Franklin Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Franklin Local Board held in the Stevenson Room, Level 1 Franklin the Centre, 12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe, and via videoconference on Tuesday, 23 February 2021 at 9.30am.

 

present

 

Chairperson

Andrew Baker

 

Deputy Chairperson

Angela Fulljames

 

Members

Malcolm Bell

 

 

Alan Cole

 

 

Sharlene Druyven

 

 

Lance Gedge

 

 

Amanda Kinzett

 

 

Matthew Murphy

 

 

 

 

 

ABSENT

 

 

Logan Soole

Member

 

 




 

 

1          Welcome

 

The Chair opened the meeting and welcomed everyone present.

 

 

2          Apologies

 

Resolution number FR/2021/1

MOVED by Chairperson A Baker, seconded by Member S Druyven:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)              accept the apology from Member Soole for absence.

CARRIED

 

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

Member Druyven declared an interest in Item 8.1 – Waiuku Business and Development Association deputation.

 

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number FR/2021/2

MOVED by Member A Kinzett, seconded by Deputy Chairperson A Fulljames:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 8 December 2020, with a  minor correction to the spelling of Auckland Transport Elected Member Relationship Manager Kenneth Tuai (from Tuia), as  true and correct

CARRIED

 

 

5          Leave of Absence

 

There were no leaves of absence.

 

 

6          Acknowledgements

 

6.1

Acknowledgement - John Scott Morel Massey (Jock), Awhitu

 

Member Druyven spoke to this acknowledgement.

 

Resolution number FR/2021/3

MOVED by Member S Druyven, seconded by Member A Kinzett:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      acknowledge the passing of John Scott Morel Massey (Jock) who lived on the Awhitu Peninsula, a former farmer and real estate agent, who was very community minded, supporting and being involved in most activities in the area during his life.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

6.2

Acknowledgement - Revell Douglas

 

Member Druyven spoke to this acknowledgement.

 

Resolution number FR/2021/4

MOVED by Member S Druyven, seconded by Member M Murphy:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      acknowledge the passing of Revell Douglas, who drowned whilst saving children from drowning at Karioitahi Beach on 6 January 2021.

CARRIED

 

 

7          Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 

 

8          Deputations

 

8.1

Deputation - Waiuku Business and Development Association

 

Resolution number FR/2021/5

MOVED by Member A Kinzett, seconded by Member M Murphy:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      thank Harriet Beaton from the Waiuku Business and Development Association for her attendance and presentation.

CARRIED

 

 

8.2

Deputation - Tour de Ranges (Paul Gunn)

 

A powerpoint presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

 

Resolution number FR/2021/6

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Member M Bell:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      thank Paul Gunn from Cadre Productions and Tim Farmer, event director, for their attendance and presentation on the Tour de Ranges event.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     23 February 2021 Franklin Local Board - Tour de Ranges presentation

 


 

9          Public Forum

9.1

Public Forum - Friends of Te Wairoa

 

A powerpoint presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Resolution number FR/2021/7

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Member M Bell:   

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      thank Glenn Richards from Friends of Te Wairoa and Lynette Penrose from Ngai Tai ki Tamaki for their attendance and presentation.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     23 February 2021 Franklin Local Board - Friends of Te Wairoa presentation

 

 

9.2

Women of Waiuku

 

A handout was tabled. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Resolution number FR/2021/8

MOVED by Member S Druyven, seconded by Member M Murphy:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      thank Sue Markram and Serena Roper representing Women of Waiuku for their attendance and presentation on a sustainable community garden project concept in Waiuku.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     23 February 2021 Franklin Local Board - Women of Waiuku tabled document

 

 

10        Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

 

11

Renewal of lease for Castaways Resort at Karioitahi Reserve, 685 Karioitahi Road

 

Yusuf Khan was in attendance to speak to this item.

 

Resolution number FR/2021/9

MOVED by Member S Druyven, seconded by Member M Murphy:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      grant a renewal and variation of the lease to Hermitage Family Trust for part of the land legally described as Section 3 on Survey Office Plan 506161 comprising 4.2530 hectares (more or less) at Karioitahi Reserve (Attachment A) subject to the following conditions:

i)        renewal term – 33 years commencing 1 March 2021

ii)       amendment of the public access provision to clarify the access requirements across the leased premises.

b)      all other terms and conditions to be in accordance with the lease dated 15 April 1999.

CARRIED

 

 


12

Extension of Te Puru Community Charitable Trust Organisation Exemption

 

Resolution number FR/2021/10

MOVED by Member M Bell, seconded by Deputy Chairperson A Fulljames:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      support the continuation of the exemption of the Te Puru Community Charitable Trust from council-controlled organisation status until 2024.

CARRIED

 

 

13

Public feedback on proposal to amend the Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014

 

Elizabeth Osborne was in attendance via videoconference to speak to this item.

 

 

Resolution number FR/2021/11

MOVED by Member A Cole, seconded by Member M Bell:   

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)        note the public feedback by people from the local board area in this agenda report as being in support of  the proposal to amend Te Ture ā-Rohe Whakararata Waipiro / the Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014 with the following comments:

                  i)      the requirement for liquor bans around major event facilities should be applied with equity and consistency in mind i.e. implementation costs should aim to be reasonable and comparable across facilities

                ii)       temporary liquor bans should be supported by effective signage and communications to support public compliance and to support police enforcement.

CARRIED

 

 


14

Approval for 10 new public road names, one new private road name, and the extension of an existing public road name, at 741 & 801 Paerata Rise, Pukekohe, by Grafton Downs Limited

 

Resolution number FR/2021/12

MOVED by Member A Cole, seconded by Member M Bell:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      approves 10 names for the following new public roads and one name for the new private road (COAL or commonly owned access lot) within stages 3, 7 and 8 of the Paerata Rise subdivision at 741 & 801 Paerata Rise, Pukekohe, in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974 (resource consent reference SUB60338930 and BUN60338879):

i)         Public Road 1 (Paerata Rise Stage 7 & 8): Te Rātā Boulevard

ii)         Public Road 2 (Paerata Rise Stage 7 & 8): Arohaina Avenue

           iii)            Public Road 3 (Paerata Rise Stage 7 & 8): Manatika Road

           iv)             Public Road 4 (Paerata Rise Stage 7 & 8): Kenehi Road

            v)            Public Road 7 (Paerata Rise Stage 7 & 8): Metorita Crescent

           vi)             Public Road 8 (Paerata Rise Stage 7 & 8): Arohanui Road

          vii)            Public Road 9 (Paerata Rise Stage 7 & 8): Haukake Street

vii)            Public Road 10 (Paerata Rise Stage 7 & 8): Karaipiture Road

viii)         Public Road 11 (Paerata Rise Stage 7 & 8): Manaakitia Road

ix)           Public Road 12 (Paerata Rise Stage 7 & 8): Whakatuora Road

x)         COAL (Paerata Rise Stage 3): Arohanoa Lane

b)      approves the name Jonah Lomu Drive for the new section of public road that connects to the existing section of Jonah Lomu Drive, providing access to the new subdivision at the end of this road, in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974 (resource consent reference SUB60338930 and BUN60338879).

CARRIED

 

 

15

Counties Manukau Sport proposal

 

Resolution number FR/2021/13

MOVED by Member A Cole, seconded by Member A Kinzett:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)          approve the allocation of $24,409.99 to Counties Manukau Sport from the 2020/2021 work programme activity Community-Led Placemaking and Safety to deliver the Franklin Activities Proposal (Attachment A to the agenda report)

b)          note the correction to Table 1, paragraph 21 – “Offroad riding holiday programme”  to be Target Age 8-14 ( instead of $2,150)

c)          request that staff continue to work with Counties Manukau Sport to identify additional opportunities that engage local communities in the activation of local recreational facilities such as skate parks and BMX tracks

d)          approve the use of any unallocated funds from within the work programme ID 594, Community-led Placemaking and Safety toward the delivery of additional opportunities following staff assessment and board direction on budget and suitability, to be given at a future local board workshop.

CARRIED

 

 

16

Urgent Decision by Franklin Local Board to approve LDI Capex towards installation of access gates at Otau Mountain Road and implementing Hūnua Trail signage

 

Resolution number FR/2021/14

MOVED by Chairperson A Baker, seconded by Deputy Chairperson A Fulljames:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      note the urgent decision on 11 January 2021 (Attachment A) that the Franklin Local Board approve allocation of Locally Driven Initiatives Capex toward the design and installation of access control gates at Otau Mountain Road and implementation of the Hūnua Trail route signage plan.

CARRIED

 


 

17

Franklin Local Board achievement report 2019-2020

 

Orrin Kapua, Advisor, was in attendance to speak to this item and tabled the updated report. A copy will be placed on the Auckland Council website once any further amendments are finalised.

 

Resolution number FR/2021/15

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Chairperson A Baker:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)       receive the Franklin Local Board term achievements 2019-2020 report (see Attachment A) and note the updated tabled report, pending any changes provided to the board via the Chair within a week

b)       acknowledge the role of councillors, staff and community partners in contributing to these achievements and maintaining delivery on board aspirations and projects in the extremely challenging circumstances experienced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

CARRIED

 

 

18

Governance Forward Work Calendar February 2021

 

Resolution number FR/2021/16

MOVED by Member A Kinzett, seconded by Member M Murphy:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      note the governance forward work calendar dated February 2021 (Attachment A).

CARRIED

 

 

19

Franklin Local Board workshop records

 

Resolution number FR/2021/17

MOVED by Chairperson A Baker, seconded by Member A Kinzett:  

That the Franklin Local Board:

a)      receive the Franklin Local Board workshop records for 1 and 8 December 2021 and 26 January 2021.

CARRIED

 

 

20        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

 

 

11.06am                                             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 Franklin Local Board HELD ON

 

 

 

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