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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
14 FEBRUARY 1996
A meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee
was held on Wednesday 14 February 1996 at 4.00 p.m.
PRESENT: Councillor Gordon Freeman (Chairman),
The Mayor, Ms Vicki Buck,
Councillors Carole Anderton, Graham Berry,
David Buist, David Cox, Ishwar Ganda and
Gail Sheriff.
IN ATTENDANCE: Councillor Garry Moore
APOLOGIES: An apology for absence was received and accepted from
Councillor Graham Condon.
Apologies for lateness were received from Councillors David Buist and David
Cox.
Councillor Cox arrived at 4.10 pm and was present for all clauses.
Councillor Buist arrived at 4.12 pm and was present for all clauses.
The Mayor arrived at 4.20 pm, retired at 5.10 pm and was present for clause
4.
The Committee reports that:
PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION
1. JOHN BRITTEN RESERVE - PROPOSED PARK NAME
Officer responsible Author Parks Manager Management Planning Officer Corporate Plan Output: New Assets Reserve PurchasesThe purpose of this report is to recommend that the recently acquired Mount Pleasant Spur Reserve be renamed John Britten Reserve. INTRODUCTION
In September 1995 the Parks Unit purchased 34.399 ha of rural land on Mount Pleasant Spur on the Port Hills. This area of land covers the entire upper part of the spur bounded by Mt Pleasant Road, the Summit Road and the Heathcote Valley. 1. Cont'd
This new reserve is of importance to Christchurch as it supports a range of ecological habitats including native grasslands and remnants of indigenous forest as well as offering a range of recreational and amenity opportunities. It is a key area, offering some of the most spectacular views of the estuary, coastline and the central eastern part of the city. One of the significant opportunities this land provides is potential for another off road car park on the Summit Road with associated seating and picnic area. The death of John Kenton Britten in September 1995 shocked Christchurch and the motor cycling world. A world renowned motorcycle engineer and designer who in a short period revolutionised the motorcycling industry, he has been described as "a visionary with a handyman touch". He was also known as a successful property developer - "a shrewd but decent businessman" - who was responsible for such local projects as the Heatherlea Apartments and the Cathedral Junction tram development. At his funeral at the Christchurch Cathedral, the Mayor described John as "a visionary, an artist, a creator, an engineer and a mechanic whose real desire was for perfection". He was also recognised by the Institute of Professional Engineers of NZ of which he has been made an Honorary Fellow. Shortly before his death the Executive of Motorcycling NZ voted to award John a MNZ Meritorious Achievement medal and ribbon. PROPOSED NAMING OF UPPER MOUNT PLEASANT SPUR AS JOHN BRITTEN RESERVE
The upper spur land was purchased from Winston Robertson and he suggested that the new park could be named after John Britten. While John had no obvious link with the area, aspects such as the Summit Road's use for motorcycle riding, the reserves car park potential and the inspirational nature of the site seems a fitting tribute to an inspirational son of Christchurch. The Parks Unit agrees that upper Mount Pleasant Spur should be renamed John Britten Reserve. One of John Britten's former workmates, Russell Boddington, said that "he loved Christchurch for its parks and gardens, and he was determined to add to its beauty". It seems that the reserve with its enduring vegetation, its high amenity value and its far reaching views would be a most appropriate commemoration of this brilliant, visionary designer. The acquisition of the reserve in September 1995, coincided with John's death, which would be another fitting reason to name this Port Hills park "John Britten Reserve". John Britten's widow, Kirsten, his mother, Ruvae and his three children have walked over the new reserve and while John was modest by nature, they believe he would be delighted with the honour and they support the idea. The naming proposal was considered and supported by the Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board at its meeting on 7 February 1996. 1. Cont'd
Recommendation: That the new 34 ha reserve on Mt Pleasant Spur be named John Britten Reserve in recognition of his achievements and the inspirational example he provided to the people of Christchurch.
2. SOUTH BRIGHTON DOMAIN
Officer responsible Author
Parks Manager Richard Holland, Parks Policy & Quality
Control Manager
Corporate Plan Output: Consents, Applications and Leases page
9.4.13
The purpose of this report is to seek approval for an application from
the Kahikatea Adventure Trust to install a challenge ropes recreation course at
South Brighton Domain.
This report has been submitted to both the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board and
Parks and Recreation Committee.
INTRODUCTIONA challenge ropes recreation course is a series of high and low cables and ropes stretched between trees. These ropes courses are designed to take individuals and groups beyond their own expectations by presenting an achievable challenge. Christchurch City has the opportunity to be the first major urban authority in New Zealand to provide a facility such as this on a public reserve, and for use by community groups. The Kahikatea Adventure Trust's (KAT) aims are to provide adventure activities for groups of people from all areas of the community to increase physical fitness and build self esteem. The challenge ropes course is a fun adventure that improves motor and mental abilities in a supervised and outdoor environment. The KAT purpose is to develop and provide education programmes and was incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act on 25 October 1995. CHALLENGE ROPES COURSE USE
The KAT has gained an appreciation as to expected levels of usage from other ropes courses. All three facilities surveyed below are on public land.
Venue Days Used Numbers per annum Henderson High School 150 2,000 Tui Ridge Park Rotorua 175 2,500 Guthrie Smith Outdoor 312 3,500 Education Centre Napier
2. Cont'd
WHAT WILL A CHALLENGE ROPES COURSE PROVIDE? The proposed venue, after looking at several others in the city, is South Brighton Domain which is considered the best given that trees for the ropes should be in a tight group and at suitable spacings to allow each challenge to be adequately supervised. Groups of trees at Hagley Park were not suitable due to age and condition and Bottle Lake Plantation trees would eventually be subject to felling. Therefore the site in South Brighton Domain adjacent to the small picnic area `C' was considered by Basil Simmons the organiser and the Parks Unit as the best site. This venue offers several advantages as it has suitable trees, parking, toilets and changing rooms, and a small storage room at the Jellicoe Street end of the park. There will be minimal impact on other reserve users and the surrounding trees mean the course will be almost invisible. This park has potential for other outdoor educational activities such as estuary studies, canoeing, sailing etc. SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT IMPACT
Safety considerations are paramount and the KAT will have to provide a Health and Safety Plan, and a procedures manual for running activities and to cover maintenance checks. It is proposed that if approved Project Adventure will install the course. They apparently have the relevant experience in challenge ropes course technology. Success of the course is dependent on the cables being erected amongst the trees secured by bolts to proper arboricultural standards. The Parks Unit has visited a similar course at Geraldine High School and is satisfied that the course can be erected without any long term harm to the trees. Obviously when not in use, safety again is paramount to ensure no unauthorised person gains access to the course. All ropes and cables are erected in the upper part of the course (above 4 metres) and access is by extension ladder which will be stored in the Council changing rooms. All other connections and ropes to make the course usable will also be stored there and put away at the end of each day's use. USAGE TIMES AND CHARGES
From market projections by KAT, it seems the majority of use would occur during school term time but mainly (70%) in summer. Weekends and evenings would see more adult and youth group use. It is envisaged that the hours of operation will be 8.30 am to 4.30 pm winter and 8.30 am to 9 pm summer.
2. Cont'd
Charging has not been looked at closely by the KAT group but estimates are that costs for the use of the challenge ropes course will be $300 per day. Ideally, the group hopes to offer the facility to school and community groups at a lower cost. LEASE FOR SITE
It is proposed that a five year licence over the site be offered to the Kahikatea Adventure Trust with one right of renewal for five years. Informal parking for about 15 cars at a time can be provided near the scout den area off Jellicoe Street, or in the public car park near the boat launching ramp. The proposal will require Department of Conservation approval. Mr Basil Simmons addressed the Committee, on behalf of the Kahikatea Adventure Trust, in support of the application and gave an assurance that the course would be built to stringent construction standards. It was advised that as no more than 30 people would be using the course at any one time, the venture should have little impact on the reserve. Funding assistance for the project will be sought from the Hillary Commission, the Lotteries Grant Board and possibly this Council. The Burwood/Pegasus Community Board considered the above report at its meeting on 5 February 1996. The Board referred the report to the Committee with the recommendation that the application be approved subject to the conditions recommended by the Parks Manager and two additional conditions. The additional conditions have been incorporated in the recommendation which follows: Recommendation: 1. That pursuant to Section 54(1)(d) of the Reserves Act 1977, the Kahikatea Adventure Trust be granted a licence for a term of five years, with one right of renewal of five years over the area in South Brighton Domain shown on the attached plan (white paper) for the purpose of establishing a challenge ropes recreational course, subject to the following conditions: (a) The ropes course being erected at no cost to the Council. (b) The Trust erecting the ropes course to approved standards and preparing a Health and Safety Management Plan and Procedures Manual for running activities to protect the safety of all users, and providing for daily safety checks while in use; the licence to include a clause authorising the Parks Manager to withdraw permission to operate immediately, should the venture be in breach of the Health & Safety Management Plan.
2. Cont'd
(c) When fixing charges the Trust consider a discount for youth and community groups, and this and other charges to be approved by the Parks Manager. (d) A suitable annual rental being negotiated by the Property Manager, and Parks Manager with Trust based on projected use. (e) The challenge ropes course being erected to approved arboricultural techniques and with the Parks Manager's approval. (f) The Trust holding a public liability insurance cover of $1,000,000 and absolving the Council against any claims through the use of the challenge ropes course. (g) The use, parking and impact on the site being assessed after the first year of operation and the licensee agreeing to undertake any improvements required by the Parks Manager at no cost to the Council. (h) The approval to lapse if the ropes course has not been constructed within twelve months of the date of Ministerial approval. (i) The area used for the ropes course being returned to its original condition by the trusts if the venture should lapse. 2. That the licensee be granted permission to use the park storeroom and changing rooms on conditions to be negotiated by the Parks Manager. 3. That the application be publicly notified in accordance with the requirements of section 119 of the Reserves Act 1977. 4. That when the advertising requirements have been satisfactorily completed, the consent of the Minister of Conservation be sought.
3. ELMWOOD PARK - ELMWOOD TENNIS CLUB VOLLEY BOARD
Officer responsible Author
Parks Manager Rod Whearty, Area Parks Officer,
Fendalton
Corporate Plan Output: Consents and applications Vol 3, Page
9.14.13
The purpose of this report is to obtain Council approval for the
Elmwood Tennis Club to construct a volley board within the Club's leased area
on Elmwood Park.3. Cont'd
The Elmwood Tennis Club has applied to the Parks Unit for permission to construct a volley board within the area currently leased by the Club. The area in question is currently a shrub border adjacent to an alley-way that runs behind the clubhouse. The Club's proposal is to seal the area, construct a concrete block volley board and enclose the area by joining up the two existing fences on the western boundary. Continuous fencing on the western boundary will block off the narrow pathway at the rear of the clubrooms. The Club believes this is a positive move as the area is somewhat secluded and has been prone to vandalism in the past. The plants currently in the shrub border, which includes camellias and deciduous azaleas, could be relocated to the park side of the new fence, they would then link up with two existing shrub borders on the Club's western boundary. CLUB HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT
The Elmwood Tennis Club was formed in 1926 and originally had nine asphalt courts which were progressively replaced with a porous concrete surface between 1965 and 1973. The original pavilion was replaced in 1963 with a permanent material, two storey building which was subsequently extended and refurbished in 1983 Today Elmwood Tennis Club has nine all weather synthetic grass courts, six of which are floodlit. This year the Club's membership has increased by 30 players and currently stands at 191 Men, 181 Women, 233 Junior, 33 Honorary and 9 Life members. The largest increase is in the junior section and there are now two coaches and a junior supervisor at all organised times. The construction of the new volley board area will allow the Club to provide an additional facility for members to practice their skills without disturbing other players while matches are in progress. CONCLUSION
The Parks Unit believes the Club has demonstrated there is a real need for the additional facility through the initial discussions staff have had with the Club. The area in question is within the Club's leased area and with the relocation of some existing plants and shrubs there should be no adverse impact on the aesthetic appearance of the Park.
3. Cont'd
The Club will be engaging a contractor to undertake the development if its application is successful and has been advised that the contractor will be required to pay a bond to ensure the area is returned to a satisfactory condition once the project is completed. In light of the above information the Parks Unit recommends that the Elmwood Tennis Club's application to construct a volley board be approved. The application was considered and supported by the Fendalton/Waimairi Community Board at its meeting on 1 February 1996. Recommendation: That the Elmwood Tennis Club's application to construct a volley board within its leased area be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. A building consent for the construction being obtained. 2. The landscaping adjacent to the new fence line being installed to the Parks Manager's satisfaction. 3. The contractor undertaking the development being required to pay a $2,000 bond for the duration of the contract. 4. The area being returned to its previous condition to the Parks Manager's satisfaction. 5. All costs associated with the development being the responsibility of the Club and all contractors involved in the development carrying out construction in accordance with the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992. 6. Permission to undertake the development to lapse if the construction is not completed within two years of approval being granted.
4. PACKE STREET PETITION - PARK ACQUISITION
Officer responsible Author
Parks Manager Chris Freeman, Management Planning
Officer Sarah Duffell, Assistant Planner
Corporate Plan Output: New Assets - Reserve Purchases
The purpose of this report is to respond to a petition from Packe Street
residents seeking the acquisition of land for reserve purposes. 4. Cont'd INTRODUCTION A petition has been received from residents in Packe Street, supported by a letter from the St Albans Residents Association (dated 4 December), requesting the Council to purchase sections at 125 -129 Packe Street for a neighbourhood park. This request was supported by the Shirley/Papanui Board at its special meeting on the 5 December and referred to the Parks Manager for investigation. Following receipt of the petition the Parks Unit, in association with the Property Unit and the Environmental Planning Policy Unit, assessed the desirability of purchasing the 2305m2 property offered for sale at $350,000.
OPEN SPACE ASSESSMENT
The Environmental Planning Policy Unit comments as follows on the petitioners' request: Packe Street is in the Edgeware Area Unit. With open space provision of local and district parks at 2.07 hectares/per 1000 in this Area Unit, statistics would indicate that the area does not have a deficiency of this type of open space. Having said this though, it is important to look wider than statistical units, at overall open space provision in the district. An ideal situation of open space provision would locate open space at intervals so that any resident would not have to walk further than 400 metres to a local park. The southern part of St Albans, particularly the area surrounded by Edgeware Road, Packe Street, Bealey Avenue and Caledonian Road, is not well provided with open space, either statistically or physically. Increasing density through redevelopment in the future will make it even more important to secure open space for residents' use and enjoyment, and the Packe Street sections initially appear to be a good opportunity to address open space issues in the area. However, closer analysis of distribution shows that they are not ideally located, and the area of most urgent need is to the west of Packe Street. A park more centrally placed in this location would address issues of provision and accessibility more satisfactorily. I feel that, given that there are several major strategic planning issues in this area which require investigation in the future, that it would be premature to acquire the Packe Street sites for a park. However, the residents should be commended for their enthusiasm and initiative in this instance". CONCLUSION
The Parks Unit agrees with above assessment and regretfully must recommend against the acquisition of this property. It is considered that the residents' initiative should however be reacted to by the Council with a more in-depth look at what opportunities would better provide for current and future recreation needs of residents in this area.
4. Cont'd A comprehensive open space investigation is needed for the whole area (similar to that prepared as part of a neighbourhood improvement plan). Some of the issues and opportunities needing to be included Madras Street/"Northern Arterial" Transit NZ land, South Powers long term plans for their industrial yard, cycle routes and amenity linkages. STAFF RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Parks Unit prepare a report on desirable new park opportunities in the area bounded by Packe Street, Edgeware Road, Caledonian Road and Bealey Avenue. Ms Peggy Kelly presented a submission on behalf of residents living within the Madras/Canon/Barbadoes/Edgeware block, including Packe Street, in support of the petition seeking the development of a community garden in Packe Street. Ms Kelly advised that in proposing a community garden the residents had identified seven goals as follows: 1. To retain three big trees that are valued by the community who live in a block where there are very few large trees and where accelerating redevelopment is resulting in sites being absolutely cleared of vegetation. 2. To create an aesthetically attractive place for individuals, friends and families of the local community to use in a variety of ways. A survey of residents has resulted in a list of suggested uses. 3. To secure a safe place for children to meet and play. 4. To enhance community identity and spirit and to promote neighbourliness. 5. To counter the bleak aspects of the area: the two arterial roads in close proximity which cut the residents off from blocks east and west; the noisy, dusty Southpower depot and the neglected appearance of rental property, especially the Transit NZ houses along Madras Street. 6. To facilitate community planting which, perhaps surprisingly, was identified as a priority amongst the residents surveyed. 7. To offer the Council the opportunity to work in partnership with the community to develop this public space - and, perhaps, to see this enterprise as a pilot project. The deputation submitted that this proposal would go some way to ensuring that development of the block would not further degrade the environment to the detriment of the local community. Instead, it would enhance their lives. Mrs Judith Bruce then presented a submission on behalf of the Shirley/Papanui Community Board in support of the residents' initiative.
4. Cont'd The Committee, after considering the two submissions, concluded that there was a clear need for a neighbourhood reserve in this part of St Albans for the following reasons: * to counteract the detrimental effects of the accelerating housing development. * to help rebuilt a community which has been adversely affected by the northern arterial roading designation for many years. Accordingly, the Committee resolved to recommend to the Council that the property at 125-129 Packe Street be purchased for reserve purposes. As a delay in commencing negotiations could result in a unique opportunity to purchase two adjoining sections being lost, the Committee further resolved that staff: 1. Commence negotiations with the vendor. 2. Report to the Council on the options for financing the immediate purchase of the property, including the level of Community Board contribution. 3. Report to the Committee's Annual Plan meeting on the provision of funds to enable some development work to be commenced in the 1996/97 financial year. Recommendation: That the property at 125-129 Packe Street be purchased for reserve purposes. The Parks Manager reports: As requested by the Committee, the options for purchasing the Packe Street land have been investigated in consultation with the Director of Finance who comments as follows: There is no provision in the 1995/96 Annual Plan for the purchase of undesignated reserves. Councillors will be aware that the Council operates under a five year capital works programme which forward plans for all major acquisitions. Any new initiatives need to be by way of substitution for items in the existing programme if there is not to be an increase in rates or borrowing by the Council.
A specific source of funding which is available only for the financing of reserves development is the Cash in Lieu of Reserves account derived from levies on developers. This fund is used as a funding source for some of the Parks capital projects in the Annual Plan. Utilisation of these funds on projects which are not in the Annual Plan effectively defers other projects or forces the funding of those to other more general Council funding mechanisms such as loans and rates.
4. Cont'd
Currently the cash in Lieu of Reserves account has in it $3.9M. This exceeds the budgeted balance at 30 June 1996 by $300,000. The Annual Plan for 1996/97 is currently being prepared and the balance of the fund is part of the financing package for that Annual Plan.
While it is within the Council's ability to utilise part of this fund for such an expenditure item I would caution against such use as it would be a decision taken in isolation from the broad picture of the Council funding priorities. If the Council wishes to fund such a reserve I believe it should identify a project which it wishes to defer outside the five year time frame of the capital expenditure programme. The Parks Unit Reserve Purchasing Programme for 1995/96, as per the Annual Plan and Budget, shows that two properties have still to be purchased as follows: (a) Mona Vale car park - $200,000
(b) Hoon Hay Valley - $350,000
An offer to the vendor is currently being drawn up for the purchase of this land. In addition to the above, the provision made in the draft 1996/97 draft Annual Plan for the Rutland Street reserve purchase ($255,000) has been brought forward to the current financial year. Therefore, to keep within the proposed budget, the Rutland Street purchase will have to be substituted for the Mona Vale car park. As well, there have been other requests via Community Boards for additional neighbourhood reserves in Morrison Avenue, Papanui ($200,000) and Merivale Park ($500,000 - $1M). Other possible commitments include: part of Western Park ($200,000), Richmond Park car park ($50,000), Ruapuna Park extension ($250,000 to $500,000), St Martins Park extension ($300,000) and Cracroft ex Princess Margaret Hospital site. The other factor which has some bearing on the proposed purchase is the possibility that some of the land belonging to Southpower could become available for purchase and development for reserve purposes. It is considered that this land is better located for a local reserve. The Property Unit advises that this matter has been discussed with the Managing Director of Southpower who advised that Southpower has commissioned a feasibility study into the future use of the Packe Street land and that it will finish that study within 12 months. Southpower would be happy to discuss the Council requirements for open space in that area as part of that study. The Shirley/Papanui Community Board considered the Committee's request for a contribution towards purchase of the property at a special meeting held on 21 February 1996 and resolved to meet 10% of the purchase price up to a maximum of $35,000. As directed by the Committee, the Property Manager has commenced negotiations with the vendor of the Packe Street land. The report on these negotiations is contained in the Public Excluded section of the agenda for the present meeting.
5. THE GROYNES PICNIC RESERVE
Officer responsible Author Lewis Burn, Property Services Property Manager Officer 23/4/65 Corporate Plan Output: Metropolitan Parks, P.9.4.19The purpose of this report is to obtain a resolution of Council pursuant to Section 230 of the Local Government Act 1974 to dispose of land adjacent to the Groynes to the Canterbury Regional Council. BACKGROUND The Council at its meeting in April 1995 approved the sale of land adjacent to the Groynes Recreational Park to an adjoining owner, Mr de Valkenburg for amalgamation with his title. The balance of the Council's title to the land is to be held with the Groynes. The sale was subject to resource subdivision consent, this consent having now been given. A copy of the subdivision plan is attached (yellow paper). Lots 1 and 3 have been sold to Mr de Valkenburg while Lots 2 and 4 are to be held with the Groynes. Note: Lots 3 and 4 are flagged for possible widening of Johns Road. AMALGAMATION
Before the survey plan can be deposited, new titles are to be ordered to amalgamate Lots 1 and 3 with Mr de Valkenburg's title and Lots 2 and 4 with the adjacent Groynes title which is held by the Canterbury Regional Council. To achieve this, it will be necessary to have Lots 2 and 4 transferred to the Canterbury Regional Council so amalgamation of the respective titles can be effected and settlement with Mr de Valkenburg completed. GROYNES TENURE
Prior to 1989, the Groynes Picnic Reserve was leased by the Waimairi District Council from the former North Canterbury Catchment Board and following local government reorganisation the responsibility for river catchment areas was transferred to the Canterbury Regional Council at that time. The City Council currently has a short term agreement with the Canterbury Regional Council and is responsible for all administration, maintenance, planning and development costs including surveys to identify the total area of the reserve. As costs for a legal survey of the total reserve are considerable, this work is being undertaken by the City Council progressively commencing with the main picnic area. The Canterbury Regional Council has confirmed that once the survey work has been completed, a long term lease will be negotiated between the two Councils. In accord with the understanding between the two Councils it is appropriate those small parcels of land between Johns Road and the main Groynes Picnic area boundary (Lots 2 and 4) be held by the Canterbury Regional Council with its adjacent title and included in the `lease back' at the time the long term lease is negotiated.
5. Cont'd
VALUATION
The Council's valuer (Martin Cummings of Darroch & Co who valued the land sold to Mr de Valkenburg) advises that the subject land has an indicative value of $2,500 given its shape and non-availability to the open market. It is considered a transfer price of $3,000 excluding GST to include a $500 contribution to Survey would be in order. The Canterbury Regional Council has agreed to take transfer of the land at this figure. SECTION 230
In order for the disposal of the land to comply with the provisions of Section 230 of the Local Government Act 1974 it will be necessary for the Council to adopt the following resolution. Resolution
Pursuant to Section 230 of the Local Government Act 1974 the Christchurch City Council hereby resolves to dispose of the land described in the following Schedule. Schedule
All that parcel of land having a total area of 5538 square metres or thereabouts being Lots 2 and 4 on subdivision plan L.T. Plan 70134 being part Rural Section 5685 being part of the land contained in Certificate of Title 290/299, Canterbury Registry. Recommendation: 1. That the above Resolution be adopted. 2. That the Council approve the disposal of Lots 2 and 4 L.T. Plan 70134 to the Canterbury Regional Council for amalgamation with C.T. 38C/971 for $3,000 (plus GST). PART B - ITEMS DEALT WITH BY THE COMMITTEE AND REPORTED FOR INFORMATION ONLY
6. OUTDOOR POOLS - FAMILY THREE MONTH SWIMMING PASS The Leisure & Community Services Manager submitted a report reviewing the previous Council's decision to discontinue the outdoor pool family concession and recommending that the status quo continue for the 1996/97 season and the policy be reviewed in 12 months' time.
Following confirmation by staff that demand for the concession was low and very few complaints had been received regarding its withdrawal, the Committee resolved:
6. Cont'd
1. That the outdoor pools family (three months) pass remain unavailable as a concession for the 1996/97 summer season. 2. That the situation be reviewed at the end of the 1996/97 summer season. (Councillor Anderson requested that her vote against the foregoing motion be recorded).
7. DRAFT STATEMENT OF STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES The Director of Policy submitted a report seeking the Committee's endorsement of the draft Statement of Strategic Objectives to be sent out for public comment as part of the Draft 1996/97 Plan. The Committee resolved that the Statement of Strategic Objectives be endorsed and be referred to the Strategy & Resources Committee for recommendation to the Council for inclusion in the 1996/97 Draft Annual Plan.
8. 1996 NEW ZEALAND BALLOON FESTIVAL The Committee considered a report from the Communications & Promotions Manager seeking the provision of core funding for the above festival. The Committee resolved that the request be approved in principle and further considered at the Committee's Annual Plan meeting on 23 February.
9. COUNCILLOR PRIORITIES/INITIATIVES
1995/98 TERM
At the Chairman's invitation, members of the Committee identified their individual priorities for the 1996/98 term in the parks, recreation and events areas.
10. KIWIABLE RECREATION/SPORTS PROGRAMME FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
The Leisure & Community Services Manager submitted a progress report on the above project. In receiving the report, the Committee resolved that Councillors Buist and Condon be appointed to the Kiwiable Advisory Committee.
11. ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENT
The Committee received a report from the Roading/Planning and Asset Engineer setting out the proposed timetable for asset management plan development for the remaining major Council infrastructural assets.
12. ITEMS DEFERRED
The following items were held over to be considered at a special meeting of the Committee on 23 February 1996: 1. Corporate Plan Monitoring Reports for the period 1 July - 31 December 1994; 2. 1996/97 Draft Annual Plan.
13. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC The Committee resolved that the draft resolution to exclude the public set out on page 31 of the agenda be adopted.
CONSIDERED THIS 28TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 1996
MAYOR