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Wainuiomata Community Board

 

 

14 February 2019

 

 

 

Order Paper for the meeting to be held in the

Wainuiomata Community Library, Queen Street, Wainuiomata,

on:

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday 20 February 2019 commencing at 7.00pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

Membership

 

 

Richard Sinnott (Chair)

Gabriel Tupou (Deputy Chair)

Keri Brown

Terry Stallworth

Sisi Tuala-Le’afa

Jodie Winterburn

Cr C Barry

Cr J Briggs

 

 

 

 

 

For the dates and times of Council Meetings please visit www.huttcity.govt.nz

 


  

 

 

community boards – functions and delegations 

This document records the delegation of Council functions, responsibilities, duties, and powers to Community Boards. 

The Community Boards have been established under section 49 of the Local Government Act 2002 to represent, and act as an advocate for, the interests of their community. 

The delegations are expressed in general terms.  The delegations shall be exercised with proper regard for the Council’s strategic direction, policies, plans, Standing Orders and its interpretation of its statutory obligations.  The delegations are to be read together with the following propositions.

These delegations are based on the following principles:

·                Issues relevant to a specific community should be decided as closely as possible to that community.  Where an issue has city-wide implications, ie any effects of the decision cross a ward or community boundary or have consequences for the city as a whole, the matter will be decided by Council after seeking a recommendation from the relevant Community Board or (any ambiguity around the interpretation of “city-wide” will be determined by the Mayor and Chief Executive in consultation with the relevant Chair);

·                Efficient decision-making should be paramount;

·                Conflicts of interest should be avoided and risks minimised;

·                To ensure processes are free from bias and pre-determination Community Boards should not adjudicate on issues on which they have advocated or wish to advocate to Council;

·                Community Boards should proactively and constructively engage with residents on local matters that affect the community they represent and raise with Council issues raised with them by their community and advocate on behalf of their community.

These delegations:

(a)        do not delegate any function, duty or power which a statute (for example section 53(3) and clause 32(1) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002) prohibits from being delegated;

(b)        are subject to and do not affect any delegation which the Council has already made or subsequently makes to any other committee, Council officer or other member of staff;

(c)        are subject to any other statutory requirements that may apply to a particular delegation;

(d)       are subject to any notice issued by the Council, from time to time, to a Community Board that a particular issue must be referred to Council for decision;

(e)        reflect that decisions with significant financial implications should be made by Council (or a committee with delegated authority);

(f)         promote centralisation of those functions where the appropriate expertise must be ensured; and

(g)        reflect that all statutory and legal requirements must be met.

DELEGATIONS

Decide:

·             Naming new roads and alterations to street names (in the Community Board’s area).

·             Official naming of parks, reserves and sports grounds within the provisions of Council’s Naming Policy. Note [1]

·             Removal and/or planting of street trees within the provisions of Council’s Operational Guide for Urban Forest Plan where a dispute arises that cannot be resolved at officer level.  Note [2]

·             The granting of leases and licences in terms of Council policy to voluntary organisations for Council owned properties in their local area, for example, halls, but not including the granting of leases and licences to community houses and centres.

·             The granting of rights-of-way and other easements over local purpose reserves and granting of leases or licences on local purpose reserves.

·             The granting of leases and licences for new activities in terms of Council policy to community and commercial organisations over recreation reserves subject to the provisions of the Reserves Act 1977 and land managed as reserve subject to the provisions of the Local Government 2002, in their local area.  (Note:  renewal of existing leases and licences will be reported once a year to Council’s City Development Committee).

·             The allocation of funding from the Community Engagement Fund in accordance with Council’s adopted guidelines.

·             Expenditure of funds allocated by the Council to the Board from the Miscellaneous Budget to cover expenditure associated with the activities of the Board.  The Chair to approve expenditure, in consultation with the Board, and forward appropriate documentation to the Committee Advisor for authorisation.  Boards must not exceed their annual expenditure from the Miscellaneous Budget.

·             The allocation of funding for the training and development of Community Board or members, including formal training courses, attendance at seminars or attendance at relevant conferences.

Consider and make recommendations to Council on:

·             Particular issues notified from time to time by Council to the Community Board.

·             Roading issues considered by the Mayor and Chief Executive to be strategic due to their significance on a city-wide basis, including links to the State Highway, or where their effects cross ward or community boundaries.

·             Parks, reserves and sports ground naming for sites that have a high profile, city-wide importance due to their size and location and/or cross ward or community boundaries.

·             Representatives to any Council committee, subcommittee, subordinate decision-making body, working group, or ad hoc group on which a Community Board representative is required by Council.

·             The setting, amending or revoking of speed limits in accordance with the Hutt City Council Bylaw 2005 Speed Limits, including the hearing of any submissions.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Provide their local community’s input on:

·             Council’s Long Term Plan and/or Annual Plan.

·             Council’s policies, programmes (including the District Roading Programme) and bylaws.

·             Changes or variations to the District Plan.

·             Resource management issues which it believes are relevant to its local community, through advocacy.

·             The disposal or acquisition of significant assets.

·             Road safety including road safety education within its area.

·             Any other issues a Board believes is relevant to its local area.

·             Review Local Community Plans as required.

Reports may be prepared by the Board and presented to Council Committees, along with an officer’s recommendation, for consideration.

Any submissions lodged by a Board or Committee require formal endorsement by way of resolution.

Co-ordinate with Council staff:

·             Local community consultation on city-wide issues on which the Council has called for consultation.

Maintain:

·             An overview of roadworks, water supply, sewerage, stormwater drainage, waste management and traffic management for its local area.

·             An overview of parks, recreational facilities and community activities within its local area.

Develop:

·             Community Response Plans in close consultation with the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office, emergency organisations, the community, residents’ associations, other community groups, and local businesses.   The Community Response Plans will be reviewed on an annual basis.

Grant:

·             Local community awards.

Promote:

·             Recreational facilities and opportunities in its area with a view to ensure maximum usage.

·             Arts and crafts in its area.

Appoint:

·             A liaison member or, where appropriate, representatives to ad hoc bodies, which are involved in community activities within the Board’s area, on which a community representative is sought.

Endorse:

1.              Amendments to the Eastbourne Community Trust Deed (Eastbourne Community Board only).

    


HUTT CITY COUNCIL

 

Wainuiomata Community Board

 

Meeting to be held in the Wainuiomata Community Library, Queen Street, Wainuiomata on

 Wednesday 20 February 2019 commencing at 7.00pm.

 

ORDER PAPER

 

Public Business

 

1.       APOLOGIES 

No apologies have been received.

2.       PUBLIC COMMENT

Generally up to 30 minutes is set aside for public comment (three minutes per speaker). Speakers may be asked questions on the matters they raise.  

3.       Presentation

Presentation by a Representative from Love Wainuiomata (19/161)

An update by Ms E King from ‘Love Wainuiomata’

 

4.       Procedure for Electing the Chair (19/184)

Memorandum dated 14 February 2019 by the Committee Advisor                     9    

5.       CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS    

6.       Minutes

Meeting minutes Wainuiomata Community Board, 7 November 2018             13    

7.       New Zealand Community Board Conference 2019 (19/146)

Memorandum dated 7 February 2019 by the Committee Advisor                     20

8.       Chair's Report (19/160)

Report No. WCB2019/1/19 by the Chair                                                            26

9.       Committee Advisor's Report (19/31)

Report No. WCB2019/1/17 by the Committee Advisor                                     28 

10.     Whaitua Committee Update (19/72)

Update from Deputy Chair  G Tupou.

    

11.     QUESTIONS

With reference to section 32 of Standing Orders, before putting a question a member shall endeavour to obtain the information. Questions shall be concise and in writing and handed to the Chair prior to the commencement of the meeting.   

 

 

Judy Randall

COMMITTEE ADVISOR

 

     


MEMORANDUM                                                  11                                                   20 February 2019

Our Reference          19/184

TO:                      Chair and Members

Wainuiomata Community Board

FROM:                Judy Randall

DATE:                14 February 2019

SUBJECT:           Procedure for Electing the Chair

 

 

Recommendation

That the Board:

 

(i)    receives the memorandum;

 

(ii)   notes the resignation of Mr Sinnott as Chair of the Board dated 20 February 2019;

 

(iii)  chooses either:

(a)     Voting system A (election by the majority of members);

OR

(b)     Voting system B (election by the greatest number of votes) for the election of the Board Chair;

 

(iv) agrees that, in the event of a tie under voting system A, the candidate to be excluded from the next round of voting shall be resolved by lot as described in section 15 of this memorandum; and

 

(iv) agrees that, in the event of a tie under voting system B, the candidate to be elected shall be resolved by lot as described in section 15 of this memorandum.

 

 

Purpose of Memorandum

1.    To advise the Wainuiomata Community Board (the Board) of the procedure to elect a new Board Chair.

 

Background

2.    At its meeting held on 2 September 2015, the Board appointed Mr Richard Sinnott to the position of Chair of the Wainuiomata Community Board.  Mr Sinnott tendered his resignation from this position to the Chief Executive of Hutt City Council effective from 20 February 2019.

3.    Under Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002 (the Act), the

Board must appoint a new Chair. 

 

4.    The Board must adopt the voting system for this election, in case there is more than one nomination for the position of Chair.  Standing Orders outline two options for the Board’s consideration:

 

a)    Election by the majority of members present and voting, or

b)    Election by receiving a greater number of votes than any other candidate.

Election by Majority (Voting System A)

5.    The person who is elected received the votes of a majority of the members of the Board.

 

6.    There is a first round of voting for all candidates.

 

7.    If no candidate is elected in that round there is a second round of voting from which the candidate with the fewest votes in the first round is excluded.

 

8.    If no candidate is successful in the second round there is a third, and so on.  Each time the candidate with the fewest votes in the previous round is excluded.

 

9.    If, in any round, two or more candidates tie for the lowest number of votes, the person excluded from the next round is resolved by lot.

 

10.  Rounds of voting will only be required where there are more than two candidates.

Election by Greatest Number of Votes (Voting System B)

11.  A person is elected if they receive more votes than any other candidate.

 

12.  There is only one round of voting.

 

13.  If two or more candidates tie for the most votes, the tie is resolved by lot.

Comment

14.  The Board can choose either of the two voting systems described above to elect the Chair.

 

Determining by ‘lot’ where there is a tie

15.  Both voting systems require a resolution by ‘lot’ if two candidates receive an equal number of votes and no one else is elected.  The most common procedure is for the names of the candidates with the same number of votes to be placed in a container and the name of the person drawn out by an independent person is deemed the winner i.e. elected or not excluded from the next round.  It is recommended that this process be used in the event that there is a tie between candidates.

 

 

Appendices

There are no appendices for this Memorandum.     

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author: Judy Randall

Committee Advisor

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approved By: Kathryn Stannard

Divisional Manager, Democratic Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      


                                                                      19                                         7 November 2018

HUTT CITY COUNCIL

 

Wainuiomata Community Board

 

Minutes of a meeting held in the Wainuiomata Community Library, Queen Street, Wainuiomata on

 Wednesday 7 November 2018 commencing at 7.04pm

 

 

 PRESENT:                 

Mr R Sinnott (Chair)

 

Cr C Barry

Cr J Briggs

Ms K Brown

Mr T Stallworth

Ms S Tuala-Le’afa

Mr G Tupou (Deputy Chair)

Ms J Winterburn

 

 

APOLOGIES:                  There were no apologies.

 

IN ATTENDANCE:       Ms J Randall, Committee Advisor

 

 

PUBLIC BUSINESS

 

1.       APOLOGIES 

 There were no apologies.

2.

Special Announcement - Community Spirit Awards

The chair congratulated the Community Spirit Award winners and thanked them for their contributions to the Wainuiomata Community.

Award winners were:

·         John Eruera Wharehinga in recognition of his contribution to cultural services to Māori people and the wider community;

·         Reverend Aneterea Sa’u in recognition of his contribution to promoting health and wellbeing amongst pacific peoples and the wider community;

·         Kirsty O’Kane in recognition of her contribution to the sport of boxing in promoting health and well-being; and

·         Gary James in recognition of his services to conservation.

  

3.       PUBLIC COMMENT

Comments are recorded under the item to which they relate.

 

Speaking under public comment, Ms L Olsen reminded members the road outside the Wainuiomata Marae had been the site of several near-miss accidents and suggested Council investigate the site.

 

Ms Olsen asked for an update on Council’s Homelessness Strategy. She advised homelessness was a problem for Wainuiomata but hidden because of temporary accommodation provided in motels. She noted many could not afford private rentals. She considered the process of obtaining accommodation was degrading for families and had caused resentment in the community. She suggested the amount paid for motels instead be used to pay the accommodation bond for homeless people.

 

Cr Barry advised the Council was still developing a Homelessness Strategy and no decision had been made. He encouraged submissions on the strategy once it was at the consultation stage.

 

Ms Brown empathised with those struggling to find accommodation.  She noted the Lower Hutt waiting list for social housing was proportionally much larger than Wellington. She advised a Homelessness Strategy report would be presented to a Council Committee in November.

 

The Chair noted there were two local groups helping with the homeless situation. He commended their work and believed their efforts reflected the spirit of Wainuiomata.

4.       CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS  

There were no conflict of interest declarations.

5.       Minutes

Resolved: (Mr Tupou/Ms Tuala-Le'afa)                             Minute No. WCB 18501

“That the minutes of the meeting of the Wainuiomata Community Board held on Wednesday,
5 September 2018, be confirmed as a true and correct record.”

   

6.       Reports referred for BOARD input before being considered by SUBCommittee of Council

Fraser Colman Grove - Proposed No Stopping At All Times Restrictions (18/1706)

Report No. WCB2018/5/297 by the Traffic Engineer

Resolved:   (Mr Sinnott/Cr Briggs)                      Minute No. WCB 18502

“That Standing Order 15 be temporarily suspended to allow Mr K Jensen to speak outside of the time set aside for public comment.”

Speaking under public comment, Mr K Jensen expressed concern that parking restrictions were to be put in place in Fraser Colman Grove. He advised he had lived in the area for more than six years and had not experienced the problems described in the officer’s report. He considered car parking caused issues only on Saturdays. He said restricting parking in Fraser Colman Grove could make the problem worse for the wider area. He noted cars were parking on lawns on Saturdays and cutting the corner at the roundabout. He did not believe removing car parks would solve the problem.  He suggested traffic issues in the nearbyWise Street and Russell Road areas needed investigation as well.

The Chair noted that driveways in Fraser Colman Grove were being blocked. He said car parks being removed were only those not of legal car park size. He added many cars could not fit into these parks without driveways being partially blocked. 

In response to questions from members, Mr Jensen considered blue lines restricting parking on Saturdays would be more effective than seven day parking restrictions. He noted cars did not park at the roundabout, but they did cut corners.

Cr Briggs advised Council officers had planned to introduce measures on Wise Street to control traffic.

Cr Barry suggested that officers undertook consultation with residents on traffic control measures for the area impacted by Saturday sports traffic. He proposed broken blue lines be installed to indicate restricted parking, at times to be determined after consultation with residents.

Resolved: (Mr Sinnott/Mr Stallworth)                      Minute No. WCB 18503

“That the Board recommends that the Traffic Subcommittee recommends that Council:

(i)                   approves the installation of No Stopping At All Times restrictions on Fraser Colman Grove for Saturday mornings in areas shown attached as Appendix 1 to the report; and

 

(ii)                 instructs officers to undertake further work on Saturday morning parking in Wise Street.”

 

7.

Community Engagement Fund 2018-2019 (18/1696)

Memorandum dated 23 October 2018 by the Community Advisor - Funding and Community Contracts

 

Speaking under public comment, Ms V Nelson from Acting Out (the group) reported on monies received from the Community Engagement Fund for their 2018 show ‘The Sound of Music.’ She advised 20 children had performed in the show with another six children working backstage learning technical skills.  She said the show had been very successful with more than 400 people attending the five performances and positive feedback.

Ms Nelson advised the group now had 33 children and were planning their 2019 show. She said their current request for funding would allow the group to organise costumes, training and other pre-show planning.

In response to questions from members, Ms Nelson said the children involved in the show ranged from age nine upwards. She said the group used adult supervision to ensure backstage helpers worked safely. They planned to forge a relationship with the local high school to assist with sound and lighting. She advised Christmas was not an ideal time to hold productions because of exams. She added the group did perform Christmas and Easter concerts and these provided younger children with the opportunity to take centre stage.

Members discussed the applications. It was suggested the Wild Kiwi Trust be invited to a Board meeting to provide a presentation on their work.

In response to a question from a member, the Chair explained that funds not allocated in this round of applications would be carried over to the February round of funding.

 

Resolved: (Mr Sinnott/Mr Tupou)                                      Minute No. WCB 18504

That the Board:

 

(i)      notes that the Community Engagement Fund closed on 6 October 2018 and three applications had been received;

 

(ii)          agrees that the applications were considered according to the merits of the application criteria and priorities of the fund; 

 

(iii)        approves the application from ‘Everybody is a Treasure Charitable Trust’ from the Community Engagement Fund for the total of $824.00 for venue hire costs for the Girls Got Grit Forum on 8-10 February 2019;

 

(iv)        approves the application from Remutaka Conservation Trust from the Community Engagement Fund for the total of  $206.00 for advertising and consumables costs associated with the Wild Kiwi Family Day in Remutaka Forest Park on 9 December 2018;

 

(v)          approves the application from ‘Acting Out’ from the Community Engagement Fund for the total of $2,077.00 for licence fee costs and advertising associated with their 2019 show;

 

(vi)    agrees that the organisations granted funding will be required to attend a meeting of the Board once the project has been completed; and

 

(vii)   agrees to a second round of funding in 2019 with proposed opening/closing dates as follows: 

 

Open Fund

Close Fund

Decisions Due

4 February 2019

4 March 2019

8 April 2019

 

 

 

Resolved:   (Mr Sinnott/Ms Tuala-Le'afa)           Minute No. WCB 18505

“That the Board requests that the organisations receiving funding, in addition to reporting, provide a half page about their project and photos of their work so that the Board can use this to encourage further applications.”

8.

2019 Meeting Schedule (18/1679)

Memorandum dated 17 October 2018 by the Divisional Manager, Democratic Services

 

Members agreed that formal meetings of the Board would continue to be held at the Wainuiomata Library for the reason that it had the necessary equipment available. They added that informal meetings of the Board could be held in other local venues.

 

Resolved: (Mr Sinnott/Ms Winterburn)                             Minute No. WCB 18506

“That the Board:

(i)            agrees to the meeting dates for 2019 in respect of its own meetings attached as Appendix 2 to the memorandum;

(ii)          agrees meetings will commence at 7pm;

(iii)        agrees the Wainuiomata Community Library will be the venue for meetings in 2019;

(iv)        notes that the Chair will set dates for informal meetings of the Board as the need arises; and

(v)          delegates authority to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Board Chair to alter the date, time or venue of a meeting, or cancel a meeting, should circumstances require this.”

9.

Review of the Code of Conduct (18/1701)

Memorandum dated 23 October 2018 by the Divisional Manager, Democratic Services

 

The Chair explained that the proposed changes to the Code of Conduct would allow trivial complaints to be investigated inhouse and avoid expensive investigations.

Cr Briggs advised that if the changes to the Code of Conduct were not agreed by members, the current version would continue for the remainder of the triennium.

 

Resolved: (Mr Sinnott/Ms Winterburn)                             Minute No. WCB 18507

“That the Board:

(i)    notes the amendments to the Code of Conduct for Elected Members, attached as Appendix 1 to this report; and

(ii)   agrees to be bound by the Code of Conduct for Elected Members, with all necessary modifications to make it applicable to community board members.”  

 

10.

Chair's Report (18/1741)

Report No. WCB2018/5/140 by the Chair

 

The Chair elaborated on the report.

 

Resolved: (Mr Sinnott/Mr Stallworth)                               Minute No. WCB 18508

“That the Board notes the report.”

11.

Committee Advisor's Report (18/1683)

Report No. WCB2018/5/138 by the Committee Advisor

 

Mr Tupou advised the Oaks Café had recently closed. He acknowledged their catering and further acknowledged the opening of Kotupu Café in the Wainuiomata Village. He suggested the Board continued to use the services of local food establishments for catering.

 

Resolved: (Mr Sinnott/Cr Briggs)                                                Minute No. WCB 18509

“That the Board:

(i)      notes the report;

(ii)          determines catering will be shared amongst the food establishments of Wainuiomata for its 2019 meetings; and

(iii)        determines to continue advertising in the Wainuiomata News for its 2019 meetings.

 

Resolved: (Cr Briggs/Mr Sinnott)                                       Minute No. WCB 18510

“That the Board formally agrees to thank the Committee Advisor for her services to the Board during 2018.”

      

MINOR ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA

Mr Tupou advised he had been appointed to a Greater Wellington Regional Council Whaitua Committee (the Committee). He further advised the Committee was charged with reviewing water issues in the local catchment. He committed to updating the Board on issues and involving them in consultation when appropriate.

Cr Briggs acknowleged Mr Tupou’s role and said the Board and the community would be supporting him in his important work of conserving and protecting fresh water for the area.

12.     QUESTIONS

Ms Winterburn asked if it was possible to use Board funds via a direct payment from Council for the Board’s Facebook page to increase engagement with the community.

The Committee Advisor agreed to enquire about payment options for Facebook engagement.

.

 

 

Resolved: (Mr Sinnott/Cr Briggs)                                       Minute No. WCB 18511

 “That the Board:

(i)            requests a formal update from officers on Significant Natural Areas in the form of a memorandum to all Community Boards as soon as possible;

(ii)          engages with the community to find out what they want regarding Significant Natural Areas;

(iii)        presents a verbal submission to the District Plan Committee meeting on 29 November 2018 on behalf of the community; and

(iv)        continues to engage with the community throughout the ensuing consultation process.”

 

There being no further business the Chair declared the meeting closed at 8.18 pm.

 

 

Mr R Sinnott

CHAIR

 

 

 

 

 

CONFIRMED as a true and correct record

Dated this 20th day of February 2019

   


MEMORANDUM                                                  21                                                   20 February 2019

Our Reference          19/146

TO:                      Chair and Members

Wainuiomata Community Board

FROM:                Judy Randall

DATE:                07 February 2019

SUBJECT:           New Zealand Community Board Conference 2019

 

 

Recommendations

That the Board:

(i)    notes the New Zealand Community Board Conference to be held in New Plymouth from 11-13 April 2019 attached as Appendix 1 to the report;

(ii)   notes the estimated cost of attending the conference per Board member is approximately $1,500.00;

(iii)  notes that the Training Policy for Community Boards and Community Committees (the Policy) adopted by Council at its meeting held on 14 March 2017 limited the number of Community Board/Community Committee members to attend the biennial Community Boards conference to one per Board/Committee;

(iv) notes that at a recent Councillors Planning session, Councillors asked officers to review the relevant section of the Policy (see part (ii) above) and report back to the next relevant Committee for consideration and recommending to Council;

(v)  agrees that one Board member attends the 2019 New Zealand Community Board Conference; and

(vi) agrees, in principal, that an additional Board member attends the 2019 New Zealand Community Board Conference subject to Council adopting the revised Policy allowing more than one board member to attend if within the overall Board’s training budgets and any expenditure beyond budget be personally funded.

 

Background – Community Board Conference

1.    The biennial conference was introduced in 1997 to bring New Zealand community boards together to share practice, and to help improve the understanding and work of community boards.

2.    The 2019 New Zealand Community Board Conference is scheduled to be held 11-13 April 2019 in New Plymouth.  The theme of the 2019 Community Board conference is Community Boards in a Time of Change.  The conference programme is attached as Appendix 1 to the report. The official conference website is http://www.nzcbc2019.co.nz/nzcbc19

3.    Officers estimate that costs to attend the conference in New Plymouth will be approximately $1,500.00.  This figure includes registration, flights, accommodation and incidentals. 

Background – Training Policy for Community Boards and Community Committees (the Policy)

4.    At its meeting dated 14 March 2017 Council resolved the following:

       Resolved: (Cr Cousins/Cr Briggs)                Minute No. C 17101(3)

“That Council approves the revised Training Policy for Community Boards and Community Committees (should Community Committees be established), attached as Appendix 1 to Report No PRC2017/1/51.”

 

5.    The Policy, adopted by Council on 14 March 2017, states:

       Community Boards’ Conference

       ‘The number of Community Board/Community Committee members being funded through the training budget to attend the biennial Community Boards’ conference is limited to one per Board/Committee.’

       ‘….  The maximum amount Council will pay towards the training needs and work programme of any one Hutt City Council Community Board/Community Committee member is $1,500 per financial year.’

6.    Council resolved at its meeting held on 23 May 2017 to establish four Community Panels with different delegations, guidelines and criteria than that of the Community Boards.  Council did not establish Community Committees for the 2016-2019 triennium.

Request from the Chair of the Petone Community Board

7.    On 11 January 2019 the Chief Executive received a letter from the Chair of the Petone Community Board asking him to consider allowing two Board members to attend the 2019 conference for the following reasons:

a)   Better cover involvement in the workshops/sessions available concurrently.

b)   Raise the networking and thinking and learnings by 1 X 1 = 3 because of the sharing, support and discussion opportunities two people provide each other compared to one person attending by themselves.

c)   To enable better follow-up action as well as feedback after such a conference.

8.    The Chair of the Petone Community Board highlighted particular sessions that were of interest to the Board:

·    Encouraging Youth and Talent.

·    Engaging with the Maori community.

·    Active aging.

·    The address from the Minister for Local Government.

·    Thinking about Education to Employment.

·    LGNZ Update from the Chair.

·    LGNZ Localism project update from CEO.

·    Entering in one or both of the Engaging Communities and Leadership Best Practice Award.

9.    As the Chief Executive was unable to approve the request since it conflicted with a Council decision, the request was raised at the recent Councillors’ Planning Session. 

10.  Councillors asked officers to review the relevant section of the Policy that limited the number of Community Board members being funded through the training budget to attend the biennial Community Boards’ conference to one per Board and report back to the Policy and Regulatory Committee for consideration at its meeting to be held on 4 March 2019 with a recommendation to Council.

11.  The outcome of Council’s decision will be known on 26 March 2019 and will be circulated to the Chairs of the Boards.

 

Appendices

No.

Title

Page

1

Community Board Conference Programme 11-13 April 2019

23

    

 

 

 

 

 

Author: Judy Randall

Committee Advisor

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approved By: Kathryn Stannard

Divisional Manager, Democratic Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Attachment 1

Community Board Conference Programme 11-13 April 2019

 

Community Board Conference 11-13 April 2019

 Programme

 

 

 

 

 


                                                                                      26                                                   20 February 2019

Wainuiomata Community Board

08 February 2019

 

 

 

File: (19/160)

 

 

 

 

Report no: WCB2019/1/19

 

Chair's Report

 

 

 

 

 

Recommendation

That the Board notes the report.

 

 

 

Appendices

No.

Title

Page

1

Chair's Report February 2019

27

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author: Richard Sinnott

Chair

 

 

  


Attachment 1

Chair's Report February 2019

 

Wainuiomata Community Board – Chair’s report - February 2019

 

Welcome to the first meeting of 2019, an election year no less. I hope that everyone had a good break over the holiday period, and is already to cracking into those infamous New Year resolutions.

 

For many the holiday period is a time for reflection, myself included. It is in this vein that I have decided it is time to pass on the reins of the Chairperson role for the Wainuiomata Community Board to someone else. I look forward to seeing what a new Chairperson brings to the table, and what the board can achieve in the coming months. The new person while have my full support, and I encourage them to seek advice from their colleagues around the table, we are all here to see the board succeed.

 

I have fierce optimism for the future of our community, and as has been said many times before there is a lot of great work going on towards positive change. Key among these is the opening of the Tuatahi Centre recently, as well as council working on the Homelessness Strategy at present – two things which I am sure can only bring positive change to not only Wainuiomata, but the whole of Hutt City. This has been a great way to start the year, and I am hopeful that there will be more positive change coming soon.

 

All the best for 2019

Richard Sinnott
CHAIR

 

 


                                                                                      29                                                   20 February 2019

Wainuiomata Community Board

07 January 2019

 

 

 

File: (19/31)

 

 

 

 

Report no: WCB2019/1/17

 

Committee Advisor's Report

 

 

 

 

1.    The primary purpose of this report is to update the Board on various items of interest.

Recommendation

That the Board notes the report.

 

2.    Annual Plan Process

Council will engage differently for the 2019-20 Annual Plan in order to receive advice well before any final decisions need to be made. Council is not planning to make any significant or material changes therefore the special consultative procedure for the 2019/2020 Annual Plan will not be used.

From early March there will be additional channels available for members of the community to share ideas and comments with Council. 

3.    Indigenous Biodiversity Update

At its meeting of 11 December 2018 Council resolved that officers report back on an action plan to consider voluntary actions that would help protect indigenous biodiversity on both private and public land.

Officers are meeting this month with representatives of private landowners to discuss the formulation of the action plan and elements to be considered for inclusion. 

A report to the Community Plan Committee on 12 February resulted in Council including in its draft budget an indicative sum of $265k per annum for 10 years for a range of voluntary measures that will be the subject of discussion with landowners and other stakeholders before being finalised in June.

 

4.    Community Engagement Fund

The current round of the Community Engagement Fund opened for applications on 4 February 2019 and will close on 4 March 2019. 

 

Applications are invited for local activities and events that directly benefit the community concerned.

 

5.    Community Consultations

Please see below a list of current proposals Council is consulting on: 

 

Consulting on

Closing Date

Naenae Park Upgrade

15 February 2019

Barton Grove Reserve Improvements

22 February 2019

Heritage Policy Review

No closing date

 

Consultations can be viewed on Council’s website: 

http://www.huttcity.govt.nz/Your-Council/Have-your-say/Consulting-on/

 

6.    2018/2019 Expenditure

The Board’s Miscellaneous Administration Budget for the 2018/2019 financial year is $5,000. 00.  Expenditure to date is $2,612.80.

The Board’s Training Budget for the 2018/2019 financial year is $3,000.00. Expenditure to date is $697.00.

A breakdown of expenditure is attached as Appendix 1 to the report.

Appendices

No.

Title

Page

1

Wainuiomata Community Board expenditure to February 2019

30

    

 

 

 

 

 

Author: Judy Randall

Committee Advisor

 

 

 

 

 

Approved By: Kathryn Stannard

Divisional Manager, Democratic Services

 

 

 


Attachment 1

Wainuiomata Community Board expenditure to February 2019

 

 



[1] This excludes sites that are considered high profile, significant on a city-wide basis due to their size and location, or where the site crosses ward or community boundaries.

[2] The Operational Guide for Urban Forest Plan is available from Council’s Parks and Gardens Division.