MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE TRANSPORT AND URBAN LINKAGES COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 12 APRIL 2006 AT 1:30PM

1. APOLOGIES

   That the apologies from Councillor Sefuiva for non attendance and Councillor Millar for lateness be accepted.

   CARRIED

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   That the minutes of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee meeting held on Monday, 6 March 2006 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

   CARRIED

3. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

   There was no extraordinary business.

4. PUBLIC FORUM

   4.1. PARKING PERMIT FOR CARLTON GORE ROAD - PETER DE WAAL

   Mr De Waal was unable to attend the meeting, Graeme Olsen, an owner; and Daniel Donaldson, a tenant of Carlton Gore Road were in attendance to speak on behalf of the resident and owners of 73c Carlton Gore Road. Mr Donaldson tabled an undated letter by Darren Svirskis and Nicola Middleton.

   That Mr Graeme Olsen and Mr Daniel Donaldson be thanked for their presentation to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee on residential parking permits for Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket.

   [ATTACHMENT 4.1]

   CARRIED

   4.2. WALKING MAPS AND A TRAFFIC LIGHT COUNTDOWN SYSTEM - GRAEME EASTE

   Mr Easte gave a presentation to the Committee regarding the deficiencies of Auckland City's walking maps. He also gave a presentation requesting a traffic light countdown system.

   1. That Mr Graeme Easte be thanked for his presentation to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee regarding the traffic light countdown system and walking maps.
   2. That the submission of Mr Graeme Easte be forwarded to the Group Manager Transport Planning for consideration in the future planning of Auckland City's walking, cycling and online maps.

   [ATTACHMENT 4.2]

   CARRIED

   4.3. PAY AND DISPLAY PARKING ON DOMAIN ROAD, PARNELL - BRETT HART

   Mr Hart of Domain Road, Parnell and Mr Robbie Blair, Manager, Parnell Tennis Club were in attendance to discuss resident parking in Domain Road and Titoki Street, Parnell.

   That Mr Brett Hart and Mr Robbie Blair, Manager Parnell Tennis Club, be thanked for their presentation to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee regarding pay and display parking machines on Domain Road, Parnell.

   CARRIED

   4.4. TRANSIT NEW ZEALAND PRESENTATION - TOMMY PARKER

   Mr Parker from Transit New Zealand was in attendance to give an update to the Committee on the Vic Park Tunnel project and the Newmarket Viaduct Improvements project.

   That Mr Tommy Parker, Transit New Zealand be thanked for his presentation to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee regarding the Newmarket viaduct improvements project and the Vic Park Tunnel project previously known as the Harbour Bridge to City project.

   [ATTACHMENT 4.4]

   CARRIED

   Secretarial note:

   Councillors Christian, Millar and Caughey left the meeting for this item as they are planning commissioners and may be appointed to hear the application for resource consent.

   That item 11 be taken at this point.

   CARRIED

5. PETITIONS

   5.1. PETITION AGAINST STATE HIGHWAY 20 EXTENSION THROUGH WATERVIEW

   1. That the petition from Helen McMullin and residents of Waterview regarding their opposition to the State Highway extension through Waterview be received.
   2. That a report be prepared for the 8 May 2006 meeting of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee which details the issues which arose during the consultation process for State Highway 20, in particular Phyllis Reserve.
   3. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee refers the petition of Helen McMullin and residents of Waterview regarding their opposition to the State Highway 20 extension through Waterview to Transit New Zealand.

   CARRIED

   5.2. PETITION FOR ROAD AND SUBURB SIGNAGE FOR WATERVIEW

   1. That the petition from Helen McMullin and residents of Waterview regarding road and suburb signage for Waterview be referred to the Avondale Community Board for consideration for a Small Local Improvement (SLIPs) project.
   2. That the petition from Helen McMullin and residents of Waterview regarding road and suburb signage for Waterview be referred to Transit New Zealand for motorway signage consideration.

   CARRIED

6. REPORTS REQUESTED PENDING

   That the reports requested pending list of the Acting Committee Manager dated 5 April 2006 as amended be received.

   1	Feb 06 (Item 14, Res E)	Apr-06	Manager Traffic and Roading Services	Lessons for Auckland; greater utilisation of roundabouts	Reporting on the possible greater utilisation of roundabouts (rather than traffic lights). Report to be withdrawn as it will be incorporated into the Lessons for Auckland report due in September 2006
   2	Feb 06 (Item 4.2, Res B)	Apr-06	Manager Traffic and Roading Services	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 July 2006 meeting to allow collation of information
   3	Feb 06 (Item 14, Res E)	Apr-06	Manager Traffic and Roading Services	Lessons for Auckland; Trafficlight countdown, Car Sharing, Walking Programme	Reporting on: B. That it be noted that the committee supports the use of traffic light countdown and officers be asked to investigate opportunities for its use in the central business district. That the committee support the establishment of a community walking programme in Auckland, and that a short report be requested based on the provision of one full time staff member. That 'car sharing' as identified in the report be the subject of a more in depth report to the committee's September meeting. These can be presented in one report. Defer until September 2006 meeting to allow collation of information
   4	March 06 (item 4.2)	Apr-06	Manager Traffic and Roading Services	Residents Only Scheme for Carlton Gore Rd	Reporting on the outcome of investigations following the presentation by the residents. Refer to Item 11 on the open agenda

   CARRIED

7. TRANSPORT FUNDING INITIATIVE FROM THE AUCKLAND MAYORAL FORUM

   That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee endorse the approach of the Auckland Mayoral Forum regarding Transport Funding as detailed in the report from David Rankin Auckland City Council and Peter Winder Auckland Regional Council and as resolved at the Auckland Mayoral Forum meeting 17 March 2006 as follows;

   1. Recommends the immediate establishment of a process between government officials and officials from the Auckland region to implement the proposal for action contained in the report and reporting back with findings by May 2006:

   1. The setting up of a robust framework for a long-term partnership approach to the funding of transport in the Auckland region, in particular in relation to passenger transport development between the two major funders, the ARC and central government. This will include a process for reaching a shared understanding of the cost pressures and funding gap facing Auckland.
   2. The urgent investigation of options for Auckland to be given the means to raise revenue for transport locally. This is so that Auckland can take more responsibility for raising the funding needed to provide for the transport requirements of the region
   3. The investigation of a package of funding options to close the funding gap including:

   • Exploring the options for debt financing to be undertaken by all parties, in association with sustainable revenue streams for servicing debt
   • Tolling of new roading infrastructure
   • New local sources eg. development contributions for ARC and Transit projects and parking levies.
   • Enhanced existing local sources eg. property rates
   • Increasing the regional petrol tax

   4. The investigation of initiatives and actions to better manage the costs of procuring transport infrastructure and services.
   5. Seeking changes to legislation and regulations to attract investment in the region and to improve the cost-effectiveness of passenger transport contracting and the Land Transport Management Act to be amended to provide the flexibility needed to implement any or all of the above options in a timely manner.

   2. Acknowledges the receipt of the Auckland Road Pricing Evaluation Study and instructs the CEO Forum to co-ordinate a process of consultation with councils on the findings of this study in conjunction with the investigation of options for Auckland to be given the means to raise revenue for transport locally
   3. Agrees that the report be referred to respective councils and the Regional Land Transport Committee for their deliberation.

   Councillor Armstrong moved the following amendment:

   That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee notes the approach of the Auckland Mayoral Forum regarding Transport Funding as detailed in the report from David Rankin Auckland City Council and Peter Winder Auckland Regional Council and as resolved at the Auckland Mayoral Forum meeting 17 March 2006 as follows;

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   Councillor Armstrong moved the following further amendment:

   2. That the Transport and Urban Linkages committee does not support increasing property taxes (or rates) to support road pricing.

   LOST

   Secretarial Note:

   Councillor Millar requested her vote in support of the above amendment be recorded.

   The Chairman put the substantive motion:

   That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee endorse the approach of the Auckland Mayoral Forum regarding Transport Funding as detailed in the report from David Rankin Auckland City Council and Peter Winder Auckland Regional Council and as resolved at the Auckland Mayoral Forum meeting 17 March 2006 as follows;

   1. Recommends the immediate establishment of a process between government officials and officials from the Auckland region to implement the proposal for action contained in the report and reporting back with findings by May 2006:

   1. The setting up of a robust framework for a long-term partnership approach to the funding of transport in the Auckland region, in particular in relation to passenger transport development between the two major funders, the ARC and central government. This will include a process for reaching a shared understanding of the cost pressures and funding gap facing Auckland.
   2. The urgent investigation of options for Auckland to be given the means to raise revenue for transport locally. This is so that Auckland can take more responsibility for raising the funding needed to provide for the transport requirements of the region
   3. The investigation of a package of funding options to close the funding gap including:

   • Exploring the options for debt financing to be undertaken by all parties, in association with sustainable revenue streams for servicing debt
   • Tolling of new roading infrastructure
   • New local sources eg. development contributions for ARC and Transit projects and parking levies.
   • Enhanced existing local sources eg. property rates
   • Increasing the regional petrol tax

   4. The investigation of initiatives and actions to better manage the costs of procuring transport infrastructure and services.
   5. Seeking changes to legislation and regulations to attract investment in the region and to improve the cost-effectiveness of passenger transport contracting and the Land Transport Management Act to be amended to provide the flexibility needed to implement any or all of the above options in a timely manner.

   2. Acknowledges the receipt of the Auckland Road Pricing Evaluation Study and instructs the CEO Forum to co-ordinate a process of consultation with councils on the findings of this study in conjunction with the investigation of options for Auckland to be given the means to raise revenue for transport locally
   3. Agrees that the report be referred to respective councils and the Regional Land Transport Committee for their deliberation.

   CARRIED

8. AUCKLAND CITY'S RESPONSE TO THE AUCKLAND ROAD PRICING EVALUATION STUDY

   That it be a recommendation to Council:

   1. That Auckland City Council's Draft Submission to the Auckland road pricing evaluation study, be approved inclusive of the following conclusions:

   1. based on an examination of the results it is Auckland city's opinion that the Study confirms both the feasibility and most importantly, the desirability of implementing a road pricing scheme in Auckland;
   2. it is Auckland city's belief that the Study demonstrates in principle that a road pricing system could be designed for Auckland that would make a significant contribution to relieving congestion in the worst affected areas whilst raising sufficient revenue to ensure that adverse social impacts could largely be mitigated;
   3. however, new revenue streams will be crucial for paving the way for road pricing by ensuring that sufficient investment is made in the region's transport network so agreed roading projects, improvements to public transport and other mitigation measures could be funded and implemented prior to the introduction of a road pricing scheme. In this respect Auckland City advocates that urgency be given to implementing the proposal put forward by the Auckland Mayoral Forum in March 2006 which included:

   1. exploring the options for debt financing to be undertaken by all parties, in association with sustainable revenue streams for servicing debt;
   2. tolling of new roading infrastructure;
   3. new local sources eg. development contributions for ARC vehicle registration, Transit projects and parking levies;
   4. enhanced existing local sources eg. property rates;
   5. increasing the regional fuel tax.

   4. as the options contained within the Study are only intended to be 'representative' of the different types of road pricing schemes the Study does not provide sufficient depth of analysis to determine exactly what form an optimal road pricing scheme for Auckland might take or when a scheme should be implemented at this stage;
   5. Auckland City advocates that, as the next step, further work should be undertaken now on refining scheme designs. This work should also include consideration of what form enabling legislation to allow for the charging of road users on existing roads might take.

   2. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee notes that road pricing needs to be presented with clarity and transparency to distinguish the elements of road pricing as follows;

   • Tolling
   • Congestion Charging
   • Monopolistic Pricing

   3. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee believes the introduction of congestion charging component of Road Pricing for Auckland in the near future is not feasible until an adequate Public Transport alternative is made available and this committee calls upon Central Government and the Auckland Regional Transport Authority to prioritise funding for public transport and accelerate in delivering Auckland with a world class Public Transport System where modal shift from the reliance on the private car can be effectively realised.
   4. That the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Chair of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee, Chief Executive and the General Manager Transport be delegated with responsibility for finalising Auckland City Council's Submission to the Auckland road pricing evaluation study.

   Councillor Northey moved the following amendment:

   That it be a recommendation to Council:

   1. That approval of a Draft Submission to be compiled by the subcommittee as per resolution B, based on the following conclusions:

   1. based on an examination of the results it is Auckland City's opinion that the Study confirms the feasibility but not the desirability of implementing a road pricing scheme in Auckland;
   2. it is Auckland City's belief that the Study fails to demonstrate that a road pricing system could now be designed for Auckland while public transport provision is still inadequate, that would make a significant contribution to relieving congestion in the worst affected areas whilst raising sufficient revenue to ensure that adverse social impacts could largely be mitigated;
   3. however, new revenue streams will be crucial for ensuring that sufficient investment is made in the region's transport network so agreed roading projects, improvements to public transport and other mitigation measures could be funded and implemented. In this respect Auckland City advocates that urgency be given to implementing the proposal put forward by the Auckland Mayoral Forum in March 2006 which included:

   • exploring the options for debt financing to be undertaken by all parties, in association with sustainable revenue streams for servicing debt;
   • tolling of new roading infrastructure;
   • new local sources eg. development contributions for ARC and Transit projects and parking levies;
   • enhanced existing local sources eg. property rates;
   • in particular, increasing the regional fuel tax.

   4. Auckland City advocates that no further work be undertaken on road pricing schemes for existing roads, at least unless and until fully adequate public transport alternatives are in operation.

   2. That the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Chair and Deputy Chair of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee, and the Chair of Economic Development and Sustainable Business Committee be delegated with responsibility for compiling the Submission on the Auckland Road Pricing Evaluation Study.
   3. That this Sub-Committee utilise material from the draft submission tabled by the Cr Northey. (which includes relevant material from the original officers Draft Submission) together with suggestions from Committee Members to compile Auckland City's submission to the Auckland Road Pricing Evaluation Study.

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   Secretarial Note:

   Councillors Boyle and Fryer requested their votes in favour of the amendment be noted.

   The Chairman put the substantive motion:

   That it be a recommendation to Council:

   1. That Auckland City Council's Draft Submission to the Auckland road pricing evaluation study, be approved inclusive of the following conclusions:

   1. based on an examination of the results it is Auckland city's opinion that the Study confirms the feasibility of implementing a road pricing scheme in Auckland and the desirability of further study of such a scheme;
   2. it is Auckland city's belief that the Study demonstrates in principle that a road pricing system could be designed for Auckland that may make a significant contribution to relieving congestion in the worst affected areas whilst raising sufficient revenue to ensure that adverse social impacts could largely be mitigated;
   3. however, new revenue streams will be crucial for paving the way for any road pricing by ensuring that sufficient investment is made in the region's transport network so agreed roading projects, improvements to public transport and other mitigation measures to enable it to be funded and implemented prior to the introduction of a road pricing scheme. In this respect Auckland City advocates that urgency be given to implementing the proposal put forward by the Auckland Mayoral Forum in March 2006 which included:

   1. exploring the options for debt financing to be undertaken by all parties, in association with sustainable revenue streams for servicing debt;
   2. tolling of new roading infrastructure;
   3. new local sources eg. development contributions for Auckland Regional Council vehicle registration, Transit projects and parking levies;
   4. enhanced existing local sources eg. property rates;
   5. increasing the regional fuel tax.

   4. as the options contained within the Study are only intended to be 'representative' of the different types of road pricing schemes the Study does not provide sufficient depth of analysis to determine exactly what form an optimal road pricing scheme for Auckland might take or when a scheme should be implemented at this stage;
   5. Auckland City advocates that, as the next step, further work could be undertaken now on refining scheme designs. This work should also include consideration of what form enabling legislation to allow for the charging of road users on existing roads might take.

   2. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee notes that any road pricing needs to be presented with clarity and transparency to distinguish the elements of road pricing as follows;

   • Tolling
   • Congestion Charging
   • Monopolistic Pricing

   3. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee believes the introduction of congestion charging component of Road Pricing for Auckland in the near future is not feasible until an adequate Public Transport alternative is made available and this committee calls upon Central Government and the Auckland Regional Transport Authority to prioritise funding for public transport and accelerate in delivering Auckland with a world class Public Transport System where modal shift from the reliance on the private car can be effectively realised.
   4. That the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Chair of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee, Chief Executive and the General Manager Transport be delegated with responsibility for finalising Auckland City Council's Submission to the Auckland road pricing evaluation study.

   The motion was declared CARRIED by 8 votes to 3 by a show of hands.

   Secretarial Note:

   Councillors Boyle, Northey and Fryer requested their votes against the above resolutions be recorded.

9. REVIEW PART 25, TRAFFIC CONSOLIDATED BYLAW

   That the report of the Senior Planner dated 28 March 2006 and the resolutions of the Planning & Regulatory Committee 3 April 2006 meeting as follows, regarding the bylaw review - part 25 traffic be received;

   1. That the new draft Traffic Bylaw (that replaces the existing Part 25 - Traffic), amendments to Part 1 - Administration and Part 20 - Public Places of the Consolidated Bylaw and the Statement of Proposal be approved, and it be recommended to Council that the Special Consultative Procedure be commenced to introduce a new traffic bylaw and to make the consequential amendments necessary to Parts 1 and 20 of the Auckland City Consolidated.
   2. That the committee notes that because of the order of committee meetings in April 2006, any resolutions on the draft Traffic Bylaw made by the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee will be appended to the Planning and Regulatory Committee's report and sent directly to Council.
   3. That the officers further consider the matter of garaging on-street where no off-street parking is available before the draft bylaw is submitted to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee.
   4. That Councillors Fryer (Chairman), Millar, Northey, Raffills, Sefuiva and Simpson be appointed to hear any submissions on the new draft Traffic Bylaw (that replaces the existing Part 25 - Traffic), amendments to Part 1 - Administration and Part 20 - Public Places of the Consolidated Bylaw and make recommendations to the Council.
   5. That the draft Traffic bylaw be amended to add the following words at the end of subclause 25.8.2(c). "This subclause shall not apply where an officer considers there is no reasonable justification and no complaint has been received by Council."

   CARRIED

   Secretarial Note:

   A copy of the presentation is attached to the official minutes.

10. DRAFT TRAFFIC BYLAW - CLAUSE 25.8.2 (C), THE GARAGING OF VEHICLES ON AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL ROADS

    That it be a recommendation to Council:

    That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee recommend replacing the draft Traffic Bylaw clause 25.8.2(c) with;

    No person may

    Park or keep continuously any vehicle, or parts of a vehicle on a road, roadway or a public place for a period exceeding 7 days, where;

    1. the vehicle is causing an impediment to either traffic flow or parking and;
    2. council has received a complaint about the location of the vehicle.

    CARRIED

11. RESIDENTS ONLY PARKING SCHEME - CARLTON GORE ROAD AND OTHER AFFECTED STREETS

    1. That the review of the residents only scheme be brought forward and a report be prepared for the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee, following public consultation, in December 2006.
    2. That where residents are eligible for a resident exempt scheme but residents following consultation do not give over 30 to 50 per cent approval for the scheme, that council officers be authorised to implement the residents exempt scheme where it is considered necessary.
    3. That the current policy for eligibility of residents parking schemes is maintained until the residents only scheme is reviewed.
    4. That residents of 73C Carlton Gore Road be advised that as this building was built prior to 1925 they are eligible for resident exempt permits and existing permit holders retain their permits until the review is complete.

    CARRIED

12. ST HELIERS SEAWALL PROTECTION PROJECT - SAND SUPPLY AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

    That it be a recommendation to Council:

    1. That Council enter into a contract with Smith and Davies Limited in the sum of $1,364,067.08 (plus GST) for the construction of coastal structures on St Heliers Beach.
    2. That Council enter into a contract with Coastal Resources Limited in the sum of $2,364,067.08 (plus GST) for supply and placement of 35,000m3 of sand and stormwater works along St Heliers Beach.

    CARRIED

13. TENDER ACCEPTANCE REPORT: WAIKARAKA CYCLEWAY - PIKES POINT AND ONEHUNGA, PHYSICAL WORKS

    That it be a recommendation to Council:

    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.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 4:17pm