Skip navigation
Council member and meetings
Maungakiekie Community Board
Back to contents

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE MAUNGAKIEKIE COMMUNITY BOARD HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 15 NOVEMBER 2006 AT 6:12PM

PRESENT:

Mrs Bridget

Graham [Chairperson]

 

Mr Brett

Clark

 

 

Ms Barbara

Insull

 

 

Mrs Jen

Livingstone

 

 

Cr Richard

Northey, ONZM

 

 

 

 

 

ALSO PRESENT:

Cr Leila

Boyle

[until 7.30pm, end item 5, from 8.08pm, start item 6, until 9.45pm, part item 20]

 

Cr Bill

Christian, JP

[until 8.34pm, end item 13]

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That apologies from Councillor Hinchcliff and Board member Abbott be accepted.

    CARRIED

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That the minutes of the Maungakiekie Community Board meeting held on Thursday, 19 October 2006 and Monday, 30 October 2006 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    1. That an extraordinary business item be considered at agenda item 26 for the reason that the Ministry for the Environment is planning to hold a Making Good Decisions workshop during March 2007 and the Board needs to consider nominating a representative to attend the workshop.
    2. That an extraordinary business item be considered at agenda item 27 for the reason that the payment for the Board's festive season advertisement in the Onehunga Community News is due and the next Board meeting is not until 1 February 2007.
    3. That an extraordinary business item be considered at agenda item 28 for the reason that the Discretionary Funding application from Migrant Support Services Inc. for its 'Celebration of Diverse Cultures" event was not received until after the agenda close with the event to be held on 8 December 2006 and the next Board meeting not until 1 February 2007.

    CARRIED

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    4.1. ELLERSLIE SANTA PARADE - REQUEST FOR EVENTS FUNDING - CHRISTINE FOLEY, ELLERSLIE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

    This item was withdrawn.

    4.2. NATIONAL STADIUM IN THE MANUKAU HARBOUR - BARRY COPELAND

    Barry Copeland and Mark Hall presented to the Board in support of their proposal to Government for the development of a National Stadium in the Manukau Harbour, for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    1. That Barry Copeland and Mark Hall be thanked for their presentation to the Board regarding the proposal to the Government for a National Stadium in the Manukau Harbour.
    2. That the presentation from Barry Copeland and Mark Hall, regarding their proposal for a National Stadium in the Manukau Harbour, be forwarded to the Group Manager Recreation and Community Services for consideration for a feasibility study by Council before a decision is made as to the preferred site for a National Stadium.

    CARRIED

    [ATTACHMENT 4.2]

    4.3. AMANDA KINZETT, MANAGER ONEHUNGA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - SAFETY ISSUES IN ONEHUNGA

    This item was withdrawn.

    4.4 Tom Foulkes - Footpaths in Onehunga and Ellerslie Tolling on State Highway 20

    Tom Foulkes presented to the Board regarding the current state of the footpaths in the Ward, in particular around Royal Oak and Quadrant Road.  Mr Foulkes also commented on Transit's proposal for tolling of the State Highway 20, Western Ring Route and advised that he believes a local crossing should be seriously considered rather than the proposed duplication of the motorway bridge.

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That Tom Foulkes be thanked for his presentation to the Board regarding the current state of footpaths within the Ward, and Transit's proposal for tolling of the State Highway 20 Western Ring Route.

    CARRIED

    4.5 Senior Sergeant Hirone Waretini - Introduction

    Senior Sergeant Hirone Waretini introduced himself to the Board as the new Senior Sergeant at the Onehunga Police Station.

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That Senior Sergeant Hirone Waretini be thanked for his presentation to the Board introducing himself as the new Senior Sergeant for the Onehunga area.

    CARRIED

  5. Top DEPUTATION - TRANSIT'S CONSULTATION ON THE WESTERN RING ROUTE

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That Peter Spies, Transit Auckland Regional Manager, be thanked for his presentation to the Board regarding Transit's consultation on the Western Ring Route.

    CARRIED

    Items 8, 9, 10 and 11 were taken at this point.

  6. Top ONEHUNGA BAY LAGOON UPDATE

    Moved: Graham/Insull

    That the report of the Parks Officer, dated 7 November 2006, be received.

    CARRIED

  7. Top EVENTS FUNDING

    7.1. REQUEST FOR EVENTS FUNDING - ELLERSLIE SANTA PARADE - ELLERSLIE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    1. That the correspondence from the Ellerslie Business Association in support of the Association's request for Events Funding to assist with the costs associated with holding the Ellerslie Santa Parade, be received.
    2. That the Board Grants $1,000 from its 2006/2007 Events Funding budget to the Ellerslie Business Association to assist with the costs of the Ellerslie Santa Parade.
    3. That the Ellerslie Business Association provide an Accountability Statement following the expenditure of the Events Funding Grant of $1,000 to assist with the costs of the Ellerslie Santa Parade.

    CARRIED

    7.2. EVENTS FUNDING - ONEHUNGA ROLL OF HONOUR UNVEILING

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the Board Grants $250 from its 2006/2007 Discretionary Funding budget towards the costs of organising an unveiling for the Onehunga Roll of Honour, at the Onehunga Christmas Festival on 16 December 2006.

    CARRIED

    7.3. REQUEST FOR EVENTS FUNDING - ONEHUNGA AQUASPORT LTD

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    1. That the correspondence from Onehunga Aquasport Ltd, tabled at the meeting, in support of its request for Discretionary Funding to assist with the costs associated with the 50th Jubilee of the outdoor pools at Jellicoe Park, be received.
    2. That the Board Grants $1,000 from its 2006/2007 Discretionary Funding budget to Onehunga Aquasport Ltd, to assist with the costs associated with the 50th Jubilee of the outdoor pools at Jellicoe Park.
    3. That Onehunga Aquasport Ltd provide an Accountability Statement following the expenditure of the Discretionary Funding Grant of $1,000 to assist with the costs associated with the 50th Jubilee of the outdoor pools at Jellicoe Park.

    CARRIED

    [ATTACHMENT 7.3]

  8. Top TRANSIT STATE HIGHWAY 20 MANUKAU HARBOUR CROSSING

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the report of the Roads Manager, dated 28 September 2006, and the resolutions from the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee meeting, held on 11 October 2006, be received.

    CARRIED

  9. Top TRANSIT SH20 MANUKAU HARBOUR CROSSING UPDATE

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    1. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee be thanked for listening and acting on the concerns of the Maungakiekie Community Board and the Maungakiekie community over Transit's State Highway 20 Manukau Harbour Crossing Project.
    2. That the report of the Transport Planner, dated 26 October 2006, and the resolutions from the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee meeting, held on 8 November 2006, be received and endorsed.
    3. That the Board reiterates its request to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee that the proposed duplicate Manukau Harbour Crossing be designed to incorporate a future rail crossing.

    CARRIED

  10. Top TOLLING OF THE WESTERN RING ROUTE

    Moved: Graham/Insull

    That the report of the Manager Travel Demand, dated 24 October 2006, and the resolutions from the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee meeting, held on 8 November 2006, be received.

    CARRIED

  11. Top NOTICE OF MOTION - TRANSIT'S TOLLING PROPOSAL FOR SH20 - COUNCILLOR NORTHEY

    Moved: Northey/Livingstone

    1. That the Notice of Motion from Councillor Northey, dated 8 November 2006, be received.
    2. That the Board recommends to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee, and to the Council, that Transit be urged to support the alternative system of a regional petrol tax, or other means of raising funds, rather than the introduction of a tolling system for State Highway 20.
    3. That the Board expresses its opposition to the imposition of a toll on State Highway 20 in the Onehunga Bay area or other sections of State Highway 20 in Auckland City.

    CARRIED

  12. Top FOOTPATH POLICY

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That the Auckland City Council Footpath Policy document, dated August 2006, be received.

    CARRIED

  13. Top DRAFT ELLERSLIE FUTURE FRAMEWORK

    Moved: Graham/Insull

    1. That the report of the Senior Planner, dated 18 October 2006, and the resolutions from the Urban Strategy and Governance Committee meeting held on 2 November 2006, be received.
    2. That the Board records that there should be greater flexibility outside the 800 metre area in Future Framework planning and that additional housing could be accommodated in the Ellerslie Racecourse/Harrison Road Quarry for the Ellerslie Future Frameworks.
    3. That the Board believes that as housing intensification increases the current character of Ellerslie needs to be protected.

    CARRIED

    The meeting adjourned at 8:34pm and reconvened at 8:56pm

  14. Top URGENT DECISIONS

    14.1. URGENT DECISION - REQUEST TO RENAME MANIUTU STREET TO WAIOHUA ROAD

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the urgent decision regarding the Board's recommendation to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee that Waiohua Road be renamed as Maniutu Street, be noted.

    CARRIED

    14.2. URGENT DECISION - DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - ELLERSLIE PLAYGROUP - GYM MATS FOR BABY TODDLER AREA

    Moved: Graham/Insull

    That the urgent decision regarding the Board's 2006/2007 Discretionary Funding Grant of $390 to the Ellerslie Playgroup for gym mats for the baby toddler area at the Leicester Hall, be noted.

    CARRIED

    14.3. PROVISION FOR URGENT DECISIONS

    Moved: Graham/Insull

    That the Chairperson and Board members Livingstone and Insull be authorised to make urgent decisions over the 2006/2007 summer recess, with any decisions being reported to the Board's 1 February 2007 meeting.

    CARRIED

  15. Top 2005/2006 SLIPS 'WASH UP'

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    1. That the Board allocates the balance of its 2006/2007 SLIPs budget to the following projects and nominates the named Board members as contact persons for each project:

    Project Name

    Amount ($)

    Spokesperson

    Onehunga Citizens Advice Bureau Room Petition Grant

    $4,150

    N/A
    1. That the Board forward allocates from its 2007/2008 SLIPs budget to the following projects and nominates the named Board members as contact persons for each project:

    Project Name

    Amount ($)

    Spokesperson

    Ellerslie "Bridge of Memories" Grant

    $10,000

    N/A

    Ellerslie War Memorial Hall Bar Fridge Replacement

    $3,000

    Councillor Northey

    Ellerslie War Memorial Hall Lighting/Soundbox

    $4,000

    Councillor Northey

    Michael Ave Wetlands BBQ, Seating and Signage

    $17,500

    Board member Insull

    Onehunga Bay Lagoon Topographical Study

    $18,500

    Board member Clark

    Total

    $53,000

     
    1. That the Board requests that the Leicester Hall New Piano SLIPs project be deleted from the 2006/2007 SLIPs projects list.

    CARRIED

  16. Top 2007/2008 SLIPS PROJECTS

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    1. That the list of possible 2007/2008 SLIPs projects be received.
    2. That Board Members submit projects for scoping for consideration as 2007/2008 SLIPs projects to the Ward Manager by 30 November 2006.
    3. That the Board requests that the following projects be deleted from the 2007/2008 SLIPs projects list:
    • Royal Oak Roundabout Pedestrian Crossing Improvements.
    • Ellerslie Rail Station Artwork Stage 1 Design.

    CARRIED

  17. Top 2007/2008 ANNUAL PLAN POLITICAL PROCESS

    Moved: Livingstone/Insull

    1. That the report of the Community Board Services manager, dated 8 November 2006, be received.
    2. That the Board endorses the 2007-2010 list of Capital Expenditure projects for the Maungakiekie Ward subject to:
    • The Ellerslie Recreation Sports Club renewal and vent project being deferred until the proposed new sports facilities have been built at Michaels Avenue Reserve and the soccer and cricket clubs have been relocated
    1. That the Board identifies the following levels of service for reporting to Combined Committees at its March 2007 meeting:
    • Increase in the budget for footpath maintenance, specifically to address dangerous footpaths
    • Decrease in the budget for kerbing and channelling and general road maintenance work, that is, that officers be more conservative in estimating the need for replacing roads, kerbs and channels
    • The introduction of an annual inorganic waste collection
    • Increase in the budget for street tree maintenance
    1. That Auckland City be requested to modify the LTCCP/Annual Plan process to allow for greater Board input and control over local decision making.

    CARRIED

  18. Top ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES' REMUNERATION 2007/2008 - PROCESS

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That Chairperson be delegated to consider remuneration information as it comes to hand and work with the Business Support Manager to ensure the opinions of the Board are available to the Remuneration Working Party.

    CARRIED

  19. Top CHAIRPERSONS REPORT

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That the report of the Chairperson, tabled at the meeting, dated November 2006, be received.

    CARRIED

    [ATTACHMENT 19]

  20. Top BOARD MEMBERS REPORT

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    1. That the verbal report of Board member Clark regarding the following be received:
    • Sports Trust -Waikaraka Park
    • Gerard Beeson Carpark SLIPs project
    • Tree Consents
    • Fireworks
    1. That the verbal report of Board member Insull regarding the following be received:
    • Regional Governance - three workshops
    • Hearing Commissioner workshop
    • Ellerslie Future Frameworks
    • Cycle Action Auckland - Transport and Urban Linkages Committee and Ministry of Transport Consultation Workshop on Passenger Transport
    • Ellerslie Theatrical Society Gala Fundraising Performance
    • Submission to Transit's State Highway 20 Manukau Harbour Crossing Notice of Requirement
    • Traffic and Roading Issues meeting
    • State Highway 20 Political Liaison Group
    1. That the verbal report of Board member Livingstone regarding the following be received:
    • State Highway 20 Political Liaison Group
    • Growing Older and Bolder
    • Maungakiekie Community Board Extraordinary meeting
    • Streamlining Consents Process Workshop
    • Ellerslie Future Frameworks
    • Active Maps revision of Onehunga and Ellerslie
    • Submission to Transit's State Highway 20 Manukau Harbour Crossing Notice of Requirement
    • Regional Governance Structure workshops
    • Rationalisation of Governance
    • Transport and Urban Linkages Committee meeting
    • Possible relocation of Queen Street tiles to Onehunga Bay

    CARRIED

  21. Top COUNCILLORS' REPORT

    Moved: Graham/Clark

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

    • Regional Governance
    • National Stadium

    CARRIED

  22. Top REPORTS REQUESTED PENDING

    Moved: Graham/Clark

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

    CARRIED

  23. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the Group Activity reports for October 2006 be received.

    CARRIED

  24. Top COMMUNITY BOARDS ACHIEVEMENT REGISTER

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That the report of the Ward Manager, dated 8 November 2006, be received.

    CARRIED

    Items 26, 27 and 28 were taken at this point.

  25. Top EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC : LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND MEETINGS ACT 1987

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the public be excluded from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting.

    The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under Section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:

    Item No.

    General subject of each matter to be considered

    Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

    Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution

    C1.

    Onehunga Branch Rail Line

    Good Reason to withhold exists under section 7

    Section 48(1)(a)

    This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public are as follows:

    Item No.

    Reason to withhold information under section 7

     

    C1.

    To enable the Council to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).

    [Section 7(2)(i)]

    CARRIED

  26. TopMAKING GOOD DECISIONS WORKSHOP

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    1. That the report of the Hearings Services Manager, tabled at the meeting, dated 25 October 2006, and the resolutions of the Planning and Regulatory Committee meeting, held on 9 November, 2006, be received.
    2. That the Chairperson and/or Board member Clark be nominated to attend the Making Good Decisions workshop proposed to be held by the Ministry for the Environment in March 2007, noting that this is a one day workshop, followed by between 20-30 hours 'homework'.

    CARRIED

    [ATTACHMENT 26]

  27. Top DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - ONEHUNGA COMMUNITY NEWS - FESTIVE SEASON ADVERTISEMENT

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    1. That the Board allocates $315 from its 2006/2007 Discretionary Funding budget to the Onehunga Community News to cover the cost of the Board's festive season advertisement.
    2. That the Board allocates $450 from its 2006/2007 Discretionary Funding budget to the Onehunga Business Directory to cover the cost of the Board's advertisement in the 2007 Onehunga Business Directory.

    CARRIED

  28. TopREQUEST FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - MIGRANTS SUPPORT SERVICES INC. -

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    1. That the correspondence from Migrants Support Services Inc., tabled at the meeting, in support of its request for Discretionary Funding to assist with the costs associated with holding its 'Celebration of Diverse Cultures" event on 8 December 2006, be received.
    2. That the Board Grants $1,000 from its 2006/2007 Discretionary Funding budget to Migrants Support Services Inc. to assist with the costs associated with holding its 'Celebration of Diverse Cultures" event on 8 December 2006.
    3. That the Migrants Support Services Inc. provide an Accountability Statement following the expenditure of the Discretionary Funding Grant of $1,000 to assist with the costs associated with holding its 'Celebration of Diverse Cultures" event on 8 December 2006.

    CARRIED

    [ATTACHMENT 28]

    There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed at 10:26 pm.
Copyright © 2007 Auckland City Council. All rights reserved.