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23. 7. 97
HAGLEY-FERRYMEAD COMMUNITY BOARD
2 JULY 1997
A meeting of the Hagley-Ferrymead Community
Board
was held on Wednesday 2 July 1997 at 4.30 pm
PRESENT: Anna Crighton (Chairperson), Richard Boulton, Heather Brown, David Cox, John Freeman, Liz McRostie, Aaron O'Brien, Denis O'Rourke, Bob Todd
APOLOGIES: An apology from David Cox for lateness was received and accepted.
Denis O'Rourke arrived at 4.40pm and retired from the meeting at 5.48pm. He was absent for clauses 1, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18.1, 19, 21.
David Cox arrived at the meeting at 4.48pm and retired from the meeting at 5.58pm. He was absent for clauses 1, 2, 3, 5, 12, 18.1, 19.
The Board reports that:
PART A - NIL
PART B - REPORTS FOR INFORMATION
1. PETITIONS
John Freeman presented a petition signed by 763 people regarding the siting of a Telecom cellphone transmitter on RSA land at Sumner.
The petition which read "We, the undersigned, deplore the siting of a Telecom Cellphone transmitter on the RSA site in Sumner, and call on the parties to this decision to annul it" was received by the Board and referred to the Environmental Committee for action.
2. LINWOOD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE
Ruth Evans, Community Activities Officer, provided for information a report detailing the progress on the fitting out of the Linwood Community Arts Centre. Members requested that they be advised of the official opening and also asked that the facility be visited on the Board tour.
3. KIDS WHO READ SUCCEED: THE PRE-SCHOOL OUTREACH PROJECT 1996/97
Bill Nagelkerke, Children's and Young Adults Services Co-Ordinator presented for information his report on the Pre-School Outreach Project. This report had previously been considered by the Community Services Committee who asked that it be referred to Community Boards for information.
4. MARTINDALES ROAD - RAILWAY UNDERPASS
As a result of a request from the Board at its May meeting a detailed report was presented outlining the condition of the Martindales Road railway underpass and relevant roading issues.
Denis O'Rourke expressed his concern at the Board's involvement in what he saw as a metropolitan issue. The Chairperson outlined the Board's Terms of Reference which included the giving of advice to standing committees on the local implications and impact on the community of metropolitan projects.
The Board did not support the officer's recommendation to refer the report to the City Streets Unit for action and decided to receive the report as information.
(Richard Boulton wished to have his vote against this resolution recorded).
5. ADDING TREES TO THE TREE REGISTER
Irene Clarke, of the Environmental Services Unit presented a report on the adding of trees to the tree register. She outlined the process by which trees were added and included the criteria by which trees were assessed.
The meeting decided that staff be requested to carry out additional investigation to identify any suitable trees in the Hagley-Ferrymead area that warrant inclusion.
(David Cox left the table for this item and took no part in the discussion).
6. AQUATIC VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
A report outlining aquatic weed management since 1996 and detailing a proposed new strategy was presented by Ken Couling, Land Drainage Manager.
Members raised a number of concerns regarding the effect of the weed cutting on native flora and fauna, eg: whitebait and eel, the timing of the cutting and also the emphasis currently being given to mechanical rather than chemical and/or biological control.
The Board decided:
1. To endorse the aquatic vegetation management programme proposed for the lower tidal reaches of the Avon, Heathcote and Styx Rivers during 1997/98 that will be presented to the City Services Committee in August.
2. That the Water Services Unit review aquatic vegetation management including levels of service in 12 months time and report back to the Community Boards affected.
3. That copies of the report be circulated to river user groups, affected residents, Forest and Bird Society, NIWA, Department of Conservation and the Fish and Game Council.
4. To request that biological methods, as a means of weed control be further investigated.
5. That the impact and adverse effects of weed removal on the native flora and fauna be considered and if appropriate a suitable strategy for mitigation be developed.
7. COWLISHAW STREET - ROADING PROPERTY
The Board considered a report from the Area Roading Officer, Sharon O'Neill, advising of the outcome of the recent consultation with Cowlishaw Street residents on the future use of areas of local road.
Members decided to refer the report and any other relevant information to the Cowlishaw Patten Street Residents Society for its comment prior to the Board making a decision.
8. WILSONS ROAD - POSSIBLE NAME CHANGE
Board members were asked to consider a request from the Spreydon-Heathcote Community Board to carry out joint consultation with property owners on the retention or change of name for the three unconnected sections of Wilsons Road.
The Board when discussing the matter requested that officers investigate the possible addition of street numbers on to street names plates and further that officers circulate a copy of the Council's policy on street signage to members.
The Board decided to support a survey of all properties in Wilsons Road and to seek comment on the renaming of Wilsons Road as follows:
1. The section of Wilsons Road between Ferry Road and Brougham Street be renamed Wilsons Road North.
2. The section of Wilsons Road between Brougham Street and Waltham Road be renamed Wilsons Road South.
3. The section of Wilsons Road between Waltham and Centaurus Road be renamed Wilsons Road East.
Members further agreed that should the name changes proceed the numbering should remain unchanged.
9. STATEMENT OF INTENT
The Board received, for information, a report providing an overview of the Board's achievements during the past year, including details on funding allocations and the support given to its aims.
10. STREET TREES IN THE CENTRAL CITY
Members were advised of the outcomes of the joint meeting held with representatives of the Central City Committee to discuss the issue of street tree planting in the Central City and particularly how it relates to residential streets.
Members decided:
1. That the report of the combined meeting be forwarded to the Central City Committee for comment.
2. That staff report back to the Board on the outcomes of the community consultation.
11. COMMUNITY MANAGER'S REPORT
The Board received a report from the Community Manager providing information on the following matters.
(a) Community Watch Programme
(b) Phillipstown Community Facility
(c) Linwood Community Creche
12. PROPERTY PURCHASE - SUMNER CROQUET CLUB SITE
The Board was asked to comment on a proposal to acquire land in Wakefield Avenue, Sumner, for a recreation ground.
The report prepared by Bill Morgan, Property Services Officer, and Chris Freeman, Management Planning Officer, was being submitted to the Parks and Recreation Committee for consideration and the Board was asked to comment on any local implications.
The Board agreed to support the purchase of the Sumner Croquet Club's land as detailed in the Public Excluded section of the agenda. The Board further requested that should the purchase proceed the community should be consulted on the naming of the reserve.
13. RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATIONS
13.1 SUMNER RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION
Kathy Clutterbuck and Roger Carter spoke on their Association's concerns on the location of the cellphone tower on RSA land in Sumner.
Of particular concern to them was the restricted public consultation process and the non-notification of the Resource Consent Application
14. HAGLEY-FERRYMEAD COMMUNITY FUNDING COMMITTEE
The Board was provided, for information, with the details of the disbursement of Hillary Commission and Community Development funding.
Members raised two issues with regard to the accuracy of the information submitted by applicant groups and staff undertook to further investigate and advise members.
Aaron O'Brien, who is also a member of the Funding Committee, requested that the issue of local government providing funding for what appears Central Government responsibility be included on the agenda for the meeting of the Board with local Members of Parliament and Canterbury Regional Councillors.
The Board endorsed the proposal to hold a combined meeting of all seven funding committees to discuss city wide trends.
15. HERITAGE AWARDS
The Community Manager provided a brief update on the planning undertaken thus far for the Heritage Awards.
The Board decided to hold the awards ceremony on Thursday 23 October at 7.00 pm with the venue being the Provincial Chambers, Linwood Community Arts Centre or the Music Centre.
16. RENAMING OF RADLEY RESERVE
Members were advised that due to additional information being received the report to Council had been withdrawn.
The Board decided to seek input from the Woolston Residents' Association before a final recommendation to Council is made.
17. LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATIONS
The Board received, for information, liquor licence renewal applications from the Redcliffs Bowling and Croquet Club and the Linwood Rugby League Football Club. Members requested that feedback be provided on how the community is consulted on the renewals
18. ITEMS DEFERRED
18.1 RICHMOND COMMUNITY CRECHE
As a result of a request made at the Annual Plan Submission Meeting the Community Activities Officer, Ruth Evans, provided additional information on the financial position of the creche.
The Board deferred making a decision on this matter and decided that it be recommended to the Creche that it make application to Trustbank Community Trust for funding.
PART C - REPORT ON DELEGATED DECISIONS
TAKEN BY THE BOARD
19. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The Board resolved that the reports of the Ordinary Meeting held on 4 June 1997 and the Special Meeting of 11 June 1997 be confirmed as true and correct records of those meetings.
20. PROPOSED NAMES
The Board considered a report from Bob Pritchard, Subdivision Planning Officer, on the naming of five roads and six private rights of way.
The Board resolved:
1. That the following names be approved for the Glenstrae Road East subdivision:
(a) Omed Crescent
(b) Melleray Place
(c) Avery Place
(d) John Monck Lane
(e) Ophia Lane
(f) Harry Fergus Lane
(g) Serenata Lane
and further that a letter be sent to the Coley Park Trust congratulating them on an excellent choice of names that adequately reflect the history of the area.
2. That the right-of-way at 136 Port Hills Road be named Ardtrea Lane.
3. That the names Kennaway Road and Dalziel Place be approved for use in the Chapmans Road East Subdivision.
4. That Redcliffs View Lane be approved for use in the Glenstrae Road East Subdivision.
21. BUDGET PLANNING MEETING
The Board resolved to hold a special budget planning meeting on Tuesday 26 August at 4.30 pm.
22. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC
The Board resolved that the draft resolution to exclude the public set out on page 34 of the agenda be adopted.
CONFIRMED THIS 6 DAY OF AUGUST 1997
ANNA CRIGHTON
CHAIRPERSON