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OPEN AGENDA

I hereby give notice that a meeting of the

HOBSON COMMUNITY BOARD

will be held as follows:

DATE: Tuesday, 18 August 2009
TIME: 6:30 pm
VENUE: Jubilee Building
  545 Parnell Road
  PARNELL
Mike Giddey
DEMOCRACY ADVISOR

Members:

Ms Desley Simpson [Chairperson]
Mr Clint Bowerman [Deputy Chairperson]
Ms Diane Gribben
Ms Hinu te Hau
Mr Tim Woolfield
Ms Frieda Yu
Cr Ken Baguley
Cr Aaron Bhatnagar
Cr Paul Goldsmith

  1. Top APOLOGIES

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

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    The minutes of the Hobson Community Board meeting held on Tuesday, 21 July 2009 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.

    4.1. SPORT AUCKLAND - PAULA BROWNING

    Paula Browning, Sport Auckland, would like to address the Board regarding the work they are undertaking in the area and in particular, services that they provide to sports organisations and the schools that are on Active Schools contracts, regional projects including Active Movement in the libraries.

    Recommending that Paula Browning of Sport Auckland be thanked for her presentation.

    4.2. AUCKLAND WISE GUIDES - IVAN BARTLEY

    Ivan Bartley, Auckland Wise Guides, wishes to speak to the Board in support of their application for discretionary funding.

    Recommending that Ivan Bartley, Auckland Wise Guides, be thanked for his presentation and that the Board consider the application at item 10.1.

    4.3. THE UPSIDE DOWNS EDUCATION TRUST - MARK MCCUTCHEON

    Mark McCutcheon, Upside Downs Education Trust wishes to speak to the Board in support of their application for discretionary funding.

    Recommending that Mark McCutcheon, The Upside Downs Education Trust, be thanked for his presentation and that the Board consider the application at item 10.2.

    4.4. THE NEW ZEALAND JAPAN SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND INC - KUMIKO IMAI

    Kumiko Imai, The New Zealand Japan Society of Auckland Inc, wishes to speak to the Board in support of their application for discretionary funding.

    Recommending that Kumiko Imai, The New Zealand Japan Society of Auckland Inc, be thanked for her presentation and that the Board consider the application at item 10.3.

  5. Top CITY EVENTS ANNUAL REPORT  

    Georgina Gilmour  
    Manager event and film operations 29 June 2009

    Providing a report on the City Events activities during 2008/2009.

    The report will update the board on:

    • the functions and purpose of the City events group
    • retrospective summary of event activity within the Hobson Community Board area for the period 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009
    • risks, issues and opportunities for events in Auckland
    • the proposed programme of events in the Hobson Community Board area for the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 (including sponsored, delivered, facilitated events and major events)
    • progress to date in planning for Rugby World Cup 2011

    Recommending that the report be received.

  6. Top FUTURE PLANNING FRAMEWORK AND NEWMARKET/PARNELL, REMUERA/MEADOWBANK AND MAUNGAKIEKIE AREA PLANS - KEY THEMES AND CHANGES

    Bruce Young  
    Senior planner-inner isthmus 28 July 2009

    Providing a report on the overall summary of the public feedback received in response to the Area Plan process and feedback on the Newmarket/Parnell, Remuera/Meadowbank and Maungakiekie Area Plans (some areas of the Remuera/Meadowbank and Maungakiekie Area Plans are located in the Hobson Ward).

    This report also provides a summary of:

    • Citywide Spatial Framework key themes
    • heritage key themes
    • key themes and changes for the Hobson ward
    • feedback summary report for all area plans
    • next steps-Future Planning Framework.

    Recommending that the report be received.

  7. Top ELLIOTT STREET AND DARBY STREET UPGRADE PROJECT

    Nazla Carmine  
    CBD Project Leader, CBD Projects 27 July 2009

    Providing a report seeking feedback from the Hobson Community Board on the draft concept design proposed for the upgrade of Elliott Street and Darby Street.

    Recommending that the report be received and the Board considers providing feedback on the draft concept design.

  8. Top CENTRAL CONNECTOR - PROGRESS UPDATE

    Mike Giddey  
    Democracy advisor 11 August 2009

    At a meeting of the Transport Committee, held on 6 August 2009, the report of the Senior transport planner titled Central Connector - progress update, was considered and it was resolved as follows:

    That officers report back to the Transport Committee at its September meeting following the completion of the consultation on the hours of operation of the Grafton Bridge bus lane.

    The Senior project manager, Graham Long, has requested that this report be referred to the Hobson Community Board for their information.

    Recommending that the report be received.

  9. Top NOTICE OF MOTION - GRAFTON BRIDGE TEMPORARY CLOSING FOR CHARITY EVENT

    Aaron Bhatnagar  
    Councillor 11 August 2009

    Attaching a notice of motion from Councillor Bhatnagar requesting the Board to indicate its support for a temporary closure of the Grafton Bridge to foot traffic to facilitate a gala social charity event.

    Recommending that the Board consider the notice of motion.

  10. Top DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATIONS

    10.1. DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION - AUCKLAND WISE GUIDES

    Mike Giddey  
    Democracy advisor 11 August 2009

    Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from Auckland Wise Guides, seeking funding towards the cost of a pilot project designed and delivered by a group of 2008/2009 Committee for Auckland Future Leaders.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    10.2. DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION - THE UPSIDE DOWNS EDUCATION TRUST

    Mike Giddey  
    Democracy advisor 11 August 2009

    Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from The Upside Downs Education Trust, seeking funding towards the cost of helping to fund specialist educational programmes and to improve the learning development of the children who have Down Syndrome.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    10.3. DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION - THE NEW ZEALAND JAPAN SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND INC

    Mike Giddey  
    Democracy advisor 11 August 2009

    Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from The New Zealand Japan Society Auckland, seeking funding towards the cost of holding a 'Taste of Japan' cultural event to enable the public to experience and learn about Japanese arts and culture.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    10.4. DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION - THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION INC

    Mike Giddey  
    Democracy advisor 11 August 2009

    Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from The Royal New Zealand Air Force Association Inc, seeking funding towards the cost of the Air Force Commemoration Day Parade in September 2009.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

    10.5. DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION - COMMUNICARE REMUERA DAY CENTRE

    Mike Giddey  
    Democracy advisor 11 August 2009

    Attaching a Discretionary Funding application from Communicare Remuera Day Centre, seeking funding towards the cost of transporting members to and from the Centre.

    Recommending that the Board consider the application.

  11. Top SLIPS DECISION REPORT AUGUST 2009

    Karen Yates  
    SLIPs project portfolio leader 4 August 2009

    Attaching SLIPs proposals for consideration and decision.

    Recommending that the Board receive the attached SLIPs proposals and consider the information therein.

  12. Top SLIPS PROGRAMME UPDATE REPORT AUGSUT 2009

    Julia Goh  
    SLIPs Programme Leader 4 August 2009

    Attaching a report providing a full list of current SLIPs projects for the Hobson Community Board.

    Recommending that the report from Julia Goh, SLIPs programme leader, dated 4 August 2009, be received and that the Board notes the information provided therein.

  13. Top 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.

  14. 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 the Councillors wish any action to be taken under this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the agenda.

  15. Top COMMUNITY 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 the Board members wish any action to be taken under this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the agenda.

  16. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Mike Giddey  
    Democracy advisor 11 August 2009

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

    Recommending that the reports for the month of July be received.

  17. Top ST JEROME'S LANEWAYS FESTIVAL 2010

    Georgina Gilmour  
    Manager event and film operations  

    The report was not available at the time the agenda went to print.