Albert-Eden Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Albert-Eden Local Board held via Skype-for-Business on Tuesday, 18 August 2020 at 2.07pm.
Chairperson |
Margi Watson |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Lee Corrick |
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Members |
Graeme Easte |
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Rachel Langton |
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Ben Lee |
Exited the meeting at 4.04pm during Item 13. Reentered the meeting at 4.53pm during Item 17. |
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Julia Maskill |
Exited the meeting at 5.46pm at the end of Item 18. |
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Christina Robertson |
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Kendyl Smith |
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ABSENT
Governing Body Members |
Cathy Casey |
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Christine Fletcher |
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Albert-Eden Local Board 18 August 2020 |
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Chairperson Watson commenced the meeting and welcomed everyone in attendance via Skype-for-Business.
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There were no declarations of interest.
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. |
There were no leaves of absence.
6.1 |
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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. |
There were no petitions.
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Deputation - Boopsie Maran - Overview of Tactical Urbanism Activation Project |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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a 18 August 2020, Albert-Eden Local Board - Item 8.1: Deputation - Boopsie Maran - Overview of Tactical Urbanism Activation Project - Powerpoint |
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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. |
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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. |
There was no public forum.
There was no extraordinary business.
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.
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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 |
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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. |
Approval of the Albert-Eden Local Board Plans and Places work programme 2020/2021 |
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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. |
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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:
The motion was declared EQUAL. The chairperson exercised their casting vote against so the motion was Lost. |
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The substantive motion was put. |
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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. |
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Note: Member B Lee exited the meeting at 4.04pm. |
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Approval of the Albert-Eden Local Board Community Facilities Work Programme 2020 – 2023 |
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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. |
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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. |
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Approval of the Albert-Eden Local Board’s Environment Work Programme 2020/2021 |
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Nick FitzHerbert – Relationship Advisor, was in attendance via Skype-for-Business to speak to this report. |
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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:
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. |
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Approval of the Albert-Eden Local Board community services work programme 2020/2021 |
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Detlev Jackson – Strategic Broker, and Pippa Sommerville – Principal Parks Advisor, were in attendance via Skype-for-Business to speak to this report. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Lorna Stewart – Elected Member Relationship Manager, was in attendance via Skype-for-Business to speak to the report. |
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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. |
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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.
Albert- Eden Quick Response Round One 2020/2021 grant allocations |
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Moumita Dutta - Senior Community Grants Advisor, was in attendance via Skype-for-Business to speak to this report. |
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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:
b) decline the following applications received during the Round One of the Albert-Eden Quick Response 2020/2021 fund:
c) note the following application has been withdrawn from Round One of the Albert-Eden Quick Response 2020/2021 fund:
d) thank Moumita Dutta – Senior Community Grants Advisor, for her attendance via Skype-for-Business. |
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Note: Member J Maskill exited the meeting at 5.46pm following item 18. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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
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