I hereby give notice that a meeting of the

AVONDALE COMMUNITY BOARD

will be held as follows:

Mike Giddey
DEMOCRACY ADVISOR

Members:

1. APOLOGIES

   At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   The minutes of the Avondale Community Board meeting held on Tuesday, 27 November 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

   At the close of the agenda no requests to speak had been received.

5. REQUEST FOR LOCAL EVENT FUNDING – AVONDALE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

   Attaching a Local Event Funding application from Avondale Business Association seeking funding towards the cost of holding a fun day for the community on 15 March 2008.

   Recommending that the Board consider the application.

6. REQUEST FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING – CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WEST AUCKLAND

   Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from the Chinese Association of West Auckland seeking funding towards the cost of holding a Chinese New Year celebration for the Chinese community in Avondale.

   Recommending that the Board consider the application.

7. AUCKLAND REGION COMMUNITY BOARDS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP

   Mike Giddey
   Democracy advisor	22 January 2008

   The Board is asked whether it wishes to renew its annual membership subscription, at $250, to the Auckland Region Community Boards Association, to be funded from its discretionary funding budget.

   Recommending that the Board decide on whether it wishes to renew its annual membership subscription to the Auckland Region Community Boards Association.

8. 2008/2009 ANNUAL PLAN POLITICAL PROCESS

   Anusha Guler
   Team manager, Democracy services	30 November 2007

   Providing the Board with the opportunity to request any changes to the capital works projects that will be included in the 2008/2009 annual plan.

   Recommending that the Board endorse the list of projects.

9. AVONDALE SCHOOL TRAVEL PLAN

   Mike Giddey
   Democracy advisor	22 January 2008

   Providing the Board with information about the Avondale School Travel Plan.

   Recommending that the information be received.

10. URGENT DECISION – DISCRETIONARY FUNDING – BLOCKHOUSE BAY CHINESE ASSOCIATION

    Mike Giddey
    Democracy advisor	22 January 2008

    Reporting on an urgent decision taken on 9 January 2008 relating to the application for discretionary funding by the Blockhouse Bay Chinese Association towards the cost of holding a Chinese New Year celebration at Iona Church, Blockhouse Bay, on 22 January 2008.

    Recommending that the urgent decision be noted.

11. NOTICES OF MOTION

    Mike Giddey
    Democracy advisor	22 January 2008

    11.1. AVONDALE WARD RECREATIONAL PRECINCT

    Attaching a Notice of Motion from Board member Paul Davie concerning the Avondale ward recreational precinct.

    Recommending that the Board consider the Notice of Motion.

    11.2. AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY BOARDS IN REGIONAL GOVERNANCE REVIEW

    Attaching a Notice of Motion from Board member Paul Davie concerning Auckland City Council's commitment to Community Boards in the Regional Governance Review.

    Recommending that the Board consider the Notice of Motion.

    11.3. AVONDALE SWIMMING POOL – LTCCP PROJECT

    Attaching a Notice of Motion from Board member Paul Davie concerning the Avondale swimming pool.

    Recommending that the Board consider the Notice of Motion.

    11.4. CANAL ROAD FOOTPATH UPGRADE

    Attaching a Notice of Motion from Board member Paul Davie concerning the Canal Road footpath upgrade.

    Recommending that the Board consider the Notice of Motion.

    11.5. ENDEAVOUR STREET SLIPS PROJECT

    Attaching a Notice of Motion from Board member Paul Davie concerning the Endeavour Street SLIPs project.

    Recommending that the Board consider the Notice of Motion.

12. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT

    Providing the Chairperson with an opportunity to update the Board on projects and issues he 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.

13. 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, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the agenda.

14. 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.