APOLOGIES
At the close of the agenda no
apologies had been received.
CONFIRMATION OF
MINUTES
The minutes of the
Avondale Community Board meeting held on Tuesday, 29 January 2008 to be
confirmed as a true and correct record.
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
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item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that
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local authority by resolution so decides; and |
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presiding member explains at the meeting at a time when it is open to
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reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a
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an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,- |
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item may be discussed at that meeting if- |
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item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local
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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
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resolution, decision, or recommendation may be made in respect of that
item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local
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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. HERON PARK REVITALISATION PLANS - SIGRID SHAYER
Sigrid
Shayer wishes to speak to the Board about revitalisation plans for Heron Park.
Recommending that Sigrid Shayer be thanked for her presentation.
4.2. HERON PARK TREES - BRYAN MEHAFFY
Bryan
Mehaffy wishes to speak to the Board about trees in Heron Park.
Recommending that Bryan Mehaffy be thanked for his presentation.
4.3. NEW ZEALAND TELUGU ASSOCIATION INC. - ANAND
MANDAVA
Anand
Mandava, New Zealand Telugu Association Inc., wishes to speak in support of his
application for local event funding.
Recommending that Anand Mandava, New Zealand Telugu Association Inc. be thanked
for his presentation and that the Board consider the application at item 5.1.
REQUESTS FOR LOCAL EVENT FUNDING
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
19 February 2008 |
5.1. NEW ZEALAND TELUGU ASSOCIATION INC.
Attaching a
Local Event Funding application from New Zealand Telugu Association Inc. seeking
funding towards the costs of holding two events, one on 7 April 2008 celebrating
the Telugu New Year and one on 14 April 2008 celebrating the birth of the Hindu
God.
Recommending that the Board consider the application.
5.2. AUCKLAND SAMOA SOCCER ASSOCIATION INC.
Attaching a
Local Event Funding application from Auckland Samoa Soccer Association Inc.
seeking funding towards the cost of holding a community soccer event on 15 March
2008.
Recommending that the Board consider the application.
5.3. ANZAC DAY SERVICES
The Board
is asked to consider whether it wishes to allocate funding for this year's ANZAC
Day services from its Local Event Funding budget.
Recommending that the Board consider allocating funding from its 2007/2008 Local
Event Funding budget to the Avondale Returned Services Association to help cover
the costs of this years ANZAC day services.
TRANSIT NEW ZEALAND STATE HIGHWAY
20 WATERVIEW CONNECTION
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
19 February 2008 |
Attaching a report considered by the Transport Committee at
its 7 February 2008 meeting updating the committee on the status and next steps
for Transit New Zealand's State Highway 20 Waterview project. The committee
resolved:
- That the Transport Committee request Transit
New Zealand to expedite the progress of identifying and implementing the
preferred scheme for State Highway 20 Waterview, incorporating the mitigation
and enhancement measures outlined in the December 2005 Council resolution.
- That the Transport Committee appoints
Councillor Raffills and Avondale community board member Macdonald as Council's
two representatives to participate in the Transit New Zealand (NZ) led State
Highway 20 Waterview Reference Group.
- That the Transport Committee requests one
Councillor and two Community Board members from each of the affected community
boards (Western Bays, Eden/Albert and Avondale) to enable the re-establishment
of the Auckland City Council State Highway 20 Waterview Political Liaison Group,
to keep the impacted local community informed of progress of the Transit New
Zealand project.
Council's Senior Transport Planner, Daniel Newcombe, together
with Transit officers will be in attendance and will make a visual presentation
to the Board.
Recommending that the Board appoint one Councillor and two
Board Members to the SH20 Waterview political liaison group.
APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY BOARD REPRESENTATIVES
TO HEAR SUBMISSIONS ON MANUKAU HARBOUR COASTAL RESERVES MANAGEMENT PLAN
| Shyrel Burt |
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| Open space planner |
25 January 2008 |
This report seeks the appointment of
two community board representatives to be part of the Arts, Culture and
Recreation Committee panel to hear submissions and make decisions on the final
changes to the Manukau Harbour Coastal Reserves Management Plan [Avondale/Mt
Roskill].
Recommending that the Board consider
the appointments and resolve accordingly.
BYLAW REVIEW - HEALTH AND ANIMAL RELATED BYLAWS
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
19 February 2008 |
Attaching a report that was considered by the City
Development committee at its meeting on Thursday, 14 February 2008. Also
attached is a statement of proposal relating to the dog policy and dog control
bylaw, together with a copy of the dog control bylaw. The Local Government Act
requires that Council follow the special consultative procedure in making,
amending or revoking bylaws. It is expected that the submission process will be
from 17 March 2008 through to 18 April 2008 and hearings will commence in
mid-May 2008.
Recommending that the Board appoint a working party to
prepare the Board's submission to the dog control bylaw.
DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
19 February 2008 |
The Chairperson has received the
following resignation from Board member Lily Ho:
Due to personal reasons I would
like to resign as the Deputy Chairperson of the Avondale Community Board
effective from when the replacement is elected at our next Board meeting on 26
February 2008.
Please kindly accept my
resignation.
Regards,
Lily Ho
11 February 2008
Recommending that the Board consider
accepting this resignation and electing a replacement Deputy Chairperson.
2008/2009 ANNUAL PLAN POLITICAL PROCESS
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
19 February 2008 |
Providing the Board with a detailed
schedule of capital works projects that will be included in the 2008/2009 annual
plan.
Recommending that the Board endorse
the list of projects.
NOTICES OF MOTION
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
19 February 2008 |
11.1. PUBLIC TOILET AT BLOCKHOUSE BAY SHOPPING CENTRE
Attaching a
Notice of Motion from Board member Lily Ho requesting officers to prepare a
SLIPs proposal form to provide an additional toilet seat at the men's toilet at
Blockhouse Bay shopping centre.
Recommending that the Board consider the Notice of Motion.
11.2. TIVERTON / WOLVERTON ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Attaching a
Notice of Motion from Board member Catherine Farmer requesting the Tiverton /
Wolverton Road improvements to be reinstated to this year's Annual Plan.
Recommending that the Board consider the Notice of Motion.
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
12.1. AVONDALE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Correspondence from Avondale Business Association regarding their application
for local event funding for the Fun Day 2008. Because the Board only approved
$2,000 at the January meeting the Avondale Business Association has had to
cancel the event.
Recommending that the correspondence from Avondale Business Association be
received and the Local Event Funding grant for $2,000 to the Avondale Business
Association for the Fun Day 2008 be cancelled.
12.2. BAY ROSKILL SPORTS CLUB INC.
Correspondence from Bay Roskill Sports Club Inc. regarding Blockhouse Bay
Recreation Reserves issues.
Recommending that the correspondence from Bay Roskill Sports Club Inc be
received and be forwarded to the appropriate officers for further investigation.
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.
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.
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.
15.1. CATHERINE FARMER
Attaching a
report from Board member Catherine Farmer outlining issues she has been involved
in since the Board's last meeting.
Recommending that the report be received.
