APOLOGIES
Apologies have been received from Councillor Noelene Raffills and Board member
Lily Ho for non attendance.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The
minutes of the Avondale Community Board meeting held on Tuesday, 26 August 2008
to be confirmed as a true and correct record.
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,- |
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(i) |
The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and |
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(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- |
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(i) |
That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the
local authority; and |
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(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." |
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.
COMMUNITY BOARD LOCAL FUNDING 2008
| Brenda Massey |
|
| Programme advisor - funding |
4 September 2008 |
The
Avondale Community Board's local fund has a budget of $25,000 to be allocated to
community groups operating in its area. Thirty applications were made to the
Avondale Community Board from 29 groups requesting a total of $80,052.17.
Reporting that at a meeting with spokespersons on 26 August 2008, $24,930 was
recommended for allocation, leaving a balance of $70 which will revert to the
consolidated fund.
Recommending that the recommendations for grants totalling $24,930 from the
Community Board Local Fund 2008, as in appendix one, be approved.
DOG ACCESS TO BEACHES AND HERON PARK
| Colin Craig |
|
| Senior planner |
4 September 2008 |
In
September 2007, council commenced a review of off-leash dog exercise areas and
on 28 February 2008 council adopted a draft dogs policy and draft dog control
bylaw for consultation. These documents were publicly advertised on 31 March
2008 and submissions closed on 2 May 2008. A total of 266 submissions were
received.
Reporting that a number of dog owners suggested in submissions that the council
should adopt more liberal provisions for dog access to beaches.
In
addition there were a number of submissions referring to the dog exercise area
in Heron Park.
Recommending that the Avondale Community Board receives the report and makes a
recommendation to the dog policy and dog control bylaw hearings panel by 30
September 2008 on matters relating to dog access to beaches.
Recommending that the Avondale Community Board provide a clear definition of the
dog exercise area in Heron Park and whether or not it should be extended.
REQUESTS FOR LOCAL EVENT FUNDING
7.1. AVONDALE UNION PARISH
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
16 September 2008 |
Attaching a Local Event Funding application from the Avondale Union Parish
seeking funding towards the costs of a community Christmas carol evening at the
Rosebank Peninsula Church, to be held on 21 December 2008 at 7pm.
Recommending that the Board consider the application.
7.2. AVONDALE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
| Mike Giddey |
|
| Democracy advisor |
16 September 2008 |
Attaching a Local Event Funding application from the Avondale Business
Association seeking funding towards the costs of the Avondale Market Day (Fun
Day 2009), to be held on 14 March 2009.
Recommending that the Board consider the application.
NOTICE OF MOTION - AVONDALE COMMUNITY POOL TO BE RETAINED IN LTCCP
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
16 September 2008 |
Attaching a Notice of Motion from Board member Catherine Farmer requesting that
the Avondale Community Pool project be retained in the long term council
community plan (LTCCP) and that the resolution be forwarded to the Arts, Culture
and Recreation committee prior to the October LTCCP direction setting meeting.
Recommending that the Board consider the Notice of Motion.
STATE HIGHWAY 20 (SH20) WATERVIEW CONNECTION
| Mike Giddey |
|
| Democracy advisor |
16 September 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 a copy of the minutes from the Waterview Connection Reference Group
meeting of 31 July 2008.
This
is an information item only.
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
| Mike Giddey |
|
| Democracy advisor |
16 September 2008 |
10.1. AVONDALE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Correspondence from the Avondale Business Association thanking the Board for its
2007/2008 local event funding grant of $825 towards the cost of holding an event
to celebrate Dale - Avondale's spider's sixth birthday.
Recommending that the correspondence from the Avondale Business Association be
received.
10.2. BLOCKHOUSE BAY COMMUNITY CHURCH
Correspondence from the Blockhouse Bay Community Church thanking the Board for
its 2008/2009 local event funding grant of $2,000 towards the cost of holding a
community Christmas event on 13 December 2008.
Recommending that the correspondence from the Blockhouse Bay Community Church 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 August 2008 be received.
