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AGENDA ATTACHMENTS

WORKS AND SERVICES COMMITTEE

will be held as follows:

Members:

Ex Officio:

1. APOLOGIES

   At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   The minutes of the Works and Services Committee meeting held on Thursday, 6 October 2005 to be confirmed as a true and correct record.

3. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

   Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

   "An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-

   1. The local authority by resolution so decides; and
   2. The presiding member explains at the meeting at a time when it is open to the public,-
      1. The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and
      2. The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting."

   Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

   "Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-

   1. That item may be discussed at that meeting if-
      1. That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and
      2. The presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but
   2. no resolution, decision, or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion."

4. PUBLIC FORUM

   A period of time (approximately 20 minutes) is set aside for members of the public to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of 5 minutes per item is allowed, following which there may be questions from members.

   At the close of the agenda no requests to speak had been received.

5. REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

   E Prior
   Committee Manager	22 November 2005

   Reporting on reports requested/pending for the information of the Works and Services Committee.

   Recommending that the report be received.

   [ATTACHMENT 5]

   Pages 1 - 2

6. 68 HUIA ROAD, PT CHEVALIER: HEARING TO OBJECTION TO NOTICE TO INSTALL STORMWATER DRAINS

   G Ockleston,
   Manager Stormwater Projects	8 November 2005

   The Works and Services Committee heard the objection of Mr and Mrs Barker on 6 October 2005 and resolved to adjourn the hearing to enable further consideration and investigation of the matters raised at the meeting.

   As part of the investigation and consideration of these matter raised, D & M Graham and Sons Limited was commissioned to undertake an independent peer review of the proposed pipeline route. That review is attached.

   Recommending:

   1. That the objection of Mr and Mrs Barker to a proposal to install a stormwater drainage in 68 Huia Road be heard.
   2. That the Works and Services Committee determines whether to abandon the works proposed or to proceed therewith with or without such alteration as it thinks fit.

   [ATTACHMENT 6]

   Pages 3 - 18

7. WAIHEKE ISLAND WASTEWATER UPDATE

   G Paterson
   Manager Stormwater Projects	22 November 2005

   Presenting an update on the status of wastewater initiatives on Waiheke Island, in relation to the following:

   • the progress subsequent to the resolutions on "Water and Sanitary Services; Assessments" in August 2004; in particular, activities under the Wastewater Bylaw
   • the implications of the new consent providing for additional capacity at the Owhanake Wastewater Treatment Plant
   • the adequacy of disposal facilities for septic tank biosolids
   • Gulf Islands district plan review.

   Recommending that the review of the Gulf Islands District Plan consider:

   1. An ongoing need to provide for activities associated with biosolids and septage disposal on Waiheke Island.
   2. Providing for wastewater reticulation treatment and disposal options such as "cluster" or "centralised" schemes and land application schemes in accordance with Council's Water and Sanitary Services Assessment of August 2004.

   [ATTACHMENT 7]

   Pages 19 - 28

8. PROPOSED WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN – ISTHMUS SECTION

   N Abel
   Chairman Works and Services Committee	22 November 2005

   The Hearing Panel has considered submissions to the proposed Waste Management Plan – Isthmus section.

   Council has delegated the Works and Services committee the power to adopt a waste management plan.

   Recommending that the proposed Waste management Plan – Isthmus, as amended by the Hearing Panel and attached as Appendix 1, be adopted.

   [ATTACHMENT 8]

   Pages 29 - 68

9. RAINWATER TANKS

   G Paterson
   Manager Stormwater Projects	11 November 2005

   Reporting on the status of Auckland City's initiative to introduce rainwater tanks in the city isthmus area as part of its on-site stormwater management programme and address the following:

   • description of rainwater tanks
   • evolution of the on-site stormwater management programme that promotes various devices, including tanks
   • comparison with programmes by other Auckland Territorial Local Authorities (TLA)
   • comment on regulatory and related issues
   • information on costs and benefits.

   Recommending that the report be received.

   [ATTACHMENT 9]

   Pages 69 - 76

10. RESOURCE RECOVERY PILOT FOR THE ISTHMUS

    R Shirley
    Team Leader Environmental Projects	15 November 2005

    Reporting on the proposed establishment of a Resource Recovery Park (RRP), a key action in the Isthmus section of council's Waste Management Plan.

    Auckland City residents currently send 86,000 tonnes of waste to landfill each year. A proportion of this is inorganic material, such as household appliances and whiteware, which have an economic value and environmental benefit when recycled or repaired for resale. A Resource Recovery Park allows for the diversion of this material and is instrumental in moving the community from a culture of discarding waste to one where waste is seen as a resource.

    Recommending that the Works and Services Committee endorse Auckland City officers meeting with Manukau City Council and Enviro-Waste on the development of a pilot Resource Recovery Park at the Wiri Station Road site.

    [ATTACHMENT 10]

    Pages 77 - 80

11. UPGRADING STREETLIGHTS AND EASEMENT OVER PRIVATE LAND ADJOINING OMARU LANE, GLEN INNES.

    H Wheatley
    Property Officer	10 November 2005

    During the process of undergrounding power cables to replace Vector owned power poles that carry power cables and Auckland City Council (Council) owned streetlight luminaries with Council owned streetlight poles and luminaries in Omaru Lane Glen Innes it was discovered that the positions for these assets are located within the private land adjoining Omaru Lane.

    Recommending that committee approve:

    1. The work already undertaken to replace Vector assets with Auckland City Council owned streetlights and to install Vector owned underground cables connecting the streetlights to the main power supply in Omaru Lane, Glen Innes.
    2. The taking of easements in accordance with the terms agreed with the owners of the land at 182-194 Apirana Avenue, 222-236 Apirana Avenue, 238 Apirana Avenue and 79 Line Road, Glen Innes to Council and Vector, with final terms and conditions to be approved under delegation.

    [ATTACHMENT 11]

    Pages 81 - 88

12. GREAT BARRIER STREAM WATER MONITORING PROGRAMME UPDATE

    S Tang
    Environmental Health Officer	26 October 2005

    Reporting on Auckland City Environments (ACE) water quality monitoring programme on Great Barrier island over the past two years.

    Recommending that the report be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 12]

    Pages 89 - 98

13. QUARTERLY UPDATE – WASTE PROJECT FROM CITY PLANNING

    R Shirley
    Team Leader Environmental Projects	15 November 2005

    Reporting on work undertaken by the Environmental Projects team of City for the period June to November 2005.

    The report includes update on the following projects:

    • the resource recovery facility pilot
    • Waiheke Resource Recovery Park
    • Create your own Eden campaign
    • Waitemata harbour Cleanup Trust
    • Auckland Business Care Enviro-Mark programme
    • the Waste education Strategy
    • update on the waste by-law.

    Recommending that the report be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 13]

    Pages 99 - 102

14. 2005/2006 FIRST QUARTER – UTILITY PLANNING REPORT

    G Paterson
    Manager Stormwater Projects	9 November 2005

    Reporting quarterly to the Works and Services Committee on operational and capital projects managed by the Utility Planning group.

    The principal areas of responsibility are:

    • stormwater
    • urban fire service
    • utility relationships
    • closed landfills management
    • Waiheke wastewater planning
    • urban soils investigations.

    Recommending that the report be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 14]

    Pages 103 - 114

15. URGENT DECISION – SP2005/612: WAITATI PLACE – STORMWATER UPGRADE

    G Ockleston
    Manager Stormwater Projects	18 October 2005

    Informing the Works and Services Committee of an urgent decision made on 18 October 2005, regarding the stormwater upgrade for Waitati Place. An urgent decision was required as the November 2005 Works and Service Committee meeting was cancelled, and to enable the construction programme to continue and address the need to commence significant construction projects at the beginning of the earthworks season.

    Recommending that the urgent decision SP2005/612: Waitati Place – Stormwater Upgrade be noted.

    [ATTACHMENT 15]

    Pages 115 - 122

16. URGENT DECISION – SP2005/753 RENDALL TO SHADDOCK – STORMWATER UPGRADE

    G Ockleston
    Manager Stormwater Projects	18 October 2005

    Informing the Works and Services Committee of an urgent decision made on 18 October 2005, regarding the stormwater upgrade for Rendall to Shaddock. An urgent decision was required as the November 2005 Works and Service Committee meeting was cancelled, and to enable the construction programme to continue and address the need to commence significant construction projects at the beginning of the earthworks season.

    Recommending that the urgent decision SP2005/753: Rendall to Shaddock – Stormwater Upgrade be noted.

    [ATTACHMENT 16]

    Pages 123 - 130

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

    Elaine Prior
    Committee Manager	23 November 2005
    Section 48, Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987:

    The following motion is submitted for consideration:

    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.	Update On Auckland City's Refuse Recycling And Inorganic Services And The Level Of The Refuse Targeted Rate.	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)(h)