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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
EDEN ALBERT COMMUNITY BOARD
HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 24 JUNE 2009 AT 6.30 PM
AT FERNDALE HOUSE, 830 NEW NORTH ROAD
MOUNT ALBERT

PRESENT: Mr Christopher Dempsey Chairperson
  Mr Phil Chase Deputy Chairperson
  Ms Pauline Anderson [dep 9.52 pm during item 9]
  Mrs Virginia Chong, JP  
  Mr Ryan Hicks [dep 9 pm following item 6]
  Mr Simon Mitchell  
  Councillor Dr Cathy Casey  
  Councillor Mark Donnelly  
  Councillor Glenda Fryer  

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    There were no apologies.

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    Moved: Donnelly/Casey

    That the minutes of the Eden/Albert Community Board meeting held on Wednesday 27 May 2009 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    There was no extraordinary business.

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    4.1. EDEN/ALBERT WARD ISSUES - PETER BOYS

    Peter Boys suggested that a 40 kph speed zone be implemented for all primary schools in the ward. He also noted that the traffic speed on Ponsonby Road is to be reduced to 40 kph and that traffic safety measures have been implemented in Fowlds Avenue. Attention was also drawn to a sign on the corner of Sandringham/St Lukes Road, which he said appeared too close to the corner.

    Moved: Dempsey/Chong

    That Peter Boys be thanked for his presentation regarding various issues in the Eden/Albert ward.

    CARRIED

    4.2. REQUEST FOR USE OF EX EDEN-ROSKILL RSA PREMISES IN THE MT EDEN WAR MEMORIAL HALL BUILDING - SUSAN JORDAN

    Susan Jordan, Manager of Dance Tamaki, introduced Pacific Island Dance Co-ordinator, Sefa Enari, and provided background information on DANZ Aotearoa. She outlined the organisation's interest in leasing the ex RSA premises below the Mt Eden war memorial hall and asked the Board to pass a resolution in support of DANZ taking on a long term lease of the premises.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.2]

    Moved: Dempsey/Casey

    1. That Susan Jordan and Sefa Enari be thanked for their presentation regarding the use by DANZ Tamaki of the vacant space in the Mt Eden war memorial facility.
    2. That officers be requested to report to the Board once options for the use of the ex-RSA premises at the Mt Eden war memorial hall have been developed, together with any practical difficulties.

    CARRIED

    4.3 CONCERNS WITH GREEN SPACE IN OAKLEY CREEK - NORMA DELANGEN

    Norma de Langen spoke to her tabled submission and requested that the Board not endorse NZTA's proposed option and understand and acknowledge the range and degree of impacts on the communities alongside Hendon Park and Alan Wood Reserve. She also suggested that council purchase the 25 Valonia Street property in order to mitigate the loss of green space.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.3]

    Moved: Casey/Donnelly

    1. That Norma de Langen be thanked for her presentation regarding green space in Oakley Creek.
    2. That officers be requested to investigate the purchase of 25 Valonia Street in order to mitigate the loss of green space associated with State Highway 20.

    CARRIED

  5. Top KIWIRAIL PRESENTATION

    Jennie Austin and Sharon Hunter spoke to their visual presentations and answered questions from the Board.

    Moved: Dempsey/Anderson

    That Jenni Austin, Public Affairs Manager, KiwiRail and Sharon Hunter, Auckland Regional Transport Authority, be thanked for their presentation regarding KiwiRail initiatives in the Eden/Albert ward.

    CARRIED

  6. Top STATE HIGHWAY 20 - WATERVIEW

    Moved: Donnelly/Dempsey

    1. That the report and resolutions from the Transport Committee's 11 June 2009 meeting be received.
    2. That Matthew Rednall Roads manager, Transport Strategy and Daniel Newcombe, Senior transport planner, Transport strategy be thanked for their attendance.
    3. That the Transport Minister be invited:
      1. to attend a community meeting hosted by the Eden/Albert Community Board to meet the community and answer their concerns; and
      2. be requested to provide dates when he would be available to attend such a meeting.
    4. That the Board re-iterates its support for the Waterview twin two-lane bored tunnel alignment and rejects the three options evaluated by the NZTA as set out in the State Highway 20 Waterview update report of the Senior Transport Planner dated 28 May 2009.
    5. That Board members provide feedback to the chairperson by 9 July 2009 on issues that they would like to be considered for inclusion within the August 2009 Transport Committee resolution on State Highway 20 or, alternatively, make their own submission to the NZTA.

    CARRIED

    The meeting adjourned at 9 pm and reconvened at 9.07 pm.

  7. Top CALGARY STREET - SPEED CALMING MEASURES

    Moved: Chong/Casey

    1. That the report of the Traffic Engineer, Transport Safety, Assets and Operations dated 20 May 2009 be received.
    2. That the Board notes that the results of the preliminary scheme designs and cost estimates for traffic calming on Calgary Street, Halesowen Avenue and Pine Street will be provided to the Board's traffic spokespersons.

    CARRIED

  8. Top GRANT OF NEW LEASE - MARIST RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB INC AT MURRAY HALBERG PARK, 117 RICHARDSON ROAD

    Moved: Dempsey/Donnelly

    That the Eden/Albert Community Board recommends to the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee the granting of a new lease to the Marist Rugby League Football Club Auckland Inc. at Murray Halberg Park, 117 Richardson Road, Mt Albert, on the following terms and conditions:

    1. Term - five years commencing 1 April 2009;
    2. Two rights of renewal each of five years;
    3. Rent - $250.00 plus GST per annum due to the club's high youth membership; and
    4. All other terms and conditions as per Auckland City Council's Community and Recreation Lease Policy

    Councillor Fryer moved the following amendment to (iii), seconded by Board member Mitchell:

    1. That the Board recommends that the Marist Rugby League Football Club pay an annual rental of $500.

    A show of hands was called for which resulted in 4 votes for the motion and 4 votes against. The chairperson used his casting vote and the amendment was declared LOST.

    The chairperson put the substantive motion:

    That the Eden/Albert Community Board recommends to the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee the granting of a new lease to the Marist Rugby League Football Club Auckland Inc. at Murray Halberg Park, 117 Richardson Road, Mt Albert, on the following terms and conditions:

    1. Term - five years commencing 1 April 2009;
    2. Two rights of renewal each of five years;
    3. Rent - $250.00 plus GST per annum due to the club's high youth membership; and
    4. All other terms and conditions as per Auckland City Council's Community and Recreation Lease Policy

    CARRIED

  9. Top SUBMISSION ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT (AUCKLAND COUNCIL) BILL

    Moved: Dempsey/Casey

    1. That the circulated draft submission on the Local Government (Auckland Council) Bill be received.
    2. That the Board supports Maori representation as per the Royal Commission.

    CARRIED

    Councillor Donnelly and Board Member Chong asked that their vote against resolution B be recorded.

  10. Top AUCKLAND CITY COMMUNITY SAFETY AWARDS

    Moved: Chase/Donnelly

    1. That Board members submit nominations for the Auckland Community Safety Awards by Friday 3 July 2009.
    2. That the Chairperson write to all schools and school board of trustees in the ward seeking nominations for the community safety awards.

    CARRIED

  11. Top EDEN PARK PRECINCT PROJECTS

    Moved: Donnelly/Chong

    1. That the report and resolutions of the 10 June 2009 Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee be received.
    2. That the Arts Culture and Recreation Committee be advised:
      1. That the Board reiterates its opposition to the link road and the major adverse effects on neighbouring properties, including Kowhai School and Trent Bray swim school.
      2. That the Board also opposes the removal of two Residential 1 zoned houses as not only is this a loss of two pre-1940's properties, but the new road also undermines the historic subdivision pattern which goes back some 100 years.  The Board notes that Council's own independent heritage assessment opposed their removal, and creation of a link road.
      3. That the Board supports the Walters Road intersection upgrade, but remains unconvinced that the Sandringham Road bus lane is needed, and is concerned about the loss of Eden Park open space, and the major mature trees on Sandringham Road.
      4. That the Board believes that funds released by cancelling the link road and Sandringham Road bus lane projects will allow the proper upgrades within the area, including Kingsland and Eden Valley town centres.
      5. That the Board also seeks clarification of the decision made through the recent Combined Committees' process to increase the capital budget by $1.15m for 2009/2010 by the addition of a project to underground overhead powerlines adjacent to Eden Park [resolution 6J(i), Combined Committees' meeting 18 June 2009].  The Board is concerned that much, if not all, of this budget is a direct subsidy to the Eden Park Redevelopment Board as it was work required and included in their plans.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  12. Top IMPLEMENTATION OF MAUNGAWHAU-MT EDEN MANAGEMENT PLAN

    Moved: Dempsey/Chong

    That the report and resolutions of the 10 June 2009 Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee be received.

    CARRIED

  13. Top QUARTERLY REPORT - LIBRARIES

    Moved: Fryer/Mitchell

    1. That the report and resolutions of the 10 June 2009 Community Services Committee be received.
    2. That the Board requests that officers cease discussions with Westfield over the relocation of the Mt Albert Library.
    3. That Council officers be requested to provide confirmation to the Board's July 2009 meeting that they have abandoned talks with Westfield over the relocation of the Mt Albert Library.

    CARRIED

  14. Top RE-ALLOCATION OF BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES

    Moved: Dempsey/Chase

    1. That the Board allocates the following spokesperson roles to Board Member Mitchell:
      • Community constable liaison
      • Events
      • Graffiti
      • Maungawhau Advisory Group
      • Balmoral shopping centre.
    2. That the Kerr Taylor Trust spokesperson role currently held by Board Member Hicks, be re-allocated to Board Member Mitchell.

    CARRIED

  15. Top CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT

    Moved: Dempsey/Fryer

    That the tabled report of the chairperson be received.

    CARRIED

    [ATTACHMENT 15]

  16. Top COUNCILLORS' REPORTS

    Moved: Dempsey/Mitchell

    1. That the verbal report of Cr Casey regarding the following be received:
      • Steps AGM attended
      • Friends of Oakley Creek AGM attended
      • Involved in 'Tunnel or Nothing' protest march
      • Attended Eden Park CLG
      • Attended Owairaka Masterplan workshop
    2. That the verbal report of Cr Donnelly regarding the following be received:
      • Eden Valley Mainstreet - Dominion Road deviations
      • Link road meeting with staff
      • Mt Albert and Precinct Plan decision and win

    CARRIED

  17. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORT

    Moved: Dempsey/Chong

    1. That the verbal report of Board Member Chase regarding the following be received:
      • Attended Community Board association meeting on Saturday
      • Presented Board's submission on Liquor Bill to Select Committee
    2. That the verbal report of Board Member Chong regarding the following be received:
      • Presented McDonald's submission at hearing on the matter
      • Mt Eden Methodist church trust update

    CARRIED

  18. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Moved: Dempsey/Chong

    That the Group Activity Reports for May 2009 be received.

    CARRIED

  19. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    Moved: Dempsey/Chong

    That the list of reports requested/pending as at June 2009 be received.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 10.15 pm.
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