Agenda of Franklin Local Board

Franklin Local Board

26 April 2016

Franklin Local Board – Grant Programme 2016/2017

Our local grants programme aims to provide contestable and discretionary community grants to local communities.

Outcomes

Our grant programme will support the following outcomes outlined in our local board plan

• Cherished natural environment

• Thriving local economy

• Excellent transport connections and infrastructure

• Growth in the right place, at the right time

• Proud, safe and healthy communities

Our priorities for grants

Franklin Local Board is keen to support its strategic goals through providing grants to local communities. The local board has developed the following specific objectives to guide applicants.

Events funding

The local board aims to:

• promote environmental responsibility through supporting events that aim for zero waste (reduce, reuse, recycle)

• encourage smoke-free events, particularly those targeting children, young people and their families

• support events that celebrate our distinctive local communities and enable people to come together

• support events which encourage visitors to spend more time in Franklin as a destination

• support events that aim to be financially sustainable and become regular and celebrate part of the Franklin event calendar.

Community funding

The local board aims to:

• support community groups to be effective and contribute to the community, particularly in shaping and developing their areas to be better and safer places

• assist young people to move from school to work or further training.

• support initiatives that celebrate our arts, culture and heritage

• work with local partners to help make the community feel safe

Environmental funding

The local board aims to:

• support local environmental initiatives

• encourage activities that reduce waste to landfill, prevent illegal dumping and preserve the beauty of our environment

• support the prevention of kauri dieback in our native forests

• encourage a weed and pest-free natural environment

• support community initiatives to enhance waterways and the coastline, including beach clean-ups and planting.

World War commemoration project funding

The local board aims to:

• support small to medium projects providing permanent structures, including new or partially completed projects that commemorate times of war

• consider supporting upgrades or repairs to existing structures

• support projects on land in public or private ownership.

Criteria:

For projects on private land, the requirements are:

• evidence is provided of public access and public good

• there will be no ongoing maintenance obligations for council

The board will not support:

• retrospective funding of completed projects.

• fully funding a project. Partial funding for a project will be provided, additional funding to complete the project will be required by the applicant.

Note: funding applications for commemorative events will be redirected to the alternative contestable fund for events for consideration.

School pool funding

The local board aims to:

• support schools to enable them to open their pool to the community over the summer period.

Criteria:

The board will support projects that meet the following criteria:

• steps have been taken to increase usage over summer by the wider community and evidence of increased usage is provided

• water testing is undertaken by a certified person (i.e. has attained the NZQA unit standards in swimming pool water quality)

• a user agreement with at least one community user group/organisation (e.g. learn to swim provider) is in place.

Lower Priorities

The Franklin Local Board has identified the following as lower priorities:

• Travel

• Salaries

• Catering

• Vehicles

• Sports equipment

• Sports uniforms

• Organisations which have a closed membership i.e. there is benefit to the members and limited benefit to the wider community

Investment Approach

The Franklin Local Board has allocated budgets to support the local grants programme as follows:

• Quick Response Grants: 50% of the total grant budget per annum

Ø Minimum amount per grant $200

Ø Maximum amount per grant $2,000

• Local Grants: 50% of the total grant budget per annum

The Franklin Local Board will support match funding as part of the local grant rounds.

Application Dates

Franklin Proposed Dates 2016/2017

Contestable Quick Response

2016/2017 funding rounds	Opens	Closes	Decision made	Projects to occur after
Round one	4 July 2016	29 July 2016	27 September 2016	1 October 2016
Round two	3 October 2016	28 October 2016	December 2016 (date tbc)	1 January 2017
Round Three	16 January 2017	10 February 2017	April 2017 (date tbc)	1 May 2017
Round Four	13 February 2017	10 March 2017	May 2017 (date tbc)	1 June 2017
Round Five	13 March 2017	7 April 2017	June 2017 (date tbc)	1 July 2017

Contestable Local Grants

2016/2017

funding rounds

Opens

Closes

Decision made

Projects to occur after

Round one

4 July 2016

29 July 2016

27 September 2016

1 October 2016

Round two

13 March 2017

7 April 2017

June 2017 (date tbc)

1 July 2017

World War Commemoration and School Swimming Pool dates

2016/2017

funding rounds

Opens

Closes

Decision made

Projects to occur after

Round one

4 July 2016

29 July 2016

27 September 2016

1 October 2016

Accountability Measures

The Franklin Local Board requires successful applicants to provide:

• For local grants (under $2,000) a self-review including how the group achieved their planned outcomes, to be supplied to the local board with an accompanying photo of the activity or event.

Franklin Local Board

26 April 2016

Disposal recommendation report - 15 Austen Place, Pukekohe (part only)

File No.: CP2016/03728

Purpose

1. This report seeks the Franklin Local Board’s endorsement for Panuku Development Auckland (Panuku) to recommend to the governing body the divestment of part of the council owned property at 15 Austen Place, Pukekohe.

Executive Summary

2. Part of the council-owned property at 15 Austen Place, Pukekohe has been identified as potentially surplus to council requirements through a review process. The subject area is the vacant part of 15 Austen Place, Pukekohe, which was originally acquired for a dog pound and a refuse transfer station.

3. The rationalisation process for the subject site property commenced in August 2015. Consultation with council and its CCOs, iwi authorities and the Franklin Local Board has now taken place. No alternative service uses have been identified for this property through the rationalisation process and the feedback received has been supportive of the proposed divestment of this site. Due to this, Panuku recommends divestment of this site.

4. A resolution approving the disposal of this site is required from the Finance and Performance Committee before the proposed divestment can be progressed. If the subject land is approved for disposal, it will need to be subdivided from the balance of 15 Austen Place, which will render it landlocked. Due to this, amalgamating the subject land with the council owned land at 9 Austen Place, Pukekohe would be recommended.

Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board endorses Panuku Development Auckland’s recommendation to the Finance and Performance Committee to dispose of approximately 720m² of 15 Austen Place, Pukekohe.

Comments

5. Panuku and the Council’s Corporate Finance and Property team work jointly on a comprehensive review of council’s property portfolio. One of the outcomes of the review process is to identify properties in the council portfolio that are potentially surplus to requirements and that may be suitable to sell. This site was specifically identified as potentially saleable through a joint review process between the Corporate Finance and Property team (previously Auckland Council Property department) and the Animal Control team.

6. Once a property has been identified as potentially surplus, Panuku engages with council and its CCO’s through an expression of interest process, to establish whether the property must be retained for a strategic purpose or is required for a future funded project. Once a property has been internally cleared of any service requirements, Panuku then consults with local boards, ward councillors, mana whenua and the Independent Maori Statutory Board. All sale recommendations must be approved by the Panuku Board before it makes a final recommendation to the Auckland Council governing body.

Property information

7. The subject site comprises approximately 720m² (subject to survey) of a larger, 3,494m² property that houses a dog pound.

8. The entire property at 15 Austen Place was acquired by the Franklin District Council in 2004 along with two other properties to use as a dog pound and a refuse transfer station. The dog pound and refuse transfer station have now been built. The subject parcel of land is vacant and was retained for possible expansion of the dog pound. It is no longer required for this purpose and has been released from the service property portfolio.

9. The subject site will become landlocked if subdivided from the balance of 15 Austen Place. However the council owned site at 9 Austen Place, Pukekohe is contiguous to the subject site and was declared surplus in 2012. Amalgamation of the two parcels of land would be recommended if the subject site is approved for disposal.

10. The Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan zoning of this site is Light Industry. It is subject to survey and has an indicative valuation of $130,000.

Internal consultation

11. The rationalisation process for this property commenced in August 2015. No alternative uses for this site were identified.

12. The Closed Landfills and Contaminated Land Response team have assessed this site and advised that fill material has been used on this site as part of the subdivision. Panuku has checked the property file and ascertained that uncertified fill material was used upon subdivision. Should this site be approved for divestment, this will need to checked and notification included as part of the disposals process.

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

13. Panuku attended a workshop with the Franklin Local Board about the subject property in October 2015. The Franklin Local Board provided informal feedback that it is supportive of the proposed divestment of this site. This report provides the Franklin Local Board with an opportunity to formalise its view.

Māori impact statement

14. Eleven iwi authorities were contacted regarding the potential sale of 15 Austen Place, Pukekohe. The following feedback was received; noting that some feedback received is commercially sensitive and cannot be included in this report.

a) Te Kawerau a Maki

Te Kawerau a Maki has confirmed they have no cultural notes to make nor any commercial interest in this site.

b) Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki

Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki has drawn attention to their recent settlement and signaled an increased interest in council owned property that may come available for sale in their rohe.

c) Ngāti Tamaoho

No feedback received for this site.

d) Te ākitai - Waiohua

Te ākitai has expressed potential commercial interest in this site.

e) Ngāti Te Ata - Waiohua

No site specific feedback received for this site; however Ngāti Te Ata has expressed general cultural interest across Tāmaki Makaurau, has potential commercial interest in any council owned land that comes available for sale in their rohe and notes specific association with the south western area of Auckland, focusing around Manukau and the western coastline.

f) Ngāti Paoa

Ngāti Paoa has reinforced their desire to be kept in the loop for property disposals.

g) Ngaati Whanaunga

No feedback received for this site.

h) Ngāti Maru

No feedback received for this site.

i) Ngāti Tamatera

No feedback received for this site.

j) Patukirikiri

No feedback received for this site.

k) Waikato-Tainui

Waikato-Tainui has reinforced their desire to be kept in the loop for property disposals.

Implementation

15. This subject site was acquired for a public work. Section 40 of the Public Works Act 1981 requires that land held for a public work and no longer required for that public work or any other, should be offered back to the former owner However, given part of this property has already been declared surplus and offered back to the former owner with no response, and that the this property will be landlocked unless amalgamated with the adjoining parcel of land, it would likely not be considered reasonable for council to have to offer this parcel back to the former owner.

16. The subject property is not one of council’s strategic assets to which the Significance Policy applies.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Images of 15 Austen Place, Pukekohe	41

Signatories

Authors

Letitia McColl - Senior Advisor Portfolio Review, Strategy and Engagement, Panuku Development Auckland

Authorisers

Marian Webb - Team Leader Portfolio Review, Strategy and Engagement, Panuku Development Auckland

Angeline Barlow – Relationship Manager

Franklin Local Board

26 April 2016

Franklin Youth Initiatives Funding

File No.: CP2016/02827

Purpose

1. To approve allocation of the Franklin Local Board Youth Initiatives budget for the 2015/16 year.

Executive Summary

2. As part of the outcome ‘Thriving Local Economy’ in the Franklin Local Board’s three year plan, the board identified the need to provide pathways from school to work in support of the Auckland Economic Development Strategy.

3. The 2015 scoping report ‘Young People’s Perspectives on Youth Employment in Franklin’, detailed a number of barriers and opportunities for young job seekers in Franklin including: not enough work available, employment not matched to skill set and young people interested in work linked to career prospects.

4. The Franklin Vocational Clusters Group identified a number of ways the local board’s Youth Initiatives fund could be used to deliver positive outcomes for young Franklin job seekers. These included tertiary education taster events, delivery of the Youth Employability Passport, whanau career hui and sector based insight days. The most favourable option was to build on the success of a previous equine sector day by expanding and strengthening this approach with other sectors.

5. Mana whenua, specifically Ngati Te Ata, Ngati Tamaoho and Ngati Paoa, identified the need for whanau careers hui to be delivered on Marae. Recent research provides evidence that close family relatives play a key role in rangatahi decision-making.

6. Four options were provided to the local board for assessment for a Youth Initiatives Project as identified by the Franklin Vocational Clusters Group. The recommended option will enable a short-term project manager to:

· develop a model for delivery of two sector insight days

· support delivery of two whanau career hui

· create an evaluation model.

There will be a particular focus on bridging the gap between employers and providers as this is the area that the Franklin Vocational Clusters group has least capacity and will include reporting on the success of the approaches taken while providing a model for how similar activity could be effectively replicated in the future.

Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board approve allocation of the $40,000 Youth Initiatives budget to enable COMET Auckland to oversee:

Initiative	Costs
Sector insight days (x2) supporting sector led coordination in collaborations with Franklin Vocational Clusters Group	$10,000
Whanau careers hui (x2) supporting Iwi led coordination in collaboration with Ngati Tamaoho, Ngati Te Ata and Ngati Paoa	$5,000
Development of delivery model and evaluation including embedding best practice	$5,000
Short term overarching project management function	$20,000
Total	$40,000

Comments

Background

7. The Franklin Local Board plan identifies a need to generate more local employment opportunities and provide pathways from school to further education, vocational training and work. The board has supported the development of a Franklin Vocational Clusters Group as part of its commitment to local economic development.

8. The 2015 report ‘Young People’s Perspectives on Youth Employment in Franklin’ provided insights from young people on the barriers to local employment, work readiness of youth and identifying the links between part-time jobs and career prospects in key local industries. Key recommendations identified the importance of improving the links between young people and employers and the need to demonstrate career pathways and opportunities in local sectors.

9. ATEED and COMET Auckland worked with Iwi, local tertiary education providers, training organisations, employers and other organisations to develop the Franklin Vocational Clusters Group.

10. The purpose of the Franklin Vocational Clusters Group is to improve education and employment outcomes for young people in Franklin, coming together to align work programmes, collaborate and identify gaps or changes to the education and employment systems to benefit young people in Franklin.

11. Increased engagement, participation, trust and a willingness to collaborate within this group has enabled a number of successes such as Manukau Institute of Technology and Waikato Institute of Technology collaboration to deliver construction and electrical level two courses in Pukekohe in 2016 and the employers summit that activated business investment in building youth skills.

12. The Franklin Vocational Clusters group has a strong desire to see the benefits of the relationships that have been developed, translate into concrete actions to support young people transitioning from education to employment. Continued support from cluster group members is contingent on delivery of actions.

13. The Youth Initiatives project is the outcome of engagement between the local board, Franklin Vocational Clusters group, COMET Auckland, ATEED, Auckland Council and local young people.

Options

14. Tertiary education taster events involve students visiting tertiary institutions to understand their range of career prospects and tertiary pathways available through tertiary providers and the support programmes for students. As tertiary institutions hold open days regularly to showcase their services and enrol new students, this option is not recommended as it duplicates current services.

15. The option to deliver the Youth Employability Passport programme had been offered to all Franklin high schools for the 2016 year. Tuakau College indicated their interest to begin this programme, however it is not recommended the Franklin Local Board fund this aspect of the Youth Initiatives Project as Tuakau College is located in the Waikato District Council area.

16. Whanau career hui provide an opportunity for local Iwi to engage rangatahi and their whanau in education, training and career events. These are tailored to highlight theimportance of high school qualifications, and sustainable employment and career pathways to improve employment outcomes for rangatahi. This option is recommended as it provides opportunity for Iwi to lead change for rangatahi.

17. Sector insight days provide an opportunity for specific employment sectors to showcase the wide variety of jobs available in the local area. The equine sector delivered a day in 2015. This option is recommended as it allows young people to understand the education and career prospects available locally, potentially retaining young employees in Franklin.

Recommended option

18. Staff recommend COMET Auckland as the lead organisation to oversee development of a model and evaluation process to deliver sector insight days and whanau career hui in collaboration with the Franklin Vocational Clusters Group and local Iwi.

19. COMET Auckland has specialist knowledge in the area of cross-sectorial collaboration to improve education and skills in communities. COMET Auckland is pivotal in strengthening Iwi and sector relationships in the Franklin Vocational Clusters Group.

20. Sector insight days showcase the wide variety of jobs available in specific sectors across the local area. They promote greater connection and communication between employers, educators and young people to overcome preconceptions and promote progression opportunities.

21. Whanau career hui will offer rangatahi and their whanau the opportunity to understand local employment and career pathways available to young Māori in Franklin.

22. The Franklin Vocational Clusters Group will fulfil advisory functions in selecting sectors that have the capability to host the sector insight days.

Risks

23. The proposed Youth Initiatives project has been developed through the relationships and good will between the Franklin Vocational Clusters Group and the Franklin Local Board. If the project is not supported, members of the Franklin Vocational Clusters Group may disengage with the Franklin Local Board causing reputational, project and financial risk to the local board.

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

24. On 3 November 2015 the Franklin Local Board agreed in principle to the Franklin Vocational Clusters Group determining ways the local board’s Youth Initiatives could be used to deliver positive outcomes for young Franklin job seekers.

25. On 9 February 2016, the Franklin Local Board provided direction to staff on the draft Youth Initiatives project, requesting greater focus on sector insight days and targeting harder to reach young people.

26. The local board also requested that the Youth Initiative project focus on those young people who are ‘NEET’ (not in education, employment or training). Iwi are a key partner in achieving this objective due to the high number of Māori young people who are NEET.

Māori impact statement

27. Mana whenua, specifically Ngati Tamaoho, Ngati Te Ata and Ngati Paoa, have been consulted throughout the development of the Youth Initiatives project as members of the Franklin Vocational Clusters Group. Their advice has been used to develop the concept of the whanau careers hui and staff will continue to work with all Iwi throughout the delivery process.

28. This project supports improved employment outcomes for rangatahi enhancing their future wellbeing. It aligns to Te Toa Takitini Māori Reponsiveness focus areas:

· Whai Painga – Māori Social Wellbeing: Māori communities are connected and safe and Māori enjoy a high quality of life

· Whai Rawa – Māori Economic Wellbeing: Māori have the skills to realise economic opportunities.

29. Under the Empowered Communities Approach Iwi will lead and inform the whanau careers hui for the rangatahi component of the project. This will ensure positive engagement with whanau and rangatahi, and the on-going engagement by Iwi in the Franklin Vocational Clusters Group

Implementation

30. Staff will continue to work with COMET Auckland and ATEED, and report on progress through the quarterly reporting process.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Authors

Coral Timmins - Injury Prevention Coordinator

Authorisers

Graham Bodman - General Manager Arts, Community and Events

Angeline Barlow - Relationship Manager

Franklin Local Board

26 April 2016

New Road Names Approval for Residential Subdivision by Jutland Road Trustee at 188 Jutland Street, Pukekohe

File No.: CP2016/06264

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to seek approval from the Franklin Local Board for three new roads to vest created by way of subdivision at 188 Jutland Street, Pukekohe.

Executive Summary

2. Auckland Council has road naming guidelines which set out the requirements and criteria of the Council for naming a new road /accessway. These requirements and criteria have been applied in this situation to ensure consistency of road naming within Auckland Council.

3. Following assessment against the road naming criteria, the applicants preferred road names “Tawhiti Road”, “Tomairangi Crescent” and “Te Manaki Street” (roads 1-3 respectively) were determined to meet the road naming criteria.

4. Jutland Road Trustees sent correspondence to Ngaati Tamaoho Trust who represent the local Maraes, Mangatangi, Whātapaka and Ngā Hau e Whā, asking for a list of recommended road names. Ngaati Tamaoho Trust provided this and their suggestions have been used as the preferred name for each road. The significance of these choices is detailed below.

5. The names Tawhiti Road”, “Tomairangi Crescent” and “Te Manaki Street” (roads 1-3 respectively), proposed by the applicant are recommended to the Franklin Local Board for approval

Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, considers for approval, the road names “Tawhiti Road” (road one), “Tomairangi Crescent” (road two) and “Te Manaki Street” (road three), proposed by the applicant, for the new roads to vest, created by way of a subdivision at 188 Jutland Street, Pukekohe.

Comments

6. The site is located at 188 Jutland Street, Pukekohe and is legally described as Lot 1 DP84292 and Lot 4 DP84292. The subdivision fronts Jutland Road along the eastern boundary and Adams Road South along the western boundary. Council granted consent on 9^th December 2015 (R/JSL/2015/3501) for the establishment of 78 residential vacant lots, including subdivision of the application site, associated site works, vegetation removal and the construction of 3 new internal roads. These internal roads are the subject of this road naming application, and are identified below.

7. The Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines allows that where a new road needs to be named as a result of a subdivision or development, the subdivider / developer shall be given the opportunity of suggesting their preferred new road name for the Local Board’s approval. Jutland Road Trustees (the applicant) has the preferred names ‘Tawhiti Road’, ‘Tomairangu Crescent’ and ‘Te Manaki Street’ but has also provided, ‘Wheki Road’ (road one), ‘Tawapou Crescent’ (road two), ‘Manamana Street’ (road three) as alternatives.

Figure 1: Location of new roads and proposed names

Decision Making

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

Assessment

9. The applicants proposed road names have been assessed against the criteria set out in the Auckland Council road naming guidelines. All names adhere to the general principles and objectives. The significance of the proposed names are is outlined in the table below.

Preference	Proposed road names	The significance of the proposed road name.
Road One
First Preference	Tawhiti Road	Provided by iwi. “Far away”, acknowledges families who have come long distances to Pukekohe to seek employment and sustenance
Second Preference	Wheki Road	Native Plant
Road Two
First Preference	Tomairangi Crescent	Provided by iwi. Heavenly dew”
Second Preference	Tawapou Crescent	Native Plant
Road Three
First Preference	Te Manaki Street	Provided by iwi. “To care for”.
Second Preference	Manamana Street	Native Plant

10. As the applicant’s preferred names ‘Tawhiti Road, ‘Tomairangi Crescent’ and ‘Te Manaki’ meet the criteria, they are recommended for consideration for approval.

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

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

Māori impact statement

12. The decision sought from the Franklin Local Board on this report is linked to the Auckland Plan Outcome: ‘A Maori identity that is Auckland’s point of difference in the world’. The use of Maori names for roads, buildings and other public places is an opportunity to publicly demonstrate Maori identity.

13. The Applicant consulted Ngaati Tamaoho Trust who represent the local Maraes, Mangatangi, Whātapaka and Ngā Hau e Whā, asking for a list of recommended road names. Ngaati Tamaoho trust provided this and their suggestions have been used as the preferred name for each road.

Consultation

14. New Zealand Post and Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) have commented that the proposed names ‘Tawhiti Road, ‘Tomairangi Crescent’ and ‘Te Manaki’ meet their criteria and standards.

Financial and Resourcing Implications

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

Legal and Legislative Implications

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

Implementation

17. The Development Programme Office Consenting Team is involved in ensuring that appropriate road name signage will be installed accordingly once an approval is obtained for the new road name.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Authors

Jian Chen - Senior Subdivison Advisor

Authorisers

John Dunshea - General Manager Development Programmes Office

Angeline Barlow - Relationship Manager

Franklin Local Board

26 April 2016

New Road Name Approval for Residential Subdivision by Belmont Road Trustee at 73 Belmont Road Pukekohe

File No.: CP2016/06268

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to seek approval from the Franklin Local Board for five new roads to vest created by way of subdivision at 73 Belmont Road, Pukekohe

Executive Summary

2. Auckland Council has road naming guidelines which set out the requirements and criteria of the Council for naming a new road/accessway. These requirements and criteria have been applied in this situation to ensure consistency of road naming within Auckland Council.

3. Following assessment against the road naming criteria, the road names,‘Huamanu Street’, ‘Hemopo Street’, ‘Koropupu Street’, ‘Raki Street’ and ‘Kapia Street’ (identified as roads 4-8 respectively), are the applicant’s preferred road names and were determined to meet the road naming policy criteria.

4. Belmont Road Trustees sent correspondence to Ngaati Tamaoho Trust who represent the local Maraes, Mangatangi, Whātapaka and Ngā Hau e Whā, asking for a list of recommended road names. Ngaati Tamaoho Trust provided this and their suggestions have been used as the preferred name for each road. The significance of these choices is detailed below.

5. ‘Huamanu Street’, ‘Hemopo Street’, ‘Koropupu Street’, ‘Raki Street’ and ‘Kapia Street’, proposed by the applicant and identified as 4-8 respectively, are recommended for approval to the Local Board.

Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, considers for approval, the road names ‘Huamanu Street’ (road four), ‘Hemopo Street’ (road five), ‘Koropupu Street’ (road six), ‘Raki Street’ (road seven) and ‘Kapia Street’ (road eight) proposed by the applicant, for the new roads to vest, created by way of a subdivision at 73 Belmont Road, Pukekohe.

Comments

6. The site is located at 73 Belmont Road, Pukekohe and is legally described as Lot 4 DP84292 and Lot 1 DP205465. It is noted that consent for the subdivision of the site subject to this report (Council reference R/JSL/2015/4401) is yet to be granted. However, the road and subdivision layout were discussed and agreed in principal during the pre-application process.

7. The Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines allows that where a new road/accessway needs to be named as a result of a subdivision or development, the subdivider / developer shall be given the opportunity of suggesting their preferred new road name for the Local Board’s approval. Belmont Road Trustees (the applicant) have the preferred names ‘‘Huamanu Street’, ‘Hemopo Street’, ‘Koropupu Street’, ‘Raki Street’ and ‘Kapia Street’ but has also provided, Korokio Street, Neinei Street , Akapuka Street , Akakura Street, Horokaka Street as alternatives (roads 4-8 respectively).

Figure 1: Location of new roads and proposed names.

Decision Making

Assessment

Road	Preference	Proposed road names	The significance of the proposed road name.
Road Four	First Preference	Huamanu Street	Provided by iwi. Recognition of the plentiful birds that once populated the district
	Second Preference	Korokio Street	Native Plant
Road Five	First Preference	Hemopo Street	Provided by iwi. Name of a long-time resident family within the area
	Second Preference	Neinei Street	Native Plant
Road Six	First Preference	Koropupu Street	Provided by iwi. “To bubble” – acknowledging the plentiful water springs in the area.
	Second Preference	Akapuka Street	Native Plant
Road Seven	First Preference	Raki Street	Provided by iwi. North, Acknowledging the different families of the north who over the generations have come and made Pukekohe their home.
	Second Preference	Akakura Street	Native Plant
Road Eight	First Preference	Kapia Street	Provided by iwi. Kauri Gum – acknowledging the pods of kauri that populated the area.
	Second Preference	Horokaka Street	Native Plant

10. As the applicant’s preferred names ‘Huamana Street’, ‘Hemopo Street’, ‘ Koropupu Street’, ‘Raki Street’, and ‘Kapia Street’, meet the criteria, they are recommended for consideration for approval.

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

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

Māori impact statement

13. The applicant consulted Ngaati Tamaoho Trust who represent the local Maraes, Mangatangi, Whātapaka and Ngā Hau e Whā, asking for a list of recommended road names. Ngaati Tamaoho Trust provided this and their suggestions have been used as the preferred name for each road.

Consultation

14. New Zealand Post and Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) have commented that the proposed names ‘‘Huamana Street’, ‘Hemopo Street’, ‘Koropupu Street’, ‘Raki Street’, and ‘Kapia Street’ meet their criteria and standards.

Financial and Resourcing Implications

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

Legal and Legislative Implications

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

Implementation

17. The Development Programme Office Consenting Team is involved in ensuring that appropriate road name signage will be installed accordingly once an approval is obtained for the new road name.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Authors

Jian Chen - Senior Subdivison Advisor

Authorisers

John Dunshea - General Manager Development Programmes Office

Angeline Barlow - Relationship Manager

Franklin Local Board

26 April 2016

New Road Name Approval for a residential subdivision, naming two private ways off Pamela Christine Drive, Patumahoe

File No.: CP2016/06366

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to seek approval from the Franklin Local Board, for two new private ways off Pamela Christine Drive, Patumahoe

Executive Summary

2. Auckland Council has road naming guidelines that set out the requirements and criteria of the Council for proposed road names. These requirements and criteria have been applied in this situation to ensure consistency of road naming for the Auckland Council.

3. Following assessment against the road naming criteria, all four of the suggested names put forward by the Applicant; being “Darnika Way”, “Ants Way”, “Tamehana Way” and “Tavarnya Way” were determined to meet the road naming guideline criteria.

4. The Applicant has stated that their two preferred names for the two private ways are “Darnika Way” and “Tavyarna Way”.

5. Ngati Te Ata Waiohua suggested three names that meet the road naming guideline criteria; “Te Ara I Titi”, “Whaiatiapa”, and “Koemoko”. These names reflect historic traditional names relating to the area.

6. The names “Darnika Way” and “Tavarnya Way” are to be considered for approval by the Local Board.

Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, considers for approval the road names “Darnika Way” (Access Way 1) and “Tavarnya Way” (Access Way 2), proposed by the Applicant, for the new private ways created by way of subdivision at Pamela Christine Drive, Patumahoe while noting that “Ants Way”, “Tamehana Way”, “Te Ara I Titi Way”, “Whaiatiapa Way”, and “Koemoko Way” also meet the road naming criteria.

Comments

7. The Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines allowed that where a new road needs to be named as a result of a subdivision or development, the subdivider/developer shall be given the opportunity of suggesting their preferred new road name for the Local Board’s approval.

8. Two private ways require naming in a new subdivision off Pamela Christine Drive. Resource consent for this subdivision was applied for and granted (R/JSL/2015/1194).

9. The Applicant has proposed the following names for consideration for the two private ways created off Pamela Christine Drive, Patumahoe:

Access Way 1:

Preference	Proposed New Road Name	Meaning
Preferred Name	Darnika Way	“Darnika” is the name of a grandchild of the previous owner, and represents the fifth generation of the family in the district.
First Alternative	Ants Way	“Ants” is the nickname of the developer of the property.
Second Alternative	Tamehana Way	“Tamehana” is the name of one of the historic locals who was involved in peace negotiations.

Access Way 2:

Preference	Proposed New Road Name	Meaning
Preferred Name	Tavarnya Way	“Tavarnya Way” is the name of a grandchild of the previous owner, and represents the fifth generation of the family in the district.
First Alternative	Tamehana Way	“Tamehana” is the name of one of the historic locals who was involved in peace negotiations.
Second Alternative	Ants Way	“Ants” is the name of the nickname of the developer of the property.

10. Ngati Te Ata have proposed the following names for consideration for the two private ways created off Pamela Christine Drive, Patumahoe:

Preference	Proposed New Road Name	Meaning
Preferred Name	Te Ara I Titi	“Te Ara I Titi” is a traditional pathway Ngati Te Ata used to and from Patumahoe.
First Alternative	Whaiatiapa	“Whaiatiapa” refers to Ngati Te Ata boundaries between Patumahoe and Puni in pursuit of spiritual ancestors.
Second Alternative	Koemoko	“Koemoko” refers to Ngati Te Ata boundaries between Patumahoe and Puni and a special ceremonial place for Ta Moko.

Figure One: Location and Layout of new Road

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

Assessment

12. The Applicant’s proposed road names have been assessed against the criteria set out in the Auckland Council road naming guidelines.

13. The Applicant’s preferred name for private way 1, ‘Darnika Way” is appropriate because it complies with all the criteria of the road naming guidelines. The Applicant’s preferred name for private way 2, “Tavarnya Way” also complies with all the criteria of the road naming guidelines. The Applicant has asked that as these are the names of the previous owners granddaughters, either both these names are used in tandem, or the two alternatives are used. The Applicant’s alternative names “Ants Way” and “Tamehana Way” are also appropriate as they comply with the criteria of the road naming guidelines.

14. Ngati Te Ata’s three proposed names; being ““Te Ara I Titi”, “Whaiatiapa”, and “Koemoko” are appropriate as they meet all the criteria of the road naming guidelines.

15. The proposed suffix “Way” is appropriate in this circumstance, as it is a short enclosed roadway.

Consideration

Significance of Decision

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

Māori impact statement

17. The decision sought from the Franklin Local Board on this report is linked to the Auckland Plan Outcome, “A Maori identity that is Auckland’s point of difference in the world”. The use of Maori names for roads, buildings and other public places is an opportunity to publicly demonstrate Maori identity.

Consultation

18. Feedback was sought from Ngai Tai ki Tamaki, Ngati Tamaoho, Ngati Te Ata Waiohua, Ngati Paoa, Ngati Whanaunga, Ngati Maru, Ngati Tamatera, Te Patukirikiri and Waikato. Ngai Tai ki Tamaki confirmed they would leave a response to others. Ngati Te Ata Waiohua suggested three names. No other responses have been received.

19. NZ Post has advised that there are no issues from a postal perspective with any of the Applicant or Ngati Te Ata Waiohua name suggestions.

Financial and Resourcing Implications

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

Legal and Legislative Implications

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

Implementation

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

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Authors

Erin Clarke - Intermediate Consents Planner

Authorisers

Ian Smallburn - General Manager Resource Consents

Angeline Barlow - Relationship Manager

Franklin Local Board

26 April 2016

Auckland Transport Update – April 2016

File No.: CP2016/00930

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 currently being addressed by Auckland Transport’s Elected Member Relationship Manager (South).

Executive Summary

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

· Franklin Local Board’s transport capital fund

· Pukekohe station update

· Cape Hill Road – requested speed limit reduction

· Proposed election sign sites

· Road safety projects – implementation update

· Proposed new and upgraded bus stop locations, Pukekohe and Waiuku bus routes

· Transport for Future Urban Growth – public consultation round two

· SuperGold concessions and AT HOP cards

· Regional signage project.

Recommendations

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) Notes the report entitled ‘Auckland Transport Update – April 2016’ and the attached issues register.

b) Considers the possible election sign sites as shown at Attachment A and provides feedback to Auckland Transport.

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
083	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. · In determining standards for the permanent approval of RIAWS sites, the NZTA has indicated that there will be no changes from the earlier RIAWS trials, so installation can proceed. · Signs used previously on Glenbrook Road are the wrong size so new signs are required. · Detailed design is now complete. Power supply connection points from Counties Power have been determined. Delivery will be via the citywide electronic signs contract and will happen in April/May. · Any cost overrun above the FEC will be borne by AT’s minor road safety improvement budget.
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. · Construction work is complete except for some reinstatement and remedial works. · Final costs will be reported when the now-agreed stormwater contribution from AC Stormwater is received. It is expected that the final cost required from the LBTCF will be generally consistent with the FEC estimate.
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, and approved construction based on the revised ROC subject to consultation with the affected landowner. · Consultation has been completed on a revised design not including land purchase and the landowner has accepted the design. · AT is currently negotiating the contract price with the maintenance contractor. Construction will likely commence in May-16.
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. · Construction is expected to begin on 11-Apr-16 and be completed within that week, weather permitting.
443	Upgrade of Beachlands town centre gardens · ROC estimate of $105,000	· The ROC estimate for the upgrade (developed in conjunction with AC Parks) is $105,000. 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. · On 24-Nov-15, the Board approved the project for detailed design and costing. · AT is working with the Board’s Strategic Broker to consult the business association and other interested local parties on the design. Council Parks has indicated is it generally happy with the design but has suggested the use of aged hardwood to reflect a connection with the wharf.
458	Second View Avenue, Beachlands – installation of new kerb and channel between Wakelin and Bell Roads (both sides) · SW component estimate $42,000 · LBTCF FEC estimate $355,000	· The ROC estimate for the project of $382,000 included 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. · On 24-Nov-15, the Board approved the project for detailed design and costing. · On 22-Mar-16, the Board approved construction based on the FEC of $355,000 and the design tabled at the meeting. · The project is currently being priced by the contractor.
459	Kitchener Road angle parking upgrade, Waiuku · ROC estimate of $106,000	· 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. · On 15-Dec-15, the Board approved a detailed design for the proposed works, including the removal of two large trees. · On 4-Mar-16 an urgent decision by the Board approved a design amendment to include a batter slope in place of the retaining wall, and wooden steps up through the middle. · Construction on the Kitchener Road road rehabilitation project, and this adjacent angle parking upgrade, began in Jan-16 but was held up due to unforeseen ground, which required design changes to address the issue. · The option of milling and replacing 40mm on Kitchener Road has been agreed, meaning the kerbing already laid for the angle parks needs to be removed and laid at a different level to match the road. · Work on the carpark steps has been programmed for the week beginning 11-Apr-16. Once the steps have been constructed, topsoil and grass seed will be laid.
466	Pedestrian advisory signage and markings at ‘informal crossings’, Pukekohe town centre · ROC of $7,500 for the 3 main crossing points (Edinburgh St at each side of King St, and Hall St at King St intersection)	· Each crossing point will require two new signs on two new poles at an estimated cost of $2,500 per crossing point (which includes reinstatement of the footpath). · The Board’s transport portfolio leader has referred the matter of design suggestions for new signage to the Pukekohe Town Centre Revitalisation Committee for consideration.
479	Waiuku pavers replacement project – Stage 1 · Updated FEC of $241,408	· On 24-Nov-15, the Board approved this new project for construction based on a FEC of $182,900. · On 15-Dec-15, the Board confirmed the extent of the town centre area to be replaced with ceramic pavers during stage 1, and the colour and pattern of pavers to be used. · On 23-Feb-16 an updated FEC of $241,408 was reported to the Board, which approved the increased budget allocation. · The ceramic pavers supplied ex-China were not the correct colour, which was discovered when construction began at the end of March. At a site visit held on 4-Apr-16, members of the town centre paving committee and the Local Board discussed and agreed that the product as supplied is not acceptable, and that the correct product must be supplied. · The correct pavers have been ordered and are expected to be shipped to Ports of Auckland by 25-May-16.

ID#

Project Description

Progress/Current Status

083

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.

· In determining standards for the permanent approval of RIAWS sites, the NZTA has indicated that there will be no changes from the earlier RIAWS trials, so installation can proceed.

· Signs used previously on Glenbrook Road are the wrong size so new signs are required.

· Detailed design is now complete. Power supply connection points from Counties Power have been determined. Delivery will be via the citywide electronic signs contract and will happen in April/May.

· Any cost overrun above the FEC will be borne by AT’s minor road safety improvement budget.

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.

· Construction work is complete except for some reinstatement and remedial works.

· Final costs will be reported when the now-agreed stormwater contribution from AC Stormwater is received. It is expected that the final cost required from the LBTCF will be generally consistent with the FEC estimate.

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, and approved construction based on the revised ROC subject to consultation with the affected landowner.

· Consultation has been completed on a revised design not including land purchase and the landowner has accepted the design.

· AT is currently negotiating the contract price with the maintenance contractor. Construction will likely commence in May-16.

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.

· Construction is expected to begin on 11-Apr-16 and be completed within that week, weather permitting.

443

Upgrade of Beachlands town centre gardens

· ROC estimate of $105,000

· The ROC estimate for the upgrade (developed in conjunction with AC Parks) is $105,000. 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.

· On 24-Nov-15, the Board approved the project for detailed design and costing.

· AT is working with the Board’s Strategic Broker to consult the business association and other interested local parties on the design. Council Parks has indicated is it generally happy with the design but has suggested the use of aged hardwood to reflect a connection with the wharf.

458

Second View Avenue, Beachlands – installation of new kerb and channel between Wakelin and Bell Roads (both sides)

· SW component estimate $42,000

· LBTCF FEC estimate $355,000

· The ROC estimate for the project of $382,000 included 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.

· On 24-Nov-15, the Board approved the project for detailed design and costing.

· On 22-Mar-16, the Board approved construction based on the FEC of $355,000 and the design tabled at the meeting.

· The project is currently being priced by the contractor.

459

Kitchener Road angle parking upgrade, Waiuku

· ROC estimate of $106,000

· 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.

· On 15-Dec-15, the Board approved a detailed design for the proposed works, including the removal of two large trees.

· On 4-Mar-16 an urgent decision by the Board approved a design amendment to include a batter slope in place of the retaining wall, and wooden steps up through the middle.

· Construction on the Kitchener Road road rehabilitation project, and this adjacent angle parking upgrade, began in Jan-16 but was held up due to unforeseen ground, which required design changes to address the issue.

· The option of milling and replacing 40mm on Kitchener Road has been agreed, meaning the kerbing already laid for the angle parks needs to be removed and laid at a different level to match the road.

· Work on the carpark steps has been programmed for the week beginning 11-Apr-16. Once the steps have been constructed, topsoil and grass seed will be laid.

466

Pedestrian advisory signage and markings at ‘informal crossings’, Pukekohe town centre

· ROC of $7,500 for the 3 main crossing points (Edinburgh St at each side of King St, and Hall St at King St intersection)

· Each crossing point will require two new signs on two new poles at an estimated cost of $2,500 per crossing point (which includes reinstatement of the footpath).

· The Board’s transport portfolio leader has referred the matter of design suggestions for new signage to the Pukekohe Town Centre Revitalisation Committee for consideration.

479

Waiuku pavers replacement project – Stage 1

· Updated FEC of $241,408

· On 24-Nov-15, the Board approved this new project for construction based on a FEC of $182,900.

· On 15-Dec-15, the Board confirmed the extent of the town centre area to be replaced with ceramic pavers during stage 1, and the colour and pattern of pavers to be used.

· On 23-Feb-16 an updated FEC of $241,408 was reported to the Board, which approved the increased budget allocation.

· The ceramic pavers supplied ex-China were not the correct colour, which was discovered when construction began at the end of March. At a site visit held on 4-Apr-16, members of the town centre paving committee and the Local Board discussed and agreed that the product as supplied is not acceptable, and that the correct product must be supplied.

· The correct pavers have been ordered and are expected to be shipped to Ports of Auckland by 25-May-16.

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

Franklin Local Board transport capital fund summary:

*Total funding available (across 5 FYs – 2012/13 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 clean/seal upgrade; Third View Ave kerb and channel projects x1; Awhitu flag lighting; Tobin St car park lighting; Kaiwaka Rd footpath; Whitford bus interchange)	-$831,681
Projects approved for construction based on ROCs or FECs (Mill/Harrisville RIAWS; Third View Ave kerb and channel projects x1; Pacific St footpath; Hunua pedestrian facility; Kitchener Road angle parking upgrade; Waiuku pavers replacement – stage 1; Second View Ave kerb and channel)	-$1,200,008
Projects with ROCs approved for detailed design and costing phase (Beachlands town centre gardens;)	-$105,000
Funding still available to allocate	$38,141
Projects with ROCs provided for consideration (Pukekohe pedestrian advisory signage at 3 sites)	7,500

A2. Pukekohe station update

7. The scope of works for the project is a bus interchange, park and ride, new station overbridge with lifts (noting there is no specific station upgrade included in the project) and improvements to the Custom Street, Harris Street and Manukau Road intersections to cater for the new bus network services exiting Custom Street onto Manukau Road. The Long Term Plan (LTP) budget for the project is $13.3m across the 2015/16 and 2016/17 financial years.

8. The project is currently progressing according to programme:

· the developed design for the bus interchange has been completed

· the detailed design for the Manukau Road/Custom Street intersection has been issued

· the design for the bus shelter is continuing with value engineering being carried out

· safety audits are completed and Auckland Transport is considering its response

· the project cost estimate is completed at a value above the LTP budget (the estimated project cost is now $15.4m). Auckland Transport is seeking additional budget and reviewing the options to reduce costs

· the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) funding application is being prepared

· resource consents and the Outline Plan of Works are expected to be submitted in April

· the arborist report completed and passed to Auckland Council Parks for review and acceptance

· works and design are being coordinated with the Pukekohe Town Centre Revitalisation Committee’s Manukau Road upgrade project.

9. It is still planned to have an interim interchange in place to align with the upcoming new bus network in October 2016.

A3. Cape Hill Road – requested speed limit reduction

10. Auckland Transport reviews speed limits in accordance with the requirements of the Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2003 (the Rule) and also makes assessments under the NZTA’s Draft Speed Management Guide.

11. The Rule is a central government regulation which governs how speed limits are set and seeks to achieve a consistent approach across the entire country. Under the current Rule the dominant factor in determining the speed limits is the level of roadside development. The standard speed limits under the rule are 100 km/h in rural areas, and 50 km/h in fully urban areas. The semi-rural speed limits of 80 km/h and 70 km/h are used for small towns/villages and in semi-developed areas around the edge of urban zones. In the case of Cape Hill Road, the current level of development is consistent with the existing 100km/h speed limit under the Rule.

12. The Draft Speed Management Guide is the development of a new approach to speed limit setting and planned changes to the speed limit rule that shift the focus towards the national safe system approach. The speed management guide places greater emphasis on the function and use of the road, the geometry of the road and the crash risk. The speed management guide is still a work in progress and has not yet been finalised. It is expected that when it is finalised, the changes to speed limits will be initially targeted to areas with the greatest crash risk.

13. The speed management guide is expected to allow a range of rural speed limits – 100, 80 and 60 km/h. Roads with an arterial function (higher traffic volumes), roads with straight/gently curved geometry, and roads with low crash risk will qualify for the higher rural speed limits, while roads with local access function (lower traffic and proportionately more walkers and cyclists), roads with winding geometry, and roads with higher crash risk will qualify for the lower rural speed limits.

14. Initial assessment against the criteria in the Draft Speed Management Guide was undertaken. In terms of road function, Cape Hill Road has historically functioned as a local road, although at present it is serving more of a collector function and its function in the future network for the area is uncertain. In terms of crash record, Cape Hill Road has historically had a moderate crash risk, and while it has been increasing recently there are engineering measures being implemented to address the immediate issues. In terms of the infrastructure risk rating criteria (road geometry, roadsides, etc), this part of the draft Speed Management Guide is still under development and unable to be assessed at present. Overall, Auckland Transport is unable to progress a change under the new criteria until there is greater certainty as to the outcome it will produce for this particular road.

15. Cape Hill Road remains a priority for review when the speed management plan for the region is developed to give effect to the Speed Management Guide, which is expected to progress in early 2017.

A4. Proposed election signs sites

16. As reported at the March meeting, from the original list of election signs sites in the Franklin Local Board area, Auckland Transport is removing two sites (S-F7 opposite 137 Clarks Beach Road, and S-F16 at the King and Queen Street intersection, Waiuku) and relocating one site from opposite 1036-1052 to opposite 1048-1052 Paerata Road.

17. At its March meeting, the Franklin Local Board supported these changes, but requested that the proposed relocation of site S-F7 from 137 to 88 Clarks Beach Road should alternatively be moved to a location closer to Waiau Pa village.

18. Auckland Transport has investigated and suggests that the site could be relocated to an area on Clarks Beach Road opposite Dell Road, as shown on diagram S-F34 in Attachment A, and recommends this site for the Board’s consideration and feedback.

19. The Franklin Local Board also requested that Auckland Transport assess two new sites for election sign sites in Waiuku as follows:

· Constable Road, at Constable Road Reserve, on the left hand side just past the public car park

· Awhitu Road, at Lina Place Reserve.

20. Auckland Transport has assessed these sites for suitability, and confirms that the proposed areas at those sites as indicated on diagrams S-F32 and S-F33 in Attachment A would be suitable for election signs.

21. Auckland Transport considers that the Lina Place Reserve site in particular would be a good site for election signs and recommends it for the Board’s consideration and feedback.

22. However, Auckland Transport considers that the two areas indicated on the Constable Road site are not of sufficient size for the installation of election signs, and the slope on the larger portion (opposite 7 Constable Road) also makes the site difficult for erecting signs.

23. Auckland Transport alternatively suggests that a nearby site on King Street, in Kevan Lawrence Park next to the library as shown on diagram S-F35 in Attachment A, may be more suitable and recommends this site for the Board’s consideration and feedback.

A5. Road safety projects – implementation update

24. Programmed implementation dates for school and road safety projects in the Franklin area are as follows. All programmed work is subject to weather:

· Bell Road, Beachlands (pedestrian refuge outside #30) – 11 to 22 April

· Beachlands Road/Wakelin Road intersection, Beachlands (kerb build out and pedestrian improvements) – 11 to 22 April

· Waiuku Road signage improvements – 25 to 29 April

· Whitford village threshold treatments and speed limit reduction – 18 to 20 April

· Clevedon village threshold treatments – 21 to 26 April.

A6. Proposed new and upgraded bus stop locations, Pukekohe and Waiuku bus routes

25. After previous extensive public consultation, a new public transport network is being rolled out in Pukekohe and Waiuku in mid-to-late 2016. The roll out will include changes to existing, and the installation of new, bus stops and infrastructure to support the “New Network”. Auckland Transport has investigated potential bus stop locations and the preferred locations are as generally indicated on the plans at Attachment B (Pukekohe bus routes) and Attachment C (Waiuku to Pukekohe bus route).

26. Plans for each of the proposed 51 bus stop sites were provided to the Franklin Local Board for its consideration and feedback but the plans have not been individually attached to this report due to size considerations. The plans were considered at a Board workshop on 22 March and the Board’s feedback on each of the proposed stops was collated and provided to Auckland Transport. Auckland Transport is currently considering the feedback received and is undertaking further discussions with the Board.

General Information Items

B1. Transport for Future Urban Growth (TFUG) – public consultation round two

27. Work is underway on identifying the transport needed to support the 110,000 new houses and new business areas that will be developed on greenfields land around Auckland during the next 30 years.

28. Auckland Transport is working with the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) and Auckland Council on the project to agree recommended 30 year transport networks for growth around Warkworth, Dairy Flat, Silverdale, Kumeu, Huapai, Westgate, Whenuapai, Papakura and Franklin.

29. The work follows on from the identification of the future urban areas in the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan (PAUP) and the recently adopted Future Urban Land Supply Strategy, which sets out the sequencing of when the future urban land can be developed.

30. The outcome will be a recommended 30 year strategic transport network for each future urban area that can be used to inform the Auckland Transport Alignment Project, request funding and as a planning tool by Auckland Transport, the NZTA and Auckland Council. Identifying future transport infrastructure early will also help guide developers’ plans for Special Housing Areas and other new housing or business areas.

31. Six weeks of public consultation are being carried out to help develop the recommended transport networks, including community feedback days and online feedback.

32. In the southern sector, an initial two-week round of consultation was conducted between 18 February and 3 March. During the consultation, 81% agreed with the issues and aspirations for the south. The diagram below summarises how respondents prioritised where they felt investment in transport should focus:

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33. The feedback received from engagement with key stakeholders, local boards and public consultation was used to help develop preferred transport networks for the southern growth areas, which include a mix of new or upgraded roads, upgraded state highways, optimising existing networks, new public transport and cycling infrastructure.

34. Feedback in now being sought on the draft recommended southern transport networks from local boards, other elected members, key stakeholders and the public during a four-week period running from 15 April to 13 May 2016. The finalised consultation material is included at Attachment D.

35. Public information days as shown below will be held during the consultation period:

Date	Time	Location
Thursday 21 April	4pm – 7pm	Manukau Train Station, Manukau
Wednesday 27 April	4pm – 7pm	Drury Hall, 10 Tui Street, Drury
Wednesday 4 May	4pm – 7pm	Pukekohe Town Hall, cnr Massey Avenue and Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe
Saturday 7 May	9am – 12pm	Takanini Hall, 8 Takanini Road, Takanini

36. It is important to emphasise there will be on-going public consultation as the networks and then specific projects develop.

B2. SuperGold concessions and AT HOP cards

37. In June 2015, Auckland Transport received notification from the Ministry of Transport that SuperGold public transport travel benefits were to transition onto smart travel cards from 1 July 2016, where any region operated a single, region-wide smart card system. Auckland Transport has AT HOP cards, which are a single region-wide public transport smart card and consequently began initial planning for the transitioning SuperGold customers wishing to continue to access the public transport travel benefit onto the AT HOP card.

38. As part of an extensive program of activity to ensure this initiative is successfully completed by the due date, Auckland Transport has informed key senior stakeholder groups (such as Grey Power and Age Concern) of the requirement to purchase an AT HOP card in order to continue to access free travel through the SuperGold public transport scheme from 1 July 2016.

39. Auckland Transport is currently in the process of finalising a comprehensive marketing communication campaign, which will commence upon the completion of a series of workshops and customer focus groups intended to identify opportunities to ease the process to purchase an AT HOP card and register a SuperGold concession on senior citizens.

40. Auckland Transport plans to distribute a direct mail packet of information to all SuperGold card holders in Auckland, with assistance from the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) where possible, which is currently scheduled to commence by early May. To complement this mailing, Auckland Transport has developed a comprehensive marketing campaign to ensure all Auckland residents (including SuperGold customers and their family support members, advocacy groups, retirement villages and residential care homes) are aware of the requirements.

41. Auckland Transport will also be working with MSD to ensure non-Auckland residents are also informed and understand the requirement to have an AT HOP card when accessing the public transport travel benefit.

B3. Regional signage project update

42. A trial of new signage is underway in several areas around Auckland.

43. A project team with representatives from different council entities is testing and identifying a single signage system that can be applied to the whole region.

44. A consistent system will make it easier for locals and visitors to explore Auckland; give Auckland's signage a consistent and modern look; visually support the aspiration to make Auckland the world’s most liveable city; and help promote active travel and healthy lifestyles.

45. Completed trial signage is on display at:

· New Lynn town centre (with a focus on public transport extended to include Fruitvale and Avondale rail stations)

· Northcote town centre

· Matiatia Ferry Terminal, Waiheke Island.

46. More work has commenced at Wynyard Quarter and around the Grafton Gully Cycleway which should be finished by mid-April.

47. Public feedback has been sought and will be open until the end of April.

48. For more information visit www.AT.govt.nz/signage

B4. Southern Corridor Improvements project – NZTA April construction update

49. From 17 to 21 April 2016 (northbound) and from 26 April to 2 May 2016 (southbound), the Southern Motorway will be closed at night (from 9pm to 5am) between Beach Road (Papakura) and Takanini for the installation of median barriers. From the evening of 26 April, the Takanini southbound on-ramp will also be reduced to one lane.

50. Over the next month, the NZTA will be continuing to set up safe work zones in the median south of Takanini interchange. Work will continue on the installation of new barriers south of Takanini Interchange to create a safe working space for workers in the middle of the motorway, enabling work to occur during the day, rather than just at night. Work will start by removing the old median barrier and then building new road pavements and drainage over the next few months

51. The NZTA is also constructing an access road on the eastern side of the motorway, heading south from its works compound adjacent to Alfriston Road. This will enable the NZTA’s trucks to operate safely, avoiding the motorway to the greatest extent possible

52. Vegetation removal will continue where required along the shoulder on the southbound side of the motorway between the Alfriston Road overbridge and the Pahurehure Inlet. Mulching of the removed vegetation has commenced, and once these works are complete, bulk earthworks will begin in these areas.

53. Work starts to gear up over the next several weeks on the widening of the bridge over the Papakura Stream, just north of the railway line. For April, most of the work relates to creating access to the site and the construction of footings for the piers.

54. There will be ongoing truck and project vehicle movements accessing the central median work site so motorists are asked to drive with care. Truck and trailer units will be escorted by traffic control vehicles running behind to give motorists adequate warning. However, smaller vehicles will not be escorted so care is required close to the access points into the central median or the shoulder.

55. The NZTA will be doing its best to minimise effects of the project works on motorists as much as possible, and is committed to maintaining the same number of lanes in each direction for the duration of the project.

B5. Public Transport Patronage

56. The summary patronage performance for February 2016 is presented below:

57. For the 12-months to Feb-16, Auckland public transport patronage totalled 81.7 million passengers, an increase of +5.9% on the previous year. February monthly patronage was 6.8 million, an increase of 1.7% on Feb-15 and -5.7% below Statement of Intent (SOI) target (Year to date YTD -1.9%). February’s normalised adjustment was +2.7% accounting for special event patronage, the NZ Bus and Howick & Eastern one day bus strike and one more public holiday with the same number of business days and weekend days.

58. Bus services totalled 60.1 million passenger trips for the 12-months to Feb-16, an increase of +2.4% on the previous year. Patronage for Feb-16 was 4.8 million, a decrease of -3.1% on Feb-15, and -8.2% below SOI target (YTD -3.9%). February’s normalised adjustment was -0.6% accounting for special event patronage, the bus strike and one more public holiday with the same number of business days and weekend days.

59. Train services totalled 15.8 million passengers for the 12-months to Feb-16, an increase of +21.6% on the previous year. Patronage for Feb-16 was 1.5 million, an increase of +21.2% on Feb-15 and +0.9% above SOI target (YTD +4.8%). February’s normalised adjustment was +17.2% accounting for special event patronage, the bus strike and one more public holiday with the same number of business days and weekend days.

60. Ferry services totalled 5.7 million passenger trips for the 12-months to Feb-16, an increase of +6.6% on the previous year. Patronage for Feb-16 was 0.57 million, an increase of +1.8% on Feb-15 and -2.4% below SOI target (YTD +0.3%). February’s normalised adjustment was -1.1% accounting for special event patronage, the bus strike and one more public holiday with the same number of business days and weekend days.

61. Rapid and Frequent services totalled 30.5 million passenger trips for the 12-months to Feb-16. Patronage for Feb-16 was 2.6 million, an increase of +11.5% on Feb-15 and -10.8% below SOI target (YTD -5.0%).

62. The proportion of all trips utilising AT HOP was 69.9% in February 2016 (bus 74.5%, rail 73.7%, ferry 22.2%); up from 66.2% in January 2016.

Media Releases

C1. City Rail Link (CRL) build is on

63. The CRL initial construction will become more visible in May when cut and cover trenching for the tunnels starts at the intersection of Albert and Customs Streets, and up Albert Street to Wyndham Street.

64. The construction will require significant changes to Albert Street and the Britomart area with buses currently using Albert Street, Lower Queen Street, Tyler Street and Galway Street being relocated to other roads in the City Centre on 17 April.

65. To enable these changes, a number of measures will be implemented, including relocation of parking, taxi stands and loading zones as well as new bus lanes and bus stops.

66. The utilities work is already slowing traffic flows on Victoria West Street where moving underground utilities is underway prior to the stormwater pipe relocation.

67. Auckland Transport is asking commuters to reduce their car trips into the city by considering carpooling, catching the train, bus or ferry, walking or cycling.

68. Auckland’s population is expected to grow by 700,000 in the next 30 years with the CRL to play a vital role towards meeting the city’s transport needs by 2040.

69. It will reduce the time and increase the frequency of most trips with more connections between rail, ferry and bus services.

70. For more information, see: AT.govt.nz/thebuildison

C2. Auckland’s electric trains reach two significant milestones

71. Since they were introduced in April 2014, Auckland’s electric trains have covered now four million kilometres across the Auckland network – that’s the equivalent of travelling 100 times around the world – and annual passenger numbers have reached 16 million.

72. Auckland Transport chairman Dr Lester Levy says that with annual growth in passenger numbers of 20%, Aucklanders have clearly taken to the new trains.

73. “The growth in numbers using the trains has exceeded all expectations, we now have a rail system which has progressed and is set to get better. Using the trains is now part of everyday life for thousands of us,” said Dr Levy.

74. Passenger numbers are projected to continue to grow. Next month service levels will increase on the Western Line with six trains an hour at peak time to cope with demand, and work on the City Rail Link (CRL) is now almost a reality with ground works about to start.

75. The improvement in rail infrastructure is also having a financial spin-off. CRL and the upgrades of suburban stations are already having an impact, with major capital development starting to occur along the rail corridor which will result in new businesses, homes and jobs.

Issues Register

76. The regular monthly issues register is Attachment E to this report.

Consideration

Local Board Views

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

Implementation Issues

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

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Possible election signs sites	71
b View	Plan of proposed bus stop sites, Pukekohe bus routes	73
c View	Plan of proposed bus stop sites, Waiuku to Pukekohe bus route	75
d View	Material for TFUG round two public consultation	77
e View	Issues Register – Franklin Local Board – April 2016	89

Signatories

Author

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

Authorisers

Jonathan Anyon – Elected Member Relationship Team Manager, Auckland Transport

Angeline Barlow - Relationship Manager

Franklin Local Board

26 April 2016

Allocation of 2015/2016 Locally Driven Initiative Capital Fund and Community Response Fund

File No.: CP2016/04572

Purpose

1. To allocate funding from the local board’s 2015/2016 locally driven initiative capital fund (LDI Capex) and community response fund.

Executive Summary

2. Franklin Local Board has a LDI capex fund of $555,317 for the 2015/2016 financial year, and the same amount for the subsequent two financial years. No funding has currently been allocated.

3. The local board has a community response fund of $103,000 operational funding for the 2015/16 financial year. $61,141 has already been allocated, leaving a total of 41,559 to allocate.

4. An operational grant was made to Sandspit School to assist with their project to build an indoor pool. As this project did not proceed, the money has been returned to the local board and is also available to reallocate to other projects.

5. A number of projects have been identified to be funded and it is recommended that the local board approve funding for those projects which can be implemented this year.

Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) That the Franklin Local Board allocates funding from the 2015/16 LDI Capex Fund to the following projects:

New single OR double exeloo toilet at the Pukekohe Skate Park (including connection to all services and the removal of the existing exeloo at Bledisloe Park)	$tbc
Upgrade to the pathway at Anselmi Ridge by concreting the existing pathway	$80,000
Whiteside Pool – Waiuku. Thermal covers, rollers and installation.	$24,000
Whiteside Pool – Waiuku. Hoist to improve accessibility.	Up to $14,000
Matakawau Playground – a new playground at Matakawau	$50,000
Park Runs – identification and installation of signage at Colin Lawrie Park (Pukekohe), Te Puru Park (Wairoa), Waiuku Sports Park (Waiuku) and Karioitahi Beach (Waiuku)	$40,000
Waiau Pa Walkway – Church View Road/Village Field Road. 85x2meters, solar lighting and removal of 2 trees.	$20,000
Potholes – to increase the regional level of service to repair potholes in carparks in local parks	$30,000

b) That the Franklin Local Board allocates funding from the 2015/16 community response fund to the following projects:

Whiteside Pool - Waiuku. To bring forward the painting and repairs to the concrete of the toddlers’ pool (to be funded by the money previously allocated for the Sandspit School pool)	$8,855
Whiteside Pool – Waiuku. To bring forward the painting and repairs to the concrete of the learners’ pool (to be funded by the money previously allocated for the Sandspit School pool)	$20,240
Whiteside Pool – Waiuku. To bring forward the painting and repairs to the concrete of the main pool (to be funded by the money previously allocated for the Sandspit School pool)	$48,500

Comments

6. A locally driven initiative capital fund (LDI Capex) was established for local boards as part of the 2015-2025 Long-term Plan. This was established to ensure locally important projects are given appropriate priority. The fund was allocated to local boards based on 90% for population, 5% deprivation, 5% land area (Great Barrier Island receives 1% of the fund ie $100,000 and Waiheke Island receives 2% ie $200,000).

7. Franklin local board’s allocation is $555,317 per annum for the first three years of the long term plan.

8. The local board’s 2015/2016 community response fund is $103,000. This is operational funding and can be allocated to any local board initiatives during the year. The following allocations from this have already been made:

Project	Details	Funding
Glenbrook War Memorial Hall	Legal and regulatory costs to progress the boundary change for the hall	25,000
World War Project Fund	Additional funding required to top up the fund	1,241
Mobile library at events	To use the mobile library at major events such as the A&P shows, Wheels and Steel, Karaka Vintage Day. FR 2015/155	5,000
Patumahoe Rugby Football Club	Separation of the power for the field lights	200
Eastern cycle/walkway to link to the Hauraki Rail Trail	For an economic impact assessment to be undertaken for the trail from Kaiaua to Clevedon	25,000
Hornwort Survey	Additional funding to enable a more extensive survey of the river and its tributaries	5,000
Total		$61,441
Balance remaining		$41,559

9. In 2003, the local board granted $80,000 to Sandspit School to assist with the indoor swimming pool they wished to build. One of the conditions of the grant to the school, was community access to the pool – this would have meant there was an indoor pool available year round. However the school was not able to secure sufficient funding to complete the project and the $80,000 was returned to the local board. This can now be reallocated to other operational projects or grants to external groups. For administrative purposes, it has been added to the community response fund. This means a total of $121,559 operational funding is available.

10. A number of initiatives have been identified which the local board could consider funding from both the LDI capex fund and the community response fund. These are outlined below:

LDI Capex Fund	$555,317
Project	Cost	Details
New toilet at Pukekohe Skate Park Option 1-single unit	$93k-$153k	New single unit exeloo at the skatepark (including removal of existing portaloo from Bledisloe Park and connection to services) Public toilet facilities are not included in the scope or funding for the new skate park. The local board considered revamping and moving the existing exeloo from Bledisloe Park to the new skatepark. However due to the age and condition of the existing exeloo, it is recommended that a new facility would be a more cost effective long term option. Indicative pricing only - more accurate scope and pricing to be provided at the meeting.
New toilet at Pukekohe Skate Park Option 2 – double unit	$121-$202k	New double unit exeloo at the skatepark (including removal of existing portaloo from Bledisloe Park and connection to services) Indicative pricing only - more accurate scope and pricing to be provided at the meeting.
Anselmi Pathway	$80k	An upgrade was requested by residents to the existing pathway in order to make it safer and prevent the larger chip spreading to the surrounding lawn – this is a mowing hazard. Staff advise that concreting the path is the only effective way to solve this problem.
Whiteside Pool-Waiuku. Option 1: Installation of covers to extend the swimming season	$19k	Option 1 – solar covers, rollers and installation. Solar covers work well on home pools that have the cover on all day. They won’t work on a pool that has the covers off during the day. A thermal blanket would also be needed to retain as much heat as possible during the night. This option is therefore not recommended.
Whiteside Pool-Waiuku. Option 2: Installation of covers to extend the swimming season	$24k	Option 2 – thermal covers, rollers and installation. This is the recommended solution to heat the pools in order to retain as much heat as possible during the night.
Whiteside Pool-Waiuku. Installation of solar panels	$75k	Solar panels will heat the pool during sunlight hours. Solar panels would extend the outdoor swimming season by up to 4 months. There would be additional costs associated with running the facility which would require a renegotiation of the management contract and potential increased cost to the local board. It is recommended that the board discuss this option further with the operator.
Whiteside Pool-hoist for disabled entry to the pool	$14k	Hoist to improve accessibility to the pool for those less able. As the pool is currently open in the summer months, a high spec hoist is not required. A basic hoist will improve accessibility for members of the community who have difficulty accessing the pool.
Matakawau playground	$50k	A new playground was requested by the community. A playground in a similar style to that installed at Hunua could be installed in this small community for $50k. A comprehensive review of all playgrounds in Franklin has not been undertaken, including where possible new playgrounds would be appropriate/required. Matakawau is not an area of growth and any new playground would need to be funded by the local board.
Park Runs	$10k per park	Identification of park –run routes and installation of signage at 1km intervals along these paths. These would not be new paths, but largely signage and communications costs. The cost is up to $10k per park and staff recommend one park run in each subdivision could be installed this year (it could be added to each year). Installation of park runs would be consistent with the local board plan outcome to increase the use of parks. Parks recommended are Colin Lawrie (Pukekohe), Te Puru (Wairoa) and Waiuku Sports Park or Karioitahi Beach (Waiuku)
Potholes increased level of service	$30k	A basic level of service is funded regionally to repair potholes in carparks in parks. The local board has requested an increased level of service to enable a more proactive approach to fixing potholes. The expectation is that issues will still be funded by the regional funding in the first instance, but if additional funding is required, the board will allocate it.
Waiau Pa Walkway	$20k	To create and concrete a new pathway from Church View Road to Village Field Road. 85m long and 2 meters wide. This includes removal of 2 trees and a solar light so the path can be used by users of the Scout/Guide Hall in winter.

Community Response Fund	$121,559
Project	Cost	Details
Whiteside Pool – bring forward the painting of the toddlers’ pool	$8,855	To repaint the pool and fix several cracks on the pool floor and surrounding pool sides. Once the pool is emptied the full extent of the repair work will be ascertained and further funding may be required if further damage is discovered. The renewals programme for the pool does not include repainting the pool until 2017/18
Whiteside Pool – bring forward the painting of the learners’ pool	$20,240	To repaint the pool and fix several cracks on the pool floor and surrounding pool sides. Once the pool is emptied the full extent of the repair work will be ascertained and further funding may be required if further damage is discovered. The renewals programme for the pool does not include repainting the pool until 2017/18
Whiteside Pool – bring forward the painting of the main pool	$48,500	To repaint the main pool, including the black lane lines - pool floor and walls re-painted in the traditional blue and the black lane lines. Repaint the main pool $42,500.00 The overflow channels to this pool are wide and have a different finish to the pool. The recommendation is to review these channels before committing to the repainting of the pool. As a guide and for budgeting purposes, it is recommended an additional $6,000 would be required to get the channel re-covered at the same time. Total Budget $48,500.00 The renewals programme for the pool does not include repainting the pool until 2017/18
Lake Pokorua – weed removal		In March 2016 the local board recommended the transfer of Lot 2 DP171960 to Ngati Te Ata. This was confirmed by the Finance and Performance Committee on 12 April. The board asked staff to report back on the costs associated with addressing the issues of weeds on the block. Due to the size of the land and the nature of the weeds, aerial spraying and removal is recommended as the most effective option. Quotes are being sought from contractors. It is important to note that once the weeds have been removed, a planting programme will need to be put in place in order to protect the land from future weed growth. Funding for this is not being considered at this time and will be the responsibility of Ngati Te Ata once the land transfers to them.

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

11. The local board is the decision maker – these proposals were workshopped in April and there was support for funding most of the projects considered. The staff recommendations are based on the direction given by the local board at the workshop.

12. Further information is being provided and additional projects will be considered for funding in May 2016.

Māori impact statement

13. No specific impacts for Maori have been identified. The funding to remove weeds at the land adjacent to Lake Pokorua will have a direct impact on Maori and was requested by them as part of the discussions with the board regarding the return of the land to Ngati te Ata.

Implementation

14. The local board’s capital budget does not have to be allocated this financial year, but once allocated it allows staff to begin implementation on those projects.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Authors	Debra Langton - Senior Local Board Advisor
Authorisers	Angeline Barlow - 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

Area of expertise	Board member and subdivision (where applicable)
Community services	Brendon Crompton (Waiuku) Sarah Higgins (Pukekohe) Angela Fulljames (Wairoa)
Parks, sport and recreation	Malcolm Bell (Wairoa) Brendon Crompton (Waiuku) Alan Cole (Pukekohe)
Transport	Lyn Murphy (Wairoa) Andy Baker (Pukekohe) Jill Naysmith (Waiuku)
Environmental management and regulations	Jill Naysmith, Alan Cole (subdivision not applicable – cover whole board area)
Economic development and finance	Lyn Murphy, Malcolm Bell (subdivision not applicable – cover whole board area)

Authors	Jane Cain - Local Board Advisor
Authorisers	Angeline Barlow - Relationship Manager

Authors	Gaylene Harvey - Democracy Advisor
Authorisers	Angeline Barlow - Relationship Manager