Minutes of Planning, Environment and Parks Committee

5.1	Public Input: Paula Browning - mixed use zones and permitted light commercial activities
	Paula Browning addressed the committee regarding mixed-use zones and permitted light commercial activities in the context of the council’s ongoing decision-making around intensification.
	Cr J Watson joined the meeting at 10.09am. Cr W Walker joined the meeting at 10.12am. Cr M Lee joined the meeting at 10.12am. Cr J Bartley joined the meeting at 1.13am.
	A PowerPoint presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachments.
	Resolution number PEPCC/2023/89 MOVED by Cr J Fairey, seconded by Cr K Turner: That the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the public input from Paula Browning regarding mixed-use zones and permitted light commercial activities in the context of the council’s ongoing decision-making around intensification and whakamihi / thank her for her attendance. CARRIED
	Attachments a 3 August 2023 - Planning, Environment and Parks Committee, Item 5.1 - Public Input: Paula Browning - mixed use zones and permitted light commercial activities - PowerPoint presentation

5.2	Public Input: Friends of Awa Matakanakana - waterways and potential solutions to improve the Matakana and Glen Eden catchments in the northeast
	Cr A Dalton joined the meeting at 10.20am. Cr A Filipaina left the meeting at 10.23am.
	John Collins and Martin Evans addressed the committee regarding the state of waterways, potential solutions to improve the Matakana and Glen Eden catchments in the northeast.
	A PowerPoint presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number PEPCC/2023/90 MOVED by Cr G Sayers, seconded by Cr C Fletcher: That the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the public input from John Collins and Martin Evans on behalf of the Friends of Awa Matakanakana regarding the state of waterways, potential solutions to improve the Matakana and Glen Eden catchments in the northeast and whakamihi / thank them for their attendance. CARRIED
	Attachments a 3 August 2023 - Planning, Environment and Parks Committee, Item 5.2 - Public Input: Friends of Awa Matakanakana - waterways and potential solutions to improve the Matakana and Glen Eden catchments in the northeast - PowerPoint presentation

5.3	Public Input: Auckland Rugby League - Game Plan to 2030 strategy and and the important role Council can play in supporting their clubs, community and game across Auckland
	Cr A Filipaina returned to the meeting at 10.37am.
	Rebecca Russell, Chief Executive Officer and Duane Mann, General Manager, Clubs and Partnerships – Auckland rugby League addressed the committee regarding their Game Plan to 2030 strategy and the important role Council can play in supporting their clubs, community and game across Auckland.
	A PowerPoint presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number PEPCC/2023/91 MOVED by Cr A Filipaina, seconded by Cr J Watson: That the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the public input from Rebecca Russell, Chief Executive Officer and Duane Mann, General Manager, Clubs and Partnerships – Auckland Rugby League regarding Game Plan to 2030 strategy and to discuss the important role Council can play in supporting their clubs, community and game across Auckland and whakamihi / thank them for their attendance. CARRIED
	Attachments a 3 August 2023 - Planning, Environment and Parks Committee, Item 5.3 - Public Input: Auckland Rugby League - Game Plan to 2030 strategy and and the important role Council can play in supporting their clubs, community and game across Auckland - PowerPoint

Cr A Filipaina left the meeting at 11.10am.
IMSB Member T Henare left the meeting at 11.10am.

5.4	Public Input: Auckland Conservation Board - statutory role and perspective of key conservation issues in the region
	Note: changes to the original motion, adding new clause b), were made with the agreement of the meeting.
	IMSB Member T Henare returned to the meeting at 11.13am. Cr C Darby left the meeting at 11.25am. Cr A Filipaina returned to the meeting at 11.49am.
	Kate Waterhouse, Deputy Chair and Nerissa Henry, Member – Auckland Conservation Board addressed the committee regarding its statutory role and perspective of key conservation issues in the region.
	Resolution number PEPCC/2023/92 MOVED by Cr C Fletcher, seconded by Cr M Lee: That the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the public input from Kate Waterhouse, Deputy Chair – Auckland Conservation Board regarding its statutory role and area of interest, and its perspective on some of the key conservation issues in the region. The Board will in particular raise the issue of the invasive seaweed Caulerpa and whakamihi / thank her for her attendance. b) tono / request the Mayor to write to the Minister of Conservation outlining the committee’s concern about the department’s lack of priority and resourcing, particularly OPEX for all conservation work in Tāmaki Makaurau, including the marine environment. CARRIED

6 Ngā Kōrero a te Poari ā-Rohe Pātata | Local Board Input

6.1	Local Board Input: Waiheke Local Board - Notice of Motion - Caulerpa
	Chair Cath Handley and Deputy Chair Bianca Ranson – Waiheke Local Board addressed the committee. Chair Handley was supported by Chair Angela Fulljames – Franklin Local Board.
	Cr C Darby returned to the meeting at 12.01am.
	A document was tabled in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number PEPCC/2023/93 MOVED by Cr C Fletcher, seconded by Cr K Leoni: That the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the Waiheke Local Board input regarding the Notice of Motion considered at the Waiheke Local Board on 28 June 2023 relating to Caulerpa b) whakamihi / thank Waiheke Local Board chair Cath Handley for attending. CARRIED
	Attachments a 3 August 2023 - Planning, Environment and Parks Committee, Item 6.1 - Local Board Input: Waiheke Local Board - Notice of Motion - Caulerpa - Presentation

The meeting adjourned at 12.11pm and reconvened at 12.17pm.

Deputy Chairperson A Dalton, Cr C Fletcher, Cr S Henderson, and Cr J Watson were not present.

7 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

7.1	Extraordinary Business - Response to Ministerial direction to Kāinga Ora to assess Auckland Light Rail as a potential Specified Development Project
	Mayor W Brown raised an item of extraordinary business relating to the Response to Ministerial direction to Kāinga Ora to assess Auckland Light Rail as a potential Specified Development Project
	Resolution number PEPCC/2023/94 MOVED by Mayor W Brown, seconded by Deputy Mayor D Simpson: That the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee: a) kohuki / consider an extraordinary item “Response to Ministerial direction to Kāinga Ora to assess Auckland Light Rail as a potential Specified Development Project” at Item 18 – Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e Autaia ana \| Consideration of Extraordinary Business of this agenda, noting: i) the reason the matter was not on the agenda is because the correspondence from Minister Woods arrived late on Friday, 28 July 2023 and ii) the reason why this matter cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting is that a response is required before the House of Representatives rises this month, which is earlier than the next ordinary meeting of the committee. CARRIED
	Mayor W Brown left the meeting at 12.21pm.

Note: Items 8 and 9 were taken together.

8	Shoreline Adaptation Plan: Āwhitu Report
9	Shoreline Adaptation Plan: Manukau South Report
	Cr S Henderson returned to the meeting at 12.21pm. Deputy Chairperson A Dalton returned to the meeting at 12.21pm. Cr C Fletcher returned to the meeting at 12.21pm. Cr J Watson returned to the meeting at 12.22pm. Mayor W Brown returned to the meeting at 12.45pm IMSB Member T Henare left the meeting at 12.51pm. Cr A Filipaina left the meeting at 12.52pm. Cr C Darby left the meeting at 12.58pm. Cr A Filipaina returned to the meeting at 1.02pm.
	A letter of support from Karl Flavell - Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua was tabled in support and has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. A PowerPoint presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Edith Tuhimata – Kaitiaki Taiao - Ngāti Tamaoho Trust addressed the committee in support of the item. Angela Fulljames – Franklin Local Board Chair addressed the committee in support of the item.
	Resolution number PEPCC/2023/95 MOVED by Cr A Baker, seconded by Chairperson R Hills: That the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee: a) whakaae / approve the Āwhitu Shoreline Adaptation Plan provided as Attachment A to the agenda report b) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that the Āwhitu Shoreline Adaptation Plan provides site-specific adaptive strategies that outline the preferred coastal management response for council owned land and assets for each coastal stretch over time c) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that to implement the Āwhitu Shoreline Adaptation Plan, the recommendations will need to be integrated into relevant council strategies and plans to inform the maintenance and renewal of assets: i) where strategies can be implemented through existing budgets, this will be integrated from now; ii) where strategies require additional budget, this will be subject to a regional prioritisation process for funding once all Shoreline Adaptation Plans have been completed. d) tuhi a-taipitopito / note that implementation of Āwhitu Shoreline Adaptation Plan including the Coastal Renewals Work Programme will require ongoing engagement with local iwi. CARRIED
	Note: Under Standing Order 1.8.3, Cr K Turner requested that his abstention be recorded.

	Note: changes to the original motion, amending clause b) were made with the agreement of the meeting.
	Resolution number PEPCC/2023/96 MOVED by Cr A Baker, seconded by Chairperson R Hills: That the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee: a) whakaae / approve the Manukau South Shoreline Adaptation Plan provided as Attachment A to the agenda report b) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the views provided by the Franklin Local Board (FR/2023/68) and the commitment from the Shoreline Adaptation Plan team to re-engage with the Franklin Local Board and affected communities c) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that the Manukau South Shoreline Adaptation Plan provides site-specific adaptive strategies that outline the preferred coastal management response for council owned land and assets for each coastal stretch over time d) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that to implement the Manukau South Shoreline Adaptation Plan, the recommendations will need to be integrated into relevant council strategies and plans to inform the maintenance and renewal of assets: i) where strategies can be implemented through existing budgets, this will be integrated from now; ii) where strategies require additional budget, this will be subject to a regional prioritisation process for funding once all Shoreline Adaptation Plans have been completed. e) tuhi a-taipitopito / note that implementation of Manukau South Shoreline Adaptation Plan including the Coastal Renewals Work Programme will require ongoing engagement with local iwi. CARRIED
	Attachments a 3 August 2023 - Planning, Environment and Parks Committee, Items 8, Shoreline Adaptation Plan: Āwhitu Report and 9, Shoreline Adaptation Plan, Manukau South report - PowerPoint presentation

The meeting adjourned at 1.30pm and reconvened at 2.05 pm.

Note: a roll-call was conducted that ascertained the following members were in attendance at the re-commencement of the meeting:

Member		Member
Cr R Hills	ü	Cr S Henderson	ü
IMSB Member E Ashby	ü	Cr M Lee
Cr A Baker	ü	Cr K Leoni	ü
Cr J Bartley	ü	Cr D Newman	ü
Mayor W Brown		Cr G Sayers
Cr A Dalton	ü	Deputy Mayor D Simpson	ü
Cr C Darby	ü	Cr S Stewart	ü
Cr J Fairey	ü	Cr K Turner
Cr A Filipaina	ü	Cr W Walker
Cr C Fletcher		Cr J Watson
Cr L Fuli	absent	Cr M Williamson	ü
IMSB Member T Henare	ü

10	Update on Caulerpa and gold clam biosecurity incursions
	Cr D Newman left the meeting at 1.30pm. Cr D Newman returned to the meeting at 1.58pm. Cr G Sayers returned to the meeting at 2.02pm. Cr J Watson returned to the meeting at 2.07pm. Cr C Fletcher returned to the meeting at 2.07pm. Cr M Lee returned to the meeting at 2.08pm. Cr K Turner returned to the meeting at 2.10pm. Cr W Walker returned to the meeting at 2.15pm. Mayor W Brown returned to the meeting at 2.14pm Cr J Watson left the meeting at 2.49pm.
	Note: The following was moved as chair’s recommendations, with the addition of clauses b) and c).
	A PowerPoint presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number PEPCC/2023/97 MOVED by Chairperson R Hills, seconded by Deputy Chairperson A Dalton: That the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the update on Caulerpa and gold clam incursions. b) tono / request that the Chair, the Deputy Chair, and the Mayor writes to the Minister of Primary Industries outlining significant concerns in relation to the impact these new-to-New Zealand organisms pose to our natural environment and local communities, acknowledging the response activity to date, and encouraging the Ministry of Primary Industries’ ongoing leadership and resourcing of appropriate response activities. c) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that while existing initiatives funded by the natural environment targeted rate support MPI’s response, resourcing for marine and freshwater biosecurity may need to be re-examined through the upcoming Long-term Plan process. CARRIED
	Attachments a 3 August 2023 - Planning, Environment and Parks Committee, Item 10 - Update on Caulerpa and gold clam biosecurity incursions - PowerPoint presentation

Note: The chairperson accorded precedence to Item 15 – Hūnua Traverse opening, at this time.

15	Hūnua Traverse opening
	Cr J Watson returned to the meeting via electronic link at 3.10pm. Cr J Fairey left the meeting at 3.15pm. Cr J Fairey returned to the meeting at 3.29pm.
	Note: changes to the original motion, amending clause b), were made with the agreement of the meeting.
	A PowerPoint presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachment.
	Resolution number PEPCC/2023/98 MOVED by Cr A Baker, seconded by Deputy Mayor D Simpson: That the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee: a) tūtohi / receive the update on the opening of the Hūnua Traverse b) ohia / endorse the continued work of council staff with trail partners (Watercare, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, Mana Whenua, Clevedon Community Business Association and Ngā Haeranga New Zealand Cycle Trails) in progressing the full opening and ongoing operation of the Hūnua Traverse cycle trail. CARRIED
	Attachments a 3 August 2023 - Planning, Environment and Parks Committee, Item 15 - Hūnua Traverse opening - PowerPoint presentation

11	Kerbside refuse collection standardisation - implementation
	Cr C Fletcher left the meeting at 3.48pm.
	A PowerPoint presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number PEPCC/2023/99 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Cr S Henderson: That the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that on 7 June 2022 the Governing Body agreed to amend the Auckland Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2018 to move to a regionwide rates-funded refuse collection service (GB/2022/46) b) whakaae / approve option 2 – a two-phased approach to implement the decision to move to regionwide rates-funded kerbside refuse collections that minimises upfront bin replacement costs by delivery of new bins only to properties with no bins, or acquisition of existing private bins in areas with no current council bins, to ensure every property is provided with a bin prior to moving to regionwide, staged rates-funded refuse collections. CARRIED
	Attachments a 3 August 2023 - Planning, Environment and Parks Committee, Item 11 - Kerbside refuse collection standardisation - implementation - PowerPoint presentation
	Note: Under Standing Order 1.8.6, the following members requested that their dissenting votes be recorded: · Cr D Newman (against phase 2 of option 2 outlined in clause b) · Cr S Stewart (against phase 2 of option 2 outlined in clause b) · Cr K Turner (against phase 2 of option 2 outlined in clause b) · Cr M Williamson (against phase 2 of option 2 outlined in clause b)

At 3.59 pm, it was:

Extension of Meeting Time

Resolution number PEPCC/2023/100

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Deputy Mayor D Simpson:

That the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee:

b) whakaae / agree under to standing order 1.1.3, that an extension of time be granted, until the business of the agenda is complete.

CARRIED

2023/2024 Capital Investment Programme for Open Space, Community Asset Development, Public Art, Coastal Renewals and Other Regionally-funded Programmes

Cr M Lee left the meeting at 4.03pm.
Cr C Fletcher returned to the meeting at 4.06pm.
Cr M Lee returned to the meeting at 4.20pm.
Mayor W Brown left the meeting at 4.32pm.
Cr M Lee retired from the meeting at 4.36pm.
Mayor W Brown returned to the meeting at 4.45pm.

Local Board resolutions were tabled in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

A PowerPoint presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has also been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

Resolution number PEPCC/2023/101

MOVED by Chairperson R Hills, seconded by Deputy Chairperson A Dalton:

That the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee:

a) whakaae / approve the 2023/2024 work programmes for capital investment as set out in Attachments B, C, D, E, F, G and I to the agenda report.

b) whakaae / approve in principle the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 work programmes as set out in Attachments B, C, D, E, F, G and I to the agenda report.

c) whakaae / approve the 2023/2024 Public Art Regional Work Programme investment areas and initiatives as per Attachment H to the agenda report.

d) whakaae / approve the Risk Adjusted Programme projects identified in the work programme (Attachments B – G and I of the agenda report) as projects that will commence and may be delivered in advance of the expected delivery year, to offset unforeseen delays in other planned projects, to meet expected financial expenditure for the 2023/2024 financial year.

e) tautapa / delegate to the Manager, Public Art authority to approve amendments to the 2023-2024 Public Art Work Programme.

f) tautapa / delegate to the General Manager Parks and Community Facilities authority to approve amendments to the 2023-2026 Parks and Community Facilities Regional Work Programme.

g) tautapa / delegate to the General Manager Resilient Land and Coasts authority to approve amendments to the 2023-2026 Coastal Renewals Work Programme.

h) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that approval of budget allocation in the 2023/2024 financial year for multi-year projects implies the Committee’s support for the projects in their entirety.

i) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that where budget is allocated to a project in the regional work programme that falls within a local board decision-making allocation e.g. a local park, that project is included in the local board work programme and the local board then has decision-making responsibility for that project, within the parameters set by the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee, namely location, scope and budget.

j) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the feedback provided by local boards in relation to the projects funded from the slips prevention and local parks and sports field development (growth) budgets in Attachment F to the agenda report.

k) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that budget allocations for all projects are best current estimates, and amendments may be required to the work programme to accommodate final costs as the year progresses.

A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

For

IMSB Member E Ashby

Cr A Baker

Cr J Bartley

Deputy Chairperson A Dalton

Cr C Darby

Cr J Fairey

Cr A Filipaina

Cr C Fletcher

IMSB Member T Henare

Cr S Henderson

Chairperson R Hills

Cr K Leoni

Cr D Newman

Deputy Mayor D Simpson

Cr W Walker

Cr J Watson

Against

Mayor W Brown

Cr G Sayers

Cr S Stewart

Cr K Turner

Cr M Williamson

Abstained

The motion was declared carried by 16 votes to 5.

CARRIED

Attachments

a 3 August 2023 - Planning, Environment and Parks Committee, Item 12 - 2023/2024 Capital Investment Programme for Open Space, Community Asset Development, Public Art, Coastal Renewals and Other Regionally-funded Programmes - Local board resolutions

b 3 August 2023 - Planning, Environment and Parks Committee, Item 12 - 2023/2024 Capital Investment Programme for Open Space, Community Asset Development, Public Art, Coastal Renewals and Other Regionally-funded Programmes - PowerPoint presentation

Cultural Initiatives Fund FY 2023-2024 Marae and Papakāinga Development Applications

Cr C Darby left the meeting at 5.25pm.
Cr C Darby returned to the meeting at 5.38pm.

IMSB Member E Ashby declared an interest in this item and took no part in the discussion or voting on the matter.

A PowerPoint presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

Resolution number PEPCC/2023/102

MOVED by Cr A Filipaina, seconded by Cr K Leoni:

That the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee:

a) whakaae / approve the following 2023/2024 Cultural Initiatives Fund grants, at a total value of $1,200,000 for marae and papakāinga/Māori housing development:

CIF Marae Development
Ngaa Hau E Whaa o Pukekohe	$110,500
Parish of Waipipi Lot 369a Trust (Rereteewhioi Marae)	$142,500
Te Kia Ora Marae Trust	$142,500
Ruapōtaka Marae	$142,500
Pāpatūānuku Kōkiri Marae	$124,500
Ngāti Wai o Aotea Kawa Marae Trust	$125,500

CIF Papakāinga/Māori Housing
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Housing Trust	$142,500
Te Kawerau Iwi Tiaki Trust	$142,500
Te Motu a Hiroa Charitable Trust	$127,000
Total amount:	$1,200,000

b) tono / request that the Director Customer and Community Services set appropriate conditions, including timing for releasing funds, for each of the grants identified in clause a).

CARRIED

Note: Under Standing Order 1.8.3, Member E Ashby requested that his abstention be recorded.

Attachments

a 3 August 2023 - Planning, Environment and Parks Committee, Item 13 - Cultural Initiatives Fund FY 2023-2024 Marae and Papakāinga Development Applications - PowerPoint presentations

Auckland Foundation Funding Agreement Review

Resolution number PEPCC/2023/103

MOVED by Deputy Mayor D Simpson, seconded by Cr C Fletcher:

That the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee:

a) whakaae / approve a 3-year agreement to continue funding the Auckland Foundation from August 2023-June 2026, with performance measures aligned to council priorities including the Parks and Community 10-year budget priorities.

b) whakaae / approve funding of up to $250,000 per annum ($750,000 in total), from the Long-Term Plan budget, based on expenses submitted by the Auckland Foundation, for operational costs associated with continued strategy development, fundraising, delivery, awarding of grants and reporting of the Auckland Together Fund.

c) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that the partnership performance will be reviewed on an annual basis, to help assess the potential value of renewal of the contract for a further three-year term.

CARRIED

Note: Item 15 – Hūnua Traverse opening was considered prior to Item 11 – Kerbside refuse collection standardisation – implementation.

16	Auckland Unitary Plan - Private plan change from Wellsford Welding Club Limited for land located at State Highway 1 and Monowai Street, Wellsford
	Note: changes to the original motion, adding new clause d) were made with the agreement of the meeting.
	A PowerPoint presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachment.
	Resolution number PEPCC/2023/104 MOVED by Cr A Baker, seconded by Cr C Darby: That the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee: a) whakaae / agree not to reject the private plan change request under clause 25(4) of Schedule 1 of the RMA as there are no grounds of rejection available, on the basis that: i) the request is not frivolous. The Requestor has provided sufficient supporting technical information and the private plan change has a resource management purpose as it seeks to enable housing and some supporting business/retail activity to make efficient use of land identified by the council for future urban growth. ii) the request is not vexatious. The Requestor is not acting in bad faith by lodging a private plan change request. The Requestor is not requiring council to consider matters in this process that have already been decided or that are the subject of extensive community engagement or investment. iii) the substance of the Request has not been considered within the last two years. iv) having regard to relevant caselaw, a coarse level of assessment the Request does not indicate that the private plan change is not in accordance with sound resource management practice. Whether the private plan change request’s objectives are the most appropriate way of achieving the promotion of sustainable management will be tested through the submission and hearing processes. While the infrastructure needs to support the plan change (transport, wastewater and stormwater) are significant, an initial assessment demonstrates that good progress has been made towards agreeing the funding and implementation of this infrastructure by the developer (in particular with Waka Kotahi and Watercare), which is supported by provisions in the proposed plan change that relate to the necessary upgrades. v) a preliminary assessment indicates the private plan change request will not make the Auckland Unitary Plan inconsistent with Part 5 of the RMA. vi) the provisions of the Auckland Unitary Plan subject to the private plan change request have been operative for at least two years. b) whakaae / accept the private plan change request for the following reasons: i) accepting the private plan change request for notification will enable a range of matters to be considered on their merits during a public participatory process. ii) it is inappropriate to adopt the private plan change. The council has no immediate intentions to rezone this area for development. A council plan change is not currently on the work programme. Therefore, the associated risks and costs of a plan change should be met by the developer rather than the council. iii) it is not appropriate to deal with the private plan change as if it was resource consent application because the current Future Urban Zone that applies to the land is not suitable for residential subdivision and development (notwithstanding that the Requestor has sought resource consent under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 for a first stage of development). In addition, if the private plan change was later approved, the Precinct would better enable the staged provision of infrastructure and integrated development of the site. c) tautapa / delegate authority to the Manager Planning – Regional, North, West and Islands to undertake the required notification and other statutory processes associated with processing the private plan change request. d) tono / request staff to investigate the need for a council submission and report back to the committee if necessary. CARRIED
	Attachments a 3 August 2023 - Planning, Environment and Parks Committee, Item 16 - Auckland Unitary Plan - Private plan change from Wellsford Welding Club Limited for land located at State Highway 1 and Monowai Street, Wellsford - PowerPoint presentation

Summary of Planning, Environment and Parks Committee information memoranda, workshops and briefings (including the Forward Work Programme) - 3 August 2023

Resolution number PEPCC/2023/105

MOVED by Cr S Henderson, seconded by Deputy Mayor D Simpson:

That the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee:

a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the progress on the forward work programme appended as Attachment A of the agenda report

b) whiwhi / receive the Summary of the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee information memoranda, workshops and briefings – 3 August 2023.

CARRIED

The meeting adjourned at 6.06pm and reconvened at 6.15 pm.

IMSB Member T Henare, Cr S Stewart, and Cr M Williamson were not present.

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

18.1	Consideration of Extraordinary Items - Response to Ministerial direction to Kāinga Ora to assess Auckland Light Rail as a potential Specified Development Project
	Cr M Williamson returned to the meeting at 6.15pm. Cr S Stewart returned to the meeting at 6.17pm. IMSB Member T Henare returned to the meeting at 6.22pm. Cr J Bartley retired from the meeting at 6.43pm.
	An item of extraordinary business was tabled at the meeting. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Note: changes were made to the original recommendation with amending clauses e), f) and g), with the agreement of the meeting.
	The motion was taken in parts.
	Resolution number PEPCC/2023/106 MOVED by Mayor W Brown, seconded by Deputy Mayor D Simpson: That the Planning, Environment & Parks Committee: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note Auckland Council remains committed and open to genuine collaborative partnership with central government, including on urban development, which requires both parties to act in good faith and is what Aucklanders expect b) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note Auckland Council’s profound disappointment at the Minister of Housing’s refusal to withdraw her direction to Kāinga Ora to assess the Auckland Light Rail Corridor area as a specified development project, which would have provided an opportunity for discussion between sponsors on next steps c) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that making and maintaining the direction without any discussion with council is a breach of the partnership approach that is meant to underpin the council’s sponsorship of Auckland Light Rail project and support for Kāinga Ora’s large-scale urban development projects d) direct the mayor to write back to the Minister setting out the council’s response and reiterate the council’s request that the direction be withdrawn until the matter has been discussed with the other Auckland Light Rail sponsors, including Auckland Council, and next steps agreed to. CARRIED
	Resolution number PEPCC/2023/107 MOVED by Mayor W Brown, seconded by Deputy Mayor D Simpson: That the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee: e) direct that, pending reconsideration of the direction, the council will seek advice on the council’s intention to: i) not cooperate with or voluntarily assist Kāinga Ora in its project assessment under the UDA (including providing information to support that assessment beyond minimum legal obligations). CARRIED
	Note: Under Standing Order 1.8.6, the following members requested that their dissenting votes be recorded: · Deputy Chairperson Cr A Dalton · Cr J Fairey · Cr S Henderson · Cr K Leoni Note: The Chairperson was requested to clarify the votes from those attending via electronic link. During this process Cr G Sayers did not respond and therefore did not register a vote.
	Resolution number PEPCC/2023/108 MOVED by Mayor W Brown, seconded by Deputy Mayor D Simpson: That the Planning, Environment & Parks Committee: e) direct that, pending reconsideration of the direction, the council will seek advice on the council’s intention to: ii) suspend all work indefinitely on the planned intensification variation to Plan Change 78 relating to the Auckland Light Rail corridor. CARRIED
	Note: Under Standing Order 1.8.6, the following members requested that their dissenting votes be recorded: · Chairperson Cr R Hills · Deputy Chairperson, Cr A Dalton · Cr J Fairey · Cr S Henderson · Cr K Leoni Note: The Chairperson was requested to clarify the votes from those attending via electronic link. During this process Cr G Sayers did not respond and therefore did not register a vote.
	Resolution number PEPCC/2023/109 MOVED by Mayor W Brown, seconded by Deputy Mayor D Simpson: That the Planning, Environment & Parks Committee: e) direct that, pending reconsideration of the direction, the council will seek advice on the council’s intention to: iii) suspend its participation in the Memorandum of Understanding on Auckland Large-Scale Projects in relation to development projects within the Auckland Light Rail corridor covered by the direction. CARRIED
	Note: Under Standing Order 1.8.6, the following members requested that their dissenting votes be recorded: · Chairperson Cr R Hills · Deputy Chairperson, Cr A Dalton · Cr J Fairey · Cr S Henderson · Cr K Leoni Note: The Chairperson was requested to clarify the votes from those attending via electronic link. During this process Cr G Sayers did not respond and therefore did not register a vote.
	Resolution number PEPCC/2023/110 MOVED by Mayor W Brown, seconded by Deputy Mayor D Simpson: That the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee: f) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that it expects the broader Council Group, including Auckland Transport and Eke Panuku, to comply with any directions issued as a result of the actions in clause e). CARRIED
	Note: Under Standing Order 1.8.6, the following members requested that their dissenting votes be recorded: · Deputy Chairperson, Cr A Dalton · Cr J Fairey · Cr S Henderson · Cr K Leoni Note: The Chairperson was requested to clarify the votes from those attending via electronic link. During this process Cr G Sayers did not respond and therefore did not register a vote.
	Resolution number PEPCC/2023/111 MOVED by Mayor W Brown, seconded by Deputy Mayor D Simpson: That the Planning, Environment & Parks Committee: g) request that the mayor in addition to the matters referred to in clause e) above, seeks advice on the council’s options in relation to Plan Change 78, including the possibility of suspension of work on the plan change, withdrawal or comprehensive variation of the plan change, or consequential extensions of time as needed, and report back to all committee members on those options. CARRIED
	Note: Under Standing Order 1.8.6, the following members requested that their dissenting votes be recorded: · Chairperson Cr R Hills · Deputy Chairperson, Cr A Dalton · IMSB Member E Ashby · Cr J Fairey · Cr S Henderson · Cr K Leoni Note: The Chairperson was requested to clarify the votes from those attending via electronic link. During this process Cr G Sayers did not respond and therefore did not register a vote.
	Attachments a 3 August 2023 - Planning, Environment and Parks Committee, Item 18.1 - Consideration of Extraordinary Items - Response to Ministerial direction to Kāinga Ora to assess Auckland Light Rail as a potential Specified Development Project - report

Due to time constraints Items 19 - Te Mōtini ā-Tukanga hei Kaupare i te Marea | Procedural motion to exclude the public and C1 - CONFIDENTIAL: Auckland Unitary Plan - Environment Court appeal - Riverhead Landowner Group were not considered.

7.41pm 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 Planning, Environment and Parks Committee HELD ON

DATE:.........................................................................

CHAIRPERSON:.......................................................

Chairperson	Cr Richard Hills
Deputy Chairperson	Cr Angela Dalton	From 10.20am, Item 5.2
Members	IMSB Member Edward Ashby
	Cr Andrew Baker
	Cr Josephine Bartley	From 10.13am, Item 5.1 Until 6.43pm, Item 18.1
	Mayor Wayne Brown
	Cr Chris Darby
	Cr Julie Fairey
	Cr Alf Filipaina, MNZM
	Cr Christine Fletcher, QSO	From 10.07am, Item 1
	IMSB Member Hon Tau Henare
	Cr Shane Henderson
	Cr Mike Lee	From 10.11am, Item 5.1 Until 4.36pm, Item 12
	Cr Kerrin Leoni
	Cr Daniel Newman, JP	Via electronic link, From 10.07am, Item 1
	Cr Greg Sayers	Via electronic link
	Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, JP
	Cr Sharon Stewart, QSM	Via electronic link
	Cr Ken Turner
	Cr Wayne Walker	Via electronic link From 10.12am, Item 5.1
	Cr John Watson	From 10.09am, Item 5.1
	Cr Maurice Williamson	Via electronic link

	Cath Handley	Waiheke Local Board Chair
	Bianca Ranson	Waiheke Local Board Deputy Chair
	Angela Fulljames	Franklin Local Board Chair