APOLOGIES
An
apology has been received from Board member Diane Gribben for non attendance.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The
minutes of the Hobson Community Board meeting held on Tuesday, 19 August 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. PARNELL FUN & GAMES TOY LIBRARY - ADELE PRINT
Adele Print from the Parnell Fun & Games Toy Library wishes to speak in support
of their application for local event funding.
Recommending that Adele Print, from the Parnell Fun & Games Library, be thanked
for her presentation and that the Board consider the application at item 11.1.
4.2. REMUERA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - VICTORIA MCARTHUR
Victoria McArthur from the Remuera Business Association wishes to speak in
support of their application for local event funding.
Recommending that Victoria McArthur, from the Remuera Business Association, be
thanked for her presentation and that the Board consider the application at item
11.2.
4.3. EQUIPPERS UNI - ED ANDERSON
Ed
Anderson from the Equippers Uni, a ministry of Equippers Church, wishes to speak
in support of their application for discretionary funding.
Recommending that Ed Anderson, from the Equippers Uni, a ministry of Equippers
Church, be thanked for his presentation and that the Board consider the
application at item 10.1.
INTRODUCTION OF AUCKLAND ROAD MAINTENANCE ALLIANCE - WEST
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
9 September 2008 |
Officers from the Auckland Road Maintenance Alliance - West will be in
attendance to introduce themselves to the Board and to provide a presentation
about the Alliance, why it was formed and what they are going to do.
Recommending that the officers of the Auckland Road Maintenance Alliance - West
be thanked for their introduction and presentation.
COMMUNITY BOARD LOCAL FUNDING 2008
| Brenda Massey |
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| Programme advisor - funding |
29 August 2008 |
The
Hobson Community Board's local fund has a budget of $25,000 to be allocated to
community groups operating in its area. Twenty six applications were made to
the Hobson Community Board from 26 groups requesting a total of $52,673.60.
Reporting that at a meeting with spokespersons on 25 August 2008, $23,300 was
recommended for allocation, leaving a balance of $1,700 which will revert to the
consolidated fund.
Recommending that the recommendations for grants totalling $23,300 from the
Community Board Local Fund 2008, as in appendix one, be approved.
DOG ACCESS TO BEACHES
| Colin Craig |
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| Senior planner |
4 September 2008 |
In
September 2007, council commenced a review of off-leash dog exercise areas and
on 28 February 2008 council adopted a draft dogs policy and draft dog control
bylaw for consultation. These documents were publicly advertised on 31 March
2008 and submissions closed on 2 May 2008. A total of 266 submissions were
received.
Reporting that a number of dog owners suggested in submissions that the council
should adopt more liberal provisions for dog access to beaches.
Recommending that the Hobson Community Board receives the report and makes a
recommendation to the dog policy and dog control bylaw hearings panel by 30
September 2008 on matters relating to dog access to beaches.
PORTS OF AUCKLAND LIMITED - PORT DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2008
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
9 September 2008 |
At a
meeting of the City Development Committee held on 14 August 2008 a report from
John Duguid, Manager Central Area Planning, dated 14 August 2008, was considered
and it was resolved, inter alia:
- That this report and plan be forwarded to the
Hobson Community Board for comment, noting:
- Potential land reclamation
- Potential environmental impacts such as noise
and visual concerns.
The
report is attached.
Recommending that the Hobson Community Board consider providing comments on the
Port Development Plan noting:
- Potential land reclamation
- Potential environmental impacts such as noise and visual concerns.
TENNIS AUCKLAND REGION INC. - REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL, 1 TENNIS LANE - LEASE AND SUBLEASE
| Leigh Redshaw |
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| Manager Partnerships and funding |
11 September 2008 |
The
Tennis Auckland Region Inc. - Redevelopment Proposal, 1 Tennis Lane - lease and
sublease report was considered by the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee on
10 September 2008.
Reporting that the committee resolved to undertake a public consultation process
in respect of the lease and sublease at 1 Tennis Lane, Parnell and the Hobson
Community Board is invited to make comments, by 10 October 2008, on the proposed
lease and sublease, noting that the delegation for the final form of the two
documents resides with the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee.
Recommending that the Hobson Community Board makes comment regarding the lease
and sublease relating to the site at 1 Tennis Lane, Parnell.
REQUEST FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING
10.1. EQUIPPERS UNI
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
9 September 2008 |
Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from the Equippers Uni, a ministry
of Equippers Church, towards the cost of renovating the Symonds Street Crèche.
Recommending that the Board consider the application.
REQUEST FOR LOCAL EVENT FUNDING
11.1. PARNELL FUN & GAMES TOY LIBRARY
| Mike Giddey |
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| Democracy advisor |
9 September 2008 |
Attaching a Local Event Funding application from the Parnell Fun & Games Toy
Library seeking funding towards the costs of hiring a bouncy castle for the
Parnell Rose Festival, to be held on 8 & 9 November 2008.
Recommending that the Board consider the application.
11.2. REMUERA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
| Mike Giddey |
|
| Democracy advisor |
9 September 2008 |
Attaching a Local Event Funding application from the Remuera Business
Association seeking funding towards the costs of hiring fairies for the Remuera
Carnival to be held on 18 October 2008.
Recommending that the Board consider the application.
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 August 2008 be received.
