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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE HOBSON COMMUNITY BOARD HELD ON TUESDAY, 21 AUGUST 2007 AT 6:00PM

PRESENT:

Dr

David

Simpson

Chairman

 

Dr

Paul

Ockelford

Deputy Chairman

 

Mrs

Judith

Bassett

[From 6.20pm, item 4.1; Left 9.00pm, item 20]

 

Mrs

Kathryn

Carter

 

 

Mrs

Julie

Chambers

[Left 9.30pm, item 25]

 

Mr

Colin

Leuschke

 

 

Cr

Christine

Caughey

 

 

Cr

Richard

Simpson

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    Moved:David Simpon/Paul Ockelford

    That the apologies from Councillor Scott Milne for non-attendance and Judith Bassett for lateness be accepted.

    CARRIED

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    Moved: David Simpson/Christine Caughey

    That the minutes of the Hobson Community Board meeting held on Tuesday, 17 July 2007 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    Moved: David Simpson/Richard Simpson

    That the item "Spokesperson's Roles" be considered as extraordinary business at item 25 for the reason that there appears to be a change to Board spokesperson's delegated authorities which has an immediate effect on the role of spokespersons.

    CARRIED

    [Secretarial note: Board member Julie Chambers requested that the following matter be considered as extraordinary business:

    1. Artwork on Queen Street - to be considered under relevant agenda item.]

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    4.1. PARKING FOR SHORE ROAD - MIKE SIMPSON AND SALLY BLYTH

    Mike Simpson and Sally Blyth spoke to the Board about the problems encountered by members of Parnell Cricket Club and Grammar Carlton Rugby Football Club in relation to access, capacity and safety issues in the vicinity of Shore Road Reserve.

    Moved: Kathryn Carter/David Simpson

    1. That Mike Simpson from Parnell Cricket Club and Sally Blyth from Grammar Carlton Rugby Football Club be thanked for their presentation.
    2. That the Board notes that there are problems with parking and access to Shore Road Reserve car park, and a review of this is required to address:
      1. additional off-street parking , including all weather parking
      2. traffic demand management techniques to reduce car park demand
      3. right turns into and out of the Shore Road Reserve car park
      4. maintenance of Emergency access at all times
    3. That officers be requested to report back to the Board in time for the annual plan direction setting round in November. This report should include costing for various proposed options and the most appropriate funding sources.

    CARRIED

    4.2. A CELEBRATION OF THE CROSS - DARYL TAYLOR-EDWARDS

    Mr Daryl Taylor-Edwards did not attend.

    4.3. KARANGAHAPE ROAD HERITAGE BROCHURE - EDWARD BENNETT

    Edward Bennett, historian and Barbara Holloway from the Karangahape Road Business Association spoke to the Board about the importance of producing the Karangahape Road Heritage Brochure and highlighted the positive feedback they have received with regards to the brochure.

    Moved: David Simpson/Richard Simpson

    That Edward Bennett, historian and Barbara Holloway from the Karangahape Road Business Association be thanked for their presentation and that the Board consider the application at item 9.

    CARRIED

    4.4. Q THEATRE UPDATE - SUSANNE RITZENHOFF

    Moved: David Simpson/Paul Ockelford

    That Susanne Ritzenhoff and David Appleby be thanked for their presentation on the proposed Q Theatre.

    CARRIED

  5. Top ST PATRICK'S SQUARE DRAFT CONCEPT DESIGN

    Moved: David Simpson/Richard Simpson

    1. That the report of the CBD Project leader, dated 9 August 2007, be received and Tania Loveridge and Eric van Essen be thanked for their attendance and the information provided.
    2. That the Hobson Community Board provide feedback on the draft design, noting that this will be formally accepted as part of the consultation feedback.

    CARRIED

  6. Top PROPOSED REMUERA ROAD BUS PRIORITY MEASURES

    Moved: David Simpson/Richard Simpson

    1. That the report of the Senior transport planner, dated 1 August 2007, be received and Daniel Newcombe be thanked for his attendance and the information provided.
    2. That the public feedback on the proposed Remuera Road and St Johns Road bus lanes be used to refine and improve the project as it progresses to detailed design and then to implementation in the latter half of the 2007/2008 year.

    CARRIED

  7. Top AUCKLAND MANUKAU EASTERN TRANSPORT INITIATIVE (AMETI)

    Moved: David Simpson/Christine Caughey

    1. That the report of the Roads manager, Transport strategy, dated 13 July 2007, be received and that the resolution of the Council dated 26 July 2007, be noted.
    2. That Matthew Rednall be thanked for his attendance and the information provided.
    3. That the Board recommends further plans be made to develop off road cycle initiatives through the AMETI corridor.
    4. That the Board recommends further work be undertaken regarding ferry services on the Tamaki River including to and from Panmure.
    5. That the Board endorses the re-establishment of the new Tamaki railway station with enhanced pedestrian and cycle access to Stonefields.
    6. That there is a need to remove the roading component of the Eastern Transport Corridor over Hobson Bay and Purewa Creek. There is strong concern that without removal of this roading component insufficient efforts will be made to minimise growth in road transport through the Hobson Ward and lead to pressure to reconsider a motorway across Hobson Bay.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  8. Top REQUEST FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - PARNELL COMMUNITY COMMITTEE

    Moved: David Simpson/Richard Simpson

    1. That the Discretionary Funding application from Parnell Community Committee seeking funding towards the operational costs of the Committee, be received.
    2. That the Board grants $570 from its 2007/2008 Discretionary Funding budget to Parnell Community Committee towards the operational costs of the Committee.
    3. That Parnell Community Committee be requested to provide an accountability statement to the Board following expenditure of the Discretionary Funding grant of $570.

    CARRIED

  9. Top REQUEST FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - KARANGAHAPE ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

    Moved: David Simpson/Paul Ockelford

    1. That the Discretionary Funding application from the Karangahape Road Business Association seeking funding towards the cost of publishing an updated edition of the Heritage Walk Karangahape Road Brochure, be received.
    2. That the Board grants $2,500 from its 2007/2008 Discretionary Funding budget to the Karangahape Road Business Association towards the cost of publishing an updated edition of the Heritage Walk Karangahape Road Brochure.
    3. That the Karangahape Road Business Association be requested to provide an accountability statement to the Board following expenditure of the Discretionary Funding grant of $2,500.

    CARRIED

  10. Top REQUEST FOR LOCAL EVENT FUNDING - OBJET EXHIBITIONS

    Moved: David Simpson/Judith Bassett

    That the Local Event Funding application from Objet Exhibitions seeking funding towards the cost of a Jewellery Art Exhibition to be held from 26 to 31 October 2007 at the Edge, be declined.

    CARRIED

  11. Top SURRENDER AND GRANT OF NEW LEASE, FRANK SARGESON TRUST, 25 PRINCES STREET, AUCKLAND CITY

    Moved: David Simpson/Paul Ockelford

    1. That the report of the Lease officer, Community development, dated 15 August 2007, be received.
    2. That the Hobson Community Board recommends to the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee:

    The granting of a new lease to the Frank Sargeson Trust, 25 Princes Street, Auckland City on the following terms and conditions:

        • Term - 5 years commencing 1 October 2007
        • Rights of Renewal - Two rights of renewal each of five years
        • Rent - $500.00 plus GST per annum
        • Insurance - All contents insurance including public liability
        • All other terms and conditions per Auckland City Council's Community and Recreation Lease Policy.

    CARRIED

  12. Top DEVELOPMENT AT 228 AND 246 ORAKEI ROAD

    Moved: David Simpson/Christine Caughey

    1. That the report from the Group manager, City planning, dated 20 July 2007, be received.
    2. That the Board requests a confidential meeting with the Group manager, City planning to obtain an update on transport plans in the area, including walking components.
    3. That the Board notes with concern that the health of pohutakawa trees in the area appear to be in decline.

    CARRIED

  13. Top EXTENSION TO 24 HOURS ON THE BAN ON TURNING LEFT FROM THE CONTAINER DEPOT ONTO TAMAKI DRIVE

    Moved: David Simpson/Kathryn Carter

    That the report from the General manager, Transport, dated 25 July 2007, be received.

    CARRIED

  14. Top RESOURCE CONSENT APPLICATION AT 506 - 518 PARNELL ROAD, AUCKLAND

    Moved: Richard Simpson/David Simpson

    1. That the Information Memorandum from the Group Manager, ACE, dated 16 August 2007, be received.
    2. That the Board recommends a strategy be developed for the rational development of service stations in the area and expresses its concerns at the level of lighting and signage associated with the proposed development.

    CARRIED

    [ATTACHMENT 14A]

    [Secretarial note: Councillor Christine Caughey was absent for this item. Board members Judith Bassett and Colin Leuschke wished their votes against B above to be recorded.]

  15. Top PROPOSED ISTHMUS DISTRICT PLAN REVIEW AND IMPACT ON LIVEABLE COMMUNITY PLAN PROCESS

    Moved: David Simpson/Christine Caughey

    That the report of the Group manager, City planning, dated 16 July 2007, be received and that the resolutions of the Urban Strategy and Governance Committee, dated 2 August 2007, be noted.

    CARRIED

  16. Top STREET PERFORMANCE POLICY

    Moved: David Simpson/Julie Chambers

    That the report of the Arts planner, dated 17 July 2007, be received and that the resolution of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee, dated 1 August 2007, be noted.

    CARRIED

  17. Top AUCKLAND ART GALLERY EXTENSION

    Moved: David Simpson/Kathryn Carter

    That the report of the Arts planner, dated 10 July 2007, be received and that the resolutions of the Public Art Sub-Committee, dated 25 July 2007, be noted.

    CARRIED

  18. Top AOTEA SQUARE UPGRADE

    Moved: Christine Caughey/Julie Chambers

    1. That the report of the Artworks coordinator, dated 10 July 2007, be received and that the resolutions of the Public Art Sub-Committee, dated 25 July 2007, be noted.
    2. That in light of the amount of artworks being relocated the Board request that the new Board be briefed on the Public Artworks Strategy.

    CARRIED

  19. Top LORNE STREET UPGRADE

    Moved: David Simpson/Christine Caughey

    That the report of the Arts project manager, dated 10 July 2007, be received and that the resolutions of the Public Art Sub-Committee, dated 25 July 2007, be noted.

    CARRIED

  20. Top CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

    Moved: David Simpson/Julie Chambers

    1. That the verbal report of the Chairman, regarding the following, be received:
      1. Thomas Bloodworth park walkways
      2. Walkways in parks
      3. Lucerne Road pram crossing
    2. That the Boards notes its concern at the different treatment of paths through parks and reserves compared with pedestrian footpaths and recommends that there should be a consistent standard adopted.

    CARRIED

  21. Top COUNCILLORS' REPORTS

    Moved: David Simpson/Christine Caughey

    1. That the verbal report of Councillor Caughey, regarding the following, be received:
      1. Bus lanes on Queen Street - ongoing issues
      2. Airport shares - ongoing discussions
      3. Hauraki Gulf Islands - district plan submissions being heard
    2. That the verbal report of Councillor Simpson, regarding the following, be received:
      1. Orakei headland
      2. Busking in Auckland
      3. Eden Park
      4. Parnell Station
      5. North Shore City support for the new bridge proposal
    3. That the Board expresses its concern at the lack of ducting being placed in footpaths and the lack of coordination with utility providers, despite past experiences.
    4. That the Board supports the retention of the historic Newmarket Station and signal box in a suitable location in the Newmarket/Parnell area.

    CARRIED

  22. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS

    Moved: David Simpson/Richard Simpson

    1. That the verbal report of Board Member Paul Ockelford, regarding the following, be received:
      1. Parnell Station
    2. That the verbal report of Board Member Julie Chambers, regarding the following, be received:
      1. Ventnor Road footpath
      2. Lucerne/Benson Road roundabout

    CARRIED

  23. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    Moved: David Simpson/Richard Simpson

    That the report by the Democracy advisor, dated 14 August 2007, be received.

    CARRIED

    [ATTACHMENT 23A]

  24. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Moved: David Simpson/Julie Chambers

    That the group activity reports for the month of July 2007 be received.

    CARRIED

  25. Top SPOKESPERSON'S ROLES

    Moved: Julie Chambers/Kathryn Carter

    That the Board requests information regarding changes to the policies around delegated authority for the following spokesperson's roles:

    1. Trees
    2. Parks and reserves
    3. Planning issues

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 9.35 pm.