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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE MAUNGAKIEKIE COMMUNITY BOARD

HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 19 MARCH 2008 AT 6:09 PM

PRESENT: Ms Bridget Graham Chairperson
  Mr. Brett Clark Deputy Chairperson
  Ms Olga Brochner  
  Ms Lynn Messervy  
  Mr. Simon Randall  
  Councillor Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga [Until 9.00 pm item 13.2]

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That apologies from Councillors Northey, Christian and Boyle for non-attendance be accepted.

    CARRIED

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the minutes of the Maungakiekie Community Board meeting held on Thursday, 21 February 2008 to be confirmed as a true and correct record, subject to the following amendment:

    Item 9 - Update on Royal Commission

    Resolutions B and C to read as follows:

    1. That the Maungakiekie Community Board expresses concern to the Regional Governance Committee that there are currently no community board members on the Committee, and requests that two community board members be appointed to the Committee to provide a greater insight into local governance.

    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board refers to the Regional Governance Committee its concern about the Committee's proposal to send representatives to Brisbane, due to the expense to Auckland City ratepayers and the lack of community board representation.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    There was no extraordinary business.

    Item 5 was taken at this point.

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    4.1 WALK AUCKLAND MAP - MR GRAEME EASTE

    Mr. Graeme Easte from Walk Auckland outlined the history of the existing Western Bays Walking Map and the proposal to develop a city-wide walking map.

    Moved: Brochner/Randall

    1. That Mr. Graeme Easte from Walk Auckland be thanked for his presentation regarding the Walk Auckland map program.

    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board notes to the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee its support of the Walk Auckland initiative and recommends that the committee request officers to investigate developing a business case for the project.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.1]

    CARRIED

  5. Top MANUKAU HARBOUR CROSSING ALLIANCE TO THE COMMUNITY BOARD

    Moved: Graham/Brochner

    1. That John Burden, Project Manager, Amelia Lindsey and Jocelyn Shaw from the Manukau Harbour Crossing Alliance be thanked for their attendance.

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    1. That the Maungakiekie Community Board endorses the joint plan of the westward shift as its preferred option for the basis of any future motorway or restoration work on the Onehunga Bay foreshore.

    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board supports the Commissioner's recommendations made to the Special Urban Design Panel on 25 July 2007, listed below:

      1. The proposed Beachcroft Avenue pedestrian bridge be deleted and replaced with 2 below.

      2. That a new green bridge be provided across the motorway from the lagoon to the existing Beachcroft Avenue pedestrian bridge.
      3. That a new public access bridge be provided from Onehunga Mall to the old Mangere Bridge.
      4. That the motorway be relocated closer to Onehunga Harbour to retain the existing trees planted along side the motorway.
      5. Land be provided for a utilities corridor
      6. Other modifications be incorporated to allow implementation of ARC Resource conditions, particularly in relation to mitigation.
      7. That any other modification be incorporated to improve public access to the coastal marine area consistent with future enhancement of additional public spaces along the foreshore.
      8. Redesign of the proposed Gloucester Park interchange consistent with the Volcanic Cones suggestion
      9. The Gloucester Park interchange be redesigned to ensure future rapid transit can enter and exit the motorway to the airport.

    Noting that the Board does not support the recommendation that Orpheus Drive be closed as a through link to traffic. The Board requests that the intent of the Commissioner's recommendations be considered in any planning of the Onehunga Bay foreshore:

    1. The best outcome for the community be achieved.
    2. Better provisions for a utilities corridor be established.
    3. Provide an entrance way to Auckland and retain open space for the Auckland region.
    4. Compliment the work the Manukau Harbour Crossing Alliance is completing on the southern side of the harbour.
    5. Completes the Onehunga cycle and walkways corridor.

    Moved: Randall/Clark

    1. That the Maungakiekie Community Board requests that the relevant officers incorporate the below principles into any planning or decision-making on the development of the Onehunga Bay foreshore:

      1. Reinstate the ability of the people of Onehunga to use and access the Manukau Harbour foreshore.
      2. Reinstate the ability of the people of Onehunga to be able to cross the Maunkau Harbour through other means than motor vehicles.
      3. That the people of Manukau are not unduly taxed in their ability to use and access the motorway.
      4. That any Gloucester Park interchange design takes into account the significance and environmental sensitivity of the volcanic crater in that area.
      5. That the Board be consulted on any draft plans from Transit or other stakeholders impacting on the Onehunga Bay foreshore.

    [ATTACHMENT 5]

    CARRIED

  6. Top NEILSON STREET UPGRADE UPDATE

    Moved: Graham/Brochner

    1. That the memorandum from the Transport Planner, Transport Strategy, dated 10 March 2008 be received and that the Paul Glucina, Transport Planner and Gary Tang be thanked for their attendance.

    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board requests to the Group Manager Transport Strategy that the Onehunga Business Association be consulted as a major stakeholder for any proposed council action affecting Neilson Street, Church Street and Captain Springs Road and be consulted for any council discussions with ARTA and the ARC regarding the new railway station site; and that the necessity to combine a single terminus for bus and rail be part of these discussions.

    CARRIED

  7. Top HEALTH AND ANIMAL RELATED-BYLAWS

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the Board delegates the following board members to prepare its submissions on the following Bylaws:

    Bylaw Board Member(s)
    Animals Lynn Messervy and Olga Brochner
    Bathing health and beauty facilities Brett Clark
    Hostels Bridget Graham
    Skin piercing Olga Brochner
    Hazardous substances Simon Randall
    Food premises and food stalls Lynn Messervy
    Radio frequency Brett Clark

    CARRIED

  8. Top LOCAL EVENT FUNDING APPLICATION - ARTERSLIE AND COMMUNITY EXPO EVENT

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    1. That the local event funding application from the Ellerslie Community Arts Trust towards costs associated with advertising and promotion for the ARTerslie and Community Expo event be received.

    2. That the Board approved the allocation of $500 from its event funding budget and $1000 from its discretionary funding budget to the Ellerslie Community Arts Trust towards costs associated with the advertising and promotion of the ARTerslie and Community Expo event.

    3. That the Ellerslie Community Arts Trust provide an accountability statement to the Board following expenditure of the grant of $1500.

    CARRIED

  9. Top UPDATE ON ROYAL COMMISSION

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    1. That the memo of the Democracy Advisor, dated 12 March 2008, be received.

    2. That the Board schedule a public meeting on the 9 April at 7.00 pm for the wider Maungakiekie area for public consultation on the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance.

    CARRIED

  10. Top ONEHUNGA POLITICAL LIAISON GROUP

    Moved: Randall/Clark

    That the Board appoint the Chairperson, Bridget Graham, to the Onehunga Political Liaison Group.

    CARRIED

  11. Top INWARDS CORRESPONDENCE

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    1. That the inwards correspondence from Mr. Richard Harward regarding traffic safety concerns in Forbes Street, Onehunga be received.

    2. That the Board's Traffic Spokesperson, Simon Randall, liaise with Mr. Richard Harward and council officers regarding traffic safety issues on Forbes Street, Onehunga.

    CARRIED

  12. Top CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT

    That the Chairperson provided a written report and the following additional verbal update:

    • Met with Gail Fitzgerald from Rockfield Road regarding the street maintenance service level in that area.

    • Made a complaint to the Advertising Standard's Authority on a billboard located on SH20.

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the Chairperson's tabled and verbal report be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 12]

    CARRIED

  13. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS

    13.1. REPORT FROM OLGA BROCHNER

    Board member Brochner provided a verbal update on emergency management preparedness and exercises.

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the report from board member Brochner be received.

    CARRIED

    13.2. REPORT FROM BRETT CLARK

    Board member Clark provided a verbal update on the following points:

    • Attendance at the Cornwall Park School 'Travelwise' program opening on 10 March.

    • Berm mowing contractor requests for service by Oranga school

    • The lack of a 0800 number for telephone service requests provided by Auckland City Council for its constituents.

    • Attended the Elected representative technology training

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the verbal report from board member Clark be received.

    CARRIED

    13.3. REPORT FROM LYNN MESSERVY

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

    • Attendance at Liquor licensing workshop with ACE on 28 February.

    • Attendance at Council meeting regarding TOES submission and Community Board member delegations

    • Attendance at Onehunga children's day on 1 March.

    • Attendance at Ellerslie Races on 3 March

    • Attendance at community Board workshop on the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance

    • Met with Christine Foley from Ellerslie Business Association to view Mt Eden Toilets mosaics

    • In process of writing submission on the Dog Control bylaws

    • Ladies Mile berm maintenance and planting issues raised with council

    • Security issues in local parks

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the verbal report from board member Messervy be received.

    CARRIED

    13.4. REPORT FROM SIMON RANDALL

    Board member Randall provided a verbal update on the following points:

    • Attendance at Council meeting regarding TOES submission and Community Board member delegations

    • Attendance at community Board workshop on the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance

    • Attendance at TOES public meeting on 5 March

    • Traffic consultations for the Maungakiekie ward

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the verbal report from board member Randall be received.

    CARRIED

  14. Top COUNCILLOR'S REPORTS

    There were no reports.

  15. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    Moved: Graham/Randall

    That the reports requested/pending report of the Democracy Advisor, dated 12 March 2008, be received.

    CARRIED

  16. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Moved: Graham/Randall

    That the Group Activity Reports for the month of February 2008 be received.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed at 9:23 pm.
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