Agenda of Orakei Local Board - 12 December 2013

1 Welcome

2 Apologies

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

3 Declaration of Interest

Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might have.

4 Confirmation of Minutes

That the Orakei Local Board:

a) confirms the minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 28 November 2013, as a true and correct record.

5 Leave of Absence

At the close of the agenda no requests for leave of absence had been received.

6 Acknowledgements

At the close of the agenda no requests for acknowledgements had been received.

7 Petitions

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

8 Deputations

8.1 College Rifles

Purpose

1. Derek Rope, College Rifles will be in attendance to speak to the Board on capacity issues and requirement for more playing fields.

Executive Summary

2. The presentation will centre around Liston Park. College Rifles want to preserve Liston Park for rugby, as it always has been, so clubs like ourselves can accommodate our expanding numbers. It is the intention of College Rifles to be very proactive in the Ellerslie & surrounding suburbs in 2014.

Recommendation/s

That the Orakei Local Board:

a) Thanks Derek Rope, College Rifles for his presentation on capacity issues and requirement for more playing fields.

9 Public Forum

A period of time (approximately 30 minutes) is set aside for members of the public to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of 3 minutes per item is allowed, following which there may be questions from members.

9.1 St Heliers Bay Village Association

Purpose

1. Wendy Caspersonn, Manager, St Heliers Bay Village Association, will be in attendance to present to the Board on the St Heliers Bay Village Association funding applications for the Christmas 2013 project, St Heliers Sandcastle Competition and the Heritage Trail.

Executive Summary

2. The St Heliers Bay Village Association is applying to the Board for funding for the Christmas 2013 project, St Heliers Sandcastle Competition and the Heritage Trail, these applications can be found on the agenda for the 12 December 2013 Orakei Local Board business meeting. Wendy Caspersonn Manager, St Heliers Bay Village Association will be in attendance to provide the Board with any further details on the projects and answer any questions the Board may have.

Recommendation/s

That the Orakei Local Board:

a) Thanks Wendy Caspersonn, Manager, St Heliers Bay Village Association for her presentation on the Association’s Business Association Support Fund applications for the Christmas 2013 project, St Heliers Sandcastle Competition and the Heritage Trail.

9.2 Remuera Business Association

Purpose

1. Laura Carr, Remuera Business Association, will be in attendance to present to the Board on the Remuera Business Association funding application for the Remuera goes to Rio Carnival.

Executive Summary

2. The Remuera Business Association is applying to the Board for funding for the Christmas Remuera goes to Rio Carnival, this application can be found on the agenda for the 12 December 2013 Orakei Local Board business meeting. Laura Carr, Remuera Business Association will be in attendance to provide the Board with any further details on the carnival and answer any questions the Board may have.

Recommendation/s

That the Orakei Local Board:

a) Thanks Laura Carr, Remuera Business Association for her presentation on the Association’s Business Association Support Fund application for the Remuera goes to Rio Carnival.

10 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-

(a) The local authority by resolution so decides; and

(b) The presiding member explains at the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public,-

(i) The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and

(ii) 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,-

(a) That item may be discussed at that meeting if-

(i) That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and

(ii) 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

(b) 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.”

11 Notices of Motion

11.1 Notice of Motion - Tamaki Drive/Ngapipi intersection

In accordance with Standing Order 3.11.1, the following Notice of Motion has been received from Member Thomas for inclusion on the agenda for the Orakei Local Board meeting being held on day, Thursday, 12 December 2013:

Recommendation/s

That the Orakei Local Board:

a) remains unconvinced that Auckland Transport’s proposal to signalise the intersection at Tamaki Drive/Ngapipi Road has been well justified to the board and is in the best interests of all road users

b) notes the pleasing reduction in cycling accidents at the Tamaki Drive/Ngapipi intersection since the cycle warning lights were introduced

c) supports the alternative roundabout option, based on the information it has received, and urges Auckland Transport to reconsider this.

Background

Tens of thousands of ward residents and others use this intersection each week and the board want to make sure the best traffic/safety solution is delivered. Based on the information sighted, we are unconvinced that introducing lights is the best solution and we prefer the alternative roundabout proposal.

In early November, Auckland Transport confirmed with the Orakei Local Board they would soon start consulting on signalisation (traffic lights) at the Tamaki Drive/Ngapipi intersection. This followed several months of frustrating dialogue and meetings between the board and Auckland Transport representatives. In August we passed a series of resolutions expressing:

· The board’s concern that Auckland Transport was intending to proceed with signalising as an option

· That comprehensive information justifying the decision had not been presented to the board

· That the balance between competing road users required by the Tamaki Drive Masterplan does not seem well achieved by the signalisation proposal

· There has been a very pleasing reduction in cycling accidents since the warning lights were introduced on Tamaki Drive but information had been received on what other comparable steps had been considered

Following subsequent meetings, the Board remains unconvinced by Auckland Transport that the facts backup this decision. Our advocacy did ensure that Auckland Transport has considered an alternative roundabout proposal, and it is pleasing to see this information included. However the consultation material makes it challenging for people to make an informed choice.

Auckland Transport assume that lights would actually reduce the delays along Tamaki Drive, yet many people who travel along the east-west corridor into the city say that the only time traffic stops is at the Tamaki Drive/Patterson Road lights.

Auckland Transport notes that safety at this intersection was driving their decision. The Orakei Local Board is very concerned about safety on our roads. It is pleased that the introduction of the cycle warning lights has seen nearly a 20% reduction in accidents. However we have not been made aware of other comparable safety options that have been considered.

This change will be significant for our area. We should encourage interested users to submit their thoughts via the Auckland Transport website http://www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/ngapipi or email aaron.hutching@aucklandtransport.govt.nz by Friday 20 December 2013.

Orakei Local Board

12 December 2013

Mission Bay streetscape upgrade targeted rate

File No.: CP2013/27330

Purpose

1. This report recommends that Retail Holdings Limited deal directly with Auckland Transport to contract for the purchase of a streetscape upgrade to the Mission Bay footpaths. The report does not support the use of a targeted rate to support the footpath upgrade.

Executive Summary

2. The Mission Bay Business Association (including Retail Holdings) are proposing a targeted rate be used to fund a streetscape upgrade of Mission Bay footpaths.

3. The upgrade would replace the existing seal within the Mission Bay business area with honed stone product and extend the footpath into the existing parking lane between 81 and 97 Tamaki Drive. Construction and maintenance would be undertaken by Auckland Transport.

4. The cost of the upgrade is estimated to be $1,079,303 and would be funded over 10 years by a targeted rate of $0.00279654 per dollar of capital value on business properties between 33 and 99B Tamaki Drive, including 12 Patteson Avenue, who will be the primary beneficiaries of the works. This is estimated to increase rates for these ratepayers by between 29 percent and 35 percent.

5. The upgrade would:

· improve the amenity of the area and provide an additional attraction to local and overseas visitors

· align with the Orakei Local Board’s plans for the area.

6. A targeted rate is not an appropriate tool to fund the upgrade because Retail Holdings:

· has access to funding

· can co-ordinate the funding itself.

7. Only the Governing Body can set a targeted rate and must include it in its draft Annual Plan 2014/2015. If the Orakei Local Board wishes to propose a targeted rate it would need to do so in time for the Governing Body to include it in the draft Annual Plan.

8. Officers do not recommend the use of a targeted rate to fund the streetscape upgrade. Officers recommend that if Retail Holdings Limited wish to proceed with the upgrade that Retail Holdings deal directly with Auckland Transport.

Recommendation/s

That the Orakei Local Board:

a) Agree to receive the report.

b) Agree not to support the use of a targeted rate to fund the upgrade of Mission Bay footpaths.

c) Agree to support Retail Holdings Limited dealing directly with Auckland Transport to purchase the footpath upgrade.

d) Agree to request the Governing Body to direct Auckland Transport to negotiate an arrangement with Retail Holdings Limited for the funding and delivery of the footpath upgrade.

Discussion

Background

9. The Mission Bay Business Association presented this proposal to Auckland City Council in 2007. The Orakei Local Board adopted the proposal as an advocacy position in the Orakei Local Board Plan in 2010.

10. The concept has strong support from Retail Holdings, who have continuous ownership from 61-87 Tamaki Drive, including adjoining 12 Pattesons Avenue, and who account for 61.2 % of the total capital value of the area facing the rate and would therefore face 61.2 % of the total rate impact over the 10 year period. The remaining 38.8% would be spread across the other five property owners.

11. A survey conducted by the Mission Bay Business Association in 2009 found that:

· 85 percent of businesses supported extending the pavement on Tamaki Drive to the east of Patteson Ave, and were willing to contribute to the cost through a targeted rate

· 93 percent of respondents supported the upgrade to hardstone finish, with 45 percent supporting funding the additional cost by way of a targeted rate.

12. As the area under consideration is located within the Auckland Transport road reserve, Auckland Transport would construct and maintain the asset.

13. A rate may only be adopted by the Governing Body and must be included in the draft Annual Plan. The Governing Body would need to agree to the inclusion of a rate at its 19 December meeting. To meet this deadline the Orakei Local Board would need to pass a resolution recommending the Governing Body take this action by 16 December.

Proposal

14. The Mission Bay Business Association (led by Retail Holding’s Limited) has approached Auckland Council to consider the application of a targeted rate on Mission Bay property owners to fund a streetscape upgrade. The upgrade will:

· replace the existing sealed footpath with honed stone product in areas A, B and C as noted in Attachment A, and;

· extend the existing footpath to the outer extent of the current parking lane from 81 to 97Tamaki Drive, identified as area D in Attachment A.

15. The total cost over a ten year period is estimated at $1,079,303 including:

· capital cost

· interest costs

· operating costs in excess of those required to fund a standard footpath.

16. As this does not include depreciation the footpath would be replaced with a standard footpath at the end of its economic life unless a new targeted rate is taken out at that time.

17. The project would be funded by a targeted rate levied on the business properties between 33 and 99B Tamaki Drive who are the primary beneficiaries of the works. It would be based on capital value with costs recovered over ten years. At current property valuations, and for the costs noted above, the rate would be set at $0.00279654 per dollar of capital value over 10 years. Retail Holdings has indicated that it would not pass on targeted rates to its tenants. This is estimated to increase rates for these ratepayers by between 29 percent and 35 percent.

Consideration

Potential benefits of the project

18. The potential benefits include:

· a wider and more attractive public streetscape for the large and increasing number of domestic and international tourist that visit the area

· an enhanced setting for hosting regional events along Tamaki Drive

· enhanced economic development opportunities for local businesses in the area

· an improved town centre for local residents, at no extra cost to residential and other business ratepayers within the Orakei Local Board area.

19. The project aligns with the:

· Mission Bay Precinct Plan

· Orakei Economic Development Strategy

· Orakei Visitor Strategy

· Orakei Local Board Plan priorities

“investing in our communities…”;

providing “places to relax and enjoy the outdoors”

“being efficient and protecting our ratepayers rights” by “…pursuing opportunities to reduce costs without compromising services, and promoting economic development”.

20. Officers note that Auckland Council is currently undertaking a review of the existing street trading bylaw. If the targeted rate is approved by the Governing Body, the upgraded area (including the widened footpath in area D) would be subject to the same policies and rules regulating street trading. This may increase costs to adjacent businesses if they wish to occupy the new area for trading purposes (e.g. tables and chairs).

Alternative funding sources

21. The Orakei Local Board has decided that this proposal is not a priority for the use of its discretionary transport funding in the current or future years.

22. A project of this nature might in other circumstances be funded by a Business Improvement District targeted rate. The council facilitates the establishment of BIDs and sets up targeted rates to fund local projects under its BID policy. This assists local business areas to coordinate and provides a secure source of revenue. The Mission Bay business area is characterised by only a few land owners and does not require coordination. For the same reason it does not need council assistance with arranging funding. In addition, a BID is generally only used where there are a variety of funding requirements and in this case there is only one.

23. Retail Holdings Limited is able to deal directly with Auckland Transport to provide funding for the upgrade. Auckland Transport has agreed that it will work with Retail Holdings Limited. However, Retail Holdings Limited has indicated that it will not proceed with the work without a targeted rate.

Appropriate use of targeted rates

24. The council uses targeted rates to fund specific council activities where there is an identifiable group who will benefit from the service. In this case there is a specific activity and defined group that will benefit. Targeted rates have costs associated with consultation on establishment and subsequent administration and implementation.

25. Targeted rates are usually used where the council is the only practical vehicle to raise and coordinate funding. Neither of these circumstances apply in this situation as there are only three ratepayers and they have access to funding.

26. It is not the council’s role to act as a source of capital for ratepayers particularly where they have recourse to their own funds.

27. If a targeted rate were to be used officers would recommend that a ballot be taken of the areas businesses alongside consultation on the draft Annual Plan 2014/2015. This is the approach used to establish BIDs and BID rates.

28. Most commercial leases provide that the lessee will pay the rates. For the Governing Body to decide if a targeted rate should be introduced, they will need to know whether occupiers support it not just the property owners.

29. Officers do not recommend the use of a targeted rate to fund the footpath upgrade. Officers recommend that if Retail Holdings Limited wish to proceed with the upgrade then they deal directly with Auckland Transport.

Form and impact of targeted rate

30. The rate should be set on capital value as this reflects the use to which the land is put. The upgrade is intended to increase business amenity in the area and attract more customers. The benefits will primarily accrue to business properties in the immediate area of the upgrade. Benefits will also increase for higher developed properties.

31. Officers recommend that any targeted rate be charged to only those businesses that benefit from the works and set on a capital value basis.

Maori Impact Statement

32. The council does not hold information on the ethnicity of business owners, ratepayers, and those who frequent Mission Bay. As a result it is not able to identify the impact on Māori. The recommendations in this report will have a similar impact on Māori as it will for other ratepayers.

General

33. No consultation has been undertaken in the preparation of this report. Officers recommend that the local board undertake targeted consultation if the Governing Body chooses to proceed with a targeted rate.

34. A decision not to proceed with introducing a targeted rate is not significant. However, if the Governing Body decided to introduce a targeted rate, then it would need to consult on it as part of the draft Annual Plan 2014/2015.

Implementation Issues

35. The recommendations in this report do not have any financial and resourcing implications.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a	Mission Bay - areas for development (areas A-D)	15
b	Mission Bay engineering and design options	17
c	Mission Bay cost estimates (area A-D).docx	21

Signatories

Authors

Aaron Matich - Principal Advisor Modelling

Andrew Duncan - Manager Financial Policy

Authoriser

Matthew Walker - Manager Financial Plan Policy and Budgeting

Orakei Local Board

12 December 2013

Orakei Economic Development Action Plan

File No.: CP2013/27363

Purpose

1. The Orakei Local Board has been highly pro-active in progressing an economic development plan for Orakei, and was the first Board to propose a local response. The purpose of this report is to request that the Board adopt the final Orakei Local Economic Development (LED) Action Plan.

Executive Summary

2. The Orakei Local Board has been working alongside the Local Economic Development unit of Auckland Council to develop a comprehensive approach to maximise the economic future of the Orakei Local Board area.

3. The Orakei Local ED Action Plan takes as its starting point economic factors including employment, education and skills trends and community characteristics, and then considers emerging opportunities to inform a selection of actions that will contribute to the economic development of the area.

4. Business stakeholders were engaged in the initial phases of development of the plan and again during the formal consultation period from October 2012 to March 2013. Feedback has been predominantly positive. Minor changes were made to the plan as a result of feedback received and the final version is presented as Attachment 1.

Recommendation/s

That the Orakei Local Board:

a) Adopts the Orakei Local Economic Development Action Plan.

Discussion

5. The Orakei Local Board are keen to maximise the economic potential of the Orakei Local Board area and the productive capacity of its people and businesses. Orakei were the first Board to consider developing a Local ED Action Plan as a response to local issues and opportunities. The Auckland Economic Development Strategy has a regional focus and does not propose specific actions at a local level.

6. The Board has been working alongside the Local Economic Development unit of Auckland Council to develop a comprehensive approach, which has resulted in the development of a Local ED Action Plan for Orakei.

7. The action plan should be read together with the ED Overview, which set out key facts and baseline data for Orakei (Attachment 2). Together these two documents describe the current economic attributes of the Local Board area and actions that will strengthen the local business economy.

8. Auckland Council guiding documents were also reviewed to ensure alignment with Local Board aspirations and overarching regional objectives. These included the Auckland Plan, Auckland Economic Development Strategy and the Orakei Local Board Plan.

9. To deliver prosperity through regional initiatives delivered locally, the Orakei Local board will focus on:

· Strategic partnerships

· Tourism

· Transport

· Industry clustering

· Business support and capability building

Local economic development priorities for the Board focus on:

· Area branding, marketing and events

· Town centre development, revitalisation and renewal

10. The approach breaks each of the above themes down into practical actions that the Board and its partners can undertake over a 3-6 year period.

11. Business stakeholders were engaged in the initial phases of development of the plan and during the consultation period from October 2012 to March 2013. A Business Forum was held with the community to gather views on opportunities for collaboration to strengthen the economy.

12. Feedback has been predominantly positive. Changes were made to the plan as a result of feedback received and the final version is presented as Attachment 1.

Consideration

Local Board Views

13. The Orakei Local Board has driven development of the plan and has been fully engaged throughout the process. Most recently, workshops to discuss progress were held with the Board on 26 August and 14 November 2013.

Maori Impact Statement

14. The Orakei Local ED Action Plan reflects a desire by the Local Board to engage with local Iwi to encourage and enable them to develop economic opportunities for the future wellbeing of Maori in Orakei. It recognises the customary rights of Ngati Whatua with their significant land ownership around Bastion Point and the self-determination of the Iwi to maximise the opportunities this presents.

Implementation Issues

15. The resourcing, prioritisation and coordination of actions arising from the completed Local ED Action Plan rest with the Orakei Local Board. Various departments of Auckland Council including ED, ATEED, CDAC, Regional and Local Planning and Auckland Transport will assist with delivery as appropriate, and alongside private sector partners.

16. There are financial implications attached to some of the actions proposed by the plan. Funding may be required through the Annual Plan or Long Term Plan processes of Auckland Council.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a	Final Orakei LED Plan November 2013 (Under Separate Cover)
b	Orakei ED Overview 2013 (Under Separate Cover)

Signatories

Author	Janet Schofield - Business Area Planning Manager
Authoriser	David Hawkey - Acting Manager Economic Development

Orakei Local Board

12 December 2013

Stonefields Heritage Trail Concept Plan

File No.: CP2013/25943

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to seek endorsement of the Stonefields Heritage Trail Concept Plan.

Executive Summary

2. As part of the Stonefields development, a development contribution from Landco Limited (Todd Property) was made to the legacy Auckland City Council, so that council could develop the haul out road as a pedestrian trail. This concept plan is the first stage towards developing the Stonefields Heritage Trail.

3. The next steps following the adoption of this concept plan are to further develop the design proposals for the priority actions, which are the installation of the balustrade and the transition area between the haul out roads, in collaboration with the key stakeholders. It is intended that these works take place in the financial year of 2014/2015, subject to resource consents.

4. Proposals for funding other areas of the concept plan will be progressed through annual plan budgets, which if successful will be subject to further investigation, assessment and design.

Recommendation/s

That the Orākei Local Board:

a) adopt the draft Stonefields Heritage Trail Concept Plan (Attachment A);

b) requests parks officers to prepare detailed design; prepare consent applications and report back to the Orākei Local Board on the steps required to progress implementation of the priority actions to develop the Stonefields Heritage Trail;

c) requests parks officers prepare funding proposals for the Orākei and Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Boards to develop the remaining projects of the draft Stonefields Heritage Trail concept plan, which are not included as a priority.

Discussion

5. In 2001, the Winstones Quarry was purchased by Landco Limited (Todd Property) and the Stonefields master planning process commenced. A network of neighbourhood parks, preserved stonefield garden area (Stonefields Reserve) and a pedestrian trail across an old quarry haul out road were integrated into the masterplan.

6. Todd Property Limited and Auckland Council are currently in the process of handing the ownership of this quarry haul out road over to council. As part of the Stonefields development, a development contribution from Landco Limitied was made to the legacy Auckland City Council, so that council could develop the haul out road as a pedestrian trail. This concept plan is the first stage towards developing the Heritage Trail.

7. The objectives identified are to:

I. develop a quality walking trail;

II. create a cultural link through the integration and celebration of the landscape’s Maori cultural heritage and the European history of farming and quarrying activity;

III. develop an ecological connection between Maungarei and Waiatarua Reserve;

IV. increase public understanding and recognition of the significance of Auckland’s volcanic primary landscape values (geological, archaeological and cultural).

Budget allocation

8. Through the development of the concept plan, it became apparent that the budget from the development contribution would be insufficient to develop all of the proposals put forward by the concept plan. As such, there is a requirement to stage the implementation of this concept plan in accordance with the design principles established early on in the development of the plan.

9. Budget has been allocated in the LTP for development of the Heritage Trail.

FY 2012/2013 $ 25,000

FY 2013/2014 $ 150,000

FY 2014/2015 $ 1,398,000

Total $ 1,573,000

10. Currently it is estimated that the available budget will cover the installation of the balustrade and the transition area between the haul out roads.

11. Items that are outside the available budget are:

I. Gollan Road entry

II. Works in Stonefields Reserve

III. Furniture, lighting, artwork and signage

IV. Ecological Restoration

V. Open space connections through adjacent properties via easements.

Consideration

Local Board Views

12. A workshop was held with the Orākei Local Board on 15 August 2013 about the Draft Stonefields Heritage Trail Concept Plan and the board were supportive of the plan.

13. While most of the Stonefields Heritage Trail is contained within the Orakei Local Board area, it is near the boundary of and part of it (Stonefields Reserve) is within the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board area. Members of the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board were consulted through the development of the concept plan.

14. A draft Stonefields Heritage Trail concept plan was presented to the Orākei Local Board at their meeting on 5 September 2013. A resolution from that meeting was that officers would report to the incoming Orākei Local Board for approval of the draft concept plan.

15. On 8 September 2013, the Stonefields Residents Association and the Orākei Local Board held a public open day for the local community to give feedback to the draft concept plan. More than 100 people attended and overall, the response to the concept plan was very positive.

16. A workshop was held with members of the Orākei Local Board and the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board on 5 November 2013. At this meeting, local board members were provided with cost estimates for all areas of the concept plan and were presented with a lighting strategy and associated costs. The cost estimate confirmed that the available budget will only be sufficient to cover the installation of the balustrade and the transition area between the haul out roads.

Maori Impact Statement

17. Parks and heritage is of fundamental importance to Tangata Whenua, their culture and traditions. Sites of significance to Tangata Whenua are an important part of their heritage, established through Whakapapa. The activities identified in the report will have an impact on Maori, and consultation with iwi will form a key part of the initial process for project delivery.

18. Letters were sent out to all iwi with ties to Tamaki Makaurau to find whether there was any interest from any iwi in contributing to the project. Three iwi at the time expressed an interest with another, Ngāti Whātua Orākei, wishing to keep informed of the plan’s progress. The three iwi who expressed an interest in contributing to the project were Ngāti Paoa, Ngāti Te Ata and Ngai Tai ki Tamaki. A way that these iwi felt that they could contribute to the project was via cultural values assessments. Following these assessments, these iwi were engaged via site visits and workshops, which helped to shape the concepts in this report.

19. Council have collaborated with Ngāti Paoa, Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki and Ngāti Te Ata to develop the following agreed design principles for the Stonefields Heritage Trail:

· public safety is key;

· make it accessible as possible;

· make it unique; celebrate the distinct character/sense of place;

· enhance the mauri;

· ensure quality components;

· the design to have strong iwi influence;

· design should be in accordance with the Te Aranga Maori Cultural Landscape Strategy;

· reference the quarrying history of the landscape.

General

20. Progressing the concept plan
In line with the identified design principles, the balustrade to provide a safe public walkway and the transition area between the haul out roads are the absolute top priorities. The next steps are to further develop the design proposals for the priority actions as above, in collaboration with the key stakeholders.

21. Parks officers have received a preliminary estimate to get a higher level of certainty on the actual cost of the priority actions and to have estimated costs for the unbudgeted items. The cost estimate confirmed that the available budget will only be sufficient to cover the priority actions, which are installation of the balustrade and the transition area between the haul out roads. Based on the costs received for the unbudgeted items, parks officers can begin to prepare investment proposals for the Orākei Local Board and the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board to develop the non-priority areas of the draft Stonefields Heritage Trail concept plan.

Implementation Issues

22. The physical nature and limited access to the site will have to be considered for implementation.

23. Due to the close proximity of Maungarei Stonefields at adjacent sites, the impact of the Stonefields Heritage Trail on archaeological values will have to be considered.

24. There is not enough budget allocated to complete the Stonefields Heritage Trail as identified in the concept plan. Funding will have to be applied for by Orākei Local Board and the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board to complete all the proposals in the concept plan.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a	Stonefields Heritage Trail Concept Plan Report (Under Separate Cover)

Signatories

Author	Lynda Lucas - Team Leader Parks Liaison and Development
Authoriser	Ian Maxwell - Manager Parks, Sports & Recreation

Orakei Local Board

12 December 2013

Orakei Local Board Community Funding: Round One 2013-14

File No.: CP2013/26539

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to present applications for the Orakei Local Board Community Grants to the Orakei Local Board for its consideration.

Executive Summary

2. The Orakei Local Board has a total discretionary community grants budget for 2013/2014 of $37,327.00. There are two rounds of funding for the 2013/2014 year this is the first.

3. Council has received 18 applications for the first round, requesting a combined total of $71,292.82.

4. Staff met with the Orakei local board on 21 November, where the local board discussed staff recommendations and the potential allocation of funds.

5. This report provides a summary of the resulting recommendations, a brief analysis of the applications received, and an overview of the application process.

Recommendation

That the Orakei Local Board:

a) Approves the following 2013/2014 discretionary community grants applications:

Organisation name	Funds required for	Amount requested	Amount recommended
Auckland Choral Society Incorporated	vocal coaching programme	$3,000.00	$900.00
Ellerslie Theatrical Society Incorporated	2014 publicity	$11,159.40	$4,100.00
Ngati Whatua Orakei	Kainga Ora	$6,450.00	$2,700.00
Remuera Heritage	Website redevelopment	$5,000.00	$3,000.00
Re-New Mothers project Wahine Purotu	The Re-new Mothers Project Wahine Purotu	$4,960.00	$450
Total:			$11,150.00

Discussion

6. In March 2013, the Regional Development Operations Committee (RDOC) resolved to continue the interim community funding approach for the 2013/2014 financial year, noting that there would be no proposed changes to the decision-making budget structures already in place for the 2013/2014 financial year (RDO/2013/32).

7. Through the Local Board Community Grants Fund, the Orakei Local Board aims to assist groups to provide activities, projects, programmes, initiatives, and events that make a positive contribution within the local board area.

8. When reviewing applications, the local board should be guided by the following criteria (these are not eligibility criteria; rather they are guidelines to help the local board when considering the merits of each proposal):

- How the application supports vibrant local communities

- Ensuring a wide range of community activities are supported at a local level

- Providing seed funding to make things happen in community development

- Distribute funds to ensure that each year, all suburbs within the local board area are covered and that, as far as possible, all major demographics are included.

- The proposal’s alignment with the board’s priorities, such as:

o Being efficient and protecting our ratepayers’ rights

o Providing better transport options

o Coordinated planning decisions for Tamaki Drive

o Investing in our communities and maintaining our local character

o Sports fields that meet our needs

o Places to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

9. The local board has the following criteria for community grants:

- Minimum grants of $500 up to a maximum of $5,000 (except in exceptional circumstances)

- No retrospective grants

- The local board will not fund legal costs, debt repayment or activities promoting particular political goals or religious ministry

10. This fund is allocated at the local board’s discretion. In accordance with its fiduciary duties, the local board is to act honestly, avoid conflicts of interest and act in what the local board believes to be the best interests of the community.

11. Round one of the Orakei Local Board Community Funding closed on 25 October. The fund was advertised through local community networks and on the Auckland Council website.

Budget

12. The annual budget for the Orakei Local Board Community Funding, to be split across two rounds, is $37,327.00.

13. 18 applications were received in round one, requesting a combined total of $71,292.82 in local board community funding. The local board’s post-workshop recommendations total $11,150.00 for this round (see table below). This equates to 15.6 per cent of the total applied for, and 30 per cent of the total budget available for the two rounds.

Orakei Local Board Community Grant Applications Round One 2013/14

Organisation name	Funds required for	Amount requested	Amount recommended
Alzheimers Auckland Charitable Trust	Dementia cafe support group	$3,080.00	-
Auckland Choral Society Incorporated	vocal coaching programme	$3,000.00	$900.00
Auckland Pride Festival	Auckland Pride Parade	$2,950.00	-
BattleCry Incorporated Society	Battlecry Convention 2014	$5,821.30	-
Chinese New Settlers Services Trust	CNSST Cultural Learning Centre Parnell branch Christmas celebration 2013	$2,320.00	-
Ellerslie Theatrical Society Incorporated	2014 publicity	$11,159.40	$4,100.00
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ	Monthly member newsletter	$296.00	-
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ	GRG members training conference	$1,782.00	-
Japan Society of Auckland	Japan Day 2014	$2,875.00	-
Ngati Whatua Orakei	Kainga Ora	$6,450.00	$2,700.00
Parnell Swimming Club Inc	Head coach wages for December 2013	$3,750.00	-
Rainbow Youth Inc.	Auckland Public Spaces Initiative	$5,000.00	-
Remuera Heritage	Website redevelopment	$5,000.00	$3,000.00
Re-New Mothers project Wahine Purotu	The Re-new Mothers Project Wahine Purotu	$4,960.00	$450
St Heliers/ Glendowie Scout Group	2014 St Heliers ANZAC Day parade	$3,314.30	-
The Liberty of Being Me Foundation	Cooking and friendship	$3,600.00	-
The Parenting Place - Toolbox Division	Toolbox parenting groups in Orakei Local Board	$2,434.82	-
YMCA of Auckland Inc	Raise Up 'n' Represent - a youth development project	$3,500.00	-
Total:		$71,292.82	$11,150.00

Applications analysis

New applicants

14. This round, three of the applicants considered were new to the Orakei Local Board community funding programme.

Types of projects

15. Figure A below categorises the items which were applied for, and compares requested costs to what is recommended for funding.

Application Process

16. In July 2013, an online application process was launched. All applications for community funding are now submitted online. Once the local board have made their final funding decisions, all applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application. Applicants will be required to provide an accountability report to council once their project has been completed.

Consideration

Local Board Views

17. Local board feedback on the discretionary applications was sought at a workshop with the Orakei Local Board, on 21 November.

Maori Impact Statement

18. Community funding is a general programme of interest and accessible to a wide range of groups, including Maori. Maori are therefore likely to benefit alongside other groups in the community.

General

19. The allocation of grants to community groups is within the adopted annual plan.

20. The decisions sought by this report do not trigger the Auckland Council Significance Policy.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a	Applications for Orakei Local Board Community Funding Round One 2013/14 (Under Separate Cover)

Signatories

Author	Sarah Zimmerman - Community Funding Advisor
Authoriser	Louise Mason - Manager Community Development, Arts and Culture

Orakei Local Board

12 December 2013

Infrastructure and Environmental Services Update Report

File No.: CP2013/25447

Purpose

1. This quarterly update from the Infrastructure and Environmental Services (I&ES) department covers the period from August to October 2013. It reports on both regional and place based activities undertaken by the three I&ES units – Environmental Services, Stormwater and Solid Waste.

2. This report also tracks the delivery and expenditure of environmental budget lines from the 2013/2014 Local Board Agreement (LBA), as assigned to the Infrastructure and Environmental Services Department.

Executive Summary

3. The I&ES Department delivers on the Auckland Plan and Local Board Plans through the delivery of environmental programmes, regional stormwater and waste services, as well as the maintenance and enhancement of Auckland's natural environment.

4. This report has been written to update the Board on the delivery of activities and work programmes by I&ES. A number of these regional activities have a distinct local involvement and impact and are detailed in the attachments to this report.

5. This report also includes some background information for newly elected board members, to familiarise them with the work programme and priorities of the department.

Recommendation

That the Orakei Local Board:

a) receives the Infrastructure and Environmental Services update report.

Discussion

6. This report and attachments specifically details the activities delivered by the three units of I&ES within the Board area which support and contribute to the following Local Board Plan priorities and initiatives:

Priorities

· Priority Four – Investing in Our Communities and Maintaining Our Local Character

· Priority Six – Places to Relax and Enjoy the Outdoors

7. In addition this report may detail activities which may not be specifically identified in the Local Board Plan but which will; impact on the local area.

8. The following provides some background information for board members, to familiarise them with the work programmes and priorities delivered by the three units within the I and ES department.

Environmental Services Unit

9. The Auckland Plan describes a transformational shift to ‘strongly commit to environmental action and green growth’. It is the responsibility of the Environmental Services Unit (ESU) within I and ES to support that shift through the development, promotion and implementation of projects that support environment and sustainability outcomes.

10. Improving freshwater quality is a key focus for ESU and is supported through the implementation of catchment-based restoration projects (such as the Sustainable Catchments Programme and Project Twin Streams), land management programmes, and community education initiatives such as Wai Care.

11. The vision of the Indigenous Biodiversity Strategy is to ensure that Auckland’s biodiversity is flourishing and treasured. In supporting this vision, as well as that of the Auckland Plan, the biodiversity team provide technical advice to ecological restoration projects being delivered by either Council or private landowners. Biodiversity staff also provides technical input into the evaluation of resource consent applications and other statutory processes, such as the development of the draft unitary plan.

12. Biosecurity works alongside biodiversity to contribute to environmental outcomes. Biosecurity is responsible for the implementation of the Regional Pest Management Strategy through a number of programmes, and is also responsible for the regional coordination of national biosecurity management programmes, such as the local response to kauri dieback and kiwifruit vine disease (PSA).

13. ESU also delivers a number of projects that support community development through engaging communities in environment and sustainability projects. These projects include Wai Care, Enviroschools and Trees for Survival. In addition, ESU is currently developing and trialling a number of household sustainability initiatives in various local board areas.

Solid Waste Unit

14. The Solid Waste Unit, within the Infrastructure and Environmental Services Department, is responsible for the management of the region’s kerbside domestic refuse, recycling, hazardous waste, inorganics, illegal dumping and litter collection. It also manages some transfer stations, and develops and delivers waste minimisation programmes. It is made up of four main operational delivery groups; Waste Planning, Waste Minimisation, Waste Operations and Waste Infrastructure and Assets.

15. The Waste Planning team is responsible for carrying out implementation planning for the delivery of the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) and ensuring our waste operations and plans are consistent with regional waste bylaws and national level waste legislation. They advocate council views to central government on waste issues.

16. The Waste Minimisation team is responsible for the development, management and delivery of waste minimisation behaviour change and education programmes to households, businesses, and schools. This includes programmes such as the Create Your Own Eden composting courses and WasteWise schools.

17. The Waste Operations team is responsible for the management of the region’s kerbside domestic refuse, recycling and inorganic waste collection services, servicing and maintaining public litter bins and loose litter cleaning.

18. The Waste Assets and Infrastructure team is responsible for providing infrastructure to ensure Auckland meets its obligations under the Waste Management Act for the safe and efficient recovery, recycling and disposal of waste across the region.

19. These infrastructure requirements are managed in many ways, for example, through direct service supply contracts for delivery of waste to landfill, Build Operate Own and Transfer contracts for facilities to process recycling, and through council-owned assets and operations such as those at the Waitakere Transfer Station in Henderson and the Claris Landfill on Great Barrier Island. In addition, the team also procures and manages the stock of refuse and recycling bins and public litter bins. Finally, they work with suppliers to make provision for hazardous waste drop off, recovery and disposal through service contracts.

Stormwater Unit

20. Council’s Stormwater Unit is largely responsible for two of the activities outlined in the 2010 amendment of the Local Government Act 2002: Stormwater drainage, and flood protection and control, and is required to comply with the Resource Management Act and other legal requirements. The purpose of these activities is to minimise the nuisance of flooding, protect people and property from the adverse effects of extreme storm events and protect the environment and public health by reducing stormwater contaminant and sediment runoff that is discharged into natural waters.

21. Council’s stormwater functions are guided by the draft Stormwater Unit Strategic Direction and the Stormwater Asset Management Plan 2012-2032.

22. The Stormwater Asset Management Plan is updated every three years and its review is a key focus for the 2013/14 financial year. The Stormwater Asset Management Plan spans a 20-year period with focus on the ten year period covered in the council’s 10-year Long Term Plan (LTP). The Stormwater Asset Management Plan addresses all major asset based activities. A primary purpose of asset management planning is to ensure that present and future customer service requirements are met while managing assets in the most cost effective manner.

23. The draft Stormwater Unit Strategic Direction was completed in 2013. It is a non-statutory document aligned to the Auckland Plan that guides the operational matters of the council in relation to stormwater that informs and engenders support from internal and external parties involved in stormwater management. The document ultimately will be incorporated into the updated Stormwater Unit Asset Management Plan 2015-2035.

Consideration

Local Board Views

24. This is a report prepared specifically for the Local Board.

Maori Impact Statement

25. While this report is for information only and does not require any decision making, it is recognised that environmental management, water quality and land management has integral links with the mauri of the environments and concepts of kaitiakitanga.

Implementation Issues

26. The activities detailed in this report are within budget. Any decisions arising from discussions and planned changes to work programmes will have financial and resourcing implications which will need to be managed.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a	Environmental Services Unit update	69
b	Solid Waste Update Report	73
c	Auckland Household Waste Prevention Study	77
d	Orakei Stormwater Update Report	81
e	Attachment to Orakei Stormwater Report - Memo on Stormwater, Watercare and Parks Issues	87

Signatories

Authors

Lucy Hawcroft - Relationship Advisor

Emma Joyce - Relationship Advisor

Mara Bebich - Senior Relationship & Engagement Advisor

Authoriser

John Dragicevich - Manager Infrastructure and Environmental Services

Orakei Local Board

12 December 2013

Auckland Transport Update – Orakei Local Board: November 2013

File No.: CP2013/27690

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to update the Board on a range of transport related issues in Orakei area during October 2013.

Recommendation/s

That the Orakei Local Board:

a) Receives the Auckland Transport Update – Orakei Local Board: November 2013 report.

Monthly Overview

Remuera Road High Occupancy Vehicle Lane Report

At the August Orakei Local Board meeting it was reported that the Remuera Road High Occupancy Vehicle Lane Report would be available for the September 2013 meeting. Auckland Transport apologises for the delay in responding to the board with this report.

The report, below, finds that if Auckland Transport were to have implemented a T2 lane, as requested by the board, there would have been significant delays for commuters driving in the general lanes on Remuera Road. The decision to trial a T3 lane has shown to have had little impact on movement of vehicles in the general lane and is slightly more efficient than the previous bus lane configuration. Therefore Auckland Transport will be continuing with T3 lanes on Remuera Road.

Background

1. In July 2011, Auckland Transport (AT) produced the Bus and Transit Lanes Review document, which put forward a policy that aligns with strategic planning objectives and provides an objective, analytical basis for decisions about bus and transit lanes in the Auckland region. The approach allows the most efficient configuration of the road for all road users, whether they are car occupants or bus passengers, to be implemented. An ongoing monitoring programme to confirm configurations or to provide the case for their reconsideration, is foreshadowed.

2. A 2011 assessment of Remuera Road concluded that the current bus lane configuration should be retained, due to the higher operational efficiency of the corridor with this configuration when compared to either a T2 or T3 configuration.

3. A further assessment of Remuera Rd carried out in 2012 showed that either a Bus Lane or T3 lane configuration was the optimal solution, maximising the efficiency of the corridor. After lengthy discussion with the Orakei Local Board, Auckland Transport agreed to trial a T3 lane configuration on Remuera Road for a year period, provided that:

§ The bus operational level of service was not compromised;

§ Road safety was not compromised – with particular regard to cycle safety, and any weaving activity associated with the T3 lane;

§ Further assessment supported the arrangement.

4. The T3 lane was implemented in July 2012. A package of minor road and intersection improvements was also undertaken as part of the initiative, in discussion with the Orakei Local Board. Additional traffic surveys were undertaken in March and August 2013 to assess the performance of the corridor and the appropriateness of the T3 lane configuration.

Survey results

5. The following table compares Remuera Road traffic composition before and after the implementation of the trial T3 lane.

	2013: T3 Lane and general traffic lane		2012: Bus Lane and general traffic lane
Mode	Number of Vehicles/hour	%	Number of Vehicles/hour	%
Bus	25	3%	25	3%
Car, 1 pax	584	73%	580	70%
Car, 2 pax	139	17%	189	23%
Car, 3+ pax	51	7%	29	4%
Total	799	100%	823	100%

The vehicle survey highlighted the following (all numbers are vehicles per hour):

· Traffic flows remained similar to that recorded in 2012 (24 vehicles lower in 2013).

· The number of single occupancy vehicles remained largely the same at approximately 580.

· The number of two-occupant vehicles dropped by 50 vehicles, while the number of T3 vehicles increased by 22 vehicles.

· The number of buses remained relatively high at 25. Remuera Road forms part of the frequent service bus network, and will continue to be strategically important as a public transport corridor with a significant number of buses.

6. Average bus occupancy was 33 passengers per bus in the most recent survey, compared to a slightly higher value of 39 recorded last year.

7. Travel speeds on the T3 lane relative to the 2012 bus lane remained unchanged at 20 km/h.

8. Travel speeds on the general lane dropped to an average of 17 km/h in 2013 (after implementation of the T3 lane) compared to the 19 km/h average travel speed observed in 2012. The difference is not statistically significant..

Assessment Outcomes

9. Analysis of people movement efficiency shows that the existing T3 lane arrangement is currently the most productive, very slightly ahead of the bus lane arrangement. The T2 Lane scenario is the least efficient, and would result in longer delays in traffic for most people.

Assessment results are summarised below:

Lane Configuration	Productivity per lane	% Benchmark
Existing T3 Lane	16480	44%
T2 Lane Scenario	13360	35%
Bus Lane Scenario	16210	43%
2012 Bus Lane	16910	45%

10. With travel speeds on the T3 lane remaining unchanged from those on the former bus lane, the bus operational level of service was not compromised.

11. In terms of road safety, the following assessment of the trial was undertaken:

a. Review of recorded crash data for Remuera Road from 1 August 2012 to 1 August 2013

b. Review of customer feedback on cycle safety on Remuera Road from 1 August 2012

Following these safety-related assessments, it is evident that the T3 lane on Remuera Road has to date not compromised road safety (with particular regard to cycle safety, and any weaving activity associated with the T3 lane).

Conclusion

12. Based on the post-trial assessment, Auckland Transport intends to retain the existing T3 lane arrangement, subject to road safety continuing to be uncompromised.

Orakei Local Board Transport Discretionary Capital Fund
The process for discretionary fund projects:

Either a ROC will be provided to the Orakei Local Board for projects, or if a project does not meet the listed criteria it will be declined.

When the ROC is provided the Orakei Local Board must formally authorise the next step in the delivery of these projects, which is detailed investigation, design, and a firm estimate. The Board then approves or not, the project for construction. The costs incurred for detailed investigation, design, consultation and construction of these projects will be deducted from Orakei Local Board’s Transport Capital Fund.

Current Discretionary Fund Projects, $549,999 per annum.

Proposal	Status	ROC	Actual Cost	Board Contribution
Omahu Road Traffic Calming	Investigation	$300K	TBC	TBC
Okahu Bay Bus Stop Reorganisation	In Progress	$12K	$40k	$40K
Mission Bay Local Centre Reinstatement Area A	Investigation	$173K	TBC	TBC
Mission Bay Local Centre Reinstatement Area B	Investigation	$250K	TBC	TBC
Mission Bay Local Centre Reinstatement Area C	Investigation	$147K	TBC	TBC
Mission Bay Local Centre Reinstatement Area D	Investigation	$270K -$370K	TBC	TBC
Mission Bay Local Centre Reinstatement Parklets	Investigation	$200K	TBC	TBC
Orakei Point to Shore Road Walk/Cycle way	In Progress	$472K	$472,500	$328,500

Discretionary Fund Status update:

Omahu Road:

The engineers have been provided with an alternative design drawing. The alternative proposes kerb build outs and planting to give a feel of a local road that warrants slower speeds. It is expected that this ROC will be available in December for report back at the February 2014 meeting. By delaying this project to allow for an alternative design proposal it will allow the board to make a better informed decision.

Okahu Bay:

This is expected to be completed before the end of January 2014.

Mission Bay Local Centre Reinstatement:

Work is underway to progress the installation of parklets in Mission Bay, designs will soon be available for approval.

Orakei Point to Shore Road walk/cycleway:

This project is currently in progress and is being managed by Auckland City.

Coroner’s Report Findings - Tamaki Drive:

The Coroner has recently reported back on his findings in to the death on Jane Bishop on Tamaki Drive in November 2010. Auckland Transport has implemented a number of changes to the road on Tamaki Drive since this crash. These actions have been acknowledged in this report.

Projects Currently in Consultation:

Tamaki Drive/Ngapipi Road Intersection Upgrade:

This project is asking for feedback on the proposed signalisation of this intersection. This intersection has been highlighted as intersection of regional significance under the High Risk Intersection Guide, from NZ Transport Agency in 2012. The consultation will close 20 December 2013.

Sharrow Markings Trial - Riddell Road, Glendowie:

This is to trial painted lines on the road to encourage cyclists to ride further away from the edge of the road lane. This trial that has been successful internationally. The consultation will run until 31^st January.

AT HOP Implementation Update

AT HOP was launched on the remaining Metrolink buses on Sunday 24 November 2013.

This means the AT HOP card can be used on all Metrolink buses.

Passengers who use different services are encouraged to maintain a balance on their purple HOP card in addition to their new AT HOP card until Go West and Waka Pacific launch AT HOP later this year.

Customer information including posters (on-board and bus shelter), LINK bus screen, internet and a tear off pad for Ambassadors and bus drivers.

The launch campaign activity includes ambassadors providing information and assistance to customers as they learn to use the AT HOP card. Ambassadors will also be covering Metrolink outer school bus routes and cross routes where Metrolink buses travel on Go West or Waka

Implementation Issues

AT Ref #	TPL Ref #	Issue	Discussion	Action
AT2012/007954	9.8	Suggestions for new Pedestrian Crossing layouts, Ellerslie Town Centres	Auckland Council Urban Design staff have suggested options for improving pedestrian crossings in these town centres.	Auckland Transport has discussed a proposal for remodeling the pedestrian crossings in Ellerslie Town Centre to make them safer. There was insufficient funding in the 11/12 Financial Year to pursue this project. It has been reported that that this project would be restarted in the 12/13 Financial Year. Auckland Transport,in consultation with stakeholders including the Ellerslie Business Association, has had to adjust the timeframe for this project because there is a requirement for further investigation of the best way to provide safe crossings and bus accessibility. There are also maintenance works planned in the area and planning is ongoing to ensure that this work corresponds with the planned maintenance. Specific dates are not available yet but the project is now planned in the 13/14 Financial Year.
N/A	1.10.3	Remuera Parking	The Remuera Business Association and Auckland Transport have discussed the best way to maximize parking efficiency in the ‘Remuera Village’.	Auckland Transport and the Remuera Business Association have agreed to removing time limits from the ‘pay and display areas’ and introducing a ten minute grace period. This scheme has now been introduced in Remuera.
CAS-28271-Z1N0L7	9.99	Shore Road Median Strip	A number of safety concerns have been raised about Shore Road, particularly in the area near Bloodworth Park and the Shore Road Reserve.	This issue is still under investigation.
N/A	N/A	Stonefields Parking	It has been reported that the high density housing units that are currently being built only have one car park for three bedroom units and there are no parking bays on the streets. It is reported that many of the new units are rentals, so will have multiple vehicles for each residence. It is reported that the streets have parking down both sides, partly on berms reducing the road width (at times) to one lane only.	This issue was discussed at the May Orakei Local Board Meeting. Auckland Transport was asked to comment on a memo from Auckland Council. Auckland Transport has provided comment and has asked to remove this matter from the ‘Issue Register’. At the July Orakei Local Board meeting members requested that this item remain on the register.
N/A	9.98	‘The Landing’ Entrance	The Orakei Local Board has raised the issue of safety around the entrance to ‘The Landing’.	Auckland Transports Community Transport Team have committed to completing an investigation of this area and developing proposals to separate the walking and cycleways and to modify the entrance to the Landing
N/A	9.105	Upland Road Tree	The planter box on the corner of Upland and Benson Road in front of the Benson Road Deli has a tree that has grown too large and is cracking the pavement and damaging the planter box.	This project will be completed by the end of January 2014
N/A	9.102	Turua Street Lighting	Residents have raised concerns about the poor street lighting in Turua Street.	In early July 2013 Auckland Transport officers met representatives of the St Heliers Business Association onsite are currently developing a plan for improving the amount of lighting in this street.. No further progress An update is not available at the time of this November Report
CAS-53331-Q7N6T6		Broken Yellow Lines St Johns Road and Gowing Drive	Yellow lines have been installed around the St Johns Road and Gowing Drive intersection. It was requested that they should be extended further because cars are still allowed to park on St Johns Road at the top of the T-intersection with Gowing Drive, creating very tight turn with little room between traffic turning right from St Johns Road onto Gowing Drive and traffic continuing on St Johns Road towards College Road.	This issue has been logged and is being investigated the date for report back is late October 2013. Nov 2013, no update
		Request for Roundabout at Intersection of Ipswich Street, St Johns Road and Truman Road	Residents report that the Increasing volume of traffic is making it difficult for people who live on the north side of St Johns Road to turn right from Ipswich Street on to St Johns Road. The situation is exacerbated because the streets are awkwardly positioned and there is a pedestrian crossing nearby.	This issue has been logged and is being investigated the date for report back is late October 2013. An update is not available at the time of this November Report.
CAS-53331-Q7N6T6		Broken Yellow Lines in Rutherford Street	Rutherford Terrace is a narrow street, especially in the area between Ipswich Street and Dorchester Street. Residents report that cars often park on both sides of the street which means there is only one lane. When travelling along Rutherford Terrace from Ipswich to Dorchester there is a hill and when a car is parked on the left hand side of the road near or at the top of the hill, drivers have to move to the wrong side of the road and risk being hit by someone coming the other direction. It has been suggested that either parking should be removed on one side for the full length of the street or at a minimum broken yellow lines are be placed on both sides of the hill to improve safety.	This issue has been logged and is being investigated the date for report back is late October 2013. An update is not available at the time of this December Report
Remuera Road Operational Improvements
N/A		Blackett Road / St Johns Intersection	Auckland Transport will complete works at the intersection of Blackett Crescent and St Johns Road soon.		Construction has started.
N/A		Support Orakei Local Board urban design initiatives	Auckland Transport will work with Auckland Council’s Urban Design Team on the following issues: 1. Creating a boulevard effect by planting further oak trees on the north side of Remuera Rd around the Victoria Ave shops; and 2. Issues relating to the Village Green project in respect of aspects where Auckland Transport has a role.		Auckland Transport continues to work with Auckland Council to support development of the Village Green plan on an as required basis.
N/A		Continue to review efficiency of Remuera Road HOV lane.	Auckland Transport will review the operation of Remuera Road’s HOV lanes annually and, if actual usage is not consistent with modeling or other factors change traffic conditions making other configurations (T2, bus lanes or general traffic) more efficient, will consider changing the status of the lanes.		This is reported on in more detail above.
Notes: N/A – A Customer Service Reference Number is not applicable to this item because either it was handled directly by the EMLU or it is a legacy issue or the request was for information that was outside the boundaries of a service request.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Author	Melanie Dale, Elected Member Relationship Manager, Auckland Transport
Authoriser	Jonathan Anyon, Elected Member Relationship Team Manager, Auckland Transport

Chairperson	Desley Simpson, JP
Deputy Chairperson	Mark Thomas
Members	Ken Baguley
	Troy Churton
	Kate Cooke
	Colin Davis, JP
	Kit Parkinson

AUCKLAND TANSPORT
MISSION BAY FOOTPATH IMPROVEMENTS
BUDGET ESTIMATES - SUMMARY

Date	19/08/2103

Concept Options	40,000

Design and Construction of Areas Individually
AREA A	172,914	172,914	172,914
AREA B	250,010	250,010	250,010
AREA C	146,251	146,251	146,251
AREA D OPTION 1	370,128
AREA D OPTION 2		375,216
AREA D OPTION 3			270,575

TOTALS	1,079,303	1,084,392	979,750


Design and Construction of A, B, C and D3 in One Package
AREA A	154,514
AREA B	223,560
AREA C	131,301
AREA D OPTION 3	293,575

TOTAL	942,950

No.	Title	Page
a	Member Churton - Board Report December 2013	101
b	Member Cooke - Board Report December 2013	103
c	Member Thomas - Board Report December 2013	105

No.	Title	Page
a	31 October 2013 Workshop Notes	125
b	5 November 2013 Workshop Notes	127
c	7 November 2013 Workshop Notes	129
d	14 November 2013 Workshop Notes	131
e	21 November 2013 Workshop Notes	133

Author	Laura Bedwell - Democracy Advisor
Authoriser	Adam Milina - Acting Relationship Manager - Albert-Eden & Orakei Local Boards