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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE MAUNGAKIEKIE COMMUNITY BOARD

HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 23 JANUARY 2008 AT 6:02PM

PRESENT: Ms Bridget Graham Chairperson
  Mr Brett Clark Deputy Chairperson
  Ms Olga Brochner  
  Ms Lynn Messervy  
  Mr Simon Randall  
  Councillor Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga  
  Councillor Richard Northey, ONZM  
ALSO PRESENT: Councillor Leila Boyle  
  Councillor Bill Christian, JP  

OBITUARY:

The Maungakiekie Community Board paid tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary, a well-respected New Zealander, and offered the Board's condolences to his family at this difficult time. A minutes silence was observed.


  1. Top APOLOGIES

    There were no apologies.

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the minutes of the Maungakiekie Community Board meeting held on Monday, 26 November 2007, be confirmed as a true and correct record.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    There was no extraordinary business.

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    4.1. ANGELA DREADON - CYCLE LANES ON MAYS ROAD

    Angela Dreadon addressed the Maungakiekie Community Board on the proposed cycle lanes for Mays Road, Onehunga, noting her concerns with the project: that the number of cyclists would not justify the cost of this project and that it will result in the loss of valuable parking space in this area. Ms Dreadon also highlighted the safety issues that could arise if cycle lanes were introduced onto Mays Road, Onehunga.

    This matter was discussed further under item 5.

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That Angela Dreadon be thanked for her presentation regarding the proposed cycle lanes on Mays Rd, Onehunga.

    CARRIED

    That item 5 be taken later in the meeting.

    CARRIED

  5. Top 5. ELLERSLIE AND ONEHUNGA PROPOSED CYCLE LANES

    Moved: Graham / Brochner

    1. That the report of the Senior Transport Planner, dated 20 December 2007, be received.
    2. That based on the feedback received, and Auckland City Council's objectives to provide safe and direct cycling facilities, the following are recommended to the Transport Committee as the preferred options:
    1. Ladies Mile, Ellerslie: uphill lane only (western side); on-street parking both sides; and to complement this with a signposted route via Derby Downs Place and Lonsdale Road.
    2. Mt Smart Road, Onehunga: shared off road cycle and pedestrian paths on both sides of the road.
    3. Mays Road, Onehunga: cycle lanes on both sides of the road, and at least as much indented parking as is currently proposed, fairly allocated on both sides of the road.
    4. Onehunga Mall, Onehunga: uphill cycle lane only; on-street parking both sides of the road, subject to it proving practical to provide a section of indented parking at the southern end on the western side of Onehunga Mall.
    5. Manukau Road (north of Turama Road), Onehunga: retain status quo and review when further consideration is given to cycling facilities along he whole Manukau Road route.
    1. That the Maungakiekie Community Board endorse the proposals on the preferred cycle lane options as identified in resolution B for progression to detail design and implementation.

    CARRIED

    Councillor Lotu-Iiga requested his vote against resolution B iii above be recorded.

  6. Top 2008/2009 ANNUAL PLAN POLITICAL PROCESS

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    1. That the report of the Team manager transport and finance - Democracy Services, dated 30 November 2007, be received.
    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board endorsed the list of capital works projects included in the 2008/2009 annual plan and ranked in order of importance as follows:

    Rank

    Project #

    Project name

    1

    862/450011

    		 Michaels Ave Reserve sportsfield development

    2

    842/833001

    		 'The Grotto' Upgrade

    3

    862/470058

    		 Ellerslie WMH electrical renewals

    4

    862/221044

    		 Leicester hall skylights and energy save

    5

    742/064345

    		 Ellerslie Racecourse - SW Detention Pond

    6

    862/140055

    		 Captain Springs T20 new Novaloo

    6

    862/140058

    		 Captain Springs T20 new Novaloo

    7

    862/822002

    		 Onehunga Bay Reserve upgrade

    8

    332/500611

    		 TR GSR Greenlane Improvements

    9

    332/500415

    		 TR Neilson Street Improvements

    CARRIED

  7. Top ROYAL COMMISSION INTO AUCKLAND GOVERNANCE 2008

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    1. That the Maungakiekie Community Board establish a working party consisting of Councillor Richard Northey, Simon Randall and Bridget Graham to consider its submission to the Royal Commission.

    CARRIED

    Moved: Randall / Clark

    1. That the Maungakiekie Community Board requests Auckland City Council provides it with a monthly updates on all meetings, activities, decisions or resolutions by any council committee and/or community board, within Auckland City, that involves or relates to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Auckland Governance.

    CARRIED

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That item 5 be taken at this point.

    CARRIED

  8. Top APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY BOARD TRANSPORT SPOKESPERSON

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the Maungakiekie Community Board appointed board member Olga Brochner as an alternate Transport spokesperson.

    CARRIED

  9. Top DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - QUEEN STREET TILE PANELS

    The Democracy Advisor tabled the invoice with photograph for fencing costs associated in protecting the 21 ceramic tiles.

    [ATTACHMENT 9]

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the Maungakiekie Community Board allocate $121.50 (incl. GST) per month up to June 2008 from its 2007/2008 Discretionary Funding budget for fencing costs associated with the storage of 21 ceramic tiles removed during the Queen Street upgrade, subject to investigating costs of purchasing permanent fencing.

    CARRIED

  10. Top CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT

    The Chairperson provided a written report of the verbal update she presented to the Board.

    [ATTACHMENT 10]

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the report of the Chairperson, dated 25 January 2008, be received.

    CARRIED

  11. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS

    11.1. REPORT FROM BRETT CLARK

    Board member Clark had nothing to report.

    11.2. REPORT FROM SIMON RANDALL

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the written report from board member Randall, dated 16 January 2008, be received.

    CARRIED

    11.3. REPORT FROM LYNN MESSERVY

    Board member Messervy provided a verbal update to the Maungakiekie Community Board on the following points:

    1. Attended the Jellicoe Park Christmas Lights on 30 November 2007.
    2. Attended the Ellerslie Christmas Parade on 1 December 2007.
    3. Attended the Ellerslie Business Association Christmas Function.

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the verbal report from board member Messervy be received.

    CARRIED

    11.4. REPORT FROM OLGA BROCHNER

    Board member Brochner provided a verbal update to the Maungakiekie Community Board on the following points:

    i. Attended the Ellerslie Christmas Parade on 1 December 2007.

    ii. Attended the Music in Parks, Kantuta, at Jellicoe Park on 12 January 2007.

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the verbal report from board member Brochner be received.

    CARRIED

  12. Top COUNCILLORS' REPORT

    Councillor Lotu-Iiga provided a verbal update at the meeting on the following issues:

    1. Attended the Jellicoe Park Christmas Lights on 30 November 2007.
    2. Attended the Ellerslie Christmas Parade on 1 December 2007.
    3. Attended a meeting with the Mayor to discuss general issues that have arisen within the Maungakiekie ward.
    4. Attended a meeting with the Onehunga Business Association and The Onehunga Enhancement Society (TOES) to discuss State Highway 20 issues.

    Councillor Northey provided a verbal update at the meeting on the following issues:

    1. Attended a meeting to discuss the Annual Plan process.
    2. Attended the Performance Monitoring Committee meeting on 23 January 2008.

    Councillor Boyle had nothing to report.

    Councillor Christian provided a verbal update at the meeting on the following issues:

    1. Advised that he has been speaking with concerned residents regarding the traffic problems on Aranui Road, Mt Wellington, and traffic flow into Sylvia Park Shopping Centre.

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the verbal updates from Councillors Lotu-Iiga, Northey, Boyle and Christian be received.

    CARRIED

  13. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    1. That the reports requested/pending of the Democracy Advisor, dated 17 January 2008, be received
    2. That the target dates for the following report be amended:
    Row No. Date of Resolution Report Title Comment: Target date:
    2 20 July 2006 Traffic Issues On Gavin Street - Pamela Stone B. That the information tabled at the meeting, dated 8 July 2006, be received and forwarded to the Group Manager Transport Strategy Policy, for investigation and a report back to the Board's 20 September 2006 meeting. April 2008

     

    CARRIED

  14. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the group activity reports be reported to the Board's February 2008 meeting.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed at 7:25pm.
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