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MINUTES ATTACHMENTS

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE TRANSPORT AND URBAN LINKAGES COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 12 JULY 2006 AT 1:34PM

1. APOLOGIES

   That the apologies from Councillor Northey and Councillor Sefuiva for non-attendance and Councillor Millar, Councillor Caughey and Councillor Hinchcliff for early departure be accepted.

   CARRIED

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   That the minutes of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee meetings held on Monday, 29 May 2006 and Monday, 8 May 2006 and the joint Transport and Urban Linkages and Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee meeting held on Friday 19 May 2006 be confirmed as true and correct records.

   CARRIED

3. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

   There was no extraordinary business.

4. PUBLIC FORUM

   4.1. RENAMING OF THE NORTHERN PART OF DEVON STREET, EDEN TERRACE - ANDY GRAY

   This item was withdrawn.

   4.2 COLLEGE ROAD TRAFFIC CONCERNS - RICHARD GREEN

   Mr Richard Green gave a presentation regarding traffic safety on and around College Road, St Johns area.

   [ATTACHMENT 4.2]

   1. That Mr Richard Green be thanked for his presentation to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee about his concerns regarding traffic safety on and around the College Road, St Johns area.
   2. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee notes that the exploration regarding safety and speed limit issues on College Road in context of the wider needs of the Tamaki Edge will be included in the wider Tamaki Edge presentation to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee at a future meeting.

   CARRIED

   4.3 AIR QUALITY SENSOR NETWORKS - DAVID WILLIAMS

   Professor David Williams, from the University of Auckland and Dr Brett Wells, from Aeroquals Ltd gave a presentation regarding a low cost sensor network for air quality mapping and communication.

   [ATTACHMENT 4.3]

   1. That Professor David Williams, from the University of Auckland and Dr Brett Wells, from Aeroqual Ltd., be thanked for their presentation to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee regarding sensors for mapping air quality.
   2. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee supports and endorses Professor David Williams' proposal to the Foundation for Research Science and Technology to develop a network of inexpensive sensors for mapping air quality in Auckland City.

   CARRIED

   4.4 PUBLIC TRANSPORT - GREG NIKOLOFF

   Mr Greg Nikoloff gave a presentation regarding planning and urban design.

   [ATTACHMENT 4.4]

   That Mr Greg Nikoloff be thanked for his presentation to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee regarding public transport and Auckland City.

   CARRIED

5. REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

   That the reports requested/pending report of the Acting Committee Manager dated 5 July 2006 amended as follows be received:

   No	Target Date	Officer(s) Reporting	Report Name	Comments
   1	Feb-07	Group Manager Transport - Transport Strategy Policy	Accessible Public  Land Transport	The Human Rights report has not yet been considered or released by the Ministry of Transport.
   3	Sep-06	Group Manager Transport - Transport Strategy Policy	AMETI Project Timeline - Specifically for Community Engagement	Awarding of the contract to Opus was delayed and community engagement could not commence until the contract was awarded.
   7	Aug-06	Group Manager Asset Management Transport - Assets & Operations	Speed Zones and 40km/h variable Speed Limit - St Joseph's Primary School Onehunga	Report on the roll-out of Auckland City's school speed zones including an update on the pilot project at St Joseph's Primary School, Onehunga.
   10	Feb-07	Group Manager Transport - Transport Strategy Policy	Matiatia Parking	A report will be provided on the Transport component of the Gulf Island strategy.

   CARRIED

   That item 7 be considered at this point.

   CARRIED

6. IRELAND PASSENGER TRANSPORT PLAN

   That Mr Stephen Selwood, Chief Executive for New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development be thanked for his presentation to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee regarding Ireland's passenger transport plan.

   CARRIED

7. DRAFT SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT PLAN

   Daniel Newcombe, Senior Transport Planner tabled a presentation and spoke to it regarding the draft sustainable transport plan.

   Auckland Regional Transport Authority tabled a copy of its draft sustainable plan.

   [ATTACHMENT 7A and 7B]

   1. That Tricia Allen, Sustainable Transport Leader and Fergus Gammie, Acting Chief Executive, from Auckland Regional Transport Authority, be thanked for their presentation regarding the draft Sustainable Transport Plan.
   2. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee delegates the Chairman of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee and the General Manager Transport the responsibility of finalising and approving Auckland City's submission on the draft Sustainable Transport Plan by Monday, 31 July 2006.

   CARRIED

8. URGENT DECISION - WORKING PARTY TO APPROVE SUBMISSION FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT PROCUREMENT LEGISLATION REVIEW

   1. That the urgent decision regarding approval of a working party and Auckland City Council's submission to Ministry of Transport on the Public Transport Procurement Legislation Review be noted.
   2. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee notes Auckland City Council's submission to Land Transport New Zealand regarding the operator licensing rule.
   3. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee notes the importance of the integration of public transport ticketing to expand and include major events held in Auckland.
   4. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee notes and endorses the importance of using cellphone hands free car kits as a safety issue for all drivers covered under the operator licensing legislation.

   CARRIED

9. AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL SUBMISSION ON MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT REVIEW: PUBLIC TRANSPORT PROCUREMENT LEGISLATION

   That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee notes Auckland City Council's support for option 4 - legislative controls over new and existing commercial services, in its submission on the Ministry of Transport's Public transport procurement legislation review.

   CARRIED

10. PROPOSED CHANGES TO COMMUNITY FOCUSED LAND TRANSPORT ACTIVITIES - LAND TRANSPORT NZ

    That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee delegates the Chairman of Transport and Urban Linkages Committee, Councillor Fryer, Councillor Millar and the General Manager Transport the responsibility of finalising and approving Auckland City's submission to Land Transport New Zealand on the proposed changes to community focused land transport activities.

    CARRIED

11. NEW ZEALAND WALKING CONFERENCE 2006

    That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee endorses Graeme Easte, Chairman of the Western Bays Community Board to attend the New Zealand Walking Conference in Christchurch from 3-4 November 2006.

    CARRIED

12. DECLARING VARIOUS AREAS OF LAND AT MT WELLINGTON AND PANMURE TO BE A ROAD

    1. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee approves the following road reserves to be road vested in Auckland City, pursuant to section 111 of the Reserves Act 1977:

    1. parts Lots 8 and 9 DP 50893, comprising 4m2 and 9m2 respectively, on the corners of the stopped road The Oasis and Waipuna Road, Mt Wellington;
    2. road reserve on DP 18650, comprising 13m2, on the corner of Mountain Road and Ellerslie-Panmure Highway, Panmure;
    3. lot 20 on DP 32230, comprising 13m2, on the corner of Barrack Road and Ellerslie-Panmure Highway, Panmure.

    2. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee gives approval to declare parts of 486, 488 and 490 Ellerslie-Panmure Highway, defined as sections 13, 14 and 15 on SO 366729, to be road.

    CARRIED

13. RENAMING OF THE SOUTHERN PART OF HIGHBURY STREET, AVONDALE

    That it be a recommendation to Council:

    1. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee endorses the renaming of the truncated southern part of Highbury Street, Avondale, to "Community Lane" and proposes that Council commences the Special Consultative Procedure for the name change and approves the Statement of Proposal.
    2. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee appoints a panel consisting of Councillors Caughey, Millar and Walsh to hear any submissions received on the renaming of the truncated southern part of Highbury Street, Avondale and report back to Council.

    CARRIED

14. SUBMISSIONS FOR THE RENAMING OF THE NORTHERN PART OF DEVON STREET, EDEN TERRACE

    That it be a recommendation to Council:

    That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee supports that the northern part of Devon Street be renamed Piwakawaka Street.

    CARRIED

15. TAMAKI DRIVE BUS LANE

    Daniel Newcombe, Senior Transport Planner presented a map detailing the location of the proposed Tamaki Dive bus lane.

    [ATTACHMENT 15A]

    1. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee approves in principle the implementation of the morning peak bus/bike lane for a trial period of 12 months on the southern side of Tamaki Drive, from the bus stop south of Kelly Tarltons to the bus stop east of Ngapipi Road, along with a short bus advance pocket at Solent Street.
    2. That it be recommended to the Planning and Regulatory Committee and Council that new bus lanes be introduced on Tamaki Drive;

    1. That pursuant to Clause 25.5.7 of Part 25 - Traffic of the Auckland City Consolidated Bylaw 1998, Clause 25.5.5 is amended by the addition of new sub-clauses 25.5.5(zc) and (zd), which read:

    679. The traffic lane on the southern side of Tamaki Drive:

    1. The southern side of Tamaki Drive commencing at a point 160.0 metres east of the extended eastern kerb line of Kitemoana Street and extending west to a point 60.0 metres east of the extended eastern kerbline of Ngapipi Road.

    This restriction on the use of this traffic lane on the southern side of Tamaki Drive shall apply between the hours of 7.00 - 9.00am on weekdays except public holidays.

    680. The traffic lane on the northern side of Tamaki Drive:

    1. the northern side of Tamaki Drive commencing at a point 20.0 metres west of the extended western kerb line of Solent Street and extending east to the extended western kerbline of Solent Street.

    This restriction on the use of this traffic lane on the northern side of Tamaki Drive shall apply at all times.

    2. That the above resolution of Council regarding Tamaki Drive Bus Lane, be publicly notified.

    CARRIED

16. TIVERTON WOLVERTON ROUTE IMPROVEMENT - STAGE 1 - TENDER EVALUATION

    That it be recommended to Council :

    1. That the tender submitted by Dempsey and Wood Civil Constructors Limited for the sum of $2,264,264.92 plus GST for Contract TP/2005/08 Tiverton Wolverton Route Improvements stage 1 be approved.
    2. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee notes that the Tiverton Wolverton route improvement - stage 1 - tender evaluation is being funded from Auckland City's transport targeted rate.

    CARRIED

17. 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.	Parking operations advisory board statement of intent	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 protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information.	[Section 7(2)(b)(ii)]

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 3:51pm.