Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board held in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Office, Shop 17B, 93 Bader Drive, Māngere and via MS Teams on Wednesday, 18 May 2022 at 5.00pm. Either a recording or written summary will be uploaded on the Auckland Council website.
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Tauanu’u Nanai Nick Bakulich – presiding until item 14 |
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Makalita Kolo |
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Christine O'Brien |
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Papaliitele Peo |
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Togiatolu Walter Togiamua |
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Harry Fatu Toleafoa |
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ALSO PRESENT
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Councillor Alf Filipaina from 5.00pm to 6.17pm |
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IN ATTENDANCE
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Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board 18 May 2022 |
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1 Welcome
Member Toleafoa led the meeting in prayer. Tuia rangatahi PJ Campbell was introduced to the Board.
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Member Toleafoa later submitted an apology for early departure.
There were no declarations of interest.
Resolution number MO/2022/57 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member W Togiamua: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) confirm the extraordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Wednesday, 11 May 2022, as true and correct b) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Wednesday, 20 April 2022, as true and correct.
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There were no leaves of absence.
Deputy Chair Tauanu’u Nanai Nick Bakulich:
· Lemauga Lydia Sosene List MP – The local board congratulates Lemauga who was sworn in at Parliament on Tuesday 3 May followed by her maiden speech on 4 May 2022. Amongst her many achievements on the local board, Lemauga was elected for four electoral terms including three as the chairperson. We wish her well in her parliamentary career.
· The board wish to acknowledge the passing of Ōtāhuhu RSA President Dave Marshall last month. Our condolences to his family.
· ANZAC Day Commemorations – a number of reduced events were held due to Covid considerations, and the board acknowledges organisers and communities of Ōtāhuhu, Māngere Bridge, Cook Islands and Niue who held various events in the ward.
· Māngere - Ōtāhuhu Inter-faith Youth Collective held a successful gathering at the Jamia Masjid Al-Mustafa Mosque – 9 May.
· Rebel Business School Course completed an intake on 13 May, congratulations to all the participants who were under the guidance and support of Tony Henderson-Newport, Adrian and the team.
· Fiji Girmit Foundation New Zealand – 143rd Girmit Remembrance held at the Malaeola Hall on 14 May.
· Māngere United Football Club 20th Anniversary Event on 14 May.
Member Makalita Kolo
· I acknowledge the Tongan Artist Uili Lousi along with Dr Hufanga ‘Okusi Mahina, Melino Maka, List MP ‘Anahila Kanongata’a-Suisuiki and Havelulahi. They are members of the Aotearoa Tonga Relief Committee. Uili Lousi presented his art work, named “ In Between Infinity and Beyond “ to Kainga Ora officers in Māngere to acknowledge the partnership between Kainga Ora and the Tongan community. The partnership facilitates the reuse of materials from Kainga Ora deconstructed houses to be distributed to community groups in NZ and some materials shipped to Tonga as part of rebuilding after the Tongan volcano eruption.
· Congratulation to Manukau United Football Club Māngere at Centre Park, celebrating 20th years anniversary last Saturday. Well done to many members who have been instrumental in supporting this club to where they are currently. They include many female teams as well.
· I acknowledge the Fiji Girmit Foundation New Zealand who celebrated 10 years in New Zealand and 143rd years when they first set sail to Fiji from India in 1879. The Fiji Girmit Foundation New Zealand’s history goes back to 1879 when they first arrived in Fiji. In 2012 they established in Auckland with a vision to reclaim and restore the Foundation’s history of Fiji Indians living in Aotearoa New Zealand, maintaining of language, heritage and acknowledgement and tribute to the indigenous people of Fiji.
· Congratulations Lemauga Lydia Sosene in your new role as the newest Member of Parliament. I’m acknowledging Lemauga extensive works not only at this local board, but also her community involvement, her contribution to this community and Pacific people. Thank you to Afoa and family for your support and for sharing Lemauga with us.
Board Member Papaliitele Peo
· Acknowledge the outgoing Samoan Consul-General, Faaolotoi Reupena Pogi, who is finishes his term next month. We thank him for his service to our communities and to Māngere. We wish him well for the future.
· Congratulate Jemaima Tiatia on being appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor Pacific at the University of Auckland. This is well deserved recognition of her service to our Pasifika communities and academia. She is a great role model for our Pasifika tupulaga.
Board Member Christine O’Brien
· Condolences to the family and friends of Kelly Meafua, formerly of Ōtāhuhu Rugby, who passed in a tragic accident.
· Congratulate the Tōia facility management team and acknowledge that the pools have been assessed as a poolsafe facility.
There were no petitions.
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Roger Fowler and Mary Autagavaia from Māngere East ACCESS Trust were in attendance to present to the board, about a pathway towards the development of a new purpose-built community centre and public transport interchange. A copy of the presentation was tabled at the meeting and placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment |
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Resolution number MO/2022/58 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member C O'Brien: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) thank Roger Fowler and Mary Autagavaia from Māngere East ACCESS Trust for their attendance and presentation.
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a 18 May 2022: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board – Item 8.1 Deputation - Roger Fowler - Māngere East ACCESS Trust presentation |
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Bella Tamotu and Milima Molly Pihigia QSM from Ōtāhuhu Town Hall Committee Board were in attendance to present the Trusts annual presentation to the local board as a requirement of their agreement with Auckland Council. A copy of the presentation was tabled at the meeting and placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment |
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Resolution number MO/2022/59 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member M Kolo: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) thank Bella Tamotu and Milima Molly Pihigia QSM from Ōtāhuhu Town Hall Committee Board for their attendance and presentation.
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a 18 May 2022: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board – Item 8.2 Deputation - Ōtāhuhu Town Hall Committee Board presentation |
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Public Forum – Golf New Zealand |
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Resolution number MO/2022/60 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member W Togiamua: Ngā tūtohunga Recommendation/s That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) thank Thiem Nguyen from Golf New Zealand for his attendance in public forum presentation.
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There was no extraordinary business.
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Resolution number MO/2022/61 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member P Peo: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) receive the verbal report from Councillor Alf Filipaina.
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Note: Councillor Efeso Collins apologies for absence were received.
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Members Papaliitele Peo, Walter Togiamua and Christine O’Brien reports were tabled at the meeting. A copy of the reports have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as a minute attachment. |
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Resolution number MO/2022/62 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member W Togiamua: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) receive the verbal and written reports from local board members b) appoint the chairperson elected under agenda item 14 as the lead on the following topic areas and stakeholder groups: i) Local Government New Zealand ii) Māngere Bridge BID c) defer appointment of a member to all other vacant positions in the table on agenda report until June business meeting d) appoint the chairperson elected under agenda item 14 as an interim lead on all vacant positions in the table on the agenda report until an appointment is made in the June business meeting.
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a 18 May 2022: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board – Item 12 - Local Board Leads and Appointments Reports - Member Papaliitele Peo report b 18 May 2022: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board – Item 12 - Local Board Leads and Appointments Reports - Member Walter Togiamua report c 18 May 2022: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board – Item 12 - Local Board Leads and Appointments Reports - Member Christine O'Brien report |
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Resolution number MO/2022/63 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member P Peo: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) resolve to not fill the vacancy created on the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board by Lemauga Lydia Sosene’s resignation from the board on 1 May 2022, pursuant to section 117(3) of the Local Electoral Act b) immediately give public notice of the decision not to fill the vacancy in accordance with section 119 of the Local Electoral Act 2001.
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Note: The Deputy Chair vacated the chair to allow for the election of Chairperson at 6.32pm.
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Election of Chairperson |
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Manoj Ragupathy – Local Area Manager was in attendance and gave an overview of the voting systems for electing a chairperson and deputy chairperson. |
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The Local Area Manager called for a decision on whether the ballot will be open or closed by a show of hands. |
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The Local Area Manager then called for nominations for the position of chairperson for the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board for the remaining period of the 2019-2022 political term. |
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Member Togiamua nominated Member Bakulich for the position of chairperson for the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board. Member O’Brien seconded the nomination. There were no further nominations. |
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Resolution number MO/2022/64 MOVED by Member W Togiamua, seconded by Member C O'Brien: Ngā tūtohunga Recommendation/s That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) elect member Tauanu’u Nanai Nick Bakulich as Chairperson of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board utilising System B of Schedule 7, Part 1, Clause 25 of the Local Government Act 2002 for the remaining period of the 2019-2022 political term.
The motion was put to the vote and was declared CARRIED by 5 votes to 0. |
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Member Bakulich read the Declaration of Chairperson and assumed the chair. A copy of the signed Declaration of Chair document has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Chairperson addressed the meeting. |
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The Chairperson called for nominations for deputy chair. |
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Member Makalita Kolo nominated Member Christine O’Brien for the position of deputy chairperson for the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board. Member Papaliitele Peo seconded the nomination.
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There being no further nominations, the chairperson put the vote. |
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Resolution number MO/2022/65 MOVED by Member M Kolo, seconded by Member W Togiamua: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: b) elect a deputy chair using system B c) elect Member O’Brien as deputy chairperson of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board for the remaining period of the 2019-2022 political term, utilising System B of Schedule 7, Part 1, Clause 25 of the Local Government Act 2002. |
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a 18 May 2022: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board – Item 14 Election of Chairperson - Signed Chairperson Declaration |
Note: Member Harry Toleafoa left the meeting at 6.44pm
Precedence of Business |
Resolution number MO/2022/66 MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member P Peo: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) agree that Item 23: Auckland Council's Quarterly Performance Report: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board for quarter three 2021/2022 be brought forward to after item 14: Election of Chairperson, at this meeting. |
Auckland Council's Quarterly Performance Report: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board for quarter three 2021/2022 |
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Resolution number MO/2022/67 MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member P Peo: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) receive the performance report for quarter three ending 31 March 2022 b) note the financial performance report in Attachment B of this agenda report c) note a total Locally Driven Initiatives budget of $95,500 is available in the 2021/2022 financial year for reallocation from seven work programme activities tracking towards underspent as follows: i) ID# 1767 - Venue Hire subsidy - $7,000 ii) ID# 276 - Town centres and business improvement districts Māngere-Ōtāhuhu - $23,000 iii) ID# 839 - MO Te Kete Rukuruku (Māori naming of parks and places) - $18,000 iv) ID# 294 - Event partnership fund Māngere-Ōtāhuhu (Christmas events) - $3,000 v) ID# 293 - Event partnership fund Māngere-Ōtāhuhu –$19,000 vi) ID# 290 - Anzac services Māngere-Ōtāhuhu - $15,500 vii) ID# 291 – Local civic events Māngere-Ōtāhuhu - $10,000 d) approve the proposed Locally Driven Initiatives budget reallocations below: i) $30,000 towards FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) 2023 programme – as a new work programme line led by Auckland Unlimited ii) $5,000 towards Matariki 2022 event – ID# 280 – “Māori Responsiveness Māngere-Ōtāhuhu” work programme line iii) $4,500 towards purchasing a blank whale tail sculpture and painting it - ID# 275 -Placemaking: Community-led activation of community spaces and neighbourhoods Māngere-Ōtāhuhu iv) $56,000 towards the community and quick response grants – ID# 297 - Community grants Māngere-Ōtāhuhu e) note cost savings of $80,000 is available in the 2021-2024 Capex Customer and Community Services work programme – project ID 30248 - Māngere Town Centre Building and Library -renew roof and refurbish interior f) approve the recommendations to the Capex Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board 2021-2024 Customer and Community Services - Community Facilities work programme (shown in Attachment C) as outlined below: i) reallocate $45,000 towards project ID# 20555 Māngere East Library - renew roof and refurbish library; to expand the project scope ii) reallocate $35,000 towards project ID# 21890 -161R Robertson Road, Māngere -remediate fire-damaged building; to expand the project scope. CARRIED |
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Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local and Multi-Board Round Two 2021/2022 grant allocations |
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Resolution number MO/2022/68 MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member M Kolo: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) agree to fund, part-fund, or decline each application in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Grants Round Two 2021/2022, listed in the following table:
b) agree to fund, part fund, or decline each application in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Multi-Board Grants Round Two 2021/2022, listed in the following table:
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Endorsing Business Improvement District (BID) targeted rate grants for 2022/2023 |
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Resolution number MO/2022/69 MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member C O'Brien: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: i) $299,196 for Māngere Town Centre Business Association ii) $87,425 for South Harbour Business Association iii) $6,100 for Māngere East Village Business Association iv) $31,500 for Māngere Bridge Business Association v) $696,150 for Ōtāhuhu Business Association. |
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Resolution number MO/2022/70 MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member P Peo: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) approve the service outcomes to inform the Community Facilities concept plan preparation for playgrounds at the following parks: i) Te Ara Tāwhana / Moyle Park A) support for the play outcomes B) exciting and challenging play experiences with a point of difference C) broader range of age groups D) youth provision E) accessible play (universal design principles) F) nature play G) resilient/vandal-proof construction H) walking/exercise (circular pathway development) I) connecting with nature J) shaded seating/picnic areas K) accessible toilets and drinking fountains ii) Vickers Park A) support for the play outcomes B) play provision for a wide range of age groups C) shelter and shaded seating D) vandal proof construction E) highly accessible play and supporting facilities F) safety – visibility and prevention of vehicle access to park G) tree planting to improve shade (Urban Ngahere Strategy) H) potential land swap opportunity with Kāinga Ora to improve the safety and function of the reserve iii) Kāmaka Park A) support for the play outcomes B) large play items (slides, swings, towers) C) wheeled play (learn to ride, scooter, trike) D) accessible play items E) shaded gathering and seating F) accessible pathway b) request that drinking fountains be provided as a priority in all park and playground developments where they can be provided without incurring significant cost of new water infrastructure c) recognise and thank mana whenua for their engagement and expert advice in developing these service outcomes, and looks forward to continuing to work with mana whenua on the planning and provision of public amenities in our communities. |
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Resolution number MO/2022/71 MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member W Togiamua: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) tautoko / support the three policy objectives set in the draft Auckland golf investment plan: i) increased equity, sport and recreation by opening up publicly owned golf land to all Aucklanders ii) increased equity and participation by providing a broad range of golf experiences that attract and retain participants and services targeted at low participation groups iii) best practice in ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation of publicly owned golf land b) is concerned that the decision making framework in the draft plan is unclear and could be inconsistent with the allocation of decisions to local boards and local boards’ governance responsibility for provision of active recreation activity, community leases and local parks/open space c) seeks further clarity on decision making process outlined in page 21 of the draft plan with a clear decision tree that outlines the particular decisions for the Governing Body and the particular decisions for local boards on individual golf courses that are being assessed as part of this draft plan d) request further work to be completed on a regional provision standard for golf and access to golf facilities prior to adopting the draft plan, so access to these facilities is considered across Auckland, including in areas without existing golf courses on public land e) note the concerns raised by Golf New Zealand about the validity of the data, the process undertaken to develop the draft plan and the conclusions reached and seek further advice from staff on these issues prior to the board providing its feedback f) note that the draft plan will now be reported to the Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee in August 2022 g) defer consideration of the draft plan until June 2022 so staff can provide further information to the board on the concerns raised above and the result of community feedback on the draft plan.
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Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa - New Zealand Geographic Board: recording of unofficial place names as official - Update |
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Resolution number MO/2022/72 MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member C O'Brien: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) note the advice from Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board that they will be deferring making decisions on changing the status of Auckland’s recorded (unofficial) place names to official in order to further consult with Auckland’s 19 mana whenua groups.
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Service Property Optimisation Investigations: 10 and 12-16 High Street, Ōtāhuhu |
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Resolution number MO/2022/73 MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member M Kolo: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) receive the results of service property optimisation investigations undertaken in connection with 10 and 12-16 High Street, Ōtāhuhu
b) note that all current work by the local board that could lead to the sale of the property at 10 and 12-16 High St Ōtāhuhu is now halted
c) note that the ongoing maintenance and renewals of 10 and 12-16 High Street, Ōtāhuhu will be managed through business as usual budgets allocated to manage the upkeep of council’s fixed assets.
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Local board feedback on Auckland Transport's proposed speed limit changes |
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Resolution number MO/2022/74 MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member M Kolo: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) provide feedback on speed limit changes proposed as part of Phase Three of Auckland Transport’s Safe Speeds Programme as follows:
b) delegate to the chair the authority to make any final minor changes on behalf of the local board to the speed limit table in its feedback. |
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Auckland Transport - Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Transport Capital Fund Report May 2022 |
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Resolution number MO/2022/75 MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member M Kolo: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) receive the report titled May 2022 – Auckland Transport Local Board Transport Capital Fund Report for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board in Attachment A b) allocate $514,000 from its Local Board Transport Capital Fund for the construction of the Walter Massey Shared Path (2nd stage) c) allocate $1,300,000 from its Local Board Transport Capital Fund for the completion of Ōtāhuhu Streetscape (Criterion Square) project by Auckland Council’s Community Facilities department d) allocate $130,387 from its Local Board Transport Capital Fund for bus seats at selected bus stops as agreed between the board and Auckland Transport e) request that Auckland Transport update the local board and the community when key milestones of these projects (as agreed with the local board) have been reached. |
Note: with the agreement of the meeting item 23: Auckland Council's Quarterly Performance Report: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board for quarter three 2021/2022 was taken after item 14: Election of chairperson.
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Resolution number MO/2022/76 MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member P Peo: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) note the Governance Forward Work Calendar. |
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Resolution number MO/2022/77 MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member W Togiamua: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) receive the workshop notes from the workshops held on 6 April, 13 April, and 27 April 2022. |
26 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
Resolution number MO/2022/78 MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member W Togiamua: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu 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:
C1 Acquisition of Land from Watercare - part 500 Island Road, Māngere
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. |
8.23pm 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.
8.42pm The public was re-admitted.
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It was resolved while the public was excluded:
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Acquisition of Land from Watercare - part 500 Island Road, Māngere |
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d) confirm that the resolutions, report and attachment remain confidential until reasons for confidentiality no longer exist.
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8.43 pm 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 Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board HELD ON
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