Agenda of Upper Harbour Local Board

1 Welcome

2 Apologies

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

3 Declaration of Interest

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

The Auckland Council Code of Conduct for Elected Members (the Code) requires elected members to fully acquaint themselves with, and strictly adhere to, the provisions of Auckland Council’s Conflicts of Interest Policy. The policy covers two classes of conflict of interest:

i) A financial conflict of interest, which is one where a decision or act of the local board could reasonably give rise to an expectation of financial gain or loss to an elected member; and

ii) A non-financial conflict interest, which does not have a direct personal financial component. It may arise, for example, from a personal relationship, or involvement with a non-profit organisation, or from conduct that indicates prejudice or predetermination.

The Office of the Auditor General has produced guidelines to help elected members understand the requirements of the Local Authority (Member’s Interest) Act 1968. The guidelines discuss both types of conflicts in more detail, and provide elected members with practical examples and advice around when they may (or may not) have a conflict of interest.

Copies of both the Auckland Council Code of Conduct for Elected Members and the Office of the Auditor General guidelines are available for inspection by members upon request.

Any questions relating to the Code or the guidelines may be directed to the Relationship Manager in the first instance.

4 Confirmation of Minutes

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 15 November 2016, as a true and correct record.

5 Leave of Absence

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

6 Acknowledgements

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

7 Petitions

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

8 Deputations

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

8.1 Safe boating programme

Purpose

1. To receive an overview of the national programme called Safe Boating, which is aimed at teaching primary and intermediate aged children how to be safer around boats.

Executive summary

2. Lisa Campkin will be in attendance to give an overview of this programme. Chantal Walker, Swim School Manager for the new Albany Stadium Pool will also be in attendance.

Recommendation/s

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) thank Lisa Campkin, Project Manager from Coastguard Boating Education, and Chantal Walker, Swim School Manager from the Albany Stadium Pool, for their attendance.

Attachments

a Safe boating - about the programme................................................... 109

9 Public Forum

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

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

10 Extraordinary Business

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11 Notices of Motion

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

Upper Harbour Local Board

13 December 2016

Auckland Transport monthly update - December 2016

File No.: CP2016/23318

Purpose

1. To update the Upper Harbour Local Board on the current status of the Local Board Transport Capital Fund and projects, to respond to issues raised by local board members, and to provide information on matters of specific application and interest.

Executive summary

2. This report provides an update on:

· Local Board Transport Capital Fund and specific projects – Gills Road;

· consultation documents on proposed safety improvements in the Albany area;

· local board requests on transport-related matters; and

· media.

Recommendation

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) receive the Auckland Transport monthly update for December 2016.

Comments

Local Board Plan aspirations

3. The Upper Harbour Local Board has outlined through its 2014-17 local board plan that it has a strong interest in the role of transport. The board recognises how this role helps create well-connected and easily accessible public transport networks, improves the road network, access to walkways and cycleways, and connects Westgate to the North Shore.

4. The Upper Harbour Local Board Plan has a specific transport outcome in which Auckland Transport (AT) has a key role in supporting. This outcome specifies ‘a well-connected and accessible Upper Harbour’ (Upper Harbour Local Board Plan 2014-17, pages 34-35).

Local Board advocacy report

What we want to achieve	Key initiatives	Local board role	Latest update from AT
Well-connected and easily accessible public transport network	Advocate for effective transport networks as part of the Transport Network Review for the west and north	Advocate	The North Shore New Network consultation was undertaken in July 2015. Over 3,100 pieces of feedback were received, including 2,423 feedback forms. AT has now reviewed all submissions received and the AT Board has given final approval. It is intended that the North Shore New Network will be part of a tendering process in late 2016 and implemented in early 2018.
	Advocate to extend the ferry service to Greenhithe	Advocate	There are currently no plans to extend ferry services to Greenhithe contained within the Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP). The RPTP is a statutory document that describes the services that are integral to Auckland’s public transport network and the policies and procedures that apply to those services. The RPTP also describes the public transport services that AT proposes for the region over a 10-year period and outlines how this vision will be delivered. To date, there has not been any salient demand identified which would support the inclusion of a ferry service from Greenhithe, additional to the ferry service already offered from Hobsonville. Patronage on the ferry services from Hobsonville continues to grow and currently it has sufficient capacity to be able to accommodate expected patronage over the next 18 months. With the delivery of new Public Transport Operating Model (PTOM) contracts in the middle of 2017, AT will be looking for increased timetables to be delivered by operators on both the Hobsonville and Beach Haven routes. As part of the North Shore consultation for the new network, a revised bus service is proposed for the area which will increase bus service provision in the area and provide an enhanced public transport offering.
Improve the road network and access to walkways and cycleways	Upgrade of the Albany Highway, incorporating footpaths and cycleways	Collaborate	The upgrade of the Albany Highway is now complete.
	Upgrade of the Upper Harbour Highway, incorporating footpaths and cycleways	Collaborate	This road is managed by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).
	Upgrade of the intersection of The Avenue and Dairy Flat Highway, incorporating footpaths and cycleways	Collaborate	This project is on hold because it has no funding allocation in the Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP). AT is currently producing a first draft of a proposal to seek funding to be allocated for this project from the LRGF (Local Residential Growth Fund). It is anticipated the decision on project funding (or not) will be made within the next two months by the LRGF Committee.
	Upgrade Brigham Creek Road, incorporating footpaths and cycleways	Collaborate	AT undertook a feasibility study looking at existing issues along this corridor. The project’s next phase was put on hold last year, until the Transport for Future Urban Growth (TFUG) work is complete. This will help AT understand the future role of this corridor and what the effects of the new roading network proposed through the TFUG exercise will be.
	Advocate to install cycleways along Trig Road and Kauri Road, Whenuapai	Advocate	The project was put on hold last year until the TFUG work is complete. This will help AT understand the future role of this corridor and what the effects of the new roading network proposed through the TFUG exercise will be.
Improve the road network and access to walkways and cycleways cont…..	Advocate for a footpath improvement programme along specific roads in Upper Harbour	Advocate	AT will investigate all local board and public requests for footpath improvements, through its footpath renewals and new footpath programmes. If there are any safety issues in relation to existing footpaths, AT will assess them on an individual basis and repair as required.
	Advocate for road improvements around Whenuapai School	Advocate	AT is happy to work with the local board on any proposals to improve the roads around Whenuapai.
	Ensure completion of the Gills Road link	Collaborate	AT is in the process of lodging consents for the pedestrian and board walks/footpath. This process will take between two and three months to obtain approval. Once this has been obtained, AT can confirm the timeline for completion of this local board project. AT has requested a workshop to update the local board on developments with this project.
	Ensure completion of the Fairview Road link	Collaborate	The Medallion Drive link involves the construction of 170 meters of new road between an existing roundabout on Oteha Valley Road and Fairview Avenue. The extension will enable development north of Oteha Valley Road and provide a safe and effective route for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. The developer appealed against the Notices of Requirement (NoR) in 2012. The Environment Court provided an interim decision on 29 April 2016 confirming a modified NoR, subject to AT providing modified land take plans to minimise the impact on the developer's land wherever possible. AT is engaging a consultant for the production of the design, with the aim of minimising the impact on the adjoining property developer. Resolution of the NoR appeal is required to formally finalise the designation approval and commence the design phase of the project.
Connect Westgate to the North Shore	Advocate for a busway on SH18 that connects to SH1	Advocate	This road is managed by NZTA.

Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF)

5. The Upper Harbour Local Board’s funding allocation under the LBTCF is currently $355,167 per annum. The following table notes previous decisions, progress since the last update, budgets and financial commitments.

No.	Project description	Project budget approved by Upper Harbour Local Board	Project budget spend	Progress/current status
480	Gills Road pedestrian Bridge	$300,000	$2,778	AT is requesting a workshop to update the board on the development of this project.

Traffic Control Committee (TCC) report

6. Decisions of the TCC over the months of September and October 2016 affecting the Upper Harbour Local Board area are shown below:

Board area

Roads affected

Decision

Changes

Upper Harbour

· Albany Highway

· Schnapper Rock Road

· Oakway Drive

· Appleby Road

· Oak Manor Drive

· Kristin Gate 1

· Bass Road

· Summerfield Lane

· Wharf Road

· Settlers Albany Retirement Village (private)

· Library Lane

· Rothwell Avenue

· Knights Road

· Rosedale Road

· Wentworth Park

· Princeton Parade

· Albany Expressway

Permanent traffic and parking changes combined

· No Stopping At All Times

· Special Vehicle Lane - Transit Lane

· Special Vehicle Lane - Cycle Lane

· Cycle Path

· Shared Path

· Bus Stop

· Bus Shelter

· Lane Restrictions

· Keep Clear Zone

· Traffic Islands

· Flush Median

· Road Hump

· Traffic Signal Control

· Give Way Control

Upper Harbour

· McClymonts Road

Permanent traffic and parking changes combined

· No Stopping At All Times

· Flush Median

Consultation documents on proposed safety improvements

7. Consultation documents for the following proposals have been provided to the Upper Harbour Local Board for feedback. As the board’s transport portfolio holders provide feedback on the board’s behalf, the material below is included for general information purposes only:

· 15 Scott Road, Hobsonville – residential subdivision – Give Way Signs and Speed Tables;

· Burnside Court, Rosedale – No Stopping at All Times (NSAAT) restriction;

· Jade Court, Rosedale – NSAAT restriction;

· Stage 3 development of the Whenuapai precinct 1 development - short section of NSAAT marking;

· Waka Street, Silver Moon Road and Gills Road, Albany - proposed controls include a give way on Waka Street, NSAATrestrictions on Silver Moon Road, and NSAAT and a bus stop relocation on Gills Road;

· Lonely Track Road, Fairview Heights - installation of speed cushions;

· 94 Apollo Drive, Rosedale - NSAAT restriction - broken yellow lines;

· Isobel Road, Greenhithe - NSAAT restriction – broken yellow lines; and

· Tarndale Grove, Rosedale – NSAAT restriction - broken yellow lines.

Local board response

8. The Upper Harbour Local Board transport portfolio holders were in support of all above proposals.

Albany town centre on-street parking review

9. AT has completed a parking review in the Albany town centre. AT will present the findings to the next available workshop on Tuesday, 13 December 2016.

Safety audit - Gills Road, Albany

10. The Upper Harbour Local Board requested a safety audit of Gills Road.

Update

11. An AT engineer has visited the site and undertaken an initial review of Gills Road. Further detailed investigation now needs to be undertaken to obtain a comprehensive report. This investigation has been prioritised and programmed for review, following which AT will be able to provide the board with the requested report.

12. The local board can expect to receive a response by the end of January 2017.

Repairs to Brookdale and Attwood Roads

13. AT will take immediate action to repair any surface on this stretch of road that is unsafe. The past year’s rainfall, together with some heavy construction vehicles using this section of road, has contributed to the current condition of the section specified. AT will be visiting this site, together with its asset team and consulting engineers, to assess the possible future remedial options. This visit will form part of AT’s annual review for assessment of road conditions in the Upper Harbour Local Board area.

14. A section of Attwood Road between numbers 82 and 58 was identified for major rehabilitation work last financial year and physical works are due to start soon. AT will be looking at other sections on Attwood Road this year and physical work will take place next financial year. The amount of work AT can do per year is constrained by the available budgets.

15. The areas due for rehabilitation work on Attwood Road this year should take approximately four weeks to complete. During this time, access on most days will be limited and there are five days (or preferably nights) that AT will have to close the road completely. While the road is closed, there is a contingency plan to allow emergency vehicles through should the need arise.

Albany Highway

16. The upgrade of a key route on the North Shore has been completed six months ahead of schedule.

17. AT upgraded 3.8 kilometres of Albany North Highway and the new $40 million road was opened on 14 October 2016.

18. The work includes the widening of the road to four lanes – two for general traffic and two T2 transit lanes for buses and vehicles carrying two or more people.

19. The transit lanes will make using public transport a more attractive prospect, particularly for students and commuters, by improving morning and afternoon peak travel times. Outside peak times, the transit lane will operate as a general traffic lane.

20. Approximately 17,000 vehicles, as well as cyclists and pedestrians, use Albany Highway every day and it also serves the North Harbour industrial estate, four schools, Massey University and a cluster of residential estates.

21. Pedestrians and cyclists will welcome on and off road cycle facilities and a wider footpath in both directions. Segregated pedestrian footpaths and cycle paths have been constructed where practicable, with a shared path otherwise provided. It is hoped that these additions will make cycling and walking a more attractive and safer prospect for local residents, students and commuters who use the highway each day.

22. Other features of the Albany Highway North upgrade:

· roundabouts at the intersections with Rosedale, Bass and Wharf Roads have been replaced with traffic signals to improve traffic flow and provide safe pedestrian crossing points;

· new planted central medians have been installed to improve road safety and make the route more attractive;

· two new mid-block signalised pedestrian crossings have been installed;

· a new four-lane bridge over the Oteha Stream (Days Bridge) has been built;

· storm water treatment devices have been fitted to improve the quality of run-off into local streams; and

· main utility services have been relocated and/or installed underground.

Upper Harbour Drive and Albany Highway intersection traffic congestion

23. The Greenhithe Residents and Ratepayers group have expressed major concerns about the traffic congestion on Upper Harbour Drive since the cycle lane has been introduced. The local board, along with the two ward councillors, requested AT investigates options to reduce the congestion on Upper Harbour Drive.

Update

24. AT is arranging a workshop with the local board to present further scheme designs.

160 Hobsonville Point Road - car parking issues

25. A request has come via the local board for Auckland Transport to investigate the parking issues that are occurring on Hobsonville Point Road.

Update

26. External consultation closed on Monday, 14 November. AT is in the process of analysing the feedback received. Once analysis is complete, AT will consult with the local board on the proposed restrictions to be implemented.

The proposed connection between Gills Road and Oteha Valley Road around Living Streams Road

Update

27. AT have presented the project to its Project Control Committee (PCG) on 25 Oct 2016 to seek approval to proceed from investigation phase to detailed design phase.

28. The project’s scope was partially approved by PCG. However, this requires further investigation which is underway. AT will provide another update in the new year.

Whenuapai pedestrian crossing - Brigham Creek Road

29. A petition has been received via the local board for AT to look at making the pedestrian crossing on Brigham Creek Road safer.

Update

30. AT has requested additional time to investigate this request. There should be an update available in late December 2016.

Lucas Creek Bridge – The Avenue update

31. AT is currently aligning its projects with the outcomes of the recently completed TFUG study. This study has identified that a review, investigation and upgrade of the Albany to Silverdale area is required to meet projected future urban growth in the area. Further investigations for this work will commence in the coming year.

32. A business case application is currently being prepared for this project. Should this application be successful, funding may be brought forward into the 2018-2028 Long-term Plan. If unsuccessful, AT will explore funding options through council’s Long-term Plans beyond 2028.

Medallion Drive link update

33. The Medallion Drive link involves the construction of 170 metres of new road between an existing roundabout on Oteha Valley Road and Fairview Avenue. The extension will enable development north of Oteha Valley Road and provide a safe and effective route for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. The developer appealed against the NoR in 2012. The Environment Court provided an interim decision on 29 April 2016 to confirm the modified NoR, subject to AT providing modified land take plans, to minimise the impact on developer's land wherever possible.

34. AT is engaging a suitable consultant for the production of the design option, with an aim to minimise the impact on the adjoining property developer. Resolution of the NoR appeal is required to formally finalise the designation approval and commence the design phase of the project. AT is still waiting on the final decision. Once the decision is received, AT will proceed with detailed design. Further updates will be provided in 2017.

Degraded seal on some older roads in Greenhithe

35. Upper Harbour Local Board has requested an update on degraded seals on the older roads of Greenhithe.

Response

36. Pounamu Avenue, Remu Place and Traffic Road are currently planned to be resealed this financial year. Greenhithe Road, past the shops and school, has been put on hold pending the installation of a WaterCare pipeline. Indications are that this will take place in 2018.

Speeding vehicles on Brigham Creek Road

37. AT has undertaken an assessment of Brigham Creek Road and have considered the following factors:

· reported crashes along the road;

· traffic speeds;

· traffic volumes;

· numbers of heavy vehicles using these roads;

· the topography of the road;

· the length of the road; and

· the road status i.e. local road, collector road or arterial road.

38. Vehicle speeds within the 50 km/h zone of Brigham Creek Road between Tamatea Avenue and Totara Road are of concern. AT agrees on the importance of encouraging speeds more suited to the village environment and have looked at various options to address this problem in the short term.

39. As Brigham Creek Road is classified as an arterial route and as such, caters for a significant volume of heavy commercial vehicles, speed humps are not an appropriate treatment in this instance. However, road narrowing measures (such as traffic islands) are an option which could help to encourage lower speeds. AT have therefore included provision for small scale improvements to this section of road in the Minor Improvements Programme.

40. The Minor Improvements Programme is already fully committed for the 2016/17 financial year and the projects listed in the programme are prioritised every year, subject to funding availability. Unfortunately, AT is unable to give the board an exact timeframe for delivery of these improvements. It should be noted however that the investigation and design will be progressed and prioritisation takes into account the safety risks highlighted by the board.

41. As an immediate measure, AT will install large '50' road markings on red pavement surfacing to provide a clear visual reminder of the speed limit through the village. These will be installed on both approaches to the Whenuapai town centre and is expected to be completed by the end of November 2016. AT will also raise this issue with the police and request that they consider additional enforcement of the speed limit near the school.

Fairview Avenue bridge update

42. Enquiries with Watercare have indicated that they have only recently received consent to undertake reinstatement works arising from the washout. Currently the work to repair the bank at the Fairview Avenue site is out to tender and Watercare plan to start works to repair the site in a few weeks.

43. Watercare will be replanting the area around the new retaining wall and have recently trimmed trees around the pump station.

44. AT will arrange for a maintenance contractor to deal with any vegetation that may encroach on the path and walkway and to water-blast the walkway.

45. The longer term future of the bridge is dependent on plans to extend Medallion Drive. While the actual construction of the work is not currently included in the Long-term Plan 2012-2022, AT have recently secured funding for the acquisition of the land necessary for this extension, and have been engaged in the process to designate the land. Once this process has been concluded, AT will have a better idea of when construction can be included in the forward programme. At this stage, AT anticipate this will be within the next five years.

Pinehill School restricted parking zone application response

46. AT has investigated the request for time restricted parking outside Pinehill School. As a result of this assessment, AT recommends time-restricted parking be implemented as requested to assist with parking turnover during peak times (before and after school). AT will be in contact with the school principal and the community transport co-ordinator to discuss how best to apply the restrictions, along with ongoing management of the restricted parking spaces.

Greenhithe Road parking issue response

47. AT has investigated this issue and understands the frustration that the resident of this address has experienced due to vehicles blocking access to his driveway. Given it is already illegal to park across a driveway or within one metre of a driveway, AT are unable to proceed with their request to install a broken yellow line to indicate this. However, as this issue is ongoing for the resident, AT will install white limit lines (hockey stick markings) at this location. These markings will be installed one metre from either side of the driveway to highlight the appropriate place to park without restricting access. The installation of the limit lines is expected to be completed before the end of November 2016.

Rame Road parking response

48. AT has investigated this request and is unable to install a broken yellow line as requested as it is already illegal to park across a driveway and within one metre of a driveway. However, as this issue is ongoing for the resident, AT will install white limit lines (hockey stick markings) at this location. These markings will be installed one metre from either side of the driveway to highlight the appropriate place to park without restricting access.

49. The installation of the limit lines is expected to be completed before the end of November 2016. In the meantime, when vehicles are parked illegally and obstructing the driveway, AT suggest that the resident provide the vehicle’s details to the parking enforcement team and request a parking officer visit the site to undertake enforcement.

Shelter Drive, Greenhithe speeding issues response

50. AT has investigated the safety concerns regarding Shelter Drive from the Greenhithe Residents and Ratepayers Association.

51. The traffic issues mentioned are solely related to the new development on Shelter Drive. AT have sent this information to its compliance team to contact the developer and discuss how they will mitigate the risk to other road users caused by the contractors’ inappropriate driving behaviour.

52. Regarding the request for speed bumps, AT undertake investigations against a set of policy guidelines for Local Area Traffic Management (LATM). This LATM assessment considers the following factors:

· reported crashes along the streets;

· traffic speeds;

· traffic volumes;

· numbers of heavy vehicles using these streets;

· the topography of the streets;

· the length of the streets; and

· the road status i.e. local road, collector road or arterial road.

53. As the traffic generated by the subdivision construction works is temporary, an assessment made on the basis of current traffic conditions would be inconsistent with the set policy guideline for this type of request under LATM. Additionally, engineering measures are not always effective at dealing with inappropriate driving behaviour, as these measures would adversely impact all road users, rather than targeting the traffic generated by this subdivision. AT will carry out another assessment once the subdivision work here is completed.

Draft Speed Management Guide overview update for the Local Board

54. The draft Speed Management Guide is a deliverable to give effect to the significant new direction and framework for speed management in New Zealand, as set out here http://www.saferjourneys.govt.nz/assets/safer-speeds-programme.pdf.

55. It is currently in draft form while a demonstration project is carried out in the Waikato. AT wants to demonstrate how it will work across an integrated, regional network, including using (and proving) new approaches for ‘changing the conversation on speed’.

Purpose of the draft guide

56. The draft guide provides a framework and a toolbox to help manage speed on the network. It will help Road Controlling Authorities (RCAs) identify where the risks are, where effort should be prioritised and exactly ‘what’ interventions are needed on which roads. Use of the guide will ensure there’s a consistent network-wide approach to managing speeds that is targeted to risk.

57. The key change in approach contained in the guide is to begin with a strategic whole‑of‑network based approach and then, by applying a series of techniques, drill down to identify where there is the greatest misalignment between actual travel speeds, and safe and appropriate travel speeds. The guide applies a safe-system approach while ensuring network efficiency.

Safe and appropriate travel speeds

58. The One Network Road Classification classifies all New Zealand roads into categories based on their use and function in the national network. In simple terms, the Speed Management Framework overlays recommended travel speed ranges onto these classifications. The framework sets the national direction for all future speed management decisions.

59. Recommended safe and appropriate speed ranges for road classes.

What does the draft guide contain?

60. The draft guide contains a step-by-step Speed Management Framework to help RCAs develop, engage and deliver an effective Speed Management Plan. It outlines how speed management can achieve both safety and efficiency, and it will enable RCAs to work with their communities to build support for an evidence-based, network-wide strategic approach to achieve these twin outcomes.

61. More specifically:

· the guide outlines a network-wide approach to managing speed, tied in with the One Network Road Classification, so that travel speeds are appropriate for road function, design, safety and use;

· the guide offers guidance for targeting to risk and prioritising investment;

· the guide outlines a Speed Management Framework that encompasses all elements of the Safe System approach to reduce the risk of death and serious injury, while supporting overall economic productivity;

· the guide provides RCAs with guidance for where setting different speed limits is the identified solution;

· the guide identifies best practice and successful case studies, including demonstrations;

· the guide develops an evaluation framework to track effectiveness and measure performance;

· the best outcomes will result if community and stakeholder groups are engaged, kept informed and are part of the process. The ‘changing the conversation on speed’ work will inform how this can be done effectively; and

· through the use of the guide, the public will see speed being managed consistently and targeted to risk, which will help build understanding and support for safe and appropriate speeds.

Investment approach for speed management

62. Speed Management Plans will be developed and reviewed every three years. They are an integral element of Activity Management Plans, informing investment decisions for each National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) cycle.

Road resurfacing (summer construction period)

63. Roads require periodic resurfacing (resealing) to keep the sealed surface waterproof and maintain good skid resistance. The bitumen in the surfacing oxidises over time, causing it to become brittle and either crack, unravel or lose chip. Similarly the chip can become polished and/or the road surface flushed, resulting in a loss of skid resistance over time.

64. If resurfacing is carried out at the right time, the surface remains waterproof, skid-resistant, and surface water does not penetrate the road pavement. It can be considered to be much the same as repainting a house; if it is left too long and water penetrates the surface, it is much costlier to repair.

Surfacing Types

65. Roads are resurfaced using either a chip seal or a thin asphaltic concrete surfacing (hotmix). Generally, chip seals have a life of 8-12 years while hotmix can be expected to last 10-14 years.

66. Chip seals are the most cost-effective method of resurfacing and in many situations are the only method that can practically be used to restore the road surface to a suitable condition. Hotmix is generally only used on high-traffic roads (those carrying more than 10,000 vehicles per day) or in high stress areas such as at intersections or cul-de-sac heads.

67. Chip seals cost in the order of $4-8 per square metre while hotmix costs $20-30 per square metre, depending on the type of mix used. In the 2014/15 year, AT will resurface 430 kilometres of roads at a cost of approximately $50 million – 80 per cent of the resealing carried out will be chip seals.

68. Prior to resurfacing, pre-seal repairs such as dig outs, crack sealing and surface levelling are undertaken. There is also considerable effort made to coordinate the resurfacing works with other planned renewal and improvement works in the road corridor (both road and utility related) so as to ‘dig once’.

69. Chip seals can be either single coat or two coat seals, although in most cases, two coat seals are used as they are more resistant to turning stresses.

70. Each resurfacing site is subject to a specific seal design and the choice of surfacing and chip size used is dependent on factors such as traffic volumes and loading, the existing surface texture, and pavement strength, including turning stresses.

Issues

71. Many resurfacing complaints arise from the resurfacing of existing aged hotmix surfaces with chip seal when they reach the end of their service life. These hotmix surfaces were usually constructed by developers at the time of subdivision and when they are resurfaced with a chip seal, this is not welcomed by adjoining landowners. The need to periodically resurface the road to avoid water ingress into the road pavement is often not understood by the adjoining residents and they consider the rougher chip seal surface to be inferior to that of the smoother hotmix.

72. Chip seals also continue to shed excess chip for several months following resurfacing which is a nuisance for adjoining landowners, often creating the impression that the new surface is defective. Following resurfacing, new chip seals, particularly two-coat seals, can require four to five sweeps to remove excess chip from the surface.

73. It is also usual for the bitumen to soften during warm weather for several years following application until such time as the kerosene fully evaporates from the bitumen. At this time, it will be susceptible to scuffing from turning vehicles. These areas can be treated with the application of fresh sealing chip.

Auckland Transport news

AT convenience vending trial

74. As part of ongoing efforts to further improve customer amenity and convenience at public transport facilities, AT will be conducting a vending machine trial in partnership with ‘Coca‑Cola’ (branded as ‘Pump’) and ‘Sanitarium’. The trial will begin on 9 November 2016 and run over a period of six months.

75. As part of this trial, AT will seek to provide customers with a broad range of breakfast, snack and cold drink products to choose from, while promoting healthier choices. This will be achieved by ensuring that healthy options benefit from high visibility and dominate the range of products on offer.

76. Nine rail stations across the network will be involved in this trial; Grafton, Manukau, Manurewa, Mt Albert, New Lynn, Newmarket, Otahuhu, Panmure and Puhinui. Should this trial be successful, an open Request for Proposal process will be held to identify network wide partners to provide a longer term offering.

Schools recognised for their commitment to safety

77. Hundreds of children have been recognised for their involvement in AT’s Travelwise programme.

78. Auckland Mayor, Phil Goff, and AT Chief Executive, David Warburton, congratulated the children, parents, and teachers for their work in making it safer and easier to walk or cycle to school.

79. Travelwise is an AT programme working with local communities and partners including NZTA, Auckland Council and NZ Police to promote and encourage walking and cycling instead of using private vehicle trips to and from school. The objective is to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion.

80. To achieve this, AT works with Travelwise schools on various initiatives like organising walking school buses, holding safety workshops, and implementing changes in the road corridor to improve safety.

81. Melanie Sands, aged 11, from Hillsborough Primary School says she prefers walking to getting a lift: “I don’t like car rides because it’s stuffy and cramped compared with being outside with the birds and fresh air.”

82. Nicola Girling, Principal of Hillsborough Primary School, says the parents love knowing their kids are safe travelling to school: “We have four walking school buses now and we will be adding another next year.”

83. At the Travelwise celebration at Queens Wharf, schools were awarded gold, silver or bronze status, based on their level of engagement and commitment to the Travelwise curriculum.

84. Of the 300 Auckland schools in the Travelwise programme in Auckland, 62 were awarded gold, 73 silver and 96 bronze.

Motorcyle safety is under the spotlight

85. Saving lives of motorcyclists is the aim of Motorcycle Month which kicked off with AT’s Motorcycle and Scooter Breakfast at the Auckland Fish Market.

86. AT is working alongside road safety partners, NZTA, Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC), the Motorcycle Advisory Council (MSAC) and NZ Police to support the new Motorcycle Safety Strategy. The strategy aims to lower the number of motorcycle crashes and improve rider safety.

87. Over the summer, there will be education checkpoints, high risk enforcement, training courses, promotions at rider events and a supporting media campaign. The aim is to encourage riders and drivers to be more vigilant and aware of each other.

88. Crash data shows there were 113 death and serious injury (DSI) casualties from motorcycle crashes in Auckland for 2015. This is an 18 per cent increase from 2014 and amounts to around one in five of all serious injury crashes in Auckland.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

89. The board’s views will be incorporated during consultation on any proposed schemes.

Maori impact statement

90. No specific issues with regard to the Māori impact statement are triggered by this report.

General

91. The activities detailed in this report do not trigger the significance policy. All programmes and activities are within budget/in line with council’s Annual Plan and Long-term Plan documents and there are no legal or legislative implications arising from the activities detailed in this report.

Implementation

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

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	AT activities - July to September 2016	35
b ⇩	Safer Communities and Schools programme implementation - July to September 2016	53

Signatories

Authors	Owena Schuster – Auckland Transport Elected Member Relationship Manager
Authorisers	Eric Perry - Relationship Manager

Upper Harbour Local Board

13 December 2016

New road name approval for the residential subdivision at 5 and 5A Scott Road, Hobsonville

File No.: CP2016/23508

Purpose

1. To seek approval from the Upper Harbour Local Board for three new road names, created by way of subdivision at 5 and 5A Scott Road, Hobsonville.

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.

3. The applicant, The Neil Group, have submitted the following road names in order of preference. All names are of fallen World War I (WWI) soldiers from the area and are recognised by the Returned Services Association (RSA):

· Thomas Rielly Avenue;

· Dorricott Avenue; and

· Postlewaight Street.

4. The applicant has provided the following alternative names:

· Madill Avenue; and

· Mardell Avenue.

5. Auckland Council’s road naming criteria typically requires that road names reflect:

· a historical or ancestral linkage to an area;

· a particular landscape, environmental or biodiversity feature; or

· an existing (or introduced) thematic identity in the area.

6. The criteria also encourages the use of Māori names. Names also need to be easily identifiable and intuitively clear, thus minimising confusion.

7. All proposed road names are deemed to meet the criteria and are acceptable to New Zealand Post and Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).

8. The road naming criteria suggests the road type could be referred to as ‘Avenue’, ‘Road’ or ‘Street’. The applicant’s preferred road type for two roads is ‘Avenue’ and the remaining road is ‘Street’.

Recommendation/s

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) approve the following road names, pursuant to Section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, proposed by The Neil Group for the three new roads created by way of subdivision at 5 and 5A Scott Road, Hobsonville.

i. Thomas Rielly Avenue,

ii. Dorricott Avenue; and

iii. Postlewaight Street.

Comments

9. According to the Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines, where a new public or private 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.

10. Local iwi were consulted and the following responses were received:

· Ngati Manuhiri – Fiona McKenzie confirmed on their behalf that they did not require engagement;

· Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua – Tame Te Rangi deferred to Kaipara Moana; and

· Ngatai ki Tamaki – Anne McLeod forwarded the request to their cultural committee for comment.

11. At the time of writing this report, no further correspondence was received by the applicant in terms of iwi consultation.

12. The applicant has proposed the road names listed in the table below, in order of preference:

Road Number	Proposed new road name	Meaning	Road naming criteria
Road 1 (preferred)	Thomas Rielly Avenue	Fallen WWI soldier listed on Hobsonville RSA Roll of Honour	Meets criteria – historic significance
	Madill Avenue	Fallen WWI soldier listed on Hobsonville RSA Roll of Honour	Meets criteria – historic significance
	Mardell Avenue	Fallen WWI soldier listed on Hobsonville RSA Roll of Honour	Meets criteria – historic significance
Road 2 (preferred)	Dorricott Avenue	Fallen WWI soldier listed on Hobsonville RSA Roll of Honour	Meets criteria – historic significance
	Madill Avenue	Fallen WWI soldier listed on Hobsonville RSA Roll of Honour	Meets criteria – historic significance
	Mardell Avenue	Fallen WWI soldier listed on Hobsonville RSA Roll of Honour	Meets criteria – historic significance
Road 3 (preferred)	Postlewaight Street	Fallen WWI soldier listed on Hobsonville RSA Roll of Honour	Meets criteria – historic significance
	Madill Avenue	Fallen WWI soldier listed on Hobsonville RSA Roll of Honour	Meets criteria – historic significance
	Mardell Avenue	Fallen WWI soldier listed on Hobsonville RSA Roll of Honour	Meets criteria – historic significance

13. Below is a map showing the location of the roads:

Assessment

14. Auckland Council’s road naming criteria typically requires that road names reflect a historical or ancestral link to an area, or a particular landscape, environmental or biodiversity feature, or reflect a thematic identity in an area. The criteria also encourages the use of Māori names. Names also need to be easily identifiable and intuitively clear, thus minimising confusion.

15. The applicant’s proposed road names have been assessed against the criteria set out in the Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines.

16. Following assessment against the road naming criteria, the road names are deemed to meet the assessment criteria.

17. All of the proposed names are acceptable to New Zealand Post and Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).

18. The road naming criteria suggests that the road type could be referred to as ‘Avenue’, ‘Road’ or ‘Street’. The applicant’s preferred road type for two of the new roads is ‘Avenue’ and the other new road as ‘Street’.

19. Therefore, the following road names are put forward for consideration of the Upper Harbour Local Board:

· Thomas Rielly Avenue;

· Dorricott Avenue;

· Postlewaight Street; and

· alternate names, Madill Avenue and Mardell Avenue.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

20. 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. A decision is sought from the local board in this report.

21. The decision sought from the Upper Harbour 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

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

23. Local iwi were consulted and the following responses were received:

· Ngati Manuhiri – Fiona McKenzie confirmed on their behalf that they did not require engagement;

· Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua – Tame Te Rangi deferred to Kaipara Moana; and

· Ngatai ki Tamaki – Anne McLeod forwarded the request to their cultural committee for comment.

24. At the time of writing of this report, no further correspondence was received by the applicant in terms of iwi consultation.

Implementation

25. The Western Consenting Subdivision Team will ensure that the appropriate road name signage will be installed by the applicant at their full cost, once an approval is obtained for the new road name and prior to the completion of the subdivision.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Authors

Andrew Foley - Subdivision Advisor

Authorisers

Ian Smallburn - General Manager Resource Consents

Eric Perry - Relationship Manager

Upper Harbour Local Board

13 December 2016

New road names for the subdivision at 39 Fairview Avenue, Albany

File No.: CP2016/23494

Purpose

1. To seek approval from the Upper Harbour Local Board for one new public road and five new private roads being constructed to serve the seven residential lot subdivision and concurrent 89 unit development, created by way of a subdivision at 39 Fairview Avenue, Albany.

Executive summary

2. The applicants, Allen and Judy Hung, have submitted their preference for the following names for approval by the Upper Harbour Local Board:

· public road 1 – Vinifera Place;

· private road 2 – Pate Lane;

· private road 3 – Cavins Court;

· private road 4 – Ingham Court;

· private road 5 – Rengarenga Rise; and

· private road 6 – Panako Glade.

3. The applicant has submitted the following alternative names should the Upper Harbour Local Board not support some of the preferred names:

· Konehu;

· Kopakopa; and

· Roeroe.

4. The names have been assessed against the Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines and are deemed to meet the assessment criteria.

5. The names have also been assessed under New Zealand Post and Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) criteria for the avoidance of duplication within the wider Auckland region and meet those criteria.

6. The applicant consulted with local iwi groups and received one response from Moana Waa of Ngati Whatua Orakei, who advised their preference for the use of names of native New Zealand vegetation. Such terms have been included in the suite of names for consideration.

7. The road name suffixes proposed for each road are considered to be appropriate.

Recommendation/s

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) approve the following road names, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, for the new roads created by way of a subdivision at 39 Fairview Avenue, Albany:

· public road 1 – Vinifera Place;

· private road 2 – Pate Lane;

· private road 3 – Cavins Court;

· private road 4 – Ingham Court;

· private road 5 – Rengarenga Rise; and

· private road 6 – Panako Glade.

Comments

8. The naming of private roads serving six or more lots is a requirement of LINZ.

9. The applicant has submitted the following names in their order of preference for the public and private roads being constructed to service the subdivision and concurrent unit development:

Road number	Proposed name	Meaning
Public road 1	Vinifera Place	Cultivar of table grape better known as ‘Albany Surprise’ that references the region’s viticulture history.
Private road 2	Pate Place	Small native plant found along stream banks better known as ‘Seven Finger’.
Private road 3	Cavins Court	Publican from Historical Names of Albany list
Private road 4	Ingham Court	Early settler from Historical Names of Albany list
Private road 5	Rengarenga Rise	Native lily plant.
Private road 6	Panako Glade	Native thread fern.
Alternate names	· Konehu · Kopakopa · Roeroe	· Native kidney fern. · Native plantain commonly used by Māori to treat ailments. · Native otherwise known as ‘Scarlet Mistletoe’.

10. Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines require that road names reflect either:

· a historical or ancestral linkage to an area;

· a particular landscape, environmental or biodiversity feature; or

· an existing theme or the introduction of a thematic identity in the development or area.

11. Names need to be easily identifiable, easy to pronounce and spell, and intuitively clear to minimise confusion. The use of Māori names is encouraged where appropriate and names should not be duplicated in the wider Auckland region for safety reasons.

12. The names are deemed to meet the assessment criteria as they in part reflect a historical relevance to the wider Albany area and/or also create a theme for the subdivision.

13. The names are not duplicated within the wider Auckland area and meet NZ Post and LINZ requirements.

14. The road name suffixes are considered to be appropriate.

15. A plan showing the location of the roads is attached (Attachment A).

16. Auckland Council, by way of the Auckland Council Long-term Plan (2012 - 2022), allocated responsibility for the naming of new roads, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, to local boards.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

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

18. The decision sought from the Upper Harbour Local Board on this report is not considered to have any legal or legislative implications.

Māori impact statement

19. The applicant consulted with local iwi groups and received one response from Moana Waa of Ngati Whatua Orakei, who advised their preference for the use of names of native New Zealand vegetation. Such terms have been included in the suite of names for consideration.

Implementation

20. The Northern Consenting Subdivision Team will ensure that appropriate road name signage will be installed by the applicant at their full cost once an approval is obtained for the new road names.

21. The cost of processing the approval of the proposed new road names and installation of signage is recoverable from the applicant in accordance with council’s administrative charges.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Map of subdivision at 39 Fairview Avenue Albany	73

Signatories

Authors

John Benefield – Senior Subdivisions Advisor

Authorisers

Ian Smallburn - General Manager Resource Consents

Eric Perry - Relationship Manager

Chairperson	Lisa Whyte
Deputy Chairperson	Margaret Miles, JP
Members	Uzra Casuri Balouch, JP
	Nicholas Mayne
	John McLean
	Brian Neeson, JP

Description	Cost
Cannon supply	$7,640.00
Cannon freight (sea)	$2,200.00
Cannon freight (air) would be $3,700
Cannon installation	$290.00
DEX water connection and commissioning	$2,085.00
Supply water feed (provisional cost)	$800.00
Access equipment	$500.00
Onsite overhead	$675.75
Offsite overhead	$780.49

Activity	$ (000’s)
Local community services	618
Local parks, sports and recreation	190
Local environment services	95
Local planning and development	48
Total	951

Authors	Cindy Lynch - Democracy Advisor
Authorisers	Eric Perry - Relationship Manager