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AGENDA ATTACHMENTS

OPEN AGENDA

I hereby give notice that a meeting of the

HOBSON COMMUNITY BOARD

will be held as follows:

Members:

1. APOLOGIES

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

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   The minutes of the Hobson Community Board meeting held on Tuesday, 15 April 2008 to be confirmed as a true and correct record.

3. 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. 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. KINDER HOUSE SOCIETY - DAVID GROVE

   David Grove, Kinder House Society, wishes to speak in support of his application for discretionary funding.

   Recommending that David Grove, Kinder House Society, be thanked for his presentation and that the Board consider the application at item 7.1.

   4.2. FOOTPATHS IN THE HOBSON AREA - CHRIS HAVILL

   Chris Havill wishes to speak to the Board regarding certain footpaths in the Hobson area.

   Recommending that Chris Havill be thanked for his presentation.

   4.3. VILLAS IN PARNELL - LUKE NIUE

   Luke Niue wishes to update the Board on 19 Birdwood Crescent and discuss other matters.

   Recommending that Luke Niue be thanked for his presentation.

   4.4. HOBSON BAY WALKWAY - CHRIS WOOLCOTT AND TOM MULLEN

   Chris Woolcott and Tom Mullen, Parnell Community Committee, wish to speak to the Board regarding the Hobson Bay walkway.

   Recommending that Chris Woolcott and Tom Mullen, Parnell Community Committee, be thanked for their presentation.

   4.5. PROPOSED BUS LANES FOR REMUERA ROAD - VICTORIA MCARTHUR AND WAYNE HAMMOND

   Victoria McArthur and Wayne Hammond, Remuera Business Association, wish to speak to the Board regarding the proposed bus lanes for Remuera Road.

   Recommending that Victoria McArthur and Wayne Hammond, Remuera Business Association, be thanked for their presentation.

   4.6. REMUERA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - VICTORIA MCARTHUR

   Victoria McArthur, Remuera Business Association, wishes to speak in support of her application for discretionary funding.

   Recommending that Victoria McArthur, Remuera Business Association, be thanked for her presentation and that the Board consider the application at item 7.2.

   4.7. ORAKEI BASIN PROTECTION SOCIETY - CORALIE BECKHAM

   Coralie Beckham, Orakei Basin Protection Society, wishes to speak to the Board regarding the Orakei Basin.

   Recommending that Coralie Beckham, Orakei Protection Society, be thanked for her presentation.

5. DEPUTATION - GARRY MILLER AND NEIL SOLE

   Garry Miller, Trainer/Coordinator of Blockhouse Bay Community Patrol and Neil Sole, Senior projects manager for Community Patrols of New Zealand, wish to address the Board about community patrols.

   Recommending that Garry Miller, Trainer/Coordinator of Blockhouse Bay Community Patrol and Neil Sole, Senior projects manager for Community Patrols of New Zealand, be thanked for their presentation and the information provided.

6. WATERCARE UPDATE

   Mike Sheffield, Watercare Services Ltd, wishes to provide the Board with an update on the current status and timeframes for Project Hobson (undergrounding of Hobson Bay sewer pipe).

   Recommending that Mike Sheffield, Watercare Services Ltd, be thanked for his presentation and the information provided.

7. REQUESTS FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING

   Mike Giddey
   Democracy advisor	13 May 2008

   7.1. KINDER HOUSE SOCIETY

   Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from Kinder House Society seeking funding towards the purchase and installation of a sound system in the main rooms at Kinder House Gallery to enable improved use by the Society and other voluntary organisations.

   Recommending that the Board consider the application.

   7.2. REMUERA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

   Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from Remuera Business Association seeking funding towards the cost of researching and preparing a strategic plan that will assist with the growth, direction and goals of the Association.

   Recommending that the Board consider the application.

8. SLIPS PROJECT UPDATE  

   Dawn Bardsley
   SLIPs coordinator	7 May 2008

   Providing an update on the current status of all SLIPs projects as at 5 May 2008.

   Recommending that the information memorandum from the SLIPs coordinator, dated 7 May 2008, be received.

9. ABBOTTS WAY STORMWATER UPGRADE PROJECT

   Grant Ockleston
   Manager water and landfill operations	29 April 2008

   Providing information on a major stormwater upgrade in Abbotts Way, planned to commence in May and continue through to December 2008.

   The proposed work is the first stage of a new major stormwater upgrade that will reduce flood risk to an estimated 118 habitable floors in the Ellerslie - Waiatarua stormwater catchment.

   Recommending that the report from the Manager water and landfill operations, dated 29 April 2008, be received and acknowledged.

10. PROVISION OF ADDITIONAL STREET CLEANING ORDERLIES

    Mike Giddey
    Democracy advisor	13 May 2008

    Attaching a report considered by the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee at its 9 April 2008 meeting reporting on the council resolution from the 12 February 2008 Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting requesting further consideration of a proposal to extend the scale of street cleaning orderly services.  The Committee resolved:

    1. That orderly services be provisionally extended to the town centres of Otahuhu, Onehunga, Glen Innes, Panmure, Ellerslie, Remuera, Mission Bay and St Heliers pending comment from community boards, using the criteria of:
       1. common levels of cleanliness outcomes across all town centres (noting this will need different cleaning regimes to achieve this);
       2. the known cleaning demand of the area;
       3. the presence of existing orderly services;
       4. the suitability of any existing orderly services in maintaining service standards; and
       5. the area identified for growth/areas of intensification.
    2. That the report of the Manager, Street Amenity Services dated 28 March 2008, and these resolutions be forwarded to all community boards for their information and comment.
    3. That officers report back to the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee on the final list of town centres to receive the enhanced street cleaning orderly services commencing 1 July 2008.

    Recommending that the report from the Manager, Street amenity services, dated 28 March 2008, and the resolutions of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee meeting dated 9 April 2008, be noted.

11. PUBLIC DOMAIN RELATED BYLAWS

    Mike Giddey
    Democracy advisor	13 May 2008

    The following bylaws are open for public submission:

    • Cemeteries
    • Public places (including street trading)
    • Waiheke wastewater
    •  Water supply
    • Wharves

    Submissions on the bylaws close on 4 June 2008.

    Recommending that the Board consider whether it wishes to make submissions on these bylaws and if so, appoint a working party to prepare the Board's submissions.

12. NOTICE OF MOTION- REDEPLOYMENT OF TEAL PARK BEACH FUNDING TOWARDS JUDGES BAY  

    Mike Giddey
    Democracy advisor	13 May 2008

    Attaching a Note of Motion from Councilllor Aaron Bhatnagar recommending to the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee that funds allocated to the TEAL Park upgrade in Mechanics Bay for 2011/2012 instead be applied to Judges Bay for environmental improvements.

    Recommending that the Board consider the Notice of Motion.

13. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

    Correspondence from Central City Baseball Club Inc. thanking the Board for its 2007/2008 Discretionary Funding Grant of $1500 towards set up costs for the club and attaching a club photo taken at Remuera Intermediate as a sign of thanks to the Board.

    Recommending that the correspondence from Central City Baseball Club Inc be received.

14. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT

    Providing the Chairperson with the opportunity to update the Board on 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Mike Giddey
    Democracy advisor	13 May 2008

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

    Recommending that the activity reports for the months of March and April be received.