Minutes of Auckland City Centre Advisory Board

Auckland City Centre Advisory Board

OPEN MINUTES

Minutes of a meeting of the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board held in the Rooms 1 & 2, Level 26, 135 Albert Street , Auckland on Wednesday, 23 September 2015 at 3.00pm.

present

		City Centre Stakeholder
Chairperson	Kate Healy	Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
Deputy Chairperson	Barbara Holloway	Business Improvement District
Members	Dick Ayres	CBD Residents Advisory Group
	Viv Beck	Business Improvement District
	Greg Cohen	Tourism/Travel
	Shale Chambers	Waitemata Local Board, Auckland Council
	Tim Coffey	CBD Residents Advisory Group
	John Coop, (until 4.27pm)	Urban design/institute of architects
	Terry Cornelius, JP, FCA	Retail sector
	Jillian de Beer	Arts and Cultural Sector
	Andrew Gaukrodger	Corporate sector including financial and other professional services
	Mark Kingsford	Corporate sector including financial and other professional services
	Mike Lee, (until 4.49pm)	Liaison councillor, Auckland Council
	Nigel Murphy	Tertiary Education (University of Auckland & Auckland University of Technology)
	Rory Palmer on behalf of the Mayoral Office (until 3.35pm)	Auckland Council
	Alex Voutratzis, (until 4.30pm)	Property Council of NZ

ABSENT

	Mayor Len Brown	Auckland Council
	Prof Jenny Dixon	University of Auckland
	Peter Fehl (alternate)	University of Auckland

ALSO PRESENT

	Cr Cathy Casey
	Vernon Tava	Waitemata Local Board member

Auckland City Centre Advisory Board

23 September 2015

1 Apologies

Resolution number CEN/2015/70

MOVED by Member Shale Chambers, seconded by Member Nigel Murphy:

That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board:

a) accept the apology from Mayor Brown, Members J Dixon and Peter Fehl (alternate) for absence .

CARRIED

2 Declaration of Interest

Member John Coop declared a conflict of interest in relation to item 9: Hobson/Nelson Reference Design report, as he was involved in the NZICC project.

3 Confirmation of Minutes

Resolution number CEN/2015/71

MOVED by Member N Murphy, seconded by Member S Chambers:

That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting held on Wednesday, 26 August 2015, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

4 Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

5	Election of the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson
	The Acting Chairperson vacated the chair. The Programme Director chaired the meeting for this item.
	Resolution number CEN/2015/72 MOVED by Member Shale Chambers, seconded by Member Dick Ayres: That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board: a) agree that the election for the chairperson be held by open ballot. CARRIED
	Resolution number CEN/2015/73 MOVED by Member Shale Chambers, seconded by Member Dick Ayres: That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board: b) agree for the chairperson be elected using the voting system A (as described in Schedule 7, Clause 25 of the Local Government Act 2002). CARRIED
	Resolution number CEN/2015/74 MOVED by Member John Coop, seconded by Member Greg Cohen: That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board: c) appoint Member Kate Healy to the chairperson position. CARRIED
	Resolution number CEN/2015/75 MOVED by Member D Ayres, seconded by Member ME Lee: That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board: d) appoint Member Barbara Holloway to the deputy chairperson position. CARRIED
	The chairperson also welcomed Member Alex Voutratzis to the meeting as the new representative of the Property Council. The chairperson also thanked and acknowledged the contribution of former Member Andrea Hutchins to the Advisory Board.
	Resolution number CEN/2015/76 MOVED by Chairperson Kate Healy, seconded by Member Tim Coffey: That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board: a) thanked former Member Andrea Hutchins for her contribution to the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board. CARRIED

6	Issues of significance
	Street life-related Councillor Cathy Casey and Corie Haddock form Lifewise addressed the Board about sprinklers / drenchers in the CBD. A TV News clip was shown and tabled photos of sprinklers in entrances to retail / commercial premises in the CBD, used to deter after-hours crime and rough-sleepers. The clip can be viewed at this link: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/-inhumane-auckland-city-businesses-drenching-homeless-with-water-q01872 Councillor Casey urged the board to work with staff and business owners to find a solution to ensure public places are not disrupted. Port Future Study Chairperson Kate Healy updated members on recent progress on the Port Future Study.
	Resolution number CEN/2015/77 MOVED by Chairperson Kate Healy, seconded by Member Nigel Murphy: That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board: a) thank Councillor Casey and Corie Haddock, Lifewise for their attendance and presentation. b) request staff to collate information, and nominate Members Barbara Holloway, Viv Beck and Shale Chambers to work with staff and report back on this issue to further inform Board members. c) receive the update from the Chairperson on the Port Future Study. CARRIED
	Attachments a 23 September 2015 - Auckland City Centre Advisory Board, Item 6: Issues of significance - sprinklers photos

7	CCI Progress Update for Auckland City Centre Advisory Board - to 16 September 2015
	Andrew Guthrie, Programme Director gave a summary and highlights on the report. The following issues were noted: · $100k of CCTR funding is included in the approved budget, and is being held for the final completion of the O’Connell Street Shared Space public artwork installation. · Consultation is underway for the Freyberg Square and Ellen Melville Pioneers Women’s hall. A consultation report will be provided to the October Board meeting for discussion. · Hobson/Nelson Street upgrade. The resource consent has been received for the convention centre, hotel, air bridge, carparking and streetscape which are all non-notified. · A number of public and private sector initiatives are proposed in Federal Street. The proposed Reference Design will include streets around Federal Street. Cr Lee also advised the meeting that there is a major redevelopment proposed by the Diocese for church facilities adjacent to St Patrick’s Square. · Members Tim Coffey and John Coop were interested in a status update of the Fanshawe Road Bus corridor project. Tim also wanted to ensure pedestrian improvement be integrated into the corridor. It was noted that this will be addressed through AT’s project reference design / business case. · The Programme Director to liaise with Member Tim Coffey in relation to the establishment of a resident survey (funded through the CCTR) and report back to a future meeting. · Member Tim Coffey also requested more information in relation to the Hurihanga Plaza (lower Queen Street) initiative. · Member Viv Beck requested an indication of projects’ status for budgeted projects during their cycle, in order for members to note progress and impacts that may affect businesses in the CBD. Forward Planner: Member Jillian de Beer raised the following issues for the Programme Director to consider: Pānuku Development Auckland presentation It has been some time since Waterfront Auckland presented an update on the waterfront area’s development and progress in its evolution. The area is such a major contributor to the city centre, Auckland and New Zealand and that it is important that its benefit is acknowledged. Waterfront Auckland has now been combined with Auckland Council Property Ltd to form a new entity, Panuku Development Auckland (PDA).The Board could invite PDA to present an update at a convenient time. Smart City Cloud computing is transforming the workplace. Massive growth in connectivity via mobile devices is influencing how and where we do business, consume and socially interact. It also influences spatial design, mobility systems and accessibility, and promotion of the city. It is a very important time for cities in managing change on multiple levels. It may be worthwhile checking with Auckland Council’s Research and Evaluation team if, through their research projects, they have identified any current and future implications for the social, cultural and economic well-being of residents, businesses and visitors within the city centre environment. This could include implications of a digital divide across the population.


	Resolution number CEN/2015/78 MOVED by Member Nigel Murphy, seconded by Member Dick Ayres: That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board: a) receive the City Centre Integration progress report, updated to 16 September 2015. CARRIED

High Street Precinct Redevelopment Update

Tim Watts, Manager City Centre Design and Delivery, Auckland Design Office was present for this item.

Resolution number CEN/2015/79

MOVED by Member Viv Beck, seconded by Member Shale Chambers:

That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board:

a) endorse the proposed approach for planning, consultation, design and delivery of redeveloped streetscapes within the High Street precinct, and specifically the intent to deliver improvements as soon as practicable, and with minimum disruption to businesses and residents.

b) endorse expenditure of up to $250,000 in FY15/16 to commence the initial stages of the proposal as outlined in the Programme of Works. (Investigations and engagement).

CARRIED

9	Hobson/Nelson Reference Design
	Gyles Bendall, Public Realm Programme Leader and Tim Watts, Manager City Centre Design and Delivery, Auckland Design Office were present for this item.
	Member John Coop declared a conflict of interest and did not take part in this item.
	Member Dick Ayres identified private redevelopment planned for 68 Nelson Street, and queried if the council is able to influence the owner to consider replacing the yet to demolish building with a green space, noting that the closet green space in that area is Victoria Park. Member Tim Coffey also reminded staff to consider that the project is aligned with the City Centre Master Plan.
	Resolution number CEN/2015/80 MOVED by Member Barbara Holloway, seconded by Member Tim Coffey: That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board: a) receive the Hobson/Nelson Reference Design Report. CARRIED

CRL Enabling Works Public Realm - Albert Street Design update

Simon Lough, Urban Design, City Rail Link and City Centre was present for this item.

Resolution number CEN/2015/81

MOVED by Member Barbara Holloway, seconded by Member Nigel Murphy:

That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board:

a) receive the update on the design of Albert Street, from Quay Street to Wyndham Street.

CARRIED

Downtown Public Spaces - Ferry Basin

Todd Berry, Senior Programme Manager was present for this item.

Resolution number CEN/2015/82

MOVED by Councillor Mike Lee, seconded by Member Tim Coffey:

That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board:

a) receive the update of the proposed next steps, funding constraints and requirements to deliver the first downtown public space within the ferry basin between Princes and Queens Wharves.

b) defer the endorsement in principle on the allocation of targeted rate to enable the investigation and design of works associated with the Downtown Public Spaces to be further presented at a future meeting.

CARRIED

Wayfinding (Regional Signage) Update

Maree Cotter, Customer Design Manager Auckland Transport was present for this item.

Resolution number CEN/2015/83

MOVED by Member Jillian de Beer, seconded by Member Nigel Murphy:

That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board:

a) receive the update on the Wayfinding (Regional Signage) Project.

CARRIED

13 Consideration of Extraordinary Items

There were extraordinary items.

4.55 pm The Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and declared the meeting closed.

CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Auckland City Centre Advisory Board HELD ON

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