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Resolution number PKTPP/2024/230
MOVED
by Chairperson E Kumar, seconded by Deputy Chairperson F Lai:
That the Puketāpapa Local Board:
a)
ohia / endorse the
assessment findings of structural problems with the local dog access rules in
Attachment B of this agenda report for Smallfield Reserve and John Moore
Reserve.
b)
tuhi
ā-taipitopito / note that Freeland Reserve and Walmsley/Underwood
Reserves were identified as parks that should move to on-leash as part of the
board’s ‘dog walking assessment’.
c)
kohuki / consider
developments at Freeland Reserve and Walmsley/Underwood Reserves meet
criteria of ‘structural problems’ because:
i)
there has been a
structural change in the nature of both parks:
A)
Freeland Reserve
– there is a smaller grass area and more public amenities including
paved, wide walkways, footbridges, Māori design elements created with
Mana Whenua, a viewing platform, seating, bike racks, storyboards with
information about the history of the reserve, BBQ area.
B)
Walmsley/Underwood
Reserves - there is a reduction of useable park areas with the installation
of nature play facilities, community facilities, pavilions and picnic areas
and flood prevention measures in place.
ii)
the change in the
nature of the area creates a significant risk to people.
d)
kohuki / consider
that the complaints from members of the community about off-leash dogs at
Monte Cecilia Park is sufficient evidence that the decision to change the dog
access rules in 2015 has created a significant risk to people.
e)
kohuki / consider
that Option two (Amend local dog access rule) in Attachment B of this agenda
report is the most appropriate response to the assessment findings for
Smallfield Reserve and John Moore Reserve, the consideration in c) for
Freeland Reserve and Walmsley/Underwood Reserves and consideration in d) for
Monte Cecilia Park.
f)
whai / adopt the
Statement of Proposal in Attachment A of this agenda report that contains
proposed amendments to local dog access rules for public consultation using
the Local Government Act 2002 special consultative procedure, to the extent
it applies to locations within the local board area, subject to the following
additions:
i)
that the current
local dog access rule on Freeland Reserve, Walmsley/Underwood Reserves and
Monte Cecilia Park be proposed to change from under control off a leash to
under control on a leash.
g)
whakaū /
confirm that the proposed amendments to local dog access rules in the
Statement of Proposal in Attachment A of this agenda report, as amended in f)
(i) above, to the extent it applies to locations within the local board area:
i)
are consistent with the policy, principles and criteria for deciding dog
access rules in the Auckland Council Kaupapa mo ngā Kuri | Policy on
Dogs 2019
ii)
are not inconsistent with any decision in relation to region-wide dog access
rules contained in the Auckland Council Kaupapa mo ngā Kuri | Policy on
Dogs 2019
iii)
are in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements, in particular
the Local Government Act 2002 and Dog Control Act 1996.
h)
tuhi
ā-taipitopito / note local board members will be invited to attend
relevant ‘Have Your Say’ events and the local board will
deliberate and make decisions on public feedback to the proposal in f) (i).
i)
delegate authority
through the Chief Executive to a manager responsible for bylaws to:
i)
appoint staff to receive public feedback at ‘Have Your Say’
events where attendance from Panel members is not necessary (for example, an
informal ‘drop-in’ session)
ii)
make any amendments to the proposal in Attachment A of this
agenda report to correct errors, omissions, insert maps or reflect decisions
made by the local board.
j) mihi / thank Paul
Wilson and Olivia Zhang for their attendance.
CARRIED
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