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1. APOLOGIES

   That the apology from Councillor Hinchcliff be accepted.

   CARRIED

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   That the minutes of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee meeting held on Friday 8 July 2005 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

   CARRIED

3. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

   There was no extraordinary business.

4. PUBLIC FORUM

   4.1. RESIDENTS PARKING FOR HERITAGE BUILDINGS – SARA ELLIS

   Ms Ellis outlined some of the issues in respect of parking in Cracroft Street from a resident's perspective.

   [ATTACHMENT 4.A]

   That Ms Sara Ellis be thanked for her submission to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee regarding residents parking for heritage buildings, and that it be taken into consideration when Item 6 is discussed.

   CARRIED

   4.2. RESIDENTS PARKING FOR HERITAGE BUILDINGS - ANTHONY HOLMES

   That Mr Anthony Holmes be thanked for his submission to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee regarding residents parking for heritage buildings, and that it be taken into consideration when Item 6 is discussed.

   CARRIED

   4.3. RESIDENTS PARKING FOR HERITAGE BUILDINGS – DIANA KELLICUT

   Ms Kellicut outlined some of the issues in respect of parking in Ruskin Street from a resident's perspective.

   [ATTACHMENT 4.B]

   That Ms Diana Kellicut be thanked for her submission to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee regarding residents parking for heritage buildings, and that it be taken into consideration when Item 6 is discussed.

   CARRIED

   4.4. DRAFT REGIONAL LAND TRANSPORT STRATEGY – PHIL CHASE

   That Mr Phil Chase be thanked for his submission to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee regarding the draft Regional Land Strategy, and that it be taken into consideration when Item 7 is discussed.

   CARRIED

5. REPORTS REQUESTED PENDING

   That the Reports Pending report dated 3 August 2005 be amended as follows:

   Date	Report Title	Reason for Changing Target Date
   August 05 Defer to September 05	Fanshawe Street Widening and Bus Priority Project	Defer until September to allow for the completion of the consultative process.
   August 05 Defer to September 05	Problems caused by SUV's Use of On-Street Parking and Congestion Issues in the CBD.	This report will now be incorporated into the Parking, Congestion and Air Quality report from Transport Planning, and deferred to 14 September 2005 meeting to allow further collation of information.
   August 05 Remove from list	Central Transit Corridor - light rail use of the existing rail line between Newmarket and Britomart and the CTC	This report is to be removed from the Reports Requested Pending report, as a comprehensive Central Transit Corridor report will be presented to Councillors later in 2005.
   August 05 Remove from list	Update on the Allens Road Project	This report is to be removed from the Reports Requested Pending report, as a comprehensive Eastern Transit Initiative report will be presented to Councillors later in 2005.
   August 05 Remove from list	Projects arising from the changes to the Eastern Transport Corridor Project	This report is to be removed from the Reports Requested Pending report, as a comprehensive Eastern Transit Initiative report will be presented to Councillors later in 2005.

   CARRIED

6. RESIDENTS PARKING FOR HERITAGE PROPERTIES

   The Chairman moved:

   1. That it be a recommendation to Council that an amended Residential Parking Policy be approved, which will allow residents of multi-unit dwellings that are scheduled historic buildings or located in conservation areas to be eligible for the residents exempt parking scheme.
   2. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee:
      1. Note that the residents parking policy is one component of a wider programme of travel demand management measures that includes intensified urban living areas, bus priority measures, cycling and walking facilities and other measures (such as parking management) designed to influence travel behaviour.
      2. Request that Council officers develop and implement a communications and marketing plan to increase general public awareness of the residents parking schemes.
      3. Request that the Manager Traffic and Roading Services ensure that selective enforcement procedures be regularly carried out in the residents parking scheme areas.

      Councillor Sefuiva moved an amendment

      That the following be added to A after ' conservation areas':

      "...or any cross-lease or multi-unit dwellings established as part of the original subdivision prior to 1920…"

      4. That further discussions be held with the Heritage Division of the Auckland City Council so that character buildings can be considered for permit eligibility on a site-by-site basis.

   The amendment was put and CARRIED

   Councillor Caughey moved an amendment to A

   Add after "1920"

   "…for the residents exempt parking or other appropriate scheme."

   A show of hands was called which resulted in 3 votes for the amendment and 5 votes against. The amendment was declared LOST

   The meeting was adjourned at 3.05pm and re-convened at 3.15pm

   The Chairman put the substantive motion:

   1. That it be a recommendation to the Council that an amended Residential Parking Policy be approved, which will allow residents of multi-unit dwellings that are scheduled historic buildings or located in conservation areas or any cross-lease or multi-unit dwellings established as part of the original subdivision prior to 1920 to be eligible for the residents exempt parking scheme.
   2. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee:
      1. Note that the residents parking policy is one component of a wider programme of travel demand management measures that includes intensified urban living areas, bus priority measures, cycling and walking facilities and other measures (such as parking management) designed to influence travel behaviour.
      2. Request that Council officers develop and implement a communications and marketing plan to increase general public awareness of the residents parking schemes.
      3. Request that the Manager Traffic and Roading Services ensure that selective enforcement procedures be regularly carried out in the residents parking scheme areas.
      4. That further discussions be held with the Heritage Division of the Auckland City Council so that character buildings can be considered for permit eligibility on a site-by-site basis.

   CARRIED

7. SUBMISSION ON THE DRAFT REGIONAL LAND TRANSPORT STRATEGY 2005

   The Chairman Councillor Richard Simpson declared that he was a member of the Hearing Panel authorised to hear submissions on the strategy and therefore had a conflict of interest. He vacated the chair and left the room for this item. The Deputy Chairman, Councillor Glenda Fryer assumed the Chair for this item.

   The Chairman moved:

   That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee:

   1. Endorse the Auckland City Council submission on the draft Regional Land Transport Strategy 2005 for forwarding to the Auckland Regional Council's Regional Land Transport Committee by 15 August 2005.
   2. Appoint the General Manager Transport as Auckland City Council's spokesperson at the Auckland Regional Council's Regional Land Transport Strategy 2005 hearings in September 2005.

   Councillor Northey moved an amendment with the following added to recommendation 8.2 of the submission:

   "This is because a sole focus on weekday peak traffic periods will:

   1. Fail to identify any changes in other travel patterns that are likely to be important for those at risk of social exclusion due to poor accessibility (e.g. the elderly, disabled, those living in lower decile areas);
   2. Fail to properly consider the implications of other than '9 to 5' type work patterns including shift work, and partial teleworking becoming common in knowledge industries etc.
   3. Fail to acknowledge the importance of non-work travel, outside peak times and at weekends (such as for recreation, education and major events), in contributing to congestion; and
   4. Limit the ability of planners and decision makers to identify and respond to positive and negative impacts of changing transport patterns, including shifts in transport modes to public transport, walking or cycling.

   The amendment was put and CARRIED

   Councillor Northey moved an amendment:

   C. That it be a recommendation to Urban Strategy and Governance Committee that permission be given to the Eden-Albert Community Board to make a submission on the Regional Land Transport Strategy.

   The amendment was put and a show of hands was called for which resulted in 4 votes for the amendment and 3 votes against. The amendment was declared CARRIED by 4 - 3

   The Chairman moved the substantive motion

   That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee:

   1. Endorse the Auckland City Council submission on the draft Regional Land Transport Strategy 2005 for forwarding to the Auckland Regional Council's Regional Land Transport Committee by 15 August 2005.

      As amended by the following being added to recommendation 8.2 of the submission:

      "This is because a sole focus on weekday peak traffic periods will:

      1. Fail to identify any changes in other travel patterns that are likely to be important for those at risk of social exclusion due to poor accessibility (e.g. the elderly, disabled, those living in lower decile areas);
      2. Fail to properly consider the implications of other than '9 to 5' type work patterns including shift work, and partial teleworking becoming common in knowledge industries etc.
      3. Fail to acknowledge the importance of non-work travel, outside peak times and at weekends (such as for recreation, education and major events), in contributing to congestion; and
      4. Limit the ability of planners and decision makers to identify and respond to positive and negative impacts of changing transport patterns, including shifts in transport modes to public transport, walking or cycling.
   2. Appoint the General Manager Transport as Auckland City Council's spokesperson at the Auckland Regional Council's Regional Land Transport Strategy 2005 hearings in September 2005.

   CARRIED

8. SUBMISSION TO THE MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGARDING THE 'REVIEW OF ISSUES AFFECTING UTILITIES AND ROAD, RAIL AND MOTORWAY CORRIDORS' DISCUSSION PAPER

   The Chairman moved:

   That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee endorse the draft Auckland City Council submission to the Ministry of Economic Development's 'Review of Issues Affecting Utilities and Road, Rail and Motorway Corridors' discussion paper and that the final submission, be forwarded to the Ministry of Economic Development.

   Councillor Northey moved an amendment to the submissions

   With the following additions:

   3.11 Line 4: insert after "amenity values" the words: "views, recreation and public health"

   6.7 Insert after 'adverse safety', put 'and amenity'

   6.12 Add at the end of Line 3: "with the full costs and responsibility falling on the utility concerned. Councils should be empowered to introduce a bond system to ensure that the cost of removal of the asset is met even if the company ceases to operate or cannot afford the costs involved."

   The amendment was put and CARRIED

   The chairman moved the substantive motion:

   That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee endorse the draft Auckland City Council submission to the Ministry of Economic Development's 'Review of Issues Affecting Utilities and Road, Rail and Motorway Corridors' discussion paper:

   With the following additions:

   3.11 Line 4: insert after "amenity values" the words: "views, recreation and public health"

   6.7 Insert after 'adverse safety', put 'and amenity'

   6.12 Add at the end of Line 3: "with the full costs and responsibility falling on the utility concerned. Councils should be empowered to introduce a bond system to ensure that the cost of removal of the asset is met even if the company ceases to operate or cannot afford the costs involved."

   and that the final submission, as amended, be forwarded to the Ministry of Economic Development.

   CARRIED

9. PEAK OIL

   The Chairman moved:

   That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee note:

   1. That there is significant debate and uncertainty regarding the date at which world oil production will peak, with the New Zealand Government's current best estimate being between 2021 and 2061.
   2. That measures to respond to or prepare for a peak in world oil production are similar to those required to address global climate change.
   3. That key areas where Auckland City Council is taking action that will help respond to both a peak in world oil production and to mitigate global climate change include:
      • Demonstrating corporate leadership through membership and implementation of the Energy Wise Councils and Communities for Climate Change Programmes.
      • Implementation of the Regional Growth Strategy through the District Plans to support more sustainable and energy efficient urban settlements.
      • Encouraging public transport, walking and cycling and supporting travel demand management measures.
      • Working with Central Government and others to address key energy and infrastructure issues for Auckland, including advocacy where necessary.

   Councillor Boyle moved an amendment

   That there be a new C

   Note that, as the date of "Peak Oil" approaches, oil costs will rise dramatically as the availability of oil decreases and this will impact significantly on Auckland City Council's budgets and spending power.

   Then C becomes D.

   The amendment was put and CARRIED

   That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee note:

   1. That there is significant debate and uncertainty regarding the date at which world oil production will peak, with the New Zealand Government's current best estimate being between 2021 and 2061.
   2. That measures to respond to or prepare for a peak in world oil production are similar to those required to address global climate change.
   3. Note that, as the date of "Peak Oil" approaches, oil costs will rise dramatically as the availability of oil decreases and this will impact significantly on Auckland City Council's budgets and spending power.
   4. That key areas where Auckland City Council is taking action that will help respond to both a peak in world oil production and to mitigate global climate change include:
      • Demonstrating corporate leadership through membership and implementation of the Energy Wise Councils and Communities for Climate Change Programmes.
      • Implementation of the Regional Growth Strategy through the District Plans to support more sustainable and energy efficient urban settlements.
      • Encouraging public transport, walking and cycling and supporting travel demand management measures.
      • Working with Central Government and others to address key energy and infrastructure issues for Auckland, including advocacy where necessary.

   CARRIED

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

10. HAURAKI GULF ISLANDS – 2005/2006 SEAL EXTENSIONS

    1. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee note that, in order to accommodate seal extensions on the Hauraki Gulf Islands in the 2005/2006 financial year:
       1. a reprioritisation of the roading capital envelope has taken place and a financial subsidy has been applied for from Land Transport New Zealand;
       2. the funding reprioritisation has been accommodated by reducing the amount allocated in the 2005/06 Annual Plan for unscheduled land acquisition in the amount of $325,000;
       3. a review of the funding reprioritisation of the roading capital envelope may be required later in the 2005/2006 financial year if the reprioritisation is found to be inadequate in respect of the needs for unscheduled land acquisitions.
    2. That, subject to receiving financial subsidies from Land Transport New Zealand, the seal extensions on the Hauraki Gulf Islands in the 2005/2006 financial year be undertaken on Gordons Road, Waiheke, and Whangaparapara Road, Great Barrier.

    CARRIED

11. KINGSLAND PARKING PLAN

    1. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee, in accordance with the Auckland City Council Isthmus Parking Policy (adopted in April 2003), endorse the implementation of the Kingsland Parking Plan which will improve parking management around the Kingsland town centre.
    2. That the resolutions from the Eden/Albert Community Board meeting on 27 July 2005, regarding the Kingsland Parking Plan be received.

    CARRIED

12. CREATIVE URBAN FUTURES URBANISM DOWN UNDER CONFERENCE

    Councillor Armstrong moved:

    That the Chairman Transport and Urban Linkages Committee, Councillor Richard Simpson attend the Creative Urban Futures Urbanism Down Under Conference in Wellington, 18-20 August 2005 on behalf of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee.

    CARRIED

13. NOTICE OF MOTION – LANE MARKINGS IN AUCKLAND CITY

    That the Manager, Traffic and Roading Services, will advise members of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee by memorandum, of the methods used to remove obsolete road markings.

    CARRIED

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

    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.	Auckland-Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative – Land Acquisition Strategy	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)]
    	To prevent the disclosure or use of official information for improper gain or improper advantage.	[Section 7(2)(j)]

    CARRIED

    There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 5.25pm