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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 Christian.

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   The minutes of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee held on Wednesday, 12 July 2006 and the joint meeting of the Transport and Urban Linkages and Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee held on Monday, 14 August 2006 meetings to be confirmed as true and correct records.

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 . IMMINENT DISASTER ON COLLEGE ROAD - KEVIN KEVANY  

   Kevin Kevany, will address the Committee regarding effects of the Mt Wellington development quarry land on College Road.

   4.2 . TRAFFIC CONCERNS - HEATHER STONYER  

   Heather Stonyer, traffic spokesperson, Eastern Bays Community Board will address the Committee regarding traffic issues in the Eastern Bays Ward.

   4.3 . PROPOSED TAINUI ROAD LINK IN THE AUCKLAND-MANUKAU EASTERN TRANSPORT INITIATIVE (AMETI) PROPOSAL - JOHN BLAKELEY

   John Blakeley, Deputy Chair, St Heliers/ Glendowie Residents' Association will address the Committee regarding the proposed Tainui Road line in the Auckland-Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) proposal.

   [ATTACHMENT 4.3 ]

   Pages 1-4

   4.4 . COHESIVE ROADING AND TRAFFIC PLANS IN MT WELLINGTON AREA - KEITH SHARPE  

   Keith Sharpe, secretary, Panmure Community Action Group, will address the Committee regarding Panmure Community Action Group's concerns over the absence of any cohesive roading and traffic plans to cope with the expected increases in traffic volume resulting from future development in the Mount Wellington Quarry and Morrin Road industrial area.

   4.5. TRAFFIC AND INFRASTRUCTURE CONCERNS IN THE MT WELLINGTON QUARRY AND SURROUNDING AREAS - PAUL CLAPSHAW  

   Paul Clapshaw, Glen Innes Action Group will address the Committee regarding traffic and infrastructure concerns in the Mt Wellington Quarry and surrounding areas.

   4.6. PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPTIONS FOR THE TAMAKI EDGE - GREG NIKOLOFF

   Greg Nikoloff will address the Committee regarding public transport options for the Tamaki Edge.

   4.7. TRAFFIC ISSUES IN AND AROUND ST JOHNS AREA - BARBARA INSULL  

   Barbara Insull, Maungakiekie Community Board member will address the committee regarding traffic issues in and around the St Johns area.

5. REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING  

   Lisa Stothers
   Acting Committee Manager	6 September 2006

   Reporting on reports requested/pending for the information of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee.

   Recommending that the report be received.

   [ATTACHMENT 5]

   Pages 5-12

6. PROVIDING TRANSPORT CHOICE FOR THE TAMAKI EDGE  

   Garson Bell
   Project Manager	28 August 2006

   Reporting on the development and management of future land use in and around the Tamaki Edge by providing transport infrastructure and services to support the associated growth in the area.

   Allen Bufton, Group Manager, Transport - Strategy, Policy and Projects and Penny Pirrit, Group Manager, City Planning will be in attendance to give a presentation to the Committee regarding future growth and transport infrastructure needs for the Tamaki Edge.

   Recommending that the report be received.

   [ATTACHMENT 6]

   Pages 13-44

7. SUSTAINABLE SCHOOL TRANSPORT - SCHOOL TRAVEL PLANS  

   Karen Hay and Claire Dixon
   Manager Road Safety and Road Safety Co-ordinator	21 August 2006

   Updating the Committee regarding the possibilities of enhancing and extending school travel plans and walking school buses in Auckland City.

   Recommending that the Committee endorse the Travelwise 4 school and walking school bus programme and thank all volunteers that supported the programme.

   [ATTACHMENT 7]

   Pages 45-52

8. 40KM/H SCHOOL SPEED ZONES UPDATE  

   Mitchell Tse
   Senior Traffic Safety Engineer	22 August 2006

   Updating the Committee on the outcome of the trial at St Josephs School and the initial assessment and prioritisation for the continued implementation of the 40km/h variable speed zones throughout Auckland city.

   Recommending that the Committee endorse the prioritising process for the implementation of the 40km/h school zones.

   [ATTACHMENT 8]

   Pages 53-62

9. RED LIGHT CAMERAS  

   Mitchell Tse
   Senior Traffic Safety Engineer	22 August 2006

   Reporting on a pilot project to install red light cameras at high risk locations in the central business district. The purpose of the project is to reduce road trauma by improving intersection behaviour and reduce incidents of red light running by motorist.

   Recommending that the committee support the trial of red light cameras in Auckland's Central Business District.

   [ATTACHMENT 9]

   Pages 63-68

10. INTERCITY RAIL SERVICES  

    Penny Sefuiva
    Councillor	4 September 2006

    Reporting on Auckland City's regional and national planning for the intercity rail services.

    Recommending that the Committee expresses its concerns on the withdrawal of the intercity rail service and requests further clarification from Auckland Regional Council and Auckland Regional Transport Authority on the regional and national strategy.

    [ATTACHMENT 10 ]

    Pages 69-70

11. WAIKARAKA CYCLEWAY (PIKES POINT TO ONEHUNGA) - CONTRACT VARIATION  

    Stuart Knarston
    Manager Passenger Transport	30 August 2006

    This report seeks approval for additional funding of $809,740.10 to increase the service level and project life of the Waikaraka cycleway.

    At the 12 April 2006 Transport and Urban Linkages Committee meeting, it resolved as follows:

    That Council accepts the tender submitted by John Filimore Contracting Limited for the sum of $2,514,894.30 (exclusive of GST but inclusive of a contingency sum of $450,000) for Contract TP/04/02, Waikaraka Cycleway - Pikes Point and Onehunga.

    Recommending that the Committee increase the contract value of the Waikaraka cycleway project from $2,257,444.30 to $3,067,184.40 to allow the project to be completed.

    [ATTACHMENT 11]

    Pages 71-74

12. WHARF ROAD, WAIHEKE - PROPOSED PURCHASE OF LAND FOR ROADING  

    Mark Wilkinson
    Project Manager, Roading	21 August 2006

    Reporting on the options available for Auckland City Council to legalise the formation of Wharf Road adjacent to 32 Wharf Road, Waiheke.

    Recommending that the Committee approves the acquisition of the land on which the road encroaches from the adjacent landowner and that the Property Group Manager be authorised to enter into negotiations with the owner and the cost be funded by the Unscheduled Land Acquisition Fund.

    [ATTACHMENT 12]

    Pages 75-80

13. PROPOSED ROAD STOPPING CAUSEWAY ROAD, WAIHEKE ISLAND  

    Mark Wilkinson
    Project Manager	30 August 2006

    The Waiheke Boating Club currently leases land from Council adjacent to Causeway Road. Part of the land also occupied by the club is on legal road which cannot be legally leased.

    Both the Waiheke Community Board at its June 2006 meeting and the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee supported the proposal to publicly notify the proposal to stop the road within 20 meters of the "mean high water springs" (MHWS).

    At the June 2006 meeting, the Waiheke Community Board supported the proposal to publicly notify the proposal to stop the road within 20m of the MHWS.

    Recommending that the Committee approve the public notification under Section 345 Local Government Act to stop areas of road A (1044m2), B (1749m2) and C (147m2) on plan S055851.

    [ATTACHMENT 13]

    Pages 81-92

14. SUBMISSIONS ON THE RENAMING OF THE NORTHERN PART OF MYRTLE STREET

    Katerina Solomona
    Team Leader Data Stewards	29 August 2006

    Reporting on the submission received regarding renaming of the northern part of Myrtle Street.

    Recommending to Council that the northern part of Myrtle Street in Grey Lynn be renamed 'Ivanhoe Road', as an amalgamation with the existing Ivanhoe Road.

    [ATTACHMENT 14]

    Pages 93-98

15. NOTICE OF MOTION - STATE HIGHWAY 20 - MANUKAU HARBOUR CROSSING AND GLOUCESTER PARK INTERCHANGE  

    John Hinchcliff
    Councillor	6 September 2006

    Recommending that the Transport Strategy and Policy team be requested to set-up a Political Liaison Group for the State Highway 20 - Manukau Harbour Crossing and Gloucester Park Interchange to include members from the Maungakiekie and Mt Roskill Community Board, the Auckland Regional Council, Transit New Zealand and the Mangere Community Board, to further develop additional comprehensive mitigation and enhancement measures.

    [ATTACHMENT 15 ]

    Pages 99-102

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

    Lisa Stothers
    Acting Committee Manager	6 September 2006
    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.	Kingsland Bridge Notice Of Requirement	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 out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.	[Section 7(2)(h)]