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25. 6. 97
BURWOOD/PEGASUS COMMUNITY BOARD
3 JUNE 1997
A meeting of the Burwood/Pegasus Community
Board was held on
Tuesday 3 June 1997 in the Conference Room, The Gardens Hotel,
108 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 and accepted from Alister James who arrived at 4.04 pm and was present for all clauses except part of clause 17.
Carole Evans retired at 5.45 pm and was present for all clauses except clauses 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20.
Gail Sheriff retired at 6.26 pm and was present for all clauses except clauses 13, 15, 16.
The Board reports that:
PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION
1. TRAVIS ROAD "NO STOPPING" RESTRICTION RR 5306
| Officer responsible | Author |
| City Streets Manager | Lorraine Wilmshurst, Traffic Engineer |
| Corporate Plan Output: Street Markings and Signs 9.5 text 38 |
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval for the installation of a "no stopping" restriction in the access road in Travis Road on the approach to the roundabout at Burwood Road (see attachment).
The residents fronting the access road have requested that the parking of vehicles be prohibited on one side. They find it difficult to enter and exit their properties when vehicles park on the northern side of the access road.
Prohibiting parking on one side only of this access road will allow vehicles to enter and exit properties safely. There is room on the south side for vehicles to park without blocking entranceways.
Recommendation: That the stopping of vehicles be prohibited (at any time) on the north side of the access road in Travis Road commencing at a point 157 metres from its intersection with Baynes Street and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 40 metres and a southerly direction for a distance of 6 metres.
2. PROPOSED ROAD STOPPING: UNFORMED AND UNNAMED ROAD (AT
NEW BRIGHTON ROAD) RETENTION OF STOPPED ROAD BY THE COUNCIL FOR
LOCAL PURPOSE (ESPLANADE) RESERVE
RR 5235
Map Reference: F 18
| Officer responsible | Author |
| City Design Manager | Lester Reilly, Legal Surveyor Design |
| Corporate Plan Output: Roading Budget - Land Legislation |
The purpose of this report is to start the legal procedures necessary to stop a portion of unformed legal road alongside the Avon River.
The unformed portion of unnamed legal road between Bower Avenue and Pratt Street is shown in the notified City Plan as `road to be stopped'. The Council wishes to develop the area as a riverside reserve and walkway. As this portion of legal road is now redundant for that purpose it can therefore be stopped and declared a local purpose (Esplanade) reserve and held in the name of the Council.
The plan is attached (see attachment).
The land is not formed as road but occupied by the Council and used as a riverbank reserve.
Prior to stopping the following resolution is necessary to initiate the stopping action:
RESOLUTION
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 319 (h) and 342 of the Local Government Act 1974, the Christchurch City Council hereby resolves to stop those unformed portions of road as shown on the plan and described in the Schedule hereto.
REASON FOR THE ROAD STOPPING
The reason for the road stopping is to implement the designation as shown in the notified City Plan and to hold the land for the purpose for which it is being used.
PURPOSE TO WHICH THE STOPPED ROAD WILL BE PUT
The portion (A) of road when stopped, will be held by the Council pursuant to Section 345 (3) of the Local Government Act 1974 as a Local Purpose (Esplanade) reserve.
Portions B-G are covered with water and are to be declared `Bed of Avon River'.
The land is situated alongside the Avon River and is to be occupied by the Council for a riverside reserve.
SCHEDULE
Unformed portions of unnamed road being all those parcels of land situated in the City of Christchurch and shown as `Road to be Stopped' and described as follows:
| Shown | Area | SO | Adjoining Land |
| A | 1.7320 ha | 19761 | R 3061 & Bed of Avon River |
| B | 51 m2 | 19761 | Bed of Avon River |
| C | 74 m2 | 19761 | Bed of Avon River |
| D | 234 m2 | 19761 | Bed of Avon River |
| E | 18 m2 | 19761 | Bed of Avon River |
| F | 225 m2 | 19761 | Bed of Avon River |
| G | 114 m2 | 19761 | Bed of Avon River |
Recommendation:
1. That the above resolution be adopted.
2. That if no objections are received, or the objections are later withdrawn, the Council shall by public notice, declare the said portions of road as stopped.
3. That the stopped road (A) be held by the Council pursuant to Section 345 (3) of the Local Government Act 1974 as a Local Purpose (Esplanade) Reserve. Parcels B-G to be declared `Bed of Avon River'.
4. That if objections are received, the Resource Management Hearings Panel hear the objections and then make a recommendation to Council as to the action to be taken.
PART B - REPORTS FOR INFORMATION
3. petitions
A petition was received from residents in Shortland Street, the prayer of which read as follows:
"We the undersigned all being residents of Shortland Street Christchurch respectfully request road configuration changes to cause vehicular traffic to travel more slowly for the safety of the road users and residents alike on the portion between Pages Road and Wainoni Road."
There were 40 signatures to this petition and a letter of support from Patricia R Thomson, as follows:
"Please find enclosed petition relating to vehicular traffic in Shortland Street. Enclosed also is a photocopy of an accident outside my home on 9 October 1996. The speed of motorist and trades vehicles alike is cause for concern. I hope in the interest of all the residents who have taken the time to sign this petition that it will be viewed favourably."
After some discussion it was decided:
1. That the Board consider budget provision for traffic restraints in Shortland Street, and that this matter be given a priority 1 in the Board's recommendations to the Council's Five Year Capital Works Plan in August 1997.
2. That the Board inform the Police of speeding traffic in Shortland Street and request that this matter be addressed urgently.
3. That the petitioners be informed of the action to be taken, and further, be requested to inform the Police of any speeding traffic in Shortland Street.
4. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT
Les Batcheler, representing the Southshore Ratepayers' Association, was in attendance to raise concerns from his Association at the Board's decision to request the Canterbury Regional Council to make provision for the removal of illegal structures on Southshore. Mr Batcheler noted that this resolution, made at the Board's 30 September 1996 meeting, had been reached without consulting the Southshore Ratepayers' Association. Mr Batcheler stated that the Board should have consulted before reaching any decision and requested that the motion be rescinded and the results of the Regional Council's current survey of illegal structures be completed prior to any further action being taken.
Betty Chapman, representing Marshland School, was in attendance to request Board assistance in reducing the speed of traffic on Prestons Road, outside Marshland School. She noted that two children had been in accidents on this stretch of road and stated that it was only a matter of time before a child was seriously injured or killed. The school was appreciative of measures already in place but felt that reducing traffic speed would enhance those measures.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
5.1 Structures on Southshore Estuary
Following the presentation of Mr Les Batcheler under "Deputations by Appointment" the Board resolved:
1. That the motion of 30 September 1996 requesting the Canterbury Regional Council to make provision for the removal of illegal structures on the Southshore Estuary be rescinded.
2. That the Board request the Canterbury Regional Council to expedite their assessment of the legality of structures in the Coastal Marine Area (CMA) of the Avon Heathcote Estuary, and that it report to the Board and the Southshore Ratepayers' Association on the result of its assessment, and the possible and proposed actions regarding these structures.
5.2 Marshland School: Traffic on Prestons Road
Following the presentation of Ms Betty Chapman under "Deputations by Appointment" the Board acknowledged that it was well aware of Marshland School's concerns and indicated that pilot schemes were being investigated through the City Services Committee. It was therefore decided:
1. That details of the various actions already undertaken by the Board be forwarded to Marshland School, its Board of Trustees and the Shirley/Papanui Community Board for their information.
2. That the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board refer Marshland School's letter to the City Services Committee and request it to investigate utilising slow road signs and kea crossings for Marshland School as a national trial site for reduced traffic speed at school gates.
5.3 PEEPS Programme
A letter was received from Mr C J Webber commending Mr Alan Hickman and the Board for their great work and support of the PEEEPS programme. It was decided that the letter be received and referred to Alan Hickman with the Board's commendation.
6. BURWOOD SCHOOL
The Area Traffic Engineer reported on a number of changes to road markings in New Brighton Road to provide safety for children from Burwood School crossing the road. The Board decided:
1. That the publicity leaflet, as outlined in the report, be forwarded to Burwood School, the Windsor/Westhaven Residents' Association and the community for comment.
2. That the City Services Committee be requested to clarify its policy regarding Council funding for capital works within school grounds to alleviate traffic problems outside school grounds.
3. That the installation of a footbridge across the Avon River at Locksley Avenue/New Brighton Road be further considered at the Board's meeting to make submissions to the Council's Five Year Capital Works Programme in August 1997.
7. ARANUI LOCAL AREA TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SCHEME
The Traffic Engineer reported that public response to the Draft Aranui Local Area Traffic Management Scheme had been very favourable. The Board decided that the Aranui LATMS be approved as a final document.
8. KERRS REACH BOAT HOUSE PROPOSAL
The Area Parks Officer presented a report outlining a proposal from the Canterbury Rowing Association to relocate a building for the purposes of boat storage to Kerrs Reach. The Board decided
1. To recommend to the Parks and Recreation Committee that the proposal to lease 653 m2 of land under the provisions of Section 45(1) of the Public Works Act 1981, to the Canterbury Rowing Association, on which to build a storage shed and rigging area for a period of 19 years 364 days be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report.
2. That the officers be requested to reconsider designating this proposal as a notified resource consent.
9. OUT OF SCHOOL RESEARCH STUDY - RESEARCH SUMMARY REPORT
The Out of School Research Study Working Party reported on its research programme undertaken to assess the need for out of school care and holiday programmes for children aged 5-12 years old. It was decided that the Board:
1. Support the availability of its community van for use for providers of OSPs, among others. The Community Board should determine if the current need for, and use of, community vans exceeds supply.
2. Hold discussions with toy library users to discuss the feasibility of extending the community toy library concept to establish a play/sports equipment library where providers of out of school programmes, among others, could rent/hire equipment for use at out of school programmes.
3. Endorse the establishment of an "art teacher" scheme in consultation with an appropriate localised arts group so that a qualified `artist/instructor' would be available for use by out of school programmes.
4. Support the maintenance of mechanisms for the provision of technical and support services to potential and current out of school programmes, at its meeting to discuss submissions on the Council's Five Year Capital Works Plan in August 1997.
5. Support the enhancement and upgrading of facilities in local parks. For example, the establishment of basketball half-courts, areas for roller blading and skateboarding.
6. Endorse investigations into the feasibility of adding extra activities and attractions at the QEII swimming pool. Some ideas include: floaters, a faster hydroslide and a wave pool.
7. Advocate consideration of the establishment of OSPs, in consultation with the community.
8. Support the establishment of `safe environment' youth clubs.
In addition, the Board decided to recommend to the Community Services Committee:
1. That an inter-agency advisory group be established consisting of LACSU Unit representatives, CAO and Recreation Co-ordinator, representatives from community groups, and appropriate agencies, Children's Advocate and Councillor representatives, to further investigate:
That the inter-agency advisory group be co-ordinated by the LACSU Unit, and report to the Community Services Committee within nine months, reporting on progress quarterly.
2. That Council agree to provide up to $15,000 (from the Children's Advocate Budget) to employ for a six month period a suitably qualified person to assist the inter-agency group to achieve the above outcomes (reporting to and accountable to the inter-agency advisory group).
10. REPORT OF THE BURWOOD/PEGASUS FUNDING ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE
The Board received a copy of the minutes of the Burwood/Pegasus Funding Assessment Committee's meeting held on Wednesday 14 May 1997.
11. NORTH NEW BRIGHTON WAR MEMORIAL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
The Community Activities Officer reported on the review of the North New Brighton War Memorial and Community Centre. The Board received the information.
12. TERM 1 ACTIVITY PROGRAMMES 1997
The Activities Co-ordinator reported on activity and holiday programmes held in the first term of 1997. The Board received the information.
13. COMMUNITY MANAGER'S UPDATE
The Board proceeded through information items in the Community Manager's Update. It was decided that the New Brighton Mall Working Party meet to discuss a proposed budget for marketing and promotional activities, which could be funded through special rates in the New Brighton Mall business area.
14. RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATIONS
Horseshoe Lake Residents' Association representative Brian Soper was in attendance to request the removal of gorse and broom along the western boundary of Horseshoe Lake Reserve. The area in question was currently leased out for horse grazing purposes and according to the Horseshoe Lake Residents' Association was in a poor state of repair.
The Board requested the Area Parks Officer to report back on the lease conditions of the grazing land in the Horseshoe Lake Reserve, the eradication of noxious weeds, and the state of buildings and fences in the Reserve area.
Shirley Residents' Association representative Ralph Ross was in attendance to discuss matters relating to the Joy Street/Golf Links Road area. Mr Ross was most interested in viewing the Area Traffic Engineer's alternative drawings for the proposed angle parking in Golf Links Road. In addition, the Residents' Association had received letters regarding the speed of traffic after it had negotiated the newly installed speed hump in Joy Street. Mr Ross suggested that another speed hump at Lake Terrace Road may alleviate this problem.
The Board decided that a Local Area Traffic Management Scheme for the Golf Links Road/Joy Street area be discussed at its meeting to make submissions on the Council's Five Year Capital Works Plan in August 1997.
15. AVONDALE BUS ROUTES
The Manager of Passenger Services for the Canterbury Regional Council reported on concerns at the lack of bus services in the Avondale area, as previously expressed by the Avondale Residents' Association. The Board received the information.
16. NEW BRIGHTON PIER AND FORESHORE DEVELOPMENT
The Property Projects Manager reported on the situation regarding the Bungy Rocket proposal on the New Brighton Foreshore. With the recent advent of a competing Bungy Rocket proposal, the Board decided that, as previously resolved, all proposals for the New Brighton Foreshore be referred to the New Brighton Project Team for its consideration.
PART C - REPORT ON DELEGATED DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD
17. CONFIRMATION OF REPORT
The Board resolved that the report of the last ordinary
meeting held on Monday
5 May 1997 (both open and public excluded) be confirmed.
18. GOLF LINKS ROAD PARKING
The Area Traffic Engineer reported on the results of a pamphlet circulated to investigate public reaction to a "P120" parking restriction in Golf Links Road. The Board resolved that no action be taken in the meantime to install a "P120" parking restriction along the east side of Golf Links Road opposite The Palms shopping centre.
19. BAFFIN STREET - "GIVE WAY" SIGN
The Traffic Engineer requested approval for the installation of a "Give Way" sign in Baffin Street to alleviate congestion from traffic turning in from Pages Road. The Board resolved that a "Give Way" sign be placed against Baffin Street at its intersection with Pages Road.
20. AVONDALE MARSH LOWERING
The Land Drainage Engineer reported on options for improving the appearance of the "Avondale Marsh" at Amelia Rogers Reserve. The Board resolved:
1. That the Water Services Unit implement Option III, Partial Lowering of the Avondale Marsh.
2. That maintenance outside the lowered area consist of the removal of large weeds (eg willow, broom) and rubbish three times per year; replanting marsh species as necessary; and otherwise waiting for the marsh to mature and suppress weed growth.
3. That the Water Services Unit report on the feasibility of increasing the annual maintenance regime at the Avondale Marsh from 3 to 5 times per year.
The meeting closed at 6.48 pm
CONFIRMED THIS 30TH DAY OF JUNE 1997
D C DOBBIE
CHAIRMAN