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27. 11. 96
RICCARTON/WIGRAM COMMUNITY BOARD
6 NOVEMBER 1996
A meeting of the Riccarton/Wigram Community Board
was held at Sockburn Service Centre
on Wednesday 6 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 Apology for lateness was received from Lesley Keast.
Lesley Keast arrived at 5.05pm and was absent for part of Clause 1 only.
PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING 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 2 October 1996, subject to correction to the resolution concerning Clause 5 Notice of Motion - Parking Restrictions North of Riccarton Road, be confirmed as a true and correct record of that meeting.
2. speaking rights
2.1 MS ERINA PARKS, MANAGER NETWORK SERVICES,
Libraries Unit, and Mr David Taylor, Mairehau VoluntaryLibrary
Speaking rights had been granted to enable Ms Parks and Mr Taylor to address the Community Board on the Council's Voluntary Library Review Project Team update.
Feedback was sought from members that could be given further consideration by the Project Team prior to its reporting back to the Community Services Committee.
Members gave consideration to a report dated 30 August 1996 from the Libraries Manager on the voluntary libraries and spent time looking at the voluntary libraries within the Riccarton/Wigram areas and the statistical information relating to such matters as cost per transaction, opening hours, what made voluntary libraries successful, critical factors in the success of voluntary libraries, grants from the Council and other ways to promote voluntary libraries as an important part of the libraries system throughout the city.
In thanking Ms Parks and Mr Taylor for their attendance and participation, the Chairperson asked that members provide comments through the Community Manager that could be passed on for consideration by the Project Team.
2.2 Mr Peter Cook, Lochee Road
Mr Cook was in attendance to discuss with members a report to the Community Board following recent public consultation on carparking and traffic speed matters in Lochee Road.
Mr Cook commented on the recommendations (that came out of the public meeting) for tonight's meeting. He suggested to the Community Board that to accommodate problems associated with the users of Middleton Park the residents have had to give up an opportunity for unrestricted parking on the residential street.
As the on-street parking was a direct result of Middleton Park users, the appropriate clubs who had use of those parks should have the onus of responsibility put onto them to eliminate some of the problems that had been faced by the residents. He also questioned the process by which speed humps had been promoted as an option.
Questions were asked of Mr Cook and he was thanked for his attendance.
3. SPRINGS COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL RELOCATION
The Community Manager provided an extensive report with regard to the relocation by the Council of the Springs Community Pre-school facility. The Pre-school was originally formed by the Hornby Elim Church and was established in October 1987 at the then church site in Springs Road. In September 1994 the Pre-school Committee received notice to vacate this site. After long negotiations the Pre-school was temporarily relocated to a site at the rear of the Sockburn Service Centre and this facility has been open since March 1995.
The Council has been looking at sites within the Sockburn/Wigram area onto which this Pre-school could locate and the most preferred site is in an area in close proximity to an elderly persons housing site in Weaver Place near the Sockburn Pool. Both these sites (Weaver Place and Sockburn Pool) were considered and the report covered benefits and disbenefits of both sites.
The Community Manager noted that budgetary provision of $250,000 is included in the 1996/97 Annual Plan to undertake the relocation.
Members were in receipt of a tabled memorandum from the Property Manager setting out some further points of interest that may be taken into account by the Community Board in making its decisions.
The Board resolved that the open area in front of the Weaver Place elderly persons site was the preferred site and that approval should now be sought through the Council to use this site to establish the Pre-school, with appropriate resource consents being sought.
4. COMMUNITY BOARD TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
The Board received a report of the 15 October 1996 meeting of the Traffic Committee. Matters discussed included:
(A) HARAKEKE STREET TRAFFIC RESTRAINT PROPOSALS
The Legal Services Manager attended the Traffic Committee meeting to discuss the requirement of Council to have publicly notified the restraint proposals in accordance with the Proposed City Plan as this work involved narrowing the street to less than nine metres, thereby requiring resource consent.
It was noted that the City Streets Unit did not favour the proposal on technical grounds and would not be able to represent this proposal in a positive way at a Resource Management Hearing.
The Traffic Committee looked at options available and then decided to advise the residents of the current situation and a full report from the Area Traffic Engineer had been promoted to the local residents group, the outcomes of which would be reported back to the Traffic Committee and the Community Board in due course.
(b) Riccarton Parking Survey
Members were in receipt of a report from the consultants who had undertaken the analysis of the survey and noted that the Traffic Committee Chairperson and the Community Manager would be looking at the next steps and strategies, and this would be considered further by the Traffic Committee.
(c) Transit New Zealand Southern Motorway Designation Options
Mr Stuart Woods, Senior Transport Planning and Project Leader from the Environmental Planning and Policy Unit, attended the Traffic Committee meeting along with representatives of the two local residents groups. A full presentation was given on the options, progress by Council officers, the progress made by consultants employed by Transit New Zealand. Public release of options was due in early 1997. This matter would be given further consideration by the Traffic Committee and the Community Board following public release.
(d) Latm Priority List
The Area Traffic Engineer provided a list of current proposals and sought a priority listing for Local Area Traffic Management Schemes. There was an extensive list and these were considered by the Board.
The Board resolved that the Local Area Traffic Management Scheme priority list be scheduled as follows:
| Priority | Area Name | Boundaries |
| 1 | Riccarton (South) | Mandeville, Riccarton, Wharenui, Blenheim |
| 2 | Islington/Hei Hei | Main South, Carmen, Rural/Res, Gilberthorpe, Moffett, Halswell Junction. |
| 3 | Riccarton (North) | Riccarton,Kauri,Rata,Titoki,Kahu,Kotare,Creyke, Maidstone,Waimairi,Peer |
| 4 | Sockburn | Yaldhurst, Rural/Res, Masham, Carmen, Buchanans, Racecourse, Main South |
| 5 | Upper Riccarton | Riccarton Curletts, Blenheim, Wharenui |
| 6 | Hornby Stage 2 | Main South, Halswell Junction, Springs, Amyes,Shands |
| 7 | Halswell | Dunbars, Halswell, Rural/Res, Halswell Junction,Wigram |
| 8 | Avonhead | Yaldhurst, Avonhead, Maidstone, Withells |
| 9 | to be decided | Avonhead, Yaldhurst, Peer, Waimairi, Maidstone |
5. MAIDSTONE/WAIMAIRI INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
The Area Traffic Engineer provided a report and sought a review of the Board[Otilde]s financial allocation to intersection improvements at this location. The Board had allocated $15,000 towards intersection improvements in conjunction with the Fendalton/Waimairi Community Board and the City Streets Unit.
The proposal was to install traffic signals within the existing intersection controlled by the roundabout. The signals would only become operative if traffic queues reached predetermined lengths.
The Area Traffic Engineer reported that further investigations into this proposal were not altogether positive and consideration was sought to withdrawing this work from the Capital Works Programme, thereby giving the Community Board the opportunity to reallocate its funds.
The Board resolved that the money currently allocated for intersection improvements at the Maidstone/Waimairi Road intersection be reallocated at the Board[Otilde]s discretion.
6. LOCHEE ROAD CARPARKING AND TRAFFIC SPEED
The Area Traffic Engineer reported on the 5 October meeting of residents of Lochee Road to discuss their concerns with respect to carparking and traffic speed. The outcome of the meeting was that the Community Board address the carparking issue immediately. Traffic was also discussed and a motion to introduce speed humps was supported by many residents. However a clear majority could not be established.
A letter explaining the outcome of the meeting and describing the courses of action to be followed by the Community Board had been sent back to Lochee Road residents.
The Board also took into account the presentation made by Mr Peter Cook, as reported earlier.
The Board resolved -
1. That all existing parking restrictions in Lochee Road be rescinded.
2. That carparking be banned on the north side of Lochee Road from the Wharenui Road intersection, extending 390 metres in a westerly direction, and on the southern side of Lochee Road from the Middleton Road intersection and extending 205 metres in an easterly direction.
3. That a sum of $2,500 be made available from part of the unallocated Waimairi/Maidstone improvements for the design, construction, installation of three carparking location signs for Middleton Park.
4. That the Community Board seek a contribution from the Riccarton Albion Club towards the cost of the carpark location signs.
7. NEW BUS ROUTES
The Board received information from the Canterbury Regional Council of two new bus routes in the north-west area whereby the current Avonhead (21) service would be split into two legs to service the Christchurch College of Education and College of English Language. These two alternating legs, combined with the Hyde Park (24) route, would provide an increased level of frequency (30 minutes) between the University and the City Centre.
Timetables were currently being produced for these routes and the location of the bus stops would also be reported back to the Community Board for resolution.
The Board resolved to receive the information.
8. TEMPLETON PRIMARY SCHOOL - SCHOOL PATROL
The Assistant Area Traffic Engineer sought Board approval to allow the Head Teacher of Templeton Primary School to operate a school patrol on the existing pedestrian crossing adjacent to their school.
The primary school is situated on Kirk Road and has been narrowed by kerb and channels and installation of flashing bolisha beacons and floodlighting.
Since these improvements have been completed the volume of traffic on Kirk Road has steadily increased to a point where this crossing now meets the warrant criteria for the school to operate a school patrol system.
The Board resolved that the Head Teacher of Templeton Primary School be allowed to operate a school patrol system on the pedestrian crossing adjacent to their school.
9. RECONSTRUCTION OF TOTARA STREET (CLYDE ROAD TO KAHU ROAD)
The Projects Engineer (Mr Brendon Bisley) presented a report to the Community Board seeking approval to canvas the residents of Totara Street between Clyde Road and Puriri Street regarding the possible replacement of the existing purple crab-apple trees in conjunction with the reconstruction work.
A copy of the questionnaire to residents was tabled at the meeting.
The Board resolved to approve the circulation of the questionnaire to Totara Street residents between Clyde Road and Puriri Street and that a further report would be presented to the Board at a later date following receipt of the submissions made by residents.
10. PEDESTRIAN CROSSING REMOVAL - CARMEN ROAD
State Highway 1
The Area Traffic Engineer presented a report advising that Transit New Zealand were proposing to remove a painted zebra crossing on Carmen Road outside the Hornby High School just north of the Waterloo Road intersection. The crossing is located only 100 metres from the signalised intersection which is used by the majority of high school pupils.
The school supports the removal of the crossing and have encouraged their students to use the traffic signals. It is understood that it was the school who initially approached Transit New Zealand seeking the possible removal of the crossing.
The Area Traffic Engineer advised that in his opinion it was not necessary to investigate the accident history of the crossing and that the traffic signal controlled crossing point was much safer than using a painted pedestrian crossing.
The Board resolved to support the proposal to remove the painted zebra crossing.
11. SHAND RESERVE - GUM TREE
At the October 1996 meeting of the Board a report from a local horticulturalist was received with respect to a recently secured gum tree in Shand Reserve.
A full report was received from the Council[Otilde]s Arboriculturist in which he described the work done on the tree and the need to cable brace the tree.
The Area Parks Officer (Brent Smith) answered questions in respect of the expected longevity of the tree and the possible replacement of it by a mature tree.
The Board resolved -
1. That no pruning be carried out on the gum tree in question in Shand Reserve other than required to maintain the current health and attractive crown form of the tree.
2. That the tree be retained in its present shape and form until such time as decay reduces the strength of the wood and the wounded parts to the degree where public safety is at risk.
3. That trees be planted as future replacements for this gum tree during the 1997 planting season.
12. PAEROA RESERVE PLAY EQUIPMENT
The Area Parks Officer reported on progress for design options for the Paeroa Reserve play equipment.
At the October meeting of the Board members gave consideration to the design proposals for Paeroa Reserve along with Harrington/Shand Crescent and the question of play equipment in Paeroa was held over for further consideration by the Board. The Board was advised that this information would come to the 25 November meeting.
In receiving this information the Board resolved that Council staff consult Ms Justine Mouat and a Plunket representative, Ms Melanie Brown, prior to presentation of the report to the Community Board.
13. WESTBROOK PARK - PROPOSED PETANQUE PIT
The Area Parks Officer informed the Board of the results of the recent letterbox drop carried out to a petition received back in June requesting a petanque pit to be located at Westbrook Park.
While only eight replies were received, the majority of them thought that while a petanque pit was a good idea, the proposed location of Westbrook Park was too small and would compromise the area for other users. An alternative site suggested would be Ridder Reserve which is much larger and would allow for a larger pit to be installed and not limit other users on the park.
The Board resolved that the Westbrook Park petanque pit proposal should not proceed and that the residential catchment around Ridder Reserve be consulted with a view to placing a petanque pit there.
14. COMMUNITY PRIDE GARDEN AWARDS
The Area Parks Officer reported on outcomes of discussions between the Streets and Garden Awards Committee of the Christchurch Beautifying Association and the Council officers concerning refinements to the current format of the Community Pride Garden Awards Scheme.
The objective of these refinements was to better meet the original objective of the scheme which was to encourage civic pride and to acknowledge the residential gardeners' efforts in contributing to the overall image of Christchurch - The Garden City.
The Board resolved -
1. That the present cups/trophies be transferred to Street Award winners in the Community Board's area for the most attractive long street, short street, and cul-de-sac.
2. That the Board approve the non-pointed criteria for selection of gardens for the Community Pride Garden Awards as outlined below.
3. That the certificates be standardised as an A5 size, and be personalised to each Board area to be signed by the Chairpersons of the Christchurch Beautifying Association and Community Board.
4. That the Board decide how they wish to present these awards to residents who are acknowledged for the contribution their gardens make to the Garden City image of Christchurch.
15. PROPOSED NAMES ANNEX ROAD/MAGDALA PLACE
The Subdivisions Officer sought broad consideration to a new name which linked Annex Road and Magdala Place. Previously, three names submitted had been given consideration by the Board at the October meeting but had been rejected; the developer had now provided three new names.
The Board resolved that the new name off Magdala Place be Nazareth Avenue.
16. AGENDA 21 CLEAN AIR PROJECT
The Board received information from the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board seeking joint participation in a city-wide campaign to encourage people to buy firewood early so that it was dry before it was burnt in the winter.
The Board resolved to endorse this programme.
17. MEETING ALLOWANCES AND MILEAGE CLAIMS
Members were in receipt of a report from the Council's Secretary entitled Meeting Allowances and Mileage Claims which also included comment from the Council's Legal Services Manager.
The Community Manager asked the Board to give consideration to all the sub-committees, working parties, representation on outside organisations, and to clearly establish a Board policy in respect of these matters.
The Board resolved to establish a committee to report back to a future meeting of the Board to clarify its position on meeting allowances and that the Board review all existing committees to categorise each in accordance with the proposed policy.
The Board resolved further that the Review Committee be made up of Alan Dunlop (Community Manager), David Buist (Chairperson) and Mike Mora (Deputy Chairperson).
18. FIXING OF DATE, TIME AND VENUE OF ORDINARY MEETINGS OF THE BOARD IN THE 1997 YEAR
The Board resolved to continue its meeting schedule for 1997 to be based on the first Wednesday of the month commencing at 5.00pm at the Sockburn Service Centre but that the late meeting in November 1997 be held on Monday 24th of that month.
19. DRAFT SUBMISSION ON GAMING - A NEW DIRECTION FOR NEW ZEALAND
Members were in receipt of this document, prepared by the Department of Internal Affairs and received a submission prepared by a Council officers[Otilde] team. Comments from members had been sought and would be reported directly to the Project Team.
The meeting concluded at 6.30pm.
CONFIRMED THIS 25TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1996
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D N Buist
CHAIRPERSON