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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: Wednesday, 17 February 2010
TIME: 6:00 pm
VENUE: St Ignatius Hall
  12 Kotiri Street
  St Heliers
Lee Manaia
DEMOCRACY ADVISOR

Members:

Mr Colin Davis, JP Chairman
Mrs Helen Wallace Deputy Chair
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 meetings held on Wednesday, 18 November 2009 and Wednesday, 27 January 2010 to be confirmed as true and correct records.

  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. SPORT AUCKLAND - MS PAULA BROWNING

    Ms Paula Browning of Sport Auckland (SPARC) wishes to update the Board on the organisation's work in the Eastern Bays ward.

    Recommending that Ms Browning be thanked for her presentation.

    4.2. ST HELIERS VILLAGE ASSOCIATION - MS WENDY CASPERSONN

    Ms Wendy Caspersonn, Chairperson of the St Heliers Village Association wishes to address the Board on traffic and parking issues around St Heliers village.

    Further, Ms Caspersonn also wishes to address the Board in support of the St Heliers Village Association's discretionary fund application towards the cost of the St Heliers Community festival (refer item 5.1).

    4.3. EASTERN SUBURBS ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB - MR CHRIS RUSSELL

    Mr Chris Russell, member of the Eastern Suburbs Association Football Club, wishes to address the Board in support of their funding application (refer item 5.4).

  5. TopDISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATIONS

    5.1. ST HELIERS VILLAGE ASSOCIATION INC.

    Attaching a discretionary funding application from the St Heliers Village Association Inc. seeking funding for the St Heliers Community Festival to be held on Saturday, 27 March 2010.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    [ATTACHMENT 5.1]  

    5.2. THE HOUSE OF BETHANY - SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH OF THE SACRED HEART NZ TRUST

    Attaching a discretionary funding application from The House of Bethany - Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart NZ Trust, seeking funding towards the costs to provide holiday stays of three days, two nights for two separate families during the school holidays in April 2010.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    [ATTACHMENT 5.2]  

    5.3. PARENTS INC - ATTITUDE DIVISION

    Attaching a discretionary funding application from Parents Inc. - Attitude Division seeking funding towards life skills programmes to be delivered at Sacred Heart College, Selwyn College and Glendowie College.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    [ATTACHMENT 5.3]  

    5.4. EASTERN SUBURBS ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB (AFC)

    Attaching a discretionary funding application from Eastern Suburbs Association Football Club (AFC), seeking funding towards the costs of coaching football teams in primary schools within the area.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    [ATTACHMENT 5.4]  

    5.5. UXBRIDGE COMMUNITY PROJECTS INCORPORATED

    Attaching a discretionary funding application from Uxbridge Community Projects Incorporated, seeking funding towards raising the awareness of environmental issues in the Tamaki Estuary by running an art exhibition. The funding request relates to prize money for a "Peoples Choice" award.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    [ATTACHMENT 5.5]  
  6. Top UPDATE ON ORAKEI POINT DEVELOPMENT

    J Anyon  
    Growth programme manager 10 February 2010

    A presentation will be given by the Growth programme manager on the progress of the Orakei Point development.

    Recommending that the information be received.

  7. Top ORAKEI BASIN WALKWAY UPDATE

    Graham Marchant  
    Parks adviser environmental/heritage 4 February 2010

    Providing a progress report on the Orakei Basin walkway.

    Recommending that the information be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 7]  
  8. Top ORAKEI BASIN MANAGEMENT PLAN

    L Manaia  
    Democracy advisor 10 February 2010

    Attaching a memo with information on the Orakei Basin management plan, which is due for completion by June 2010. The draft management plan will be considered by the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee at its March meeting.

    Recommending that the information be noted.

    [ATTACHMENT 8]  
  9. Top ST HELIERS PARKING AND TRAFFIC ISSUES

    S Ebbett  
    Parking design team lead 9 February 2010

    Further to a site meeting held on 30 November 2009 to discuss parking issues in St Heliers, providing an update on issues that are resolved, under investigation or not feasible. Also, attaching a letter from the St Heliers Bay Village Association Inc dated 8 February 2010 outlining their concerns.

    Recommending that the report be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 9]  
  10. Top LETTER FROM THE GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND - NAMING OF TWO NEW RESERVES AND WETLAND IN STONEFIELDS, MT WELLINGTON

    Attaching a copy of a letter received from the Geological Society of NZ with regard to the naming of two new reserves and wetland in Stonefields, Mt Wellington.

    Recommending that this item be considered with item 11 on the same matter.

    [ATTACHMENT 10]  
  11. Top NAMING OF TWO NEW RESERVES AND WETLAND IN STONEFIELDS, MT WELLINGTON

    Darren Cunningham  
    Open space planner 17 February 2010

    Reporting on the adoption of formal names for the two new neighbourhood parks and wetland recently completed as part of the Stonefields development in the former Mt Wellington Quarry.

    Recommending that the Board recommends to the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee appropriate names for the two new parks and the wetland, taking into consideration the names suggested by stakeholders and the feedback received from the consultation process.

    [ATTACHMENT 11]  
  12. Top SURRENDER OF LEASE AND GRANT OF NEW LEASE TO GLENDOWIE BOWLING CLUB

    T Walters  
    Team administrator, ACR services 1 February 2010

    Reporting on an application by the Glendowie Bowling Club Inc. to surrender its current lease for a new lease to commence with their plans for ground expansion, allowing for the new lease to commence from 1 January 2010.

    Recommending that the Board makes a recommendation to the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee to surrender the lease to Glendowie Bowling Inc on 1 January 2010 and grant a new lease with specific terms and conditions.

    [ATTACHMENT 12]  
  13. Top SURRENDER OF LEASE AND GRANT OF NEW LEASE TO GLENDOWIE TENNIS CLUB

    T Walters  
    Team administrator, ACR services 1 February 2010

    Reporting on an application by the Glendowie Tennis Club Inc. to surrender its current lease for a new lease to commence with their plans for court expansion, allowing for the new lease to commence from 1 January 2010.

    Recommending that the Board makes a recommendation to the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee to surrender the lease to Glendowie Tennis Inc on 1 January 2010 and grant a new lease on specific terms and conditions.

    [ATTACHMENT 13]  
  14. Top IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SIGNS BYLAW FOR PUBLIC POSTER SITES

    C Horan  
    Manager service requests 23 December 2009

    This document was not available at the time the agenda went to print and will be circulated under separate cover.

  15. Top SMALL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (SLIPS) DECISION REPORT FEBRUARY 2010

    K Yates  
    SLIPs Project portfolio Leader 10 February 2010

    Attaching the small local improvement projects (SLIPs) for consideration and decision by the Board.

    Recommending that the report and associated forms for current SLIPs proposals as at February 2010 be received, and that the information therein be considered.

    [ATTACHMENT 15]  
  16. Top SMALL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (SLIPS) PROGRAMME UPDATE FEBRUARY 2010 

    J Goh  
    SLIPs programme leader 4 February 2010

    Reporting on operational and capital expenditure budgets for small local improvement projects in the Eastern Bays ward.

    Recommending that the Board approves one operational expenditure (opex) project which can be delivered and funded across the two financial years, ensuring the opex budget for 2009/2010 is fully utilised for the Eastern Bays ward. Further, that the Board approves new opex projects for 2010/2011 financial year by April 2010, and consider transferring the less feasible projects over to the Projects for Future Consideration list.

    [ATTACHMENT 16]  
  17. Top ANNUAL PLAN SUBMISSION WORKING PARTY

    L Manaia  
    Democracy advisor 10 February 2010

    Community boards have an opportunity to lodge a submission to the draft Annual Plan.

    Recommending that the Board appoint a working party to formulate a submission on the draft Annual Plan Submission, noting the closing date for submissions is 31 March 2010.

  18. Top RESOLUTIONS FROM THE TRANSPORT COMMITTEE - TAMAKI DRIVE ROUTE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

    Lee Manaia  
    Democracy advisor 10 February 2010

    Attaching the minutes and planners report that was considered by the Transport Committee at its meeting held on 4 February 2010, regarding the Tamaki Drive Route Safety Improvements.

    Recommending that the information be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 18]  
  19. Top EXTRACT MINUTES OF THE ARTS, CULTURE AND RECREATION COMMITTEE 11 NOVEMBER 2009 MEETING

    Attaching an extract of the minutes of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee meeting held on 11 November 2009, which considered an application to resite the "Mountain Fountain" from Aotea Square to the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell, along with the "Facility Partnership proposals for the 2010/2011 financial year - stage two assessments plus an update on active projects".

    Recommending that the information be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 19]  
  20. Top SUBMISSION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION BOUNDARY PROPOSAL

    Attaching a copy of the Eastern Bays Community Board's submission, prepared by the Chairman, to the Local Commission Boundary proposal for wards, local boards and boundaries for Auckland.

    Recommending that the Board endorse the submission.

    [ATTACHMENT 20]  
  21. Top SUBMISSION TO THE NZ GEOGRAPHIC BOARD - NAMING OF FORMER MT WELLINGTON QUARRY SUBDIVISION

    L Manaia  
    Democracy advisor 10 February 2010

    Attaching a copy of the Eastern Bays Community Board's submission, prepared by the Chairman, to the NZ Geographic Board on the naming of the former Mt Wellington Quarry subdivision to "Stonefields".

    Recommending that the Board endorse the submission.

    [ATTACHMENT 21]  
  22. Top SUBMISSION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (AUCKLAND LAW REFORM) BILL

    This document was not available at the time the agenda went to print and will be circulated under separate cover.

  23. 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 Chairman's report be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 23]  
  24. Top COMMUNITY BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS

    Providing board members with the opportunity to update the Board on the projects and issues they have been involved with since the last meeting.

    24.1. HELEN WALLACE

    Attaching a report from the Deputy chair Helen Wallace dated 8 February 2010, outlining issues she has been involved in since the Board's last meeting.

    Recommending that the report be received and that Amit Patel, Traffic engineer be thanked for his work in Eastern Bays.

    [ATTACHMENT 24.1]  

    24.2. ADRIANA GUNDER

    Attaching a report from Board member Adriana Gunder dated 8 February 2010, outlining issues she has been involved in since the Board's last meeting.

    Recommending that the report be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 24.2]  

    24.3. KATE COOKE

    Attaching a report from Board member Kate Cooke dated 9 February 2010, outlining issues she has been involved in since the Board's last meeting.

    Recommending that the report be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 24.3]  

    24.4. DAVID ROBERTON

    Attaching a report from Board member David Roberton dated 8 February 2010 outlining issues he has been involved in since the Board's last meeting.

    Recommending that the report be received and that officers be asked to consider placing fire risk signage at the entrance to Auckland City's bush reserves.

    [ATTACHMENT 24.4]  
  25. Top COUNCILLORS' REPORTS

    Providing councillors with the opportunity to update the Board on the projects and issues they have been involved with since the last meeting.

    [Note: this is an information item and if councillors wish any action to be taken under this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the agenda.]

    25.1. COUNCILLOR MILLAR

    Councillor Millar will give a verbal update of what she has been involved in since the Board's last meeting.

    Recommending that the verbal report be received.

    25.2. COUNCILLOR ARMSTRONG

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

    Recommending that the verbal report be received.

  26. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING AND ISSUES

    L Manaia  
    Democracy advisor 10 February 2010

    Reporting on reports requested/pending and issues as at February 2010.

    Recommending that the updates be noted and the report be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 26]  
  27. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    L Manaia  
    Democracy advisor 10 February 2010

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

    Recommending that the group activity reports for November 2009 to January 2010 be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 27]  
  28. Top EASTERN BAYS COMMUNITY BOARD GRANTS REGISTER

    L Manaia  
    Democracy advisor 10 February 2010

    Attaching a breakdown of grants given by the Eastern Bays Community Board since 1 July 2009, and grants allocated for the 2008-2009 financial year.

    Recommending that the reports be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 28]  
  29. Top COMMUNITY BOARD ACHIEVEMENTS REGISTER

    L Manaia  
    Democracy advisor 10 February 2010

    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.

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

    [ATTACHMENT 29]  
  30. Top CORRESPONDENCE

    L Manaia  
    Democracy advisor 10 February 2010

    Attaching correspondence received since the last meeting:

    1. Funding accountability form from Churchill Park School for the July 2009 contribution - dated 16 November 2009
    2. Letter from Eastern Spinners thanking the Board for their discretionary grant - dated 12 November 2009
    3. Funding accountability form from Eastern Suburbs AFC for the August 2009 contribution - dated 1 December 2009 - returning grant money for the Under 19 Youth Championships
    4. Letter from Christian Care Network thanking the Board for their discretionary grant - dated 23 December 2009
    5. Letter from Andrew.Stewart Ltd regarding Orakei Basin sluice gates and walkway - dated 23 December 2009
    6. Funding accountability form from Selwyn Community Education for the June 2009 contribution - dated 26 December 2009
    7. Letter and Funding Accountability form from the Orakei Kindergarten for the October 2009 contribution - dated 1 December 2009.
    8. Letter and Funding Accountability form from the Royal NZ Air Force Association (Inc) for the August 2009 contribution - dated 11 November 2009.
    9. Letter from Geological Society of NZ - dated 11 January 2010
    10. Letter from Auckland City Council regarding Notice of Requirement, Plan modification 243 and Plan modification change 30 - dated 2 February 2010

    Recommending that the correspondence be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 30]