Komiti mō ngā Tūnuku me ngā Rawa Tūāhanga / Transport and Infrastructure Committee

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Transport and Infrastructure Committee held in Room 1, Level 26, 135 Albert Street, Auckland on Thursday, 20 July 2023 at 10.06am.

 

Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present

 

Chairperson

Cr John Watson

 

Deputy Chairperson

Cr Christine Fletcher, QSO

Until 1.47pm, Item 11

Members

Cr Andrew Baker

Via electronic link

 

Cr Josephine Bartley

Via electronic link

From 11.16am, Item 8

 

IMSB Member James Brown

Via electronic link

Until 3.57pm, Item 13

 

Cr Angela Dalton

Via electronic link

 

Cr Chris Darby

 

 

Cr Julie Fairey

From 11.25am, Item 8,

Until 4.34pm, Item 15

 

Cr Lotu Fuli

Via electronic link
Until 3.45pm, Item 14

 

Cr Shane Henderson

 

 

Cr Richard Hills

Until 4.40pm

 

Cr Mike Lee

Via electronic link

 

Cr Daniel Newman, JP

Via electronic link

 

Cr Greg Sayers

Via electronic link

 

Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, JP

Via electronic link

 

Cr Sharon Stewart, QSM

Via electronic link

 

Cr Ken Turner

Via electronic link

 

Cr Wayne Walker

 

 

Cr Maurice Williamson

Via electronic link

 

Te Hunga Kāore i Tae Mai | ABSENT

 

Members

Mayor Wayne Brown

 

 

Cr Alf Filipaina

 

 

Cr Kerrin Leoni

 

 

IMSB Member Pongarauhine Renata

 

 

 

 

 


Transport and Infrastructure Committee

20 July 2023

 

 

 

Note:   The acting Chief Executive provided an update on the unfolding situation in the CBD.

 

Note:   a roll-call was conducted that ascertained the following members were in attendance at the commencement of the meeting: 

Member

Member

Cr J Watson

ü

Cr R Hills

ü

Cr A Baker

ü

Cr M Lee

ü

Cr J Bartley

 

Cr K Leoni - apology

 

IMSB Member J Brown

ü

Cr D Newman

ü

Mayor W Brown

 

IMSB Member P Renata

 

Cr A Dalton

ü

Cr G Sayers

ü

Cr C Darby

ü

Deputy Mayor D Simpson

ü

Cr J Fairey

 

Cr S Stewart

ü

Cr A Filipaina - apology

 

Cr K Turner

ü

Cr C Fletcher

ü

Cr W Walker

ü

Cr L Fuli

ü

Cr M Williamson

ü

Cr S Henderson

ü

 

 

 

 

1          Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/65

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

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)         accept the apologies from the following members:

Absence

Cr A Filipaina

Cr K Leoni

Lateness

Cr J Bartley – on council business

Cr J Fairey

Early Departure

Cr A Baker – on council business

Mayor W Brown – on council business

Cr R Hills – on council business

CARRIED

Note:    Subsequently:

·         Cr A Baker returned before the meeting ended.

·         apologies were received Mayor W Brown for absence.

·         apologies were received from IMSB Member P Renata for absence due to connection issues.

 

 

 

2          Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

 

 

3          Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/66

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

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)         confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 18 May 2023, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

 

 

 

4          Ngā Petihana | Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 

 

 

5          Ngā Kōrero a te Marea | Public Input

 

 

5.1

Public Input: UBCO Bikes

 

A presentation was provided.  A copy is attached to the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Note:   changes were made to the original recommendation, adding new clause b), with the agreement of the meeting

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/67

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher, seconded by Cr S Henderson:  

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)      whiwhi / receive the public input from Nicholas Albrecht and Katherine Sandford in relation to UBCO bikes and whakamihi / thank them for attending the meeting.

b)      agree to share the presentation and requests to the appropriate personnel at Auckland Transport for consideration.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20 July 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 5.1 - Public Input: UBCO Bikes, presentation

 

 


 

 

5.2

Public Input: Graeme Easte - Ensuring of Long Term Funding for Level Crossing Removals on the Western Line

 

A presentation was provided.  A copy is attached to the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/68

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher, seconded by Cr R Hills:  

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)        whiwhi / receive the public input from Graeme Easte in relation to long term funding for level crossing removals on the Western line and whakamihi / thank him for attending the meeting.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20 July 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 5.2 - Public Input: Graeme Easte - Ensuring of Long Term Funding for Level Crossing Removals on the Western Line, presentation

 

 

 

5.3

Public Input: Viv Beck - Heart of the City - central city transport

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/69

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

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)       whiwhi / receive the public input from Viv Beck in relation to city centre transport and whakamihi / thank her 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.

 

 

 

The meeting adjoured at 11.05am and reconvened at 11.12am.

 

 

 


 

 

8

Vector - update on Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's electricity resilience

 

A presentation was provided.  A copy is attached to the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Note:   changes were made to the original recommendation, adding new clause b), with the agreement of the meeting

 

Cr J Bartley entered the meeting at 11.16am.
Cr J Fairey entered the meeting at 11.25am.

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/70

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

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)      whiwhi / receive the update provided by Vector regarding Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's electricity resilience

b)      note the Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services is to meet with Vector to discuss issues raised in their presentation and will report back at the next committee meeting.

CARRIED

 

Note:    Under Standing Order 1.8.6, the following councillors requested that their dissenting vote against clause a) be recorded:

·         Cr J Fairey

·         Cr S Henderson

 

Attachments

a     20 July 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 8 - Vector - update on Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's electricity resilience, presentation

 

 

9

Waka Kotahi - July 2023 Update

 

A presentation was provided.  A copy is attached to the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/71

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

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)      whiwhi / receive the update provided by Waka Kotahi.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20 July 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 9 - Waka Kotahi - July 2023 Update, presentation

 

 

10

Ports of Auckland Update

 

Roger Gray – Chief Executive, Ports of Auckland Limited provided a verbal update

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/72

MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Cr C Darby:  

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)      whiwhi / receive the update from Ports of Auckland Limited.

CARRIED

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 12.58pm and reconvened at 1.30pm.

 

Cr W Walker was not present.

 

11

Deliberative Poll for VKT Reduction Programme

 

A presentation was provided.  A copy is attached to the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Note:   changes were made to the original recommendation, amending clause d), with the agreement of the meeting.

 

Cr W Walker returned to the meeting at 1.32pm.
Cr C Fletcher retired from the meeting at 1.47pm.

Cr S Henderson left the meeting at 1.57pm.

Cr S Henderson returned to the meeting at 2.10pm.

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/73

MOVED by Cr C Darby, seconded by Cr J Watson:  

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)      tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that a Deliberative Poll is being conducted in partnership with Koi Tū as part of the Vehicle Kilometers Travelled Reduction Programme by December 2023

b)      whakaae / approve the Chair of the Transport and Infrastructure Committee or a delegated representative to attend the Deliberative Poll to welcome the participants

c)      whakaae / agree that the outcomes of the Deliberative Poll will be presented to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee

d)      whakaae / agree to refer and present the outcomes of the Deliberative Poll to the Auckland Transport Board for their information.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20 July 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 11 - Deliberative Poll for VKT Reduction Programme, presentation

 

 

 

12

Update on the Auckland Large-Scale Project area programme

 

A presentation was provided.  A copy is attached to the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/74

MOVED by Cr R Hills, seconded by Cr C Darby:  

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)      whiwhi / receive the update on Auckland’s large-scale project areas.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20 July 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 12 - Update on the Auckland Large-Scale Project area programme, presentation

 


 

 

 

13

City Centre Transport Operations, including Midtown

 

A presentation was provided.  A copy is attached to the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.   

 

IMSB Member J Brown retired from the meeting 3.59pm.

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/75

MOVED by Cr J Watson, seconded by Cr C Darby:  

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)      tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the information regarding City Centre Transport Operations.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20 July 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 13 - City Centre Transport Operations, including Midtown, presentation

 

 

 

14

Transport Officers and experiences on the Public Transport Network

 

A presentation was provided.  A copy is attached to the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Cr L Fuli retired from the meeting at 3.46pm.

 

At 4.01pm, it was:

 

Extension of Meeting Time

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/76

MOVED by Cr C Darby, seconded by Cr W Walker:  

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)      whakaae / agree under standing order 1.1.3 that an extension of time be granted until the business of the agenda is complete.

CARRIED

 

Presentations continued.

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/77

MOVED by Cr J Watson, seconded by Cr C Darby:   

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)      whiwhi / receive the update from Auckland Transport’s officers on their experiences on the public transport network.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20 July 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 14 - Transport Officers and experiences on the Public Transport Network, presentation

 


 

 

 

15

Auckland Transport Update - July 2023

 

A presentation was provided.  A copy is attached to the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Cr J Fairey retired from the meeting at 4.34pm.

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/78

MOVED by Cr J Watson, seconded by Cr C Darby:  

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)      whiwhi / receive the updates provided by Auckland Transport and the relevant actions and plans to address issues identified.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     20 July 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 15 – Auckland Transport Update – July 2023, presentation

 

 

 

 

16

Summary of Transport and Infrastructure Committee information memoranda, workshops and briefings (including the Forward Work Programme) - 20 July 2023

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/79

MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Cr S Henderson:  

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)      tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the progress on the forward work programme appended as Attachment A of the agenda report

b)      whiwhi / receive the Summary of Transport and Infrastructure Committee information memoranda and briefings – 20 July 2023.

CARRIED

 

 

 

Cr R Hills retired from the meeting at 4.40pm.

 

 

 

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

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

 

 


 

 

18        Te Mōtini ā-Tukanga hei Kaupare i te Marea | Procedural motion to exclude the public

Resolution number TICCC/2023/80

MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Cr J Watson:  

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)      whakaae / agree to exclude the public from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting.

The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution follows.

This resolution is made in reliance on section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public, as follows:

C1       CONFIDENTIAL: Audit and Risk Committee - Council-Controlled Organisations' Quarterly Risk Update - May 2023

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable)

Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

s7(2)(c)(i) - The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any enactment, where the making available of the information would be likely to prejudice the supply of similar information or information from the same source and it is in the public interest that such information should continue to be supplied.

In particular, the report contains risk reporting and detailed top risks confidential to the substantive council-controlled organsiations' boards or Audit and Risk Committees. The substantive council-controlled organisations have provided their risk reports for council's Audit and Risk Committee subject to confidentiality.

s48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

The text of these resolutions is made available to the public who are present at the meeting and form part of the minutes of the meeting.

CARRIED

 

 

4.41pm            The public was excluded.

 

Resolutions in relation to the confidential items are recorded in the confidential section of these minutes and are not publicly available.

 

4.59pm            The public was re-admitted.

 

 

restatementS

 

It was resolved while the public was excluded:

 

C1

CONFIDENTIAL: Audit and Risk Committee - Council-Controlled Organisations' Quarterly Risk Update - May 2023

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/81

MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Cr S Henderson:  

a)      tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the Council-Controlled Organisations’ Quarterly Risk Update Report referred by the Audit and Risk Committee

Restatement

b)      whakaae / agree that the decisions be released in the open minutes, but the report and its attachments (Attachment A of the confidential agenda report) and any presentation remain confidential.

 

 

 

 

4.59 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

 

 

 

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