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BURWOOD/PEGASUS COMMUNITY BOARD

24 NOVEMBER 1997

A meeting of the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board was held on

Monday 24 November 1997 in the Conference Room, The Garden Hotel,

112 Marshland Road 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 from Alister James who arrived at 4.05 pm and was present for all clauses except clause 12 and part of clause 1.1
	An apology for lateness was received and accepted from Jack Travis who arrived at 4.08 pm and was present for all clauses except clause 12 and part of clause 1.1

The Board reports that:

PART B - REPORTS FOR INFORMATION

1. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT

1.1 SEA LETTUCE ON THE ESTUARY

Mr Wayne Hawker, a resident of Rockinghorse Road, was in attendance to address the Board on a build-up of sea lettuce on the Estuary frontage of his property. Mr Hawker explained that a small defined bay trapped large amounts of sea lettuce, which sat on the shore and became rotten, leaving a pungent mess that could not be removed. Mr Hawker further explained that the build-up of sea lettuce reduced the amount of estuarine grasses along the foreshore and also posed a hazard to people walking along the beach, as they slipped on the deposited lettuce.

Mr Hawker asked that someone take responsibility for removing the sea lettuce in times when its build-up was especially bad. He felt that the City Council had a responsibility to keep the lettuce off its road reserve which fronted the Estuary.

Mr Malcolm Mayne, Canterbury Regional Council, was in attendance to explain the Canterbury Regional Council's position on the build-up of sea lettuce and its removal. Mr Mayne began by giving a brief overview of the history of sea lettuce in the Estuary, noting that it was a native algae that bloomed in some summers. Currently the Regional Council was not actively monitoring build-ups, and the causes of excessive amounts of sea lettuce in some summers had a variety of causes including; mild winters, hot summers, natural algae blooms and the possibility of nutrients being expelled from the Bromley Treatment Plant.

David Gregory, also from the Canterbury Regional Council, was in attendance to explain the Regional Council's jurisdiction, which had been outlined in a letter to Mr Hawker. Mr Gregory emphasised that administratively the Canterbury Regional Council was responsible for areas lower than the mean high water spring level. The Regional Council also had no mandate to do works in the area, it essentially only had the power to monitor and plan.

The Board felt that the Canterbury Regional Council did have a responsibility outside of monitoring and planning only and decided:

1. That the Chairman, Chrissie Williams and Mr Hawker seek speaking rights at the next Canterbury Regional Council meeting, and request that measures for removal, research and monitoring of sea lettuce be included in the Regional Council's 1998/99 budget.
   
   
2. That the Parks and Water Services Units of the Christchurch City Council be requested to apply for a Resource Consent for the removal of sea lettuce in the Estuary for the 1997/98 summer season, and that Coast Care be delegated the authority to undertake the works.

1.2 NEW BRIGHTON UPDATE

Gilbert van Schaijik, Property Projects Manager, was in attendance to update the Board on Council activities in New Brighton. Mr van Schaijik reported that the community was delighted with the pier which in its early stages appeared to be well used and supported. Some issues had arisen since the opening, such as cleaning and maintenance, but they were all currently being addressed. Mr van Schaijik believed that it was essentially a case of educating the public and letting it know what was acceptable and what was not acceptable on the pier. Mr van Schaijik suggested that this could be done through an open letter to the media, which would allow the users of the pier to police it themselves.

After some discussion the Board decided that the Property Projects Manager provide a written report to the February 1998 meeting on:

1. The future of the Vision 2005 document.
2. Options for the house in Travis Wetland.

 

2. CORRESPONDENCE

2.1 LOWER BURWOOD ROAD - PEDESTRIAN ACCESS

A letter was received via the Windsor/Westhaven Residents' Association requesting provision for a public accessway between Burwood Road and the area of Glenconnor Place, Blouden Lane, Loughton Street, Gilwell Street, Baynes Street, and Cossar Street. The Board decided that the letter be forwarded to officers for a report.

2.2 NEW BRIGHTON FIREWORKS DISPLAY

A letter was received from the Events Co-ordinator - Production thanking the Board for its support of the New Brighton fireworks display. The Board decided:

1. That a letter of thanks be forwarded to all staff involved in the planning of the fireworks display.
   
   
2. That the Communications and Promotions Unit be advised that the Board supports the continuation of New Brighton as the venue for the 1998 fireworks display.

 

3. NEW BRIGHTON ROAD - AVONDALE BRIDGE CLIP-ON

The Area Engineer reported on estimated costs for corner rounding at the intersection of New Brighton and Avondale Roads, and for the provision of a pedestrian/cycle clip-on to Avondale Bridge. The Board decided:

1. That the information be received.
   
   
2. That it place the works into the Capital Works Programme for 1999/2000.

 

4. NEW BRIGHTON ROAD - PEDESTRIAN REFUGE ISLAND

The Area Engineer reported on a request from D and W Rogers for a pedestrian island to be installed on New Brighton Road between Queensbury and Fleete Streets. The Board decided:

1. That the information be received.
   
   
2. That D and W Rogers and the Horseshoe Lake Residents' Association be forwarded the report for information and comment.

 

5. ENCOURAGING BETTER NEIGHBOURHOODS

Sue Wells, a member of the Shirley/Papanui Community Board, requested Board support for the idea of a Neighbourhood Week. The Board decided:

1. To support a Neighbourhood Week in principle and seek comments from Burwood/Pegasus residents' associations.
   
   
2. To consider a copy of the updated report when it became available.

 

6. COAST CARE UPDATE

The Coast Care Co-ordinator updated the Board on recent activities and future work planned by Coast Care in the Burwood/Pegasus coastal region. The Board received the information.

 

7. NAUGHTY BOYS ISLAND REDEVELOPMENT

The Land Drainage Engineer reported on progress towards completion of the Naughty Boys Island redevelopment, and referred especially to an issue of local concern over consultation. The Board decided:

1. To acknowledge modifications/restraints to the Naughty Boys Island spoil removal operation, for the alleviation of safety and nuisance concerns raised by local residents.
   
   
2. That the Water Services Unit be asked to congratulate the Land Drainage Engineer in dealing with the residents' concerns.

 

8. KIBBLEWHITE STREET RESERVE STOPBANK RELOCATION

The Land Drainage Engineer reported on progress towards completion of the Kibblewhite Street Reserve stopbank relocation. The Board received the information.

 

9. COMMUNITY BOARD PROJECT PROPOSALS 1998/99

The Board was in receipt of a report providing feedback on its Project Proposals made to the Christchurch City Council Plan: 1998 Edition. The Board decided that its Project Proposals be readdressed at a suitable time.

 

10. COMMUNITY MANAGER'S UPDATE

The Board considered items of information under the Community Manager's Update and decided:

1. To host a public meeting in New Brighton to re-establish the New Brighton Community Committee.
   
   
2. To establish a Project 2000 Subcommittee, consisting of Don Rowlands, Carole Evans, Gail Sheriff, Jack Travis, Dave Dobbie, Dave East and Alister James, to initiate specific projects for the year 2000.
   
   
3. That the Bexley Residents' Association be approached to gauge its view on developing the neighbourhood directory, as per the City Manager's report.
   
   
4. That a seeding grant of up to $1,500 be allocated to developing a neighbourhood directory, to be administered with the approval of the Chairman and the Community Manager.

 

11. RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATIONS

11.1 SHIRLEY RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION

Ralph Ross was in attendance to express his Association's concerns over the process undertaken in the formation of the Golf Links Residents' Group. Mr Ross felt that the democratic process had been largely ignored in the formation of the Golf Links Residents' Group and expressed a concern that the Shirley Residents' Association was not involved in the discussions. Comments had been made by Council staff that a public meeting would take place, this had never eventuated and led the Shirley Residents' Association to believe that the consultation process had been inadequate.

The Board responded that a number of people in the Golf Links Residents' Group area had requested the formation of a more closely focused residents' group, which would allow for greater lines of communication. Two public meetings had been hosted prior to the formation of the new residents' group with a positive response from those attending. The Board also stressed that the decision to form a new residents' association was in no way an attack against the Shirley Residents' Association, and it thanked Mr Ross for his past work in the area.

11.2 WINDSOR/WESTHAVEN RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION

Grant Jeffreys, and a number of representatives from Baynes Street, attended the meeting to speak to agenda item 5.1 concerning pedestrian access through lower Burwood Road. A resident explained that the request had been made to allow safe access for residents in the area to shops, schools and kindergartens. The deputation felt that access in the vicinity of 84 Burwood Road would also allow for easy access through to the Robin Reserve. The Board decided that officers report on specific accessways that could be made available in the vicinity of 84 Burwood Road.

 

PART C - REPORT ON DELEGATED DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD

12. CONFIRMATION OF REPORT

The Board resolved that the report of the last ordinary meeting (both open and public excluded) held on Monday 3 November 1997 be confirmed.

 

13. BANKS AVENUE SCHOOL - PARKING RESTRICTIONS

The Area Engineer reported on a meeting held by the Road Safety for Schools Steering Committee to investigate pedestrian safety in the Banks Avenue School area, and that Committee's recommendation to implement a number of parking restrictions. The Board resolved:

1. That the parking of vehicles be restricted to maximum period of 5 minutes between the hours of 8.00 to 9.00 am, 2.30 to 3.30 pm, Monday to Friday on the eastern side (generally) of Banks Avenue, commencing at a point 125 metres from its intersection with McBratneys Road and extending in a northerly direction (generally) for a distance of 180 metres.
   
   
2. That the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time, on the western side of Banks Avenue commencing at a point 47.5 metres from its intersection with McBratneys Road and extending in a north-westerly direction (generally) for a distance of 77 metres.
   
   
3. That the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on, the western side of Banks Avenue commencing at a point 239.5 metres from its intersection with McBratneys Road and extending in a north-westerly direction (generally) for a distance of 45 metres.
   
   
4. That a review of the parking restrictions be carried out after a period of six months from implementation.
   
   
5. That the Community Manager write to the Road Safety for Schools Steering Committee informing it that the Board is proactive in its community, and wishes to be included in the decision-making process in the future.
   
   
6. That the school be encouraged to promote its other entrances, in consultation with the Council's Safe Routes to School Co-ordinator.

 

14. PROPOSED ROAD AND RIGHT OF WAY NAMES

The Subdivision Planning Officer requested Board approval for the naming of two culs-de-sac and four right of way names. The Board resolved that of the seven names submitted, Brightstone be omitted from the list.

 

15. FIXING OF DATE, TIME AND VENUE FOR ORDINARY MEETINGS OF THE BURWOOD/PEGASUS COMMUNITY BOARD 1998

The Committee Secretary requested Board confirmation for a schedule of meetings for the 1998 calendar year. The Board resolved:

1. To confirm its meeting schedule for 1998 on the dates listed commencing at 4.00 pm at Shirley Service Centre.

Monday	February 2
	March 3 (Tuesday)
	April 6
	May 4
	June 2 (Tuesday, Queens Birthday)
	July 6
	August 3
	September 7

2. To confirm a special meeting to allocate its 1998/99 Discretionary and Project Funds on Tuesday 17 February 1998.

The meeting closed at 7.10 pm.

 

CONFIRMED THIS 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY 1998

 

D C DOBBIE

CHAIRMAN

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