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MINUTES ATTACHMENTS

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE TRANSPORT AND URBAN LINKAGES AND ARTS, CULTURE AND RECREATION COMMITTEES HELD ON MONDAY, 14 AUGUST 2006 AT 9:07AM

1. APOLOGIES

   That apologies from Councillor Fryer, Christian and Armstrong for non attendance and Councillor Simpson for lateness be accepted.

   CARRIED

2. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

   There was no extraordinary business.

3. PUBLIC FORUM

   3.1. STUART RYAN AND MARY DAVENPORT FROM HESKETH HENRY LAWYERS, REPRESENTING MOUNTAIN ROAD RESIDENTS, EPSOM (ITEM 4)

   Stuart Ryan and Mary Davenport, from Hesketh Henry Lawyers, gave a presentation on behalf of Mountain Road residents, and tabled a report, included as attachment 3.1.

   [ATTACHMENT 3.1]

   That Stuart Ryan and Mary Davenport from Hesketh Henry Lawyers representing Mountain Road residents, Epsom, be thanked for their presentation to the Committees regarding the Auckland City Isthmus Footpath Policy.

   CARRIED

4. AUCKLAND CITY ISTHMUS FOOTPATH POLICY

   The following Community Board chairpersons were in attendance to speak to this item on behalf of their respective Boards:

   Eden/Albert Community Board nominated spokesperson Wendy Davies, Hobson Community Board chairperson Dr David Simpson, Western Bays Community Board chairperson Graeme Easte, and Tamaki chairperson Kate Sutton.

   Eastern Bays Community Board chairperson Brian Slater, and Waiheke Community Board chairperson Ray Ericson gave their apologies due to unforeseen circumstances.

   The chairperson thanked the community board representatives for their attendance.

   Officers tabled a powerpoint presentation at the meeting, refer Attachment 4A.

   The meeting adjourned at 11.36am and reconvened at 11.36am.

   The meeting adjourned at 11.40am and reconvened at 11.50am.

   The chairperson moved:

   1. That with effect from the date of adoption of this report that the footpath policy attached as Appendix 1 be amended to show that:

   1. All footpaths and vehicle crossings across the city shall be exposed black chip concrete without coloured pigment, with the following exceptions:

   1. the CBD (as bounded by State Highway 1, the central motorway junction, Grafton Gully and the Waitemata Harbour);
   2. existing town centres, including business zones 2 and 3; and
   3. premier and district parks (including Tamaki Drive).

   2. That all Community Boards be informed of the amended Footpath Policy.
   3. That the Waiheke Community Board be advised that exposed red concrete footpaths will be retained on Waiheke Island.
   4. That the footpath policy clearly indicates pedestrian priority at vehicle crossings.
   5. That the useable width of footpaths be a minimum of 1.8m where practicable.

   Councillor Caughey moved the following amendment:

   That Council officers prepare a comprehensive urban design strategy, objectives and policies which relates to streetscapes in the public realm for presentation to the Urban Strategy and Governance Committee.

   A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

   For the Motion	Against the Motion
   Cr Leila Boyle Cr Christine Caughey Cr Cathy Casey Cr John Hinchcliff Cr Linda Leighton Cr Toni Millar Cr Scott Milne Cr Richard Simpson Cr Faye Storer Cr Vern Walsh His Worship the Mayor, Dick Hubbard Deputy Mayor, Dr Bruce Hucker Cr Penny Sefuiva

   The amendment was declared CARRIED by 13 votes to nil.

   Councillor Northey abstained from voting.

   Councillor Caughey moved the following amendment:

   That recommendation 4A(i) be amended to add a new bullet point:

   • That red concrete chip (with oxide as appropriate) footpaths and vehicle crossings be approved for streets zoned or partially zoned residential 1, 2 and 3.

   A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

   For the Motion	Against the Motion
   Cr Christine Caughey Cr Richard Simpson Cr Faye Storer	Cr Leila Boyle Cr Cathy Casey Cr John Hinchcliff Cr Linda Leighton Cr Toni Millar Cr Scott Milne Cr Richard Northey Cr Vern Walsh His Worship the Mayor, Dick Hubbard Deputy Mayor, Dr Bruce Hucker Cr Penny Sefuiva

   The amendment was declared LOST by 11 votes to 3.

   The chairperson moved:

   1. That with effect from the date of adoption of this report that the footpath policy attached as Appendix 1 be amended to show that:

   1. All footpaths and vehicle crossings across the city shall be exposed black chip concrete without coloured pigment, with the following exceptions:

   1. the CBD (as bounded by State Highway 1, the central motorway junction, Grafton Gully and the Waitemata Harbour);
   2. existing town centres, including business zones 2 and 3; and
   3. premier and district parks (including Tamaki Drive).

   A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

   For the Motion	Against the Motion
   Cr Leila Boyle Cr Cathy Casey Cr John Hinchcliff Cr Linda Leighton Cr Toni Millar Cr Scott Milne Cr Richard Northey Cr Vern Walsh His Worship the Mayor, Dick Hubbard Deputy Mayor, Dr Bruce Hucker Cr Penny Sefuiva	Cr Christine Caughey Cr Richard Simpson Cr Faye Storer

   The motion was declared CARRIED by 11 votes to 3.

   The chairperson moved:

   2. That all Community Boards be informed of the amended Footpath Policy.
   3. That the Waiheke Community Board be advised that exposed red concrete footpaths will be retained on Waiheke Island.
   4. That the footpath policy clearly indicates pedestrian priority at vehicle crossings.
   5. That the useable width of footpaths be a minimum of 1.8m where practicable.
   6. That good quality red chip footpaths be retained for the life of the asset.
   7. That officers investigate any individual residential street exemptions to the footpath policy.

   CARRIED

   The chairperson put the following substantive motion:

   [ATTACHMENT 4A]

   1. That with effect from the date of adoption of this report that the footpath policy attached as Appendix 1 be amended to show that:

   1. All footpaths and vehicle crossings across the city shall be exposed black chip concrete without coloured pigment, with the following exceptions:

   1. the CBD (as bounded by State Highway 1, the central motorway junction, Grafton Gully and the Waitemata Harbour);
   2. existing town centres, including business zones 2 and 3; and
   3. premier and district parks (including Tamaki Drive).

   2. That all community boards be informed of the amended Footpath Policy.
   3. That the Waiheke Community Board be advised that exposed red concrete footpaths will be retained on Waiheke Island.
   4. That the footpath policy clearly indicates pedestrian priority at vehicle crossings.
   5. That the useable width of footpaths be a minimum of 1.8m where practicable.
   6. That good quality red chip footpaths be retained for the life of the asset.
   7. That officers investigate any individual residential street exemptions to the footpath policy.
   8. That Council officers prepare a comprehensive urban design strategy, objectives and policies which relates to streetscapes in the public realm for presentation to the Urban Strategy and Governance Committee.

   CARRIED

   There being no further business the chairperson declared the meeting closed at 12.37pm.