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CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL
SPREYDON/HEATHCOTE COMMUNITY BOARD
ORDER PAPER
TUESDAY 28 OCTOBER 1997 AT 4.00 PM
AT THE BECKENHAM SERVICE CENTRE
APOLOGIES
1. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Mrs Ann Lewis has requested Leave of Absence for the period of 3 to 28 November inclusive of both dates.
Recommendation: That the Board grant leave of absence to Mrs Lewis, as requested.
2. CONFIRMATION OF REPORT TO COUNCIL
Recommendation: That the Report to the Council of the Board meeting of 30 September 1997, as circulated, be confirmed.
3. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT:
| 4. | PROPOSED ROAD STOPPING: PORTION OF MOULE STREET AT TWIGGER STREET RETENTION OF STOPPED ROAD BY THE COUNCIL FOR LOCAL PURPOSE RESERVE (LANDSCAPING | RR 6331 Map Reference: J 10 |
| Officer responsible | Authors |
| City Design Manager | Lester Reilly, Legal Surveyor Design David Falls, Property Services Officer |
| Corporate Plan Output: Roading Budget - Land Legalisation | |
The purpose of this report is to start the legal procedures necessary to stop a portion of legal road at the end of Moule Street abutting Twigger Street.
This road stopping is necessary to restrict traffic as part of the roading improvements associated with the WestpacTrust Centre development.
The proposal has been widely promoted and all pamphlets show the portion of road to be stopped.
The portion of Moule Street is not shown in the notified City Plan as `road to be stopped'.
Reason for the Road Stopping
The reason for the road stopping is for traffic management purposes and to restrict traffic from entering Twigger Street from Moule Street.
Purpose to which the stopped road will be put
The portion of road when stopped, will be held by the Council pursuant to Section 345 (1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 as a Local Purpose Reserve (Landscaping).
The plan is attached.
The land is formed as road but is to be occupied by the Council and used as a landscaping reserve.
Prior to stopping the following resolution is necessary to initiate the stopping action:
Resolution
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 319 (h) and 342 of the Local Government Act 1974, the Christchurch City Council hereby resolves to stop that portion of road as shown on the plan and described in the Schedule hereto.
Schedule
Portion of Moule Street being all that parcel of land situated in the City of Christchurch and shown as `Road to be Stopped' and described as follows:
| Shown | Area | SO | Adjoining Land |
| A | 262 m2 | 19818 | Pt Lot 1 DP 2838 Pt Lot 12 DP 2835 |
| Recommendation: |
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| Chairperson's Recommendation: | That the Council adopt the recommendations above. |
5. BARRINGTON MALL REDEVELOPMENT RR 5789
| Officer responsible | Author |
| City Streets Manager | Mike Calvert |
| Corporate Plan Output: | |
The purpose of this report is to inform the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board of a resource consent application for a major redevelopment on the Barrington Mall site and the proposed traffic management to be undertaken in the vicinity. This report was referred to the City Services Committee on 9 September.
BACKGROUND
The Barrington Mall site was the subject of Plan Change 28 under the Transitional City Plan in May 1989 which extended the Commercial 2 Zone and rezoned Residential 1 land as Residential 1P. The zoning has been carried forward to the Proposed City Plan as Business 2 and Business 2P Zones. The change also included the stopping of Everard Street where it meets Athelstan Street. This road stopping has since been carried out. Although numerous schemes for development of the land have been proposed since rezoning, the land has not been redeveloped.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
The proposed redevelopment adds to the existing mall and supermarket on the site with an expanded supermarket, "The Warehouse", assorted retail stores and mall area. The retail floor area increases from the existing 3,058 m<= to 13,110 m<= gross floor area, with some additional office area associated with the retail developments.
The proposed mall redevelopment will include a variety of small retail tenancies with two major areas of floor space set aside for "The Warehouse " (3550 m<=) and a large supermarket (2990 m<=). The redevelopment is planned to occur in three stages. Stage 1 involves the construction of "The Warehouse", followed by the Stage 2 construction of the supermarket, and finally the Stage 3 demolition of the existing supermarket and refurbishment of the remaining existing mall buildings.
The proposed development complies with most of the transport requirements in the Proposed City Plan, other than the Barrington Street access which generates more than 250 trips per day onto an arterial road and the parking space numbers. The proposed City Plan requires a total of 579 visitor spaces, 97 staff spaces and 60 cycle spaces to be provided whereas the developer is providing a total of 571 visitor spaces, 97 staff spaces and 60 cycle spaces. The development complies with the requirements for off-street loading areas, providing 6 loading bays in total. There are some minor non-compliances with the Transitional City Plan regarding the number of access points but the proposal complies with all other transport related rules in the Transitional Plan.
Overall, the areas of non-compliance with both the Transitional and Proposed City Plans are minor and the impact of these non-compliances is not expected to be more than would reasonably be expected for a development of this size. Due to the minor nature of the areas of non-compliance with both Plans the application has proceeded as a non-notified consent.
PROPOSED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
To mitigate the traffic effects of the proposed development there are a number of traffic management measures that need to be undertaken. The location of the proposed traffic management and roading changes are shown on the plan attached to this report.
All of the above traffic management measures have been imposed as conditions on the consent. The applicant, who is eager to provide a good development which has minimal adverse impacts on the surrounding environment, has agreed to a cost share with the Council for the construction of the traffic management features of 75/25. Funding is available for the Council's share of this work.
PUBLICITY
A publicity leaflet is currently being prepared for distribution to local residents and business people. The leaflet will briefly describe the proposed development and the on-street traffic management measures proposed by the Council. It will also ask for their input regarding possible impacts of the mall and measures required to mitigate these effects.
CONCLUSIONS
The Barrington Mall commercial area was extended through Plan Change 28 in May 1989. An application has been received by the Council to redevelop the site and extend the Barrington Mall from 3,000 m<= to approximately 13,000 m<=. It is expected the development will have no more than minor effects on the road network if the traffic management measures outlined above are undertaken.
The City Services Committee resolved:
| Chairman's Recommendation: | That the information be received. |
6. BEWDLEY STREET/EVESHAM CRESCENT TRAFFIC CONCERNS RR 6414
| Officer responsible | Author |
| City Streets Manager | Jeff Owen, Area Engineer (Beckenham) |
| Corporate Plan Output: | |
The purpose of this report is to inform the Board of a petition received from the residents of Bewdley Street and Evesham Crescent concerning speed and traffic movements in their streets.
Introduction
Bewdley Street is an 8.5 metre wide residential street with local road status within the City Plan. It runs off Barrington Street, a minor arterial road, through to Cobham Street via a short section of Evesham Crescent. Cobham Street joins Barrington and Lyttelton Streets, is a bus route and it could be said acts as a collector road even though it is designated a local road in the City Plan. As can be seen from the attached plan Bewdley Street is a preferred shortcut route from Cobham to Barrington Streets. Speed is of concern to its residents as many children live in the area.
Evesham Crescent leads off Bewdley Street immediately south west of a small suburban shopping centre near Barrington Street. This street is not used as a short cut route but has problems with speed of its own residents, corner cutting at both its intersections with Bewdley Street and motorists using the intersection near the shops as a `U Turning' area.
Local Area Traffic Management Scheme (LATMS)
LATMS were designed to address traffic issues in the community. In October 1996 this Board adopted a report to set an order of priority for LATMS within its area. The area of `Spreydon' in which Bewdley Street and Evesham Crescent fall was ranked at number 3 of the list of 9 schemes within its area. This draft LATMS is due to be started in approximately eight months time ie. June 1998. Public consultation will be undertaken at that time to determine all traffic related concerns of the residents.
Recommendation: That the information be received
7. TOILET BLOCK - HOON HAY PARK RR 6415
| Officer responsible | Writer |
| Parks Manager | Brent Smith, Area Parks Officer |
| Corporate Plan Output: Parks Capital Outputs 9.4 text 57 | |
The purpose of this report is to update the Board on the progress with the new toilet block at Hoon Hay Park.
The Board may recall that the new toilets are being funded by the Spreydon-Heathcote Community Board over a two year period from their 1997/98 and 1998/99 Project funds. This was in response to the feedback received from local children at the Safer Parks Strategy `Brainstorming' session in November 1996.
The project is well under way now, with the concept design being produced (see attachment). As was envisaged, we have managed to fit the four new "Safer Parks Toilet Cubicles" on to the site of the existing toilets, and incorporating the structure in with the existing pavilion.
Detailed plans will now be produced, with tenders to be called for a start time of May/June 1998.
Recommendation: That the information be received.
| 8. | PROGRESS REPORT - CITY STREETS CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAMME | RR 6359 |
| Officer responsible | Author |
| City Streets Manager | Brendan Bisley, Projects Engineer |
| Corporate Plan Output: Pg 9.5.0 | |
The purpose of this report is to provide an update on progress with the City Streets' Capital Works Programme within the Board's area.
A. Kerb and Channel Renewals
i. Burnbrae Street
Full reconstruction. Contract has been tendered. Construction under way.
ii. Colombo Street (Milton - Devon)
New kerb and channel, footpaths and berms with a 14 m carriageway. Contract has been tendered. Construction under way.
iii. Strickland Street (Leitch - Milton)
Stage 2 of the widening of Strickland Street. Undergrounding will be undertaken before reconstruction works are begun. Property has still to be purchased.
iv. Scott/Browning Streets
Reconstruction and undergrounding of services. Construction is complete.
v. Collins Street
Reconstruction and undergrounding of services. The undergrounding is being funded from the Urban Renewal Budget. Project will be tendered in November.
B. New Construction
i. Entertainment Centre
This project involves the construction of a new road linking the entertainment centre and Whiteleigh Avenue. It also involves the replacement of the existing kerb and channel on the north side of Twigger Street and the formation of a cul-de-sac in Moule Street. Construction is expected to begin in January.
ii. Centaurus Road Footpath (Bowenvale - Sloan)
Construction of a new footpath adjacent to the river. Funding issues need to be addressed.
iii. Cashmere Road Footpath
New path from Fairview to opposite Johnny Martin's shop. Tender is expected in November.
C. Safety Works
i. Ensors/Opawa
Reconstruction of the existing roundabout to increase vehicle safety through the intersection. Contract is tendered.
ii. Barrington/Frankleigh/Milton
Replacement of the existing roundabout with traffic signals. The expected tender date is in October.
iii. Cobham/Lyttelton
Installation of splitter islands in Cobham Street. Construction is under way.
iv. Coronation/Simeon
Installation of splitter islands in Simeon Street. Construction is complete.
v. Milton/Selwyn
Installation of traffic signals. The expected tender date is in October.
vi. Cashmere/Hoon Hay/Worsleys
Realignment of the intersection. Expected tender date is in November.
vii. Hoon Hay Road Splitter Islands
Project has been delayed due to feedback from the residents.
Recommendation: That the information be received.
9. UPDATE OF BOARD FUNDS
An update of the Board's Discretionary and Project funds will be tabled at the Board meeting for the information of Board members.
Recommendation: That the information be received.
10. CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS RR 6416
| Officer responsible | Writer |
| Parks Manager | Robyn Taylor, Area Parks Officer |
| Corporate Plan Output: Promotion and Marketing 9.4 tex 9 | |
The purpose of this report is to request funding from the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board to install Christmas tree lights in two trees over the 1997/98 Christmas holiday period.
The locations of the two trees are as follows:
- Cashmere Road (opposite Johnny Martin's)
- Centaurus Road/Rossmore Terrace Corner
It is proposed that existing lights will be used for the Cashmere Road (Johnny Martin's) tree. Total cost to install and disconnect festoons for this tree is $690.00.
For the Board to improve Christmas tree lights in the Spreydon/Heathcote area there is an excellent tree for decoration at the corner of Centaurus Road and Rossmore Terrace. Costs to supply and install strings of festoons, plus a temporary control electrical supply for this tree is $3857.30. Purchase of Christmas lights is expensive as quality 230 volt festoons are required. These have a five year life span, so after the initial cost they can be used for future Christmases at minimal cost.
However, it has been suggested that a site in Sydenham on Addington rather than a second site in Cashmere should be selected for the additional illuminated tree. This is being investigated and will be reported on verbally at the Board meeting.
It is envisaged that the lights would be installed during early December and disconnected in mid January. Southpower have agreed to supply electricity to the trees at no cost to the Board, providing a considerable saving.
| Recommendation: | That the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board fund the $4547.30 plus GST required to install Christmas tree lights from its 1997/98 Discretionary Funds. |
11. COMMUNITY BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 1998 RR 6417
| Officer responsible | Writer |
| Community Manager | John Shanks, Committee Secretary |
| Corporate Plan Output: Community Board meetings | |
Community Boards have been asked to consider their meeting schedule for 1998. The following meeting schedule is suggested:
Tuesday 3 February
Tuesday 3 March
Tuesday 7 April
Tuesday 5 May
Tuesday 2 June
Tuesday 7 July
Tuesday 4 August
Tuesday 1 September
Election Recess
Recommendation: That the Board adopt the above meeting schedule for 1998.
12. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL RR 6418
| Officer responsible | Writer |
| Community Manager | Jane McLauchlan, Community Activities Officer |
| Corporate Plan Output: Community Activities 6.7 text 6 | |
The purpose of this report is to obtain from the Board suggestions of primary and/or intermediate schools in the Spreydon-Heathcote area for inclusion in the Safe Routes to School programme.
Mr Paul Cottam, Safe Routes to School Co-ordinator of the Council's City Streets Unit has written to the Board inviting it to provide input in identifying local schools for possible inclusion in the Safe Routes to School programme (attached). Four schools which have recently raised serious traffic safety concerns are Christchurch South Intermediate (Selwyn Street), Waltham School (Waltham Road), Spreydon School (corner of Lincoln and Curletts Roads) and Addington School (Brougham Street).
| Recommendation: | That the Board identify Christchurch South Intermediate, Waltham, Spreydon and Addington Schools for inclusion in the Safe Routes to School programme. |
| 13. | PROPOSED ROAD NAMES (RAILWAY STATION ACCESS ROAD & LINCOLN ROAD) | RR 6419 |
| Officer responsible | Writer |
| Environmental Services Manager | Bob Pritchard, Subdivision Planning Officer |
| Corporate Plan Output: | |
The purpose of this report is the approval by the Board of two new road names, and one new right of way name.
The Subdivision Planning Officer reports:
1. New Railway Station Access Road, Spreydon Ward
The new road leading to the new Christchurch Railway Station has been constructed, and has been constructed and in use for some time. Land Information New Zealand were invited to supply a name for the road, but this has not been forthcoming. I have had correspondence with staff employed at the new railway station. They have suggested the name PASSCHENDAELE WAY (Place or Drive are other possibilities). Passchendaele was the name of locomotive Ab 608, the only named locomotive in New Zealand at the time. There is a plaque mounted on the wall of the new station, that for many years was mounted on steam locomotive Ab 608. The plaque commemorates the New Zealand railwaymen who died in the First World War. Passchendaele was a battlefield in Belgium. The locomotive still exists and is currently being overhauled by a museum group for excursion running. In the years between the two wars "Passchendaele" was regarded by railway staff as "their" war memorial locomotive. For many years it hauled the South Express out of Christchurch virtually every day and was watched out for eagerly by those on the line side. This continued until staffing pressures in the Second World War made assigning a specific locomotive to one particular duty too difficult to sustain.
While the name might have created spelling difficulties if used in a residential street, this new road serves only the new railway station, so it will not be used as a postal address.
The Chairman comments:
"Despite the historical suitability of Passchendaele Way as a name for this new road, I have some reservations about it because of the length of the name when shown printed on maps. It may be appropriate for the Board to consider a shorter name for this new road.
I would suggest the name "TROUP LANE" be considered by the Board as an alternative. This name commemorates both Sir George Troup and his son Mr Gordon Troup. Sir George Troup was a noted architect who was responsible for the design of both the Dunedin Railway Station and the Kaiapoi Railway Station as well as many others, not all of which still survive. His style was flamboyant Edwardian and his trademark frequently was a tower or turret at one end of the railway station building. His son Gordon was a prominent Christchurch resident noted as a school teacher, university liaison officer, university lecturer, railway enthusiast and author of a number of publications, particularly on railway matters."
The Subdivision Planning Officer has offered the following further comment:
"I am advised that there are some doubts expressed about the suitability of the proposed name Passchendaele Way as the name does not comply with clause 7 of the Council's Policy on the naming of Roads and Rights of Way, adopted on 20 October 1993. This policy was drafted by the writer in order to establish guidelines when vetting names for approval prior to forwarding the proposed names in the Community Boards for approval. In respect to Clause 7:
"Names are to be chosen in proportion to the length of the road. Long names on short cul de sacs can be very difficult to display on a map."
I included this clause in the policy, as I had spent five years working with the old Lands and Survey Department, preparing maps, and was aware of the difficulties of displaying long names. Before the proposed names are submitted to Community Boards for approval, I have checked the available space on the map to display the road and its name.
The Railway Station access road is close to 400 metres long from Whiteleigh Avenue to the station, and while an existing map may look slightly cluttered with Margaret and Levin Streets shown, both these streets have been legally stopped and will not appear on the next edition of the map.
Thirty-eight road and right of way names have been approved by the Spreydon-Heathcote Community Board since July1994. Of these, only three carriageways (Major Aitken Drive, Jack Hinton Drive and Acheron Drive) are longer than Passchendaele Way.
While the board may wish to decline the name if they believe it is not desirable or suitable for their area, in this case I respectfully suggest that the proposed name Passchendaele Way should not be declined because of the length of the name."
2. West/96/1047 Suburban Estates Limited - Lincoln Road,
Spreydon Ward
At the Board's last meeting, the name Tree Court was declined. Suburban Estates has now decided to name the right of way together with the new cul-de-sac, and proposes the following two names: PARADE COURT for the cul-de-sac, and CANTREE LANE for the right of way. The subdivision is at the stage where the Title Plan will soon be ready for lodgement at Land Information New Zealand. They will not accept the Title Plan unless the legal road has an approved road name. In the event the Board decides to decline Parade Court as a name, the company requests that Cantree Court be used for the cul-de-sac, and a right of way name can be submitted at a later date.
| Recommendation: |
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| Chairman's Recommendation: | That the Board approve the name TROUP LANE for the new railway station access road. |
14. CASHMERE VILLAGE GREEN RR 6381
| Officer responsible | Author |
| Parks Manager | Chris Freeman, Management Planning
Officer Deborah Hewett, Parks Planner |
| Corporate Plan Output: Parks Plans and Policy Statements | |
The purpose of this report is to:
BACKGROUND
A total of 111 submissions have been received on the proposal to declare the Cashmere Village Green as a Recreation Reserve pursuant to the Reserves Act 1977 and the Draft Cashmere Village Green Management Plan.
Submissions have been processed and a letter has been forwarded to all submitters acknowledging receipt of their submission. All submissions have been summarised and considered by staff.
Following the Legal Services Manager's advice this report has been prepared outlining the approach that needs to be taken in considering the various issues.
It is proposed to hear the issues of Recreation Reserve declaration, QE II National Trust Open Space Covenants and Conservation 2 zoning independently from management plan issues. This is to ensure that if declared a Recreation Reserve the final management plan can have official status under the Reserves Act 1977.
DELEGATION
Peter Mitchell, the Legal Services Manager, has advised that an appropriate method of hearing submissions in relation to the Cashmere Village Green is to obtain Council approval to set up a special committee. The Parks Unit recommends 3 people; one from the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board and two from the Parks and Recreation Committee, with power to act.
With regard to the appointment of a Community Board member to the special committee the Legal Services Manager advised that the member should not have had any active involvement in the issue. Possible appointees suggested by the Legal Services Manager are Mr Drayton, Mrs Lewis and Dr Fahey.
HEARING PROCESS
To satisfy statutory requirements, two independent hearings will need to be held.
The first hearing will deal with the matter of Declaration as a Recreation Reserve (pursuant to Section 14 of the Reserves Act 1977) and will also include matters raised in submissions in relation to the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust Open Space Covenant, and submissions relating to change of zoning from Open Space 1 to Conservation 2. All three have been raised in submissions as alternative options for protection of the Cashmere Village Green and it is appropriate that each be heard and examined in respect of their opportunities and constraints.
Note: Any decisions made by the special committee on the issue of QE II National Trust Open Space Covenants and Conservation 2 zoning will only form recommendations to the Council as these alternatives will involve other bodies and committees.
The second hearing will then deal with matters raised in relation to the Draft Management Plan for the Cashmere Village Green, including goals, objectives and policies, landscape plans and budgets. Decisions made by the special committee on the draft management plan will be final.
The date for the Draft Management Plan hearing will be subject to the outcome of the first hearing and will be set by the Parks and Recreation Committee at the time.
Summary of the Process in Relation to Hearings and Decisions
Declaration as a Recreation Reserve Hearing
Draft Management Plan Hearing
Decision is final.
| Recommendations: |
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| 15. | CONTRACT NO 97/98-133 WESTPACTRUST CENTRE - ROADING IMPROVEMENTS | RR 6376 |
| Officer responsible | Author |
| City Streets Manager | Design Engineer Roading, Stuart McHugh |
| Corporate Plan Output: City Streets, New Assets, page 9.5.89 | |
The purpose of this report is to obtain Board approval for acceptance of a tender which is above the $300,000 authority delegated to Council Officers.
The contract is for the construction of kerbs, channels, asphaltic concrete paths, grassed berms, landscaping, drainage works, installation of Telecom and Southpower ducts, laying of water main, construction of paved platform, carriageway pavement, installation of lighting, signage and application of new road marking for Jack Hinton Drive from Whiteleigh Avenue to the roundabout extending northwards and westwards to the completion of consultant's limit of construction for the WestpacTrust Centre.
Also included in the roading improvements to Twigger Street and Moule Street.
Tender prices have been received as follows:
| Weighted Attribute Score |
Tender Price |
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| Technic Canterbury Limited | 66 | $429,200.00 |
| Local Construction Limited | 59 | $461,319.25 |
| Taggart Earthmoving | 58 | $475,795.50 |
| Fulton Hogan Limited | Not Relevant | $490,662.20 |
| BD Construction Limited | Not Relevant | $496,930.09 |
| Works Operations Unit (CCC) | Not Relevant | $506,967.40 |
All prices exclude GST.
These prices include a contingency sum of $50,000 and the work is for a twenty (20) week period.
The pre-tender estimate for the work was $537,000.
The standard road works information leaflet has been circulated inviting comments relating to the project and all inquiries and comments from residents and others have been satisfactorily resolved (refer attachment).
Martin Walker of Technic Canterbury Limited has given an assurance that the work can be completed within the specified time.
| Recommendation: | That the tender with the highest weighted attribute score of Technic Canterbury Limited for the sum of $429,200 be accepted. |
| Chairperson's Recommendation: | Not seen by Chairman. |
16. CAPITAL SMOOTHING PROJECT RR 6420
| Officer responsible | Writer |
| Community Manager | Committee Secretary |
| Corporate Plan Output: | |
The City Streets Manager is currently putting together the review and prioritisation of current five year capital works programmes. A number of projects will need to be considered by Community Boards for prioritisation. Information on this should be available in time for the Board meeting and will be tabled at the meeting.
As prioritising the projects for each year will be required, it is suggested that the Board nominate a date early in November to hold a special Board meeting to consider the prioritised capital works programmes and to make decisions on these.
A report on the Capital Programme Review Project which was considered by the City Services Committee on 7 October 1997 is attached to provide background information on this matter for Board members.
| Recommendation: | That the Board nominate a date on which to hold a special Board meeting early in November if this should be required. |
17. PARKING EDUCATION OFFICER RR 6421
| Officer responsible | Writer |
| Community Manager | John Shanks, Committee Secretary |
| Corporate Plan Output: | |
Board members will recall that the Board had made an allocation of $7,500 towards the employment of a Parking Education Officer.
At the Board meeting held on 30 September 1997, the Board resolved "that the allocation of $7,500 for the Parking Education Officer remain allocated unless the Community Manager is unable to obtain an assurance from the Parking Unit that an appropriately skilled officer will be made available for the work which it was originally intended would be carried with the funding provided in the 1996/97 budget.
The Parking Operations Manager advises:
"Further to our recent discussion regarding the $7,500 allocation in your Community Board's budget to assist in funding the above position, I would confirm that as Council did not provide additional funding for this position in the 1997/98 financial year it will conclude in January/February next year, at the end of the period for which Council's Employment Services people were able to secure 50% funding for the project.
In the circumstances it would seem appropriate that the money wet aside by your Board to assist in funding the position be reallocated.
Patrols `at the school gate', and more particularly at those schools identified by Tim Ashton during the course of the survey work he carried out as having specific parking related road safety problems, will be carried out by Parking Officers."
The Chairman believes that consideration should be given to the problems of parking and double parking round schools and suburban shopping areas and the potential hazards that this causes should still be considered with care by the Board, which should also consider whether there is any other way to address the problem.
The allocation of $7,500 is now available for reallocation. It is suggested that this reallocation and the question of whether there is any other appropriate way to address the problem could now be referred to the Community Affairs Committee for consideration.
| Recommendation: | That the information be received and that the issue be referred to the next Community Affairs Committee meeting to ascertain how to deal with the concerns raised at inconsiderate and hazardous parking practices. |