Rodney Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Rodney Local Board held in the Kumeū Meeting Room, Kumeū Library, 296 Main Road, Kumeū. on Wednesday, 19 April 2023 at 10am.

 

Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present

 

Chairperson

Brent Bailey

 

Deputy Chairperson

Louise Johnston

 

Members

Michelle Carmichael

 

 

Mark Dennis

 

 

Tim Holdgate

 

 

Geoff Upson

 

 

Guy Wishart

 

 

 

 

 


Rodney Local Board

19 April 2023

 

 

 

1          Nau mai | Welcome

 

The chairperson opened the meeting and welcomed those in attendance.

 

Member M Carmichael led the meeting in karakia timatanga.

 

 

2          Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

 

Resolution number RD/2023/36

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson L Johnston, seconded by Member M Dennis:  

That the Rodney Local Board:

a)         accept the apology from Member I Wagstaff and Member C Smith for absence.

CARRIED

 

 

 

3          Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

 

4          Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number RD/2023/37

MOVED by Member T Holdgate, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Johnston:  

That the Rodney Local Board:

a)         confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Wednesday, 15 March 2023, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

 

 

5          He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence

 

There were no leaves of absence.

 

 

6          Te Mihi | Acknowledgements

 

The local board acknowledged the extremely valuable and greatly appreciated efforts by Auckland Emergency Management staff during the recent floods and cyclone emergency events. While we all have experiences to review and feedback to provide, this in no way diminishes our respect for the effort and service contributed by Auckland Emergency Management leadership and staff.

 

 

7          Ngā Petihana | Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 

 

8          Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations

 

8.1

Deputation: Pedestrian safety in Kaukapakapa

 

Anthony Woodward and Danielle Hancock from Kaukapakapa Area Residents and Ratepayers Association and James Scott from North West Country were in attendance for this item.

 

Documents were tabled in support of the item. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachments.

 

Resolution number RD/2023/38

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson L Johnston, seconded by Member M Dennis:  

That the Rodney Local Board:

a)      whakamihi / thank Mr Woodward, Ms Hancock and Mr Scott for their  attendance at the meeting.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     19 April 2023 - Rodney Local Board, Item 8.1 - Pedestrian safety in Kaukapakapa - school crossing photo

b     19 April 2023 - Rodney Local Board, Item 8.1 - Pedestrian safety in Kaukapakapa - school principal letter of support

 

 

 

8.2

Deputation: Harbour Sport

 

Hannah Milne and Richard Casutt from Harbour Sport were in attendance for this item.

 

Resolution number RD/2023/39

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson L Johnston, seconded by Member M Carmichael:  

That the Rodney Local Board:

a)      whakamihi / thank Harbour Sport for their presentation and attendance at the meeting.

CARRIED

 

 

9              Te Matapaki Tūmatanui  | Public Forum

 

9.1

Extension of speaking time

 

Resolution number RD/2023/40

MOVED by Chairperson B Bailey, seconded by Member G Upson:  

That the Rodney Local Board

a)       whakaae / agree pursuant to Standing Orders 7.8.1 that extension of time be granted for for the period any speaker is allowed to speak.

CARRIED

 

 

9.2

Public Forum: Pathway to recovery for Muriwai

 

Claire Bradley from the Muriwai Community Association was in attendance for this item, to discuss storm recovery issues at Muriwai.

 

Documents were tabled in support of the item. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachments.

 

Resolution number RD/2023/41

MOVED by Chairperson B Bailey, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Johnston:  

That the Rodney Local Board:

a)      whakamihi / thank Ms Claire Bradley from Muriwai Community Association for their presentation and attendance at the meeting.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     19 April 2023 - Rodney Local Board, Item 9.1 - Muriwai Community Association - Summary of views of Muriwai's Pathway to Recovery

 

 

 

9.3

Public Forum: Traffic safety outside Dairy Flat School

 

James Pemberton was in attendance for this item to discuss traffic safety outside Dairy Flat School.

 

Resolution number RD/2023/42

MOVED by Chairperson B Bailey, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Johnston:  

That the Rodney Local Board:

a)       whakamihi / thank Mr Pemberton for his attendance at the meeting.

 

CARRIED

 

 

9.4

Public Forum: Mr Steven Law

 

Mr Law was in attendance to request that whatever he refers to in public forum time is recorded and also spoke about the agenda being wrong regarding public forum time.

 

Resolution number RD/2023/43

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson L Johnston, seconded by Member M Carmichael:  

That the Rodney Local Board:

a)       whakamihi / thank Mr Law for his attendance.

CARRIED

 

The meeting adjourned at 11.35am and reconvened at 11.43am.

 

 

10        Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

 


11

Watercare – Wastewater Network Strategy

 

Ben Halliwell – Elected Member Relationship Manager was in attendance for this item.

 

Resolution number RD/2023/44

MOVED by Member M Dennis, seconded by Member G Wishart:  

That the Rodney Local Board:

a)         whiwhi / receive  the report on Watercare’s Wastewater Network Strategy

b)         tautoko / support the objective of reducing the number of overflows over time

CARRIED

 

 


12

Huapai Community Transport Hub

 

Jeremy Pellow – Programme Director was in attendance for this item.

 

Resolution number RD/2023/45

MOVED by Member M Dennis, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Johnston:  

That the Rodney Local Board:

a)      whakaae / approve the cancellation of the Huapai Community Transport Hub project and for the project budget to be reallocated to footpath projects in the Kumeū subdivision.

CARRIED

 

 

13

Seeking views on the proposed approach for Katoa, Ka Ora - Speed Management Plan for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland 2024-2027

 

Resolution number RD/2023/46

MOVED by Member M Dennis, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Johnston:  

That the Rodney Local Board:

a)      whakarite / provide the following views on the proposed approaches for development of Katoa, Ka Ora a Speed Management Plan for Auckland 2024-2027 in accordance with the guidelines  as per Attachment A to the agenda report   

Approach One - Easy to understand approach

·         the local board has local knowledge to share that could help to improve the easy-to-understand approach. This information has already been shared with Auckland Transport at a local board workshop and will be reviewed by Auckland Transport in accordance with their responsibility as a road controlling authority.

Approach Two - High benefit cost ratio approach

·         the local board has local knowledge to share that could help to improve the high benefit cost ratio approach. This information has already been shared with Auckland Transport at a local board workshop and will be reviewed by Auckland Transport in accordance with their responsibility as a road controlling authority.

Approach Three - Responsive to community and partner requests approach

·         partner and community requests are prioritised.

Approach Four – High percentage of roads approach

·         a high total percentage cover should be consulted on in this phase of the programme.

Approach Five – Early implementation approach following consultation and Auckland Transport Board approval

·         approved changes are implemented early in the 2024-2027 plan.

b)        support the review of speed limits in the following types of locations:

i)          schools and request a maximum speed limit of 60 kilometers per hour outside all Rodney schools with a lower variable speed limit of 30 kilometers during school pick up and drop off times

ii)         town centres

vi)       unsealed and non-exit roads and ensure that all road users are considered when accessing appropriate speed limits

vii)      sealed rural roads and request the following:

A)        consistent speed limits between main and feeder roads

B)        ensure that all road users are considered when accessing appropriate speed limits

C)        ensure that unitary plan zoning is taken into consideration when analyzing appropriate speed limits for example, the Countryside Living Zone versus Rural Production Zone.

viii)     new development areas including the intersections surrounding new Rodney urban areas.

CARRIED

 

Pursuant to Standing Order 1.9.3 Member G Upson and Member T Holdgate requested their abstention be recorded.

 

 

 

14

Council-controlled organisation forward work programme and engagement approach for Quarter Four (April-June 2023)

 

Resolution number RD/2023/47

MOVED by Chairperson B Bailey, seconded by Member M Dennis:  

That the Rodney Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive the council-controlled organisations forward work programme and engagement approach for Quarter Four (April-June 2023) including the status on work programme items since the last report in September 2022.

CARRIED

 


 

 

15

Addition to the 2022-2023 Rodney Local Board meeting schedule

 

Resolution number RD/2023/48

MOVED by Chairperson B Bailey, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Johnston:  

That the Rodney Local Board:

a)      whakaae / approve the addition of three extraordinary meeting dates to the 2022-2023 Rodney Local Board meeting schedule to accommodate the Annual Budget 2023/2024 and Local Board Plan 2023 timeframes as follows:

i)       Wednesday 10 May 2023, at 10am

ii)      Wednesday 13 September 2023, at 10am

iii)     Wednesday 1 November 2023, at 10am.

CARRIED

 

 

 

16

Rodney Ward Councillor update

 

Resolution number RD/2023/49

MOVED by Member M Carmichael, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Johnston:  

That the Rodney Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive Councillor Sayer’s update on activities of the Governing Body.

CARRIED

 

 

17

Hōtaka Kaupapa – Policy Schedule April 2023

 

Resolution number RD/2023/50

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson L Johnston, seconded by Chairperson B Bailey:  

That the Rodney Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive the Hōtaka Kaupapa – Policy Schedule update for April 2023.

CARRIED

 

 

18

Rodney Local Board workshop records

 

Resolution number RD/2023/51

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson L Johnston, seconded by Chairperson B Bailey:  

That the Rodney Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive the Rodney Local Board workshop records for 22 March, 5 and 12 April 2023.

CARRIED

 

 


 

 

19        Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e Autaia ana | Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

 

 

 

 

1.00pm                                               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 Rodney Local Board HELD ON

 

 

 

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