Waiheke Local Board Agenda 17 January 2011
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I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Waiheke Local Board will be held on: Date: Monday 17 January 2011 Time: 4.00pm Meeting Room: Waiheke Service Centre Venue: 10 Belgium Street Ostend Waiheke Island Waiheke Local Board OPEN AGENDA MEMBERSHIP Chairperson Faye Storer Deputy Chairperson Jo Holmes Members Jim Hannan Don McKenzie, OBE Denise Roche (Quorum 3 members) 12 January 2011 Anna Bray Relationship Manager Contact Telephone: (09) 301-0101 Email: [email protected] Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Note: The reports contained within this agenda are for consideration and should not be construed as Council policy unless and until adopted. Should Members require further information relating to any reports, please contact the relevant manager, Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson. Waiheke Local Board 17 January 2011 ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PROCEDURAL 1 Welcome 5 2 Apologies 5 3 Declarations of Interest 5 4 Public Forum 5 4.1 New Library and Service centre 5 5 Extraordinary Business 5 DECISION MAKING Reports of Chief Executive 6 Waiheke Local Board Agreement 7 Page 3 Waiheke Local Board 17 January 2011 1 Welcome 2 Apologies At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received. 3 Declaration of interest Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have. 4 Public Forum A period of time (approximately 30 minutes) is set aside for members of the public to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of 3 minutes per item is allowed, following which there may be questions from members. 4.1 New Library and Service centre Colin Beardon, Chair, Artworks Community Theatre, will address the Board on the new Library and Service centre. 5 Extraordinary business Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states: “An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if- (a) The local authority by resolution so decides; and (b) The presiding member explains at the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public,- (i) The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and (ii) The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting.” Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states: “Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,- (a) That item may be discussed at that meeting if- (i) That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and (ii) the presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but Page 5 Waiheke Local Board 17 January 2011 (b) no resolution, decision or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion.” At the close of the agenda no requests for extraordinary business had been received. Page 6 Waiheke Local Board 17 January 2011 Waiheke Local Board Agreement File No.: CP2011/00012 6 Executive Summary Item A local board agreement is required between the governing body and each local board for the 2011/2012 financial year. These agreements will form part of the annual plan and as such, they are developed, consulted on, and agreed, in conjunction with the Auckland Council’s annual plan process. The governing body will be adopting the Auckland Council’s draft annual plan for consultation in February 2011 and the local boards must endorse their respective draft agreement for incorporation into the draft annual plan by 18 January 2011. Consultation on the draft annual plan, including the draft local board agreements, is undertaken using the special consultative procedure. The special consultative procedure provides for public submissions and hearings. Local boards will be involved in the hearings on their local board agreements. Attached is the draft Waiheke Local Board Agreement that has been prepared by board members with the assistance of officers. This is a draft for consultation and the board is requested to note that it is not expected to approve the final version of the agreement until the negotiations with the Governing Body and the public hearings are completed. The Board is also requested to note that the budget does not require endorsement at this time. Recommendations That the Waiheke Local Board: i) endorses the draft Waiheke Local Board Agreement for inclusion in the Governing Body’s draft 2011/2012 Annual Plan, including the statement of direction, introduction, strategic context and key objectives and activities for 2011/2012 identified in the draft agreement; and ii) notes that: (a) the draft Waiheke Local Board Agreement will be subject to changes due to negotiations between the Waiheke Local Board and the Governing Body; (b) the draft Waiheke Local Board Agreement will be consulted on through the Annual Plan process and changes will be expected as a result of the submission and hearing process; (c) the board has not approved the budget contained in the draft Waiheke Local Board Agreement; the budget information provided is incomplete and changes will be necessary as the budget details are provided. Attachments No. Title Page A Draft Waiheke Local Board Agreement 8 Signatories Authors Adam Milina – Local Board Advisor Authorisers Anna Bray – Relationship Manager Waiheke Local Board Agreement Page 7 Waiheke Local Board 17 January 2011 6 Waiheke Local Board Agreement Item Statement of direction Auckland Council aims to make Auckland the world’s most liveable city. Accordingly, the Waiheke Local Board aims to make Waiheke the most liveable place in Auckland. We will achieve this by balancing economic prosperity, social development and environmental sustainability. Our island setting offers a distinct advantage with its beautiful coastline, beaches, bush, parks and semi-rural and village character. We will develop that advantage by creating a visitor precinct; encouraging the visitor industry; viticulture and horticulture; recreational activities; a strong, supportive community and the artistic and cultural experience; whilst seeking new opportunities presented by the natural environment and our maritime setting within the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. We acknowledge the significant prosperity brought to the island by our inter-relationship with the city, which we will actively preserve and enhance. However, we will seek to retain our unique identity through sustainable environmental practices that protect the environment and waterways and by supporting controlled development. The social, cultural and economic wellbeing of residents of all ages is paramount and will be provided for by improved public infrastructure, amenities and facilities. Ours will be the dream location in the world’s most liveable city. Introduction The Waiheke Local Board area covers Waiheke and Rakino Islands and other islands in the Hauraki Gulf, within the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park area, such as Ponui, Pakatoa, Rotoroa, Rangitoto, Motutapu, Motuihe, Motokorea (Browns Island), and a number of smaller islands. Waiheke and Rakino are the most populated and are popular holiday and visitor destinations. Some islands are privately owned and others are public reserves, owned and managed by the Department of Conservation or Auckland Council. Attachment A Waiheke Island is the second largest of the Hauraki Gulf Islands (after Great Barrier). It is also the most populated with approximately 8,000 permanent residents and an additional 3,400 who come to second or holiday homes on the Island. This makes it New Zealand's most densely populated island, with 83.58 people/km², and the third most populated after the North and South Islands. Waiheke is the most accessible offshore island in the Gulf, due to regular passenger and vehicle ferry services and some air links. In the summer months, the population can swell to more than 30,000 as visitors flock there to enjoy the open space, sandy beaches, walkways, café society and boutique vineyards and olive groves. Visitors may be categorised as day-trippers, short-stay (less than 3 days) or longer-stay. Rakino Island has a small resident population of approximately 16 persons, which increases when bach and holiday home owners visit their properties. It is also a popular mooring place for yachts. Public ferry services to Rakino are limited and most people have their own vessels. Public facilities on Rakino are limited but include the wharf, community hall and toilets. The main passenger port of Matiatia at the western end of Waiheke is about 35 minutes by ferry from downtown Auckland. Kennedy Point is the main vehicle ferry port, with ferries taking from between 45 minutes and 1.25 hours to access Half Moon Bay. There are also some vehicle services to Wynyard Wharf, downtown Auckland. Orapiu Wharf at the eastern end of Waiheke is 21.4 km from Coromandel and has limited passenger services. Waiheke is hilly with few flat areas, the highest point being Mount Maunganui at 231 metres. This geography limits the majority of the population to the western end of the Island. The east and west ends of the island are defined by the Metropolitan Urban Limits (MUL). The main settlements are Oneroa, Blackpool, Surfdale, Palm Beach, Ostend, Onetangi and Rocky Bay (Omiha). Much of the eastern part of Waiheke is farmland, lifestyle blocks and horticulture. There is a small area of residential subdivision at Orapiu. Waiheke Island has a higher proportion of 'Europeans' (82%) compared with the Auckland region (57%). The percentage of Maori (12%) is slightly higher than the regional average (11%) but the percentage of Pacific Islanders and Asians is much lower than the rest of the region.