APOLOGIES
Moved: Dempsey/Donnelly
That the apology from Board Member Anderson for lateness be accepted.
CARRIED
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Moved: Chong/Donnelly
That the minutes of the Eden/Albert Community Board meeting held
on Wednesday, 27 February 2008, be confirmed as a true and correct record.
CARRIED
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
Moved: Casey/Chong
That an extraordinary item of business relating to the Mt Albert
Grammar School Swimming Pool Trust be considered at agenda item 18 for the reason
that a decision regarding the role of trustees needs to be made prior to the next
Community Board meeting.
CARRIED
PUBLIC FORUM
4.1. WALKING MAP - GRAEME EASTE
Graeme Easte circulated a walking map produced by Walk Auckland
via funding from the Western Bays community board. He advised that he would like
to see walking maps produced for all of Auckland city, but stressed the need for
a citywide approach. He also hoped that the Board would endorse the concept as a
project at a later stage.
Moved: Dempsey/Chase
That Graeme Easte be thanked for his presentation regarding the
Western Bays walking map.
CARRIED
4.2. VARIOUS ISSUES - DR PETER BOYS
Peter Boys congratulated Council on the construction of the Mt Albert
Road cycle lanes and also advised that the tunnelling option for SH20 was his preferred
option. In addition he raised issues regarding representation on Transit's political
liaison group, regional governance, advertising signs on cars, illegal activities
in the Kerr Taylor Reserve and the completion of fencing around Rocket Park. The
chairperson advised that the issues raised had or were being followed up by the
Board.
Moved: Dempsey/Chong
That Peter Boys be thanked for his presentation on various issues.
CARRIED
PRESENTATION BY CLEAR HARBOUR ALLIANCE - DRAINAGE UPGRADE
A visual presentation was provided and the presenters answered questions
from the Board.
Moved: Dempsey/Casey
That Bernard Hough, project manager and Tania Darby, community
relations manager of Clear Harbour Alliance, be thanked for their presentation regarding
the current drainage upgrade work in the Kingsland area.
CARRIED
TRANSIT NZ STATE HIGHWAY 20 WATERVIEW CONNECTION
A visual presentation was provided and the presenters answered questions
from the Board. Models of the proposed motorway and surrounding areas were also
on display. A draft submission was also circulated at the meeting.
[ATTACHMENT 6]
Moved: Dempsey/Chong
- That the Board supports Transit NZ's proposed SH20 Waterview tunnel proposal,
as outlined in the draft Council submission tabled at the meeting, subject to
mitigation and enhancement measures that contribute to or facilitate the strategic
outcomes of Auckland City Council, including but not limited to:
- Urban Design
- Linking Communities
- Open Space Networks
- Social and Community
-
That Daniel Newcombe, Senior Transport Planner and Matthew Rednall,
Roads Manager, be thanked for their attendance.
Councillor Casey moved the following amendments by way of addition,
seconded by Board Member Hicks:
-
That the Board expresses its opposition to the tolling of the
SH20 Waterview tunnel proposal.
Councillor Casey moved the following further amendment by way of
addition, seconded by Board Member Hicks:
-
That the words "or pricing" be deleted from (ii)(b) of the draft
submission.
CARRIED
Board Member Chase moved the following amendment by way of addition,
seconded by Councillor Casey:
-
That item (iv)(b) of the draft submission be changed to read:
"Insist that dispersal of tunnel fumes takes into account nearby
sensitive land uses, especially local schools, and that those potentially affected
are engaged in the process."
CARRIED
Board Member Chase moved the following amendment to A, seconded
by Councillor Fryer:
- That in the first instance, the Board supports investment in a modern public
transport system. If and when SH20 is to be linked with SH16, then the Board
supports the tunnel proposal as outlined in the draft Council submission tabled
at the meeting, subject to mitigation and enhancement measures that contribute
to or facilitate the strategic outcomes of Auckland City Council, including
but not limited to:
- Urban Design
- Linking Communities
- Open Space Networks
- Social and Community
CARRIED
Councillor Donnelly moved the following amendment by way of addition,
seconded by Board Member Anderson:
-
That Council's submission request further investigation of making
the tunnel three lanes wider in conjunction with the public transport component
on SH20.
The amendment was CARRIED on a show of hands by 5 votes to 4.
Board Member Anderson moved the following amendment by way of addition,
seconded by Councillor Donnelly:
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That item (ii)(j) of the draft submission be changed to include
after 'St Lukes Road overbridge' the words "and St Lukes and Carrington Roads
from the New North Road intersection....."
CARRIED
The chairperson put the substantive motion:
- That in the first instance, the Board supports investment in a modern
public transport system. If and when SH20 is to be linked with SH16, then the
Board supports the tunnel proposal as outlined in the draft Council submission
tabled at the meeting, subject to mitigation and enhancement measures that contribute
to or facilitate the strategic outcomes of Auckland City Council, including
but not limited to:
- Urban Design
- Linking Communities
- Open Space Networks
- Social and Community
-
That Daniel Newcombe, Senior Transport Planner and Matthew
Rednall, Roads Manager, be thanked for their attendance.
-
That the Board expresses its opposition to the tolling of
the SH20 Waterview tunnel proposal.
-
That the words "or pricing" be deleted from (ii)(b) of the
draft submission.
-
That item (iv)(b) of the draft submission be changed to read:
"Insist that dispersal of tunnel fumes takes into account nearby
sensitive land uses, especially local schools, and that those potentially affected
are engaged in the process."
-
That Council's submission request further investigation of
making the tunnel three lanes wider in conjunction with the public transport
component on SH20.
-
That item (ii)(j) of the draft submission be changed to read:
"Ensuring future SH16 improvements provide for bus priority measures
in both directions and providing for the upgrading of the St Lukes Road overbridge
and St Lukes and Carrington Roads from the New North Road intersection, to manage
increases in traffic volumes."
CARRIED
Item 10 was taken at this point
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm and reconvened at 9:00 pm.
ROAD PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS
Moved: Chase/Casey
That officers be requested to meet with Board Member Chase regarding
the matter of safety and the design of road pedestrian crossings that are presently
being constructed and provide a report to the Board if required.
CARRIED
MT EDEN ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE
Moved: Donnelly/Chong
-
That the Board allocates an amount of $500 from its 2007/2008
discretionary funding budget to the Eden Activities Centre to support an Anzac
service at the Mt Eden War Memorial Hall.
-
That the Eden Activities Centre provide the Board with an accountability
statement following the expenditure of the grant of $500.
Board Member Chase moved the following amendment to A, seconded
by Councillor Fryer:
-
That the Board allocates an amount of $200 from its 2007/2008
discretionary funding budget to the Eden Activities Centre to support an Anzac
service at the Mt Eden War Memorial Hall.
The amendment was LOST on a show of hands by 5 votes to 4.
The chairperson put the substantive motion:
-
That the Board allocates an amount of $500 from its 2007/2008
discretionary funding budget to the Eden Activities Centre Management Committee
to support an Anzac service at the Mt Eden War Memorial Hall.
-
That the Eden Activities Centre provide the Board with an
accountability statement following the expenditure of the grant of $500.
CARRIED
UPDATE OF MT ALBERT RAILWAY STATION
Moved: Casey/Fryer
- That the Board consults with OnTrack/ARTA to encourage quicker completion
of the upgrade of the Mt Albert railway station (currently scheduled for 2015/2016).
- That after consulting with ARTA, Auckland City Council officers be requested
to publicise the new timetable for the upgrade of the Mt Albert shopping centre
precinct to Mt Albert residents.
- That the Board requests that the Property Enterprise Board investigate
opportunities to assist with the Mt Albert railway station development and improved
urban design outcomes for Mt Albert, noting that the former Mt Albert post office
land on the corner of Carrington Road and New North Road is for sale.
- That Councillors Casey, Donnelly and Fryer be delegated to make appropriate
contact with the Property Enterprise Board and OnTrack/ARTA.
CARRIED
COASTS AND BEACHES PLAN
Moved: Dempsey/Chase
-
That the Board endorses the proposal to develop a Coasts
and Beaches Plan for the Auckland isthmus.
-
That the Board nominates Councillor Fryer to work with officers
on development of the Coasts and Beaches Plan for the Auckland isthmus, and
the Oakley Creek Plan,
-
That John Nash, Senior Open Space Planner, and Andrew Cave,
Open Space Planner, be thanked for their attendance.
CARRIED
LOCAL GOVERNMENT WORKSHOP FOR COMMUNITY BOARDS
Moved: Fryer/Hicks
That the Board approves the attendance of Board Members Chase
and Chong at the Local Government NZ Community Board Workshop being held in Manukau
City on 14 April 2008, to be funded from the Board's 2007/2008 discretionary funding
budget.
CARRIED
INWARDS CORRESPONDENCE
Moved: Dempsey/Fryer
That the correspondence from the Auckland Regional Transport
Authority regarding the Western Rail line transport services during Christmas 2007
- New Year 2008 be received.
CARRIED
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
Moved: Dempsey/Fryer
That the tabled report of the chairperson be received.
CARRIED
[ATTACHMENT 13]
COUNCILLORS' REPORTS
Moved: Dempsey/Donnelly
- That the verbal report of Councillor Casey regarding the following be
received:
- · Mt Albert Business Association
- · Owairaka signage
- That the verbal report of Councillor Donnelly regarding the following
be received:
- Briefing to Eden Valley Business Association on the Dominion Road
project
- Mt Eden War Memorial Hall tile issue
- Eden Park CLG meeting
- That the verbal report of Councillor Fryer regarding the following be
received:
- Attended a Kerr Taylor Reserve site visit with Councillors Donnelly
and Lotu-Iiga
CARRIED
BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS
Moved: Dempsey/Chase
- That the report of Board Member Chong regarding the following be received:
- Mt Eden Methodist Church Trust documents
- That the report of Board Member Hicks regarding the following be received:
- Kerr Taylor Trust funding applications
CARRIED
GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS
Moved: Fryer/Chase
That the group activity reports be received.
CARRIED
[Secretarial note:
Councillor Fryer raised inaccuracies with comments made in the Arts,
Community and Recreation Services Group's report regarding access issues at the
Fergusson Avenue entrance to the Kerr Taylor Reserve, and the alleged granting of
consent.]
REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING
Moved: Dempsey/Chase
That the list of reports requested/pending as at March 2008 be
received.
CARRIED
EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC : LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND MEETINGS
ACT 1987
That the public be excluded from the following part of the proceedings of
this meeting.
The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded,
the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific
grounds under Section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings
Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution follows.
This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government
Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests
protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the
holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public,
as follows:
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Item No.
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General subject of each matter to be considered |
Reason for passing this resolution in relation
to each matter |
Particular interest(s) protected (where
applicable) |
Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing
of this resolution |
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Mt Albert Grammar School Swimming Pool Trust |
Public conduct of matter would be likely
to result in disclosure of information for which good reason to withhold
exists under section 7. |
Section 7(2)(j) The withholding
of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons
and the information to be discussed is of a commercially sensitive nature.
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Section 48(1)(a) The public conduct
of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of
information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.
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CARRIED
There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 10:12
pm.
