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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE MAUNGAKIEKIE COMMUNITY BOARD HELD ON THURSDAY, 16 AUGUST 2007 AT 6:06PM

PRESENT:

Mrs Bridget

Graham [Chairman]

 

 

Mr Brett

Clark [Deputy Chairman]

 

 

Ms Barbara

Insull

 

 

 

Mrs Jen

Livingstone

 

 

 

Cr Dr John

Hinchcliff, CNZM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALSO PRESENT:

 

 

 

 

 

Cr Bill

Christian, JP

 

 

 

Cr Leila

Boyle

[until 8:13pm, item 8]

 

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    Moved: Graham/Clark

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

    CARRIED

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That the minutes of the Maungakiekie Community Board meeting held on Thursday, 19 July 2007 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    There was no extraordinary business.

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    4.1. PAUL WILLIAMS - HEAVY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS IN GAVIN STREET

    Mr Williams (brother of Paul Williams) spoke to the Board regarding the heavy traffic entering the quarry on Gavin Street. A letter from Pam Stone, resident of Gavin Street, was tabled at the meeting, along with a response dated 16 August 2007 from the Customer Management Team.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.1]

    Moved: Insull/Livingstone

    1. That the Maungakiekie Community Board urgently request officers report on the management of Gavin Street to the September 2007 Board meeting, as per the Board's reports pending list.
    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board request council establish a protocol for dealing with ratepayer concerns, and provide a progress report within six weeks of the complaint.

    CARRIED

    4.2. SENIOR SERGEANT HIRONE WARETINI - INTRODUCTION OF COMMUNITY CONSTABLES

    This item was withdrawn.

    4.3. TILDA BOSTWICK - ELLERSLIE FARMERS MARKET

    Tilda Bostwick, Ellerslie Farmers Market, spoke the Board regarding her application for a Discretionary Funding Grant for promotional funding towards the establishment of a high quality outdoor fresh produce and artisan food market in Ellerslie on Saturday mornings. This application will be considered under item 10.1.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.3]

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That Tilda Bostwick be thanked for her presentation to the Maungakiekie Community Board regarding her application for a Discretionary Funding Grant for promotional funding towards the establishment of a high quality outdoor fresh produce and artisan food market in Ellerslie on Saturday mornings.

    CARRIED

    4.4. AMANDA KINZETT - ONEHUNGA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

    Amanda Kinzett, Manager, Onehunga Business Association, spoke to the Board regarding the Proposed Isthmus District Plan Review and Impact on Liveable Community Plan Process report, presented to the August meeting of the Urban Strategy and Governance Committee (considered under item 7). Ms Kinzett tabled a document regarding the Onehunga Masterplan/ Liveable Communities/ Area Plan and Streetscape Upgrade dated August 2007.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.4]

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That Amanada Kinzett, Manager, Onehunga Business Association, be thanked for her presentation to the Maungakiekie Community Board regarding the Proposed Isthmus District Plan Review and Impact on Liveable Community Plan Process report, dated 16 July 2007, presented to the August meeting of the Urban Strategy and Governance Committee.

    CARRIED

    4.5 TERRY DALY - ROYAL OAK ROUNDABOUT

    Terry Daly, Jackson Electrical Industries, spoke to the Board regarding traffic issues at the Royal Oak Roundabout.

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That Terry Daly, Jackson Electrical Industries, be thanked for his presentation to the Maungakiekie Community Board regarding traffic issues at the Royal Oak Roundabout.

    CARRIED

    Moved: Graham/Insull

    That item 6 be taken at this point.

    CARRIED

  5. Top ONEHUNGA AND ELLERSLIE WALKING AND CYCLING STUDIES

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the memorandum from the Senior Transport Planner, dated 27 July 2007, updating progress on the Onehunga and Ellerslie walking and cycling studies, be received.

    CARRIED

  6. Top PIKES POINT PEDESTRIAN/CYCLE LINK BETWEEN HUGO JOHNSTON DRIVE AND GREAT SOUTH ROAD - FEASIBILITY STUDY

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    1. That the Transport Planner be thanked for her presentation to the Maungkiekie Community Board regarding the Pikes Point pedestrian/cycle link between Hugo Johnston Drive and Great South Road, and that she be congratulated for the speed with which this report was undertaken.
    2. That the Tamaki Community Board be thanked for their contribution of SLIPs funding for the Pikes Point pedestrian/cycle link between Hugo Johnston Drive and Great South Road feasibility study.
    3. That Transport Strategy progress Option 1 (direct route) to a more detailed design stage, prior to consultation.

    CARRIED

  7. Top REPORT FROM THE URBAN STRATEGY AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE - PROPOSED ISTHMUS DISTRICT PLAN REVIEW AND IMPACT ON LIVEABLE COMMUNITY PLAN PROCESS

    Moved: Hinchcliff/Clark

    1. That the report of the Group Manager, City Planning, dated 16 July 2007, be received, and that the resolutions of the Urban Strategy and Governance Committee, dated 2 August 2007, be noted.
    2. That, in light of the changes to the liveable community plan for the Onehunga area, the Maungakiekie Community Board requests the General Manager, City Development give urgent consideration to a collaborative approach in addressing the issues facing the Onehunga area, such as:
      • the opening of the Onehunga rail line, and the requirement of an Onehunga railway station and bus terminal;
      • the possible opening of a railway link to the port, and future increase in port activity;
      • the extension of the Onehunga rail line to the Auckland International Airport, and possible link with Avondale;
      • the impact of State Highway 20 Manukau Harbour Crossing;
      • the impact of the Transpower upgrade;
      • the impact of the Watercare mains pipe - possibly through Onehunga Mall or Selwyn Street;
      • the increased demand for living space in Onehunga;
      • the increased stress on the roadway network;
      • a coordinated approach to the upgrade of utility services; and
      • future waterfront development.
    3. That the Maungakiekie Community Board is pleased to note that priority will be given to the Onehunga area in developing an Area Plan
    4. That the General Manager, City Development provide a report to the September meeting of the Maungakiekie Community Board outlining; a definition of the area encompassed in the Onehunga Area Plan, a definite starting date for the Onehunga Area Plan, and an assurance that the funds previously allocated for the Onehunga Master Plan (as detailed in the report dated 10 May 2007, by the Open Space and Design Landscape Architect presented to the May 2006 meeting of the Board), be earmarked for this project.

    CARRIED

  8. Top REVIEW OF 2007/2008 SLIPS FUNDING

    Moved: Graham/Livingstone

    That the Maungakiekie Community Board delete the Upper/Lower Municipal Steps Stage 2 of 2 Physical Works SLIPs project, costed at $65,000, that was approved at its 12 April 2006 Board meeting, with the acknowledgement that the Upper to Lower Place Municipal Steps Stage 2 Design, Consents and Geotech SLIPs project, costed at $30,000, has been funded from the 2007/2008 SLIPs budget in its place at the 19 July 2007 Board meeting.

    CARRIED

  9. Top TRAFINZ CONFERENCE

    Moved: Clark/Livingstone

    That the Maungakiekie Community Board approve travel and accommodation costs from its' 2007/2008 Discretionary Funding budget for Chairperson Graham to attend the annual Trafinz Conference being held in Taupo from 12-15 August 2007.

    CARRIED

  10. Top DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATIONS

    10.1. ELLERSLIE FARMERS MARKET

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    1. That the Discretionary Funding application from Tilda Bostwick seeking funding to provide the wider Ellerslie area with a high quality outdoor fresh produce and artisan food market on Saturday mornings be received.
    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board grants $1,585 from its 2007/2008 Discretionary Funding budget to Tilda Bostwick to assist in the initial promotional costs towards providing the wider Ellerslie area with a quality outdoor fresh produce and artisan food market on Saturday mornings, and request that acknowledgement of the Board's contribution be made within this initial promotion.
    3. That Tilda Bostwick provide an Accountability Statement following the expenditure of the Discretionary Funding Grant of $1,585.

    CARRIED

  11. Top EVENTS FUNDING APPLICATIONS

    11.1. 2007 ONEHUNGA CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

    That this item be deferred until the 19 September 2007 meeting of the Maungakiekie Community Board.

    CARRIED

  12. Top CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT

    Moved: Graham/Clark

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

    CARRIED

  13. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the reports of the Board Members, dated 9 August 2007, be received.

    CARRIED

  14. Top COUNCILLORS' REPORT

    Councillor Hinchcliff reported on the following items:

    • Airport shares;
    • hearings and issues;
    • Gang violence and disabled access in Otahuhu;

    Councillor Christian reported on the following items:

    • AGM for Friends of the Auckland Art Gallery;
    • AGM for the Onehunga Citizens Advice Bureau;
    • 21 Grey Street, Onehunga, tree hearing;
    • AGM for Onehunga Fencible and Historical Society; and
    • Problems to attract volunteers to work at the local area rugby clubs and its effect on the viability of sports and working men's clubs.

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the verbal report of the Councillors be received.

    CARRIED

  15. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the report from the Democracy Advisor, dated 9 August 2007, be received.

    CARRIED

  16. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the Group Activity Reports for the month of August 2007 be received.

    CARRIED

  17. Top COMMUNITY BOARD 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 Chairman declared the meeting closed at 9:03 pm.