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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE MAUNGAKIEKIE COMMUNITY BOARD HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER 2006 AT 6:04 PM

PRESENT:

Mrs Bridget

Graham [Chairman]

 

 

Mr Geoff

Abbott, JP [Deputy Chairman]

[Until 8.04pm, part item 17]

 

Mr Brett

Clark

 

 

 

Ms Barbara

Insull

 

[Until 8.02pm, part item 17]

 

Mrs Jen

Livingstone

 

 

 

Cr Richard

Northey, ONZM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALSO PRESENT:

Cr Bill

Christian JP

 

[Until 8.07pm, part item 17]

 

Cr Leila

Boyle

 

[Until 7.38pm, start item 16]

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That the apology from Councillor Hinchcliff be accepted.

    CARRIED

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    Moved: Graham/Abbott

    That the minutes of the Maungakiekie Community Board meeting held on Thursday, 17 August 2006, be confirmed as a true and correct record.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    There was no extraordinary business.

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    4.1. PROPOSAL TO RENAME ONEHUNGA MALL- AMANDA KINZETT - ONEHUNGA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

    Amanda Kinzett addressed the Board regarding the Onehunga Business Association's proposal to rename Onehunga Mall as Onehunga Mainstreet.

    Moved: Graham/Abbott

    1. That Amanda Kinzett, Onehunga Business Association, be thanked for her presentation to the Board regarding the proposal to rename Onehunga Mall.
    2. That the correspondence, tabled at the meeting, regarding the Onehunga Business Association's proposal to rename Onehunga Mall, dated 19 September 2006, be received.
    3. That the Group manager Auckland City Environments, be requested to initiate the renaming consultation process for Onehunga Mall.

    CARRIED

    [ATTACHMENT 4.1]

    4.2 ONEHUNGA BAY LAGOON AND STATE HIGHWAY 20 - JOHN HEATON

    John Heaton addressed the Board regarding the Aotea Sea Scouts concerns over State Highway 20, and the Scouts use of Onehunga Bay Lagoon. Mr Heaton advised that the Scouts support the removal of the silt from the Lagoon.

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That John Heaton be thanked for his presentation to the Board regarding the Onehunga Bay Lagoon and State Highway 20.

    CARRIED

  5. Top COMMUNITY BOARD LOCAL FUNDING

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    1. That the report of the Community Advisor, dated 1 September 2006, be received.
    2. That the Board approves the following allocations from its 2006/2007 Community Board Local Funding budget:

    Organisation Name

    Project

    Amount ($)

    All Breeds Dog Training Club Inc

    To purchase a new stove.

    750

    Auckland Kindergarten Assn Charitable Trust, Oranga Free Kindergarten

    To purchase playground equipment.

    1,210

    Auckland Latin American Community Inc

    To fund volunteer expenses and to promote educational workshops.

    2,300

    Auckland Parents Centre

    To hire a guest speaker for an 'Infant and Child Car Seat Safety' course.

    300

    Central Arthritis Craft Group

    To purchase craft materials and to fund travel costs for participants.

    800

    Communicare Civilian Maimed Assn Auckland Inc, Onehunga Day Centre

    To fund the transport of members to and from the centre.

    1,000

    Communicare Civilian Maimed Assn Auckland Inc, Royal Oak Day Centre

    To fund transport and craft supply costs.

    630

    ESOL Home Tutors Auckland Central Inc

    To promote the group's services to potential learners in newspapers.

    800

    New Zealand Sri Lanka Foundation Inc

    To fund equipment and court hire costs.

    1,500

    One Tree Hill Arthritis Support Group

    Towards member's transport to and from meetings.

    180

    Onehunga Amateur Swimming and Lifesaving Club Inc

    Towards the production of brochures.

    800

    Onehunga Chinese Community

    To purchase medical equipment and to fund bus fares and cultural tea parties, excluding catering.

    1,000

    Onehunga Fencible and Historical Society Inc

    To purchase a digital camera and a filing cabinet.

    910

    Onehunga Toy Library

    To purchase two new toys and DVDs.

    860

    Parenting With Confidence Inc

    Costs associated with delivering eight 'Attitude' presentations to Onehunga High School.

    1,200

    Relationship Services Inc

    Towards an advert in the Aucklander to capture the Maungakiekie area.

    1,000

    Royal New Zealand Plunket Society Inc, Onehunga Sub-Branch

    Towards the newsletter, canopy and signage. Graffiti guard is to be applied to any outdoor signage.

    4,000

    Royal Oak Racquets Club

    Towards the purchase of racquets.

    1,500

    Seniornet Auckland Inc

    To fund petrol vouchers, photocopying and associated costs.

    1,000

    Young Men's Christian Asn of Auckland Inc, Jordan Recreation and Fitness

    To promote the 'Raise up and Represent' programme.

    2,000

     

    TOTAL

    23,740
    1. That Helen Price, Community Advisor, be thanked for her attendance and information provided.
    2. That the Board Grants $1,000 from its 2006/2007 Discretionary Funding budget to the Onehunga Ladies Benevolent Society Inc. to supply and deliver emergency food parcels to families in the Onehunga area.

    CARRIED

  6. Top ONEHUNGA BAY LAGOON UPDATE

    Moved: Graham/Abbott

    1. That the memorandum of the Parks Officer, dated 5 September 2006, be received.
    2. That the Group manager Recreation and Community Services be requested to report back to the Board's October 2006 meeting on the viability of removing sediment to create a deeper lagoon at Onehunga Bay Reserve.
    3. That the Jim Jackson be thanked for his involvement over the last 15 years with the Onehunga Bay Lagoon.

    CARRIED

  7. Top NAMING OF A STREET BETWEEN LEONARD ROAD AND FULTON HOGAN QUARRY, MOUNT WELLINGTON

    Moved: Graham/Abbott

    1. That the report of the Team Leader Data Stewards, dated 30 August 2006, be received.
    2. That the name Leon Leicester Avenue be approved, in principle, for the new public road that links Leonard Road and the Fulton Hogan Quarry and that Auckland City Environments be requested to survey adjacent owners and businesses with the proposed name prior to final approval.

    CARRIED

  8. Top WAIKARAKA CYCLEWAY (PIKES POINT TO ONEHUNGA) - CONTRACT VARIATION

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    1. That the resolutions from the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee meeting, held on 13 September 2006, and the report of the Manager Passenger Transport and the Transport Planning Assistant, dated 30 August 2006, be received.
    2. That the Group manager Transport Strategy and Policy be advised of the Board's concern regarding the tendering process for the Waikaraka Cycleway (Pikes Point to Onehunga) project.
    3. That an officer from Transport Strategy and Policy be requested to attend the 19 October 2006 meeting of the Board to provide an update on the Waikaraka Cycleway (Pikes Point to Onehunga) project.

    CARRIED

  9. Top CONTROLS ON THE SALE AND LETTING OFF OF FIREWORKS

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That the resolutions from the Economic Development and Sustainable Business Committee meeting, held on 6 September 2006, and the report of the Strategic Analyst, dated 31 August 2006, be received.

    CARRIED

  10. Top NOTICE OF MOTION - STATE HIGHWAY 20 - MANUKAU HARBOUR CROSSING AND GLOUCESTER PARK INTERCHANGE

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That the resolutions from the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee meeting, held on 13 September 2006, and the Notice of Motion of Councillor Hinchcliff, dated 6 September 2006, be received.

    CARRIED

  11. Top AUCKLAND CITY ISTHMUS FOOTPATH POLICY

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That the resolutions from the Joint meeting of the Transport and Urban Linkages and the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committees, held on 14 August 2006, and the report of the Strategic Planning and Design Manager, dated 24 July 2006, be received.

    CARRIED

  12. Top ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION - AUCKLAND REGION AND FAR NORTH COMMUNITY BOARDS ASSOCIATION

    Moved: Graham/Abbott

    That the Board approves the renewal of the Auckland Regional and Far North Community Boards Association subscription of $250 from its 2006/2007 Discretionary Funding budget.

    CARRIED

  13. Top URGENT DECISION - ALAN HOFFMAN VISIT TO NEW ZEALAND 8 AND 11 SEPTEMBER 2006

    Moved: Graham/Abbott

    That the urgent decision regarding the Board's 2006/2007 Discretionary Funding Grant of $300 for the Alan Hoffman Visit to New Zealand 8 and 11 September 2006, be noted.

    CARRIED

  14. Top 2006/2016 DRAFT LONG TERM COUNCIL COMMUNITY PLAN SUBMISSION RESPONSE

    This item was deferred to the 19 October 2006 meeting.

  15. Top CHAIRPERSONS REPORT

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    1. That the report of the Chairperson, dated September 2006, be received.
    2. That the verbal report of the Chairperson regarding residents concerns over the lack of policing in Onehunga, be received.
    3. That the Chairperson be delegated to write to the Chief of Police or the appropriate Police department regarding residents concerns over the lack of policing in Onehunga, subject to the approval of the Chairman of the Economic Development and Sustainable Business Committee.

    CARRIED

  16. Top BOARD MEMBERS REPORT

    Moved: Graham/Abbott

    1. That the verbal report of Board member Clark regarding the following be received:
    • George Bernard Shaw Community Planting at Onehunga Bay Reserve
    • Tree consents
    • Tree attack on Oranga Avenue
    1. That the verbal report of Board member Insull regarding the following be received:
    • Ellerslie Business Association AGM
    • Onehunga Business Association AGM
    • Community Board Local Funding
    • Ellerslie Future Frameworks meeting
    • Tree hearing
    • Traffic Issues meeting with new Traffic and Safety Engineer
    • Traffic Bylaw - Gavin Street
    • Transport and Urban Linkages Committee meeting - 6 September 2006 submission on the Mt Wellington quarry.
    • Cycle Action Auckland - Ellerslie Cycle and Pedestrian Plan
    • Trees - removal of norfolk pines - Ascott Development
    • AUT nano-technology
    • Public Transport Oriented Urban Design Course - Alan Hoffman
    1. That the verbal report of Board member Livingstone regarding the following be received:
    • Public Transport Oriented Urban Design Course - Alan Hoffman
    • Ellerslie Future Frameworks
    • Farewell for Steve Green at the Oranga Community Centre
    • Onehunga Community House Restoration
    • Opening of the Ellerslie Tennis Club
    • Transport and Urban Linkages Committee meeting 6 September 2006
    • Jellicoe Park planting - thanks to the Parks Officer
    • Presentation by National Party in Onehunga

    CARRIED

  17. Top COUNCILLORS' REPORT

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That the verbal report of Councillor Northey regarding the following be received:

    • Auckland Citizens Advice Auckland City Inc.
    • Transport Bylaw Hearing
    • 2006 Representation Arrangements Review Hearing
    • Mayoral Forum
    • State Highway 20
    • Aotea Sea Scouts/Historic Places Trust/Auckland Regional Council meeting on State Highway 20

    CARRIED

  18. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the reports requested/pending as at September 2006 be received.

    CARRIED

  19. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That the Group Activity Reports for the month of August 2006 be received.

    CARRIED

  20. Top COMMUNITY BOARDS ACHIEVEMENT REGISTER

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    1. That the report of the Community Board Services Manager, dated 9 August 2006, be received.
    2. That Board member Abbott be delegated to retrospectively assess agendas and minutes from the 2004-2007 term for items for inclusion in the Board's 2004-2007 Achievement Register.
    3. That the following achievements be recorded in the Board's 2004-2007 Achievement Register.
    • 2005/2006 and 2006/2007 Community Board Local Funding Allocation
    • George Bernard Shaw Restorative Justice Process and community outcomes.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed at 8:20pm.
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