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MINUTES ATTACHMENTS

MINUTES OF AN EXTRAORDINARY MEETING OF THE PARTNERSHIPS COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY, 14 AUGUST 2007 AT 2.30 PM

1. APOLOGIES

   That the apologies from Councillor Milne for lateness and early departure, Councillor Walsh, Councillor Mulholland and Councillor Northey for absence, be accepted.

   CARRIED

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   That the minutes of the Partnerships Committee meeting held on Monday, 16 July 2007 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

   CARRIED

3. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

   There was no extraordinary business.

4. PUBLIC FORUM

   4.1. PHILIP PATSTON and carol waterman - MOMENTUM09 INTERNATIONAL DISABILITY ARTS SYMPOSIUM 2009

   Philip Patston and Carol Waterman, on behalf of Diversityworks Trust, addressed the Committee seeking Council's support towards the Momentum09 International Disability Arts Symposium to be held in Auckland in 2009.

   [ATTACHMENT 4.1]

   1. That Philip Patston and Carol Waterman be thanked for their presentation regarding the Momentum09 International Disability Arts Symposium 2009.
   2. That this matter be referred to the Manager, City Events and Group Manager, Arts Community and Recreation Services, for further discussion with a view to encourage significant support for this event.

   CARRIED

5. REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

   That the report from the Democracy Advisor (Acting), dated 7 August 2007, outlining reports requested and pending, be received.

   CARRIED

6. TOWARDS A 100% ACCESSIBLE AUCKLAND ANNUAL DISABILITY REPORT 2006/07

   [ATTACHMENT 6.1A]

   1. That officers develop a strategic plan to advance the implementation of a disability perspective across all groups within Auckland City Council.
   2. That officers prepare a report to the Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting in November 2007 on budget that would be required to implement the following 3-challenges to move the Disability Programme from good to great:
      1. on going dedicated resources
      2. improving processes in order to embed a disability or universal access perspective across all Council projects, policies and plans
      3. embedding Universal design becomes business as usual for all capital works projects

   CARRIED

7. CHINESE COMMUNITY LEADERS MEETING

   That officers initiate four-monthly forums with the Chinese community leaders to further develop the relationship and discuss opportunities and ideas between Auckland City Council and the Chinese community.

   CARRIED

   That item 9 be taken at this point.

   CARRIED

8. DIVERSITY FUNDING TARGETED RATE UPDATE

   1. That the Partnerships Committee endorse the allocation of the Targeted Rates Diversity Fund for 2007/08 in line with the Community Development Framework.

   	2007/08
   Community Cohesion	260,000
   Lifelong learning	70,000
   Diverse population	380,000
   Wealth Distribution	Incorporated into location based projects
   Health and Wellbeing	12,500
   Population Growth	85,000
   Safety	30,000
   Affordable Housing	Separate targeted rate
   Voluntary and Community Sector	300,000
   Total	1,137,500

   2. That the Partnerships Committee note the indicative allocation of the Diversity Fund for years 2008/09 and 2009/10, noting also that this will be reported back to the appropriate committee for confirmation, as the Community Development Framework is implemented.

   	2008/09	2009/10
   Community Cohesion	400,000	400,000
   Lifelong learning	18,000	18,000
   Diverse population	320,000	320,000
   Wealth Distribution
   Health and Wellbeing	12,500	-
   Population Growth	105,000	105,000
   Safety	30,000	30,000
   Affordable Housing
   Voluntary and Community Sector	400,000	400,000
   Total	1,285,500	1,273,000

   CARRIED

9. UPDATE ON YOUTH GANG ISSUES IN AUCKLAND

   1. That the report and the resolutions of the Community Development and Equity Committee, dated 11 July 2007, be received.
   2. That the Partnerships Committee approves $120,000 from the Diversity targeted rate to fund a community development worker in Otahuhu. The funding will match the contribution of $120,000 from the Ministry of Social Development for this 3-year project.
   3. That officers report back to the Community Development and Equity Committee on update on youth problems in Avondale and Mt Roskill including a timeline for financial support from government in these wards.

   CARRIED

   There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 4:12 pm.