Agenda of Upper Harbour Local Board

	Portfolio Activity	Responsibilities	Board Lead/s and Alternate
1	Governance	· Board Leadership · Board-to-Council Relationships · Board-to-Board Relationships · Civic Duties · Advocacy (local, regional, and central government) · Relationships with Maoridom · Relationships with government departments and agencies · Relationship with Property CCO · Relationship with Auckland Waterfront Development · Advocacy with Governing Body (Local Board Plan; Local Board Agreements) · Unitary Plan · Local area plan	Brian Neeson Lisa Whyte
2	Regulatory & Bylaws / Civil Defence Emergency Management .	· Resource consents · Heritage · Liquor · Gambling · Swimming pools fencing · Trees · Bylaws · Relationships with the Civil Defence Emergency Management Group · Community preparedness, disaster response, relief, and recovery	Callum Blair John McLean Christine Rankin-MacIntyre Margaret Miles (Resource Consents only)
3	Events / Arts and Culture	· Community celebration · Community identity · Neighbourhood gatherings and renewal · Event compliance · Relationship with ATEED · Relationship with Regional Facilities CCOs · Tourism · Artistic and cultural service levels · Promoting all aspects of artistic endeavour · Development of public art strategy and policy	Margaret Miles
4	Community and social well-being / Local Facilities	· Community development · Neighbourhood relationships · Funding for neighbourhood projects · Community safety (excl. town centres) · Graffiti removal · Community advocacy · Relationships with Youth · Leisure centres · Community houses · Halls · Community hubs · Arts facilities · Community Partnerships · Asset Management	Callum Blair Margaret Miles

	Portfolio Activity	Responsibilities	Board Lead/s and Alternate
5	Libraries	· Stewardship of libraries · Mobile library	Christine Rankin-MacIntyre Lisa Whyte
6	Sports parks and recreation (active) / Parks, Reserves and playgrounds (passive)	· Stewardship of sports parks · Stewardship of recreation facilities · Relationship with sports clubs · Neighbourhood parks and reserves (incl. esplanade reserves and the coastline) · Design and maintenance · Plantings, playgrounds, bollards, and walkways · Skateparks · Track Network development	Margaret Miles Lisa Whyte
7	Town Centres	· Town centre renewal · Design and maintenance · Community safety within town centres · Business Improvement Districts liaison · Urban design · Built Heritage	Margaret Miles Brian Neeson
8	Transport / Regional Transport and CBD development	· Local transport projects and public transport (incl. roading, footpaths, cycleways) · Liaison on regional Transport matters · 2^nd harbour crossing · Bridge walk cycleway · Inner City Rail Link · Waterfront development · CBD master plan	John McLean Margaret Miles
9	Natural Environment .	· Restoration of wetlands, streams, and waterways · Local priorities in relation to regional environmental management · Costal management including mangrove encroachment and erosion mitigation · Relationships with Watercare · Waste minimisation strategy · Bio security	John McLean Callum Blair Lisa Whyte (waste minimisation only)
10	Economic Development / Financial oversight	· Key relationship with Business Development Manager in Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development team · Establish and promote local opportunities for increased tourism and economic development · Budgets · Project expenditure · Monitor GB strategy and Finance · Service Levels · Local funding policy	Lisa Whyte Margaret Miles

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 Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 26 August 2014, 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 Upper Harbour Youth Caucus supported by the Albany Community Coordinator

Purpose

1. The purpose of this deputation is to address the Upper Harbour Local Board regarding the “Offbeats” youth concert event arranged by the Upper Harbour Youth Caucus which took place on 9 August 2014.

Executive Summary

2. Several of the young people involved in the planning and presentation of the event will present a PowerPoint to the Upper Harbour Local Board, highlighting the key stages in planning the event, the involvement of young people from Upper Harbour in the arrangements, the highpoints and the attendance.

3. The Albany Coco will be in attendance to support the Youth Caucus presentation.

Recommendation/s

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) receive the deputation from the Upper Harbour Youth Caucus with the support of the Albany Coco.

b) thank the Upper Harbour Youth Caucus and the Albany Coco for their attendance and presentation.

8.2 Hobsonville Community Trust

Purpose

1. The purpose of this deputation is to introduce the activities of the Hobsonville Community Trust, at Hobsonville Point, to the Upper Harbour Local Board.

Executive Summary

2. An overview will be provided of the Trust’s recent and current involvement in Hobsonville Point and its surrounding area. The community consultation that the Trust has coordinated across Hobsonville Point during 2013/14 will be summarized and the Trust will give the Upper Harbour Local Board an indication of what they intend doing in future.

3. Gavin Gunston, will be in attendance to address the Upper Harbour Local Board.

Recommendation/s

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) receive the deputation from Gavin Gunston regarding the Hobsonville Community Trust.

b) thank Gavin Gunston for his attendance and presentation.

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.

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

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

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

Upper Harbour Local Board

09 September 2014

Deferral of 2014/2015 capital projects

File No.: CP2014/19683

Purpose

1. To seek agreement from the Upper Harbour Local Board to the list of capital projects outlined in Attachment A that are proposed for deferral from 2014/2015, prior to consideration by the Finance and Performance Committee on 18 September 2014.

Executive summary

2. Prior to decisions being made by the Finance and Performance Committee regarding a 2014/2015 capex deferral programme, engagement was held with all local boards.

3. Between 12 and 19 August 2014, staff attended 21 local board workshops to outline the capex deferral process and obtain feedback on proposed deferrals affecting each local board area.

4. On 21 August 2014, the Finance and Performance Committee resolved that decisions on the deferral of local board capital projects from 2014/2015 to 2015/2016 be deferred until local boards have formally considered and responded to each project in full (FIN/2014/47).

5. The list of capex projects proposed for deferral is outlined in Attachment A.

Recommendation/s

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) formally consider and agree the deferral of capex projects outlined in Attachment A to 2015/2016.

b) note that any projects where timing has been deferred, but project planning is underway, should be given high priority in the 2015/2016 capital programme.

Comments

Background

6. As foreshadowed in the 2014/2015 Annual Plan and Long-term Plan (LTP) workshops, operating budgets for 2015/2016 (the first year of the LTP 2015-2025) would need to be reduced by about $90 million to achieve a 2.5 per cent average rates increase.

7. It is not possible to reduce the average rates increase for 2015/2016 down to 2.5 per cent solely by reducing or deferring capex in that particular year. The lagged impact of changes in the capital programme on operating budgets means that reducing or deferring capex in 2014/2015 will have a greater impact on rates for 2015/2016.

8. Since amalgamation the quantum of planned projects each year has exceeded council’s capacity to deliver. While delivery capacity is now increasing, a significant bow wave has built up. This historical underspend is acknowledged in the Annual Plan and factored into council’s rates and debt projections by way of a $207 million assumed underspend. However, the individual projects that will not be delivered are not explicitly identified in the Annual Plan as they had not yet been identified.

9. Council staff have reviewed 2014/2015 capex budgets to identify work that must be completed this year as a matter of practical necessity, or where not doing the project in this timeframe would negatively impact existing service levels, external revenue or the realisation of efficiency savings.

10. The specific categories used to develop the list of deferred projects and process undertaken is explained further in Attachment B, which was circulated to local boards prior to the proposed capex projects for deferral being discussed at a recent workshop.

11. In order to develop a realistic capex programme for 2014/2015 and contain pressure on rates in 2015/2016, staff recommend that the capex projects included in Attachment A be explicitly deferred from 2014/2015 to 2015/2016, and be included as part of the LTP prioritisation process.

12. Between 12 and 19 August, staff attended workshops for all 21 local boards to obtain feedback on the proposed capital deferral schedules for 2014/2015. This engagement provided opportunity for local boards to ask questions, reinforce the reason for deferring capital funds and provide feedback on the status of projects in alignment to criteria used to assess proposed deferrals.

13. Of the total proposed projects for deferral tabled at the Finance and Performance Committee on 21 August 2014, regional projects amounted to $80 million; local projects amounted to $35 million and CCO’s collectively deferred $109 million.

14. Staff reduced the total of local projects for deferral by approximately $7 million due to responding to the information provided through the recent workshops held with local boards. These reductions were due to corrections in applying the criteria used for identifying potential deferrals. Attachment A takes into account these reductions.

15. Local boards also identified projects that are discretionary and could be deferred, but which are very important to their local community. Rather than making decisions about removing any high-priority discretionary projects from the deferral list, staff included these comments in the schedule provided to the Finance and Performance Committee.

16. The decisions being made are budget adjustments that represent timing changes only. Any decisions to drop or reprioritise projects should be made as part of the LTP process.

17. Through September and October local boards, the governing body, CCOs and council staff will all contribute to the development of draft LTP 2015-2025 budgets in response to the Mayoral Proposal. Decisions on discretionary local budgets will be made by local boards in October, and decisions on regional activities and local asset based services will be made by the Budget Committee on 5-7 November.

18. Local board plans, along with the Auckland Plan and the agreed spatial priorities, will help inform this prioritisation. Final decisions on which projects are included in the LTP 2015-2025 will be made by 30 June 2015, following full public consultation.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	List of 2014/2015 projects proposed for deferral until 2015/2016 including local board feedback	13
b View	Local board memo distributed prior to the workshops on 7 August 2014	15

Signatories

Authors

Taryn Crewe - Financial Planning Manager - Council Parent

Authorisers

Matthew Walker - Manager Financial Plan Policy and Budgeting

Karen Lyons - Manager Local Board Services

Upper Harbour Local Board

09 September 2014

Christmas Beach Sand Replenishment

File No.: CP2014/15257

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to present sand replenishment options for the restoration of Christmas Beach and endorsement of the preferred option, “Option 3 Sand Nourishment with Two Groynes” in order to allow officers to proceed to design and consent stage.

Executive summary

2. The Upper Harbour Local Board requested that a feasibility study be conducted in order to provide guidance on whether the sand replenishment of Christmas Beach Reserve was necessary. The current investigation builds on work previously undertaken by Tonkin & Taylor Ltd (T&T) in 2006 engaged by the legacy Waitakere City Council to carry out investigations at Christmas Beach Reserve. This included assimilating background data and a site inspection to identify and subsequently evaluate coastal processes and trends.

3. The feasibility study outlined option 3 for the sand replenishment of Christmas Beach. The preferred option was endorsed by the Upper Harbour Local Board at a workshop on 2 May 2014.

Recommendation/s

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) endorse Option 3 as detailed in the Christmas Beach Sand Replenishment Feasibility Update Study Report (Attachment A).

b) instruct officers to proceed to design and consent stage once budgets are available

Consideration

4. The legacy Waitakere City Council engaged Tonkin & Taylor Ltd (T&T) in 2006 to carry out investigations at Christmas Beach Reserve, Herald Island (T&T, 2006). This included assimilating background data and a site inspection to identify and subsequently evaluate coastal processes and trends.

5. The current investigation builds on work previously undertaken by T&T and included:

· A site walkover

· Updating the coastal process assessment where better information is available

· A hydrological assessment to assess the flow originating from the Christmas Beach

· Catchment and the capacity of the existing stormwater outfalls

· Assessment of a range of potential beach enhancement options that include sand

nourishment with structural controls

· Sketch drawings and comparative cost estimates for each option. Herald Island occupies an area of approximately 36.1 ha within the upper Waitemata Harbour.

6. Three enhancement options were presented to the Upper Harbour Local Board on 2 May 2014

• Option 1: 150m³ sand nourishment forming a 55 m long intertidal beach at an estimated cost of $32,000.

• Option 2: Construction of a southern rock groyne with 1100 m3 of sand nourishment forming a 105 m long high tide beach at an estimated cost of $450,000.

• Option 3 : Construction of both southern and northern rock groynes with 1900 m3 of sand nourishment forming around a 130 m long high tide beach at an estimated cost of $720,000.

7. Beach nourishment only (Option 1) is not recommended as no beach amenity would be provided at high tide, and it is likely that placed sand would migrate to the north due to littoral drift. Additionally, sand would be washed offshore due to outflows from the existing stormwater outfalls that are located directly behind where the sand would be placed.

8. Use of a single groyne at the south end (Option 2) is technically feasible, but some material is likely to migrate to the north and be lost from the system.

9. The double groyne option (Option 3) provides increased beach amenity and protection of the existing seawall and limits the potential for sand migration out of the system.

10. For the purposes of achieving the desired outcome, officers recommend Option 3 ‘Sand Nourishment with Two Groynes”.

11. Funding of $72,019 in the current financial year against this project has been deferred.

12. There is $1.8M in total current LTP allocation (2016-2019).

Local board views and implications

13. A workshop was held on May 2 2014, where the three options outlined above were presented and discussed. The Upper Harbour Local Board supported recommendations from the report presented by officers, with Option 3 being the preferred choice.

Maori impact statement

14. The impacts on Maori from the project will be assessed during the consultation phases and reported back to the local board.

Implementation

15. There are no implementation issues identified with these recommendations

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Christmas Beach Sand Replenishment Feasabilty Update Study	21

Signatories

Authors

Tony Hart - Parks Advisor

Authorisers

Ian Maxwell - Manager Parks, Sports & Recreation

Eric Perry - Relationship Manager

Upper Harbour Local Board

09 September 2014

Review of Alcohol Control Bylaws - Proposed bylaw for local board feedback

File No.: CP2014/19032

Purpose

1. The purpose of the report is to provide local boards with a copy of the proposed Auckland Council Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014 and to request formal feedback by resolution.

2. Local boards are also requested to appoint a review panel to make recommendations to the local board on the review of the local alcohol bans.

Executive summary

3. On 22 July 2014, the Regulatory and Bylaws Committee recommended to the governing body to adopt the Statement of Proposal for the proposed Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014 (refer Attachment A) for public consultation (resolution number RBC/2014/27). The governing body formally adopted the Statement of Proposal on 31 July 2014 (resolution number GB/2014/70). Following this discussion, council commenced public consultation using the special consultative procedure on 15 August 2014.

4. In addition to the public consultation process, staff are seeking feedback from local boards on the proposed bylaw.

5. The proposed Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014 will establish the bylaw structure and delegation that will be used to make, review, amend or revoke alcohol bans. Decisions on existing and new alcohol bans will be made by local boards after a new bylaw is adopted. This ensures decisions meet the proposed new requirements in the bylaw.

6. Regardless of the final form of the bylaw and delegations, local boards have an important role in the review of alcohol bans and the appointment of an alcohol ban review panel is sought.

7. Details of the proposed bylaw are outlined in the report.

Recommendations

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) provide formal feedback by way of resolution on the proposed Auckland Council Alcohol Control Bylaw to the hearing panel, including whether the local board wish to meet with the hearing panel.

b) appoint a local alcohol ban review panel comprised of up to three local board members to make recommendations on the review of the alcohol bans in the local board area.

c) appoint one member as a chairperson of the local alcohol ban review panel.

d) delegate to the Chairperson the power to make a replacement appointment to the review panel in the event that any member appointed by the local board under resolution (b) is unavailable.

Comments

Legislative Framework

8. The Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Act 2010 requires the review of all seven legacy alcohol control bylaws (previously called liquor control bylaws) and associated alcohol bans (previously called liquor bans) by 31 October 2015.

9. In December 2012, central government enacted the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, which in turn amended the Local Government Act 2002. The requirements for making or continuing individual alcohol bans has changed significantly with the passing of the Local Government (Alcohol Reform) Amendment Act 2012 (the Act).

10. The Act introduced a higher threshold to be met for alcohol bans to be made or continued. The higher threshold requires that council is satisfied that there is evidence to show a high level of crime or disorder is caused or made worse by the consumption of alcohol in that public place, and that the alcohol ban is a reasonable restriction on people’s rights in light of that evidence.

11. The process for making a bylaw under the Local Government Act 2002 requires that council determine if a bylaw is the most appropriate response to a problem. A bylaw must also be in the most appropriate form and must be consistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. All bylaws must meet the legal requirements as set out in the Bylaws Act 1910, including not being unreasonable, providing rules that are proportionate to the issues being addressed and not being beyond the powers of the enabling legislation.

Current Auckland regulation

12. There are currently seven legacy alcohol control bylaws and more than 1600 individual alcohol ban areas across Auckland. The legacy bylaws significantly differ in their drafting style and presentation.

13. In general, all legacy bylaws provide the structure used to make alcohol bans. Some legacy bylaws enable the making of alcohol bans by resolution, while others require a change to the bylaw itself. Making alcohol bans by resolution means the level of consultation is determined on a case by case basis, and can result in more effective and efficient decisions compared to amending the bylaw.

14. An assessment of the appropriateness of the legacy bylaws indicate that:

· A single bylaw is necessary to enable the adoption of alcohol bans that prohibit or regulate or control the consumption or bringing into or possession of alcohol in public places. The New Zealand Police consider that limiting the consumption of alcohol in public places may reduce alcohol related harm.

· It is appropriate to delegate decisions on alcohol bans in local public places to local boards.

15. Within an alcohol ban area, the possession and consumption of alcohol is prohibited during the time the ban is operational. Exceptions enable alcohol to be transported in an unopened container to and from licenced and private premises.

16. Enforcement of the bylaw is the responsibility of the New Zealand Police. The police have powers of search, seizure and arrest, and may issue a $250 infringement notice for breach of an alcohol ban.

Auckland Council’s proposed Alcohol Control Bylaw

17. On 22 July 2014, the Regulatory and Bylaws Committee recommended to the governing body the Statement of Proposal for the proposed Alcohol Control Bylaw.

18. On 31 July 2014, the governing body adopted the proposed Alcohol Control Bylaw Statement of Proposal (refer Attachment A), which includes the proposed bylaw for public consultation (resolution number GB/2014/70).

19. Following the decision, council commenced the public consultation process (using the special consultative procedure), on 15 August 2014. The key consultation dates are summarised in the table below:

Table 1. Key consultation dates

Date	Milestone
15 August 2014	Written submission period opens
15 September 2014	Written submission period closes
September/October 2014	Staff will review and analyse all submissions in a report to the hearings panel Report will include all formal feedback received from local boards
Early/Mid October 2014	Public hearings will be held by hearing panel This will include an opportunity for local boards to meet with the hearings panel
End October 2014	Hearings panel will report back to governing body (final bylaw adopted)
18 December 2014	Bylaw commences

Summary of proposed alcohol control bylaw content

20. The purpose of the bylaw is to control the consumption or possession of alcohol in public places to reduce alcohol related harm. This aligns to section 147 (Power to make bylaws for alcohol control purposes) of the Local Government Act 2002.

21. The bylaw proposes that local boards be delegated decisions on making, reviewing amending or revoking alcohol bans in local areas. This supports previous feedback obtained by local boards requesting this delegation from the governing body.

22. Alcohol bans of regional significance will remain the responsibility of the Regulatory and Bylaws Committee. This is consistent with the Auckland Council Long Term Plan, where issues of a regional significance are the responsibility of a council committee.

23. It is proposed within the bylaw that prior to making a new alcohol ban, council be satisfied that the alcohol ban gives effect to the purpose of the bylaw and comply with criteria and decision making requirements Subpart 1 of Part 6 of the Local Government Act 2002; and section 147B of Local Government Act 2002. This includes that:

· There is evidence that the area to which the bylaw applies (or will apply by virtue of the resolution) has experienced a high level of crime or disorder that can be shown to have been caused or made worse by alcohol consumption.

· The alcohol ban is appropriate and proportionate in light of the evidence and can be justified as a reasonable limitation on people’s rights and freedoms.

24. Four different times are proposed in the bylaw for consideration of new alcohol ban areas:

· 24 hours, 7 days a week (at all times ban)

· 7pm – 7am daily (evening ban)

· 10pm – 7am daylight saving and 7pm – 7am outside daylight saving (night time ban)

· 7pm on the day before to 7am on the day after any weekend, public holiday or Christmas/New Year holiday period (weekend or holiday alcohol ban).

These times are a guide to improve consistency across Auckland. This recognises that, in some instances, the use of the times specified may be disproportionate to the evidence of the problem and therefore contrary to the statutory requirement that requires alcohol bans to be proportionate in light of the evidence. of legacy council bylaws.

25. Enforcement of alcohol bans is the responsibility of the New Zealand Police. The penalty for breaching an alcohol ban is a $250 infringement under the Local Government (Alcohol Ban Breaches) Regulations 2013.

Review of local alcohol bans

26. To ensure local board decision making on the existing alcohol bans is consistent with the new bylaw, local boards will be required to review all bans once the bylaw is adopted. It is a statutory requirement these all be reviewed by 31 October 2015, otherwise the bans will lapse.

27. Staff will support the local board review. The proposed alcohol ban review process is outlined in the table below:

Table 2. Proposed local board review process

Date	Milestone
September 2014	Local boards establish local alcohol ban review panels to review existing local alcohol bans
End October 2014	Final Alcohol Control Bylaw adopted by governing body
November 2014 – end February 2015	Staff to present information on local alcohol bans to each local alcohol ban review panel and assist the panels in making recommendations on existing local alcohol bans
March 2015	Recommendations of the local alcohol review panels presented to local boards
April/May 2015	Public consultation on alcohol controls (if required by local boards)
June 2015	Alcohol bans adopted by local boards
October 2015	Legacy alcohol bans lapse.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

28. The review of the legacy bylaws was discussed with local boards in the context of the significant other changes arising from new alcohol-related legislation. In relation to alcohol bans, local boards sought clear decision-making criteria, some form of regional consistency in times while providing for local variation where necessary, provision for temporary changes, and local board delegations.

Māori impact statement

29. Throughout the initial engagement phases of the review project, staff worked with the Community Policy and Planning team, Te Waka Angamua, policy advisors at the Independent Maori Statutory Board (IMSB) and Hapai Te Hauora Tapui to deliver a program for engaging with Māori on alcohol issues.

30. As part of this, staff ran a workshop with rangatahi (youth), organised a rangatahi engagement session as part of the Atamira event and held a hui with mana whenua and mataawaka to discuss both the Local Alcohol Policy Project and the Alcohol Control Bylaw Project.

31. There is broad support from police iwi liaison officers, mana whenua and mataawaka in relation to protecting children and young people from the harms associated with alcohol consumption in public places.

Implementation

32. If adopted as proposed, local boards will be required to review all current alcohol bans after the bylaw is adopted by 31 October 2015. This ensures that decisions on alcohol bans meet the proposed new requirement in the bylaw and the enabling legislation.

33. The Policies and Bylaws Unit will assist local boards with this process. Polices and Bylaws staff have been collating evidence from legacy council files, the Police and community safety audits and are working closing with Integrated Bylaw Review Implementation team to ensure practicality and ease in the implementation of the Auckland-wide bylaw. As part of this process, the appointment of local board alcohol ban review panels is sought.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Statement of Proposal - Review of Alcohol Control Bylaws	65
b View	Proposed Alcohol Control Bylaw	81

Signatories

Authors

Kylie Hill - Policy Analyst

Authorisers

Helgard Wagener - Team leader, Policies and Bylaws

Eric Perry - Relationship Manager

Upper Harbour Local Board

09 September 2014

Auckland Transport Quarterly Update to Local Boards - for the quarter
1 April to 30 June 2014

File No.: CP2014/19352

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to inform local boards about progress on activities undertaken by Auckland Transport in the three months April – June 2014 and the planned activities anticipated to be undertaken in the three months July – September 2014.

Executive summary

2. Attachments include:

· A – Auckland Transport activities

· B – Travelwise Schools activities

· C – Decisions of the Traffic Control Committee

· D – Report against local board advocacy issues

· E – Report on the status of the local board’s projects under the Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF).

Recommendation/s

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) receive the Auckland Transport Quarterly Update to Local Boards, for the quarter
1 April to 30 June 2014 report.

Comments

Significant activities during the period under review

Key Agency Initiatives

SMART (South Western Multimodal Airport Rapid Transit) Project

3. Investigation into protecting a rail (rapid transit) corridor from Onehunga to the Auckland airport then connecting back to the main trunk line at Puhinui forming a rail loop.

4. As part of planning for the future public transport network, Auckland Transport has been in discussion with Auckland Airport about making provision for a potential rapid transit corridor in its 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. Auckland Airport has allowed for a rail corridor and station at the terminal as part of its 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 there is more certainty on feasible alignments and station locations.

East West Link

5. The primary objective of the project is to provide an improved freight connection between SH20/Onehunga and the Southdown (MetroPort) and adjoining SH1 inland port. It is expected that there will be growth of freight transport via this corridor. Safety, amenity and service upgrades will also be considered. At the moment, At is investigating what can be provided within the current road reserve; however, some land purchase may be required.

6. The project team has started the process for procurement of a professional services contract for the production of the Detailed Business Case in 2014/2015, subject to approval of funding. The contract will be led by the Transport Agency, as principal. Indicatively, the construction is scheduled to start by 2016/2017 with forecast completion by 2019/2020.

Public Transport Development

City Rail Link

7. The 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. Following AT confirmation of the designated route recommended by the Independent Planning Commission, appeals were received from 6 parties and the Project Team is currently working with those appellants to work through matters raised.

Distributed Stabling – Detailed Design

8. The project entails the development of out stabling facilities which support rail services throughout the region. These facilities are located in the South, CBD and West and comprise facilities for overnight stabling of trains and staff facilities. Installation of Transdev staff facilities at The Strand will be completed over the next 4 months.

Electrification Safety Works

9. This project will identify and address safety risks arising from the introduction of overhead electrified traction infrastructure to the Auckland rail network. The scope of work includes implementation of recommendations from a series of risk reviews into public trespass/climbability risk at stations, investigation into possible platform-train interface and trip hazard issues between new EMUs and existing platforms. Fencing additions have been completed. Anti-climb roller barriers are to be installed by the end of July.

Newmarket Crossing

10. Upgrade a level crossing in Newmarket that constrains train movements into/out of Newmarket Station and inhibits planned increases in timetable frequencies. The preferred option has now been selected as the Cowie Street Linkway to Laxon Terrace. Community group meetings commenced late February 2014, with the next meeting scheduled for early August 2014. The design tender has been awarded and concept design is underway.

Upgrade Downtown Ferry Terminals

11. The waiting area on pier 2 is now complete and handed over.

12. The design for the new Pier 4 Pontoon has been completed and scoping and initiation works are under development in coordination with the Harbour Edge Programme.

Public Transport Operations

Highlights for the quarter (April-June 2014)

13. Total patronage achieved a record 72.4 million annual passenger trips to end June 2014, with a +5.6% growth.

14. Rail patronage achieved a record 11.4 million annual passenger trips to end June 2014, with a +13.9% growth.

15. The Northern Express rapid transit Northern Busway bus service achieved a record 2.4 million annual passenger trips to end June 2014, with a +6.5% growth.

16. Other bus services achieved a record 53.4 million annual passenger trips to end June 2014, with a +4.2% growth.

17. Ferry services for the year to end June 2014 carried 5.1 million annual passenger trips, with an annual growth of +3.1%.

18. An Auckland milestone was achieved on Monday 28 April at 05:46 from Onehunga with the first new electric train (EMU) operating a revenue service between Onehunga and Britomart.

19. Green Bay / Titirangi New Bus Network Review and public consultation has been completed and the new service will be implemented in August.

20. Wi-Fi on the PT network is now available at rail and busway stations and some ferry wharves.

21. AT HOP integrated ticketing rollout has been completed across all bus, rail and ferry services.

22. 50 AT HOP retailers are available across Auckland, with 10 Customer Service Centres.

23. The AT HOP Day Pass was implemented on 1st July 2014 and offers travel for $16 across two zones, A and B, or $22 across three zones, A, B and C across rail, bus and inner harbour ferries. The pass can be loaded on to an AT HOP card at AT Customer Service Centres, AT HOP ticket machines, ticket offices and AT HOP retailers. The paper-based Discovery Day Pass is to be withdrawn at the end July.

Future outlook

24. The business case for integrated fares under a 5 concentric ring zonal model, including product and pricing scenarios, is progressing through to final recommendation.

25. The bus Public Transport Operating Model (PTOM) new draft contract has been finalised and will be distributed to incumbent bus operators for feedback in July. The bus PTOM Procurement strategy has been completed and NZTA approval will be sought in August. The target is to tender the new South Auckland bus network in September, with a target go-live for services in the third quarter of 2015.

26. Work continues on developing the new PT journey planner. This will deliver a step-change in the customer experience through improved functionality, putting more power in the hands of the customer.

27. The revenue service progressive launch of new electric trains on to the Eastern Line is anticipated in August.

28. Planning is also underway for the delivery of the trial to equip Transdev Ticket Inspectors with personal CCTV cameras and the ability to issue Trespass Notices to those repeatedly travelling without a valid ticket.

Key Deliverables

29. Focus continues on the eight key strategic priorities on the rolling three-year business growth plan for Auckland public transport of:

· Integrated ticketing and fares

· Procurement and regulatory reform (PTOM – Public Transport Operating Model)

· Rail electrification

· Ferry improvements

· New connected Network

· On-time performance

· First and Final Leg

· Customer experience.

Road Design and Development

Glen Innes to Tamaki Drive Scheme Cycle Way

30. Provision of an off road cycle highway from Glen Innes Rail Station to Tamaki Drive.

31. This project is being delivered jointly with NZTA. Route options have been selected and the process of refining these (considering constructability issues) is underway.

Tamaki Drive Corridor upgrade

32. This project will consider Tamaki Drive from Quay Street through to St Heliers and will be looking at present and future land uses and how they impact on the function of the road, future traffic growth (improving traffic flows) and the provision of improved public transport. Initial assessment of Ngapipi Bridge and benchmarking of modal use is underway.

Quay Street - Seawall Seismic Upgrade

33. This project deals with the proposed upgrade to Quay Street to give effect to the aspirations of the City Centre Master Plan for the severance between sea and city to be minimised and to provide priority to pedestrians and cyclists over other travel modes. Further objectives are to improve the interface between the public transport facilities that are concentrated in the Lower Queen Street area. The project also deals with associated enabling works that include the seismic upgrade of the Quay Street seawall.

34. Two primary solution methodologies have been identified and reviewed. The procurement strategy is being prepared and this will assess Early Contractor Involvement and Design & Construct with a recommendation for a preferred option for AT Board approval.

Waterview Cycle Way connection

35. The Waterview Walking and Cycling project is required as a condition of the decision of the Waterview Connection SH20-16 Motorway Board of Inquiry decision to mitigate adverse social effects resulting from the loss of open space and reserves. The condition requires the provision of the shared path between and including the proposed Alford Street Bridge and the proposed Soljak Place Bridge, a length of approximately 3.4km. The new facility will provide a missing link in the existing Auckland Regional Cycle Network. AT is required to prepare a design sufficient to submit as part of the Notice of Requirement and Resource Consent documentation and obtain the necessary land owner and statutory approvals for the shared path. The land purchase process will be managed by AT. The preferred route option has been identified, although some negotiations are still underway with some landowners. Public consultation is planned for 23 and 24 July.

Community Transport

School Transport Programme and Road Safety Education

36. The number of schools signed onto the Travelwise Programme has now reached 401.

37. The Mayoral Travelwise celebration and the Walking School Bus Megastar event were undertaken in June to congratulate the schools and volunteers for their hard work and results achieved.

38. Key activities that were undertaken with the schools included Road Safety Week activities, 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.

39. Walking School Buses now number 387 in the region with a continued programme of recruitment and recognition for the volunteers who accompany the buses.

40. 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.

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

· Local speed campaign – focused at all road users

· Sober Driver campaign – focused at Sports Clubs and bars

· Cycle safety- winter campaign focused on be bright be seen

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

Travel Planning and Cycle and Walking

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

43. 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

Corridor Access Request Applications

44. 1,207 CAR applications were approved in June, with 82% processed within 5 working days and 94% processed within 15 working days of lodgement.

45. In the last 3 months to the end of June 2014 there have been 3,801 CAR applications approved to carry out work on the road network.

Ultra-Fast Broadband Rollout

46. The Year 3 (2013/2014) build has now been completed and the cabinets passed to Crown Fibre Holdings. There is still some outstanding reinstatement work associated with the Year 3 build which will be completed over the next few months.

47. The Year 4 (2014/1205) build has commenced with CAR applications approved for 64 of the Year 4 cabinet areas with 28 of these already under construction.

48. The Year 4 build comprises 451 cabinet areas of which at least 25% will have some overhead deployment utilising existing power poles.

Watercare Hunua 4 Bulk Watermain

49. Watercare currently has three crews working at Tidal Road, Pah Road and Mountain Road in Mangere Bridge. A fourth crew will be commencing work shortly in Victoria Street in Onehunga between Neilson Street and Church Street.

50. The work on Tidal Road will be finishing shortly and will then progress into Massey Road where it will proceed westwards until it reaches George Bolt Memorial Drive. The work on Massey Road will require road closures and will be restricted to mid-block with full reinstatement required before a move to the next block. There has been extensive consultation with PT, the Heavy Haulage Association and other key stakeholders to lessen the impact of these closures.

Overweight Permits

51. 179 overweight permit applications were approved in June 2014. Of these, 168 (94%) were processed within the target timeframes of 3 days for single trip, multi travel and continuous renewal permits and 5 working days for continuous and area permits.

52. In the last 3 months to the end of June there have been 532 overweight permit applications approved for travel on the AT road network.

Road Corridor Maintenance

North

53. The remaining pavement renewal projects on Okura River Road and Ngarahana Road have been completed.

54. The first section of the seal extension project on Matakana Valley Road has been completed.

55. The remediation work on the Victoria Road retaining wall is now complete.

56. Bridge renewal work has been completed on Hiki Culvert, Remiger Bridge, Rangitopuni Bridge and Rosemount Bridge.

57. The three new road maintenance contracts for the northern area commenced on 1 July 2014. The respective contractors are Downer New Zealand (Rural North), Fulton Hogan Limited (Urban East) and Transfield Services Limited (Urban West).

Central

58. The clean-up work on Great Barrier Island following the storm on 10 June 2014 will continue through the winter months as further loose material is washed down onto roads. At this stage it is estimated that the total cost of the remedial work will be in excess of $6 million.

59. The pavement renewal projects on Carlton Gore Road, Aranui Road and Elstree Avenue were completed in June.

60. 35.7 km of AC resurfacing and 33.3 km of chipsealing were completed this year.

West

61. 15.1 km of AC resurfacing and 38.6 km of chipsealing were completed this year. Projects were added to the programme in the last quarter.

62. 6.0 km of pavement renewals were completed with projects completed on Great North Road, Portage Road, Margan Avenue, Kinross Street, Birdwood Road, Henderson Valley Road, Nikau Street, View Road, Kervil Avenue, Rimu Street (2), West Coast Road and at the Great North Road/Titirangi Road intersection.

63. Retaining walls have been constructed at a number of sites including Titirangi Road, Titirangi Beach Road (3), Candia Road, Laingholm Drive, Crows Road, Sunnyvale Road, South Titirangi Road and Bethells Road.

64. Physical work has commenced on the major slip repair at 597 South Titirangi Road. It is expected that work will be finished by early September.

65. 17.6 km of footpaths were either resurfaced or replaced this financial year.

South

66. The remaining pavement renewal project on Waiuku Road has been completed.

67. The investigation and design for the pavement renewal projects in the 2014/15 programme are underway so as to enable an early start to construction in the upcoming summer months.

68. There has been 24.7 km of AC resurfacing and 170.1 km of chipsealing completed this year. The AC resurfacing programme was increased in length from 21.5 km to 24.7 km in the last quarter.

69. 36.8 km of footpaths were either resurfaced or replaced this year.

70. 17.7 km of pavement renewals were completed this year with projects completed on Te Irirangi Drive (2 sections), Great South Road (5 sections), Ti Rakau Drive (2 sections), Prince Regent Drive, Cook Street (Howick), Princes Street (Otahuhu), Massey Road, Carruth Rd (Papatoetoe), Great South Road (4 sections), Mahia Road, Roscommon Road, Hill Road, Sheehan Avenue, Hunua Road (2 sections), Whitford-Maraetai Road, Takinini-Clevedon Road, Ponga Road, Ararimu Road, Pukeoware Road, Costello Road, Edinburgh Street/Massey Avenue roundabout (Pukekohe), King Street/West Street roundabout (Pukekohe), East Street (Pukekohe), Queen Street (Pukekohe), Sommerville Road, Rogers Road, Ostrich Farm Road, Stan Wright Road and Waiuku Road.

Streetlights

71. New street lights are being installed in conjunction with the undergrounding of overhead power lines at the Mt Smart Road/Mays Road intersection and on Bassett Road in Remuera.

72. There has been 4,237 luminaires and 696 street light poles replaced this year

Road Corridor Operations

Route Optimisation: Investigation and analysis

73. The planned route optimisation for 2013/2014 has been completed including the Central City routes.

74. Changes to the operation of the Traffic Signals have been made to improve performance on the following routes:

Quay Street	Lower Hobson Street	Solent Street
Customs Street	Lower Hobson Street	The Strand
The Strand	Quay Street	Alten Road
Wellesley Street	Hobson Street	Grafton Road
Albert Street	Quay Street	Wellesley Street
Queen Street	Quay Street	Newton Road
Wellington Street/Union Street	Karangahape Road	Franklin Road
Mayoral Drive/Cook Street	Wellesley Street West	Wellesley Street East
Nelson Street	State Highway 1 (SH1)	Fanshawe Street
Hobson Street	Quay Street	State Highway 1 (SH1)
Karangahape Road	Ponsonby Road	Grafton Road
Symonds Street	Mount Eden Road	Customs Street
Grafton Road	Khyber Pass Road	Symonds Street
Victoria Street	Hobson Street	Stanley Street
Fanshawe Street	Hobson Street	Beaumont Street
Higbrook Drive	State Highway 1 (SH1)	Te Irirangi Drive
Jervois Road	Wharf Street	Beaumont Street
Ponsonby Road	Khyber Pass Road	College Hill Road
Rosebank Road	Great North Road	Patiki Road
Neilson Street	State Highway 20 (SH20)	Church Street

75. The effect of these changes is being monitored and there has already been positive feedback. Reports are being completed to summarise the work, analysis and results.

76. Physical Works Programme (other routes across the region:

· 24 projects are at the scheme design stage

· 4 projects are at the detailed design stage

· 8 construction projects are in progress.

Network Safety & Operations Improvement Programme

Safety Around Schools Programme (part of the region wide School Travel Planning process)

77. The 2013/2014 Safety engineering programme of $8,482,695 delivered 86 projects across 25 schools including:

· 15 projects completed in the Central area

· 50 projects completed in the South area

· 5 projects completed in the North area

· 16 projects completed in the West area

· 2014/15 Safety engineering programme developed for 20 schools.

Minor Safety Improvements Programme

78. 98% of the 2013/2014 Minor Safety Improvements Programme has been completed with 2% still in construction or procurement.

Regional Safety Programme

79. 75% of the 2013/2014 Regional Safety Programme is completed with 25% of projects still in construction for completion in 2014/2015

Urban Kiwi RAP and Red Light Camera Programmes

Urban Risk Mapping

80. The Urban KiwiRAP star-rating contract awarded in late June. The contractor is anticipating start up in August pending work visa approval. A procurement plan is being prepared to engage a Project Manager.

Red Light Cameras

81. Roll out of five additional Auckland RLC sites is planned. Site selection review by key stakeholders is taking place in July with procurement processes underway for installation of sites using existing technology. No further sites are being considered until finalisation of new technology by NZ Police later this year.

Parking and Enforcement

Fanshawe Street Bus Lane

82. Enforcement of the new bus lane on Fanshawe Street was implemented. The warnings period was extended to four weeks due to the high volumes of traffic. A week’s stand-down followed before live enforcement commenced. To date there has been very good compliance, with 130 infringements being issued since live launch on 4 June. This represents an average of just 14 enforcements per day across all enforcement zones on Fanshawe Street. This can be compared to Onewa Rd which has been live for several years and where there are 20 enforcements per day on average.

Kingsland Paid Parking Zone

83. Consultation was carried out in December 2013 on changes to the parking in the Kingsland town centre. The purpose of the changes was to improve the parking availability and give customers flexibility on their length of stay. Currently there are mostly 60 minute time restrictions in Kingsland and parking is near capacity during the middle of the day, evenings and weekends. The project proposes using pay and display parking with no time limits, a 10 minute grace period and demand responsive pricing. Prices will be set to achieve a target occupancy range of 70-90% at peak times. There was over 50% support for the proposal and the Kingsland Business Association supports the proposal. The parking changes will go live on 14 July and there will be advisory signs in Kingsland for two weeks prior.

Newmarket Paid Parking Zone

84. Consultation was carried out in December 2013 on changes to the parking in the Newmarket. The purpose of the changes was to improve the parking availability and give customers flexibility on their length of stay. Currently there is a wide range of parking restrictions in Newmarket which create confusion for customers. Parking is near capacity on certain streets which creates increased levels of congestion as cars circle to find parking. The project proposes using pay and display parking with no time limits, a 10 minute grace period and demand responsive pricing. Prices will be set to achieve a target occupancy range of 70-90% at peak times. Most streets in Newmarket already have pay and display; however, some streets will be converted from time restrictions to pay and display. There was over 50% support for the proposal and the Newmarket Business Association supports the proposal. The parking changes will go live in early August.

Auckland Parking Discussion Document

85. The parking discussion document was released in May 2014. The document provides commentary on key parking challenges and invites the public to send feedback and ideas on how we manage parking into the future. We’ve made suggestions on how AT might approach various parking challenges and asked the public what they think on themes such as removal of parking on arterial roads, management of parking within the city centre and other town centres, and extension of park and rides. The document has attracted a lot of media attention and over 350 submissions have been received so far. Consultation closes on 31 July 2014.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Schedule of activities undertaken for the fourth quarter (2013/14) ending 30 June 2014 and forward works programme for the first quarter (2014/15) ending 30 September 2014	105
b View	Travelwise Schools activities broken down by Local Board	127
c View	Traffic Control Committee Decisions	129
d View	Local Board Advocacy Report	131
e View	Local Board Transport Capital Fund Report	135

Signatories

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

Upper Harbour Local Board

09 September 2014

Auckland Transport Report - September 2014 - Upper Harbour Local Board

File No.: CP2014/19259

Purpose

1. The purpose of the report is to respond to local board requests on transport-related matters and to provide information to elected members about Auckland Transport (AT) activities in the local board area.

Executive summary

2. This report covers matters of specific application and interest to the Upper Harbour Local Board and its community, matters of general interest relating to Auckland Transport activities or the transport sector, and relevant Auckland Transport media releases for the information of the board and community.

3. In particular, this report provides an update on:

· Parking on berms outside 894 and 896 East Coast Road

· Media

· Issues register.

Recommendation/s

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) receive the Auckland Transport Report – September 2014, to the Upper Harbour Local Board.

Comments

Reporting back

Parking on berms outside 894 and 896 East Coast Road

4. Since September 2013, a resident of East Coast Road has been in communication with Auckland Council and Auckland Transport regarding vehicles being parked on the berm outside numbers 894 and 896 East Coast Road.

5. The resident reports that in the vicinity of where she lives in East Coast Road, there is a footpath and berm area in front of most of the properties. However, the portion between 894 and 894 has never been completed, leaving a grassy unpatched area.

6. Due to this portion not being pathed, the resident claims locals park large vehicles on the grassy area, which in-turn churns the grass up and transforms it into a muddy mess (refer photo presented as Attachment A).

7. To date Auckland Transport’s response has been that the grassed area outside 894 and 896 East Coast Road are on the regional footpath list; however, it is a low priority and not likely to be completed in the near future.

8. On the 22 July 2014 this matter was brought before the Upper Harbour Local Board, at which time the board passed the following resolution:

Resolution Number UH/2014/138

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

c) request a report, as a matter of urgency, to identify possible solutions including scoping and costing to alleviate problems associated with parking on the grass berms outside 894 and 896 East Coast Road by 26 August 2014.

9. This matter has been forwarded to the Investigation and Design team to scope cost and to come back with possible solutions, the results of which will be reported to the Local Board once completed (still awaiting costing).

Media

New bus-train Interchange - Otahuhu

10. A new bus-train interchange sited at the existing Otahuhu Train Station, is on track to begin construction later this year, completion is targeted for the middle of 2015.

11. The new interchange is expected to transform the way people travel in South Auckland.

12. This new transport facility will be a critical hub in the delivery of a new integrated public transport network in South Auckland.

13. Key features include continuous cover along bus and rail platforms, an elevated and enclosed concourse connecting the existing rail platform with new bus platforms, multiple pedestrian access options, escalators, lifts and stairs, WiFi, CCTV, kiss and ride and bicycle parking/storage.

14. The facility will be built to accessible standards, including provision of limited parking for disabled users.

Issues Update

15. The following Issues Update comprises issues raised by elected members and Local Board Services staff to 25 August 2014:

Location	Issue	Status
Attwood Road	· Requests from residents and LB regarding safety assessment due to speeds down the road	· Safety assessment being carried out. · Discussion taking place with Police, NZTA, Automobile Association. · Expected outcome by end September 2014.
Hobsonville Road Footpath opposite old petrol station	· Reported as dangerous for pedestrians	· AT has temporarily fixed the hazards to make these locations safe for pedestrians. · In addition, AT’s Area Engineer will be conducting further investigations of this area. · On-going monitoring until area fully developed.
Clemow’s subdivision	· Footpaths damaged by the roots of large trees have been temporarily patchedMay pose further issue’s for users if not extensively repaired.	· Proposed remedy currently under consultation. · Expected start of remedial work to start September/October 2014.
Pinehurst SchoolBus stops	· School requested the bus stops to be moved across the road	· Local consultation was conducted with businesses, of which only two officially supplied feedback. · Local board consulted. · Awaiting Traffic Committee approval to install bus stops as per consultation.
The Avenue/SH17 intersection, Albany	· Request for safety assessment of The Avenue/SH17 intersection, Albany.	· Scoping investigation phase, feasibility study and scheme assessment complete. · The detail design is programmed for the 13/14 and 14/15 financial years and will take about nine months to complete. · The project is not included in the current LTP 2012/22 – AT is working to see if this project can be brought forward. As part of the State Highway revocation agreement, NZTA has agreed to fund 50% of the project – this should enable AT to raise the priority of the project.
Lucas Creek Bridge design	· Local board has have requested an opportunity to see the designs for the proposed strengthening and widening and The Avenue upgrade	· Awaiting reply from Investigation and Design team as to what stage they are at and if this is possible. · A workshop with the local board will be held once plans available.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

16. The board’s views will be incorporated during consultation on any proposed schemes.

Maori impact statement

17. No specific issues with regard to the Maori Impact Statement are triggered by this report.

General

18. The activities detailed in this report do not trigger the Significance Policy. All programmes and activities are within budget/in line with council’s Annual Plan and LTP documents, and there are no legal or legislative implications arising from the activities detailed in this report.

Implementation

19. All proposed schemes are subject to prioritisation, funding and consultation.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Authors	Ivan Trethowen – Auckland Transport Elected Member Relationship Manager
Authorisers	Jonathan Anyon – Auckland Transport Elected Member Relationship Team Manager