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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE TRANSPORT COMMITTEE
HELD IN THE COMMITTEE ROOM, LEVEL 15, CIVIC ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1 GREYS AVE,
HELD ON THURSDAY, 04 DECEMBER 2008 AT 9:30 AM

PRESENT: Councillors Ken Baguley Chairperson
    John Lister, OBE Deputy Chairperson
    Aaron Bhatnagar  
    Leila Boyle  
  Deputy Mayor David Hay, JP (from 9:48am, item 4.2 until 11:06am, item 12)
    Graeme Easte  
    Denise Roche (until 12:22 pm, item 16)
    Toni Millar, JP (from 9:49 am, item 4.2 until 12:23 pm, item 16)
ALSO PRESENT:        
    Cathy Casey  
    Glenda Fryer  
    Richard Northey, ONZM  

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    There were no apologies.

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    That the minutes of the Transport Committee meeting held on Thursday, 6 November 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. TRANSPORT OPTION AT THE TANK FARM (WYNYARD QUARTER) - CAMERON PITCHES, THE CAMPAIGN FOR BETTER TRANSPORT

    Cameron Pitches of The Campaign for Better Transport provided a Powerpoint presentation wherein he proposed that council should evaluate the possibility of installing a light-rail tram system in the Wynyard Quarter.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.1A]

    1. That Cameron Pitches be thanked for his attendance and presentation.
    2. That the Campaign for Better Transport material be forwarded to council officers to comment on in a report to the Transport Committee at its 12 March 2009 meeting.

    CARRIED

    4.2. BUS LANES IN REMEURA ROAD FROM ST. JOHNS ROAD - TROY CHURTON

    Troy Churton addressed the Committee regarding the bus lanes in Remuera Road from St. John's Road. He noted that the bus lanes hinder the smooth flow of traffic in the area.

    That Troy Churton be thanked for his attendance and presentation.

    CARRIED

    4.3. PROPOSED LINK LANE FROM WALTERS ROAD THROUGH TO SANDRINGHAM ROAD - SHONA WILKINSON

    Shona Wilkinson addressed the Committee regarding her opposition to the proposed link lane from Walters Road through to Sandringham Road. She read out a copy of her presentation that was presented at the Eden/Albert Community Board meeting on 26 November 2008.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.3]

    That Shona Wilkinson be thanked for her attendance and presentation and that her presentation be forwarded to council officers to be commented on and reported back to the Transport Committee at its 5 February 2009 meeting.

    CARRIED

  5. Top PROPOSED LINK LANE FROM WALTERS ROAD THROUGH TO SANDRINGHAM ROAD

    Christopher Dempsey, chairperson of the Eden/ Albert Community Board, relayed to the Committee the community board's concerns about the proposed link lane from Walters Road through to Sandringham Road.

    He presented a Powerpoint presentation which contained pictures of the areas that would be affected by the proposed link lane.

    [ATTACHMENT 5A]

    The Chairperson moved:

    1. That Christopher Dempsey, chairperson of the Eden/Albert Community Board, be thanked for his attendance and presentation.
    2. That the resolutions from the Eden/Albert Community Board regarding the proposed link lane from Walters Road through to Sandringham Road be received.

    Councillor Boyle moved the following amendment by way of addition:

    1. That the Transport Committee resolves that no road link be built from Sandringham Rd to Walters Rd.

    A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

    For the amendment: Against the amendment:
    Cr Leila Boyle

    Cr Graeme Easte

    Cr Denise Roche

    		 Cr Ken Baguley

    Cr Aaron Bhatnagar

    Cr John Lister

    Cr Toni Millar


    His Worship the Mayor and Deputy Mayor David Hay were absent.

    The amendment was declared LOST by 4 votes to 3.

    The Chairperson then put the substantive motion:

    1. That Christopher Dempsey, chairperson of the Eden/Albert Community Board, be thanked for his attendance and presentation.
    2. That the resolutions from the Eden/Albert Community Board regarding the proposed link lane from Walters Road through to Sandringham Road be received.

    CARRIED

  6. Top PROGRESS REPORT ON CBD TO AIRPORT TRAVEL ROUTES STUDY

    1. That the Transport Committee notes that the outcome of consultation on the short-term actions and financial implications will be reported back to the Committee prior to a decision on implementation.
    2. That the Transport Committee notes progress in the following short-term actions to improve the accessibility and reliability of travel between the Auckland CBD and airport:
      • Extension of clearways along Gillies Avenue and Manukau Road
      • Limiting access to/from selected side roads along Manukau Road
      • Improved signage for CBD to airport route.

    CARRIED

  7. Top DISTRICT PLAN REVIEW UPDATE - ISTHMUS SECTION

    1. That the report providing an update on the Isthmus District Plan review be received for the Transport Committee's information, with the following key points being noted:
      • The notification timeframe of April 2010;
      • The work being undertaken on the citywide spatial framework and area plans, due for consultation in early 2009;
      • The transport research workstream that is looking at options for incorporating transport policy in the district plan via objectives, policies, rules and other methods; and
      • The designations workstream that includes reviewing existing designations and any new designations and the preparation of notices of requirement.
    2. That a report be presented to the Transport Committee at its 12 March 2009 meeting for endorsement of designations to be lodged as notices of requirement to the new Isthmus District Plan.
    3. That the Transport Committee be provided with district plan review updates at appropriate milestone points.

    CARRIED

  8. Top SUPPLIER RECOMMENDATION REPORT FOR LIVEABLE STREETS PILOT PROJECT

    The chairperson moved:

    That the Transport Committee recommends to Council:

    1. That Council approves a contract with Arrow Civil Engineers Limited in the sum of $1,064,618.65 (excluding GST), for contract PW/08/596, Liveable Streets Pilot Project.
    2. That Council notes that a contingency amount of 10% ($96,783.51) is included in the above amount.

    Councillor Boyle moved the following amendment by way of addition:

    1.  That an evaluation of the Liveable Streets Pilot Project in Pt England be reported to the Tamaki Community Board and this Committee including options on how the project could be continued in other parts of the Tamaki ward and the wider Auckland City area in an appropriate form.

    LOST

    The Chairperson then put a substantive motion:

    That the Transport Committee recommends to Council:

    1. That Council approves a contract with Arrow Civil Engineers Limited in the sum of $1,064,618.65 (excluding GST), for contract PW/08/596, Liveable Streets Pilot Project.
    2. That Council notes that a contingency amount of 10% ($96,783.51) is included in the above amount.

    CARRIED

  9. Top ROAD STOPPING BELLA VISTA ROAD, HERNE BAY

    That pursuant to the provisions of Section 342 and the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, the Auckland City Council hereby declares Section 1 on Survey Office Plan 409158 of 674m2 being unformed section of Bella Vista Road, Herne Bay to be stopped and vested as Esplanade Reserve.

    CARRIED

  10. Top ROAD STOPPING GILETTA ROAD, MT ROSKILL

    1. That the Transport Committee approves the road stopping of approximately 99 square metres of the unformed road outside 46-48 Gilletta Road, Mt Roskill adjoining Lot 38 & 39 on Deposited Plan 17417 by means of Section 116 of the Public Works Act 1981.
    2. That following the stopping of the road of approximately 99 square metres of the unformed road outside 46-48 Gilletta Road, Mt Roskill adjoining Lot 38 & 39 on Deposited Plan 17417, the road stopped be sold to the adjoining owner on such terms and conditions to be approved by the Group Manager Property and the Chairman of the Finance and Strategy Committee.

    CARRIED

  11. Top ROAD STOPPING - SHENANDOAH AVENUE, MT ROSKILL

    1. That the Transport Committee approve the stopping of approximately 336 square metres of Shenandoah Avenue, Mt Roskill adjoining Lot 46 on Deposited Plan 46179 by means of Section 116 of the Public Works Act 1981.
    2. That following the stopping of approximately 336 square metres of Shenandoah Avenue, Mt Roskill adjoining Lot 46 on Deposited Plan 46179, council leases this area to Housing New Zealand Corporation on such terms and conditions to be approved by the Group Manager Property.

    CARRIED

  12. Top ROAD STOPPING/ LAND EXCHANGE SUGAR LOAF ROAD GREAT BARRIER ISLAND

    1. That the Transport Committee approves the road stopping and land exchange of Land on Sugarloaf Road, and Oceanview Road, Great Barrier Island namely Sections 1,2,3,7,8,9, &10 on SO Plan 379488 of 2.0723Ha by means of the Public Works Act 1981 and the Reserves Act 1977 as set out in the schedule below:
      • Road to be stopped
      • Sections 1,2,3,7,8,9, &10 on SO Plan 379488 of 2.0723Ha
      • Land to be Acquired for Road
      • Section 4 on SO Plan 379488 of 0.589Ha
      • Land to be Acquired for Reserve
      • Sections, 5,6, & 11 on SO Plan 379488 of 1478Ha and
      • Section 1 on SO Plan 379196 of 2.6066Ha
        by means of the Public Works Act 1981 and the Reserves Act 1977.
    2. That following the stopping of the road it be exchanged for land from the adjoining owner's on such terms and conditions to be approved by the Group Manager Property.

    CARRIED

  13. Top THE AUCKLAND REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT PLAN - INITIAL FEEDBACK

    That the Transport Committee approves the initial feedback to Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) in preparing the draft Auckland Regional Public Transport Plan (draft Plan) and identifies the following key feedback items:

    1. The public consultation period should commence later to avoid the Christmas slowdown period.
    2. That ARTA should delay the branding of the public transport system until rolling out its integrated ticketing/ fare system.
    3. That the integrated ticketing/ fare system be implemented before the Rugby World Cup 2011.
    4. The Council recognises that the Passenger Transport Network Plan (2006) is a significant step in achieving the Plan's purpose.
    5. The draft Plan needs to outline the programme to introduce an integrated fare and ticketing system.
    6. The Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 introduced the requirement for the Regional Land Transport Strategy to cover a period of at least 30 years. It is appropriate for the Plan and the Passenger Transport Network Plan to cover a similar timeframe as it is required to implement or give effect to the regional strategy.
    7. The draft Plan needs to clearly outline ARTA's role in passenger transport infrastructure development as there is clear potential for ARTA to take a greater role in owning and operating bus infrastructure of regional significance that generate regional transport benefits.
    8. The draft Plan needs to provide greater guidance on the relative priorities for the radial network of bus services and where bus priority infrastructure will be most needed.
    9. The draft Plan needs to provide a robust planning and contracting framework that can respond in a flexible manner to consider pro-actively how the recommendations of the CBD passenger transport integration study can be best addressed when they are available.
    10. The draft Plan must outline the preferred framework to achieve the best value for money commercial-contracting split in the provision of public transport services.
    11. The draft Plan needs to recognise that various functional emphasis of the City's arterials roads contained in the Liveable Arterials' Plan.
    12. Ferry service passengers and the needs of island commuters also be considered.

    CARRIED

  14. Top REPORT TO THE TRANSPORT COMMITTEE ON THE TORONTO TRANSPORT SYSTEM

    1. That the report from Councillor John Lister on the transport structure of Toronto be received.
    2. That Auckland City officers electronically liaise with and learn from Toronto City officers on enhancing transport services.
    3. That information on the major promotion on graffiti in Toronto 'Be proud of your city, it belongs to you' be forwarded to the Community Services Committee for their information.

    CARRIED

  15. Top NOTICE OF MOTION - TRANSPORT ISSUES

    The Chairperson moved:

    1. That the Transport Committee requests a peer review of Remuera Road Bus Lane Project due to ongoing community concerns over its viability and impact on local residents and businesses and report back to the February 2009 meeting.
    2. That the Transport Committee requests that an urgent update be prepared and circulated to the Committee by way of an information memorandum, outlining the traffic management plans in place for all projects currently in progress in the CBD/ Newmarket area and the procedures in place to ensure that appropriate remedial action can take place to resolve issues on a possibly short term basis during the December/January period.
    3. That the Transport Committee requests a review of the " Draft Transport Asset Management Plan 2009, Para 4.3.4 Managing the asset lifecycle - Footpaths" with a desired result of renewing a greater length of quality footpaths at less cost than in the 2007/2008 year for the February 2009 Transport Committee meeting.
    4. That the Transport Committee requests a review of the "Draft Transport Asset Management Plan 2009, Managing the asset lifecycle - Roads" with a desired result of delivering a greater length of quality roading at less cost than in the 2007/08 year for the February 2009 Transport Committee meeting.

    Councillor Easte moved the following amendment by way of replacement to resolution A:

    1. That the Transport Committee acknowledges ongoing community concerns over the Remuera Road Bus Lane Project viability and impact on local residents and businesses but reaffirms its commitment to the project as it encourages people to use public transport, takes cars off Auckland City's roads and is part of Auckland City Council's wider passenger networks.

    A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

    For the amendment: Against the amendment:
    Cr Leila Boyle

    Cr Graeme Easte

    Cr Denise Roche

    		 Cr Ken Baguley

    Cr Aaron Bhatnagar

    Cr John Lister

    Cr Toni Millar


    His Worship the Mayor and Deputy Mayor Hay were absent during the vote.

    The amendment was declared LOST by 3 votes to 4.

    The Chairperson then put the substantive motion:

    1. That the Transport Committee requests a peer review of Remuera Road Bus Lane Project due to ongoing community concerns over its viability and impact on local residents and businesses and report back to the February 2009 meeting.

    A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

    For the motion : Against the motion:
    Cr Ken Baguley

    Cr Aaron Bhatnagar

    Cr John Lister

    Cr Toni Millar

    		 Cr Leila Boyle

    Cr Graeme Easte

    Cr Denise Roche


    His Worship the Mayor and Deputy Mayor Hay were absent during the vote.

    The motion was declared CARRIED by 4 votes to 3.

    CARRIED

    1. That the Transport Committee requests that an urgent update be prepared and circulated to the Committee by way of an information memorandum, outlining the traffic management plans in place for all projects currently in progress in the CBD/ Newmarket area and the procedures in place to ensure that appropriate remedial action can take place to resolve issues on a possibly short term basis during the December/January period.

    CARRIED

    1. That the Transport Committee requests a review of the " Draft Transport Asset Management Plan 2009, Para 4.3.4 Managing the asset lifecycle - Footpaths" with a desired result of renewing a greater length of quality footpaths at less cost than in the 2007/20088 year for the February 2009 Transport Committee meeting.

    A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

    For the motion: Against the motion:
    Cr Ken Baguley

    Cr Aaron Bhatnagar

    Cr John Lister

    Cr Toni Millar

    		 Cr Leila Boyle

    Cr Graeme Easte

    Cr Denise Roche


    His Worship the Mayor and Deputy Mayor Hay were absent during the vote.

    The motion was declared CARRIED by 4 votes to 3.

    CARRIED

    1. That the Transport Committee requests a review of the "Draft Transport Asset Management Plan 2009, Managing the asset lifecycle - Roads" with a desired result of delivering a greater length of quality roading at less cost than in the 2007/08 year for the February 2009 Transport Committee meeting.

    CARRIED

  16. Top APPROVAL TO ROAD STOPPING, MARY STREET, HAROLD STREET, EDWIN STREET AND ENFIELD STREET, MT EDEN

    1. That approval be given, pursuant to Section 116 of the Public Works Act 1981, to the stopping of a strip of legal road up to one metre wide, being parts of Mary Street, Harold Street, Edwin Street and Enfield Street Mt Eden, adjoining Lot 1 DP 196190.
    2. That the road to be stopped (a strip of legal road up to one metre wide, being parts of Mary Street, Harold Street, Edwin Street and Enfield Street Mt Eden, adjoining Lot 1 DP 196190) be retained in council ownership as a suitable Local Purpose Reserve so that it may revert to road at such time as the adjacent buildings are demolished.
    3. That the Group Manager, Property continues to negotiate with the owners of the encroaching development to reach agreement on the terms and conditions of the occupation of the road to be stopped (a strip of legal road up to one metre wide, being parts of Mary Street, Harold Street, Edwin Street and Enfield Street Mt Eden, adjoining Lot 1 DP 196190), and the road stopping action is not advanced further until such agreement has been concluded.
    4. That the Transport Committee requests that the City Development Committee ensure that officers introduce appropriate measures to prevent any further illegal and hazardous encroachments on footpaths and public airspaces.

    CARRIED

  17. Top ROAD STOPPING - 582 KARANGAHAPE ROAD

    1. That the Transport Committee approve the stopping of the section of road outside of 582 Karangahape Road and 2 Newton Street adjoining Part Allotment 11 Section 7 on Deposited Plan 2109 to cover the building encroachment area by means of Section 116 of the Public Works Act 1981.
    2. That following the stopping of the section of road outside of 582 Karangahape Road and 2 Newton Street adjoining Part Allotment 11 Section 7 on Deposited Plan 2109, council leases the area to adjoin owners on such terms and conditions to be approved by the Group Manager Property.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 12:31 pm.