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18. 12. 96
RICCARTON/WIGRAM COMMUNITY BOARD
25 NOVEMBER 1996
A meeting of the Riccarton/Wigram Community Board
was held at Sockburn Service Centre
on Monday 25 November 1996 at 5.00 pm
PRESENT David Buist (Chairperson), Graham Berry,
Helen Broughton, Mary Corbett, Ishwar Ganda,
Lesley Keast, Mark Kunnen, Mike Mora and
Bob Shearing.
APOLOGIES An apology for lateness was received from Graham Berry.
Graham Berry arrived at 5.20pm and retired at 7.27pm. He was not present for clause 1 and part of 2.1, and clauses 15 to 24.
Lesley Keast retired at 7.04pm and was not present for part of clause 9, and clauses 10 to 24.
Helen Broughton retired at 7.53pm and was not present for clauses 21 to 24.
PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION
Nil
PART B - MATTERS DEALT WITH BY THE BOARD AND
REPORTED FOR INFORMATION ONLY
1. confirmation of MEETING report
The Board resolved that the report of the Riccarton/Wigram Community Board meeting held on 6 November 1996 be confirmed as a true and correct record of that meeting.
2. SPEAKING RIGHTS
2.1 MS JUSTINE MOUAT
At the 6 November meeting of the Community Board the design plan for Paeroa Reserve was received. The question of play equipment in Paeroa Reserve was held over to today's meeting and the Board had by resolution decided that Council staff consult with Ms Mouat and a Plunket representative on the equipment that may be suitable to be put into Paeroa Reserve.
Ms Mouat had been granted speaking rights to address the Board on these matters in relation to the development of Paeroa Reserve, the playground equipment and the Council's policy on fencing and safer parks.
In her presentation to the Board Ms Mouat noted the work undertaken with Council officers in deciding the appropriate equipment that would be put into Paeroa Reserve. A plan was received by the Board which showed that the equipment would cater for young and older children. This plan had been endorsed by Ms Mouat as being acceptable.
In respect of the installation of the playground equipment Ms Mouat asked that it be installed after major earthworks had been completed and prior to the ongoing landscaping requirements as in her opinion there was an expectation for this equipment to go in as soon as practicable.
Ms Mouat also suggested that the Council could re-look at its current policy in relation to fencing of properties adjoining reserves and that cognisance should be taken of the Safer Parks Policy. She believed that current practices of 1.8 metre solid fencing was not appropriate for the reserves and that either a reduction to 1.0 metre or transparent forms of fencing could be considered suitable.
Mr Tony King from the Parks Unit was in attendance and discussed the matters raised by Ms Mouat in respect of Safer Parks. He noted the problems of security and other problems that adjoining property owners to parks had been subjected to. A suggestion to Ms Mouat that she discuss these matters with the Parks Unit was made.
Ms Mouat was thanked for her attendance and her continued interest in this matter.
2.2 ms d lucas and mr m lukes - christchurch/otautahi agenda 21 forum
Ms Lucas was in attendance to seek the Board's support for the publishing of data and booklets on the Port Hills of Christchurch. She noted that indigenous ecosystem books covering the balance of the city had been prepared and there was now a growing interest in a similar book to cover the Port Hills.
Mr Lukes spoke of his role as Community Liaison Officer that had been originally envisaged as a community based position but now was becoming city-wide. He mentioned various projects which he hoped to undertake during the next financial year and was seeking Community Board support to the funding. Mr Lukes also mentioned the work going on at local schools, including Gilberthorpe School which was embracing the Agenda 21 theme by native plantings and the siting of a wetlands on the school which had been well supported by the children.
In thanking Ms Lucas and Mr Lukes for their attendance, the Board Chairperson noted that reports on the requests received were included in the order paper.
3. LUCAS AND ASSOCIATES / AGENDA 21 FORUM
FINANCIAL REQUEST TO FUND (SET 4) PORT HILLS
A report was received which gave background information on the request (via Speaking Rights) of Christchurch Otautahi Agenda 21 Forum for the Board to provide (one-third share) financial assistance to the compiling of data and booklets on the Port Hills of Christchurch.
In 1995 Christchurch Community Boards began funding ecosystem mapping of the Christchurch Plains, a process initiated by Christchurch Agenda 21 Forum and undertaken by Lucas Associates. With Set 3: Indigenous ecosystems of Otautahi Christchurch put out for Shirley/Papanui, Fendalton/Waimairi in October 1996 the final report was completed covering the plains areas of Christchurch. Response has been excellent with requests arriving at the Community Board before publication.
The next stage is to identify what is natural to the Port Hills. Within the Christchurch City Council boundary this area is shared by Riccarton/Wigram, Spreydon/Heathcote, and Hagley/Ferrymead Community Boards. For this reason Christchurch Agenda 21 Forum is approaching all three Community Boards to consider this request to fund Lucas Associates to produce a resource which will enable home owners on the hills to identify what is natural to their own place. The resource in booklet and plant list form, following the previous reports, will identify appropriate plants for gardens, schools and community areas, show connections with insect, bird and lizard life and provide an invaluable education tool.
The total cost quoted by Lucas Associates is $6,900 plus GST which includes Landcare Research input.
Shared between the three relevant boards cost will be $2,300 plus GST per Board.
It is proposed that the booklets are put together in February 1997.
Mr Kunnen expressed concern that the Board was considering providing financial assistance to this organisation but without any accountability requested or knowledge of contractual arrangements to employ consultants to undertaken the work and he asked that further information be received before the Board resolved to support the request.
Mr Kunnen moved, seconded by Mr Graham Berry, that the request for financial assistance to fund Set 4 Port Hills lie upon the table and that the Agenda 21 Committee be requested to provide full financial statements which the Community Manager would report upon and table at the 5 February 1997 meeting for full consideration of the funding application from the Agenda 21 Committee.
When put to the vote, the recommendation was lost on a show of hands by three in favour and six against.
The Board resolved:
1. THAT THE COMMUNITY BOARD APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM CHRISTCHURCH OTAUTAHI AGENDA 21 FORUM TO PROVIDE A ONE THIRD SHARE IN THE COMPILING OF SET 4 PORT HILLS OF CHRISTCHURCH PROPOSAL.
2. THAT THE CONTRIBUTION OF $2,300 (EXCLUSIVE OF GST) BE FUNDED FROM THE COMMUNITY BOARD'S DISCRETIONARY FUND.
4. AGENDA 21 COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER
CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT
The Board was in receipt of a report which provided some background of its commitment to Agenda 21 and of the workings of the Community Liaison Officer through the Riccarton/Wigram area and other Community Board areas of the city. The Board was also in receipt of a report detailing project plans for the Hornby area which would involve local community schools, businesses and resident groups.
There was a concern expressed that this position could become another Council officer position but also that any funding should be on a city-wide business.
The Board resolved that the Environmental Planning and Policy Unit give consideration to the employment of the Agenda 21 Liaison Officer in view of the importance placed upon Agenda 21 through the Council's Corporate Plan outputs.
5. RICCARTON/WIGRAM COMMUNITY BOARD TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
Members noted a correction under the report number 4 in respect of the on-street parking and comments attributed to one Board member which were incorrect. It was agreed that the words concerned be deleted from the report to the Board.
Members were in receipt of a report from the Traffic Committee meeting of 19 November and dealt with the following items of business.
(a) WADELEY ROAD
The Traffic Committee received a deputation from Wadeley Road seeking some relief from the increased traffic volumes and speed and asked that a previously planned traffic restraint be placed at the Maidstone/Wadeley Road intersection.
The deputation noted that Wadeley Road was becoming a short cut for motorists wishing to avoid the Waimairi/Maidstone roundabout. It had a constant use by heavy motor vehicles. A short term solution would be a traffic restraint at the Maidstone Road intersection supported by a Local Area Traffic Management Scheme which would require a Council waiver; also the need to take cognisance of Council policy to improve residential amenities.
Mr Kunnen and suggested that the concerns of the residents could be seen in the lack of resources that the Council had in the areas of traffic management. Accordingly Mr Kunnen moved, seconded by Mr Berry, that the Council place greater emphasis on the needs for increased resources for the Area Traffic Engineering Unit of Council.
On a division No 1 the recommendation was lost by three votes in favour, being Messrs Berry, Kunnen and Buist, to six against, being Messrs Corbett, Shearing, Broughton, Ganda, Keast, Mora.
The Board resolved
1. That the Council be asked for a severe restraint to be installed at the Maidstone/Wadeley Road intersection with urgency and that a heavy motor vehicle restriction be placed on Wadeley Road at the time of constructing the restraint, and
2. That the City Streets Manager seek funding for this work through the 31 October 1996 four monthly review or, if unsuccessful, seek funding through the 1997/98 Draft Annual Plan process.
(b) ON-STREET PARKING CLOSE TO RICCARTON MALL
The Traffic Committee was also attended by residents seeking installation of parking restrictions on streets immediately south of the Mall and that necessary carparking arrangements with the Mall be secured. In their submission the deputation noted that the residential streets adjoining the Mall had been plagued by all-day on-street parking. Recently installed parking ticks had stopped the incidents of illegal parking in the streets but the availability of on-street parking was a continuing and serious problem for residents and visitors.
The deputation requested that the Mall Management provide the number of carparks necessary for staff parking and that P120 parking restrictions be placed on various listed streets.
The Board resolved -
1. To place P120 parking restrictions on the west side of Matipo Street between Riccarton Road and Peverel Street, the south side of Maxwell and Dallas Streets and the west side of Division Street between Maxwell and Peverel Streets subject to immediate public consultation.
2. That an urgent meeting be held with the Mall Management to discuss on-site parking requirements for customers and employees.
(c) RICCARTON ROAD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN
Members were in receipt of a report from the Area Traffic Engineer on the progress of the Traffic Management Plan and the City Council, at its meeting on 27 November, would be considering a recommendation to appoint a consultant to undertake these works.
Members noted that their opposition to bus lanes being included into the brief that was going to be considered by Council.
The Board resolved that it write to the appointed consultants and advise that in respect of the matter of bus lanes, the Board is opposed to this being part of the brief and would also provide information held on petitions and public opposition to this being part of the Traffic Management Plan.
(d) HARAKEKE STREET TRAFFIC RESTRAINT
The Board resolved that speed humps and road narrowing (Option 2 as promoted by the Area Traffic Engineer to the Community Board previously) be installed at Harakeke Street and that it be sited as close as possible to the service lane exit.
(e) OTHER MATTERS CONSIDERED BY THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
Various intersections around the Riccarton Mall area were identified as being subject to dangerous traffic practices and it was agreed that these would be monitored and reported back.
A report on the Service Centre traffic workload was also received.
6. PROGRESS REPORT CITY STREETS CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAMME
The Board was in receipt of an extensive report from the Projects Engineer on updated progress with the City Streets Capital Works Programme within the Community Board areas. The City Streets Manager and officers of his unit were in attendance and discussed the various matters in the report.
The Board resolved to receive the information.
7. REDUNDANT ROAD WIDENING - 17 ANGELA STREET
The Area Roading Officer sought the Board's view on whether legal road being occupied by property owners can be disposed of in principle where it is not required by the Council for road widening purposes and identified number 17 Angela Street.
A request had been received from the property owner to purchase this land and it was confirmed that it was surplus to requirements.
The Board resolved to support the disposal of this land and that the Property Manager enter negotiations with the property owner.
8. UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY CARPARKING JOINT WORKING PARTY DELIBERATIONS
The Board was in receipt of a report advising the deliberations of the Joint Fendalton/Waimairi and Riccarton/Wigram Working Party which met on 13 November.
The Parking Enforcement Officer gave his report detailing enforcement matters following the installation of parking ticks and parking restrictions in the streets around the University.
He considered that the enforcement issues had settled down well and most persons parking on the street were aware of the new parking restrictions and were adhering to them.
Members also noted that the Canterbury Regional Council had provided a report on the route 22 bus service that served the College of Education and the University. The report indicated very light loadings per trip and the Regional Council was looking at further options.
The Joint Working Party had agreed that a meeting with officers of the Regional Council be convened to discuss this current service and future options.
The Board resolved to receive the information.
9. PAEROA RESERVE PLAY EQUIPMENT
The Area Parks Officer reported on the outcome of a meeting held with Council officers, Ms Justine Mouat and Miss Melanie Brown of the local Plunkett group.
Various sites around the city were looked at to assess the various options and whether the site constraints of Paeroa could meet a suitable configuration for playground equipment. A plan was tabled which was given support by the members.
The Board resolved to approve the playground design and resolved further that the playground be installed when all construction, landscaping and drainage work is complete and funding is available.
In respect of the funding issue the Board further resolved that 'left-over' funding for playground equipment for Shand Crescent be used for Paeroa Reserve (and no other purpose), and that the construction be completed by June 1997.
10. NATIONAL COMMUNITY BOARD CONFERENCE
The Board was in receipt of a report noting that this conference would be held in mid-March 1997.
The Board resolved that in lieu of appointing delegates to the conference, any Board member who wished to attend would have their registration fees paid for by the Community Board.
11. CHILD STRATEGY WORKING PARTY PROGRESS REPORT
The Board was in receipt of a report covering the six months of activity of the Childrens Strategy Working Party.
The Working Party is chaired by Mary Corbett with members being Lesley Keast, David Buist, Mike Mora and Mark Kunnen.
INTRODUCTION
The Child Strategy Working Party has been meeting for six months. A result of the study is that any decision made by Council needs to address the impact on children and where relevant children need to be consulted.
The first meeting in May was attended by Lyn Campbell, Child Advocate, who outlined processes that can be adopted and her role. For the Working Party the document highlighted:
1. THE NEED FOR GREATER CONSULTATION WITH CHILDREN.
2. THE LACK OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPORT AND RECREATION IN OUR AREA.
3. MESSAGE FROM CHILDREN RE SAFETY. GREATER COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CHILDREN AND POLICE.
4. EQUITY ISSUES. THE haves versus have nots.
5. The need to keep the document alive - it becomes a working document that is reviewed on a regular basis.
| Key Issues in Riccarton/Wigram Wards | Outcomes | Target Month |
| Concerns re safety/bullying | Letter to all schools encouraging anti bullying policy | July |
| Play facilities - catering for all ages | Map to highlight facilities and age appropriate for currently being developed. Promotion for new facilities in Broomfield Park | Nov/Dec (Feb) |
| After school programmes that are affordable/accessible | Continued support of existing programmes Researching need for new programme at Gilberthorpe School (NB low decile ranking) | Ongoing |
| Traffic/cyclists density vs pedestrians especially around school entrances | Referred to the Traffic Committee | June |
| Pollution and health | Christchurch City Council Environmental Health officer G Pulley and Bob Airey Regional Council gave update on Ravensdown etc. | July |
| Cross-cultural issues - Riccarton | Invitation out to Pansy Wong. Open to other boards etc | December |
| Equity and poverty issues | Kath Jamison - guest speaker on poverty research project.- decile ranking information and other articles. | 1997 |
FUTURE DIRECTION
The future direction of the Child Strategy Working Party was discussed at a meeting on 19 November, assisted by Lyn Campbell, Children's Advocate. Lyn congratulated the Working Party on what they had achieved over the last six months, and gave a brief overview of what other Community Boards were doing.
The Working Party decided that it was important to continue meeting on a regular basis (once a month), to ensure that the Children's Strategy was kept alive and the needs of children in the ward remained a high priority.
Lyn Campbell emphasised the importance of partnerships with key people and organisations in the community. The Children's Strategy Working Party is keen to promote this concept in 1997 commencing with consultation with local school principals. A planning session will be held in February to develop appropriate strategies.
The Children's Strategy Study has been an exciting new policy which will continue to challenge the Community Board, and deserves the time and commitment that the Working Party has given.
The Board resolved that the information be received.
12. CENTRAL RICCARTON RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION REQUEST FOR OFFICIAL RECOGNITION
The Board was in receipt of a report seeking recognition and approval of a recently formed Central Riccarton Residents Association. The boundaries had been confirmed as follows:
The South Island main trunk railway line, Riccarton Road (south side), Wainui Street to Maxwell Street, Maxwell Street to Matipo Street, Matipo Street to Blenheim Road, Blenheim Road to the railway line.
The Board resolved to recognise the formation of this new residents group called the Central Riccarton Residents Association
13. CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS - TREE LIGHTS
The Area Parks Officer sought Board funding to connect lights for the Christmas holiday period at three sites, being Hornby, Sockburn and Church Corner. The estimated cost to do this was $1,000.
The Board resolved that a sum of $1,000 be allocated from its 1996/97 Discretionary Fund to allow for Christmas lights to be placed in the areas specified.
The Board also resolved that a grant of $500 be provided to the Riccarton Interchurch Community Care Trust for a Christmas carol function to be held shortly and that the Board also assist other church groups or residents associations with funding or photocopying for Christmas carol functions.
14. NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT GROUP CO-ORDINATOR
The Community Activities Officer at the Beckenham Service Centre was seeking Community Board financial support to a further extension of the Christchurch Neighbourhood Support Group's Co-ordinator who was working with the Police Crime Prevention Section. The additional funding was required to complete the work of recording all neighbourhood support groups on a city-wide database and that the Board's share was in the order of $1,083.
The Board resolved that funding for this position be sought from the appropriate standing committee as the employment of the neighbourhood support co-ordinator was seen as a metropolitan issue as the work was being carried out on a city-wide basis.
15. COMMUNITY BOARD COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
The Board was in receipt of information from the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board on the process for piloting the enhancement of community consultation on various issues and seeking Board consideration in principle to adopting similar types of consultation on a collective initiative.
The Board resolved to support in principle the possibility of developing a collective Board strategy towards complementing existing community consultation processes and that the Board be represented by Helen Broughton and Mike Mora on a joint working party.
16. 1997/98 DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN AND BUDGET
The Board was in receipt of the policy unit responses to its September project proposals for the Draft Capital Works Programme and in discussion the following items were identified for the Chairperson and Community Manager to meet with respective policy units to discuss further.
HORNBY YOUTH CENTRE FACILITY (NEW)
Templeton Recreation Centre (new)
Riccarton Town Hall upgrading of facilities
Westmorland Community Facility (new)
Main South Road kerb and channel and footpath (north side Chalmers Street to Parker Street)
Kirk Road footpath (Bailey to hospital entrance and Maddison to Azalea)
17. NOTICE OF MOTION IN RESPECT OF LIGHTING AROUND RICCARTON MALL AND UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY
Community Board members Mark Kunnen and Graham Berry promoted the following Notice of Motion in respect of lighting around the Mall and University.
"Due to the high usage, and known problems regarding the safety and security of individuals and property around the Riccarton Mall and University areas, and following calls from the local community and residents, the Riccarton/Wigram Community Board asks Council officers to report on proposals to improve the lighting in these and other known areas of concern including full options to install energy efficient lights, location of new and existing lights, present time frame for such improvements, costings and options of early implementation of improvements."
The Board resolved that the Notice of Motion be received and passed on to the City Streets Manager for a report.
18. NOTICE OF MOTION IN RESPECT OF PROVISION OF A NEW LIBRARY IN THE RICCARTON/CHURCH CORNER AREA
Community Board members Mark Kunnen and Graham Berry promoted the following Notice of Motion in respect of provisions of a new library in the Riccarton/Church Corner area.
"the Riccarton/Wigram community board requests the City Librarian provide options for the $1.5 million funds from the upgrade of the Fendalton Library together with some of the funds set aside for the provision of a new library in avonhead in 1999 being allocated for a new additional library in the Riccarton/Church Corner area, and that the report be presented to the Riccarton/Wigram community board's 5 March 1997 meeting."
The members supported their Notice with the following comment:
"With the present demand on library services in the North West of the city there is a need for an additional library to provide access for the community.
The basis for siting libraries includes such criteria as:
With the present review of suburban service delivery being undertaken a new library will likely be located in the Riccarton/Church Corner area, thereby greatly reducing the present demand on the existing facility. The expansion of the Fendalton Library under the present design will not be necessary."
When put to the Board the motion was lost.
19. PUBLIC EXCLUDED
The Board resolved that the draft resolution to exclude the public, as set out in page 35 of the Draft Order Paper, be adopted.
CONFIRMED THIS 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 1997
D N Buist
CHAIRPERSON