Agenda of Howick Local Board

Howick Local Board

08 December 2014

New Road Names Approval for the subdivision by Mountain City Developments Limited at 263 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush

File No.: CP2014/26384

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to seek approval from the Howick Local Board, for two new road names for two roads created by way of subdivision at 263 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush.

Executive summary

2. The legacy Manukau City Council had an existing road naming policy which set out the requirements and criteria of the Council for proposed road names. These requirements and criteria are applied in this situation to ensure consistency of road naming in the Manukau area, until a policy is developed for the Auckland Council.

3. Following assessment against the road naming criteria, the road names ‘Collier Drive’, ‘Zanta Drive’, ‘Calcite Avenue’, Moonstone Avenue’ and ‘Sunstone Avenue’ were determined to meet the road naming policy criteria.

4. Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki was consulted and did not oppose the suggestions and did not indicate a preference or supply suggestions.

5. The names ‘Collier Drive and ‘Calcite Avenue’, preferred by the Applicant, are recommended for approval to the Local Board.

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board, pursuant to section 319(1) (j) of the Local Government Act 1974, considers for approval of the road names ‘Collier Drive’ and ‘Calcite Avenue’, proposed by the Applicant, for the new roads created by way of subdivision at 263 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush, noting that the names Zanta Drive’, ‘Calcite Avenue’, Moonstone Avenue’ and ‘Sunstone Avenue’ also meet the relevant road naming criteria.

Comments

Background

Applicant: Mountain City Developments Ltd.

Site Address: 263 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush

Council’s Reference: Resource Consent No. 42511 SP11086

6. The legacy Manukau City Council Road Naming Policy allowed that where a new road needs to be named as a result of a subdivision or development, the subdivider/developer shall be given the opportunity of suggesting their preferred new road name for Council’s approval.

7. The residential subdivision will be serviced by new roads that come off Ormiston Road and Kerrykeel Drive, Flat Bush. The development will require the creation of two new roads to be vested in Council. In this case, road name approval is being sought for the two new roads within the subdivision (Roads 1 and 5/6).

8. The Applicant has proposed the following names for consideration for the new roads created as part of the development at 263 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush.

Road Number

Proposed New Road Name

Road 1

COLLIER DRIVE (preferred name)

CITRINE DRIVE (first alternative name)

ZANTA DRIVE (alternative name)

Road 5/6

CALCITE AVENUE (preferred name)

MOONSTONE AVENUE (first alternative name)

SUNSTONE AVENUE (alternative name)

Figure 1 - Location of Roads 1 and 5/6 for the subdivision at 263 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush

9. The developer has proposed a mineral theme as being appropriate for this development. The proposed road names: ‘Calcite Drive’, ‘Citrine Drive’, ‘Moonstone Avenue’, and ‘Sunstone Avenue’ are the names of various minerals that are commonly mined. ‘Collier Road’ is named after the developer’s family name, however, it also serves to maintain the mineral theme with ‘Collier’ being a bulk cargo ship designed to carry coal. ‘Zanta Avenue’ has no specific meaning and does not fit within the mining theme however; is phonetically easy on the tongue for all demographics of people.

10. The proposed suffix of ‘Drive’ for Road 1 is considered appropriate as the new road will connect Ormiston Road to Kerrykeel Drive. The proposed suffix of ‘Avenue’ for Road 5/6 is considered appropriate as the street will be planted either side with trees.

Decision Making

11. The Auckland Council, by way of the Auckland Council Long Term Plan (2012 - 2022), allocated the responsibility for the naming of new roads, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, to Local Boards.

Assessment

12. The Applicant’s proposed road names have been assessed against the following criteria set out in the legacy Manukau City Council road naming policy;

Manukau City Council Road Naming Policy Assessment

(a) Not a duplication of names already in current usage in the Auckland region either in spelling or pronunciation;

(b) Brief, melodious and easily and readily pronounced;

(c) Avoids cartographic problems as the length of the name matches the length of the new road;

(d) Being associated with the nature of the environment or have historic or local significance

(e) Being a descriptive;

(f) Not of possessive form;

(g) Has appropriate association with other names in the area;

(h) Not in poor taste or likely to cause offence and;

(i) Suffix for road name is suitable for road layout

13. Five of the proposed road names are consistent with the legacy road naming policy. Citrine does not meet the policy as it is similar to Citron which currently exists as a road name in Flatbush.

14. The two names preferred by the Applicant (Collier Drive and Calcite Avenue) comply with all the criteria of the road naming policy and are therefore considered appropriate for recommendation.

Consideration

Significance of Decision

15. The decision sought from the Howick Local Board for this report does not trigger any significant policy and is not considered to have any immediate impact on the community.

Maori impact statement

16. The decision sought from the Howick Local Board on this report does not adversely affect Maori communities as the naming of roads is not linked to one of Council’s strategic priorities for Maori.

17. Notwithstanding this, the Applicant has initiated consultation with the local iwi to provide them with the opportunity to comment on the proposed road names and offer alternative road names to be put forward for approval if they wish to do so.

Consultation

18. The Applicant undertook consultation with Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki as mana whenua of the area. Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki did not oppose the suggestions and did not indicate a preference or supply suggestions.

19. New Zealand Post has been consulted and indicated that ‘Citrine Drive’ was similar to ‘Citron Court’ which is in the same postcode and may sound similar, but should not cause any postal issues. There were no issues with the remaining road names proposed.

Financial and Resourcing Implications

20. The cost of processing the approval of the proposed new road names and any installation of road name signage is recoverable in accordance with Council’s Administrative Charges.

Legal and Legislative Implications

21. The decision sought from the Howick Local Board for this report is not considered to have any legal or legislative implications.

Implementation

22. The Southern Resource Consenting Team is involved in ensuring that appropriate road name signage will be installed accordingly once an approval is obtained for the new road names.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Authors

Gayatri Devi - Resource Consent Administrator

Authorisers

Heather Harris - Manager Resource Consents

Teresa Turner - Relationship Manager

Howick Local Board

08 December 2014

New Road Names Approval for the subdivision by Todd Property Ormiston Town Centre Ltd at 226R Ormiston Road, Flat Bush

File No.: CP2014/27215

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to seek approval from the Howick Local Board for twelve new road names and an extension to one existing road (Pencaitland Drive) created by way of subdivision at 226R Ormiston Road, Flat Bush.

Executive Summary

3. The road names ‘Pencaitland Drive’, ‘Bellingham Road’, ‘Bonnette Road’, ‘Hapori Lane’, ‘Horo Road’, ‘Daubeny Road’, ‘Korukoru Road’, ‘Kamana Street’, ‘Tia Road’, ‘Ralph Place’, ‘Rawiri Road’, ‘Tukumaro Road’, ‘Ngamuka Road’, ‘Mary Ann Road’, ‘Whenua Road’, ‘Fay Road’ and ‘Mahy Road’ were determined to meet the road naming policy criteria.

4. Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki was consulted on the 26^th May 2014 however, despite repeated efforts; no response has been received from Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki to date.

5. The names ‘Pencaitland Drive’, ‘Daubeny Road’, ‘Bellingham Road’, ‘Korukoru Road’, ‘Ralph Place’, ‘Mahy Road’, ‘Hapori Lane’, ‘Whenua Road’, ‘Mary Ann Road’, ‘Bonnette Road’, Horo Road’, ‘Kamana Street’ and ‘Tia Road’ proposed by the Applicant, are recommended for approval to the Local Board.

Recommendation/s

a) That the Howick Local Board, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, considers for approval, the road names ‘Pencaitland Drive’, ‘Daubeny Road’, ‘Bellingham Road’, ‘Korukoru Road’, ‘Ralph Place’, ‘Mahy Road’, ‘Hapori Lane’, ‘Whenua Road’, ‘Mary Ann Road’, ‘Bonnette Road’, Horo Road’, ‘Kamana Street’ and ‘Tia Road’ proposed by the applicant. These will serve for the new roads created by way of subdivision at 226R Ormiston Road, Flat Bush, noting that these names meet the relevant road naming criteria.

Comments

Background

Applicant: Todd Property Ormiston Town Centre Ltd

Site Address: 226R Ormiston Road, Flat Bush

Council’s Reference: Resource Consent No. 41717

6. The legacy Manukau City Council Road Naming Policy allowed that where a new road needs to be named as a result of a subdivision or development, the subdivider/developer shall be given the opportunity to suggest a new road name for Council’s approval.

7. The residential subdivision will be serviced by new roads that come off Ormiston Road, Flat Bush. The development will require the creation of thirteen new roads to be vested in Council. In this case, road name approval is being sought for the thirteen new roads within the subdivision (Roads A – D and F – N), as shown below.

N

F

B

C

A

G

I

D

H

J

L

M

K

8. The Applicant has proposed the following names for consideration for the new roads created as part of the development at 226R Ormiston Road, Flat Bush.

9. These road names were submitted as part of this development:

Proposed Names	Road	Explanation
Pencaitland Drive	A	Being an extension of an existing road
Daubeny Road	B	The name of the previous owner of the land before the Ormiston family
Bellingham Road	C	Maria Bellingham was listed as one of the country’s oldest colonists. The Bellingham family purchased their first farm in East Tamaki in 1860 and it remained in the family until the 1970’s
Korukoru Road	D	“Korukoru” is the Maori word for a flower of the scarlet-flowered beech mistletoe or a wild turkey
Ralph Place	F	The Ralph family purchased 80 acres on Ormiston Road in 1864. The farm remained in the family until 1977. William Ralph was one of the first farmers of the area.
Mahy Road	G	The surname of a famous New Zealand book author (Margaret Mahy)
Hapori Lane	H	“Hapori” is the Maori word for section of a kinship group, family, society and community.
Whenua Road	I	“Whenua” is the Maori name for Land
Mary Ann Road	J	Mrs Ormiston
Bonnette Road	K	Last name of the great granddaughter of Mary Ann and Thomas Ormiston
Horo Road	L	“Horo” is the Maori word for hall
Kamana Street	M	“Kamana” is a Australasian created grebe
Tia Road	N	“Tia” has multiple definitions in Maori. In this case, “Tia” is used as the Maori name for deer given that Thomas Ormiston Jr. was a keen deer hunter and shot one of each type of deer in New Zealand
Alternative Names		Explanation
Rawiri Road		The name of a Maori employee from a Piako flax harvesting company in the area from 1890.
Tukumaro Road		The name of a Maori employee from a Piako flax harvesting company in the area from 1890.
Ngamuka Road		The name of a Maori employee from a Piako flax harvesting company in the area from 1890.
Zena Lane		The name of one of Thomas and Mary Ann Ormiston’s grandchildren
Firmount Road		The name of the farmland the Ralph family purchased in the 1860’s
Fay Road		Fay Sperry was the person who built the original Ormiston bridge
Sperry Road		Fay Sperry was the person who built the original Ormiston bridge

10. The proposed respective suffixes are considered appropriate given nature of the new roads.

Decision Making

Assessment

12. The Applicant’s proposed road names have been assessed against the following criteria set out in the legacy Manukau City Council road naming policy;

Manukau City Council Road Naming Policy Assessment

(a) Not a duplication of names already in current usage in the Auckland region either in spelling or pronunciation;

(b) Brief, melodious and easily and readily pronounced;

(c) Avoids cartographic problems as the length of the name matches the length of the new road;

(d) Being associated with the nature of the environment or have historic or local significance

(e) Being a descriptive;

(f) Not of possessive form;

(g) Has appropriate association with other names in the area;

(h) Not in poor taste or likely to cause offence and;

(i) Suffix for road name is suitable for road layout

13. Seventeen of the twenty proposed road names are consistent with the legacy road naming policy.

14. It is considered that “Zena Lane” can be easily mistaken with “Xena Way” in Henderson. “Firmount Road” is pronounced similar to “Vermont Place” and “Vermont Street”, both of which are located in Ponsonby. “Sperry Road” is a duplication of “Sperry Place” in Mangere.

15. It is considered that the remaining seventeen road names are appropriate as they comply with all the criteria of the road naming policy.

Consideration

Significance of Decision

16. The decision sought from the Howick Local Board for this report does not trigger any significant policy and is not considered to have any immediate impact on the community.

Maori impact statement

17. The decision sought from the Howick Local Board on this report does not adversely affect Maori communities as the naming of roads is not linked to one of Council’s strategic priorities for Maori.

18. Notwithstanding this, the Applicant has initiated consultation with the local iwi to provide them with the opportunity to comment on the proposed road names and offer alternative road names to be put forward for approval if they wish to do so.

Consultation

19. The Applicant undertook consultation with Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki as mana whenua of the area on 26^th May 2014. Unfortunately despite repeated efforts Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki has yet to provide feedback regarding the road names proposed by the Applicant.

20. New Zealand Post has been consulted and indicated no issues with the road names proposed with the exception of Sperry Place. Indicating that there is a Sperry Place in Mangere and is likely to cause postal problems.

Financial and Resourcing Implications

21. The cost of processing the approval of the proposed new road names and any installation of road name signage is recoverable in accordance with Council’s Administrative Charges.

Legal and Legislative Implications

22. The decision sought from the Howick Local Board for this report is not considered to have any legal or legislative implications.

Implementation

23. The Southern Resource Consenting Team is involved in ensuring that appropriate road name signage will be installed accordingly once an approval is obtained for the new road names.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Authors

Gayatri Devi - Resource Consent Administrator

Authorisers

Heather Harris - Manager Resource Consents

Teresa Turner - Relationship Manager

Howick Local Board

08 December 2014

Facility Partnership Fund 2014/2015

File No.: CP2014/27439

Purpose

1. To approve funding allocations for the 2014/15 facility partnership applications following deferral by the Howick Local Board on 17 November 2014.

Executive summary

2. The purpose the facility partnership funding is to assist with the development of accessible multi-use community facilities with an emphasis on maximising use, increased community participation and to support community groups to leverage funds from other funding organisations.

3. The facility partnership fund provides financial support to not-for-profit organisations undertaking asset development work with a total project value over $50,000, or a feasibility study up to $50,000 for a facility upgrade or development.

4. The funding available for Facility Partnership allocations in 2014/15 financial year in Howick Local Board is $200,000.

5. There were six facility partnership funding applications received and considered at the Howick Local Board workshop held on 18 September. One application was withdrawn (Cockle Bay Tennis Club who no longer required funding assistance).

6. At the Howick Local Board business meeting held on 17 November 2014 the remaining five applications were considered. One application from Mellons Bay Board of Trustees was declined and the below four applications were to be considered at a future meeting. (Resolution number HW/2014/176 refers)

7. The applications were further discussed with the Howick Local Board at a workshop in early December.

8. The facility partnership fund is operational expenditure and cannot be rolled over into the next financial year, if it is unallocated, staff recommend that the funds be set aside for disbursement to other priority sport and recreation projects and programmes that will benefit participation.

9. The applications were assessed and advice is provided within the body of the report. Assessment is based on the established criteria under the facility partnership fund guidelines.

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board considers the applications listed below and agrees to fund, part fund or decline each application in this round:

Applicant	Funds required for	Total cost of the project	Funding requested by applicant
Auckland Rowing Association	Towards the development of a Regional Watersports Centre	$1,939m	$150,000
Howick Pakuranga Amateur Swimming and Life Saving Club	To assist with the swimming pool upgrade of Howick Intermediate	$107,967	$21,017
Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre	Feasibility study to explore the dedicated indoor covered courts	$25,000	$20,000
Howick Sailing Club	Feasibility and site survey plans	$25,500	$25,500
Totals		$2,297,467	$216,517

Comments

10. Four applications for the facility partnership fund in the Howick Local Board area are being considered in this report. Details of the community group applications follow:

i) Auckland Rowing Association in partnership with Auckland Region Outrigger Canoe Association and Canoe Racing New Zealand.

The applicant requests $150,000 towards the development of a Regional Watersports Centre on the Tamaki River at Highbrook, East Tamaki.

Relevant background to the project:

· This is a regional project and all local boards have been approached excluding Papakura and Rodney because they do not have access to the facility partnership fund. To date the Central Facility Partnership Funding Committee has committed $400,000 to this project. This committee is made of Maungakiekie Tamaki; Orakei; Puketapapa; Albert Eden; Waitemata; Great Barrier and Waiheke local boards.

· Additionally the other southern local boards have committed grants amounting to $145,000 contingent upon Howick Local Board support.

· The facility will have a high profile due to its location within the Highbrook Business Park.

· In terms of the Highbrook Park Trust Deed the Highbrook Reserve land will be vested to Auckland Council’s Parks in August 2015.

· Highbrook Park Trust land falls within the boundaries of both Howick and Otara Papatoetoe Local Boards. The facility to which this application relates falls within the Howick Local Board.

· The Auckland Rowing Association is aware that Nga Hau Maiangi, the organisation representing the combined interests of Auckland Rowing Club (not to be confused with the Association) and the four Waka Ama Clubs based at Ian Shaw Park are in the process of upgrading their water access and improving storage at Ian Shaw Park, Mt Wellington.

· This work is intended to relieve localised capacity issues at Ian Shaw Park, both of which will complement each other by creating a 2,000 meter course which will serve both facilities.

· A comprehensive resource consent application for the proposed new water sports centre has recently begun pre-lodgment processes with Auckland Council.

Registered organisation/s, make up of groups, membership numbers:

· Auckland Rowing Association was incorporated on 13 December 1968.

· Auckland Rowing Association membership for the 2013/2014 season is 1,190.

· Auckland Region Outrigger Canoe Association membership for the 2013/2014 season is 1,091.

· Canoe Racing New Zealand membership nationally is approximately 800 with 400 coming from the Auckland region.

Group capability:

· This appears to be a well organised and professional organisation.

Detail description:

· Concept design and resource consent funding secured; Stage 1 Site Works, retaining hardstands and boat ramp. A concept design has been completed and funding to undertake the resource consent secured (the total cost of this stage is approximately $1,939,000).

· Stage 2 Water Access, pontoons and Stage 3 building works is not included in the total cost of this project. The approximate cost for Stages 2 and 3 is $4,475m.

· Auckland Council has been working in partnership with this organisation since 2013 to progress this project.

Project need:

· The Auckland Regional Physical Activity and Sports Strategy (ARPASS) report on the Tamaki River and the Auckland Regional Paddling and Rowing Facilities Studies (2007 and 2008) supports the potential to develop a regional watersports centre on Digby Point, Highbrook.

Project outcomes/benefits:

· The Auckland Rowing Association represents the interests of the sport of rowing in the Auckland Region. It is the aim of the Association to increase participation in rowing and to improve the performance and experience of those participants.

· The intention of the project is to open up water access to the Tamaki River to the south and eastern parts of the city which will lead to increased participation and promote youth activity i.e. St Kentigern College rowing have indicated that they would use the facility.

· Stage 1 provides water access which benefits the wider communities of the southern region and is not specific to Auckland Association members.

· The envisaged facility will be a premier venue in Howick providing a straight 2,000 meter course for competitive rowing.

· The benefits of the completed Stage 1 project will give immediate community benefits through better accessibility to the boat ramp and Tamaki River.

Strategic alignment:

· The project is in accordance with the ARPASS report which identified the regional need for the proposed facility.

· The project provides an ideal environment for a wide range of water sports and retaining access to our waterways. (Auckland Plan, Chapter 5, 336 refers)

· Develop training hubs that co-locate high performance training centres with community sports venues. (Sport and Recreation Strategic Action Plan 9.3 refers)

Operational sustainability:

· Goodman New Zealand and the Highbrook Park Trust are partners to this project who are both well established and respected organisations with recognized successes.

· Auckland Rowing Association is a long standing regional sporting association since 1968.

· A comprehensive resource consent application to Auckland Council is imminent with funding support from Goodman New Zealand for the proposed new water sports centre.

Any risks:

· As this is a regional facility all local boards are being approached for funding assistance except Papakura and Rodney which do not have facility partnership funding.

· A risk could be the lack of support from other local boards.

· The failure to raise additional support from other philanthropic organisations.

· Failure to receive resource consent. This can be mitigated by making this grant subject to obtaining resource consent.

The applicant is aware that a successful grant does not constitute any regulatory approval, or land owner approval which will be required in the future.

Project budget/financials:

Total Project Cost – Stage 1	$1,939m
Confirmed funding - Auckland Council Central Facilities Partnership Fund 2013/14 - Pub Charity	$400,000 $141,950
Organisation contribution	$330,000
Amount requested	$150,000

Recommendation:

To approve $150,000 contribution towards the regional rowing facility based on Tamaki River which will be a valuable asset for the Howick local community.

ii) Howick Pakuranga Amateur Swimming and Life Saving Club (HPK)

The applicant requests $21,017 to assist with the swimming pool upgrade of Howick Intermediate, making it into an effective training facility.

Relevant background to the project:

· The Howick Pakuranga Amateur Swimming and Life Saving Club is made up of the Howick Swim Gym which is the non-profit commercial arm of the club. These two areas are run separately and have different membership numbers and variances in cultural percentage of membership, HPK 457 and Swim Gym 7,500.

· A memorandum of understanding exists with Howick Intermediate and HPK outlining the nature of the relationship between the two parties and the detail concerning access to the pool by both parties. This will be updated once the pool upgrade work is completed.

· Swimming Counties Manukau supports this funding application.

· HPK runs the swim programme for the John Walker Find Your Field of Dreams Foundation in conjunction with Auckland Council.

Registered organisation/s, make up of groups, membership numbers:

· HPK was incorporated on 24 February 1966 and as a charitable entity on 17 May 2011 and has 457 members.

· Howick Intermediate has 689 students and the pool is used by approx. 8,500 users per year.

Group capability:

HPK is ranked in the top 3 clubs in New Zealand for the National competition meetings in junior swimmers (under 13yrs) and age groups 13 to 18.

Detail description:

The project is to upgrade the existing Howick Intermediate school pool by providing specialised equipment so that HPK can use the pool as a training facility including starting blocks; lane lines; backstroke poles; heating units; pool blankets and lighting.

Project need:

There is a lack of training facilities for the high numbers of swimmers in the Howick region and this pool is one of only two 25 meter pools in the Howick area.

Project outcomes/benefits:

· To increase sporting achievements, nurture talent and celebrate excellence. Members have represented New Zealand in the commonwealth games.

· Because the pool will be heated the school and community will be able to use it for longer periods in the year.

· HPK will provide free Water Safety lessons for the school, at a time of their choosing.

· All primary and intermediate school children in the eastern zone area will benefit from the project as the pool is used for the Primary and Intermediate School Swimming Sports which are held annually.

· A public school key system will be implemented (subject to school approval).

· Flipper ball (game that leads on to water polo) will be implemented in this pool and advertised publicly and through local schools.

Strategic alignment:

· The focus of this project is on providing programmes that collaborate between schools and the sports sector that will provide more flexible opportunities for children and young people. (Auckland Plan, Chapter 5, Priority 1, 339 refers)

· Promote Auckland’s recreational and sporting culture and encourage and nurture sporting talent and excellence. (Auckland Plan, Chapter 5, Directive 5.2)

Operational sustainability:

The HPK swimmers competitive and non-competitive monthly squad fees remain in a trust account to pay for entry fees for competitions throughout the year. The Swim Gym fees pay for all learn to swim pool rentals, operating costs, squad coaching costs and pool rental for both Pakuranga College and Lloyd Elsmore Pool.

Any risks:

· The club has identified some risk areas and has given thought to these being; lower user numbers, higher operational costs and poor relationship with schools. The club regularly undertakes internal questionnaires canvassing issues among its membership which will help to mitigate identified risks.

· The public liability will be held by Howick Intermediate School and accessibility is limited only due to safety requirements.

Project budget/financials:

Total Project Cost	$107,967
Confirmed funding - Lion Foundation - Other funding raising	$49,950 $ 5,000
Organisation contribution	$32,000
Amount requested	$21,017

Recommendation:

The group has demonstrated good working relationships with Howick Intermediate School, Pakuranga College, other local primary and intermediate schools for inter-school competitions. Therefore the usage of the facility is high and will benefit the whole community through increasing the capacity and opportunities for growth.

The applicant seeks less than 20% towards the project. We recommend support for the application for the full amount of $21,017.

iii) Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre

The applicant requests $20,000 for a feasibility study to explore the development of dedicated indoor covered courts.

Relevant background to the project:

The Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre pavilion was upgraded; this project started in 2007, this was a staged project and was completed in 2012 with funding assistance from the legacy Manukau City Council for $1,006,224.

Registered organisation/s, make up of groups, membership numbers:

· The Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre was originally incorporated on 30 December 1970 under the Howick Pakuranga Netball Association and as a charitable entity in 2013.

· The Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre is made up of 26 netballs clubs with a joint membership of approximately 3,000.

Group capability:

This is a well-established Netball Centre with a history of well organised activities and events.

Detail description:

The feasibility study is to identify the most suitable area and the most suited type of structure within the present court area for indoor covered courts with the possibility of sides. Auckland Council would be part of scoping the feasibility study and take into account the use of the courts during the week; opportunities for incorporating basketball or gymnastics; maximizing the potential for astroturf or multi-use court markings and better shared usage of the car parking.

Project need:

· The need has been identified by Netball Northern Zone as the Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre is the 4^th largest centre in the Auckland Council region and has the largest growth in numbers in the past year – up 36% from 2013 to 2014.

· The covered courts will also allow the Centre to run programmes and competitions for all ages in an environment that is not dictated to by weather, or time as offered by other large netball centres.

· The revised Regional Netball facility Code Plan is currently being reviewed and will inform future provision priorities and guide investment.

Project outcomes/benefits:

· The data from the feasibility study will enable the Centre to apply for future funding of the indoor covered courts and achieve their strategic goals.

· The long term improved courts will support an increase in the quality of netball played and the standard of teams.

· An expected outcome for the project is the identification of better usage of courts over more days, as opposed to intensive usage which affects the whole park.

Strategic alignment:

The project does provide quality opportunities for all Aucklanders to participate in recreation and sport that keeps up with the needs of a growing population. (Auckland Plan, Chapter 5, Priority 2, Directive 5.3 refers)

Operational sustainability:

The Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre has a proven track record for managing a large building project.

Any risks:

A risk could be that the feasibility study identifies a need for the proposed facility however funding of the building phase of the desired project is unrealistic because of the high dollar value.

The applicant is aware that a successful grant does not constitute any regulatory approval, or land owner approval which will be required for any future project.

Project budget/financials:

Total Project Cost	$25,000
Organisation contribution	$ 5,000
Amount requested	$20,000

The Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre received $2,500 funding in 2012/13 from the Howick Local Event Fund for 50th jubilee celebrations. The accountability report was due 31/08/13 and it has not been received and is therefore in arrears. This is not overly significant.

Recommendation:

Whilst this project is recommended as it provides a way forward to explore the possibility of the new indoor covered courts it may be appropriate that the project is deferred until after the Howick Local Board commissioned Howick Sports Facilities Plan is completed which will prioritises capital projects for the board and the Revised Netball Facility Plan is completed to guide future investment priorities.

iv) Howick Sailing Club

The applicant requests $25,500 for feasibility study and estimated costs for site survey/plans for the redevelopment of the Howick Sailing clubroom which is situated on Howick Beach Reserve.

Relevant background to the project:

The club approached the Parks Advisor for Howick looking for short term storage solutions and the long term suggestion of a feasibility study to sort out the spaces needed and rather than focusing on detailed design and plans for clubrooms.

Registered organisation/s, make up of groups, membership numbers:

· The Howick Sailing Club was incorporated on 21 October 1954.

· The membership of the club is approximately 112 with 500 plus active participants in the Waterwise sailing programmes including Point View, Cockle Bay, Willowbank and Wakaraanga primary schools.

Group capability:

The club has been operating for 80 years and has attained many sporting achievements both nationally and internationally.

Detail description; timeline for development:

The feasibility study will identify and quantify specific accessible storage requirements to meet the long-term needs of the club and connected parties; identify the advantages and disadvantages of the options including accessibility from storage to water and restrictions on the site such as environmental impacts; select preferred option, develop concept plans that meet agreed specifications; costings; identify potential sources of funding; assess any additional operations costs; develop a project plan including a timeline.

Project need:

· In recent years the club has experienced increased demand from the local community, especially from potential junior membership. The clubs ability to meet this need is limited by the fact that current facilities for boat and equipment storage is at capacity and therefore the club is unable to achieve further growth.

· Yachting New Zealand supports this application and is working closely with the club to ensure that there is longevity and sustainability to this growth and that the clubs activities meet the changing demographic demands of the community that are affecting the sport of sailing and the way people are participating in it.

Project outcomes/benefits:

The club’s activities include learn to sail courses, club sailing, racing and fun with a major focus on water safety awareness and confidence on the water.

Strategic alignment:

The project encourages an ideal environment for a wide range of water sports and the needs of a growing population. (Auckland Plan, Chapter 5, 336 and Priority 2, 5.3 refers)

Operational sustainability:

The club appears to be in a good position to undertake the development of a project going forward. However there would need to be investigations into ensuring links with Pakuranga and Buckland Beach boating clubs to achieve a long term view.

Any risks:

A risk could be that funding of the building phase of the desired project is unachievable.

The applicant is aware that a successful grant does not constitute any regulatory approval, or land owner approval which will be required in the future.

Project budget/financials:

Total Project Cost

- Feasibility study consulting costs $20,000

- Estimated site survey/site plans $5,500

$25,500

Organisation contribution

Nil

Amount requested

$25,500

Recommendation:

This project has been recommended because of the need to maximise the space that is available for the growth on the reserve. It may be appropriate however that the project is deferred until after the Howick Local Board commissioned Howick Sports Facilities Plan is completed which will priorities capital projects.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

11. Workshops were held with the Local Board on 18 September 2014 and in early December to discuss the funding applications. The recommendations in this report fall within the Local Board’s delegated authority.

12. At the Howick Local Board business meeting held on 17 November 2014 the funding applications were considered. One application for Mellons Bay Board of Trustees was declined and the above four funding applications were deferred to a future meeting. (Resolution number HW/2014/176 refers)

13. The timing and implementation of the facility partnership fund will be subject to budget considerations as part of the Long Term plan 2015-2025 process

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

Māori impact statement

15. The facility partnership fund assists with the development of accessible multi-use community facilities to increase community participation, including the potential to increase community participation for Māori. No particular negative implications for Māori community or Māori stakeholders have been identified as arising from this report. Given the demographic make-up of the local board area and the nature of the some projects for which funding is requested it is likely some Māori will benefit from these projects.

Implementation

16. A standard Council funding agreement will be developed for any successful applicants and progress towards agreed project outcomes monitored throughout the project.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Authors

Kim Squire - Sports and Recreation Advisor

Authorisers

Martin Devoy - Sport & Recreation Project Leader - South

Lisa Tocker - Manager, Recreation Facilities & Service Delivery Central

Ian Maxwell - Manager Parks, Sports & Recreation

Teresa Turner - Relationship Manager

Howick Local Board

08 December 2014

Howick Local Event Support Fund – Round Two 2014/2015

File No.: CP2014/26354

Purpose

1. To present a summary of applications received in round two of the local event support fund for 2014/2015 for Howick Local Board. The Howick Local Board is requested to either fund, partially fund or decline the applications.

Executive summary

2. The local events support fund of $261,786 is available for distribution by the Howick Local Board over the two funding rounds in 2014/2015 financial year.

3. The board allocated $126,352 to annual events in the 2014/2015 Community Development Arts & Culture Howick Local Board Work Programme adopted on 9 June 2014 (HW/2014/85).

4. The board rescinded the decision to allocate $19,000 to the Everyday Heroes event on 11 August (HW/2014/125), as adopted in the Community Development Arts & Culture 2014/2015 Work Programme (HW/2014/85) on 9 June 2014.

5. The board allocated $48,352 across 11 applications received for round one contestable funding as adopted on 11 August 2014 (HW/2014/125).

6. The Event Portfolio Committee allocated $3,990 to the Dusshera Festival from the Local Events Support Fund, agreed under the urgent decision process ratified at the 13^th October 2014 business meeting, resolution HW/2014/163.

7. The Event Portfolio Committee allocated $18,402 to Howick Lions in the Park/Military Tattoo from the Local Events Support Fund agreed under the urgent decision process being ratified at the 8^th December 2014 meeting.

8. There are two contestable funding rounds held within the 2014/2015 financial year. This is round 2, which received, thirteen applications totalling $132,546. Summary coversheets of these applications are provided in Attachment C.

9. A local events support fund of $83,192 remains available to the Howick Local Board for distribution within round two of local event support 2014/2015 financial year.

10. A workshop was held with the Howick Local Board on 6 November 2014 to consider 13 applications. Indicative levels of funding were proposed, to be formally agreed via this report.

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a) review the round two applications received and agree to either fund, partially fund or decline the applications following:

Applicant	Event	Venue	Date	Amount Requested
Auckland Pride Festival Incorporated	Auckland Pride festival	Ponsonby Road	1 March 2015	$3,000
Howick Village Business Association	Blue Print	Sommerville Intermediate School	23 May 2015	$10,500
Pakuranga Baptist Church	Children’s Day	Pakuranga Baptist Church	7 March 2015	$1,700
Uxbridge Creative Centre	Classic at Twelve	Uxbridge Creative Centre	15 May 2015	$1,346
BSG Events	East Auckland & East Counties Schools Beachlands Triathlon	Te Puru Park, Beachlands	23 March 2015	$3,000
Manukau Beautification CharitableTrust	Eye on Nature	Auckland Botanic Garden	24 March 2015	$10,000
The Rotary Club of Howick Charitable Trust	Howick Rotary Community Fun Walk / Run for Health	Stockade Hill	22 March 2015	$4,200
Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand	Life Without Limits Conference	Sky City Auckland	16 April 2015	$55,000
Auckland Metropolitan Bird Club	NZ Grand National Bird Show	Howick Leisure Centre	30 July 2015	$15,000
The Rotary Club of Pakuranga	Pakuranga Rotary Community Carnival Day	Bramley Reserve	1 March 2015	$5,000
Cristina Beth	Peace Poppy Project	Vicinity of Uxbridge	7 April 2015	$4,000
Auckland Badminton Association	Schools Competition	Lloyd Elsmore Badminton Hall	27 April 2015	$10,000
Howick Historical Village	Village Country Fair	Lloyd Elsmore Park	15 March 2015	$9,800
			TOTAL	$132,546

Comments

11. The local events support fund provides the opportunity for Howick Local Board to work in partnership with local event organisers to develop an events programme that reflect the aspirations of the community and support the local board plan.

12. The local events support fund has two funding rounds, which close at specified times during the 2014/2015 financial year, as follows:

Round	Applications Close	Assessment	Decision Making
1	31 May 2014	June 2014	July/August 2014
2	31 October 2014	November 2014	December 2014

13. Round two of the 2014/2015 Local Events Support Fund received 13 applications totalling $132,546 for consideration as detailed in the recommendations.

14. The local events support fund of $261,786 is available for distribution by the Howick Local Board over the two funding rounds in 2014/2015 financial year.

15. Since the new financial year, the following activity has occurred:

i. The board allocated $126,850 to annual events in the 2014/2015 Community Development Arts & Culture Howick Local Board Work Programme adopted on 9 June 2014 (HW/2014/85).

ii. The board rescinded the decision to allocate $19,000 to the Everyday Heroes event on 11 August (HW/2014/125), as adopted in the Community Development Arts & Culture 2014/2015 Work Programme (HW/2014/85) on 9 June 2014.

iii. The board allocated $48,352 across 11 applications received for round one contestable funding as adopted on 11 August 2014 (HW/2014/125).

iv. The Event Portfolio Committee allocated $3,990 to the Dusshera Festival from the Local Events Support Fund agreed under the urgent decision process ratified at the 13^th October 2014 business meeting, resolution HW/2014/163.

v. The Event Portfolio Committee allocated $18,402 to Howick Lions in the Park/Military Tattoo from the Local Events Support Fund agreed under the urgent decision process being ratified at the 8^th December 2014 meeting..

16. A balance of $83,192 remains available to the Howick Local Board for distribution within round two, which is the final funding round within the 2014/2015 financial year. Summary coversheets of these applications are provided in Attachment C.

17. Local event support funding criteria guidelines for 2014/2015 have been established to assist applicants in understanding the focus of this fund and to guide decision-making. The applications have been assessed in accordance with the local event support fund guidelines.

18. The Howick Local Board has the opportunity to refer applications to a more appropriate fund or to allocate funding from within its local event fund.

Consideration

19. Local boards are responsible for the decision-making and allocation of local board event funding including the local event support fund. The Howick Local Board has identified key priorities for the local area within its local board plan, some of which could be achieved through events.

20. The Howick Local Board seeks to engage with their diverse communities and provide for their social and cultural needs. Supporting local community events, especially youth and water-based events, assists in building a strong sense of community and ensures that each community maintains its own identity.

Local board views and implications

21. A local board workshop was held on 6 November 2014 to consider the applications to the Local Event Support Fund round two. This report reflects the views of local board members expressed at the workshop.

Māori impact statement

22. This fund does not specifically target Maori; however Maori communities are likely to benefit from the events supported by the local board, alongside other groups in the community.

Implementation

23. Once the Howick Local Board has resolved the funding applications, staff will contact all applicants to notify them of the outcome, and commence contracting and payment.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Funding Application Round 2 2014/2015 Cover Sheets	39

Signatories

Authors

Sharon McGinity - Team Leader, Event Facilitation South

Authorisers

Graham Bodman - Manager - Community Development, Arts and Culture

Teresa Turner - Relationship Manager

Howick Local Board

08 December 2014

Auckland Transport Update – December 2014

File No.: CP2014/28013

Purpose

1. Providing an update on transport matters for the information of the Howick Local Board and a register of transport issues in the Howick Local Board area currently being addressed by Auckland Transport’s Elected Member Relationship Manager (South).

Executive Summary

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

3. In particular, this report provides information on:

· the Howick Local Board’s transport capital fund

· Half Moon Bay new ferry facility update

· Pakuranga OHUG project

· Review of Howick and Eastern bus timetables

· Pigeon Mountain Road/Prince Regent Drive/Sunderlands Road intersection

· Watercare project updates

· Lower alcohol limits and driver licensing changes from 1 December.

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a) Receives the report entitled ‘Auckland Transport Update – December 2014’ and the attached issues register from Auckland Transport’s Elected Member Relationship Manager (South);

b) Allocates $29,000 from the Local Board Transport Capital Fund to meet the cost of a new Adshel double Classic shelter (including two lightboxes and two seats) to be installed at the Highland Park bus stop in place of the existing shelter.

Discussion

Howick Items

A1. Local board transport capital fund (LBTCF)

1. The Howick Local Board’s funding allocation under the LBTCF is currently $871,903 per annum.

2. The Board’s active projects are included in Table 1 below (NB: ROC = rough order of costs; FEC = firm estimate of cost):

Table 1:

ID#

Project Description

Progress/Current Status

009

Walkway and amenity improvements at Half Moon Bay (HMB) Marina

· $27,000 allocated from 2011/12 Discretionary budget in Aug-13

· $100,000 allocated from LBTCF in Sep-13

· $31,392 incurred to date in detailed design phase as at 25-Nov-14 FEC estimate of $230,000 (construction only)

· Firm estimates (for construction only) and detailed designs were reported to the Board’s transport portfolio meeting on 6-May-14.

· AT has variously met with the Board’s transport portfolio holders, BBYC and HMB marina representatives between May and Oct-14 to discuss, consider and amend the detailed designs.

· Following the last meeting on 2-Oct-14, AT is making minor adjustments to the designs and responding to queries raised.

155

Burswood Business Area enhancements

· FEC estimate reduced to $318,730

· $104,000 allocated by Council’s Business Area Planning Unit

· $214,730 balance from LBTCF

· On 9-Sep-13, the Board resolved that engagement with affected parties and representative groups be undertaken on the project.

· Consultation with affected parties and representative groups was undertaken between late Sep-14 and late Oct-14.

· On 10-Nov-14, the Board approved the project for construction and allocated $240,730 from the LBTCF (based on the FEC estimate of $344,730 less $104,000 allocated from Council’s Business Area Planning Unit).

· Given planned consultation on the Eastern New Network bus services in 2015, and the possibility of changes affecting the two bus stops on Burswood Drive where bus shelters were proposed, the Board’s transport spokesperson has determined that the bus shelter component of the proposal be put on hold at this time. The FEC estimate is therefore reduced by $26,000 to $318,730 with the LBTCF component reduced to $214,730. No further resolution is necessary, but the Board should note the reduced cost.

156

Highland Park bus shelter installation

· FEC estimate of $29,000 for new proposal

· On 9-Sep-13, the Board approved a duplicate shelter for construction based on a ROC of $15,000. A FEC of $22,000 was subsequently provided.

· Given constraints with the site, various options have been considered and discussions held with Adshel over providing additional shelter for bus patrons.

· The options were considered at the Board’s transport portfolio meeting on 18-Nov-14.

· The preferred option is a proposal by Adshel that it remove the existing single shelter and install a new double Classic shelter including two lightboxes and seats. Adshel would agree to cover the costs of removing the existing shelter and installing the new shelter (and maintaining it thereafter) if the Board meets the $28,980 cost of the new double shelter.

· Board approval is therefore sought for construction, based on the FEC of $29,000.

217

Pigeon Mountain Road metering signals

· ROC estimate revised to $280,000

· On 10-Feb-14, the Board approved the project to proceed to detailed design and costing stage based on the ROC of $165,000.

· On 13-Oct-14, the Board approved to project to proceed with detailed design and costing based on the revised ROC of $280,000.

· Detailed design is currently in progress and consultation is being planned following feedback from the Board’s transport portfolio leader. An update on the proposed consultation should be available in time for the December Board meeting.

272

Little Bucklands Beach walkway – both north and south of Grainger Point

· ROC estimated at $300,000 (for approx 150m in both directions)

· On 14-Jul-14, the Board approved this project to progress to detailed design and costing stage.

· The Board’s portfolio holders have requested AT to maintain contact with AC Parks regarding this and other potential projects along the length of The Parade.

· Options are being assessed with AC Parks prior to a suggested joint workshop with the Board.

276

East Tamaki streetlighting upgrade

· ROC estimated at $58,000

· This proposal covers Kerwyn Ave, Andromeda Crescent, Lorien Place and Arwen Place.

· On 14-Jul-14, the Board approved this project to progress directly to construction based on the ROC.

· Construction is expected to commence in early 2015.

278

Paparoa Road/Four Trees intersection pedestrian improvements

· ROC estimated at $70,000

· On 14-Jul-14, the Board approved this project to progress to detailed design and costing stage.

· AT has discussed providing a crossing facility across the mouth of Four Trees with an affected party but they oppose the project due to the impact on their property access and frontage.

· There is the potential to provide an alternative route for pedestrians to cross to the opposite side of Paparoa Road, across the mouth of Bledisloe Street, and then back across Paparoa Road.

· This option could involve just a central refuge island to the west of Four Trees; however a more complete option including a splitter island at Bledisloe Street and relocation of the existing zebra crossing east of would provide greater pedestrian benefits. However, these facilities would not coincide with the pedestrian desire line and a significant risk would be that the new facilities would be under-utilised.

· It is therefore recommended that the Board discontinues this project.

279

Chapel Road pedestrian signals

· ROC estimated at $200,000

· Proposal is for a signalised pedestrian crossing at the pedestrian refuge north of Baverstock Road.

· On 14-Jul-14, the Board approved this project to progress to detailed design and costing stage.

· Detailed design is currently in progress.

274

Point View Drive footpath

· ROC estimated at $136,500

· FEC estimate of $137,400

· On 8-Sep-14, the Board approved this project to progress to detailed design and costing stage, based on the ROC of $136,500.

· On 13-Oct-14, the Board approved this project for construction based on the FEC of $137,500 but subject to the outcome of consultation with affected parties.

· Consultation is currently underway.

372

The Parade, Bucklands Beach, new footpath

· ROC estimated at $5,800

· On 8-Sep-14, the Board approved construction for a section of new footpath on The Parade, based on the ROC of $5,800.

· AT expects construction should be completed before Christmas.

396

Half Moon Bay (HMB) new ferry facility (based on Hobsonville Point)

· $2.5m allocated*

· On 13-Oct-14, the Board allocated up to $2.5m towards a new ferry facility at HMB, *subject to AT allocating at least $1m towards the project.

· AT is currently undertaking investigations with the target of reporting back to the Board in Feb-15 regarding the budget and confirmed project feasibility. See further update at item A2 below.

3. The Howick Local Board’s transport capital fund to date is summarised below:

Howick Local Board transport capital fund summary:

Total funding available (across 5 FYs – 2012/13 to 2016/17)	$4,359,515
Completed projects reporting actual costs (3x driver feedback signs; Ti Rakau & Cockle Bay bus shelters; Pedestrian improvements at Meadowlands/Whitford/Millhouse; Crooks Road streetscape improvements)	674,471
Firm estimates for projects given construction approval (East Tamaki streetlighting upgrade; The Parade footpath; Point View Drive footpath; Burswood Business Area enhancements)	415,930
Firm estimate for projects seeking construction approval (Highland Park double bus shelter)	29,000
Design costs to date and construction estimate for project at detailed design stage (HMB walkway/amenity improvements)	261,392
Rough estimates on projects at detailed design stage (Pigeon Mountain Road metering signals; Little Bucklands Beach walkway; Chapel Road pedestrian signals)	780,000
Allocation made subject to AT feasibility confirmation (Half Moon Bay new ferry facility)	2,500,000
*Funding available to allocate* (assuming construction approval given to all projects)	*($301,278)*

A2. Half Moon Bay new ferry facility update

4. The site investigation for the Half Moon Bay passenger ferry facility upgrade project is underway with initial work progressing with the commencement of a land and marine consenting study, a marine survey of the Half Moon Bay area and a high level structural design review of the proposed design, with the engagement of a design consultant will follow shortly. All this work will go together to inform the funding parties of project delivery dates and anticipated overall budget due early in the New Year.

5. Confirmation of funding availability will allow progress of the design and fabrication of a pontoon and gangway during 2015, with the remaining physical works to construct a wharf and bus terminal area to be completed by the end of 2016. Included within these phases will be plenty of time for stakeholder engagement and consultation.

A3. Pakuranga OHUG project

6. At the Howick Local Board’s transport and planning portfolio meeting on 1 July, Auckland Transport updated the portfolio members on the OHUG (overhead/underground) block area in Pakuranga that it planned to upgrade with new LED lights and new poles as part of the Vector undergrounding of power lines work Stage One.

7. The area concerned comprises nearly 30 streets, as shown on the plan at Attachment A.

8. Auckland Transport can now advise that physical works will commence by the end of February 2015. This should result in new lights and poles starting to appear from April 2015.

A4. Review of Howick and Eastern bus timetables

9. Auckland Transport has been working with Howick & Eastern buses to review all bus timetables in the eastern area.

10. As a result of the review, timetables are being changed to make Howick & Eastern bus services and timetables more reliable for customers and improve connections with other services.

11. Some start times are changing on 466, 501, 565, 575 and 580 services.

12. Most changes are timing changes in the timetables to reflect the actual times that buses run to. As a result, customers may not notice any change except that the bus now arrives when it says it will on the timetable.

13. The changes will start on Sunday 14 December 2014. The new timetables are available on the Auckland Transport website. Posters have been placed on buses and at bus stops, and newspaper advertising began from 1 December.

A5. Pigeon Mountain Road/Prince Regent Drive/Sunderlands Road intersection

14. Auckland Transport has previously consulted with the Howick Local Board on proposed kerb widening and safety improvements at the Pigeon Mountain Road/Prince Regent Drive/Sunderlands Road intersection. At its 8 September meeting, the Howick Local Board passed a resolution opposing the pedestrian refuges component of the proposal.

15. Last month, it was reported in the Issues Register that:

The proposed kerb widening will increase the crossing distance for pedestrians and encourage higher vehicle turning speeds. The pedestrian refuge islands proposed at the intersection will provide safety for pedestrians, and reduce vehicle turning speeds at the intersection. The refuge islands are therefore an essential component of the proposal to improve the safety of vehicles and pedestrians. The proposal will be recommended to the TCC (Auckland Transport’s Traffic Control Committee) for approval.

16. The proposal was recommended to the TCC at its meeting on 7 November and received formal approval.

17. The TCC, in approving the proposal, asked to ensure that the Howick Local Board was informed of the resolution and the reasons for approval being given. The TCC also proposed that Auckland Transport should monitor the site following construction and, if the refuge islands do create any safety or operational issues, then Auckland Transport should review them and make any improvements as necessary.

A6. Watercare project updates

18. Panmure Wastewater Main project – Millen Ave to north of Panmure Bridge: the pipeline is nearly completed, with around 30m left to lay into the pump station on Millen Avenue. The current one lane give way system will remain in place on Millen Avenue until Christmas. Final minor surface reinstatement work will likely be done post-Christmas.

19. The final main connection at the corner of Botany Road and Ridge Road is scheduled for Thursday 27 November.

20. Reinstatement in all Kilkenny Drive, Chapel Road, Ridge Road and Bucklands Beach Road sites is programmed to be completed before 10 December.

A7. Consultation documents on proposed improvements

21. Consultation documents for the following proposals have been provided to the Howick Local Board for its feedback. As the Board’s transport portfolio holders provide feedback on the Board’s behalf, the material below is included for general information purposes only. Given the sheer volume of consultation proposals this month, the various plans have not been included on the agenda.

22. Proposed kea crossing, Helianthus Avenue, Ormiston – Auckland Transport is currently working with Ormiston Primary School, which is set to open in Feburary 2015, to implement a Safety Around Schools programme. As part of the conditions of its resource consent, the school is required to provide a kea crossing facility on Helianthus Avenue to provide a safe crossing facility for the children attending the school. Auckland Transport has investigated possible locations and proposes the installation of the required kea crossing outside and opposite 28 Helianthus Avenue. The proposal would also involve new pram crossings, ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (NSAAT) parking restrictions to maintain visibility between pedestrians and motorists, new road markings and signage, relocation or removal of an existing tree and new streetlighting, if required. Details of the proposed works are shown on the plan at Attachment B.

23. Proposed new bus stop and shelter, Ti Rakau Drive, Botany – Auckland Transport has undertaken a comprehensive review of the arrangement, spacing and facilities of bus stops along Ti Rakau Drive in order to identify opportunities to optimise bus stop spacing and upgrade facilities to improve service efficiency, safety and passenger convenience. The review identified a gap in the network along the northern side of Ti Rakau Drive in the vicinity of Te Koha Road and recommended the installation of additional bus stop infrastructure in order to provide improved access to public transport for bus patrons in the surrounding area. Auckland Transport is therefore proposing a new bus stop and bus shelter at the location shown on the plan at Attachment C. The proposal also includes the installation of a hard stand to assist passengers getting on and off the bus, road markings to reserve the bus stop for buses only, and NSAAT parking restrictions to provide manoeuvring area for buses to enter and exit the bus stop.

24. Proposed NSAAT parking restrictions, Adrigole Close, Dannemora – it has been brought to Auckland Transport’s attention that vehicles are frequently parked on the bend on Adrigole Close. The parked vehicles obstruct the access for large vehicles, including rubbish and recycling trucks and emergency services vehicles, to manoeuvre around the bend. Due to the road width being narrowed by the parking activity, those large vehicles are required to track over the grass berm or driveways and cause damage to the roading assets. In order to maintain clear access for large vehicles to negotiate around the bend, Auckland Transport is proposing to install NSAAT parking restrictions on the inside of the curve, as shown on the plan at Attachment D.

25. Proposed 40km/h School Speed Zone (SSZ) for Elim Christian College, Botany Road, Botany Downs – Auckland Transport is planning to implement an SSZ, consisting of a 40km/h speed limit during peak school traffic hours, on Botany Road in the vicinity of this school. As shown on the plan at Attachment E, this will be achieved by installing electronic 40km/h speed limit signs with alternating flashing beacons on the main roads approaching the zone. Additionally, static 40km/h speed limit signs displaying operating times will be installed on side roads approaching each zone. The electronic signs operate at the beginning and end of each school day, and require motorists to reduce their speed to below 40km/h during these times. The speed limit reverts to 50 km/h when these signs are not in operation.

26. The school principal, or a delegated staff member, shall manually activate the electronic signage. The 40km/h speed limit will only apply for 35 minutes before the start of school until the start of school and for 20 minutes at the end of school commencing no earlier than 5 minutes before the end of school.

27. The electronic signs will automatically turn off after the pre-programmed period has lapsed. The signs may also be used for a maximum of 10 minutes at other times of the day if at least 50 children cross the road, or enter or leave vehicles at the roadside. The SSZ seeks to reduce the speed of motorists in the locality of the school and raise awareness to the presence of children in the surrounding area. The objective of the SSZ is to provide a safer road environment, reinforce driver expectations and encourage safe and active travel to and from schools.

General Information Items

B1. Lower alcohol limits a milestone for road safety

28. Lower legal alcohol limits to come into force on 1 December will begin making New Zealand roads safer from day one, providing safer journeys for all New Zealanders as the country heads into the festive season.

29. Legislation passed earlier this year means that from 1 December, the legal alcohol limit for drivers aged 20 years and over will be lowered from 400 to 250 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath (or from 80 to 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millitres of blood), bringing New Zealand’s law into line with the limits already in place in the majority of OECD countries. The alcohol limit for drivers under the age of 20 will remain at zero.

30. The lower alcohol limit is a game-changer for road safety in New Zealand, and with the holiday season fast approaching, the message is clear – if you’re going to drink don’t drive, and if you’re going to drive don’t drink.

31. The NZTA has been undertaking a public information campaign to remind New Zealanders of the change, with promotions beginning in early November with the rollout of posters and coasters in pubs and bars. Promotional activity stepped up from 16 November with television, radio and outdoor advertising all focussing on the simple message of lower alcohol limits for drivers 20 and over from 1 December.

32. Reducing deaths and serious injuries from drink-driving is a key plank of the Government’s Safer Journeys strategy, which looks across the entire road system to improve safety through safer roads and roadsides, safer speeds, safer vehicles and safer road use.

B2. Five year time limits for new driver licences from 1 December

33. Changes to New Zealand’s Graduated Driver Licensing System aimed at improving the safety of novice drivers and motorcyclists are set to come into force at the beginning of December, including the introduction of a five-year time limit on new learner and restricted car and motorcycling licences.

34. The changes to the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule mean that drivers or riders who obtain or renew their learner or restricted licence after 1 December 2014 and who haven’t moved on to the next licence stage within the following five years will need to pass another theory test to renew their licence after it expires.

35. The changes will encourage novice drivers and motorcyclists to progress to a full licence within a reasonable timeframe.

36. The changes are part of the Government’s broader Safer Journeys strategy which aims to significantly reduce deaths and injuries on New Zealand’s roads. The new time limits will work together with other recent measures introduced under Safer Journeys to improve the safety of young drivers, including raising the minimum licensing age from 15 to 16, the introduction of a zero alcohol limit for teen drivers and the rollout of more challenging practical driver tests to gain restricted and full licences.

37. Another change coming into force on December 1 with the amended Driver Licensing Rule is the strengthening of the ‘evidence of identity’ requirements for licence applications, in order to reduce the risk of driver licences being obtained fraudulently.

38. Further details on all of the changes can be found on the NZTA website at

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/consultation/driver-licensing-amendment-2014/index.html

B3. Share the Road Marketing Campaign

39. A total of 633 cycling crashes occurred in Auckland over the period 2011 to 2013, while cyclist numbers steadily increased from 731,000 in 2011 over the same period.

40. The primary barriers deterring people from cycling are safety concerns about sharing the road with traffic and insufficient cycle lanes. People are cycling less than they were 12 months ago and being deterred by safety concerns. Most agree that more should be done to promote safe cycling behaviours and safe driving around cyclists.

41. Auckland Transport’s Share the Road Marketing Campaign, being carried out over the period 16 November to 14 December 2014, will feature advertising via bus back media, which has proven to be effective in reaching people on the move in cars. There will be a total of 58 bus backs and this is expected to reach approximately 449,443 people on a daily basis.

42. Targeting all Auckland motorists, the objective is to encourage motorists to be more aware of cyclists on the road and to help reduce the numbers of cyclists killed and injured. The key messages are to give cyclists 1.5 metres space when passing; to look out for cyclists when turning; and to look out for cyclists before opening car doors.

B4. Footpath projects

43. Auckland Transport is unable to progress a programme of new footpaths in 2014/15 due to budgetary constraints and a high volume of other schemes going to construction. However, it is hoped to make a start on the programme again in 2015/16, subject to funding becoming available through the Long Term Plan.

44. It the interim, it is acknowledged that there are a large number of outstanding requests from members of the public and local boards for new footpaths. A list of these requests previously assessed by Auckland Transport for design and construction has been forwarded to the Howick Local Board’s transport portfolio holders. These schemes have already been subject to a prioritisation process with a focus around connecting up with the existing network and linking to key destinations.

45. The Board may wish to consider funding design and construction of some schemes in its area, using the Local Board Transport Capital Fund.

Media Releases

C1. Upgrade to white light for Auckland roads

46. Auckland Transport will replace 44,000 high pressure sodium (golden yellow light) street lights with energy efficient light emitting diodes (LED) luminaires in what will be New Zealand’s most ambitious LED replacement programme to date. Auckland Transport owns more than 100,000 street lights, approximately one third of the country’s total lighting stock.

47. The first phase of the programme will be rolled out over five years and see nearly half of the region’s street lights change from golden yellow light to white light. Auckland Transport estimates net savings of $32m over the 20-year design-life of the LED luminaires.

48. The Auckland Transport Board approved the plan in October noting that the balance of the conversion will potentially follow in four to five years. Phase one will focus mainly on residential roads which comprise approximately 60% of the region’s street lighting network.

49. Auckland Transport has had a policy since 2012 that all new lights on pedestrian-dominated roads will be LED luminaires. Changing the old lights to LED luminaires will reduce the energy consumption by over 50%. Auckland Transport already has approximately 2,000 energy efficient LED luminaires in service.

50. At the same time the new luminaires are changed a Tele-management System (TMS) will be installed to manage and monitor the network. Through better management of light levels a further 15-20% of energy savings can be achieved. The TMS will provide enhanced customer service as any faults on the network will be reported daily. LED luminaires around Eden Park are already controlled by a TMS system. This was established under an earlier project and has worked well by increasing light levels before and after events.

51. International experience has shown that white light is also a factor in crime prevention; delivers greater comfort and security and improves visibility and reaction times for drivers and pedestrians, resulting in fewer vehicle crashes and injuries.

52. Auckland Transport will be going to tender for four new Street Light Maintenance and Renewals contracts for 4 years which will include the replacement LED programme. It is planned to begin the replacement programme early in 2015.

C2. Auckland’s Summer Cycling Programme Wins 2014 Best Cycling Promotion

53. The national walking and cycling awards were presented at the 2WALKandCYCLE 2014 Conference in Nelson at the end of October, and Auckland Transport’s Cycling’s the Go Summer Programme received the top award for Best Cycling Promotion.

54. The Cycling's the Go Summer Programme delivered 73 events during February and March 2014 including the inaugural Ciclovia on Quay, guided bike rides, cycle training courses and local events for families.

55. An integrated media campaign with five ‘real people’ encouraged Aucklanders to improve their cycling skills by showing that ‘people like them' go to cycle training courses and events. Advertisements and online videos showed potential trainees what the experience would be like and helped overcome any hesitancy to attend.

56. More than 900 adults learned to cycle safely at Cycling’s the Go cycle training courses during the 2013/14 spring and summer period, in addition to more than 9000 children trained at school through the Bike Safe programme.

C3. Traffic changes in Panmure

57. The new Te Horeta Road in Panmure was officially opened by Auckland Mayor Len Brown, Auckland Transport Chairman Dr Lester Levy, NZTA Regional Director Ernst Zollner, Maungakiekie MP Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga and Fletcher Chief Financial Officer Andrew McKenzie on Saturday 1 November before about 2000 people walked along the road to celebrate its opening.

58. Te Horeta Rd provides a new north-south link between Morrin Road and Mt Wellington Highway, bypassing Panmure roundabout. People driving between Mt Wellington Highway and north of Jellicoe Road are advised to use the new road.

59. Drivers and cyclists heading north on the new road have the option to go straight ahead onto Morrin Road or turn right on to Jellicoe Road at the end of Te Horeta Road.

60. For travel between Ellerslie and Panmure or Pakuranga, motorists should continue to keep using the same route. Access to Te Horeta Road from Mt Wellington Highway is adjacent to Panmure District School.

61. Cyclists can use the new Te Horeta Road cycle lanes or an off-road shared path. Access to the off-road path from Mt Wellington Highway will be via William Harvey Place while final construction work is completed

62. Pedestrians and cyclists can access Panmure Station from Te Horeta Road via the off-road cycle and footpath. Pedestrians can use the new William Harvey Place footbridge from Mt Wellington Highway to get across to Ireland Road.

63. Completing Te Horeta Road is the final major milestone for the first stage of the Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI). It also included building the new Panmure Station, three new bridges and new cycling and walking links.

64. Full details are available at https://at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/ameti/

C4. More train services from 8 December

65. Auckland’s train times are getting a makeover with more services from 8 December.

66. Train timetables are being updated following the introduction of electric trains on the Eastern and Onehunga Lines and at the same time Auckland Transport is increasing services at the weekend. There will now be a scheduled service on all metropolitan lines at least every half-hour day and night, seven days a week.

67. The Eastern and Southern Lines will now have consistent frequency meaning six trains an hour at peak times on each line, three trains hourly during the daytime inter-peak and half-hourly services at night and on the weekend.

68. The Onehunga Line will have half-hourly services all day, seven days a week.

69. On the Western Line, services will remain at 15 minutes during peak and half-hourly off-peak but there will be extra trains on the weekend. As more diesel carriages are freed up from other lines, Auckland Transport will be able to put some bigger trains on the Western Line to help with the increased demand until electric trains are introduced in the middle of 2015.

70. Auckland Transport will also be introducing a new weekend train service to Pukekohe, with hourly trains from Papakura to Pukekohe on Saturday and Sunday.

71. These extra services will help manage the big jump in the number of people travelling by train. In the year to October there were 12.1 million rail trips, an increase of more than 17% on the same time last year.

72. Key changes are:

a. Eastern Line

· increased capacity including double electric trains (six cars) at peak times

· a quicker journey time between Manukau and Britomart

· all services heading south terminate at Manukau, customers will need to transfer to the Southern Line if they want to travel to stations south of Puhinui

· more frequent services for Manukau: six trains an hour during peak, three trains each hour during the day and a half-hourly service at night and on the weekend

b. Onehunga Line

· half-hourly service all day/every day including extended Friday night and weekend hours

c. Southern Line

· All services will go through Newmarket so passengers south of Puhinui will need to transfer to the Eastern Line if they want to go to Sylvia Park, Panmure, Glen Innes, Meadowbank or Orakei

· The Southern Line is next to get electric trains in early 2015

d. Pukekohe

· There will be an additional evening service leaving Britomart at 8.58pm and arriving in Pukekohe at 10.07pm

· New hourly weekend services to Papakura to connect to trains to Britomart

e. Western Line

· Extra half-hourly services on Friday night between 10pm and 12.30am

· All weekend services will now run half-hourly but will terminate at Swanson, and a new hourly scheduled bus service will operate between Swanson station and Waitakere.

73. New train timetables are available at https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/timetables/

C5. Route identified for Redoubt – Mill Road Corridor upgrade

74. A route has been identified for the upgrade of the Redoubt and Mill Road corridor, which is needed to support large housing growth in the area.

75. Traffic is predicted to double on the route in 10 to 15 years due to the growth. More than 22,000 new homes are proposed for the area, with about 10,000 planned in special housing areas that are likely to be fast-tracked.

76. Auckland Transport has identified the route for the upgrade and applied to Auckland Council to designate land (Notices of Requirement) for the project. Council is expected to publicly notify the NoRs for the designation in early 2015, with a hearing before independent commissioners to follow.

77. The project is driven by significant growth planned for the area, with congestion already affecting Redoubt Road and Mill Road, and the need to improve the corridor’s poor safety record.

78. Between 2009 and 2013 there were 283 crashes, including four deaths, with a number of accident hotspots on curves and junctions. The upgrade will improve the alignment to the safety standard required on an arterial route.

79. The formal process now begun will give certainty to both existing and future property owners regarding what land is needed for the upgrade.

80. A number of route options were investigated, consulted upon and evaluated before the final route was confirmed, with an independent environmental assessment a key factor. The assessment recommended a number of mitigation measures to minimise impacts.

81. The route includes 23m high viaducts at Puhinui Creek gully and a 17m high viaduct at South Mill Road gully above native bush to minimise impacts. The project also includes about 30,000m2 of native planting, stream restoration, wetlands created, pest eradication and environmental monitoring during and after construction.

82. Auckland Transport has contacted affected property owners directly about the project and is meeting with them to discuss their land owner rights and the planning process. The upgrade will need future purchase of 54 full properties and 257 partial properties (for example, part of a driveway or frontage).

83. Features of the project include:

a. Redoubt Road widened to two lanes in each direction between State Highway One and Murphys Road

b. Westbound bus lane along Hollyford Drive and Redoubt Road towards Manukau

c. On road cycle lanes on both sides and an off road cycle and foot path for the length of the upgrade

d. Replacement of the existing Mill Road with a new arterial with two lanes in each direction between Murphys Road and Popes Road

e. Murphys Road widened to two lanes in each direction between Flat Bush School Road and Redoubt Road

f. Murphys/Redoubt Road intersection realigned and traffic lights added to improve safety

g. 17m and 23m high viaducts at Puhinui Creek gully and South Mill Road gully above native bush

h. Widened footpaths on both sides of Redoubt, Mill and Murphys roads with pedestrian crossings at key intersections

i. Replacement planting and stream restoration

j. Improved stormwater facilities, including wetlands areas

k. Landscaping of the new road corridor.

84. For more information, visit https://at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/the-mill-road-corridor/

C6. Building better connections for Otahuhu

85. Construction has begun on the new Otahuhu Bus/Train Interchange, with expected completion in late 2015.

86. With Auckland moving towards a more integrated public transport network, the new interchange will provide better connections for passengers with more frequent services and the ability to transfer easily between buses and trains.

87. In upgrading the existing station to a bus and rail interchange, the rail platform will be linked with two new bus platforms and a terminal building via an elevated concourse. Once it’s complete, it will also become a far more pedestrian friendly area. The project is designed to support the rollout of the new network in south Auckland in late 2015.

88. Other benefits include:

a. Bus platforms at the interchange for passengers moving between bus services and the train platforms

b. Vehicle drop off area and taxi stand

c. Interchange building providing waiting space and customer facilities and a ticket office

d. Clear, safe separation of buses, trains, pedestrians, cyclists and other vehicles.

89. For more details, visit: at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/otahuhu-bus-train-interchange/

Issues Register

90. The regular monthly issues register is Attachment F to this report.

Consideration

Local Board Views

91. The Howick Local Board’s views will be incorporated during consultation on any proposed schemes.

Implementation Issues

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

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Plan of Pakuranga overhead/underground block for LED lighting replacement	119
b View	Plan of proposed kea crossing Helianthus Avenue, Ormiston	121
c View	Plan of proposed new bus stop and shelter Ti Rakau Drive, Botany	123
d View	Plan of proposed No Stopping At All Times parking restrictions, Adrigole Close, Dannemora	125
e View	Plan of proposed 40km/h School Speed Zone, Elim Christian College, Botany Road, Botany	127
f View	Issues Register - December 2014	129

Signatories

Author	Jenni Wild – Elected Member Relationship Manager (South); Auckland Transport
Authorisers	Jonathan Anyon – Elected Member Relationship Team Manager; Auckland Transport

Howick Local Board

08 December 2014

Leisure Entrance Pricing

File No.: CP2014/27205

Purpose

1. To seek approval from the Howick Local Board to increase entrance fees at Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre and Howick Leisure Centre.

Executive Summary

2. The casual entrance fees for the Lloyd Elsmore Park Leisure Centre and Howick Leisure Centre contained errors in the ‘current’ fees listed. As such the new fees the board approved, in some circumstances were actually lower than actual fee currently charged. A report was presented to the Parks Sport and Recreation Portfolio who deferred the implementation of the price increase pending further discussion with the local board

3. This report reflects feedback from the recent meeting with the business performance portfolio and takes into consideration the possible negative impact in children’s use an increase in spectator or supervising adults fees would have. The report also provides recommendations for other fee categories that could accommodate an increase in charges.

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a) Approve the recommended casual entrance fees.

b) Approve the implementation of these charges to occur on Monday 5^th January 2015

Discussion

4. Casual entrance fees for the Lloyd Elsmore Pool and Leisure Centre and Howick Recreation Centre for the 2014-2015 year were approved earlier in the year by the local board. Unfortunately the fees were based on incorrectly stated current rates.

5. The fees in the table below outline the categories that were different to those that are currently being charged. The proposed fee increase rationale was an inflation adjustment (1% rounded up) with the exception of supervising adults which was to align with concessionary rates.

6. The officers would like the board to consider the below recommended fees.

Category	Original Report Fee	Local Board Approved fee	Actual Fee 2013-14	Recommended Fee
Swim - Adult	$3.10	$3.10	$3.20	$4.00
Swim - Concessionary			$2.00	$3.00
Spa, Sauna, Swim - Adult	$5.20	$5.30	$5.30	$6.00
Spa, Sauna, Swim - Concessionary	$4.40	$4.40	$4.50	$5.00
Spectator	$Free	$1.00	$Free	No Change
Supervising Adult	$1.00	$1.80	$1.00	No Change
Fitness Casual entry	$14.60	$14.70	$14.70	$15.00
Casual Recreation	$2.00	$2.00	$2.50	No Change

7. LEP Swim Adult – the current fee was set when the Auckland City was formed and aligned with the lowest price in the network. Given the value for money the current fee represents it was felt this new fee could be adopted without significant impact on the adult use. Increasing this fee would also enable the Spectators and Supervising Adult fees to remain unchanged (NB Glenn Innes and Panmure aquatic centres charge $5.80 for adult entrance which includes a swim and spa)

8. LEP Swim Concessionary – the concessionary category includes seniors, students, green prescription card holders and disabled. The fee increase reflects the increase in adult charge while still providing a discount for the concessionary category.

9. LEP Spa, Sauna, Swim, Adult – An increase to reflect the increase in adult swim entry and align closer with the other aquatic facilities in the area who charge $5.80

10. LEP Spa, Sauna, Swim, Concessionary – An increase to reflect the increase in adult spa, sauna, swim entry while still providing a discount for the concessionary category

11. LEP Spectator – the possibility of increasing to $1.00 was previously approved by the board however the negative impact to the charge may out way the additional revenue the increase would generate (approx. $28k). Spectators are predominantly parents/grandparents bringing children to the facility. The officers would like to encourage this behaviour and expect these caregivers to actively supervise their children. Imposing an entry charge may adversely impact on the visits by children, or in the increase of children being left unaccompanied at the facility.

12. LEP Supervising Adult – The supervising adult category pertains to adults accompanying children 5 years or under. The facility pool rules state children 5 years or under must be accompanied in the water by an adult 17 years or over. Given these adults are in the water, a small $1.00 charge is currently levied. The previously board-approved increase to $1.80 would net approximately an additional $25k (assuming usage remains constant) however the adverse impact on these adults and the operators desire to encourage use by children, it is recommended the fee remain unchanged.

13. LEP & HRC Casual Fitness Entry – A small increase and a rounding to whole dollars

14. HLC Casual entry – No change. The current rate of $2.50 applies mostly to casual basketball and is charged per hour. The sessions are two hours and it is felt this is appropriate for the mostly teenage users of this activity.

Consideration

Local Board Views and Implications

15. A report was brought to the Recreation Portfolio meeting on the 7^th August 2015 highlighting the error and bringing to the board’s attention the implication of the proposed increases. The recommendation from this meeting was to bring the report to the Finance and Performance committee. On the 6^th November the report was presented to the Business performance committee who recommended charges remain as they are for spectators and supervising adults but are increased to $4.00 for adult entry.

Maori Impact Statement

16. There are no particular impacts on Maori which are different from general users of the aquatic and recreation facilitates

General

17. It is recommended the new fees and charges take affect from Monday the 5^th February 2015. This gives officers enough time to properly communicate the increase to customers many of whom will be on holiday over the Christmas, New Year period.

Implementation Issues

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Authors

Michael Groom - Manager Aquatics & Recreation Facilities

Authorisers

Rob McGee - Manager Leisure – Parks, Sports and Recreation

Ian Maxwell - Manager Parks, Sports & Recreation

Teresa Turner - Relationship Manager

Howick Local Board

08 December 2014

Long-term Plan 2015-2025: Local consultation material

File No.: CP2014/28157

Purpose

1. This report seeks adoption of local consultation material for the Long-term Plan 2015-2025 (LTP) by the Howick Local Board.

Executive Summary

2. Over the last twelve months local boards have been involved in many Long-term Plan 2015 - 2025 workshops and meetings as part of their shared governance role.

3. In October 2014, local boards adopted local board plans which help inform draft LTP budget decisions. In addition to this, advocacy discussions were held between local boards and the governing body at the end of October after which budget decisions for LTP consultation were agreed by the governing body on 6 November.

4. On 18 December 2014, the governing body will meet to adopt the LTP consultation document and supporting information, which includes local consultation material for each local board.

5. Indicative local budgets reflect 6 November governing body decisions and any minor amendments approved within the same funding envelope.

6. This report seeks adoption of local consultation material.

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a) adopts local consultation material including:

i) a one page (2 side) local board insert; and

ii) supporting information, including local funding priorities for 2015/2016, key advocacy areas, indicative local performance targets for 2015/2016 and indicative local budgets for the next 10 years.

b) That the Howick Local Board notes:

i) the allocation of projects within Locally Driven Initiative (LDI) budgets are required to balance in every year.

ii) proposed operational savings for asset based services within the parks, community and lifestyle theme are not reflected in draft local budgets, but are instead captured at a regional level. Savings will be applied locally to final LTP budgets following consultation.

iii) high level budgets for programmes of work such as renewals, non-growth projects, parks developments, sportsfield developments and land acquisition will be developed prior to adoption of the final LTP.

c) That the Chair be delegated the authority to make any final minor changes to local consultation material for the Long-term Plan 2015 - 2025 prior to publication including online consultation content.

Discussion

Process

7. Over Over the last twelve months local boards have been involved in many Long-term Plan 2015 - 2025 workshops and meetings as part of their shared governance role.

8. In October 2014, local boards adopted a Local Board Plan which help inform draft LTP budget decisions. In addition to this, advocacy discussions were held between local boards and the governing body at the end of October after which budget decisions for LTP consultation were agreed by the governing body on 6 November.

9. On 18 December 2014, the governing body will meet to adopt the LTP consultation document and supporting information, which includes the following local consultation material for each local board:

a) a one page (2 side) local board insert in the LTP consultation document; and

b) supporting information, including local funding priorities for 2015/2016, key advocacy areas, indicative local performance targets for 2015/2016, and indicative local budgets for the next 10 years.

Draft budgets

10. Indicative local budgets reflect 6 November governing body decisions and any minor amendments approved within the same funding envelope.

11. The allocation of projects within Locally Driven Initiative (LDI) budgets are required to balance in every year.

12. Proposed operational savings for asset based services within the parks, community and lifestyle theme are not reflected in draft local budgets, but are instead captured at a regional level. Savings will be applied locally to final LTP budgets following consultation.

13. High level budgets for programmes of work such as renewals, non-growth projects, parks developments, sportsfield developments and land acquisition will be developed prior to adoption of the final LTP.

14. This report seeks adoption of local consultation material for the LTP and agrees local targeted rate proposals, if any, for consultation.

Next steps

15. Following the governing body meeting on 18 December, information will be provided to local board members on the consultation process and finalising local board agreements.

16. LTP consultation will commence on 23 January 2014 through to mid-March. Through this engagement local boards will seek views on proposals important to the local area to help develop the Local Board Agreement 2015/2016 due for adoption in May 2015. Local Board will also seek views on the local impact of LTP proposals to inform advocacy discussions with the governing body.

17. The governing body will make final LTP budget decisions in May 2015 and meet to adopt the final LTP in June 2015, including 21 local board agreements.

Consideration

Local Board Views and Implications

18. This report sets out the decisions local boards need to make in order to finalise local consultation material for the Long-term Plan 2015 - 2025.

19. In October 2014, local boards adopted a local board plans which help inform draft LTP budget decisions. In addition to this, advocacy discussions were held between local boards and the governing body at the end of October after which budget decisions for LTP consultation were agreed by the governing body on 6 November.

Maori Impact Statement

20. Many local board decisions are of importance to and impact on Maori. Local board agreements and long-term plans are important tools that enable and can demonstrate council’s responsiveness to Maori. Local board plans, which were developed through engagement with the community including Maori, form the basis of the consultation material of the Long-term Plan 2015-2025.

21. There is a need to continue to build relationships between local boards and iwi, and where relevant the wider Māori community. Ongoing conversations will assist local boards and Māori to understand each other’s priorities and issues. This in turn can influence and encourage Māori participation in council’s decision-making processes. In particular, local board plans and LTP consultation material will influence relevant annual plans and local board agreements for 2015/2016 and beyond.

Implementation Issues

22. Local board financial statements reflect the cost of undertaking local activities within each local board area. Budgets are indicative for consultation purposes and subject to change.

23. Following consultation, proposed initiatives and budgets will be considered and updated to reflect feedback and new information available, prior to adoption of the final LTP.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Draft Local Board Insert	199
b View	Draft Local Board Supporting Information	201

Signatories

Authors

Lynda Pearson - Local Board Democracy Advisor

Authorisers

Karen Lyons - Manager Local Board Services

Matthew Walker - Manager Financial Planning, Policy and Budgeting

Teresa Turner - Relationship Manager

Howick Local Board

08 December 2014

Interim Open Space Provision Guidelines

File No.: CP2014/27956

Purpose

1. To seek feedback from local boards on the Interim Open Space Provision Guidelines.

Executive summary

2. The Interim Open Space Provision Guidelines (the guidelines) provide direction on the quantity, distribution and configuration of parks and open space sought by the council in both greenfield developments and the existing urban area.

3. The guidelines were adopted by the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee in August for interim use and feedback during a six month trial period (attachment A). An updated version of the guidelines, incorporating amendments based on feedback, will be reported in early 2015 to the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee and Regional, Strategy and Policy Committee for adoption.

4. The primary focus of the guidelines is ensuring the open space network provides access to a range of high-quality recreation, social and environmental experiences. The guidelines direct how open space should be distributed within both greenfield developments and the existing urban area by establishing triggers in relation to travel distance, resident population or the proximity of other land uses (such as an urban centre) that determine when the open space network should provide for the following experiences:

· Neighbourhood parks

· Suburb parks

· Sub-regional parks

· Civic spaces

· Local sports parks

· Connections

5. For existing urban areas the guidelines focus on improving the quality, accessibility and connectivity of existing open space. The guidelines identity areas of significant and moderate shortfall in the quantity of open space relative to the current and future population within the existing urban area.

6. A target for the quantity of local recreation open space within greenfield developments of 2 hectares per 1000 residents is proposed.

7. The guidelines set out how different types of open space should be laid out and configured in relation to other land uses, such as housing and streets, to ensure that a high quality open space network is achieved.

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a) Provide feedback on the Interim Open Space Provision Guidelines

Comments

Background and strategic context

8. The Open Space Provision Guidelines (the guidelines) are part of the Parks and Open Spaces Policy Programme and are a key tool to implement the policy direction of the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan (PAUP), the Parks and Open Spaces Strategic Action Plan 2013, the Sport and Recreation Strategic Action Plan 2013 and the Parks and Open Space Acquisition Policy 2013 (the acquisition policy).

9. The guidelines provide direction on the distribution, quantity and configuration of parks and open space sought by the council in both greenfield developments and the existing urban area. They will inform a range of council activities including:

· Assessing open space acquisition opportunities

· Development of spatial plans (area plans, precinct plan and structure plans)

· Identifying strategic infrastructure requirements, including development of a regional open space network plan

· Informing the development of local open space network plans for local board areas

· Providing advice on council’s open space requirements to developers

10. The guidelines were adopted by the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee in August for interim use and feedback during a six month trial period.

11. A successful open space network responds to the local context and therefore it is expected that variation in the provision of open space will occur across Auckland. The guidelines are intended to set out a framework for assessing open space provision rather than establish strict targets for council or developers to achieve.

12. The guidelines apply to greenfield developments and existing urban areas. They primarily focus on the provision of local parks, rather than sub-regional or region scale open space.

13. The guidelines have three parts, each of which are explained further below:

· Distribution of open space

· Quantity of open space

· Configuration of open space

Distribution of open space (pages 4 to 8 of the guidelines)

14. Ensuring the open space network provides the community with access to a range of high quality recreational, social and environmental experiences is the primary focus of the guidelines.

15. The first part of the guidelines direct how open space should be distributed within both greenfield developments and the existing urban area by describing six experiences the open space network should deliver:

· Neighbourhood parks

· Suburb parks

· Sub-regional parks

· Civic spaces

· Local sports parks

· Connections

16. The guidelines establish triggers in relation to travel distance, size of resident population or the proximity of other land uses (such as an urban centre) that determine when the open space network should provide for each of the experiences. Criteria relating to the size of open space required and key activities provided for are also established for some experiences.

17. Provision targets used by the legacy councils in Auckland as well as other councils in New Zealand and overseas have been considered in establishing the distribution targets (attachment B).

18. Each of the experiences and the relevant triggers for provision are explained below:

Neighbourhood parks and suburb parks

19. Neighbourhood parks and suburb parks describe open space that provides common informal recreation experiences throughout urban areas. The guidelines establish criteria about the typical area of open space required for a neighbourhood park (0.3ha) and suburb park (3ha) and the activities they should provide for (such as play opportuniites, respite, trail networks)

20. Walking distance targets are proposed for neighbourhood parks and suburb parks relative to PAUP zoning. Shorter walking distance targets are proposed for the PAUP zones that provide for higher density residential development. This assists with providing residents in higher-density housing with easy access to informal recreation open space. The following walking distance targets are proposed:

Neighbourhood Park

Suburb Park

High density areas:

(Terraced Housing and Apartment Zone, Local Centre, Town Centre, Metropolitian Centre and Mixed Use)

400m walk

(approx. 5 mins)

1000m walk

(approx. 12 mins)

Remaining urban residential areas

600m walk

(approx. 7.5 mins)

1500m walk

(approx. 18 mins)

Sub-regional parks

21. Sub-regional parks describe large (typically >30ha) areas of open space that provide for a variety of informal recreation and sport experiences. These parks are usually located within, or on the periphery of, the urban area. Examples include Barry Curtis Park, Western Springs, Auckland Domain.

22. The guidelines propose that Auckland Council will proactively acquire sub-regional parks when opportunities arise and needs are identified through network planning, rather than expect sub-regional parks to be planned for by developers in greenfield areas. The guidelines do not propose a travel distance target for sub-regional parks, but state that residents within each of the northern, central, southern and western areas of urban Auckland should have easy access to a variety of sub-regional parks.

Civic space

23. Civic space describes the squares, plazas, greens, streets and shared spaces within urban centres which provide for social and informal recreation experiences. The provision guidelines propose the quantity and diversity of civic space relate to the scale of the urban centre. A local centre is proposed to be the smallest urban centre to trigger civic space requirements.

Local sports parks

24. Local sports parks describe open space which is used for organised sport, and typically includes facilities such as sports fields, courts and club buildings. Sports parks are also provided for at a sub-regional scale.

25. The guidelines propose that greenfield developments should provide for the local sport park requirements of their residents. Based on existing levels of sports field demand this equates to approximately 3ha of land per 2000 households. A threshold of 2000 households is proposed, as this generates sufficient demand for two sports fields, and results in larger sports parks which have efficiencies in terms of layout, facility use and maintenance. The 3ha minimum size includes allowances for club rooms, car parking and for other facilities such as courts.

26. No target for local sports parks provision is proposed for existing urban areas. The sports park network within the urban area is largely in place, and acquisition opportunities of land suitable for new sports parks are rare.

Connections

27. Creating a connected open space network is one of the areas of focus of the Parks and Open Spaces Strategic Action Plan 2013. The guidelines encourage open space to be distributed to create contiguous networks that have a range of recreational, transport and ecological benefits.

Quantity of open space (pages 9 to 11 of the guidelines)

28. Different policy responses are required for guidance on the quantity of open space between greenfield developments and the existing urban area. In greenfield developments there is generally no existing open space network and there is the ability to determine the amount and distribution of open space. In existing urban areas the open space network is largely in place and there are significant constraints on increasing the amount of open space, including the cost and availability of suitable land.

29. Achieving quantity targets is a secondary focus for the provision of open space.

Quantity of open space in existing urban areas

30. The guidelines do not establish a target for the quantity of open space relative to the population within existing urban areas. Due to the amount of population growth projected within existing urban areas, achieving and maintaining a ratio of open space to population would be unachievable due to financial (the cost of land) and practical constraints (the availability of suitable land).

31. The criteria of the Parks and Open Space Acquisition Policy 2013 (the acquisition policy) establish how the council prioritises acquisition opportunities within the existing urban area in response to population growth. The acquisition policy generally prioritises acquisition opportunities where there is:

· High levels of expected population growth

· Relatively poor access to informal recreation open space

· Low quantity of existing open space relative to the current and future population

32. For the purpose of informing open space acquisition priorities, the quantity of open space across the region has been assessed in relation to:

· The quantity of open space (all types) within each census area unit

· The quantity of recreational open space within each census area unit

· Projected population growth between 2014 and 2030

· Strategic alignment with the Auckland Plan Development Strategy and PAUP zonings

33. Draft quantity analysis is included within the interim guidelines (attachment A, page 10). This map identifies where moderate and significant shortfalls in the quantity of open space relative to the current and future population are located within the existing urban.

Quantity of open space in greenfield developments

34. In greenfield development areas the guidelines set a target for the quantity of local informal recreation open space of 2 hectares per 400 households (approximately 1000 residents). Local informal recreation open space is defined as having an informal recreation, sport or civic open space function and excludes parks considered to serve a sub-regional or regional catchment.

35. Analysis of the existing provision of open space within the urban areas of Auckland, local board areas and ten case study areas has informed recommending a target of 2 hectares per 400 households of informal recreation open space. The target of 2 hectares of local recreation open space per 400 households is relatively consistent with the existing amount of local recreation open space provided in the urban area of Auckland.

36. The Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan introduces a green infrastructure corridor zone which is to be applied to land within the 1 in 100 year floodplain in greenfield developments. The integration of green infrastructure and open space land is integral to creating a connected open space network. The guidelines allow for up to 50% of local recreation open space to be provided in the form of green infrastructure where this has demonstrable recreation benefits (such as creating trail networks).

37. No target for the amount of open space required for conservation or green infrastructure corridor purposes is proposed. The values and characteristics of an area determine the need for these open space functions rather than the population of a development. Targets are also not proposed for large sub-regional or regional recreation open space, as it is expected council will identify and acquire land for these functions outside of the greenfield development process (structure planning and subdivision).

Configuration of open space (pages 12 and 13 of the guidelines)

38. The third part of the guidelines sets out how different types of open space should be laid out and configured in relation to other land uses, such as housing and streets, to ensure that a high quality open space network is achieved.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

39. This report seeks the views of local boards on the interim open space provision guidelines. The view of local boards will be reported to the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee and will inform proposed amendments to the guidelines prior to their adoption.

Maori impact statement

40. Engagement with Maori on the guidelines will occur during the trial period.

Implementation

41. Further development and testing of the provision guidelines is occurring during the period for the remainder of 2014. This involves:

· Assessing open space acquisition opportunities against the guidelines

· Testing the guidelines with developers preparing structure plans for special housing areas and future urban zone land

· Engagement with iwi and property developers

· Refinement of the modelling of provision targets

· Illustration of the concepts within the guidelines

42. Final guidelines will be report to the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee in early 2015 following the trial period.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Interim Open Space Provision Guidelines	213
b View	Examples of provision targets used by former Auckland Council and other NZ and overseas park authorities	227

Signatories

Authors

Andrew Beer - Principal Policy Analyst

Authorisers

Penny Pirrit - Regional & Local Planning Manager

Teresa Turner - Relationship Manager

Chairperson	David Collings
Deputy Chairperson	Adele White
Members	Garry Boles
	Katrina Bungard
	Jim Donald
	Lucy Schwaner
	John Spiller
	Steve Udy
	Bob Wichman

Authors	Mata Ropeti-Laumalili - Senior Advisor
Authorisers	Teresa Turner - Relationship Manager