APOLOGIES
Apologies have been received from Councillors Northey and Christian.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The
minutes of the Maungakiekie Community Board meeting
held on Thursday, 21 February 2008 to be confirmed as a true and correct
record, subject to the following amendment:
Item 9 - Update on Royal Commission
Resolutions B and C to read as follows:
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That the Maungakiekie Community Board expresses concern to the
Regional Governance Committee that there are currently no community board
members on the Committee, and requests that two community board members be
appointed to the Committee to provide a greater insight into.
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That the Maungakiekie Community Board refers to the Regional
Governance Committee its concern about the Committee's proposal to send
representatives to Brisbane, due to the expense to Auckland City ratepayers and
the lack of community board representation.
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
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Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings
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"An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at
that meeting if- |
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The local authority by resolution so decides; and |
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The presiding member explains at the meeting at a time when it is open
to the public,- |
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The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and |
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The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a
subsequent meeting." |
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Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and
Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states: |
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"Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,- |
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That item may be discussed at that meeting if- |
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That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the
local authority; and |
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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 |
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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
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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.
At
the close of the agenda no requests to speak had been received.
MANUKAU HARBOUR CROSSING ALLIANCE TO THE COMMUNITY BOARD
Representatives from the Manukau Harbour Crossing Alliance will provide a verbal
update to the Board on current projects in the ward.
NEILSON STREET UPGRADE UPDATE
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Gary Tang |
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Transport planner |
10 March 2008 |
Providing the Board with an update on the Neilson Street upgrade proposals and
the impact on the transport issues raised by The Onehunga Enhancement Society on
transport in Onehunga.
Recommending that the memorandum be received.
HEALTH AND ANIMAL RELATED-BYLAWS
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Priscilla Steel |
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Democracy Advisor |
12 March 2008 |
The
following bylaws are open for public submission:
Submissions on the first four bylaws close on 11 April 2008, with the remainder
closing on 10 March 2008
Recommending that the Board consider whether it wishes to make submissions on
these bylaws and if so, appoint a working party to prepare the Board's
submissions.
LOCAL EVENT FUNDING APPLICATION - ARTERSLIE AND COMMUNITY EXPO EVENT
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Priscilla Steel |
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Democracy Advisor |
12 March 2008 |
Attaching an application from the Ellerslie Community Arts Trust seeking funding
of $1,500 for costs associated with advertising and promotion for the ARTerslie
and Community Expo event.
Recommending that the Board consider the application.
UPDATE ON ROYAL COMMISSION
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Priscilla Steel |
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Democracy Advisor |
12 March 2008 |
Attaching a memo from the Democracy Advisor, dated 13 February 2008, to update
the Board on the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Auckland Governance.
Also
attaching information from the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance community
board workshop held on 4 March 2008.
Recommending that the memo from the Democracy Advisor, dated 13 February 2008,
be received.
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[ATTACHMENT 9, 9A, 9B, 9C & 9D] |
Pages 9-66 |
ONEHUNGA POLITICAL LIAISON GROUP
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Priscilla Steel |
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Democracy Advisor |
12 March 2008 |
Attaching a report dealing with the establishment of the Onehunga political
liaison group and the role of the council on this group which was considered by
the City Development Committee at its 13 March 2008 meeting. The committee
resolved:
- The City Development Committee agrees to be represented and to
participate on the Onehunga political liaison group,
- That Councillor Lotu-Iiga, be appointed to represent the interests of
the council at the political liaison group and that Councillor Northey be
appointed as the council's second representative,
- That the draft terms of reference for the Onehunga political liaison
group, outlined as Attachment 1 of the report of the Manager, Outer Isthmus
dated 29 February 2008 be endorsed subject to the following amendments:
- the Maungakiekie Community Board and The Onehunga Enhancement
Society be appointed on the political liaison group
- the Maungakiekie Community Board and The Onehunga Enhancement
Society be represented by one member each on the political liaison group
- That the ARC be informed of the two amendments to the draft terms of
reference listed in resolution (C).
Recommending that the Board appoint a member to the Onehunga political liaison
group.
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[ATTACHMENT 10] |
Pages 67-72 |
INWARDS CORRESPONDENCE
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Priscilla Steel |
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Democracy Advisor |
12 March 2008 |
Attaching correspondence from Mr Richard Harward regarding traffic safety
concerns in Forbes St, Onehunga.
Recommending that the Board consider the correspondence.
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[ATTACHMENT 11] |
Pages 73-74 |
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
Providing the chair with an opportunity to update the Board on the projects and
issues they have been involved with since the last meeting.
Note:
this is an information item only and if the chair wishes 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.
Note:
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.
13.1. REPORT FROM OLGA BROCHNER
Attaching a report from board member Brochner.
Recommending that the report from board member Brochner be received.
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[ATTACHMENT 13.1] |
Pages 75-76 |
13.2. REPORT FROM BRETT CLARK
Board
member Clark will provide a verbal report at the meeting.
Recommending that the verbal report from board member Clark be received.
13.3. REPORT FROM LYNN MESSERVY
Board
member Messervy will provide a verbal report at the meeting.
Recommending that the verbal report from board member Messervy be received.
13.4. REPORT FROM SIMON RANDALL
Board
member Randall will provide a verbal report at the meeting.
Recommending that the verbal report from board member Randall be received.
COUNCILLOR'S REPORTS
Providing the Councillors with an opportunity to update the Board on the
projects and issues that they have been involved with since the election in
October.
Recommending that the verbal updates from Councillors be received.
REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING
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Priscilla Steel |
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Democracy Advisor |
12 March 2008 |
Reporting on the reports requested/pending list of the Democracy Advisor, dated
12 March 2008.
Recommending that the report be received.
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[ATTACHMENT 15] |
Pages 77-78 |
GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS
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Priscilla Steel |
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Democracy Advisor |
12 March 2008 |
Attaching activity reports and statistics from the various groups within
Auckland City Council for the Boards information.
Recommending that the Group Activity Reports for the month of February 2008 be
received.
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[ATTACHMENT 16] |
Pages 79-90 |