I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Howick Local Board will be held on:

 

Date:                      

Time:

Meeting Room:

Venue:

 

Monday, 20 February 2017

6.00pm

Howick Local Board Meeting Room
Pakuranga Library Complex
7 Aylesbury Street
Pakuranga

 

Howick Local Board

 

OPEN AGENDA

 

 

 

MEMBERSHIP

 

Chairperson

David Collings

 

Deputy Chairperson

Katrina Bungard

 

Members

Garry Boles

 

 

Jim Donald

 

 

John Spiller

 

 

Adele White

 

 

Bob Wichman

 

 

Peter Young, JP

 

 

(Quorum 5 members)

 

 

 

Carol McGarry

Democracy Advisor

 

10 February 2017

 

Contact Telephone: 027 591 5024

Email: carol.mcgarry@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

 

 


 

 


Howick Local Board

20 February 2017

 

 

ITEM   TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                                        PAGE

1          Welcome                                                                                                                         5

2          Apologies                                                                                                                        5

3          Declaration of Interest                                                                                                   5

4          Confirmation of Minutes                                                                                               5

5          Leave of Absence                                                                                                          5

6          Acknowledgements                                                                                                       5

7          Petitions                                                                                                                          5

7.1     Petition -Heavy Truck Parking in Armoy Drive, Dannemora                          5

8          Deputations                                                                                                                    5

8.1     Deputation - Eastern and Bucklands Beach Residents and Ratepayers Association                                                                                                                                6

9          Public Forum                                                                                                                  6

9.1     Public Forum - Comfort Kidz                                                                              6

9.2     Public Forum - Footpaths issues                                                                       6

9.3     Public Forum - Old Police Station in Moore Street, Howick                           6

10        Extraordinary Business                                                                                                7

11        Notices of Motion                                                                                                          7

12        Declaration by Local Board Member (Item deferred awaiting offical results of bi-election).                                                                                                                                         9

13        Chairperson's Report                                                                                                  11

14        Councillor Update                                                                                                        13

15        Auckland Transport Update – February 2017                                                          15

16        New Road Name Approval for the residential subdivision by Wanda Developments Ltd at 445 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush                                                                                   51

17        Pakuranga Town Centre Masterplan - Monitoring Report                                     55

18        Auckland Council's Quarterly Performance Report: Howick Local Board For Quarter Two, 1 October - 31 December 2016                                                                       105

19        Howick FY17 Community Facilities Renewals Work Programme Update          149

20        ATEED six-monthly report to the Howick Local Board                                        155

21        Allocation of 2016/2017 Community Response Fund                                           171

22        Urgent Decisions - Additional Funding, Road Naming and Freedom Camping Pilot  173

23        Governance Forward Work Calendar                                                                     235

24        Workshop Records                                                                                                    239  

25        Consideration of Extraordinary Items 

 

 


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.

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

That the Howick Local Board:

a)         confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Monday, 12 December 2016, including the confidential section, 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

 

7.1       Petition -Heavy Truck Parking in Armoy Drive, Dannemora

Purpose

1.       Terry Nash will be in attendance to present the petition on Heavy Truck parking in Armoy Drive, Dannemora. 

 

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board

a)         receive the petition regarding heavy truck parking in Armoy Drive, Dannemora and             thank the residents of Armoy Drive for their attendance.

 

Attachments

a          Signed Petition .................................................................................... 261

 

 

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 Howick 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       Deputation - Eastern and Bucklands Beach Residents and Ratepayers Association

Purpose

1.       Steve Udy on behalf of the Eastern and Bucklands Beach Residents and Ratepayers Association would like to speak to the board about what they want in the 2017/2018 Annual Plan.

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board thanks Steve Udy and the representatives of the Eastern and Bucklands Beach Residents and Ratepayers Association for their attendance and presentation.

 

 

9          Public Forum

 

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

 

9.1       Public Forum - Comfort Kidz

Purpose

1.       Natalie-Kim Callard from Comfort Kidz would like the opportunity to speak to the board to show what Comfort Kidz achieved as a result of their recent successful funding grant.

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board thanks Natalie-Kim Callard for her attendance.

 

 

 

9.2       Public Forum - Footpaths issues

Purpose

1.       Mark Hanson would like the opportunity to speak to the board about the state of footpaths and the unsatisfactory repair of them by using bitumen instead of concrete.

 

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board thanks Mark Hanson for his attendance.

 

 

 

9.3       Public Forum - Old Police Station in Moore Street, Howick

Purpose

1.       Gary Carr would like the opportunity to speak to the board on behalf of Crossnet about the old Police Station in Moore Street, Howick.

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board thanks Gary Carr for his attendance.

 

 

 

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.

 


Howick Local Board

20 February 2017

 

 

Declaration by Local Board Member (Item deferred awaiting official results of the bi-election )

 

File No.: CP2017/01025

 

  

 

Purpose

1.       The Local Board Member will make an oral declaration and sign a written declaration, which will be attested by the Relationship Manager.

2.       The Relationship Manager, by way of Memorandum from the Chief Executive, is authorised to administer the members’ declarations at this meeting in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 (Schedule 7, clause 14).

 

 

 

 

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.      

Signatories

Authors

Carol McGarry - Democracy Advisor

Authorisers

Karen Lyons - General Manager Local Board Services

Sue O'Gorman - Relationship Manager

 


Howick Local Board

20 February 2017

 

 

Chairperson's Report

 

File No.: CP2017/01009

 

  

 

Purpose

1.       This item gives the Chairperson an opportunity to update the Board on any announcements and note the Chairperson’s written report.

 

 

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      note the Chairperson’s verbal update and written report.

 

 

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.     

Signatories

Authors

Carol McGarry - Democracy Advisor

Authorisers

 

 


Howick Local Board

20 February 2017

 

 

Councillor Update

 

File No.: CP2017/01013

 

  

 

Purpose

1.       An opportunity for the Ward Councillor’s to update the Board on regional matters of interest.

2.       A period of time (10 minutes) has been set aside for the Ward Councillor’s to update the Board on regional matters.

 

 

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      note the verbal report from Councillor Dick Quax and Councillor Sharon Stewart.

 

 

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.     

Signatories

Authors

Carol McGarry - Democracy Advisor

Authorisers

 

 


Howick Local Board

20 February 2017

 

 

Auckland Transport Update – February 2017

 

File No.: CP2017/00986

 

  

 

Purpose

1.       Providing an update on transport matters for the information of the Howick Local Board and a register of transport issues in the Howick 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 Howick 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:

·    the Howick Local Board’s transport capital fund

·    New Half Moon Bay ferry pier update

·    Panmure to Pakuranga busway proposal open for public submissions

·    Quarterly report material for October-December 2016

·    Annual public transport fare review

·    Walking School Bus week.

 

 

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      receive the report entitled ‘Auckland Transport Update – February 2017’ and the attached issues register from Auckland Transport’s Elected Member Relationship Manager (South).

 

 

Discussion

Howick Items

 

A1. Local board transport capital fund (LBTCF)

4.       The Howick Local Board’s funding allocation under the LBTCF was previously $871,903 per annum.  Under the Long Term Plan, the allocation in the current and subsequent three financial years is $918,726; $944,450; $971,839; and 1,000,995 respectively.

5.       The Board’s active projects are included in Table 1 below (NB: ROC = rough order of costs; FEC = firm estimate of cost):

Table 1:

ID#

Project Description

Progress/Current Status

155

Burswood Business Area enhancements

·      $307,770 approved from LBTCF

·      Final cost of 298,452

·      Construction is complete.

·      Final costs reported as $298,452.

272

Bucklands Beach walkway improvements

·      ROCs for various sections (as per July 2015 concept plans)

A-B = $134,000

B-C = $496,000

C-D = $57,000

D-E = $104,000

E-F = $803,000 or $97,000*

F-G = $324,000 or $115,000*

G-H = $97,000

H-I = $224,000

I-J = $152,000

J-K = $93,000

·      Total ROC = either $2,484,000 or $1,569,000 with *alternate options

·      Cost expended to date from LBTCF = $16,313

·      On 14-Jul-14, the Board approved a Little Bucklands Beach walkway project to progress to detailed design and costing stage.

·      On 8-Jun-15, the Board resolved to expand the scope of the project to include pedestrian improvements along the length of The Parade.

·      On 13-Jul-15, concept plans showing the length of The Parade, itemising proposed pedestrian improvements in various sections and ROCs for each section were presented to the Board.

·      Following public consultation, the Board announced it would proceed with providing a pathway between sections C-D.

·      On 8-Aug-16 the Board resolved to approve the project for construction utilising funding from Council’s Community Facilities Department’s Greenway and Walkway Development budget.  The project will be undertaken by AT.

·      Detailed designs and draft consultation material are being brought back to the Board at a workshop in Feb-17 prior to public consultation being undertaken.

396

Half Moon Bay (HMB) new ferry pier project

·      Up to $2.5m originally allocated towards the initial project cost of $4.3m

·      Revised project cost of $5.9m

·      LBTCF contribution $2.1m in total

·      On 13-Oct-14, the Board allocated up to $2.5m towards a new $4.3m ferry facility at HMB.

·      On 13-Jun-16 the total LBTCF contribution of $2.1m required towards the increased project budget of $5.9m was noted by Board resolution.

·      A progress update is included at item A2 below.

 

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

Howick Local Board transport capital fund summary:

Previous funding available ($871,903 p.a. across 4 FYs – 2012/13 to 2015/16)

$3,487,612

Funding available from 2016/17 to 2019/20

$3,836,010

Final costs reported for completed projects (3x driver feedback signs; Ti Rakau & Cockle Bay bus shelters; Pedestrian improvements at Meadowlands/Whitford/Millhouse; Crooks Road streetscape improvements; The Parade footpath; Highland Park Adshel double bus shelter; Point View Drive footpath; East Tamaki streetlighting upgrade; Chapel Road pedestrian signals; HMB walkway/amenity improvements; Pigeon Mountain Road metering signals; Burswood Business Area enhancements)

-2,225,605

LBTCF funding towards Half Moon Bay new ferry pier project

-2,100,000

LBTCF funding expended to date on Bucklands Beach walkway improvements

-16,313

Total funding now available

$2,981,704

 

 

A2. New Half Moon Bay ferry pier update

7.       Auckland Transport awarded the project contract to Downer Construction.  Construction of the wharf began in June 2016 and is now nearing completion.

8.       All of the wharf structure, glazing and roofing is in place.  The pontoon, gangway and marine piles are all installed.  Electrical wiring and LED lights have now been completed and Auckland Transport’s own team have begun installing and commissioning the LCD screens, AT Hop card readers, CCTV, Wi-Fi and Help Points.  Downer and their contractors are completing the fit out works and are on target to hand the wharf over to Auckland Transport in mid-February.

9.       At its December 2016 monthly business meeting, the Howick Local Board passed the following resolutions:

Resolution number HW/2016/353

That the Howick Local Board:

b)   Endorse the provision of an expanded landside bus turnaround facility as part of the Half Moon Bay ferry pier project, based in concept on the plan shown at Attachment B (please note the referenced attachment was on the December agenda, not this agenda)

c)   ask Auckland Transport to investigate options for mitigating loss of car parking as part of the Half Moon Bay transport hub in Attachment B.

d)   ask Auckland Transport to investigate a better solution for the bus bays as part of the Half Moon Bay transport hub, with further consideration of the location of the disabled parking/drop off bays closer to the pier.

 

10.     In response to paragraph c) of the resolution, Auckland Transport is looking at options for mitigating parking loss and expects to report back to the Howick Local Board at the regular workshop project update in March.

11.     In response to paragraph d) of the resolution, in further developing the design concept previously reported, Auckland Transport has incorporated the Board’s request for a disabled drop-off area into the design, as shown on the updated plans at Attachment A.  Auckland Transport has also amended the design to compress the size of the three bus stops.

12.     Auckland Transport is working through design and consent for the bus turn-around area.  Broadly speaking, the main features of the expanded proposal would be:

·    allows for three buses to lay down and drop off simultaneously

·    relocates the bus canopies to the south side where the cliff provides additional shelter

·    allows an area for buses to pull into, out of the way of any traffic heading to Waiheke

·    provides a disabled drop-off point at the turning circle

·    provides kiss-and-ride drop off points for the general public

·    requires the relocation/removal of a pohutukawa tree (unprotected)

·    requires the removal of some car parking spaces on the south side of Ara-Tai.

 

13.     Auckland Transport intends to open the wharf before the completion of the landside works.  A footpath will be constructed to provide access to and from the wharf but at the same time allow the works on the landside area to continue.

14.     The bus turning area timelines will need to be confirmed once the designs are approved.

15.     Illustrative panels have been identified for inclusion as artwork/cultural reflectance opportunities.  An artist has been appointed and is working on design concepts.

16.     Mana Whenua engagement continues with regard to other cultural narrative opportunities.

17.     The remaining high level programme for Half Moon Bay new ferry pier project is:

·    Wharf and Pontoon – completion February 2017

·    Landside works – TBC

·    Relocation of ferry service – TBC by AT Metro

 

18.     A photo below from January 2017 shows progress on the Half Moon Bay new ferry pier.


A3. Panmure to Pakuranga busway proposal open for public submissions

19.     Auckland Council has publicly notified the Panmure to Pakuranga eastern busway section of the Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) Eastern Busway Project and it is open for public submissions from 7 February 2017 for a period of 20 business days.

20.     This follows Auckland Transport’s lodgement of a Notice of Requirement (NOR) and resource consent application to Auckland Council for the Eastern Busway – Panmure to Pakuranga section.

21.     Auckland Transport is holding public information sessions as detailed below and invites local residents and businesses to get involved and make submissions:

Date

Time

Venue

14 February 2017

6:30 am – 9:30 am

Panmure Station, mezzanine level

16 February 2017

4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Pakuranga Plaza (outside Farmers)

18 February 2017

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Pakuranga night markets, Westfield (under The Warehouse)

 

22.     The AMETI Eastern Busway Project will deliver the initial stage of New Zealand’s first urban busway, allowing bus travel on congestion-free lanes between Panmure and Pakuranga.

23.     AMETI is aimed at improving transport choices and better connecting residents of east Auckland to the rest of the city, making public transport more attractive and improving the quality of service.  It will also see major improvements for both cyclists and pedestrians giving them safer, more direct connections.

24.     Safeguarding the busway route through the Notice of Requirement will provide certainty to both existing and future property owners.

25.     Auckland Transport’s application has taken on board feedback from previous consultations, including:

·    Changes to the design of the Panmure intersection

·    Adding in a U-turn facility on Queens Road in Panmure

·    Moving the proposed new Panmure Bridge 5m north to future-proof the upgrade of the existing road bridge

·    Widening Williams Avenue in Pakuranga to allow parking on both sides and two lanes of traffic

·    Improvements to property access along the route.

 

26.     Following public submissions there will be a public hearing by independent commissioners to test Auckland Transport’s application for consents for the proposal.  This process allows any member of the public to make submissions supporting or challenging the proposal.

27.     Project features include:

·    Replacing the Panmure roundabout with an intersection with traffic lights, bus priority and more direct pedestrian crossings

·    Panmure to Pakuranga busway on dedicated lanes separate to general traffic congestion

·    Panmure to Pakuranga footpaths and cycle lanes separate to traffic

·    Second Panmure Bridge for the busway with separated footpaths and cycle lanes.

 

28.     Project benefits include:

·    Shorter and safer walking routes around Panmure Station and town centre

·    Safer walking and cycling connections between Panmure and Pakuranga

·    The Panmure intersection will prioritise movement of vehicles along Lagoon Drive and Ellerslie-Panmure Highway

·    More frequent bus services – every five to 10 minutes between Panmure and Pakuranga

·    Making bus journey times reliable at any time of the day

·    A significant amount of work has been carried out to minimise the effects on the environment including  improvements to water quality through increased stormwater treatment

·    Improving access to and recognition of the nationally significant Mokoia Pa and the historic 150-year old remains of the Panmure Swing Bridge

·    Safer and easier for motorists to access Pakuranga Road

·    Better transport connections to the bus and train networks.

 

29.     The following stages of AMETI will see the construction of the Pakuranga bus station, the construction of the Reeves Road Flyover and extending the busway to Botany town centre.

30.     For more information on AMETI, visit at.govt.nz/ameti

 

A4. Update on Chapel Road realignment and new bridge project

31.     The NZTA funding application for detailed design for the Chapel Road road and bridge realignment project is currently in internal review at the moment, and Auckland Transport expects to present it to the NZTA for design funding approval in February.  Following approval, the design contract may be awarded in late February.

32.     This safety driven project is to upgrade the existing Chapel Road between Stancombe Road and Ormiston Road to an urban district arterial standards.  The scope of works includes road realignment and a new bridge, a new mid-block signalised intersection, and widening of the Stancombe Road intersection to allow cycle lanes and two through traffic lanes southbound.

33.     Auckland Transport is seeking almost $930k for the detailed design phase.  The total project cost including design, land acquisition and construction is estimated to be $23 million.

34.     It is projected that construction may commence in 2018, but this projection is based on the best case scenario of obtaining future construction funding from the NZTA.  There is accordingly no certainty for a contruction start date at this time.

 

A5. Quarterly report for October-December 2016 quarter

35.     The following quarterly report material is attached to this monthly report:

·    Attachment B – report from Auckland Transport departments on their activities in the Howick Local Board area and regionally over the last quarter

·    Attachment C – report on Travelwise Schools activities in the Howick Local Board area over the last quarter.

 

A6. Traffic Control Committee (TCC) report

36.     Decisions of the TCC during the months of December 2016 and January 2017 affecting the Howick Local Board area are shown at Attachment D.

 

A7. Consultation documents on proposed improvements

37.     Consultation documents for the following proposals have been provided to the Howick Local Board in January 2017 for its feedback, and are summarised here for general information purposes only.

38.     Following consultation, Auckland Transport considers the feedback received and determines whether to proceed further with the proposal as consulted on, or proceed with an amended proposal if changes are considered necessary.

39.     Proposed extension of ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (NSAAT) parking restrictions, Bleakhouse Road, Mellons Bay – in response to concerns raised by local residents, to help improve vehicle accessibility and visibility at the Macleans Road and Bleakhouse Road intersection, Auckland Transport is proposing the slight extension of NSAAT parking restrictions on near the intersection outside #104 Bleakhouse Road.

40.     Proposed NSAAT parking restrictions, Maghera Drive and Magilligan Close, East Tamaki Heights – in response to concerns raised by local residents about visibility issues caused by parked vehicles in Maghera Drive and a lack of accessibility within Magilligan Close due to parked vehicles, Auckland Transport is proposing the installation of NSAAT parking restrictions at the Maghera Drive intersections with Kilkenny Drive, Millisle Place and Magilligan Close, and along the western side and around the cul-de-sac head of Magilligan Close.

41.     Proposed extension of NSAAT parking restrictions, Galvan Avenue, Sunnyhills – in response to concerns about visibility issues raised by local residents in relation to vehicles parked near the intersection of Galvan Avenue and Stanniland Street, Auckland Transport is proposing the slight extension of NSAAT parking restrictions near the intersection outside #41 and #43 Galvan Avenue.

42.     Proposed NSAAT parking restrictions, Belden Place, Pakuranga Heights – in response to concerns raised by local residents about visibility issues caused by parked vehicles and the ability of large vehicles (rubbish trucks and emergency vehicle) to get into Belden Place, Auckland Transport is proposing NSAAT parking restrictions on the northern side of Belden Place and around its intersection with Ennis Avenue.

43.     Proposed NSAAT parking restrictions, Hattaway Avene and Devon Road intersection, Bucklands Beach – in response to concerns raised by local residents about visibility issues caused by vehicles parking too close to the intersection of Hattaway Avenue and Devon Road, Auckland Transport is proposing NSAAT parking restrictions around all four corners of the intersection.

44.     Proposed NSAAT parking restrictions, Thornbury Crescent, East Tamaki Heights – in response to concerns raised by local residents about visibility issues and the ability of large vehicles to get into and out of Thornbury Crescent, Auckland Transport is proposing NSAAT parking restrictions outside #13 and #15 Thornbury Crescent.

45.     Proposed traffic controls at new residential subdivision, 445 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush – new roundabouts, raised islands, give way controls and NSAAT parking restrictions are proposed for a consented subdivision at #445 Ormiston Road.

46.     Proposed new bus stops and pedestrian refuge, Fortunes Road, Half Moon Bay – to improve access to public transport in the Half Moon Bay area, Auckland Transport is proposing to upgrade of a pair of bus stops outside #44 (including the installation of a bus shelter) and opposite #38 Fortunes Road and install a pedestrian refuge linking the two stops.

 

General Information Items

 

B1. Annual public transport fare review

47.     Bus, train and ferry fares changed slightly on 29 January 2017 as part of Auckland Transport’s required annual fare review.

48.     Auckland Transport is required to review fares annually to ensure they keep pace with operating cost increases (such as fuel and labour), cost of living, together with the investment needed to provide additional services and also to improve and upgrade infrastructure (including ferry terminals, train stations and bus stops).

49.     There are also national requirements that Auckland Transport has to comply with, such as the proportion of the total fare recovered from (or charged to) fare paying passengers.  The rest of the fare is actually subsidised by a combination of Auckland ratepayers and taxpayers.  Auckland Transport has a target to recover 50% of the cost of public transport from fares, but this currently sits at 46.3%.

50.     Public transport in Auckland still represents very good value for customers.  Over the past 12 months, Auckland Transport has reduced the cost of public transport by on average 7% through the introduction of Simpler Fares and encouraging customers using cash to transition to AT HOP, which represents at least a 20% saving.

51.     Auckland Transport has also added a number of new services over the past year, such as the introduction of 65 double decker buses, the roll out of a new bus network in South Auckland, the addition of 19 km of bus lanes in the year to June 2017, rail service increases on the Western Line, as well as Simpler Fares (which allows customers to take a bus, train or combo and pay just the one fare for the entire journey).

52.     The main changes that took effect on 29 January were:

·    AT HOP bus & train fares for 1 Zone, 2 Zones and 4 Zones increased by 5 cents and 10 cents

·    Cash bus & train fares for 1 Zone and 2 Zones increased by 50 cents

·    AT HOP tertiary student bus and rail fares increased by 4 to 8 cents between 1 Zone and 4 Zones to ensure a consistent discount compared to AT HOP adult fares

·    AT HOP Monthly Bus & Train Pass increased by $10

·    Ferry fares reflected a mix of increases and decreases to continue the alignment by distance travelled in preparation for full ferry fare integration

·    AT HOP adult and child fares are at least 25% lower than the equivalent cash fare

·    AT HOP child fares are at least 40% lower than the adult AT HOP fare

·    AT HOP tertiary fares are at least 20% lower than the adult AT HOP fare

 

53.     For full details on the changes go to www.AT.govt.nz/farechange

 

B2. Walking School Bus week

54.     Walking School Bus (WSB) Week will be happening in the week 27 February – 3 March 2017.

55.     It will be a great week of celebrating Walking School Buses with competitions for parent volunteers and themed days for the kids to get involved in.  Children will get dressed up on these days and walk on their WSB.  The themes are Be Bright Be Seen, Funky Feet, Whacky Wednesday, Super Walker and schools can end the week with a Giant Walk where they get as many people as possible to walk to school.  There will be spot prizes for each of these days which include family passes to the zoo and sailing trips with the Maritime Museum.

56.     Auckland Transport will also have mystery guest walkers on WSB routes around the region that will include local celebrities, police and police dogs.  If any elected members have contacts for local celebrities who may be interested in getting involved in this type of local activity, Auckland Transport would welcome an introduction.

 

Media Items

 

C1. City Rail Link project milestones achieved

57.     On 19 January, the first contract documents for the entire City Rail Link (CRL) project from the city to Mt Eden went out to the industry, marking an important milestone for the project.

58.     Expressions of Interest are being sought for the design, procurement, installation and commissioning of all tunnel track work and rail systems between Britomart Station and the Western Line at Mt Eden.  The work will involve the provisioning of track slab, track, overhead line, signalling, control systems, tunnel ventilation, fire strategy and communications system.

59.     The successful contractor will be responsible for the integration of the systems with the existing operations at Britomart and Mt Eden and the new tunnels and stations being built for the CRL.

60.     The documents were prepared as a result of the agreement between the Government and Auckland Council to jointly fund the project.  The C7 systems package will be procured using an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) model followed by a Design and Construct contract.

61.     Two weeks later, on 2 February, came the release of tender documents for the largest component of the City Rail Link (CRL) project – the construction of the tunnels and new stations

62.     Tender documents for the tunnel and station works involve:

·    Aotea Station:  Cut and cover construction of a 15m-deep, 300m-long underground station and plant room box, including platforms, lifts and escalators to street level, plant rooms housing station and tunnel equipment, full station fit-out and entrances at either end at Victoria and Wellesley Streets

·    Karangahape Road Station:  Mined construction of a 32m-deep underground station, including platform tubes and 150m-long platforms, lifts and inclined escalator to street level, plant rooms housing station and tunnel equipment within two shafts, full station fit-out, entrance at Mercury Lane and provision for a future entrance at Beresford Square

·    Tunnels:  Twin-bored tunnel construction (circa 7m diameter) between the Mt Eden station and the southern end of Aotea Station

·    The provision of maintenance services for the new stations.

 

63.     As well as the tenders rolling out for future construction, current works are well underway.  The 2m-wide tunnel boring machine simultaneously excavating and installing a new stormwater pipe under Albert Street has finished the first leg of its journey.  The nine-storey-high piling rig working in Albert Street has already dug more than 140 of the 376 piles required.

64.    For more on the CRL https://at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/city-rail-link/

 

C2. Auckland Transport to trial electric buses

65.     Auckland Transport is to carry out a full trial of electric buses, having been awarded up to $500,000 to part fund an electric bus trial. Auckland Transport will top up the funding so two buses can be used in the trial, which will test current E-Bus technology in the Auckland context, gather real operating data and raise public awareness of the technology.  The two buses area expected to be used over different routes and conditions to fully test them.

66.     The grant from EECA will mean that a full trial can begin later this year.  Modern electric buses can have a range of more than 200 km with one charge and can be enabled for fast or overnight charging.  

67.     Funding has also been provided for installing 60 EV charging stations at Auckland Transport parking facilities around Auckland.

 

C3. AMETI Eastern Busway geo technical investigations begin

68.     In late January, the Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) Eastern Busway project began carrying out a series of geotechnical and pavement investigations along and around Lagoon Drive, extending from the Panmure roundabout to the eastern side of Panmure Bridge.

69.     The geotechnical investigations are necessary to obtain information on the physical properties of the ground conditions in the Panmure area in order to complete the detailed design of the proposed scheme – which is standard industry practice prior to starting any major construction work.

70.     Auckland Transport also needs to gather information on the structure of the existing road pavement and the location of underground services.  This information is essential to ensure that the detailed design can be constructed in a way that makes best use of existing assets.

71.     The investigation work is expected to take up to six weeks to complete (depending on weather and underground conditions).

 

Issues Register

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

Consideration

Local Board Views

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

Implementation Issues

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

 

 

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Updated design for landside works/expanded bus turnaround area, Half Moon Bay ferry pier project

25

b

Auckland Transport activities in the Howick Local Board area and regionally for the October-December 2016 quarter

27

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Travelwise Schools activities in the Howick Local Board area for the October-December 2016 quarter

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d

Traffic Control Committee decisions affecting the Howick Local Board area for December 2016 and January 2017

45

e

Issues Register – Howick Local Board – February 2017

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Signatories

Authors

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

Authorisers

Jonathan Anyon – Manager Elected Member Relationship Unit, Auckland Transport

Sue O'Gorman - Relationship Manager

 



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New Road Name Approval for the residential subdivision by Wanda Developments Ltd at 445 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush

 

File No.: CP2017/00707

 

  

 

Purpose

1.       The purpose of this report is to seek approval from the Howick Local Board, for new road names for roads created by way of subdivision at 445 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush.

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.    The Applicant has requested that as Roads 8, 9 and 10 are extensions of existing roads, the existing names are also to be applied to the extensions.  Therefore, Roads 8, 9 and 10 are to be named Peihanga Road, Tinaku Road and Hangahai Road.

4.    Following assessment against the road naming criteria, the road names “Hikuawa, Haku, Taketonga, Tamure, Araara and Whai” were determined to meet the road naming policy criteria.

5.   Twelve local iwi groups were consulted and only two local iwi groups responded being Makaurau Marae Maori Trust and Ngai Tai ki Tamaki.  Makaurau Marae Maori Trust deferred to Ngai Tai ki Tamaki.  Ngai Tai ki Tamaki supported the use of names Hikuawa and Haku.  

6.    The names “Hikuawa Road and Haku Road” preferred by the Applicant and the names “Taketonga Road, Tamure Road, Araara Road’ and Whai Road” are considered for approval by the Local Board.

 

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, considers for approval:

a)      the road names “Peihinga Road, Tinaku Road and Hangahai Road” for application to the extensions of the relevant roads at 445 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush; and

b)      the road names “Hikuawa Road and Haku Road”, proposed by the Applicant, for the new roads created by way of Subdivision at 445 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush while noting that “Taketonga Road, Tamure Road, Araara Road’ and Whai Road” also    meets the road naming criteria.

 

 

Comments

8.      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 Council’s approval.

9.    The Applicant has proposed the following names for consideration for the road created as part of the development at 445 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush.  

 Table One: List of proposed Road Names

Preference

Proposed New Road Name

Meaning

Road 12 - Preferred Name

Hikuawa Road

Te Reo word relating to source of a river, feeder stream , tributary

Road 11 – Preferred name

Haku Road

Te Reo word for Kingfish

 

 

 

Alternative Name 1

Taketonga Road

Te Reo word for Black Marlin

Alternative Name 2

Tamure Road

Te Reo word for Snapper

Alternative Name 3

Araara Road

Te Reo word for Trevally

Alternative Name 4

Whai Road

Te Reo word for Stingray

 

 

Figure One: Location and Layout of new Road and Road extensions

 

 

Decision Making

10.  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

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

 

12.   Roads 8, 9 and 10 were named by the Howick Local Board at their meeting of 20 April 2015. It is appropriate that the Road 8, 9 and 10 being extensions of Peihinga Road, Tinaku Road and Hangahai Road respectively, also be named Peihinga Road, Tinaku Road and Hangahai Road.

 

Name

Meaning

 

 

Peihinga Road

Te Reo name for Beijing

Tinaku Road

Te Reo for sprout or germinate

Hangahai Road

Te Reo name for Shanghai

 

13.  Following assessment against the road naming criteria, the road names “Hikuawa, Haku, Taketonga, Tamure, Araara and Whai ‘were determined to meet the road naming policy criteria

14.   The proposed suffix “Road” is considerate for the size and scale of the roads being named.

15.   As the Applicant’s preferred names (“Hikuawa Road and Haku Road”) meets the criteria, it is recommended for consideration for approval while noting  that the alternate names proposed by the applicant (“Taketonga Road, Tamure Road, Araara Road’ and Whai Road”) are also appropriate as they comply with all the criteria of the road naming guidelines.

Consideration

 

Significance of Decision

 

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

Maori impact statement

17.   The decision sought from the Howick 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.  The applicant has emailed all the twelve relevant iwi groups (Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki, Te Kawerau Iwi, Ngati Tamaoho, Te Akitai, Makaurau Marare Maori Trust, Te Ararangatu, Ngati Paoa, Patukirikiri, Ngati Maru, Ngaati Whanaunga, Ngati Tamatera and Tainui).  Responses were received from only Makaurau Marae Maori Trust and Ngai Tai ki Tamaki.

·    Makaurau Marae Maori Trust deferred to Ngai Tai ki Tamaki.

·    Ngai Tai ki Tamaki supports the focus on Maori fish names and supports the names, “Hikuawa and Haku”.

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19.   New Zealand Post indicated they had no concerns with the proposed names.

 

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 Howick 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

Virginia Loh - Resource Consents Administrator

Authorisers

Ian Smallburn - General Manager Resource Consents

Sue O'Gorman - Relationship Manager

 


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Pakuranga Town Centre Masterplan - Monitoring Report

 

File No.: CP2017/00459

 

  

 

Purpose

1.       This report provides an update on the progress of the actions contained within the Pakuranga Town Centre Masterplan.

Executive summary

2.       The Pakuranga Town Centre Masterplan was adopted by the Howick Local Board in August 2015 and sets out the vision for the future growth and development of the Pakuranga Town Centre and surrounds. The Masterplan outlines expectations for high quality civic spaces, modern and efficient public transport facilities, green connections through and around the town centre, and a thriving, exciting retail area.

3.       The Masterplan contains eight actions. Good progress has been made on three of the actions which focus on using the masterplan to attract investment and influence the design of Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI). Limited progress has been made on three other actions and no progress has been made on the remaining two of the actions.

4.       As a result of the Masterplan being adopted in August 2015 and being dependent on the delivery of AMETI it is not considered unreasonable to have a number of actions on which no progress has yet been made.

5.       A copy of the Masterplan which includes the actions is in Attachment A and details of the progress made on each can be found in Attachment B.

 

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      Note the content of this report and the current status of the actions contained within the Pakuranga Masterplan.

b)      Review any actions, namely the delivery of signage and an extension to the Rotary walkway, that are yet to be implemented that could be brought forward into the Howick Local Board Plan for delivery.

 

Comments

Background

 

6.       The Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) will be delivering a large transport investment into the Pakuranga Town Centre. It will provide a rapid bus network from Panmure to Pakuranga and onto Botany and general traffic improvements. In response to this transport investment the Pakuranga Masterplan was prepared for the Howick Local Board and adopted in August 2015. The Masterplan provides a land use framework that enables and shapes the future development of the area.

7.       The Masterplan’s 30 year vision for the future of Pakuranga is:

"Pakuranga is a vibrant town centre destination, well connected to its coastal walkway and local communities, enhanced by the creation of new civic spaces, green links, live/work opportunities and by its celebration of cultural diversity."

The Masterplan includes:

·     guidance about the location and scale of new buildings

·     recommendations for new pedestrian, cycle and road connections

·     direction for designing stormwater infrastructure that uses natural systems incorporated into green spaces

·     the mix of activities the community has told us it wants to see in their town centre.

8.       It is noted that the Howick Local Board received an update on both the delivery of AMETI from Auckland Transport and an update on progress of the development of the Pakuranga Plaza in December 2016. The content of these updates are not repeated in this report.

 

Masterplan Actions

9.       The Masterplan sets out a number of actions, and groups these actions for implementation as follows:

·    quick wins – immediate actions

·    shorter term (0 - 6 years)

·    medium term (6-10 years)

10.     All of the Masterplan’s actions can be found on page 43 of Attachment A. Attachment B contains a spreadsheet of the actions and the current status of each. The eight actions are:

a)   Use the masterplan to attract private investment and encourage the revitalisation of the centre (quick win)

b)   Use the masterplan's vision, principles and design ideas to influence AMETI (quick win)

c)   Explore opportunities to allow for events (including the Pakuranga Night Market) to be hosted in key public spaces e.g. under the proposed flyover, car parks, public squares (short term)

d)   Deliver new signage in the centre to link to landmarks such as the Rotary Reserve, Te Tuhi Regional Arts Facility, Pakuranga Library, Howick Local Board and shopping areas (short-medium term)

e)   Deliver the Iconic Corner development (short-medium term)

f)    Deliver green links through the centre that incorporate water sensitive design (short-medium term)

g)   Pursue opportunities for residential development within the centre, beginning with a feasibility study (medium term)

h)   Extend the Rotary Walkway south of the Panmure and Waipuna Bridges (medium term).

 

Progress on Actions

11.     Good progress has been made on three of the actions (a, b and g above) which focus on using the masterplan to attract investment and influence the design of Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI). The principles of the Masterplan have been used to help shape future development proposals for the Pakuranga Plaza.

12.     Limited progress has been made on three other actions (c, e and f above). All of these actions are dependent on the delivery and construction of AMETI which is yet to commence. Lodgment of the Notice of Requirement is expected in January 2018. However, the Masterplan is being used to influence the scheme design of AMETI working closely with Auckland Transport including the route alignment and layout of the bus interchange.

13.     No progress has been made on the remaining two of the actions (d and h). These two actions may be worth reviewing by the Howick Local Board for possible inclusion in the Local Board Plan being prepared this year. The Plans and Places department at Auckland Council are happy to discuss these actions with the Board.

14.     As the actions contained within the Masterplan are split into different timescales for implementation, including a medium term timescale, it is not considered unreasonable to have a number of actions on which no progress has yet been made. Details of the progress made on individual Centre Plan actions can be found in Attachment B.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

15.     This is the first monitoring report on the Pakuranga Masterplan, which was adopted in August 2015, to inform the local board on the progress that has been made to date on the actions contained within this plan. Local board staff have been involved in the process of completing the monitoring spreadsheet contained in Attachment B.

Māori impact statement

16.     Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki took the lead on involvement in the Masterplan following an initial hui with Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki, Ngati Tamaoho and Ngati Te Ata Waiohua. Ngai Tai acted as a principal liaison between the project team and mana whenua. David Beamish represented Ngai Tai in a number of workshops that fed directly into the development of the vision, guiding principles and the content of the Pakuranga Town Centre Masterplan.  

17.     There is no impact on Māori resulting from the content of this monitoring report over and above that for the wider population.

Implementation

18.     This report is for information, which can be used by the Local Board in the preparation of the next Local Board Plan, and Local Board Agreement, and for the next iteration of the Long Term Plan. Additional monitoring reports will be provided over time in the future.

 

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Attachment A: Pakuranga Town Centre Masterplan

59

b

Attachment B: Pakuranga Masterplan Monitoring Sheet

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Authors

Anna Jennings - Principal Planner  

Authorisers

Trevor Watson - Team Leader Planning - South

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Auckland Council's Quarterly Performance Report: Howick Local Board For Quarter Two, 1 October - 31 December 2016

 

File No.: CP2017/00981

 

  

 

Purpose

1.       To provide the Howick Local Board members with an integrated quarterly performance report for quarter two 2016/2017, against the local board agreement work programme.

Executive summary

2.       This report provides an integrated view of performance for the Howick Local Board, including; financial performance, progress against local board key performance indicators, progress against each operating department work programme, key challenges the board should be aware of and any risks associated with delayed delivery against the Howick 2016/2017 Work Programme.

3.       Of significance this quarter, the Howick Local Board granted $22,604 to 12 organisations via the Quick Response Grant Round 2.

4.       The Howick Local Board has an approved 2016/2017 work programme for the following operating departments:

·    Arts, Community and Events, approved on 13 June, 2016

·    Parks, Sport and Recreation, approved on 13 June, 2016

·    Libraries and Information, approved on 5 July, 2016

·    Community Facility Renewals, approved on 13 June 2016 (all except PSR) and 8 August, 2016 (PSR)

·    Infrastructure and Environmental Services, approved on 13 June 2016

·    Local Economic Development, approved on 12 September, 2016

 

5.       All operating departments with agreed work programmes, have provided a quarterly update against their work programme delivery (attachment B), with all items reported as ‘green’ status (on track). There are no items reported as ‘red’ status (behind delivery, significant risk)

6.       Overall, the financial performance of the board against quarter two, 2016/2017 is on track; however there are some points for the board to be aware of:

·    Net cost of service to the end of December 2016 is $9.2m against a budget of $9.6m.

·    OPEX for asset based services is 3% below budget.

·    Considerable budget still remains in the grants area – both community grants and facility partnership grants.

7.       The Key Performance Indicators for the Howick Local Board show a trend of delivery for Q2 that is meeting most indicators, with the exceptions being; Percentage of residents who visited a local park or reserve in the last 12 months, Percentage of visitors satisfied with the library environment, Percentage of Aucklanders that feel connected to their neighbourhood and local community, and Percentage of attendees satisfied with council delivered and funded local events. However, the year-end outlook is for 32% of measures to not achieve target. These are explained further in detail in the report, with the full results in attachment D.

8.       The overall snapshot for the Howick Local Board indicates performance is tracking positively (attachment A).

 

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      receive the performance report for the financial quarter ending 31 December 2016

 

 

Comments

Key highlights for quarter two

 

9.       The Howick Local Board has a number of key achievements to report from the quarter two period, which include:

·    Howick Local Grants and Quick Response Applications Round One, $22,604 funding approved to 12 organisations

 

Key project updates from the 2016/2017 Work Programme

 

10.     All operating departments with an approved 2016/2017 Work Programme have provided performance report updates for quarter two (attachment B). The following are progress updates against key projects identified by the operational departments:

·    A successful Empowered Events workshop was delivered on 24th November 2106, attended by 21 people with a range of backgrounds and experience. Several participants went on to attend a Community Grant Funding Workshop. A second workshop is scheduled for Q4.

 

Risks identified in the 2016/2017 Work Programme

 

11.     The following are risks that have been identified by operating departments where the progress and performance indicator has been set to ‘amber’ or ‘red’

Arts, Community and Events

a)      Arts & Culture – Uxbridge (AMBER)

·    Uxbridge's current operating model may be undeliverable within the parameters of the current funding envelope. Consequential OPEX resulting from the new build, the updated terms of the new lease and a self-driven aim to be a regionally significant arts centre has resulted in a need to address the business case.

 

Sports Parks

b)      CF: Project Delivery - Ostrich Farm Sportsfields development (AMBER)

·    Potential issue around timing of works to coordinate with adjoining development such as neighbourhood centres and school infrastructure.

 

Development Projects

c)      CF: Project Delivery - Flat Bush Multi-purpose Facility (AMBER)

·    Delays due to alignment with Todd Properties timelines may occur.

d)      CF: Project Delivery – Flat Bush Aquatic Centre (AMBER)

·    Funding needs to be brought forward to ensure deadlines are met

 

Community Facilities: Renewals

e)      CF: Project Delivery – Bucklands Beach walkway development (AMBER)

·    Decision required from new board to progress.

·    Further consultation and agreement from AT required

f)       CF: Project Delivery – Howick F17 & F18 Lloyd Elsmore Park Leisure Centre renewals (AMBER)

·    Physical works are required to be undertaken in Term 2 (May - July 2017), but design work has yet to start so programme will need to be accelerated once design team has been engaged.

 

g)      CF: Project Delivery – Ostrich Farm design and consenting (AMBER)

·    Timing of works may be impacted relating to surrounding developments and release of infrastructure.

Local Economic Development: ATEED

h)      CCO: ATEED – Howick Tourism Plan implementation (AMBER)

·    Progress has been made in tourism development in 2017. However, there is an outstanding $40k left over from 2016 LED budget.

i)        CCO: ATEED – World Masters Games leverage activity in Howick (AMBER)

·    The Howick BID is working on a proposal which will be submitted to the Local Board for approval for the use of the $10,000 in March 2017. If the local business associations are unable to develop their own plan the Local Board can put their funds towards it.

 

Financial performance

 

12.     The Howick Local Board’s net cost of service to the end of December is $9.2m against a budget of $9.6m. This positive result is due to a combination of higher revenue received as well as operating expenditure for asset based services being lower than budget. The recreation services offered by the leisure centres at Howick and Pakuranga are performing well with revenue achieved above targets to date. Venue hire revenue is also above budget with Bucklands and Eastern Beaches Memorial Hall and Pakuranga Community Hall the two that have seen excellent utilisation to date.

13.     Operating expenditure for asset based services is 3% below budget. Lower costs to date in the parks maintenance area is the main driver for the variance.

14.     The majority of the locally driven expenditure is scheduled to be utilised in the second half of the year; only 27% of the total budget has been spent to date. Considerable budget still remains in the grants area, both community grants and facility partnership grants. A potential risk could be that the applications received for available grants are not supported by the local board and due to resourcing and timing constraints the board may not be able to re-invest any funds that remain unallocated before the financial year end in June.

15.     Capital investment is below the year to date budget. This is mainly in the community facilities renewals programme with Lloyd Elsmore Park Leisure Centre upgrade, one of the larger projects, still in the design phase. The majority of the capital spend to date is for the development taking place at Barry Curtis Park.

 

Key performance indicators

 

16.     The local board agreements include level of service statements and associated performance measures to guide and monitor the delivery of local services. This report provides interim performance results and outlook information for Howick Local Board’s measures, showing how we are tracking for the second quarter of FY17.

17.     The year-end outlook is for 32 per cent of measures to not achieve target.

18.     The local environmental management measure is on track, as are the majority of measures for local parks, sports and recreation, and local community services.

19.     Measures that are not on track to be achieved include:

·    Percentage of Aucklanders that feel connected to their neighbourhood and local community. The empowered communities approach being implemented in FY17 aims to improve this result.

·    Facility utilisation at off-peak times for council-managed community centres and venues for hire. The digital booking system, which began recording bookings in FY17 Q1, is expected to improve customer experience and utilisation, along with a marketing campaign in Q3.

20.     Percentage of Business Associations meeting their Business Improvement District (BID) Partnership Programme obligations. This currently has a zero per cent outlook as Howick BID has not submitted required accountability documents.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

21.     This report informs the Howick Local Board of the performance to date for the period ending 31 December, 2016.

Māori impact statement

22.     No specific initiatives in the work programme contribute to specific Maori outcomes in the local board plan. Iwi are consulted as part of the development and implementation of projects.

Implementation

23.     The Senior Advisor Howick Local Board will continue to facilitate performance updates to the local board.

 

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Work Programme Snapshot

111

b

Work Programme Update

113

c

Financial Performance

135

d

Performance Measure Results

143

     

Signatories

Authors

Ian Milnes - Senior Local Board Advisor Howick

Authorisers

Karen Lyons - General Manager Local Board Services

Sue O'Gorman - Relationship Manager

 



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Howick FY17 Community Facilities Renewals Work Programme Update

 

File No.: CP2017/01007

 

  

 

Purpose

1.       To seek approval from the Howick Local Board for the addition of the attached project (Attachment A) to the 2016/17 Community Facilities Renewals Work Programme.

Executive summary

2.       The Howick Local Board has approved the 2016/17 Community Facilities Renewals Work Programme on 13 June 2016 (HW/2016/259) and 8 August 2016 (HW/2016/290).

3.       The work programme will be updated with the inclusion of the following projects:
Pakuranga Recreation Centre – Exterior refurbishment, $26,119
Howick Recreation Centre – Comprehensive upgrade (investigation & design phase), $180,000.

4.       Once approved by the Howick Local Board, work will commence before the end of the financial year. Regular updates on the projects will be provided by the Community Facilities Stakeholder Advisors.

 

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      approve the projects below to be included in the 2016/17 Community Facilities Renewals Work Programme:

i)        Pakuranga Recreation Centre – Exterior refurbishment

ii)       Howick Recreation Centre – Comprehensive upgrade (investigation & design phase)

b)      note that budgets outlined are indicative to deliver the additional projects and any budget variances (within scope) will be managed within the total region-wide renewals funding envelope.

 

 

Comments

5.       Community facilities are an important part of realising the vision of Auckland to become the world’s most liveable city. They contribute to building strong, healthy, and vibrant communities by providing spaces where Aucklanders can connect, socialise, learn, and participate in a wide range of social, cultural, art, and recreational activities. These activities foster improved lifestyles and a sense of belonging and pride among residents.

Community Facilities Department

6.       Community Facilities is a new department as at November 2015. It brings together some of the responsibilities that used to sit in various teams: Property; Parks, Sports & Recreation; Arts and Community Events; and Libraries and Information.

7.       The purpose of Community Facilities department is to build, renew, and maintain community assets including buildings, furniture and fit-out, structures, land, trees, and green space. Community Facilities is responsible for local and sports parks, regional and specialist parks, cemeteries, pools and leisure centres, libraries, community centres, venues for hire, arts facilities, public toilets, holiday parks and community lease assets.

Renewals work programme for the local boards

8.       Investment in this renewals programme will ensure that council facilities in Howick Local Board remain valuable, well-maintained community assets that continue to meet the agreed levels of service. Not undertaking timely renewals will have an undesirable impact on the customer experience and put asset performance at risk, and ultimately increase the cost to maintain the facility.

9.       The updates to the renewals programme ensure that the new proposed renewals works (see Attachment A) will maintain the level of service expected at a community facility. 

Description of the new project to be included in the 2016/17 work programme

10.     Pakuranga Recreation Centre – Exterior refurbishment.

11.     Howick Recreation Centre – Comprehensive upgrade (investigation & design phase).

Local board funding policy

12.     As funding becomes available (through savings or attrition), projects with the highest priority that were not previously scheduled in the work programme will be presented to the relevant local board for approval. This report identifies additional projects that Project Delivery now has the capacity to deliver within the 2016/17 financial year. They are now subject for local board approval.

13.     This process excludes work that needs to be actioned immediately for health and safety reasons. These works will be reported to the relevant local board, for their attention, as soon practicable through the monthly updates to the local board.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

14.     The Howick Local Board approved the 2016/17 Community Facilities Renewals Work Programme on 13 June 2016 (HW/2016/259) and 8 August 2016 (HW/2016/290). The local board is now being presented with the updated work programme for approval.

Māori impact statement

15.     The Howick Local Board Community Facility renewals work programme 2016/17 ensures that all facilities continue to be well-maintained community assets benefiting the local community, including Māori. All community facilities contribute significantly to Māori well-being, values, culture and traditions. Where any aspects of the proposed work programme are anticipated to have a significant impact on sites of importance to Tangata Whenua then appropriate consultation will follow.

Implementation

16.     This work programme will be implemented as part of Community Facilities’ usual business practice.

17.     Work programme implementation will be reported quarterly to the local board.

 

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Howick FY17 Community Facilities Renewals Work Programme Update

153

     

Signatories

Authors

Hannah Alleyne - Senior Programme Planner

Authorisers

Rod Sheridan - General Manager Community Facilities

Sue O'Gorman - Relationship Manager

 



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ATEED six-monthly report to the Howick Local Board

 

File No.: CP2017/01026

 

  

 

Purpose

1.       To provide the six-monthly report from ATEED on their activities in the local board area.

Executive summary

2.       This report provides the Howick Local Board with highlights of ATEED’s activities in the local board area for the six months from 1 July to 31 December 2016.

 

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      receive the ATEED six-monthly report period 1 July to 31 December 2016.

 

Comments

3.       This report provides the Local Board with an overview of ATEED activities for discussion.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

4.       The report is for information only.

Māori impact statement

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

Implementation

6.       N/A

 

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

ATEED six-monthly report to the Howick Local Board

157

     

Signatories

Authors

Chris Lock, Senior Strategic Advisor - Local Boards (ATEED)

Richard Court, Manager, Operational Strategy and Planning (ATEED)

Samantha-Jane Miranda, Operational Strategy Advisor (ATEED)

Authorisers

Susan Sawbridge, Manager Stakeholder Relations (ATEED)

Sue O'Gorman - Relationship Manager

 


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Allocation of 2016/2017 Community Response Fund

 

File No.: CP2017/00963

 

  

Purpose

1.       To allocate funding from the 2016/2017 Community Response Fund for an accessibility and walkability audit as part of the development of the Howick Village Centre Plan.

Executive summary

2.       The Howick Local Board has a community response fund of $167,000 within the Locally Driven Initiatives [LDI] operational funding budget for the 2016/2017 financial year. The fund can be used at the local board’s discretion.

3.       At the time of writing, $50,000 has been allocated from the community response fund.

4.       At a workshop on 1 February 2017, staff from the Plans and Places [Chief Planning Office] provided information about a proposed accessibility and walkability audit. This review was recommended by Auckland Transport’s walking and cycling team.

5.       The purpose of the community led street review would be to improve footpaths, public spaces and road crossings via an on ground assessment of local issues and challenges. The focus would be on physical and other barriers. The review would include the main streets within the Howick Village Centre Plan area including Picton Street, Fencible Drive and Moore Street and the linkages between them.

6.       A timeline and diverse range of participants was agreed. The community led street review will be completed by mid - April and comments from the audit would feed into the Implementation Plan of the Howick Village Centre Plan with actions which align with Auckland Transport guidelines. It is anticipated that the centre plan will be adopted by the local board in June 2017.

7.       The local board gave direction at the workshop that it supports the allocation of funding of up to $13,000 from the community response fund for an accessibility and walkability audit as part of the development of the centre plan. The centre plan is part of the local planning and development work programme and regular updates relating to this plan will be provided to the local board.

 

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      Allocate up to $13,000 from its 2016/2017 community response fund for an accessibility and walkability audit as part of the development of a centre plan for Howick Village

b)      Transfer funding of up to $13,000 from the community response fund to the local planning and development activity for Integrated Planning Solutions and the 2016/2017 work programme is updated to include this audit as part of the centre plan for Howick Village.

 

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.    

Signatories

Authors

Vanessa Leddra - Local Board Advisor

Authorisers

Sue O'Gorman - Relationship Manager

 


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Urgent Decisions - Additional Funding, Road Naming and Freedom Camping Pilot

 

File No.: CP2017/00216

 

  

 

Purpose

1.       To bring to the Board any urgent decisions made outside of the business meetings.

Executive summary

2.       On 24 November 2016, the Howick Local Board agreed an urgent decision process where it was not practical to call the full board together and meet the requirement of a quorum.  The process delegates authority to the Chair and Deputy Chair to make an urgent decision on behalf of the full board.  The process requires any urgent decisions made to be reported to the full board at the next ordinary business meeting.  This report is to bring before the Board these decisions made under that process.

3.       Attachment A details funding to the Howick Brass Band Incorporated, Howick Village Business Association and The Rotary Club of Howick Charitable Trust towards events that were held over the Christmas period.  The organisers of these events required the funding prior to the business meeting to be held on 20 February 2017 to enable them to continue organising the event.

4.       Attachment B details a road naming decision that was critical for the applicant to name the new streets and market the subdivision and could not wait until the next scheduled meeting being held on 20 February 2017.

5.       Attachment C details funding to the Pakuranga Rugby League Community Sports Club Incorporated towards an event that was held on 2 February 2017.  The organisers required the funding prior to the business meeting to be held on 20 February 2017 to enable the event to proceed.

6.       Attachment D details approval of sites for inclusion in the freedom camping pilot for the period 7 February to 30 April 2017.  Approval was required prior to the business meeting to be held on 20 February 2017.

 

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      note the urgent decisions made on 14 December 2016 (Attachment A), 11 January 2017 (Attachment B), 27 January 2017 (Attachment C) and 7 February 2017 (Attachment D).

 

 

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Event funding decision

175

b

New Road Naming decision

185

c

Pakuranga Rugby League Community Sports Club (Inc.) decision

191

d

Freedom Camping Pilot Project decision

205

     

Signatories

Authors

Carol McGarry - Democracy Advisor

Authorisers

Sue O'Gorman - Relationship Manager

 


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Governance Forward Work Calendar

 

File No.: CP2017/01183

 

  

 

Purpose

1.       To present the Howick Local Board with its updated governance forward work calendar.

 

Executive Summary

2.       The governance forward work calendar for the Howick Local Board is in Attachment A. The calendar is updated monthly, reported to business meetings and distributed to council staff.

 

3.       The governance forward work calendars were introduced in 2016 as part of Auckland Council’s quality advice programme and aim to support local boards’ governance role by:

·    ensuring advice on meeting agendas is driven by local board priorities

·    clarifying what advice is expected and when

·    clarifying the rationale for reports.

 

4.       The calendar also aims to provide guidance for staff supporting local boards and greater transparency for the public.

 

 

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      note the Howick Local Board Governance Forward Work Calendar.

 

 

 

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Governance Forward Work Calendar

237

     

Signatories

Authors

Carol McGarry - Democracy Advisor

Authorisers

Karen Lyons - General Manager Local Board Services

Sue O'Gorman - Relationship Manager

 


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Workshop Records

 

File No.: CP2017/00001

 

  

 

Purpose

1.       This report attaches the workshop records taken for the period stated below.

Executive Summary

2.       Under Standing Order 1.4.2 and 2.15 workshops convened by the Board shall be closed to the public, however, the proceedings of a workshop shall record the names of members attending and a statement summarising the nature of the information received and nature of matters discussed.  No resolutions are passed or decisions reached, but are solely for the provision of information and discussion.  This report attaches the workshop records for the period stated below.

 

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      note the workshop records for workshops held on 30 November, 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15 December 2016, 26 January 2017 and 1 and 2 February 2017.

 

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

30 November 2016 Workshop Record

241

b

1 December 2016 Workshop Record

243

c

7 December 2016 Workshop Record

245

d

8 December 2016 Workshop Record

247

e

14 December 2016 Workshop Record

249

f

15 December 2016 Workshop Record

251

g

26 January 2017 Workshop Record

253

h

1 February 2017 Workshop Record

255

i

2 February 2017 Workshop Record

257

     

Signatories

Authors

Carol McGarry - Democracy Advisor

Authorisers

Sue O'Gorman - Relationship Manager

 


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ATTACHMENTS

 

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