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, 17 June 2008 to
be confirmed as a true and correct record.
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,- |
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(i) |
The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and |
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(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- |
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(i) |
That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the
local authority; and |
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(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." |
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. WYNYARD QUARTER - SHANE WALSH, SANFORD LIMITED
Shane Walsh, Sanford Limited, wishes to address the Board about Auckland City
Council's proposed plan change for Wynyard Quarter.
Recommending that Shane Walsh, Sanford Limited, be thanked for his presentation.
4.2. ORAKEI ROAD DEVELOPMENT - WARREN TUOHEY, ORAKEI RESIDENTS SOCIETY INC
Warren Tuohey, Chairman Orakei Residents Society Inc, wishes to address the
Board about the Orakei Road development.
Recommending that Warren Tuohey, Chairman Orakei Residents Society Inc be
thanked for his presentation.
4.3. PARNELL TRUST - PHILLIPPA PITCHER
Phillippa Pitcher, General manager, Parnell Trust, wishes to speak in support of
their application for discretionary funding.
Recommending that Phillippa Pitcher, General manager, Parnell Trust, be thanked
for her presentation and that the Board consider the application at item 6.1.
DEPUTATION - AOTEA SQUARE REDEVLOPMENT - ROD BARNETT AND DAVID JONES
Aotea Square serves many roles as the heart of Auckland's civic, cultural, arts
and entertainment quarter. The draft design proposes several features to meet
these needs, give the square a distinct and contemporary identity and provide a
safer, family-friendly environment. Repairing the underground Civic car park is
the ideal chance to revitalise Aotea Square as the CBD's top spot for public
events.
Rod
Barnett, Ted Smyth and Associates, and David Jones, Group manager CBD projects,
wish to address the Board and present the draft design.
Recommending that Rod Barnett, Ted Smyth and Associates, and David Jones, Group
manager CBD projects, be thanked for their presentation and the information
provided and that the Board provide feedback on the draft design.
REQUESTS FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
8 July 2008 |
6.1. PARNELL TRUST
Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from Parnell Trust seeking funding
towards the cost of producing a Heritage Walk brochure.
Recommending that the Board consider the application.
6.2. THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION AUCKLAND BRANCH
Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from The Royal New Zealand Air
Force Association Auckland Branch seeking funding towards the costs of holding
an Air force Commemoration Day Parade on 21 September 2008 at the Auckland War
Memorial Museum.
Recommending that the Board consider the application.
REQUEST FOR LOCAL EVENT FUNDING - EQUIPPERS YOUTH (EQUIPPERS CHURCH)
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
8 July 2008 |
Attaching a Local Event Funding application from Equippers Youth (Equippers
Church) seeking funding towards the costs of holding a creative arts event from
29 August 2008 to 26 September 2008 at the Mercury Theatre.
Recommending that the Board consider the application.
TRAFINZ CONFERENCE 2008
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
8 July 2008 |
The
annual Trafinz Conference is scheduled to be held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor
in Christchurch from 7 - 10 September 2008. The theme of this year's conference
is "Celebrating the past - gearing up for the future". Attached is a copy of
the programme.
Recommending that the Board consider whether it wishes to send a member or
members to this conference noting that the costs associated will come from the
Board's discretionary funding account.
ELECTION HOARDING SITES AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING PROCESS
| Christine Watson |
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| Group manager, Democracy services |
4 July 2008 |
Reporting that a review of sites designated for electoral
hoardings has been undertaken resulting in some previous sites being removed
from the register and providing information on the process for monitoring the
issues, complaints and problems that arise during an election campaign.
Recommending that the Community board confirm the election hoarding sites in
their area as per the attached schedule.
PROPERTY AT 28 HALIFAX AVENUE, ADJACENT TO MT ST JOHN DOMAIN
| Elizabeth Parkin |
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| Senior open space planner |
2 July 2008 |
Providing an update on the subdivision and resale of part of the residential
site at 28 Halifax Avenue, Epsom.
Recommending that the information memorandum from the Senior open space planner,
dated 2 July 2008, be received.
SCHEDULING OF TREES
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
8 July 2008 |
At a
meeting of the Eden/Albert Community Board on 25 June 2008, it was resolved:
- That the map of scheduled trees in the
Eden/Albert ward as at 17 June 2008 be received.
- That community board members send suggestions
through to the Heritage section of City planning on any additional trees that
could be suitable for scheduling in the isthmus district plan review.
- That the above resolutions be forwarded to all
community boards for their information.
Recommending that the resolutions of the Eden/Albert Community Board meeting,
dated 25 June 2008, be noted.
NOTICE OF MOTION - BOARD RESPONSE TO ORAKEI POINT CONSULTATION
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
8 July 2008 |
Attaching a Notice of Motion from Councillor Aaron Bhatnagar recommending a
response to development proposals for the Orakei Peninsula.
Recommending that the Board consider the Notice of Motion.
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.
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.
GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS
Attaching activity reports and statistics from various groups within Auckland
City Council for the Board's information.
Recommending that the activity reports for the month of June 2008 be received.
