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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE MAUNGAKIEKIE COMMUNITY BOARD HELD ON THURSDAY, 15 MARCH 2007 AT 6:03PM

PRESENT:

Mrs Bridget

Graham

[Chairperson]

 

Mr Brett

Clark

[Deputy Chairman]

 

Ms Barbara

Insull

 

 

 

Mrs Jen

Livingstone

 

 

 

Cr Dr John

Hinchcliff, CNZM

 

 

 

Cr Richard

Northey, ONZM

[from 6:06, item 2]

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALSO PRESENT:

Cr Bill

Christian, JP

[until 6:23, item 4.2; from 6:36, item 5]

 

 

Cr Leila

Boyle

[from 6:09, item 4.1; until 8:04; item 6]

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    That apologies from Board Member Abbott for non-attendance, and Councillor Northey and Councillor Boyle for lateness be accepted.

    CARRIED

    OBITUARIES

    Councillor Christian advised of the recent passing of Mr. Ron Wright, former Hobson Community Board and planning commissioner, who had served his community well.

    A minutes silence was observed.

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    That the minutes of the Maungakiekie Community Board meeting held on Monday, 12 February 2007, be confirmed as a true and correct record subject to the following amendment:

    Resolution 20B read:

    That the verbal report of Board Member Livingstone regarding the following be received:

    • 107 Campbell Road deliberations

    Should read:

    • 187 Campbell Road deliberations

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    There was no extraordinary business.

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    4.1. SPORT AUCKLAND - SIMON PETERSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF SPORT AUCKLAND

    Simon Peterson, Chief Executive of Sport Auckland, gave a presentation to the Board regarding the Sport Auckland initiatives in place within the Maungakiekie Ward.

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That Simon Peterson, Chief Executive of Sport Auckland, be thanked for his presentation to the Maungakiekie Community Board.

    CARRIED

    4.2. ANDREA CHILDS, ELLERSLIE RESIDENT AND BUSINESS OWNER - ELLERSLIE FUTURE FRAMEWORK

    Andrea Childs, Ellerslie resident and business owner, spoke to the Board about her concerns around the impacts of potential rezoning proposed in the draft Ellerslie Future Framework document.  Andrea advised the Board she had canvassed neighbours who also were not aware of the draft Ellerslie Future Framework document or misunderstood the zoning implications contained within the document, and had started a petition to raise awareness.

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That Andrea Childs, Ellerslie resident and business owner, be thanked for her presentation to the Maungakiekie Community Board regarding the Ellerslie Future Framework proposal.

    CARRIED

    Secretarial note:

    Councillor Christian left the room for this item due to his possible involvement as a planning commissioner for this matter.

  5. Top INTERIM ALCOHOL BANS

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That the information presented by the Safer Auckland City Coordinator, Community Planning, in regard to the process for the investigation of ongoing liquor bans for Buchanan Park and Tintacks Reserve, be received.

    CARRIED

    The Chairperson moved:

    That Item 7 be taken at this point.

    CARRIED

  6. Top CHANGE OF CLASSIFICATION OF ROWE RESERVE - SPRING STREET, ONEHUNGA - DOLPHIN THEATRE

    The Property Officer - Property Group, tabled a letter from Watercare Services Limited dated 9 March 2007 regarding this item, and advised that the recommendations contained within the report dated 22 February 2007 remain unchanged, and that officers dealing with the theatre and its proposed building reconfiguration and extensions will contact Watercare and work with them so that access to the water supply pipelines and other facilities are maintained.

    [ATTACHMENT 6A]

     

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That the Maungakiekie Community Board recommend to the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee:

    1. That in terms of Section 16 of the Reserves Act 1977 officers proceed with public advertising of the classification of part of Rowe Reserve, described as Lot 2 DP 147935 (all NA 88A/373) comprising 1449m2, currently held as an unclassified reserve for water purposes, as a local purpose (community buildings) reserve, for the purposes specified in Section 23 of the Act.
    2. That in terms of Section 24 of the Reserves Act 1977 officers proceed with public advertising of the change of classification of the reserve status over part of Rowe Reserve, described as Lot 3 DP 147935 (all NA 88A/374) comprising 3188m2, from recreation reserve to local purpose (community buildings) reserve, for the purposes specified in Section 23 of the Act.
    3. That three Councillors be appointed to hear submissions and report back to the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee with recommendations in due course.

    CARRIED

  7. Top NETWORK RESOURCE CONSENT PROJECT - CONSULTATION

    Michael Lindgreen, Network Resource Consents Project Manager, Metrowater, made a presentation to the Board outlining the process taken to review the consents for the stormwater and wastewater networks across the city, and advising that 35 year consents have been applied for and are on hold pending further information on discharges and their effects on the environment Consents are likely to be consulted on in late 2007, and this presentation was the beginning of that process.

    [ATTACHMENT 7A]

     

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the report of the Manager, Water Planning dated 5 March 2007, and the presentation by the Network Consents Team be received, noting that the Maungakiekie Community Board would appreciate regular updates on this project.

    CARRIED

  8. Top REPORT FROM THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY ORDER COMMITTEE - CITY SAFE PLAN

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the report of the Planner, Safer Auckland City dated 17 January 2007 be received, and the resolutions of the Public Safety and Community Order Committee meeting held 9 February 2007, be noted but with the following remarks:

    1. the Maungakiekie Community Board is concerned that no opportunity was given to the Board to participate at the initial formulation of the City Safe Plan;
    2. the Maungakiekie Community Board request involvement in the Auckland City lighting strategy and priorities, including recreational and leisure areas;
    3. the Maungakiekie Community Board endorse the concept of a "walkable" city indicated in the report;
    4. the Maungakiekie Community Board request a copy of the Alcohol Strategy, and notes the lack of reference in the City Safe Plan to drug use in relation to city safety issues;
    5. the Maungakiekie Community Board query the status of the Neighbourhood Watch program, and request an update from officers; and
    6. The Maungakiekie Community Board encourage investigation into avenues for increasing public awareness of personal responsibility for individual safety, particularly to new immigrants, and that this be included in the definition of community safety outlined on page 4 of this report (page 18 of this agenda).

    CARRIED

  9. Top REPORT FROM THE ARTS, CULTURE AND RECREATION COMMITTEE - ANNUAL MARKET RENT REVIEW, AUCKLAND STOCK AND SALOON CAR CLUB INCORPORATED

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the report of the Lease Officer, Recreation and Community Leases, dated 14 February 2007, be received, and the resolutions of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee meeting held 5 March 2007, be noted.

    CARRIED

  10. Top MANUKAU ALL TIDE RAMP PROJECT

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That the information memorandum from the Facility Partnership Planner, Community Planning, dated 12 March 2007, providing an update on the Manukau All Tide Ramp project be noted.

    CARRIED

  11. Top ELLERSLIE FUTURE FRAMEWORKS - COMMENT ON DOCUMENT

    An email received from Bernadette Phillips, a local resident, was tabled by the Democracy Advisor (Acting), detailing her concerns on the impact of intensification from rezoning as proposed in the draft Ellerslie Future Framework document.

    [ATTACHMENT 11A]

     

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    1. The Maungakiekie Community Board reiterates their concerns expressed at the meeting held 12 February 2007, and again at the Urban Strategy and Governance Committee meeting held 1 March 2007, over the lack of clarity in the draft Ellerslie Future Framework document in explaining the proposed zone changes.
    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board reiterates its concerns and requests its concern about the lack of public understanding of zone changes be taken into account when considering the comments received on the draft Ellerslie Future Framework document.
    3. That the Maungakiekie Community Board further requests that any future amendment of the map of the affected area, which might be presented in a proposal to change the district plan, be clearly marked to indicate:
    1. the nature of the proposed zone changes;
    2. a clear indication of the current zoning;
    3. a clear indication of the proposed zone; and
    4. a clear description of the nature of the current and proposed new zones.
    1. That the report by Board Member Insull, and these resolutions be forwarded to the Group Manager, City Planning, and to the Urban Strategy and Governance Committee.
    2. That the report by Board Member Insull, and these resolutions be forwarded to all other community boards to highlight concerns in light of planned future intensification across the city.

    CARRIED

    Secretarial note:

    Councillor Christian did not take part in discussions or vote on this item, due to his possible involvement as a Planning Commissioner for this matter.

  12. Top SIGNS AND BILLBOARD BYLAWS

    Moved: Livingstone/Insull

    1. That the submission by the working party for the Signs and Billboards bylaw, dated 8 March 2007, be received.
    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board submission for the Signs and Billboards bylaw prefers Option 4 - revoke the existing bylaws and adopt new signs and billboards bylaws, providing it upholds the values and ideals as outlined in the introduction to the draft and pages 17-18 of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990.
    3. That Board Members Livingston and Insull be thanked for their submission for the Signs and Billboards bylaw.

    CARRIED

  13. Top URGENT DECISION - EVENTS FUNDING - THE AUCKLAND OBSERVATORY AND PLANETARIUM TRUST CHILDREN'S DAY ACTIVITES, 4 MARCH 2007

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That the Urgent Decision of 27 February 2007 to grant $675 for the Auckland Observatory and Planetarium Trust Children's Day Activities held 4 March 2007 be noted.

    CARRIED

  14. Top CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That the report of the Chairperson, dated 9 March 2007, be received.

    CARRIED

  15. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORT

    Board Member Clark reported on the following items:

    • Metrowater - temporary outage of the Onehunga water supply;
    • War Memorial Hall, Elllerslie Roll of Honour and historical map unveiling;
    • Michaels Avenue Reserve, recreational development;
    • SLIPs tour;
    • Ports of Auckland tour;
    • Combined Onehunga Sports Trust meeting.

    Board Member Livingstone reported on the following items:

    • Presentation regarding Ellerslie Future Framework with Ludo Campbell-Reid;
    • Ellerslie Future Framework presentation, concept plans and proposal;
    • Signs and bylaws presentation;
    • Political Liaison Group, SH20 Maunkau Crossing meeting - agenda items included the vision, the interchange and rail;
    • War Memorial Hall, Elllerslie Roll of Honour and historical map unveiling;
    • Unveiling of racing mosaic at Ellerslie town centre.

    Board Member Insull reported on the following items:

    • Michaels Avenue Reserve draft plan meeting;
    • Ellerslie Future Framework meeting;
    • Cycle Action Auckland meeting;
    • Youth workshop;
    • Ellerslie Business Association meeting;
    • Political Liaison Group, SH20 Maunkau Crossing meeting;
    • War Memorial Hall, Elllerslie Roll of Honour and historical map unveiling;
    • Ellerslie Future Framework luncheon with council officers;
    • Signs and bylaws meeting;
    • Bike to Work;
    • Presented in public forum to the Urban Strategy and Governance Committee;
    • Unveiling of racing mosaic at Ellerslie town centre;
    • Transit key stakeholder meeting;
    • Tree hearing;
    • Boffa Miskell - mixed-use zoning presentation.

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the Board Members' reports be received.

    CARRIED

  16. Top COUNCILLORS' REPORT

    Councillor Northey reported on the following items:

    • Participation in Round the Bays;
    • AK07 Festival fireworks display;
    • Local Government Commission meeting regarding ward boundaries;
    • Combined Committees meetings;
    • Safer Auckland strategies, and dispersion to the Committees.

    Councillor Hinchcliff reported on the following items:

    • Partnerships Committee update - media interest;
    • Councillors' reactions to water fluoridation discussions;
    • Signs and billboards issues;
    • AMETI and State Highway 20 issues;
    • Support of Onehunga rail link reopening;
    • Elections.

    Councillor Christian reported on the following items:

    • AK07 events - Red Square Spiegeltent lectures;
    • Ron Wright funeral;
    • St. Patrick's cathedral restoration and tours;
    • Rededication of Cenotaph, Auckland Museum.

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the Councillors' Reports be received.

    CARRIED

  17. Top REPORTS REQUESTED PENDING

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That the reports requested/pending for March 2007 be received.

    CARRIED

  18. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the Group Activity Reports for the months of January and February 2007 be received.

    CARRIED

  19. Top COMMUNITY BOARDS ACHIEVEMENT REGISTER

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That Board Members advise the Chairperson of items they wish to be included on an Achievements Register of successes accomplished during the current term of the Maungakiekie Community Board.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed at 9:25 pm.
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