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AGENDA ATTACHMENTS

I hereby give notice that a meeting of the

TRANSPORT AND URBAN LINKAGES COMMITTEE

will be held as follows:

Members:

Ex Officio:

1. APOLOGIES

   An apology has been received from Councillor Northey.

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   The minutes of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee meeting held on Wednesday, 9 November 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. LIVE, WORK, PLAY – JOHN COOMBS

   Mr John Coombs would like to speak to the committee regarding Auckland City's transport plan for Live, Work, Play.

   Recommending that Mr John Coombs be thanked for his presentation.

   4.2. TELEWORK – BEVIS ENGLAND

   Ms Bevis England would like to speak to the committee regarding Telework and the travel benefits, which is simply 'working from a distance'. It includes remote access, working from home, flexible working practices, telecommuting and off-site working.

   Recommending that Ms Bevis England be thanked for her presentation.

   [ATTACHMENT 4.2]

   Pages 1 - 6

   4.3. PARKING PERMIT FOR SEAFIELD VIEW ROAD – STUART RYAN

   Mr Stuart Ryan is applying for dispensation from the parking bylaws and the Council's Residential Parking Policy, October 2001.

   The applicant believes that the residence at 63 Seafield View Ave, Grafton was previously granted a parking permit, though Council has decided the property is now ineligible due to not being a "multi-unit dwelling" and there is a moratorium on issuing "new" parking permits.

   Application is made pursuant to clause 1.3.1 of the Auckland City Consolidated Bylaw.

   Secretarial note:

   The application by Mr Ryan is available for inspection from the Committee Manager, Democracy Services, Level 14 Civic Building, 1 Greys Avenue, from 8.00am to 4.00pm.

5. REPORTS REQUESTED PENDING

   Margaret Allen
   Committee Manager	13 February 2006

   Reporting on reports requested pending and requesting amendments as follows:

   Recommending that the reports requested pending list of the Committee Manager dated 13 February 2006 as amended be received.

   Row	Target Date	Author	Report Name	Comments
   1	Dec-05	A Bufton, Manager Transport Planning	Dominion Road 2016 Projects Streetscape/Urban Design Plan	This information has been distributed by memorandum to the committee members, 8 February 2006.
   2	Feb 06 deferred until March 06	K Smith, Manager Traffic and Roading Services	Results of progress achieved re heavy vehicle use of Orakei Road between ACC, RTF and the Ports of Auckland.	Officers require further time to prepare the report. This will be reported to the March Committee
   3	Mar-06	K Smith, Manager Traffic and Roading Services	Implementation of a bylaw or other appropriate measures to restrict the use of Orakei, Kepa and Ngapipi Roads by container trucks.	This report will be amalgamated with the "Results of progress achieved re heavy vehicle use of Orakei Road between ACC, RTF and the Ports of Auckland" report due March 2006.

   [ATTACHMENT 5]

   Pages 7 - 8

6. 2006 TRANSPORT PRIORITIES/MILESTONES – VERBAL PRESENTATION BY THE GENERAL MANAGER, STEPHEN RAINBOW

   Stephen Rainbow
   General Manager Transport	13 February 2006

   Mr Stephen Rainbow wishes to do a verbal presentation outlining Auckland City's transport priorities and milestones for 2006. He will be joined by Fergus Gammie of the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA)

7. PRESENTATION BY THE CHAIRMAN ON SUBIACO AND VISION SETTING

   Richard Simpson
   Chairman, Transport and Urban Linkages Committee	13 February 2006

   The Chairman, Richard Simpson will present a summation of his visit to Subiaco, Perth, Western Australia and his concept for Vision Setting.

8. ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC LAND TRANSPORT

   Coralie McDonald
   Senior Transport Planner	5 January 2006

   The Human Rights Commission (HRC) has undertaken an inquiry into accessible passenger transport over a two and a half year period.

   Auckland City made a submission on the inquiry in August 2004, which outlined the key role Council has in providing accessible public transport.

   Recommending that the Transport Division of Auckland City work across all Council divisions to co-ordinate an assessment of the implications for Auckland City arising from the HRC report and report back to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee by June 2006 on any significant implications

   [ATTACHMENT 8]

   Pages 9 - 34

9. DRAFT AUCKLAND REGIONAL TRANSPORT PROGRAMME

   Bill Horne
   Manager Transport Assets	3 February 2006

   Reporting that Auckland Regional Transport Authority's (ARTA) draft Auckland Transport Programme 2006/2007 is open for submission until 22 February 2006.

   Recommending that the Auckland Regional Transport Authority be commended for its efforts in preparing the first Auckland Land Transport Programme, and that Auckland City seeks a higher priority ranking for some of its projects.

   [ATTACHMENT 9]

   Pages 35 - 42

10. AUCKLAND TRANSPORT PLAN

    Stuart Knarston
    Manager Transport Policy and Projects	2 February 2006

    Advising that the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) and Transit New Zealand have jointly commenced the development of the Auckland Transport Plan (ATP).

    The ATP will provide a planning framework for an integrated approach to the development of transport infrastructure and services in the Auckland region to achieve an integrated, safe, responsive and sustainable land transport system.

    The development of the ATP will involve three levels of co-ordination, including an officers' technical reference group, an executive steering group and an Advisory Group.

    Auckland's Councils have each been invited to nominate one elected member as their representative on the Advisory Group.

    Recommending that the committee appoint a representative from the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee to represent Auckland City Council on the Auckland Transport Plan Advisory Group.

    [ATTACHMENT 10]

    Pages 43 - 50

11. RENAMING THE NORTHERN PART OF DEVON STREET, EDEN TERRACE

    Katerina Solomona
    Team Leader Data Stewards	18 January 2006

    Reporting that Devon Street has been truncated by Ian McKinnon Drive and the two parts have no logical connection. A newly approved 45-unit residential development in the northern part of the street will now result in several new Devon Street addresses that would create confusion with existing addresses in the southern part and may result in the delay of emergency services.

    Recommending that the northern part of Devon Street, Eden Terrace should be renamed for safety reasons. Furthermore that it be a recommendation to Council that the required Special Consultative Procedure commence.

    [ATTACHMENT 11]

    Pages 51 - 56

12. SPEED ZONES AND 40KM/H VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT – ST JOSEPH'S PRIMARY SCHOOL, ONEHUNGA

    Mitch Tse
    Senior Traffic Safety Engineer	20 January 2006

    Reporting that in view of strategic transport safety initiatives, the managements of the implementation of speed restrictions outside schools needs to be reviewed in order to streamline the process and assist with the effective delivery of these initiatives.

    It is suggested that rather than seek an assessment by the community board and endorsement from the committee for each school zone proposed, that consultation with the community board traffic spokesperson be undertaken.

    The process still requires the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee to endorse a change to the speed limit to enact a change to Auckland City's Consolidated Bylaw.

    Recommending that should an LTSA compliant school speed zone be proposed, that council officers liaise directly with the traffic spokespersons of the Community Board to seek endorsement, noting that the resolution passed at the committee's August 2004 meeting was as follows "That should an LTSA compliant school speed zone be proposed, then it is to have Community Board assessment prior to being recommended to the Transport Committee". Additionally, it is recommended that the committee endorse the implementation of a 40km/h variable speed limit on Church Street adjacent to St Joseph's Primary School, Onehunga with a recommendation to Council that the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee endorses the attached report "Amendments to clauses 25.14.3 of Bylaw : Speed Limits".

    [ATTACHMENT 12]

    Pages 57 - 72

13. URGENT DECISION – THE 6TH ANNUAL LAND TRANSPORT SUMMIT FEBRUARY 2006

    Elaine Prior
    Committee Manager	23 January 2006

    Informing the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee of an urgent decision made on 23 January 2006, regarding nominating the chairperson, Richard Simpson and the deputy chairperson, Glenda Fryer to attend the 6th Annual Land Transport Summit on 15 and 16 February 2006 . An urgent decision was required as the December Transport and Urban Linkages Committee meeting was cancelled, and their registration for the summit was required as soon as possible.

    Recommending that the urgent decision - The 6th Annual Land Transport Summit February 2006 be noted.

    [ATTACHMENT 13]

    Pages 73 - 80

14. LESSONS FOR AUCKLAND

    Margaret Allen
    Committee Manager	3 February 2006

    Reporting that in September 2005, Councillors Fryer and Storer attended conferences and undertook technical visits in United States, Canada and Europe. This report highlights key learning's and opportunities for Auckland arising from the trip.

    Councillor Fryer wishes to address the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee on this item.

    [ATTACHMENT 14]

    Pages 81 - 99