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OPEN AGENDA

I hereby give notice that a meeting of the

MAUNGAKIEKIE COMMUNITY BOARD

will be held as follows:

DATE: Thursday, 20 August 2009
TIME: 6:00 pm
VENUE: Onehunga Community Centre
  83 Church Street
  Onehunga
Crispian Franklin
DEMOCRACY ADVISOR

Members:

Ms Bridget Graham, QSO [Chairperson]
Mr Brett Clark [Deputy Chairperson]
Ms Olga Brochner
Ms Lynn Messervy
Mr Simon Randall
Cr Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, MP
Cr Richard Northey, ONZM

  1. Top APOLOGIES

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

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    The minutes of the Maungakiekie Community Board meeting held on Thursday, 16 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.

    The following requests have been received to address the meeting:

    4.1. ONEHUNGA CUTHBERT KINDERGARTEN - BEV DOUGLAS

    Bev Douglas will be in attendance to address the board in support of her Discretionary Funding grant application for the Onehunga Cuthbert Kindergarten for costs associated for the funding of the completion of Stage 2 of its Outdoor Development Plan of which there are 3 specific parts: building a small train station, construction of a junior geo gymnasium and a tepee.

    This item will be considered under item 10.2 respectively.

    4.2. ELLERSLIE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - CHRISTINE FOLEY

    Christine Foley, town manager, Ellerslie Business Association will be in attendance to address the board in support of her Discretionary Funding grant application towards the costs of Arterslie School Art Exhibition.

    This item will be considered under item 10.4 respectively.

    4.3. STARFISH MAGIC - KAREN JARVIS

    Karen Jarvis from Starfish Magic will be in attendance to address the board in support of her Discretionary Funding grant application towards the costs of hosting 6 interactive workshops for preschool and primary aged children and their families.

    This item will be considered under item 10.5 respectively.

    4.4 COMMUNICARE ROYAL OAK FRIENDSHIP CENTRE - MARGARET OLDFIELD

    Margaret Oldfield will be in attendance to address the board in support of her Discretionary Funding grant application towards the costs of transporting members to and from the Friendship Centre

    This item will be considered under item 10.6 respectively.

    4.5. THE NZ JAPAN SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND - KUMIKO IMAI

    Kumiko Imai representing The NZ Japan Society of Auckland Inc will be in attendance in support of her Discretionary Funding grant application towards the costs of hosting a Japanese arts and culture event.

    This item will be considered under item 10.7 respectively.

    4.6. ELDERLY WELL-BEING CENTRE TRUST - JEONG SUK MOON

    Jeong Suk Moon will be in attendance to address the board in support of her Discretionary Funding grant application towards the costs of hosting a musical event for elderly Koreans.

    This item will be considered under item 10.8 respectively.

    4.7. ELLERSLIE TENNIS CLUB - PHILIP DOBSON

    Philip Dobson will be in attendance to address the board in support of her Discretionary Funding grant application towards the costs of installing lighting for tennis courts located in Konini Domain and extending the use of the courts.

    This item will be considered under item 10.11 respectively.

  5. Top FUTURE PLANNING FRAMEWORK

    Bryce Pomfrett  
    Senior Planner Outer Isthmus 3 August 2009

    Reporting on an overall summary of the public feedback received in response to the Area Plan process and feedback on the Maungakiekie Area Plan and other area plans within the Maungakiekie Community Board jurisdiction.

    The draft Future Planning Framework was shared with the community and stakeholders over an eight-week period from mid March to mid May 2009 and in total, 34 different events were held. Nearly 800 feedback responses were received, offering 1753 comments on aspects of the Future Planning Framework.

    This report also provides a summary of:

    • citywide spatial framework key themes
    • heritage key themes
    • key themes and changes for the Maungakiekie area plan
    • feedback summary report for all area plans
    • next steps-Future Planning Framework

    Key changes for Maungakiekie Area Plan, as endorsed by the City Development Committee on 9 July 2009, include:

    • adding a triangular area of residential housing west of Jellicoe Park in the "single dwelling traditional site" outcome area;
    • providing for "improved pedestrian and/or cycle environment" across Campbell Road in the vicinity of Wheturangi Road;
    • adding a "low rise apartments / terraces" outcome at the northern end of Campbell Road;
    • adding a "low rise apartments / terraces" outcome on the eastern side of Manukau Road, south of Greenwoods corner;
    • the "mixed use" outcome at the Sanitarium site altered to include part of this site for "employment" and the "key site" boundary extended.

    Phase two of the Future Planning Framework is also underway which includes precinct plans in Onehunga, Church St/Neilson St business area, Pt Chevalier/Western Springs and Mt Albert. In addition, a series of position papers will be developed that demonstrate how the Future Planning Framework outcomes can be translated in to a district plan.

    Recommending that the report of the Future Planning Framework be received.

  6. Top CITY EVENTS ANNUAL REPORT

    Georgina Gilmour  
    Manager, Event and Film Operations 29 June 2009

    Reporting on the City Events Group of Auckland City Council which has now been in place for two years. Over this time a significant amount of work has been completed to better service the needs of the events industry, to build Auckland's reputation as an events destination and to create opportunities from events for the community.

    This report updates the board on

    • the functions and purpose of the City events group
    • retrospective summary of event activity within the Maungakiekie Community Board area for the period 1 July 2008 to 31 June 2009
    • risks, issues and opportunities for events in Auckland
    • the proposed programme of events in the Maungakiekie Community Board area for the period 1 July 2009 to 31 June 2010 (including sponsored, delivered, facilitated events and major events)
    • progress to date in planning for Rugby World Cup 2011.

    Recommending that the City Events annual report and presentation be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 6]  
  7. Top SLIPS PROGRAMME UPDATE REPORT

    Julia Goh  
    Programme Leader 7 August 2009

    Providing a summary of current SLIPs projects and financial information.

    Recommending that the Board consider the proposals.

    [ATTACHMENT 7]  
  8. Top SLIPS DECISION REPORT AUGUST 2009

    Karen Yates  
    Portfolio Leader 12 August 2009

    Attaching a spreadsheet with all current SLIPs project proposals for consideration by the Board.

    Recommending that the Board consider the proposals.

    [ATTACHMENT 8]  
  9. Top RESOLUTIONS FROM COMMUNITY BOARDS REGARDING SLIPS EXTRA SOURCE

    Crispian Franklin  
    Democracy Advisor 12 August 2009

    Providing the resolutions from Eden/Albert (22 July 2009), Eastern Bays (15 July 2009), and Western Bays (15 July 2009) Community Board meetings.

    The Eden/Albert Community Board resolved as follows:

    1. That the Board notes the following statement included in the Environmental and Utility Management Fourth Quarter Report to the July 2009 meeting of City Development committee:

    "The 09/10 SLIPs budget increases by $500,000 allocated as per the formula across all 10 boards. A similar $500,000 was added in the year 08/09. The extra projects able to be delivered with this increased funding has necessitated the establishment of an additional SLIPs project portfolio leader position. The costs associated with the additional position (ie salary and overheads) needs to be funded from the operational SLIPs budget allocated to the Boards on a pro-rata basis."

    1. That the Board also notes that Combined Committee's decision during the annual plan process was to increase the SLIPs budget for community boards - not fund additional staff resources, and requests that the matter regarding the general issue of use of a council operational budget to fund staff be placed on the August City Development Committee meeting for discussion.
    2. That the Board requests that it be provided with a copy of council's policy decision that allows council officers to fund staff salary and overheads from a budget allocated to community boards via the annual plan process.
    3. That a copy of resolutions B-D be circulated to all community boards, together with the memorandum from the Group Manager, Environmental Utility Management, dated 13 July 2008.

    The Eastern Bays Community Board resolved as follows:

    1. That the memorandum from the Group Manager Environmental Utility Management, dated 13 July 2009, regarding funding an extra staff resource for the small local improvement projects (SLIPs) team, be received and that the Board wish it conveyed to the Chief Executive disapproval of the practice to fund staff from SLIPs allocations.

    The Western Bays Community Board resolved as follows:

    1. That the Board notes with concern and objects to the intention to fund additional human resource personnel from the Board's SLIPs budget and questions the validity of the actions taken against the SLIPS criteria.
    2. That resolution B be forwarded to all community boards for their information."

    Recommending that the resolutions from the 22 July 2009 Eden/ Albert, 15 July 2009 Eastern Bays and Western Bays Community Boards, be noted.

  10. Top DISCRETIONARY FUNDING

    10.1. 2009/2010 DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION OF MAUNGAREI COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN TRUST - ADRIENNE ROKE

    Attaching for the Board's consideration an application for a Discretionary Funding grant from the Maungarei Community Christian Trust for the cost associated with the Mount Wellington Light Party.

    [ATTACHMENT 10.1]  

    10.2. 2009/2010 DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION OF ONEHUNGA CUTHBERT KINDERGARTEN - BEV DOUGLAS

    Attaching for the Board's consideration an application for a Discretionary Funding grant from the Onehunga Cuthbert Kindergarten for costs associated for the funding of the completion of Stage 2 of its Outdoor Development Plan of which there are 3 specific parts: building a small train station, construction of a junior geo gymnasium and a tepee.

    [ATTACHMENT 10.2]  

    10.3. 2009/2010 DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION - ONEHUNGA CUTHBERT KINDERGARTEN SHADE SAILS

    Attaching for the Board's consideration an application for a Discretionary Funding grant from the Onehunga Cuthbert Kindergarten for costs of installing a shade sail over the area above the swings.

    [ATTACHMENT 10.3]  

    10.4. 2009/2010 DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION - ELLERSLIE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

    Attaching for the Board's consideration an application for a Discretionary Funding grant from the Ellerslie Business Association for costs associated for the funding to host ARTerslie School Art Exhibition.

    [ATTACHMENT 10.4]  

    10.5. 2009/2010 DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION OF STARFISH MAGIC  

    Attaching for the Board's consideration an application for a Discretionary Funding grant from Starfish Magic for costs associated for the funding of 6 interactive workshops for preschool and primary aged children and their families.

    [ATTACHMENT 10.5]  

    10.6. 2009/2010 DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION - COMMUNICARE ROYAL OAK FRIENDSHIP - MARGARET OLDFIELD

    Attaching for the Board's consideration an application for a Discretionary Funding grant from the Communicare Royal Oak Friendship for costs associated for transporting its members to and fro from the Friendship Centre.

    [ATTACHMENT 10.6]  

    10.7. 2009/2010 DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION - THE NZ JAPAN SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND-KUMIKO IMAI

    Attaching for the Board's consideration an application for a Discretionary Funding grant from the NZ Japan Society Auckland for costs associated with hosting the 'Taste of Japan' event.

    [ATTACHMENT 10.7]  

    10.8. 2009/2010 DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION - ELDERLY WELL BEING TRUST CENTRE

    Attaching for the Board's consideration an application for a Discretionary Funding grant from the Elderly Well-Being Trust Centre for costs associated for the funding of a competitive musical event for elderly Koreans.

    [ATTACHMENT 10.8]  

    10.9. 2009/2010 DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION - ARTHRITIS CENTRAL CRAFT GROUP

    Attaching for the Board's consideration an application for a Discretionary Funding grant from the Arthritis Central Craft Group for costs associated with hosting a socialising network meeting.

    [ATTACHMENT 10.9]  

    10.10. 2009/2010 DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION - ONEHUNGA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - 2010 GUIDE

    Attaching for the Board's consideration the Onehunga Business Association - 2010 Guide for early payment discount.

    [ATTACHMENT 10.10]  

    10.11. 2009/2010 DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION - ELLERSLIE TENNIS CLUB - PHILIP DOBSON

    Attaching for the Board's consideration an application for a Discretionary Funding grant from the Ellerslie Tennis Club for costs of installing lighting for tennis court located in Konini Domain to extend the use of the court.

    [ATTACHMENT 10.11]  

    10.12. 2009/2010 DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION - ONEHUNGA COMMUNITY CENTRE - JENNY MACKAY

    Attaching for the Board's consideration an application for a Discretionary Funding grant from the Onehunga Community Centre for costs associated for hosting the 'Prime Time' event to recognise older people in the Onehunga community.

    [ATTACHMENT 10.12]  
  11. Top CONSULTATION ON CHANGES TO THE DOG BYLAW

    Crispian Franklin  
    Democracy Advisor 12 August 2009

    Providing background to council's new Dog bylaw which was approved by council on 23 April 2009, and advising that the closing date for further consultation has been extended to 31 August 2009, noting that the Board has put in a submission prior to the previous closing date of 31 July 2009.

    Recommending that the report be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 11]  
  12. Top RESOLUTIONS FROM THE TAMAKI COMMUNITY BOARD MEETING DATED 28 JULY 2009 - TRAFINZ 2009 CONFERENCE

    Crispian Franklin  
    Democracy Advisor 12 August 2009

    At its meeting dated 28 July 2009 the Tamaki Community Board resolved as follows under item 7 and item 12 respectively:

    That Simon Randall, Maungakiekie Community Board member be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

    That Board member Simon Randall of the Maungakiekie Community Board be invited to attend the Tamaki Community Board meeting after the Trafinz conference. "

    Recommending that the resolutions from the 28 July 2009 Tamaki Community Board meeting, be noted.

    [ATTACHMENT 12]  
  13. Top CHAIRPERSONS REPORT

    Providing the Chairperson with the opportunity to update the Board on projects and issues the Chairperson has been involved with since the July 2009 meeting.

    Recommending that the Chairperson's report be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 13]  
  14. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS

    Providing Board members with the opportunity to update the Board on projects and issues they have been involved with since the 16 July 2009 meeting.

    [Note: This is an information item and if a Board member wishes any action to be taken under this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the agenda.]

    [ATTACHMENT 14]  
  15. Top COUNCILLORS' REPORT

    Providing Councillors with the opportunity to update the Board on projects and issues they have been involved with since the July 2009 meeting.

    Recommending that the Councillors' reports be received.

  16. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Crispian Franklin  
    Democracy Advisor 12 August 2009

    Attaching activity reports and statistics from the various groups within council for the July 2009 period for the Board's information.

    Recommending that the group activity reports for the July 2009 period be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 16]  
  17. Top REPORTS REQUESTED PENDING

    Crispian Franklin  
    Democracy Advisor 12 August 2009

    Attaching the reports requested/pending list of the Democracy advisor, dated 12 August 2009.

    Recommending that the reports requested/pending list be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 17]