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Resolution
number UH/2024/183
MOVED by
Chairperson A Atkinson, seconded by Member C Blair:
That the Upper Harbour Local Board:
a)
table the memo from
staff dated 31 October 2024 providing an update on evaluation of requests to
change local dog access rules for the Upper Harbour area noting that three
locations were assessed for potential changes to local dog access rules while
only one location is presented in this agenda report
b)
ohia / endorse the
assessment findings of possible structural problems with the local dog access
rules in Attachment B of this agenda.
c)
whakaae / agree
that Option 2 B (Amend local dog access rule) in Attachment B of this agenda
report is the most appropriate response to the assessment findings
d)
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.
e)
whakaū /
confirm that the proposed amendments to local dog access rules in the
Statement of Proposal in Attachment A of this agenda report, 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.
f)
tuhi
ā-taipitopito / note local board members will be invited to attend
relevant ‘Have Your Say’ events and will deliberate and make
decisions on public feedback to the proposal in Attachment A of this agenda
report to the extent it applies to locations within the local board area
g)
tautapa / 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.
h)
tuhi
ā-taipitopito / note that the local board would need to fund any bespoke
public consultation initiatives and allocate funding for estimated costs in
Attachment B of this agenda report (for example for signage) to implement any
local dog access rule changes noting the estimated implementation costs of
$3,500 are incorrect and request staff discuss the estimated costs with the
project manager implementing the Rosedale dog park capital project and this
be accurately reported going forward.
Local Dog Access rules
process
i)
tono / request that
there be an annual process to address local dog access rules empowering local
boards to exercise their delegated authority for deciding on local dog access
rules.
j)
tono / request this
annual process be implemented through the Annual Budget Special Consultative
Procedure to save costs while allowing for requests for local dog access
rules to be considered annually.
k)
tuhi
ā-taipitopito / note that an annual process to consult and consider
changes to local dog access rules allows local boards to respond to our
growing and changing community needs and requests. For example the local
board have been asked to create new off leash dog areas in Whenuapai, and
should investment be prioritised to create an off leash dog park the default
on-leash policy would apply with no ability or support from the organisation
for the local board to amend the rules
l)
tono / request
resolutions i) – k) on an annual local dog access rule process be
circulated to all local boards.
A division was called for, voting
on which was as follows:
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For
Chairperson A Atkinson
Member C Blair
Member K Parker
Member S Yang
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Against
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Abstained
Deputy Chairperson U Casuri Balouch
Member J Mclean
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The motion was declared carried by 4 votes to 0.
CARRIED
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