Albert-Eden Local Board

OPEN MINUTES

Minutes of a meeting of the Albert-Eden Local Board held virtually via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 15 February 2022 at 2.02pm.

present

Chairperson	Lee Corrick
Deputy Chairperson	Margi Watson
Members	Graeme Easte	Exited the meeting at 5.26pm following item 13.
	Rachel Langton	Exited the meeting at 6.56pm following item 19.
	Julia Maskill
	Will McKenzie
	Christina Robertson
	Kendyl Smith

ALSO PRESENT

Governing Body Members	Cathy Casey	Exited the meeting at 4.49pm following item 11.
	Christine Fletcher

Albert-Eden Local Board 15 February 2022

1          Welcome

            Chairperson Corrick commenced the meeting and welcomed everyone in attendance via Microsoft Teams.

2          Apologies

Resolution number AE/2022/1

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

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) accept the apology from Member W McKenzie for lateness.

CARRIED

3          Declaration of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

4          Confirmation of Minutes

Resolution number AE/2022/2

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

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) confirm the minutes of its ordinary meeting held on Tuesday, 30 November 2021, including the confidential minutes, as true and correct.

CARRIED

5          Leave of Absence

There were no leaves of absence.

6          Acknowledgements

6.1

Acknowledgement - Recent passing of Helen Laurenson

Resolution number AE/2022/3 MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) acknowledge the recent passing of Helen Laurenson, a long-time resident of the Albert-Eden area and a well-known historian, author and active community member; the local board extends its condolences to Eric and the family and notes that it enjoyed a positive relationship with Helen especially in the areas of heritage and community activities and she will be missed. CARRIED

7          Petitions

There were no petitions.

8          Deputations

8.1	Deputation - Anna Radford – Honour the Maunga
	This item was deferred to a future meeting of the Albert-Eden Local Board.

8.2	Deputation - Handweavers & Spinners Guild
	Alison Ashton, Alicia Newton and Elise Manahan - Handweavers & Spinners Guild, were in attendance via Microsoft Teams to deliver a presentation to the local board outlining the group’s expression of interest for the lease of the former bowling club premises in Nicholson Park, Mt Eden.
	Resolution number AE/2022/4 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Member K Smith: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a)      thank Alison Ashton, Alicia Newton and Elise Manahan - Handweavers & Spinners Guild, for their attendance and Deputation presentation. CARRIED

8.3	Deputation - Gareth Teahan – Chief Executive Officer, Auckland Softball
	Gareth Teahan – Chief Executive Officer, Auckland Softball, was in attendance via Microsoft Teams to deliver a presentation to the local board outlining Auckland Softball and Auckland United’s plans for 2022.
	Resolution number AE/2022/5 MOVED by Member K Smith, seconded by Chairperson L Corrick: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a)      thank Gareth Teahan – Chief Executive Officer, Auckland Softball, for his attendance and Deputation presentation. CARRIED

9          Public Forum

9.1	Public Forum – Dr Grant Hewison - Feedback on proposed new Signs Bylaw 2022
	Dr Grant Hewison was in attendance via Microsoft Teams to deliver a presentation to the local board outlining his feedback regarding the proposed new Signs Bylaw 2022.
	A powerpoint and document were tabled for this item.  Copies of both documents will be placed on the official minutes and will be available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number AE/2022/6 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Member K Smith: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a)      thank Dr Grant Hewison, for his attendance and Public Forum presentation. CARRIED
	Attachments a     20220215 Albert-Eden Local Board, Item 9.1: Public Forum - Dr Grant Hewison - Feedback on proposed new Signs Bylaw 2022 - Powerpoint b     20220215 Albert-Eden Local Board, Item 9.1: Public Forum - Dr Grant Hewison - Feedback on proposed new Signs Bylaw 2022 - Memo

10        Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

11	Windmill Park Service Assessment
	David Barker – Parks and Places Team Leader, was in attendance via Microsoft Teams, to speak to this report.
	MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member R Langton: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a)      adopt the Windmill Park Service Assessment (February 2022) in Attachment A. b)      note the local board notes support for the list as outlined in page 10 of the Windmill Park Service Assessment report which include, but not limited to, the following: i)       Covering courts as per the Albert-Eden Indoor Court Study; ii)       Introduce play elements or a playground; iii)      Improved recreation outcomes for youth; iv)      Introduce more amenity to orchard area; v)       Invest in fitness equipment (could be multigenerational); vi)      Plant large grade trees to create more shade for recreation and orchard zones; vii)     Consider provision of shade for court spectators; viii)     Improve connectivity including path around field (providing a safety buffer can be maintained). c)      note that it looks forward to working with staff to develop the Concept Plan for Windmill Park for consultation, that includes a playground of destination park quality suitable for the space available, covered courts, a skate/bike facility and review of basketball location. d)      request that staff deliver the Concept Plan for Windmill Park this current financial year (2021/2022). e)      thank David Barker – Parks and Places Team Leader, for his attendance, as well as his and his colleagues’ work on the Windmill Park Service Assessment report.
	An amendment was moved by Member C Robertson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson a)     adopt the Windmill Park Service Assessment (February 2022) in Attachment A. b)     note that it looks forward to working with staff to develop the Concept Plan, taking into account the Play Network Gap Analysis (adopted by the Local Board at the 11 February 2021 meeting), the Covered Courts Study and other previous needs assessments. c)     note that with projected population increase in the area, such as with the future Epsom Campus precinct development, an evidence-based network approach should be taken to developing parks in the area and the Windmill development should be considered in light of the parks network and the variety of recreation and sporting needs among residents. d)     thank David Barker – Parks and Places Team Leader, for his attendance, as well as his and his colleagues’ work on the Windmill Park Service Assessment report. Voting was taken via voices and was declared TIED by 4 votes to 4. The chairperson exercised her casting vote AGAINST and the amendment was LOST. Note: Deputy Chairperson M Watson, Member C Robertson and Member J Maskill requested that their assenting votes be recorded.
	The chairperson put the substantive motion.
	The motion was put in parts.
	Resolution number AE/2022/7 MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member R Langton: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a)      adopt the Windmill Park Service Assessment (February 2022) in Attachment A. CARRIED
	Resolution number AE/2022/8 MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member R Langton: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: b)      note the local board notes support for the list as outlined in page 10 of the Windmill Park Service Assessment report which include, but not limited to, the following: i) Covering courts as per the Albert-Eden Indoor Court Study; ii) Introduce play elements or a playground; iii) Improved recreation outcomes for youth; iv) Introduce more amenity to orchard area; v) Invest in fitness equipment (could be multigenerational); vi) Plant large grade trees to create more shade for recreation and orchard zones; vii) Consider provision of shade for court spectators; viii) Improve connectivity including path around field (providing a safety buffer can be maintained). c)      note that it looks forward to working with staff to develop the Concept Plan for Windmill Park for consultation, that includes a playground of destination park quality suitable for the space available, covered courts, a skate/bike facility and review of basketball location. Voting was taken via voices and was declared TIED by 4 votes to 4. The chairperson exercised her casting vote FOR and the motion was CARRIED. CARRIED
	Resolution number AE/2022/9 MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member R Langton: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: d)      request that staff deliver the Concept Plan for Windmill Park this current financial year (2021/2022). CARRIED
	Resolution number AE/2022/10 MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member R Langton: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: e)      thank David Barker – Parks and Places Team Leader, for his attendance, as well as his and his colleagues’ work on the Windmill Park Service Assessment report. CARRIED
	Note:  Under Standing Orders 1.8.1 and 1.8.2, Member R Langton raised a point of order objecting to the words used by Deputy Chairperson M Watson and requested that the minutes record the words objected to as follows: ‘that members are predetermined in regards to resolution b)’.  A request was made for Deputy Chairperson M Watson to retract her statement.  The deputy chairperson declined to retract her words but ceased speaking after Chairperson L Corrick ruled in favour of the point of order.

Note:   The chairperson adjourned the meeting at 4.49pm.

            Councillor Cathy Casey exited the meeting at 4.49pm following item 11.

            The chairperson recovened the meeting at 4.55pm.

12

Public feedback on proposal to make a Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022

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

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      generally do not support the draft Statement of Proposal on Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Te Ture ā-Rohe Noho Puni Wātea ā-Waka 2022 / Auckland Council Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 due to the following factors:

i)       Albert-Eden Local Board area has the following features:

A) it is densely populated;

B) is sited on the central isthmus, within easy reach of the airport and central city;

C) there is a heavy demand on local parks and carparks;

D) there are conflicting high-use activities on local parks;

E) the majority of possible freedom camping locations are small neighbourhood parks or carparks and are in close proximity to intensive residential areas.

ii)      there is significant exposure to freedom camping in Albert-Eden as the majority of reserves and parks in Albert-Eden Local Board area are held under the Local Government Act 2002 rather that the Reserves Act 1977, and this is significantly lower than other local boards, for example the five local boards who have undertaken omnibus Management Plans in recent years have an average of 94 per cent of their parks held under the Reserves Act 1977.

iii)     feedback provided by the local board in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021 on local sites for restriction or prohibition have not been included by the Bylaw Panel or reflected in the content of the draft bylaw to date.

iv)     the cumulative impact of these factors results in the risk of disproportionate negative effects on parks in the Albert-Eden area.

b)      note that staff have been unable to provide a list of which parks are held under the Reserves Act 1977 and which are held under the Local Government Act 2002, so there is no clarity for public or elected members on which parks are provided protection under the draft Statement of Proposal on Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022.

c)      note key themes from Albert-Eden community feedback were consistent with regional feedback, including:

i)       the proposed rules are not restrictive enough of freedom camping;

ii)      council should invest more in camper facilities;

iii)     enforcement of the bylaw and other implementation matters raise concerns.

d)      support the principle of including general rules for areas that are not reserves or individually scheduled in the bylaw.

e)      support Heron Park be listed as a prohibited location in Schedule 45.

f)       request the following urban parks or car parks held under the Local Government Act 2002 be classified as prohibited in the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 as they need protection on the basis of public safety, environmental impact or conflicting high-use activity:

Park or car park	Reason for prohibition
Aberfoyle Reserve, Epsom	Kindergarten on site, no toilets.
Raymond St Reserve, Point Chevalier	Boat ramp, lease over carpark by Sailing Club, history of anti-social behaviour, 24 hour alcohol ban in place, locked at night.
Phyllis Reserve, Mount Albert	Sports clubs, current parking issues, next to playcentre, history of anti-social behaviour, 24 hour alcohol ban in place, locked at night.
Athol Syms Hall, 11 Griffin Avenue (adjacent to Griffin Reserve), Epsom	Venue for hire on site, confined space, no toilets.
Windmill Green, Mount Eden	No toilets.
Kūkūwai Park, Ōwairaka	No toilets, little surveillance, sportsfield, locked at night.
Pascoe Quarry Reserve, Epsom	Sports clubs on site, no toilets.
Mount Albert War Memorial Reserve, Mount Albert	Consecrated site, used for Anzac services, community centre, leisure centre, venues for hire, community lease and playground on site, events often held in park, playgroup on site, toilets only in Rocket Park, history of anti-social behaviour, partial gate locking at night, part of carpark to be decommissioned and converted to construction site for Central Interceptor.
Mount Eden War Memorial Reserve, Mount Eden	Consecrated site, used for Anzac services, community and commercial leases and venue for hire on site, no toilets.
Jack Dickey Community Hall, Greenlane	Confined space, busy arterial road, no toilets.
Essex Road carpark, Mount Eden	Confined space, no toilets, paid carpark.
Parr Road North carpark, Point Chevalier	No toilets, history of anti-social behaviour, 24 hour alcohol ban in place.
Epsom Library, Epsom	Library on site, no toilets, confined site.
Mount Albert Library, Mount Albert	Library and sports clubs adjacent to site, no toilets.
990 Great North Road, Western Springs	Waiorea Community Recycling Centre.
Epsom Community Centre carpark, Epsom	Community centre, community lease, kindergarten and creche on site.
16-20 Huia Road, Point Chevalier	Shopping centre carpark, library and community centre carpark, Plunket rooms and the early childhood education carpark, history of anti-social behaviour, 24 hour alcohol ban in place.
135 Dominion Road, Mount Eden	Confined space, history of anti-social behaviour, no toilets, timber parking deck may not be rated for multiple heavy vehicles.
Monkey Hill Reserve, Sandringham	Restricted space.

g)      request the following parks held under the Local Government Act 2002 be classified as restricted in the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022:

Park	Area- specific restrictions Certified self-contained vehicles only. Must be parked within any marked lines in the designated parking area. Overnight only, don’t occupy before 3.00pm and must vacate parking space by 9.00am. Maximum 2 nights in a 2-week consecutive period.
Chamberlain Park, Mount Albert	Maximum of 6 vehicles.
Western Springs Garden Community Hall, Western Springs	Maximum of 6 vehicles.
Nixon Park, Kingsland	Maximum of 6 vehicles.
Neville Street adjacent to Walker Park, Point Chevalier	Maximum of 6 vehicles.
St Andrews Road adjacent to Melville Park, Epsom	Maximum of 6 vehicles.
Kiwitea Street adjacent to Freyberg Field, Sandringham	Maximum of 6 vehicles.
Windmill Road adjacent to Windmill Park, Epsom	Maximum of 6 vehicles.

h)      request that once operative the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 be well monitored and enforced with adequate resourcing allocated to do so, noting that enforcement was a key theme from community feedback.

i)       request that Auckland Council develop a network of freedom camping areas across the regional with appropriate facilities and infrastructure (including public toilets), noting that there appears to be an ongoing preference by freedom campers to use public facilities, and this investment was a key theme requested through community feedback.

j)       whakatuu / appoint Member W McKenzie to present the views in resolutions a) – i) to the Bylaw Panel on 22 April 2022.

k)      tuku mana / delegate authority to the local board chair to appoint a replacement(s) to the persons noted in resolutions l) should the appointed member be unable to present to the Bylaw Panel.

An amendment was moved by Deputy Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Member J Maskill and voted on in parts.

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

g)      request the following parks held under the Local Government Act 2002 be classified as prohibited in the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022:

Park

Chamberlain Park, Mount Albert

Western Springs Garden Community Hall, Western Springs

Nixon Park, Kingsland

Neville Street adjacent to Walker Park, Point Chevalier

St Andrews Road adjacent to Melville Park, Epsom

Kiwitea Street adjacent to Freyberg Field, Sandringham

Windmill Road adjacent to Windmill Park, Epsom

Voting was taken via voices and was declared TIED by 4 votes to 4.

The chairperson exercised her casting vote AGAINST and the motion was LOST.

h)      note the valuable submissions from the Point Chevalier Sailing Club, the Mt Albert Residents Association, Metro Football Club and Metro Softball Club.

j)       note that the needs and rights of homeless people and of rough sleepers will be adequately provided for.

Voting was taken via voices and was declared CARRIED.

The chairperson put the substantive motion.

Resolution number AE/2022/11

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

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a)      generally do not support the draft Statement of Proposal on Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Te Ture ā-Rohe Noho Puni Wātea ā-Waka 2022 / Auckland Council Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 due to the following factors:

i)       Albert-Eden Local Board area has the following features:

A) it is densely populated;

B) is sited on the central isthmus, within easy reach of the airport and central city;

C) there is a heavy demand on local parks and carparks;

D) there are conflicting high-use activities on local parks;

E)     the majority of possible freedom camping locations are small neighbourhood parks or carparks and are in close proximity to intensive residential areas.

ii)      there is significant exposure to freedom camping in Albert-Eden as the majority of reserves and parks in Albert-Eden Local Board area are held under the Local Government Act 2002 rather that the Reserves Act 1977, and this is significantly lower than other local boards, for example the five local boards who have undertaken omnibus Management Plans in recent years have an average of 94 per cent of their parks held under the Reserves Act 1977.

iii)     feedback provided by the local board in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021 on local sites for restriction or prohibition have not been included by the Bylaw Panel or reflected in the content of the draft bylaw to date.

iv)     the cumulative impact of these factors results in the risk of disproportionate negative effects on parks in the Albert-Eden area.

b)      note that staff have been unable to provide a list of which parks are held under the Reserves Act 1977 and which are held under the Local Government Act 2002, so there is no clarity for public or elected members on which parks are provided protection under the draft Statement of Proposal on Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022.

c)      note key themes from Albert-Eden community feedback were consistent with regional feedback, including:

i)       the proposed rules are not restrictive enough of freedom camping;

ii)      council should invest more in camper facilities;

iii)     enforcement of the bylaw and other implementation matters raise concerns.

d)      support the principle of including general rules for areas that are not reserves or individually scheduled in the bylaw.

e)      support Heron Park be listed as a prohibited location in Schedule 45.

f)       request the following urban parks or car parks held under the Local Government Act 2002 be classified as prohibited in the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 as they need protection on the basis of public safety, environmental impact or conflicting high-use activity:

Park or car park	Reason for prohibition
Aberfoyle Reserve, Epsom	Kindergarten on site, no toilets.
Raymond St Reserve, Point Chevalier	Boat ramp, lease over carpark by Sailing Club, history of anti-social behaviour, 24 hour alcohol ban in place, locked at night.
Phyllis Reserve, Mount Albert	Sports clubs, current parking issues, next to playcentre, history of anti-social behaviour, 24 hour alcohol ban in place, locked at night.
Athol Syms Hall, 11 Griffin Avenue (adjacent to Griffin Reserve), Epsom	Venue for hire on site, confined space, no toilets.
Windmill Green, Mount Eden	No toilets.
Kūkūwai Park, Ōwairaka	No toilets, little surveillance, sportsfield, locked at night.
Pascoe Quarry Reserve, Epsom	Sports clubs on site, no toilets.
Mount Albert War Memorial Reserve, Mount Albert	Consecrated site, used for Anzac services, community centre, leisure centre, venues for hire, community lease and playground on site, events often held in park, playgroup on site, toilets only in Rocket Park, history of anti-social behaviour, partial gate locking at night, part of carpark to be decommissioned and converted to construction site for Central Interceptor.
Mount Eden War Memorial Reserve, Mount Eden	Consecrated site, used for Anzac services, community and commercial leases and venue for hire on site, no toilets.
Jack Dickey Community Hall, Greenlane	Confined space, busy arterial road, no toilets.
Essex Road carpark, Mount Eden	Confined space, no toilets, paid carpark.
Parr Road North carpark, Point Chevalier	No toilets, history of anti-social behaviour, 24 hour alcohol ban in place.
Epsom Library, Epsom	Library on site, no toilets, confined site.
Mount Albert Library, Mount Albert	Library and sports clubs adjacent to site, no toilets.
990 Great North Road, Western Springs	Waiorea Community Recycling Centre.
Epsom Community Centre carpark, Epsom	Community centre, community lease, kindergarten and creche on site.
16-20 Huia Road, Point Chevalier	Shopping centre carpark, library and community centre carpark, Plunket rooms and the early childhood education carpark, history of anti-social behaviour, 24 hour alcohol ban in place.
135 Dominion Road, Mount Eden	Confined space, history of anti-social behaviour, no toilets, timber parking deck may not be rated for multiple heavy vehicles.
Monkey Hill Reserve, Sandringham	Restricted space.

g)      request the following parks held under the Local Government Act 2002 be classified as restricted in the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022:

Park	Area- specific restrictions Certified self-contained vehicles only. Must be parked within any marked lines in the designated parking area. Overnight only, don’t occupy before 3.00pm and must vacate parking space by 9.00am. Maximum 2 nights in a 2-week consecutive period.
Chamberlain Park, Mount Albert	Maximum of 6 vehicles.
Western Springs Garden Community Hall, Western Springs	Maximum of 6 vehicles.
Nixon Park, Kingsland	Maximum of 6 vehicles.
Neville Street adjacent to Walker Park, Point Chevalier	Maximum of 6 vehicles.
St Andrews Road adjacent to Melville Park, Epsom	Maximum of 6 vehicles.
Kiwitea Street adjacent to Freyberg Field, Sandringham	Maximum of 6 vehicles.
Windmill Road adjacent to Windmill Park, Epsom	Maximum of 6 vehicles.

h)      note the valuable submissions from the Point Chevalier Sailing Club, the Mt Albert Residents Association, Metro Football Club and Metro Softball Club.

i)       request that once operative the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 be well monitored and enforced with adequate resourcing allocated to do so, noting that enforcement was a key theme from community feedback.

j)       note that the needs and rights of homeless people and of rough sleepers will be adequately provided for.

k)      request that Auckland Council develop a network of freedom camping areas across the regional with appropriate facilities and infrastructure (including public toilets), noting that there appears to be an ongoing preference by freedom campers to use public facilities, and this investment was a key theme requested through community feedback.

l)       whakatuu / appoint Member W McKenzie to present the views in resolutions a) – k) to the Bylaw Panel on 22 April 2022.

m)     tuku mana / delegate authority to the local board chair to appoint a replacement(s) to the persons noted in resolutions l) should the appointed member be unable to present to the Bylaw Panel.

CARRIED

13

Public feedback on proposal to make a new Signs Bylaw 2022

Resolution number AE/2022/12 MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member WM McKenzie: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) support making a new bylaw which combines the current Signage Bylaw 2015 and Election Signs Bylaw 2013, subject to the points raised in e) – g). b) whakarato / provide its views on how the Bylaw Panel should address matters raised in public feedback to the proposal in resolution a) to assist the Bylaw Panel in its deliberations: i) Proposal 5B: support banning portable signs throughout the city centre and in neighbourhood centre zones. Support prohibiting bollard sleeve signs throughout the Auckland region; ii) Proposal 6: support prohibiting façade signs (or regulating the prevalence, size/coverage and content of façade signs) on premises in neighbourhood centre zones; iii) Other Feedback: support prohibiting the use of exterior wall wraps and vivid building colours (or regulating the use of exterior wall wraps and vivid building colours) on premises in neighbourhood centre zones; iv) Other Feedback: support regulating signage more restrictively in neighbourhood centre zones and that the purpose of the Signs Bylaw 2022 include “enhancing, maintaining and promoting the visual amenity value of Auckland’s built environment, especially in neighbourhood centre zones”. c) support overall improvements in wording and structure as shown in the draft signage bylaw. d) request any new bylaw have adequate resourcing allocated for enforcement. e) note the low number of submissions received from Albert-Eden area. f) support a review of the lighting rules in the Auckland Unitary Plan given that even when sign lighting standards are met illumination can cause light distress and disturbance to residents, especially in areas experiencing intensification. g) note the issue of signs causing visual and physical footpath clutter, especially in busy areas such as town centres, and that signs add to competition of space between for example pedestrians, micro-mobility vehicles, bikes, outdoor diners. h) endorse the requirement that community signs be limited to community events and community non profit-making events signs therefore should only be permitted for an event within the local board area and within 2 kilometres of the sign’s location and they should only be permitted from two week before until one day after the event. i) whakatuu / appoint Member W McKenzie to present the views in resolutions b) – h) to the Bylaw Panel on 28 March 2022. j) tuku mana / delegate authority to the local board chair to appoint replacement(s) to the persons in resolution i) should an appointed member be unable to present to the Bylaw Panel on 28 March 2022. CARRIED

Note:    The chairperson adjourned the meeting at 5.26pm.

             Member G Easte exited the meeting at 5.26pm following Item 13.

             The chairperson recovened the meeting at 5.45pm.

14	Public feedback on proposal to amend Stormwater Bylaw 2015
	Dean Yee - Senior Healthy Waters Specialist, was in attendance via Microsoft Teams, to speak to the report.
	Resolution number AE/2022/13 MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) support the proposal to update Te Ture-ā-rohe Wai Āwhā 2015 / Stormwater Bylaw 2015. b) support overall improvements in wording and structure as shown in the draft stormwater bylaw. c) request any organisation responsible for stormwater management following the Three Waters Reform have adequate resourcing for monitoring and enforcement of non-compliance. d) note a willingness to work with current and future stormwater providers regarding access to stormwater management devices, or areas for with purposes of stormwater management, within local parks. e) support restoration of wetland areas to the greatest extent practicable and note complete restoration to a pristine state is not possible in highly modified urban environments such as the Albert-Eden Local Board area. f) note the low number of submissions received from Albert-Eden area. g) whakatuu / appoint Deputy Chairperson M Watson to present the local board’s views outlined in resolutions a) – f) to the Bylaw Panel on 28 April 2022. h) tuku mana / delegate authority to the local board chairperson to appoint replacement(s) to the persons noted in resolution g) should an appointed member be unable to present to the Bylaw Panel on 28 April 2022. CARRIED

15	Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa - New Zealand Geographic Board: recording of unofficial place names as official
	A document was tabled for this item.  A copy will be placed on the official minutes and will be available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number AE/2022/14 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Member C Robertson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a)      receive the report, including attachments which detail the unofficial place names in the local board area which are proposed to be made official. b)      provide its feedback, as outlined in the tabled feedback document, on any place names that, in its view, should not proceed under the fast-track process. CARRIED
	Attachments a     20221502 Albert-Eden Local Board, Item 15: Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa - New Zealand Geographic Board: recording of unofficial place names as official - Albert-Eden Local Board Feedback

16	Auckland Transport - proposed speed limit changes (Tranche 2A)
	MOVED by Member McKenzie, seconded by Chairperson L Corrick: a)      thank the 999 people from the Albert-Eden Local Board area that submitted on Tranche 2A of Auckland Transport’s proposed speed limit changes. b)      note ‘Outcome 6: Safe, easy and sustainable options for moving around’ in the Albert-Eden Local Board Plan 2020, specifically: i)       ‘We support the Vision Zero principles of designing roads with people’s needs and safety as the highest priorities’; ii)      ‘We will prioritise safety around schools and shops, safe road crossing points and slower, safer speeds on our local roads’. c)      note that Albert-Eden residents were generally in favour (324 comments) of the safer speeds programme. d)      note that the top themes from those who do not support the safer speeds programme (196 comments) is that speed reduction will not solve road safety issues, and rather that road maintenance, poor driving and poor enforcement are the underlying issues. e)      note concern that there may be confusion for residents given the large number of roads proposed for speed limit changes in the area, and that some proposed roads are further away from schools than what the general public may associate as school feeder roads. f)       note that to achieve increased road safety there needs to be a practical speed regime that will be accepted and observed by drivers. g)      note that the reduction of speed limits is supported in conjunction with other tools that need to be implemented in order to achieve safer roads including enforcement, maintenance, design and physical devices to slow speeds. h)      generally support the Safer Speeds Programme and measures to increase safety on roads.
	An amendment was moved by Member C Robertson, seconded by Member J Maskill. d)      note that there is a strong New Zealand and international body of evidence that 30km/h speed limits contribute significantly to reducing Death and Serious Injury. e)      request a broad education campaign on the benefits of safer speed limits and to let people know speeds are changing on many local streets, and ensure signage is clear when people are entering or leaving a 30km/h street or zone. f)       note that Tranche A of the Safer Speeds programme has been widely accepted since its implementation and that effects on overall journey times have proven minimal. i)       request that future consultations on Safer Speeds investigate community support for a consistent 30km/h speed limit on all residential/local streets (i.e. excluding highways and arterials outside town centres). Voting was taken via voices and was declared LOST by 3 votes to 4. Note: Member C Robertson, Member J Maskill and Deputy Chairperson M Watson requested that their assenting votes be recorded.
	An amendment was moved by Member K Smith, seconded by Member R Langton. h)       support safer roads and reduced speed limits on roads directly around schools during school start and finish times. We believe this should be achieved through speed reduction infrastructure like speed humps which are already in place. Voting was taken via voices and was declared CARRIED by 4 votes to 3. Note: Member C Robertson and Member J Maskill requested that their dissenting votes be recorded.
	The chairperson put the substantive motion.
	The motion was put in parts.
	Resolution number AE/2022/15 MOVED by Member WM McKenzie, seconded by Chairperson L Corrick: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) thank the 999 people from the Albert-Eden Local Board area that submitted on Tranche 2A of Auckland Transport’s proposed speed limit changes. b) note ‘Outcome 6: Safe, easy and sustainable options for moving around’ in the Albert-Eden Local Board Plan 2020, specifically: i) ‘We support the Vision Zero principles of designing roads with people’s needs and safety as the highest priorities’; ii) ‘We will prioritise safety around schools and shops, safe road crossing points and slower, safer speeds on our local roads’. c) note that Albert-Eden residents were generally in favour (324 comments) of the safer speeds programme. d) note that the top themes from those who do not support the safer speeds programme (196 comments) is that speed reduction will not solve road safety issues, and rather that road maintenance, poor driving and poor enforcement are the underlying issues. e) note concern that there may be confusion for residents given the large number of roads proposed for speed limit changes in the area, and that some proposed roads are further away from schools than what the general public may associate as school feeder roads. f) note that to achieve increased road safety there needs to be a practical speed regime that will be accepted and observed by drivers. g) note that the reduction of speed limits is supported in conjunction with other tools that need to be implemented in order to achieve safer roads including enforcement, maintenance, design and physical devices to slow speeds. CARRIED
	Resolution number AE/2022/16 MOVED by Member WM McKenzie, seconded by Chairperson L Corrick: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: h) support safer roads and reduced speed limits on roads directly around schools during school start and finish times. We believe this should be achieved through speed reduction infrastructure like speed humps which are already in place. CARRIED

Note:   Item 20: Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward Councillors' Updates was considered prior to Item 17: Auckland’s Water Strategy.

20	Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward Councillors' Updates
	Resolution number AE/2022/17 MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member K Smith: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a)      receive Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward Councillor Christine Fletcher’s verbal update. CARRIED

17

Auckland’s Water Strategy

Resolution number AE/2022/18 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Member J Maskill: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a)      support the eight strategic shifts of the Water Strategy framework: i)       Te Tiriti Partnership; ii)      Empowered Aucklanders; iii)     Sustainable Allocation and Equitable Access; iv)     Regenerative Water Infrastructure; v)      Water Security; vi)     Integrated Land use and Water Planning; vii)    Restoring and Enhancing Water Ecosystems; viii)   Pooling Knowledge. CARRIED

18

Māori Outcomes Annual Report - Te Pūrongo a te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Ngā Huanga Māori 2020-2021

Resolution number AE/2022/19 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Member C Robertson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a)      receive the annual Auckland Council Group Māori Outcomes Report: Te Pūrongo a Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Ngā Huanga Māori 2020-2021. b)    congratulate staff on the progress and significant steps being made on meeting the vision of ‘A Tāmaki Makaurau where Māori thrive’. c)      note the support provided to Te Mahurehure Marae through the Manaaki Fund and Covid-19. CARRIED

19	Auckland Council’s Quarterly Performance Report: Albert-Eden Local Board for quarter two 2021/2022
	Canela Ferrara – Local Board Advisor, and Hao Chen – Lead Financial Advisor, were in attendance via Microsoft Teams to speak to the report.
	Resolution number AE/2022/20 MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a)      receive the performance report for quarter two ending 31 December 2021. b)      note the financial performance report in Attachment B of the agenda report will remain confidential until after the Auckland Council Group half-year results for 2021/2022 are released to the New Zealand Exchange (NZX), which are expected to be made public on or about 28 February 2022. c)      thank council staff and community groups for the work they continue to do noting the difficulties presented by Covid-19 lockdown conditions. d)      thank Canela Ferrara – Local Board Advisor, and Hao Chen – Lead Financial Advisor, for their attendance and work on the Auckland Council’s Quarterly Performance Report: Albert-Eden Local Board for quarter two 2021/2022 report. CARRIED

Note:   Member R Langton exited the meeting at 6.57pm following Item 19: Auckland Council’s Quarterly Performance Report: Albert-Eden Local Board for quarter two 2021/2022.

Note:   Item 20: Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward Councillors' Updates was considered prior to Item 17: Auckland’s Water Strategy.

21	Chairperson's Report
	Resolution number AE/2022/21 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Member K Smith: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a)      receive Chairperson Corrick’s verbal February 2022 report. CARRIED

22	Board Members' Reports
	Resolution number AE/2022/22 MOVED by Member WM McKenzie, seconded by Member C Robertson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) receive Deputy Chairperson M Watson’s Board Member Report for February 2022. b) receive Member C Robertson, Member K Smith and Member J Maskill’s Board Member Reports for February 2022. CARRIED

23	Albert-Eden Local Board 2022 Governance Forward Work Calendar
	Resolution number AE/2022/23 MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member J Maskill: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a)      note the February 2022 edition of the Albert-Eden Local Board 2022 Governance Forward Work Calendar. CARRIED

24	Albert-Eden Local Board Workshop Records
	Resolution number AE/2022/24 MOVED by Member K Smith, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a)      receive the Albert-Eden Local Board Workshop Records for the workshops held on the 7 and 14 December 2021, 25 January 2022 and 1 February 2022. b)      receive the tabled Albert-Eden Local Board Workshop Record for the workshop held on the 8 February 2022. CARRIED
	Attachments a     20220215 Albert-Eden Local Board, Item 24: Albert-Eden Local Board Workshop Records - Workshop Record 08.02.22 (Updated)

25        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

7.06pm.                                              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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