Albert-Eden Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Albert-Eden Local Board held via Skype-for-Business on Tuesday, 30 November 2021 at 2.02pm.

 

present

 

Chairperson

Lee Corrick

 

Deputy Chairperson

Margi Watson

 

Members

Graeme Easte

 

 

Rachel Langton

Exited the meeting at 3.48pm during item 11.

 

Julia Maskill

 

 

Will McKenzie

Entered the meeting at 2.07pm during item 6.1.

 

Christina Robertson

 

 

Kendyl Smith

 

 

ABSENT

 

Councillors

Cathy Casey

 

 

Christine Fletcher

 

 

 


Albert-Eden Local Board

30 November 2021

 

 

 

1          Welcome

 

Chairperson L Corrick commenced the meeting and welcomed everyone in attendance.

 

2          Apologies

 

Resolution number AE/2021/199

MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member K Smith:  

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)         note the apologies from Councillor Christine Fletcher and Councillor Cathy Casey for absence and accept the apology for lateness from Member WM McKenzie.

CARRIED

 

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number AE/2021/200

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Member J Maskill:  

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      confirm the minutes of its ordinary meeting, held on Tuesday, 16 November 2021, as true and correct.

CARRIED

 

5          Leave of Absence

 

There were no leaves of absence.

 

6          Acknowledgements

 

6.1

Acknowledgement - Retirement of Albert-Eden Local Board Senior Advisor

 

Resolution number AE/2021/201

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Chairperson L Corrick:  

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)         thank and acknowledge the significant contribution that Robyn Allpress has made to Local Government since 1990; with the legacy Manukau City Council until 2010 and from 2011 as Senior Advisor to the Albert-Eden Local Board of Auckland Council and notes that Robyn has brought a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise in community matters to local governance and the work of the local board and the board wish her well in her next steps.

CARRIED

 

Note:   Member WM McKenzie entered the meeting at 2.07pm during Item 6.1.

 

7          Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 

8          Deputations

 

There were no deputations.

 

9          Public Forum

 

 

Public Forum - Auckland Futsal - Nicholson Park

 

Craig Empson – Auckland Futsal, was in attendance via Skype-for-Business to provide the local board with a presentation outlining the group’s vision for Nicholson Park.

 

Resolution number AE/2021/202

MOVED by Member K Smith, seconded by Member R Langton:  

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      thank Craig Empson – Auckland Futsal, for his attendance and Public Forum presentation.

CARRIED

 

 

Note:   Items  20; 10.1; 10.2; 26.1; 27; C1 and 26.2 were taken in this order.

 

 

20

Local government elections 2022 – order of names on voting documents

 

MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member K Smith:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)       recommend to the Governing Body that candidate names on voting documents should continue to be arranged in alphabetical order of surname.

 

An amendment was made by Member C Robertson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson

a)     recommend to the Governing Body that candidate names on voting documents for the 2022 Local Government Elections at Auckland Council should be arranged in random order, meaning an arrangement where the order of the names of the candidates is determined randomly or nearly randomly for each voting document, as is used in voting documents for 14 out of 21 Local Government Authorities across the motu.

Voting was taken via voices and was declared LOST by 5 votes to 3.

 

Resolution number AE/2021/203

MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member K Smith:  

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      recommend to the Governing Body that candidate names on voting documents should continue to be arranged in alphabetical order of surname. 

A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

For

Chairperson L Corrick

Member G Easte

Member R Langton

Member WM McKenzie

Member K Smith

Against

Member J Maskill

Member C Robertson

Deputy Chairperson M Watson

Abstained

 

The motion was declared carried by 5 votes to 3.

CARRIED

 

 

10        Extraordinary Business

 

10.1

Consideration of item of Extraordinary Business

 

An item was presented to the local board for consideration under extraordinary business in accordance with Standing Order 2.4.5.

A new Community Liaison Group (CLG) has recently formed in relation to the 360 Dominion Road development and the local board has been invited to appoint a delegate to attend the CLG’s meetings and represent the local board’s views.

The item was considered urgent noting that there are no more Albert-Eden Local Board meetings scheduled for 2021 and the CLG’s inaugural meeting is scheduled on 15 December 2021.  The next business meeting of the local board is 15 February 2022.

 

Resolution number AE/2021/204

MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson:  

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      agree to consider an item of extraordinary business during item 26.1 of the Albert-Eden Local Board 30 November 2021 business meeting.

CARRIED

 

 

10.2

Consideration of item of Extraordinary Business

 

An item was presented to the local board for consideration under extraordinary business in accordance with Standing Order 2.4.5.

The local board was recently informed about a problem arising regarding illegal parking disrupting the 66 bus route turnaround at Coyle Park.

The item was considered urgent noting that there are no more Albert-Eden Local Board meetings scheduled for 2021 and the next business meeting of the local board is 15 February 2022.  The matter cannot wait until the February 2022 meeting due to the problem being at its greatest over summer.

 

Resolution number AE/2021/205

MOVED by Member C Robertson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson:  

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      agree to consider an item of extraordinary business during item 26.2 of the Albert-Eden Local Board 30 November 2021 business meeting.

CARRIED

 

 

26        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

26.1

Appointment of Albert-Eden Local Board Delegate on new Community Liaison Group

 

Resolution number AE/2021/206

MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member WM McKenzie:   

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      appoint Member Smith, and Member Easte as the alternate, as the Albert-Eden Local Board representatives on the Community Liaison Group (CLG) for the 360 Dominion Road development.

CARRIED

 

Note:    Deputy Chairperson Watson abstained from voting on this item.

 

 

 

27        Procedural motion to exclude the public

Resolution number AE/2021/207

MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member WM McKenzie:   

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      exclude the public from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting.

The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution follows.

This resolution is made in reliance on section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public, as follows:

 

            Annual Budget 2022/2023 Consultation

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable)

Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

s7(2)(c)(i) - The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any enactment, where the making available of the information would be likely to prejudice the supply of similar information or information from the same source and it is in the public interest that such information should continue to be supplied.

In particular, the report contains information covered in confidential Finance and Performance workshops and information relating to the draft Mayoral proposal which has not been finalised or released publicly. This report can be restated on 9 December once the final Mayoral Proposal and the material relating to the Annual Budget is available following the Finance and Performance Committee meeting on 8 December 2021.

s48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

 

The text of these resolutions is made available to the public who are present at the meeting and form part of the minutes of the meeting.

CARRIED

 

 

3.22pm            The public was excluded.

 

Resolutions in relation to the confidential items are recorded in the confidential section of these minutes and are not publicly available.

 

It was resolved while the public was excluded:

 

 

restatementS

 

 

C1

Annual Budget 2022/2023 Consultation

 

Resolution number AE/2021/208

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Chairperson L Corrick:   

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      approve local consultation document content (Attachment A) and local supporting information content (Attachment B) for inclusion in the Annual Budget 2022/2023 consultation material.

b)        delegate authority to the local board chairperson to approve any changes required to finalise the local consultation document and supporting information content for the Albert-Eden Local Board for the Annual Budget 2022/2023.

c)         approve the following Have Your Say event in the local board area during the Annual Budget 2022/2023 consultation period:

i)          Round table format event, Tuesday 8 March 2022, 6:00pm – 7:30pm, Albert-Eden Local Board office, 135 Dominion Road, Mt Eden.

d)        delegate authority to the local board chairperson to approve any changes required to the Have Your Say event.

e)         delegate to the following elected members and staff the power and responsibility to hear from the public through “spoken (or New Zealand sign language) interaction” in relation to the local board agreement at the council’s public engagement events during the consultation period for the Annual Budget 2022/2023:

i)          local board members and chairperson;

ii)         General Manager Local Board Services, Local Area Manager, Local Board Senior Advisor, Local Board Advisor, Local Board Engagement Advisor;

iii)       any additional staff approved by the General Manager Local Board Services or the Group Chief Financial Officer.

f)          provide the following feedback on potential regional consultation topics and local board advocacy for Annual Budget 2022/2023:

i)          note that all feedback is provided prior to the release of the Mayoral Proposal and is based on information and advice which is still being developed through the Annual Budget process.

ii)         note that this phase of local board feedback relates to what topics should be consulted on with the public, and that consultation feedback is vital before any final feedback and decision-making.

iii)       note that there are decisions already set out in the Long-Term Plan 2021-2031 and they are considered the starting point for any proposals.

iv)       request transparency for the community during the consultation process of what different proposed rates changes and what they mean, including the cumulative impacts of targeted rates and rates increases.

Financial Policy

v)         support the proposed changes to animal control fees, cemetery fees and other regulatory fees updates.

vi)       support the proposed changes to Revenue and Financing Policy, Rates Remission and Postponement Policy and Māori Freehold Land Rates Remission and Postponement Policy to comply with the Local Government (Rating of Whenua Māori) Amendment Act.

Changes to waste services

vii)      support the funding mechanism for kerbside refuse collection in the Albert-Eden Local Board area remain as rates funded, noting the evidence gathered supporting this approach.

viii)     note the current policy in the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2018 is to move all of Auckland to Pay as You Throw (PAYT), so support undertaking consultation with the public on whether to change the policy to either remain at status quo (mix of rates and PAYT funded), or move to all rates funded.

ix)       support consulting on managing waste from Multi-Use Developments (MUDS) and developments as:

A)        there are current issues with the number of refuse bins at kerbside on collection day, for MUDs as well as infill development (i.e. less than 10 units) and that these issues will only increase as development continues.

B)        there are overlapping issues between Auckland Unitary Plan provisions and council’s waste collection services.

x)         request that MUDs are required to co-ordinate waste collection.

xi)       support consulting on a proposed policy to charge businesses for kerbside waste and recycling per service.

xii)      support consulting on a proposed policy to charge residential (2-9) units for kerbside waste and recycling by separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit.

Climate Action

xiii)     support the introduction of a Climate Action Targeted Rate in principle.

xiv)     request that climate action transition to be part of business as usual over time, as a targeted rate should only be a short-term response while the organisation pivots to respond to climate change through all its work.

xv)      note that further information on council’s financial situation, community feedback, public transport uptake post-COVID and local impacts of any targeted rate will inform further local board feedback on this topic, later in the process.

xvi)     note that the local board is supporting climate action in the following ways:

A)        committing to action in the local board plan.

B)        advocating through feedback to regional and central government policy.

C)        funding local projects through the Albert-Eden work programmes.

D)        supporting the proposal to fund $150 million of additional investment to accelerate our climate change actions through the Long-Term Plan 2021-2031 and climate action projects in the Regional Land Transport Plan 2021.

xvii)   note that the local community tells us:

A)        they support climate action and expect leadership from council in this area

B)        COVID-19 lockdowns have been very difficult, including financially.

xviii)  note that climate change is likely the most important issue to navigate through with the community.

xix)     note that climate action commitments have been made in the Long-Term Plan 2021-2031, that accelerating action, and additional funding to do this, is an important conversation to have with the community: how fast and how to what extent.

Budget Package

xx)      consider that the available financial levers should be used in the following priority order to address the net operating budget impact of $85 million in 2022/2023: top priority increasing debt, second priority reducing expenditure, third priority increasing revenue and lowest priority asset sales.

xxi)     support investigating increasing the debt-to-revenue ratio to above the currently agreed 290 per cent level.

xxii)   request focus is given to reducing expenditure by deferring depreciation.

xxiii)  support reducing expenditure through savings via further efficiencies, so long as this does not negatively impact on the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of communities.

xxiv)  support reducing expenditure by changes in levels of services, and:

A)        note that any changes must be thoroughly investigated in collaboration with local boards; and

B)        request that consultation with the community is included, where the implications of any proposed changes are clear, as these are core council services and any changes will have significant impacts on the support provided to the community; and

C)        request that changes do not negatively impact on the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of communities.

xxv)   do not support reducing expenditure by deferring capital projects, but:

A)        would consider support for minor deferral of capital projects, acknowledging the reality of the financial situation, with preference given for Scenario 1: re-prioritising within existing envelopes; and

B)        request that climate risks and impacts is a lens in any prioritisation process, where projects with the best emissions reductions are prioritised and projects with greatest increase in emissions are slowed down.

xxvi)      do not support increasing revenue by raising rates higher than the already agreed 3.5 per cent average rates increase per year as set out in the long-term plan

xxvii)     support investigating possible new sources of income, such as specific charges or central government funding, for the longer-term.

xxviii)   do not support the sale of council assets.

xxix)      consider that there are opportunities for leasing of non-service buildings.

Advocacy

xxx)       advocate to the Governing Body for funding to implement our top priority advocacy project (One Local Initiative). This requires funding to:

A)      upgrade our sportsfields to address the current and future shortfall in sports capacity. We need an increase in playing and competition hours for the growing numbers of sports teams.

B)      realign the Chamberlain Park 18-hole golf course so it is entirely on the eastern side of Waititiko / Meola Creek. This will make space for us to develop a new park, make walking and cycling connections and undertake stream restoration, all of which are either already funded or will be funded by the local board.

xxxi)      advocate to the Governing Body for funding to continue provision of aquatic facilities in the Mt Albert area.

xxxii)     advocate to the Governing Body for a civic square to be funded on a site already acquired at 915-919 New North Road, Mt Albert, to provide a focal point for the town centre and connection to the train station.

g)        note that information in this report is confidential until 9 December 2021 following the Finance and Performance Committee meeting on 8 December 2021 when the final Mayoral Proposal and the material relating to the Annual Budget will be made publicly available.

Restatement

h)        agree to restate the decisions in the open section of the minutes but the report and attachments remain confidential until the 9 December 2021.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

Motion to move meeting back in to open session

Resolution number AE/2021/209

MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member J Maskill:  

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)        agree to move the Albert-Eden Local Board meeting held on Tuesday, 30 November 2021, back in to open session.

CARRIED

 

 

3.37pm            The public was re-admitted.

 

 

 

26        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

26.2

Bus Route 66

 

Resolution number AE/2021/210

MOVED by Member C Robertson, seconded by Member J Maskill:  

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)    note that the 66 bus route is a vital way for people to access Coyle Park, particularly in summer to visit the beach, that in the past fortnight there have been several instances of the 66 bus route being truncated at Walker Road (1.3km away) because of illegal parking blocking the bus turnaround, and that these issues are likely to increase in frequency as we enter the summer period.

 

b)    note that a letter was provided from the Chair in December 2019 authorising Auckland Transport to undertake parking enforcement at Coyle Park in order to clear the way for buses to make the turnaround.

 

c)    note that in March 2020 Auckland Transport consulted on and subsequently installed changes to the carpark layout and markings to facilitate bus movements and clarify where parking was permitted, as well as a drop-off zone to allow drivers to drop off gear and passengers when the carpark is full.

 

d)    request that Auckland Transport undertake proactive enforcement to ensure that the 66 bus service to Coyle Park is not disrupted.

CARRIED

 

 

11

Auckland Council’s Performance Report: Albert-Eden Local Board for quarter one 2021/2022

 

Emma Reed – Local Board Advisor, was in attendance via Skype-for-Business to speak to the report.

 

Resolution number AE/2021/211

MOVED by Member J Maskill, seconded by Chairperson L Corrick:   

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      receive the performance report for quarter one ending 30 September 2021.

b)      note that the Customer and Community Services Capex work programme been updated to reflect financial deferrals (Attachment C).

c)      note that Carols in Potters Park (ID 96) has been cancelled and $18,000 locally driven initiative operational expenditure is available for reallocation.

d)      note that the remaining summer events will need additional funds, to support the implementation of the COVID-19 Protection Framework.

e)      delegate authority to the chairperson and deputy chairperson to approve additional budget for the implementation of COVID-19 Protection Framework measures for Movies in Parks (ID 97) and ANZAC services Albert-Eden (ID 91), from Carols in Potters Park (ID 96, budget up to $18,000).

f)       allocate $15,612 Asset Based Services operational expenditure from Legacy Rate Grants (ID 3159) towards Accommodation Grants (ID 99).

g)      allocate $4,500 funding towards the Chamberlain Park Environmental Restoration Plan, comprising of $4,013 from film revenue, and the remaining $487 locally driven initiative operational expenditure from the Community Response Fund (ID 1764).

h)      thank Emma Reed – Local Board Advisor, for her work with the report.

CARRIED

 

 

Note:   Member Langton exited the meeting at 3.48pm during item 11.

 

 

12

Council-Controlled Organisations Quarterly Update: Quarter One 2021/2022

 

Resolution number AE/2021/212

MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member K Smith:   

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      receive the Council-Controlled Organisations Quarterly Update for Quarter One 2021/2022.

b)      adopt the updated Joint CCO Engagement Plan 2021/2022 as agreed between the local board and Auckland Council’s substantive Council-Controlled Organisations: Auckland Transport, Auckland Unlimited, Eke Panuku Development Auckland and Watercare.

CARRIED

 

Note:   Deputy Chairperson Watson requested that her dissenting vote against resolution b) be noted.

 

 

13

Draft Area Plan for parts of Puketāpapa and Albert-Eden Local Boards - approval for consultation

 

David Wong - Senior Policy Planner, was in attendance via Skype-for-Business to speak to the report.

 

Resolution number AE/2021/213

MOVED by Member C Robertson, seconded by Chairperson L Corrick:   

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      approve the draft Area Plan for parts of Puketāpapa and Albert-Eden Local Boards shown in Attachment A of the agenda report for public consultation.

b)      delegate the final approval of any minor amendments or corrections in the draft Area Plan to Member G Easte and Member J Maskill.

c)      thank Member G Easte and Member J Maskill for their hard work and attendance during the working party meetings for the draft Area Plan for parts of Puketāpapa and Albert-Eden Local Boards.

d)      thank David Wong - Senior Policy Planner, for his hard work and attendance via Skype-for-Business.

CARRIED

 

 

14

Local board views on Plan Change 68: Addition of a tree at 8 Eglinton Avenue to Schedule 10 Notable Tree Schedule

 

Resolution number AE/2021/214

MOVED by Member C Robertson, seconded by Chairperson L Corrick:   

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)         support Proposed Plan Change 68 to enable protection of the pōhutukawa at 8 Eglinton Avenue, Mt Eden (the property) from inappropriate use and development.

b)        note that agreeing to this plan change fixes an identified error in the Auckland Unitary Plan and will restore protection for the tree at 8 Eglinton Avenue.

c)         note the significant public interest in protecting the tree.

d)        note there is no ambiguity surrounding the tree's significance, hence its original scheduled status under the legacy plan.

e)         note the tree plays an important part in the natural landscape, it is:

i)          highly prominent in the immediate local area based on its geographically raised position in a relatively flat and open area.

ii)         dominant in size particularly with no other surrounding vegetation or structures of equal size.

iii)       easily visible from the Mt Eden Bowling Club which is on an Auckland Council reserve.

iv)       recognisable from further afield, on surrounding high points, such as Maungawhau.

v)         estimated to be more than 150 years old in age.

f)          note an application to be heard in the Environment Court of 24 May 2021 did not progress as the parties (the property owner, Auckland Council and the Tree Council) reached an agreement on an alternative proposal that removed the need for a hearing in the Environment Court if Auckland Council's Planning Committee approves and notifies a plan change to add the tree to Schedule 10 before 1 October 2021, and that the interim enforcement order to protect the tree will remain in place until this plan change is made operative.

g)      note that at the Albert-Eden Local Board meeting, 20 April 2021, the local board resolved by Extraordinary Business (Resolution AE/2021/46):

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)     request Auckland Council staff urgently investigate avenues for restoring protection to the tree, including legal advice if necessary and take all possible actions to expedite obtaining protection of the Pohuktukawa tree at 8 Eglinton Avenue, Mt Eden, which was scheduled in the Auckland Council District Plan as tree 07 but not transferred over in to the Auckland Unitary Plan as a Notable Tree in the Natural Heritage Overlay.

b)     request Auckland Council staff to urgently investigate and report to the local board on why the Pohutukawa tree at 8 Eglinton Avenue, Mt Eden, was scheduled in the Auckland Council District Plan as tree 07 but was not transferred over in to the Auckland Unitary Plan as a Notable Tree in the Natural Heritage Overlay.

c)     request Auckland Council staff to report back to the Albert-Eden Local Board in actions undertaken on implementing protection of the Pohutukawa tree at 8 Eglinton Avenue, Mt Eden, and the outcome into the investigation into why it was not transferred into the Auckland Unitary Plan, as soon as possible and preferably before the next local board business meeting.

h)        note that biodiversity has been a priority in Albert-Eden Local Board plans since 2011 and request that the Governing Body progress, with urgency, its approach to the broader piece of work to protect other nominated trees given the Government’s Resource Management (Enabling Housing Supply) Amendment Bill and other upcoming amendments to the Resource Management Act.

i)          appoint Deputy Chairperson M Watson to speak to the local board views contained in resolutions a) - h) at a hearing on Proposed Plan Change 68.

j)          delegate authority to the Chairperson of Albert-Eden Local Board to make a replacement appointment in the event the local board member appointed in resolution i) is unable to attend the plan change hearing.

CARRIED

 

 

15

Local board views on private plan change 63 for 911-975 New North Road, Mount Albert

 

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

 

Resolution number AE/2021/215

MOVED by Member WM McKenzie, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson:   

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      note the tabled document outlining the local board’s views on private plan change 63 by Tram Lease Limited for 911-975 New North Road, Mount Albert.

b)      appoint Member Easte to speak to the local board views at a hearing on private plan change 63.

c)      delegate authority to the Chairperson of Albert-Eden Local Board to make a replacement appointment in the event the local board member appointed in resolution b) is unable to attend the private plan change hearing.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20211130 Albert-Eden Local Board, Item 15: Local board views on private plan change 63 for 911-975 New North Road, Mount Albert - Local Board Tabled Feedback

 

 

16

Local Board views on private plan change 64 for 953 New North Road, Mount Albert

 

Resolution number AE/2021/216

MOVED by Member G Easte, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson:   

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)         support private plan change 64 (953 New North Road).

b)        prefer to have the Mt Albert town centre relatively concentrated rather than spread out over a considerable distance.

c)         consider the most appropriate zoning for this particular site would be "Mixed Use" rather than "Town Centre".

d)        appoint Member G Easte to speak to the local board’s views at a hearing on private plan change 64.

e)         delegate authority to the Chairperson of Albert-Eden Local Board to make a replacement appointment in the event the local board member appointed in resolution d) is unable to attend the private plan change hearing.

CARRIED

 

 

17

Ngā Hapori Momoho | Thriving Communities Draft Strategy

 

Resolution number AE/2021/217

MOVED by Member J Maskill, seconded by Member C Robertson:   

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)         generally support the draft Ngā Hapori Momoho | Thriving Communities Strategy 2022-2032 as set out in Attachment A to this report.

b)        support:

i)          the three Outcomes.

ii)         the six Objectives that prioritise the focus areas to deliver on the Outcomes.

c)         request the following improvements to the draft Ngā Hapori Momoho | Thriving Communities Strategy 2022-2032:

i)          the document be translated into key languages to be accessible to the diverse communities of Auckland noting 4,438 people in Albert-Eden cannot speak English and we expect a much greater number cannot read English.

ii)         editing of the final Strategy into a ‘plain English’ document to assist with reach into our communities and the uptake of the outcomes sought.

iii)       note the new opportunities communities suggested that Auckland Council should consider delivering, funding or reorientating services towards and how these can be incorporated into Annual Plans, Local Board Work Programmes and the Long-Term Plan.

iv)       that Auckland Council take more action under Objectives 1 and 2 to become a housing provider to assist in addressing inequities, wellbeing, health and the high cost of living, noting that housing security is one of the first steps to wellbeing.

v)         include the promotion of urban tree cover under Objective 2 because of the health benefits in a heating climate.

vi)       a stronger focus and wording in Objective 3 to strengthen community voices and civic participation, particularly empowering youth, democratic decision-making and representation.

vii)      include Auckland Council utilising its leadership role to lead and deliver more services in Objective 5, so that while community groups grow further into their new enabled local leadership roles further gaps and disparities are avoided.

viii)     focus on prioritising innovations which are likely to amplify the research-established effectiveness of existing levers for systemic change in Objective 5.

ix)       that the desired outcome in Objective 5 is to enhance leadership and community strength, to facilitate growing individual responsibility and collective responsibility so that everyone can participate while being responsible for oneself, their family and their community.

x)         the Key Shift ‘from one size fits all to targeted approaches’ should include further wording that services are tailored to meet local needs and opportunities but that this should:

A)        be done in a manner that delivers best value for every dollar spent to ensure ongoing affordability.

B)        include research, review and evaluation to assess effectiveness and ensure the desired results are being achieved.

C)        identity and avoid unintended consequences.

xi)       the Key Shift ‘from council as expert to council as enabler’ should be accompanied by acknowledging council’s expertise and with work needed around the most promising strategic levers for systemic change and to prioritise those initiatives.

d)      thank Emma Reed – Local Board Advisor, for her assistance and advice to the local board regarding this report.

CARRIED

 

 

18

Draft Significance and Engagement Policy 2022

 

Resolution number AE/2021/218

MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member J Maskill:   

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)         support the draft Significance and Engagement Policy 2022 in general.

b)        provide the following feedback in relation to the significance aspects of the draft Significance and Engagement Policy 2022:

i)          support continuing to include a list of strategic assets in the policy as per Section 3.2 of the draft.

ii)         request the ground lease Auckland Council has purchased in perpetuity over 915 New North Road, Mt Albert be added to the list of strategic assets in Section 3.2 of the policy.

iii)       consider seeking a list of significant assets at a local area level that should trigger the Significance and Engagement Policy for consultation in the local board area.

iv)       consider including significant assets that are planned and/or identified to be strategic in the near future.

c)         provide the following feedback in relation to the engagement aspects of the policy:

i)          support the changes to reflect the diverse and changing Tāmaki Makaurau communities.

ii)         support simplifying existing text to make the policy more user-friendly.

iii)       request that engagement processes prioritise user-friendly language to explain complex issues clearly using practical examples.

iv)       request that the policy ensures that local boards are appropriately resourced to carry out their engagement responsibilities.

v)         request amendments to the policy to reflect the following objectives, as contained in the Albert-Eden Local Board Engagement Strategy 2019-2022:

A)        We lead and partner with communities to build and strengthen relationships. 

B)        Our communities are well informed about local board activities and opportunities to engage.

C)        Our engagement efforts are strategic, purposeful and continuously improve based on evidence, local knowledge and innovation.

D)        We value our diverse communities and reach out to our community members so their views are considered in our decision-making processes.

E)        Mana whenua and mataawaka are provided with meaningful opportunities to contribute and participate in our decision-making processes.

F)        We foster life-long civic participation among our youth and children.

d)        thank Emma Reed – Local Board Advisor, for her assistance and advice to the local board regarding this report.

CARRIED

 

 

19

Three Waters Economic Regulation Submission

 

Resolution number AE/2021/219

MOVED by Member G Easte, seconded by Member WM McKenzie:   

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)         note that Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is consulting on how economic regulation and consumer protection for the future Three Waters system should be designed independently of the Water Regulator (Taumata Arowai) and the four delivery entities.

b)        support the separation of Economic and Consumer Protection Regulation from the Three Waters Bill so that supervision of pricing and security of supply is conducted at "arms length" from the delivery agencies (the four yet to be named entities) and water quality standards.

c)         support the focus on ensuring price and quality regulation, but expect that the new agency will be guided by the four well beings (economic, cultural, social and environmental) as defined in and required by the Local Government Act, and noting that economic does not just mean financial.

d)        consider that economic regulation should apply to drinking water and waste water, but not storm water.

e)         note that the regulation should not come fully in to effect until 2027 to allow pricing information to be available post Three Waters reform.

f)          support the creation of a new water consumer protection agency to be the regulator, noting the two-year set up period but this will be easily accommodated by the 2027 timeframe, and that the agency should have:

i)          clear, simple processes to give consumers a strong voice and resolve consumer disputes similar to the Utilities Dispute Limited model.

ii)         an obligation to ensure the interests of vulnerable consumers are protected and the regulator contributes to equitable outcomes, and mitigates unintended consequences to Māori and other vulnerable groups.

iii)       minimum service level requirements.

iv)       a key education component, for example about avoiding or minimising wastage or contamination of water.

g)        request that the hard lessons learnt from the so-called Bradford reforms of the electricity supply system in 1998 be taken fully into account, in order to avoid similar problems with the new Three Waters regime.

h)        consider that small water providers should not be completely exempt from oversight by the Regulator, but should be able to use a simplified form of reporting and subject to auditing at intervals of (say) 3-5 years.

i)          consider that the Regulator should be subject to oversight by the Ombudsman as the ultimate consumer watchdog, where disputes cannot otherwise be resolved.

j)          thank Emma Reed – Local Board Advisor, for her assistance and advice to the local board regarding this report.

CARRIED

 

 

21

Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward Councillors' Updates

 

Note:  This item was withdrawn.

 

 

22

Chairperson's Report

 

Resolution number AE/2021/220

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Member K Smith:   

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      receive Chairperson Corrick’s 30 November 2021 report.

CARRIED

 

 

23

Board Members' Reports

 

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

 

Resolution number AE/2021/221

MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member C Robertson:   

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      receive Deputy Chairperson Watson’s verbal board report for November 2021.

b)      receive Member Robertson’s tabled Board Member Report for November 2021.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20211130 Albert-Eden Local Board, Item 23: Board Members' Reports - Member Robertson Board Member Report - September-November 2021

 

 

24

Albert-Eden Local Board 2021 Governance Forward Work Calendar

 

Resolution number AE/2021/222

MOVED by Member K Smith, seconded by Member J Maskill:   

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      note the 30 November 2021 edition of the Albert-Eden Local Board 2021 Governance Forward Work Calendar.

CARRIED

 

 

25

Albert-Eden Local Board Workshop Records

 

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

 

Resolution number AE/2021/223

MOVED by Member C Robertson, seconded by Member J Maskill:   

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      receive the Albert-Eden Local Board Workshop Record for the workshop held on the 23 November 2021.

b)      receive the tabled Albert-Eden Local Board revised workshop record for the workshop held on the 24 November 2021.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20211130 Albert-Eden Local Board, Item 25: Albert-Eden Local Board Workshop Records - Revised Albert-Eden Local Board Workshop Record - 24 November 2021

 

 

4.39pm                                               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

 

DATE:.........................................................................

 

CHAIRPERSON:.......................................................