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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE MAUNGAKIEKIE COMMUNITY BOARD

HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2008 AT 6:03PM

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  

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the apologies from Councillors Boyle and Christian 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, 16 October 2008 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    There was no extraordinary business.

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    4.1 PROPOSED REZONING OF ELLERSLIE RACECOURSE - DANIEL MCLAREN

    Daniel McLaren, chairman of the Ellerslie Racecourse Rezone Opposition Society (ERROS), was in attendance to address the Board in opposition to the proposed rezoning of Ellerslie Racecourse.

    Moved: Graham / Brochner

    That Daniel McLaren, chairman of the Ellerslie Racecourse Rezone Opposition Society (ERROS), be thanked for his presentation to the Maungakiekie Community Board in opposition to the proposed rezoning of Ellerslie Racecourse.

    CARRIED

    4.2. RUBBISH, FOOTPATH ISSUES AND PROPOSED BUDGET CUTS TO COMMUNITY LIBRARY SERVICES - ROBYN NORTHEY

    Robyn Northey was in attendance to address the Board regarding rubbish, footpath issues and the proposed budget cuts to community library services.

    Moved: Graham / Randall

    That Robyn Northey be thanked for her presentation to the Maungkiekie Community Board regarding rubbish, footpath issues and the proposed budget cuts to community library services.

    CARRIED

    4.3. ONEHUNGA FORESHORE MASTERPLAN - JIM JACKSON, THE ONEHUNGA ENHANCEMENT SOCIETY (TOES)

    Jim Jackson, representing The Onehunga Enhancement Society (TOES), was in attendance to address the Board regarding the Onehunga Foreshore Masterplan. A report relating to this topic was considered under item 7 on this agenda.

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That Jim Jackson, representing The Onehunga Enhancement Society (TOES), be thanked for his presentation to the Maungakiekie Community Board regarding the Onehunga Foreshore Masterplan.

    CARRIED

    4.4. ROADWORKS IN PRINCES STREET - TERRY DALY

    Terry Daly, General Manager - Jackson Electrical Industries Limited, was in attendance to address the Board regarding roadworks in the western end of Princes Street.

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That Terry Daly, General Manager - Jackson Electrical Industries Limited, be thanked for his presentation to the Maungakiekie Community Board regarding roadworks in the western end of Princes Street.

    CARRIED

    The Chairperson moved:

    That Item 7 be taken at this point.

    CARRIED

  5. Top SLIPS PROGRAMME SCHEDULE AND FUNDING ALLOCATION

    Moved: Graham / Brochner

    1. That the report of the SLIPs Manager, dated 3 November 2008, be received.
    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board reaffirms that it will hold a meeting on 29 January 2009.
    3. That the Maungakiekie Community Board requests that the Future Planning Framework Working Group ensure that, in accordance with the resolutions of the 13 November 2008 City Development Committee, that an Onehunga Master Plan be developed, and note that the Board has resolved to support the development of such a plan through its SLIPs budget.
    4. That the necessary SLIPs forms are completed for the St Peters Church Landscaping project, the Onehunga Bus Station Seating project and the re-sanding of the Onehunga Bay lagoon.

    CARRIED

  6. Top SLIPS DECISION REPORT NOVEMBER 2008

    Moved: Graham / Messervy

    1. That the Maungakiekie Community Board proposes the following SLIPs proposals from stage 1 to proceed to vetting by relevant council officers:
    Project Name Indicative Costs
    Findlay Street East Angled Street Parking Feasibility Study 10,000
    Rowe Reserve Pocket Park - Phase 1 10,000
    Rowe Reserve Pocket Park - Phase 2 70,000
    Vic Cowen Park Entrance Upgrade - Phase 1 15,000
    1. That the Maungakiekie Community Board allocates Board members as follows to the SLIPs projects listed below to proceed from stage 1 to vetting:
    Project Name Spokesperson
    Findlay Street East Angled Street Parking Feasibility Study Lynn Messervy
    Rowe Reserve Pocket Park - Phase 1 Brett Clark
    Rowe Reserve Pocket Park - Phase 2 Brett Clark
    Vic Cowen Park Entrance Upgrade - Phase 1 Brett Clark
    1. That the Maungakiekie Community Board delegates authority to the relevant SLIPs spokesperson to provide guidance and advice to the SLIPs team regarding their allocated proposals, and delegates authority to the spokesperson and the Chairperson to be exercised together, and to make additional funding decisions where a variation to a project scope is needed due to unforeseen circumstances.
    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board allocates scoping budgets to the following proposals on the stage 2 scoping list so that proposals can proceed to be scoped:
    Project Name Scoping Cost CAPEX Cost
    Maungakiekie Celebration Lights 2009 1,500 tba
    Maungakiekie Reserves Signage - Stage 1 1,500 20,000
    Haydn Avenue Landscape Works - Stage 1 1,000 20,000
    Hurst Street Streetscape Upgrade - Stage 1 Feasibility 1,500 10,000
    Greenwoods Corner Signage - Stage 3 500 20,000
    1. That the Maungakiekie Community Board requests the SLIPs Portfolio Leader to provide several cost options for the Maungakiekie Celebration Lights 2009 SLIPs proposal.
    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board notes the pending project proposals and their status when allocating funding.
    3. That the Maungakiekie Community Board deletes the following projects from its SLIPs list:
      1. Ellerslie Community Accessway (until public access or an easement can be secured and ensured).
    4. That the Onehunga Bay Reserve Skate Facility Vertical Ramp Surface Replacement SLIPs project proceed as originally intended.
    5. That the Ellerslie Domain Playground Upgrade/Repair SLIPs project form and a copy of the memorandum of the Service Delivery Manager, Parks Services, dated 6 October 2008 regarding category 5 playgrounds, be forwarded to the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee for their consideration, as the Maungakiekie Community Board believes that any upgrade planned for this playground should be funded through council rather than Board SLIPs funding.

    CARRIED

    The meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm and reconvened at 8:21pm.

  7. Top REPORT AND RESOLUTIONS FROM CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - ONEHUNGA FORESHORE MASTERPLAN UPDATE

    The resolutions from the 13 November 2008 meeting of the City Development Committee meeting regarding the Onehunga Foreshore Masterplan was tabled.

    [ATTACHMENT 7.A]

    The Chairperson requested that the voting be taken in parts:

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    1. That the report of the Manager - Streets and Open Space, dated 30 October 2008, and the resolutions from the 13 November 2008 meeting of the City Development Committee regarding the Onehunga Foreshore Masterplan, be received.

    CARRIED

    Moved: Graham / Randall

    1. That the Maugakiekie Community Board adopts as a basis the plan entitled "TOES Foreshore Masterplan" which was put forward by Transit New Zealand, for the following reasons:
      1. the 11 hectare reclamation in this plan provides the public with a more user-friendly recreational space which could become a recreational destination;
      2. the western shift "future-proofs" the area for possible rail links and the undergrounding of services;
      3. it creates a more meaningful link to the Manukau Harbour; and
      4. it provides suitable mitigation for the original destruction caused by State Highway 20;
        noting that these reasons were reflected at the area planning meeting organised by council on 22 April 2008.

    CARRIED

    Moved: Graham / Clarke

    1. That the TOES Foreshore Masterplan be amended to include:
      1. the western shift of the motorway;

    CARRIED

    Moved: Graham / Brochner

    1. moving the historic Aotea Sea Scouts building to a promontory that is close to both deep water and Gloucester Park;

    CARRIED

    Moved: Graham / Randall

    1. a wide and accommodating pedestrian bridge to provide easy pedestrian and cycle access;  

    CARRIED

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    1. that the position of the Manukau Cruising Club in this plan be endorsed; and

    CARRIED

    Secretarial Note: Councillor Northey requested his vote against the motion be recorded.

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    1. that the all tide ramp be included as a vital part of the Onehunga.

    CARRIED

    Secretarial Note: Councillor Northey and Board member Randall requested their votes against the motion be recorded.

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    1. That the above resolutions be forwarded to the Arts, Culture and Recreation and City Development committees for their consideration.

    CARRIED

  8. Top CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT

    A colour map indicating the areas of the city covered by council's Community Place teams was tabled. A report presented to the 12 November 2008 meeting of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee (and subsequent resolutions) regarding the facility partnership proposals for the 2009/2010 financial year was also tabled.

    [ATTACHMENTS 8.A and 8.B]

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    1. That the Chairperson's report and the notes and presentations from the 6 November 2008 Community Board Chair's Forum be received.
    2. That any report affecting a community board area go to the relevant community board for their input prior to being received by a committee of council, such as the current redevelopment of the Onehunga Foreshore and area planning issues.

    CARRIED

  9. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS

    The Chairperson requested that voting on the Board members reports be taken together.

    Board member Clark reported on the following items:

    • Attendance at Onehunga Combined Sports Trust meeting;
    • Council librarian visit to school; and
    • Missing community board photograph in Onehunga Community Centre.

    Board member Brochner reported on the following items:

    • Attendance at the White Ribbon Day awareness program;
    • Attendance at the  Onehunga Community House management meeting; and
    • Upcoming Onehunga Christmas Lights event and Ellerslie Santa Parade.

    Board member Messervy reported on the following items:

    • Visit to Christ's Church in Ellerslie;
    • Attendance at Ellerslie Community House meeting;
    • Attendance at Ellerslie Mainstreet Association meeting;
    • Proposed re-zoning of Ellerslie Racecourse;
    • Recent holiday in Whangamata; and
    • Update on Kid's Café at the Onehunga Community House.

    Board member Randall reported on the following items:

    • Installation of pedestrian crossings on Onehunga Mall;
    • Attendance at Onehunga Business Association strategic planning event; and
    • Onehunga railway station designs from Unitec students.

    Moved: Clark / Randall

    That the verbal report of the Board members be received.

    CARRIED

  10. Top COUNCILLORS' REPORTS

    The Chairperson requested that voting on the Councillors' reports be taken together.

    Councillor Northey reported on the following items:

    • Update on stolen car;
    • Attendance at Facility Partnerships workshop;
    • Presentation by Unitec students on Onehunga railway designs;
    • "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" production by the Ellerslie Theatrical Society;
    • LGNZ Zone 1 meeting in Whangarei;
    • Attendance at Ellerslie Mainstreet meeting; and
    • Update on the outcomes of the 18 November LTCCP meeting.

    Councillor Lotu-Iiga reported on the following items:

    • Recent election to Parliament and meetings with various community groups; and
    • Regional governance issues.

    Moved: Graham / Clark

    That the verbal report of the Councillors be received.

    CARRIED

  11. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    Moved: Graham/Randall

    That the reports/requested pending list of the Democracy Advisor, dated 11 November 2008, and the memorandum from the Democracy Advisor updating the status of requested reports, be received.

    CARRIED

  12. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Moved: Graham/Clark

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

    CARRIED

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