|
Planning,
Environment and Parks Committee
05 October
2023
|
|
1
Ngā
Tamōtanga | Apologies
|
Resolution number PEPCC/2023/125
MOVED by Deputy Chairperson A Dalton, seconded
by Cr S Henderson:
That the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee:
a)
whakaae / accept the apologies from members as follows:
Absence
Chairperson, Cr R Hills
Cr J Bartley
Lateness
Deputy Mayor Cr D Simpson – on council
business
Early departure
Cr A Baker
Cr M Lee
CARRIED
|
|
Note: An
apology was subsequently received from Deputy Mayor, Cr D Simpson for early
departure on council business.
|
2 Te Whakapuaki I te Whai
Pānga | Declaration of Interest
There were no
declarations of interest.
3 Te Whakaū I
ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes
4 Ngā
Petihana | Petitions
There were no
petitions.
5 Ngā
Kōrero a te Marea
| Public Input
There was no
public input.
Cr C Darby entered the meeting at
10.04am.
6 Ngā
Kōrero a te Poari ā-Rohe Pātata | Local Board Input
There was no
local board input.
7 Ngā Pakihi
Autaia | Extraordinary Business
There was no
extraordinary business.
|
8
|
Demographic Advisory Panels: Strategic
Priorities 2022-2025 Term
|
|
|
Cr W Walker entered
the meeting at 10.06am.
Cr G Sayers entered the meeting at 10.06am.
Cr J Watson entered the meeting at 10.08am.
Cr M Williamson entered the meeting at
10.11am.
Mayor W Brown entered the meeting at
10.11am.
Cr L Fuli entered the meeting in
person at 10.13am.
Cr M Lee left the meeting at 10.21am.
Deputy Mayor D Simpson entered the
meeting at 10.30am.
Cr K Leoni
entered the meeting in person at 11.21am.
|
|
|
The demographic advisory panels
addressed the committee in regard to their strategic priories as follows:
·
Youth Advisory Panel: Vira Parky and Sanat Singh
·
Pacific People’s Advisory Panel: Litiana Karika and
Seumanu Simon Matāfai
·
Seniors Advisory Panel: Claire Dale and Edwina Pio, ONZM
·
Rainbow Communities Advisory Panel: Josh Martin
·
Ethnic Communities Advisory Panel: Ireen Rahiman-Manuel and
Krish Naidu
·
Disability Advisory Panel: Martine Abel Williamson, QSM and
Barry de Geest
|
|
|
Resolution
number PEPCC/2023/127
MOVED by Mayor W Brown, seconded by Cr J Fairey:
That
the Planning, Environment and Parks
Committee:
a) whakaae / approve the demographic advisory panel strategic priorities for
the 2022-2025 term.
b) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the outcome of the elections of co-chairs.
c) whakamihi / thank the demographic advisory panel members, interim chairs, and
permanent co-chairs for their engagement and contribution from the start of
their term.
CARRIED
|
The meeting adjourned at 12.34pm and
reconvened at 12.40pm.
Cr S Henderson,
Cr K Turner and IMSB Member T Henare were not present.
|
9
|
Adoption of the Future Development Strategy
|
|
|
This item was
withdrawn.
|
Note: The chairperson accorded presence to item 17 - I
Am Auckland three year review and Item 18 - Age Friendly Auckland annual
report, at this time.
|
17
|
I Am Auckland three year review
|
|
|
Cr K Turner
returned to the meeting at 12.41pm.
IMSB Member T Henare returned to the
meeting at 12.42pm.
Cr S Henderson returned to the meeting
at 12.49pm.
Cr M Lee
returned to the meeting at 1.47pm.
|
|
|
A PowerPoint presentation was
given. A copy has been placed on the official
minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes
attachment.
|
|
|
Note: changes
to the original motion, adding new clause c) were made with the agreement of
the meeting.
|
|
|
Cr G Sayers left the meeting at 1.50pm.
|
|
|
Resolution
number PEPCC/2023/128
MOVED by Cr A Filipaina, seconded by Cr L Fuli:
That
the Planning, Environment and Parks
Committee:
a) whakaae
/ approve that the strategic priorities for children and young people are
nested under the Ngā
Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities strategy.
b) whakaae / approve the associated next steps to develop
council’s strategic commitment to tamariki and rangatahi as set on in
paragraph 109 of this report.
c) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that decisions on the
levels of investment of money and resources in this area will be considered
as part of the 2024-2034 Long-term Plan.
A division was called for, voting on which was as
follows:
|
For
IMSB Member E Ashby
Cr A Baker
Mayor W Brown
Deputy Chairperson A Dalton
Cr C Darby
Cr J Fairey
Cr A Filipaina
Cr C Fletcher
Cr L Fuli
IMSB Member T Henare
Cr S Henderson
Cr M Lee
Cr K Leoni
Cr D Newman
Deputy Mayor D Simpson
Cr K Turner
Cr W Walker
Cr J Watson
|
Against
Cr S Stewart
Cr M Williamson
|
Abstained
|
The motion was declared carried by 18 votes to 2.
CARRIED
|
|
|
Attachments
a 5 October 2023 – Planning, Environment
and Parks Committee – Item 17 - I Am Auckland three year review –
PowerPoint presentation
|
Cr Sayers returned to the meeting at
1.52pm.
The meeting adjourned at 1.53pm reconvened
at 2.32pm.
Mayor Wayne Brown, Deputy Mayor D Simpson,
Cr C Darby, Cr S Henderson, Cr A Filipaina, Cr L Fuli, Cr K Leoni and Cr J
Watson were not present.
|
18
|
Age Friendly Auckland annual report
|
|
|
Cr K Leoni returned to the meeting
at 2.35pm.
Cr L Fuli returned to the meeting at 2.36pm.
Cr A Filipaina returned to the meeting at 2.36pm.
Cr S Henderson returned to the meeting at 2.36pm.
Cr C Darby returned to the meeting at 2.36pm.
Deputy Mayor D Simpson returned to the meeting at 2.38pm.
Cr J Watson returned to the meeting at 2.40pm.
Mayor W Brown returned to the meeting at 2.41pm.
|
|
|
A PowerPoint presentation was
given. A copy has been placed on the official
minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes
attachment.
|
|
|
Resolution
number PEPCC/2023/129
MOVED by Deputy Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Cr L
Fuli:
That
the Planning, Environment and Parks
Committee:
a) ohia
/ endorse the information contained in this report
b) tono
/ request that staff, as delegated through the chief executive, undertake an
annual report in 2024
c) tono
/ request that staff:
i) share
the learnings from the impact of extreme weather events in January and
February 2023 on older Aucklanders with the Auckland Emergency Management and
the Flood Recovery Office
ii) investigate
best practice regarding flood preparedness for older people
iii) liaise
with central government about jointly resourcing a community-based aged
sector coordinator to drive implementation of the action plan and improve
impacts.
CARRIED
|
|
|
Attachments
a 5 October 2023 – Planning, Environment
and Parks Committee – Item 18 - Age Friendly Auckland annual report
– PowerPoint presentation
|
|
10
|
Potential
changes to the National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land
|
|
|
Cr W Walker returned to the
meeting at 2.55pm.
Cr S Stewart left the meeting at 3.04pm.
Cr D Newman left the meeting at 3.12pm.
Cr A Baker retired from the meeting at 3.22pm.
|
|
|
A PowerPoint presentation was
given. A copy has been placed on the official
minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes
attachment.
|
|
|
Note: changes to
the original motion deleting clauses b) and c) and adding a new clause b)
were made with the agreement of the meeting.
|
|
|
Resolution
number PEPCC/2023/130
MOVED by Cr A Baker, seconded by Cr C Darby:
That
the Planning, Environment and Parks
Committee:
a) whakaae
/ agree to lodge a submission from Auckland Council on the potential changes
to the National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land, using any previously identified council positions as a foundation
for the submission
b) tono
/ request Auckland Council staff to request a submission extension from the
Ministry for the Environment and bring a draft submission for approval to the
Planning, Environment and Parks Committee meeting on 2 November 2023.
CARRIED
|
|
|
Attachments
a 5 October 2023 – Planning, Environment
and Parks Committee – Item 10 - Potential changes to the National
Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land – PowerPoint presentation
|
|
11
|
Auckland Unitary
Plan: Making operative Private Plan Change 25 - Warkworth North
|
|
|
A PowerPoint presentation was
given. A copy has been placed on the official
minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes
attachment.
|
|
|
Resolution
number PEPCC/2023/131
MOVED by Cr G Sayers, seconded by Cr C Darby:
That
the Planning, Environment and Parks
Committee:
a) whakaae
/ approve making the remaining (not yet operative) parts of Private Plan
Change 25 to the Auckland Unitary Plan (as set out in Attachments A and B of
the agenda report) operative under clause 17 of Schedule 1 of the Resource
Management Act 1991
b) tono
/ request staff to complete the necessary statutory processes to publicly
notify the date on which Private Plan Change 25 becomes fully operative as
soon as possible, in accordance with the requirements in clause 20(2) of
Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991.
CARRIED
|
|
|
Attachments
a 5 October 2023 – Planning, Environment
and Parks Committee – Item 11 - Auckland Unitary Plan: Making operative
Private Plan Change 25 - Warkworth North – PowerPoint presentation
|
Cr A Baker retired from the meeting at
3.22pm.
|
12
|
Regional
Event Grants Allocation 2023/2024 Round 1
|
|
|
Mayor W Brown retired from the
meeting at 3.37pm.
Cr D Newman returned to the meeting at 3.48pm.
Cr D Newman left the meeting at 3.57pm.
|
|
|
A PowerPoint presentation was
given. A copy has been placed on the official
minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes
attachment.
|
|
|
MOVED by Cr A Filipaina, seconded by Cr L Fuli:
That
the Planning, Environment and Parks
Committee:
a) whakaae
/ approve the following funding allocations for the 2023/2024 Regional Events
Grant Programme Round 1:
|
Applicant
|
Event
|
Recommended
funding allocation ($)
|
|
Crackerjack
Events
|
Auckland
International Buskers Festival
|
40,000
|
|
The
Auckland Children's Christmas Parade Trust
|
Farmers
Santa Parade
|
17,000
|
|
Auckland
Region Outrigger Canoe Association Incorporated
|
Auckland
Regional Waka Ama Sprints
|
10,000
|
|
Domain
Concerts Trust
|
Coca-Cola
Christmas In The Park
|
45,000
|
|
Show
Jumping Waitematā
|
Show
Jumping Waitematā Festival
|
11,000
|
|
Auckland
Pride Incorporated
|
Auckland
Pride Month
|
27,000
|
|
Eventing
Auckland Incorporated
|
Puhinui
International Horse Trials
|
15,000
|
|
Kelmarna
Community Farm Trust
|
Kelmarna
Harvest Festival
|
3,000
|
|
Athletics
New Zealand (Incorporated)
|
2024
Sir Graeme Douglas International
|
6,000
|
|
Auckland
Anniversary Regatta Incorporated
|
Auckland
Anniversary Day Regatta
|
17,000
|
|
Interacting
|
InterACT
2024!
|
16,000
|
|
Burnett
Foundation Aotearoa
|
Big Gay
Out 2024
|
17,000
|
|
The
Polyfest Trust
|
ASB
Polyfest
|
75,000
|
|
Mahurangi
Action Incorporated
|
Mahurangi
Regatta
|
6,000
|
|
Waiheke
International Jazz Festival Ltd
|
Waiheke
Jazz Festival 2024
|
8,000
|
|
The
Preparatory Committee of New Zealand Taiwan Day Trust
|
New
Zealand Taiwan Day 2024
|
11,000
|
|
Easter
Classic 2024
|
The
Easter Classic 2024
|
10,000
|
|
Total
Sport Limited
|
The
DUAL
|
8,000
|
|
Applicant
|
Event
|
Recommended funding allocation ($)
|
|
The
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Foundation
|
Mana
Moana | Songs of the Pacific
|
25,000
|
|
Environment
Hubs Aotearoa
|
EcoFest
|
25,000
|
|
New
Zealand Eid Day Trust
|
New
Zealand Eid Day Eid al Fitr 2024
|
12,000
|
|
Total
|
|
$404,000
|
b)
tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that a second funding round will be scheduled, with
decisions in March 2024, to consider distribution of the remaining
unallocated budget balance of $196,000.
|
|
|
At 3.58pm, it was:
|
|
|
Extension of
Meeting Time
|
|
|
Resolution
number PEPCC/2023/132
MOVED by Deputy Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Cr S
Henderson:
That
the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee:
a)
whakaae / agree
under standing order 1.1.3 that an extension of time be granted, until the
business of the agenda is complete.
CARRIED
|
|
|
Resolution
number PEPCC/2023/133
MOVED by Cr A Filipaina, seconded by Cr L Fuli:
That
the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee:
a) whakaae
/ approve the following funding allocations for the 2023/2024 Regional Events
Grant Programme Round 1:
|
Applicant
|
Event
|
Recommended
funding allocation ($)
|
|
Crackerjack
Events
|
Auckland
International Buskers Festival
|
40,000
|
|
The Auckland
Children's Christmas Parade Trust
|
Farmers
Santa Parade
|
17,000
|
|
Auckland
Region Outrigger Canoe Association Incorporated
|
Auckland
Regional Waka Ama Sprints
|
10,000
|
|
Domain
Concerts Trust
|
Coca-Cola
Christmas In The Park
|
45,000
|
|
Show
Jumping Waitematā
|
Show
Jumping Waitematā Festival
|
11,000
|
|
Auckland
Pride Incorporated
|
Auckland
Pride Month
|
27,000
|
|
Eventing
Auckland Incorporated
|
Puhinui
International Horse Trials
|
15,000
|
|
Kelmarna
Community Farm Trust
|
Kelmarna
Harvest Festival
|
3,000
|
|
Applicant
|
Event
|
Recommended funding allocation ($)
|
|
Athletics
New Zealand (Incorporated)
|
2024
Sir Graeme Douglas International
|
6,000
|
|
Auckland
Anniversary Regatta Incorporated
|
Auckland
Anniversary Day Regatta
|
17,000
|
|
Interacting
|
InterACT
2024!
|
16,000
|
|
Burnett
Foundation Aotearoa
|
Big
Gay Out 2024
|
17,000
|
|
The
Polyfest Trust
|
ASB
Polyfest
|
75,000
|
|
Mahurangi
Action Incorporated
|
Mahurangi
Regatta
|
6,000
|
|
Waiheke
International Jazz Festival Ltd
|
Waiheke
Jazz Festival 2024
|
8,000
|
|
The
Preparatory Committee of New Zealand Taiwan Day Trust
|
New
Zealand Taiwan Day 2024
|
11,000
|
|
Easter
Classic 2024
|
The
Easter Classic 2024
|
10,000
|
|
Total
Sport Limited
|
The
DUAL
|
8,000
|
|
The
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Foundation
|
Mana
Moana | Songs of the Pacific
|
25,000
|
|
Environment
Hubs Aotearoa
|
EcoFest
|
25,000
|
|
New
Zealand Eid Day Trust
|
New
Zealand Eid Day Eid al Fitr 2024
|
12,000
|
|
Total
|
|
$404,000
|
c)
tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that a second funding round will be scheduled, with
decisions in March 2024, to consider distribution of the remaining
unallocated budget balance of $196,000.
CARRIED
|
|
|
Attachments
a 5 October 2023 – Planning, Environment
and Parks Committee – Item 12 - Regional Event Grants Allocation
2023/2024 Round 1 – PowerPoint presentation
|
|
13
|
Approval
of seasonal closures of vehicle access to Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai Beach
|
|
|
Cr D Newman returned to the
meeting at 4.10pm.
Cr S Stewart returned to the meeting at 4.14pm.
Cr K Leoni left the meeting at 4.18pm.
Cr K Leoni returned to the meeting via electronic link at 4.20pm.
Cr S Stewart returned to the meeting at 4.20pm.
Cr D Newman left the meeting at 4.41pm.
Mayor W Brown retired from the meeting at 4.50pm.
Deputy Mayor D Simpson retired from the meeting at 4.58pm.
Cr D Newman returned to the meeting at 5.05pm.
|
|
|
A PowerPoint presentation was
given. A copy has been placed on the official
minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes
attachment.
|
|
|
Resolution
number PEPCC/2023/134
MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Cr S Henderson:
That
the Planning, Environment and Parks
Committee:
a) whakaae / approve the
implementation of seasonal restrictions to control motorised vehicle access
to Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai Beach, to address concerns around beach user
safety and driver behaviour, environmental protection, and fire risk over the
New Year period for the following dates:
· 29 December 2023 to 15 January 2024
· 31 December 2024 to 13 January 2025
· 31 December 2025 to 12 January 2026.
b) whakaae / approve the
implementation of the additional closure of vehicle access over the Guy
Fawkes period for 2023-2025, from the date fireworks go on sale to the Monday
following Guy Fawkes Day, to address heightened concerns around fire risk and
environmental protection.
c) tautoko / endorse the
continued monitoring of vehicle numbers and driver behaviour on the beach,
the focus on targeted education, improved signage and enforcement, and
continued community engagement through the Community Advisory Group and the
Joint Agency Muriwai Management Group.
CARRIED
|
|
14
|
Auckland
Council submission on the Inquiry into Climate Adaptation
|
|
|
IMSB Member T Henare retired from
the meeting at 5.11pm.
|
|
|
Resolution
number PEPCC/2023/135
MOVED by Cr G Sayers, seconded by Cr C Darby:
That
the Planning, Environment and Parks
Committee:
a) tautapa /
delegate authority to the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Planning, Environment
and Parks Committee and an Independent Māori Statutory Board member to
approve Auckland Council’s submission on the Parliamentary Environment
Committee’s Inquiry into Climate Adaptation by 1 November 2023.
b) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that the Planning, Environment and Parks
Committee and the Independent Māori Statutory Board will have an
opportunity to provide input on the draft submission prior to its approval.
CARRIED
|
|
15
|
Biodiversity
Credit System – central government discussion document
|
|
|
Resolution
number PEPCC/2023/136
MOVED by Cr C Fletcher, seconded by Cr A Filipaina:
That
the Planning, Environment and Parks
Committee:
a) whakaae
/ approve Auckland Council’s draft submission on the Ministry of
Environment’s discussion document ‘Helping nature and people
thrive – Exploring a biodiversity credit system for Aotearoa New
Zealand’ (Attachment A of the agenda report), subject to any
amendments by delegated members of this Committee responsible for final
approval.
b) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that final approval of council’s submission
is delegated to the Chair, Deputy Chair of the Planning, Environment and
Parks Committee and a member of the Independent
Māori Statutory Board.
CARRIED
|
|
16
|
Te
Pūrongo a Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Ngā Huanga Māori
2022-2023: Auckland Council Group Māori Outcomes Report 2022-2023
|
|
|
Resolution
number PEPCC/2023/137
MOVED by Cr K Leoni, seconded by IMSB Member E Ashby:
That
the Planning, Environment and Parks
Committee:
a) whiwhi / receive the annual
Auckland Council Group Māori Outcomes Report: Te Pūrongo a Te
Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Ngā Huanga Māori 2022-2023.
CARRIED
|
Note: Item
17 - I Am Auckland three year review and Item 18 –
Age Friendly Auckland annual report were considered
following Item 9 - Adoption of the Future Development Strategy.
|
19
|
Summary of Planning, Environment and Parks
Committee information memoranda, workshops and briefings (including the
Forward Work Programme) - 5 October 2023
|
|
|
Resolution
number PEPCC/2023/138
MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Cr S Henderson:
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 – 5 October 2023.
CARRIED
|
20 Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e
Autaia ana | Consideration
of Extraordinary Items
There was no
consideration of extraordinary items.
|
21 Te Mōtini ā-Tukanga hei Kaupare i
te Marea | Procedural
motion to exclude the public
|
|
Resolution
number PEPCC/2023/139
MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Cr C Darby:
That the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee:
a) whakaae
/ agree to 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 CONFIDENTIAL: Auckland Unitary Plan – Proposed
Plan Change 78 – Intensification – Submissions on city centre
zone and precincts
|
Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter
|
Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable)
|
Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this
resolution
|
|
The
public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the
disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists
under section 7.
|
s7(2)(g)
- The withholding of the information is necessary to maintain legal
professional privilege.
s7(2)(i)
- The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority
to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including
commercial and industrial negotiations).
In
particular, the report contains advice in relation to the council's case
before the independent hearings panel established to hear and make
recommendations on submissions relating to Proposed Plan Change 78 –
Intensification.
|
s48(1)(a)
The
public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the
disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under
section 7.
|
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.
CARRIED
|
5.22pm 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.
5.40pm The
public was re-admitted.
restatementS
It was resolved
while the public was excluded:
|
C1
|
CONFIDENTIAL: Auckland Unitary Plan –
Proposed Plan Change 78 – Intensification – Submissions on city
centre zone and precincts
|
|
|
Resolution
number PEPCC/2023/140
MOVED by Deputy Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Cr J
Fairey:
That the Planning, Environment
and Parks Committee:
b) whakaae
/ agree that the agenda report, attachments and resolutions remain
confidential until Plan Change 78 is made operative.
|
5.40pm 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:.......................................................
