Agenda of Orākei Local Board

Orākei Local Board

05 June 2014

ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

1 Welcome 5

2 Apologies 5

3 Declaration of Interest 5

4 Confirmation of Minutes 5

5 Leave of Absence 5

6 Acknowledgements 5

7 Petitions 5

8 Deputations 5

8.1 Bryan Johnson - Ellerslie Residents Association 5

9 Public Forum 5

9.1 Daniel Farrow - Auckland Cricket Association 6

9.2 Megan McGaw - Meadowbank Pony Club 6

9.3 Mark Goldstine - Mission Bay Business Association 6

9.4 Ruth Mackintosh - Meadowbank and St Johns Residents Association 7

9.5 Don Stock - Mission Bay Kohimarama Residents Association 7

9.6 Hon Peter Salmon - Remuera Residents Association 7

10 Extraordinary Business 8

11 Notices of Motion 8

11.1 Notice of Motion - Financial Planning for Extreme Weather Events 8

12 Orakei Local Board Community Development, Arts and Culture Work Programme 2014 - 2015 11

13 Orakei Local Board 2014/2015 Proposed Local Library Renewals 23

14 Orakei Local Board Performance Report - March 2014 29

15 Infrastructure and Environmental Services Update Report 81

16 Auckland Transport Update – Orakei Local Board: May 2014 91

17 Auckland Transport Quarterly Update to Local Boards
For the quarter - 1 January to 31 March 2014 159

18 Business Association Support Fund Application - Mission Bay Business Association 191

19 Business Association Support Fund Application - St Heliers Village Business Association 199

20 Residents Group Support Fund Application- Meadowbank and St Johns Residents Association 209

21 Residents Group Support Fund Application - Mission Bay Kohimarama Residents Association 221

22 Residents Group Support Fund Application- Remuera Residents Association 239

23 Urgent Decision - 2013/2014 Community Funding: Round Two 257

24 Urgent Decision - Orakei Local Board Business Association Support Fund Allocation: Ellerslie Business Association 261

25 Urgent Decision - 2013/14 Operational Expenditure Budget Reallocation 277

26 Chairperson's Report 283

27 Board Member Reports 305

28 Local Board Workshop Record of Proceedings 321

29 Resolutions Pending Action 331

30 Consideration of Extraordinary Items

1 Welcome

Mr Smith will lead the meeting in prayer – or whatever set text we decide will appear here.

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 Orākei Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 1 May 2014, including the confidential section, 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 Bryan Johnson - Ellerslie Residents Association

Purpose

1. Bryan Johnson – Chairperson Ellerslie Residents Association will be in attendance to speak to the Board on several matters including, Gavin Street traffic, East-West cycleway, rail transport, Park and Ride facilities and funding support which are covered in the attached document.

Recommendation/s

That the Orākei Local Board:

a) thanks Bryan Johnson – Chairperson Ellerslie Residents Association for his presentation.

Attachments

a Ellerslie Residents Association supporting document.......................... 339

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 Daniel Farrow - Auckland Cricket Association

Executive Summary

1. Daniel Farrow, Cricket Operations Manager, Auckland Cricket Association will be in attendance to speak to the attached paper titled ‘Cricket in Your Community – A Briefing Paper for the Local Board’.

Recommendation/s

That the Orākei Local Board:

a) thanks Daniel Farrow, Cricket Operations Manager, Auckland Cricket, for his presentation.

Attachments

a Cricket in Your Community - A Briefing Paper for the Local Board... 343

9.2 Megan McGaw - Meadowbank Pony Club

Executive Summary

1. Megan McGaw, Meadowbank Pony Club will be in attendance to introduce the Meadowbank Pony Club to the Board and to provide a brief overview of the Clubs activities and their participation in the community.

Recommendation/s

That the Orākei Local Board:

a) thanks Megan McGaw, Meadowbank Pony Club for her presentation.

9.3 Mark Goldstine - Mission Bay Business Association

Executive summary

1. Mark Goldstine, Chairperson - Mission Bay Business Association and Zena Thomas, Facilities Manager – RHL, will be in attendance to speak to the Associations application to the Business Association Support Fund for the Norfolk Pine Lighting project.

Recommendation/s

That the Orākei Local Board:

a) thanks Mark Goldstine, Chairperson - Mission Bay Business Association and Zena Thomas, Facilities Manager – RHL for their presentation.

b) notes that the Mission Bay Business Association application to the Business Association Support Fund will be discussed at item XX.

9.4 Ruth Mackintosh - Meadowbank and St Johns Residents Association

Executive summary

1. Ruth Mackintosh, Meadowbank and St Johns Residents Association will be in attendance to speak to the Associations application to the Residents Group Support Fund to further develop the Associations community website.

Recommendation/s

That the Orākei Local Board:

a) thanks Ruth Mackintosh, Meadowbank and St Johns Residents Association for her presentation.

b) notes that the Meadowbank and St Johns Residents Association application to the Resident’s Group Support Fund will be discussed at item XX.

9.5 Don Stock - Mission Bay Kohimarama Residents Association

Executive summary

1. Don Stock, Mission Bay Kohimarama Residents Association will be in attendance to update the Board on the Associations involvement with the community and support the Associations application to the Residents Group Support Fund to improve the Associations capability for informing, consulting with and representing the views of local residents.

Recommendation/s

That the Orākei Local Board:

a) thanks Don Stock, Mission Bay Kohimarama Residents Association for his presentation.

b) notes that the Mission Bay Kohimarama Residents Association application to the Residents Group Support Fund will be discussed at item XX.

9.6 Hon Peter Salmon - Remuera Residents Association

Executive summary

1. Hon Peter Salmon - Deputy Chairman Remuera Residents Association will be in attendance to speak to the Associations application to the Residents Group Support Fund to develop a community website.

Recommendation/s

That the Orākei Local Board:

a) Thanks Hon Peter Salmon - Deputy Chairman Remuera Residents Association for his presentation.

b) notes that the Remuera Residents Association application to the Residents Group Support Fund will be discussed at item XX.

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 - Financial Planning for Extreme Weather Events

In accordance with Standing Order 3.11.1, the following Notice of Motion has been received from Member Kit Parkinson for inclusion on the agenda for the Orākei Local Board meeting being held on day, Thursday, 5 June 2014:

Recommendation/s

That the Orākei Local Board:

a) agrees to allocate its 2014/15 and future “storm damage” budget to a local unallocated “extreme weather event” self-insurance budget, which will be utilised by all local boards, for repair or rehabilitation of areas affected by extreme weather events on an as required basis.

b) supports a portion of the pooled operating budgets being allocated to local unallocated capital funding.

c) notes that expenditure against the local unallocated operational and capital storm damage budgets will be reported to all local boards annually.

Background

1. Auckland is prone to a range of extreme weather events including tornadoes, high tides, high winds, high rainfall and drought all of which can contribute to sudden erosion, plant loss, tree fall, fixed asset damage and land slips.

2. Auckland City Council held specific “storm damage” budgets for parks and other Council’s had a level of self-insurance against unforeseen damage. The other territorial authorities had no scheme in place.

3. Upon amalgamation the funding pool held by Auckland City Council was divided amongst the local boards in those areas. The Orakei Local Board allocation for the 2013/14 financial year was $109,874. Local boards in the old Manukau City had some funding allocated to cater for this possibility in their local budgets. This resulted in very small buckets of money being allocated to 12 local boards.

4. A report to the Orakei Local Board’s 1 May 2014 meeting outlined a number of options to manage the current funding allocation. Including option one, retaining the current system, where some boards have limited funds available, others have nothing. Option two proposed creating a local unallocated fund (self-insurance), a ring fenced fund for all boards to access allocated to the local and sports parks activity. It would be established from existing storm damage budgets held by some local boards. Option three would require requesting departments (and local boards) to ask the governing body to cater for most impacts of extreme weather events on a case by case basis. The Board considered the report and resolved:

That the Orākei Local Board:

a) notes the Financial Planning for Extreme Weather Events report.

b) supports a regional investment proposal for the Long-Term Plan to provide operating expenditure and capital expenditure funding for extreme weather events.

5. Further discussion with officers has since indicated that option two, creation of a local unallocated fund (self-insurance), a ring fenced fund for all boards to access allocated to the local and sports parks activity would be a more satisfactory solution and I ask that my fellow board members support this option.

Orākei Local Board

05 June 2014

Orakei Local Board Community Development, Arts and Culture Work Programme 2014 - 2015

File No.: CP2014/10395

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to present the Community Development, Arts and Culture (CDAC) 2014/2015 Orakei Local Board work programme for approval.

Executive summary

2. This report provides information to support Local Boards to make decisions required to endorse the CDAC 2014 – 2015 work programme.

3. The draft CDAC work programmes aim to provide a defined work programme of the 2014 – 2015 financial year. They cover the following areas:

· community development and safety

· arts and culture

· events

· community facilities

4. The CDAC work programme for the Orakei Local Board has been aligned to the following 2011 – 2013 Orakei Local Board Plan priorities:

· investing in communities and maintaining our local character

5. Local Boards are now being requested to endorse the CDAC work programme 2014 – 2015.

Recommendations

That the Orakei Local Board :

a) approves the Community Development, Arts and Culture work programme 2014 – 2015 (Attachment A)

b) approves the community lease work list for 2014/2015 (Attachment B )

c) approves the Community Facilities capital and renewals work programme 2014/2015 as listed in Attachment C and:

d) delegates responsibility to specified Local Board member/s to approve any moderate changes to the budget, in the event that there is a variation to identified costs for this capital and renewals work programme

e) requests council staff report on any reduction in project costs to enable a review of budget options

f) approves the 2014/2015 term grants for Meadowbank Community Centre for $48,763, St Heliers Church and Glendowie Community Centre for $64,979 and Community of St Lukes for $21,388.

Comments

6. This is the second year of development for the CDAC work programme for Local Boards. The work programmes for 2014 – 2015 have been developed using a co-ordinated departmental approach. Each CDAC unit has aligned their projects and initiatives to the Auckland Plan directives, the Orakei Local Board plan 2011 – 2013 and the Orakei Local Board draft annual plan priorities.

7. The CDAC work programmes align to the following 2011 – 2013 Local Board Plan priorities:

· investing in communities and maintaining our local character

CDAC recognises that new Local Board plan outcomes and the Long Term Plan 2015 – 2025 are currently being developed and these outcomes and priorities will be incorporated into the 2015 – 2016 CDAC work programmes.

8. The CDAC work programme 2014 – 2015 for the Orakei Local Board includes the following areas of activity:

· Community Development and Safety: These projects and programmes aim to deliver a range of social outcomes including capacity building, place-making, youth development, community funding, graffiti vandalism prevention and safety advice.

· Arts and Culture: This includes the delivery of a range of public art programmes including: Bastion Point Steps, public art installation and the Matariki Festival 2015.

· Events: This will deliver a range of community events including: ANZAC day, community volunteer awards, local event funding, local civic functions, citizenship ceremonies, community carols on the green and the winter splash event.

· Community Facilities: This includes the provision of community facilities, the marketing and promotion of community facilities, community leasing, community centre programming, strengthening community led centres, providing an integrated booking system, venue hire, renewals and levels of service and encouraging community based enterprise. The following 2014 - 2015 term grants are being requested to be approved by the Orakei Local Board:

· Meadowbank Community Centre for $48,763,

· St Heliers Church and Glendowie Community Centre for $64,979 and

· Community of St Lukes for $21,388

See Attachment A: Orakei Local Board, CDAC 2014 – 2015 work programme,

Attachment B: Community Lease work list for 2014/2015,

Attachment C: Community facilities renewals programme for the Orakei Local Board

9. The work programmes include scoped initiatives, the allocation of budgets and established timelines. A Workshop has been conducted with the Orakei Local Board and CDAC staff on 8 May, to ensure alignment with the Local Board priorities and that these meet the needs of the local community.

10. Local Boards are requested to approve the CDAC work programme for 2014 – 15. CDAC staff will continue to work with relevant portfolio holders and the Local Board to ensure the delivery of these projects and their evaluation. Portfolio holders and the Local Board will also be consulted on the prioritisation of the community facilities renewal projects and community leases.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

11. The draft 2014/2015 CDAC work programme was considered by the Local Board at a workshop on 8 May 2014. The views expressed by Local Board members are reflected in Attachment A.

Maori impact statement

12. Improving Maori outcomes is a priority for the region. One of the Auckland Plan targets is to increase targeted support to Maori community development projects. The CDAC work programme deliverables aim to improve well-being among Maori living in the Local Board area. The key focus of this CDAC work programme is to support Maori targeted initiatives such as the event programme for the Matariki Festival and the Bastion Point steps public art installation.

Implementation

13. CDAC staff will continue to meet with portfolio holders to provide updates on the work programme and ensure it is progressed in a timely way. The CDAC work programme will be implemented within the annual plan 2014 – 2015 budget.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Community Development, Art and Culture work programme 2014 - 2015	15
b View	Community Facilities Community Lease Workplan 2014/2015	19
c View	Orakei Local Board proposed renewals programme	21

Signatories

Authors

Louise Mason - Manager Community Development, Arts and Culture

Authorisers

Louise Mason - Manager Community Development, Arts and Culture

Adam Milina - Acting Relationship Manager - Albert-Eden & Orakei Local Boards

Orākei Local Board

05 June 2014

Attachment B

Orakei Local Board Community Facilities Community Lease Workplan 2014 / 2015

Group

Location

Building Ownership / Ground or Building Lease

Lease Expiry Date

Renewal?

If so, details

Rent Amount

Optional – can remove

Notes

Category One: New leases, renewals and projects that are currently underway and will be reported to Board in due course

Mission Bay Womens Bowling Club Incorporated

Melansia Reserve,

19 Speights Rd, Kohimarama

Lessee

31/05/2013

Final expiry 2013

$500.00

New lease application received. Change of name, including men in membership.

Public notification and iwi consultation required

St Heliers Bay Croquet Club Incorporated

St Heliers Bay Reserve

Lessee

30/11/2012

Final expiry 2027

$0.10

Renewal Received 2013/14

Category Two: Leases and renewals that have expired, together with other projects, that will be the next focus area for action

Kohimarama Yacht Club Incorporated

Madills Farm Reserve, Kohimarama

Lessee

31/10/2013

Second Renewal

Final Expiry 2018

$250.00

Auckland Water Ski Club

Orakei Basin West Reserve,120a Lucerne Rd, Remuera

Lessee

31/03/2012

Final Expiry 2022

$500.00

Category Three: Leases and renewals that are due to expire, together with other projects, that will be the final focus area for action

Orakei Tennis Club Incorporated

Kupe Reserve,

146 Kepa Rd, Orakei

Lessee

1/12/2014

Final expiry 2014

$500.00

Auckland Playcentres Association Incorporated - Newmarket

Hapua Reserve,

2 Hapua St, Remuera

Lessee

30/09/2014

Final expiry

2019

$250.00

The Scout Association of New Zealand - Remuera West Scouts

Platina Reserve,

10-16 Platina St, Remuera

Lessee

1/11/2014

Final expiry

2024

$250.00

Remuera Parnell Sports Community Charitable Trust

Shore Rd Reserve, Shore Rd, Remuera.

Lessee

27/10/2014

Final expiry

2019

$250.00

Young Mariners of NZ

Orakei Basin West Reserve,

191-215 Orakei Road, Remuera

Lessee

01/07/2014

Final expiry

2024

$250.00

Category Four: Lease matters requiring additional work due to complex factors

Outboard Boating Club of Auckland Incorporated

3-5 Tamaki Drive, Orakei

Lessee

$0.00

Local Board resolution 2012 approving a new licence.

Not executed as area is a recreation reserve. Needs to be reclassified. Question over parking revenue

St Heliers Tennis Club Incorporated

Vellenoweth Green,

35 Goldie St, St Heliers

Lessee

30/11/2012

Final expiry

2027

$0.10

Renewal Received 2013/14

Renewal on hold. PSR working with club.

Tamaki Yacht Club Incorporated

Atkin Reserve,

Atkin Avenue, Mission Bay

Lessee

29/02/2013

Final expiry

2018

$500.00

Shed in Atkin Ave for their patrol boats. Address is Atkin Ave. Renewal docs received. Land classification to check

Orākei Local Board

05 June 2014

Orakei Local Board 2014/2015 Proposed Local Library Renewals

File No.: CP2014/10061

Purpose

1. This report seeks approval from the Orakei Local Board for proposed 2014/15 property renewal capital works for Libraries.

Executive summary

2. The property renewals programme is an annual capital works programme. The programme ensures that each Council facility can operate to the current level of service articulated in the relevant asset management plan.

The Orakei Local Board proposed property renewals programme for 2014/15 is detailed in this report as Attachment 1.

In the 2014/15 financial year, the Orakei Local Board’s budget for the Libraries property renewal programme is $20,759.

A list of all Libraries proposed property renewal projects for all Auckland Council Local Boards for 2014/2015 is provided for your information as Attachment 2.

Recommendation/s

That the Orākei Local Board:

a) Receives the Orakei Local Board 2014/2015 Proposed Property Renewals report.

b) Approves the property renewals programme 2014/2015 for Libraries as listed in Attachment 1.

c) Delegates responsibility to the Manager Assets Planning and Business – Libraries to approve any moderate changes to the budget, in the event that there is a variation to identified costs for its property renewals programme.

d) Approves that any project surplus be held as contingency for other Library renewals projects.

Comments

3. Investment in this property renewals programme will ensure that Council facilities remain valuable, well-maintained community assets that continue to meet user expectations. Not undertaking timely property renewals will have an undesirable impact on the customer experience and put asset performance at risk, and ultimately increase the cost to maintain the facility.

The property renewals programme is a planned and documented process comprising of seven project management framework phases. These phases are: data collection, feasibility, initiation, planning, execution & transition, closure, and benefits realisation. Local Board sign-off is within the third phase (initiation) of the Property Renewals Programme process.

The property renewals programme process ensures that the proposed work-lists (Attachment 1) have received extensive input and assessment from both property and activity officers.

Should a Local Board Member have any questions regarding any of the proposed renewals works, the Activity Representative is the person that should be contacted in the first instance. The Activity Representative will be happy to answer any questions you have or workshop the renewals list with you if you prefer.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

4. Council officers are seeking Local Board approval for the proposed Orakei Local Board property renewals programme for 2014/15. Council officers will report quarterly to the Local Board, including any reduction in project costs, to enable a review of budget options.

Maori impact statement

5. The Orakei Local Board 2014/2015 property renewals programme will ensure that all facilities continue to be well-maintained community assets benefiting the local community, including Māori.

Implementation

6. This work will be implemented as part of the Council Property Department’s usual business practice and delivered in partnership with Libraries.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Proposed Renewals Programme- Orakei	25
b View	Proposed Renewals Programme 14/15 Regional	27

Signatories

Authors

Kim Taunga - Manager – Local Libraries South

Authorisers

Allison Dobbie - Manager – Libraries and Information

Adam Milina - Acting Relationship Manager - Albert-Eden & Orakei Local Boards

Orākei Local Board

05 June 2014

Infrastructure and Environmental Services Update Report

File No.: CP2014/09075

Purpose

1. To inform the local board about the activities of the Infrastructure and Environmental Services (I&ES) department during the period from February to April 2014. This includes both local board based and regional activities undertaken by the three units of I&ES – Environmental Services, Solid Waste and Stormwater.

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

Executive Summary

3. I&ES delivers on the Auckland Plan and local board plans through the provision of environment and sustainability programmes, regional waste and stormwater services, as well as the maintenance and enhancement of Auckland's natural environment.

4. This report has been written to inform the local board about 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.

Recommendation

That the Orākei Local Board:

a) receives the Infrastructure and Environmental Services update report.

Discussion

5. Local board priorities: This report and attachments specifically detail the activities delivered by the three units of I&ES within the local board area which support and contribute to the following local board plan priorities and initiatives:

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

· Priority Six – Places to Relax and Enjoy the Outdoors

6. Local board projects: I&ES has not been allocated any Orakei Local Board budgets for delivery in this financial year.

7. Local and regional activities: Local environmental initiatives are also supported through regional funding. Highlights of our regional activities are noted in Table 1 below with additional detail provided in Attachments A and B.

*Unit*	*Highlights:*
Environmental Services	· The Retrofit Your Home Programme has been selected as a finalist for the EECA Awards 2014. In 2012/2013 3,211 households took advantage of the Retrofit programme assistance. So far this year 2,751 households have joined with more applications expected as the colder months approach.
Solid Waste	· The Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund, Round I small grants (applications less than $5,000), opened for applications on 19 March 2014. The fund was advertised through over 300 emails, a mail out to 474 to stakeholders and in approximately 15 suburban newspapers. Officers received 44 applications and are now working through the eligibility screening. The applications will be assessed over the next few weeks, and the final decisions will be notified to applicants by late June.
Stormwater	· The stormwater unit has worked closely with the Housing Project Office (HPO) to identify Special Housing Areas (SHA) for the recently announced Tranche 3 areas including developing stormwater management solutions and management plans for existing SHAs. · Development and delivery of a stormwater NCEA level two and three resource for secondary schools. This resource will allow youth to delve into stormwater issues and work towards sustainability. The resource was developed by council in partnership with schools and the community and it allows students to gain several achievement standards. It is available electronically on council’s website (search ‘secondary schools stormwater ncea’) and contains four editable assessment tasks or activities, including one NZQA approved task, a junior programme, and fun resources to support learning. · Stormwater capital projects for 2013/14 are progressing as per Attachment C.

Consideration

Local Board Views

8. At its March 2014 meeting, the Orakei Local Board requested that the quarterly update from the I&ES department be included in the quarterly performance report compiled by the local board finance team. This will commence in the new financial year.

9. This is a report prepared specifically to inform the local board.

Maori Impact Statement

10. 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

11. 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 View	Local Infrastructure and Environmental Services Activity	85
b View	Regional Infrastructure and Environmental Services Activity	87
c View	Stormwater Capital Works Programme	89

Signatories

Authors

Mara Bebich - Stakeholder Liasion Manager

Emma Joyce - Relationship Advisor

Theresa Pearce - Relationship Advisor

Authorisers

John Dragicevich - Manager Infrastructure and Environmental Services

Adam Milina - Acting Relationship Manager - Albert-Eden & Orakei Local Boards

Orākei Local Board

05 June 2014

Auckland Transport Update – Orakei Local Board: May 2014

File No.: CP2014/11076

Executive Summary

1. The purpose of this report is to update the Board on a range of transport related issues in Orakei area during May 2014.

Recommendation/s

That the Orākei Local Board:

a) receives the May 2014 report from Auckland Transport.

b) amends Resolution OR/2014/16 of 13/02/2014, relating to a Local Board Transport Capital Fund allocation to a revolving electronic sign for Omahu Road, Ohinirau Street and Aitkin Ave, to refer instead to Omahu Road, Ohinirau Street, Meadowbank Road and Maskell Street.

c) requests Auckland Transport to proceed to detailed design on Local Board Transport Capital Fund Project 24 – Remuera Village Upgrade (REVup) sub-project 2.3: Remuera Road entrance to Village Green – Footpath upgrade, at estimated cost of $50,000.

d) requests Auckland Transport to proceed to detailed design on Local Board Transport Capital Fund Project 26 – Remuera Village Upgrade (REVup) sub-project 2.5: Clonbern Lane upgrade, with a design incorporating coloured concrete, at an estimated cost of $120,000.

e) requests Auckland Transport to proceed to detailed design on Local Board Transport Capital Fund Project 28 – Remuera Village Upgrade (REVup) sub-project 2.7: Lane wall: wall panels of perforated metal screens, at an estimated cost of $40,000.

Monthly Overview

2. Orakei Local Board Transport Capital Fund

i. The process for discretionary fund projects:

Either a Rough Order of Cost 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 Rough Order of Cost 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. Please see commentary above on the progress of current ROC’s and for further updates see attachment A.

ii. Project 24 – Remuera Village Upgrade (REVup), sub-project 2.3: Remuera Road entrance to Village Green – Footpath upgrade

The Rough Order of Cost (ROC) previously reported of $45,000 has been increased to $50,000 to allow for more input to the design of the paving and selection of the appropriate stone sets.

Auckland Transport requests the Orakei Local Board to give approval to proceed to detailed design.

iii. Project 26 – Remuera Village Upgrade (REVup), sub-project 2.5: Lane upgrade with a design incorporating coloured concrete at a likely ROC of $108,000.

There has been an additional estimate for the design cost for the artwork in the concrete paving of approximately $12,000 bringing the ROC up to $120,000.

Auckland Transport requests the Orakei Local Board to give approval to proceed to detailed design.

iv. Project 28 – Remuera Village Upgrade (REVup), sub-project 2.7: Lane wall: wall panels of perforated metal screens.

The initial ROC estimate was $25,000. There was concern from the architect that this was too low. The ROC has therefore been increased to $40,000.

Auckland Transport requests the Orakei Local Board to give approval to proceed to detailed design.

v. Project 31 – Stonefields median crossing bridges.

This construction of this project (a timber bridge and links to the adjacent footpaths) in lower Stonefields Drive has been completed.

vi. Project 32 – Summerhill Footpath Project

The safety audit of this site required more significant infrastructure changes to implement this project than first quoted. This project will require addional funding from Auckland Transport. Thank you to the Orakei Local Board for the contribution as this will enable the project to get underway before the end of this financial year.

3. Mission Bay Streetscape

The Orakei Local Board has a current ROC for use of the Local Board Transport Capital Fund to upgrade the streetscape in Mission Bay. This upgrade is expected to attract some maintenance funding from Auckland Transport and a contribution from the businesses directly benefiting from the upgrade. At this stage it is too soon to amend the Resolution or the spreadsheet with an accurate cost to the Orakei Local Board from its Local Board Transport Capital Fund allocation

4. Tamaki Drive to Glen Innes Cycleway

The NZ Transport Agency and Auckland Transport want to utilise their land through this valley to enable better cycle and walking connections to Tamaki Drive. Auckland Transport, the Transport Agency, Auckland Council, Orakei Local Board and Cycle Action Auckland met at the beginning of May to discuss the possible phasing of this project. The governance and steering groups are in the process of forming and developing the scope of this project. It is expected that this project will move relatively quickly to design and consent stages. The progress of this project is still dependent on staging and funding avaialblity. The inclusion of key stakeholders including a local board member on the steering group is intended to help incorporate the feedback of stakeholder groups to ensure this project is able to keep to the timeline.

5. Tamaki Drive/Ngapipi Road

Auckland Transport has provided the Orakei Local Board with a copy of the report prepared for the Auckland Transport Board on 25 February 2014. There has been some information withheld to protect commercial and/or private information.

The Orakei Local Board has submitted resolutions stating their strong preference for a clip-on addition to the Ngapipi Bridge to provide improved walking and cycling facilities in alignment with the Tamaki Drive Master Plan. Separating pedestrians and cyclists at this pinch point is also a priority for Auckland Transport. Auckland Transport has asked for concepts to be drafted to explore how to deliver this separation, but will not commit to a specific option until all the information and concepts are available and the local board has been engaged with.

6. Tamaki Drive Improvements

7. Auckland Transport has begun a programme of information gathering for Tamaki Drive to assist in the prioritisation and delivery of projects along the length of Tamaki Drive. The types of information being gathered are seismic assessment of bridges, road and sea wall and a climate change study to inform how much and where the road may need to be raised. Auckland Transportintends to include the aspirations of the Tamaki Drive Master Plan and the strategic focus of the TaNKK CMP (Tamaki, Ngapipi, Kepa and Kohimarama Corridor Management Plan) to provide a holistic concept for Tamaki Drive. It is also expected that this information will also help prioritise funding for the delivery of projects on Tamaki Drive.

8. Parking Strategy

Auckland Transport has been working with legacy parking policies and strategies since amalgamation. Auckland needs a consolidated view on parking and how it can enable Auckland to achieve its objectives of being the world’s most liveable city. The document covers subjects like inner city parking, park and rides and use of arterial routes. There are proposals in the parking strategy designed to start a discussion about parking to enable Auckland Transport to understand what is most important to the people of Auckland. The local board is encouraged to engage with their stakeholders on this document, and to encourage them also to provide their comments on the future shape of parking in Auckland.

The Parking Strategy discussion document is attached to this report (see attachment B) and feedback is invited through the process explained in the document. The attached information is also available on the Auckland Transport website, or, by calling 355 3553 for a hard copy. Hard copies will also be available at the Local Board office. Consultation will close on 30 June.

9. Berm Planting Policy

Auckland Transport is currently developing a policy relating to the planting of berms. Following the Auckland Council decision to no longer fund the maintenance of berms in the Auckland Region, there has been some interest from residents wishing to improve their berms with planting. The policy is expected to identify whether such planting will be permitted, and if so, help with guidelines and the sustainability of planting programmes. The draft policy is expected to be presented to the Auckland Transport Board for a decision once it is developed.

10. Train Station – Purewa Valley

Auckland Transport was asked by the Orakei Local Board to investigate the possibility of a new train station between Glen Innes Train Station and Meadowbank Train Station. High level studies have shown that this project is able to be progressed to the next stage, which is a feasibility study. Funding is expected to be made available in the 2014/15 financial year to undertake this study and it is expected to take 12 months once the study begins.

11. Ellerslie Community Concerns

Ellerslie Business and Residents’ Associations have brought a number of concerns to Auckland Transport, including upgrading pedestrian amenities and improving traffic flow. These concerns have been logged as a priority in Auckland Transports customer service management system and a full update will be provided at the July meeting.

12. Remuera Upgrade

Auckland Transport will be installing lights along Clonbern Car Park; these have been ordered and expect to be installed in the next eight weeks. This is to complement the work being funded by the Orakei Local Board from their Capital Fund and the Remuera Business Association.

13. Stonefields

The Stonefields Residents Association have brought a number of transport-related issues to Auckland Transport. Many of these involve working within the constraints of rules that residents signed up to when purchasing houses in this development. The concerns are under investigation by Auckland Transport and a full report will be presented at the July meeting.

14. Kepa Road /Kupe Street Carpark

As part of the urban design plan for the shops at the intersection of Kepa Road and Kupe Street, Auckland Transport was asked to upgrade the surface and markings in the car park. This work began on the 21^st May 2014.

Implementation Issues

AT Ref #	TPL Ref #	Issue	Discussion	Action
AT2012/007954	9.8	Suggestions for new Pedestrian Crossing layouts in Ellerslie Town Centre	Auckland Council Urban Design staff have suggested options for improving pedestrian crossings in this town centre.	This project currently sits under the Corridor Management Plan package of works. It will progress when these packages have been signed off.
	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 project is on the programme; however, it is unlikely to be delivered until the 2016/2017 financial year. If the board would like to have this refuge delivered before then, it could consider prioritising this as a Transport Capital Fund project. Auckland Transport is looking to provide a pedestrian link from the new walkway across Shore Road, by the entrance to Martyn Wilson Reserve.
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 each three bedroom unit and there are no parking bays on the streets. Many of the new units are used as rental properties and have multiple vehicles at each residence. This is resulting in the streets having cars parked down both sides, some partly on the berms and 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 for this matter to be removed from the ‘Issues Register’. At the July Orakei Local Board meeting members requested that this item remain on the register. A meeting with Auckland Transport and the Stonefields Residents association was held on 26 March. Preliminary discussions have been held with the parking team and they are happy to support where they can.
N/A	9.98	‘The Landing’ Entrance	The Orakei Local Board has raised safety concerns around the entrance to ‘The Landing’.	Auckland Transport’s Community Transport Team has committed to completing an investigation of this area and developing proposals to separate the footpath and cycleway and to modify the entrance to The Landing. The project that will be handed over from the Harbour Edge Development team. Currently the project has not progressed.
CAS-53331-Q7N6T6		Broken Yellow Lines St Johns Road and Gowing Drive	Broken yellow lines have been installed around the St Johns Road and Gowing Drive intersection. A Board member has requested that they 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 is currently in investigation design and will be implemented by end of March 2014.
N/A		Support Orakei Local Board urban design initiatives	Auckland Transport has been requested to 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.

Notes:

N/A – A Customer Service Reference Number is not applicable to this item because either it was handled directly by the EMRM or it is a legacy issue or the request was for information that was outside the boundaries of a service request.

Signatories

Author	Melanie Dale, Elected Member Relationship Manager, Auckland Transport
Authoriser	Roger Wilson, Council Engagement Manager, Auckland Transport

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Transport Capital Fund - Financial Update	97
b View	Parking Strategy discussion document	99

Signatories

Authors	Georgina Morgan - Democracy Advisor
Authorisers	Adam Milina - Acting Relationship Manager - Albert-Eden & Orakei Local Boards

Orākei Local Board

05 June 2014

Auckland Transport Quarterly Update to Local Boards
For the quarter - 1 January to 31 March 2014

File No.: CP2014/11198

Executive summary

1. The purpose of this report is to inform Boards about progress on activities undertaken by Auckland Transport in the three months January - March 2014, and the planned activities anticipated to be undertaken in the three months April – June 2014.

2. Attachments include:

· A – Auckland Transport activities, broken down by Local Board

· B – Decisions of the Transport Co-ordinating Committee, by Board

Recommendation/s

That the Orākei Local Board:

a) receives the Auckland Transport Quarterly Report.

Comments

Significant activities during the period under review

Key Agency Initiatives

3. SMART (South Western Multimodal Airport Rapid Transit) Project

Investigation into protecting a corridor to expand the rail network to the Airport.

As part of planning for the future public transport network, Auckland Transport has been talking to Auckland Airport about making provision for a potential rapid transit corridor in their master plan. Rail has been identified as the best long term public transport option for improving transport in Auckland’s airport and south western area. The Auckland Airport has allowed for a rail corridor and station at the terminal as part of their latest master plan. There are no confirmed alignments for rapid transit links outside the airport property yet and further work is required to confirm this and the timing of any construction. The project is currently in the development phase and public consultation will be carried out when more certainty on feasible alignments and station locations are reached.

4. East West Link

The primary objective of the project is to provide an improved freight connection between SH20 SH1 and the Onehunga/Penrose industrial area. Public Transport, Cycling and safety upgrades will also be considered.

The project team has started the process for procurement of professional services contract for the production of the Detailed Business Case in FY 2014/15, subject to approval of funding. The contract will be led by the Transport Agency, as principal, but the project will continue to be jointly led by AT and the Transport Agency. Indicatively, the construction is scheduled to start by 2016/2017 with forecast completion by 2019/2020.

5. AMETI Package 1 - Panmure Phase 2

This phase encompasses the replacement of existing Panmure roundabout with a signalised intersection. Construction of a two lane busway on the northern part of Lagoon Drive and a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists along the north side of Lagoon Drive from Queens Road / Jellicoe Road to the new Panmure Bridge, Re-allocation of road space within existing kerb lines to provide for bus priority, cycle lanes, improved footpaths and landscaping along Ellerslie-Panmure Highway from Forge Way to Mt Wellington Highway. Widening of existing footpaths to provide shared footpath/cycle paths at Mt Wellington Highway. This piece of work is part of the AMETI Programme.

The base design is complete. The design will be updated to align with the requirements of the proposed Auckland Unitary Plan and to ensure effects (e.g. on cultural heritage sites) are appropriately mitigated. Work has commenced on the consenting phase and a designer is being procured.

PT Development

6. Distributed Stabling - Detailed Design

The project entails the development of outstabling facilities which support Rail Services throughout the region. These facilities are located in Auckland South/CBD and West and comprise facilities for overnight stabling of trains, staff facilities for operational staff as well as lighting and security systems for the remote monitoring of the facilities.

7. Platform Extensions

Extending the platforms of 11 stations 5-15m each to bring them into line with other platforms on the network addressed by KiwiRails DART projects and to accommodate the stopping of 6 car EMU services (147m in length + stopping distances)

First three stations with platform extensions are now nearing completion. Good progress is being made on the next 4 stations. Project Manager has accelerated works to complete all extensions by June 2014.

8. City Rail Link

The City Rail Link (CRL) is a 3.5km double track underground electrified rail line running under Auckland City centre from Britomart Station to the Western Line near the existing Mt Eden Station. Britomart would become a through station and provide for 3 intermediate stations in the Aotea, Karangahape Road and Newton areas.

The Independent Commissioners’ recommendations, in relation to Auckland Transport’s Notice of Requirement for the designation to construct and operate the CRL, have been received and are under review. The Principal Technical Advisor has completed their Establishment Phase and has commenced the Design Definition Phase in preparation of the Reference Design. The project team continue preparations to be collated in an integrated project office by early April.

9. Upgrade Downtown Ferry Terminals

Scope of work is being worked through with Public Transport Operations. A new covered waiting area will be installed on Pier 2 by the end of April 2014

Upgrade Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 3 & 4 - Scoping and initiation works under development is in coordination with the Harbour Edge Programme.

10. Harbour Bridge Pathway

Harbour Bridge Pathway The purpose of the project is to construct a cycle/foot-bridge below/alongside the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Road Design and Development

11. Route optimisation CBD

Improving Auckland Transport's transport network by maximising use of existing infrastructure, considering all transport modes, improve consistency and customer experience, with a high focus in the City Centre on moving people.

12. Corridor Management Plans (CMPs)

Corridor Management Plans identify the long term (< 30 year) strategic vision for each corridor, based on projected growth and development. Potential network deficiencies, across all modes, are analysed and the CMPs set an integrated transport and land use approach to enable the anticipated growth. CMPs also inform Network Operating Plans, for the day-to-day management of the corridor and influence the planning for other AT projects and operations. A key focus for CMPs is to create robust implementation plans of prioritised projects to address future issues – creating a large portion of AT’s forward programme.

January- March 2014

Onewa Rd CMP starts

Mt Albert Rd-Carrington Rd CMP starts

Great South Rd Stage 3 starts

Greenlane East/West starts

Manukau Rd CMP starts

New North Rd CMP starts

Pakuranga Rd CMP underway

Great North Rd CMP underway

Brigham Creek Rd CMP finishes

Oteha Valley Rd CMP finishes

April-June 2014 (planned)

Mangere-Otahuhu-Sylvia Park CMP starts

Great North Rd CMP finishes

Onewa Rd CMP finishes

Mt Albert Rd-Carrington Rd CMP finishes

Great South Rd Stage 3 finishes

Greenlane East/West finishes

Manukau Rd CMP finishes

New North Rd CMP finishes

Pakuranga Rd CMP finishes

Great North Rd CMP finishes

Community Transport

13. School Transport Programme and Road Safety Education

· The number of schools signed onto the TravelWise Programme has now reached 387.

· Key activities that were undertaken with the schools included, safety at the school gate parking enforcement, speed enforcement campaigns undertaken with the NZ Police, cycle training, scooter training, school leadership programme for intermediate and high school students and school curriculum transport related activities targeted at road safety and school travel options.

· Walking School Buses now number 362 in the region with a continued programme of recruitment and recognition for the volunteers who accompany the buses.

· Demand for cycle training is still strong from schools and greater partnerships with the NZ Police, Sports Trusts and Bike NZ have been developed to deliver cycle training and cycle safety.

· The following regional road safety education campaigns are being delivered over the for the coming six months:

i. Local speed campaign – focused at all road users

ii. Pedestrian safety campaign – focused on youth and at risk sites

iii. Cycle safety- winter campaign focused on be bright be seen

iv. Back to school speed campaign - focused on targeting drivers speed around schools

14. Travel Planning and Cycle and Walking

· Commute travel planning packages and personal journey plans being delivered across the region targeting business, communities, business associations and tertiary institutions.

· The development of the Auckland Cycle network continues with priority being placed on working with the NZTA on Grafton Gully and Waterview, working with Local Board Greenway proposals, Beach Road, Great South Road, Puhinui Road and the New Zealand Cycle Trail network expansion programme of the Airport to City route.

Road Corridor Access

15. Corridor Access Request Applications (CAR)

There were 1,366 CAR applications approved in March with 80% processed within 5 working days and 94% processed within 15 working days of lodgement.

In the last 3 months to the end of March 2014 there have been 3,872 CAR applications approved to carry out work on the road network.

16. Ultra-Fast Broadband Rollout (UFB)

There continues to be a high volume of work underway on the network as Chorus looks to complete the Year 3 (2013/14) build before the deadline set by Crown Fibre Holdings of 31 May 2014. As at the end of March there have been 252 cabinet areas completed of which 133 of these have been signed off and commenced their warranty period.

To date 478 of the 522 Year 1 (2011/12) and Year 2 (2012/13) cabinet areas have had the outstanding remedial work completed and have either been moved into warranty or are awaiting final sign off. The completion of the remaining work remains a high priority for both VisionStream and Chorus and it is expected that the remedial work on the remaining cabinet areas will be fully completed by the end of May 2014.

The demand for customer connections is continuing to grow as the rollout of fibre continues and more retailers enter the market. Due to improved architecture, Year 3 connections are less disruptive however the connections relating to the Year 1 and Year 2 cabinet areas sometimes require additional deployment and excavation to be undertaken.

17. Watercare Hunua 4 Bulk Watermain

There are currently three crews working at Tidal Road in Mangere, Tutare Road in Papatoetoe and Mountain Road in Mangere Bridge.

The works on Tidal Road are currently taking place between Gee Place and Waokauri Place. The works are moving northwards and when they reach the industrial part of Tidal Road the work will be undertaken in shorter sections to minimise the impact for adjoining businesses as much as possible.

Discussions are underway with Watercare on future stages of this project between Onehunga and Campbell Crescent and then from Campbell Crescent through to the Khyber Pass reservoir. Despite best endeavours from Watercare they have not been able to obtain approval from the Cornwall Park Trust Board to install the pipeline through Cornwall Park and therefore they now intend to follow local roads around the perimeter of Cornwall Park. The proposed route follows Campbell Road, Wheturangi Road, Wapiti Avenue and Market Road. This outcome is disappointing as the construction of the pipeline will result in considerable disruption and inconvenience to residents and road users along the proposed route. Investigation is also underway to determine the preferred route and construction methodology between Campbell Crescent and the Khyber Pass reservoir. Watercare are investigating the use of tunnelling and other trenchless methods so as to reduce the traffic impacts.

Road Corridor Maintenance

18. North

· Good progress has been made with the resurfacing programme with 16.2 km of asphaltic concrete (AC) resurfacing and 88.4 km of chipsealing completed to date.

· There has been 19.3 km of pavement renewals completed to date with projects recently completed on Bentley Avenue and Whangaripo Valley Road.

19. Central

· The chipsealing programme was completed by the end of March and comprised the resealing of 32.3 km of sealed roads in the central area

· To date this year there has been 19.9 km of footpaths either resurfaced or replaced in the central area. The UFB rollout has adversely impacted on the delivery of the footpath renewal programme as it has it has affected the availability of suitable resources to carry out the concrete works and the need for coordination of works.

20. West

· There has been 13.2 km of AC resurfacing and 33.5 km of chip sealing completed to end of March.

· There has been 10.1 km of footpaths either resurfaced or replaced to date.

21. South

· There has been 17.8 km of AC resurfacing and 140.4 km of chipsealing completed to date. The remainder of the chipsealing programme will be completed in April with the remaining AC resurfacing carried out during April and May.

· There has been 13.2 km of pavement renewals completed to date with projects recently completed Great South Rd (Coles Crescent to Subway Road), Carruth Rd

22. Streetlights

· To date there has been 2,903 luminaires renewed and 603 street light poles replaced this year.

Road Corridor Operations

23. Route Optimisation: Investigation and analysis

Focus for this year is central Auckland.

The Central City has been divided into five key zones and each zone has an assigned technical lead.

Stage 1 Investigation and traffic signal optimisation has now been completed on the following routes:

Road/Street	From	To
Quay Street	Lower Hobson St	Solent St
Customs Street	Lower Hobson St	The Strand
Victoria Street	Hobson	Stanley St
Wellesley Street	Hobson	Grafton Rd
The Strand	Quay St	Alten Rd
Albert Street	Quay St	Wellesley
Queen Street	Quay St	Newton Rd
Mayoral Drive/Cook Street	Wellesley St W	Wellseley St E
Nelson Street	SH1	Fanshawe St
Hobson Street	Quay St	SH1
Karangahape Road	Ponsonby Road	Grafton Rd
Wellington Union	Franklin	Karangahape Road
Symonds Street	Mt Eden	Customs
Grafton Road	Khyber Pass	Symonds St

Route optimisation has also begun on:

- Highbrook Drive

- Jervois Road

- Ponsonby Road, and

- Rosebank Road.

24. Network Safety & Operations Improvement Programme

This programme is part of the region wide School Travel Planning process. 2013/14. Safety engineering programme developed for 25 Schools and advance designs for 20 Schools for 2014/15 implementation:

As at 31^st March 2014:

15 projects at design stage

13 projects under construction

30 projects have been completed

18 projects at procurement stage

Advance Design for 2014/15 schools programme developed for 20 schools:

As at 31^st March 2014:

11 projects under investigation

60 projects at scheme stage

67 projects at design stage

40% of 2013/14 Minor Safety Improvement Programme delivered to date and 40% of 2013/14 Regional Safety Programme is under construction

25. Urban Kiwi RAP and Red Light Camera Programmes

Kiwi RAP

Version 1 of the Urban KiwiRAP risk mapping software has been developed and all Auckland routes, intersections, and vulnerable user groups are mapped and prioritised.

Urban KiwiRAP star-rating tender responses have been evaluated and the tender is expected to be awarded by the end of April.

Red Light Cameras

A meeting with NZ Police in February updated AT on the tender process and investigated the possibility of AT buying poles in advance of NZ Police procurement of cameras, expected to be in early 2015.

Parking and Enforcement

26. City Centre Parking Zone price review

The project entails adjustment of on-street tariff based on the demand as per the price adjustment policy that was approved by the AT Board in 2012. The policies both state that prices should be adjusted regularly to achieve gradual behaviour change and ensure parking is available for customers to use. The price changes will be first since the implementation of the City Centre Parking Zone in December 2012. The proposed on-street price changes will be communicated to LB and Heart of the City. These will also be made available on AT web site.

27. Newmarket parking review

The proposal is to remove time limits from paid parking areas in Newmarket and move towards a demand responsive pricing approach similar to the Central City Parking Zone.

28. Howick village parking study

"The purpose of this parking review is to provide guidance on parking management within the Howick town centre to support existing activities and future growth. The scope of the Howick Village parking review was to:

i. Review the existing parking demand and determine the public parking supply in Howick Village.

ii. Identify the location and nature of parking problems.

iii. Identify and evaluate potential measures to address the problems and improve the overall parking management.

iv. Recommend specific short -term actions for implementation and longer term options for future parking management.

The development of the Howick Village parking review involved:

i. Parking utilisation and turnover survey

ii. Local business perception survey

iii. Consultation with internal and external stakeholders (the Howick Local Board and the Howick Village Business Association).

Privately owned and controlled parking provision was not included in this review.

Public Transport

29. Rail Electrification

The delivery of 9 from 57 new electric trains, of which seven have been commenced and two are currently being tested and commissioned.

KiwiRail is continuing the installation of the overhead system and the section from Wiri to Otahuhu was commissioned to allow night time testing of the trains. Some Sunday to Thursday evening services have been replaced by buses on the Western and Eastern lines to progress the installation of the overhead power supply.

Rail patronage for the twelve months to March 2014 exceeded 11 million, an increase of 11% on the same period the previous year and a new record for heavy rail in the Auckland region.

Rail service punctuality continues to improve and was 87.9% for the twelve months to March 2014, an improvement from 82.9% the previous year. In January 2014, service punctuality was 91.7% the first time on record that punctuality has exceeded 90%.

30. Bus – Improvements

The major marketing campaign that went live late 2013 is on-going for the “Central Corridors” (Mt Eden Road, Sandringham Road, Dominion Road, Great North Road and New North Road) and is focused on breaking down “myths” and encouraging non-users to change their perceptions of bus travel. The campaign will rolled out to the North Shore region in April 2014. Targeted local direct marketing campaigns providing an overview of local bus services and free tickets to generate trial by non-users that went live late 2013 is on-going with 7,400 households in Tamaki Drive and Albany Central targeted the first quarter of 2014. NZTA has tendered the Total Mobility (TM) Administration System and is expected to better manage the TM scheme leading to efficiencies and reduced risk of fraud. AT Public Transport staff have been involved in the specification development and the subsequent tender evaluation (which is currently on-going) is expected to reach is successful conclusion.

31. Bus - Integrated ticketing & fares

In March 2014, with the implementation of Auckland Integrated Fare System (AIFS) “HOP” on the remainder of the buses, HOP is now available across over 100% of the bus network marking a major milestone for PT. AT staff were on the road at key locations to support drivers and customers during the entire roll-out process that began in late 2013.

Signatories

Authors	Various Auckland Transport authors
Authorisers	Jonathan Anyon, Elected Member Relationship Team Manager

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Schedule of activities undertaken for the third quarter (2013/14) ending 31 March 2014 and forward works programme for the fourth quarter (2013/14) ending 30 June 2014	167
b View	Traffic Control Committee Decisions	189

Signatories

Authors	Georgina Morgan - Democracy Advisor
Authorisers	Adam Milina - Acting Relationship Manager - Albert-Eden & Orakei Local Boards

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

No.	Title	Page
a View	Board Member Churton - June 2014	307
b View	Board Member Thomas - June 2014	309
c View	Board Member Cooke - June 2014	313
d View	Board Member Davis - May 2014	315

No.	Title	Page
a View	Orakei Local Board Workshop Notes - 8 May 2014	323
b View	Orakei Local Board Extraordinary Workshop Notes - 14 May 2014	325
c View	Orakei Local Board Workshop Notes - 15 May 2014	327
d View	Orakei Local Board Workshop Notes - 22 May 2014	329