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18. 12. 96
FENDALTON/WAIMAIRI COMMUNITY BOARD
26 NOVEMBER 1996
A meeting of the Fendalton/Waimairi Community Board was held on
Tuesday 26 November 1996 at 4.00 pm
PRESENT: Barbara Stewart (Chairman), Val Carter, Graham Catley, Cheryl Colley, Pat Harrow, Keith Nuttall, Ian Rivers, Hazel Tait, Ron Wright
The Board reports that:
PART A--MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION
1. "REDUNDANT" ROAD WIDENING COMMITTEE
- REPORT OF 20 NOVEMBER 1996
The Board appointed Committee continued with its considerations regarding "redundant" road widening by way of site visits to a number of locations in Glandovey Road (Fendalton to Idris).
The attached report and accompanying plans detail the areas inspected.
Having considered the Committee's report the Board resolved to recommend to Council as follows:
1. That the disposal of Council land fronting the listed properties inspected in Glandovey Road not be approved.
2. That all affected property owners in Glandovey Road be written to advising of the need to ensure that any new fence construction occurs on the true legal boundary.
3. That remedial measures be initiated to effect the removal of any part of the fence structure located on Council land fronting No 102 Glandovey Road.
PART B--ITEMS DEALT WITH BY THE BOARD AND REPORTED FOR INFORMATION ONLY
2. CONFIRMATION OF REPORT - 30 OCTOBER 1996
The Board resolved that the report of the Board meeting held on 30 October 1996 (both open and public excluded sections) be confirmed.
3. DEPUTATION BY APPOINTMENT
3.1 JUDY ANDREWS
Judy Andrews, a retailer at the Bishopdale Shopping Centre, spoke in opposition to a proposal to install a motor cycle stand in the north car park of the Shopping Centre.
From the submissions made and the resulting discussion, the Board decided to defer the installation of the motor cycle stand and to review the matter later if requests for such a facility were received.
(Note: Keith Nuttall declared interest and withdrew from the meeting during consideration of this item)
4. PETITION RE GREERS ROAD AT BURNSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
The Board received advice of a 545 signatory petition from the pupils of Burnside High School concerned for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists using the section of Greers Road between Jellie Park and the cycle entrance to Burnside High School during the hours of 8.00 am to 8.40 am and 3.00 pm to 3.30 pm.
The Area Traffic Engineer reported on the matters raised in the petition advising that improvements in this general area were proposed in the Bryndwr Local Area Traffic Management Scheme recently circulated for public comment. Also, subject to funding availability and feedback from the community, a painted flush median with a pedestrian refuge island at the crossing point was a possibility.
The Board resolved to thank the petitioners for the interest they had shown in traffic safety and further that the concerns raised be referred to the Board's Traffic Safety Committee as part of its considerations of the Draft Bryndwr Local Area Traffic Management Scheme.
5. UNIVERSITY CAR PARKING - UPDATE
The Community Manager reported that the Joint (Riccarton/Wigram and Fendalton/Waimairi Community Boards) Working Party had reconvened on 13 November to review the community feedback on the measures implemented by both Boards over the March to July period to overcome parking problems on streets surrounding the University.
In receiving the report, the Board resolved that the matter of extending the P120 restriction on the north side of Creyke Road (Barlow to Ilam) be reviewed by the Board at the conclusion of the University's first term in 1997. Also, the issues arising from the public feedback regarding Moorpark Place and Karo Place are to be further considered by the Board's Traffic Safety Committee.
6. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - REPORT OF 19 NOVEMBER 1996
Submitted for the Board's consideration were the outcomes of the Committee meeting held on 19 November to consider Akela Street reconstruction, Farrington Avenue/Eastling Street intersection, Maidstone/Waimairi intersection and a number of proposed street thresholds throughout the Board's area.
The Board resolved on each of these matters as follows:
Akela Street
That the roading/traffic works programmed for Akela Street, Office Road, Office/Rossall and Mansfield/Papanui be deferred to enable Board involvement with the community based Working Party recently established to review traffic and roading related issues for Merivale and, further, that this review be completed in order to have the approved works underway by 1 May 1997.
Farrington Avenue/Eastling Street
That the installation of a refuge island, modifications to the kerb extension and a painted median be provided on Farrington Avenue adjacent to the Eastling Street intersection.
Maidstone Road/Waimairi Road Intersection
That the $15,000 currently allocated to the Maidstone/Waimairi intersection be reallocated to achieve the desired works in the vicinity of the Farrington Avenue/Eastling Street intersection.
Proposed Street Thresholds
1. That an 8 metre wide threshold be provided at the Hamilton/Clyde intersection.
2. That the planned threshold at the Medbury/Clyde intersection be retained.
3. That a 7.5 metre wide, evenly centred (on each side) threshold, be provided at the Garreg/Jeffreys intersection.
4. That scheme plans for the Ilam Road intersection treatments be considered by the Board in February.
Members of the Committee also met separately with the Papanui Ward Members of the Shirley/Papanui Community Board on 19 November to discuss the Railway Cycleway, Northcote/Greers/Sawyers Arms intersection, and the Sawyers Arms/Gardiners intersection. The decisions made by the Board on each of these matters is as follows:
Railway Cycleway
That the joint Board discussions on the railway cycleway reconvene early in the New Year to review the plans for the Railway Cycleway route and the programme for enhanced consultation.
Northcote/Greers/Sawyers Arms Intersection
That long term options for improving the intersection be compiled by officers for joint review by both Boards.
Sawyers Arms/Gardiners Intersection
The Board resolved to recommend to the City Services Committee:
1. That the Council initiate immediately the purchase of property severances on all four corners of the intersection of Sawyers Arms Road and Gardiners Road.
2. That if the roundabout cannot be constructed this financial year, the Council carry out the listed minor improvements to the existing junction as an interim measure to reduce the hazards faced by motorists using the intersection.
3. That if the Council cannot achieve the required property severances for the safe operation of a roundabout during the next year, proceedings be commenced immediately to have the land required designated in the City Plan.
4. That a "Slow Down Now" (or similar) sign be installed by mid December 1996 on the Gardiners Road northern approach to the intersection and that funding for the sign be met from the Fendalton/Waimairi Community Board 1996/97 discretionary funds, if required.
7. NEIGHBOURHOOD IMPROVEMENT PLAN - WAIRARAPA TERRACE/QUEENS AVENUE
The Board resolved that the proposed scheme for the Wairarapa/Queens intersection be modified to provide for a nine metre road width restraint for Wairarapa Terrace and an eight metre wide threshold for Queens Avenue.
In arriving at this decision it was reported that this was a 1996/97 Neighbourhood Improvement Work and was part of the Holmwood Local Area Traffic Management Scheme which sought to address the problem of vehicle speeds on Wairarapa Terrace and the realignment of the intersection with Queens Avenue.
8. POSTER BOLLARDS
Potential locations for the siting of poster bollards at the Bishopdale Shopping Centre were reported on. The Board decided that the possible siting of poster bollards, including other sites, be finally determined at the Board's next meeting in February 1997.
(Note: Keith Nuttall declared interest and withdrew from the meeting during consideration of this item.)
9. COMMUNITY PRIDE GARDEN AWARDS
A report was submitted detailing the outcome of discussions between Members of the Street and Garden Awards Committee of the Christchurch Beautifying Association and Council Officers concerning refinements to the current format of the Community Pride Garden Awards Scheme.
The Board resolved to approve the changes to the Community Pride Garden Awards scheme as follows:
1. That the present cups/trophies be transferred to Street Award winners in the Community Board's area for the most attractive long street, short street, and cul-de-sac.
2. That the Board approve the non-pointed criteria for selection of gardens for the Community Pride Garden Awards as outlined below.
- Evidence of effort or improvements made to garden and effect on street.
- Overall tidiness of property/garden and evidence of community pride.
- Horticultural/landscape impact of garden on street.
3. That the certificates be standardised as an A5 size, and be personalised to each Board area to be signed by the Chairpersons of the Christchurch Beautifying Association and the Community Board.
4. That the Board decide how they wish to present these awards to residents who are acknowledged for the contribution their gardens make to the "Garden City" image of Christchurch.
10. PROPOSED WAIMAKARIRI RIVER REGIONAL PLAN - SUBMISSIONS
Submitted for the Board's consideration were the outcomes of the Joint Working Party (Fendalton/Waimairi, Shirley/Papanui and Burwood/Pegasus Community Boards) that had met on 11 and 19 November to prepare input into submissions (Board/Council) on the proposed Waimakariri River Regional Plan recently prepared by the Canterbury Regional Council.
The Board also had before it a copy of the draft submission.
The work of the Joint Working Party was acknowledged and the Board resolved to endorse the draft submission that had been prepared for on-forwarding to the Environmental Committee.
11. NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT GROUP CO-ORDINATION - FUNDING
The Community Activities Officer, Beckenham, reported on a request having been received from the Police Crime Prevention section seeking a final contribution from all Boards towards a further six months extension of the Christchurch Neighbourhood Support Groups Co-ordinator (NSGC) position.
The report recalled that the initial six month NSGC position was contributed to by all Boards to cover the period from May 1996 in recognition of the potential value to the community in the Police having an updated and useful NSG database.
In response to the request, the Board resolved to make a contribution of $1,083.00 (being one sixth of the total of $6,500.00) from its 1996/97 Discretionary Funds, as requested by the Police Crime Prevention section, being a final contribution to protect the collective investment already made in the current Neighbourhood Support Groups database. The Board also separately resolved to congratulate the Co-ordinator on his achievements to date.
12. COMMUNITY BOARD COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
The Board considered a report from the Community Activities Officer, Beckenham, detailing the pilot programme being undertaken by the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board towards enhancing community consultation on social issues. The report also asked whether all Boards would be interested in principle in adopting a similar type of consultation procedure in a collective manner.
The Board resolved that the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board be congratulated on the development of its process of consultation, although it did not wish to participate in the development of a collective strategy.
In reaching this decision, the Board was mindful that Boards could, and did, conduct their consultation processes in widely differing manners and that the Fendalton/Waimairi Board was continuously enhancing its own routines in identifying priorities through consultation with its community for the benefit of the whole community.
13. AGENDA 21 COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER
At its meeting on 30 October 1996, the Board had sought further information on the work, content and role of the Agenda 21 Community Liaison Officer. It was recalled that the Joint Hagley/Ferrymead and Burwood/Pegasus Agenda 21 Working Party had earlier sought the support of all Boards by requesting the long term continuation of the position through a submission for funding support in the Annual Plan.
Di Lucas was in attendance to assist Members and to provide further information on the programme.
Having considered the information provided, the Board resolved that as the research and documentation produced by way of the Indigenous Ecosystems for Christchurch (per Agenda 21) is considered adequate for use by the Council and the general public and in noting the efforts and contributions made by Martin Lukes, the Board does not support the continuation of the position of Agenda 21 Community Liaison Officer through a submission being made for funding support in the Annual Plan.
14. 1997/98 ANNUAL PLAN - BOARD PROJECT PROPOSALS
Details were advised of the feedback received from Unit Managers to the Board's list of Project Proposals for the 1997/98 Annual Plan. The suggestion was made that the Board's Annual Plan Committee review the replies and in doing so be given power to act in order to meet the Budget timetable leading up to Christmas. The opportunity also existed for the Committee to consider the replies to the Board's Statement of Issues as well as beginning to give initial consideration to possible project funding items for 1997/98. The Board also had approximately $26,000 still to allocate from its Discretionary Funds for 1996/97 and it was proposed that the Committee also consider this matter and report back to the Board in February.
The Board resolved that the topics mentioned be referred to the Annual Plan Committee with power to act being granted in respect of the Project Proposals for
1997/98 with the remaining matters to be reported back to the Board in February 1997.
15. COMMUNITY BOARD CONFERENCE
The first National Community Board Conference is to be held in Christchurch from 13 - 16 March 1997 and the appointment of Board delegates to attend the Conference was submitted for consideration.
The Board resolved that five delegates attend the Conference with all associated fees and daily allowances being met from the Board's Budget.
16. PLANS COMMITTEE REPORT OF 12 NOVEMBER 1996
Submitted for record purposes were the results of the Committee's review of the draft Council submission on the review of Gaming in New Zealand.
The report from the Committee was received and the response prepared and forwarded was confirmed.
17. MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD COMMITTEES - MR P HARROW
Mr Pat Harrow was appointed a Member of the Board's Traffic Safety and Annual Plan Committees.
18. KEEP CHRISTCHURCH BEAUTIFUL CAMPAIGN
Information on recent activity in the Fendalton/Waimairi area was received. In addition, the Board requested that a report be provided to an early meeting of the Board next year on progress in re-establishing a local Keep Christchurch Beautiful Committee.
19. FIXING OF DATE, TIME AND VENUE OF ORDINARY MEETINGS OF THE BOARD FOR 1997
The Board adopted the following schedule of Ordinary meetings for 1997 commencing at 4.00 pm on a Tuesday in the Board Room, Fendalton Service Centre:
4 February, 4 March, 1 April, 6 May, 3 June, 1 July, 5 August, 2 September, 30 September, 28 October, 25 November
20. ITEMS RECEIVED
20.1 Waimairi Study Awards
The results of the Committee's consideration of the applications made for Study Awards funding were received.
20.2 Selwyn District Council - Board Representation on Stock Water Race Sub-committee
Further to the Board's request seeking membership on the Stock Water Race Sub-committee, the Selwyn District Council had advised that Sub-committee representation was presently being reviewed and the Board's request would be considered as part of this work.
20.3 Use of Indigenous Species in Waterway Planting
The Board received a report from the Water Services Manager noting that the Water Services Unit would be co-ordinating a report in the New Year that would raise the issue of indigenous planting for Community Boards and Council consideration.
21. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC
The Board resolved to adopt the resolution detailed in Clause 25 of the Agenda.
CONFIRMED THIS 4TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 1997
BARBARA STEWART
CHAIRMAN