Item 18 Attachment D
Prioritisation table of initiatives. The Kaipatiki Local Board is seeking funding for the initiatives in the following table for its 2011/12 Local Board Agreement (note: this is not a ranked list).
Initiative Rationale Costs Enhancement of all local A number of existing local Unknown assets that serve a regional or parks and facilities within sub-regional function such as Kaipatiki provide for sub- netball, football etc and regional and regional provide support for the club activities. To ensure on-going that use the facilities levels of service are maintained and enhanced regional support for the costs of these facilities should be provided at a regional level. Improvements to the North The North Shore Events Unknown Shore Events Centre Centre requires climate including climate control and control for minimum sound proofing standards for the National Basketball League (for the NZ Breakers) and sound proofing to minimise adverse effects on neighbours. Improvements to the venue will provide opportunities to secure other events Urgently undertake the de- Ponds require urgent Onepoto c$70k silting of Onepoto, Link Drive, maintenance for the de- Chelsea Chelsea and Totaravale silting: Others Unknown stormwater ponds - offensive odours; - wildlife is dying and - the silt is causing problems for recreational users. Development of parking on The site purchase for Unknown vacant site of 450 Glenfield additional parking in Road Glenfield. Budget needs to be provided to remove the house and establish the parking. Site is in an unacceptable condition. Northcote Mainstreet Gateway Identified through the Town Unknown project Centre plan as a priority. Land has become available for the gateway and is needed for this centre identified for growth. Suitable shelter and toilet Significant site used for Unknown facilities for Pa Hara Keke – traditional flax weaving that Cathedral of Toanga provides an important hub for across cultural interaction. No shelter or toilets provided on site. Development of bush tracks Provision of an integrated Unknown to provide integrated network network between Kaipatiki Bush reserves. Item 18 Attachment D
Initiative Rationale Costs Additional stream restoration Ensuring the quality of inner Nil capital works projects within Kaipatiki to harbour water quality protect inner harbour water quality
Long term management of Mangroves are encroaching Nil capital works mangrove encroachment on inner harbour beaches Long term plan for the use of A number of residential the heritage buildings on buildings existing on the Chelsea Heritage Park Chelsea heritage park currently rented, opportunity to enhance the local area by utilising them for alternative uses. Development and integration Recognising and building on Unknown of green walking and cycling the existing network of both routes within Kaipatiki Local on and off road walking and Board and adjacent Local cycling tracks and provision Board areas of information regarding the networks Glenfield Town centre plan Town Centre Plan has been $30k outside of internal and redevelopment started but not complete and resources a plan is needed to provide strategic direction to this centre to cater for future growth Provision of public art in the Limited provision of public art Unknown areas and inclusion of public across the Kaipatiki Local art in infrastructure projects Board art although the art has to reflect community strong arts culture aspirations and local board approval
Item 18 Kaipatiki - Local Board
ID # 0238 Revised – Annual Plan 2011/2012 Hearings Information Request
Information requested Norman King Building - Building used primarily for Community groups, Raeburn House and Westshore Community centre. Where does property lie in property portfolio. Can this be transferred to a community facility but retain laundromat tenancy?
Submission number(s) 0590
Response provided by Phillip Evans, Northern Operations Manager (Name/Team/Unit/Dept) Response District Plan Zoning for the entire site is “Business 2” Bldg always located Council commercial portfolio of assets. During period of downturn in Northcote Central general business activity some groups allocated empty space in bldg for community activities. Onepettio Ltd & Laundry Express leases managed by ACPL. Laundry premises special plumbing/drainage for purpose, high convertible cost relevant. Non renewal of Onepettio Ltd lease could provide more community facility space. Mandatory application to rezone building in District Plan necessary. COSTINGS Is there any budget already NO allocated? ACPL receive all commercial rents. AC Property Operations North action minor maintenance.
Item 18 Kaipatiki - Local Board
ID # 0239 Revised – Annual Plan 2011/2012 Hearings Information Request
Information requested Norman King Building - Who do westshore Community Trust go to get building repairs done?
Submission number(s) No submission number supplied
Response provided by Phillip Evans, Northern Operations Manager (Name/Team/Unit/Dept)
Response Community groups currently occupying part of the Norman King Bldg have always been instructed to phone the local Council call centre operator with regard to any maintenance issues. The particular request, in an after hours emergency situation, would be handled directly by the nominated emergency contractor. During the working day the matter would be referred to the commercial portfolio manager for action. Since 1 November 2010 the established method of contacting the local call centre has not changed. Any such requests would be transferred & actioned appropriately by the current Property staff at Takapuna Service Centre.
Item 18
Amendment to Attachment C – Further information requests from the draft annual plan hearing 2011-2012 Kaipatiki Local Board
Information requested Land purchases - Briefing to board on Chelsea Park purchase of ID # 0242 horse paddock. Submission number(s) 0849 Response provided by Martin Van Jaarsveld, Manager Local and Sports Parks North (Name/Team/Unit/Dept) Response The land referred to as the horse paddock is part of the Chelsea sugar refinery and is located to the south of the Chelsea Heritage Park, which Council purchased a few years ago. Council has the Right of First Refusal (ROFR) when Chelsea sells the land and has confidentially earmarked $5m in the acquisition budget for this purchase. and the funds for purchasing the additional Cheslea park land is contained within the $5m (approximately) per annunum set aside for parks aquistions by the legacy council.
A company from Singapore, Wilmar International Ltd purchased Chelsea Sugar in mid-2010. Legal advice has been sought and reported on to the effect that the sale of Chelsea Sugar to Wilmar does not trigger the right of first refusal in the ROFR Deed.
Wilmar have made application to the Overseas Investment Office (OIO) seeking approval of the purchase. Council has lodged a submission requesting that any approval by the OIO be conditional on the ROFR being triggered. Outcome of the OIO process are awaited. Submissions closed on 11 October 2010.
As of December 2010, Council’s view was that it could not make a move as the ROFR was not triggered. As such, the council could only keep a watching brief.
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KAIPATIKI LOCAL BOARD 28 April 2011
Member's Report Dr Grant Gillon
Please place the following Member's Report on the agenda for the next Kaipatiki Local Board meeting being held on May 10th 2011:
Summary
A very vocal community meeting was held at Northcote Point, hosted by the Northcote
Residents' Association. What arose from the meeting was the following:
There is huge uncertainty in our community due to the continual deference and consultation on the harbour crossing options over the last decade. There is uncertainty over the form of the crossing, whether it should include rail That Kaipatiki Local Board should publicly state/restate its position.
The following points also came up at the meeting:
The Harbour Bridge can continue carrying all traffic for another 20 years. If after 20 years we do not have an additional crossing, heavy trucks would need to be banned or managed. By removing heavy trucks in 20 years time, the life of the current bridge will be 100-150 years.
The proposed costs for tunnels is higher than a bridge because four tunnels have been scoped. Due to improvements in tunnelling technology, there might be a case for fewer tunnels, at least initially, which would significantly lower costs.
No matter whether a bridge or tunnel is chosen, rail would need to go by tunnel. Rail cannot go by bridge due to the low gradient that would be required while the bridge must be 50-60m above the water to accommodate super-yachts.
Background
As the Kaipatiki Local Board is one of the two Boards on the North Shore most affected by the type of crossing it is important to be clear of the Board's position and this restatement will provide certainty (of the Board's position) to the community and also empower the Council and CCO in their advocacy of the tunnel and public transport option. The NZ Transport Agency has identified an additional Waitemata Harbour crossing (AWHC), operated in conjunction with the existing Auckland Harbour Bridge (AHB), as the most appropriate solution to provide flexibility, resilience, and sustainability for the expected growth in Auckland’s population and traffic. Refer http://www.nzta.govt.nz/network/projects/project.html?ID=13 Together, the existing bridge and the additional crossing will provide 14 lanes for general traffic, public transport and walking and cycling. Refer http://www.nzta.govt.nz/network/projects/project.html?ID=13 In 2008, five regional partners – Transit NZ [the NZTA’s predecessor], Auckland and North Shore City Councils, Auckland Regional Council and the Auckland Regional Transport Authority – undertook a study to consider 159 different crossing options. Their recommended preference was for four bored tunnels: two to carry three lanes each of highway traffic and two to each carry a single line of rail, located between Esmonde & Onewa Road on the North Shore and Victoria Park in Auckland City. Refer http://www.nzta.govt.nz/network/projects/project.html?ID=13 Sinclair Knight Merz conducted a study in 2008 and concluded that a "passenger transport component to an additional crossing was required", that "Bridge options were not favoured", and "driven tunnel technology provides several advantages".
The lifespan of the current Auckland Harbour Bridge can be extended if some traffic is moved to another crossing. Current improvements to the Auckland Harbour Bridge clip-ons (box girders) will ensure they stay in good condition for the next 30 to 40 years. refer
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http://www.nzta.govt.nz/network/projects/auckland-harbour-bridge-box-girder-strengthening- project/index.html
A majority of residents support a tunnel option over a new bridge. Although A bridge would technically be the easiest to build, and less expensive, but is not a recommended option as it would be the most socially and environmentally disruptive to the CBD waterfront and St Mary’s Bay. The main loss would be the Westhaven marine precinct, at least in the form it is known today. refer http://www.northshorecity.govt.nz/YourCouncil/News/MediaReleasesArchive/Documents/2008/July/ waitemata-cross-study-phase-2.pdf. The Council’s Infrastructure & Environment Committee considered this matter (BNB-12 Waitemata Harbour Crossing Study - Including Harbour Bridge Walkway/Cycleway) at its meeting on 4 December 2007 and it was further considered at Council on 19 December 2007. The report from the 4 December 2007 has more information. The following is what was resolved by Council: RESOLVED: (Hale/Gillon) 1. That the report be received. 2. That the Committee approves the following short-listed options for further investigation. Option 1: Esmonde to Britomart • Passenger transport only in a new tunnel or on a new bridge between Esmonde and Britomart, with possible connections at Onewa and Wynyard. • General traffic on the existing Auckland Harbour Bridge. • Walking and cycling on either a new bridge or the existing Auckland Harbour Bridge (with appropriate modifications to the existing bridge). Option 2: Esmonde to Britomart and SH16 • Passenger transport in either a new tunnel or new bridge across the harbour, with tunnels to landside connections between Esmonde and Britomart. Possible connections at Onewa and Wynyard. • General traffic in either a new tunnel, or new bridge (as well as on the existing bridge), with tunnels to landside connections between Esmonde and SH16 at either Wellington St (Port and westbound) or Newton (westbound only). Possible connections at Onewa and Wynyard. • Walking and cycling on either a new bridge or the existing Auckland Harbour Bridge (with appropriate modifications to the existing bridge). Order Paper: Birkenhead-Northcote Community Board, <
A tunnel could provide a solution to the Mayor’s vision of rail to the Shore. "Auckland Mayor Len Brown said he preferred a tunnel and has called for a "quick decision" to be made over the preferred option." TVNZ http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/new-crossing-could-ready-in-15-years- brown-4079167
The Kaipatiki Local Board states "The Kaipatiki community is also keenly aware of the need for a new harbour crossing route and the impact this could have on parts of our community and supports
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the previously recommended tunnel option." refer, Auckland Council/Kaipatiki Local Board (2011) Local Board Information and Draft Agreement p. 11 Under key objectives for the governing body: "additional Waitemata Harbour crossing preferred option (tunnel) as identified in the 2008 study"
Recommendations a) That the Member's Report be received. b) That the Kaipatiki Local Board understands that due to the projected growth in the Auckland population and the limited lifespan of the current Auckland Harbour Bridge, an urgent decision is required on the new Waitemata Harbour crossing. c) That the Kaipatiki Local Board strongly supports a tunnel as the preferred option for a new Waitemata Harbour crossing. d) That the Kaipatiki Local Board requires the new Waitemata Harbour crossing to include a rail crossing. e) That the Kaipatiki Local Board requests that a final decision on the new Waitemata Harbour crossing be made urgently.
Portfolio Links
Policy and Planning; Economic Development and Tourism
Signatories:
Author
Dr Grant Gillon, Local Board Member
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Member's Report Richard Hills
Portfolio Responsibilities:
Events, Parks and Reserves and Community and social well-being, including community safety.
Tornado Response:
After seeing the storm approach, I went straight down to Glenfield College, I commend the council workers and emergency services for their prompt action, they were at the scene directing traffic and removing debris and helping distressed residents within 15 minutes. Very impressed with the haste and calm attitude of our workers, the residents of Roseberry Ave, said similar of the response when we spoke with them on the day after the storm.
Anzac Day:
Was Master of Ceremonies for the Northcote Service, it was a great turn out. The efforts and work put in by members of The Tongan Church and to Jill Nerheny and her team for the work done prior to and on the day which made the day a success.
I commend also the work and efforts by Tracy Haggo our Civic Events Facilitator for North/West who organised a large number of the events Auckland wide, including meeting with us before and creating the programmes for the day.
Alternative transport promotional events: Thanking those who are cycling to work and using the ferry from Birkenhead Wharf and Ride2Work breakfast at Onepoto Basin. Put on by the Transport Community Engagement Team. They were great events, which also highlighted the increasing number of our residents that are using alternative forms of transport. Each ferry trip between 6.30am and 9am was full and there were a lot of people also taking their bikes on board.
An issue was raised at the time for bike racks or lock ups available at the Birkenhead Wharf to accommodate those commuters that work in the city centre but have nowhere to store their bikes during the day but would ride from their home to the terminal and back, which would save car parks and lessen the number of cars on the road on our end.
Also support for a cycle/walking lane on the bridge was proposed a number of times.
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Youth Issues/Council/Converge I visited the Youth Council Camp in Paremoremo on behalf of the Board and advocated for young people to continue to make themselves heard and represented within their community and beyond, so to break down stereotypes and barriers for young people as there is a lot of positive work, input and ideas that come from young people in Auckland.
Went to the Converge Youth Summit where David Engwicht facilitated some workshops with young people from our areas on placemaking and making your community great.
Since that meeting I have heard and seen these young people in action and I am very confident that they will create some new and exciting changes within our Kaipatiki Local Board community.
I am meeting with the Glenfield group tomorrow with Michelle our Glenfield Community Co-ordinator, to see how their ideas are progressing, they have a lot of energy and are realistic about their plans.
I have also spent a day out with the Birkenhead/Northcote group and our Strengthening Families Co-ordinator Andie, to check out some of our youth driven community projects that have already worked well in our community such as Tui Park and Birkenhead Skate Park. This group also have some exciting ideas.
I will continue to support them and give them information when needed but I think it is important they have ownership of their projects and we support them when the time comes, if it is needed.
I have also met with our electoral office on the subject of youth voting as they have concerns with really low enrolments among 18-24 year olds in the North Shore area. I have given them some innovative ideas and they are working on a strategy to get more young people enrolled and voting.
Eskdale Road Reserve With the guidance and facilitation of Cassandra, I met with Bob Wallace from parks and a landscape designer about what Watercare could do to reinstate the site, while taking into consideration of the disruption their work has caused for the community. They didn’t have the budget for public art as the resource consent would have been lengthy and too costly. So they suggested planting that was attractive and interesting. I suggested a seat like the ones in Tui Park and this was received warmly by Watercare and the officers.
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So there will be a seat, a path, some great planting and we also discussed to include some interesting bollards and low fencing to separate the road from the reserve but to keep the natural look of the reserve. I think it will look great and I want to thank the officers and Watercare for taking the time and not just throwing down some grass seed. It will be a community asset.
Community Network and MAST meetings.
I attended these meetings which are a great way for our community groups, services and organisations to share their thoughts and plans and share information and even resources and identify trends and issues within the wider community. The MAST meeting has a focus on combating crime issues and showcases the amazing work that is done by our Community Constables, Truency Officers, HNZ workers, Alternative Education, Strengthening Families and Te Roopu o Wai Ora who work together with the Birkenhead Northcote Glenfield Community Trust to build such great communities and you don’t have to look far to see the positive results. This re-enforces that networking and idea sharing is the way we have achieved so much in our community as I have watched within moments issues getting sorted and our community workers and volunteers are on the ground within hours finding solutions. As a new member I am amazed that this goes on, and wishes everyone in the community would see how amazing it is.
WalkBikeRide
Had a meeting with Keith Salmon and Jill Nerheny about the plans for a network of walking and cycling routes throughout our community and beyond. We discussed the three or four very realistic stages of this project. He is so passionate and has many ideas. We need to ensure he has the support of the board on as much as we can do. This will be an asset to our community. We will continue to get the community behind as a community project. The MAXX online mapping will be an exciting new way to integrate walking and cycling as a transport option.
NRA Meeting.
Great community spirit and good to see community putting up a fight. The board should continue their support for the tunnel option and push for plans to be implemented as soon as possible. 20 years is too long to re-look if we want to be a world class city. Payment options need to be considered, tolling etc?
Heart of Beach Haven meetings.
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Great start with the mural. We were told last meeting that work is to start on gateway in the very very near future. The group was worried that the plans were being changed and officers were taking up the funds put aside for projects. Lindsay and I met with the group and officers and they insisted this was not the case, no extra money had been spent on new plans or officer time and they explained one change due to placement of underground gas main. The group was happy with the result and is looking forward to the next stage. So is the community.
Meetings and briefings.
Biodiversity, Biosecurity, Heritage.
COGS funding AGM
Birkdale Beach Haven Residents Asscociation.
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Member's Report Lindsay Waugh
CIVIC FUNCTIONS
Anzac day
Guest speaker at the Northcote Service and have subsequently attended a meeting with the Council events team and the Birkenhead RSA to review performance under the new Council and iron out any concerns for future years.
LETTERS
To transport CCO as per resolution To Andrew Allen, Auckland Transport, Manager Road Corridor Operations, in response to community concerns re light phasing changes at the intersection of Onewa and Lake Road and follow up after the accident where a teacher was injured at this intersection.
MEETINGS ATTENDED
Chairs Forum May 2nd the topics covered were;
Action points from last meeting (including update on LGNZ Conference 2011) Briefing from Mark Ford, Chief Executive, Watercare Update from Chief Financial Officer (Andrew McKenzie) on progress with the efficiency and effectiveness programme. The new savings target is $64m Draft terms of reference for the Local Board Chairs Forum Discussion paper draft Annual Plan submission responses Community funding update Draft protocols to guide each of the respective arms of council as to their role in events Update on Social Policy Forum representative election process Introduction to Long Term Plan 2012-22 process (Roger Blakeley, Chief Planning Officer) Long Term Plan Financial Policies (Andrew Duncan)
Democracy services will email all material to the Local Board members for their information. Mark Ford responded favourably to the concern I raised regarding customer dissatisfaction that they are unable to pay water rates at the Council offices. He committed to looking into this matter to provide better customer service in the future.
With Roger Sweeny from Council’s Property CCO to establish relationship and review status of current property holdings in the Kaipatiki area and understand where the different responsibilities lie in the organisation. This was particularly useful with regard to
Norman King Building Birkenhead Town square options The Beach Haven Post office The Council owned properties in Birkenhead Avenue
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Two cluster briefings on Biodiversity, Biosecurity Heritage (natural and built) Fresh water quality/catchment management Estuarine/foreshore/marine environment
Useful outcomes and identification of key staff members to seek advice on the future relevance of the;
Tui Park Beach Assessment document produced for the BNCB How the potential heritage value of Helliers creek may assist in the future management of the mangroves in this area.
Jenny Fuller – Natural Heritage Team Leader has advised that as yet there is no template for recording significant sites but she would like to establish a list of features of value to the community. Criteria for identifying geologically significant sites are being developed, to assist in the nomination process.
The Kaipatiki Local Board should draft a list of valuable sites within the board area to assist the process. This information should be collated through the relationship management team forwarded to Jenny Fuller
Kauri Point Armaments Depot
Minister Wayne Mapp responded to the Board’s request for information and this was followed up with two meetings. Although I missed the initial meeting, Nick Kearney attended on the Boards behalf. The follow up meeting at the defence dept. base at Kauri point last week was informative and has established links for both the Board and Auckland Civil Defence. The key information is that the Defence Dept is reducing the stock holdings and the number of sites for storage by more than 50% The presentation by Lieutenant Colonel Wayne Boustridge will be available for the Board Members.
Regional BID meeting that covered;
How BIDs can contribute and add value to the economic priorities for the Auckland Region What is expected of Local Board representative on local BID committee BIDs and how they work on a local level. The value of establishing a BID in the Wairiau Valley area was discussed and it was useful to learn of other Board areas where similar commercial areas have established BID’s and how these work for them. The Economic Development department of Council plan to establish a reference group for the development of regional policy around BID’s and I have put my name forward for this reference group.
Kaipatiki Local Board workshop
The Public Art presentation by Rob Garrett provided information on the values public art can provide in the public realm as well as information on how to progress the Board’s objective to increase levels of public art in this area. Waitakere and Auckland City had agreement with NZTA that a percentage of the NZTA’s budget on roading projects in those areas would be allocated to public art. The Kaipatiki Local Board
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needs to lobby for this to be established region wide so that Kaipatiki can reap some benefit from the future development of the Harbour crossing. Had this agreement been in place with NSCC we may have had a fund from the recent strengthening work undertaken on the Harbour bridge clip ons and the investment in the busway. An additional strategy that was discussed was the establishment of a public art trust which I will work on and report back to the KL Board. The comprehensive discussion at the workshop on the Local Board Plan developed the plan to the next stage of the process
Local Board’s engagement with CCO's
Met with Linda Cooper to provide feedback on CCO engagement
Harbour Crossing
I attended the public meeting on the next Harbour crossing. The majority in attendance remain committed to the tunnel as their preferred option which is the position expressed by the Board in their draft agreement/plan. A representative from St Mary's Bay residents Association was there and future meetings will be developed to include both the NRA and StMBRA’s. I will discuss this with the Chair of the Waitemata Board, Shale Chambers at our next meeting.
Arrangements are being made for the relevant reports to come to the Kaipatiki Local Board to provide members with the back ground information they need to inform debate.
Later this month I will attend a meeting with Mark Ford, David Warburton, Steven Town, Mike Lee, Shale Chambers, Anne Hartley and George Wood and will continue to reflect the wishes of our community and will feed the information back through the KLB.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Tornado response;
Visited Roseberry Avenue just after the tornado went through and then drove through the other affected areas of Kaipatiki. Also went to the welfare centre that was set up at the North Shore Events Centre that evening.
Reviewed the damage the following day with the Mayor and followed up on a couple of neighbourhood concerns. Took the opportunity to provide feedback to the CD manager re access to information about the Welfare Centre and the lack of a generator at the Events centre.
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