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OPEN AGENDA

 I hereby give notice that a meeting of the

EASTERN BAYS COMMUNITY BOARD

will be held as follows:

DATE: Thursday, 20 November 2008
TIME: 6:00 pm
VENUE: St Ignatius Hall
  12 Kotiri Street
  St Heliers
Lee Manaia
DEMOCRACY ADVISOR

Members:

Mr Colin Davis, JP Chairperson
Ms Helen Wallace Deputy Chairperson
Mrs Kate Cooke
Dr Adriana Gunder, JP
Mr David Roberton
Cr Douglas Armstrong, QSO
Cr Toni Millar, JP

  1. Top APOLOGIES

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

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    The minutes of the Eastern Bays Community Board meeting held on Wednesday, 15 October 2008 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. PUBLIC FORUM - ST HELIERS BOAT RAMP, MR ANTON LUSH

    Mr Lush wishes to address the Board with regard to an alternative option for the location of the St Heliers boat ramp.

    Recommending that Mr Lush be thanked for his presentation.

    4.2. PUBLIC FORUM - A HISTORY OF REMUERA / MEADOWBANK, JENNY CARLYON

    Jenny Carlyon wishes to speak in support of her application for discretionary funding.

    Recommending the Jenny Carlyon be thanked for her presentation and information received be taken note of when considering the funding application at item 5.1.

  5. Top DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - JENNY CARLYON AND DI MORROW

    Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from Jenny Carlyon and Di Morrow seeking funding towards the cost of publishing a book on the local history of Remuera and Meadowbank, to be published in early 2010.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

  6. Top MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF MISSION BAY FORESHORE

    D Barker  
    Parks adviser (community) 5 November 2008

    At its meeting of 20 August 2008, the Board resolved under item 4.1 B as follows:

    "That Mr Duder's submission be referred to the Group Manager Arts, Community and Recreation Services for report back to the Board."

    Attaching a report by the Parks adviser (community) in response to the above.

    Recommending that the Board consider commissioning a soft landscape design that addresses the redesign, and potential re-siting, of existing garden beds as well as the introduction of new picnic tables at Selwyn Domain as a small local improvement project (SLIP).

  7. Top UPGRADE OF FOOTPATHS IN CHURCHILL PARK

    D Barker  
    Parks adviser (community) 5 November 2008

    At its meeting of 17 September 2008, the Board resolved under item 4.6 B as follows:

    "That the Group Manager Arts, Community and Recreation Services and the Traffic safety engineer be requested to investigate the issues raised in Ms Watson and Ms Gunn's presentation, and in the letter dated 17 September 2008 from the Churchill Park Travelwise Project Group, for report back to a future meeting of the Eastern Bays Community Board."

    Attaching a report by the Parks adviser (community) in response to the above.

    Recommending that the Board consider allocating small local improvement projects (SLIPs) funding for the design, consultation and costing of lighting for the parks section of Kinsale Avenue, Glendowie.

  8. Top SMALL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (SLIPS) PROGRAMME SCHEDULE AND FUNDING ALLOCATION

    Helen Alcock  
    SLIPs manager 3 November 2008

    Providing an overview report attaching the planned delivery dates for the small local improvement projects (SLIPs) for the 10 Community Boards.

    Recommending that the report from Helen Alcock, SLIPs manager, dated 3 November 2008, be received and that the Board consider the need for a meeting in January 2009.

  9. Top SMALL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (SLIPS) DECISIONS NOVEMBER 2008

    Karen Yates  
    SLIPs portfolio leader 5 November 2008

    Attaching a spreadsheet and associated small local improvement projects (SLIPs) forms for proposed projects.

    Recommending that the spreadsheet and associated SLIPs proposal forms from the SLIPs portfolio leader, dated 5 November 2008, be received and that the information therein be considered.

  10. Top WAITANGI DAY FESTIVAL 2009 PAID PARKING

    G Gilmour  
    Manager, event and film operations, City Events 6 November 2009

    Ngati Whatua o Orakei are requesting the Board's endorsement to utilise the Teachers Eastern fields at Orakei Domain for paid event parking for the annual Waitangi Day Festival to be held on 6 February 2009. Parks staff have been consulted and consented to the proposal.

    Recommending that the Board approve Ngati Whatua o Orakei's request to use Orakei Domain for public parking during the Waitangi Day Festival 2009.

  11. Top PROVISION FOR URGENT DECISIONS

    Lee Manaia  
    Democracy advisor 13 November 2008

    The Board does not meet again until 21 January 2009. It is possible that matters may arise between 20 November 2008 and the next Board meeting which require urgent attention. Any decisions would be reported back to the Board at its January 2009 meeting.

    Recommending that the Board makes provision for any urgent decisions over the summer recess.

  12. Top DELEGATIONS REGISTER REVIEW

    L Manaia  
    Democracy advisor 13 November 2008

    At its meeting of 15 October 2008 the Eastern Bays Community Board resolved the following:

    "That a working party be established, consisting off Chairman, Deputy Chair and Board member Adriana Gunder to formulate the Eastern Bays Community Board feedback to the delegations review project team, no later than 31 October 2008, regarding:

    1. the current community board delegations as passed by Council at its meeting held on 28 February 2008;
    2. any issues relating to delegations not affected by the 28 February 2008 changes."

    Recommending that the Board endorse the Delegations register review submission.

  13. Top FEEDBACK ON RECOMMENDATIONS - COMMUNITY GROUP ASSISTANCE POLICY, FUNDING, GRANTS, SUBSIDIES

    L Manaia  
    Democracy advisor 13 November 2008

    At its meeting of 15 October 2008 the Eastern Bays Community Board resolved, inter alia, as follows:

    1. "That a working party be established, consisting of Chairman, Deputy Chair, Board members Cooke, Gunder and Roberton to formulate the Eastern Bays Community Board feedback to the council working party considering how greater authority can be given to community boards in community assistance funding decision-making, noting feedback is required no later than 3 November 2008."

    Recommending that the Board endorse the Community Group Assistance Policy, funding, grants, subsidies submission.

  14. Top TAMAKI EDGE AREA STRATEGY

    L Manaia  
    Democracy advisor 13 November 2008

    In 2006 the Board was given an opportunity to be involved in the consultation process to develop an area strategy for the Tamaki Area on the projected increases in numbers of school-age students. Attaching a brochure from the Ministry of Education regarding the strategy.

    Recommending that the information be received.

  15. Top COMMUNITY BOARD CHAIRS' FORUM 6 NOVEMBER 2008 - INFORMATION FOR AGENDAS

    L Manaia  
    Democracy advisor 13 November 2008

    Attaching responses raised and copies of the presentations given regarding the regulatory review and community engagement items that were presented to the Community Board Chairs forum on 6 November 2008.

    Recommending that the information be received.

  16. Top CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

    Providing the Chairman with an opportunity to update the Board on the projects and issues he has been involved with since the last meeting.

    Recommending that the report by the Chairman dated 11 November 2008 be received.

  17. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS

    17.1. HELEN WALLACE

    Attaching a report from Deputy Chair Helen Wallace dated 11 November 2008 outlining issues she has been involved in since the Board's last meeting.

    Recommending that the report be received.

    17.2. KATE COOKE

    Attaching a report from Board member Kate Cooke dated 12 November 2008 outlining issues she has been involved in since the Board's last meeting.

    Recommending that the report be received.

    17.3. DR ADRIANA GUNDER

    Attaching a report from Board member Dr Adriana Gunder dated 11 November 2008 outlining issues she has been involved in since the Board's last meeting.

    Recommending that the report be received.

    17.4. DAVID ROBERTON

    Attaching a report from Board member David Roberton dated 10 November 2008 outlining issues he has been involved in since the Board's last meeting.

    Recommending that the report be received, and that a copy of this report with reference to mangroves at Item (3) be forwarded to other Auckland City community boards for comment.

  18. Top COUNCILLORS REPORTS

    18.1. COUNCILLOR MILLAR  

    At the time the agenda went to print this report was not available, therefore it will be circulated at the meeting.

    Recommending that the report be received.

    18.2. COUNCILLOR ARMSTRONG  

    Councillor Armstrong will give a verbal report of what he has been involved in since the Board's last meeting.

    Recommending that the verbal report be received.

  19. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING/ISSUES

    L Manaia  
    Democracy advisor 13 November 2008

    Reporting on reports requested/pending/issues as at November 2008.

    Recommending that the report be received and updated as appropriate.

  20. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    L Manaia  
    Democracy advisor 13 November 2008

    Attaching activity reports and statistics from various groups within Auckland City Council for the Board's information.

    Recommending that the group activity reports for the month of October 2008 be received.

  21. Top EASTERN BAYS COMMUNITY BOARD GRANTS REGISTER

    Lee Manaia  
    Democracy advisor 13 November 2008

    Attaching a breakdown of grants given by the Eastern Bays Community Board since 1 July 2008.

    Recommending that the report be received.

  22. Top COMMUNITY BOARD ACHIEVEMENTS REGISTER

    L Manaia  
    Democracy advisor 13 November 2008

    Providing the Board with an opportunity to submit items arising from agenda reports, Boards' spokesperson reports and general board activity for inclusion in an Achievements Register. A list of grants approved has also been attached to the achievements register.

    Recommending that the Board consider what, if any, achievements from the meeting will be included in the Achievements Register.

  23. Top CORRESPONDENCE

    L Manaia  
    Democracy advisor 13 November 2008

    Attaching correspondence received since the last meeting:

    1. Funding accountability form from the Glendowie Tennis Club (Inc) - received 3 November 2008
    2. Thank you letter from East Auckland Home and Budget Service - dated 29 October 2008.

    Recommending that the correspondence be received.