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OPEN AGENDA

I hereby give notice that a meeting of the

AVONDALE COMMUNITY BOARD

will be held as follows:

DATE: Tuesday, 24 November 2009
TIME: 6:30 pm
VENUE: Avondale Community Centre
  99 Rosebank Rd
  Avondale
Karen Marais
DEMOCRACY ADVISOR

Members:

Mr Duncan Macdonald, JP Chairperson
Ms Lily Ho Deputy Chairperson
Mrs Kathryn Davie
Mr Paul Davie
Ms Catherine Farmer
Deputy Mayor David Hay, JP
Councillor Noelene Raffills

  1. Top APOLOGIES

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

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    The minutes of the Avondale Community Board meeting held on Tuesday, 27 October 2009 to be confirmed as a true and correct record.

  3. Top 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. Top 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. UPDATE ON FRIENDS OF OAKLEY CREEK - WENDY JOHN

    Wendy John, Friends of Oakley Creek, wishes to provide an update in relation to the funding received for the restoration work on Oakley Creek.

    Recommending that Wendy John, Friends of Oakley Creek, be thanked for her presentation.

    4.3. AVONDALE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - ALISON TURNER  

    Alison Turner, Avondale Business Association, wishes to speak to the Board in support of their application for Community Board Discretionary Funding.

    Recommending that Alison Turner, Avondale Business Association, be thanked for her presentation and that the Board consider the application at item 9.1.

    4.4. WATERVIEW COMMUNITY GARDEN - JUSTIN NEWCOMBE

    Justin Newcombe, Waterview Community Garden, wishes to speak to the Board in support of their application for Community Board Discretionary Funding.

    Recommending that Justin Newcombe, Waterview Community Garden, be thanked for his presentation and that the Board consider the application at item 9.2.

    4.5. AVONDALE COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL - ERIN BURR

    Erin Burr, Avondale Community Pre-School, wishes to speak to the Board in support of their application for Community Board Discretionary Funding.

    Recommending that Erin Burr, Avondale Community Pre-School, be thanked for her presentation and that the Board consider the application at item 9.3.

  5. Top PETITION ON DISC GOLF AT HERON PARK

    Karen Marais  
    Democracy advisor 17 November 2009

    Attaching a petition containing 427 signatures, received from Board member Catherine Farmer, the prayer of which reads:

    We do not support a Disc Golf Course at Heron Park and request that the Park continues to be an informal recreation area as outlined in the Heron Park Management Plan.

    Recommending that the petition be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 5 A & B]  
  6. Top VERBAL UPDATE ON PROGRESS OF STATE HIGHWAY 20 - DANIEL NEWCOMBE

    Karen Marais  
    Democracy advisor 17 November 2009

    Providing Board Members and Councillors with a verbal update on issues regarding the State Highway 20 project.

    Recommending that Daniel Newcombe, be thanked for his verbal presentation on issues regarding the State Highway 20 project.

  7. Top SIX MONTHLY REPORT WEST PLACE TEAM  

    Helen Price-Maplesden  
    Place manager 30 October 2009

    Providing an update on activities undertaken by community services advisers working in the Avondale ward from May 2009 to October 2009 and an overview of upcoming activities and projects.

    Recommending that the Six Monthly Report West Place Team from the Place manager, dated 30 October 2009, be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 7]  
  8. Top TEMPORARY DISC GOLF COURSE AT HERON PARK

    David Barker  
    Parks adviser 11 November 2009

    Providing a report regarding the implications of implementing a temporary disc golf course at Heron Park.

    Recommending that the Board receive the Temporary Disc Golf Course at Heron Park report from the Parks advisor, dated 11 November 2009, and consider the content therein.

    [ATTACHMENT 8]  
  9. Top REQUEST FOR COMMUNITY BOARD DISCRETIONARY FUNDING

    9.1. REQUEST FOR COMMUNITY BOARD DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - AVONDALE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

    Karen Marais  
    Democracy advisor 17 November 2009

    Attaching a Community Board Discretionary Funding application from the Avondale Business Association, towards the cost of arranging the Avondale Fun Day on Saturday, 13 March 2010.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    [ATTACHMENT 9.1]  

    9.2. REQUEST FOR COMMUNITY BOARD DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - WATERVIEW COMMUNITY GARDEN

    Karen Marais  
    Democracy advisor 17 November 2009

    Attaching a Community Board Discretionary Funding application from the Waterview Community Garden towards the cost of establishing an organic, spray-free community garden at Waterview Primary School that will be utiliized by the immediate community.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    [ATTACHMENT 9.2]  

    9.3. REQUEST FOR COMMUNITY BOARD DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - AVONDALE COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL

    Karen Marais  
    Democracy advisor 17 November 2009

    Attaching a Community Board Discretionary Funding application from the Avondale Community Pre-School towards the cost of replacing the existing old and worn sandpit cover.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    [ATTACHMENT 9.3]  
  10. Top SLIPS PROGRAMME UPDATE NOVEMBER 2009

    Julia Goh  
    SLIPS programme leader 10 November 2009

    Attaching a report providing a full list of current SLIPs projects for the Avondale Community Board.

    Recommending that the SLIPs Programme Update November 2009 report from the SLIPs programme leader, dated 10 November 2009, be received and that the information therein be considered.

    [ATTACHMENT 10]  
  11. Top SLIPS DECISION REPORT

    Richard Court  
    SLIPs project portfolio leader 12 November 2009

    Attaching a report and associated forms of current SLIPs proposals for consideration and decision.

    Recommending that the Board receive the attached SLIPs proposals and consider the information therein.

    [ATTACHMENT 11]  
  12. Top DRAFT AUCKLAND REGIONAL LAND TRANSPORT STRATEGY CONSULTATION DOCUMENTS

    Karen Marais  
    Democracy advisor 17 November 2009

    Attaching the Draft Auckland Regional Land Transport Strategy Consultation document for the consideration of the Avondale Community Board.

    Recommending that the Avondale Community Board receive the Draft Auckland Regional Land Transport Strategy Consultation document.

    [ATTACHMENT 12]  
  13. Top STATE HIGHWAY 20 (SH20) WATERVIEW CONNECTION

    Karen Marais  
    Democracy advisor 17 November 2009

    Providing Board members and Councillors with the opportunity to update the Board on issues regarding the State Highway 20 (SH20) Waterview Connection proposal.

    This is an information item only.

  14. Top CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED - ST DOMINIC'S PRIMARY SCHOOL

    Karen Marais  
    Democracy advisor 17 November 2009

    Correspondence from St Dominic's Primary School thanking the Board for its 2008/2009 Community Board Discretionary Funding grant of $242 towards the cost of purchasing of medals for the South West Cluster of Schools' Gymnastic competition held on 11th September 2009.

    Recommending that the correspondence from St Dominic's Primary School, be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 14]  
  15. Top CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT

    Attaching the written report of the Chairperson.

    Recommending that the written report of the Chairperson be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 15]  
  16. Top 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 the Councillors wish any action to be taken under this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the agenda.

  17. Top 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 the Board members wish any action to be taken under this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the agenda.

    17.1. BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS - CATHERINE FARMER

    Attaching a written report from Board member Catherine Farmer.

    Recommending that the written report be received and that the Board considers the recommendations therein.

    [ATTACHMENT 17.1]  
  18. Top 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 October 2009 be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 18]