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Resolution
number AE/2023/69
MOVED by Deputy Chairperson K Smith, seconded
by Member J Maskill:
That the Albert-Eden Local Board:
a)
receive
consultation feedback on the proposed Albert-Eden Local Board priorities and
activities for 2023/2024 including proposed local activities to discontinue,
reduce spending on, or increase fees, to meet the reduction in local board
funding proposed by the Governing Body.
b)
receive
consultation feedback on regional topics in the Annual Budget 2023/2024 and
related policies from people and organisations based in the Albert-Eden Local
Board area.
c)
provide local board
feedback, outlined in resolutions d) – o), on the 4 key levers in the Proposed Annual Budget 2023/2024.
d)
do not support the
proposed $125 million reduction in operating spending; and
i)
note that other
reductions in operating spending are occurring through different processes
and are not considered in the consultation document, and those will impact on
services to the community
ii)
note that 49 per
cent of Albert-Eden responses did not support the proposed reductions to
operating spending
iii)
note continued
support for Maungawhau Precinct development around the new Maungawhau Station
iv)
request that all
changes in services and funding that relate to local board programmes and
budgets are made by local boards and any savings are attributed to local
board savings targets, for example parks and facilities maintenance
v)
request that local
boards’ decision-making responsibilities on local procurement are able
to be exercised and implemented to their fullest extent.
e)
do not support
selling any shares in Auckland International Airport Limited; and
i)
request that
Auckland Council be a pro-active shareholder, influencing and managing
Auckland Airport shares investment to benefit Aucklanders.
f)
support an increase
in rates; and
i)
note that there was
mixed feedback on the approach to rates and debt, with 47 per cent of
Albert-Eden responses supporting increased rates to some level
ii)
request that Auckland
Council undertake a review on the methodology of striking rates, in
preparation for the next Long-term Plan.
g)
support an increase
in debt; and
i)
note this would be used for capital expenditure that was going to be funded
by operating expenditure, freeing up operating expenditure to cover budget shortfalls.
h)
support the
proposed $20 million storm response fund; and
i)
request that this funding be ring-fenced for additional work to improve
response and capacity to respond to weather events, and not contribute
towards business-as-usual programmes
ii)
request that local boards are consulted on how this funding is implemented to
inform the best localised response is implemented.
i)
support the
proposed increase to the base rate and targeted rate charges for non-standard
refuse bins, introduction of a fee for swapping bin sizes and extension of
the food scraps targeted rate to the new areas that will receive the service
this year.
j)
support the
proposed re-prioritisation of additional bus service expenditure which was
planned to be funded by the Climate Action Targeted Rate for the 2023/2024
year; and
i)
note the local
impact of this is that the reinstatement of 15 minutes services to midnight
on all city centre routes and the delivery of frequent route 65 on the
central Isthmus will be delayed by 6 months from September 2023 to March
2024.
k)
support proposed
changes to the Community Occupancy Guidelines; and
i)
note if the change
is approved it will be at the discretion of each local board if and when they
implement any increased community lease fees.
l)
support other
proposed changes to fees and charges.
m)
support the
Tūpuna Maunga Authority Operational Plan 2023/2024; and
i)
note feedback
contained some comments in opposition to the removal of exotic trees on the
maunga
ii)
support continued
engagement with the community on future works or amendments to the Integrated
Management Plan
iii)
acknowledge the
importance of Maungawhau Mount Eden, Ōwairaka / Te
Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura Mount Albert and Kōpuke /
Tītīkōpuke Mount Saint John to the Albert-Eden community and
the local board.
n)
support the
proposed changes to the Revenue and Financing Policy, to pause the Long-Term
Differential Strategy for one year.
o)
support the
proposed changes to the Māori Land Rates Remission and Postponement
Policy.
p)
provide the
following advocacy initiatives for the Annual Budget
2023/2024 to the Governing Body:
i)
request that the
Governing Body investigate opportunities with central government for adequate
resource and funding for Auckland, for example by returning an increased
proportion of the Goods and Services Tax collected from Auckland
ii)
request that
adequate funding is allocated in the 2023/2024 budget to ensure that the
Bylaw and Consent Compliance teams are able to respond to all requests and
complaints
iii)
advocate for
funding to upgrade our sportsfields to address the current and future
shortfall in sports capacity. We need an increase in playing and competition
hours for the growing numbers of sports teams
iv)
advocate for
funding to realign the Chamberlain Park 18-hole golf course so it is entirely
on the eastern side of Waititiko/Meola Creek. This will make space to develop
a new park, make walking and cycling connections and undertake stream
restoration. This is especially important given the close proxiomity of the
residential development at Carrington Road at the ex-Unitec site
v)
advocate for
continued provision and public access to aquatic facilities at the Mt Albert
Aquatic Centre
vi)
advocate for a
civic square to be funded on a site already acquired, 915-919 New North Road,
Mt Albert, to provide a focal point for the town centre and connection to the
train station.
q)
acknowledge and
thank staff, in particular, Emma Reed – Senior Local Board Advisor,
Canela Ferrara – Local Board Advisor, and Cathy McIntosh – Local
Board Engagement Advisor, for their excellent advice.
r)
thank Emma Reed
– Senior Local Board Advisor, for her advice and attendance.
CARRIED
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