APOLOGIES
At
the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The
minutes of the Western Bays Community Board meeting held on Wednesday, 15 April
2009 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- |
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(i) |
That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the
local authority; and |
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(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. TE MAHUREHURE MARAE - JOHN AND CHRISTINE PANAPA
John
and Christine Panapa will be providing the Board with a brief run-down on the
renovated marae, it's history, and the future they plan for it in it's new
renovated state.
4.2. STATE HIGHWAY 20 (SH 20) WATERVIEW CONNECTION - CAROL GREENSMITH, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER AND CLIVE FUHR, PRINCIPAL PROJECT MANAGER, NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT AGENCY
Carol Greensmith, Communications Manager, and Clive Fuhr,
Principal Project Manager from the NZTA wish to address the Board regarding the
State Highway 20 Waterview Connection.
UPDATE ON THE FIRST PRECINCT DEVELOPMENT AREA ON WYNYARD QUARTER - SIMON LOUGH, MANAGER, DESIGN, PLACE AND PROJECTS
Simon Lough will be presenting an update to the Board on the First Precinct
Development Area on Wynyard Quarter. Peter Casey, Chief Operating Officer,
Auckland Regional Holdings will also be in attendance to present their
presentation on the waterfront development.
SPEED LIMIT ON PONSONBY ROAD
| Karen Hay |
|
| Manager, Road Safety |
23 April 2009 |
At
its January 2009 meeting, the Board requested that officers investigate and
report on the implementation of a 40km speed restriction along Ponsonby Road.
A
petition with more than 600 signatures has been tabled with the Auckland City
Mayor, John Banks. The petition requests that the speed limit be reduced to 40
km/h and that other safety improvements also be implemented in the area.
A
study of the reported pedestrian crashes in Ponsonby Road between Karangahape
Road and Jervois Road noted thirteen reported pedestrian crashes resulting in
the pedestrian sustaining either fatal, serious or minor injury. By comparison,
a review of the other vehicle crashes suggests that twenty four per cent (24%)
of vehicular crashes involved injury.
From
a safety perspective, council officers have determined that it would be
beneficial to provide a uniform speed along Ponsonby Road and target undesirable
driver behaviour that currently exceed the speed limit substantially during
certain periods.
It
is being proposed that the current 50 km/h speed limit be reduced to 40 km/h and
that consultation be undertaken with all key stakeholders and the local
community in relation to the proposal.
The
proposed 40km/h speed limit in Ponsonby Road between Karangahape Road and
Jervois Road is consistent with the outcomes sought by the Liveable Arterial
Plan and meets the speed limit rule requirements with the average operating
speed measuring 38.64km/h.
No
adverse impacts on travel times, emissions, business or passenger transport are
expected as a result of this proposal, as the proposed speed limit is consistent
with the overall measured vehicle operating speed.
Signage on all adjacent roads and repeater speed limit signage on Ponsonby Road
could have an impact on amenity of the area.
Recommending that the report be considered.
INCLUSIVE PLAY SPACE DESIGN AT COYLE PARK
| Tam White |
|
| Democracy Advisor |
11 May 2009 |
The
Board considered the above item at its last meeting on 15 April 2009. The Board
resolved inter alia as follows:
- That the Board formally endorse the proposal
to install an all inclusive play space that caters for children of all
abilities, including those who are disabled at Coyle Park.
- That the Board contribute towards the
construction of an all inclusive play space in the 2009/ 2010 financial year
through the Small Local Improvement Projects (SLIPs) funding at Coyle Park.
- While the Board endorses the idea, the Board
notes its disappointment over council's lack of consideration with the Board on
the formulation of this proposal.
This
item is being placed on the agenda for the Board to consider as per Resolution
C. The Chairperson will speak on this item.
GREY LYNN NEIGHBORHOOD ACCESSIBILITY PLAN UPDATE
| Claire Covacich |
|
| Senior Transport Planner |
4 May 2009 |
In September 2008, the Western Bays Community Board
received a report on development of a Neighbourhood Accessibility Plan (NAP) for
Grey Lynn.
Since then, the NAP Issues Paper and Action Plan have been
developed, with actions to implement to improve access for walking, cycling and
to passenger transport.
The recent review of the council's cycling and walking
related budgets resulted to reprioritisation of programmes and deferral of some
works. As a result, most of the capital work components of the NAP have been
deferred until funding is made available.
However, there are a number of aspects of the NAP that
could potentially progress, including:
- a
campaign to promote improved pedestrian access and amenity
- promotion of walking, cycling and passenger transport access
- cycle
rack/bike parking provision
Attaching a report which outlines the investigation
required for these three initiatives and seeks the Western Bays Community Board
recommendation that they proceed.
NORTH PLACE TEAM SIX MONTHLY REPORT
| Mik Smellie |
|
| Place Manager, Arts, Community and Recreation
Services |
1 May 2009 |
Updating the Board on activities undertaken by community services advisers
working in Western Bays from October 2008 to April 2009 and an overview of
upcoming activities and projects.
Recommending that report be considered.
SMALL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (SLIPS) DECISIONS MARCH 2009
| Richard Court |
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| SLIPs Projects Portfolio Leader |
|
Attaching an update on the Board's SLIPs projects.
Recommending that the Board considers the report.
SMALL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (SLIPS) PROGRAMME UPDATE
| Julia Goh |
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| SLIPs Programme Leader |
11 May 2009 |
Providing an update of the financial status of SLIPs
projects in Western Bays.
CHAIRPERSON'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.
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.
REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING
| Tam White |
|
| Democracy Advisor |
10 May 2009 |
Reporting to the Board on the report requested/pending list as of April 2009:
| Target Date |
Subject |
Officer Reporting |
Date Requested |
| 15 May 2009 |
The implementation of a 40km speed restriction along Ponsonby Road
The Board requested a report on this at its 21 January 2009 meeting.
This report has been included in this month's agenda. |
Group Manager, Transport Safety & Operations |
28/01/2009 |
Recommending that the list be received.
GROUPS ACTIVITY REPORT
| Tam White |
|
| Democracy Advisor |
11 May 2009 |
Attaching activity reports and statistics from various
groups within Auckland City for the Board's information.
Recommending that the reports for the month of April 2009
be received.
