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I hereby give notice that a meeting of the

HOBSON COMMUNITY BOARD

will be held as follows:

DATE:

Monday, 24 September 2007

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF MEETING DATE

 

 

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

    An apology has been received from Councillor Caughey for lateness.

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    The minutes of the Hobson Community Board meeting held on Tuesday, 21 August 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. PROPOSED NEW VIADUCT HARBOUR BRIDGE AND EXISTING HISTORIC LIFTING BRIDGE - JOHN WHITE

    John White wishes to address the Board regarding the proposed new Viaduct Harbour bridge and the existing historic lifting bridge.

    Recommending that John White be thanked for his presentation.

    4.2. CENTRAL CITY BASEBALL CLUB INC - JOEL CANFIELD

    Joel Canfield, Central City Baseball Club Inc, wishes to speak in support of his application for discretionary funding.

    Recommending that Joel Canfield, Central City Baseball Club Inc, be thanked for his presentation and that the Board consider the application at item 12.5.

    4.3. PRIMAL YOUTH - TIM SCULLIN

    Tim Scullin, Primal Youth, wishes to speak in support of his application for local event funding.

    Recommending that Tim Scullin, Primal Youth, be thanked for his presentation and that the Board consider the application at item 13.

    4.4. PARNELL TRAIN STATION - DEBBIE HARKNESS

    Debbie Harkness, Parnell Mainstreet Inc, wishes to speak to the Board regarding the possibility having a train station and stop for Parnell.

    Recommending that Debbie Harkness, Parnell Mainstreet Inc, be thanked for her presentation and the information provided.

  5. Top COMMUNITY BOARD LOCAL FUNDING, 2007

    Prawina Hira

     

    Community advisor

    11 September 2007

    Advising on applications received to the Community Board Local Funding grants scheme 2007.

    Recommending that the report of the Community advisor, dated 11 September 2007, be received and that the grants be approved.

    [ATTACHMENT 5]

    Pages 1 - 58

  6. Top THE RESIDENT PARKING REVIEW SCHEME

    Donna Outram

    Delivery planning manager

     

    Loretta Su'a Chang

    Customer integration coordinator

    11 September 2007

    Updating the Board verbally on the residents parking review scheme.

    Recommending that the Delivery planning manager and the Customer integration coordinator be thanked for their presentation and the information provided.

  7. Top ALBERT AND VICTORIA STREET DRAFT CONCEPT DESIGNS

    Reuben Levett

     

    CBD Project leader

    30 August 2007

    Advising that the Albert and Victoria Street 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.

    Recommending that the report of the CBD Project leader, dated 30 August 2007, be received and that the Board provides feedback on the draft Albert and Victoria Street concept designs as part of the public consultation period.

    [ATTACHMENT 7]

    Pages 59 - 66

  8. Top PROPOSED GREAT SOUTH ROAD BUS PRIORITY MEASURES

    Kevin Wong-Toi

     

    Senior transport planner

    31 August 2007

    Reporting that Auckland City Council has recently sought feedback on a proposal to introduce evening (outbound) peak time bus lanes along the section of Great South Road between Manukau Road/St Marks and Greenlane East. This is to complement the existing morning (inbound) peak period bus lane along the same section of Great South Road. The project is part of the City Council's commitment to improve travel choice, by providing a fast reliable bus service along key bus routes. The project aims to provide a faster and more reliable journey times for evening peak bus journeys, and in doing so encourage more use of passenger transport, and future-proof the route as traffic volumes grow.

    Recommending that the report of the Senior transport planner, dated 31 August 2007, be received and that the public feedback on the proposed Great South 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 2007/08 year.

    [ATTACHMENT 8]

    Pages 67 - 71

  9. Top REMUERA TOWN CENTRE PARKING PLAN

    Tsz Chiu Fung

     

    Assistant transport planner

    3 September 2007

    Advising that a draft parking plan has been developed for Remuera town centre as a comprehensive approach to managing and addressing parking around the centre now and into the future. The plan is one of a number being completed in the current year for suburban town centres.

    Recommending that the report of the Assistant transport planner, dated 3 September 2007 be received, the actions identified in the Remuera Town Centre Parking Plan be endorsed and that the options for funding the implementation of the short term and operational measures contained in the Remuera Town Centre Parking Plan be endorsed.

    [ATTACHMENT 9]

    Pages 73 - 82

  10. Top PARNELL BATHS BBQ INSTALLATION SLIPS PROJECT ADDITIONAL FUNDING REQUEST

    Lyz Miller

     

    SLIPs coordinator

    9 September 2007

    Reporting that the installation of a BBQ at the Parnell Baths in Judges Bay requires additional funding to allow installation.

    Recommending that the report of the SLIPs coordinator, dated 9 September 2007, be received and that the Board approve option one under item 3.3 of the report.

    [ATTACHMENT 10]

    Pages 83 - 86

  11. Top SMALL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UPDATE AND WASH-UP ROUND 2007/2008

    Lyz Miller

     

    SLIPs coordinator

    1 September 2007

    The Board has an amount of $8,728 remaining in its SLIPs holding account that needs to be allocated at this meeting. The Board must allocate as closely as possible to the holding account balance as any unallocated funds will not be carried over into the next financial year.

    Should the Board not to decide to allocate their remaining SLIPs to the Parnell Baths BBQ project, attached is a list of projects and accompanying proposal forms. It should be noted that Boards can not allocate to any new projects that have not been scoped.

    Recommending that the Board allocates the remainder of its 2007/2008 SLIPs budget.

    [ATTACHMENT 11]

    Pages 87 - 108

  12. Top REQUESTS FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING

    12.1. GARDNER ROAD KINDERGARTEN  

    Mike Giddey

     

    Democracy advisor

    11 September 2007

    Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from Gardner Road Kindergarten seeking funding towards the costs of holding a fair on 27 October 2007 to raise money towards the increase in rental charges for the Kindergarten.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    [ATTACHMENT 12.1]

    Pages 109 - 116

    12.2. EPSOM NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH INC

    Mike Giddey

     

    Democracy advisor

    11 September 2007

    Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from Epsom Neighbourhood Watch Inc seeking funding towards the cost of purchasing a new computer to enable better communication with local residents.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    [ATTACHMENT 12.2]

    Pages 117 - 124

    12.3. REMUERA HERITAGE INC

    Mike Giddey

     

    Democracy advisor

    11 September 2007

    Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from Remuera Heritage Inc seeking funding towards the cost of producing a promotional brochure.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    [ATTACHMENT 12.3]

    Pages 125 - 126

    12.4. REMUERA COMMUNITY COMMITTEE INC

    Mike Giddey

     

    Democracy advisor

    11 September 2007

    Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from Remuera Community Committee Inc seeking funding towards the cost of producing a newsletter to be distributed to the Remuera community.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    [ATTACHMENT 12.4]

    Pages 127 - 128

    12.5. CENTRAL CITY BASEBALL CLUB INC

    Mike Giddey

     

    Democracy advisor

    11 September 2007

    Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from Central City Baseball Club Inc seeking funding towards set up costs of the Club.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    [ATTACHMENT 12.5]

    Pages 129 - 134

    12.6. THE PEACE FOUNDATION

    Mike Giddey

     

    Democracy advisor

    11 September 2007

    Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from The Peace Foundation seeking funding towards the cost of 50 tickets for the Media Peace Awards being held at the Maidment Theatre on 8 November 2007 for tertiary students.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    [ATTACHMENT 12.6]

    Pages 135 - 140

  13. Top REQUEST FOR LOCAL EVENT FUNDING - PRIMAL YOUTH

    Mike Giddey

     

    Democracy advisor

    11 September 2007

    Attaching a Local Event funding application from Primal Youth seeking funding towards the cost of holding a youth event 'Summer SnoJam' on 30 November 2007 in Aotea Square.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    [ATTACHMENT 13]

    Pages 141 - 146

  14. Top EXCHANGE PART ORAKEI DOMAIN WATERCARE PROJECT HOBSON

    Mike Giddey

     

    Democracy advisor

    11 September 2007

    At a meeting of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee held on 5 September 2007 a report from the Property officer, dated 21 August 2007, was considered and it was resolved as follows:

    1. That the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee recommend to Council that it consent to:
      1. The setting apart of part of Orakei Domain comprising approximately 1365mē as a public work under Section 52(2) Public Works Act 1981 and transfer to Watercare Services Limited;
      2. The acceptance of the land currently owned by Watercare comprising approximately 1233mē being transferred to council to form part of the Orakei Domain;
      3. The granting of an access easement to Watercare and easements for services associated with the new pump station, noting the final terms and conditions of the exchange and easements will be approved by the Group Manager, Property.
    2. That the report by the Property Officer, dated 21 August 2007, and the above resolutions be forwarded to the Hobson Community Board.

    Recommending that the report of the Property officer, dated 21 August 2007, be received and that the resolutions of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee, dated 5 September 2007, be noted.

    [ATTACHMENT 14]

    Pages 147 - 154

  15. Top FORMALISATION OF OWNERSHIP - LOGAN TERRACE PROJECT HOBSON

    Mike Giddey

     

    Democracy advisor

    11 September 2007

    At a meeting of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee held on 5 September 2007 a report from the Property officer, dated 21 August 2007, was considered and it was resolved as follows:

    1. That the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee approve the formalisation of ownership of the avulsion land at then end of Logan Terrace, Parnell, by granting of a title in council's name.
    2. That in exercise of the powers conferred on it by Section 14 of the Reserves Act 1977, and subject to the completion of public advertising of the proposal and resolution of any objections received, council resolves that the piece of land held in fee-simple shall be declared to be a local purpose (utility) reserve, for the purposes specified in Section 23 of the said Act, and subject to the provisions of the said Act.

      Schedule

      Lot 1 on a DP plan that is yet to be deposited, comprising 1719mē being part bed of the Waitemata Harbour, as shown on survey plan prepared by CKL Surveys Ltd reference J3214T1 and dated January 2007.

    3. That the report by the Property Officer, dated 21 August 2007, and the above resolutions be forwarded to the Hobson Community Board.

    Recommending that the report of the Property officer, dated 21 August 2007, be received and that the resolutions of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee, dated 5 September 2007, be noted.

    [ATTACHMENT 15]

    Pages 155 - 162

  16. Top CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

    16.1. PROPOSED BUS LANE ON GREAT SOUTH ROAD - TERESA JANSSEN

    Correspondence from Teresa Janssen regarding the proposed bus lane on Great South Road.

    Recommending that the correspondence from Teresa Janssen regarding the proposed bus lane on Great South Road be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 16.1]

    Pages 163 - 166

    16.2. POLICE ACT REVIEW - HAMISH MCCARDLE

    Correspondence from Hamish McCardle regarding the Board's submission to the Police Act Review and providing a copy of Public views on policing: An overview of submissions on Policing Directions in New Zealand for the 21st century. 

    Recommending that the correspondence from Hamish McCardle be received.

    The above-mentioned publication is available to view from the Democracy advisor.

    [ATTACHMENT 16.2]

    Pages 167 - 168

  17. Top CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

    Providing the Chairman with an opportunity to update the Board on 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    Mike Giddey

     

    Democracy advisor

    11 September 2007

    Reporting on reports requested/pending as at September 2007.

    Recommending that the report be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 20]

    Pages 169 - 170

  21. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Mike Giddey

     

    Democracy advisor

    11 September 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 August 2007 be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 21]

    Pages 171 - 188