence

 

There were no leaves of absence.

 

6          Acknowledgements

 

6.1

Acknowledgement – Condolences to the family of Tony Mayes

 

Resolution number AE/2020/78

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Chairperson M Watson:  

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)         acknowledge the recent passing of Tony Mayes and offer its sincere condolences to his wife Pam and their children during this sad time and notes that Tony, a well-known local of Mt Albert, was instrumental in establishing the very successful Mt Albert Community Patrol and he will be missed.

CARRIED

 

 

7          Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

8          Deputations

 

8.1

Deputation - Boopsie Maran - Overview of Tactical Urbanism Activation Project

 

Boopsie Maran was in attendance to provide the local board with a brief on a tactical urbanism activation project that she is currently developing in collaboration with three local libraries.

 

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 AE/2020/79

MOVED by Member C Robertson, seconded by Member B Lee:  

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      thank Boopsie Maran for her attendance and Deputation presentation regarding a tactical urbanism activation project in Albert-Eden.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     18 August 2020, Albert-Eden Local Board - Item 8.1: Deputation - Boopsie Maran - Overview of Tactical Urbanism Activation Project - Powerpoint

 

 

8.2

Deputation - Kristian Eek - Film making in the local area

 

Kristian Eek - Member, New Zealand Advertising Producers Group, and Rebekah Kelly, were in attendance to deliver a Deputation presentation regarding the process of film making, in particular filming in public spaces, and to highlight the benefits to the local area economy, as well as to seek feedback from the local board regarding identified issues and opportunities for collaboration.

 

Resolution number AE/2020/80

MOVED by Member K Smith, seconded by Member J Maskill:  

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      thank Kristian Eek - Member, New Zealand Advertising Producers Group, and Rebekah Kelly, for their attendance and Deputation presentation regarding the process of film making, in particular filming in public spaces, and to highlight the benefits to the local area economy.

CARRIED

 

 

9          Public Forum

 

There was no public forum.

 

10        Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

11        Notices of Motion

 

Under Standing Order 2.5.1 and 2.5.2, a Notice of Motion was received from Albert-Eden Local Board Members Christina Robertson and Julia Maskill, for consideration under item 12.

 

12

Notice of Motion - Members Christina Robertson and Julia Maskill - Support Restoration of the Health and Mauri of the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana / Te Moananui-ā-Toi

 

Resolution number AE/2020/81

MOVED by Member C Robertson, seconded by Member J Maskill:  

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      receive the Notice of Motion – Member Christina Robertson and Julia Maskill - Support Restoration of the Health and Mauri of the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana / Te Moananui-ā-Toi.

b)      urge all of the Auckland Council family to take the further actions required to help restore the environmental health and mauri of the Gulf, including by advocating for statutory amendments to the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2020 which would better balance environmental, economic and social values and deliver integrated management.

c)      urge the Auckland Council family to take the actions required to support biodiversity in and around the Gulf, including protection for vegetation, freshwater and wetlands habitats and a sustained focus on predator control and biosecurity.

d)      urge the Auckland Council family to take the actions required to reduce carbon emissions and support local initiatives to draw down atmospheric carbon, consistent with our commitment to Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland's Climate Plan and the need to keep climate heating below 1.5°C.

e)      urge the Auckland Council family to implement strategies to reduce the amount of industrial and household waste produced in the region, to increase the proportion of such waste that is recycled or reused, and to prevent marine dumping and the dumping of waste into the stormwater system.

f)       recognise the potential impacts of future urban development on the Gulf, including Motu Manawa Marine Reserve, and the awa (Waititiko Meola Creek, Te Auaunga Oakley Creek) and ensure protections are in place to minimise these impacts.

g)      recognise the severe impacts on the marine environment of sediment and other discharges from land-based activities (such as intensive farming and forestry) in the surrounding catchment which extends up to 150km beyond the Auckland Council area.

h)      acknowledge with thanks the authors of the Notice of Motion to Support the Biodiversity of the Hauraki Gulf passed recently by the Waitematā Local Board.

i)       support the recommendations in paragraphs “c” to “n” inclusive of the Notice of Motion referred to above, attached in the Appendix to this Notice of Motion.

CARRIED

 

 

13

Approval of the Albert-Eden Local Board Plans and Places work programme 2020/2021

 

MOVED by Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Member G Easte

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)     approve the Plans and Places work programme 2020/2021 (Attachment A to the agenda report).

b)     request department staff and the council finance team to provide the local board with monthly updates on its Plans and Places work programme 2020/2021 tracking and financial position.

 

Member R Langton moved an amendment, seconded by Member B Lee to the original motion as follows:

a)     approve the Plans and Places work programme 2020/2021 (Attachment A to the agenda report) with the following addition:

            i)          Mt Eden Plan ($60,000): the Mt Eden Plan will be a guiding document which             provides direction and actions for the next 10 years for the Mt Eden Village,             with particular attention to transport and place-making; it will present the             community's vision for the area, in collaboration with Auckland Council, the             local board and Auckland Transport, covering the themes for future transport             and place-making developments with actions to achieve them and increased             understanding, co-ordination and co-operation between the community, the             local board and Auckland Transport and their ongoing vision for the Mt Eden             Village Centre.

A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

For

Deputy Chairperson L Corrick

Member R Langton

Member B Lee

Member K Smith

Against

Member G Easte

Member J Maskill

Member C Robertson

Chairperson M Watson

Abstained

 

The motion was declared EQUAL.

The chairperson exercised their casting vote against so the motion was Lost.

 

The substantive motion was put.

 

Resolution number AE/2020/82

MOVED by Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Member G Easte:  

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)     approve the Plans and Places work programme 2020/2021 (Attachment A to the agenda report).

b)     request department staff and the council finance team to provide the local board with monthly updates on its Plans and Places work programme 2020/2021 tracking and financial position.

CARRIED

 

Note:   Member B Lee exited the meeting at 4.04pm.

 

 

14

Approval of the Albert-Eden Local Board Community Facilities Work Programme 2020 – 2023

 

Rodney Klaassen – Work Programme Lead, Jody Morley - Manager Area Operations, and Tsz Ning Chang – Community Lease Specialist, were in attendance via Skype-for-Business to speak to this report.

 

Resolution number AE/2020/83

MOVED by Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Member J Maskill:  

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      approve the Community Facilities Work Programme 2020/2021 and associated budget (Attachment A – Build, Maintain, Renew and Attachment B – Community Leases to the agenda report) and notes a correction to the resolution cited in Line Item 1 - ID16102 in Attachment A (the correct resolution number being AE/2020/56).

b)      approve in principle the Community Facilities Work Programme 2021/2022 and 2022/2023. (Attachment A – Build, Maintain, Renew and Attachment B – Community Leases to the agenda report) and notes a correction to the resolution cited in Line Item 1 - ID16102 in Attachment A (the correct resolution number being AE/2020/56).

c)      approve the Risk Adjusted Programme (RAP) projects identified in the Community Facilities Work Programme 2020/2021 (Attachment A to the agenda report) as projects that will commence and may be delivered in advance of the expected delivery year, if required to meet expected financial expenditure for the 2020/2021 financial year.

d)      note that approval of budget allocation in the 2020/2021 year for multi-year projects implies the local board’s support for the projects in their entirety.

e)      note that the inclusion in the Community Facilities Work Programme 2020/2021 of projects that are funded from the Local Parks and Sports Field Development and Natural Environment Targeted Rate budgets are subject to approval of the identified budget allocation by the relevant Governing Body committees.

f)       advise Governing Body committees that there has been a significant negative impact on the previously proposed Community Facilities work programme due to Covid-19 and the 2020/21 Emergency Budget which mean most projects are delayed or halted including those at Nicholson Park, Chamberlain Park, Oakley Creek Walkway Windmill Park, School Reserve and Phyllis Reserve and request funding for these projects is reinstated as soon as possible this year.

g)      note with disappointment that the Phyllis Reserve sportsfield upgrade, other sportsfield developments and the Motu Manawa boardwalk have been deferred to 2022/2023 onwards in the Growth Funded programme and seek their reinstatement.

h)      request that council immediately release all funds received by the Albert-Eden Local Board from Waka Kotahi-NZTA in the form of cash payments, that were part of the mitigation and other land payments in relation to the SH20 Waterview Tunnel project, noting that they are allocated to Community Facilities projects previously resolved on by the local board and the Chief Executive be advised of this funding issue.

i)       request that council release the necessary funds to complete the construction of the carpark at Phyllis Reserve noting it was funded in 2019 and the non-completion of the project creates a major Death and Serious Injury (DSI) risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the entrance to the carpark and was planned to be completed within six months of the Waterview Shared Path’s opening in late 2017 and the Chief Executive and Governing Body be advised of this unresolved safety issue.

j)       supports the continuation of the Natural Environmental Targeted rate (NETR) being utilised to prioritise pest plant control at Heron Park, Oakley Creek Walkway and Withiel Thomas Reserve.

k)      request that the Community Leases Programme adds the following New Leases to the 2020/2021 work programme:

          i.             the office in the Mount Albert Senior Citizens Hall;

          ii.            956 New North Road;

          iii.           25 Poronui Street (current tenant is Handweavers and Spinners);

          iv.           25 Poronui Street (current tenant is Parafed);

          v.            25 Poronui Street (current tenant is Mt Eden Tennis Club);

          vi)          Fowlds Park (Groundsman’s Shed);

          vii)         47A Kiwitea Street (current tenant is Central United);

          viii)        Ferndale Park (current tenant is Auckland Kindergarten Association);

          ix)          Aberfoyle Reserve (current tenant is Auckland Kindergarten Association);

          and note that some of these leases expired up to four years ago.

l)       note that budget allocations for all projects in the Community Facilities Work Programme are best current estimates, and amendments may be required to the work programme to accommodate final costs as the year progresses.

m)     request department staff and the council finance team to provide the local board with monthly updates on its Community Facilities Work Programme 2020/2021 tracking and financial position.

n)      thank Rodney Klaassen – Work Programme Lead, Jody Morley - Manager Area Operations, and Tsz Ning Chang – Community Lease Specialist, for their attendance via Skype-for-Business.

CARRIED

 

 

15

Approval of the Albert-Eden Local Board’s Environment Work Programme 2020/2021

 

Nick FitzHerbert – Relationship Advisor, was in attendance via Skype-for-Business to speak to this report.

 

Resolution number AE/2020/84

MOVED by Member J Maskill, seconded by Member C Robertson:  

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      approve its Environment Work Programme 2020/2021 (Attachment A to the agenda report) including associated budget as summarised in the table below:

Activity name

2020/2021

Bike hub implementation

$10,000

Community weed control buffer project

$10,000

EcoNeighbourhoods

$55,000

Drains for Rain

$15,000

Epsom Rock Forest Landowner Assistance Programme

$10,000

Industrial Pollution Prevention Programme Dominion Road

$10,000

Te Auaunga Restoration Programme

$20,000

Urban Ark Coordinator

$15,000

Waitītiko Stream community restoration project

$28,000

Total

$173,000

 

b)        note that $15,000 of locally driven initiatives budget has been carried forward for the 2019/2020 community-led streamside restoration – Te Auaunga project, for completion as part of the attached work programme in 2020/2021.

c)      request department staff and the council finance team to provide the local board with monthly updates on its Environment Work Programme 2020/2021 tracking and financial position.

d)      thank Nick FitzHerbert – Relationship Advisor, for his attendance via Skype-for-Business.

CARRIED

 

 

16

Approval of the Albert-Eden Local Board community services work programme 2020/2021

 

Detlev Jackson – Strategic Broker, and Pippa Sommerville – Principal Parks Advisor, were in attendance via Skype-for-Business to speak to this report.

 

Note:   Chairperson M Watson declared an interest in this item, specifically regarding line item 132 in the Parks, Sport and Recreation (PSR) Work Programme, due to her roles as the Chairperson of the Waterview Primary School Board of Trustee, and did not participate in the vote and discussion regarding this line item.

 

Resolution number AE/2020/85

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member K Smith:  

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      approve the community services work programme 2020/2021 and associated budget (Attachment A to the agenda report).

b)      note that activities with locally driven initiatives operational budget carried forward from 2019/2020 are included in the work programme (Attachment A to the agenda report).

c)      note the interest in a concept plan for Windmill Park and Outdoor Court feasibility study to be discussed at the Albert-Eden Parks, Sports and Recreation September 2020 workshop.

d)      request department staff and the council finance team to provide the local board with monthly updates on its community services work programme 2020/2021 tracking and financial position.

e)      thank Detlev Jackson – Strategic Broker, and Pippa Sommerville – Principal Parks Advisor, for their attendance via Skype-for-Business.

CARRIED

 

 

17

Auckland Transport August 2020 update

 

Lorna Stewart – Elected Member Relationship Manager, was in attendance via Skype-for-Business to speak to the report.

 

Resolution number AE/2020/86

MOVED by Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Member G Easte:  

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      receive the Auckland Transport August 2020 update report.

b)      approve the following projects to be added to the Local Board Transport Capital Fund approved list for Albert-Eden as funding becomes available:

          i)            Point Chevalier Road Improvements: $1,290,818;

          ii)           St Leonards to Mt Eden Greenway (Balmoral Road to Mt Eden section): $540,000;

          iii)          St Leonards to Mt Eden Greenway (Balmoral Road signalised crossing): $400,000;

          iv)          Bus Shelters (5 in Owairaka subdivision, 5 in Maungawhau subdivision); $400,000;

          v)           Aberfoyle Link: $514,251;

          vi)          Chamberlain Park Shared Path: $500,000;

          vii)         Morven Road to Aberfoyle Road Connection: $249,000.

c)         note its interest in the remaining projects for later financial years being:

i)            St Leonards to Mt Eden Road Greenway (St Leonards to Balmoral Road); this excludes the crossing of Balmoral Road: $917,000;

ii)           Waterview Pathway to Mt Albert Station cycle improvements: $441,000.

d)      strongly urge Auckland Transport to complete the Community Safety Projects that were allocated funding by the Albert-Eden Local Board during its 26 June 2019 meeting (resolution AE/2019/117) and note that have been consulted on and the design work has been completed.

e)      thank Lorna Stewart – Elected Member Relationship Manager, for her attendance via Skype-for-Business.

CARRIED

 

Note:   Member B Lee entered the meeting at 4.53pm.

 

 

Note:   Chairperson M Watson adjourned the meeting at 5.25pm following Item 17.

            Chairperson M Watson reconvened the meeting at 5.30pm prior to Item 18.

 

 

18

Albert- Eden Quick Response Round One 2020/2021 grant allocations

 

Moumita Dutta - Senior Community Grants Advisor, was in attendance via Skype-for-Business to speak to this report.

 

Resolution number AE/2020/87

MOVED by Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Member J Maskill:  

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      approve the following applications received during the Round One of the Albert-Eden Quick Response 2020/2021 fund:

Application ID

Organisation

Main focus

Requesting funding for

Amount requested

Decision

QR2101-113

Genevieve Bassett

Arts and culture

Towards the cost of running weekly music and movement sessions for preschoolers at the Point Chevalier Community Centre from 4 September to 27 November 2020.

$680

$500

QR2101-118

Euphoria Entertainment Incorporated

Arts and culture

Towards venue hire for the Ferndale House and Mt Albert War Memorial Hall for the " Euphoria Theatre and Music Workshops".

$1,946

$1,500

QR2101-109

The Mt Eden Methodist Church Charitable Trust

Community

Towards advertising (specifically banner and corflute signs), children's workshops and activities, food for volunteers, stationery, art materials and event management costs for the "Little Day Out" at Mt Eden Village Centre on 6 March 2021.

$2,500

$2,500

QR2101-111

Fencing North Incorporated

Community

Towards the cost of running a St Johns First Aid course for 20 coaches in September 2020.

$2,060

$1,000

QR2101-112

Learning At The Point Community Kindergarten Incorporated

Community

Towards the cost of entertainment including food, music, dance group, henna artist, bouncy castles and ferris wheel to host a Diwali celebration.

$3,000

$1,300

QR2101-114

Pet Refuge New Zealand Charitable Trust

Community

Towards the internal fit-out for the establishment of a pet refuge shelter.

$3,000

$500

QR2101-115

Malo Tulisi

Community

Towards the cost of running a two-week school holiday programme for children aged five to 12 years at the Sandringham Community Centre, including the tutor, catering, mileage, promotion, resources and material costs.

$1,000

$500

QR2101-119

Multiple Sclerosis Auckland Incorporated

Community

Towards a portion of the annual pool hire at both Epsom Girls and Diocesan Girls and the neurological physiotherapist facilitators fee for hydrotherapy for people with Multiple Sclerosis living in the Albert-Eden area.

$3,000

$2,000

QR2101-101

Urban Ark - Manawa Taiao Trust

Environment

Towards the purchase of rat traps and materials for the construction of wooden tunnels.

$2,986

$2,986

QR2101-102

Friends of Oakley (Te Auaunga) Creek Incorporated

Environment

Toward the purchase of ten Trapinators, a step ladder, 24 high visability vests and contractor fees.

$2,426.88

$2,426.88

QR2101-123

Arogya Mantra

Events

Towards the event permit, marketing tutors and director's costs for a free dance drama production titled "Akira and the Bollywood gang".

$2,680

$1,500

QR2101-121

Lynnie Howcroft
Heritage New Zealand (Pouhere Taonga)

Historic Heritage

Towards the research and design costs for the childrens publication on the history of Alberton.

$3,000

$3,000

QR2101-108

The Metro Mount Albert Softball Club Incorporated

Sport and recreation

Towards the cost of purchasing softball uniform jerseys and pants for junior softball players and maintenance equipment.

$2,720.50

$2,000

Total

$30,999.38

$21,712.88

 

b)      decline the following applications received during the Round One of the Albert-Eden Quick Response 2020/2021 fund:

Application ID

Organisation

Main focus

Requesting funding for

Amount requested

Decision

QR2101-122

NZ Ethnic Women Incorporated

Arts and culture

Towards the costs of delivering an exhibition and showcase of the African and Middle Eastern cultural art and performances including the venue hire, cultural artifacts hire, costumes, transport, food, dance, and drama tutor costs. 

$3,000

Declined noting insufficiently developed programme.

QR2101-106

Sri Lanka Badminton Club Incorporated

Sport and recreation

Towards the purchase of shuttlecocks.

$1,506.50

Declined noting insufficient benefit to the AE community.

QR2101-117

Trent Bray Swim School - Central City Swimming Club Incorporated

Sport and recreation

Towards one month's lane hire costs for swimmers at the swim school for September 2020.

$3,000

Declined noting low priority application.

Total

$7,506.50

 

 

c)         note the following application has been withdrawn from Round One of the Albert-Eden Quick Response 2020/2021 fund:

Application ID

Organisation

Main focus

Requesting funding for

Amount requested

QR2101-110

Montyleigh Lakatani

Arts and culture

Towards the flyer design, tutor, mileage, resources and material costs for the Pacific handicraft workshop at the Sandringham Community Centre.

$1,000

 

d)        thank Moumita Dutta – Senior Community Grants Advisor, for her attendance via Skype-for-Business.

CARRIED

 

Note:   Member J Maskill exited the meeting at 5.46pm following item 18.

 

 

 

19

Chairperson's Report

 

Resolution number AE/2020/88

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member C Robertson:  

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      receive Chairperson Watson’s verbal report.

CARRIED

 

 

 

20

Governing Body Members' Update

 

This item was withdrawn.

 

 

 

21

Board Member's Reports

 

Resolution number AE/2020/89

MOVED by Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Member R Langton:  

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      receive Deputy Chairperson L Corrick’s August 2020 Board Member Report.

b)      receive Members G Easte, C Robertson, K Smith, R Langton and B Lee’s verbal August 2020 Board Member Reports.

CARRIED

 

 

 

22

Albert-Eden Local Board Workshop Records

 

Resolution number AE/2020/90

MOVED by Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Corrick:  

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      receive the Albert-Eden Local Board Workshop Records for the workshops held on 21, 22 and 28 July 2020 and 4 August 2020.

CARRIED

  

 

 

23        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.   

 

 

 

 

6.08 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 Albert-Eden Local Board HELD ON

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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