Report to Council of the Burwood Pegasus Community Board 3 November 1997

26. 11. 97

BURWOOD/PEGASUS COMMUNITY BOARD

3 NOVEMBER 1997

A meeting of the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board was held on

Monday 3 November 1997 in the Boardroom, Linwood Service Centre,

180 Smith Street at 4.00 pm

PRESENT:	David Dobbie (Chairman), Clare Duff, Dave East, Carole Evans, Alister James, Don Rowlands, Jack Travis, Chrissie Williams

APOLOGIES:	An apology was received and accepted from Gail Sheriff.

The Board reports that:

PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION

NEW BRIGHTON ROAD - PARKING AND BUS STOP CHANGES

RR 6439

Officer responsible	Author
City Streets Manager	Barry Cook, Area Engineer
Corporate Plan Output: Capital Works Implementation, 9.5 text 10

The purpose of this report is to request approval from the Council for parking changes on New Brighton Road in the vicinity of Burwood School, as part of the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board's continuing programme of improving child safety outside school grounds.

A proposal for the traffic improvements outside Burwood School was initially reported to the June 1997 meeting of the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board. The Board decided that a publicity leaflet, as outlined in the report, be forwarded to Burwood School via the Windsor/Westhaven Residents' Association and the community for comment. This was done and a large number of identical responses were received objecting primarily to the parking ban on the riverbank side.

Meetings facilitated by the Horseshoe Lake Residents' Association together with Board members and representatives from Burwood School have been held. As a result of these meetings an amended proposal for the installation of two pedestrian refuge islands and a kerb build-out has been circulated for comment. This new proposal still includes the cycle lanes and relocation of the bus stops, but maintains some parking on the riverbank side of New Brighton Road (see attached plan). A description of the features included in the new proposal are included on the publicity pamphlet. Burwood School also supports this proposal.

Recommendation:

That the bus stop on the south side of New Brighton Road commencing at a point 143 metres from its intersection with Avondale Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 17 metres be removed.
That a bus stop be installed on the south side of New Brighton Road commencing at a point 111 metres from its intersection with Avondale Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 17 metres.
That the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the south side of New Brighton Road commencing at a point 128 metres from its intersection with Avondale Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 25.8 metres.
That the bus stop on the north side of New Brighton Road commencing at a point 57.5 metres from its intersection with Lake Terrace Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 21.5 metres be removed.
That a bus stop be installed on the north side of New Brighton Road commencing at a point 57 metres from its intersection with Avondale Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 14 metres.
That the parking of vehicles be restricted to those loading and unloading for a maximum period of 5 minutes on the north side of New Brighton Road commencing at a point 71 metres from its intersection with Lake Terrace Road and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 10 metres.
That the parking of vehicles be restricted to those loading and unloading for a maximum period of 5 minutes on the north side of New Brighton Road commencing at a point 88.5 metres from its intersection with Lake Terrace Road and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 34.5 metres.

2. MOBILE LIBRARIES TIMETABLE REVIEW RR 6440

Officer responsible	Author
City Streets Manager	Barry Cook, Area Engineer
Corporate Plan Output: Street Markings and Signs 9.5 text 38

The purpose of this report is to request approval from the Council for time alterations to existing mobile library stops in the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board area.

Canterbury Public Library's two mobile libraries currently visit 44 sites around the City to provide library services to areas where residents do not have easy access to a Community or Voluntary Library. In the 1996/97 year mobile libraries issued 214,987 items.

One of the features of mobile library service is that demand for the service in any given area can rise and fall with demographic changes to the area. It is therefore necessary to regularly monitor the service to ensure that the best possible use is being made of the service.

A small team of library staff has recently reviewed the existing timetable for both mobile libraries. The success of existing stops was measured by number of issues per hour, with 60 being the recommended minimum and over 120 indicating the need for additional service. The review also took into account the stop's proximity to a `static' library, the number of elderly and pre-schoolers in the area the mobile librarian's knowledge of the area. The result was that some areas were identified as requiring additional service while others, where business has declined, were identified for reduced service.

Areas of the City which would be suitable to trial new stops were also identified according to their proximity to a `static' library and demographic profiles of the residents of the area.

Some of these have already been resolved at previous meetings.

Other changes to the proposed timetable are administrative: to allow more realistic travelling time, to cut down on travelling distance between stops or to allow staff stock maintenance time.

Recommendation:

That the following time alterations for existing mobile library stops be approved:

(a) Travis Road by the QEII shops from 1.45am-2.15pm to 2.00pm-2.15pm Mondays.
(b) Burwood Road by Windsor School from 3.45pm-4.30pm to 2.30pm-4.30pm Mondays.
(c) Breezes Road by Pages Road from 11.00am-12.00 noon Tuesdays to 2.00pm-3.30pm Fridays.
That the mobile library stop on the west side of Wainoni Road opposite the Bickerton Street shops be removed.

3. BREEZES ROAD - "NO STOPPING" LINES RR 6442

Officer responsible	Author
City Streets Manager	Barry Cook, Area Engineer
Corporate Plan Output: Street Markings and Signs 9.5 text 38

The purpose of this report is to request approval from the Council for the installation of broken yellow "no stopping" lines in Breezes Road outside Aranui Primary School.

The Board funded a kerb build-out on the north side of Breezes Road outside the Aranui Primary School to prevent vehicles from parking close to the school gate. This work has been completed for some time now and has improved the safety in the area. Ongoing talks with the school and Police have resulted in a request for broken yellow "no stopping" lines on the south side of Breezes Road opposite the new kerb build-out. This will make it safer for children who are dropped off/picked up by parents on the south side.

Recommendation:

That the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the south side of Breezes Road commencing at a point 154 metres from its intersection with Pages Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 11 metres.

PART B - REPORTS FOR INFORMATION

4. PETITIONS

A petition was received from B and L Partridge, the prayer of which read as follows:

"As local residents of the new Fairway Reserve, we the undersigned would like to ask the Christchurch City Council to add the installation of a community tennis court to their design and planning of our neighbourhood reserve.

As the reserve is of a large size, over one hectare, and there is a complete range of residents from young children to the retired in this sizeable development, we feel this is a justifiable recommendation.

We do not feel this request is unreasonable as our rate demands are considerable."

There were 26 signatures to this petition. The Board decided:

To consider the provision of a further community tennis court in the Burwood/Pegasus ward area.
That the Chairman, Carole Evans, Clare Duff and Don Rowlands meet with interested parties to discuss the concept of a tennis court in the Fairway Reserve.

5. CORRESPONDENCE

5.1 NATIONAL COMMUNITY BOARD WORKING PARTY

A letter was received from the 1st National Community Boards Conference Working Party confirming the appointment of the Community Manager, Burwood/Pegasus on the Working Party in a liaison/advisory capacity. The Board received the information.

5.2 PEDESTRIAN SAFETY - NEW BRIGHTON ROAD

A letter was received from D M and W A Rogers concerning pedestrian safety on New Brighton Road at the Fleete Street and Queensbury Street intersection. The Board decided that Mr and Mrs Rogers' letter be forwarded to officers for a report.

5.3 WOOLSTON/BURWOOD EXPRESSWAY

A letter was received from Mr Ron McConchie, President of the Bexley Residents' Association, requesting a public meeting to discuss the latest developments on the Woolston/Burwood Expressway. The Board decided that a suitable public meeting be arranged after the completion of an updated report on the Woolston/Burwood Expressway Stages I and II.

5.4 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL

A letter was received from Mr Paul Cottam, Safe Routes to School Co-ordinator, inviting the Board's input into which schools in its area should be included in the programme. The Board decided to form a subcommittee consisting of Don Rowlands, Clare Duff, Chrissie Williams and Dave East to meet with Paul Cottam regarding the inclusion of Burwood/Pegasus schools in the Safe Routes to School programme.

5.5 CHADBURY STREET CUL-DE-SAC

A letter was received from Mr Les Hooper requesting that a proposed cul-de-sac in Chadbury Street be replaced with an open through road. The Board decided that the Community Manager write to Mr Hooper and explain that the option to convert Chadbury Street to a cul-de-sac was one which had been made by Smiths Development, and was therefore an issue between the developers and the community.

6. CYCLEWAYS ON FOOTPATHS

The Transport Projects Engineer reported on the viability of incorporating cycleways into the City's footpath network. It was decided:

1. That the information be received.

2. That Board members identify footpaths in their particular area that could be appropriate for cycle usage.

7. 1997/98 ROADING PROGRAMME

The City Streets Projects Engineer updated the Board on the progress of City Streets projects in its area programmed for the 1997/98 financial year. The Board received the information.

8. BURWOOD/PEGASUS SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES REVIEW

The Community Activities Officer reported on the five Community Board funded holiday programmes that were held during the September/October school holiday break. The Board received the information.

9. NEW BRIGHTON FIREWORKS DISPLAY - PLANNING UPDATE

The Communications and Promotions Unit Events Co-ordinator - Production reported on planning details for the staging of the 1997 fireworks display at New Brighton. The Board received the information.

10. COMMUNITY FUNDING ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE

The Committee Secretary reported on the second round meeting of the Burwood/Pegasus Funding Assessment Committee. The Board decided:

That the information be received.
To decline the Funding Committee's request to allocate funds from its 1998/99 Project Funds towards the Community Development grant scheme.
To support a Funding Committee request to the Council for an increase in the allocation of Community Development funds made available to all Funding Committees.

11. TRAVIS WETLAND/NATURE HERITAGE PARK - DRAFT LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

The Parks Unit's Planner reported on a modification in the format of the Travis Wetland/Nature Heritage Park Draft Landscape Development Plan. The Board decided:

To receive the information.
To request the Parks Unit to develop manageable community projects, of a suitable size to be funded by community service groups, from the Travis Wetland/Nature Park - Draft Landscape Development Plan.
To request that the Property Unit report to the Board on the property in Travis Wetlands.

12. COMMUNITY MANAGER'S UPDATE

The Board considered items of information under the Community Manager's Update and received the information.

13. RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATIONS

Jens Kopitz, a resident of New Brighton, was in attendance to address the Board on the Vision 2005 document. Mr Kopitz believed that the general public was not well informed of the issues raised in the 2005 document. There were many points in the document that had concerned residents in the New Brighton area, and Mr Kopitz felt that these concerns were not given the chance to be aired in a public forum. Mr Kopitz believed that many residents in the New Brighton area did not want high rise buildings, trams or theme parks. They largely wanted to keep the natural effects that already existed in Brighton. Mr Kopitz stressed that it was therefore important for the Council consult widely within the community and get as much input into the planning process for New Brighton as possible.

The Board decided:

To request a report on the future implementation of the Vision 2005 document.
That the New Brighton Residents' Association be approached to arrange a public meeting with the intention of re-establishing its membership and operations.

14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF VOLUNTARY EFFORTS IN NEW BRIGHTON

The Committee Secretary reported on an idea to acknowledge the voluntary community efforts of the people of New Brighton in fundraising for the Christchurch Pier. The Board decided:

To support the concept of a generic message of thanks for the voluntary efforts of the New Brighton community in fundraising for the Pier's construction.
That the message of thanks be in the form of a number of engraved paving stones displayed in a prominent place in the New Brighton beach park.
That David Dobbie and Chrissie Williams liaise with the Parks Unit on the placement and wording of the message.
That its congratulations be forwarded to the Pier Promotion Trust for co-ordinating the 1 November 1997 Pier opening day celebration.

PART C - REPORT ON DELEGATED DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD

15. CONFIRMATION OF REPORT

The Board resolved that the report of the last ordinary meeting (both open and public excluded) held on Monday 29 September 1997 be confirmed.

16. BICKERTON STREET - "GIVE WAY" SIGN

The Area Engineer requested approval for the installation of a "Give Way" sign on Bickerton Street at Wainoni Road. The Board resolved that a "Give Way" sign be placed against Bickerton Street at its intersection with Wainoni Road.

17. PROPOSED NEW ROAD AND RIGHT OF WAY NAMES

The Subdivision Planning Officer requested Board approval for the naming of one new road, two new culs-de-sac, and two formed rights of way. The Board resolved:

That the new road linking Morganwood Street and Wetlands Grove be named "Velsheda Street".
That the new cul-de-sac in the Pacific Park subdivision be name "Otakoro Place".
That the new right of way off Wetlands Grove be named "Kokopu Lane" and that the right of way off Seabreeze Close be named "Waireka Lane".
That the new cul-de-sac off Brooker Avenue be named "Istana Place".

18. TE ROPU TAMAHINE AFTER SCHOOL INFORMATION SKILLS PROGRAMME

The Committee Secretary reported on a request for funding assistance towards the Te Ropu Tamahine After School Information Skills Programme for girls. The Board resolved:

To provide funding of $5,000 to the Te Ropu Tamahine After School Information Skills Programme, comprising $2,500 from its Community Response Fund and $2,500 from its 1997/98 Discretionary Funds.
That the grant assist the staging of the Wainoni/Aranui Primary School's Te Ropu Tamahine Girls Club programmes.
That a brief report of the programme be forwarded to the Community Manager - Burwood/Pegasus at the conclusion of each term as well as an evaluation report at the completion of the project.

19. CAPITAL PROGRAMME REVIEW PROJECT

The Acting City Streets Manager sought the Board's prioritisation and/or smoothing of a number of capital works projects as part of the Council's capital smoothing project. The Board resolved to forward its amended schedules to the Strategy and Resources Committee for ratification.

20. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE PUBLIC

The Board resolved that the draft resolution to exclude the public as set out on page 23 of the agenda be adopted.

CONFIRMED THIS 24TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1997.

D C DOBBIE
CHAIRMAN

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