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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 Councillor Hinchcliff and Councillor Boyle who are absent on Council business.

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   The minutes of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee meeting held on Wednesday, 11 October 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. HOVER TRIAL FOR AUCKLAND - PAUL MINNETT  

   Paul Minnett, Director, Trip Convergence Limited, will address the Committee regarding a proposed hover trial for Auckland.

   [ATTACHMENT 4.1]

   Pages 1-12

   4.2. TOLLING OF THE WESTERN RING ROUTE - HANS GRUEBER  

   Hans Grueber from Highway Robbery Incorporated, will address the Committee regarding Transit's proposal to toll the Western Ring route.

   [ATTACHMENT 4.2]

   Pages 13-14

   4.3. MT ALBERT ROAD CYCLEWAY - PHILLIP CHASE  

   Phillip Chase, Eden/Albert Community Board member, will address the Committee regarding the Mt Albert Road Cycleway.

   4.4. AUCKLAND CITY'S CYCLING STRATEGY - BARBARA INSULL  

   Barbara Insull, Maungakiekie Community Board member, will address the Committee regarding Auckland City's Cycling Strategy.

   [ATTACHMENT 4.4]

   Pages 15-16

   4.5. MT ALBERT ROAD CYCLEWAY - MARJET POT  

   Marjet Pot will address the Committee regarding the Mt Albert Road Cycleway.

   4.6. TOLLING OF THE WESTERN RING ROUTE - JIM JACKSON  

   Jim Jackson will address the Committee regarding Transit's proposal to toll the Western Ring Route.

   4.7. MT ALBERT ROAD CYCLEWAY - JEFF JOHNSON  

   Jeff Johnson will address the Committee regarding the Mt Albert Road Cycleway.

   4.8. STATE HIGHWAY 20 AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN ONEHUNGA AREA- AMANDA KINZETT  

   Amanda Kinzett, Town Manager, Onehunga Business Association, will address the Committee regarding State Highway 20 and public transport issues in the Onehunga area.

   4.9. STATE HIGHWAY 20 DEVELOPMENT - COLIN TUNICLIFF  

   Colin Tunicliff will address the Committee regarding the State Highway 20 development.

5. REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING  

   Lisa Stothers
   Acting Committee Manager	1 November 2006

   Reporting on the Reports Requested/Pending report and requesting the following amendments as follows:

   Row	Target Date	Author	Report Name	Comments
   3	1/11/2006 defer to Dec-06	Group Manager - Parking Operations	Parking - Community Centres and the CBD	Due to the location of the November meeting and officer work loads, this will now be reported to the December meeting.
   4	Nov-2006 defer to Dec-06	Group Manager Transport - Transport Strategy Policy	Transport Choice for the Tamaki Edge	Due to the location of the November meeting and officer work loads, this will now be reported to the December meeting.
   5	Nov-2006 defer to Dec-06	Group Manager Transport - Transport Strategy Policy	Transport Choice for the Tamaki Edge	Due to the location of the November meeting and officer work loads, this will now be reported to the December meeting.
   6	Nov-2006 defer to Dec-06	Group Manager Transport - Transport Strategy Policy	Transport Choice for the Tamaki Edge	Due to the location of the November meeting and officer work loads, this will now be reported to the December meeting.

   Recommending that the Reports Requested/Pending report as amended be received.

   [ATTACHMENT 5]

   Pages 17-20

6. TRANSIT STATE HIGHWAY 20 MANUKAU HARBOUR CROSSING UPDATE  

   Gary Tang
   Transport Planner, Transport Strategy	26 October 2006

   Updating the Committee on the State Highway 20 Manukau Harbour Crossing.

   Recommending that the Committee reaffirms its commitment to working with Transit New Zealand to complete the SH20 Manukau Harbour Crossing and understanding the implications of tolling the Western Ring route on Onehunga's town centre and the supporting local road network.

   [ATTACHMENT 6]

   Pages 21-36

7. TOLLING OF THE WESTERN RING ROUTE  

   Melanie Alexander
   Manager Travel Demand	24 October 2006

   Reporting on the funding shortfall for the completion of the Western Ring Route (WRR). Transit has identified other funding mechanism to be considered compared to the traditional sources to meet a timely delivery of the project.

   Recommending that the Committee supports the concept of tolling the WRR to achieve its earliest possible completion and delegates the Chairman of the Committee, a nominated Councillor and the General Manager of Transport to finalise a draft Auckland City submission to be reported to the 23 November 2006 Council meeting.

   [ATTACHMENT 7]

   Pages 37-42

8. AIRPORT CLEAR ROUTES DEVELOPMENT  

   Kevin Wong-Toi
   Senior Transport Planner	24 October 2006

   Reporting on the planning process undertaken by Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL) that outlines its future infrastructure requirements in the medium to longer term by providing a high level of accessibility to and from the Central Business District to the airport.

   Recommending that the Committee endorse the Clear Routes study objectives and the Council continue to work with Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL) to support the Clear Routes study.

   [ATTACHMENT 8]

   Pages 43-48

9. MT ALBERT ROAD PROPOSED CYCLE LANES  

   Daniel Newcombe
   Senior Transport Planner	18 October 2006

   Seeking endorsement from the Committee regarding the cycle lanes on parts of Mt Albert Road and Carrington Road in line with Auckland City's objectives to improve travel choice within Auckland City by improving transport options and making walking and cycling safer and easier.

   This report was considered at the 25 October 2006 Eden/Albert Community Board meeting, where it resolved as follows:

   1. That the report of the Chair dated 16 October 2006 be received.
   2. That the Board recommends to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee that the matter identified in the Chair's report be considered for implementation along with the Mt Albert cycle lane project.

   Attaching a copy of the Eden/Albert Community Board Chairman's report for the Committee's information.

   Recommending that the Committee endorse the revised Mt Albert Road and Carrington Road cycle lane designs and that the cycle lanes be implemented by early 2007.

   [ATTACHMENT 9 ]

   Pages 49-72

10. AUCKLAND MOTORWAY NETWORK RAMP SIGNALS  

    Garson Bell
    Project Manager	20 October 2006

    Updating the Committee on a report from Transit New Zealand which was termed as 'Travel Demand Management'. This has two issues for Council, being a lack of understanding of the term 'Travel Demand Management' and potential impacts on the local road network.

    Recommending Auckland City continues to work in partnership with Transit New Zealand on the Auckland motorway network ramp signals project and be kept informed on the progress of the project, with regard to the design, installation, commissioning and monitoring.

    [ATTACHMENT 10]

    Pages 73-84

11. CENTRAL TRANSIT CORRIDOR (CTC) UPDATE AND ALFRED STREET RESTRICTED USE PROPOSAL

    Graham Long
    Senior Projects Manager	20 October 2006

    Providing an update to the Committee on the Central Transit Corridor (CTC) project's progress and seeking approval to proceed with the tender procedure for the corridor construction works and change Alfred St, located between Princess St and Symonds St, into a pedestrian mall under section 336 of the Local Government Act 1974.

    Recommending that the CTC tender be progressed and that Alfred St be turned into a pedestrian mall under section 336 of the Local Government Act 1974.

    The Committee recommends to Council that a special consultative procedure be undertaken to consult on the proposal and also appoints the Chair of the Committee and one other Committee member to act as commissioners to conduct the hearing.

    [ATTACHMENT 11]

    Pages 85-100

12. TEMPORARY USE OF THE ROAD RESERVE  

    Barry Williams
    Operations Manager	21 September 2006

    Providing an update to the Committee regarding the progress of the management directive to be used as a guide by council officers approving or declining applications from developers, and their contractors, for the temporary use of the road reserve to enable construction.

    This report was also considered at the Urban Strategy and Governance Committee at its 2 November 2006 meeting where it resolved as follows:

    That findings into temporary use of the road reserve and resulting management directive for its use be noted.

    Recommending that the report be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 12 ]

    Pages 101-126

13. LAND TRANSPORT NEW ZEALAND SUBMISSION ON OMNIBUS RULE 2006 - PROPOSAL 26

    Mitch Tse
    Senior Traffic Engineer	26 October 2006

    Reporting on a submission to Land Transport New Zealand (LTNZ), on Proposal 26 of the Omnibus Rule 2006 to confirm Council's position and support for LTNZ's proposed changes to the rule with regards to the prohibition of vehicles parking on the grass verge or cultivated areas within the road reserve.

    Recommending that the Committee endorse and submit the submission to Land Transport New Zealand (LTNZ), in response to Omnibus Rule - 2006 Proposal 26.

    [ATTACHMENT 13]

    Pages 127-130

14. DECLARATION OF RESERVE AS ROAD - GRAFTON GULLY  

    Helen Wheatley
    Property Officer	6 October 2006

    Council owns a narrow strip of land that is located under the motorway network at "spaghetti junction" as a pleasure and recreation ground. All the surrounding land previously owned by Council was declared as motorway in 1964, but this area missed the motorway legislation.

    This report was considered at the 1 November 2006 Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee meeting, where it resolved as follows:

    That to regularise the status of the reserve described as part Lot 1 DP 30121 comprised in Computer Freehold Register 744/196 of area 20m2, the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee recommend to Council the declaration of this reserve as road pursuant to Section 114 (2)(b) & (h) of the Public Works Act 1981.

    Recommending that the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee recommends to Council that the status of the reserve described as part Lot 1 DP 30121 comprised in Computer Freehold Register 744/196 of area 20m2 , be declared as road pursuant to Section 114 (2)(b) & (h) of the Public Works Act 1981.

    [ATTACHMENT 14]

    Pages 131-138

15. SUBMISSIONS ON THE PROPOSAL TO RENAME THE SOUTHERN PART OF HIGHBURY STREET, AVONDALE

    Katerina Solomona
    Team Leader Data Stewards	2 October 2006

    Reporting on the submission received regarding renaming of the southern part of Highbury Street, Avondale.

    Recommending to Council that the southern part of Highbury Street in Avondale be renamed 'Community Lane'.

    [ATTACHMENT 15]

    Pages 139-146

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

    Lisa Stothers
    Acting Committee Manager	2 November 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.	Onehunga Branch Rail Line	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)]