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MINUTES ATTACHMENTS

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE TRANSPORT AND URBAN LINKAGES COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 8 NOVEMBER 2006 AT 12:40PM

1. APOLOGIES

   That the apologies from Councillor Boyle (absent on Council business), Councillor Hucker 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 Wednesday, 11 October 2006 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

   CARRIED

3. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

   There was no extraordinary business.

4. PUBLIC FORUM

   That item 4.10 be taken at this point.

   CARRIED

   4.1. HOVER TRIAL FOR AUCKLAND - PAUL MINNETT

   Paul Minnett, Trip Convergence Limited gave a presentation regarding a proposal for a Hover trial for Auckland.

   [ATTACHMENT 4.1A]

   1. That Paul Minnett, Trip Convergence Limited, be thanked for his presentation to the Committee regarding a proposal for a Hover trial for Auckland.

   CARRIED

   Councillor Fryer moved:

   2. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee supports in principle and request officers investigate the proposal from Mr Paul Minnett regarding a proposal for a Hover trial and report back to the Committee.

   CARRIED

   Secretarial Note:

   Councillor Northey and Councillor Christian requested their vote against the motion be recorded.

   That item 4.4 be taken at this point.

   CARRIED

   4.2. TOLLING OF THE WESTERN RING ROUTE - HANS GRUEBER

   Hans Grueber gave a presentation regarding Transit's proposal to toll the Western Ring Route and the effect it will have on the local community and networks.

   That Hans Grueber from Highway Robbery Incorporated be thanked for his presentation to the Committee regarding Transit's proposal to toll the Western Ring route.

   CARRIED

   That item 4.6, 4.8, 4.9, 4.11, 4.12, 4.5, 4.7 be taken at this point

   CARRIED

   4.3. MT ALBERT ROAD CYCLEWAY - PHILLIP CHASE

   Phillip Chase representing the Eden/Albert Community Board gave a presentation regarding the Mt Albert Road Cycleway.

   [ATTACHMENT 4:3]

   That Phillip Chase, Eden/Albert Community Board member be thanked for his presentation to the Committee regarding the Mt Albert Road Cycleway.

   CARRIED

   Committee Manager's note:

   The meeting adjourned at 3:07pm and reconvened at 3:32pm.

   4.4. AUCKLAND CITY'S CYCLING STRATEGY - BARBARA INSULL

   Barbara Insull and Andre Cymbaliste, gave a presentation regarding Auckland City's cycling strategy.

   That Barbara Insull and Andre Cymbaliste, representing Cycle Action Auckland, be thanked for their presentation on Auckland City's Cycling Strategy.

   CARRIED

   4.5. MT ALBERT ROAD CYCLEWAY - MARJET POT

   Market Pot gave a presentation regarding Mt Albert Road Cycleway.

   That Marjet Pot be thanked for her presentation to the Committee regarding the Mt Albert Road Cycleway.

   CARRIED

   4.6. TOLLING OF THE WESTERN RING ROUTE - JIM JACKSON

   Jim Jackson tabled a presentation regarding tolling of the Western Ring Route and spoke to it.

   [ATTACHMENT 4.6]

   That Jim Jackson be thanked for his presentation to the Committee regarding Transit's proposal to toll the Western Ring Route and consideration of points raised regarding the rerouting utilities into alignment bridge.

   CARRIED

   4.7. MT ALBERT ROAD CYCLEWAY - JEFF JOHNSON

   Jeff Johnson tabled a petition containing 182 signatures with the following prayer:

   We, the undersigned residents and/or owners of properties on Mt Albert Road, hereby express our opposition to the revised proposed "no stopping" zones on the eastern side of Mt Albert Road between New North Road and Sandringham Road, because there are alternative solutions that would allow for cycle lanes as well as parking.

   [ATTACHMENT 4.7]

   That Jeff Johnson be thanked for his presentation to the Committee regarding the Mt Albert Road Cycleway.

   CARRIED

   4.8. STATE HIGHWAY 20 AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN ONEHUNGA AREA- AMANDA KINZETT

   Amanda Kinzett gave a presentation regarding State Highway 20 and public transport issues in the Onehunga area.

   That Amanda Kinzett, Town Manager, Onehunga Business Association, be thanked for her presentation to the Committee regarding State Highway 20 and public transport issues in the Onehunga area.

   CARRIED

   4.9. STATE HIGHWAY 20 DEVELOPMENT - COLIN TUNICLIFF

   Colin Tunicliff gave a presentation regarding the State Highway 20 development.

   [ATTACHMENT 4.9]

   That Colin Tunicliff be thanked for his presentation to the Committee regarding the State Highway 20 development.

   CARRIED

   4.10 ALFRED STREET RESTRICTED USE PROPOSAL - TIM GREVILLE

   Tim Greville and Dan Bidois were in attendance to give their support for the Alfred Street restricted use proposal.

   That Tim Greville, Registrar, University of Auckland and Dan Bidois, University Student Association President, be thanked for their presentation to the Committee regarding Alfred Street restricted use proposal.

   CARRIED

   
   

   4.11 State highway 20 and proposal to toll the western ring route - Roger baldwin

   Roger Baldwin gave a presentation regarding State Highway 20 and the proposal to toll the Western Ring Route.

   [ATTACHMENT 4:11]

   That Roger Balwin, Chair Manukau All-tide Ramp Trust Board and the Mangere Bridge Resident and Ratepayers Association, be thanked for his presentation to the Committee regarding the effects of the State Highway 20 development and effect of tolling on the Onehunga, Royal Oak and Mangere Bridge areas.

   CARRIED

   4.12 AOTEA SEA SCOUTS - JOHN HEATON

   John Heaton gave a presentation regarding State Highway 20 and its effect on the Aotea Sea Scouts.

   That John Heaton, representing the Aotea Sea Scouts, be thanked for his presentation to the Committee regarding State Highway 20 and the effect it will have on the Aotea Sea Scouts.

   CARRIED

   That item 7 be taken at this point.

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

   For the Motion:	Against the Motion:
   Cr Doug Armstrong Cr Glenda Fryer Cr Dr John Hinchcliff Cr Toni Millar Cr Richard Northey	Cr Christine Caughey Cr Bill Christian Deputy Mayor Dr Bruce Hucker Cr Penny Sefuiva Cr Richard Simpson

   Cr Leila Boyle and His Worship the Mayor were absent.

   Voting in the division was TIED with 5 votes for and 5 votes against. The Chairman exercised his casting vote against the motion. The motion was declared LOST by 6 votes to 5.

5. REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

   That the reports requested/pending report of the Acting Committee Manager dated 1 November 2006, amended as follows, be received:

   Row	Target Date	Author	Report Name	Comments
   3	1/11/2006 defer to Dec-06	Group Manager - Parking Operations	Parking - Community Centres and the CBD	Due to the location of the November meeting and officer work loads, this will now be reported to the December meeting.
   4	Nov-2006 defer to Dec-06	Group Manager Transport - Transport Strategy Policy	Transport Choice for the Tamaki Edge	Due to the location of the November meeting and officer work loads, this will now be reported to the December meeting.
   5	Nov-2006 defer to Dec-06	Group Manager Transport - Transport Strategy Policy	Transport Choice for the Tamaki Edge	Due to the location of the November meeting and officer work loads, this will now be reported to the December meeting.
   6	Nov-2006 defer to Dec-06	Group Manager Transport - Transport Strategy Policy	Transport Choice for the Tamaki Edge	Due to the location of the November meeting and officer work loads, this will now be reported to the December meeting.

   CARRIED

6. TRANSIT STATE HIGHWAY 20 MANUKAU HARBOUR CROSSING UPDATE

   Bridget Graham, Chairman of the Maungakiekie Community Board was present and spoke to the item.

   Matthew Rednall, Roads Manager and Janet Giles, Business Development Area Manager, tabled a presentation and spoke to it.

   The Chairman moved:

   [ATTACHMENT 6A]

   1. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee reaffirms its commitment to working with Transit New Zealand to complete the State Highway 20 Manukau Harbour Crossing in time for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
   2. That Auckland City Council continue to work with Transit New Zealand to understand the implications of possible tolling the Western Ring route on Onehunga's town centre and the supporting local road network and that officers discuss these issues with Transit New Zealand and report regularly to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee to ensure they refresh their political mandate.
   3. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee notes and supports the inclusion of the potential for future rail facilities in the State Highway 20 project alignment and that it be noted that the Committee views integrated transport provision is a vital component of sustainable transport solutions for the future.
   4. That in its work with Transit New Zealand and other agencies on transport projects across and near the Manukau Harbour, Auckland City apply the principle that the Manukau Harbour has equal priority with the Waitemata in terms of protecting and enhancing its quality and public access amenity and enjoyment.
   5. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee requests that completion of the of the State Highway 20 project include:

   • improving access east in Neilson Street
   • greater mitigation measures of waterfront
   • compensation for loss of open space
   • stronger link between Onehunga and Mangere township
   • improved infrastructure solutions

   6. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee requests officers advocate the upgrading on Neilson Street to a State Highway status.

   CARRIED

   The Chairman moved:

   7. That the Chairman of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee be authorised to lodge a submission to Transit's notice of requirement closing on 9 November 2006, including relevant aspects of the Maungakiekie Community Board's submission - and other issues including utilities as appropriate.

   The motion was put by a show of hands and declared LOST by 5 votes to 4.

   The Chairman moved:

   8. That the Rugby World Cup should not compromise the best outcomes for the community and the city.

   CARRIED

   Secretarial Note:

   Councillor Christian requested his vote against resolution H be recorded.

   The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

   1. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee reaffirms its commitment to working with Transit New Zealand to complete the State Highway 20 Manukau Harbour Crossing in time for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
   2. That Auckland City Council continue to work with Transit New Zealand to understand the implications of possible tolling the Western Ring route on Onehunga's town centre and the supporting local road network and that officers discuss these issues with Transit New Zealand and report regularly to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee to ensure they refresh their political mandate.
   3. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee notes and supports the inclusion of the potential for future rail facilities in the State Highway 20 project alignment and that it be noted that the Committee views integrated transport provision is a vital component of sustainable transport solutions for the future.
   4. That in its work with Transit New Zealand and other agencies on transport projects across and near the Manukau Harbour, Auckland City apply the principle that the Manukau Harbour has equal priority with the Waitemata in terms of protecting and enhancing its quality and public access amenity and enjoyment.
   5. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee requests that completion of the of the State Highway 20 project include:

   • improving access east in Neilson Street
   • greater mitigation measures of waterfront
   • compensation for loss of open space
   • stronger link between Onehunga and Mangere township
   • improved infrastructure solutions

   6. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee requests officers advocate the upgrading on Neilson Street to a State Highway status.
   7. That the Rugby World Cup should not compromise the best outcomes for the community and the city.

   CARRIED

7. TOLLING OF THE WESTERN RING ROUTE

   Bridget Graham, Chairman of the Maungakiekie Community Board was present and spoke to the item.

   Allen Bufton, Group Manager of Transport and Melanie Alexander, Travel Demand Manager, Transport, tabled a presentation and spoke to it.

   [ATTACHMENT 7A]

   1. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee supports the concept of tolling the Western Ring Route in principle to achieve its earliest possible completion, subject to Transit New Zealand providing additional technical data and working with Auckland City officers to resolve any adverse impacts generated by the proposals on the local road networks and that if Central Government decides not to pursue a tolling option then Auckland City advises Transit New Zealand it supports alternative funding sources such as regional petrol tax and other pricing measures to mitigate social and environmental impacts of road using vehicles to be investigated.

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

   For the Motion:	Against the Motion:
   Cr Bill Christian Deputy Mayor Dr Bruce Hucker Cr Richard Simpson	Cr Doug Armstrong Cr Glenda Fryer Cr Toni Millar Cr Richard Northey Cr Penny Sefuiva

   Cr Leila Boyle, Cr Christine Caughey, Cr Dr John Hinchcliff and His Worship the Mayor were absent.

   The motion was declared LOST by 5 votes to 3.

   Cr Fryer moved the following amendment:

   1. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee notes the importance of free routes and an improved public transport system including electrification of the rail system and supports the early completion of the Western Ring Route with alternative funding sources such as:

   • regional petrol tax;
   • introduction of carbon tax;
   • end current exemption on diesel;
   • review road user charges system to ensure compliance;
   • review vehicle registration licensing fees eg. vehicle age, cubic capacity, etc.

   CARRIED

   The Chairman put the following substantive motion:

   1. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee notes the importance of free routes and an improved public transport system including electrification of the rail system and supports the early completion of the Western Ring Route with alternative funding sources such as:

   • regional petrol tax;
   • introduction of carbon tax;
   • end current exemption on diesel;
   • review road user charges system to ensure compliance;
   • review vehicle registration licensing fees eg. vehicle age, cubic capacity, etc.

   2. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee delegates the Chairman of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee, Councillor Northey and the General Manager Transport, the responsibility of writing Auckland City's draft submission to Transit New Zealand on their proposal to toll the Western Ring route and report to Council at its 23 November 2006 meeting.
   3. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee requests Transit New Zealand explores opportunities for preferential treatment to be given to encourage the use of high occupancy vehicles.
   4. That officers report to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee next year on the anticipated impacts and options for mitigation measures, on the local road network in the vicinity of likely tolling locations on Western Ring Route in Auckland City.

   CARRIED

8. AIRPORT CLEAR ROUTES DEVELOPMENT

   1. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee endorses the Clear Routes study objectives to provide reliable travel times to and from the airport which supports the Auckland City's wider strategic and economic goals, particularly in the lead up to the 2011 rugby world cup.
   2. That Auckland City continues to work in partnership with Auckland International Airport Limited and commit its support by contributing to the subsequent implementation of the Clear Routes study.

   CARRIED

9. MT ALBERT ROAD PROPOSED CYCLE LANES

   This item was deferred.

10. AUCKLAND MOTORWAY NETWORK RAMP SIGNALS

    1. That Auckland City continues to work in partnership with Transit New Zealand on the Auckland motorway network ramp signals project, noting the importance of local requirements.
    2. That Transit New Zealand be advised that the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee considers any measures to mitigate adverse impacts on the local road network should be at the cost of the ramp signalling project.
    3. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee notes the potential for priority measures for passenger transport and/or commercial vehicles through the implementation of the network ramp signalling proposal and advises Transit New Zealand that these measures should be actively pursued.

    That it be a recommendation to Council:

    4. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee keeps Council informed on progress with the designs, installation, commissioning and monitoring of Transit New Zealand's Auckland Motorway Network ramp signalling project.

    CARRIED

11. CENTRAL TRANSIT CORRIDOR (CTC) UPDATE AND ALFRED STREET RESTRICTED USE PROPOSAL

    1. That the Central Transit Corridor budget, funding and implementation timeline be reported to the 14 February 2007 meeting of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee.
    2. That Alfred Street, located between Princes Street and Symonds Street in the University of Auckland learning quarter, be turned into a pedestrian mall under section 336 of the Local Government Act 1974, subject to a special consultative procedure being under taken.
    3. That the Alfred Street mall restricts traffic under section 336(1.b) of the Local Government Act 1974 to the following vehicle classes:

    • Buses currently using the Street
    • Emergency Vehicles
    • Service Vehicles accessing UoA properties
    • Bicycles

    That it be a recommendation to Council:

    4. That a special consultative procedure be undertaken to consult on the proposal to change Alfred Street, Central Business District into a pedestrian mall.
    5. That the statement of proposal submitted with this report (appendix A) be used as the statement of proposal for the special consultative procedure to change Alfred Street, Central Business District into a pedestrian mall.
    6. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee, under its delegated powers under section 336 of the Local Government Act 1974, appoints Councillor Caughey, Councillor Fryer and Councillor Christian to hear submissions on the proposed Alfred Street, Central Business District pedestrian mall and make a recommendation to Council.
    7. That the Chairperson be given the delegated authority to appoint additional Councillors to hear submissions on the proposed Alfred Street, Central Business District pedestrian mall should they be required.

    CARRIED

12. TEMPORARY USE OF THE ROAD RESERVE

    That the report from the Operations Manager regarding Temporary Use of the Road Reserve dated 21 September 2006 be received.

    CARRIED

13. LAND TRANSPORT NEW ZEALAND SUBMISSION ON OMNIBUS RULE 2006 - PROPOSAL 26

    1. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee endorses and submits the Auckland City's submission to Land Transport New Zealand, in response to Omnibus Rule - 2006 Proposal 26 as follows:

14. 2 Parking vehicle off roadway

    1. Unless a road controlling authority by means of signs or markings indicates otherwise, a driver or a person in charge of a vehicle must not stop, stand or park the vehicle on a roadway when it is reasonably practicable to do so on the road margin.
    2. Despite sub clause (1), a driver or person in charge of a vehicle must not stop, stand or park the vehicle:

    1. on a garden adjacent to or forming part of a road: or
    2. unless a road controlling authority by means of signs or markings indicate otherwise, on a lawn or other cultivation adjacent to or forming part of a road separated from the roadway by an edge defined by kerbing or channelling.

    CARRIED

15. DECLARATION OF RESERVE AS ROAD - GRAFTON GULLY

    That it be a recommendation to Council:

    That the status of the reserve described as part Lot DP 30121 comprised in Computer Freehold Register 744/196 pf area 20m2, be declared as road pursuant to Section 114 (2) (b) & (h) of the Public Works Act 1981.

    CARRIED

16. SUBMISSIONS ON THE PROPOSAL TO RENAME THE SOUTHERN PART OF HIGHBURY STREET, AVONDALE

    That it be a recommendation to Council:

    That the proposal to rename the southern part of Highbury Street to 'Highbury Court Lane, Avondale ' be adopted.

    The motion was put by show of hands and was declared CARRIED by 4 votes to 2.

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.	Onehunga Branch Rail Line	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)]

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 6:28pm.