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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 Sefuiva (absent on council business).

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   The minutes of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee meeting held on Wednesday, 12 April 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. FRIENDS OF OAKLEY CREEK – WENDY JONES

   Wendy Jones will address the Committee on behalf of the Friends of Oakley Creek in relation to the State Highway 20 (SH20) extension through Waterview.

   4.2. PETITION – TO THE AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL – ROYDEN SHOTTER

   A petition to the Auckland City Council is to be presented to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee from Royden Shotter and other residents of Mt Albert containing approximately 500 signatures with the following prayer:

   • That Auckland City Council strenuously support a SH20 design which has the complete motorway buried in cut and cover tunnels right from Richardson Road, Owairaka to the Point Chevalier / Waterview interchange.
   • That the only entry and exit ramps be at Richardson Road, Owairaka and at the Point Chevalier / Waterview interchange, with no on and off ramps between these points in the motorway.
   • Only by this design will the negative impacts on homes, parks, Oakley Creek, sportsfields, and natural areas be minimised.

   4.3. STATE HIGHWAY 20 EXTENSION INTERCHANGE PLACEMENTS – SUSAN SMITH

   Susan Smith will address the Committee in relation to the State Highway 20 extension and the interchange placements

   4.4. PARKING PERMIT FOR CARLTON GORE ROAD – PETER DE WAAL

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

5. REPORTS REQUESTED PENDING

   Lisa Stothers
   Acting Committee Manager	1 May 2006

   Reporting on reports requested pending and requesting amendments as follows:

   Recommending that the reports requested pending list of the Acting Committee Manager dated 1 May 2006 as amended be received.

   No	Date Requested	Target Date	Officer(s) Reporting	Report Name	Comments
   1	April 06 (Item 5.1, Res B	May-06	Manager Transport Planning	SH20 Consultation process issues	Reporting on: the issues which arose during the consultation process for State Highway 20, in particular Phyllis Reserve. Refer to Item 9 on the open agenda
   2	Feb 06 (Item 4.2, Res B)	Jul-06	Manager Transport Planning	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 September 2006 to be included in the Travel Plan report

   [ATTACHMENT 5]

   Pages 1 - 2

6. DRAFT PASSENGER TRANSPORT NETWORK PLAN

   Kevin Wong-Toi
   Senior Transport Planner	19 April 2006

   Representatives from the Auckland Regional Transport Network will be in attendance to give a presentation regarding the draft Passenger Transport Network Plan which was released for consultation on 19 April 2006.

   Recommending a subcommittee including the Chairman, a nominated councillor and the General Manager Transport be delegated the responsibility of finalising and approving Auckland City's submission, noting that the closing date for submissions is Wednesday, 31 May 2006.

   [ATTACHMENT 6]

   Pages 3 - 6

7. TAMAKI EDGE ARTERIAL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

   Allen Bufton
   Group Manager, Transport Planning	24 April 2006

   Seeking approval to progress with the following arterial road development workstreams in conjunction with the passenger transport and travel demands management initiatives:

   1. Undertake preliminary design of the northern arterial road section from State Highway 1, through Mt Wellington and terminating at Glen Innes, with good connections into the existing networks. This work is estimated to cost $1.2 million.
   2. Work with Manukau City to define the preferred arterial road route between Panmure and Pakuranga. This work is estimated to cost $1 million with Auckland City meeting 56 per cent ($588,000) of the cost.

   Recommending to Council that Auckland City proceed with the preliminary designs and the route definition. That the Chief Executive be delegated authority to approve contractual arrangements for the above mentioned works.

   [ATTACHMENT 7]

   Pages 7 - 13

8. NOTICE OF MOTION – AMETI (AUCKLAND MANUKAU EASTERN TRANSPORT INITIATIVE)

   Scott Milne
   Councillor	undated

   Councillor Milne has submitted the attached Notice of Motion, regarding Auckland City and its transport solutions and recommends to the Committee:

   1. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee notes:

   1. the Auckland Manukau Eastern transport Initiative (AMETI) project terminates at Panmure;
   2. the Auckland University development of the Tamaki campus willhouse up to 10,000 students;
   3. that between 10,000 and 30,000 vehicle movements will occur on a Saturday when the new Netball complex is in full use;
   4. that between 5,000 and 8,000 new residents are expected in the Mt Wellington quarry development;
   5. that the Sylvia Park Shopping Centre development has been designed to attract large numbers of shoppers from the eastern suburbs.

   2. That Council Officers prepare a report detailing the Public Transport requirements necessary to adequately service the numerous developments in the east of the city.
   3. That this report details the anticipated effects on the local roading and amenity networks in the Tamaki/Maungakiekie, Hobson and Eastern Bays Wards.
   4. That this report be submitted to the 9 August 2006 meeting of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee.

   [ATTACHMENT 8]

   Pages 14 - 15

9. SH20 WESTERN RING ROUTE – WATERVIEW CONNECTION

   Matthew Rednall
   Acting Manager Transport Policy & Projects	25 April 2006

   The Acting Manager Transport Policy & Projects will provide a presentation on Transit New Zealand's State Highway 20 extension through Waterview and the consultation process at the meeting.

   Recommending that the Acting Manager Transport Policy & Projects be thanked for his presentation.

10. MATIATIA DEVELOPMENT AND PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN

    Chris Geerlings
    Parking Contracts Manager	10 April 2006

    Reporting on the pay and display parking regime which was introduced at Matiatia, Waiheke Island in November 2005. following community feedback this report outlines possible options to improve the occupancy rates.

    Recommending the continuation of the existing Matiatia parking management plan with revised rates for areas 2 and 4 as set out in the report from the Parking Contracts Manager dated 10 April 2006. Furthermore, investigation for any additional conservation led solutions to manage parking demands at Matiatia, Waiheke Island.

    [ATTACHMENT 10]

    Pages 16 - 28

11. PANMURE RAILWAY PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

    Ina Stenzel
    Manager Transport Policy & Projects	21 April 2006

    As part of the Auckland Regional Transport Authority's (ARTA) Panmure rail station upgrade and relocation, it was identified that the existing over-rail bridge will no longer be required by ARTA. Auckland City recognises the importance of the bridge to commuters and local pedestrians.

    Recommending approval of the take over of the lease agreement for the Panmure Pedestrian Bridge and its upgrade at a cost of $110,000.

    [ATTACHMENT 11]

    Pages 29 - 32

12. NOTICES OF REQUIREMENTS TO DESIGNATE GREAT BARRIER ISLAND AIRFIELDS

    Kevin Wong-Toi
    Team Leader Data Stewards	24 April 2006

    Reporting that Transport Planning are finalising the draft Notices of Requirements for designating airfields on Great Barrier Island (as part of the Hauraki Gulf Islands Plan Review) and seeking an agreement for the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee to endorse it by way of urgent decision.

    Recommending the Committee endorse the Notices of Requirements for designating airfields on Great Barrier Island (as part of the Hauraki Gulf Islands Plan Review) by way of urgent decision and a meeting be arranged to brief the Chairman on the background and issues associated with it.

    [ATTACHMENT 12]

    Pages 33 - 36

13. PARNELL RISE BUS ADVANCE LANE

    Vadi Vencatachellum
    Senior Transport Planner	20 April 2006

    Seeking approval to implement a westbound bus advance lane on Parnell Rise at it intersection with Stanley Street, and amend the bylaw accordingly.

    Recommending the bus advance lane proceed for installation and recommending to Council the amendment of the bylaw as appropriate.

    [ATTACHMENT 13]

    Pages 37 - 40

14. RENAMING THE NORTHERN PART OF MYRTLE STREET GREY LYNN

    Katerina Solomona
    Team Leader Data Services	7 April 2006

    Reporting the motorway has truncated Myrtle Street, Grey Lynn, resulting in a small appendix off Ivanhoe Road. For safety reasons the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee has been asked to endorse the renaming of the northern part of Myrtle Street, Grey Lynn.

    Recommending the Committee endorse the renaming of the northern part of Myrtle Street, Grey Lynn to "Ivanhoe Road" and appoints a sub-committee to hear any possible submissions following the special consultative procedure.

    [ATTACHMENT 14]

    Pages 41 - 46

15. RESOLUTIONS FROM COMMUNITY BOARDS

    Lisa Stothers
    Acting Committee Manager	3 May 2006

    Attaching for the Committee's information resolutions received from Community Boards regarding the following issues:

    1. Lower Augustus Terrace Closure and Parnell Rise Roundabout Placement
    2. Cycle/Pedestrian Route Between Tamaki Drive and St Johns, Across Hobson Bay
    3. School Zones and 40km/h Variable Speed Limit – St Joseph's Primary School, Onehunga
    4. Walking School Bus Programme

    Recommending that the Committee notes the responses provided by officers to the Community Board resolutions.

    [ATTACHMENT 15]

    Pages 47 - 52