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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

   Apologies have been received from Councillors Richard Simpson and Bill Christian.

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   The minutes of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee meeting held on Monday 6 March 2006 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-
   (a)	The local authority by resolution so decides; and
   (b)	The presiding member explains at the meeting at a time when it is open to the public,-
   	(i)	The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and
   	(ii)	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,-
   (a)	That item may be discussed at that meeting if-
   	(i)	That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and
   	(ii)	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
   (b)	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. PARKING PERMIT FOR CARLTON GORE ROAD - PETER DE WAAL

   Peter de Waal will address the committee regarding parking permits for Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket.

   4.2. WALKING MAPS AND A TRAFFIC LIGHT COUNTDOWN SYSTEM - GRAEME EASTE

   Graeme Easte will address the committee regarding two items;

   • increasing capacity of traffic light signals by using a countdown system
   • maps specially produced for walkers.

   4.3. PAY AND DISPLAY PARKING ON DOMAIN ROAD, PARNELL - BRETT HART

   Mr Brett Hart will address the committee regarding the introduction of pay and display parking machines on Domain Road, Parnell.

   4.4. TRANSIT NEW ZEALAND PRESENTATION - TOMMY PARKER

   Mr Tommy Parker from Transit New Zealand will be in attendance to update the committee on;

   1. The Newmarket viaduct improvements project
   2. Victoria Park Tunnel project.

5. PETITIONS

   5.1. PETITION AGAINST STATE HIGHWAY 20 EXTENSION THROUGH WATERVIEW

   A petition against the State Highway 20 extension through Waterview was presented to His Worship the Mayor and referred to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee from Helena McMullin and other residents of Waterview containing 845 signatures with the following prayer:

   Dear Mayor and Councillors of Auckland City, Transit and Auckland Regional Councillors,

   Cc: Prime Minister Rt, Hon. Helen Clark and Minister of Transport Hon. Mark Gosche.

   Waterview is a well-established and tranquil coastal suburb in central Auckland, located south of Point Chevalier, west of Mt Albert and north of Avondale. The Waterview community is proud of its history and wants to ensure its sustainable development, safety and wellbeing.

   The Auckland City Council evaluated two options to complete a western ring route for Auckland, connecting State Highway 20 (South-western Motorway) to State Highway 16 (North-western Motorway): A Rosebank Peninsula direct route along Rosebank Rd, which would mean demolishing about 20 commercial or industrial properties, and the Waterview Interchange, which would mean destroying more than 300 residential homes and businesses. On Thursday 15 December 2005, without public consultation, the Council voted in favour of the Waterview option.

   We the undersigned:

   1. oppose the Auckland City Council decision on Thursday 15 December to develop the Waterview Interchange;
   2. do no want a motorway running through Waterview, ruining the community peace with heavy traffic, pollution and road noise;
   3. oppose and object to the destruction of established residential homes and local business to build a motorway through Waterview; and
   4. seek your confirmation that no motorway extension will be built through Waterview.

   5.2. PETITION FOR ROAD AND SUBURB SIGNAGE FOR WATERVIEW

   A petition regarding road and suburb signage for Waterview was presented to His Worship the Mayor and referred to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee from Helena Madeleine McMullin and other residents of Waterview containing 629 signatures with the following prayer:

   Waterview is an established coastal suburb in central Auckland, located just south of Point Chevalier, west of Mt Albert, and north of Avondale. Waterview is formally listed as a suburb in its own right on all commonly used maps of Auckland. Most central Auckland suburbs have their own suburb signs and are noted on general motorway and road signs. Waterview has to date not been provided with its own signs, nor is it listed on relevant road signs.

   1. Request for Dedicated Suburb Signage for Entering and Leaving Waterview

   This is a formal request that Waterview be provided with its own suburb signs for entering and leaving Waterview, for example "Welcome to Waterview" and "You are now leaving Waterview, we hope to see you again soon".

   2. Request for Inclusion on Auckland Road Signs on the North-western Motorway and Great North Road

   This is a formal request that Waterview please be included on current relevant road signs as soon as possible, and also on any future road signs placed in areas leading to Waterview, including when turning off the North-western motorway, and when driving on Great North Road from the north and south.

   We look forward to hearing from you.

6. REPORTS REQUESTED PENDING

   Lisa Stothers
   Acting Committee Manager	5 April 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.

   1	Feb 06 (Item 14, Res E)	Apr-06	Manager Traffic & Roading Services	Lessons for Auckland; greater utilisation of roundabouts	Reporting on the possible greater utilisation of roundabouts (rather than traffic lights). Report to be withdrawn as it will be incorporated into the Lessons for Auckland report due in September 2006
   2	Feb 06 (Item 4.2, Res B)	Apr-06	Manager Traffic and Roading Services	Opportunities for a comprehensive teleworking project for Auckland	Reporting on opportunities of work ARTA, the ARC, other Territorial Local Authorities (TLAs), and large employers, on a comprehensive teleworking project for Auckland. Defer until July 2006 meeting to allow collation of information
   3	Feb 06 (Item 14, Res E)	Apr-06	Manager Traffic and Roading Services	Lessons for Auckland; Trafficlight countdown, Car Sharing, Walking Programme	Reporting on: B. That it be noted that the committee supports the use of traffic light countdown and officers be asked to investigate opportunities for its use in the central business district. C. That the committee support the establishment of a community walking programme in Auckland, and that a short report be requested based on the provision of one full time staff member. D. That 'car sharing' as identified in the report be the subject of a more in depth report to the committee's September meeting. These can be presented in one report. Defer until September 2006 meeting to allow collation of information
   4	March 06 (item 4.2)	Apr-06	Manager Traffic & Roading Services	Residents Only Scheme for Carlton Gore Rd	Reporting on the outcome of investigations following the presentation by the residents. Refer to Item 10 on the open agenda

   [ATTACHMENT 6]

   Pages 1 - 2

7. TRANSPORT FUNDING INITIATIVE FROM THE AUCKLAND MAYORAL FORUM

   John Williamson
   Consultant, Transport	31 March 2006

   Attaching for the Committee's information a report which was considered at the 17 March 2006 Auckland Mayoral Forum regarding Transport Funding where it was resolved as that the Auckland Mayoral Forum;

   1. Recommends the immediate establishment of a process between government officials and officials from the Auckland region to implement the proposal for action contained in the report and reporting back with findings by May 2006:

   1. The setting up of a robust framework for a long-term partnership approach to the funding of transport in the Auckland region, in particular in relation to passenger transport development between the two major funders, the ARC and central government. This will include a process for reaching a shared understanding of the cost pressures and funding gap facing Auckland.
   2. The urgent investigation of options for Auckland to be given the means to raise revenue for transport locally. This is so that Auckland can take more responsibility for raising the funding needed to provide for the transport requirements of the region
   3. The investigation of a package of funding options to close the funding gap including:

   • Exploring the options for debt financing to be undertaken by all parties, in association with sustainable revenue streams for servicing debt
   • Tolling of new roading infrastructure
   • New local sources eg. development contributions for ARC and Transit projects and parking levies.
   • Enhanced existing local sources eg. property rates
   • Increasing the regional petrol tax

   4. The investigation of initiatives and actions to better manage the costs of procuring transport infrastructure and services.
   5. Seeking changes to legislation and regulations to attract investment in the region and to improve the cost-effectiveness of passenger transport contracting and the Land Transport Management Act to be amended to provide the flexibility needed to implement any or all of the above options in a timely manner.

   2. Acknowledges the receipt of the Auckland Road Pricing Evaluation Study and instructs the CEO Forum to co-ordinate a process of consultation with councils on the findings of this study in conjunction with the investigation of options for Auckland to be given the means to raise revenue for transport locally
   3. Agrees that the report be referred to respective councils and the Regional Land Transport Committee for their deliberation.

   Recommending that the Committee endorse the approach adopted by the Auckland Mayoral Forum.

   [ATTACHMENT 7]

   Pages 3 - 24

8. AUCKLAND CITY'S RESPONSE TO THE AUCKLAND ROAD PRICING EVALUATION STUDY

   John Williamson
   Consultant, Transport	3 April 2006

   Outlining that on 17 March 2006 the Government released for consultation the Auckland Road Pricing Evaluation Study (ARPES). This report summarises the main findings of the ARPES and sets out Auckland City's Draft submission to the study.

   Recommending that the Committee consider the draft Auckland City Council submission on the Auckland Road Pricing Evaluation study an delegate the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Richard Simpson, Chief Executive and the General Manager Transport the responsibility of finalising the submission.

   [ATTACHMENT 8]

   Pages 25 - 46

9. REVIEW PART 25, TRAFFIC CONSOLIDATED BYLAW

   Jonathan Anyon
   Bylaw Review Programme Manager	28 March 2006

   Reporting that the Local Government Act 2002 requires all local authorities to review their bylaws by 2008. Consequently, Auckland City Council has initiated a review of the Auckland City Consolidated Bylaw, and its reporting here on Part 25, the Traffic Bylaw.

   Also attached is an extract from the Planning and Regulatory Committee's 3 April 2006 meeting for the committee's information. Item 9 of this agenda addresses the additional resolutions resolved at the meeting.

   Recommending that the new draft traffic bylaw amendments - Part 1 Administration and Part 20 - Public Places, and the Statement of Proposal be approved, and that there be a recommendation to Council that the Special Consultative Procedure commence.

   [ATTACHMENT 9]

   Pages 47 - 92

10. DRAFT TRAFFIC BYLAW - CLAUSE 25.8.2 (C), THE GARAGING OF VEHICLES ON AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL ROADS

    Roger Eccles
    Bylaw Officer	5 April 2006

    The Planning and Regulatory 3 April 2006 Committee meeting considered the Review Part 25, Traffic Consolidated Bylaw report of the Consultant Traffic, (item 8 of this agenda) and resolved inter alia;

    4. That the officers further consider the matter of garaging on-street where no off-street parking is available before the draft bylaw is submitted to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee.
    5. That the draft Traffic bylaw be amended to add the following words at the end of the subclause 25.8.2 (c) "This subclause be amended to add the following words at the end of subclause 25.8.2 (c). "This subclause shall not apply where an officer considers there is no reasonable justification and no complaint has been received by Council"

    This report is in response to these resolutions and outlines details regarding garaging of vehicles on Auckland's roads.

    Recommending the Committee reports to Council with a proposed option for garaging of vehicles on Auckland City's roads.

    [ATTACHMENT 10]

    Pages 93 - 100

11. RESIDENTS ONLY PARKING SCHEME - CARLTON GORE ROAD AND OTHER AFFECTED STREETS

    Chris Geerlings
    Parking Services Manager	24 March 2006

    At the 6 March 2006 meeting the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee resolved as follows;

    That the Manager Traffic and Roading Services consider the presentation made by Mr Peter de Waal at the meeting of the Transport and Urban Linkages held on 6 March 2006 and report to the May 2006 meeting of that Committee on the outcome of the investigations.

    Attaching a report identifying some of the current issues faced with implementing the residential parking policy and guidelines.

    Recommending that the review of residents parking be brought forward to December 2006, that council officers be authorised to implement the residents exempt scheme where considered necessary, that the current policy is maintained until the scheme is reviewed and that 73C Carlton Gore road residents are not eligible for permits but existing permit holders retain their permits.

    [ATTACHMENT 11]

    Pages 101 - 104

12. ST HELIERS SEAWALL PROTECTION PROJECT - SAND SUPPLY AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

    Neill Forgie
    Professional Services Manager	4 April 2006

    Reporting on the proposed contracts for the St Heliers Seawall Projection Project.

    Recommending a report to Council to enter into two separate contracts as follows;

    • Coastal Reserves Limited for the supply and placement of sand and stormwater works ($2,364,067.08) and;
    • Smith and Davies Limited for the construction of coastal structures ($2,364,067.08).

    [ATTACHMENT 12]

    Pages 105 - 110

13. TENDER ACCEPTANCE REPORT: WAIKARAKA CYCLEWAY - PIKES POINT AND ONEHUNGA, PHYSICAL WORKS

    Ina Stenzel
    Transport Planner	28 March 2006

    Reporting that the Waikaraka cycleway is one of the strategic links to be carried out as part of the Auckland City Cycle and Walking Strategy. A tender price has been received from John Filimore Contracting Ltd for the physical works of the cycleway.

    Recommending that there be a report to Council accepting the tender submitted by John Filimore Contracting Ltd for the sum of $2,514,894.30 (exclusive of GST but inclusive of a contingency sum of $450,000) for the Waikaraka Cycleway - Pikes Point, Onehunga.

    [ATTACHMENT 13]

    Pages 111 - 114