Minutes of Transport & Infrastructure Committee

a) whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 16 February 2023, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

4 Ngā Petihana | Petitions

There were no petitions.

Mayor Wayne Brown joined the meeting at 10.15am.

5 Ngā Kōrero a te Marea | Public Input

5.1	Public Input: Boopsie Maran - Inner West Cycling and Walking Projects
	A PowerPoint presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number TICCC/2023/17 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher, seconded by Cr C Darby: That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the public input from Boopsie Maran in relation to the Inner West Cycling and Walking Projects and whakamihi / thank Boopsie Maran for attending the meeting. CARRIED
	Attachments a 16 March 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 5.1: Public Input: Boopsie Maran – Inner West Cycling and Walking Projects, presentation

5.2	Public Input: Gael Baldock - Core Services of Auckland Transport and Inner City Cycleways
	Supporting information was tabled in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Cr J Bartley joined the meeting at 10.20am. Cr D Newman joined the meeting at 10.23am.
	Resolution number TICCC/2023/18 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher, seconded by Cr C Darby: That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the public input Gael Baldock in relation to Core Services of Auckland Transport and Inner City Cycleways and whakamihi / thank Gael Baldock for attending the meeting. CARRIED
	Attachments a 16 March 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 5.2: Public Input: Gael Baldock – Core Services of Auckland Transport and Inner Cycleways, supporting information

5.3

Public Input: Bike Auckland - Great North Road Project of the Inner West Street Improvements

Resolution number TICCC/2023/19

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher, seconded by Cr C Darby:

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a) whiwhi / receive the public input from Fiáin d'Leafy on behalf of Bike Auckland in relation to the Great North Road Project of the Inner West Street Improvements and whakamihi / thank Fiáin d'Leafy for attending the meeting.

CARRIED

5.4

Public Input: Lisa Prager - Core Services of Auckland Transport and Inner City Cycleways

Resolution number TICCC/2023/20

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher, seconded by Cr C Darby:

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a) whiwhi / receive the public input from Lisa Prager in relation Core Services of Auckland Transport and Inner City Cycleways and whakamihi / thank Lisa Prager for attending the meeting.

CARRIED

5.5

Public Input: Darryl Ojala - Auckland Transport design plan for Great North Road

Resolution number TICCC/2023/21

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher, seconded by Cr C Darby:

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a) whiwhi / receive the public input from Darryl Ojala in relation to Auckland Transport design plan for Great North Road and whakamihi / thank Darryl Ojala for attending the meeting.

CARRIED

5.6

Public Input: Chris de Lautour - Cycle Lanes

Resolution number TICCC/2023/22

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher, seconded by Cr C Darby:

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a) whiwhi / receive the public input from Chris de Lautour in relation to cycle lanes and whakamihi / thank Chris de Lautour for attending the meeting.

CARRIED

Cr W Walker left the meeting at 11.05am.

5.7

Public Input: Grey Lynn Business Assocation - Upgrade to the Grey Lynn section of Great North Road (GNR)

Resolution number TICCC/2023/23

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher, seconded by Cr C Darby:

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a) whiwhi / receive the public input from Grey Lynn Business Association in relation to the Upgrade to the Grey Lynn section of Great North Road and whakamihi / thank Fiona Anderson and Carol Gunn for attending the meeting.

CARRIED

6 Ngā Kōrero a te Poari ā-Rohe Pātata | Local Board Input

There was no local board input.

7 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

Cr W Walker returned to the meeting at 11.10am.

8	KiwiRail Update
	A PowerPoint presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Dave Gordon, Chief Operating Officer, Capital Projects and Asset Development KiwiRail; and Gwyneth Macleod, Head of Network Strategy and Investment, were in attendance to speak to the presentation.
	Resolution number TICCC/2023/24 MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher: That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the update from KiwiRail. CARRIED
	Attachments a 16 March 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee: Item 8 - KiwiRail Update, Presentation

9	Auckland Light Rail Limited Update
	A PowerPoint presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Tommy Parker, Chief Executive Auckland Light Rail; Sarah Azam, General Manager Communications and Relationships; and Ruth Stokes, General Manager Land Development, were in attendance to speak to the presentation.
	Resolution number TICCC/2023/25 MOVED by Cr A Filipaina, seconded by Cr L Fuli: That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the update from Auckland Light Rail Limited. CARRIED
	Attachments a 16 March 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee: Item 9 - Auckland Light Rail Limited Update

The meeting adjourned at 12.46pm and reconvened at 1.22pm,

Mayor W Brown was not present.

10	Resilient Land and Coasts - Flood Response Update
	A PowerPoint presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Cr M Williamson left the meeting at 1.44pm.
	Resolution number TICCC/2023/26 MOVED by Deputy Mayor D Simpson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher: That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the further update on the resulting landslides from the Auckland Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. CARRIED
	Attachments a 16 March 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 10 – Resilient Land and Coasts – Flood response Update, presentation

Auckland Transport's Quarter Two Performance Report 2022-2023

Resolution number TICCC/2023/27

MOVED by Chairperson J Watson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher:

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a) whiwhi / receive Auckland Transport’s 2022/2023 second quarter report (Attachments A and B of the agenda report).

CARRIED

12	Auckland Transport Update - March 2023
	A PowerPoint presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Wayne Donnelly, Acting Board Chair; Mark Lambert, Acting Chief Executive; and Stacey Van Der Putten, Executive General Manager Safety, Auckland Transport, were in attendance to speak to the presentation.
	Mayor W Brown returned to the meeting at 2.16pm. Cr M Williamson returned to the meeting at 2.20pm.
	Resolution number TICCC/2023/28 MOVED by Deputy Mayor D Simpson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher: That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the updates provided in this report and the relevant actions and plans to address issues identified. CARRIED
	Attachments a 16 March 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee: Item 12 - Auckland Transport Update - March 2023, Presentation

13	Great North Road Corridor
	A PowerPoint presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	IMSB Member P Renata retired from the meeting at 3.44pm. IMSB Member T Henare retired from the meeting at 3.48pm.
	MOVED by Chairperson J Watson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher: That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the information provided on proposed changes to the layout of Great North Road. b) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that a site visit and briefing is being arranged for committee members c) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that Auckland Transport is seeking direct feedback from the Transport and Infrastructure Committee members by 14 April 2023 ahead of decision making by the Auckland Transport Board.
	At 3.50pm, it was:
	Extension of Time
	Resolution number TICCC/2023/29 MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Cr G Sayers: That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee: a) whakaae / agree pursuant to standing order 1.1.3 that an extension of time until the business of the agenda is complete be granted. CARRIED
	The meeting adjourned at 3.50pm and reconvened at 3.58pm. Debate commenced.
	Cr L Fuli retired from the meeting at 4.03pm.
	Resolution number TICCC/2023/30 MOVED by Cr D Newman, seconded by Cr W Walker: That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee: a) whakaae / agree to extend Cr M Lee’s speaking time by two minutes to complete his address. CARRIED
	Resolution number TICCC/2023/31 MOVED by Chairperson J Watson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher: That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the information provided on proposed changes to the layout of Great North Road b) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that a site visit and briefing is being arranged for committee members c) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that Auckland Transport is seeking direct feedback from the Transport and Infrastructure Committee members by 14 April 2023 ahead of decision making by the Auckland Transport Board. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
	Attachments a 16 March 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee: Item 13 - Great North Road Corridor, Presentation

14	Ferry Services - Solutions to Improve Service Levels
	A PowerPoint presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Mayor W Brown left the meeting at 4.27pm.
	Resolution number TICCC/2023/32 MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Cr K Turner: That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the updates provided in this report and the relevant actions and plans to address issues identified. CARRIED
	Attachments a 16 March 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee: Item 14 - Ferry Services - Solutions to Improve Service Levels, Presentation

15	Urban Vehicle Kilometres Travelled Reduction Programme
	A PowerPoint presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Cr C Darby left the meeting at 4.41pm. Cr M Lee retired from the meeting at 4.41pm.
	Note: changes to the original recommendations, adding new clause e), were made as a chairperson’s recommendation.
	Resolution number TICCC/2023/33 MOVED by Chairperson J Watson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher: That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that, as a Tier 1 urban environment, Auckland is required to develop an Urban Vehicle Kilometres Travelled Reduction Programme by December 2023 b) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that Auckland needs to submit an Expression Of Interest to Waka Kotahi by 30 March 2023 to access Climate Emergency Response Fund funding to support the development of its Urban VKT Reduction Programme c) whakaae / approve the establishment of a reference group comprising the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Transport and Infrastructure Committee, the Chair of the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee, three Auckland Transport board members, one IMSB member and two mana whenua representatives, to provide oversight and direction throughout the development of Auckland’s Urban Vehicle Kilometres Travelled Reduction Programme d) tono / request staff to report back to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee at key milestones during the development of the Urban Vehicle Kilometres Travelled Reduction Programme. e) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the final version will be presented to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee and Auckland Transport’s board of directors for approval by December 2023. CARRIED
	Attachments a 16 March 2023, Transport and infrastructure Committee: item 15 - Urban Vehicle Kilometres Travelled Reduction Programme, Presentation

Flood Recovery Programme for Three Waters Operations

Cr C Darby returned to the meeting at 4.48pm.
Mayor W Brown returned to the meeting at 4.55pm.

Resolution number TICCC/2023/34

MOVED by Deputy Mayor D Simpson, seconded by Cr W Walker:

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a) whakaae / approve the development of a Flood Recovery Programme for Three Waters Operations, based on the scope provided to the meeting

b) tono / request the Recovery Office to support the development and implementation of the Flood Recovery Programme for Three Waters Operations as part of the council’s Recovery Programme

c) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that the Flood Recovery Programme for Three Waters Operations will be coordinated and integrated through the Recovery Plan being prepared by the Recovery Office

d) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that some of the work delivered through this Flood Recovery Programme will require additional funding and this will need to be considered by the Governing Body as part of the recovery discussions.

CARRIED

Transport and Infrastructure Committee Forward Work Programme

Resolution number TICCC/2023/35

MOVED by Chairperson J Watson, seconded by Cr S Henderson:

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a) whakaae / approve the Transport and Infrastructure Committee’s forward work programme (Attachment A of the report)

b) whakaae / agree that the Transport and Infrastructure Committee’s forward work programme be reported for information on a monthly basis and reviewed on a six-monthly bases in March and September each year.

CARRIED

Summary of Transport and Infrastructure information memoranda and briefings - 16 March 2023

Resolution number TICCC/2023/36

MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher:

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a) whiwhi / receive the Summary of Transport and Infrastructure Committee information memoranda and briefings – 16 March 2023.

CARRIED

19 Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e Autaia ana | Consideration of Extraordinary Items

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

Te Mihi | Acknowledgement

Cr A Filipaina acknowledged the recent passing of Ngamaru Raerino.

Ngamaru Raerino

Ngamaru Raerino was a well known identity in the screen industry for his screenwriting and work in the use of te reo. He was also the father of Maea Petherick, Senior Governance Advisor for this committee. Condolence has been conveyed to the family and a moments silence was observed.

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

CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Transport and Infrastructure Committee HELD ON

DATE:.........................................................................

CHAIRPERSON:.......................................................

Chairperson	Cr John Watson
Deputy Chairperson	Cr Christine Fletcher, QSO
Members	Cr Andrew Baker
	Cr Josephine Bartley	From 10.20am, Item 5.2
	Mayor Wayne Brown	From 10.15am, Item 4
	Cr Angela Dalton
	Cr Chris Darby
	Cr Julie Fairey
	Cr Alf Filipaina, MNZM
	Cr Lotu Fuli	Until 4.03pm, Item 13
	IMSB Member Tau Henare (alt)	Until 3.48pm, Item 13
	Cr Shane Henderson
	Cr Mike Lee	Until 4.41pm, Item 15
	Cr Kerrin Leoni
	Cr Daniel Newman, JP	From 10.23am, Item 5.2
	IMSB Member Pongarauhine Renata	Until 3.44pm, Item 13
	Cr Greg Sayers
	Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, JP
	Cr Sharon Stewart, QSM
	Cr Ken Turner
	Cr Wayne Walker
	Cr Maurice Williamson

	Auckland Transport
	Wayne Donnelly, Acting Board Chair
	Mark Lambert, Acting Chief Executive
	Stacey van Der Putten, Executive General Manager Safety