27.8. 97

RICCARTON/WIGRAM COMMUNITY BOARD

6 AUGUST 1997

A meeting of the Riccarton/Wigram Community Board
was held on Wednesday 6 August 1997 at 5.00pm

PRESENT:	David Buist (Chairperson), Graham Berry, Helen Broughton, Mary Corbett, Ishwar Ganda, Lesley Keast, Mark Kunnen, Mike Mora and Bob Shearing.
APOLOGIES:	Apologies for lateness were received and accepted from Mark Kunnen and Helen Broughton who arrived at 5.12pm and 5.25pm respectively and were not present for clauses 1, 2, 8 and 9.

PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION

Nil

PART B - REPORTS FOR INFORMATION

1.	DEPUTATION BY APPOINTMENT

1.1 Jean Hardcastle, 1/8 Glenleith Lane

Mrs Hardcastle spoke in support of an application from local residents to have a refuse collection service provided for Glenleith Lane.

Clause 2 of this report refers.

 

2.	REFUSE COLLECTION - GLENLEITH LANE

Further to clause 1 above, a report was presented detailing the application made by the residents of Glenleith Lane for a refuse collection service and of the Council's criteria for the provision of such a service into private rights-of-way.

Other than the minimum length of lane criteria not being met (73 metres as against 80 metres), the requirements of the Council's policy were met and as such acceptance of the service by the City Streets Committee was considered appropriate.

Accordingly the Board decided to recommend to the Committee that the application by the residents of Glenleith Lane for a refuse collection service be accepted.

 

3.	STREETLIGHTING REVIEW - RICCARTON AREA

The Board was presented with the results of a review of street lighting in the Riccarton area undertaken by the City Streets Unit. This followed a request made by the Board late last year for proposals to improve the standards of street lighting with particular regard to the provision of energy efficient lights, the location of new and existing lights, the time-frame, costings and options for the early implementation of such improvements.

The Council's Lighting Planning Engineer was in attendance to assist the Board in its consideration of the submitted report.

Reference was made to the high pedestrian usage of local streets around the University and mall area and the question was posed about the need to place a higher priority on the individual safety and security of such users as opposed to just vehicle users.

It was explained that the present lighting programme was set for three years and thereafter would be determined on a safety needs basis.

In receiving the report, the Board also decided that via the City Services Committee, the Council be requested to allocate adequate funding to ensure that all necessary lighting needs in residential streets can be undertaken and pedestrians and personal safety requirements are taken into account.

 

4.	1997/98 CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAMME PROGRESS REPORT - CITY STREETS

The Board received an update on progress regarding the City Streets Capital Works Programme being undertaken within the Board's area.

The City Streets Projects Engineer advised members that the balance of the work in Sparks Road would be completed within a few weeks.

 

5.	DENTON PARK - EXTENSION TO HORNBY CYCLING CLUB CLUBROOMS

A report was submitted detailing for the Board's information and comment to the Parks and Recreation Committee, the Hornby Cycling Club's application to extend its clubrooms and lease area within Denton Park.

Members indicated their general support for the project including the proposed conditions and as such the Board decided to endorse the proposal for recommending to the Parks and Recreation Committee.

 

6.	HORNBY DOMAIN BOWLING CLUB BUILDING EXTENSION

The Board was invited to comment on an application made by the Bowling Club to extend its existing clubrooms and lease area on Hornby Domain. It was noted that the report was also to be considered by the Parks and Recreation Committee at its meeting on 13 August 1997.

Members queried whether a $2,000 cash bond was appropriate in this instance given the potential hardship that this could cause to the Club if it were to undertake the work itself. The option was suggested that in lieu of the $2,000 bond that a bank guarantee or other similar written agreement would be more appropriate in this instance.

The Board therefore decided that the report as proposed be endorsed for recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Committee subject to the Club (if to be the contractor) obtaining a bank guarantee or other written agreement in lieu of the $2,000 bond specified in Condition 7.

 

7.	REVIEW OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SERVICES

Feedback was provided on the results of the survey conducted with members of the Community Services Committee and representatives of Boards in regard to the Council's vision for early childhood education services.

The information detailed in the report was received.

 

PART C - REPORT ON DELEGATED DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD

8.	CONFIRMATION OF BOARD REPORT - 2 JULY 1997

The Board resolved that the report of the ordinary meeting held on 2 July 1997 be confirmed.

 

9.	WATERWAYS ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME

Details of the Council's programme were reported on and particular mention was made of two local projects involving the Nottingham Stream in Halswell and a regeneration project being undertaken by the University of Canterbury Environmental Club to transform the banks of waterways passing through the University grounds.

Rachel Barker, Waterways Enhancement Co-ordinator with the Council's Water Services Unit, and Lianne O'Brien from the University of Canterbury Environmental Club briefly addressed the Board on key aspects of both projects.

In receiving the information, the Board resolved that the Water Services Unit host a members' visit to a range of waterway enhancement projects in the Board's area and that the request for funding support from the University of Canterbury Environmental Club be further considered following the site visits.

 

10.	RICCARTON/WIGRAM COMMUNITY BOARD TRAFFIC COMMITTEE - REPORT OF 22 JULY 1997

The Chairperson reported on the deliberations of the Committee's meeting held on 22 July 1997.

The recommendations from the Committee on the following matters were adopted.

Middleton Grange School

1. That the Board not seek any on-street traffic works in Suva Street as the problems identified were not seen as major but a possible solution would be the movement of the sports field entry-way and that the School be advised accordingly.
   
   
2. That the School be invited to review the matter over the months ahead and to reapproach the Traffic Committee if they considered that their original concerns still remained.

Kotare Street/Puriri Street Intersection Resident Parking Concerns

That the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum of 120 minutes (Monday to Friday) on the west side of Puriri Street commencing at a point 14 metres from its intersection with Kotare Street and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 20 metres.

Solway Avenue Bus Stops - Avonhead 21 Bus Route

That a bus stop be sited outside No. 34 Solway Avenue and on the other side of the road immediately opposite.

Wadeley Road Heavy Motor Vehicle Restriction

The Board noted that the Committee had agreed that the City Streets Manager be asked to undertake a survey of vehicle speeds and numbers within a three month time frame and that the practicality of an island on Waimairi Road also be considered (taking into account its wider effects of, for instance, increased volume at the Waimairi/Maidstone roundabout). Possible sources of funding also needed to be investigated.

Local Area Traffic Management Schemes

That the current Local Area Traffic Management Scheme schedule be reaffirmed.

Carmen Road Rail Crossing

1. That the information received from Tranz Rail be acknowledged and that the City Streets Manager be requested to be involved in the design and construction of any roading alterations required at the Smarts Road/Carmen Road intersection and with the physical work required to be undertaken.
   
   
2. That an assurance be sought from the City Streets Manager that any required works that are the responsibility of the Council be undertaken within the Tranz Rail timetable for barrier arm installations by May 1998.

Riccarton Mall Management On-Site Parking Discussions

The Board noted that discussions were planned with the newly appointed Mall Manager on matters of mutual interest including on-site parking.

An update was also provided to the Committee on a number of current issues including the Riccarton Road Traffic Management Plan, the Yaldhurst Road/Racecourse Road intersection, the Canterbury Saleyards, Westlake Bus Routes, Riccarton Racecourse at Racecourse Road entry and exit points, College of Education on-street parking, and the Marshs Road/Main South Road intersection.

 

11.	KYLE PARK BMX CLUB FENCE

Further to a request received from the Christchurch City Bicycle Motocross Club, the Board resolved to allocate $600 from its 1997/98 discretionary funds for the repair of the fencing at the BMX track at Kyle Park.

 

12.	RICCARTON/WIGRAM COMMUNITY FUNDING COMMITTEE1996/97 ALLOCATIONS

The Board resolved to receive the information detailing the outcomes of the allocations made by the Community Funding Committee in respect of the 1996/97 funding round.

 

13.	COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

The Board was provided with the outcomes of the informal discussions held on 8 July 1997 with Ms Glen Greer on the community consultation process earlier adopted by the Board.

The next phase required the Board, perhaps by way of a working party, to work further with Ms Greer to consider the potential priorities for the Riccarton/Wigram area, arising from which a questionnaire would be developed and surveys undertaken in the community during September with a final report coming before the Board in October/November.

Some opposition was expressed to the programme as outlined and the view was made that opportunities existed for the Board to undertake its own consultation on those issues for which it had a responsibility for. Costs would therefore be less as a result.

Mike Mora moved, seconded by Helen Broughton, the following:

1. That the Project Proposal received from Ms G Greer be confirmed.
   
   
2. That the quoted cost for Stage 1, in the sum of $5,890 exclusive of GST, be accepted.
   
   
3. That a working party be established to consider the community priorities.
   
   
4. That the working party meet with Ms G Greer prior to
   13 August.
   
   
5. That the working party comprise all Board members who are available to attend.

The motion when put to the meeting was declared carried on a division by seven votes to two, the voting being as follows:

For (7) Helen Broughton, David Buist, Mary Corbett,

Ishwar Ganda, Lesley Keast, Mike Mora, Bob Shearing.

Against (2) Graham Berry, Mark Kunnen

 

14.	REVIEW OF BOARD STRUCTURE

To enable the Board to continue its review of the present structure of the Board, it was proposed that a further seminar session be held involving all members with a report to come before the September meeting of the Board.

The Board resolved that a further seminar session be held on Thursday 21 August 1997 to receive further input from Board members.

 

15.	CHRISTCHURCH CITY PLAN - 1998 EDITION - BOARD INPUT

The Board was asked to decide on the means by which the outcomes from the Board-hosted public meeting held on 4 August 1997 could be dealt with and in this regard it was suggested that a working party be appointed to review and progress the results of that meeting and to develop a draft planning statement for consideration by the Board in September.

It was resolved that a working party comprising all Board members available to attend, develop the Board's planning statement for presentation to the Board on 3 September 1997.

 

16.	STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS FOR JULY 1997

Reports of interest taken from standing committee agendas during July 1997 were received.

 

The meeting concluded at 6.59pm.

 

CONFIRMED THIS 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1997.

 

D N BUIST
CHAIRPERSON

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