I hereby give notice that a meeting of the

AVONDALE COMMUNITY BOARD

will be held as follows:

Members:

1. APOLOGIES

   Apologies have been received from Councillors Leighton and Mulholland for non-attendance.

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   The minutes of the Avondale Community Board meeting held on Tuesday, 24 July 2007 to be confirmed as a true and correct record.

3. 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
   (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."

4. PUBLIC FORUM

   A period of time (approximately 20 minutes) is set aside for members of the public to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of 5 minutes per item is allowed, following which there may be questions from members.

   The following requests have been received to address the meeting:

   4.1. AVONDALE SOUTH DOMAIN - ELIZABETH PERALES AND KERRY ALLINGTON

   Elizabeth Perales and Kerry Allington wish to address the Board concerning Avondale South Domain.

   Recommending that Elizabeth Perales and Kerry Allington be thanked for their presentation.

   4.2. LOCATION OF CRECY PLACE - ALBY WOOD

   Mr Alby Wood wishes to address the Board regarding the location of Crecy Place.

   Recommending that Mr Alby Wood be thanked for his presentation and that the Board consider the correspondence received at item 5.

   4.3. AVONDALE CENTRAL RESERVE - POI TEEI AND JAE STOWERS, SHIRKHAN TIGERS

   Poi Teei and Jae Stowers from Shirkhan Tigers wish to provide the Board with an update on the site they lease at Avondale Central Reserve.

   Recommending that Poi Teei and Jae Stowers from Shirkhan Tigers be thanked for their presentation and the information provided.

5. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED - LOCATION OF CRECY PLACE - ALBY WOOD

   Mike Giddey
   Democracy Advisor	21 August 2007

   Correspondence from Mr Alby Wood regarding the location of Crecy Place and requesting it be classified as being in New Windsor.

   Recommending that the correspondence from Mr Alby Wood regarding the location of Crecy Place be received.

6. BLOCKHOUSE BAY BEACH REPLENISHMENT PROJECT

   Tim Lott
   Group Manager, Transport Infrastructure Delivery	8 August 2007

   Reporting that Council's investment in the city's parks over the next ten years is part of Auckland City's Long Term Plan and includes re-sanding initiatives to reduce coastal erosion, improve recreational open spaces and improve access at St Heliers beach, Point Chevalier, Herne Bay, Hamilton beach, Sentinel Reserve, Blockhouse Bay, Pt England and Taylors Reserve.

   A draft beach design has been prepared for the re-sanding of Blockhouse Bay beach as part of the $7.74 million Isthmus Beach Replenishment Programme.

   Funding has been brought forward to the 2007/08 financial year to accelerate the implementation of Pt Chevalier, Herne Bay, Sentinel Reserve, Hamilton Reserve, Taylors Reserve and Blockhouse Bay beach.

   Recommending that the report of the Group manager, Transport infrastructure delivery, dated 8 August 2007, be received and that the Board endorse sand replenishment of Blockhouse Bay Beach.

7. CHILDREN'S WRITING COMPETITION - AVONDALE AND BLOCKHOUSE BAY LIBRARIES

   Sharon Jackson
   Community Libraries Manager - Tamaki ki raro	21 August 2007

   Reporting that the Board resolved in December 2002 to support an annual writing competition organised by Auckland City Libraries and funded by the Board, for children in the Avondale Ward.

   Previous events sponsored by the board over the past five years have been well supported by children and their families. This annual competition has become a signature event for the Avondale and Blockhouse Bay Libraries within their communities.

   Recommending that the report of the Community libraries manager, dated 21 August 2007, be received and that the Board allocates funding for the 2007 children's writing competitions at Avondale and Blockhouse Bay libraries.

8. REQUEST FOR LOCAL EVENT FUNDING - ETHIOPIAN SPORT AND CULTURAL CLUB

   Mike Giddey
   Democracy Advisor	21 August 2007

   Attaching a Local Event Funding application from the Ethiopian Sport and Cultural Club seeking funding towards the cost of an Ethiopian Family Fun Day to be held in December 2007 at Allen Wood Park, Mt Albert.

   Recommending that the Board consider the application.

9. PROPOSED ISTHMUS DISTRICT PLAN REVIEW AND IMPACT ON LIVEABLE COMMUNITY PLAN PROCESS

   Mike Giddey
   Democracy Advisor	21 August 2007

   At a meeting of the Urban Strategy and Governance Committee held on 2 August 2007 a report from the Group Manager, City planning, dated 16 July 2007, was considered and it was resolved as follows:

   1. That the Committee endorses the three level approach to the development of the isthmus district plan.
   2. That the Committee notes that the community development framework will be a core element of future liveable community plans.
   3. That the Council highlights the district plan aspects of any liveable community plan changes introduced through the isthmus district plan review in 2009.
   4. That emphasis be given to the implementation of the liveable community plans for Panmure, Glen Innes, Newmarket, Avondale, Ellerslie, Otahuhu, Sylvia Park surrounds and that no further liveable community plans be developed until after the district plan is reviewed in 2010.
   5. That Bridget Graham, Chairperson Maungakiekie Community Board be thanked for her attendance and the information provided.
   6. That Community Boards be advised of this decision.
   7. That the Committee notes that priority will be given to the Onehunga area on developing the Area Plan approach and that:
      • the Area Plan will give a detailed planning framework for the future development of Onehunga
      • this work will be developed in consultation with stakeholders in the Onehunga area.

   Recommending that the report of the Group manager, City planning, dated 16 July 2007, be received and that the resolutions of the Urban Strategy and Governance Committee, dated 2 August 2007, be noted.

10. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT

    Providing the Chairperson with an opportunity to update the Board on the projects and issues she has been involved with since the last meeting.

    This is an information item only and if the Chairperson wishes any action to be taken under this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the agenda.

    Attaching the Chairperson's report for August 2007.

    Recommending that the Chairperson's report for the month of August be received.

11. COUNCILLORS' REPORTS

    Providing Councillors with the opportunity to update the Board on projects and issues they have been involved with since the last meeting.

    This is an information item only and if Councillors wish any action to be taken under this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the agenda.

12. BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS

    Providing Board members with the opportunity to update the Board on projects and issues they have been involved with since the last meeting.

    This is an information item only and if Board members wish any action to be taken under this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the agenda.

13. REPORTS REQUESTED

    Mike Giddey
    Democracy Advisor	21 August 2007

    Reporting on reports requested as of August 2007.

    Recommending that the reports requested as of August 2007 be received.

14. GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Mike Giddey
    Democracy Advisor	21 August 2007

    Attaching activity reports and statistics from various groups within Auckland City for the Board's information.

    Recommending that the group activity reports for the month of July 2007 be received.

15. COMMUNITY BOARDS' ACHIEVEMENT REGISTER

    Mike Giddey
    Democracy Advisor	21 August 2007

    Providing the Board with an opportunity to submit items arising from agenda reports, Boards' spokesperson reports and general board activity for inclusion in an Achievement Register.

    Recommending that the Board consider what, if any, achievements from the meeting will be included in the Achievement Register.