Agenda of Waitākere Ranges Local Board

1 Welcome

2 Apologies

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

3 Declaration of Interest

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

Specifically members are asked to identify any new interests they have not previously disclosed, an interest that might be considered as a conflict of interest with a matter on the agenda.

At its meeting on 28 November 2013, the Waitakere Ranges Local Board resolved (resolution number WTK/2010/5) to record any possible conflicts of interest in a register.

Board Member	Organisation / Position
Sandra Coney	· Waitemata District Health Board – Elected Member · Women’s Health Action Trust – Patron
Neil Henderson	· Portage Trust – Elected Member · West Auckland Trust Services (WATS) Board – Trustee/Director · Weedfree Trust – Employee
Greg Presland	· Portage Trust – Elected Member · Lopdell House Development Trust – Trustee · Titirangi Residents & Ratepayers Group – Committee Member · Whau Coastal Walkway Environmental Trust – Trustee · Combined Youth Services Trust - Trustee
Steve Tollestrup	· Waitakere Licensing Trust – Elected Member · Community Waitakere – Trustee · West Auckland Trust Services (WATS) Board – Trustee/Director
Saffron Toms	NIL
Denise Yates	· Ecomatters Environment Trust – Trustee · Keep Waitakere Beautiful Trust – Trustee · Huia-Cornwallis Ratepayers & Residents Association – Co-chairperson · Charlotte Museum Trust – Trustee

Member appointments

Board members are appointed to the following bodies. In these appointments the board members represent Auckland Council.

Board Member	Organisation / Position
Sandra Coney	· Friends of Arataki Incorporated – Trustee
Neil Henderson	· Friends of Arataki Incorporated – Trustee · Living Cell Technologies Animal Ethics Committee – Member
Saffron Toms	· Ark in the Park – Governance Group Member

4 Confirmation of Minutes

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) Confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 14 May 2015, as a true and correct record.

5 Leave of Absence

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

6 Acknowledgements

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

7 Update from Ward Councillors

An opportunity is provided for the Waitakere Ward Councillors to update the board on regional issues they have been involved with since the last meeting.

8 Deputations

Standing Order 3.20 provides for deputations. Those applying for deputations are required to give seven working days notice of subject matter and applications are approved by the Chairperson of the Waitākere Ranges Local Board. This means that details relating to deputations can be included in the published agenda. Total speaking time per deputation is ten minutes or as resolved by the meeting.

8.1 English Language Partners New Zealand

Purpose

1. Jean Harding from English Language Partners New Zealand has asked for an opportunity to speak to the board about their organisation’s new office in New Lynn and outlining the services they offer to refugees and migrants in West Auckland, including their class at Summerlands Avenue.

2. She would also be keen to know if the Board are aware of areas which may come under their oversight that refugees are settling in, so they can offer their services where most needed.

Recommendation/s

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) Receives the deputation English Language Partners New Zealand and thank Jean Harding for their presentation.

9 Public Forum

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

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

10 Extraordinary Business

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

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

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

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

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

(ii) The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting.”

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

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

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

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

(ii) the presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but

(b) no resolution, decision or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion.”

11 Notices of Motion

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

Waitākere Ranges Local Board

28 May 2015

Auckland Transport Quarterly Report to Waitakere Ranges Local Board

File No.: CP2015/08977

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to inform local boards about progress on activities undertaken by Auckland Transport (AT) in the three months January – March 2015 and planned activities anticipated to be undertaken in the next three months.

2. Attachments include:

A – Auckland Transport activities

B – Travelwise Schools activities

C – Decisions of the Traffic Control Committee

D – Report against local board advocacy issues

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

Recommendation/s

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) Receives the Auckland Transport Quarterly Report.

Significant activities during the period under review

Investment and Development

SMART (formerly SWAMMCP)

3. Investigation into protecting a rail (rapid transit) corridor from Onehunga to the Auckland airport then connecting back to the main trunk line at Puhinui forming a rail loop. NZTA and AT have completed the design work on the Kirkbride Interchange, which is now future proofed for rail. Also the remaining SH20A corridor has been re-assessed for rail, taking into account the improvements that NZTA is proposing. Work is also continuing on updating the business case for the project.

PT Development

Otahuhu Bus Rail Interchange

4. Detailed design completion is expected in April/May 2015. Site pre-loading and rail platform enabling works are now underway. The signal box will be lifted off the rail platform during Queens Birthday Block of Line. Main works are due to commence in July 2015 and scheduled for completion in March 2016 (subject to funding availability). Go-live date for Interchange depends on the South Public Transport Operating Model Network roll-out; currently scheduled for May 2016.

Half Moon Bay Ferry Upgrade

5. The pontoon and gangway contract has been awarded for completion of fabrication by the end of June 2015. Design of the wharf is on-going in readiness for consent submission to council mid-May 2015.

City Rail Link

6. Enabling Works Package: Phase 1 Early Contractor Iinvolvement design service contracts 1 and 2 awarded. Construction is scheduled to commence early 2016.

Main Works: Construction is subject to funding availability in the new LTP yet to be adopted by Auckland Council (assumed to be 2018).

EMU Procurement

7. AT currently has a total of 51 three-car units in Auckland with 42 of these issued with provisional acceptance. Five six-car services are operating during Manukau peak times. Non-peak services have been operating between Britomart and Papakura and driver conversion trains are running out to Swanson on a regular basis.

PT Operations

Public Transport overall

8. There has been another big jump in the numbers using public transport in Auckland. Annual patronage now exceeds 78 million boardings, an increase of 10%. In March, there were 8.4 million boardings, a jump of more than 1 million on March 2014.

Rail Improvements

9. The big performer was rail which reached 13.4 million passenger trips for the year, an annual increase of 21%. March saw a monthly record high of 1.56 million train trips, an increase of 29% on March last year. The growth is put down to the enhanced travel experience and additional capacity provided by the new electric trains and greater service frequency introduced over recent years.

10. Auckland Transport is aiming to have a full electric network by the end of July, except for the link between Papakura and Pukekohe which will continue to use diesel trains. These will be refurbished over time to provide an enhanced experience. The electric trains will provide improved travel experience and more capacity on the Southern and Western Lines.

Bus Improvements

11. March was also a record-breaking month on the Northern Express, with patronage up almost 17% on the same month last year. The 12 month total reached 2.8 million. It was also a record for other bus services as patronage rose 8% to 56.6 million. Ferry numbers for the year totalled 5.4 million trips, up 5% on an annual basis.

12. Growth on bus services is attributed to increased services and frequency, improving travel times from new bus priority lanes and a significant improvement in service punctuality being achieved by bus operators through new timetables. Further service level increases and punctuality improvements are planned for later this year along with the introduction of double decker buses on a number of routes. New network designs will also be introduced from later this year.

Road Design and Development

Te Atatu Road Improvements

13. Road Corridor Improvement project on Te Atatu Rd from School Road/Edmonton Road intersection to SH16. Building consents have now been obtained. Three contractors been short-listed to submit a tender for the physical works. Construction is targeted to start in July 2015 with a view towards completion around January 2017.

Albany Highway

14. The Albany Highway North Upgrade is a 4km road widening of Albany Highway between Schnapper Rock Road and Albany Expressway. Construction is approximately 25% complete. The majority of the site is operating with a 30 km/hr speed limit, which results in a 2-3 minute delay to vehicles. Disruption to neighbouring land owners due to construction is well managed, with some positive feedback received regarding the construction team's approach to resolving issues.

Lincoln Road Improvements

15. The project involves widening Lincoln Road between Te Pai Place and Motorway Interchange to accommodate additional transit/bus lanes on both sides. A stakeholders workshop was conducted in March to discuss the best identified options for storm water treatment sites. At the same time a meeting was arranged with Parks and Planning to come-up with best layout for the road access for the properties between Daytona Reserve and Lincoln Road.

Mill Road Improvements

16. The Redoubt Road - Mill Road corridor provides an arterial road connection east of State High 1 between Manukau, Papakura and Drury and includes Murphys Road from Redoubt Road to Flatbush School Road. The Notice of Requirement has been notified for the northern section of this project and submissions close in May 2015. AT held public open days in mid-April.

Cycle Initiatives

17. An information day has been held to share design concepts for the second stage of the Beach Road walking and cycling project. Stage two will deliver a streetscape upgrade and continue the cycleway along Beach Road from the intersection with Mahuhu Crescent through to Britomart Place. Construction is expected to begin in February and be completed in July.

Services

Road Safety

18. A regional alcohol #Drunksense #Straightsense campaign was delivered. The programme targeted males aged 18-25 years. To reach the target audience, a combination of cinema advertisements, Facebook and social media activities were undertaken. Localised interventions including promotions of key messages was undertaken at Auckland Council Movies in the Park, NRL Auckland Nines, Kumeu A&P Show and Pasifika.

19. AT delivered a Red Light Running regional campaign supporting the installation of new red light cameras and locations in partnership with enforcement support by NZ Police.

Safer Communities and Schools Travelwise programme

20. Over 120 students from 25 secondary schools attended the regional Travelwise Secondary Schools Summit on 18 March 2015. The objective of this event was to introduce Travelwise leaders to the resources and skills they need to ‘get going’ on developing a successful Travelwise campaign for their school community. Students participated in an AT Metro public transport challenge, and worked in teams to develop and present a road safety campaign that they would deliver in their school.

21. In March 2015, 414 students and 77 Travelwise lead teachers attended four area-based Travelwise Primary student workshops. The workshops were an opportunity for students and teachers to share ideas and be motivated to further develop road safety activities and initiatives in their schools.

22. Since 1 July 2014, 79 new Walking School Buses have been established, exceeding the KPI by 43 new Walking School Buses.

23. The following schools received safety infrastructure over the last quarter to support the schools’ travel plan initiatives:

· Mayfield School

· Koru School

· Favona School

· Otahuhu Intermediate

· Otahuhu Primary School

· St. Josephs School

· Pakuranga College

Travel Demand

24. Auckland Council and AT have jointly developed a business action plan for the Auckland Council Travel Plan. The travel plan was approved for implementation by the Executive team at the end of January. The travel plan is currently in the process of being approved by PSA delegates before it goes out for staff consultation. Auckland Council also celebrated ‘Go By Bike Day’ with Cycle Information Sessions at the main centres. The sessions included route planning advice for cyclists, safety tips and distribution of resources.

Walk 2 Work Day

25. National ‘Walk2Work Day’ was held on Wednesday 11 March. AT supported the day with a regional radio campaign, a dedicated web page and an online photo competition. On the day, AT organised the ZM Black Thunder radio station vehicles to engage with people walking near Victoria Park and on Karangahape Road. AT also worked with Living Streets Aotearoa to engage with people walking to work or to public transport at Devonport Wharf, and the Sunnynook and Smales Farm bus stations.

Road Corridor Delivery

Overview

26. The Road Corridor Group is tasked with the responsibility for a wide range of activities within the Road Corridor. These include but are not limited to:

· The Delivery of roading and streetlight maintenance and renewal programmes

· Managing the access, co-ordination and traffic management impacts of activities taking place within the road corridor

· Promote design innovation and efficiency around how work is carried out on the network

· The development of long term asset management plans and modelling which support the decision making process around the management of our roading assets.

January – March Quarter key highlights

27. The Road Corridor Delivery Team have a Year to date (YTD) target to deliver 580.9 km of resurfacing or pavement and footpath renewals. Sealed roads require periodic resurfacing to keep the sealed surface waterproof with good skid resistance. Roads are resurfaced using either an asphalt or chipseal coating. Pavement rehabilitation is undertaken when the road pavement reaches the end of its service life and is either too rough, or expensive, to maintain. New pavements are designed with a life expectancy of 25 years.

28. As outlined in figure 1, to date AT has delivered 489.5km or 85% of the YTD programme and is on track to complete the full programme by the end of the financial year in June.

Figure 1: Actual vs planned lengths (km) for February YTD

Renewal Activity	Full Year Target (km)	Completed length at end of March (km)	Completion v. Full Year Target (%)
Pavements	36.4	24.3	67
Resurfacing	428.2	380.6	89
Footpaths	116.4	84.6	73
Total	580.9	489.5	85

29. The renewal forward work programme for 2015/2016 will be published at the end of April. This will identify the planned renewal works for roads, footpaths, structures and public transport.

30. The streetlight tender process for the procurement of five contracts is well underway. These contracts will commence on 1 July 2015 and coincide with a programme to replace 40,000 x 70w luminaires currently on the network with Light Emitting Diodes. This is a five-year renewal programme aimed initially at residential streets. A priority matrix will be developed for other key areas such as town centres. The use of LEDs not only reduces electricity consumption by 50-60% but also plays a part in producing a clearer white light which helps in the overall effort to improve road safety.

31. To date the management of the 6,885km footpath network has been subjected to the policies of the legacy councils and, as a result, has created inconsistencies across the region in standards and practice. In response a regional footpath renewal strategy is now being developed. The aim is to achieve a consistent and coherent approach to the renewal and maintenance of AT’s footpath assets. The approach will also align with level of service requirements whilst taking into account key factors such as affordability and value for money for the ratepayers of Auckland.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Schedule of activities undertaken for the third quarter (2014/15) ending 31 March 2015	15
b View	Travelwise Schools activities broken down by local board	29
c View	Traffic Control Committee Decisions broken down by local board	31
d View	Local Board Advocacy Report	33
e View	Local Board Transport Capital Fund Report	35

Signatories

Authors

Various Auckland Transport authors

Authorisers

Jonathan Anyon, Elected Member Relationship Team Manager

Glenn Boyd - Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey, Waitakere Ranges, Whau

Waitākere Ranges Local Board

28 May 2015

Auckland Transport Update Report

File No.: CP2015/09018

Purpose

1. The purpose of the report is to respond to Local Board requests on transport-related matters and to provide information to Elected Members about Auckland Transport’s activities in the Board area.

Recommendation/s

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) Receives the Auckland Transport’s Update Report

Discussion

Monthly Overview and Implementation Issues Update

INFORMATION REPORTS FOR THE LOCAL BOARD

CONSULTATION OPENS ON VARIATION TO AUCKLAND’S REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT PLAN

2. Auckland Transport (AT) is consulting on a proposed variation to Auckland’s Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP).

3. This is a statutory document that describes the services that are integral to Auckland’s public transport network and the policies and procedures that apply to those services. It describes the public transport services that Auckland Transport proposes for the region over the next 10 years and outlines how this vision for Auckland’s public transport network will be delivered.

4. The current RPTP was completed in 2013 but since then some new public transport initiatives have reached the stage where they need to be added, these include simplified zone fares, light rail, ferry development and New Network services.

i) Simplified Zone Fares

To support the new, connected public transport network being rolled out across Auckland, AT is proposing the introduction of simplified zone fares across the Auckland public transport network. The new simplified zone fares system will allow customers using AT HOP cards to pay one fare for their entire journey on bus or rail, regardless of whether or not they need to transfer between services to complete the journey. Auckland Transport is undertaking a parallel in depth consultation on the detail of simplified zone fares.

ii) Light Rail Transit

Investigations into alternative public transport options for those parts of the Auckland isthmus that cannot be served by the Metro rail network have identified that light rail is the best public transport option to provide for increased capacity, reliability and speed. The recent public consultation on the Regional Land Transport Plan also revealed strong support for the concept of light rail. As a result, AT is investigating its introduction on some critical routes as part of a multi-modal improvement package.

iii) Ferry Development Plan

Amendments to the current RPTP are proposed to give effect to the Ferry Development Plan prepared in 2014. The Ferry Development Plan identifies actions needed to better integrate ferry services into the wider public transport network, and outlines proposed improvements to ferry infrastructure and service levels.

iv) New Network Service Descriptions

To enable implementation of the new bus network (New Network) in areas where community consultation has been completed, changes to the service descriptions in the RPTP are required. Detailed community consultation has already occurred in South Auckland and West Auckland. The consultation processes showed strong community support for the New Network, but also identified some improvements to the planned services that have now been incorporated. As a result of this process, the New Network will be rolled out over the next year or so.

Consultation on the proposed variation to the RPTP runs until 4pm on Friday 5 June.

LOCAL BOARD TRANSPORT FUND APPLICATIONS

5. Attached is the current Local Board Transport Capital Fund – Financial update for the Local Board’s information.

RESPONSES AND PROGRESS REPORTS

DRAFT DESIGN GUIDELINE UPDATE

6. At the last workshop with the Local Board on the draft Waitakere Range Design Guidelines the Local Board requested an estimated timeframes for the guide. This is in the table below for your information.

Feedback from AC officers	31 May 2015
Update the guide including feedback from AC officers, LB feedback from April workshop meeting as well as illustrations & photos	30 June 2015
External consultation with Stakeholders	3^rd quarter 2015
Final draft	TBC – to align with the Transport Design Manual release

SOUTH TITIRANGI ROAD SPEED BUMPS

7. Auckland Transport has received from the Titirangi Ratepayers & Residents Association Executive a request that Auckland Transport install bollards down the centre line on South Titirangi Road to stop drivers avoiding the new speed cushions by driving down the middle of the road.

Response

8. Auckland Transport undertook a site investigation to identify the existing road layout and the traffic operations at the recently installed speed cushions on South Titirangi Road. The speed cushions on South Titirangi Road were installed as part of resource consent to provide a low-speed environment within this area. During the site visit it was identified that at present double yellow no-passing lines are provided at this location to prevent drivers from crossing the centerline.

9. Bollards are not suitable at this location as South Titirangi Road is a bus route. Speed cushions allow the buses to bypass the speed cushions by straddling the cushions. If bollards were to be installed at this location it would negatively affect the bus operations. However, Auckland Transport will install “flexi-posts” along the centerline to deter drivers from crossing over the double yellow no-passing lines. This engineering measure would also make the speed cushions more visible to the drivers.

10. With regards to illegal driving observed at the roundabout at Huia Road, Woodlands Park Road and Minnehaha Avenue, the request for a left turn arrow within the roundabout is not supported due to the safety issues it may cause for motorcyclists and cyclists. Due to the tight circulating lane within the roundabout and the gradient, additional road marking within the roundabout will create a slippery surface for cyclists and motorcyclists. At this stage no additional road marking will be provided at the roundabout. However, AT will monitor this site and will notify the Police at the next Police liaison meeting.

SWANSON PARK AND RIDE UPDATE

Update

11. LTP Outcome due the end of June 2015. Further update post this on any station based enhancements.

Park n Ride Update

12. The works on site are leading towards substantial completion by 14th June with a community opening event planned for the 7th June.

13. Earthworks are complete. Retaining structures are complete..

14. Next 2 weeks will include final car park surface, lighting and CCTV installation The final car park will cater for up to 136 parking spaces.

15. Project is on target for full completion by the 14th June 2015.

REPORT REQUEST FROM THE LOCAL BOARD ON THE CRL PROJECT

16. The Waitakere Ranges Local Board has requested a report by way of a presentation on how the City Rail Loop will benefit West Auckland.

Update

17. Auckland Transport will be bringing a report to the June 2015 meeting of the Local Board.

GLEN EDEN LEVEL RAIL CROSSING

18. The Waitakere Ranges Local Board has requested a workshop on the Glen Eden level rail crossing issues.

Update

19. A date is yet to be set for this workshop.

TITIRANGI VILLAGE STREET LIGHTING REPLACEMENTS

20. Auckland Transport is replacing the existing rusty main street road lights on Titirangi Road between Rangiwai Road and Atkinson Road.

21. By the time you received this agenda the works would have been completed.

22. The Local Board was consulted with the replacement of street lights through the Transport Portfolio Lead who was happy with what was being proposed. The Transport Portfolio Lead did request changing the colour to green in which Auckland Transport have accommodated this request.

CORNWALLIS SLIP

23. Auckland Transport has received approval for resource consent and AT is in the final process of awarding the contract.

24. Physical works to start soon after the contract has been awarded.

25. The traffic lights on Huia Road will stay until the works are complete, as Auckland Transport has no other option; the road is too narrow to have lanes in both directions.

VARIOUS ISSUES FROM HENDERSON VALLEY RESIDENTS ASSOCATIONS

26. There have been a number of concerns raised from the Henderson Valley Residents Association through a Board member in that area.

Update

27. Auckland Transport is investigating the concerns and a reply will be available at the end of May.

INTERSECTION OF SIMPSON ROAD AND METCALFE ROAD ROADING ISSUES

40kmph Speed Zone

28. A technical assessment was undertaken to establish the suitability of providing 40km/h school speed zone or active school warning signs based on the criteria set out by New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) in Traffic Notes 37 and 56. The assessment considers a number of factors including traffic volume and speeds, school activity and crash history, and whether at least 50 children are crossing the road or getting into and out of vehicles on the roadside.

29. Findings showed that at the present time most children are being picked up or dropped off within the school site and the number of children attending the school does not meet the NZTA criteria for a 40km/h school zone or active school warning signs.

30. Auckland Transport acknowledges that speeding outside schools is a concern for many in the community and AT is committed to making progress towards addressing this issue. However, due to the high number of schools in the region awaiting the implementation of 40km/h school speed zones and active school warning signs, it has been necessary to design a prioritisation process to enable us to select the schools with the greatest safety problems, in order to ensure that they are given priority. Under these assessment criteria, all school zone requests received are treated in a fair and equitable manner.

31. Based on the overall results of our assessment, AT is unable to proceed with your request for a 40km/h school speed zone at this time. Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Kotuku has been added to AT ranked list of sites to await future treatment. This programme of work is subject to an annual reprioritisation of projects for delivery within the allocated resources and funding.

Speed and safety issues

32. Auckland Transport is still undertaking invesigations.

JANET CLEWS PLACE RESERVE PARKING ISSUES

33. A resident presented in the Public Forum at the April Waitakere Ranges Local Board meeting concerned about cars from tenants that back onto the reserve parking permanently using the reserve cark park for residential parking.

Update

34. Auckland Transport has passed this request onto Auckland Council Parks as the reserve car park is owned by Council. Parks are looking into this request.

Subject Name	Date Requested	Completion date
Captain Scott Road Bus Stop Relocations	March 2015	April 2015
Proposed Threshold Treatment On Bethells Road Between Waitakere Road And Wairere Road.	March 2015	April 2015
Proposed Parking Change On Horsman Road, Waitakere	March 2015	April 2015
Scenic Drive (Between Titirangi Road Roundabout To West Coast Road) – Proposed Speed Limit Changes	October 2014	April 2015
Swanson Road, Swanson - Proposed No Stopping At All Times (NSAAT) Restriction	March 2015	April 2015
Arama Avenue, Titirangi - Proposed No Stopping At All Times (Nsaat) Restriction	March 2015	April 2015
Stottholm Road, Titirangi – Proposed No Stopping At All Times (Nsaat) Restriction	March 2015	April 2015
Road Surface On Horsman Road In Waitakere	March 2015	April 2015

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Local Board Transport Capital Fund - Financial Update	43

Signatories

Authors

Owena Schuster, Elected Member Relationship Manager (West)

Auckland Transport

Authorisers

Jonathan Anyon, Elected Member Relationship Team Manager

Glenn Boyd - Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey, Waitakere Ranges, Whau

Waitākere Ranges Local Board

28 May 2015

Quarterly Performance report for the nine months ended 31 March 2015

File No.: CP2015/08160

Purpose

1. To update the Waitākere Ranges Local Board members on progress towards their objectives for the year from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015, as set out in their Local Board Agreement

Executive Summary

2. The attached performance report consolidation contains the following this quarter

· Local board financial performance report

· Local Community Development, Arts and Culture (CDAC) activity overview

· Local Libraries overview

· Infrastucture and Environmental services overview

· Work programmes LSP/CDAC

· Treasury report – Quarter to March 2015

Recommendation/s

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) Approves the Performance Report for the Waitakere Ranges Local Board for the period ended March 2015.

Comments

3. In consultation with local boards this report has been created to give the elected members a comprehensive and common overview of local activities from council departments and CCO’s. Future reports are expected to include additional departmental and CCO reports as these are developed for inclusion and discussion

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

4. Local board feedback on the performance report for the period ended 31 March 2015 was sought at a workshop on the 14th May 2015.

Māori impact statement

5. Maori, as stakeholders in the council, are affected and have an interest in any report of the local board financials. However, this financial performance report does not impact specific outcomes or activities. As such, the content of this report has no particular benefit to, or adverse effect on Maori

Implementation

6. The next performance report update will be for the year ended June 2015 and presented to the Local board at the August business meeting

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Quarterly Performance report nine months ended 31 March 2015	47

Signatories

Authors

David Rose - Lead Financial Advisor

Authorisers

Christine Watson - Manager Financial Advisory Services - Local Boards

Glenn Boyd - Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey, Waitakere Ranges, Whau

Waitākere Ranges Local Board

28 May 2015

Manukau Harbour Forum Work Programme for 2015/2016

File No.: CP2015/09465

Purpose

1. To forward the recommendations of the Manukau Harbour Forum to all nine member boards requesting funding for the forum’s 2015/2016 work programme, including its communication plan. The full report is appended as Attachment A.

Executive Summary

2. At its meeting of 14 July 2014, the Manukau Harbour Forum (the forum) resolved on a work programme to deliver on the Manukau Harbour Action Plan 2013-2015, recommending that the forum’s nine member boards contribute funding for this work programme for the three years. The work programme is comprised of the flagship sites programme, research hui and the communications plan (see Attachments B and C).

3. The forum’s recommendations for funding of the first year of the work programme (2014/2015) were circulated to member boards in August 2014. All member boards except the Waitakere Ranges Local Board allocated funding for the first year of the work programme.

4. The forum’s resolution of 14 July 2014 estimated that the second year of the work programme (2015/2016) would cost $15,800 per member board. The forum has subsequently been provided with three options for year 2 of the communication plan with detailed costings, and the forum resolved to recommend an option which would result in a lower overall cost to member boards for the 2015/2016 work programme than estimated in its July 2014 resolution.

5. At its 13 April meeting, the forum resolved on the second year of the work programme, recommending that member boards:

Resolution number MHFJC/2015/1

MOVED by Member BM Graham, seconded by Member D Wrightson:

a) That the Manukau Harbour Forum notes the information in the Update on Work Programme report.

b) That the Manukau Harbour Forum recommends to member boards that funding be allocated to support a flagship sites programme and research hui in 2015/2016.

c) That the Manukau Harbour Forum recommends option 2 for year 2 of the communication and activation plan for recommendation to member boards for funding.

d) That the Manukau Harbour Forum thank officers for their attendance.

6. The forum’s recommendation that member board fund year 2 of the work programme with option 2 of the communication brings the overall cost per member board to $11,889 for the 2015/2016 year. It should be noted that the cost per board of the work programme with option 2 of the communications plan is incorrectly stated in Attachment A as being $12,300.

Recommendation/s

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) Supports the request from the Manukau Harbour Forum and agree to allocate $11,889 to enable the Manukau Harbour Forum’s work programme for 2015/2016 to proceed.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Report on to the Manukau Harbour Forum on the 2015/2016 Work Programme and Communications Plan	113
b View	Flagship Sites Update	119
c View	Communications Plan	131

Signatories

Authors

Mary Binney - Local Board Advisor - Maungakiekie-Tamaki

Authorisers

Marguerite Delbet - Manager Democracy Services

Glenn Boyd - Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey, Waitakere Ranges, Whau

Waitākere Ranges Local Board

28 May 2015

Submission on Auckland Regional Public Transport Plan (variation 2015)

File No.: CP2015/09241

Purpose

1. To seek feedback from the Waitakere Ranges Local Board on proposed changes to the Auckland Regional Public Transport Plan.

Executive Summary

2. The current Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP) was adopted by Auckland Transport (AT) in September 2013.

3. Auckland Transport is proposing changes to four main areas of the current RPTP:

· Simplified Zone Fares

· Light Rail Transit (LRT)

· Ferry service and infrastructure changes

· Revised public transport service descriptions

4. The proposed changes are outlined in a Statement of Proposal, which is available online, on the Auckland Transport website: https://at.govt.nz/about-us/transport-plans-strategies/regional-public-transport-plan-(rptp). The proposal is open for public consultation, with the submissions period closing on Wednesday 5 June 2015.

5. The RPTP is a statutory document that describes the services that are integral to Auckland’s public transport network and the policies and procedures that apply to those services. The RPTP also describes the public transport services that AT proposes for the region over a 10-year period and outlines how this vision will be delivered.

6. Auckland Transport is planning a comprehensive review of the RPTP in 2016, when matters not included in the proposed variation will be addressed.

Recommendations

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) Approves its draft submission (Attachment A) to the proposed variation to the Auckland Regional Public Transport Plan.

Discussion

7. The proposed changes to the plan include four main variations plus some minor amendments to out-of-date material in the RPTP.

Simplified zone fares

8. To support the new, connected public transport network being rolled out across Auckland, AT is proposing the introduction of simplified zone fares across the Auckland public transport network.

9. The new system takes account of public feedback received during preparation of the current RPTP in 2012, which showed strong support for a zone-based fare system, but asked AT to review the zones boundaries. The new system will allow customers using AT HOP cards to pay one fare for their entire journey on bus or rail, regardless of whether or not they need to transfer between services to complete the journey.

10. AT is seeking feedback on RPTP changes that establish the policy framework for the new fares system.

Light Rail Transit (LRT)

11. Investigations into alternative public transport options for the parts of the Auckland isthmus that cannot be served by the commuter rail network have concluded that light rail is the best option to provide for increased capacity, reliability and speed. The recent public consultation on the Regional Land Transport Programme also revealed strong support for the concept of light rail. As a result, AT is investigating its introduction on some critical routes.

12. Subject to the outcome of further investigations, approval to proceed, and funding, AT is proposing a staged implementation of light rail. The initial stages, which may be implemented during the 10-year planning period of the RPTP, are likely to include Queen Street and Dominion Road - potentially including a link to Wynyard Quarter. An extension of this route to the airport is also possible, subject to investigation of light rail and metro rail options. Other corridors (Sandringham Road, Manukau Road and Mt Eden Road) could be implemented at a later stage, subject to feasibility and funding. If implemented, light rail would replace the existing bus services on these routes.

13. AT is seeking feedback on the policy changes that would be needed to the RPTP to facilitate light rail on these routes.

Ferry service and infrastructure changes

14. Amendments to the current RPTP are proposed to give effect to the Ferry Development Plan prepared in 2014. The Ferry Development Plan identifies actions needed to better integrate ferry services into the wider public transport network, and outlines proposed improvements to ferry infrastructure and service levels.

15. Amendments are proposed to various sections of the RPTP to give effect to the Ferry Development Plan.

Revised public transport service descriptions

16. Changes to the unit descriptions in the RPTP are required to enable implementation of the new bus network in areas where community consultation has been completed. The consultation process revealed strong community support for the New Network, but also identified some improvements to the planned services that have now been incorporated. As a result, the New Network will be rolled out over the next year or so.

17. Amendments are proposed to the unit descriptions in Appendix 1 of the RPTP and consequential amendments to include indicative start dates and route maps are also proposed.

18. AT is not considering feedback on this part of the variation as it has already been the subject of extensive public consultations during 2013 and 2014.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Variation to the Auckland Regional Public Transport Plan - Statement of Proposal (May 2015). Available online: https://at.govt.nz/about-us/transport-plans-strategies/regional-public-transport-plan-(rptp)	139
b View	Waitakere Ranges Local Board submission (draft)	141

Signatories

Authors	Brett Lane - Local Board Democracy Advisor
Authorisers	Glenn Boyd - Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey, Waitakere Ranges, Whau

Waitākere Ranges Local Board

28 May 2015

Board Member participant report: UNITEC Community Development Conference

Saffron Toms

In February this year, I attended the Community Development Conference held by UNITEC, in their West Auckland Campus. Bringing together community activists, service providers, academics and students, the conference provided fantastic networking opportunities across the sector, additional to its core programme of many and varying presentations. From lecture-style presentations, to panel discussions and workshops, the conference offered variation in forms of engagement, and topics covered spanned grass-roots activism and interventions, through local government-led initiatives to incorporate new migrants into the community and government-funded housing initiatives in Auckland, (notably Hobson Point).

The conference offered a good assortment of presentations and workshops, and as with many good conferences, the biggest challenges for participants is choosing which session to attend (and which to miss). And with five sessions on at once, you had to choose carefully.

As a human geographer, I am particularly interested in our interactions with our environments – how our actions affect our environment, how it affects us, and how we relate in place. The sessions that I did attend were stimulating and offered a vibrant plug-in to the forefront of community development on a range of levels, from central government intervention in housing in Auckland, to local government place-making community development initiatives; from academic papers on methodologies and philosophies, to grass-roots hands-on activism in Auckland. International experiences were also represented with papers from India and South Africa, among others.

There are too many themes and discourses to list here, but suffice to say that privilege in its many forms was given a good deal of attention, as were more recent areas of focus for community development in practice (environmental restoration as community development, food systems and practices etc.).

Two highlights for me were presentations by Alastair Russell and Susie Trinh. I outline them below.

1. “Radical Community Development, we do talk politics here” – presented by Alastair Russell

Community activist, Alastair Russell from Community Action Against Poverty (CAAP) presented passionately about masses of people in one Auckland suburb struggling with issues such and homelessness and hunger and unsupported by the State. In many cases, these were “the working poor”. When his group set out to assist people with applying for benefits, food grants and other assistance, the extent of the problem became apparent. The group’s work spread through the community and by the end of that week, people were cuing from 6am outside the local WINZ office to get assistance from the community activists. The extent of disempowerment of citizens within the welfare system was laid-bare with this poignant example of practical, on the ground, assistance to people in need.

2. “More than a Market”, presented by Susie Trinh

Council community development worker, Susie Trinh, facilitated this wonderful workshop with the WISE Women network, or WISE Collective – a group of refugee women brought together through their food. Originating from places like Africa, the middle East and Asia, migrant women have been coming together and cooking their food and bringing it to the community via the ethnic street food market, “The New Lynn Night Market” initiated and supported by Auckland Council.

This session introduced conference attendees to the women themselves and their families as they talked about how the initiative has enticed them out from their homes and into the community. Women that have been in New Zealand for as long as 25 years and had previously found no reason to branch out into the community, are for the first time experiencing a sense of belonging and value in their new homes.

With Auckland Council now looking to cut costs, and with New Lynn’s economy seeming to be on up, the future of the Night Market is unsure. This workshop provided valuable reflections on how economic development initiatives such as these, have value well beyond stimulating economy in communities.

The session closed with a panel of members from Auckland Council’s Youth Council. Offering a good plug-in to the ways of thinking of some of our future leaders, this questions and answer session gleaned interesting new perspectives, insights into how our young people communicate and disseminate information, and revealed just how heavily technology features in the lives of younger generations.

Overall, the conference was exceptionally high value and offered a good array of presentations, from the academic, to the practical, with perspectives from the “top” and from the “flax-roots”. I look forward to the next one!

Chairperson	Sandra Coney, QSO
Deputy Chairperson	Denise Yates, JP
Members	Neil Henderson
	Greg Presland
	Steve Tollestrup
	Saffron Toms

Authors	Tua Viliamu – Democracy Advisor
Authorisers	Glenn Boyd - Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey, Waitakere Ranges, Whau