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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE WESTERN BAYS COMMUNITY BOARD

HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 15 OCTOBER 2008 AT 6.31 PM

PRESENT: Mr Bruce Kilmister Chairperson
  Mr Leigh Kennaway Deputy Chairperson
  Ms Jo Robertson  
  Miss Kate Stanton  
  Mr Paul Stephenson  
  Cr Graeme Easte  
  Cr Greg Moyle, E.D.  

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    There were no apologies.

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    Moved: Robertson/ Kilmister

    That the minutes of the Western Bays Community Board meeting held on Wednesday, 17 September 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 DRAFT - WESTERN SPRINGS STADIUM NOISE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR MOTOR RACING 2008/ 2009 SEASON - ANNE-THEA MCGILL, WESTERN SPRINGS RESIDENT ASSOCIATION

    Anne-Thea McGill, representative of the Western Springs Residents Association addressed the Board regarding the draft Western Springs noise management plan. She was disappointed that the council had not implemented the Honourable Peter Salmon QC report and advised that the organisers had not complied with the requested limitations in the past and the council had been ignoring these violations.

    Moved: Kilmister/Cr Moyle

    That Anne-Thea be thanked for her attendance and presentation.

    CARRIED

    4.2 TRAFFIC SITUATION ON RICHMOND ROAD - ALISON MACKY, 327 RICHMOND ROAD AND MICHELLE WOBCKE, 321 RICHMOND ROAD

    Alison Macky and Michelle Wobcke addressed the Board regarding the traffic situation on Richmond Road. They advised that the sharp corner onto Richmond Road is a dangerous area for pedestrians and residents. They requested that traffic lights would be great to eliminate traffic speed and prevent potential accidents.

    They also spoke against the proposed traffic refuge on Richmond Road. They argued that parking on Richmond Road is already scarce and if the proposed traffic refuge is built, the residents would have less parking available.

    The chairperson advised the residents that the board would be visiting the site during their SLIPS tour.

    Moved: Kilmister / Cr Moyle

    That Alison and Michelle be thanked for their attendance and presentation.

    CARRIED

  5. Top DRAFT - WESTERN SPRINGS STADIUM NOISE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR MOTOR RACING 2008/ 2009 SEASON

    A copy of the concept plan C05/08 was circulated for the board's information.

    [Attachment 5A]

    Moved: Kilmister / Cr Moyle

    1. That the Western Springs Stadium Draft Noise Management Plan for the Motor Racing 2008/2009 Season be received
    2. That the feedback from the public on the draft Western Springs stadium noise management plan for motor racing 2008/2009 season be forwarded to the Group Manager, Auckland City Environments for consideration.

    CARRIED

  6. Top SMALL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (SLIPS) PROGRAMME UPDATE OCTOBER 2008

    Moved: Kilmister ./ Cr Moyle

    1. That the information memorandum of the SLIPs manager dated 30 September 2008, be received.
    2. That the board approves up to $25,000 as a contribution grant from its OPEX budget towards the Auckland International Cabaret Festival to offset parks reinstatement costs.
    3. That the board allocates the remaining of their Operating Expenditure (OPEX) budget no later than 18 March 2009 to ensure these projects can be delivered in the 2008/ 2009 financial year, which ends on 30 June 2009.

    CARRIED

  7. Top NOTICE OF MOTION - GREAT NORTH ROAD RIDGE VISION

    Moved: Stephenson./  Cr Moyle.

    1. That the notice of motion from Board member Stephenson regarding Great North Road Ridge Vision be received.
    2. That the Western Bays Community Board supports a long term vision for the redevelopment of the Great North Rd Area from Karangahape Rd to the Grey Lynn shops (Great North Rd Ridge).
    3. The vision for the area is to develop a people-centred commercial arterial street , such as Ponsonby Rd or Jervois Rd, but reflecting modern concepts of urban form, with attractive living, working, retail and recreating environments.
    4. The Community Board believes that with good planning and supportive infrastructure the Great North Road Ridge should become a New Zealand exemplar of quality urban development and a centre for creative industries.
    5. The Community Board supports Auckland City Council investment in upgrading the streetscape and creating improved commercial and green-city infrastructure.
    6. The Community Board notes that the Great North Rd Ridge is one of the major walking routes to and from the Rugby World Cup venue and urges that significant streetscape development be undertaken prior to the world cup event.
    7. The Community Board supports a high level of public involvement in refining the vision for the Great North Rd Ridge and in its ongoing redevelopment.
    8. The Community Board wishes to see high levels of integration between various council departments to ensure there is a coherent work-plan that supports the vision.
    9. That the Notice of Motion and the report be forwarded to the appropriate officers for a report back to the board on the Great North Road Ridge Vision and be included as part of the Isthmus District Plan review.

    CARRIED

  8. Top IMPROVEMENTS TO GREY LYNN PARK - COMPLETION OF THE GREY LYNN PARK PRECINCT UPGRADE

    Moved: Kilmister/ Cr Easte

    1. That the Western Bays Community Board recommends that $597,000 funding from financial contributions be committed in 2009/2010 for the implementation of the stage one works described in the report of the Parks Adviser Active Recreation dated 7 October 2008.
    2. That the Board notes that the stage two funding of $303,000 currently in the draft asset management plan for 2010/2011, may be subject to change during finalisation of the 2009/2019 Long Term Council Community Plan.
    3. That the Board reminds the council that:
      1. the precinct upgrade is not a new project;
      2. the precinct upgrade was approved and fully funded for the years 2003-2008;
      3. the funding shortfall of $900,000 occurred without any political consultation or decision either at the council or the community board level.

    CARRIED

  9. Top DELEGATIONS REGISTER REVIEW

    Moved: Kilmister / Stephenson

    1. That the Delegations Register Review report dated 26 September 2008 be received.
    2. That the Board provide feedback to the delegations review project team, by 31 October 2008 on
      1. Current Community Board delegations as passed by council on February 2008 Council meeting;
      2. Any issues relating to delegations not affected by the 28th February 2008 changes.
    3. That the working party of the board be formulated to provide feedback to the project team by 31 October 2008.

    CARRIED

  10. Top COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE FUNDING REVIEW UPDATE

    Moved: .Kilmister / Stanton

    1. That the resolutions of the Community Services Committee regarding Community Assistance Funding Review Update from its 1 October 2008 meeting be received.
    2. That the Board provide feedback on the Community Assistance Funding Review Update report.
    3. That the deputy chairperson be delegated to attend the working party meeting scheduled for 4 November 2008.

    CARRIED

  11. Top COMMUNITY CENTRES, HALLS AND OFFICES STOCKTAKE

    Moved: Kilmister / Kennaway

    1. That the resolutions of the Community Services Committee regarding Community Centres, Halls and Offices Stocktake from its 1 October 2008 meeting be received.
    2. That the Board provide feedback on the Community Centres, Halls and Offices Stocktake Report.
    3. That the deputy chairperson be delegated to form a working party of board members to provide feedback prior to the officer's final report in early 2009.

    CARRIED

  12. Top STATE HIGHWAY 20 - WATERVIEW CONNECTION

    Moved: Kilmister / Cr Easte

    That the resolutions of the Transport Committee regarding State Highway 20 - Waterview Connection from its 2 October 2008 meeting be received.

    CARRIED

  13. Top CORRESPONDENCE

    13.1. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED - AUCKLAND SEXUAL ABUSE HELP

    Moved: Kilmister / Cr Easte

    That the correspondence from Auckland Sexual Abuse HELP be received.

    CARRIED

    13.2. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED - GREATER PONSONBY BUSINESS DIRECTORY

    Moved: Kilmister / Cr Easte

    That the correspondence from the Greater Ponsonby Business Directory be received.

    CARRIED

    13.3. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED - TOI ORA LIVE ART TRUST

    Moved: Kilmister /Cr Easte  

    That the correspondence from the Toi Ora Live Art Trust be received.

    CARRIED

  14. Top CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT

    Moved: Kilmister / Cr Easte

    That the verbal report of the Chairperson regarding the remuneration to councillors and community board members be received.

    CARRIED

  15. Top COUNCILLORS' REPORTS

    Moved: Kilmister / Stanton

    1. That the verbal report of Councillor Moyle regarding the following be received:
      • The need to prioritise projects given limited funding and proposed cuts
    2. That the verbal report of Councillor Easte regarding the following be received:
      • The need to prioritise projects given limited funding and proposed cuts;
      • Westhaven Marina project - funding and implementation;
      • Dredging of St. Mary's Bay
      • SOHO Hearings
      • Scheduling of trees update

    CARRIED

  16. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS

    Moved: Cr Easte / Kennaway

    1. That the verbal report of Board member Kennaway regarding the following be received:
      • Unveiling of historic map at Point Chevalier library
    2. That the verbal report of Board member Stanton regarding the following be received:
      • Gables court decision
      • Monthly traffic spokesperson meeting update
      • Kelmarna Gardens Trust
    3. That the verbal report of Board member Stephenson regarding the following be received:
      • Dean Street wall planting
    4. That the verbal report of Board member Robertson regarding the following be received:
      • Stakeholder forum at Western Springs Garden
      • Mobile library
      • Funding request from the St. Columbus centre

    CARRIED

  17. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    Moved: Kilmister / Cr Moyle

    That the report be received.

    CARRIED

  18. Top GROUPS ACTIVITY REPORT

    Moved: Kilmister / Cr Moyle

    That the groups activity report for the month of September be received.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed at 8:35 pm.