Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board on Wednesday, 19 August 2020 at 5:00pm.

This meeting will proceed via Skype for Business. Either a recording or written summary will be uploaded on the Auckland Council website.

 

 

present

 

Chairperson

Lemauga Lydia Sosene

 

Deputy Chairperson

Togiatolu Walter Togiamua

 

Members

Tauanu’u Nanai Nick Bakulich

 

 

Makalita Kolo

 

 

Anae Dr Neru Leavasa

 

 

Christine O'Brien

 

 

Harry Fatu Toleafoa

 

 

 

ALSO PRESENT

 

 

Cr Alf Filipaina

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board

19 August 2020

 

 

 

1          Welcome

 

Deputy Chair Togiatolu Walter Togiamua led the meeting in prayer.

 

I would like to note, that I, Chair Lemauga Lydia Sosene of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board am standing for central government elections 2020 for the Labour Party. 

I am maintaining a separation in my role as Chair of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board and managing any conflicts that arise at this time when I am a candidate on the list for the upcoming elections.

 

I would also like to note, that I Anae Dr Neru Leavasa member of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, am standing for central government elections 2020 for the Labour Party. 

I am also maintaining a separation in my local board role and managing any conflicts that arise at this time when I am a candidate for both the list and Takanini electorate for the upcoming elections.

 

 

 

2          Apologies

  

There were no apologies.

 

 

            Note: Cr Efeso Collins tabled his apology for absence.

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number MO/2020/97

MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Deputy Chairperson W Togiamua:  

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a)         confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Wednesday, 17 June 2020, the extraordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Wednesday, 8 July 2020 and the extraordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Wednesday, 22 July 2020, as a true and correct.

 

CARRIED

 

5          Leave of Absence

 

There were no leaves of absence.

 

6          Acknowledgements

 

·           The Student Volunteer Army for their grocery delivery service in New Zealand. Their friendly volunteers can shop for you and deliver your groceries to your door with a small fee of $6.

·           Thank you to the Prime Minister, Dr Bloomfield, Ministry of Health staff, essential staff, Mayor, Councillors and everyone involved in the COVID 19 Level 3 lockdown.

·           Once again, huge thanks to our business associations, police, council staff and all the community groups that have stepped up to support our community in the new L3 lockdown, August 2020.

·           Huge thanks to the medical professionals and volunteers who are working on the COVID-19 front lines and in particular, those responsible for the Māngere TC, pop-up CTC.

·           Thank you to Graeme Bakker from the Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust for his hard work in the community over the years.

·           McCauley High School organized a student march to highlight the fighting in and outside of schools. This was attended by other high schools, Police and Board Members.

·           Congratulations and thanks to Manukau City Football Club for their Wednesday Night, gold-coin, community dinners.

·           Congratulations to Irene Tufuga, on her 30 years’ service to Auckland Libraries, including launching the Samoan Language Week Secondary School’s Debate (and many thanks for her extensive community service outside her paid work).

·           Our sincere condolences to Chair Tapuai Lotu Fuli for the passing of her father Tapuai Fuli a few weeks ago.

·           Sir Toke Talagi Premier of Niue passed away recently.

·           Passing of Aisea Kaifa who was a prominent  figure in the Māngere area.

 

7          Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 

 

8          Deputations

 

8.1

Deputation - Auckland Teaching Gardens Trust

 

A presentation tabled at the meeting has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and can be viewed at the Auckland Council website.

 

Resolution number MO/2020/98

MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member H Toleafoa:  

That Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a)      thank Graeme Hansen and members of the Auckland Teaching Gardens for their attendance.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     19 August 2020: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Item 8.1 - Auckland Teaching Gardens Trust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.2

Deputation - Jan Brown representing a group of migrant, refugee and asylum seeker resettlement organisations

 

Resolution number MO/2020/99

MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member M Kolo:  

That Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a)      thank Jan Brown, Richard Leckinger from Planet FM, Rochana Sheward from Belong Aotearoa and Ann Hood from RASNZ for their attendance and presentation.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

9          Public Forum

 

9.1

Public Forum - Romero Tagi - POP UP PLAY

 

Due to this meeting being Skype the presenter is not able to Skype into this meeting.

 

 

 

10        Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

 

11

Governing Body Member Update

 

Note: Cr Efeso Collins tabled his apology for absence.

 

Resolution number MO/2020/100

MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Deputy Chairperson W Togiamua:  

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a)      receive the verbal report from Cr Alf Filipaina.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

12

Chairpersons Report and Announcements

 

Resolution number MO/2020/101

MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member N Bakulich:   

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a)      receive the verbal update and written report of the local board Chair.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

13

Local Board Leads and Appointments Report

 

Member O’Brien’s report tabled at the meeting has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and can be viewed at the Auckland Council website.

 

Resolution number MO/2020/102

MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member A Neru Leavasa:  

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a)      receive the verbal and written report from local board members.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     19 August 2020: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Item 13 - Local Board Leads and Appointments Report- Member O'Brien

 

 

14

Auckland Transport monthly update report to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board

 

Resolution number MO/2020/103

MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member M Kolo:  

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a)      receive the Auckland Transport monthly update report.

 

CARRIED

 

 

15

Mangere Mountain Education Trust - funding for 2020/2021

 

Resolution number MO/2020/104

MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member A Neru Leavasa:  

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a)      approve the release of the funding of $300,000 for 2020/2021 to the Mangere Mountain Education Trust in two tranches (August 2020 and January 2021) based on the proposed performance measures and reporting schedule

b)      note the report from the General Manager of the Mangere Mountain Education Trust about the trust’s activities in 2019/2020 including the impact of COVID-19.

 

CARRIED

 

 

16

Surrender of lease and grant a new community lease to Papatuanuku Kokiri Marae at 141R Robertson Road, Māngere East

 

Resolution number MO/2020/105

MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member N Bakulich:  

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a)      approve the surrender of the existing community lease dated 14 March 1986 to Papatuanuku Kokiri Marae at 141R Robertson Road, Māngere East (outlined in black on Attachment A).

 

 

b)      grant, under Section 61(2A)(a) of the Reserves Act 1977, a new community lease to Papatuanuku Kokiri Marae for the group-owned buildings and improvements comprising 13488 square metres (more or less) located at 141R Robertson Road, Māngere East (outlined in red on Attachment B) on the land described as Part Lot 1 and Part Lot 2 Deposited Plan 41206 subject to the following terms:

i.    term - 10 years commencing 19 August 2020, with two (2) 10 year right of renewals commencing 19 August 2030 and 19 August 2040, effecting final expiry 18 August 2050

ii.   rent - $1.00 plus GST per annum if demanded

iii.  all other terms and conditions to be in accordance with Auckland Council’s Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012 and the Reserves Act 1977.

c)         approve the Papatuanuku Kokiri Marae’s Community Outcomes Plan for inclusion as   the Third Schedule of the lease agreement which is attached to this report as Attachment C.

 

CARRIED

 

 

17

Approval of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Community Facilities work programme 2020 - 2023

 

Resolution number MO/2020/106

MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member N Bakulich:  

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu 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) with the following amendment:

·      include the regionally funded project ID 27240 Moana Nui a Kiwa Pool & Leisure Centre – phase out boilers with heat pump FY20/21, with total project funding of $350,700 sourced from the Emergency Budget Foundation Climate Change Actions funding.

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).

c)      approve the Risk Adjusted Programme (RAP) projects identified in the work programme (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 work programme of projects that are funded from the Coastal Renewals, Slips Prevention, 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)       provide the following feedback for consideration by the relevant Governing Body committees in relation to the projects funded from the Coastal Renewals, Slips Prevention and Local Parks and Sports Field Development budgets:

·           That the board reiterates its strong concern that the condition of play grounds and sportsfields in the southern areas have so far had less investment.  The board supported a deferred approach to investment at the time of the Emergency Budget.  We ask the Governing Body and its committees to ensure principles of equity are applied in setting priorities for the upcoming Long-term Plan.

 

g)      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.

 

CARRIED

 

 

18

Approval of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Economic Development work programme 2020/2021

 

Resolution number MO/2020/107

MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member H Toleafoa:  

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a)      approve the local economic development work programme 2020/2021 (Attachment A to the agenda report).

b)      note that the following activities not completed in 2019/2020 have been carried forward into the 2020/2021 financial year and are included in this work programme.

c)      note the carried forward item ‘Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Business Conversations’ of $10,500.

 

CARRIED

 

 

19

Approval of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board’s environment and development work programme 2020/2021

 

Resolution number MO/2020/108

MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member H Toleafoa:  

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu 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

Tāmaki Estuary Environmental Forum

$9,000

Manukau Harbour Forum

$1,750

Pest Free Ihumātao

$60,000

Pūkaki Crater restoration

$30,000

Māngere trade and exchange network stage three: development

$20,000

Industrial Pollution Prevention Programme - Airport Oaks

$29,000

Low Carbon Lifestyles

$30,000

Māngere waterways restoration - community and schools stream engagement and restoration

$74,100

Schools Waste Minimisation

$30,000

Pest Free Urban South

$15,000

Total

$298,850

b)      note that $4,730 of locally driven initiatives budget has been carried forward for the 2019/2020 Manukau Harbour Forum work programme, to be completed as part of the attached work programme in 2020/2021.

c)      note the allocation of $9,200,000 asset-based services capital expenditure budget towards the Ōtāhuhu town centre upgrade in the 2020/2021 financial year.

 

CARRIED

 

 

20

Approval of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board community services work programme 2020/2021

 

An updated copy of the community services work programme 2020/2021 tabled at the meeting has been placed on the file copy of the minutes and can be viewed at the Auckland Council website.

 

Resolution number MO/2020/109

MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member M Kolo:  

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu 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 (LDI) operational budget carried forward from 2019/2020 are included in the work programme (Attachment A to the agenda report).

c)        approve the reduction of work line #782 budget of $60,000 to $30,000 - the remaining balance is to support free events to attend and celebrate Maori and Pasifika cultures and to activate the courtyard at Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku  (updated in Attachment A to the minutes).

 

d)       approve the balance from work line #782 to increase the budget of work line #758, to support the Arts Broker Programme and deliver pop-up events and activations across the local area  (updated in Attachment A to the minutes).

 

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     19 August 2020: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Item 20 - Approval of the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board community services work programme 2020/2021

 

 

21

Approval of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Youth Connections work programme 2020/2021

 

Resolution number MO/2020/110

MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member A Neru Leavasa:  

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a)      approve the Youth Initiatives work programme 2020/2021 and note the carry forward budget of $51,500 from financial year 2019/20 (Attachment A to the agenda report).

 

CARRIED

 

 

22

Good Food Road Map

 

Resolution number MO/2020/111

MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member C O'Brien:  

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a)      support the Good Food Road Map (Attachment A to the agenda report).

 

CARRIED

 

 

23

Statement of proposal to amend the Alcohol Control Bylaw

 

Resolution number MO/2020/112

MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member N Bakulich:  

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a)      support the draft statement of proposal in Attachment A of this agenda report to amend the Auckland Council Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014 for public consultation.

b)      defer local board comment until after it has considered the public feedback on the proposal.

 

c)       note the board would like to include the North Harbour Stadium in the Auckland Council Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014 for public consultation.

 

CARRIED

 

 

24

ATEED six-monthly report to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board

 

Resolution number MO/2020/113

MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Deputy Chairperson W Togiamua:  

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a)      receive ATEED’s update to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board – March 2020.

 

CARRIED

 

 

25

Panuku Development Auckland - Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Six-Month Report 01 September 2019 to 29 February 2020

 

Resolution number MO/2020/114

MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member A Neru Leavasa:  

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a)      receive the Panuku Development Auckland - Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Six-Month Report 01 September 2019 to 29 February 2020.

 

CARRIED

 

 

26

Local board resolution responses and information report

 

Resolution number MO/2020/115

MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member N Bakulich:  

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a)      note the Regional Facilities Auckland Quarter 3 performance report for the period ending 31 March 2020.

b)      note the Auckland Transport memo regarding the Māngere Bridge Safer Communities project.

c)      acknowledge the extensive work of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board and Auckland Transport with the brokering of the Mangere Bridge Safer Communities project along with the Mangere Bridge Community.

CARRIED

 

 

27

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Workshop Notes

 

Resolution number MO/2020/116

MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member M Kolo:  

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a)      receive the workshop notes from the workshops held on 1, 8, 22 and 29 July 2020.

 

CARRIED

 

 

28

Governance Forward Work Calendar

 

Resolution number MO/2020/117

MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member N Bakulich:  

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a)      notes the Governance Forward Work Calendar.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

29        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.   

 

 

Member Bakulich closed the meeting in prayer.

 

 

 

7.49pm                                               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 Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board HELD ON

 

 

 

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