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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
MAUNGAKIEKIE COMMUNITY BOARD
HELD ON THURSDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 2010 AT 6:00PM
IN THE ONEHUNGA COMMUNITY CENTRE
83 CHURCH STREET
ONEHUNGA

PRESENT: Ms Bridget Graham, QSM Chairperson
  Mr Brett Clark Deputy Chairperson
  Ms Olga Brochner  
  Mr Simon Randall  
  Councillor Richard Northey, ONZM  
ALSO PRESENT: Councillor Bill Christian, JP  

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    Moved: Graham/Brochner

    That apologies from Councillor Leila Boyle and Board member Lynn Messervy for non-attendance, be accepted.

    CARRIED

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    Moved: Graham/Brochner

    That the minutes of the Maungakiekie Community Board meeting held on Thursday, 19 August 2010 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    There was no extraordinary business.

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    4.1. ONEHUNGA MOSAIC MURAL - JOHN PRESTON

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That John Preston, be thanked for his presentation and attendance at the Maungakiekie Community Board meeting.

    CARRIED

    4.2. MANUKAU HARBOUR - JIM JACKSON

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That Jim Jackson, be thanked for his presentation and attendance at the Maungakiekie Community Board meeting.

    CARRIED

    4.3. ONEHUNGA MAINSTREET BETWEEN PRINCES & NEILSON - PETER GIBSON

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That Peter Gibson, be thanked for his presentation and attendance at the Maungakiekie Community Board meeting.

    CARRIED

  5. Top DEPUTATION - NEILSON STREET UPGRADE PROJECT UPDATE - KAREN HAY

    Moved: Randall/Cr Northey

    1. That Karen Hay, Network performance manager and Irene Tse, Senior Traffic Engineer, Transport assets, Auckland City Council be thanked for their presentation and attendance at the Maungakiekie Community Board meeting.
    2. That a temporary solution for the demolition of the railway bridge be investigated, and replaced with an at-grade road and that the outcome be forwarded to the new Transport Council Controlled Organisation.
    3. That it be noted that continued consultation with businesses in Gloucester Park Road will proceed until a satisfactory resolution is reached.
    4. That parking for at least 6, P60 and P120 spaces, in the 'Park and Ride' facility at the railway station in Onehunga, be made available for the use of patrons of local businesses.

    CARRIED

  6. Top SLIPS PROGRAMME UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2010

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    1. That the memorandum of the SLIPs programme leader, dated
      6 September 2010, be received.
    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board notes that the SLIPs team thanks the Maungakiekie Community Board Chairperson, Board members and Democracy Services advisors for working with the team on the 3-Year SLIPs Programme.

    CARRIED

  7. Top SLIPS DECISION REPORT SEPTEMBER 2010

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    1. That the report of the SLIPs project portfolio leader, dated 6 September 2010, be received.
    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board allocates a budget of $238,039 capex for the Ellerslie Town Square Toilet Upgrade - Phase 2 project.
    3. That the Maungakiekie Community Board allocates a budget of $104,700 capex and $659 opex for the Ferguson Domain 3 Yr Focus Upgrade Stage 3 project.
    4. That the Maungakiekie Community Board allocates a budget of $14,307 opex for the Jellicoe Park Christmas Tree Lights 2010 project.
    5. That the Maungakiekie Community Board allocates a budget of $32,654 capex and $9,403 opex for the Jordan Park Community Garden.
    6. That the Maungakiekie Community Board allocates a budget of $18,927 opex for the Rockfield and Maroa Reserve Anti-Graffiti Landscape Modifications Phase 2 project.
    7. That the Maungakiekie Community Board allocates a budget of $67,140 capex and $19,787 opex for the Rowe Reserve Rocket Park - Phase 2 Consents and Construction project.
    8. That the Maungakiekie Community Board allocates a budget of $15,000 opex for the Waikaraka Cemetery Volunteer Days 2010/11 project.
    9. That the Maungakiekie Community Board notes the 3-year capex funding is now fully allocated.
    10. That the Maungakiekie Community Board notes the opex for the 2010/11 financial year is now fully allocated.
    11. That the Maungakiekie Community Board notes unallocated funding will be returned to Auckland Council.
    12. That the Maungakiekie Community Board requests officers to include a Mosaic Mural by Mr John Preston in the list of projects for future consideration.
    13. That the Maungakiekie Community Board requests officers to include the Lower Municipal Place Carpark to Pearce Street Steps (including the drawings provided by David Vasey) to the projects for future consideration list.
    14. That the Maungakiekie Community Board refers all SLIPs projects within the Ellerslie area to the new Orakei Local Board.

    CARRIED

  8. Top ELECTION SIGN SITES - REMOVAL OF SITE AT THE CORNER OF MAIN HIGHWAY AND WILKINSON ROAD

    Moved: Graham/Randall

    That the Maungakiekie Community Board resolves to remove the election-hoarding site at the corner of Ellerslie Panmure Highway/Wilkinson Road. Appendix A (Signs Bylaw) applies.

    CARRIED

  9. Top FELIX STREET HEAVY VEHICLE UPDATE

    Moved: Graham/Randall

    1. That the Felix Street Heavy Vehicle Update report from the Traffic engineer, Transport assets, dated 4 August 2010, be received.
    2. That the land use issue in Felix Street be brought to the attention of the Auckland Council when considering Spatial Planning and appropriate land use in residential areas.

    CARRIED

    Secretarial note: The meeting was adjourned by the Chairperson at 7.40 pm and re-convened by the Chairperson at 7.45 pm.

  10. Top REQUESTS FOR COMMUNITY BOARD DISCRETIONARY FUNDING

    10.1. AFFIRMING WORKS LTD

    Moved: Clark/Randall

    That the community board discretionary funding application from Affirming Works Ltd towards the cost of assisting students in the Tupuanga Programme to attend camp between 5-7 October 2010 at Motu Moana Scout Camp and Outdoor Activity Centre, be received and declined.

    CARRIED

    10.2. AUCKLAND EAST ARTS COUNCIL INCORPORATED

    Moved: Clark/Randall

    1. That the community board discretionary funding application from Auckland East Arts Council Inc. towards the cost of hiring screens and lighting for ART@ellerslie 2011 Exhibition and community Art Trail, be received.
    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board grants the amount of $500.00 from its 2010/2011 community board discretionary fund budget, to Auckland East Arts Council Inc. towards the cost of hiring screens and lighting for ART@ellerslie 2011 Exhibition and community Art Trail.
    3. That Auckland East Arts Council Inc. be requested to provide an accountability statement to the Maungakiekie Community Board following expenditure of the community Board discretionary funding grant of $500.00.

    CARRIED

    10.3. CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU AUCKLAND CITY

    Moved: Clark/Randall

    1. That the community board discretionary funding application from Citizens Advice Bureau Auckland City towards the cost of replacing existing 15" monitors with 22-24" monitors, be received.
    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board grants the amount of $400.00 from its 2010/2011 community board discretionary fund budget, to Citizens Advice Bureau Auckland City towards the cost of replacing existing 15" monitors with 22-24" monitors.
    3. That Citizens Advice Bureau Auckland City be requested to provide an accountability statement to the Maungakiekie Community Board following expenditure of the community Board discretionary funding grant of $400.00.

    CARRIED

    Secretarial note: The Chairperson declared a conflict of interest and did not speak to or vote on this item.

    10.4. EASTERN BAYS HOSPICE

    Moved: Clark/Randall

    That the community board discretionary funding application from Eastern Bays Hospice towards the cost of progressing a project called "Under the Oak", be received and declined.

    CARRIED

    10.5. ELDERLY WELL-BEING CENTRE TRUST

    Moved: Clark/Randall

    That the community board discretionary funding application from Elderly Well-being Centre Trust towards the cost of the hire of a karaoke machine for a singing competition, be received and declined.

    CARRIED

    10.6. ELLERSLIE PLAYCENTRE

    Moved: Clark/Randall

    That the community board discretionary funding application from Ellerslie Playcentre towards the cost of replacing one shade sail and repairing another, be received and declined.

    CARRIED

    10.7. FATHER AND CHILD TRUST

    Moved: Clark/Randall

    1. That the community board discretionary funding application from Father and Child Trust towards the cost of supporting the Mauri Ora Fathers' Circle, be received.
    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board grants the amount of $500.00 from its 2010/2011 community board discretionary fund budget, to Father and Child Trust towards the cost of supporting the Mauri Ora Fathers' Circle.
    3. That Father and Child Trust be requested to provide an accountability statement to the Maungakiekie Community Board following expenditure of the community Board discretionary funding grant of $500.00.

    CARRIED

    10.8. GLEN INNES FAMILY CENTRE

    Moved: Clark/Randall

    That the community board discretionary funding application from Glen Innes Family Centre towards the cost of presenting Zumba classes in Glen Innes and surrounding areas, be received and declined.

    CARRIED

    10.9. MT WELLINGTON ROLLER SPORTS CLUB INCORPORATED - SPEED CLUB

    Moved: Clark/Randall

    That the community board discretionary funding application from Mt Wellington Roller Sports Club Incorporated - Speed Club towards the cost of 'learn to speed-skate' classes and purchase equipment for loan to skaters, be received and declined.

    CARRIED

    10.10. MULTI EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND SERVICES TRUST

    Moved: Clark/Randall

    1. That the community board discretionary funding application from Multi Educational Support and Services Trust towards the cost of a five-day Pacific family Christmas Programme at Onehunga for more than 300 people, be received.
    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board grants the amount of $500.00 from its 2010/2011 community board discretionary fund budget, to Multi Educational Support and Services Trust towards the cost of a five-day Pacific family Christmas Programme at Onehunga for more than 300 people.
    3. That Multi Educational Support and Services Trust be requested to provide an accountability statement to the Maungakiekie Community Board following expenditure of the community Board discretionary funding grant of $500.00.

    CARRIED

    10.11. NEW ZEALAND SIKH WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED

    Moved: Clark/Randall

    That the community board discretionary funding application from New Zealand Sikh Women's Association Incorporated towards the cost of a family end-of-year get-together for migrant families, be received and declined.

    CARRIED

    10.12. ONEHUNGA COMMUNITY CENTRE - EXHIBITION DISPLAY BOARDS

    Moved: Clark/Randall

    1. That the community board discretionary funding application from Onehunga Community Centre towards the cost of hiring display boards for mounting of artworks, be received.
    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board grants the amount of $780.00 from its 2010/2011 community board discretionary fund budget, to Onehunga Community Centre towards the cost of hiring display boards for mounting of artworks.
    3. That Onehunga Community Centre be requested to provide an accountability statement to the Maungakiekie Community Board following expenditure of the community Board discretionary funding grant of $780.00.

    CARRIED

    10.13. ONEHUNGA COMMUNITY CENTRE - TODAY'S ONEHUNGA TOMORROW

    Moved: Clark/Randall

    That the community board discretionary funding application from Onehunga Community Centre towards the cost of a project called Today's Onehunga Tomorrow - Our Legacy Project, be received and declined.

    CARRIED

    10.14. ORANGA COMMUNITY CENTRE INCORPORATED SOCIETY

    Moved: Clark/Randall

    1. That the community board discretionary funding application from Oranga Community Centre Incorporated Society towards the cost of the Oranga Cultural and Christmas Festival on Saturday 20 November 2010, be received.
    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board grants the amount of $1,500.00 from its 2010/2011 community board discretionary fund budget, to Oranga Community Centre Incorporated Society towards the cost of the Oranga Cultural and Christmas Festival on Saturday 20 November 2010.
    3. That Oranga Community Centre Incorporated Society be requested to provide an accountability statement to the Maungakiekie Community Board following expenditure of the community Board discretionary funding grant of $1,500.00.

    CARRIED

    10.15. ORANGA PLUNKET

    Moved: Clark/Randall

    1. That the community board discretionary funding application from Oranga Plunket towards the cost of running a playgroup for 0-5 year-olds on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for all children in the Oranga area, be received.
    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board grants the amount of $600.00 from its 2010/2011 community board discretionary fund budget, to Oranga Plunket towards the cost of running a playgroup for 0-5 year-olds on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for all children in the Oranga area.
    3. That Oranga Plunket be requested to provide an accountability statement to the Maungakiekie Community Board following expenditure of the community Board discretionary funding grant of $600.00.

    CARRIED

    10.16. RAISE UP N REPRESENT - YMCA JORDAN

    Moved: Clark/Randall

    1. That the community board discretionary funding application from Raise Up n Represent - YMCA Jordan towards the cost of running a week long event to celebrate and recognise young people in the Onehunga community, named Common Ground, be received.
    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board grants the amount of $1,000.00 from its 2010/2011 community board discretionary fund budget, to Raise Up n Represent - YMCA Jordan towards the cost of running a week long event to celebrate and recognise young people in the Onehunga community, named Common Ground.
    3. That Raise Up n Represent - YMCA Jordan be requested to provide an accountability statement to the Maungakiekie Community Board following expenditure of the community Board discretionary funding grant of $1,000.00.

    CARRIED

    10.17. SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND ROYAL OAK GROUP

    Moved: Clark/Randall

    That the community board discretionary funding application from Scout Association of New Zealand Royal Oak Group towards the cost of the National Jamboree fees in order for the Royal Oak Group Scouts and Leaders to attend the Jamboree at Mystery Creek between 27 December 2010 and 6 January 2011, be received and declined.

    CARRIED

    10.18. SPELD AUCKLAND INCORPORATED

    Moved: Clark/Randall

    That the community board discretionary funding application from Speld Auckland Incorporated towards the cost of upgrading their member database programme and the office computer, be received and declined.

    CARRIED

    10.19. ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL - OTAHUHU

    Moved: Clark/Randall

    That the community board discretionary funding application from St Joseph's School towards the cost of purchasing a roof shade to cover the school adventure playground, be received and declined.

    CARRIED

    10.20. ST PATRICKS SAMOAN COMMUNITY SUNDAY SCHOOL

    Moved: Clark/Randall

    That the community board discretionary funding application from St Patricks Samoan Community Sunday School towards the cost of the 'Candle Light' production to be held in the Panmure Parish Hall, on 29 October 2010, be received and declined.

    CARRIED

    10.21. TAMAKI MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB

    Moved: Clark/Randall

    That the community board discretionary funding application from Tamaki Model Aircraft Club towards the cost of building an access-way to their new flying site, be received and declined.

    CARRIED

    10.22 RSA ANZAC DAY CELEBRATIONS 2011

    Moved: Clark/Randall

    1. That the Maungakiekie Community Board commits community board discretionary funding to the Onehunga RSA for ANZAC Day celebrations in 2011.
    2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board grants the amount of $1,100.00 from its 2010/2011 community board discretionary fund budget, to the Onehunga RSA for ANZAC Day celebrations in 2011.
    3. That the Onehunga RSA be requested to provide an accountability statement to the Maungakiekie Community Board following expenditure of the community Board discretionary funding grant of $1,100.00.

    CARRIED

  11. Top CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the written and tabled reports from the Chairperson be received. The Chairperson thanked the officers, Councillors and Community Board members for their dedication and hard work over the years.

    CARRIED

  12. Top COUNCILLOR'S REPORTS - COUNCILLOR RICHARD NORTHEY

    Moved: Cr Northey/Brochner

    That the written report from Councillor Richard Northey be received.

    CARRIED

    12.1 COUNCILLOR CHRISTIAN

    Moved: Randall/Clark

    That the verbal report of Councillor Christian regarding the following be received:

    • 31 August - History of Auckland book
    • 7 September - Community Board farewell function
    • 9 September - launched Rugby World Cup Countdown Clock in Queen Elizabeth II Square
    • 12 September - Mt Wellington RSA
    • 13 September - Long Serving Staff function
    • 16 September - Zoo Board
    • 16 September - St Mary's Community Network Meeting
    • 16 September - Art Gallery tour

    The Chairperson congratulated Councillor Christian on being the longest standing Councillor in Auckland City Council and thanked Councillor Christian for his work on the Maungakiekie Community Board.

    Councillor Christian thanked and commended the Chair on her hard work in the community and on the Community Board.

    CARRIED

  13. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS

    Moved: Brochner/Randall

    1. That the verbal report of Board member Olga Brochner regarding the following be received:
      • 17th August: Onehunga Community House Management Committee Meeting
      • 18th August: discretionary funding / applications meeting Maungakiekie Community Board
      • 19th August: Community Board meeting
      • 9th September: discretionary funding / applications meeting Maungakiekie Community Board

    CARRIED

    Moved: Clark/Brochner

    1. That the verbal report of Board member Brett Clark regarding the following be received:
      • Onehunga combined sports trust
      • Discretionary funding utilisation by the Oranga District School
      • Ongoing concerns about use of parks
      • Access to Gloucester Park from Selwyn Street - two parks. One-way system through park may be solution.

    CARRIED

    Moved: Randall/Brochner

    1. That the verbal report of Board member Simon Randall regarding the following be received:
      • Transport briefing
      • Waitangi Road onsite meeting
      • Onehunga Youth Providers
      • Mayoral forum - RSA
      • Community Board end of term function
      • Future of Auckland meeting
      • Onehunga foreshore agreement
      • Queen Street tiles
      • TOES AGM

    CARRIED

  14. Top GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS

    Moved: Graham/Brochner

    That the activity reports for the month of August 2010 be received.

    CARRIED

  15. Top REPORTS REQUESTED PENDING

    Moved: Graham/Clark

    That the updates be noted and the report be received.

    CARRIED

  16. Top EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC : LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND MEETINGS ACT 1987

    Moved: Graham/Randall

    That the public be excluded from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting.

    The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under Section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution follows.

    This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public, as follows:

    Item No. General subject of each matter to be considered Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable) Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution
    C1 Onehunga Foreshore Project Update Public conduct of matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason to withhold exists under section 7. Section 7(2)(h)

    The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

    In particular, the report describes the request for tender process.

    Section 48(1)(a)

    The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed at 8:46 pm.

    In accordance with clause 2.12.2 of the Standing Orders, we hereby confirm the correctness of the Minutes of the last meeting of the Maungakiekie Community Board held on
    16 September 2010 prior to the next election of Auckland Council.

    Chairperson

    Group Manager - Democracy Services