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, 24 June 2008 to
be confirmed as a true and correct record.
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
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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
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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
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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
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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. STATE HIGHWAY 20 (SH20) WATERVIEW CONNECTION
This
is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board on issues
regarding the State Highway 20 Waterview connection tunnel proposal.
4.2. ROSEBANK SCHOOL - HEATHER BELL AND JAN SILA'ILA'I
Heather Bell and Jan Sila'ila'i, Rosebank School, wish to speak in support of
their application for local event funding.
Recommending that Heather Bell and Jan Sila'ila'i, Rosebank School, be thanked
for their presentation and that the Board consider the application at item 8.1.
4.3. NEW ZEALAND TELUGU ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED - ANAND MANDAVA
Anand Mandava, New Zealand Telugu Association Incorporated, wishes to speak in
support of their application for local event funding.
Recommending that Anand Mandava, New Zealand Telugu Association Incorporated, be
thanked for his presentation and that the Board consider the application at item
8.3.
4.4. BLOCKHOUSE BAY COMMUNITY CHURCH - ANDREW MARSHALL
Andrew Marshall, Blockhouse Bay Community Church, wishes to speak in support of
their application for local event funding.
Recommending that Andrew Marshall, Blockhouse Bay Community Church, be thanked
for his presentation and that the Board consider the application at item 8.4.
INTRODUCTION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISERS
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
15 July 2008 |
Officers from the West Place Team of Community Advisers will be in attendance to
introduce themselves to the Board and briefly explain the renovations that have
taken place with their restructure.
Recommending that the officers of the West Place Team of Community Advisers be
thanked for their introduction.
SELECTIVE CLOSURE OF PEDESTRIAN ACCESS WAY NEAR FOODTOWN, BLOCKHOUSE BAY
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisory |
15 July 2008 |
Constable Lance Dawson, Blockhouse Bay Community Constable, wishes to address
the Board on pedestrian access way near Foodtown, Blockhouse Bay.
Recommending that Constable Lance Dawson be thanked for his presentation.
GREAT NORTH ROAD CYCLE IMPROVEMENTS
| Ina Stenzel |
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| Transport planner |
1 July 2008 |
Providing information on the proposed Great North Road cycle improvement which
will extend the existing cycle facilities on the northern part of Great North
Road.
Recommending that the Board endorses the proposal for the cycle improvements
along Great North Road for detail design in 2008/09 and construction in 2009/10.
REQUESTS FOR LOCAL EVENT FUNDING
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
15 July 2008 |
8.1. ROSEBANK SCHOOL
Attaching a Local Event Funding application from Rosebank School seeking funding
towards the cost of holding a performance of the opera 'The Magic Flute' on 8
August 2008 at Rosebank School.
Recommending that the Board consider the application.
8.2. ETHIOPIAN SPORT AND CULTURAL CLUB
Attaching a Local Event Funding application from the Ethiopian Sport and
Cultural Club seeking funding towards the cost of holding a family fun day in
September 2008 at Alan Wood Park, Mt Albert.
Recommending that the Board consider the application.
8.3. NEW ZEALAND TELUGU ASSOCIATION INC
Attaching a Local Event Funding application from New Zealand Telugu Association
Inc seeking funding towards the cost of holding an event to celebrate the Indian
festival of Deepavali in the third week of November 2008 at Avondale College.
Recommending that the Board consider the application.
8.4. BLOCKHOUSE BAY COMMUNITY CHURCH
Attaching a Local Event Funding application from Blockhouse Bay Community Church
seeking funding towards the cost of holding a community Christmas event on 13
December 2008.
Recommending that the Board consider the application.
ELECTION HOARDING SITES AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING PROCESS
| Christine Watson |
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| Group manager, Democracy services |
4 July 2008 |
Reporting
that a review of sites designated for electoral hoardings has been undertaken
resulting in some previous sites being removed from the register and providing
information on the process for monitoring the issues, complaints and problems
that arise during an election campaign.
Recommending that the Community board confirm the election hoarding sites in
their area as per the attached schedule.
TRAFINZ CONFERENCE 2008
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
15 July 2008 |
The
annual Trafinz Conference is scheduled to be held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor
in Christchurch from 7 - 10 September 2008. The theme of this year's conference
is "Celebrating the past - gearing up for the future". Attached is a copy of
the programme.
Recommending that the Board consider whether it wishes to send a member or
members to this conference noting that the costs associated will come from the
Board's discretionary funding account.
SCHEDULING OF TREES
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
15 July 2008 |
At a
meeting of the Eden/Albert Community Board on 25 June 2008, it was resolved:
- That the map of scheduled trees in the
Eden/Albert ward as at 17 June 2008 be received.
- That community board members send suggestions
through to the Heritage section of City planning on any additional trees that
could be suitable for scheduling in the isthmus district plan review.
- That the above resolutions be forwarded to all
community boards for their information.
Recommending that the resolutions of the Eden/Albert Community Board meeting,
dated 25 June 2008, be noted.
COMMUNITY BOARD CHAIRPERSONS FORUM - 10 JULY 2008
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
14 July 2008 |
Providing information tabled at the Community Board Chairpersons Forum held on
10 July 2008.
Recommending that the information be received.
DRAFT LIQUOR BAN POLICY
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
15 July 2008 |
At
the request of the Chairperson, attaching the Draft Liquor Ban Policy report
from the City Development Committee meeting held 10 July 2008, for the
information of the Board.
Recommending that the report be received.
STATE HIGHWAY 20 (SH20) WATERVIEW CONNECTION
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
15 July 2008 |
Providing Board members and Councillors with the opportunity to update the Board
on issues regarding the State Highway 20 Waterview connection tunnel proposal.
Attaching copies of the Transit New Zealand update for June 2008 and the minutes
from the Waterview Connection Reference Group meeting of 29 May 2008.
This
is an information item only.
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
15 July 2008 |
15.1. AVONDALE CHRISTIAN CENTRE
Correspondence from Avondale Christian Centre thanking the Board for its
2007/2008 discretionary funding grant of $1200 towards the cost of holding a
"Light Party" for children on 31 October 2008.
Recommending that the correspondence from Avondale Christian Centre be received.
15.2. AVONDALE /NEW LYNN DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Correspondence from Avondale/New Lynn Diabetes Support Group thanking the Board
for its 2007/2008 discretionary funding grant of $250 towards the cost of
producing a monthly newsletter.
Recommending that the correspondence from Avondale/New Lynn Diabetes Support
Group be received.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
Providing the Chairperson with the 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
Attaching activity reports and statistics from various groups within Auckland
City Council for the Board's information.
Recommending that the activity reports for the month of June 2008 be received.
SALE OF LIQUOR (OBJECTIONS TO APPLICATIONS) AMENDMENT BILL
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
15 July 2008 |
Providing information on the Sale of Liquor (Objections to Applications)
Amendment Bill report from the City Development Committee meeting held on 10
July 2008.
Recommending that the Board provide input to the City Development Committee
working party delegated to approve the final wording of the Auckland City
Council submissions on the Sale of Liquor Amendment Bill as soon as possible.
