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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
WESTERN BAYS COMMUNITY BOARD
HELD AT GREY LYNN COMMUNITY CENTRE,
510 RICHMOND ROAD,
GREY LYNN
ON WEDNESDAY, 18 MARCH 2009 AT 6.35 PM

PRESENT: Mr Bruce Kilmister, MNZM Chairperson
  Mr Leigh Kennaway, JP Deputy Chairperson
  Cr Greg Moyle, E.D. (until 7:45pm item 6)
  Ms Jo Robertson (until 8:14pm item 7)
  Miss Kate Stanton  
  Mr Paul Stephenson  
  Cr Graeme Easte  

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    Moved: Kilmister / Stanton

    That the apologies from Cr Moyle and Board member Robertson for early departure be accepted.

    CARRIED

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    Moved: Kilmister / Cr Moyle

    That the minutes of the Western Bays Community Board meeting held on Wednesday, 18 February 2009 be confirmed as true and correct record.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    There was no extraordinary business.

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    4.1. 2008/ 2009 DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION OF THE POINT CHEVALIER HISTORY GROUP - LISA TRUTTMAN

    Lisa from the Point Chevalier History Group spoke in support of the group's discretionary funding application.

    Moved: Kilmister / Kennaway

    That Lisa Truttman and Margaret O'Connor be thanked for their attendance and presentation.

    CARRIED

    4.2. 2008/2009 DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION OF THE AUCKLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE - REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE AUCKLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

    The representatives from The Auckland Performing Arts Centre sent their apologies for the meeting.

    4.3. 2008/2009 DISCRETIONARY FUNDING APPLICATION OF THE AUCKLAND CITY LIBRARIES ON BEHALF OF SCHOOLS IN THE WESTERN BAYS WARD - JUDE ARMSTRONG AND NIKI WRIGHT

    Jude and Niki addressed the Board regarding their request for funding to fund a writing competition in schools in the Western Bays ward.

    An additional letter of support for the competition was tabled at the meeting.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.3A]

    Moved: Kilmister / Kennaway

    That Jude Armstrong and Niki Wright from Auckland City Libraries be thanked for their attendance and presentation.

    CARRIED

  5. Top 2008/2009 REQUEST FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING

    5.1. 2008/2009 REQUEST FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - POINT CHEVALIER HISTORY GROUP

    Moved: Kilmister / Cr Moyle

    That the Board supports the application for discretionary funding and that  the application be considered as a 2009/2010 request for discretionary funding and included as an item on the agenda of the 15 July 2009 Board meeting.

    CARRIED

    5.2. 2008/2009 REQUEST FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - THE AUCKLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

    Moved: Kilmister / Cr Moyle

    That the Board considers this application as SLIPs grant contribution of $2,500 or a maximum of 48% of the project's value.

    CARRIED

    5.3. 2008/2009 REQUEST FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING - AUCKLAND CITY LIBRARIES ON BEHALF OF THE SCHOOLS OF THE WESTERN BAYS WARD

    Moved: Kilmister / Cr Moyle

    That Auckland City Libraries be requested to provide more information regarding the application and subject to sufficient information being received, the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson be delegated to approve a grant of up to $800.

    CARRIED

  6. Top URBAN DESIGN AND PLANNING - LUDO CAMPBELL-REID, URBAN DESIGN GROUP MANAGER

    Ludo presented a presentation with regards to urban design and how the council has been incorporating urban design into the city's development.

    [ATTACHMENT 6A]

    Moved: Kilmister / Stephenson

    1. That Ludo Campbell Reid, Urban Design Group Manager be thanked for his attendance and presentation.
    2. That a site tour of the Western Bays Community Board be organised to discuss urban design and planning with the Urban Design Group Manager.

    CARRIED

  7. Top LIVEABLE ARTERIALS PRESENTATION - PAUL GLUCINA, SENIOR TRANSPORT PLANNER

    Paul presented a presentation on the liveable arterials plan.

    [ATTACHMENT 7A]

    Moved: Kilmister / Stanton

    That Paul Glucina, Senior Transport Planner be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

    CARRIED

  8. Top RESIDENTS PARKING SCHEME REVIEW

    Alan and Loretta advised the Board with regards to the current status of the Residents Parking Scheme Review. They also tabled an attachment of the Resident Parking Scheme in Western Bays Ward.

    [ATTACHMENT 8A]

    Moved: Kilmister / Stephenson

    That Alan Meharry and Loretta Su'a-Chang, of Transport Parking be thanked for their attendance and presentation.

    CARRIED

  9. Top SMALL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (SLIPS) DECISIONS MARCH 2009

    The financial summary section of the report was tabled at the meeting.

    [ATTACHMENT 9A]

    Moved: Kilmister / Stephenson

    1. That the information memorandum of the SLIPs Project Portfolio Leader dated 5 March 2009 entitled Decisions March 2009" be received.
    2. That the Board recommend that the following stage 1 projects be actioned as follows:
    Project Type Name Description Proceed to Vetting? Spokesperson
    Parks/Reserves Community Fruit Trees Project Plant fruit trees alongside cycle path running on southern side on north western motorway (SH16). Deferred
    (as the list is on the borderline with the Eden/ Albert Ward
    Not applicable
    Streetscapes Western Bays Local Community Identity Project Research project to establish community identity urban villages. Yes P Stephenson
    1. That the Board delegates authority to the spokespersons to provide guidance and advice to the SLIPs team regarding their allocated proposals and delegates authority to the spokesperson and chair of the board, to be exercised together, to make additional funding decisions where a variation to a project scope is needed due to unforeseen circumstances.
    2. That the Board notes that the following project was deferred at its January meeting:
    Intellectual Property Western Park Tree Walk Brochure/ Map Develop a walk brochure and map for Western Park $1,500
    1. That the Board notes the pending project proposals and their status when allocating funding.
    2. That the board allocates $6,760 for implementation of the Pt Chevalier Community Centre - Wall extension proposal.
    3. That the board allocates $6,357 for implementation of the Pt Chevalier Road Street Tree Planting Stage 1 Design proposal.
    4. That the board allocates $2,560 for the Cigarette Butt Litter Receptacles proposal, noting that this is a Grant.
    5. That the board defers the Landscape Upgrade for Salisbury Reserve Stage 1 design and consultation proposal.
    6. That the board allocates an additional funding $5,421 to cover the installation for the Coyle Park Macrocarpa Arch Carving project.
    7. That the board resolves to return the $3,000 scoping allocation for the Bangor Street Car Park Stage 1 Survey, Design and Consents project to their account as the project has been deferred. This budget may be reallocated should the board decide to continue and scope the project.
    8. That the board resolves to return the $1,500 scoping allocation for the Hawke Sea Scouts project to the Board's account as the project has been deferred indefinitely.
    1. That the Board prioritises the following Stage 2 scoping allocation and Stage 3 projects in the SLIPs Decision Report in order to ensure that these projects can be delivered within the 2008/2009 financial year, on time and within budget (The 2008/2009 financial year ends on 30 June 2009):
    Auckland International Cabaret Festival Contribution towards to the Auckland International Cabaret Festival
    [Status Notes] Board approved funds in principle at October meeting, waiting for information on when the event will occur to obtain final approval.
    Deferred
    Bangor Street Car Park Stage 1 Survey, Design and Consents Survey, Design, Tracking Check, Resolution

    [Status Notes] Deferred pending decision at March Board
    Deferred
    Cox's Bay Cricket Nets Provide cricket artificial pitches and nets

    [Status Notes] Scoping budget approved at January meeting.
    May meeting
    Cox's Bay Pavilion Lighting Improvement Provide lights and a time-switch allowing external lighting to come as people arrive and leave.

    [Status Notes] Scoping budget approved at November meeting. In scoping.
    May meeting
    Daylighting Tunaumu Stream (Feasibility) Feasibility study for 'daylighting' the stream below the lower toilet block in Western Park.

    [Status Notes] Scoping budget approved at January meeting.
    May meeting
    Hawke Sea Scouts Construct retaining wall at rear of buildling

    [Status Notes] Deferred indefinitely
    July meeting
    Jaggers Bush and Seddon Fields Bridge Wooden bridge spanning Motions Creek with short connecting paths at either end

    [Status Notes] Scoping budget approved at November meeting. In scoping.
    July meeting
    Point Chevalier/Westmere Harbour Access Improve visual and physical access to the Waitemata harbour and waterways.

    [Status Notes] Scoping budget approved at January meeting.
    July meeting
    Ponsonby Road Community Notice Boards Remove existing board at 3 lamps and replace. Put up a new Board at Picton/Ponsonby Road.

    [Status Notes] Proposal in scoping
    May meeting
    Richmond Rd - Pedestrian Refuge Stage 2 Physical Construction At its 18 April 2007 meeting, the Board requested that this be rescoped as a 2 Stage Project. Tracking check, Resolution, Pram crossing, footpath extension, TMP, Lighting.
    [Status Notes] proposal in scoping
    Deferred
    Rose Road Pocket Park Development Stage 1 of 2 Design, Road Closure, Consultation, Consents Creation of a pleasance area, and roading improvements around the old Ponsonby Fire station, to compliment the historic value of this site. Stage 1 to include consultation and detailed design.

    [Status Notes] Put on hold by board at 20 Aug 08 meeting until further notice
    Deferred
    Seddon Fields Cricket Pitch and Nets Provide cricket artificial pitches and nets

    [Status Notes] Scoping budget approved at January meeting.
    May meeting
    Victoria Park Playground Fencing Provide fencing around Victoria Park playground near the busy road

    [Status Notes] In scoping and subject to approval and final consultation with Cr Moyle and Chairperson.
    May meeting
    Walker Park Cricket Nets Provide cricket artificial pitches and nets

    [Status Notes] Scoping budget approved at January meeting.
    May meeting
    Western Park - Surface Drainage Fix surface drainage problems in Western Park

    [Status Notes] Scoping budget approved at January meeting. Board advised that project is intended to address areas of urgent attention.
    May meeting
    Western Park Tree Plaques Research which trees should have plaques and make and install.

    [Status Notes] Scoping budget approved at January meeting.
    July meeting

    CARRIED

    Board member Stephenson wished his vote against resolution H be recorded.

  10. Top SMALL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (SLIPS) PROGRAMME UPDATE

    Moved: Kilmister / Stanton

    1. That the information memorandum of the SLIPs Programme Leader dated 6 March 2009 be received.
    2. That the Board notes the reported $1,094 opex (operating expenditure) deficit for the current year and the scheduled opex projects for next financial year 2009/2010 to the value of $60,880.

    CARRIED

  11. Top RENUMERATION POOL 2009/ 2010 AND THE EXPENSES AND REIMBURSEMENT POLICY

    The report was tabled at the meeting.

    [ATTACHMENT 11A]

    Moved: Kilmister/ Stanton

    1. That the report from the Support Services Manager dated 7 March 2009 and entitled "Remuneration Pool 2009/ 2010 and the Expenses and Reimbursement Policy" be received.
    2. That a working party comprised of the Chairperson, Councillor Easte and Board member Stanton be formed to formulate written feedback with response to this issue.

    CARRIED

  12. Top LONG TERM COUNCIL COMMUNITY PLAN (LTCCP)

    Moved: Kilmister / Kennaway

    1. That the information memorandum of the Democracy Advisor dated 27 February 2009 regarding the Ten Year Plan community consultation meetings be received.
    2. That a working party comprised of Chairperson Kilmister and Board members Stephenson and Stanton be formed to formulate written feedback to the LTCCP.

    CARRIED

  13. Top DRAFT CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COMMUNITY BOARDS

    Moved: Kilmister / Stanton

    That the draft Code of Conduct for Community Boards which was considered by the Community Board Chair's Forum on February 2009 be received.

    CARRIED

  14. Top COMMITTEE REPORTS

    14.1. COMMITTEE REPORTS - ARTS, CULTURE AND RECREATION COMMITTEE, QUARTERLY REPORT

    Moved: .Kilmister / Stephenson

    That the report entitled "Quarterly Report - Arts, Culture and Recreation" and the corresponding resolutions of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee regarding this report from its 11 March 2009 meeting be received.

    CARRIED

    14.2. COMMITTEE REPORTS - CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, FUTURE PLANNING FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME

    Moved: Kilmister / Stanton

    1. That the report entitled "Future Planning Framework Programme" and the corresponding resolutions of the City Development Committee regarding this report from its 12 March 2009 meeting be received.
    2. That the board hosts a community engagement on 6 May 2009 with regards to the Future Planning Framework plan.

    CARRIED

    14.3. COMMITTEE REPORTS - CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACT AMENDMENTS

    Moved: Kilmister / Cr Easte

    That the report entitled "Resource Management Act Amendments" and the corresponding resolutions of the City Development Committee regarding this report from its 12 March 2009 meeting be received.

    14.4. COMMITTEE REPORTS - CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, LIQUOR LICENSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT - SCOPE

    Moved: .Kilmister / Cr Easte

    1. That the report entitled "Liquor Licensing Policy Development - Scope" and the corresponding resolutions of the City Development Committee regarding this report from its 12 March 2009 meeting be received.
    2. That a working party comprised of Board Stanton, Councillor Easte and the Chairperson be formed to formulate written feedback to the City Development Committee on the liquor licensing policy development.

    CARRIED

    14.5. COMMITTEE REPORTS - ARTS, CULTURE AND RECREATION COMMITTEE, STREET TRADING POLICY - PROVISION OF OUTDOOR DINING FACILITIES

    Moved: Kilmister / Kennaway

    1. That the report entitled "Street Trading Policy - Provision of Outdoor Dining Facilities" and the corresponding resolutions of the City Development Committee regarding this report from its 12 March 2009 meeting be received.
    2. That a working party comprised of the Chairperson, Board members Stanton, Stephenson and Councillor Easte be formed to formulate written feedback to the City Development Committee on the street Trading Policy - Provision of Outdoor Dining Facilities.

    CARRIED

  15. Top CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED - PT CHEVALIER BAPTIST CHURCH

    Moved: Kilmister / Kennaway

    That the correspondence from the Pt Chevalier Baptist Church be received.

    CARRIED

  16. Top CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT

    Moved: Kilmister / Stephenson

    That the verbal report of the Chairperson regarding the following be received:

    • Plan for a playground designed for children with physical disabilities at Coyle park
    • Community Board conference at Christchurch

    CARRIED

  17. Top COUNCILLORS' REPORTS

    Moved: Kilmister / Stanton

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

    • Recent developments with respect to Westhaven Marina development
    • SOHO site

    CARRIED

  18. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS

    Moved: Kilmister / Stephenson

    1. That the verbal report of Board member Stanton regarding the following be received:
      • Regional community board meeting
      • Importance of consultation as highlighted by the Christchurch council court rent case
      • Expense associated with by elections
      • Royal Commission on Auckland governance
      • Traffic control problems
    2. That the verbal report of Board member Stephenson regarding the following be received:
      • Low quality work on the pavements by the utility companies - accident on his street
      • John Street on Ponsonby towards Jervois Rd - concrete and aluminium fence destroying the character of the street - question of how council could allow a resource consent for it.

    CARRIED

  19. Top REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

    Moved: Kilmister / Stephenson

    That the reports requested/ pending list be received.

    CARRIED

  20. Top GROUPS ACTIVITY REPORT

    Moved: Kilmister / Stanton

    That the activity reports and statistics for the month of February 2009 be received.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 9:56 pm.