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AGENDA ATTACHMENTS

TRANSPORT AND URBAN LINKAGES COMMITTEE

will be held as follows:

1. APOLOGIES

   An apology has been received from Councillor Hinchcliff.

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   The minutes of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee meeting held on Friday, 8 July 2005 to be confirmed as a true and correct record.

3. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

   Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

   "An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-

   1. The local authority by resolution so decides; and
   2. The presiding member explains at the meeting at a time when it is open to the public,-
      1. The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and
      2. The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting."

   Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

   "Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-

   1. That item may be discussed at that meeting if-
      1. That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and
      2. 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
   2. 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 authority for further discussion."

4. 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 requests have been received to address the meeting:

   4.1. RESIDENTS PARKING FOR HERITAGE BUILDINGS – SARA ELLIS

   Ms Sara Ellis will address the Committee regarding residents parking for heritage buildings. This item relates to Item 6 on the Open Agenda.

   4.2. RESIDENTS PARKING FOR HERITAGE BUILDINGS - ANTHONY HOLMES

   Mr Anthony Holmes will address the Committee regarding residents parking for heritage buildings. This item relates to Item 6 on the Open Agenda.

   4.3. RESIDENTS PARKING FOR HERITAGE BUILDINGS – DIANA KELLICUT

   Ms Diana Kellicut will address the Committee regarding residents parking for heritage buildings. This item relates to Item 6 on the Open Agenda.

   4.4. DRAFT REGIONAL LAND TRANSPORT STRATEGY – PHIL CHASE

   Mr Phil Chase, Eden/Albert Community Board, will address the Committee regarding the draft Regional Land Transport Strategy. This item relates to Item 7 on the Open Agenda.

5. REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

   A Milina
   Acting Committee Manager	3 August 2005

   Advising of reports requested pending and seeking approval to amend the target dates of the following reports:

   Date	Report Title	Reason for Changing Target Date
   August 05 Defer to September 05	Problems caused by SUV's Use of On-Street Parking and Congestion Issues in the CBD.	This report will now be incorporated into the Air Quality report from Transport Planning, and deferred to 14 September 2005 meeting to allow further collation if information.
   August 05 Remove from list	Central Transit Corridor - light rail use of the existing rail line between Newmarket and Britomart and the CTC	This report is to be removed from the Reports Requested Pending report, as a comprehensive Central Transit Corridor report will be presented to Councillors later in 2005.
   August 05 Remove from list	Update on the Allens Road Project	This report is to be removed from the Reports Requested Pending report, as a comprehensive Eastern Transit Initiative report will be presented to Councillors later in 2005.
   August 05 Remove from list	Projects arising from the changes to the Eastern Transport Corridor Project	This report is to be removed from the Reports Requested Pending report, as a comprehensive Eastern Transit Initiative report will be presented to Councillors later in 2005.

   Recommending that the report of the Acting Committee Manager dated 3 August 2005, be received.

   [ATTACHMENT 5]

   Pages 1-4

6. RESIDENTS PARKING FOR HERITAGE PROPERTIES

   S Knarston
   Manager Transport Policy & Projects
   C Geerlings
   Parking Services Manager
   J Harris
   Parking Coordinator	7 June 2005

   Reporting on the investigations requested at the 7 March 2005 meeting of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee regarding the introduction of residents parking into the Auckland City Special Character zones and eligibility for multi-unit residences to qualify under existing resident parking polices and guidelines.

   Recommending that it be a recommendation to Council that the amended Residential Parking Policy, to allow residents of multi-unit dwellings that are scheduled historic buildings or located in conservation areas to be eligible for the residents exempt parking scheme, be approved.

   [ATTACHMENT 6]

   Pages 5-36

7. SUBMISSION ON THE DRAFT REGIONAL LAND TRANSPORT STRATEGY 2005

   S Knarston
   Manager Transport Policy & Projects	27 July 2005

   Reporting on the proposed Auckland City Council submission to the Auckland Regional Council's Regional Land Transport Committee (RLTC) regarding the draft Regional Land Transport Strategy (RLTS). The proposed submission has been developed from comments received from Council groups and has been reviewed by the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee's RLTS working party.

   Recommending that the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee:

   1. Endorse the Auckland City Council submission on the draft Regional Land Transport Strategy 2005 for forwarding to the Auckland Regional Council's Regional Land Transport Committee (RLTC) by 15 August 2005.
   2. Appoint the General Manager Transport as Auckland City Council's spokesperson at the Regional Land Transport Strategy 2005 hearings in September 2005.

   [ATTACHMENT 7]

   Pages 37-52

8. SUBMISSION TO THE MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGARDING THE 'REVIEW OF ISSUES AFFECTING UTILITIES AND ROAD, RAIL AND MOTORWAY CORRIDORS' DISCUSSION PAPER

   C Gasson
   Service Delivery Manager	27 July 2005

   Outlining the draft Auckland City Council submission to the Ministry of Economic Development (MED) regarding the 'Review of Issues Affecting Utilities and Road, Rail and Motorway Corridors' discussion paper. In order to meet the 5 August 2005 deadline, a copy of the draft submission has been submitted to the MED, however the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee has the opportunity to make and submit late, any amendments that it deems necessary.

   Recommending that the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee endorse the Auckland City Council submission to the Ministry of Economic Development's 'Review of Issues Affecting Utilities and Road, Rail and Motorway Corridors' discussion paper, and that the submission be forwarded to the Ministry of Economic Development.

   [ATTACHMENT 8]

   Pages 53-74

9. PEAK OIL

   F Ryan
   Senior Adviser	22 July 2005

   Providing a brief overview of the debate surrounding when global oil production might peak, and placing the issue in the context of broader energy policy, global climate change and the recent Government discussion paper on Sustainable Energy for New Zealand.

   Recommending that the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee note:

   1. That there is significant debate and uncertainty regarding the date at which world oil production will peak, with the New Zealand Government's current best estimate being between 2021 and 2061.
   2. That measures to respond to or prepare for a peak in world oil production are similar to those required to address global climate change.
   3. That key areas where Auckland City Council is taking action that will help respond to both a peak in world oil production and to mitigate global climate change include:
      • Demonstrating corporate leadership through membership and implementation of the Energy Wise Councils and Communities for Climate Change Programmes.
      • Implementation of the Regional Growth Strategy through the District Plans to support more sustainable and energy efficient urban settlements.
      • Encouraging public transport, walking and cycling and supporting travel demand management measures.
      • Working with Central Government and others to address key energy and infrastructure issues for Auckland, including advocacy where necessary.

   [ATTACHMENT 9]

   Pages 75-84

10. HAURAKI GULF ISLANDS – 2005/2006 SEAL EXTENSIONS

    B Horne
    Manager Transport Assets	18 July 2005

    Advising the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee that provision has been made within existing budgets to accommodate seal extension works to be undertaken on the Hauraki Gulf Islands in the 2005/2006 financial year.

    Recommending that the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee note that, in order to accommodate seal extensions on the Hauraki Gulf Islands in the 2005/2006 financial year, a reprioritisation of the roading capital envelope has taken place.

    [ATTACHMENT 10

    Pages 85-88

11. KINGSLAND PARKING PLAN

    K Wong-Toi
    Senior Transport Planner	21 July 2005

    Presenting the draft Kingsland Parking Plan, which has been developed for the Kingsland town centre as a comprehensive approach to managing and addressing parking around the town centre now and into the future. The draft Kingsland Parking plan was endorsed by the Eden/Albert Community Board at its 27 July 2005 meeting.

    Recommending that the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee, in accordance with the Auckland City Council Isthmus Parking Policy (adopted in April 2003), endorse the implementation of the Kingsland Parking Plan to improve parking management around the Kingsland town centre.

    [ATTACHMENT 11]

    Pages 89-142

    J A Milina
    Acting Committee Manager	27 July 2005

    At its meeting held on Wednesday 27 July 2005, the Eden/Albert Community Board considered a report from the Senior Transport Planner, dated 16 May 2005, regarding the proposed Kingsland Parking Plan.

    The Board resolved inter alia:

    2. "That the Board notes that the draft Kingsland Parking Plan identifies measures to improve parking management in the Kingsland Town Centre.
    3. That the Board endorses:
       1. the actions identified in the Kingsland Parking Plan; and
       2. the options for funding the implementation of the short-term and operational measures contained in the Kingsland Parking Plan.
    4. That the Kingsland Parking Plan and the Board's resolutions be forwarded to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee for its information."

12. CREATIVE URBAN FUTURES URBANISM DOWN UNDER CONFERENCE

    A Bufton
    Acting Group Manager, Transport Planning		1 August 2005

    Advising the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee that the Creative Urban Futures Urbanism Down Under Conference will be held in Wellington from 18-20 August 2005. The Conference offers a unique opportunity to meet and hear others from a variety of disciplines who are engaged in an integrated approach to creating better cities, including transport and urban design.

    Recommending that the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee nominate one Councillor to attend the Creative Urban Futures Urbanism Down Under Conference in Wellington, 18-20 August 2005.

    [ATTACHMENT 12]

    Pages 143-150

13. NOTICE OF MOTION – LANE MARKINGS IN AUCKLAND CITY

    Councillor T Millar
    Eastern Bays Ward		3 August 2005

    Advising that the current method of removing obsolete road markings is causing confusion, particularly during bad weather and poor lighting conditions.

    Recommending that the Manager, Traffic and Roading Services, be requested to report to the November 2005 meeting of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee on the methods used to remove obsolete road markings.

    [ATTACHMENT 13]

    Pages 151-152

14. EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC: LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND MEETINGS ACT 1987

    Adam Milina
    Acting Committee Manager	3 August 2005
    Section 48, Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987:

    The following motion is submitted for consideration:

    That the public be excluded from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting.

    The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under Section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:

    Item No.	General subject of each matter to be considered	Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter	Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution
    C1.	Auckland-Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative – Land Acquisition Strategy	Good Reason to withhold exists under section 7	Section 48(1)(a)

    This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public are as follows:

    Item No.	Reason to withhold information under section 7
    C1.	To enable the Council to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).	[Section 7(2)(i)]
    	To prevent the disclosure or use of official information for improper gain or improper advantage.	[Section 7(2)(j)]