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Resolution
number OR/2022/47
MOVED by Member D Wong, seconded by Member M Voyce:
That
the Ōrākei Local Board:
a)
receive
consultation feedback on the proposed Ōrākei Local Board priorities
and activities for 2022/2023.
b)
note that 42 per
cent of submitters support all the proposed Ōrākei Local Board
priorities and a further 42 per cent of submitters support most of the
proposed Ōrākei Local Board priorities for 2022/2023.
c)
receive
consultation feedback on regional topics in the Annual Budget 2022/2023 from
people and organisations based in the Ōrākei local board area.
d)
provide the
following input on regional topics in the proposed Annual Budget 2022/2023 to
the Governing Body:
Climate
i.
note 65 per cent of
submitters from the local board area support the introduction of a climate
change targeted rate
ii.
recommend a
uniform/fixed basis climate change targeted rate (estimated to be $68 per
Separately Used or Inhabited Part (SUIP) rather than based on property
valuations
iii.
recommend budgeting
provisions be made to address sea-level rise along Tamaki Drive within the
climate action package
iv.
support the
targeted rate to reduce ferry emissions
v.
note the
consultation feedback requesting to complete the gaps in the cycleway network
vi.
advocate for
funding from the Climate Change Targeted Rate to create cycling connections
through Colin Maiden Park in line with the Colin Maiden Master Plan, Colin
Maiden Transport Assessment, Ōrākei Local Paths (Greenways)
Programme Plan and the Auckland Strategic Cycling and Micromobility Network
vii.
support an
application for the purchase of Kohi forest from the Melanesian Mission
Trust utilising the Climate Change Targeted Rate to retain a significant
carbon sequestration area
Budget Pressures
viii.
support the
community feedback that selling green open spaces is not appropriate given
current growth pressures, which will make acquisition of open space unattainable
in future, and recommend that council review the current and future need for
green open space
ix.
given the increase
in growth within Auckland, the Board recommend to reduce the asset recycling
target to $50M and prioritise the retention of green open space.
x.
advocate to return
LDI Capex in 2024 to the level indicated in the 10-year Budget 2021-2031 to
enable the board to deliver on their key projects noting that LDI Capex
provides the best interface between the community and council
xi.
advocate for the retention
of the Local Board Transport Capital Fund, noting its crucial role in
realising the local board’s transport related priorities for the area
at the community level
xii.
continue to
advocate towards expediting the Hobson Bay catchment wastewater / stormwater
separation through the Water Quality Targeted Rate
xiii.
note that the
consultation material did not propose to sell Airport shares, and note that
there was no feedback from submitters in the Ōrākei Local Board
area that raised this
Operating Spending Prioritisation
xiv.
note that although
there was split opinion on whether climate change initiatives should be
deemed as essential council service, the feedback showed a theme of
supporting the Board’s actions to create and enhance open spaces as
community assets and the growing need to continue in this direction
Waste Service Standardisation
xv.
support the move to
a region-wide rates-funded refuse collection system
xvi.
recommend mandatory
opt-out for residential multi-unit developments of 10 units of more
xvii.
support the opt-out
rules to allow non-residential properties such as businesses to opt- out
xviii.
do not support the
food scraps service
xix.
do not support the
application of a minimum base charge to every separately used or inhabited
part of a property
Other Issues
xx.
support increasing
local board decision-making over local community service
xxi.
support the officer
work being done, with urgency, on development contributions, with extra
resources if required, and strongly believe that substantial increases are
necessary as soon as possible given the infrastructure requirements needed to
support the demands of increasing growth pressures
xxii.
support increasing
resources to ensure the enforcement of bylaws
xxiii.
recommend that the
council booking systems and associated collection of fees are reviewed to
ensure that fees are being effectively collected
e)
provide its
advocacy initiatives for the Annual Budget 2022/2023 to the Governing Body as
per the table below:
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Ōrākei
Local Board key advocacy initiatives
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Initiative
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Description
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Advocating
to:
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Retain
Tagalad (South) Reserve for community use
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Situated
in the middle of residential Mission Bay, Tagalad (South) Reserve (9 Tagalad/6A
Nihill Crescent) is the former Mission Bay Bowling Club site, commonly
referred to as Tagalad Reserve. The site is being considered as part of
Auckland Council’s asset recycling strategy.
Mission
Bay & Kohimarama Residents Association has been vocal that Tagalad should
not be sold to be developed, and that it should remain public land that is
secured for future generations.
Over 800
people have signed the online petition in support of Tagalad Reserve
remaining a greenspace, community garden and community facility.
The Board
advocates to the Governing Body to retain ownership of Tagalad (South)
Reserve (9 Tagalad/6A Nihill Crescent) and to return the governance of the
above address to the Ōrākei
Local Board as a
service asset to enable the community vision for a greenspace.
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Governing
Body
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Retain
growth funding for Colin Maiden precinct for 2022/2023
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This area
is experiencing substantial growth pressures from the development in
Stonefields, and the Tamaki Regeneration area, as well as major multistorey
development proposals near Colin Maiden Park.
A Colin
Maiden Precinct Masterplan and a Transport and Circulation plan have been
completed for the Colin Maiden Precinct. These require focused
co-ordination and on-going implementation. Colin Maiden Park and Ngahue
Reserve is a sub-regional sports and recreation facility. For
example, it is the home of Auckland Netball and the Auckland University
Rugby Club. Auckland Hockey has resource consent to construct a base there,
Oceania Football Club is finishing its development and there are several
buildings available within the park for commercial lease.
There is a
need to maximise the sub-regional potential and opportunities for Colin
Maiden Park as they arise. It is not a regional asset, but exceeds the
scale of a local park, so it requires a subregional focus.
The Board
requests the Governing Body to retain the $2.7 million growth funding
currently proposed in the 2022/2023 year of the LTP to allow on-going
implementation of the Masterplan.
Focus and
co-ordination by parks planning staff is now needed to ensure opportunities
are maximised and the asset is not degraded at a time when use by multiple
clubs is increasing from across the region.
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Governing
Body
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Enhance
Pourewa Valley
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Pourewa
Valley has the potential to become a significant ecological asset to
Auckland – another jewel in Auckland’s crown, being one of the
largest urban forests in the country.
Located in
the heart of the Ōrākei Local Board area, it is a known bird
corridor and supports a range of coastal, estuarine, freshwater and
terrestrial habitats within 10 km from Auckland’s city centre.
Section 2
of the Glen Innes to Tamaki Drive shared path was completed mid-2022
bringing many local residents and visitors to experience Pourewa
Valley’s recreational, cultural and ecological values.
The Board
requests that the Governing Body continues to allocate funds from the
Natural Environment Targeted Rate, for its restoration and enhancement.
These funds would supplement the substantial investment already being made
from board LDI Opex, which is proposed to continue. Proposed works which
will largely be undertaken by volunteers and local environmental groups are
detailed in the Pourewa Valley Integrated Plan, adopted by the Board in
September 2019.
The Board
aims to leverage this allocation by philanthropic contribution from
numerous enthusiastic supporters of the plan.
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Governing
Body
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To
complete construction of both the north and south links to the Glen Innes
to Tamaki Drive Shared Path
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The
north-south links to Section 2 of the Glen Innes to Tamaki Drive Shared
Path will improve the safety for users of the shared path and reduce road
network congestion by providing off-road access to schools and commuters.
They will provide connectivity and improved access for multiple communities
across the Pourewa Valley, from Meadowbank to Kohimarama.
The
project was adopted as part of the Board’s One Local Initiative (OLI)
in the 10-year budget 2018-2028 and is now included in Auckland
Transport’s Regional Land Transport Plan 2021-2031 (RLTP).
The
northern link was constructed with Section 2 of the Glen Innes to Tamaki
Drive spine and both projects are due to be completed and open in May 2022.
The
southern link from Gowing Drive provides more of an engineering challenge
in terms of topography and access across the rail network. Detailed design
for this link is about to commence with public consultation projected for
mid 2022 and a target for construction to begin, subject to successful
consultation, in late 2023.
There is
now an opportunity to leverage cost efficiencies by ensuring design and
construction work of the links occurs in parallel to the Section 2 works.
The Board
previously committed $2.1million to this project from its Local Board
Transport Capital Fund.
The Board
requests the Governing Body to continue to support the allocation of
funding for this project in the RLTP and advocate to Auckland Transport to
deliver the OLI within the timeline set out in the RLTP.
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Governing
Body / Auckland Transport
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Expedite
the Hobson Bay catchment wastewater/stormwater separation
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Hobson Bay
has a deteriorating, ageing stormwater/wastewater network which cannot
support on-going infill resulting from increasing growth pressures.
The Board
acknowledges the substantial work completed by Healthy Waters, Watercare,
local community groups and the support and ongoing advocacy of the
Waitemata Local Board.
As the
Western Isthmus project nears completion, the Board recommends that
planning and investigation work begin immediately on the Eastern Isthmus
infrastructure upgrade.
The Board
also notes the particularly high levels of community support for this
initiative, noting the local feedback on the 10-year budget 2021-2031 as
well as Auckland Council’s receipt of a petition coordinated by local
community organization, Hapua Thrive as part of the consultation. This
petition supports the Eastern Isthmus upgrade programme and currently has
1,072 signatories.
The Board
requests the Governing Body to prioritise water quality improvements in
Hobson Bay and the separation works for the Remuera catchment by bringing
the start of the work forward from 2028 to 2022, as detailed on page 451 of
the Supporting Information to the Auckland Council 10-year Budget.
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Governing
Body
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Retain the
Transport Capital Fund and return LDI Capex in 2024
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The Board
strongly advocates for the retention of the Transport Capital Fund, noting
its crucial role in realising the Board’s transport related
priorities for the area at the community level. The Board also strongly
advocates to the Governing Body to return Locally Driven Initiatives
capital budgets (LDI Capex) in 2024 to the level indicated in the 10-year
Budget 2021-2031 to enable the board to deliver on their key projects.
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Governing
Body/ Auckland Transport
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CARRIED
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