Waitematā Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Waitematā Local Board held in the Auckland Town Hall, Reception Lounge Level 2, Queen Street, Auckland on Tuesday, 17 November 2020 at 1:00pm.
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Richard Northey, (ONZM) |
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Deputy Chair |
Kerrin Leoni |
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Members |
Adriana Avendano Christie |
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Alexandra Bonham |
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Graeme Gunthorp |
attended the meeting via electronic link |
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Julie Sandilands |
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Sarah Trotman, (ONZM) |
Until 6.50pm |
ALSO PRESENT
Ward Councillor |
Pippa Coom |
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Waitematā Local Board 17 November 2020 |
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Chair Richard Northey opened the meeting with a karakia and welcomed all those present.
There were no declarations of interest.
Resolution number WTM/2020/269 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member ST Trotman: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 20 October 2020, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record and defer the confirmation of its extraordinary meeting minutes held on Tuesday, 3 November 2020 until the next scheduled business meeting.
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There were no leaves of absence.
There were no acknowledgements.
There were no petitions.
8.1 |
Deputation - Iain McKenzie to speak to the Board regarding strategies around a Pest Free programme |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/270 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member A Avendano Christie: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the presentation, refer the request to staff thank Iain McKenzie for his attendance.
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Deputation - Will McKenzie and Arvind Daji to speak to the Board about Active Transport on the Auckland Harbour Bridge |
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A presentation was provided and a copy will be placed in the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minute attachment. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/271 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member A Bonham: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the presentation and thank Will McKenzie and Arvind Dali for their attendance.
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a 17 November 2020 Waitematā Local Board - Deputation Item 8.2 - Will McKenzie and Arvind Daji to speak to the Board about Active Transport on the Auckland Harbour Bridge, presentation. |
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Deputation - Anne Coney and Daniel Minhinnick to speak to the Board about the proposed Erebus Memorial |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/272 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member J Sandilands: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the presentation and thank Annie Coney and Daniel Minhinnick for their attendance.
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Deputation - Rev. Dr Richard Waugh and Virginia Brooks, Erebus Memorial Advocacy Group to speak to the Board about the proposed Erebus Memorial |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/273 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member J Sandilands: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the presentation and thank Rev. Dr. Richard Waugh and Virginia Brooks, Erebus Memorial Advocacy Group for their attendance.
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Deputation – Jo Malcolm, Simon and Charlotte Stokes to speak to the Board about the proposed Erebus Memorial |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/274 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member A Avendano Christie: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the presentation, refer the report to the Auckland Council Chief Executive for investigation and thank Jo Malcolm, Simon and Charlotte Stokes for their attendance.
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Deputation - Ministry for Culture and Heritage to speak to the Board about the proposed Erebus Memorial |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/275 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Leoni: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the presentation and thank the Ministry for Culture and Heritage for their attendance.
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The meeting adjourned at 2.49pm and reconvened at 2.57pm
9.1 |
Public Forum – Gerry Hetet |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/276 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member A Avendano Christie: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) thank Gerry Hetet for his presentation and attendance at the meeting.
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Resolution number WTM/2020/277 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member J Sandilands: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) thank Adrienne Collins for her presentation and attendance at the meeting.
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Resolution number WTM/2020/278 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member ST Trotman: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) thank David Allan for his presentation and attendance at the meeting.
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Resolution number WTM/2020/279 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member J Sandilands: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) thank Dan Moloney for his presentation and attendance at the meeting.
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Resolution number WTM/2020/280 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member A Bonham: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) thank Bill Holmes for his presentation and attendance at the meeting. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/281 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member ST Trotman: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) thank Hugh Morrison for his presentation and attendance at the meeting.
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Resolution number WTM/2020/282 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Leoni: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) thank Elsbeth Hardie for his presentation and attendance at the meeting.
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Resolution number WTM/2020/283 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Leoni: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) agree to an extension of time for Public Forum items 9.8, 9.9, 9.10, 9.11, 9.12, 9.13, 9.14, 9.15, 9.16 and 9.17 to be completed.
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9.8 |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/284 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member ST Trotman: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) thank Heather Levack and Ann Robinson for their presentation and attendance at the meeting.
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9.9 |
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A presentation was provided and a copy will be placed in the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minute attachment. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/285 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member A Avendano Christie: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) thank Luke Niue, Parnell Community Committee for his presentation and attendance at the meeting. |
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a 17 November 2020 Waitematā Local Board - Public Forum Item 9.9 - Luke Niue, Parnell Community Committee on the proposed Erebus Memorial, presentation |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/286 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member A Avendano Christie: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) thank Member of Parliament David Seymour for his presentation and attendance at the meeting.
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9.11 |
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A presentation was provided and a copy will be placed in the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minute attachment. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/287 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member J Sandilands: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) thank Rendell McIntosh for his presentation and attendance at the meeting. |
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a 17 November 2020 Waitematā Local Board - Public Forum Item 9.11 - Rendel McIntosh on the proposed Erebus Memorial, presentation. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/288 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member A Bonham: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) thank Allan Boyce for his presentation and attendance at the meeting.
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Resolution number WTM/2020/289 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member A Avendano Christie: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) thank Paul Baragwanath for his presentation and attendance at the meeting.
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9.14 |
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A presentation was provided and a copy will be placed in the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minute attachment. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/290 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Leoni: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) thank Roger Burton for his presentation and attendance at the meeting.
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a 17 November 2020 Waitematā Local Board - Public Forum Item 9.14 - Roger Burton on the proposed Erebus Memorial, presentation. |
9.15 |
Public Forum - Julie Hill and Joanna Boileau, Parnell Heritage |
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A presentation was provided and a copy will be placed in the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minute attachment. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/291 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member J Sandilands: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) thank Julie Hill and Joanna Boileau, Parnell Heritage for their presentation and attendance at the meeting.
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a 17 November 2020 Waitematā Local Board - Public Forum Item 9.15 - Julie Hill and Joanna Boileau, Parnell Heritage on the proposed Erebus Memorial, presentation. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/293 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member J Sandilands: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) thank Greg Gilpin for his presentation and attendance at the meeting.
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Resolution number WTM/2020/295 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member A Bonham: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) thank Maureen Hackett for her presentation and attendance at the meeting.
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The meeting adjourned at 4.49pm and reconvened at 4.59pm.
There was no extraordinary business.
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Resolution number WTM/2020/296 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member J Sandilands: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the written report update from the Waitematā and Gulf Ward Councillor, Pippa Coom.
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Landowner approval for the National Erebus Memorial at Dove-Myer Robinson Park |
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David Barker, Parks & Places Team Leader and Allan Christensen, Manager Land Advisory Services were in attendance to speak to the report. |
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MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member J Sandilands: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) note the views of the community, family members where they have been expressed, Ngāti Whatua Orākei, the applicant, and the technical reports and advice provided in relation to the proposed National Erebus Memorial ‘Te Paerangi Ataata – Sky Song’ at Dove-Myer Robinson Park. b) thank community and family members for their passionate and committed engagement in this decision-making process. c) approve the landowner approval application for the proposed National Erebus Memorial ‘Te Paerangi Ataata – Sky Song’ at Dove-Myer Robinson Park.
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Member A Bonham foreshadowed a motion, to be considered if the original motion fails. |
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The motion was taken in parts. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/297 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member J Sandilands: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) note the views of the community, family members where they have been expressed, Ngāti Whatua Orākei, the applicant, and the technical reports and advice provided in relation to the proposed National Erebus Memorial ‘Te Paerangi Ataata – Sky Song’ at Dove-Myer Robinson Park. b) thank community and family members for their passionate and committed engagement in this decision-making process.
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Resolution number WTM/2020/298 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member J Sandilands: That the Waitematā Local Board: c) approve the landowner approval application for the proposed National Erebus Memorial ‘Te Paerangi Ataata – Sky Song’ at Dove-Myer Robinson Park. A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
The motion was declared carried by 4 votes to 3.
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The meeting adjourned at 6.23pm and reconveved at 6.36pm.
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Waitemata Local Board Quick Response Grants Round One 2020/2021 grant allocations. |
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Ann Kuruvila, Grants Advisor was in attendance to speak to the report. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/299 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member G Gunthorp: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) approve the following applications received for the Waitematā Quick Response Grants Round One, listed in Table One.
b) decline the following applications received for the Waitematā Quick Response Round One, listed in Table Two:
c) allocate $3,000 from the local board community-led placemaking budget ID2205 to fund Newmarket Business Association Incorporated to activate spaces 19/28 and 20/28 on Remuera Road including power bills, furniture and advertising from 1st October 2020 till 30th June 2021. |
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Name approval for the new pedestrian mall at lower Queen Street as part of the City Rail Link project |
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Maria Hernandez-Curry, Stakeholder Communications Manager was in atteandance to speak to the report. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/300 MOVED by Member J Sandilands, seconded by Member A Avendano Christie: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) approve the name Te Komititanga for the new pedestrianised area on lower Queen Street, between Quay and Customs streets, created by the City Rail Link project, in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974 (CRL designation condition 2500-1).
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Carole Canler, Principal Policy Advisor was in attendace to speak to the report. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/301 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member J Sandilands: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the investigation into the future of the central library. b) support the future role of the central library as being: · a destination, attracting people from across Auckland and beyond, offering unique heritage and research services as well as unique, innovative and leading-edge programmes, activities and events · a place activator in the city centre · a facility that reflects Auckland’s unique identity and
generates civic pride, c) support the investment objectives: · to enable the central library to fulfil its unique role in the Auckland libraries network to meet and anticipate Aucklanders’ evolving needs to connect with one another and with the world of information and ideas; · to provide services and spaces that reflect Tamaki Makaurau’s unique Maori identity, preserve the past and celebrate Auckland’s place in the world. d) note that due to the condition of the facility, $42.5 million is required over the next 20 years to maintain current levels of service. e) support the development of an indicative business case, commencing in 2021/2022, including further assessment of the following options: i Option 1: the status quo option ($42.5 million) ii Option 2: increase capacity for people-focused activities by remodelling the current facility iii Option 3: deliver destination library services in a new building on site iv Option 4: deliver destination library services in a new building elsewhere in the city centre. f) note that funding for the indicative business case outlined in e) above has been allocated through the Libraries and Information Departmental budget. g) request that any action to progress refurbishment and expansion of the central library be included as a priority action in the updated Community Facility Action Plan. h) affirm that because of its crucial roles for the local community and business the Waitemata Local Board should continue to have a governance role for the central library.
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Member S Trotman left the meeting at 6.50pm during item 15. |
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Auckland Transport - Allocation of Local Board Transport Capital Fund |
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Caroline Tauevihi, Elected Member Relationship Manager was in attendance to speak to the report. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/302 MOVED by Member G Gunthorp, seconded by Chairperson R Northey: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) Allocate $170,994 of its Local Board Transport Capital Fund to the following projects: i) approve $70,000 to the Auckland Domain Projects – Design work for four footpath connections within the Domain being delivered by Community Facilities ii) approve $100,000 to the MOTAT Shared Path project to construct a new carpark, which includes a shared path linkage between Motions Rd and Meola Rd. b) confirm that the connection between the Parnell Railway Station and the Domain and Museum is the first priority among the Auckland Domain projects for the Transport Capital Fund. |
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Auckland Transport November 2020 Update to the Waitematā Local Board |
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Caroline Tauevihi, Elected Member Relationship Manager was in attendance to speak to the report. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/303 MOVED by Member G Gunthorp, seconded by Chairperson R Northey: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the Auckland Transport November 2020 report. b) confirm its advocacy for the restoration of the funding for the Local Board Transport Capital Fund and for the Community Safety Fund. c) confirm its involvement in the development and activation of the Ponsonby Road innovating streets project through members Adriana Christie and Alex Bonham. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/304 MOVED by Member J Sandilands, seconded by Member A Avendano Christie: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) support the Community Facilities Sustainable Asset Standard as an action of the Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri (Auckland’s Climate Plan) b) provide the following feedback to support the Governing Body’s consideration of the Standard as regional policy. c) note that the feedback received to the Waitematā Local Board from the Emergency Budget and Local Board Plan consultations strongly support activities that mitigate and address Climate Change. d) note that the Waitematā Local Board Plan supports sustainable public spaces and that Council buildings should showcase sustainability and best practice. e) support Council’s commitment to carbon neutral growth and supports using green building and sustainable infrastructure. f) support asset decision-making to be required to provide whole-of-life considerations. g) support the adoption of the standard as regional policy committing Community Facilities to green building certification at no less than a Green Star 5- Star Rating (or equivalent) with net zero energy emissions for the largest capital works over at least 10 years. h) support as a fundamental principle of these tools any design options provided to local boards for asset decision-making, would be required to provide whole-of-life considerations. i) request that staff utilise Auckland Council Channels such as Our Auckland to spread the message and as education tools. j) request there is progress tracking against the target.
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Local board delegations to allow local views to be provided on matters relating to the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 and the Urban Development Act |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/305 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member A Bonham: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) delegate to member Alexandra Bonham, with Chair Richard Northey as an alternate, the authority to provide the local board views in respect of matters under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020, noting that given the timeframes under the Act, it is not practicable for the matters to come before the full local board b) appoint member Alexandra Bonham, with Chair Richard Northey as an alternate, as the Waitematā Local Board representative as required, on any Political Working Group established (in accordance with the Planning Committee’s resolution PLA/2020/79 on 1 October 2020), to give political direction on the execution of the council’s powers under the Urban Development Act 2020.
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Local board views on Plan Change 53 - Temporary Activities and Pukekohe Park Precinct |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/306 MOVED by Member A Bonham, seconded by Chairperson R Northey: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) provide the following feedback: i. Oppose increasing the time allowed for excess noise from temporary activities from six hours to eight hours. ii. Support extending the definition of noise controls to cover temporary activities not otherwise currently covered. iii. Support the introduction of a new noise rule for coastal temporary activities given some of our parks and beaches are within the Coastal Marine Area. |
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Addition to the 2019-2022 Waitematā Local Board meeting schedule |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/307 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member J Sandilands: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) approve the addition of two meeting dates to the 2019-2022 Waitematā Local Board meeting schedule to accommodate the 10-Year Budget 2021/2031 timeframes as follows: · Tuesday, 1 December 2020, 3.30pm · Tuesday, 4 May 2021, 4.30pm b) note the venue for these meetings will be the Waitematā Local Board office, 52 Swanson Street, Auckland Central.
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Resolution number WTM/2020/308 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson K Leoni, seconded by Member J Sandilands: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the Chair’s report for November 2020.
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Member reports were provided and a copy will be placed in the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minute attachment. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/309 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member J Sandilands: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the written report from members A Bonham and G Gunthorp, the tabled report from member J Sandilands, the tabled video report from member A A Christie and the verbal update from Deputy Chair K Leoni for November 2020.
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a 17 November 2020 Waitematā Local Board - Item 23 Baord member reports - Member J Sandilands report November 2020. b 17 November 2020 Waitematā Local Board - Item 23 Board member reports - Member A A Christie video report November 2020. |
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Resolution number WTM/2020/310 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member J Sandilands: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the governance forward work calendar (attachment A to the agenda) as at 17 November 2020.
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Resolution number WTM/2020/311 MOVED by Chairperson R Northey, seconded by Member A Avendano Christie: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) receive the Waitematā Local Board workshop records for the workshops held 13 October, 27 October and 3 November 2020.
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26 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
7.30 pm The Chair thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and declared the meeting closed.
CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Waitematā Local Board HELD ON
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