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, 19 October 2021 at 2.06pm.
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Chairperson |
Lee Corrick |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Margi Watson |
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Members |
Graeme Easte |
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Rachel Langton |
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Julia Maskill |
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Will McKenzie |
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Christina Robertson |
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Kendyl Smith |
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ABSENT
Councillors |
Cathy Casey |
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Christine Fletcher |
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Albert-Eden Local Board 19 October 2021 |
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Chairperson Corrick commenced the meeting and welcomed everyone in attendance via Skype-for-Business.
Resolution number AE/2021/162 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Chairperson L Corrick: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) note the apologies from Councillors Cathy Casey and Christine Fletcher for absence. |
There were no declarations of interest.
Resolution number AE/2021/163 MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member K Smith: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) confirm the minutes of its ordinary meeting, held on Tuesday, 21 September 2021, including the confidential section, as true and correct. |
There were no leaves of absence.
6.1 |
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Resolution number AE/2021/164 MOVED by Member J Maskill, seconded by Member K Smith: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) acknowledge the hard work undertaken by local artists led by Kingsland-based artist Joel Crook as well as the former Albert-Eden Arts Broker, Bronwyn Bent, for successfully delivering the contemporary artwork, which was sponsored by the local board, and is situated between New North Road and Sandringham Road. |
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Resolution number AE/2021/165 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Chairperson L Corrick: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) extend its condolences to the whānau of Bob Hawke, on his recent passing, noting his extensive work alongside the Albert-Eden Local Board, Auckland Council over the last decade as kaumātua during many events and on many projects where his contribution, guidance, wisdom, humour, aroha and generosity were always cherished and appreciated; he will be sadly missed and the local board acknowledges and appreciates Bob’s whānau for sharing him over many years; Kua hinga te tōtara i te wao nui a Tāne. Ki te whānau pani o Bob Hawke, ka nui te mihi aroha ki a koutou. Ki te pou o te maha o ngā kaupapa kei roto i te rohe o Albert-Eden, ki te kaumātua, tēnei te mihi nui. I te mātauranga, i te tohutohu, i te mōhiotanga, i te aroha, i te manaakitanga, ngā mihi mahana. Moe mai rā, e te rangatira. |
There were no petitions.
8.1 |
Deputation - Mark McLeay, Architectural Designer, CreativeARCH |
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Resolution number AE/2021/166 MOVED by Member WM McKenzie, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) thank Mark McLeay, Architectural Designer, CreativeARCH, for his attendance and Deputation presentation on behalf of Mt Albert Rugby League Club. |
There was no public forum.
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Item of Extraordinary Business for Consideration by the Local Board |
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An item was presented to the local board for consideration under extraordinary business in accordance with Standing Order 2.4.5. The item sought local board support for the vaccination rollout and was considered urgent due to the current Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdown restrictions in place. The discussion item cannot wait until the next meeting of the local board, scheduled on Tuesday, 16 November 2021, due to the urgent nature of the national emergency and the vaccination timeframe. The local board was asked to consider the matter as an item of extraordinary business during item 21 of the 19 October 2021 meeting. |
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Resolution number AE/2021/167 MOVED by Member C Robertson, seconded by Member J Maskill: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) agree to consider an item of extraordinary business during item 21 of the 19 October 2021 meeting. |
Albert-Eden Local Grants and Multiboard Round One 2021/2022 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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MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member K Smith: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) approve the following applications received during Round One of the Albert-Eden Local Grants 2021/2022 Grants Fund:
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An amendment was moved by Deputy Chairperson Watson, seconded Member Robertson: a) approve the following applications received during Round One of the Albert-Eden Local Grants 2021/2022 Grants Fund:
Voting was made via voice. The vote was TIED. The chairperson used her casting vote against. The amendment was LOST.
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The chairperson put the substantive motion. The motion was taken in parts. |
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Resolution number AE/2021/168 MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member K Smith: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) approve the following applications received during Round One of the Albert-Eden Local Grants 2021/2022 Grants Fund:
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Note: Deputy Chairperson Watson and Member Robertson requested that their dissenting votes against the decision to approve a grant for application LG2201-01 Stream of Life Church Trust, be recorded. |
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Resolution number AE/2021/169 MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member K Smith: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: b) decline the following applications received during Round One of the Albert-Eden Local Grants 2021/2022 Grants Fund:
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Note: Deputy Chairperson Watson, Member Robertson and Member Maskill requested that their dissenting votes against the decision to decline a grant for application LG2201-15E Eyeview Ethnic Trust, be recorded. |
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Resolution number AE/2021/170 MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member K Smith: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: c) note the following application has been withdrawn by the applicant:
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Resolution number AE/2021/171 MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member K Smith: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: d) approve the following applications received during Round One of the Albert-Eden Multiboard 2021/2022 Grants Fund:
e) decline the following applications received during Round One of the Albert-Eden Multiboard 2021/2022 Grants Fund:
f) thank Moumita Dutta – Senior Community Grants Advisor, for her attendance via Skype-for-Business.
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Note: Chairperson Corrick adjourned the meeting at 3.30pm following Item 11: Albert-Eden Local Grants and Multiboard Round One 2021/2022 grant allocations.
Chairperson Corrick reconvened the meeting at 3.40pm.
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Ben Stallworthy – Auckland Transport Elected Member Relationship Manager, was in attendance via Skype-for-Business. |
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MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member K Smith: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) note the following table outlining the local board’s previously allocated projects from 2019 under its Local Board Transport Capital Fund, that were suspended due to the impact of Covic-19 and council’s Emergency Budget:
b) request that the following projects previously allocated in 2019 under its Local Board Transport Capital Fund are cancelled and request Auckland Transport to cease any work associated with the following projects, but notes that the local board may reconsider these projects for inclusion in future Local Board Transport Capital Fund programmes:
c) note that the local board’s Transport Capital Fund was reinstated in 2021 with an amount of $2,316,141 available for allocation for the remainder of the 2019-2022 electoral term. d) allocate $2,316,141 from the Local Board Transport Capital Fund to the following projects: i) Greenwoods Corner Village intersection improvements to streamline the intersection and improve pedestrian access and safety, $659,000; ii) Aberfoyle link pedestrian path from Balmoral Road to Aberfoyle Road via Aberfoyle Reserve, $591,000; iii) Mt Albert South Traffic Calming between Mt Albert, New North and St Lukes Roads, $614,684; iv) Bicycle shelters – 2 to be installed at locations to be confirmed, $50,000; v) Signalised mid-block crossing for Great North Road at Western Springs $335,000. e) thank Ben Stallworthy – Auckland Transport Elected Member Relationship Manager, for his attendance via Skype-for-Business. |
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An amendment by way of replacement was moved by Deputy Chairperson Watson, seconded by Member Robertson: b) request that the following projects previously allocated in 2019 under its Local Board Transport Capital Fund remain on the work programme given the Albert-Eden Local Board’s unanimous commitment to the Chamberlain Park Shared Path in December 2019 and work completed to date:
d) allocate $2,316,141 from the Local Board Transport Capital Fund to the following projects: i) Greenwoods Corner Village intersection improvements to streamline the intersection and improve pedestrian access and safety, $659,000; ii) Aberfoyle link pedestrian path from Balmoral Road to Aberfoyle Road via Aberfoyle Reserve, $591,000; iii) Mt Albert South Traffic Calming between Mt Albert, New North and St Lukes Roads, $614,684; iv) Chamberlain Park Shared Path design project as recommended by staff, $30,000 v) Bicycle shelter – to be installed at Huia Road carpark, $25,000; vi) Signalised mid-block crossing for Great North Road at Western Springs, $335,000; vii) Local board contribution to a project trial through Auckland Transport’s RegionalStreets4People programme at Walford Street, Pt Chevalier to deliver a safe route for children to cycle to school, $62,000; noting that there is insufficient funding available to deliver the mid-block signalised crossing Great North Road, Waterview due to the inclusion of new projects. A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
The motion was declared EQUAL. The chairperson exercised her casting vote against so the motion was LOST. |
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The chairperson put the substantive motion. The motion was taken in parts. |
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Resolution number AE/2021/172 MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member K Smith: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) note the following table outlining the local board’s previously allocated projects from 2019 under its Local Board Transport Capital Fund, that were suspended due to the impact of Covic-19 and council’s Emergency Budget:
c) note that the local board’s Transport Capital Fund was reinstated in 2021 with an amount of $2,316,141 available for allocation for the remainder of the 2019-2022 electoral term. d) allocate $2,316,141 from the Local Board Transport Capital Fund to the following projects: i) Greenwoods Corner Village intersection improvements to streamline the intersection and improve pedestrian access and safety, $659,000; ii) Aberfoyle link pedestrian path from Balmoral Road to Aberfoyle Road via Aberfoyle Reserve, $591,000; iii) Mt Albert South Traffic Calming between Mt Albert, New North and St Lukes Roads, $614,684; iv) Bicycle shelters – 2 to be installed at locations to be confirmed, $50,000; v) Signalised mid-block crossing for Great North Road at Western Springs $335,000. e) thank Ben Stallworthy – Auckland Transport Elected Member Relationship Manager, for his attendance via Skype-for-Business. |
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Resolution number AE/2021/173 MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member K Smith: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: b) request that the following projects previously allocated in 2019 under its Local Board Transport Capital Fund are cancelled and request Auckland Transport to cease any work associated with the following projects, but notes that the local board may reconsider these projects for inclusion in future Local Board Transport Capital Fund programmes:
A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
The motion was declared EQUAL. The chairperson exercised her casting vote for so the motion was CARRIED. |
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New Community Lease of Fowlds Park ex-groundsmen shed to Auckland United Softball Club Incorporated |
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Jo Heaven – Senior Lease Specialist, was in attendance via Skype-for-Business. |
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Resolution number AE/2021/174 MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) grant, subject to public notification and the successful resolution of any submissions or objections, a community lease to Auckland United Softball Club Incorporated for the ex-groundsmen shed comprising 48m2 (Attachment A to the agenda report) for a term of three years with one right of renewal of three years commencing 1 September 2021. b) approve rent of $1 plus Goods and Services Tax (GST) and subsidised maintenance fee of $250 plus GST per annum. c) request that a community outcomes plan, in respect to the activities of the group, be prepared, for approval by the board chair and deputy chair and this be attached as a schedule to the lease. d) note that all other terms and conditions to be in accordance with the Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012 and the Reserves Act 1977. e) thank Jo Heaven – Senior Lease Specialist, for her attendance via Skype-for-Business. |
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Addition to the 2019-2022 Albert-Eden Local Board meeting schedule |
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Resolution number AE/2021/175 MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member J Maskill: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) approve the addition of two meeting dates to the 2019-2022 Albert-Eden Local Board meeting schedule to accommodate the Annual Budget 2022/2023 timeframes as follows: i) Tuesday, 30 November 2021, 2.00pm; ii) Tuesday, 10 May 2022, 2.00pm. |
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Albert-Eden Local Board feedback on Ministry for the Environment's discussion document - Managing Our Wetlands |
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Resolution number AE/2021/176 MOVED by Member J Maskill, seconded by Member C Robertson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) note the formal feedback on the Ministry for the Environment's discussion document ‘Managing Our Wetlands’ (Attachment A) as authorised through the urgent decision-making process. |
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Resolution number AE/2021/177 MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) receive Chairperson Corrick’s verbal October 2021 report. b) note the local board’s tabled feedback regarding the City Centre to Māngere Light Rail Project, which was discussed under confidence during the board’s 21 September 2021 business meeting, and upon recent advice and confirmation received from staff, is now open to the public noting the absence of withholding grounds. |
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a 20211019, Albert-Eden Local Board - Item 17: Chairperson's Report - Albert-Eden Local Board Feedback re. Light Rail b 20211019, Albert-Eden Local Board - Item 17: Chairperson's Report - Albert-Eden Local Board Feedback re. Light Rail Appendix |
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Resolution number AE/2021/178 MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) receive Deputy Chairperson Watson and Member Maskill’s October 2021 Board Report. b) receive Member Langton, Smith, Robertson, Easte and McKenzie’s verbal Board Member Reports for October 2021. |
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Albert-Eden Local Board 2021 Governance Forward Work Calendar |
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Resolution number AE/2021/179 MOVED by Member C Robertson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) note the October 2021 edition of the Albert-Eden Local Board 2021 Governance Forward Work Calendar. |
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Resolution number AE/2021/180 MOVED by Member K Smith, seconded by Member WM McKenzie: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) receive the Albert-Eden Local Board Workshop Records for the workshops held on the 28 and 29 September 2021. |
21 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
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Extraordinary Business – Local Board Support for the Vaccination Rollout |
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Resolution number AE/2021/181 MOVED by Member C Robertson, seconded by Member J Maskill: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) note that there is a national emergency caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. b) note that for the wellbeing of Albert-Eden residents and for all of Auckland Council, it is urgent to promote vaccination rates to allow accelerated reductions in restrictions; and noting reducing restrictions on social connections are necessary for mental and emotional wellbeing; and reducing restrictions on business activity is essential for economic wellbeing. c) note that Auckland Council elected members were reminded at the recent Covid-19 briefing of the importance of providing leadership on getting vaccinated by personal example. d) note that individual vaccination stories have been found to be effective in encouraging others to seek vaccination. |
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MOVED by Member C Robertson, seconded by Member J Maskill: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: e) request that Albert-Eden Local Board services staff consider and advise on including information about vaccination status from elected members in communications to promote vaccination via the local board’s communication channels. Voting was taken via voices. The motion was TIED. The chairperson used her casting vote against so the motion was LOST. |
5.31pm. 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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