Kaipātiki Local Board Workshop

 

OPEN NOTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Kaipātiki Local Board Workshop  held in the Kaipātiki Local Board Office, 90 Bentley Avenue, Glenfield on Wednesday, 11 December 2024 at 10.03am.

 

Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present

 

Chairperson

John Gillon

 

Deputy Chairperson

Danielle Grant, JP

 

Members

Paula Gillon

 

 

Erica Hannam

 

 

Melanie Kenrick

 

 

Tim Spring

 

 

Dr Janet Tupou

Via electronic attendance

 

Adrian Tyler

 

 

Kaipātiki Local Board Workshop

11 December 2024

 

 

 

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Kaipātiki Local Board workshop

 

 

 

 

Item 1 – 10.00am – 12.10pm

Auckland Transport

•      Transport Capital Fund Team

•      Design for signalisation of the Chartwell/ Archers intersection

Presenters:                   Sila Auvaa
Programme Manager, Auckland Transport

Andrew Garret
Principal Road Safety Engineer, Auckland Transport

Yan Peng
Transportation Engineer, Auckland Transport

Marilyn Nicholls
Elected Member Relationship Manager, Auckland Transport

 

Governance role:          Setting direction.

Summary of Discussions:

The local board was provided with an update from the Transport Capital Fund Team and on the Design for signalisation of the Chartwell/ Archers intersection.

The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the Transport Capital Fund presentation:

·     Support for retaining the current Globe Lights project budget, and confirmation that the earliest possible progress on the project would be in January 2026.

·     Concerns raised over the potential for increased costs due to inflation and/or overspending.

·     Support for ensuring future funds remain available.

·     Suggestions made around investigating safety measures and improving the cost effectiveness of particular projects by using interim solutions.

·     Support for projects including, Birkenhead Pavers, Kaipātiki Bus Stop, Wayfinding signage and Hinemoa Steet safety improvements.

The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the design for signalisation of the Chartwell/ Archers intersection presentation:

·     Confirmation that funding for this project will be from AT’s road safety project.

·     Questions to review opportunities for cycling provisions especially for students.

·     Clarification that changes will prioritise pedestrians without altering traffic light phasings nor impede traffic flow.

Next steps:

·     A report will come to the 19 February 2025 business meeting for the board to provide feedback.

·     Work anticipated for June/July on the design for signalisation of Archers Road/ Chartwell Avenue.

Attachment/s:  Attachment A – Presentation

Attachment B – Presentation

Lunch Break
12.10pm – 1.00pm

Item 2 – 1.00pm – 2.00pm

Annual BID Update

•      Birkenhead Village Association – Strategic Plan 2024-2029

•      Northcote Town Centre Annual Report

Presenters:                   Kae Condon
Birkenhead Town Centre Manager, Birkenhead Town Centre Association Inc.

Steve Simms
Birkenhead Town Centre Chairman, Birkenhead Town Centre Association Inc.

Chuck Buckley
Chairman, Northcote Town Centre

Gary Holmes
Manager, Northcote Town Centre

 

Governance role:          Setting direction.

Summary of Discussions:

The local board was provided with an update on the Birkenhead Village Association – Strategic Plan 2024-2029 and the Northcote Town Centre Annual Report.

The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the presentation:

·     Recommendation to ensure regular updates and communication with affected businesses during periods of disruption.

·     Emphasised community support for reinstating the Santa Parade in 2025.

·     Identify opportunities for staged repairs and improvements to wayfinding signage.

·     Support for increased activation of Kaimataara with shade structures or weather protection.

·     Concerns raised over antisocial behaviour near the Norman King building.

·     Suggested coordination with Eke Panuku to ensure proper storage of tables and lanterns.

Next steps:

·     Upcoming Northcote community events in 2025.

Attachment/s:  Attachment C – Presentation

Attachment D – Presentation

Break
2.00pm – 2.15pm

Item 3 – 2.15pm – 3.30pm

Customer and Community Services – Parks and Community Facilities

•      Parks Accessibility Assessment

•      Le Roys Reserve Slip projects

•      Local Parks Ecological Volunteering & Environmental Programmes Update

Presenters:                   Sophie Heusel
Parks Project Specialist, Parks and Community Facilities

John McKellar
Parks and Places Specialist, Parks and Community Facilities

Trish Kirkland-Smith
Volunteering and Programmes Team Manager, Parks and Community Facilities

Theo Jaycox
Community Park Ranger, Parks and Community Facilities

Leigh Radovan
Senior Project Manager – Sustainability & Environmental Delivery, Parks and Community Facilities

Drew Kenny
General Manager - Senior Designer and Project Manager, Frame Group Ltd.

Michael Teixeira
Senior Engineer and Project Manager, Frame Group Ltd.

 

Governance role:          Setting direction.

Summary of Discussions:

The local board was provided with an update on Parks Accessibility Assessment, on Le Roys Reserve Slip projects, and on Local Parks Ecological Volunteering & Environmental Programmes.

The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the Parks Accessibility Assessment presentation:

·     Support for Accessibility measures being tested and implemented at parks and reserves in Kaipātiki including the Onepoto Domain.

·     Suggestions to add Birkenhead War Memorial Park and Rewi Alley Reserve.

·     Concerns raised over lighting in particular areas, but acknowledgement of limitations in testing at this stage.

The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the Le Roys Reserve Slip projects presentation:

·     Concerns raised over opportunities to reduce costs using volunteers while ensuring the safety of community members.

·     Highlighted risks of boardwalk failure and future-proofing against storms.

·     Requested updates to wayfinding signage for key entrances (such as on Hinemoa Street and Onewa Road).

·     Highlighted the need to align safety assessments with budget constraints.

The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the Local Parks Ecological Volunteering & Environmental Programmes presentation:

·     Requested more regular updates to share with the Kaipātiki community online.

·     Concerns over ensuring volunteer workload balance.

·     Acknowledged collaboration across Council teams and projects, and encouraged ongoing integration.

Next steps:

·     A memo on Le Roys Reserve slip projects will be provided to the local board to provide feedback and direction.

·     Workshops will be scheduled in 2025 to provide updates on particular projects.

Attachment/s:  Attachment E – Presentation

Attachment F – Presentation

Attachment G – Presentation

Attachment H – Checklist

Attachment I – Map

Attachment J – Memorandum

Attachments

a     11 December 2024 - Kaipātiki Local Board workshop - AT LBTCF Workshop 4

b     11 December 2024 - Kaipātiki Local Board workshop - AT Road Safety Engineering Projects

c     11 December 2024 - Kaipātiki Local Board workshop - NTC Report December 2024

d     11 December 2024 - Kaipātiki Local Board workshop - Strategic Plan 2024-2029

e     11 December 2024 - Kaipātiki Local Board workshop - Parks Accessibility Assessments Presentation

f     11 December 2024 - Kaipātiki Local Board workshop - Le Roys Reserve Slip Projects Presentation

g    11 December 2024 - Kaipātiki Local Board workshop - Local Parks Ecological Volunteering & Environmental Programmes Update

h     11 December 2024 - Kaipātiki Local Board workshop - Parks Accessibility and Inclusivity Checklist

i      11 December 2024 - Kaipātiki Local Board workshop - Layout Map

j     11 December 2024 - Kaipātiki Local Board workshop - Accessibility Assessments Memo

 

 

The workshop finished at 3.29pm.