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Ōrākei Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Ōrākei Local Board held in the St Chads Church and Community Centre, 38 St Johns Road, Meadowbank on Thursday, 15 July 2021 at 3.00pm.
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Chairman |
Mr Scott Milne, JP |
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Deputy Chairman |
Troy Elliott |
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Members |
Troy Churton |
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Colin Davis, JP |
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Sarah Powrie |
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Margaret Voyce |
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David Wong, JP |
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Ōrākei Local Board 15 July 2021 |
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Chairman Scott Milne opened the meeting and welcomed those present.
There were no declarations of interest.
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Resolution number OR/2021/105 MOVED by Chairman S Milne, seconded by Member D Wong: That the minutes of the Ōrākei Local Board meeting held on Thursday, 17 June 2021, be confirmed as true and correct. |
There were no requests for leave of absence.
The Board acknowledged St Heliers resident Cristie (Cris) Kunze on her retirement after 25 years of service to the local community working for Auckland Libraries, the majority of those years being at the St Heliers community library, and wished her well in her retirement.
There were no petitions.
There were no deputations.
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Public Forum - Natalia Escobar - Eastern Suburbs Pump Track Project |
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Natalia Escobar, Nigel Richardson and Andrew Spencer were in attendance to present to the local board on a proposal for a pump track to be installed in the eastern suburbs. The link to the proposal is available here. A 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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MOVED by Chairman S Milne, seconded by Member M Voyce: That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) receive the presentation and thank Natalia Escobar, Nigel Richardson and Andrew Spencer for their attendance. b) request Parks, Sports and Recreation staff to investigate and report back to the local board on other suitable site options for a pump track within the local board area. |
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Resolution number OR/2021/106 MOVED by Member C Davis, seconded by Member S Powrie an amendment to the original recommendation by way of addition as follows: That the Ōrākei Local Board: c) request Eke Panuku Development Auckland to positively consider Merton Reserve for a pump track given the synergy with the existing BMX track facilities already on that reserve and the other nearby recreation facilities, and to advise the Board and the submitters of its conclusions. |
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The substantive motion as amended was put. |
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Resolution number OR/2021/107 MOVED by Chairman S Milne, seconded by Member M Voyce: That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) receive the presentation and thank Natalia Escobar, Nigel Richardson and Andrew Spencer for their attendance. b) request Parks, Sports and Recreation staff to investigate and report back to the local board on other suitable site options for a pump track within the local board area. c) request Eke Panuku Development Auckland to positively consider Merton Reserve for a pump track given the synergy with the existing BMX track facilities already on that reserve and the other nearby recreation facilities, and to advise the Board and the submitters of its conclusions. |
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a 15 July 2021 - Ōrākei Local Board - Item 9.1: Public Forum - Natalia Escobar - Eastern Suburbs Pump Track Project, presentation |
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9.2 |
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Tsz Ho was in attendance to present to the Board on a proposal to use a currently vacant building situated in Colin Maiden Park for training of the Circus Sphere performers. A document was tabled in support of this item. 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 OR/2021/108 MOVED by Member D Wong, seconded by Member T Churton: That the Ōrākei Local Board receive the presentation and thank Tsz Ho for his attendance. |
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a 15 July 2021 - Ōrākei Local Board - Item 9.1: Public Forum - Tsz Ho - Circus Sphere, supporting material |
There was no extraordinary business.
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Adoption of the Ōrākei Urban Ngahere 10 Year Action Plan 2021 |
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Howell Davies, Senior Advisor - Urban Forest was in attendance to speak to this report. |
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Note: changes to the original motion, adding new clause e) were made with agreement of the meeting. |
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Resolution number OR/2021/109 MOVED by Chairman S Milne, seconded by Member S Powrie: That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) adopt the Ōrākei Urban Ngahere 10 Year Action Plan. b) request Parks, Sport and Recreation staff to review the Ōrākei Urban Ngahere 10-Year Action Plan every three years and provide a report updating the local board on progress of delivery of the action plan. c) request Parks, Sport and Recreation staff to review the Ōrākei Urban Ngahere Action Plan implementation work programme annually and provide an annual report to the Ōrākei Local Board on the delivery of new tree plantings. d) delegate authority to the Ōrākei Local Board Chairman to make minor changes to the text and design of the Ōrākei Urban Ngahere (Forest) 10-year Action Plan’. e) request staff to forward copy of the Ōrākei Urban Ngahere 10-Year Action Plan to Auckland Council’s planning department staff asking that they incorporate its intentions when considering resource consents that impinge on berm planting and/or the removal of trees. |
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Approval of the Ōrākei Local Board Auckland Unlimited work programme 2021/2022 |
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Note: changes to the original motion, adding new clause b) were made with agreement of the meeting. |
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Resolution number OR/2021/110 MOVED by Deputy Chairman T Elliott, seconded by Member D Wong: That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) approve the Ōrākei Local Board Auckland Unlimited (AUL) work programme 2021/2022 (attachment A to the agenda report), which includes: i) Young Enterprise Scheme Kick Start Days Grant - $2,000. b) express its disappointment that this is the only item for consideration in the Ōrākei Local Board Auckland Unlimited (AUL) work programme and looks forward to working with staff to create further opportunities in this area. |
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New commercial lease to Sheko Limited (t/a Ferg's Kayaks) at The Landing, 8-12 Tamaki Drive, Ōrākei. |
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Jeremy Fourie, Commercial Property Manager and Yusuf Khan, Manager Leasing were in attendance to speak to this report. |
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Resolution number OR/2021/111 MOVED by Deputy Chairman T Elliott, seconded by Member C Davis: That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) grant Sheko Limited (trading as Ferg’s Kayaks) a new commercial lease for the occupation of the former Coastguard building located in the eastern corner of The Landing, 8-12 Tamaki Drive, Ōrākei, on Part Lot 1 DP 175464 as showing hatched in red on Attachment A of the agenda report for the purpose of marine recreation, subject to: i) An initial term of five years, commencing on 1 July 2021 ii) A renewal term of five years iii) A termination notice period of nine months if Auckland Council determines that the premises are required to develop The Landing iv) All other terms and conditions to be per the Auckland Council standard commercial lease template. c) approve the interim use of part of the Pokanoa building (as showing hatched in blue on Attachment A of the agenda report) by Sheko Limited for storage until completion of the Pathways to the Sea 2021 Concept Plan refresh or in circumstances where Auckland Council requires the building for development or for any other purpose. |
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Resolution number OR/2021/112 MOVED by Member C Davis, seconded by Member M Voyce: That the Ōrākei Local Board approve the application from the Meadowbank Pony Club to use $2,000 of the grant previously allocated to the club towards planting of trees from the Ōrākei Local Board Local and Multiboard Grants 2020/2021 budget (resolution - OR/2021/63) for the purchase of rabbit bait pellets and equipment hire for noxious plant removal in the Pourewa Valley. |
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Resolution number OR/2021/113 MOVED by Chairman S Milne, seconded by Deputy Chairman T Elliott: That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) support the draft Statement of Proposal as shown on pages from 37 to 44 in Attachment A of this agenda report to make a new Auckland Council and Auckland Transport Ture ā-Rohe mo nga Tohu 2022 / Signs Bylaw 2022 and associated controls for public consultation with the following recommended change: i) express concern that the proposed changes to the Bylaw may allow signage (such as real estate signs) to use changeable messages (clause 26) and be illuminated by a static source (clause 27) in certain circumstances and request real estate signs be treated like election signs with the same additional conditions identified in clause 17 of the draft proposal as below: A) must not be illuminated internally or externally by artificial lighting designed specifically to illuminate the sign B) must not include any changeable message (for example any mechanical or electronic moving images or displays) C) must not include any moveable part or light that is intended to draw attention to the sign. ii) request staff to amend the description for the Kepa Road election sign site as shown in Appendix C in the Auckland Council and Auckland Transport Signs Bylaw (locations, conditions and prohibitions) 2022 to read “Kepa Road (adjacent to Nehu Reserve)”. |
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Note: changes to the original motion, adding new clause d) were made with agreement of the meeting. |
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Resolution number OR/2021/114 MOVED by Member D Wong, seconded by Member M Voyce: That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) adopt the Joint Engagement Plan 2021-2022 as agreed between the Ōrākei Local Board and Auckland Council’s substantive council-controlled organisations: Auckland Transport, Auckland Unlimited, Eke Panuku Development Auckland, and Watercare b) note that the Joint Engagement plan is a live document that will be updated as needed, with proposed changes reported to the Ōrākei Local Board each quarter for consideration and formal adoption. c) authorise the Ōrākei Local Board Chairman to sign this agreement on behalf of the Ōrākei Local Board, in conjunction with representatives from the four council-controlled organisations. d) delegate the Ōrākei Local Board Chairman and Member Colin Davis to make minor changes in association with the Local Board Senior Advisor. |
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Resource management system reform: Natural and Built Environment Bill exposure draft submission |
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The Board’s feedback on the Natural and Built Environments Bill exposure draft was tabled at the meeting. 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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Note: changes to the original motion, adding new clause c) were made with agreement of the meeting. |
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Resolution number OR/2021/115 MOVED by Member D Wong, seconded by Member T Churton: That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) provide its tabled feedback on the Natural and Built Environments Bill exposure draft for inclusion in the Auckland Council submission noting that feedback is required by the close of business on 26 July 2021. b) request that a copy of the Board’s feedback be forwarded to all local boards for their information. c) note that the report ‘Resource management system reform: Natural and Built Environment Bill exposure draft submission’ refers to a Spatial Planning Act and Bill and this should read Strategic Planning Act and Bill. |
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a 15 July 2021 - Ōrākei Local Board - Item 17: Resource management system reform: Natural and Built Environment Bill exposure draft submission, Board feedback |
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Government Policy Statement on Housing and Urban Development |
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The Board’s feedback on the Government Policy Statement on Housing and Urban Development discussion document and a letter received from Sue Cooper, Character Coalition were tabled at the meeting. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Resolution number OR/2021/116 MOVED by Chairman S Milne, seconded by Member T Churton: That the Ōrākei Local Board: a) provide its tabled feedback to input into the Auckland Council submission on the Government Policy Statement on Housing and Urban Development discussion document. b) request that a copy of the Board’s feedback be forwarded to all local boards for their information. |
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a 15 July 2021 - Ōrākei Local Board - Item 18: Government Policy Statement on Housing and Urban Development, Board feedback b 15 July 2021 - Ōrākei Local Board - Item 18: Government Policy Statement on Housing and Urban Development, correspondence received |
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Eke Panuku Development Auckland - Ōrākei Local Board Six-Monthly Report to 31 March 2021 |
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Resolution number OR/2021/117 MOVED by Member D Wong, seconded by Chairman S Milne: That the Ōrākei Local Board receive the Eke Panuku Development Auckland - Ōrākei Local Board Six-Monthly Report to 31 March 2021. |
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Resolution number OR/2021/118 MOVED by Chairman S Milne, seconded by Deputy Chairman T Elliott: That the Ōrākei Local Board Chairman and Board Member July 2021 report be received. |
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Resolution number OR/2021/119 MOVED by Chairman S Milne, seconded by Member M Voyce: That the Ōrākei Local Board note the draft governance forward work calendar as at July 2021. |
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Resolution number OR/2021/120 MOVED by Member C Davis, seconded by Member D Wong: That the Ōrākei Local Board records for the workshops held on 3 and 10 June 2021 be noted. |
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Resolution number OR/2021/121 MOVED by Member T Churton, seconded by Deputy Chairman T Elliott: That the Ōrākei Local Board resolutions pending action report be noted. |
24 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There were no extraordinary items.
4.35 pm The Chairman 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 Ōrākei Local Board HELD ON
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