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18. 12. 96
BURWOOD/PEGASUS COMMUNITY BOARD
25 NOVEMBER 1996
A meeting of the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board
was held on Monday 25 November 1996
in the Boardroom, Shirley Service Centre, 36 Marshland Road
at 4.00 pm
PRESENT: David Dobbie (Chairman), Clare Duff, Dave East, Carole Evans, Alister James, Don Rowlands, Gail Sheriff, Jack Travis, Chrissie Williams
APOLOGIES: Carole Evans arrived at 5.35 pm and was present for all clauses except clauses 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 20, 27 and part of clause 8.
Dave East arrived at 5.50 pm and was present for all clauses except clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 27.
The Board reports that:
PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION
1. MARSHLAND ROAD/NEW BRIGHTON ROAD
PARKING RESTRICTIONS
| Officer responsible | Author |
| City Streets Manager | Lorraine Wilmshurst, Assistant Area Traffic Engineer |
| Corporate Plan Output: Streets Markings and Signs 9.6.0 |
The purpose of this report is to gain Council approval for alterations to the parking restrictions, bus stop, taxi stand and "no stopping" restrictions at the entrances to the "Palms" on Marshland Road and New Brighton Road.
A condition of approval for the resource consent for the "Palms" shopping complex at Shirley was that a "no stopping" restriction of 6-10 metres be installed at the entranceways. With the volumes of traffic and the visibility problems being experienced by customers, it is considered that the "no stopping" restriction should be extended to the north of the entrance on Marshland Road and to the west of the entrance on New Brighton Road.
These extensions will allow vehicles entering the "Palms" to move out of the traffic, give greater visibility for vehicles that are exiting and remove the right of way conflicts that occur at present.
There is also a problem of shopping trolleys being left on the pavement adjacent to the taxi stand. The "Palms" management has provided a trolley park and pedestrian walkway in the car-park but this does not coincide with the taxi stand. If the taxi stand is moved south on Marshland Road to line up with the facilities provided by the "Palms" management, it will result in a clear footpath. It will also necessitate the moving of the bus stop south towards New Brighton Road. The present parking by the bus stop will be replaced by making parking available where the taxi stand is at present.
Between the new position of the bus stop and the "no stopping" restriction at the intersection there will be parking spaces for three vehicles. As these parking spaces are outside the post boxes, a P5 loading zone restriction will eliminate any possibility of congestion for box-holders.
By making these alterations to the on-street parking along New Brighton Road and Marshland Road at the "Palms" shopping complex, visibility for entering and exiting vehicles will be improved, facilities provided by the Mall management will be better utilised and traffic congestion will be alleviated (see attached plan).
Recommendation: 1. That a bus stop on the east side of Marshland Road commencing at a point 89 metres from its intersection with New Brighton Road and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 31 metres be removed.
2. That a taxi stand on the east side of Marshland Road commencing at a point 160 metres from its intersection with New Brighton Road and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 38 metres be removed.
3. That the P30 parking restriction on the north side of New Brighton Road commencing at a point 6 metres from the intersection of Marshland Road and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 40 metres be removed.
4. That the stopping of vehicles (at any time) on the east side of Marshland Road commencing at a point 14.5 metres from its intersection at New Brighton Road and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 16 metres be removed.
5. That the stopping of vehicles (at any time) on the east side of Marshland Road commencing at a point 200 metres from its intersection at New Brighton Road and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 40 metres be removed.
6. That the stopping of vehicles (at any time) be prohibited on the north side of New Brighton Road commencing at a point 24 metres from its intersection with Marshland Road and extending in a easterly direction for a distance of 35 metres.
7. That a P30 parking restriction be imposed on the north side of New Brighton Road commencing at a point 12 metres from the intersection with Marshland Road and extending in a easterly direction for a distance of 12 metres.
8. That a "loading zone time limit 5 minutes" be created on the east side of Marshland Road commencing at a point 47 metres from its intersection with Marshland Road and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 16 metres.
9. That a bus stop be installed on the east side of Marshland Road commencing at a point 63 metres from its intersection with New Brighton Road and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 33 metres.
10. That a taxi stand be installed on the east side of Marshland Road commencing at a point 96 metres from its intersection with New Brighton Road and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 40 metres.
11. That the stopping of vehicles (at any time) be prohibited on the east side of Marshland Road commencing at a point 208 metres from its intersection with New Brighton Road and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 57 metres.
12. That a P30 parking restriction be imposed on the east side of Marshland Road commencing at a point 160 metres from its intersection with New Brighton Road and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 48 metres.
PART B - ITEMS DEALT WITH BY THE BOARD AND REPORTED FOR INFORMATION ONLY
2. CONFIRMATION OF REPORT
The Board resolved that the report of the last ordinary meeting held on Monday 4 November 1996 (both open and public excluded) be confirmed.
3. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT
Ralph Ross, Shirley Residents' Association, addressed the Board on matters pertaining to Joy Street. Mr Ross noted that he had received varied comments from residents on the proposed Golf Links Road traffic calming measures. Residents who lived between Pagoda Street and Arden Crescent were concerned that the works would not prevent traffic speeding on their section of Joy Street. In addition, the Canterbury Regional Council was proposing to establish a bus route that utilised Joy Street. Mr Ross suggested that a working party be established between the Shirley Residents' Association and the Board, with a view to creating a Local Area Traffic Management Scheme (LATMS) for the "Palms"/Joy Street area.
In response to Mr Ross's proposal the Board noted that a lot of effort had gone into bringing funding forward to complete Joy Street traffic calming measures this financial year. It was resolved that the proposed work in Joy Street/Golf Links Road proceed and that the Area Traffic Engineer attend the February Shirley Residents' Association meeting to discuss further traffic issues.
Maureen Inwood addressed the Board regarding a holiday programme she was piloting. This programme would allow solo mothers and their children to take a holiday break together. It was envisaged that the holiday would allow solo mothers time to network and learn from others in like situations, within the context of a holiday atmosphere. Maureen had two requests to the Board. First, was the use of the Burwood/Pegasus community van to travel to and from Lake Brunner from 1-6 January 1997 and, second, was funding of $2,700 to pay for accommodation and associated costs.
The Board advised Maureen that the Community Activities Officer would investigate funding and transport options and report back to her within one day.
4. CORRESPONDENCE
1. A letter was received from Jenny Lineham, Secretary of the New Brighton District Business Association, recording the Association's delight at the success of the 5 November fireworks display off New Brighton Pier. The Board resolved that the Communications and Promotions Unit be requested to provide a report outlining an organisational strategy for next year's event and that the Parking Unit investigate car-parking options outside the main beach park area.
2. A letter was received from Mrs L D George concerning proposed changes to the No 19 bus route in Wainoni that would isolate many elderly people from New Brighton Mall. Mr Wayne Holton-Jeffries and Ms Delis Aston (Canterbury Regional Council) advised the Board that a new trial service would accommodate the needs of the residents concerned. This was part of a new ring route that would link New Brighton Mall and the "Palms" shopping centre.
5. NEW BRIGHTON/QUEENSPARK/SHORELINK BUS ROUTES
The Area Traffic Engineer reported on a proposal to advertise 81 proposed bus stops along the New Brighton/Queenspark/Shorelink routes. It was felt that the logistics of door knocking at each residence would be outweighed by publicly advertising the routes in all local newspapers. It was resolved that the Board approve the advertising of a scheduled list of proposed new bus stops and that a letter be forwarded to the 81 residents who live adjacent to the stops.
6. SOUTH NEW BRIGHTON/SOUTHSHORE LATMS
The Area Traffic Engineer reported that a public meeting held on 18 September 1996 had raised a number of issues, which were included in the draft South New Brighton/Southshore LATMS. The Board resolved that the draft South New Brighton/Southshore Local Area Traffic Management Scheme be circulated for public comment, and that a public meeting to discuss the issues be convened at an appropriate time, should the need arise.
7. ASHWOOD STREET TRAFFIC CALMING
The Area Traffic Engineer reported that a majority of respondents to publicity on traffic calming measures in Ashwood Street did not favour the placement of six road humps along its length. Therefore it was resolved:
1. That subject to approval from the Parklands Residents' Association the Board approve the original threshold design in Ashwood Street at its intersection with Queenspark Drive.
2. That officers investigate the issue of safety at the playground.
8. QUEENSPARK SCHOOL CROSSING
The Area Traffic Engineer reported on a crossing point trial at Queenspark School which allowed for the use of swing out barrier signs at school times, thus negating the need to install a zebra crossing. The Board resolved that the information be received.
9. POLICY ON KERBSIDE PARKING LIMITS
The Board received updated guidelines on the placement of parking limit lines on roads in the city, which were adopted by the Council at its 23 October meeting. The Board resolved that the information be received.
10. BURWOOD/PEGASUS RESIDENTS' GROUPS
The Community Activities Officer reported on an annual questionnaire of residents' associations. All but one group had returned the questionnaire, with the respondents reporting a variety of community involvement. The Board resolved:
1. That the Waitikiri Residents' Group be asked to meet and confirm the following:
(a) Their status as a residents' group.
(b) Their spokesperson or committee.
(c) The boundary that the group covers.
2. That a Christmas card be sent to all residents' groups and that the New Brighton Community Committee representatives (Jack Travis, Gail Sheriff) remind them to complete the survey.
3. That the respondents be acknowledged and recognised by the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board under the Council residents policy for 1996.
11. TE ROPU TAMAHINE AFTER SCHOOL INFORMATION SKILLS PROGRAMME
The Community Activities Officer reported on a request to the Board for funding of the Te Ropu Tamahine After School Information Skills Programme. This programme was a pilot being run through the Girl Guides Association and New Zealand Income Support Services to provide at-risk girls aged between 8-10 years a safe, stable environment where they can learn, have fun and improve their self-esteem. It was resolved:
1. That a grant of $5,000 be allocated from the Board's Community Response Fund.
2. That the grant assist the staging of the Wainoni and Aranui primary Te Ropu Tamahine Girls Club programmes.
3. That the organisers confirm that the programmes will take place prior to the grant being forwarded.
4. That a brief report of the programme be forwarded to the Community Manager, Shirley Service Centre at the conclusion of each term, as well as an evaluation report at the completion of the project.
12. DRAFT DOG CONTROL POLICY UNDER THE DOG CONTROL ACT 1996
The Principal Environmental Health Officer forwarded a draft of the Dog Control Policy prior to its public notification in early December 1996. It was resolved that the Board establish a working party, consisting of Clare Duff, Gail Sheriff and David Dobbie, to make submissions on the Draft Dog Control Policy.
13. COMMUNITY BOARD CONFERENCE
A report was received from the Community Manager requesting that Board members support the First National Community Board Conference by appointing delegates to attend. It was resolved:
1. That any Board member who wishes to attend the Conference will have registration fees paid for from the Board's Conference Allowance.
2. That when numbers and costs are established, it be up to the discretion of the Chairman and Community Manager to allocate funds for the Conference dinner.
14. FIXING OF DATE, TIME AND VENUE OF ORDINARY MEETINGS OF THE BOARD IN 1997
The Board considered its meeting timetable for 1997 and resolved:
1. To confirm its meeting schedule for 1997 on the dates listed commencing at 4.00 pm at the Shirley Service Centre:
Monday 3 February
3 March
1 April (Tuesday - Easter Monday)
5 May
3 June (Tuesday - Queens Birthday)
30 June
4 August
1 September
29 September
3 November
24 November
2. To confirm the following seminar dates and topics:
18 February 1997 - New Brighton Update
15 April 1997 - Travis Wetland Update
15. INTERIM COMMITTEE
A report was presented to the Board for the purpose of establishing an interim Committee to meet over the two month Christmas holiday period should the need arise. It was resolved that the Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Councillor Evans be appointed to the interim committee, with delegated authority to make decisions on behalf of the Board on matters of urgency during the December 1996 and January 1997 holiday period should the calling of a special meeting of the Board be impracticable.
16. VANDALISM SEMINAR
A report of the Board's Vandalism Seminar was received. It was resolved that another seminar be arranged for late February early March 1997, with input from a variety of groups including insurance companies, community watch, security companies and the Police.
17. JOINT CYCLEWAYS WORKING PARTY
A report of a meeting of the Joint Burwood/Pegasus - Shirley/Papanui Cycleways Working Party was received. The Board resolved that the report of the Joint Cycleways Working Party be received.
18. NEW BRIGHTON MALL WORKING PARTY
A report of a meeting of the New Brighton Mall Working Party was received. The Board resolved that a letter from the Community Manager make reference to painting the Mall's "lipsticks" and the revised cleaning programme.
19. COMMUNITY BOARD PROJECT PROPOSALS
The Board received its project proposals to the Council's Five Year Capital Plan. After proceeding through the list of Unit comments it was resolved that the project proposals be adopted in principle and that officers provide a more extensive report to the February 1997 Board meeting on safety and pedestrian issues.
20. ESTUARY FORESHORE PROTECTION
The Planning Manager, Water Services Unit, reported on proposed consultation procedures for flood mitigation measures relating to the Southshore Estuary Foreshore. The Board resolved:
1. That consultation proceed along the lines discussed in the report and that the Pegasus members of the Board be appointed to attend the evening meeting.
2. That consultation with other groups be conducted by correspondence followed by site visits if requested.
3. That a report on the cost feasibility of defining legal boundaries along the Estuary foreshore be presented to the Board.
21. PROPOSAL - ENERGIZERS YOUTH PROGRAMME (PARKLANDS YOUTH TRUST)
The Burwood/Pegasus Activities Co-ordinator presented a report requesting Board funding towards the 1997 "Energizers" Friday night activities programme. It was resolved that funding of $5,000 be allocated from the Board's discretionary funds to the Parklands Youth Trust "Energizers" programme for terms 1 and 2, 1997.
22. COMMUNITY MANAGER'S UPDATE
The Community Manager's monthly update was presented to the Board. It was resolved that the information be received.
23. PARKLANDS UNITED SPORTS CLUB'S NEW PAVILION
The Area Parks Officer presented a report on behalf of the Parklands United Sports Club requesting the lease of 501 m2 of Parklands Reserve on which to construct club rooms, changing rooms and storage facilities.
The Board resolved to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Committee that it grant a lease over 501 m2 of Parklands Reserve (Lot 38 DP 64723 of 3.7545 ha held in title for recreation reserve) to the Parklands United Sports Club for a period of 19 years 364 days on which to build their new pavilion/changing facilities subject to the following conditions:
1. That the leasing provisions of the Section 54 of the Reserves Act 1977 including ministerial consent are complied with.
2. That the club obtain resource and building consents before work commences on the site.
3. That the club relinquish their lease over their present site to enable further car-parking to be provided for the new facility.
4. That the club agree to comply with all Bylaws, regulations and statutes pertaining to the construction and operation of the building.
5. That the exterior colour scheme for the proposed building be submitted to the Parks Manager for approval before construction commences.
6. That the area be maintained in a safe, clean, and tidy condition to the satisfaction of the Parks Manager or his designate at all times.
7. A bond of $2,000 be paid by the successful principal contractor to the Christchurch City Council before work commences on the site. The bond, less any expenses incurred by the Council will be refunded to the contractor on completion of this contact.
8. The applicant contact the Area Parks Officer, Linwood before commencing construction of the building to ascertain the Council's requirements through the development phase of the project.
9. That the club be responsible for the cost of constructing a further 23 car-parks to service the new facilities.
10. Permission to undertake the proposed development will lapse if construction has not commenced within two years of obtaining Council permission.
11. That all costs associated with this application and resulting development be paid for by the Parklands United Sports Club Incorporated.
12. That the Property Manager in consultation with the Parks Manager complete the lease formalities.
24. BEXLEY RESERVE PUBLIC TOILET PROVISION
The Parks Development Works Officer reported on a proposal to establish a public toilet at Bexley Reserve. The Board resolved to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Committee:
1. That the funding set aside in the Parks Capital Budget in 1996/97 for a toilet to service the BMX area at Bexley Reserve be reallocated for a toilet to service the sports grounds.
2. That negotiations continue with the New Brighton AFC to incorporate the toilet into a joint changing/toilet facility.
3. That the provision of a toilet to service the BMX area at Bexley Reserve be further investigated.
25. COMMUNITY BOARD COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
The Community Activities Officer, Beckenham, presented a report on a pilot scheme aimed at enhancing community consultation on social issues. The Board felt that this was an area in which it currently excelled and therefore resolved that David Dobbie, Carole Evans, the Community Manager and the Community Activities Officer formalise and review the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board's consultation procedures and submit them to the consultation group.
26. NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT GROUPS CO-ORDINATION
The Community Activities Officer, Beckenham, forwarded a request from the Police for Community Board funding towards extending the employment of the Christchurch Neighbourhood Support Groups Co-ordinator. The Board resolved:
1. That a contribution of $1,083 be allocated from the Board's 1996/97 discretionary funds as a final contribution to protect the collective investment already made in the current Neighbourhood Support Group database.
2. That the Co-ordinator be congratulated on his achievements to date.
3. That the Police be requested to report on the future maintenance of the Neighbourhood Support Group database.
27. DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY - SHORTLAND STREET
The Property Services Officer presented this report to the Board prior to its consideration at the 27 November Council meeting as an item on the Projects and Property Committee report. The Board made no amendments to the recommendations and resolved that the information be received.
28. BURWOOD/PEGASUS FUNDING ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE
The Community Activities Officer submitted a list of names nominated as community representatives to the Board's Funding Assessment Committee. The Board resolved:
1. That the format of the Burwood/Pegasus Funding Assessment Committee remain as determined by the Board meeting on Tuesday 8 February 1994.
2. That Peter Shaw, Ross Banbury and Pamela Findlay be appointed to the Funding Assessment Committee.
3. That Philip Tikao be reappointed as the tangata whenua representative.
The meeting closed at 7.20 pm