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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
12 JUNE 1996
A meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee
was held on Wednesday 12 June 1996 at 4.00 p.m.
PRESENT: Councillor Gordon Freeman (Chairman),
The Mayor, Ms Vicki Buck,
Councillors Carole Anderton, Graham Berry,
David Buist, Graham Condon, David Cox,
Ishwar Ganda and Gail Sheriff.
IN ATTENDANCE: Councillors David Close, Margaret Murray and
Ron Wright. The Mayor arrived at 4.40 pm, retired at 5.30 pm and
was present for clauses 6, 7 and 10. The Committee reports that: PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION
1. DRAFT RECREATIONAL & SPORT POLICY RR 3058
Officer responsible Author
Director of Policy Recreation and sport policy project team:
Alan Direen - Facilities, Ian Jackson -
Parks, Ingrid de Meyer - CAO, Jennifer
Pitcher - Team Facilitator, Lesley
Symington - Recreation, Lisa Hayes -
Consultant and Rex Cosgrove - Sport
Corporate Plan Output: Strategic Planning p.8.1.3 and Leisure
Plans and Policy Statements p.8.4.9
The purpose of this report is to seek endorsement of the draft recreation and sport policy and the implementation recommendations.
BACKGROUND
The Council has made a commitment to developing policy for all areas of Council activity, one of the first being recreation and sport. The Council has committed itself to recreation and sport goals and objectives in its city plan and in its strategic objectives This report proposes a recreation and sport policy that has been developed in accordance with the views of Councillors and Community Board members, and which has taken into account and reflects community views, to enable the Council to achieve those objectives.
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Background material to the policy was presented at the workshop for Councillors and Community Board members in March. (Including the results of community consultation, trends in recreation and sport, survey results, CCC mission, city plan and strategic objectives and definitions) The draft policy has taken into account: * The views of the Christchurch community and service providers, Community Board members, Councillors and relevant staff. * Research on trends in recreation and sport policies of other service providers; locally, nationally and internationally. * The Council's present budget and human resource constraints. * Its readability to a wide audience.
The processes used to develop the policy were: * Direction from the Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman. * A sub-committee of the Parks and Recreation Committee. * A project team of Council staff representing LACSU, Parks, Policy Directorate and Service Centres; utilising the services of consultant, Lisa Hayes of `Leisure Directions'. * Face to face interviews with service providers. * Written submissions and two workshops with community groups in response to discussion documents. * A survey of all Councillors and Community Board members. * A workshop for Councillors and Community Board members to discuss the survey results. * A second survey of Councillors and Community Board representatives
DRAFT RECREATION AND SPORT POLICY
Policy Statement
In order to achieve the Councils mission, city plan objectives, and strategic objectives in recreation and sport, the Christchurch City Council has adopted the following policy: The Christchurch City Council is committed to making a significant and sustainable contribution to the quality of life of its residents, particularly its children and youth, by supporting a broad range of recreation and sport services, facilities and programmes.
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Beliefs and Values
The policy is based on the following beliefs and values: 1. That participation in recreation and sport makes a significant contribution to the health, well-being and quality of life of the people of Christchurch. 2. That recreation and sport makes a positive contribution to the local economy. 3. That all people have the right to participate in recreation and sport regardless of age, ability, discretionary income, ethnicity, gender and geographical location. 4. That the Council must manage its limited recreation and sport resources, including human, financial and physical assets, in a manner that ensures equity, efficiency and effectiveness.
Roles
The policy will be achieved by the Council adopting the following roles: 1. Advocating on behalf of the community and community groups to local, regional and national service providers. 2. Co-ordinating the provision of recreation and sport via the development of a city-wide recreation and sport strategic plan. 3. Monitoring and evaluating the provision of recreation and sport in Christchurch in accordance with the policy and strategic plan. 4. Promoting: * The benefits of participation in recreation and sport.
* Christchurch as a recreation and sports events city.
* Opportunities for recreation and sport in Christchurch. 5. Providing recreation and sport information and advice. 6. Providing funds for community groups via grants, subsidies, loans and contracts. 7. Providing services, facilities and programmes where there is a proven need and no other provider exists. 8. Researching existing and future needs and trends in recreation and sport. 9. Working in partnerships with other providers wherever viable.
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Outcomes
The policy outcomes sought are: (In alphabetical order) 1. Children, youth, people with disabilities and people on limited incomes are aware of, have access to and are increasing their participation in a broad range of recreation and sporting activities. 2. Christchurch residents are aware of and have access to a broad range of recreation and sporting activities. 3. Christchurch is widely recognised for hosting successful local, regional, national and international recreation and sports events and festivals. 4. Consultation with the Christchurch community, recreation and sport participants and service providers is ongoing and effective. 5. Physical assets meet the identified and viable recreation and sport needs of Christchurch and minimum legal standards. 6. Recreation and sport is making a positive contribution to the city's economy. 7. Research into the existing and future recreation and sport needs and trends of Christchurch is ongoing and findings are taken into account in the planning and provision of all services, facilities and programmes. 8. Resources are allocated and services, facilities and programmes are delivered efficiently, effectively and equitably. 9. Services, facilities and programmes meet the recreation and sporting needs of the Christchurch community, particularly its children and youth, and also its people with disabilities and people with limited incomes.. 10. Services, facilities and programmes complement and enhance the city's unique character and environment. 11. Volunteers are acknowledged and supported.
Services
Services supported by the Council are prioritised annually, in light of the policy outcomes, as part of the Annual Planning process.
The allocation of resources to the higher priority services is considered before resources are allocated to the lower priority services.
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The following services are to comply with the policy outcomes in their development and delivery.
Services are prioritised by the Council as follows: (In alphabetical order)
First Priority: (More than 90% support)
* Advocacy services for community groups and the Christchurch community
* Children's playgrounds
* Cycleways
* Esplanades
* Festivals
* Financial assistance to clubs and organisations
* Indoor stadia
* Parks
* Programmes for children, youth, people with disabilities and people on limited incomes
* Recreation and sport information, research, advisory and promotion services
* Sports grounds
* Swimming pools
Second Priority: (Between 70%-89% support)
* Clubroom development
* Creches at Council facilities
* Community Facilities
* Sports Events
* Artificial Sports Surfaces Third Priority: (Less than 46% support) * Boat Marinas
* Camping Grounds
* Driving Ranges
* Fitness Centres
* Golf Courses
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS
Gross expenditure for 1995/96 on recreation and sport was $24.8 million in Parks and $28.5 million in Leisure and Community Services. This includes $9.8 million for enhancement projects. The budget implications of the draft recreation and sport policy are in regard to efficiencies and budget allocation.
1. Cont'd The draft policy provides for the management of resources in a manner that promotes efficiency and effectiveness, including partnerships with other providers and the development of a city-wide strategy to achieve the outcomes.
The implications of the recreation and sport policy are that Council will be committed to considering budget allocation to the higher priority services in the policy before budgets are allocated to the lower priorities.
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR STAFF
To achieve the policy, staff should commence work on a service review and the development of a city wide strategic plan to achieve the policy outcomes, as follows:
RECREATION AND SPORT POLICY
Service Review (Of Council structures, processes,
services, facilities and programmes in light of Policy)
one
year Strategic Plan (Long term plan for Christchurch in
light of service review and to achieve policy)
to
complete Business Plans (Annual. Including Christchurch service
providers supported by Council, in light of strategy)
Annual Planning Budget Allocation
In preparing budgets in future, it is proposed that in the development and delivery of recreation and sport services, facilities and programmes, that the policy outcomes and service priorities be taken into account.
Recommendation: 1. That the draft recreation and sport policy be adopted.
2. That staff commence work on a service review and the development of a strategic plan to achieve the policy outcomes.
3. That the policy outcomes and service priorities be taken into account in the development and delivery of recreation and sport services, facilities and programmes in the Council's 1996/97 budget.
4. That copies of the draft policy be referred to the Community Boards for information and comment. 2. HOON HAY VALLEY BUDGET REALLOCATION RR 2895
Officer responsible Author
Parks Manager Chris Freeman and Kelvin
McMillan
Corporate Plan Output: New Assets: Reserve Purchases
The purpose of this report is update the Council on progress on the purchase of Hoon Hay Valley and to promote the reallocation of some funds currently budgeted to the purchase Hoon Hay Valley. The A F Scott Estate in Hoon Hay Valley consists of approximately 400 ha of steep to rolling Port Hills land between the valley floor and the Summit Road. Approximately 200 ha of the property is in semi-mature and regenerating bush and is now protected by a Conservation 1 zoning in the new City Plan. The rest is a mixture of gorse, broom and tussock pasture, the majority of which has a resource consent for plantation forestry. The need to preserve this very important bush remnant on the Port Hills has been recognised for some time. A considerable effort has been put in by staff in terms of botanical research and negotiations with the owners in the last two years, but while the owner has consistently expressed the desire to preserve the native bush there has been no interest in selling any bush area to the Council. Over the last year the Council and the Forest Heritage Fund have been negotiating with the Estate for protection of 176 ha of land (to be planted in pine plantation) by way of a conservation covenant. The Council's valuer has valued this option at $280,000. The land would remain in the ownership of the estate. The cost of outright purchase would be $320,000 but the owner does not wish to sell. It is now considered that negotiations have moved significantly from the original preservation and purchase scenario and should be reviewed. It is considered that in this situation the purchase of a covenant from the estate should not be pursued at this stage. Providing significant payment for a covenant does not appear to have occurred before. Most covenants have been `gifted' with the recipient (usually the Crown) paying costs. Proceeding with `purchase' of a covenant will create a precedent of some consequence. The cost of the covenant would not be vastly different to an outright fee simple purchase. Fee simple title obviously confers far greater management flexibility, accountability and greater ability to manage an area in a manner complementary with other parks. A number of legal consequences have arisen with the Council's solicitor, Mr D Sheard of Buddle Findlay, having a number of reservations about the deal. The critical 200 ha core bush and upper valley already has some measure of protection so there is no urgency in `purchasing' this area. The potential loss of 176 ha of Spur and upper valley to plantation forestry is undesirable but
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not as critical as securing other top quality areas on the Port Hills which currently have little protection, and where opportunities to buy fee simple land exist. The valley's future can also still be revisited as a purchase or when the issue of the estate's reserve contribution on any residential subdivision is discussed. The above report was submitted to the 5 June meeting of the Riccarton/Wigram Community Board. The Board resolved to recommend to this Committee that the reallocation of funds from Hoon Hay Valley to purchase land to enable future development at Ruapuna be supported. Recommendation: That the funds currently budgeted for the purchase of Hoon Hay Valley be reallocated to more urgent strategic acquisition needs.
3. RSA BOWLING CLUB RR 2869
Officer responsible Author Parks Manager Lewis Burn Corporate Plan Output: Leases
The purpose of this report is to obtain the Council's approval to a variation of the lease to the RSA Bowling Club to allow the playing of petanque on the club premises. BACKGROUND
The RSA Bowling Club lease its premises on North Hagley Park under the terms of a Deed of Lease dated 4 September 1989. This lease is for a term of 21 years from 1 April 1989 and is specifically for the purpose of the sport of lawn bowls or indoor bowls. As part of a membership drive and a strategy to boost falling club revenues the bowling club is planning to diversify the club's activities by providing for the game of petanque. Following an approach by the Christchurch Petanque Association the RSA Bowling Club is to accept members of that Association as full members of the bowling club provided it has Council permission to conduct this activity within its premises. APPLICATION
The application by the RSA Bowling Club is to vary the use clause of the lease to include the playing of the game of petanque. It could be argued that the game of petanque is a form of bowls but to avoid any dispute over this interpretation it is considered appropriate that the lease document be varied to include the sport of petanque in the wording of the use clause. Provided the
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Council consents to the application the RSA Bowling Club intend to lay down a piste (playing surface) within one of the club's two greens. The Parks Manager fully supports this application. Recommendation: That the Council approve a variation to the lease of the RSA Bowling Club premises at North Hagley Park to provide for the playing of petanque subject to the club meeting the costs associated with formally varying the lease.
4. BELFAST BOWLING CLUB RR 2939
Officer Responsible Author Parks Manager Rod Whearty Corporate Plan Output: Consents and Applications
The purpose of this report is to obtain Council approval for the Belfast Bowling Club to extend its existing clubroom facilities on Sheldon Park. CLUB BACKGROUND AND REQUIREMENTS
The Belfast Bowling Club has recently submitted a proposal to the Parks Unit to extend its existing clubroom facilities on Sheldon Park. The club was established about 1920 and its current lease covers approximately 2,400 m2 of the reserve. This incorporates the clubhouse, utility buildings such as implement sheds etc and one full sized green. The present membership of the club stands at 125 (90 male, 35 female) with the main activity of the club occurring over the summer bowling season. The proposed extension will provide more up to date kitchen facilities for the general membership and a much needed Committee room for the clubs Management Committee. A plan of the proposed extension is tabled. The clubrooms have developed over the years to suit membership numbers. At one point the kitchen was in one corner of the building but a subsequent extension to the lounge now places the kitchen in the middle of the social area. The club advise that this has an undesirable effect of segregating people especially when large numbers are present; this occurs quite frequently as the club hosts a number of tournaments during the bowling season. The extension also provides for a committee room which the club has never had up until now. Currently records of membership, developments and general club activities are stored at the homes of the respective committee members such as the secretary and treasurer etc, a situation far from ideal and often very inconvenient when it comes to the day to day management and function of the club.
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CONSENTS AND APPROVALS
The plan (tabled) shows that the proposed extension is outside the club's existing leased area. Therefore the club's leased area will need to be extended to accommodate the building addition. The leasing of any area of public reserve requires the consent of the Minister of Conservation and the intention to lease the area of land must be publicly notified. The Council's Planning staff have looked at the proposal and have indicated that under the Proposed City Plan and the Transitional Plan the extension would be classified as a Discretionary Activity and will require the applicants to obtain a Resource Consent. When all necessary approvals have been obtained the Council's Property Unit will vary the lease agreement on behalf of the club. However all costs associated with the application will be the responsibility of the club. The club will not be able to commence any work until all the approvals and consents have been granted. The contractors undertaking the construction for the club will be required to pay a $2,000 bond for the duration of the construction to ensure that the area is returned to its former position and any damaged areas are restored. PARK USAGE
The area of the proposed extension is currently in asphalt and the only people affected by this development are the Belfast Playcentre. The proposal will remove the existing vehicle access which they use from time to time, mainly to bring in materials such as bark and sand for the play areas. The existing pedestrian access for the Playcentre will not change. There will be approximately 3 metres between the new building and the playcentre area which is more than adequate for pedestrian access. A site meeting was held recently with management committee representatives from the Playcentre, Bowling Club and the Area Parks Officer to cover the aspect of access to the Playcentre site. The Bowling Club has agreed to relocate the gates for vehicle access to the south/east boundary of the Playcentre. In addition it will relocate the gate for pedestrian access to the corner of the new extension and seal the path behind the building leading to the Playcentre site. All the necessary alterations will be done at the cost of the Bowling Club. The Bowling Club has also agreed to provide safe access to the Playcentre site during the period of construction. The Canterbury Playcentre Association has been involved in the discussions between both parties and is comfortable with the outcome and the proposal as it stands.
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CONCLUSION
The Bowling Club has been discussing the future development of the club with the Parks Unit over recent months, one option included the possible addition of another bowling green, however the current proposal is the one most favoured by the majority of club members. The Parks Unit is comfortable with the proposed extension and accordingly will be recommending that the club's application be approved subject to them obtaining the necessary consents and approvals prior to any work commencing. The above report was considered by the Shirley/Papanui Community Board at its meeting on 5 June 1996. The Board supported the club's application subject to the conditions recommended by the Parks Manager. Recommendation: That the Belfast Bowling Club's application to extend its existing clubroom facilities on Sheldon Park be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The club to obtain a Resource Consent and Building Consent for the new construction. 2. Consent of the Minister of Conservation for the lease extension to be obtained prior to any work commencing. 3. The Property Unit to alter the lease agreement to cover the additional area once Consent of the Minister of Conservation has been obtained. 4. Design of building and exterior colour scheme to be to the Parks Manager's satisfaction. 5. Any landscaping required by the Parks Manager to be installed at the club's cost. 6. The club to relocate the Playcentre's vehicle and pedestrian access gates and to provide a sealed path linking the existing car park with the Playcentre site. 7. The contractor undertaking the construction to pay a $2,000 bond prior to commencement of work. 8. The club to maintain safe access to the Playcentre site during the period of construction. 9. All costs associated with the application are the responsibility of the club and all contractors involved with the development are to carry out construction in accordance with the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.
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10. Approval to lapse if the development is not completed within 2 years of final approval being granted.
5. BURNSIDE PARK - BURNSIDE WEST CHRISTCHURCH UNIVERSITY CRICKET CLUB - APPLICATION TO INSTALL PRACTICE FACILITY RR 2953
Officer responsible Author Parks Manager Rod Whearty Corporate Plan Output: Consents and Applications
The purpose of this report is to obtain Council approval for the Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club to convert the old nursery building on Burnside Park into an indoor practice facility. CLUB DETAILS AND BACKGROUND
The Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club (hereafter referred to as the club) was established in 1905 and has operated out of a number of locations, including Hagley Park at one time. The club is now based at Burnside Park where it has a clubroom and changing area overlooking the playing fields. The club is one of the largest in Christchurch and current membership stands at 140 senior members and 580 junior members. In 1993 the Parks Unit produced a major landscape development plan for Burnside Park which included an area previously the site of the former Waimairi District Council nursery. The Parks Unit undertook extensive public consultation in connection with the development plan at that time and as part of that process the club expressed an interest in the old nursery building as an indoor practice area. The club advised that at the time of making its submission it was not in a financial position to undertake any development but was investigating a number of funding options. The Reserves Hearing Panel set up to consider submissions made the following recommendation which was subsequently adopted by the Council. "That the use of the old Nursery Building as an indoor cricket facility be supported and that an extension of the building for such a use by up to 10 metres be approved in principle, subject to the club being responsible for such development, and that this development be subject to the Council's final approval."
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CURRENT PROPOSAL
The club has recently submitted a proposal to the Parks Unit to develop the old nursery building on Burnside Park to provide additional practice facilities for the club. The proposal includes a 10 metre extension to the existing building and some internal modifications. The building will provide an indoor practice area, weight training area, and will be particularly useful for the development and training of junior members during the off season. The plans show two doors on the southern end of the building. The original intention was to open these doors to provide a "run up" area for fast bowlers. The Parks Unit felt there was a conflict of uses with the nearby path and children's play area and have recommended to the club that the doors be replaced by a solid wall. The club has agreed to the Parks Unit suggestion and advise that the modification will not adversely compromise their proposal. CONSENTS AND APPROVALS
The proposal as it stands will require the club to obtain a Building Consent and a Resource Consent. The area in question is not included in the club's current lease agreement and this aspect will need to be addressed prior to any work commencing. It is intended that the club will be granted a lease for this additional area. It is important to note that under the Reserves Act 1977 the leasing of any area of public reserve requires the consent of the Minister of Conservation and the intention to lease the area of land must be publicly notified. When all the necessary approvals have been obtained the Council's Property Unit will draw up a lease agreement on behalf of the club. All costs associated with the application are the responsibility of the club. The club will not be able to commence any work until all the approvals and consents have been granted. The contractors undertaking the construction will be required to pay a $2000 bond for the duration of the construction to ensure that the area is returned to its former position and any damaged areas are restored. BUILDING OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE
The existing building is currently owned and maintained by the Council, the question of ownership will not change as a result of this proposal. The club's leased area will simply include part of a Council owned asset. However there is nothing preventing the Council offering its share of the building to the club for sale at some point in the future if it so wished.
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In the interim the areas of responsibility will be as follows: The maintenance and upkeep both externally and internally of the existing building and the extension will be the responsibility of the club. The club will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all the associated services such as power, water and sewage etc. As indicated earlier it is intended that the club will be granted a lease over the whole site. In addition to that there will also be a rental covering that portion of the building still in Council ownership to reflect the value of that asset now being utilised by the club. CONCLUSION
The Parks Unit has seen the club's application and is comfortable with the proposal. The development is in line with the Reserves Hearing Panel's recommendation of 1993. Accordingly the Parks Unit will be recommending that the club's application be approved subject to them obtaining the necessary consents and approvals prior to any work commencing. The above report was considered by the Fendalton/Waimairi Community Board at its June meeting. The Board supported the proposal and resolved to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Committee that the application be approved subject to the conditions recommended by the Parks Manager. Recommendation: That the Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club application to lease the old nursery building and construct a 10 metre extension at Burnside Park be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The club obtaining a Resource Consent and a Building Consent for the extension and the internal alterations to the existing building. 2. Consent of the Minister of Conservation for the lease being obtained prior to any work commencing. 3. The Property Manager drawing up a lease and rental agreement to the Parks Manager's satisfaction between the club and the Council once consent from the Minister of Conservation has been obtained. 4. Design of the building and exterior colour scheme being to the Parks Manager's satisfaction. 5. Any landscaping required by the Parks Manager being installed at the club's cost. 6. The contractor undertaking the construction to pay a $2000 bond prior to commencement of work.
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7. All costs associated with this application being the responsibility of the club and all contractors involved in the development are to carry out construction in accordance with the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992. 8. The club being responsible for the maintenance and upkeep to the exterior and the interior of the whole building including its associated services. 9. Approval to lapse if the development is not completed within two years of final approval being granted. PART B - ITEMS DEALT WITH BY THE COMMITTEE AND
REPORTED FOR INFORMATION ONLY
6. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT (a) BURNSIDE PARK BLOSSOM ORCHARD
Mrs Barbara Ryan and Mrs Deborah James addressed the Committee on behalf of the Fendalton Tennis Club and sought a review of the decision to plant a blossom orchard in Burnside Park on safety grounds. The Club requested that, instead blossom trees be planted along the Memorial Avenue boundary of the Park. Mrs Hazel Tait presented a submission on behalf of the Fendalton/Waimairi Community Board which raised concerns about the number of trees to be planted in the Park and the resultant loss of the open space for passive recreation use. Mrs Tait also presented a personal submission opposing the establishment of the Blossom Orchard on safety grounds. (b) CHRISTCHURCH KART CLUB - PROPOSED RELOCATION TO RUAPUNA
Mr Ian Love of the Christchurch Kart Club made submissions in support of the proposal to relocate the Club to Ruapuna Park. Support was however subject to the costs associated with relocating the facility being met by the Council. Mrs K Stieller addressed the Committee on behalf of the residents living in the immediate vicinity of the Christchurch Kart Club property and tabled a conditional offer to contribute to the costs of relocating the Club to Ruapuna. A legal opinion has been sought on the residents' offer. 7. BURNSIDE PARK BLOSSOM ORCHARD
The Committee considered the submissions on the above topic in conjunction with a report from the Parks Manager and a statement from the Subcommittee which heard the original submissions on the landscape plan.
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In view of the lack of support from the local community for the blossom orchard concept, the Committee agreed that this element of the landscape plan should not be proceeded with. The Committee resolved that the Parks Manager report back to the Committee with a revised planting plan for Burnside Park providing for the planting of a limited number of flowering Cherry trees within the park; the report to suggest, also, planting options for the balance of the trees.
8. JELLIE PARK AQUALAND - WINDOW REPLACEMENT The Leisure & Community Services Manager reported in response to an earlier request of the Committee seeking details of the window replacement at Jellie Park Aqualand. In noting that the quotations for this work were below budget provision, the Committee agreed that the funding allocation could be reduced by $15,000. It was resolved that the provision for maintenance at Jellie Park Aqualand in the 1996/97 Draft Annual Plan be reduced to $41,700.
9. WASHINGTON YOUTH PARK PROPOSAL The Parks Manager submitted a report proposing the development of recreational opportunities for young people in Washington Reserve. The report envisaged that the reserve would offer a range of recreational activities to encourage young people to mingle in their own space, reducing some of the conflict currently incurring in inner city areas. The Committee resolved: 1. That a draft design plan be developed in conjunction with possible user groups for the Committee's consideration. 2. That the final decision on the future use of the reserve be made when the draft design plan has been considered by the Committee.
10. CHRISTCHURCH KART CLUB - PURCHASE OF RELOCATION SITE AT RUAPUNA The Parks Manager submitted a report proposing that the Council purchase four hectares of land adjacent to Ruapuna Park to enable the Christchurch Kart Club to relocate from its present site in Carrs Road, Westlake.
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The Committee resolved: 1. That the land purchase proposal be supported in principle. 2. That a Subcommittee be formed to assess the implications of relocating the Christchurch Kart Club to Ruapuna and to report back to the Committee. 3. That the Chairman, Councillors Buist, Cox and Ganda be appointed to serve on the Subcommittee. (Councillor Anderton requested that her vote against the motion be recorded).
11. PORT HILLS STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS In response to an earlier request of the Committee, the Parks Manager reported on:
- the objectives for acquiring reserves land on the Port Hills; and
- the current extent of Port Hills reserves and other land subject to some form of environmental protection. The Committee resolved: 1. That the principle of parks acquisition on the Port Hills be supported. 2. That the Parks Unit and Environmental Policy & Planning Unit prepare a joint report further defining those areas with reserve potential to realise the concept of a Port Hills Regional Park.
12. PREFERRED TIME FOR SEMINAR MEETINGS
The Council Secretary reported advising that at the May Council meeting, Councillors Alpers had circulated a questionnaire seeking Councillors' preferences regarding the starting time for seminar meetings for standing committees. The Committee noted that when the City Plan Hearings commence hearings panels will be meeting daily from 9.15 am to 3.30 pm. It was agreed that the Committee's seminar meetings should be scheduled to avoid clashes with City Plan Hearings. It was resolved that in future seminar meetings commence at 4.00 pm.
13. SEMINAR TIMETABLE
A draft timetable for the Committee's seminar meetings for the period June/October was submitted for approval. The Committee resolved that the seminar timetable be approved.
14. ITEMS RECEIVED
The Committee received the following reports: 14.1 MAJOR EVENTS PUBLICITY The City Promotion Co-ordinator reported on the options for major event promotional signage in the central city. The report was presented to the June meeting of the Central City Committee and was referred to this Committee for information. 14.2 JELLIE PARK AQUALAND - RENTAL REVIEW
The Leisure & Community Services Manager reported in response to an earlier request of the Committee for an update on the rental review for Jellie Park Aqualand. 14.3 QEII PARK FITNESS AND WALKING TRACK
The Leisure & Community Services Manager reported on the opening of the QEII Park fitness and walking track on 24 May. The track which is located within the QEII grounds is free to all users and is designed for all ages and fitness levels. 14.4 CHILDREN'S STRATEGY - QEII PARK - CHILDREN'S RECREATIONAL SERVICES
The Leisure & Community Services Manager presented a report detailing the current recreational services for children at Queen Elizabeth II Park. 14.5 CHILDREN'S STRATEGY - "KIDSFUN" AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMME
The Leisure and Community Services Manager reported that a new afterschool programme for 5 to 12 year olds was being piloted on three parks in the eastern suburbs for 10 weeks until 27 June. The programme provides free recreation for children one afternoon per week at each of the three venues. 14.6 IRRIGATION OF NEW PLANTINGS
The Parks Manager reported in response to an earlier request of the Committee, providing additional information on new planting aftercare. 14.7 CANTERBURY SPORTS FOUNDATION
Councillor Cox, the Council's representative on the Canterbury Sports Foundation reported that at its annual general meeting the Foundation had placed on record its appreciation of the support it receives from the Council. The report also detailed the dollar value of grants made by the Foundation during 1995/96 and since its inception. 15. ITEM DEFERRED
ACQUISITION OF CASTLEROCK PROPERTY, PORT HILLS
The Committee deferred consideration of this report for the reasons outlined in the public excluded section of this agenda.
16. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC
The Committee resolved that the draft resolution to exclude the public contained on page 47 of the agenda be adopted.
CONSIDERED THIS 26TH DAY OF JUNE 1996 MAYOR