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17. 12. 97
RICCARTON/WIGRAM COMMUNITY BOARD
24 NOVEMBER 1997
A meeting of the Riccarton/Wigram Community
Board
was held on Monday 24 November 1997 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. |
| Graham Berry arrived at 5.08pm and retired at 7.45pm. He was present for clauses 1 (part only), 5 (part only), and 16. | |
| Ishwar Ganda retired at 7.55pm and was present for clauses 1 to 6 inclusive, and 16. | |
| Lesley Keast retired at 7.08pm and was present for clauses 1 to 4 inclusive, and 16. | |
| Mark Kunnen arrived at 5.17pm and was present for all clauses except part of clause 1. |
The Board reports that:
PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION
Nil
PART B - REPORTS FOR INFORMATION
1. NEW ZEALAND POLICE COMMUNITY POLICING PRESENTATION
Senior Constable Bill Chamberlain, of the Hornby Sub-District, was in attendance to give members an update on the new Police districts which take effect from 1 December 1997.
The new districts are aligned with the Board's ward boundaries, with officers stationed in Riccarton, Sockburn, Hornby and a new location for Halswell-Templeton in the Halswell Community Hall.
A three month trial will determine the success of this new arrangement.
A request for funds to enable the purchase of a telephone/fax for the new Halswell-Templeton office was made.
Members were very supportive of the location of an office in the Halswell-Templeton area and decided to make a grant of $450 to the Police, to be funded from its 1997/98 Discretionary Fund.
2. RICCARTON/WIGRAM COMMUNITY SURVEY AND COMMUNITY PROFILE PRESENTATION
During September and October a survey, commissioned by the Community Board, was conducted amongst both residents of the Riccarton and Wigram Wards and representatives of community groups and service providers in the area.
The objectives of the research were to establish the priorities of the community with respect to a range of community issues and to determine which groups in the community are seen as most in need of services to address those issues.
Results from the survey, of 200 interviews, identified health, community safety from crime, education and community welfare services as being the most important issues.
The consultant, Mrs Glen Greer, was present and made a presentation on the survey as well as providing a community profile for both wards, based on data from the 1996 Census of Population and Dwellings (Statistics New Zealand).
Following a series of questions to Mrs Greer the Board then considered the next steps in respect of the two reports. It was decided to refer these to the Board's Community Affairs Committee for consideration.
3. KYLE PARK STORMWATER DISPOSAL
Paul Dickson, Land Drainage Engineer, was in attendance to discuss a progress report on the options identified for stormwater disposal at Kyle Park.
Stormwater from 32 hectares of urban catchment has, for many years, been directed onto the park and disposed of to ground soakage. The stormwater percolates through a body of domestic waste fill and has a potential to cause groundwater contamination.
Various options for disposal of this stormwater in an approved manner had been investigated. The preferred option is to continue disposal via ground soakage but at a point distant from the waste body. To implement this a permanent pond would be needed.
On-site disposal was seen as the best option, as opposed to off-site, in terms of cost, enhancement opportunities and overall beautification of the park which is currently a vast unattractive green open space.
Mark Kunnen moved "that all Board members be invited to a presentation of the three concept plans at the next Board meeting."
This was seconded by Graham Berry and when put to the vote was lost on division no. 1 by two votes to seven, the voting being as follows:
| For (2) | Mark Kunnen, Graham Berry |
| Against (7) | Mary Corbett, Bob Shearing, Helen Broughton, Ishwar Ganda, Lesley Keast, Mike Mora and David Buist. |
The Board decided that the report be referred to the Environmental Committee of the Community Board for consideration at a future meeting and that all Board members be invited to a presentation of the three concept plans at that meeting.
4. SURPLUS PROPERTY - 140 SPRINGS ROAD
The Property Manager had sought Board comment on the Council-owned property at 140 Springs Road. This had been identified as surplus.
The land in question, on the corner of Amyes Road, had been purchased by the former Paparua County Council by agreement under the Public Works Act for the widening of Springs Road.
The five metre road widening designation had not been brought forward into the new City Plan and the property was considered surplus to roading requirements.
A dwelling and shop are sited on the section.
At the Board meeting there was discussion in relation to retention, retaining the five metre designation, and/or on-selling as a going concern.
The Board decided to recommend to the Project and Property Committee -
The decision in respect of part 3 of the above outcome was to endeavour to continue the landscaped frontage along the balance of the properties adjacent to no. 140.
5. REPORT OF WORKS AND TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
The Board received the deliberations of the 18 November meeting of its Works and Traffic Committee.
The main item of discussion related to the College of Education carparking review.
The first step in the review process was to meet with representatives of the College of Education and English School of Language to do some "fact gathering".
This meeting was held on 18 November, at which College representatives outlined the present position in respect of roll numbers, on-site parking proposals etc. The recently enhanced bus service, provided by the Canterbury Regional Council, was seen as a positive contribution to the increasing pressures of carparking, both on-site and off-site.
In conclusion, the Works and Traffic Committee members were of the view that the holding of public meetings to receive community input would be undertaken early in the new year, rather than in the next few weeks. This view was endorsed by the Board.
A report on the Safe Routes to School was also considered.
The Board decided:
That South Hornby Primary and Branston Intermediate Schools be accorded top priority for inclusion in the Council's Safe Routes to School programme, and that Kirkwood Intermediate, St Teresa's and Ilam Schools be approved as the next highest priority.
That, if resources become available, Our Lady of Victories and Riccarton Primary Schools be adopted as priorities for possible inclusion on the list.
Other matters being considered by this Committee include Wadeley Road usage, Blenheim Road Overbridge/Realignment, and the Southern Motorway Realignment options.
6. CARMEN ROAD PARKING RESTRICTIONS
A recent public meeting, at which the draft Hornby Local Area Traffic Management Plan was being considered, identified a problem in the vicinity of Bella Rosa Drive with the incidence of large vehicles slowing or queuing waiting to turn right on Carmen Road into some commercial sites on the south-east side.
The Board agreed that removal of kerbside parking would assist in the free movement of traffic, and it was noted that a flush median would be put in place pending the longer term four laning of the road.
Carmen Road is SH 1 and 73 and therefore Transit New Zealand is the road controlling authority. The management of kerbside parking has been delegated to the Council.
The Community Board therefore decided to recommend to the City Services Committee that the parking of vehicles be prohibited at all times on the west side of Carmen Road commencing at the Bella Rosa Drive intersection and extending 100 metres in a southerly direction.
7. WATERLOO/MOFFETT/GILBERTHORPES INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
The Community Board had allocated $25,000 from its 1997/98 Project Funds for improvements at the above intersection.
The City Streets Manager reported that the estimated cost was now considerably above the allocated funding, thus leaving the Board with various options to have the work initiated.
The preferred option decided by the Board was to construct two islands in Waterloo Road and install a painted island on Moffett Street.
Additional funds would be sought through the four month review to construct the kerb extension on Moffett Street during the current financial year.
8. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT
This Committee met on 12 November and gave consideration to a schedule of current and ongoing issues. These included community profiles, consultation, after school and out of school programmes, Childcare Policy Review, social monitoring amongst others.
The Committee noted the programme for further reporting on a number of the matters considered.
9. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE REPORT
The main item of business for the 18 November meeting of this Committee related to the Liquid Waste Manager's request for the placement of a bio-filter on Leslie Park.
An on-site inspection was undertaken and the members were supportive of the site proposed.
The Board decided to approve in principle the installation of a bio-filter on the south-west corner of Leslie Park, subject to there being no removal of existing vegetation and subject to appropriate landscaping being provided around the perimeter of the bio-filter itself.
The Board also decided to transfer responsibility for park-related issues from its Works and Traffic Committee to its Environmental Committee.
A matter for future consideration will be the Board's commitment to Agenda 21.
10. COMMUNITY BOARD PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR INCLUSION IN 1998/99 ANNUAL PLAN
The Board was in receipt of the business unit responses to the Board-recommended proposals for inclusion in the 1998/99 Annual Plan.
The Board decided that the Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and Community Manager arrange a meeting with the City Streets Manager to further discuss the following projects.
Dunbars/Wigram Roads - new path
Main South Road, Chalmers to Park - kerb and channel and path.
11. PARKER STREET WATER TOWER
The Property Manager advised that it was his intention to demolish the disused water tower on Parker Street.
Tenders would be called shortly with a view to having the tower removed in the new year. Because of the anticipated high cost of demolition it is intended, once the work is completed, to offer the section for sale in an attempt to recover the costs. Surplus property procedures have been implemented to seek approval for the disposal of the site.
The Board received the information.
12. CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS
The Area Parks Officer reported on the siting of Christmas tree lights to be installed, the sites being:
The festive lights will be installed in early December and disconnected in mid January. The costs have been met through the Board's Discretionary Fund.
The Board received the information.
Christmas decorations were formerly installed in the Riccarton retail area. Although the decorations are owned by the local business association, the Service Centre had erected them for a couple of years (only) following amalgamation. A request for support in having these decorations used again had recently been received from the Association.
Mark Kunnen moved -
"That, if feasible, the Community Manager undertake discussion with the Riccarton Business Association to put up their lights, to a sum of $500 (maximum), to be funded from the Discretionary Fund."
This was seconded by Helen Broughton and when put to the vote was carried by four votes to three on division no. 2, the voting being as follows:
| For (4) | Helen Broughton, Mark Kunnen, David Buist and Chairperson's casting vote |
| Against (3) | Mary Corbett, Bob Shearing, Mike Mora |
13. ENCOURAGING BETTER NEIGHBOURHOODS
The Board was in receipt of a report from Ms Sue Wells, Shirley/Papanui Community Board member, seeking support for a strategy to implement better neighbourhoods.
Members were supportive of the idea and it will be given consideration through the Board's Community Affairs Committee.
14. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS RECEIVED OF INTEREST
Each month the Community Board receives a precis of the matters considered by the Council Standing Committees and this information was received by the Board.
PART C - REPORT ON DELEGATED DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD
15. CONFIRMATION OF BOARD REPORT - 29 OCTOBER 1997
The Board resolved that the report of the ordinary meeting held on 29 October 1997 be confirmed subject to two minor corrections.
The minor amendments were as follows:
Clause 16 related to the Middleton-Matipo Community Association and the full resolution now reads:
"The Board resolved to approve a request for official recognition from the newly established Middleton-Matipo Community Association which had, over recent months, established a beneficial working relationship with the Board and Service Centre and that $300 be made available if required for becoming an incorporated society if that is the wish of the Association."
Clause 7 related to the Notice of Motion and the correction was in relation to the amount of reimbursement to the community committee for the sum of $562.50 correcting the figure of $281.25.
16. REPORT OF THE FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE
The Board received the deliberations of the 12 November meeting of its Finance and Policy Committee.
A number of requests for discretionary funds were received, and the Board resolved to approve the following allocations:
| Community Board/Service Centre newsletter | $2,000 |
| Community Needs Analysis, additional funds for the Templeton and Westmorland studies | $5,000 |
| Broomfield Needs Analysis outcomes | $5,000 |
| Telephone/fax for the Halswell-Templeton Police office | $450 |
A second issue discussed was in respect of Council-owned property at 140 Springs Road, Hornby. This is reported separately under clause 4 of this report.
Other items given consideration included the preparation of a draft submission on the discussion document "Rates or User Charges - Your City Your Choice". This was prepared and presented to a special meeting of the Community Board on Wednesday 19 November 1997.
The meeting concluded at 8.22pm.
CONFIRMED THIS 4TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 1998
D N BUIST
CHAIRPERSON