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OPEN AGENDA

I hereby give notice that a meeting of the

WESTERN BAYS COMMUNITY BOARD

will be held as follows:

DATE: Wednesday, 19 March 2008
TIME: 6.30 pm
VENUE: Grey Lynn Community Centre
  510 Richmond Road
  Grey Lynn
Tam White
DEMOCRACY ADVISOR

Members:

Mr Bruce Kilmister, MNZM Chairman
Mr Leigh Kennaway, JP Deputy Chairman
Ms Jo Robertson
Miss Kate Stanton
Mr Paul Stephenson
Cr Graeme Easte
Cr Greg Moyle, E.D.

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    The minutes of the Western Bays Community Board meeting held on Wednesday, 20 February 2008 to be confirmed as a true and correct record.

  3. Top 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,-
      (i) The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and
      (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."
  4. Top 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 request has been received to address the meeting:

    4.1. BUSINESS PLANNING PROJECT FOR PONSONBY - BRIGID ROGERS, PONSONBY ROAD PROMOTIONS

    Ms Brigid Rogers, Ponsonby Road Promotions wishes to address the Board regarding the Business Planning Project consultation process for Ponsonby.

  5. Top TRANSIT NEW ZEALAND (NZ) STATE HIGHWAY 20 WATERVIEW CONNECTION

    Matthew Rednall  
    Roads Manager - Transport Strategy 10 March 2008

    Reporting on the framework for the draft resolutions that will form Council's submission to the Transport Committee in April 2008. Transit New Zealand (NZ) has started a public consultation process on the tunnel option and is seeking a submission from the Council by 11th April, 2008 with an announcement on the proposal due in July 2008.

    The Political Liaison Group (PLG) has been set-up by the Transport Committee as the initial forum to raise project issues with local representatives and discuss draft resolutions.

    Recommending that the report on the framework for the draft resolutions to for the Council's submission, be received.

  6. Top HEALTH AND ANIMAL-RELATED BYLAW REVIEW

    Tam White  
    Democracy Advisor 10 March 2008

    The following bylaws are open for public submission:

    • Animals;
    • Bathing, health and beauty facilities;
    • Hostels;
    • Skin piercing;
    • Hazardous substances;
    • Food premises;
    • Food stalls;
    • Radio frequency.

    Submissions on the first four bylaws close on 11 April 2008, with the remainder closing on 10 March 2008

    Recommending that the Board consider whether it wishes to make submissions on these bylaws and if so, appoint a working party to prepare the Board's submissions.

  7. Top 2007/2008 EVENT FUNDING - REQUEST FOR EVENT FUNDING - COLIN GALLAGHER, WESTERN SPRINGS ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB INC. CLUB

    Attaching an Event Funding application from the Western Springs Association Football Club (AFC) Inc. Club seeking funding towards the costs of hosting an event to recognise the services of the late John Verkley to the Club and Pt Chavalier local community.

    Recommending that the Board considers the application

  8. Top CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

    Correspondence from OUTLINE NZ thanking the Board for its 2007/2008 Discretionary Funding grant of $1000 towards venue costs and assisting with the printing costs of new brochures and cards, has been received.

    Recommending that the correspondence be received.

  9. Top ROYAL COMMISSION ON AUCKLAND GOVERNANCE

    Tam White  
    Democracy Advisor 10 March 2008

    At the 20 February 2008 community board meeting, the board appointed Board members Stanton, Robertson, Stephenson, Kilmister and Councillor Easte to formulate the Board's submission to the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance.

    The Western Bays Community Board is hosting two public meetings on Monday, 31 March 2008 and Tuesday, 1 April 2008 at the Pt Chevalier Community Centre for the community to have a say.

    Submissions to the Commission close on 22 April 2008.

  10. Top CHAIR'S REPORT

    Providing the Chair with an opportunity to update the Board on the projects and issues he has been involved with since the last meeting.

    This is an information item only and if the Chair wishes any action to be taken under this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the agenda.

  11. Top 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.

  12. Top 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.

  13. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    Tam White  
    Democracy Advisor 10 March 2008

    Reporting on reports requested/pending as at March 2008.

    Recommending that the report be received.

  14. Top GROUPS ACTIVITY REPORT

    Tam White  
    Democracy Advisor 10 March 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 March 2008 be received.