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26. 3. 97
FENDALTON/WAIMAIRI COMMUNITY BOARD
4 MARCH 1997
A meeting of the Fendalton/Waimairi Community Board was held on
Tuesday 4 March 1997 at 4.00 pm
PRESENT: Barbara Stewart (Chairman), Val Carter, Graham Catley,
Pat Harrow, Ian Rivers, Hazel Tait, Ron Wright
APOLOGIES: Apologies were received and accepted from Cheryl Colley and Keith Nuttall
Pat Harrow departed at 6.32 pm and was present for all items with the exception of Clause 8.
The Board reports that:
PART A--MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION
1. PAPANUI ROAD--ZEBRA PEDESTRIAN CROSSING RR 4662
| Officer Responsible | Author |
| City Streets Manager | Bill Greenwood, Area Traffic Engineer |
| Corporate Plan Output: Traffic Management |
The purpose of this report is to formalise the installation of a pedestrian crossing in Papanui Road in the vicinity of the Cotswold Hotel.
In recognition of the Board's wish that the work be undertaken as soon as possible the construction, including the installation of the proposed zebra crossing, has been undertaken within the last two to three weeks.
As a pedestrian crossing is a formal traffic control device, a resolution is required by the Council to formalise the crossing facility.
Recommendation: That a zebra pedestrian crossing be installed adjacent to the boundary of 190-196 Papanui Road
PART B--ITEMS DEALT WITH BY THE BOARD AND REPORTED FOR INFORMATION ONLY
2. CONFIRMATION OF REPORT--4 FEBRUARY 1997
The Board resolved that the report of the Board meeting of 4 February 1997, including both Open and Public Excluded sections, be confirmed.
3. CITY GATEWAY SIGNS AND INFORMATION CENTRES RR 4697
Officers from the City Design and Environmental Policy and Planning Units reported on the progress associated with the gateway project and spoke in particular about the intended design and proposed locations for the three gateway signs.
The Board resolved that the gateway signs project be supported in principle, albeit that the Board viewed with concern the costs associated with the project.
4. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE--REPORT OF 20 FEBRUARY 1997
RR 4660
The Board considered the report of the Committee's meeting held on 20 February 1997 to deal with the Draft Bryndwr Local Area Traffic Management Scheme and the latest report from the Merivale Joint Working Party.
In receiving the report, the Board resolved to adopt the following recommendations.
DRAFT BRYNDWR LOCAL AREA TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SCHEME
That the Bryndwr Local Area Traffic Management Scheme be adopted in principle recognising that its progressive implementation will involve Board assessment, along with the need for Council budget provision on the individual components of the Plan.
MERIVALE JOINT WORKING PARTY
1. That the report be received.
2. That the modified landscape plan for Office Road (Winchester to Stirling) be adopted.
5. MERIVALE LOCAL AREA TRAFFIC PLAN--REVIEW RR 4661
The Board considered a report from the Area Traffic Engineer which reviewed the Merivale Local Area Traffic Plan produced in July 1986.
Issues regarding traffic flows, accident statistics, general road improvements undertaken to date, and bus and cycle routes through the area were commented on. The report concluded that the Plan had achieved the objective of providing improved traffic management and safety throughout the Merivale area.
Members expressed disappointment that the review of the Plan did not look to the future in terms of dealing with matters that still remained outstanding or which provided opportunities for further improvement.
Several Members referred to what they considered to be key issues still outstanding which it was felt needed to be addressed before any further input from the community was invited. Details in this regard were tabled.
Arising from the discussion, the Board resolved that a further more detailed report encompassing the matters raised and documented during the discussion be prepared for consideration by the Traffic Safety Committee together with recommendations for public consultation following the Board's adoption of a new draft plan.
6. AVONHEAD BUS ROUTES AND BUS STOPS RR 4442
Further to the Emergency Meeting of the Board held on 27 February 1997, it was reported that expressions of concern had been received from Mr and Mrs Brown of 117 Merrin Street on behalf of other nearby residents regarding the intensive use of the Merrin Street/Hawthornden Road intersection being the terminus point for the two modified bus services.
The Board acknowledged the need to meet on-site with the complainants to hear their concerns first hand and if possible elected members from the Regional Council should also attend.
Accordingly, the Board resolved that the Waimairi Ward Members together with the constituent Councillors from the Canterbury Regional Council and officers of the City and Regional Councils meet on-site with Mr and Mrs Brown of Merrin Street to discuss their concerns.
7. McLEANS ISLAND CYCLEWAY RR 4663
Consideration was given to a report from the Area Traffic Engineer in which details were provided as to the work proposed to be undertaken on the McLeans Island cycleway. The report summarised the treatment options that had been considered along with survey data as to cycle usage along the route.
The Board resolved that the work proceed on the McLeans Island cycleway.
Mr Wright requested that his vote be recorded against the above decision on account of the limited number of cyclists reported to be using the facility.
8. MEMORIAL AVENUE/CLYDE ROAD INTERSECTION--NO U TURN
RR 4664
The Area Traffic Engineer submitted a report proposing the installation of a `No U Turn' sign on the western end of the median island in Memorial Avenue at its intersection with Clyde Road. Installation of the restriction would ensure that the majority of vehicles continued along Memorial Avenue to turn in a more appropriate location away from the vehicle discharge point at the Memorial/Clyde intersection.
The general view of Members was that the proposed restriction was not necessary and that if installed, a precedent could well be set for other like situations.
It was therefore resolved that the status quo remain at the intersection.
9. HAREWOOD HALL IMPROVEMENTS--UPDATE RR 4446
The Community Activities Officer submitted a report advising that the tender prices received for the improvement works at the Harewood Hall had exceeded the available budget.
A review of the project was subsequently undertaken and savings were identified to the extent that the shortfall now amounted to $15,000 (previously $25,000).
In receiving the information, the Board also resolved that the building upgrade proceed based on the reduced floor area, subject to:
(i) Agreement by the Playcentre to contribute an additional $5,000 towards the project.
(ii) Agreement from the Harewood School for contractors access to the site via the School's property.
The Board further resolved to contribute a sum of $10,000 from its 1997/98 project funds towards the additional costs.
10. ST AIDAN'S BRYNDWR--COMMUNITY WORKER RR 4677
The Board had before it a report from the Community Activities Officer outlining discussions that had taken place with the St Aidan's Church regarding a review of the community initiatives/services currently provided by St Aidan's. The report also sought financial assistance from the Board towards the employment of a worker for a three month period to assist with the community research and assessment.
The Board received the information in the report and resolved to endorse the partnership project with Family Plus and St Aidan's Bryndwr in line with the Community Development and Social Well Being Policy (1996). Further the Board also resolved to allocate $4,433.00 from the 1996/97 discretionary fund towards the employment of a worker for a three month period.
11. BISHOPDALE MURAL PROJECT RR 4665
The Community Activities Officer reported on the present status of the mural project proposed to be applied to the west wall of the shops adjoining the Bishopdale Community Centre.
The report identified that over the past year the graffiti problems at Bishopdale had reduced to the extent that the need for the project had diminished. As a consequence, the opportunity now presented itself for the approved funding to be reallocated to other initiatives such as the St Aidan's project and a top-up for the school holiday programmes.
The Board received the information and resolved that $4,433 of the $6,000 allocated for the mural be reallocated to the St Aidan's Community project. Further that the remaining $1,567 be allocated as a top-up for holiday programmes provision in the 1996/97 financial year.
12. DEFERRED ITEM
12.1 Review of Basis of 1998 Local Body Elections
re Community Board Membership RR 4808
This matter was deferred to the Board's next meeting on 3 April 1997.
The meeting concluded at 6.44 pm
CONFIRMED THIS 3RD DAY OF APRIL 1997
BARBARA STEWART
CHAIRMAN