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, 26 February
2008 to be confirmed as a true and correct record.
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
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"An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at
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The local authority by resolution so decides; and |
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The presiding member explains at the meeting at a time when it is open
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The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and |
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The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a
subsequent meeting." |
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That item may be discussed at that meeting if- |
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That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the
local authority; and |
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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 |
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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
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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. WALKING MAPS - COUNCILLOR GRAEME EASTE
Councillor Graeme Easte wishes to speak to the Board regarding walking maps.
Recommending that Councillor Graeme Easte be thanked for his presentation.
4.2. HERON PARK PINE TREES - PETER RALM
Peter Ralm wishes to speak to the Board about the proposal to remove 30 pine
trees in Heron Park.
Recommending that Peter Ralm be thanked for his presentation.
TRANSIT NEW ZEALAND STATE HIGHWAY 20 WATERVIEW CONNECTION
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Daniel Newcombe and Matthew Rednall |
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Senior transport planner and Roads manager |
10 March 2008 |
Reporting that Transit New Zealand has recently announced a bored tunnel as the
preferred option for completing the SH20 western ring route through Waterview.
Transit New Zealand is seeking a submission from the Council by 11 April 2008.
The report outlines a framework for draft resolutions that will form the
Council's submission to be presented to the Transport Committee in April.
Recommending that the Board supports Transit New Zealand's proposed SH20
Waterview tunnel proposal, subject to mitigation and enhancement measures that
contribute to or facilitate the strategic outcomes of the City, including but
not limited to urban design, linking communities, open space networks and social
and community.
REQUEST FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - ROYAL NEW ZEALAND PLUNKET PLAYGROUP, AVONDALE
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Mike Giddey |
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Democracy advisor |
14 March 2008 |
Attaching a Community Board Discretionary funding application form from Royal
New Zealand Plunket Playgroup, Avondale seeking funding towards the cost of a
replacement storage shed for use at the Avondale Community Centre following the
group's forced transfer from St Ninians.
Recommending that the Board consider the application.
AUCKLAND REGION & FAR NORTH COMMUNITY BOARDS INC ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
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Mike Giddey |
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Democracy advisor |
14 March 2008 |
Attaching explanatory notes prepared by the Secretary-Treasurer for the Auckland
Region and Far North Community Boards Inc.
The
Board is asked whether it wishes to renew its annual membership subscription, at
$250, to the Auckland Region and Far North Community Boards Inc, to be funded
from its discretionary funding budget.
Recommending that the Board decide on whether it wishes to renew its annual
membership to the Auckland Region and Far North Community Boards Inc.
ROYAL COMMISSION ON AUCKLAND GOVERNANCE
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Mike Giddey |
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Democracy advisor |
14 March 2008 |
Allowing the Board the opportunity to set up a working party to prepare their
submission on the Royal Commission on Auckland governance options.
Recommending that the Board consider setting up a working party.
PLANNING AND TREE SPOKESPERSON
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Mike Giddey |
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Democracy advisor |
14 March 2008 |
At its 27 November 2007 meeting, the Board
appointed the following spokespersons:
Planning - Catherine Farmer (alternate Lily
Ho)
Trees - Catherine Farmer (alternate Kathryn
Davie)
Council, at its meeting held on 28 February 2008
resolved, inter alia, as follows:
That the council approves changes to
delegations for community boards relating to planning, bylaws and trees with the
effect that community boards' input will be on the following:
- Resource consents for
non-complying activities and the removal of scheduled trees;
- Making submissions on notified
resource consent applications;
- Policy issues (proposed plan
changes and proposed plans); and
- Nomination of either one
planning spokesperson to cover all planning issues (including trees) or one
planning spokesperson and one tree spokesperson.
- Liquor licensing (noting the
status quo remains)
Recommending that in line with the above
resolution, the Board reconsider its appointments to the planning and tree
spokesperson roles and appoint one or more Board members to cover the trees and
planning roles.
HEALTH AND ANIMAL-RELATED BYLAWS
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Mike Giddey |
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Democracy advisor |
14 March 2008 |
The
following bylaws are open for public submission:
Animals
Bathing, health and beauty
facilities
Hostels
Skin piercing
Hazardous substances
Food premises
Food stalls
Radio frequency
Submissions on the first four bylaws close on 11 April 2008, with the remainder
closing on 18 April 2008.
Recommending that the Board consider whether it wishes to make submissions on
these bylaws and if so, appoint a working party to prepare the Board's
submission.
ENDEAVOUR STREET SLIPS PROJECT
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Mike Giddey |
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Democracy advisor |
14 March 2008 |
At
the January meeting officers were asked to advise on how the $6400 allocated
from SLIPs to the above project could be better spent on seating and landscaping
rather than a scoping plan. Officers will be tabling a memo at the meeting
providing responses to this request.
Recommending that the information be received and the Board direct officers on
how to proceed with this project.
HERON PARK PINE TREES
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Mike Giddey |
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Democracy advisor |
14 March 2008 |
This
report was not available at the time the agenda went to print and will be
circulated under separate cover.
NOTICES OF MOTION
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Mike Giddey |
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Democracy advisor |
14 March 2008 |
13.1. CENTRE MEDIAN STRIP BARRIERS ON ASH STREET
Attaching a Notice of Motion from Board member Paul Davie requesting council
officers to investigate the possibility of central median barriers being
installed on Ash Street between Rosebank Road and Great North Road.
Recommending that the Board consider the Notice of Motion.
13.2. NO STOPPING AT ALL TIMES BROKEN YELLOW LINES ALONG SOUTH KERB OF RIVERSDALE ROAD
Attaching a Notice of Motion from Board member Paul Davie concerning parking
restrictions and options along Riversdale Road.
Recommending that the Board consider the Notice of Motion.
13.3. MEDIAN KERB STRIP ASH STREET/WAIRAU AVENUE INTERSECTION
Attaching a Notice of Motion from Board member Paul Davie concerning the
installation of kerb treatments to the centre of Ash Street at its intersection
with Wairau Avenue.
Recommending that the Board consider the Notice of Motion.
13.4. ELM STREET/ROSEBANK ROAD NO STOPPING AT ALL TIMES BROKEN YELLOW LINES
Attaching a Notice of Motion from Board member Paul Davie concerning an
investigation to extend the no stopping at all times broken yellow lines around
the north/western corner of Elm Street/Rosebank Road intersection.
Recommending that the Board consider the Notice of Motion.
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED - AVONDALE RETURNED SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Correspondence from Avondale Returned Services Association and Board member
Kathryn Davie regarding 2008 ANZAC day services.
Recommending that the correspondence from Avondale Returned Services Association
and Board member Kathryn Davie be received.
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.
GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS
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Mike Giddey |
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Democracy advisor |
14 March 2008 |
Attaching activity reports and statistics from various groups within Auckland
City Council for the Board's information.
Recommending that the reports for the months of November and December 2007 and
January and February 2008 be received.
