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28. 5. 97
SPREYDON/HEATHCOTE COMMUNITY BOARD
6 MAY 1997
A meeting of the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board
was held on Tuesday 6 May 1997 at 4.00 pm
PRESENT: Mr Oscar Alpers (Chairman), Mrs Carole Anderton,
Mr Phillip Clearwater, Mr David Drayton,
Mrs Sonia Gill, Mr Ian Howell,
Mrs Patricia Hunter, Mrs Ann Lewis
Mrs Gill arrived at 4.40pm and retired at 7.05pm and was present for all clauses except clauses 2, 6, 8 to 16 and 17 to 19 inclusive.
The Board reports that:
PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION:
1. REQUEST TO PURCHASE REDUNDANT ROAD WIDENING
9 DOMETT STREET RR 5158
The purpose of this report is to seek the Council's approval in principle for the disposal of legal road at present being occupied by the property owner where it is not required for road widening purposes.
A request has been received to purchase legal road occupied by the property owner of 9 Domett Street. This section of the street is a residential street in the L3 zone. Numbers 11 to 19 Domett Street also have legal road occupied by the property owners. The land is surplus to City Streets requirements.
If approval in principle were to be granted by the Council to dispose of this land, staff could then enter into negotiations with the property owner.
Recommendation: That the Council approve in principle the disposal of the legal road currently occupied by the owner of 9 Domett Street.
PART B - REPORTS FOR INFORMATION ONLY
2. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT
(a) Brougham Street Speed Limit
Mr David Ching, Principal of Addington School, spoke in support of the submissions made to the previous meeting of the Community Board by Ms Karen Nairn, Chairperson of the Addington School Board of Trustees.
These submissions sought the following outcomes from the Council:
(i) A mandatory 50km/h speed limit outside schools and that this speed limit be enforced.
(ii) A "slipway" constructed at the Brougham Street entrance to Addington School so that cars can safely leave and return to the flow of traffic.
(iii) Improved signage to advise motorists of where schools are.
(iv) The placement of speed cameras outside schools.
In particular, Mr Ching emphasised the need for a maximum speed limit of no more than 50 km/h outside schools.
Mr Les Gray, Principal of Waltham School, stated that the Brougham Street/Waltham Road intersection was their main area of concern and that the speeds being travelled were in excess of the 60 km/h speed limit and that the slip stream effect from speeding trucks was both intimidating and dangerous to children.
A speaker on behalf of the Sydenham School Board of Trustees stated that children walking to Sydenham School were frightened by the speed of cars and trucks passing along Brougham Street.
Mr Jim Anderton, MP spoke, supporting the schools and children, reminding the Board that the schools were there before the present heavy traffic. Mr Anderton expressed the view that the Council should move quickly to lower the speed of traffic on Brougham Street, particularly outside schools.
Mr Gavin Price, Principal of Thorrington School and Chairman of the Principals' Association, spoke in support of the previous speakers, questioning why the community should take risks with children's lives.
(b) Dangerous Traffic on View Terrace
Mrs Isabel Fairbank, a resident of View Terrace, spoke on behalf of the other residents of View Terrace, outlining the hazards created by non-residents' cars using View Terrace as a shortcut and requested that a barrier be put across the road at the top to block through traffic.
The Board noted that in October 1993, it had approved in principle a request for stopping a portion of View Terrace to allow the work requested to be done.
Legal road stopping procedures including public notification and the invitation of submissions on the stopping of a portion of View Terrace are about to commence.
The Area Traffic Engineer was asked to report on this matter to the next Board meeting and to advise the Board of any possible less costly alternatives to the previously proposed turnaround for motorcars at the barrier.
3. LONGFELLOW STREET/ SOUTHEY STREET PROPOSED CLOSURE
The Board considered a report advising it of a proposed enhancement project at the Longfellow Street/Southey Street intersection and seeking the views of the Board on this project. This project involved road closure at the intersection and a landscaped area which would create a park-like setting in the closed roadway.
The Board decided:
1. That the proposed concept drawing be approved, subject to consultation and support from the owners of 50, 51 and 53 Southey Street, and 61 Longfellow Street.
2. That procedures to stop that portion of road affected by the concept plan be initiated.
3. That the views of the present users of these streets who are not residents and have not thus far been canvassed should be ascertained, as should the views of residents of the adjoining streets which will have to carry additional traffic if the proposal is implemented.
4. LOCAL AREA TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SCHEME
- AYNSLEY TERRACE AND GARLANDS ROAD
The Board considered a report from the Area Traffic Engineer seeking direction as to how Aynsley Terrace and Garlands Road were to be treated in the Opawa Local Area Traffic Management Scheme (LATMS).
Three options were placed before the Board. The option recommended by the officers, Option 2, incorporated traffic restraints on both of these roads with a supplementary statement in the LATMS that "the installation of traffic restraints on these roads is dependant on the uplifting of the collector designation currently under review." This option was offered as a neutral stance which would reflect the wishes of the local residents but still allow the City Plan process to determine the final outcome.
The Board decided to support Option 2 for the Opawa Local Area Traffic Management Scheme.
5. PROPOSED ALTERATIONS TO WARD BOUNDARIES
- 1998 local authority elections
The Board considered recommendations for alterations to Community Board ward boundaries for electoral purposes which had been formulated by an informal meeting of Spreydon-Heathcote Community Board members held on 15 April 1997.
The Board decided:
1. That, subject to the concurrence of the Riccarton/Wigram Community Board, it be recommended to the Strategy and Resources Committee that the small tongue of land (mesh block number 2,485,409) incorporating Worsleys Road and at present in the Wigram ward be adjusted so that it is included within the boundary of the Spreydon ward or the Heathcote ward. There are nine residents in this block.
2. To suggest the following boundary alterations to the Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board:
That the block between Moorhouse Avenue and Waltham Road, Brougham Street and Antigua Street which is currently in the Hagley ward be incorporated in the Heathcote ward. There are 331 residents, almost all of whom live adjacent to Antigua and Montreal Streets.
That the block bounded by the Main South railway, Deans Avenue, Blenheim Road and Annex Road, which is currently in the Spreydon ward, be transferred to the Riccarton ward. The population is 15.
3. That the Council be requested to seek a change in the existing legislation to allow all Councillors to be appointed as members of a community board and, failing that, that the number of persons on community boards be increased to 12 so that every councillor may be appointed a member of a community board.
4. That a sub-committee of the whole Board be appointed with power to act to meet the Hagley-Ferrymead Community Board to discuss the proposed ward boundary changes referred to in 2 above. (Board members suggested a meeting time of Wednesday 14 May 1997 in the Civic Offices at 8am as a possible time to meet members of the Hagley-Ferrymead Community Board.)
5. That the recommendations relating to balancing the population between the Spreydon ward and the Heathcote ward be held over for further consideration after the meeting with members of the Hagley-Ferrymead Community Board had taken place.
6. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION PROCESS - UPDATE
The Board considered for information a report updating Community Board members on progress being made on the community consultation process which the Board has adopted.
The Board resolved that the information be received.
7. BROUGHAM STREET SPEED LIMIT
The Board considered for information a report providing an update on discussions with the Principal and the Board of Trustees of Addington School concerning the speed limit along Brougham Street outside the School and options to address the School entrance problems.
The Board had, at an earlier stage of the meeting, heard submissions from the Principal of the Addington School and from other concerned persons on this matter.
The Board decided:
1. That the Spreydon-Heathcote Community Board support the submissions made by the Council to the Land Transport Safety Authority that a mandatory 50 km/h speed limit should apply outside schools and that this speed limit should be enforced.
2. That the information be received.
8. KIDS WHO READ SUCCEED: THE PRE-SCHOOL OUTREACH PROJECT 1996/97
The Board considered for information a report providing an update on the progress of the libraries pre-school outreach project. This information was supplied to community boards at the request of the Community Services Committee.
The Board received the information.
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9. PARKS CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAMME 1996/97
The Board considered a report providing information on progress on parks capital works within the Board's area as at 30 April 1997.
The Board decided:
1. That the Board commend the Parks Unit on the exceptionally good job done on the Aynsley Terrace walkway.
2. That the information be received.
10. BUS SERVICE REVIEW
The Board considered a letter from the Canterbury Regional Council seeking comments or submissions which could lead to improvements in City Bus Services before routes lying within the Board's area were re-tendered.
Three possible improvements were referred to in the letter. These improvements had been referred to the Canterbury Regional Council by members of the community.
The Board decided:
1. That the Board support the proposals for improvements to the Westmorland, Cashmere and Hoon Hay services as outlined in the Canterbury Regional Council's letter.
2. That the Board suggest that the Canterbury Regional Council consider increasing the frequency of bus services on the Huntsbury/St Martins route.
3. That the Canterbury Regional Council be requested to consider providing an increase in service frequency on Sundays.
11. ITEMS OF INTEREST TO BOARD FROM COUNCIL AND STANDING COMMITTEE ORDER PAPERS
The Board received the information.
12. UPDATE OF BOARD FUNDS
An update of the Board's Discretionary and Project funds was circulated with the Board order paper for the information of Board members.
The Board received the information.
13. 1997/98 DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN - BOARD SUBMISSION
The Board was asked to consider whether it wished to prepare draft submissions on the 1997/98 Draft Annual Plan.
The Board decided that the Community Affairs Committee be asked to consider submissions to the Annual Plan for recommendation to the next Board meeting.
In consideration of this matter, Board members agreed to hold a meeting of the Community Affairs Committee in the Civic Offices on Tuesday 13 May 1997, immediately following the conclusion of the Annual Plan Briefing for Community Board members being held that afternoon.
PART C - DECISIONS TAKEN UNDER DELEGATED AUTHORITY AND
REPORTED FOR INFORMATION ONLY
14. business liaison officer
The Board considered a report seeking funding to meet part of the costs of establishing a Business Liaison Officer to service the Spreydon-Heathcote community. The balance of the funding was to be sought from Trust Bank Canterbury Community Trust and Task Force Green.
The Board resolved that, subject to availability of funding from Trust Bank Canterbury Community Trust and Task Force Green, the Board allocate $7,000 from its 1997/98 Discretionary Funds towards the costs of a Business Liaison Officer.
Mr Howell declared an interest and took no part in the voting on this clause.
15. AGENDA 21 PROJECT FUND ALLOCATION
The Board considered a report seeking the allocation of its remaining Agenda 21 funding from the Board's 1996/97 Project funds to landscape development at King George V Reserve and the Tramway Cable Reserve.
The Board resolved to allocate the remaining $8,260 of its Agenda 21 project funds to the landscape development work at King George V Reserve and the Tramway Cable Reserve.
16. ADDINGTON BUSH SOCIETY
The Board considered a report seeking funding to support the efforts of the Addington Bush Society in establishing native plant habitats in the Addington area.
The Board resolved to allocate $1,000 from its 1997/98 Arbor Day Funds to the Addington Bush Society to support their ongoing environmental enhancement.
17. SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS
Two supplementary reports, on the following topics, were tabled at the Board meeting:
1. 1997/98 Draft Annual Plan - Board Submission
2. Leave of Absence
The Chairman outlined the reasons why it had not been possible for these matters to be included in the Board order paper and why it was necessary for these matters to be addressed at this meeting.
The Board resolved to accept and to consider these supplementary reports.
18. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Mr Phil Clearwater had requested leave of absence from 17 May to 4 July 1997 inclusive.
The Board resolved to grant Mr Clearwater leave of absence from 17 May to 4 July 1997, inclusive of both dates.
19. CONFIRMATION OF REPORT TO COUNCIL
It was resolved that the report to the Council of the Board meeting of 8 April 1997, as circulated, be confirmed.
The meeting concluded at 7.35 pm
CONFIRMED THIS 3RD DAY OF JUNE 1997
(SGD) O T Alpers
CHAIRMAN