APOLOGIES
At
the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The
minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, 11 June
2008 to be confirmed as a true and correct record.
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
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"An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at
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The local authority by resolution so decides; and |
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The presiding member explains at the meeting at a time when it is open
to the public,- |
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The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and |
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The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a
subsequent meeting." |
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Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and
Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states: |
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"Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,- |
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That item may be discussed at that meeting if- |
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That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the
local authority; and |
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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 |
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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
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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. GLADSTONE PARK EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRE - PARNELL TRUST
Troy
Churton, Chairperson, and Colin Wilson, Trust Treasurer, from Parnell Trust will
be in attendance to address the Community Services Committee on the future lease
of Gladstone Park Early Childhood Centre, 27 Balfour Road, Parnell.
Note: The Community Services Committee resolved on 11 June 2008 as follows, with
regards to this matter:
That the Community Services Committee approved the market related adjustment and
rental of $89,700 plus GST until the next rental review for the Gladstone Park
Early Childhood Centre.
Strategic funding partnerships
[Noting that the additional $15,000 for Strategic Funding Partnerships be paid
to the Parnell Trust for 2008/2009].
REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING
| Peter Burden |
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| Team Manager, Democracy Services |
30 July 2008 |
Attaching the Reports Requested/Pending as at July 2008 for the Committee's
information.
Recommending that the report be received.
NOTICE OF MOTION APPOINTMENT OF A NEW CHILDREN'S ADVOCATE AND OLDER PERSONS' CHAMPION
| Peter Burden |
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| Team Manager, Democracy Services |
30 July 2008 |
The
following notice of motion has been received from Councillor Casey:
- That Auckland City Council appoints (a) a
children's advocate and (b) a champion for older people
- That Cr Richard Northey be appointed as
children's advocate and Cr Leila Boyle be the champion for older people
Note: This item was referred to the Committee by the Chief Executive and was
withdrawn from the 26 June 2008 Council meeting agenda as the matter raised
falls within the delegation of this committee.
AUCKLAND CITY LIBRARIES ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN
| Andre du Plessis |
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| Business Planning and Support Manager |
22 July 2008 |
Providing an overview of the key issues raised in the Auckland City Libraries
Draft Asset Management Plan (AMP).
The
investment indicated by the Draft AMP is higher than can be funded from current
rate increases. Libraries are working to identify options for the delivery of
the levels of service and areas where capital expenditure may be deferred or
reduced and the impact on service levels.
Recommending that the Committee receive the Auckland City Libraries Draft AMP,
noting that costs are higher than funding availability, and acknowledging the
need to evaluate service levels for potential cost reduction options.
A
copy of the Draft AMP is available in the Councillor's lounge.
| [ATTACHMENT 7] |
Pages 5-18 |
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DRAFT ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN
| Geoff Matthews |
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| Manager Business Development & Support |
18 July 2008 |
Providing an overview of the key issues raised in the Community Facilities Draft
Asset Management Plan (AMP).
The
investment indicated by the Draft AMP is higher than can be funded from current
rate increases. ACR Services are working to identify options for the delivery of
the levels of service and areas where capital expenditure may be deferred or
reduced and the impact on service levels.
Recommending that the Committee receive the Community Facilities Draft AMP,
noting that costs are higher than funding availability, and acknowledging the
need to evaluate service levels for potential cost reduction options.
A
copy of the Draft AMP is available in the Councillor's lounge.
| [ATTACHMENT 8] |
Pages 19-26 |
LIBRARIES DVD COLLECTION
| Sue Cooper |
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| Information Resources Manager |
20 July 2008 |
Providing the Committee with information on the Auckland City Libraries'
collection policy for DVDs, the costs involved with, and the reasons for
providing the service.
Recommending that the information on Auckland City Libraries DVD collection be
noted.
| [ATTACHMENT 9] |
Pages 27-32 |
QUARTERLY REPORT: LIBRARIES
| Allison Dobbie |
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| Group Manager Libraries |
21 July 2008 |
Providing a quarterly report from the Group Manager - Libraries outlining the
libraries' key operational activities and achievements for the period of April
to June 2008.
Recommending that the report be received.
| [ATTACHMENT 10] |
Pages 33-38 |
QUARTERLY REPORT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
| Colin Field |
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| Manager Business Development & Support |
24 July 2008 |
Providing a quarterly report from the Manager, Business Development & Support
outlining council's community development function for the period of April to
June 2008.
Recommending that the report be received.
| [ATTACHMENT 11] |
Pages 39-44 |
