Agenda of Franklin Local Board

1 Welcome

The Chairman will open the meeting and welcome everyone present.

2 Apologies

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

3 Declaration of Interest

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

4 Confirmation of Minutes

That the Franklin Local Board confirms the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 29 September 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 Petitions

At the close of the agenda no requests to present petitions had been received.

8 Deputations

8.1 Deputation : Pukekohe Business Association Annual Report

Purpose

1. Presenting the annual report from the Pukekohe Business Association.

Executive summary

2. As per standing orders the Chairman has approved the request from the Pukekohe Business Association to update the Board on their annual report and proposed activities for 2016.

3. The Association’s Annual Report was circulated separately to members only and is available through contacting the Pukekohe Business Association.

Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board thanks Kendyl Gibson from the Pukekohe Business Association for her attendance.

Attachments

b Presentation from Pukekohe Business Association............................ 103

9 Public Forum

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

9.1 Public Forum : Sue Dickens - New Foundations Trust

Purpose

1. Providing background information in support of the New Foundation Trust’s application for funding.

Executive summary

2. As per standing orders the Chairman has approved the request from the Sue Dickens of the New Foundations Trust to speak to their funding application which will be considered later in the meeting.

3. The speaker has been advised of the rules and timing for each public forum item and has provided the attached documentation as supporting information to their application (refer Attachment A).

Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board thanks Sue Dickens from the New Foundations Trust for her attendance.

Attachments

a Supporting information on programme in Pukekohe........................... 117

9.2 Public Forum : Karaka Sports Park Trust

Purpose

1. Providing the Local Board with an update from the Karaka Sports Park Trust on progress with the sports park development project.

Executive summary

2. As per standing orders the Chairman has approved the request from the Karaka Sports Park Trust to update the Board on their plans.

3. The Trust has been advised of the rules and timing for each public forum item.

Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board thanks Roger McRae from the Karaka Sports Park Trust for his attendance.

9.3 Public Forum : Pohutukawa Coast Community Association - Survey re Pine Harbour Ferry Services

Purpose

1. Providing the Local Board with results from a survey undertaken by the Pohutukawa Coast Community Association (PCCA) in regard to the Pine Harbour ferry services.

Executive summary

2. As per standing orders the Chairman has approved the request from the Pohutukawa Coast Community Association to present the results of the survey undertaken by their group.

3. The group have been advised of the rules and timing for each public forum item and will be discussing the attached survey results.

Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board thanks Andrew Smith from the Pohutukawa Coast Community Association for his attendance.

Attachments

a Survey results...................................................................................... 121

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.

Franklin Local Board

27 October 2015

Auckland Transport Update – October 2015

File No.: CP2015/20735

Purpose

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

Executive Summary

2. This report covers matters of specific application and interest to the Franklin 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:

a. The Franklin Local Board’s transport capital fund

b. Pukekohe bus/rail interchange update

c. Beachlands/Maraetai ferry timetable and bus services survey

d. Pukekohe rail services comparative performance report

e. Whitford village update.

Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board receives the report entitled ‘Auckland Transport Update – October 2015’ and the attached issues register from Auckland Transport’s Elected Member Relationship Manager (South).

Discussion

Franklin Items

A1. Local board transport capital fund (LBTCF)

4. The Franklin Local Board’s funding allocation under the LBTCF is currently $434,966 per annum.

5. The Board’s current LBTCF projects are included in the table below (in which ROC = rough order of costs, and FEC = firm estimate of cost):

ID#

Project Description

Progress/Current Status

Pukekohe East Road-Mill Road/Harrisville Road intersection, Bombay/Pukekohe – installation of variable 70 km/h rural intersection activated warning signage (RIAWS)

· FEC estimate of $67,000

· On 26-Nov-13, the Board gave construction approval for the project based on the FEC of $67,000.

· Waikato District Council has formalised the variable speed limit on the southern side of Pukekohe East Road-Mill Road. AT approved the variable speed limit on the northern side of the road in Jun-14.

· The nation-wide trial sites for RIAWS were only for the period from Jul-12 to Jul-14.

· The NZTA has been evaluating the results of the trial sites and will determine criteria and standards for the permanent approval of such sites this year. It has indicated that there will be no changes from the trials, so AT is clear to proceed with installation.

· Implementation is being targeted for December.

ID#

Project Description

Progress/Current Status

074

Third View Avenue, Beachlands – install 300m of new kerb and channel between Sunkist Bay Road and Cherrie Road (both sides)

· FEC estimate of $230,000

· On 15-Apr-14, the Board gave approval to proceed with construction.

· Chipsealing was completed in Sep-15, meaning construction work is complete except for remedial work (i.e. top soiling and installation of a slot drain at one location with a slight water ponding issue).

· Final costs to be reported when stormwater contribution from AC Stormwater is received.

249

Pukekohe North streetlighting LED improvements

· ROC estimate of $201,000

· AT has undertaken to upgrade to LED lighting in this project area

· On 26-Aug-14, the Board gave approval to proceed with construction in 18 streets.

· On 24-Mar-15, the Board resolved to put this project on hold pending further advice from AT on when its regional streetlighting upgrade project may be implemented in local areas.

· AT attended a Board workshop on 8-Sep-15 to discuss its streetlighting programme this financial year (FY). AT undertook to upgrade streetlighting in the Pukekohe north areas identified by the Board to LEDs in the current financial year and investigate the need of infill lighting as the work proceeds.

· The Board may wish to consider other priority areas for LED lighting upgrades to allocate its funding towards.

250

Waiuku South streetlighting LED improvements

· ROC estimate of $70,000

· Project currently on hold

· On 26-Aug-14, the Board gave approval to proceed with construction in three streets.

· As per #249 above, this project is currently on hold but the Board may wish to reconsider its position.

348

Kaiwaka Road new footpath, Waiuku

· FEC estimate of $66,500

· On 26-Aug-14, the Board gave approval to proceed with construction based on the ROC estimate of $50,000.

· On 28-Jul-15, the Board authorised that construction should continue based on the firm estimate of $66,500.

· The new footpath and associated works are completed. A final walkover was undertaken that identified a couple of extra items necessary to tidy up the site, which have now been completed.

· Final costs yet to be reported but the physical work expenditure came in slightly under the awarded contract value.

ID#

Project Description

Progress/Current Status

349

Pacific Street new footpath, Waiuku

· Revised ROC of $147,500

· On 26-Aug-14, the Board gave approval to proceed with construction.

· On 16-Jun-15, the Board approved the expansion of the project to further include road stormwater work, new kerb and channel, and land purchase at the bend on Pacific Street to ease the corner radius, and approved construction based on the revised ROC subject to consultation with the affected landowner.

· Pacific Street is due to be resealed by AT this financial year. The road maintenance team has carried out the required drainage work through the maintenance contract.

· AT met with the adjacent landowner regarding the land purchase and the fence relocation. It has been agreed that the fence will be relocated by the landowner prior to the footpath construction. AT is progressing with the land acquisition.

· AT contacted AC stormwater specialists and discussed the options for stormwater disposal from the adjacent site. The outcome is that the footpath construction can proceed as the future stormwater reticulation for the site will head towards Belgium Street.

371

Whitford bus interchange

· FEC estimate of $200,000

· Construction has been completed, including streetlighting installation.

· Final costs to be reported but are expected to be in the order of $170-175,000.

248

Hunua pedestrian facility

· FEC estimate of $54,000

· On 9-Dec-14, the Board gave approval to proceed with construction, based on the FEC of $54,000.

· TCC approval for the project was received on 11-Sep-15.

· Tender drawings have been completed and AT is developing the contract documents and will call for tenders for construction in late October.

443

Upgrade of Beachlands town centre gardens

· ROC estimate of $105,000

· AT met with AC Parks in developing a ROC for upgrading the boxed gardens on Wakelin Road.

· There could be a safety issue regarding the setback of the proposed retaining wall to the kerb face, normally this should at least be 500mm. Resource consent would be required, as would an arborist during certain parts of construction.

· The ROC estimate for the upgrade is $105,000.

ID#	Project Description	Progress/Current Status
458	Second View Avenue, Beachlands – installation of new kerb and channel between Wakelin and Bell Roads (both sides) · ROC estimate of $382,000	· AT was requested to provide a ROC for this remaining section of Second View without kerb and channel, given its close proximity to the village centre. · The ROC estimate for the project is $382,000. · The ROC includes a significant amount of storm water (SW) infrastructure. · AC SW has not yet been approached regarding infrastructure or the need for rain gardens but the SW component of the project (approx $42k) could potentially be funded by AC.
459	Kitchener Road angle parking upgrade, Waiuku · ROC estimate of $106,000 · Further estimate of $12,000 for footpath upgrade through adjacent reserve	· The ROC estimate for upgrading and extending the existing angle parking is $106,000. · On 29-Sep-15, the Board gave approval to proceed with construction, with the expectation the work would be done in conjunction with upcoming adjacent road rehabilitation works to reduce costs. · AT awaits further instruction following concerns raised regarding the required tree removal.
465	Helvetia Road new footpath, Pukekohe · ROC estimate of $250,000 for option 1 · ROC estimate of $90,000 for option 2	· The Board’s transport portfolio has requested AT to provide a ROC for a project to install new footpath on Helvetia Road between Hooper Avenue and #41 Helvetia Road. · Two possible options have been identified and ROC estimates calculated for both. · Option 1 is to provide a footpath behind the kerbline by either bridging the open water-course or extending the culvert pipes for ~20m to provide sufficient berm width to create a footpath. Either option will be expensive and will cost a similar ROC of $250,000. · Option 2 is to build a kerb extension out into the carriageway for about 30m and construct a footpath on the kerb extension. The ROC for this option is $90,000. AT’s Road Safety team has been requested to confirm if this option is acceptable for the roading network.

6. The Franklin Local Board’s transport capital fund to date is summarised below.

*Total funding available (across 5 FYs – 2012/12 to 2016/17)*	$2,174,830
Completed projects reporting actual costs (Second View Ave kerb and channel; Patumahoe/Waiuku/Attewell investigation; Pukekohe station overbridge; Ardmore School footpath; Harris St bench; Pukeoware School signs; Waiuku pavers upgrade; Third View Ave kerb and channel projects x1; Awhitu flag lighting; Tobin St car park lighting)	-$600,855
Projects approved for construction based on rough or firm estimates (Mill/Harrisville electronic signage; Third View Ave kerb and channel projects x1; Kaiwaka Rd footpath; Pacific St footpath; Whitford bus interchange; Hunua pedestrian facility; Kitchener Road angle parking upgrade)	-$871,000
*Funding still available to allocate*	$702,975
Projects approved for construction but currently placed on hold (Waiuku South x3 streetlighting improvements)	$70,000
Projects with ROCs awaiting further instruction (Beachlands town centre gardens; Second View Ave kerb and channel)	$487,000
Project with ROCs awaiting further information (Helvetia Road footpath)	$250,000 or $90,000
Expected projects (Waiuku pavers replacement)	?

A2. Pukekohe bus/rail interchange update

7. The scope of works for the project is a bus interchange, park and ride, new station overbridge (noting there is no specific station upgrade scope included in this project) and improvements to the Custom Street, Harris Street and Manukau Road intersections to cater for the new bus network.

8. The budget for the project is $13.3m across the 2015/16 and 2016/17 financial years.

9. The current project status is as follows:

a. The NZTA funding application for design has been submitted. The NZTA plans to respond by mid-October subject to any comments following its review.

b. Investigation works for the intersection have commenced and are due to be completed by mid-November 2015. Traffic surveys and topographic surveys of the area have been completed and a review of high level options carried out with Auckland Transport stakeholders. Further analysis of options is underway and a presentation to the Franklin Local Board will be carried out in mid-November. It is imperative that the preferred option is not delayed to progress to detailed design so then it can be delivered in line with the remainder of the project.

c. Detailed design will be completed in the first quarter of 2016, subject to approval of scope for the road intersection scope of works. Agreement of the road intersection selected option is anticipated to be progressed concurrently with the bus interchange to enable Auckland Transport to apply for NZTA funding for the construction at the earliest opportunity. A procurement plan for the detailed design has been approved and Auckland Transport has held an initial briefing session with interested consultants.

d. There may be a requirement for a Christmas 2016 rail block of line to install the permanent overbridge and preparatory works for the proposed lifts. Plans for the project are still being worked through and any such requests for rail closures will be progressed in accordance with the agreed process, noting that customer information is prioritised. This will be reviewed in more detail as the project develops.

e. Completion of the overall scope of works is anticipated for mid-2017.

10. The priority for the overall scope is to construct the bus interchange as a top priority to ensure the New Network bus route roll-out can be accommodated. This will mean an interim bus interchange is in place as per previous designs for a period of time during the main construction.

11. A public feedback session was held on Wednesday 14 October at Pukekohe Station from 5-7pm. The event was advertised in the local press and Brand Ambassadors supplied flyers in advance of the event.

12. An E-local media update was released and feedback so far has been positive.

A3. Beachlands/Maraetai ferry timetable and bus services survey

13. Auckland Transport is conducting a public survey on proposed changes to the Pine Harbour Ferry service timetable and on future bus services for Beachlands and Maraetai from 19 October to 2 November 2015.

14. A survey form has been posted to all properties within the Beachlands/Maraetai urban area, and advertising will be included in the local press each week during the consultation period inviting any parties from further afield to participate in the survey online if they are affected by the proposed services.

15. The Pine Harbour Ferry service has been growing steadily over the last few years and over 2014 and 2015 feedback was received from customers about capacity issues, and the lack of evening and weekend services. SeaLink, the operator of the Pine Harbour Ferry, has commissioned the building of a new vessel, Clipper V. This will allow the number and capacity of daily ferry sailings between Pine Harbour and the Auckland downtown ferry terminal to be increased, as well as introduce some later evening and weekend services. Auckland Transport expects these changes to begin to be implemented from January 2016. The survey form seeks feedback from the Beachlands/Maraetai community on the proposed new ferry timetable.

16. Further, as part of a bus network review for the whole Auckland region, Auckland Transport is investigating what changes may be required for bus services in Beachlands and Maraetai. The survey seeks feedback on the current bus service to Botany Town Centre via Whitford (route 589) and on what other bus services may be required to meet people’s needs in the area.

17. It is Auckland Transport’s intention to run a second stage of consultation next year on possible bus routes and timetables created as a result of feedback received through this survey.

A4. Pukekohe rail services comparative performance report

18. For the Franklin Local Board’s information, included at Attachment A is a report setting out the performance and patronage trends for the Pukekohe diesel shuttle service for the months of August and September 2015, and comparing these to the same months of 2014. This report was compiled at the request of the Franklin Local Board chairperson.

A5. Whitford village update

19. Further to the site visit with the Franklin Local Board chairperson in early July, Auckland Transport has been investigating a number of initiatives to improve Whitford’s road safety issues. Below is an update on the issues Auckland Transport agreed to investigate further:

a. A possible speed limit review/change throughout Whitford village – agreement has been reached (with other stakeholders – NZTA, Police etc) regarding a reduction in the speed limit to 50 km/h on the provision that gateway threshold treatments are installed. The change in speed limit will occur at the same time as construction of the thresholds.

b. Removal of the 70km/h repeater signs located on the village side of the bridge on Whitford-Maraetai Road – the repeater signs have been removed.

c. Village thresholds/gateways at all three approaches to the village – plans illustrating the thresholds treatments to support a reduced speed limit are currently out for consultation, which closes on 19 October.

d. A pedestrian facility for crossing Whitford-Maraetai Road north of the bridge – a future pedestrian facility is subject to the reduced speed limit and threshold treatments currently being consulted on. This issue is being progressed separately and a feasible concept plan has yet to be developed.

e. Possible road widening opposite the right turn movement into the car park/lay-by area by the bus interchange – a solution has not yet been developed and will be subject to topographic survey and further detailed investigation.

A6. Redoubt Road-Mill Road Corridor update

20. The hearing for the designation of the route in early September lasted six days, with independent commissioners hearing from submitters, Auckland Council and Auckland Transport. The commissioners adjourned the hearing until 2 October to allow continued discussions on proposed designation conditions.

21. It is expected that the commissioners will make a recommendation in November.

A7. Consultation documents on proposed improvements

22. Consultation documents for the following proposals have been provided to the Franklin 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.

23. At the conclusion of consultation, Auckland Transport considers the various consultation responses received and determines whether to proceed further with the project as consulted on, or proceed with an amended proposal if changes are considered necessary.

24. Proposed pedestrian improvements, Rewa Road and Maraetai Drive roundabout, Maraetai – Auckland Transport is working with Maraetai Beach School to implement a Safer Communities programme, intended to provide safety and accessibility for all road users. This proposal is to install new pedestrian facilities at the intersection of Rewa Road and Maraetai Drive (as shown on the plan at Attachment B) through:

a. Removing the traffics islands on both Rewa Road approaches to the roundabout, and on the Maraetai Drive western approach to the roundabout, and replacing them with pedestrian refuge islands (a traffic island with a gap in the middle to facilitate pedestrians crossing)

b. Installing new pram crossing facilities at each of these crossings

c. Extending the footpath near the intersection to facilitate pedestrians crossing, and

d. Upgrading the road markings and signage on all sides of the intersection.

25. The Franklin Local Board’s transport portfolio team has requested that proposal be amended slightly to allow room for one car length between the Give Way limit lines at the roundabout and the proposed pedestrian facilities.

26. Proposed pedestrian improvements, Beachlands Road/Wakelin Road intersection, Beachlands – Auckland Transport previously sought feedback regarding proposed improvements in this area and, after reviewing the feedback received, the proposal has been re-designed. The new design does not include installing a raised kerb line on the southern side of Beachlands Road but includes the pedestrian improvements (as shown on the plan at Attachment C) through:

a. Installing new pedestrian and pram crossing facilities on Beachlands Road, at the intersection with Wakelin Road

b. Installing new ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (NSAAT) parking restrictions near the intersection

c. Extending the kerb line on the north-western edge of the intersection to accommodate easier crossing, and

d. Installing new road markings and signage to slow drivers approaching the intersection.

27. The Franklin Local Board’s transport portfolio team has suggested that the Give Way limit line at the intersection should remain where it is rather than being moved closer to the intersection.

28. Proposed pedestrian improvements, Shelly Bay Road at Beachlands Road roundabout, Beachlands – Auckland Transport is proposing pedestrian improvements at this intersection (as shown on the plan at Attachment D) through:

a. Installing a new pedestrian refuge island on Shelly Bay Road, on the northern approach to the roundabout at the intersection of Shelly Bay Road and Beachlands Road

b. Installing new pram crossing markings with tactile pavement

c. Installing new NSAATs on the northern side of the intersection, and

d. Upgrading the road markings and signage on each approach to the roundabout.

29. The Franklin Local Board’s transport portfolio team has indicated its support for this proposal.

30. Proposed pedestrian improvements, Third View Avenue intersection with Bell Road, Beachlands – Auckland Transport is proposing pedestrian improvements at this intersection (as shown on the plan at Attachment E) through:

a. Installing new pram crossings with tactile pavers

b. Installing a pedestrian refuge island, and

c. Installing new NSAATs on both roads near the intersection to improve visibility.

31. The Franklin Local Board’s transport portfolio team has indicated its support for this proposal.

32. Proposed safety improvements, Bell Road pedestrian refuge, Beachlands – Auckland Transport is proposing safety improvements at this existing pedestrian refuge (as shown on the plan at Attachment F) through:

a. Installing a new “No Stopping 8am–9am, 2pm–3pm Monday-Friday” sign outside of #26, 28, 27 and 29B Bell Road

b. Extending the footpath outside of #27 Bell Road to connect the walkway leading to the school, and

c. Removing the existing pram crossing outside of #27 Bell Road.

33. The Franklin Local Board’s transport portfolio team has indicated its support for this proposal.

34. Proposed speed limit reduction and threshold treatments, Whitford – Auckland Transport is proposing to reduce the speed limit in Whitford village from 70 km/h to 50 km/h and introduce threshold treatments on the northern, southern and western approaches to the village, as shown on the plan at Attachment G. The threshold treatments will provide a gateway effect for drivers, making a clear change from a high speed rural road environment to a lower speed urban environment. The gateway treatments include new signs, road marking changes and coloured surfacing to give a clear visual indicator to drivers to reduce their speed when entering the village.

35. The Franklin Local Board’s transport portfolio team has indicated its support for this proposal but has requested that the speed limit change on the Whitford-Maraetai Road approach be moved further north if possible, or supported by advance warning signage of the change located prior to the bend.

36. Proposed threshold treatments, Clevedon – Auckland Transport is proposing to introduce threshold treatments on the Papakura-Clevedon Road, Monument Road, Clevedon-Kawakawa Road and North Road approaches into Clevedon village, as shown on the plan at Attachment H. In Clevedon village, the speed limit is already 50 km/h, however replacing the signage with larger threshold signage and with the additional road treatment will signify to drivers a change in the road environment to encourage them to reduce their speed appropriately.

37. The Franklin Local Board’s transport portfolio team has indicated its support for this proposal.

38. Proposed Active Warning Signs (AWS), Wakelin and Beachlands Roads, Beachlands School – Auckland Transport is proposing to install electronic AWS which are equipped with alternating flashing beacons on the main roads approaching the zone, as shown on the plan at Attachment I. The AWS will operate for 35 minutes before the school start time and 20 minutes following the school end time, and aim to raise driver awareness to the presence of children.

39. The Franklin Local Board’s transport portfolio team has suggested that all feeder roads entering the AWS zone should have static warning signage.

General Information Items

B1. Crackdown on fare evasion

40. On 29 September, Transport Minister Simon Bridges announced major changes to penalties for fare evasion on public transport, along with Mayor Len Brown and Auckland Transport chairman Dr Lester Levy.

41. Changes to the Land Transport Act in 2016 will mean greater powers for councils to deal with fare evasion. As before, fare evaders will face a fine of $150 if a valid paper or electronic ticket cannot be produced, or a maximum fee of $500 on conviction. However, new amendments to the Act will include a new offence of failure to comply with an enforcement officer’s directions to provide details or leave the service, which will carry a maximum fine of $1,000 on conviction. In challenging situations, enforcement officers will still be able to call on Police for assistance, but the need for this should be significantly reduced by the new measures

42. Mayor Len Brown said the announcement was another example of the close working relationship the city has with the Government on Auckland’s transport issues. Auckland Transport had previously raised its concerns around fare evasion with the Minister.

43. An estimated 6% of passengers evade fares, which has a negative effect on revenue (estimated at $2 million per year) and the provision of services. Fare evasion can often be accompanied by anti-social behavior.

44. Fare evasion increases the costs of public transport for paying passengers as well as to taxpayers and ratepayers who subsidise the services. It also undermines the integrity of the ticketing systems used and the effectiveness of public transport generally.

45. Recorded public transport patronage has recently exceeded 80 million trips for the first time, with annual rail patronage up 22.7 per cent to 14.4 million. Fare evasion also means true patronage figures are being under-recorded, and accurate figures are important to properly plan for future service and infrastructure requirements.

B2. Central and eastern New Network consultation

46. Auckland Transport is currently consulting on proposed New Network bus services across central and eastern Auckland, and all interested parties can provide feedback up until 10 December 2015.

47. The consultation brochure, individual route maps, FAQs, videos and all other information relating to the proposed changes are available on Auckland Transport’s consultation webpage – AT.govt.nz/NewNetwork

B3. Public Transport Patronage

48. The summary patronage performance for August 2015 is presented below:

49. Auckland public transport patronage totalled 80,070,969 passenger boardings for the 12 months to August 2015, an increase of 0.4% on the 12 months to July 2015 and 9.4% on the 12 months to August 2014. August 2015 monthly patronage was 7,276,530, an increase of 341,616 boardings or 4.9% on August 2014, normalised to ~ 4.8% accounting for special event patronage.

50. Rapid and Frequent services totalled 30,945,424 passenger boardings for the 12 months to August 2015, an increase of 1.0% on the 12 months to July 2015. Rapid and Frequent services patronage for August 2015 was 2,921,124, an increase of 294,805 boardings or 11.2% on August 2014.

51. Train services totalled 14,393,840 passenger boardings for the 12 months to August 2015, an increase of 1.7% on the 12 months to July 2015 and 22.7% on the 12 months to August 2014. Patronage for August 2015 was 1,419,398, an increase of 238,281 boardings or 20.2% on August 2014, normalised to ~20.0%.

52. Bus services totalled 60,084,137 passenger boardings for the 12 months to August 2015, an increase of 0.1% on the 12 months to July 2015 and 6.6% on the 12 months to August 2014. Bus services patronage for August 2015 was 5,453,594, an increase of 80,610 boardings or 1.5% on August 2014, normalised to ~1.5%.

53. Ferry services totalled 5,592,992 passenger boardings for the 12 months to August 2015, an increase of 0.4% on the 12 months to July 2015 and 10.2% on the 12 months to August 2014. Ferry services patronage for August 2015 was 403,538, an increase of 22,725 boardings or 6.0% on August 2014, normalised to ~6.0%.

54. The proportion of all trips utilising AT HOP was 73.9% in August 2015 (Bus 76.2%, Rail 77.9%, Ferry 28.4%); up from 71.7% in July 2015.

B4. Operating Conditions for Unmanned Aircraft (UAV) Drones, Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAS) and others

55. In response to the recent update of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Rules, Auckland Transport has developed a set of conditions for Unmanned Aircraft/Drones (UAV) operators to meet before flights in Auckland Transport airspace over roads and other public places under the control of Auckland Transport. Unlicensed UAV operators flying under 101 rule now require property owner permission before taking flight. This rule includes the regulation of model aircraft, kites, drones, balloons and other unmanned remote controlled piloted aircraft.

56. Auckland Transport has taken a risk-based approach in line with the intention of the CAA, due to the high risk of drone malfunction and road safety to only allow those with public liability insurance to operate over roads. The purpose of the conditions is to minimise public nuisance, risk to all road users and to remind operators of their obligations prior to flights. UAVs/drones are not permitted in, on or above Auckland Transport public transport vehicles, stations, terminals and wharves, near traffic lights and intersections, in Auckland Transport-controlled parking buildings, or on roads adjacent to the zoo. UAV operators must avoid flying over the road, and if necessary, at a height of 20m or more to minimise distraction to drivers. If using the road, UAVs may only take off from the grass berm avoiding all overhead lines.

57. These conditions for unlicensed operators will be available soon on the Auckland Transport public website for operators to seek approval prior to flights. This will be granted automatically should operators meet the conditions of flight. Enforcement is by way of the CAA, NZ Police and the Auckland Transport and Council Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaws. Complaints will not be responded to by Auckland Council, but monitored and recorded for future education.

58. These conditions were created in collaboration with Auckland Council and other CCOs to ensure regional consistency.

Media Releases

C1. Auckland’s rail contract tender postponed

59. The procurement of a new contract for Auckland’s commuter rail operations is being placed on hold.

60. In April, Auckland Transport had short-listed three companies, Transdev Auckland, KiwiRail and Serco NZ, to tender to operate rail passenger services from July 2016.

61. General Manager AT Metro Mark Lambert said the decision to postpone the release of the request for tender has been made due to a number of contributing factors.

62. Since the decision to tender for a new contract, the Auckland Transport Alignment Project between Auckland Council and the Government has commenced that will consider strategic transport opportunities, which is likely to include rail services and infrastructure. CRL will also commence enabling works in the next few months. Given these key strategic considerations it is considered prudent to wait for any outputs that may impact the scope of future rail service delivery before we go to tender.

63. Another key factor relates to the recent transition to full electric train operations (other than between Papakura and Pukekohe) from 20 July and achieving a stable period of high rail punctuality and reliability performance prior to release of the request for tender.

C2. Pukekohe upgrade improves connections

64. Construction will begin in the first half of 2016 on the upgrade of Pukekohe Station to a new bus-train interchange. Auckland Transport is about to begin work on detailed design.

65. The project, being delivered in partnership with the NZ Transport Agency, is expected to cost about $13 million.

66. Key features are likely to include:

a. A six-bay bus interchange

b. A covered walkway between the new bus stops and station over-bridge

c. A new canopied pedestrian over-bridge, linking the buses with the rail platform and Station Road with stairs and lifts thereby making it more accessible

d. A park and ride facility for approximately 80 vehicles

e. Cycle parking facilities

f. Plans to provide public toilets within the interchange area

g. Improved pathways leading to the interchange

h. Improvements to the Manukau Road and Custom Street and Harris Street intersections to aid bus movements.

67. The new bus-train interchange is at the heart of the new public transport network to be rolled out across Pukekohe and Waiuku by October 2016. New bus services, operating every 30 minutes, seven days a week from 7am to 7pm, will connect to trains at the interchange.

68. Temporary bus stops will be in place during construction to allow the new network to operate smoothly until the interchange is completed in mid-2017.

69. The new public transport network is designed to maximise the efficiency of the entire public transport network between buses and trains and provide more frequent journeys to get around south Auckland and the rest of the region.

70. A public information day was held on 14 October at Pukekohe Station for members of the public to find out more information and speak with the project team to get their questions answered.

71. Auckland Transport will also be engaging with mana whenua, Franklin Historical Society and the Franklin Local Board to identify possible opportunities to incorporate cultural and historical connections into the design.

Issues Register

72. The regular monthly issues register is Attachment J to this report.

Consideration

Local Board Views

73. The Board’s views will be incorporated during consultation on any proposed schemes.

Implementation Issues

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

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Pukekohe rail services comparative performance report	23
b View	Plan of proposed pedestrian improvements, Rewa Road and Maraetai Drive roundabout, Maraetai	27
c View	Plan of proposed pedestrian improvements, Beachlands Road/Wakelin Road intersection, Beachlands	29
d View	Plan of proposed pedestrian improvements, Shelly Bay Road at Beachlands Road roundabout, Beachlands	31
e View	Plan of proposed pedestrian improvements, Third View Avenue intersection with Bell Road, Beachlands	33
f View	Plan of proposed safety improvements, Bell Road pedestrian refuge, Beachlands	35
g View	Plan of proposed speed limit reduction and threshold treatments, Whitford	37
h View	Plan of proposed threshold treatments, Clevedon	39
i View	Plan of proposed Active Warning Signs, Wakelin and Beachlands Roads, Beachlands	41
j View	Issues Register – Franklin Local Board – October 2015	43

Signatories

Authors

Jenni Wild – Elected Member Relationship Manager (South); Auckland Transport

Authorisers

Jonathan Anyon – Elected Member Relationship Team Manager; AT

Jane Cain - Local Board Advisor

Debra Langton - Senior Local Board Advisor

Franklin Local Board

27 October 2015

Franklin Local Board Local Grants: Round One 2015/2016

File No.: CP2015/21584

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to present applications received for round one of the Franklin Local Board Local Grants 2015/2016. The local board is required to fund, part-fund or decline these applications.

Executive Summary

2. The Franklin Local Board has set a total community funding budget of $90,000 and local events budget of $186,000 for the 2015/2016 financial year. $5,837.00 was allocated in round one quick response leaving a total of $84,163.00 to be distributed in the remaining four quick response rounds and one local grant round for 2015/2016 financial year. A total of $112,500 has been allocated to local events in the 2015/2016 work plan and the first round of contestable local events funding leaving a total of $73,500.

3. Thirty four applications were received in this round of which five were multi-board applications. The total requested of $159,833.24.

Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) consider the applications listed in Table One and agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application in this round.

Table One: Franklin Local Board Round One Local Board Local Grants Applications

Applicant	Focus	Project Title	Requested	Ineligible /Eligible
Kawakawa Bay Community Association Incorporated (Inc.)	Community	Towards the costs of holding the Kawakawa Bay Christmas in the Park event	$3,120.00	Eligible
Pukekohe Christmas Parade	Community	Towards essential operating costs including road closure, ambulance hire costs, advertising and marketing for the Pukekohe Christmas Parade	$3,030.00	Eligible
Beachlands School community swimming pool project	Community	Towards the costs to complete stage one of the Beachland’s School community swimming pool project	$7,868.00	Eligible
Beachlands Community Trust	Community	Towards the costs of plants and materials for the beautification of Wakelin Road shop area	$2,192.51	Eligible
Franklin Mobility Bus Inc	Community	Towards the purchase and installation of a wheelchair lift to a new van	$10,000.00	Eligible
Clevedon and Districts Historical Society Inc.	Arts and culture	Towards publication costs of the book 'Voices of Belonging' written by Jessie Munro.	$5,000.00	Eligible
Tree Crops Association Annual Conference	Events	Towards travel and accommodation for guest speakers at the New Zealand Tree Crops Association Conference 2016	$7,000.00	Eligible
Ryan Anderson	Environment	Multi-board application towards water sampling in the Hauraki Gulf	$864.80	Eligible
Pukekohe and Districts Returned Services Association Pipe Band	Community	Towards the costs of a new band uniform and to cover operational and maintenance costs for the Pukekohe Pipe Band and support ANZAC day parade and other community events	$3,770.00	Eligible
Wairoa River Landcare Group	Environment	Towards the costs of the nursery supplies, potting mix, composting portable toilet, plants, educator fees and weed control.	$16,250.00	Eligible
Clevedon Jazz Wine and Food Festival Ltd	Events	Towards bottled water, portable toilets, security, Saint Johns Ambulance and recycling bins for the Clevedon Jazz Wine & Food Festival	$10,000.00	Eligible
Patumahoe School	Events	Towards advertising for the 150 year celebration	$9,800.00	Eligible
Karaka Tennis Club Inc	Sport and recreation	Towards repairing the tennis nets	$2,350.00	Eligible
New Foundations Trust	Community	Towards the costs of 'MINI BRIDGE' (Build Respect Inspire Dreams Goals Expectations) Programmes	$3,910.00	Eligible
Children's Autism Foundation	Community	Multi-board application towards the venue hire, facilitation and staff salaries for the community support programme	$2,972.20	Eligible
Pukekohe and District ANZAC Day Trust Inc	Community	Towards the cost of replacing the existing alarm system that has expired	$1,086.75	Eligible
Counties Baseball Club Incorporated	Sport and recreation	Towards purchasing baseball equipment	$4,797.00	Eligible
Chinese New Zealand Oral History Foundation (Inc)	Community	Towards all programme costs to create an oral history of the wives of the Pukekohe Chinese market gardeners	$2,900.00	Eligible
Auckland Young Womens Christian Association T/A YWCA Auckland	Community	Towards costs to run two "Safe for Life" workshops	$1,600.00	Eligible
Franklin Family Support Trust	Community	Towards annual accommodation cost	$5,000.00	Eligible
The New Zealand Federation of Young Farmers Clubs Incorporated	Events	Towards the venue hire costs to hold New Zealand Young Farmers 2016 Northern Regional Final	$4,076.20	Eligible
Pukekohe Lawn Tennis Club Inc	Sport and recreation	Towards purchasing windbreak netting	$3,650.00	Eligible
Hunua Village Summer Fete organising team	Events	Towards the Hunua Village summer fete	$5,000.00	Eligible
Waiuku District Rugby Club	Sport and recreation	Towards the annual accommodation cost	$2,220.55	Eligible
RainbowYOUTH	Community	Towards establishing a Papakura-based support group	$733.02	Eligible
OUTLine New Zealand Incorporated	Community	Towards the costs of maintaining the lesbian, gay, transgender, intersex community 0800 help service	$2,400.00	Eligible
Karaka Sports Ground Society	Events	Towards costs for the Karaka Vintage Day 2016	$10,000.00	Eligible
Waiuku and Districts Combined Churches	Community	Towards the erection of a purpose-built new opportunity shop.	$23,000.00	Eligible
Hunua Tennis Club Inc.	Sport and recreation	Towards coaching costs for junior tennis	$2,000.00	Eligible
Autism New Zealand Incorporated - Auckland Branch	Community	Multi-board application towards the rent, staff salaries and wages and operating costs for the Auckland branch	$2,000.00	Eligible
Counselling Services Centre	Community	Multi-board application towards the installation of a heat pump/air conditioners for the counselling centre	$2,206.06	Eligible
Mind Over Manner Limited	Community	Multi-board application towards costs to run ‘Shifting Community Youth and Culture through Applied Theatre Practice ‘ workshops in the local area	$5,864.40	Eligible
Urban EcoLiving Charitable Trust	Environment	Multi-board application towards the costs of contracting experienced and qualified teachers to deliver the Tread Lightly Caravan programme to 3,000 students from approximately 15 schools from the south Auckland area in 2016	$3,858.50	Eligible
Total			$159,833.24.

Comments

4. The implementation of the new Community Grants Policy commenced on 1 July 2015. The policy supports each local board to adopt a grants programme for 2015/2016 and the Franklin Local Board adopted its amended grants programme on 26 May 2015 under Resolution Number FR/2015/77 and by urgent decision on 25 August 2015 (see Attachment A).

5. The local board grants programme sets out:

· local board priorities

· lower priorities for funding

· exclusions

· grant types, the number of grant rounds and when these will open and close

· any additional accountability requirements.

6. The Franklin Local Board will operate two local grant rounds for this financial year.

7. The new community grant programmes have been extensively advertised through the new council grant webpage, local board webpages, local board e-newsletters and Facebook pages, council publications, radio, local newspapers and community networks. Staff have also conducted a series of public workshops in local board areas, which have been attended by approximately 1000 people across the Auckland region.

8. The Franklin Local Board has set a total community funding budget of $90,000 and local events budget of $186,000 for the 2015/2016 financial year. $5,837.00 was allocated in round one quick response leaving a total of $84,163.00 to be distributed in the remaining four quick response rounds and one local grant round for 2015/2016 financial year. A total of $112,500 has been allocated to local events in the 2015/2016 work plan and the first round of contestable local events funding leaving a total of $73,500.

9. Thirty four applications were received in this round, of which five were multi-board applications. The total requested of $159,833.24.

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

10. Local boards are responsible for the decision-making and allocation of local board community grants. The Franklin Local Board is required to fund, part-fund or decline these grant applications against the local board priorities identified in the local board grant programme.

11. The board is requested to note that section 50 of the Community Grants Policy states “We will also provide feedback to unsuccessful grant applicants about why they have been declined, so they will know what they can do to increase their chances of success next time.”

Māori impact statement

12. The provision of community grants provides opportunities for all Aucklanders to undertake projects, programmes, activities that benefit a wider range of individuals and groups, including Maori. As a guide for decision-making, in the allocation of community grants, the new community grants policy supports the principle of delivering positive outcomes for Maori.

Implementation

13. The allocation of grants to community groups is within the adopted Long Term Plan 2015-2025 and local board agreements.

14. Following the Franklin Local Board allocating funding for round one local grants, Commercial and Finance staff will notify the applicants of the local board decision and issue funding agreements in accordance with the local board resolutions.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Franklin Local Board Grant Programme 2015/2016	55

Signatories

Authors

Danielle Hibson - Community Grants Advisor

Authorisers

Marion Davies - Community Grants Operations Manager

Jennifer Rose - Operations Support Manager

Debra Langton - Senior Local Board Advisor

Franklin Local Board

27 October 2015

Maraetai Beach Boating Club extensions – request for landowner and affected party approval

File No.: CP2015/21983

Purpose

1. To seek approval as landowner and affected party for proposed extensions of the Maraetai Beach Boating Club, Maraetai Beach Esplanade Reserve, Maraetai.

Executive Summary

2. The Maraetai Beach Boating Club (MBBC) has applied to undertake extensions to their existing clubhouse located on the foreshore of Maraetai Beach. The building is located partly within council esplanade (188R Maraetai Drive, Maraetai), and partly within the adjacent coastal marine area. The proposed works will be undertaken within the MBBC lease area.

3. Through the resource consent process, the existing public walkway located within the esplanade was assessed as being potentially affected by noise, dominance of the facility and shading, and a coastal pohutukawa tree would be affected. Parks staff are satisfied that these potential effects are less than minor or will be adequately mitigated by conditions of resource consent.

4. Landowner approval from the Franklin Local Board is required for the extensions to the bathroom and kitchen within the lease area (esplanade reserve) in accordance with the council’s lease to the MBBC. Affected party approval is required also for the impacts of the deck extension within the coastal marine area.

Recommendation/s

a) That the Franklin Local Board grant landowner approval for the extensions proposed to the Maraetai Beach Boating Club, 188R Maraetai Drive as per the Site Plan for ‘Proposed Alterations and Extensions’ by Southern Hospitality Design, drawing number A02, dated 5 Aug 13 subject to:

i. the conditions provided in the Arborlab report dated 17 September 2015 being adhered to and;

ii. all necessary regulatory consents (including consents for the works within the adjacent coastal marine area) being obtained

b) That the Franklin Local Board grant affected party approval for the extensions proposed for the Maraetai Beach Boating Club within the coastal marine area as per the Site Plan for ‘Proposed Alterations and Extensions’ by Southern Hospitality Design, drawing number A02, dated 5 Aug 13

Comments

5. Maraetai Beach Boating Club (MBBC) has applied for resource consent to renovate and extend their existing clubhouse located on the foreshore of Maraetai Beach (on and adjacent to 188R Maraetai Drive, Maraetai). See Attachment A for a location plan.

6. The majority of the works are contained within the existing lease area and the coastal marine area. Landowner approval is required for the works within the leased area which include internal renovations, extensions to the kitchen and bathroom areas, replacement of the fire escape and extension of the decking area (refer Attachment B).

7. Affected party approval is also sought for the works within the coastal marine area which impact the adjacent public walkway. These effects include:

· Works in and around the drip line of the northern pohutukawa tree;

· Potential noise effects from use of new decking area; and

· The extended building creating shading and dominance effects to the public walkway.

8. The MBBC is proposing the extensions to improve viewing opportunities, increase bathroom capacity and to update existing facilities to current building standards.

9. An arboricultural assessment has been provided which includes recommended methodology to protect the pohutukawa tree. Council’s parks arborist has reviewed the report and is satisfied with the proposed measures. It is recommended that these be made a condition of landowner approval. The parks arborist will also recommend these conditions be included in the resource consent.

10. The consents team have raised concerns relating to the use of the extended deck area after hours by restaurant patrons potentially resulting in noise complaints from neighbours. Conditions relating to hours of operation will be included in both the land use consent and liquor license approvals to provide a baseline for the council to enforce noise issues. The hours of operation of the bar are the same as the existing hours being Thursday to Sunday to midnight.

11. To mitigate the potential for the building extensions on the western side of the building to shade and dominate the public walkway, varied building materials have been used and the façade has been broken up with windows and the MBBC logo. The extensions will also not protrude past the existing club entrance and do not increase the overall building height.

12. It is recommended that landowner approval is subject to regulatory approvals being in place for the works proposed both within the esplanade area and within the coastal marine area. This aligns with a condition of the lease agreement with the MBBC.

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

13. The proposal has been work-shopped with board members on 6 October 2015. The board were supportive of the proposal.

Maori Impact Statement

14. There are no sites or places of significance or value to Mana Whenua within the vicinity of the MBBC. Consultation with local iwi was not undertaken as the proposed works are within the existing lease area.

Implementation

15. There MBBC will be able to progress their application for regulatory consent for the works in the Council esplanade once landowner approval is in place. Conditions of the regulatory consents are also likely to ensure tree protection methodologies are employed and hours of operation are in accordance with those applied for.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Site location	93
b View	Plan of proposed extensions	95

Signatories

Authors

Sarah Hodder - Parks and Open Space Specialist

Authorisers

Lisa Tocker - Manager, Recreation Facilities & Service Delivery Central

Mark Bowater - Manager Local and Sports Parks

Teresa Turner - Relationship Manager

Chairperson	Andrew Baker
Deputy Chairperson	Jill Naysmith
Members	Malcolm Bell
	Alan Cole
	Brendon Crompton
	Angela Fulljames
	Sarah Higgins
	Murray Kay
	Dr Lyn Murphy

Average Attendance	84%
Completed program	6/6 100%
Non-engaged	0/6 0%

Authors	Gaylene Harvey - Democracy Advisor
Authorisers	Teresa Turner - Relationship Manager