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MINUTES ATTACHMENTS

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1. APOLOGIES

   That the apology from Councillor Christian (absent on Council business) and the apology from Councillor Northey for early departure be accepted.

   CARRIED

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   That the minutes of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee meeting held on Wednesday, 13 April 2005 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

   CARRIED

3. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

   BUS STRIKE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR RESIDENTS OF AUCKLAND CITY

   That, because this matter of the public being affected by lack of buses arose after the agenda was printed, and because the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee has issues with the contract issues and the inadequacy of the performance measures and contingency planning where one of the transport modes is not available either through industrial action or a natural catastrophe, this matter be discussed as an extraordinary item.

   CARRIED

4. PUBLIC FORUM

   4.1. CYCLE ACTION IN AUCKLAND

   Mr Woodward tabled a copy of his submissions.

   That Mr Bevan Woodward of CAA (Cycling Action Auckland) be thanked for his submission.

   CARRIED

   [ATTACHMENT 4.1]

   4.2. HEAVY MOTOR VEHICLES IN THE DRIVE, EPSOM

   Ms Sophia Stone has advised that she will attend the July meeting.

   4.3. STATE HIGHWAY 20 AND OAKLEY CREEK

   Ms John tabled a copy of her submissions.

   That Ms Wendy John be thanked for her submissions and that they be taken into consideration when Item 10 is discussed.

   CARRIED

   [ATTACHMENT 4.3]

   4.4. WALKWAY OPPORTUNITY WITH THE SOUTH WESTERN CORRIDOR

   Mr Easte tabled a copy of his submissions.

   That Mr Graeme Easte be thanked for his submissions and that they be taken into consideration when Item 10 is discussed.

   CARRIED

   [ATTACHMENT 4.4]

5. REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

   That the Reports Pending report dated 28 April 2005 be amended as follows.

   Date	Report Title	Reason for Changing Target Date
   May 2005 Defer to July 2005	Strategy for Purchase of Properties of Strategic Importance	Reason for deferral is that the report is dependent on outcome of the Eastern Transit Initiatives Works which are still in progress.
   May 2005 Defer to July 2005	Problems caused by SUV's use of On-Street Parking and Congestion Issues in the CBD	Reason for deferral is to allow for further consultation and collation of information. The Manager Transport Planning will submit this report.
   May 2005 Defer to July 2005	Central Transit Corridor - light rail use of existing rail line between Newmarket and Britomart and the CTC.	Reason for deferral is to allow for further consultation and collation of information. This report will now be a scoping sheet to the July meeting.

   CARRIED

   That Item 7 be taken at this point.

   CARRIED

6. EASTERN TRANSPORT CORRIDOR / EASTERN TRANSIT INITIATIVE UPDATE REPORT

   1. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee:
      1. Endorse the revised project scope as amended by the following:

         To amend the 5th bullet point of the Revised Project Scope Attachment 1 by adding after 'sprawl': '…in a manner that ensures transition to a sustainable, 'compact city' urban form.'

         Under Key Benefits:

         Insert in each bullet point the word sustainable as follows:

         • 'Sustainably' managing…
         • Improving 'sustainable' mobility…
         • Promoting 'sustainable' economic…

         as a basis for the Council's involvement in the project.

      2. Authorise His Worship the Mayor and the Chief Executive Officer to sign the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the Council.
   2. That the Manager, Transport Planning, report back on the Allens Road project following Transit New Zealand's presentation to the June 2005 meeting of the project Political Steering Group.
   3. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee Chairman, Councillor Richard Simpson, write to the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) Board Chairman, strongly encouraging ARTA to take a full role in the future planning and development of the project.
   4. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee recommend to the Eastern Transport Corridor Project Group that a reference group be established, comprising key stakeholders that may be impacted upon by the project.
   5. That the Manager, Transport Planning, report back on potential projects that may be required given the changes to the Eastern Transport Corridor project.

   CARRIED

   Councillor Armstrong requested that his vote against the above resolution be recorded.

7. UNIVERSITIES TRAVEL PLAN

   1. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee endorse:
      1. The Auckland City Council's involvement in the joint project team involved in the development of the universities travel plan for the Central Business District (CBD) campuses.
      2. The Auckland City Council becoming a signatory to the Memorandum of Understanding.
   2. That the Auckland City Council requests ARTA to follow the principles adopted for travel to the two University campuses in the CBD and request that elimination of unnecessary vehicle use to secondary schools be encouraged.

   CARRIED

8. TRANSIT NZ STATE HIGHWAY (SH) 1 HARBOUR BRIDGE TO CITY (HBTC)

   1. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee:
      1. Reaffirm its commitment to working with Transit NZ to expedite completion of the SH1 Harbour Bridge to City project, a component of the Central Motorway Improvements.
      2. Reaffirm the Auckland City Council's position to Transit NZ that the option of widening the current viaduct is unacceptable.
      3. Strongly support the use of regional funding to fund the Harbour Bridge to City project, with the understanding that the region will continue to advocate that these projects are funded from national funds wherever possible.
   2. That Transit New Zealand be:
      1. Requested to investigate the implementation of northbound and southbound bus priority measures through the St Mary's Bay corridor to accommodate and link into the proposed Northern busways.
      2. Informed that Victoria Park is an irreplaceable and valued community asset and that the useable area of park should not be further compromised.
      3. Requested to respond to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee on the effect of the ramp metering project on the HBTC project and CMJ Stage 2.
      4. Informed that the Auckland City Council expects the improvements to be designed to mitigate the impact of the corridor through Victoria Park by trenching and tunnelling.
   3. That the project be expedited to realise the full benefits of the other component projects of the Central Motorway Improvements that are either completed or due for completion by the end of 2006.
   4. That the project be co-ordinated with the Auckland City's CBD into the future project work particularly the development of the Victoria Quarter plan including the proposed plan change and the redevelopment of Wynard Wharf.

   CARRIED

9. TRANSIT NZ STATE HIGHWAY (SH) 1, ELLERSLIE PANMURE HIGHWAY NORTHBOUND ON-RAMP PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS

   That Transit New Zealand be:

   1. Informed that the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee's and the Maungakiekie Community Board's preferred option for the upgrade of the Ellerslie northbound on-ramp is Option 2, the construction of an auxiliary lane.
   2. Requested to respond to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee and the Maungakiekie Community Board on the effect of their ramp-metering project on the proposed improvements at the Ellerslie northbound on-ramp.

   CARRIED

10. SOUTHWESTERN TRANSPORT CORRIDOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

    That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee:

    1. Endorse the South-western Transport Corridor Memorandum of Understanding, but request the following addition to Schedule 6 Potential Component Projects, Walking and Cycling:

       "Extend the West Auckland City Walkway Network".

    2. Request that His Worship the Mayor and the Chief Executive Officer sign the South-western Transport Corridor Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the Auckland City Council.

    CARRIED

11. CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED BUS PRIORITY MEASURES AT NEW NORTH ROAD, BOND STREET AND SANDRINGHAM ROAD INTERSECTION

    1. That it be a recommendation to the Council that the following alteration of the Auckland City Consolidated Bylaw 1999, to add a new subclause (ii) in clause 25.5.5 (w), be approved:

       The traffic lane on the southern side of New North Road:

       2. commencing at a point 35 metres east of the eastern kerb alignment of Bond Street and terminating at a point 6 metres east of the eastern kerb alignment of Bond Street. The restriction on the use of this traffic lane shall apply at all times.
    2. That the Eden/Albert Community Board be informed of the outcome of the public consultation process.
    3. That the bus priority measures for the New North Road/Bond Street intersection be approved for implementation.

    CARRIED

12. FANSHAWE STREET WIDENING AND BUS PRIORITY PROJECT

    That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee approve the release of tender documents for stage 2 construction works of the Fanshawe Street widening and bus priority project.

    CARRIED

13. CENTRAL AREA WEST BUS PRIORITY SCHEME OVERVIEW

    1. That Transport and Urban Linkages Committee note the progress made on the Central Area West bus priority project.
    2. That the section of southbound bus lane south of Wyndham Street have green pavement surface laid at inception to aid with traffic management.
    3. That bus lane colouring consistent with the regional standards adopted by the Council be considered as part of the review following several months of bus lane operation.

    CARRIED

14. VICTORIA STREET WEST BUS PRIORITY

    1. That it be a recommendation to the Council that the following resolution to introduce a new bus lane on Victoria Street West be approved:

       That pursuant to Clause 25.5.7 of Part 25 – Traffic of the Auckland city Consolidated Bylaw 1998, Clause 25.5.5 by amended by the addition of a new sub-clause 25.5.5 (a), which reads:

       1. The traffic lane on the southern side of Victoria Street West:
          1. Commencing at the point 25 metres east of the easternmost kerb alignment of Wellesley Street West and terminating at a point 35 metres west of the easternmost kerb alignment of Wellesley Street West. This restriction on the use of this traffic lane on the southern side of Victoria Street West shall apply at all time.
    2. That the proposed Victoria Street West bus advance lane at the intersection of Victoria Street West, Wellesley Street West and Halsey Street and a bus pocket west of this intersection on Victoria Street West proceed to installation.

    CARRIED

15. CONNECTING PEOPLE AND PLACES – AUCKLAND CITY'S TRANSPORT STRATEGY

    That the Connecting People and Places – Auckland City's Transport Strategy be approved for final publication.

    CARRIED

16. AMENDMENTS TO CLAUSES 1.1.1 AND 25.12-25.17 OF BYLAW: SPEED LIMITS

    The Chairman moved:

    1. That, as only three submissions were received on the proposed amendments to the Speeding Bylaw and all were in favour and none wished to be heard, it be a recommendation to the Council that the Auckland City Council:
       1. Note that its decisions are made in accordance with the applicable provisions of section 77-82 of the Local Government Act 2002 ("LGA 2002"), and the Council has under section 79 in its discretion made judgments determining that the procedures adopted are appropriate to achieve compliance;
       2. Record that the special speed limits (other than 50km/h in urban areas and 100km/h in rural areas) currently in force in the Council's territory and which would be validated if the proposed bylaw amendments are adopted, are set out in the schedules entitled "Special Saved Speed Limits".
       3. Endorse the schedules entitled "Special Saved Speed Limits" and plans entitled "Auckland City Speed Limits Plan No.AKS0001/1 and Auckland City Speed Limits Plan No. AKS0002/1 Waiheke Island".
       4. Amend clauses 1.1.1 and 25.12 - 25.17 of the bylaw as detailed in Appendix 1 and relating to the definition of roads, speed limits and speed limit rules.

       Councillor Sefuiva moved an amendment:

    2. That the Traffic Safety Manager report back to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee on the need to apply lower speed limits on some heavily used multi-purpose routes to improve safety for multiple road users.

       The amendment was put and CARRIED.

       The Chairman put the substantive motion:

    1. That as only three submissions were received on the proposed amendments to the Speeding Bylaw and all were in favour and none wished to be heard, it be a recommendation to the Council that the Auckland City Council:
       1. Note that its decisions are made in accordance with the applicable provisions of section 77-82 of the Local Government Act 2002 ("LGA 2002"), and the Council has, under section 79, in its discretion made judgements determining that the procedures adopted are appropriate to achieve compliance;
       2. Record that the special speed limits (other than 50km/h in urban areas and 100km/h in rural areas) currently in force in the Council's territory and which would be validated if the proposed bylaw amendments are adopted, are set out in the schedules entitled "Special Saved Speed Limits".
       3. Endorse the schedules entitled "Special Saved Speed Limits" and plans entitled "Auckland City Speed Limits Plan No.AKS0001/1 and Auckland City Speed Limits Plan No. AKS0002/1 Waiheke Island".
       4. Amend clauses 1.1.1 and 25.12 - 25.17 of the bylaw as detailed in Appendix 1 and relating to the definition of roads, speed limits and speed limit rules.
    2. That the Traffic Safety Manager report back to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee on the need to apply lower speed limits on some heavily used multi-purpose routes to improve safety for multiple road users.

    CARRIED

17. PARNELL PAY AND DISPLAY PARKING TRIAL

    1. That the Parnell pay and display trial be undertaken for three months with the tariff set at $1 for half an hour, $2 for the first hour, $3 for the second hour, $4 for the third hour and $5 for each additional hour.
    2. That the Manager, Traffic and Roading Services, report back to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee on the result of the Parnell pay and display trial.

    CARRIED

18. ROAD SAFETY QUARTERLY REPORT

    That the quarterly road safety report from the Road Safety Coordinator, dated 13 April 2005, be received.

    CARRIED

19. DECLARATION OF LAND TO BE ROAD AND OTHER LAND TO SURPLUS AND SOLD – 198 GREENLANE WEST, GREENLANE.

    1. That, in order to declare land road and dispose of surplus land, the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee approve that the three-metre wide strip along the Greenlane West frontage of the property at 198 Greenlane West, Greenlane comprising 122m2 and being part of Lot 176 DP 18124 Certificate of Title 9B/370, be vested as legal road.
    2. That it be a recommendation to the Finance and Corporate Business Committee:
       1. That approval be given to declare the balance interest in the land at 198 Greenlane West, comprising 1182m2 and being the leasehold estate created by lease B930177 in Lot 176 DP 18124 Certificate of Title 9B/370, surplus to council's public work requirements.
       2. That it be noted that Auckland City Council has complied with its obligations under section 40 of the Public Works Act 1981 and therefore approval is given to dispose of the balance interest in the land in accordance with the requirements of section 42 of the Public Works Act 1981, on terms and conditions to be approved under delegation.

    CARRIED

20. DECLARATION OF COUNCIL LAND AS ROAD – 93-99 ROSEBANK ROAD, AVONDALE

    That it be a recommendation to the Council that, in order to regularise the boundary between the Avondale Community Centre and the legal road, and pursuant to Section 114 of the Public Works Act 1981, the Sections 1, 2 and 3 SO 350262 totalling 84m2 (being part of 93-99 Rosebank Road, Avondale) be declared to be road.

    CARRIED

21. RENAMING OF PARTS OF GRAFTON GULLY

    1. That it be a recommendation to the Council that the names for two parts of roads in the Grafton gully area (Grafton Road and Stanley Street) be adopted, and that consultation with affected parties takes place on renaming the third part of road as 'Henry Niccol Place'.
    2. That, when the preferred appropriate street becomes available in Parnell for renaming, "Harold Goodman Place" be considered.

    CARRIED

22. IMPACT OF LACK OF TRANSPORT MODE ON AUCKLAND CITY

    Councillor Sefuiva moved:

    1. That, in light of the present bus strike, the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee request ARTA and ARC:
       1. To use all practical measures to accelerate resolution of the present dispute and reconsider performance measures in all future contracts.
       2. To urge ARTA and ARC to seek a change to legislation to gain more appropriate control of bus services in the city.

       The Chairman moved an amendment:

    2. That the Manager Transport Planning report to the July 2005 meeting of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee on:
       1. ARTA's contingency plans with respect to passenger transport mode failure.
       2. Performance management clauses within the current services agreements; and
       3. Depending on the findings in A and B above, make recommendations for advocacy to ARTA to ensure future service performance contracts adequately address matters of contingency planning and service provider performance.

    The amendment was put and CARRIED.

    The Chairman put the substantive motion:

    1. That, in light of the present bus strike, the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee request ARTA and ARC:
       1. To use all practical measures to accelerate resolution of the present dispute and reconsider performance measures in all future contracts.
       2. To urge ARTA and ARC to seek a change to legislation to gain more appropriate control of bus services in the city.
    2. That the Manager Transport Planning report to the July 2005 meeting of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee on:
       1. ARTA's contingency plans with respect to passenger transport mode failure.
       2. Performance management clauses within the current services agreements; and
       3. Depending on the findings in A and B above, make recommendations for advocacy to ARTA to ensure future service performance contracts adequately address matters of contingency planning and service provider performance.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 12.16 pm.