APOLOGIES
At the close of the agenda no apologies had been
received.
CONFIRMATION OF
MINUTES
The minutes of the Tamaki Community Board meeting held on
Tuesday, 29 January 2008 to be confirmed as a true and correct record.
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
| Section 46A(7) of the
Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended)
states: |
| "An item that is not on
the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if- |
| (a) |
The local authority by
resolution so decides; and |
| (b) |
The presiding member
explains at the meeting at a time when it is open to the public,- |
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(i) |
The reason why the item
is not on the agenda; and |
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(ii) |
The reason why the
discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting." |
| Section 46A(7A) of the
Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended)
states: |
| "Where an item is not on
the agenda for a meeting,- |
| (a) |
That item may be
discussed at that meeting if- |
| |
(i) |
That item is a minor
matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and |
| |
(ii) |
The presiding member
explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to
the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but |
| (b) |
no resolution, decision,
or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer
that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further
discussion." |
PUBLIC FORUM
A period of time (approximately 20 minutes) is set aside
for members of the public to address the meeting on matters within its delegated
authority. A maximum of 5 minutes per item is allowed, following which there
may be questions from members.
The following
requests have been received to address the meeting:
4.1. AUCKLAND
REGIONAL GOVERNANCE - BRUCE KILMISTER, CHAIRMAN WESTERN BAYS COMMUNITY BOARD
Mr Bruce Kilmister, Chairman
Western Bays Community Board wishes to address the Board regarding the Auckland
Regional Governance.
4.2. AUCKLANDER
ARTICLE REGARDING OTAHUHU - LINDA NICHOLLS
Linda Nicholls, Otahuhu
resident wishes to address the Board regarding the Aucklander article on Otahuhu.
4.3. SAFETY ISSUES
FOR CHILDREN TO OTAHUHU INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL - TUI KOLONE
Mr Tui Kolone
wishes to address the board regarding the safety issues for children when
crossing Luke Street and Atkinson Avenue to the Otahuhu Intermediate school. He
requests that the board investigates safety measures for this area to prevent
any future accidents.
4.4. SPORT
AUCKLAND - SIMON PETERSON
Simon Peterson, Sport Auckland
wishes to address the Board regarding the progress and achievements of
programmes and activities run by Sport Auckland.
ISTHMUS
DISTRICT PLAN REVIEW - FUTURE PLANNING FRAMEWORK 2010
| Tam White |
|
| Democracy Services |
19 February
2008 |
The Manager City Planning and Manager Outer Isthmus
Planning will make a visual presentation on the Isthmus District Plan Review.
ROYAL
COMMISSION ON AUCKLAND GOVERNANCE
| Tam White |
|
| Democracy Advisor |
19 February
2008 |
Attaching the terms of reference for the Royal Commission
into Auckland Governance.
In late February/early March, the Royal Commission is
expected to be releasing a Discussion and Information paper which will:
- provide further details on the submission process and
timing
- provide explanatory information on the terms of reference
- pose a series of questions around the terms of reference
to assist people's thinking and ability to make relevant submissions
A 6-week period will be offered to the public (which
includes council) to make submissions from March 2008. The Commission's
interests will be around the processes and governance structures needed in the
future Auckland region.
A public hearing process will be convened by the
Commission in May and June 2008.
A community board workshop has been scheduled for 4 March
2008.
Recommending that the Board consider the establishment of
a working party to formulate its submission to the Royal Commission.
OTAHUHU
PARKING PLAN
| Gary Tang |
|
| Transport Planner |
19 February
2008 |
Reporting to the Board on the completion of the Otahuhu
Parking Plan and providing a summary of parking issues and actions to improve
the use and management of existing parking in the Otahuhu town centre.
Recommending that the Board endorse the actions and
options for funding the implementation of the short term and operational
measures identified in the Otahuhu Town Centre Parking Plan.
TAMAKI
TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
| Tam White |
|
| Democracy Advisor |
19 February
2008 |
Attaching a report that was considered by the City Development Committee at its
meeting held on 14 February 2008 for the board's information. The report
provides a high level overview of the Tamaki Transformation Programme which
involves the development of a business plan for a multi-agency approach to
developing a mixed tenure, mixed income community in Tamaki.
The Committee resolved as
follows:
- That the Minister for Housing be advised that in
principle Auckland City Council supports a multi-agency programme to deliver a
mixed income mixed tenure quality urban community in the Tamaki area.
- That the Minister of Housing be advised that Auckland
City Council strongly supports the use of other forms of tenure (such as first
home buyer schemes, crown leasehold), in the Programme, to substantially reduce
the percentage of 'social' housing in the Tamaki area.
- That the ongoing participation of officers in the Tamaki
Transformation programme is endorsed.
- That the final business plan be reported back to the City
Development Committee for consideration and discussion on Auckland City
Council's ongoing involvement in the Programme.
- That officers develop a process acknowledging Housing New
Zealand as a major contributor to Auckland City, including matters around their
crucial role as
- A first class developer
- A first class property owner
- A first class owner/landlord
- That the report Tamaki Transformation Project dated 9
January 2008 be forwarded to Combined Committees for its information.
Recommending
that the information be received.
TAMAKI
INNOVATION PRECINCT AND AUCKLAND INNOVATION CENTRE
| Tam White |
|
| Democracy advisor
|
19 February 2008 |
Attaching a report that was considered by the City
Development Committee at its meeting held on 14 February 2008 for the board's
information. The report was provided to update the committee on the proposed
Auckland Innovation (AIC) and Tamaki Innovation Precinct, and proposing next
steps in developing a business case seeking support in principle for council
involvement in the AIC.
The Committee resolved as follows:
- That Auckland City Council continues
working with the University of Auckland, the Ministry of Economic Development
and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise in developing a full business plan for the
Auckland Innovation Centre (AIC) by 30 June 2008.
- That officers continue to work on the
council business case for council's involvement in the Auckland Innovation
Centre (AIC).
- That officers continue to develop a
Tamaki Innovation Precinct plan.
Recommending that the information.
DELEGATIONS REVIEW
| Tam white |
|
| Democracy advisor
|
19 February 2008 |
The Finance and Strategy Committee on
13 February considered the reports dated 4 and 12 February 2008 recommending
changes to the Council's delegations, and in particular delegations to community
boards.
Since that meeting an updated report
will be presented to the 28 February 2008 Council meeting for consideration. The
report was not available when the agenda was compiled.
The report will be circulated prior to
the meeting.
For the Board's information the
Finance and Strategy Governance Committee resolved as follows:
That it be a recommendation to Council:
- That the two phase approach to the review and
revision of the delegations register (interim review followed by a substantive
review) be approved.
- That the functions and delegations approved at
the 23 August, 1 November and 22 November 2007 Council meetings be reconfirmed,
subject to the following interim changes:
- That the changes to the regulatory delegations be
approved, with the key change being the creation of four subordinate decision
makers reporting to the new City Development Committee.
- That the establishment of two sub-committees - the
Appeals Sub-Committee and the Specialist Hearings Sub-Committee be approved
(these sub-committees will report to the new City Development Committee, forming
two of the four subordinate decision makers).
- That Council delegates to the Chief Executive the
power to on delegate all staff delegations except those powers of authorities in
respect of which delegation is prohibited by statute or regulation.
- That the interim changes be referred to the City
Development Committee for consideration and recommendation to the Finance and
Strategy Committee and Council.
- That in the interim period Dog control objections
should be the responsibility of the Appeals Sub-Committee and Councillors
appointed by the Sub-Committee.
- That the existing staff and financial delegations
be confirmed.
- That during the transitional period of the
delegations review the Deputy Mayor and Councillor Northey be given delegated
authority to determine the appropriate decision making entity to which an item
should be referred where it is not clearly specified in the delegations register
(this delegation does not preclude the item being referred to the Finance and
Strategy Committee upon agreement from both the Deputy Mayor and Councillor
Northey, this delegation supersedes the delegation approved in resolution B of
item 12 of the 22nd November 2007 Council meeting).
Recommending that the information be
received.
2007/2008 EVENT FUNDING - ANZAC DAY
Providing the
Board with an opportunity to consider allocating funds to cover the costs
associated with Anzac Day celebrations in 2008.
Recommending
that the Board considers funding the Otahuhu and Mt Wellington/Panmure RSA's as
in previous years.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
Providing the Chairperson with an
opportunity to update the Board on the projects and issues she has been involved
with since the last meeting.
This is an information item only and
if the Chairperson wishes any action to be taken under this item, a written
report must be provided for inclusion on the agenda.
COUNCILLORS' REPORTS
Providing councillors with the
opportunity to update the Board on projects and issues they have been involved
with since the last meeting.
This is an information item only and
if councillors wish any action to be taken under this item, a written report
must be provided for inclusion on the agenda.
BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS
Providing board members with the
opportunity to update the Board on projects and issues they have been involved
with since the last meeting.
This is an information item only and
if board members wish any action to be taken under this item, a written report
must be provided for inclusion on the agenda.
GROUP ACTIVITY REPORT
| Tam White |
|
| Democracy Advisor
|
19 February 2008 |
Attaching
activity reports and statistics from various groups within Auckland City for the
Board's information.
Recommending
that the reports for the month of January 2008 be received.
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