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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE EDEN/ALBERT COMMUNITY BOARD

HELD ON WEDNESDAY, WEDNESDAY, 22 OCTOBER AT 6.30 PM

PRESENT: Mr Christopher Dempsey Chairperson
  Mr Phil Chase Deputy Chairperson
  Mrs Virginia Chong, JP  
  Councillor Dr Cathy Casey  
  Councillor Mark Donnelly  
  Councillor Glenda Fryer [left at 7.13 during item 11]
ABSENT: Mr Ryan Hicks  

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    Moved: Dempsey/Donnelly

    That the apologies of Board members Anderson and Harvey for non-attendance be accepted.

    CARRIED

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    Moved: Dempsey/Fryer

    That the minutes of the Eden/Albert community board meeting held on Wednesday, 24 September 2008, be confirmed as a true and correct record.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    There was no extraordinary business.

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    4.1 FRUIT TREE PLANTING IN MT EDEN - JUDITH HOLTEBRINCK

    This presentation has been transferred to the Board's November meeting agenda at the request of the presenter.

    4.2 MAUNGAWHAU LOVE YOUR MOUNTAIN DAY- KIT HOWDEN & SUE BULMER

    Kit Howden, Chairperson of the Friends of Maungawhau, spoke to his tabled submission advising of the 3rd Love Your Mountain Day being held on 7 December 2008. He also mentioned that there were a number of matters relating to Maungawhau that are not reported on in the agenda report.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.2]

    Moved: Dempsey/Chase

    That Kit Howden and Sue Bulmer be thanked for their presentation regarding Maungawhau projects and events.

    CARRIED

    4.3 VARIOUS ISSUES - PETER BOYS

    Peter Boys spoke about cars parking on footpaths and berms in Mt Albert streets. It was suggested that he report these incidents direct to the council's call centre so that they can be dealt with as quickly as possible.

    He also raised concerns that the Sandringham community centre may be closed under council's review of community facilities and he felt it would be a retrograde step to close any council facilities.

    Moved: Dempsey/Chase

    That Peter Boys be thanked for his presentation regarding illegal car parking in Mt Albert and community facilities.

    CARRIED

    4.4 SANDRINGHAM/KINGSLAND PLUNKET - KATE SAUNDERS

    Kate Saunders, President of the Sandringham/Kingsland Plunket Committee,  elaborated on her tabled submission.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.4]

    Moved: Dempsey/Fryer

    1. That members of the Sandringham/Kingsland Plunket Committee and the Plunket nurse be thanked for their attendance and presentation.
    2. That the Eden-Albert Community Board supports urgent resolution of the restoration of the Sandringham/Kingsland Plunket to its 427 Sandringham Road site.
    3. That the Board requests an urgent meeting between the council officers involved in the Sandringham/Kingsland Plunket's rebuilding project, the community board chair and Councillor Fryer to discuss the project, including reimbursement of rental costs associated with the premises currently being used by the group.
    4. That council officers endeavour to find a better interim building for the Sandringham/Kingsland Plunket group until the rebuilding project is completed.

    CARRIED

  5. Top MAUNGAWHAU-MT EDEN MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND OWAIRAKA DOMAIN UPDATE

    Moved: Dempsey/Casey

    1. That the report of the senior Open Space Planner dated October 2008 be received.
    2. That the Board requests the development of an implementation plan for Mt Albert-Owairaka, focussing on the priorities coming out of the 2000 management plan and including identification of projects and their costings.
    3. That given that council identifies strategic directions for volcanic cones within the Quality Natural Environment Strategy, the Board submits that the implementation of the management plan for Mt Albert - Owairaka be part of the 2009-2019 LTCCP.
    4. That officers report to the February 2009 Board meeting on progress of the implementation plan for Owairaka - Mt Albert, with specific focus on:
      • road closure
      • mitigation of erosion
      • vegetation management
      • directional signage
    5. That the Board notes that projects arising from the report of the senior Open Space Planner dated October 2008 on the implementation plan for Owairaka may be adopted within the Board's SLIPS process.
    6. That the Board notes that it is still awaiting confirmation of residual monies left in the 2005/2008 Volcanic Cones Targeted Rate.

    CARRIED

    Items 11, 12, 8, 9, 3, 16 and17 were taken at this point.

    Due to the impending lack of a quorum, items 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 were deferred until the Board's 28 November 2008 meeting.

  6. Top LIVEABLE ARTERIALS PROJECT

    Paul Glucina provided a visual presentation on the Liveable Arterials Project and answered questions from board members.

    Moved: Dempsey/Donnelly

    That Paul Glucina, Senior Transport Planner, be thanked for his presentation regarding the Liveable Arterials project.

    CARRIED

  7. Top MT ALBERT/SANDRINGHAM ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

    Moved: Chase/Donnelly

    1. That the report of the Senior Transport Planner dated 14 October 2008 be received and that Matthew Rendall, Roads Manager, and Paul Glucina, Senior Transport Planner, be thanked for their attendance and presentation.
    2. That the Board notes:
      1. that in the Board's May 2007 agenda, item 10, the report "Mt Albert Road/Sandringham Road intersection improvements": stated that "When the construction of Stage Highway 20 Mt Roskill.....are complete, changes to traffic patterns.....will result in increased demands at this intersection."
      2. the following that is currently on Auckland City Council's website:
        Sandringham and Mt Albert Roads intersection upgrade
        ....The completion of the Mt Roskill extension.....of State Highway 20 in 2009 will see additional traffic diverted through this intersection to access the new motorway on ramps on Sandringham Road Extension.
      3. that in the Board's October 2008 agenda, item 7, the report "Mt Albert Road/Sandringham Road intersection improvements" states in appendix B "Traffic flows - difference between 2006 and 2021 am peak.....40% increase from 2760 to 3870 vph through intersection.". However on Transit NZ's website, and in many public communications, Transit states that "The Mount Roskill extension will also provide considerable relief to local roads in the Mt Roskill.....that currently carry through traffic from the Southwestern Motorway (SH20)."
    3. That given the price of petrol in 2021 is unknown and could be 10 times the current price, resulting in very different vehicle volumes from these figures, the Board can have little confidence in the traffic information justifications for changes at this intersection.
    4. That the Board further notes:
      1. that in the Board's May 2007 agenda, item 10, the report "Mt Albert Road/Sandringham Road intersection improvements, the officer stated that:
        (3.2.2 Rugby World Cup
        "With the advent of the Rugby World Cup 2011 ..., the upgrade of this intersection has been identified as a priority transport project.... To ensure this project is in place before the event. ".)
      2. the following that is currently on Auckland City Council's website:
        Sandringham and Mt Albert Roads intersection upgrade
        Getting ready for the 2011 Rugby World Cup
        Sandringham Road serves as a direct route from State Highway 20 to access the airport and Eden Park. With Eden Park hosting the Rugby World Cup in 2011, the intersection has been identified as a priority to ensure the city is ready for the cup.
        However, in the Board's October 2008 agenda, item 7, the report "Mt Albert Road/Sandringham Road intersection improvements" states:
        3.2.5 Implications for Rugby World Cup
        The Board requested a summary of traffic measures proposed for the 2011 Rugby World Cup and an analysis of why temporary measures would not suffice at this intersection. It was understood that this request was made under the assumption this intersection upgrade was being promoted as a requirement for Rugby World Cup traffic management. Whilst it would have been desirable to have these works in place prior to the Rugby World Cup, the project is not required to manage the transport network during the event. [note - emphasis added]
    5. That in the light of the clear inconsistencies as set out above, the Board has major reservations about the justifications provided for the $5M changes proposed for the Mt Albert Road/Sandringham Road intersection and requests officers meet with the Board's deputy chair to explore inconsistencies in justifications regarding works at this intersection.

    CARRIED

  8. Top POTENTIAL FOR TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS AT EUSTON ROAD/MT ALBERT ROAD/OWAIRAKA AVENUE INTERSECTION

    Moved: Dempsey/Donnelly

    That the report of the Senior Transport Planner dated 1 October 2008 be received.

    CARRIED

  9. Top DOMINION ROAD/BALMORAL ROAD INTERSECTION

    Moved: Dempsey/Chong

    That the report of the Roads Manager dated 10 October 2008 be received.

    CARRIED

  10. Top SANDRINGHAM ROAD TRANSPORT CORRIDOR PROPOSALS - PREFERRED PACKAGE FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

    Moved: Donnelly/Dempsey

    1. That the report and resolutions of the 2 October 2008 Transport committee be received and that Rachael Dacy, Group Manager, City Events, Matthew Rednall, Roads Manager and Peter Jacques, Senior Project Manager, be thanked for their attendance and presentation.
    2. That having reviewed the Sandringham Road transport corridor proposals, the Board has grave concerns on both the design options and the cost to ratepayers, and specifically:
      1. with regard to the partial encroachment into the road reserve of 3 metres by a widened south platform, the Board requests that officers review whether the footpath at that point is needed, as the widened platform performs the same pedestrian access functions to the station and Kingsland;
      2. that officers investigate other possible connection points east of the South platform, which may provide additional access to both the platforms and the Kingsland town centre;
      3. that the Board sees little benefit for public transport, with a short additional bus lane for evening peak heading west to Walters Rd. The Board notes that both buses and cars travel at good speed in this part of Sandringham Road, through to Gribblehirst Park, and that the short bus lane requires a merge back into traffic. The Board requests that other options to control turns into Walters Road be investigated, including moving signalised crossing to the Walters intersection;
      4. in the Board's view, bus travel times could be better addressed through bus prioritisation measures at the New North Road/Sandringham Road intersection;
      5. the Board also questions the benefit to bus travel times of the bus lane along the Eden Park boundary requiring the reduction in the currently consented public open space;
      6. the Board opposes the demolition or removal of any Residential 1 and 2 heritage houses in the area;
      7. the Board believes that the proposed "link road" has not been adequately justified, and has concerns regarding the value to ratepayers, noting that Sandringham Road is currently pedestrianised for major games, and that no proven need or likely use of a CBD walking route has been demonstrated. The Board also notes that the proposed one-way road creates a dangerous intersection at Walters Road and doesn't align with Cricket Avenue; and
      8. the Board also notes that no pedestrian flow analysis has been done to demonstrate how the opposing pedestrian routes created at the new Walters/Link Road/Cricket Avenue intersection can be managed.
    3. That the Board requests that once inexpensive and good value for money alternatives have been identified for the Sandringham Road transport corridor, that part of the savings be allocated to worthwhile projects within the Eden Park precinct, such as a contribution to power undergrounding and heritage enhancement work in streets such as Burnley Terrace.

    CARRIED

  11. Top CYCLE RACKS AND BIKE RENTAL SCHEME

    Moved: Dempsey/Donnelly

    1. That the report of the senior Transport Planner dated 13 October 2008 be received.
    2. That the Board approves, in principle, that the current SLIPS-funded cycle rack project change to a SLIPS-contribution project, to enable co-ordination with the council's cycle rack expansion and Nextbike's cycle rental scheme, in order to achieve greater overall benefits.
    3. That David Newcombe, Senior Transport Planner, and Julian Hulls from Nextbike, be thanked for their attendance and presentation.

    CARRIED

  12. Top STATE HIGHWAY 20 - WATERVIEW CONNECTION

    Moved: Dempsey/Casey

    That the report and resolutions from the 2 October 2008 Transport committee agenda be received.

    CARRIED

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  16. Top COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE FUNDING REVIEW UPDATE

    Moved: Dempsey/Casey

    1. That the report and resolutions of the 1 October 2008 Community Services committee be received.
    2. That the Board recommends that the minimum amounts for grants be $500 or, alternatively, that there be no minimum amounts.
    3. That the Board notes:
      1. that many groups are dependent on small sums of money which 'triggers' their development potential, however the sum of $1,000 proposed presents a high barrier to these groups and accordingly the balance between Council efficiency and community group development needs to be moved towards community group development;
      2. that there are broadly three categories of applicants:  cultural, sports and health.
    4. That the Board further notes that sports groups have access to alternative funding sources, such as gaming machine profits, Lions Foundation, ASB Trust.
    5. That the Board recommends to officers that priority be given to cultural and health group applicants in light of the alternative sources of funding available for sports groups.

    CARRIED

  17. Top COMMUNITY CENTRES, HALLS AND OFFICES STOCKTAKE

    Moved: Casey/Chong

    1. That the report and resolutions of the 1 October 2008 Community Services committee meeting be received.
    2. That the Group Manager, Arts, Community and Recreation, be requested to provide the Board with information regarding the Sandringham Community Centre, specifically what justification has been used to determine the low utilisation and poor fit for purpose ratings for this facility as stated in the report of the senior Policy Analyst to the Community Services committee dated 25 September 2008.
    3. That the Group Manager, Arts, Community and Recreation, be requested to seek feedback from the Sandringham Community Centre management committee on the report of the senior policy analyst dated 25 September 2008.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business, the chairperson declared the meeting closed at 9.15 pm.
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