APOLOGIES
At
the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The
minutes of the Hobson Community Board meeting held on Tuesday, 18 March 2008 to
be confirmed as a true and correct record.
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
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Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings
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"An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at
that meeting if- |
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The local authority by resolution so decides; and |
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The presiding member explains at the meeting at a time when it is open
to the public,- |
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The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and |
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The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a
subsequent meeting." |
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Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and
Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states: |
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"Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,- |
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That item may be discussed at that meeting if- |
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That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the
local authority; and |
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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 |
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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
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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. WAITARAMOA RESERVE PLAYGROUND - ANNA BASHFORD
Anna
Bashford wishes to speak to the Board regarding the condition of the playground
at Waitaramoa Reserve.
Recommending that Anna Bashford be thanked for her presentation.
4.2. SPORT AUCKLAND - SIMON PETERSON
Simon Peterson, Chief executive of Sport Auckland, will attend to provide an
update on Sport Auckland and programmes being run in respective areas.
Recommending that Simon Peterson, Chief executive of Sport Auckland, be thanked
for his presentation and the information provided.
4.3. WALKING MAPS -GRAEME EASTE
Graeme Easte wishes to speak to the Board regarding walking maps.
Recommending that Graeme Easte be thanked for his presentation.
REQUESTS FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
8 April 2008 |
5.1. ROTARY CLUB OF NEWMARKET INC.
Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from the Rotary Club of Newmarket
Inc. seeking funding towards the costs of holding a children's charity event on
24 and 25 May 2008.
Recommending that the Board consider the application.
5.2. REMUERA HERITAGE INC.
Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from Remuera Heritage Inc. seeking
funding towards the costs of publishing a newsletter on historical and heritage
matters in the Remuera area.
Recommending that the Board consider the application.
WAIATA RESERVE PROPOSED PLAYGROUND
| Dawn Bardsley |
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| SLIPs coordinator |
31 March 2008 |
Reporting on and providing details on the outcome of the survey for a proposed
playground in Waiata Reserve, including additional information on demographic
trends and suitability of location.
Recommending that the report from the SLIPs coordinator, dated 31 March 2008, be
received and that a concept design for a natural non structured play space in
Waiata Reserve be developed in conjunction with the local community and
presented to the Community Board before a final decision is made.
BEACH ROAD UPGRADE STAGE 2 DRAFT CONCEPT DESIGN
| Tania Loveridge |
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| Project leader, CBD projects |
2 April 2008 |
Reporting on the Beach Road upgrade project stage two which focuses on
developing a safer and more useable pedestrian environment, allowing people to
use the street to access the entertainment, business, commerce and residential
activities in the surrounding area. The public consultation period on the draft
concept design began on 2 April and ends on 23 April 2008, the purpose being to
seek feedback on whether the draft concept design has met the project
objectives.
The
Project leader, CBD projects, will provide the Board with a visual presentation
on the subject.
Recommending that the report from the Project leader, CBD projects, dated 2
April 2008, be received and that the Hobson Community Board provide feedback on
the draft concept design by 23 April 2008.
AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL DRAFT CONSULTATION POLICY
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
8 April 2008 |
Attaching a report considered by the 19 March 2008 meeting of the Finance and
Strategy Committee, together with a draft consultation policy designed to guide
consultation for Council decision-making. The Committee resolved that comment
be sought from elected representatives. A community board workshop has been
convened in order to provide additional information on the draft policy.
Recommending that the Board provide feedback on the draft consultation policy to
the Democracy advisor by Friday, 2 May 2008.
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT TO THE AREAS SURROUNDING AUCKLAND WAR MEMORIAL MUSEUM AND CENOTAPH
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
8 April 2008 |
Attaching a report considered by the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee at
its 12 March 2008 meeting reporting on the proposed improvements to the areas
surrounding Auckland War Memorial Museum and cenotaph. The committee resolved:
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That the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee
endorses for implementation the master plan for the areas surrounding the
Auckland War Memorial Museum and cenotaph.
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That the report on proposed improvement to the
areas surrounding the Auckland War Memorial Museum and cenotaph and the
Committee's resolution be forwarded to the Hobson Community Boars for its
information.
Recommending that the report from the Senior landscape architect, dated 25
February 2008, and the resolutions of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee
meeting dated 12 March 2008, be noted.
2008/2009 DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
8 April 2008 |
Auckland City Council's draft annual plan will be available from Friday, 18
April 2008. Submissions close at 5.00pm on Tuesday, 20 May 2008.
Recommending that the Board form a working party to prepare its submission to
Auckland City Council's draft annual plan.
SUBMISSION TO ROYAL COMMISSION
| Desley Simpson |
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| Chairperson, Hobson Community Board |
8 April 2008 |
The
Chairperson will update the Board on progress of the Board's submission to the
Royal Commission.
Recommending that the update from the Chairperson on progress of the Board's
submission to the Royal Commission be received.
NOTICE OF MOTION - COTTER AVENUE, SCHEDULE FOR RESEALING AND REPAIRS TO THE KERBING AND CHANNEL UPGRADE
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
8 April 2008 |
Attaching a Notice of Motion from Board member Tim Woolfield requesting a review
of the schedule for resealing, repairing and upgrading Cotter Avenue.
Recommending that the Board consider the Notice of Motion.
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
8 April 2008 |
13.1. NEWMARKET BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AND NEWMARKET PROTECTION SOCIETY
Correspondence from Newmarket Business Association and Newmarket Protection
Society regarding Transit New Zealand's proposed Gillies Avenue ramp signals.
Recommending that the correspondence from Newmarket Business Association and
Newmarket Protection Society be received and be forwarded to the appropriate
officers for further investigation.
13.2. TANGIHUA STREET - STUART BRADSHAW
Correspondence from Stuart Bradshaw regarding through traffic on Tangihua
Street.
Recommending that the correspondence from Stuart Bradshaw be received and be
forwarded to the appropriate officers for further investigation.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
Providing the Chairperson with an opportunity to update the Board on the
projects and issues she has been involved with since the last meeting.
This
is an information item only and if the Chairperson wishes any action to be taken
under this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the agenda.
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.
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.
