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I hereby give notice that a meeting of the

HOBSON COMMUNITY BOARD

will be held as follows:

DATE:

Tuesday, 21 August 2007

 

 

TIME:

6:00 pm

 

 

VENUE:

Jubilee Building

 

545 Parnell Road

 

PARNELL

Mike Giddey

DEMOCRACY ADVISOR

Members:

Dr

David

Simpson [Chairman]

Dr

Paul

Ockelford [Deputy Chairman]

Mrs

Judith

Bassett

Mrs

Kathryn

Carter

Mrs

Julie

Chambers

Mr

Colin

Leuschke

Cr

Christine

Caughey

Cr

Scott

Milne, JP

Cr

Richard

Simpson

  1. Top APOLOGIES

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

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    The minutes of the Hobson Community Board meeting held on Tuesday, 17 July 2007 to be confirmed as a true and correct record.

  3. Top 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. Top 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:

    4.1. PARKING FOR SHORE ROAD - MIKE SIMPSON AND SALLY BLYTH

    Mike Simpson from Parnell Cricket Club and Sally Blyth from Grammar Carlton Rugby Football Club wish to address the Board about parking issues for rugby and cricket on Saturday mornings at Shore Road Reserve.

    Recommending that Mike Simpson from Parnell Cricket Club and Sally Blyth from Grammar Carlton Rugby Football Club be thanked for their presentation.

    4.2. A CELEBRATION OF THE CROSS - DARYL TAYLOR-EDWARDS

    Daryl Taylor-Edwards from Objet Exhibitions wishes to address the Board in support of his organisation's application for local event funding for a Jewellery Art Exhibition to be held in the BNZ Foyer at the Edge from 26 to 31 October 2007.

    Recommending that Daryl Taylor-Edwards from Objet Exhibitions be thanked for his presentation and that the Board consider his application at item 10.

    4.3. KARANGAHAPE ROAD HERITAGE BROCHURE - EDWARD BENNETT

    Edward Bennett, historian for the Karangahape Road Business Association wishes to address the Board in support of his organisation's application for discretionary funding towards the costs of producing Karangahape Road Heritage Brochures.

    Recommending that Edward Bennett, historian for the Karangahape Road Business Association be thanked for his presentation and that the Board consider the application at item 9.

    4.4. Q THEATRE UPDATE - SUSANNE RITZENHOFF

    Susanne Ritzenhoff wishes to update the Board on the development of Q Theatre.

    Recommending that Susanne Ritzenhoff be thanked for her presentation.

  5. Top ST PATRICK'S SQUARE DRAFT CONCEPT DESIGN

    Tania Loveridge

     

    CBD Project Leader

    9 August 2007

    Reporting that Auckland's CBD Into the Future project is about revitalising and transforming Auckland's central business district into a world-class city centre. The St Patrick's Square upgrade is a key project under the 10 year streetscapes and open spaces programme which seeks to create a high quality urban environment, with a focus on improving the open spaces for pedestrian use.  One of the key objectives of the project is to develop an attractive and distinctive urban oasis where people will want to be, where they can relax and enjoy their surroundings.

    The public consultation period on the draft concept design is currently underway and runs to the 20 August 2007.  Feedback received from the Hobson Community Board on the 21 August, will be considered as part of the wider feedback.

    It is anticipated that the final concept design is formally approved by October 2007, with an anticipated construction date of May 2008.

    Recommending that the report be received and the Board provide feedback on the draft design, noting that this will be formally accepted as part of the consultation feedback.

    [ATTACHMENT 5]

    Pages 1 - 4

  6. Top PROPOSED REMUERA ROAD BUS PRIORITY MEASURES

    Daniel Newcombe

     

    Senior Transport Planner

    1 August 2007

    Reporting that Auckland City Council has recently sought feedback on a proposal to introduce peak time bus lanes along parts of Remuera Road and St Johns Road, as part of its commitment to improving travel choice, by providing a fast reliable bus service along key bus routes. The project aims to provide a faster and more reliable journey time for the approximately 1000 passengers using the route each morning and evening peak, and in doing so encourage more use of passenger transport into the future, and future-proof the route as traffic volumes grow. This report outlines the feedback to the proposal and the planned next steps.

    Recommending that the report be received and that the public feedback on the proposed Remuera Road and St Johns Road bus lanes be used to refine and improve the project as it progresses to detailed design and then to implementation in the latter half of the 2007/2008 year.

    [ATTACHMENT 6]

    Pages 5 - 10

  7. Top AUCKLAND MANUKAU EASTERN TRANSPORT INITIATIVE (AMETI)

    Mike Giddey

     

    Democracy Advisor

    14 August 2007

    At a meeting of the Council held on 26 July 2007 a report from the Roads manager, Transport strategy, dated 13 July 2007, was considered and it was resolved as follows:

    1. That the recommendations of the Auckland-Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) Political Steering Group of 12 July 2007, to deliver a step change in the level of investment for passenger transport infrastructure focused on a network of transport hubs including Panmure (servicing multi modal transfers and retail), providing for an on and off road cycle network that delivers a safe and attractive cycle network for all users and to deliver walkable town centres and a connected street network with quality urban environments for the Tamaki Edge, be endorsed, and in particular:
      1. That the findings of the Auckland-Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) community engagement report be endorsed;
      2. That the recommended route concepts and design refinements to the package of Auckland-Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) transport measures (including the potential for future proofing busways to light rail) that have been developed from the community engagement and urban design review process, be endorsed;
      3. That the following design changes to the Northern Sector and Central Sector be endorsed:

        Northern sector

        • Reducing the footprint required for widening along Mt Wellington Highway to accommodate bus lanes, provide for on and off road cycle network that delivers a safe and attractive cycle network for all users, service lanes and pedestrian improvements;
        • Replacing the requirement for an underpass at Mt Wellington Highway/Waipuna intersection with a new surface street running adjacent to the rail corridor;
        • Provision of a cover (lid) on the new street and rail corridor at Panmure between Ellerslie Panmure Highway and Mountain Road.

        Central sector

        • Opening access to the new Sylvia Park railway station and providing a grade separated intersection at Carbine / South Eastern Highway Arterial (SEART);
        • Removing the need to widen Carbine Road;
        • Maintaining access to Ireland Road from Waipuna Road.
      4. That the Auckland-Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) design concepts and route concepts be confirmed, noting that further route refinement, design development, open space assessment and additional targeted community engagement for Mt Wellington Highway from Hamlins Road to Triangle Road and Ireland Road access issues will be required prior to proceeding with a consenting process;
      5. That the indicative cost of Auckland City Council's Auckland-Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) component of $893 million be noted;
      6. That the northern tie in at Merton Road with associated changes to the adjacent network including widening the Merton Road railway bridge to accommodate improved pedestrian linkages, a connected network of on and off road cycle lanes that provides an emphasis on safe and attractive routes for a range of cyclists and changes to the Apirana Avenue roundabout be endorsed;
      7. That the development and implementation of procurement and consenting strategies to progress the Notice of requirement and design requirements for the northern and central sectors of Auckland-Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) be endorsed and that any notices of requirement be subject to approval by a working party of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee;
      8. That the need to work proactively in partnership with Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) and Manukau City Council to promote and implement travel demand management strategies in the Auckland-Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) area to encourage and make cycling and walking a more viable transport choice, be endorsed;
      9. That Auckland City advocate to Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) to progressively increase passenger transport services within the Tamaki Edge area as passenger transport infrastructure is provided;
      10. That Auckland City advocate to Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) to proactively examine the introduction of ferry services on the Tamaki River including to and from Panmure and the reintroduction of a railway station at Tamaki;
      11. That Auckland City provides improved walking and dedicated on and off road cycling facilities that provide connections between Stonefields, the Panmure passenger transport hub and the proposed Tamaki station.
      12. That the Auckland-Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) proposed funding strategy be endorsed and that it be noted that $803 million of capital expenditure is expected to be incurred in the current 2006-2016 Long-term council community plan (LTCCP) timeframe and that an addition $90 million capital expenditure is expected to be required outside the current LTCCP timeframe between 2016-2020.
    2. That the need for City Planning and Economic Development to progress an area based plan for the Auckland-Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) area be endorsed (The area based plan will cover the areas already undergoing investigations including, the Innovation precinct, Glen Innes, Panmure, Mt Wellington and Sylvia Park and supporting areas. The area plan will progress land use zoning changes to be incorporated into the District Plan to achieve the kind of economic development opportunities outlined in the Business and Economic Research Ltd (BERL) report and to provide a framework for more intensified quality urban development).
    3. That a communications and engagement plan be developed that informs the wider community of the Council's decision and targets additional engagement and communications with land owners who were not previously impacted upon by the engagement process.
    4. That the community boards impacted upon by the Auckland-Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) study area receive a special briefing regarding the outcomes of the AMETI package of transport measures.
    5. That the development of the Auckland-Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) package of transport measures relating to additional consultation and engagement, concept and detailed design development and assessment of environmental effects be reported to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee prior to the lodgement of a notice of requirement in 2008 (This will include the Key Performance Measures endorsed by the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee and the Council in March 2007 as follows: Energy usage and source; carbon dioxide (COČ) emissions; Land area utilisation; Safety and Atmospheric toxicity).
    6. That applications for funding to Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) and Land Transport New Zealand (LTNZ) to progress designations and designs for the northern and central sectors be endorsed.
    7. That the Group Manager Property delegation, in respect of Auckland-Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) purchases, be increased to $600,000 from the current $200,000.
    8. That Auckland City:
      1. Advocate for increasing the capacity of Britomart by making it a through station with routes connecting rail to Mt Eden (via loop) and Northshore.
      2. Advocate for extension of rail spurs deep into Manukau to enhance patronage of rail and thereby greatly reduce the car traffic crossing bridges into Auckland.
      3. Ensure there is both consideration and protection for the potential to upgrade major bus routes to be facilitated at a future time by light-rail options.
      4. Ensure stepped sequence for AMETI is enabled towards achieving an even tighter focus of these routes to centre around a series of transport hubs serviced by a heavy-rail backbone and making public transport and cycling more convenient than the private car.
      5.  Advocate for integrated ticketing and timetabling to ensure more efficient modal transfer at hubs, and providing the platform for enabling full cost accounting, carbon financing, and assessment of travel for future refinements.
    9. That officers be requested to report to the Tamaki Community Board and to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee as soon as possible on:
      1. All possible options for the Ireland Road - Ellerslie Panmure Highway intersection including the option of a fully signalised intersection enabling all possible turning movements.
      2. The feasibility of the Cleary Road - Lagoon Drive through link and any alternatives.
    10. That progress reports on the Auckland-Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) project and issues be reported back to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee in September 2007.
    11. That the need to maximise open space and urban design outcomes as part of the Resource Management Act (RMA) process and notice of requirement as the project proceeds, be noted.
    12. That officers be requested to progress discussions with sports codes to reduce traffic generation for weekend sports.

    As recommended in resolution D above, Matthew Rednall, Roads manager, Transport strategy, will give a presentation to the Board on the outcomes of the AMETI package of transport measures.

    Recommending that the report of the Roads manager, Transport strategy dated 13 July 2007 be received and that the resolution of the Council dated 26 July 2007, be noted.

    [ATTACHMENT 7]

    Pages 11 - 172

  8. Top REQUEST FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - PARNELL COMMUNITY COMMITTEE

    Mike Giddey

     

    Democracy Advisor

    14 August 2007

    Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from Parnell Community Committee seeking funding towards the operational costs of the Committee

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    [ATTACHMENT 8]

    Pages 173 - 174

  9. Top REQUEST FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - KARANGAHAPE ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

    Mike Giddey

     

    Democracy Advisor

    14 August 2007

    Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from the Karangahape Road Business Association seeking funding towards the cost of publishing an updated edition of the Heritage Walk Karangahape Road Brochure.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    [ATTACHMENT 9]

    Pages 175 - 178

  10. Top REQUEST FOR LOCAL EVENT FUNDING - OBJET EXHIBITIONS

    Mike Giddey

     

    Democracy Advisor

    14 August 2007

    Attaching a Local Event Funding application from Objet Exhibitions seeking funding towards the cost of a Jewellery Art Exhibition to be held from 26 to 31 October 2007 at the Edge.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    [ATTACHMENT 10]

    Pages 179 - 190

  11. Top SURRENDER AND GRANT OF NEW LEASE, FRANK SARGESON TRUST, 25 PRINCES STREET, AUCKLAND CITY

    Lori Butterworth

     

    Lease Officer, Community Development

    15 August 2007

    Reporting that the lease for the Frank Sargeson Trust (hereon know as the Trust) located at 25 Princes Street has previously been managed by the Auckland City Council Property Group. The lease is due to expire on 11 February 2008 and the group would be required at that time to apply for a new lease. It has been determined that due to the nature of the Trust they should apply for a community lease to be managed by ACR Services. The Trust therefore request to surrender their current lease and apply for a new community lease.

    The Community and Recreation Policy provides assessment criteria for the provision of new leases. The Frank Sargeson Trust has provided sufficient information for a positive assessment against this criteria.

    Recommending that the Board recommends to the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee the granting of a new lease to the Frank Sargeson Trust.

    [ATTACHMENT 11]

    Pages 191 - 196

  12. Top DEVELOPMENT AT 228 AND 246 ORAKEI ROAD

    Penny Pirrit

     

    Group Manager City Planning

    20 July 2007

    Advising the Board that officers are currently working with the Property Enterprise Board and owners of land in the subject area on a process that will lead to an integrated masterplan for the whole area which will include transport, land use and ecological issues.

    Recommending that the report from the Group manager, City planning, dated 20 July 2007, be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 12]

    Pages 197 - 198

  13. Top EXTENSION TO 24 HOURS ON THE BAN ON TURNING LEFT FROM THE CONTAINER DEPOT ONTO TAMAKI DRIVE

    Stephen Rainbow

     

    General Manager Transport

    25 July 2007

    Reporting on the reasons why the Board's request to extend to 24 hours the ban on turning left from the container depot onto Tamaki Drive is not able to be pursued any further.

    Recommending that the report from the General manager, Transport, dated 25 July 2007, be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 13]

    Pages 199 - 200

  14. Top RESOURCE CONSENT APPLICATION AT 506 - 518 PARNELL ROAD, AUCKLAND

    Mark Vinall

     

    Group Manager ACE

    16 August 2007

    Providing the Board with an update on the status of the resource consent application for the re-development of the Mobil Service Station at 506 - 518 Parnell Road.

    Recommending that the Information Memorandum from the Group manager, ACE, dated 16 August 2007, be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 14]

    Pages 201 - 204

  15. Top PROPOSED ISTHMUS DISTRICT PLAN REVIEW AND IMPACT ON LIVEABLE COMMUNITY PLAN PROCESS

    Mike Giddey

     

    Democracy Advisor

    14 August 2007

    At a meeting of the Urban Strategy and Governance Committee held on 2 August 2007 a report from the Group manager, City planning dated 16 July 2007 was considered and it was resolved as follows:

    1. That the Committee endorses the three level approach to the development of the isthmus district plan.
    2. That the Committee notes that the community development framework will be a core element of future liveable community plans.
    3. That the Council highlights the district plan aspects of any liveable community plan changes introduced through the isthmus district plan review in 2009.
    4. That emphasis be given to the implementation of the liveable community plans for Panmure, Glen Innes, Newmarket, Avondale, Ellerslie, Otahuhu, Sylvia Park surrounds and that no further liveable community plans be developed until after the district plan is reviewed in 2010.
    5. That Bridget Graham, Chairperson Maungakiekie Community Board be thanked for her attendance and the information provided.
    6. That Community Boards be advised of this decision.
    7. That the Committee notes that priority will be given to the Onehunga area in developing the Area Plan approach and that:
      • the Area Plan will give a detailed planning framework for the future development of Onehunga
      • this work will be developed in consultation with stakeholders in the Onehunga area.

    Recommending that the report of the Group manager, City planning, dated 16 July 2007, be received and that the resolutions of the Urban Strategy and Governance Committee, dated 2 August 2007, be noted.

    [ATTACHMENT 15]

    Pages 205 - 210

  16. Top STREET PERFORMANCE POLICY

    Mike Giddey

     

    Democracy Advisor

    14 August 2007

    At a meeting of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee held on 1 August 2007 a report from the Arts planner dated 17 July 2007 was considered and it was resolved as follows:

    That the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee adopt the Street Performance Policy, noting that implementation of the policy will be timed to coincide with the relevant amended or new Bylaw, estimated to be early 2008.

    Recommending that the report of the Arts planner, dated 17 July 2007, be received and that the resolution of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee, dated 1 August 2007, be noted.

    [ATTACHMENT 16]

    Pages 211 - 234

  17. Top AUCKLAND ART GALLERY EXTENSION

    Mike Giddey

     

    Democracy Advisor

    14 August 2007

    At a meeting of the Public Art Sub-Committee held on 25 July 2007 a report from the Arts planner dated 10 July 2007 was considered and it was resolved as follows:

    1. That a removal and re-site review process be initiated as outlined in the re-siting or removal of public artworks policy, for the three public artworks affected by the redevelopment of the Auckland Art Gallery - 'Opened Stone', 'Sappho' and 'Double L Excetric Gyratory'.
    2. That these resolutions and the report of the Arts planner, dated 10 July 2007, be forwarded to the Hobson Community Board for their information.

    Recommending that the report of the Arts planner dated, 10 July 2007, be received and that the resolutions of the Public Art Sub-Committee, dated 25 July 2007, be noted.

    [ATTACHMENT 17]

    Pages 235 - 248

  18. Top AOTEA SQUARE UPGRADE

    Mike Giddey

     

    Democracy Advisor

    14 August 2007

    At a meeting of the Public Art Sub-Committee held on 25 July 2007 a report from the Artworks coordinator dated 10 July 2007 was considered and it was resolved as follows:

    1. That a removal and re-site review process be initiated as outlined in the re-siting or removal of public artworks policy, for the seven public artworks affected by the Aotea Square upgrade - 'Mountain Fountain', 'Te Waharoa O Aotea', 'Untitled', 'Red Dancer', 'Sir Dove-Meyer Robinson', Te Wero' and 'Lord Auckland'.
    2. That the Public Art Sub-Committee notes:
      1. the importance of Aotea Square as Auckland's prime civic space and home to its major performing arts, and
      2. the opportunity to reflect the city's history and culture in the redesigned space.
    3. That the detailed design space consider re-siting options for appropriate works in line with the public artworks policy, and in consultation with the artists where appropriate.
    4. That these resolutions and the report of the Artworks coordinator, dated 10 July 2007, be forwarded to the Hobson Community Board for their information.

    Recommending that the report of the Artworks coordinator, dated 10 July 2007, be received and that the resolutions of the Public Art Sub-Committee, dated 25 July 2007, be noted.

    [ATTACHMENT 18]

    Pages 249 - 266

  19. Top LORNE STREET UPGRADE

    Mike Giddey

     

    Democracy Advisor

    14 August 2007

    At a meeting of the Public Art Sub-Committee held on 25 July 2007 a report from the Arts project manager dated 10 July 2007 was considered and it was resolved as follows:

    1. That the Lorne Street phone booth artbox be progressed from detailed design to manufacture and installation.
    2. That the Sub-committee requests that acknowledgement of Auckland City's contribution does not visually interfere with the phone booth.
    3. That these resolutions and the report of the Artworks coordinator, dated 10 July 2007, be forwarded to the Hobson Community Board for their information.

    Recommending that the report of the Arts project manager, dated 10 July 2007, be received and that the resolutions of the Public Art Sub-Committee, dated 25 July 2007, be noted.

    [ATTACHMENT 19]

    Pages 267 - 276

  20. Top CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

    Providing the Chairman with an opportunity to update the Board on the projects and issues he has been involved with since the last meeting.

    This is an information item only and if the Chairman wishes any action to be taken under this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the agenda.

  21. Top COUNCILLORS' REPORTS

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

    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.

  22. Top 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.

    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.

  23. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    Mike Giddey

     

    Democracy Advisor

    14 August 2007

    Reporting on reports requested/pending as at August 2007.

    Recommending that the report be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 23]

    Pages 277 - 278

  24. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Mike Giddey

     

    Democracy Advisor

    14 August 2007

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

    Recommending that the reports for the month of July 2007 be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 24]

    Pages 279 - 338
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