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AGENDA ATTACHMENTS

I hereby give notice that a meeting of the

EDEN/ALBERT COMMUNITY BOARD

will be held as follows:

Members:

His Worship the Mayor will be in attendance.

1. APOLOGIES

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

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   The minutes of the Eden/Albert Community Board meeting held on Wednesday, 23 May 2007 to be confirmed as a true and correct record.

3. 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. 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.

   At the close of the agenda, no requests to speak had been received.

5. MT EDEN PRISON SITE REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS

   Denise McKenzie
   Democracy Advisor	20 June 2007

   Attaching information on the proposal to redevelop the Mt Eden Prison site. Department of Corrections personnel will be in attendance to address the Board and answer any questions.

   Recommending that the information be received

   [ATTACHMENT 5]

   Pages 1-8

6. 2007 MAYOR OF AUCKLAND'S COMMUNITY SAFETY AWARDS

   Catherine Gilhooly
   Community Co-ordinator - Injury Free	20 May 2007

   Advising that nominations for the Mayor's Safety Awards opened on 11 June 2007 and will close on 30 July 2007. Awards will be presented on 6 September 2007.

   Recommending that Board Members advise the Democracy Advisor of any persons in the Eden/Albert ward that they would like recognised for their work in making Auckland city a safe place in which to live, work and play.

   Road Safety Co-ordinator, Claire Dixon, will be in attendance at the meeting.

   [ATTACHMENT 6]

   Pages 9-10

7. BILLBOARDS AND SIGNS IDENTIFICATION

   Christopher Dempsey
   Board Member	18 June 2007

   Attaching a notice of motion recommending that board members provide to the Board's July meeting a list of sites currently housing billboards that they wish to see removed.

   Recommending that the notice of motion be considered.

   [ATTACHMENT 7]

   Pages 11-12

8. OUTDOOR ADVERTISING INDUSTRY

   Christopher Dempsey
   Board Member	18 June 2007

   Attaching a notice of motion recommending that the Board urgently recommends to the Planning and Regulatory and Planning Fixtures committees that they not consider any applications for billboards, kiosks or other applications of a nature that would privatise public spaces until such time as a presentation has been made to council officers by Dr Kurt Iveson from the University of Sydney.

   Also recommending that the Chief Executive be requested to direct that council officers suspend any consideration of requests to install kiosks, bus shelters, information signage or the like by outdoor advertising companies until the above presentation has been made.

   Recommending that the board consider the notice of motion.

   [ATTACHMENT 8]

   Pages 13-14

9. RESERVES AND OTHER LANDS DISPOSAL AND PUBLIC BODIES EMPOWERING ACT 1915

   John Duthie
   General Manager, City Development	30 May 2007

   Advising of council's current practice in respect of the relevant provisions of the above Act relating to the consideration of applications for resource consent.

   Recommending that the board consider the notice of motion.

   [ATTACHMENT 9]

   Pages 15-16

10. BEAUTIFICATION OF KINGSLAND, EDEN VALLEY, BALMORAL, SANDRINGHAM AND MT EDEN

    Glenda Fryer
    Councillor	21 June 2007

    Attaching a notice of motion recommending that the Manager City Planning be requested to consult with the Eden/Albert Community Board regarding the Eden Park precinct plan project with a view to providing a four year programme of works that will visually enhance the Eden/Albert ward suburbs for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

    Recommending that the notice of motion be considered.

    [ATTACHMENT 10]

    Pages 17-18

11. DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION - KINGSLAND BUSINESS SOCIETY INC

    Denise McKenzie
    Democracy Advisor	21 June 2007

    Attaching correspondence from the Kingsland Business Society seeking funding of $1,500 towards the Society's operational costs.

    At the time of going to print, a formal application had not been received and will be distributed prior to the meeting.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    [ATTACHMENT 11]

    Pages 19-20

12. LOCAL EVENT FUNDING APPLICATION - EDEN/ALBERT PRINCIPALS CULTURAL FESTIVAL

    Denise McKenzie
    Democracy Advisor	21 June 2007

    The Board Chair has advised that an application for local event funding will be submitted prior to the meeting. This will be circulated to the Board.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

13. LOCAL EVENT FUNDING APPLICATION - AUNTY JO'S CHILDRENS EVENT

    Denise McKenziee
    Democracy Advisor	21 June 2007

    Attaching a local event funding application from Jo Legge for funding towards Aunty Jo's Childrens Event. This application was considered at the Board's May meeting when Ms Legge was invited to resubmit her application with an 'umbrella' group that would be willing to administer any funds on her behalf.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application..

    [ATTACHMENT 13]

    Pages 21-24

14. MT EDEN TO DOMINION ROAD AND WESTERN SPRINGS CYCLE IMPROVEMENTS FEASIBILITY STUDIES

    Lyz Miller
    SLIPs co-ordinator	14 June 20077

    Reporting on the feasibility studies undertaken on Shackleton, Lambeth and Western Springs Road and advising that officers will not be progressing the projects at this stage, but instead will be focusing on the wider issues of cyclists and traffic calming to better provide for cyclists in future works.

    Recommending that the memorandum be received..

    [ATTACHMENT 14]

    Pages 25-26

15. SMALL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT REVIEW  

    Lyz Miller
    SLIPs co-ordinator	29 May 2007

    Advising on the upcoming review of the SLIPs process and asking that the board nominate two members to liaise with Tasman Research on the where improvements can be made to the current process.

    Recommending that the Board consider the nomination of its representatives..

    [ATTACHMENT 15]

    Pages 27-28

16. PAINTING OR SURFACE TREATMENTS OF TRAFFIC CONTROL BOXES  

    Liz Miller
    SLIPs Co-ordinator	12 May 2007

    Advising that the painting of traffic boxes will no longer be permitted and providing information on an alternative surface treatment that is able to be used.

    Recommending that the memorandum be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 16]

    Pages 29-30

17. TRAFINZ CONFERENCE 2007  

    Denise McKenzie
    Democracy Advisor	21 June 2007

    Attaching information on the annual Trafinz (New Zealand Traffic Institute) Conference being held at the Wairakei Resort in Taupo from 12-15 August 2007. The theme of this year's conference is "Sustainability - Just doing it";.

    Recommending that the Board consider whether it wishes to send a member or members to this conference.

    [ATTACHMENT 17]

    Pages 31-36

18. VALUATION OF THE PEDESTRIAN NETWORK  

    Robert Megaw
    Assets Engineerr	18 June 2007

    Responding to the Board's request for a report on the value of the pedestrian network in the Eden/Albert ward.

    Recommending that the information be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 18]

    Pages 37-38

19. MAUNGAWHAU ADVISORY GROUP  

    The Board chair will report on issues raised at the last meeting of the Maungawhau Advisory Group.

    Recommending that the information be received..

20. AIRPORT SHARES

    Christopher Dempsey
    Board Member	19 June 2007

    Attaching a notice of motion recommending that the Board advocate to relevant council committees that the airport shares preferably not be sold.

    Also recommending that in the event that consideration is given to the shares being sold, the Board advocate that the Council investigate the means by which the proceeds are retained and reinvested for the benefit of Auckland citizens, both now and in the future.

    Recommending that the Board consider the notice of motion.

    [ATTACHMENT 20]

    Pages 39-40

21. CHAIR'S REPORT

    Providing the chair with an 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 only and if the chair wishes any action to be taken under this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the agenda.

22. COUNCILLORS' REPORTS

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

    Note: 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.

23. 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.

    Note: 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.

24. GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Denise McKenzie
    Democracy Advisor	17 May 2007

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

    Recommending that the report be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 24]

    Pages 41-60

25. REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    Denise McKenzie
    Democracy Advisor	21 June 2007

    Attaching a list of reports requested/pending as at May 2007.

    Recommending that the report be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 25]

    Pages 61-62