AGENDA
Ordinary meeting of the
Regional Transport Committee
Monday 5 December 2016
Commencing at 1.30pm
Council Chamber
Civic House
110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
Membership: Her Worship the Mayor Rachel Reese, Councillors Matheson, Noonan, Rutledge and Ms Raewyn Bleakley
Guidelines for councillors attending the meeting, who are not members of the Committee, as set out in Standing Orders:
· All councillors, whether or not they are members of the Committee, may attend Committee meetings (SO 2.12.2)
· At the discretion of the Chair, councillors who are not Committee members may speak, or ask questions about a matter.
· Only Committee members may vote on any matter before the Committee (SO 3.14.1)
It is good practice for both Committee members and non-Committee members to declare any interests in items on the agenda. They should withdraw from the room for discussion and voting on any of these items.
Regional Transport Committee
5 December 2016
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2. Appointment of Chairperson
2.1 An officer will assume the chair and call for nominations from the Regional Transport Committee for the appointment of a Chairperson.
Recommendation
That the Committee
Appoints [ name ] as Chairperson of the Regional Transport Committee.
3. Appointment of Deputy Chairperson
3.1 The Chairperson will call for nominations from the Regional Transport Committee for the appointment of a Deputy Chairperson.
Recommendation
That the Committee
Appoints [ name ] as Deputy Chairperson of the Regional Transport Committee.
4. Confirmation of Order of Business
5. Interests
5.1 Updates to the Interests Register
5.2 Identify any conflicts of interest in the agenda
7. Chairperson's Report
8. 2015/16 Annual Monitoring Report on the Regional Land Transport Plan 2015-2021 5 - 25
Document number R6612
Recommendation
That the Committee
Receives the report 2015/16 Annual Monitoring Report on the Regional Land Transport Plan 2015-2021 (R6612) and its attachments (A1654649)
9. Stoke Foothills Business Case 26 - 31
Document number R6613
Recommendation
That the Committee
Receives the report Stoke Foothills Business Case (R6613) and its attachment (A1667256); and
Approves inclusion of the Stoke Foothills Business Case into the 2015-2021 Regional Land Transport Plan.
10. New Zealand Transport Agency Update 32 - 34
Document number R6825
Recommendation
That the Committee
Receives the report New Zealand Transport Agency Update (R6825) and its attachment (A1665721).
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Regional Transport Committee 5 December 2016 |
REPORT R6612
2015/16 Annual Monitoring Report on the Regional Land Transport Plan 2015-2021
1. Purpose of Report
1.1 To receive the 2015/16 Annual Monitoring Report on the Regional Land Transport Plan 2015-2021.
1. Recommendation
It is recommended that the Committee
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Receives the report 2015/16 Annual Monitoring Report on the Regional Land Transport Plan 2015-2021 (R6612) and its attachments (A1654649)
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2. Background
2.1 Section 16(3)(f) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003 requires measures to monitor the performance of the activities identified in the Regional Land Transport Plan. Appendix 3 of the Regional Land Transport Plan details the Regional and Nelson monitoring indicators and targets and states that the monitoring will be reported annually.
3. Discussion
3.1 The monitoring report is attached as A1654649
4. Options
4.1 The presentation of the monitoring report is required by the Regional Land Transport Plan. It is recommended that this report be received.
Rhys Palmer
Senior Asset Engineer - Transport and Roading
Attachments
Attachment 1: A1654649 - 2015/16 Annual Monitoring Report on the Regional Land Transport Plan 2015-2021 ⇩
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Important considerations for decision making |
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1. Fit with Purpose of Local Government Providing a Regional Land Transport Plan and associated monitoring of the plan is a requirement of the land Transport Management Act 2003. |
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2. Consistency with Community Outcomes and Council Policy Monitoring these activities contributes to the community outcome “our infrastructure is efficient, cost effective and meets current and future needs”. |
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3. Risk None. |
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4. Financial impact Preparation of this monitoring report is included in operation budgets for the 2016/17 Annual Plan. |
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5. Degree of significance and level of engagement This is of low significance and no engagement is planned. |
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6. Inclusion of Māori in the decision making process Maori have not been consulted on this matter. |
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7. Delegations The Regional Transport Committee has the responsibility for receiving the RLTP Monitoring Report. |
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Regional Transport Committee 5 December 2016 |
REPORT R6613
Stoke Foothills Business Case
1. Purpose of Report
1.1 To include the costs associated with the development of the Stoke Foothills Business Case in the current 2015/21 Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP).
2. Recommendation
It is recommended that the Committee
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Receives the report Stoke Foothills Business Case (R6613) and its attachment (A1667256); and Approves inclusion of the Stoke Foothills Business Case into the 2015-2021 Regional Land Transport Plan. |
3. Background
3.1 Funding for the preparation of the Stoke Foothills Business Case was not included in the 2015-2021 RLTP. At that time it was considered problems stemmed from localised growth only and would not be eligible for NZ Transport Agency co-investment.
3.2 Funding for the Stoke Foothills Business Case of $100,000 has been provided in the Annual Plan 2016/17.
4. Discussion
4.1 In order to secure NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) co-investment, the Stoke Foothills Business Study must be included in the 2015-2021 RLTP.
4.2 Provided the final Strategic Case demonstrates the scale of the problem and the need to address it from a transport perspective the NZTA may co-invest in completion of the Programme and Indicative Business Cases, but first it must be included in the RLTP for it to be considered. For a full description of the NZTA Business Case methodology and terminology refer to attachment 1.
4.3 It is estimated that the total year end cost for 2016/17 will be $100,000 which will complete the Strategic and Programme Business Cases. It is proposed to budget for the sum of $250,000 to progress the Indicative Cases as determined by the Programme Business Case in 2017/18. If the application for co-investment from NZTA is successful, 48% of the costs associated with the Programme Business Case in 2016/17 and 49% of work in 2017/18 would be funded by NZTA.
5. Options
5.1 The following table summarises the two options available.
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Option 1: Include Stoke Foothills Business Case in RLTP to seek NZTA co-investment |
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Advantages |
· Better consideration/coordination of whole of network (State Highway and Local Road) interventions/projects. · Reduced rate payer contribution |
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Risks and Disadvantages |
· NZTA drivers may differ from local objectives. |
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Option 2: Deliver Stoke Foothills Business Case as unsubsidised project |
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Advantages |
· Greater flexibility to implement local solutions |
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Risks and Disadvantages |
· Greater rate payer contribution |
6. Conclusion
6.1 Funding for the preparation of the Stoke Foothills Business Case was not included in the 2015-2021 RLTP.
6.2 To ensure the Stoke Foothills Business Case is delivered in a coordinated manner that takes into account the wider transport network, it is recommended that funding from the NZTA is sought.
Rhys Palmer
Senior Asset Engineer - Transport and Roading
Attachments
Attachment 1: A1667256 - NZTA BusnessCase Approach - Methodology and Terminolgy ⇩
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Important considerations for decision making |
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1. Fit with Purpose of Local Government Seeking co investment from central government when justified fits with the purpose of local government the current and future
Seeking investment from NZ Transport Agency fits with the purpose of Local Government by ensuring that costs that should be met by Central Government are. |
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2. Consistency with Community Outcomes and Council Policy The Transport Asset Management Plan and Long Term Plan both included undertaking the Stoke Foothills Study. This report details the funding mechanism for undertaking that study only. The recommendation is neutral in relation to its fit with Nelson 2060. |
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3. Risk This is a low risk decision as inclusion of the Stoke Foothills Business Case in the RLTP invites co-investment. |
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4. Financial impact Refer to the financial summary in section 4.3 above. |
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5. Degree of significance and level of engagement This is not a significant decision under the significance policy within the RLTP. A special consultative procedure has already been undertaken as part of the Long Term Plan 2015-2025 which included provision for preparation of the Stoke Foothills Business Case. |
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6. Inclusion of Māori in the decision making process No specific consultation with Maori has been carried out in preparing this report. |
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7. Delegations The Regional Transport Committee has the responsibility for considering inclusion of new projects in the Regional Land Transport Plan. The Regional Transport Committee has the power to decide this matter
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Regional Transport Committee 5 December 2016 |
REPORT R6825
New Zealand Transport Agency Update
1. Purpose of Report
1.1 To provide the Committee with the New Zealand Transport Agency update report.
2. Recommendation
It is recommended that the Committee
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Receives the report New Zealand Transport Agency Update (R6825) and its attachment (A1665721). |
3. Discussion
3.1 The New Zealand Transport Agency’s Update report is included as attachment one.
Rhys Palmer
Senior Asset Engineer - Transport and Roading
Attachments
Attachment 1: A1665721 - Regional Transport Committee - New Zealand Transport Agency Update Report ⇩
