APOLOGIES
At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Maungakiekie Community Board meeting held on
Thursday, 15 September 2005 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-
- The local authority by resolution so decides; and
- The presiding member explains at the meeting at a time when
it is open to the public,-
- The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and
- 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,-
- That item may be discussed at that meeting if-
- That item is a minor matter relating to the general business
of the local authority; and
- 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
- 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. PEDESTRIAN LINK FROM PIKES POINT WALKWAY TO MUTUKAROA HAMLINS HILL
THROUGH ANNS CREEK– BRETT WHISTON AND KIT HOWDEN, MUTUKAROA HAMLINS HILL PARK
CARE GROUP
Brett Whiston and Kit Howden will address the Board to request a formal
investigation and designation of staged development of a coastal walkway linking
the eastern end of the Onehunga Foreshore walkway to Great South Rd and
Mutukaroa Hamlins Hill Regional Park.
| [ATTACHMENT 4.1] |
Pages 1-2 |
4.2. HALLOWEEN LIGHT PARTY - TRACY WINTHER, MAUNGAREI COMMUNITY
CHRISTIAN TRUST – REQUEST FOR EVENTS FUNDING
Tracy Winther, Maungarei Community Christian Trust will address
the Board in support of the Maungarei Community Christian Trust's application
for Local Events
Funding for the
a Halloween Light
Party.
4.3. ONEHUNGA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION – ROBIN WINTER
Robin Winter, Onehunga Business Association, will address the
Board regarding the Association's concerns and proposed actions regarding
specific areas in the Onehunga Town Centre.
| [ATTACHMENT 4.3] |
Pages 3-6 |
STATE HIGHWAY 20 UPDATE
| Garson Bell |
|
| Acting Manager Transport Policies and Projects |
13 October 2005 |
Garson Bell, Acting Manager Transport Policies and Projects and
Matthew Rednall, Senior Transport Planner will be in attendance to verbally
update the Board on progress with State Highway 20.
Recommending that Garson Bell, Acting Manager Transport Policies
and Projects and Matthew Rednall, Senior Transport Planner be thanked for their
verbal presentation to the Board regarding State Highway 20.
ONEHUNGA BAY RESERVE
| Susan Hunter |
|
| Landscape Architect |
12 October 2005 |
Attaching a draft concept plan for the Onehunga Bay Reserve for
the Board's consideration. The plan addresses a range of issues, including
access, circulation, planting, park structures, park furniture and drainage.
The Board is being requested to delete the 2005/2006 'Onehunga
Bay Reserve' SLIPs project and approve the new 2005/2006 'Onehunga Bay Reserve
Improvements' SLIPs project.
Recommending:
- That the Maungakiekie Community Board endorses the
Onehunga Bay Reserve draft concept plan (dated October 2005) for public
consultation.
- That the Maungakiekie Community Board approves the
deletion of the 2005/2006 SLIPs 'Onehunga Bay Reserve Stage stage 2 of 3
consultation and consents' project for $25,000 with the balance returning to
the Board's holding account.
- That the Maungakiekie Community Board approves the
2005/2006 'Onehunga Bay Reserve Improvements' SLIPs wash-up proposal for $50,000
for the consultation, site survey and developed design of the entire Onehunga
Bay Reserve improvements project.
| [ATTACHMENT 6] |
Pages 7-18 |
MICHAELS AVE RESERVE LOWER SPORTS FIELD DEVELOPMENT
| Mark Bowater |
|
| Manager Aboriculture & Sports Parks |
7 October 2005 |
Attached for the Board's information is a report from the
Manager Arboriculture and Sports Parks, dated 7 October 2005, updating the Board
on the redevelopment plans for Michaels Ave Reserve. The redevelopment timeframe
is planned over the next five years. This will consider not only the sports
field development, but the overall upgrade and development strategy for the
whole park as a significant community amenity.
Recommending that the report of the Manager Arboriculture Sports
Parks, dated 7 October 2005, be received.
| [ATTACHMENT 7] |
Pages 19-22 |
REQUEST FOR EVENTS FUNDING - HALLOWEEN LIGHT PARTY-
MAUNGAREI COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN TRUST
| Adam Milina |
|
| Ward Manager |
13 October 2005 |
Attaching correspondence from the Maungarei Community Christian
Trust requesting Events Funding to help with the organisation of a Halloween
Light Party.
Recommending that the Board consider an Events Funding grant to
the Maungarei Community Christian Trust.
| [ATTACHMENT 8] |
Pages 23-26 |
FUTURE HERITAGE OVERLAYS – SHOPPING CENTRES
| Adam Milina |
|
| Ward Manager |
13 October 2005 |
At its 15 August 2005 meeting the Environment, Heritage and
Urban Form Committee considered a recommendation from the Eden/Albert Community
Board that the Committee consider the need for a planned process and timeline
for centre plans/heritage overlays due to the number of requests from
businesses/town centres in the Ward. The Board also requested that a register of
sites be set up to include businesses/town centres.
The Committee resolved that all Community Boards be requested to
forward candidate shopping centres in their wards [which must be zoned business
2 and substantially developed prior to 1940] that they would like to be
considered in any future heritage overlays, to the Group Manager City Planning
by the end of October 2005.
Recommending that the Board submit candidate shopping centres
for inclusion in a register of sites for future heritage overlays.
| [ATTACHMENT 9] |
Pages 27-28 |
GERRARD BEESON PLACE TOILETS
| Bridget Graham |
|
| Chairperson |
13 October 2005 |
The community has made numerous enquiries regarding the
reopening of the Gerrard Beeson Place toilets. The Board is asked to consider
requesting Recreation and Community Services to investigate the reopening and
upgrading of these toilets.
Recommending that the Group Manager Recreation and Community
Services be requested to investigate the options for the reopening and upgrading
of the Gerrard Beeson Place toilets and report back to the Board.
SLIPS CRITERIA
| Suzanne Muir |
|
| Community Board Services Manager |
19 September 2005 |
At its meeting in June 2005, Combined Committees resolved to allow for a
change in the SLIPs (Small Local Improvement Projects) criteria to enable some
projects of an operational nature to qualify for funding. This report recommends
the category of projects of an operational nature which could qualify for SLIPs
funding.
Recommending that the SLIPs criteria outlined in the report be endorsed.
| [ATTACHMENT 11] |
Pages 29-36 |
STREET NAMING – MR BRAY
| Katerina Solomona |
|
| Team Leader Data Stewards |
10 October 2005 |
At its September 2005 meeting the Board requested that the
Manager Auckland City Environments investigate the naming of the part of street
from Arthur Street and Paynes Lane in Onehunga as Bray's Rise and report back to
the Board.
Attached for the Board's information is a report from the Team
Leader Data Stewards, dated 10 October 2005, in response to the Board's request.
Recommending that the Board endorses the naming of the service
lane, between Arthur Street and Paynes Lane, as 'Bray's Rise' and requests
Auckland City Environments to conduct a survey of the affected business owners
and report back to the Board.
| [ATTACHMENT 12] |
Pages 37-40 |
ELLERSLIE CYCLING AND WALKING AREA PLAN
| Coralie McDonald |
|
| Senior Transport Planner |
6 October 2005 |
Providing for the Board's consideration the "Ellerslie Cycle and
Walking Study" report.
The "Ellerslie Cycle and Walking Study" has identified gaps in
the current cycle and walking networks around the Ellerslie area. Some of these
gaps are small scale and can be rectified quickly as maintenance and minor
safety items. Other gaps require building new infrastructure. These new
infrastructure items have been considered with other transport proposals such as
intersection upgrades. It is expected that most infrastructure items can be
implemented within two years.
Recommending:
- That the actions identified in the Ellerslie Cycle and
Walking Study be endorsed.
- That consideration be given to future SLIPs projects
that may compliment the work proposed under the Ellerslie Cycle and Walking
Study.
- That the Group Manager Community Planning be requested
to advise the Board of the timing of the upgrade of Ellerslie rail station and
the pedestrian underpass, following confirmation from ARTNL (Auckland Regional
Transport Network Ltd).
| [ATTACHMENT 13] |
Pages 41-46 |
PIKES POINT – PORTS OF AUCKLAND
| Adam Milina |
|
| Ward Manager |
13 October 2005 |
At the Urban Strategy And Governance Committee meeting held on
10 October 2005, the Committee was addressed by Geoff Higgins, Property Manager
from Ports of Auckland, regarding the Pikes Point vehicle processing facility
and inland port. It was resolved as follows:
That Mr Geoff Higgins, Property Manager from Ports of
Auckland be thanked for his presentation regarding the proposed Pikes Point
vehicle processing facility and inland port.
And further:
- That the Committee notes the actions of the
Auckland Regional Council (ARC) on the matter of Pikes Point: i.e.
* ARC staff to work with the groups involved to
urgently search suitable locations for their activities within one month.
* Requesting Auckland Regional Holdings to discuss
with Ports of Auckland the deferral of notice given to the groups to vacate
Pikes Point Airpark by 9 December 2005, to enable the ARC to implement the
above.
- That officers report to the appropriate committee
on options for improving the coastal walkways and open spaces on and near the
Manukau Harbour and also on options for the appropriate location for the
Auckland Regional Microlight Aircraft Club inc, Sport Aircraft Association
(Auckland Chapter) Inc, and the Roskill Modellers.
- That ACC officers initiate dialogue with ARC on
options for strategic planning and land swaps with foreshore and other suitably
sited landowners to achieve outcomes satisfactory to all stakeholder aspirations
in the area.
Recommending that the information be received.
IMPROVING SAFETY BY LOWERING SPEED LIMITS
| Adam Milina |
|
| Ward Manager |
13 October 2005 |
Attached for the Board's information is a report from the
Traffic Safety Manager, dated 29 July 2005, and the resolutions from the
Transport and Urban Linkages Committee meeting held on 14 September 2005. It was
resolved as follows:
- That as the lowering of speed limits on arterial
roads will affect the capacity and level of service on the routes, including
migration of traffic onto residential streets, the lowering of speed limits is
not appropriate on arterial roads.
- That consultation with the local community and
community boards must be undertaken:
- where consideration is given to the lowering of
speed limits on residential streets
- physical changes to the road environment is
required where reduced speed limits are proposed.
- That the Transport and Urban Committee note:
- The high vulnerable road users accident rate in
Auckland region compared with the national rate.
- The perception of high speed in Auckland from
both residents and visitors.
- The need to improve perception of road safety in
Auckland if the Auckland City Council is to achieve a transfer from cars to
other modes of transport.
- That the Transport and Urban Linkages committee
request the Manager Traffic and Road Safety to work with other Territorial Local
Authorities in the Auckland region to lobby the Minister and the Ministry of
Transport for a television based campaign to improve safety and reduce speed in
urban areas.
Recommending that the information be received.
| [ATTACHMENT 15] |
Pages 47-58 |
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
Providing the Chairperson with an opportunity to update the
Board on the 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 upon this item, a written report must be provided for
inclusion in the agenda.
| [ATTACHMENT 16] |
Pages 59-62 |
COUNCILLORS' REPORTS
Providing the Councillors with an opportunity to update the
Board on the 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 upon this item, a written report must be provided for
inclusion in the agenda.
BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS
Providing the Board Members with an opportunity to update the
Board on the 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 upon this item, a written report must be provided for
inclusion in the agenda.
18.1. BOARD MEMBER BARBARA INSULL – MICHAELS AVENUE WETLANDS – BBQ AND
SEATING AND INTERPRETATION SIGNS SLIPS PROJECT
| Barbara Insull |
|
| Board Member |
13 October 2005 |
Attached for the Board's endorsement is a 2006/2007 SLIPs
proposal for a BBQ, seating and interpretation signs in Michaels Avenue
Wetlands.
Recommending that the Board endorse the Michaels Avenue Wetlands
– BBQ, seating and interpretation signs SLIPs project for scoping and inclusion
on the Board's 2006/2007 SLIPs list.
| [ATTACHMENT 18.1] |
Pages 63-64 |
FUNDING FOR ELLERSLIE TENNIS COURT NETS – CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Attaching for the Board's information a letter from Sophie Denny
requesting funding for Ellerslie Tennis Court Nets
| [ATTACHMENT 19] |
Pages 65-66 |
REPORTS REQUESTED / PENDING
| Adam Milina |
|
| Ward Manager |
13 October 2005 |
Advising of the reports requested/pending.
Recommending that the reports requested/pending as at October
2005 be received.
| [ATTACHMENT 20] |
Pages 67-68 |
GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS
| Adam Milina |
|
| Ward Manager |
13 October 2005 |
Attaching activity reports and statistics from the various
groups within Auckland City.
Recommending that the Group Activity Reports for the month of September 2005
be received.
| [ATTACHMENT 21] |
Pages 69-84 |
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