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27. 8. 97
BURWOOD/PEGASUS COMMUNITY BOARD
4 AUGUST 1997
A meeting of the Burwood/Pegasus Community
Board was held on
Monday 4 August 1997 in the Boardroom, New Brighton Working Men's
Club,
202 Marine Parade at 4.00 pm
| PRESENT: | David Dobbie (Chairman), Clare Duff, Dave East, Carole Evans, Alister James, Don Rowlands, Gail Sheriff, Jack Travis, Chrissie Williams |
| APOLOGIES: | An apology for lateness was received and accepted from Jack Travis who arrived at 4.06 pm and was present for all clauses except clauses 3, 15 and 16. |
The Board reports that:
PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION
| 1. | ASTON DRIVE | RR 5697 |
| Officer responsible | Author |
| City Streets Manager | Barry Cook, Area Traffic Manager |
| Corporate Plan Output: Capital Works Implementation, 9.5 text 10 | |
The purpose of this report is to finalise construction details in Aston Drive for the 1997/98 financial year.
The Draft Budget shows an allocation of $30,000 for Aston Drive in the 1997/98 financial year. Aston Drive from Larnach Street north is wider than the section between Beach Road and Larnach Street. This tends to encourage vehicles to speed up. It had been proposed to narrow Aston Drive at Larnach Street as a traffic calming measure, with the developer installing a "gateway" structure (see attached diagram).
Since then it has been suggested that there is a need to improve the traffic safety at Beach Road, as visibility from Aston Drive is restricted by a retaining wall. Also, if vehicles park in Beach Road opposite Britannia Street it creates a conflict when vehicles want to turn right into Britannia Street.
To improve visibility from Aston Drive and remove the conflict at Britannia Street it is appropriate to install a "no stopping" restriction on the north side of Beach Road as shown on the second attachment (see attached).
If the kerb was built out into Beach Road as shown on the pamphlet it would allow the "Give Way" markings to be brought forward to further improve the visibility. There is not sufficient budget to construct this work at the same time.
As Beach Road is an arterial route it is a requirement that the Council endorse the "no stopping" restriction as outlined in the report.
| Recommendation: | That the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the north side of Beach Road commencing at its intersection with Aston Drive and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 268 metres. |
| 2. | MARINE PARADE - P30 PARKING RESTRICTION | RR 5639 |
| Officer responsible | Author |
| City Streets Manager | Murray Angus, Road Project Engineer |
| Corporate Plan Output: City Streets Marking and Signs 9.5 text 38 | |
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval for 30 minute parking restrictions on both sides of Marine Parade between New Brighton Mall and Beresford Street.
As Council has recently approved the library as a tenant in the Pier Building, some short term parking in close vicinity of the building is necessary. In discussion with Lorraine Wilmshurst, Traffic Engineer at Linwood Service Centre, 30 minute restrictions would be most appropriate for this location.
By placing this restriction on either side of Marine Parade between the Mall and Beresford Street, it will allow short term parking for up to eight vehicles.
| Recommendation: |
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PART B - REPORTS FOR INFORMATION
| 3. | DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT |
Mr and Mrs Ball, were in attendance to request Board assistance on the removal of a boat that had been placed in the front yard of their neighbour's property. Mrs Ball noted that this issue had been raised with Council over the past four and a half years. Over time the boat had been utilised as an accessory building in which youths slept at night. It also had a number of appendages placed on it over the past few years, such as a cabin and a 20 foot mast. Mrs Ball emphasised that the presence of the boat had caused animosity between the Balls and their neighbour. In some instances this had resulted in abuse and vandalism to their property. The Balls had to go as far as hiring a lawyer to get clarification of what their rights were, as the Council appeared to be inconsistent in its interpretation of the law. Mrs Ball re-emphasised that the presence of the boat, and the animosity it had caused between her and her neighbour, had caused a great deal of stress and had cost her and her husband a considerable amount of money.
| 4. | 15 TONKS STREET - BOAT IN FRONT YARD |
Following the presentation of Mr and Mrs Ball under "Deputations by Appointment" the Board questioned the Council's Senior Resource Management Enforcement Officer as to why no action to remove the boat had been taken as yet, and what future actions could take place to alleviate Mr and Mrs Ball's problems. Board members also questioned the Council's procedures in handling this matter and felt that they too had received a number of different responses to the problem. After some discussion the Board decided that a sub-committee with power to act, consisting of David Dobbie, Carole Evans and Alister James meet with the Community Manager and appropriate officers to determine a solution to the Tonks Street situation.
(Note: Jack Travis took no part in the discussion or voting on clauses 3 and 4 as he is the Council's Senior Resource Management Enforcement Officer.)
| 5. | CORRESPONDENCE |
5.1 FORESHORE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
A letter was received from Mary McCammon regarding two proposals for the New Brighton Foreshore Development. It was decided that the Board support the provision of a performance area in the New Brighton Library and a nautical theme in the New Brighton Foreshore play area.
5.2 SOUTHSHORE/THE SPIT BEACH PARK PLAN
A letter was received from Mr N T Campbell regarding the tendency of Southshore/The Spit Beach Park users to exit public areas through private property at high tide. The Board decided that:
| 6. | ORARI STREET - LANDSCAPING |
The Area Roading Officer reported on landscape work being undertaken in Orari Street. The Board received the information.
| 7. | SHORELINK BUS SERVICE: EXTENSION TO NORTH NEW BRIGHTON |
The Passenger Transport Officer, Canterbury Regional Council, was in attendance to brief the Board on proposed alterations to the Shorelink bus service to New Brighton. The Board decided that the Canterbury Regional Council be requested to:
| 8. | 1997/98 ROADING PROGRAMME |
The Road Projects Engineer updated the Board on progress for City Streets projects in the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board area programmed for the 1997/98 financial year. The Board received the information.
| 9. | RING ROAD SYSTEM SPEED LIMIT SIGNS |
The Traffic Operations Engineer and Engineering Officer reported to the Board on the placement of additional 50 km/h speed limit signs along the Burwood and Bexley sections of the ring road system. This was in response to a request from the Bexley Residents' Association that 50 km/h signs be placed under every ring road sign on Bexley Road. The Board decided to support the action taken to provide appropriate speed limit signs along the 50 km/h Burwood and Bexley sections of the ring road system.
| 10. | BURWOOD PLUNKET - CLARE PARK |
The Property Services Officer requested approval to formally classify part of Clare Park as a local purpose (community buildings) reserve. The Board decided to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Committee that the resolution to classify part of Clare Park as a local purpose (community buildings) reserve be adopted.
| 11. | BOTTLE LAKE FOREST PARK, CHANEYS FOREST AND KAINGA FOREST DRAFT MANAGEMENT PLAN |
The Parks Management Planning Officer and Parks Planner updated the Board on progress with the Bottle Lake Forest Park, Chaneys Forest and Kainga Forest Draft Management Plan. The Board received the information.
| 12. | MARSHLANDS HALL |
The Community Activities Officer reported on a request from Parafed Canterbury for financial support to assist with the operation of its community hall at 430 Marshland Road. The Board decided that the Community Centres Working Party to meet to discuss options with Parafed regarding Marshlands Hall.
| 13. | REVIEW OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SERVICES |
The Senior Policy Analyst updated the Board on results of a survey conducted with members of the Community Services Committee and representatives from Community Boards in regard to the Council's Vision of Early Childhood Education Services. The Board received the information.
| 14. | COMMUNITY MANAGER'S UPDATE |
The Board received the information items in the Community Manager's Update.
| 15. | RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATIONS |
Shirley Residents' Association representative, Ralph Ross, was in attendance to request investigations into a bus terminus stop which would end outside the New Brighton Pier. Mr Ross felt that this would attract people to New Brighton, and encourage them to utilise bus services. In addition, Mr Ross had received a proposed design layout for traffic works surrounding The Palms Mall area. He reiterated that the Board had been asked to meet and investigate problems at The Palms, yet his Association was still concerned at the entrances on Marshland Road. The Shirley Residents' Association felt that there should be separate entrance and exit points on Marshland Road.
The Board noted that a publicity pamphlet had gone out to the public regarding the works in this area and that it would be in the best interests of the Shirley Residents' Association to respond to the publicity pamphlet, as this would allow their views to be incorporated into the consultation process.
Bexley Residents' Association representative, Linda Purves, was in attendance to respond to the report (Agenda item 13) on speed limit signs on the Bexley ring road. The Bexley Residents' Association still wished to lodge an objection to the positioning of the signs. The Association was adamant that for the signs to be truly effective they would have to be placed under all of the ring road signs on Bexley Road. Ms Purves reiterated that speeds had gone up significantly since the ring road signs had been installed and that the Council now had a responsibility to ensure that traffic remained at the speed limit.
It was decided:
PART C - REPORT ON DELEGATED DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD
| 16. | MARINE PARADE FROM HAWKE STREET TO BERESFORD STREET | RR 5684 |
| Officer responsible | Author |
| City Streets Manager | Roading Team Leader, Ron Clarke |
| Corporate Plan Output: New Assets; New Construction page 9.5.89 | |
The purpose of this report is to obtain Council approval for acceptance of a tender which is above the $300,000 authority delegated to Council officers.
The contract is for the construction of kerbs, channels, asphaltic concrete paths, grassed berms, drainage works and carriageway reconstruction in Marine Parade from Hawke Street to Beresford Street.
Tender prices have been received as follows:
BD Construction Limited $314,940.00
Local Construction Limited $338,979.75
Digwork Contracting Limited $353,910.96
Works Operations Unit (CCC) $378,029.15
Waddell Holdings Limited $381,499.40
Francis Construction Limited $383,795.00
Technic Canterbury Limited $396,350.00
All prices exclude GST.
These prices include a contingency sum of $22,000 and the work is for a twelve (12) week period.
The estimate for the work was $315,200.
The standard roadworks information leaflet has been circulated inviting comments relating to the project and all enquiries and comments from residents and others have been satisfactorily resolved (refer attached). Parking has now been allowed for on the east side from the Mall to Beresford Street.
Ken Weir of BD Construction has given an assurance that the work can be completed within the specified time.
The Board resolved:
| 17. | CONFIRMATION OF REPORT |
The Board resolved that the report of the last ordinary meeting held on Monday 30 June 1997 be confirmed.
| 18. | ASTON DRIVE |
The Area Traffic Engineer reported on construction options and details in Aston Drive for the 1997/98 financial year. The Board resolved:
| 19. | BICKERTON STREET - "GIVE WAY" SIGN |
In accordance with a recommendation contained in a report by the Area Traffic Engineer, the Board resolved that a "Give Way" sign be installed on Bickerton Street at its intersection with Wainoni Street.
| 21. | BIRCHFIELD AVENUE - "GIVE WAY" SIGN |
In accordance with a recommendation contained in a report by the Area Traffic Engineer, the Board resolved that a "Give Way" sign be installed on Birchfield Avenue at its intersection with Gayhurst Road.
| 22. | STRATHFIELD AVENUE - "GIVE WAY" SIGN |
In accordance with a recommendation contained in a report by the Area Traffic Engineer, the Board resolved that a "Give Way" sign be installed on Strathfield Avenue at its intersection with Gayhurst Road.
| 22. | JANET STEWART RESERVE - COMMUNITY PLANTING DAY |
The Water Services Community Liaison Officer requested Board funding to provide refreshments at the 1997 Janet Stewart Reserve Community Planting Day. The Board resolved:
| 23. | NGA TOA WHAKAPONO |
The Community Activities officer reported on a request for funding from Nga Toa Whakapono. The Board resolved that:
The meeting closed at 6.30 pm
CONFIRMED THIS 1ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1997
D C DOBBIE
CHAIRMAN