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Whau Local
Board
17 June 2015
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1 Welcome
The meeting opened
with a karakia.
2 Apologies
3 Declaration of Interest
Member Duncan Macdonald declared a conflict of interest with item 15
as he is the Chair of Avondale Community Society.
4
Confirmation of Minutes
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There were no minutes to confirm.
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5 Leave of Absence
There were no
leaves of absence.
6 Acknowledgements
There were no
acknowledgements.
7 Ward Councillor’s Update
An
apology from Clr Clow was noted.
8 Deputations
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8.1
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English Language Partners New Zealand
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Member R Manukia-Schaumkel joined the
meeting at 6.33 pm.
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Member DQ Battersby joined the meeting
at 6.34 pm.
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Jean Harding,
Manager, English Language Partners New Zealand introduced the organisation to
the local board and spoke of the services they offer throughout West Auckland
including demand of English language from refugees and other migrant
communities.
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Resolution number WH/2015/74
MOVED
by Member A Chand, seconded by Member SPT Matafai:
That the Whau Local
Board:
a) Receives
deputation from Jean Harding, Manager, English Language Partners New Zealand
and thanks her for the presentation.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a Presentation - English Language
Partners New Zealand
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8.2
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Avondale Police - Senior Sergeant, Simon Welsh
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Simon Welsh, Senior Sergeant, Avondale Police; Shaun
Bradley, Neighborhood Safety Panel, Avondale (NSP); Ross Campbell, Neighborhood Safety Panel,
Avondale (NSP) and Michael Alofa, Senior Community Safety Advisor, Auckland Council made a presentation thanking the local board for their past support and requested funding support
for future Siren and Sounds festival.
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Resolution number WH/2015/75
MOVED
by Member SPT Matafai, seconded by Deputy Chairperson S Zhu:
That the Whau Local
Board:
a) Receives
deputation from Simon Welsh, Senior Sergeant, Avondale Police; Shaun
Bradley, Neighborhood Safety Panel, Avondale
(NSP); Ross Campbell, Neighborhood Safety Panel, Avondale (NSP) and Michael Alofa, Senior Community
Safety Advisor, Auckland Council and thank them for the presentation.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a Presentation - Avondale Police
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9 Public Forum
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Janet
Charman
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spoke on the proposed relocation of Avondale
library and community centre and the potential sale of the current site of
the Avondale library and community centre.
Wong Heng Tuipoloa – Fountain of Living Water Support Trust
- introduced Fountain of Living Water Support Trust
(the Trust) to the local board and requested funding support towards
office administration costs and various community projects that the
trust offers.
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Resolution
number WH/2015/76
MOVED
by Member A Chand, seconded by Member R Manukia-Schaumkel:
That the Whau Local
Board:
a) Receives public
forum submissions.
CARRIED
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10 Extraordinary Business
There was no
extraordinary business.
11 Notices of Motion
There were no
notices of motion.
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12
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Whau Local Board Chairperson - Catherine Farmer's report
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Resolution number WH/2015/77
MOVED
by Chairperson CM Farmer, seconded by Member R Manukia-Schaumkel:
That the Whau Local
Board:
a) Receives Whau Local Board
Chairperson Catherine Farmer’s report.
b) Rescinds
resolution WH/2015/34 e).
c) Confirms that Chairperson, Catherine Farmer replaces member Susan
Zhu in attending the Local Government New Zealand
2015 annual general meeting and conference from Sunday 19 July 2015 to
Tuesday 21 July 2015.
CARRIED
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Local board members' reports
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There were no verbal
updates.
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15
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Renewal of community lease to Avondale Community Society
Incorporated, 17-19 St Georges Road, Avondale
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Secretarial Note: “Aerial photograph –
Avondale Community Society Incorporated, St Ninian’s Hall, 17-19 St Georges
Rd, Avondale” as attached on agenda was incorrect. A correct copy of
attachment for the report was tabled at the meeting, a copy of which is placed
on file copy of minutes and can be viewed on Auckland Council website.
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Resolution number WH/2015/79
MOVED
by Member R Manukia-Schaumkel, seconded by Deputy Chairperson S Zhu:
That the
Whau Local Board:
a) Approves
the renewal of lease to Avondale Community Society Incorporated for St
Ninian’s Hall, 17-19 St Georges Road, Avondale on the following terms and
conditions:
i) Term:
5 years commencing 1 November 2015;
ii) Rent:
$500.00 plus GST per annum
b) Approves all other terms and conditions as contained in the existing lease
commencing 1 November 2010 excluding this first right of renewal.
c) Requests that staff work with the
community development portfolio holders, led by member Ruby Manukia-Schaumkel
to develop local lease renewal guide lines in line with Whau Local Board plan
outcomes.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a Aerial photograph – Avondale
Community Society Incorporated, St Ninian’s Hall, 17-19 St Georges Rd,
Avondale
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Secretarial Note: Member Macdonald
declared an interest in this item and took no part in the discussion
or voting on the matter.
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2015/2016 CDAC Work Programme - Whau Local Board
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Resolution
number WH/2015/80
MOVED by Member A Chand, seconded by Chairperson
CM Farmer:
That the
Whau Local Board:
a)
Notes
that subsequent to this report’s production there has been budget changes
through the 2015/16 Local Board Agreement finalisation process, particularly
around local board driven initiatives.
b)
Approves
the community lease work plan for 2015/16 (Attachment B).
c)
Defers
finalisation of the CDAC work programme (Attachment A) to enable further
development through portfolio meetings and workshops.
d) Requests the continuous opening of the
New Lynn Nightmarket and does not support the advertised market closure June
25 to September 3.
CARRIED
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Community Facilities Network Plan
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Resolution number WH/2015/81
MOVED
by Member R Manukia-Schaumkel, seconded by Member A Chand:
That the
Whau Local Board:
a)
Generally
supports the Community Facilities Network Plan and the associated draft
Action Plan to guide council’s investment in the provision of community
facilities
b)
Notes the
mis-coding on Page 89 of Avondale stadium as a pool/leisure facility and requests
its correction to Leisure only
c)
Supports
the recognition of Avondale Community Centre’s replacement and the planning
for growth in Avondale and New Lynn’s libraries
d)
Notes
that the current New Lynn Community Centre provides some leisure
opportunities and should be included in the Facility Listing for leisure
space in the Whau
e)
Notes the
ongoing strong demand by the community to Council for aquatic facilities in
the Whau
f)
Does not
support the grouping of the “Western Corridor Mount Albert Aquatic Pools” into
one project and requests that the future of Mount Albert Pool and the need
for Aquatic facilities in the Whau / Glen Eden be listed as two separate
priority projects
g) Notes
that local board views will be reported to the Regional Strategy and Policy
Committee in August 2015.
CARRIED
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19 Consideration
of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
8.10 pm The
Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and
declared the meeting closed.
CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF
THE Whau Local Board HELD ON
DATE:.........................................................................
CHAIRPERSON:........................................................
