APOLOGIES
At
the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.
DECLARATION BY COMMUNITY BOARD MEMBER PURSUANT TO SCHEDULE 7, PART 1, CLAUSE 14 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2002
In
accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 (Schedule 7,
Part 1, Clause 14) the Acting Group Manager, Democracy Services, is authorised
to administer the declaration by Simon Mitchell at this meeting.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The
minutes of the Eden/Albert Community Board meeting held on Wednesday, 25 March
2009, 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:
5.1. VARIOUS ISSUES - PETERS BOYS
Peter Boys will discuss various issues in the ward.
5.2. ST LUKES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SOCIETY UPDATE - LIZ WALKER AND PAT PRESCOTT
Elizabeth Walker and Pat Prescott will provide an update on STEPS' activities.
GAMBLING VENUE POLICY
| Abba Fidow |
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| Senior Policy Analyst |
15 April 2009 |
Advising that the Gambling
Act 2003 requires that the gambling venue policy be reviewed every three years
and seeking feedback from the board on the current policy.
Also advising that options for public consultation on a gambling venue policy
will be presented to the Community Services Committee's August 2009 meeting.
Officers will be in
attendance at the meeting to answer questions from the Board.
Recommending that the Board
provide feedback on the gambling venue policy by 8 May 2009.
LIQUOR LICENSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
| Denise McKenzie |
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| Democracy advisor |
7 April 2009 |
Attaching a report considered by the City Development Committee at its March
2009 meeting advising of a proposal to develop a specific liquor licensing
policy to replace the liquor licensing guidelines contained in the Auckland City
alcohol strategy. The committee resolved:
- That the City Development Committee
notes the Liquor licensing policy development - scope report will guide the
development of the council's liquor licensing policy, including an environmental
scan, consultation and research, ensuring the District Licensing Authority has a
robustly constructed liquor licensing policy to guide its decision-making.
- That the City Development Committee notes officers will report
back to the committee in June 2009 with an update on the development of the
liquor licensing policy and options for a proposed special consultative
procedure.
- That the City Development Committee notes
the Liquor licensing policy development - scope report will be forwarded to the
Community Services Committee for its information.
- That the City Development Committee notes
the Liquor licensing policy development - scope report will be forwarded to each
of the community board chairs for their information and that during March/April
2009, officers will attend community board meetings to gather feedback on liquor
licensing matters.
Officers will be in attendance to discuss the proposal.
Recommending that the board provide feedback on liquor licensing matters that
they would like included in the policy document.
LIQUOR BAN REQUESTS - COMMUNITY BOARD CONSULTATION
| Abba Fidow |
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| Senior Policy Analyst |
15 April 2009 |
Advising that as part of the analysis of new liquor ban
areas, officers have developed several general options which will be reported to
the City Development Committee in June 2009. The Board is asked to provide
feedback on a liquor ban in all of council's parks, reserves and carparks.
Recommending that the Board consider whether it wishes to
provide feedback.
SALE AND SUPPLY OF LIQUOR AND LIQUOR ENFORCEMENT BILL
| Denise McKenzie |
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| Democracy advisor |
7 April 2009 |
Advising that public submissions are now being invited on the Sale and Supply of
Liquor and Liquor Enforcement Bill, with submissions closing on 23 April 2009.
The
bill amends the Sale of Liquor Act 1989, the Summary Offences Act 1981 and the
Land Transport Act 1998 to implement recommendations arising from recent reviews
of the sale and supply of liquor to minors, and sale of liquor and liquor
enforcement issues. It also introduces a new system of enforced self-regulation
of alcohol advertising.
Recommending that the Board consider whether it wishes to make a submission.
COMMUNITY AND LIBRARIES FACILITIES PLAN
| Jesse Colquhoun |
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| Senior Policy Analyst |
6 April 2009 |
Seeking feedback from the Board by 8 May 2009 on the Community and Libraries
Facilities Plan, including input on specific facilities by ward area and
Auckland city's network of facilities as a whole.
Feedback is also sought on the attached draft Community and Recreation Lease
Policy.
Recommending that the Board consider whether it wishes to provide feedback on
these documents.
ISTHMUS DISTRICT PLAN: PROPOSED PRIVATE PLAN CHANGE 8: 80 ST LUKES ROAD, MT ALBERT
| Denise McKenzie |
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| Democracy advisor |
9 April 2009 |
Attaching a report considered by the City Development Committee at its 9 April
2009 meeting. The committee resolved:
- That the City Development Committee notes
that the statutory process requires that the City Development Committee approve
private plan change 8 at 80 St Lukes Road, Mt Albert for public notification.
- That the applicant be advised that pursuant
to clause 25 of the First Schedule of the RMA 1991, Auckland City Council has
accepted the request by Westfield New Zealand Limited for a change to the
Auckland City Council District Plan 1999: Isthmus Section and will notify the
request as a private plan change for the site at 80 St Lukes Road, Mt Albert, to
expand the Business 8 zone land to incorporate additional properties and other
land and replace the concept plan (council ref: E06-05) which currently applies
to the site so as to allow for a greater density of development.
- That the Manager: Inner Isthmus be
authorised to commence the necessary statutory procedures for the public
notification of the private plan change with a submission period of 20 working
days.
Recommending that the Board consider whether it wishes to make a submission to
the plan change.
SANDRINGHAM POST OFFICE/KIWIBANK
| Glenda Fryer |
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| Councillor |
9 April 2009 |
Attaching a notice of motion reporting on the proposal by NZ Post to downgrade
the services provided by the Sandringham Post Office/Kiwibank.
Recommending that the Board express its concern at the loss of vital local
banking and postal services in the ward and support a retention of these
services within Sandringham village.
NZ COMMUNITY BOARDS CONFERENCE 2009
| Phil Chase |
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| Board member |
30 March 2009 |
Reporting on attendance at the NZ Community Boards Conference held in
Christchurch from 19-22 March 2009.
Recommending that the report be received.
STATE HIGHWAY 16
| Christopher Dempsey |
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| Chairperson |
9 April 2009 |
Attaching correspondence to the Prime Minister regarding the government's
decision to revisit the tunnelling option for State Highway 16.
Recommending that the outgoing correspondence be received.
DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION - PARENT AID CENTRAL WEST AUCKLAND INC
| Denise McKenzie |
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| Democracy advisor |
9 April 2009 |
Attaching an application from Parent Aid Central West Auckland Inc. seeking
funding towards a laptop and printer.
Recommending that the application be considered.
DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION - SPANISH DANCE SCHOOL
| Denise McKenzie |
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| Democracy advisor |
9 April 2009 |
Attaching a funding application from the Spanish Dance School seeking funding
towards a free local dance event. [note: as the Board's local event funding
budget has been allocated, this application can be considered as a discretionary
funding application].
Recommending that the Board consider the application.
DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION - EPSOM ROTARY CLUB BOOK FAIR
| Denise McKenzie |
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| Democracy advisor |
16 April 2009 |
This
application was not available at the time the agenda went to print and will be
separately circulated.
TRAFINZ CONFERENCE 2009
| Christopher Dempsey |
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| Chariperson |
9 April 2009 |
Attaching information on the Trafinz Conference to be held in Auckland during
September 2009.
Recommending that the Board consider whether it wishes to send a representative
to this conference.
URGENT DECISION - KINGSLAND BUSINESS SOCIETY FUNDING
| Christopher Dempsey |
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| Chairperson |
9 April 2009 |
Attaching an urgent decision signed by the chair and deputy chair allocating
$1,450 from the Board's 2008/2009 local event funding budget to the Kingsland
Business Society towards costs associated with the Kingsland festival held on 20
March 2009.
Recommending that the urgent decision be noted.
RESERVES AND OTHER LANDS DISPOSAL BILL
| Christopher Dempsey |
|
| Chairperson |
9 April 2009 |
Advising of proposed changes to the Reserves and Other Lands Disposal Bill.
Recommending that the Board consider whether it wishes to make a submission
regarding the proposed changes.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
Providing the chairperson with the opportunity to update the Board on the
projects and issues he has been involved with since the last meeting.
[Note: this is an information item 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 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].
BOARD MEMBERS' REPORT
Providing board members 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 board members wish any action to be
taken under this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the
agenda].
REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING
| Denise McKenzie |
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| Democracy advisor |
13 April 2009 |
Attaching a list of reports requested/pending as at April 2009.
Recommending that the report be received.
GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS
| Denise McKenzie |
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| Democracy advisor |
13 April 2009 |
Attaching group activity reports for February 2009.
Recommending that the information be received.
