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26. 11. 97
HAGLEY-FERRYMEAD COMMUNITY BOARD
THURSDAY 30 OCTOBER 1997
A meeting of the Hagley-Ferrymead Community Board
was held on Thursday 30 October 1997 at 4.30 pm
| PRESENT: | Aaron O'Brien (Chairperson), Richard Boulton, David Cox, John Freeman, Denis O'Rourke, Liz McRostie, Bob Todd. |
| APOLOGIES: | An apology was received and accepted from Anna Crighton. |
| Aaron O'Brien retired from the meeting at 4.58pm and was present for clauses 2, 3, 4.1, 17.3 and 19. | |
| Denis O'Rourke retired from the meeting at 5.06pm and was present for clauses 2, 3, 4.1, 17.3 and 19. | |
| Richard Boulton arrived at 4.40pm and was absent for clause 2, 17.3 and 19. |
Bob Todd was elected to the Chair when Aaron O'Brien retired.
The Board reports that:
PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION
1. MOBILE LIBRARIES TIMETABLE REVIEW RR 6401
| 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 seek the Council's approval for changes to the mobile library stop in Colombo Street by Sydenham School.
Canterbury Public Library's two mobile libraries currently visit 44 sites around the City to provide library service 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 that 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 the 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 as well as the mobile librarians' 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 the 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 times for the existing Mobile Library Stop in Colombo Street by Sydenham School be changed from 1.30pm to 2.30pm to 1.45pm - 2.30pm. |
PART B - REPORTS FOR INFORMATION
2. RESIGNATION OF HEATHER BROWN
Aaron O'Brien on behalf of the Board made a presentation to Heather Brown and thanked her for her extensive involvement in board projects and activities. Aaron wished Heather well for the future and extended the Board's best wishes.
3. PETITIONS
The Board received a petition from 23 residents in River Road requesting the installation of speed humps in River Road and also expressing their opposition to the closure of the median island in Fitzgerald Avenue.
The Board decided to recommend to the City Streets Unit that the kerb and channel reconstruction proceed as planned and that budgeting for the traffic calming measures be considered at the Project Funding meeting scheduled for early 1998.
4. DEPUTATIONS
4.1 SUMNER MARINE HOTEL SITE REDEVELOPMENT APPEAL
(Clause 17.2 also refers)
Bernie Hansen representing the Sumner High Rise Action Group, spoke to the Board on the costs of engaging a planner to support the group at the Environment Court Appeal and sought Board assistance.
4.2 PORT HILLS 2000
(Clause 11 also refers.)
Diane Menzies representing Port Hills 2000 spoke to the Board on her group's various projects proposed to mark the year 2000.
She outlined the penguin breeding project at Godley Head, the Crater Rim Forest project, and the Castle Rock/Tors/Whaka Raupo project.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
5.1 SUMNER-REDCLIFFS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Board received for information correspondence from Mrs Rule, Secretary of the Sumner Redcliffs Historical Society, acknowledging the time and effort Stephen Phillips had given to the Sumner area and thanking him for his involvement.
5.2 REDCLIFFS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Correspondence was received from Audrey Nettleton, Secretary of the Redcliffs Public Library, thanking the Board for providing funding for books.
6. HEREFORD STREET PLAYGROUND
The Board received for information a report from Kim Batty, the Recreation Co-ordinator on the results of the Hereford Street playground survey. She advised that the survey had indicated that the majority of residents adjacent to the playground did not have any concerns regarding the equipment currently located in the park.
7. PHILLIPSTOWN COMMUNITY FACILITY
The Board received for information an update on the progress of Phillipstown Community Facility. Ruth Evans, Community Activities Officer, advised that neighbours' consent was currently being sought prior to making an application for a resource consent and building consent.
8. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
Paul Cottam, the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Co-ordinator spoke to the meeting on his involvement with parents, school, staff and police in order to make the journey to and from school a safer one. He sought the Board's support in developing a city wide list of schools to target.
The Board decided that Bromley, Christchurch East and Linwood Avenue primary schools be considered for inclusion in a Safer Routes to School Programme.
9. 1997/98 ROADING PROGRAMME
The Board received for information an update of progress of City Streets projects. Members raised the issue of the Linwood Ave/Worcester Street works and requested that feedback on this be obtained from the City Streets Unit.
10. STEAM WHARF STREAM RESTORATION PLAN
The Board received for information a report on the Steam Wharf Stream Restoration Plan. The author of the report Alan Cutler, advised that the plan had been based on community feedback from residents and from surveys undertaken by consultants as well as information gathered by Water Services staff. He advised that the restoration plan identified the partnership between residents and Council and that feedback from residents had been extremely positive.
11. TURNING POINT 2000 CASTLE ROCK/TORS PROJECT
(Clause 4.2 also refers)
Kelvin McMillan, Parks Planner, provided a report on Port Hills 2000, a Committee of Turning Point 2000 and their proposal to carry out three new projects as part of the celebration of the new millennium. These projects included Godley Head Wildlife and Plant Restoration Project, Castle Rock/Whaka Raupo Project and the Crater Rim Forest Park Project. He advised that the projects had been divided into two parts, one, the long term vision and two, an implementation phase which will be carried out over the next few years until the year 2000.
The Board decided:
12. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION WORKING PARTY
The Board received for information a report on the submissions made by the Consultation Working Party on the Draft Consultation Policy.
13. SKATEBOARD COMMITTEE
Members received for information a report detailing the outcomes of the recent meeting of the Skateboard Committee. The Board was advised that the Committee had deferred making a recommendation to the Environmental Committee on possible banning until a response from petitioners had been received.
14. CAPITAL PROGRAMME REVIEW PROJECT
The Board was provided with a report from the Acting City Streets Manager, Chris Kerr, that detailed the results of the first stage of the prioritisation of the existing 1997 Annual Plan five year programme.
The Board decided to recommend to the Strategy and Resources Committee that the following prioritisation and smoothing be ratified.
(i) Kerb and Channel Enhancements
Leydon Street Ferry - Cross from 1998/99 to 99/00
Cross Street Mathesons - Nursery from 1999/00 to 00/01
Shakespeare Defoe-Wilsons from 1999/00 to 00/01
(ii) Prioritisation
1998/99
1. Safety Works - Keighleys Road at Bromley School.
2. Neighbourhood Improvement Works - Kearneys Road.
(Brought forward from 2000/01)
3. New Construction - Rangatira Terrace
1999/00
1. Neighbourhood Improvement Works - Hillview/Nursery
2. Kerb and Channel Enhancements - Leydon Street
3. Neighbourhood Improvements - Heberden Avenue
4. Neighbourhood Improvements - Bordesley Street
5. Neighbourhood Improvements - Dorset/Victoria
(Deferred from 1998/99)
2000/01
1. Neighbourhood Improvement Works - Torlesse/Avonside
2. Neighbourhood Improvement Works - Rowcliffe/Woodham (with kerb and channel works)
3. Neighbourhood Improvement Works Mathesons Road together with Cross Street Kerb and Channel works.
(Deferred from 1998/99)
4. Neighbourhood Improvement Works - Wakefield Avenue.
(Deferred from 1999/00).
5. Kerb and Channel Enhancements - Shakespeare Road.
6. Neighbourhood Improvement Works - Surrey/Worcester.
2001/1002
1. New Construction - Muritai Terrace.
2. Kerb and Channel Enhancements - Phillipstown.
3. Neighbourhood Improvement Works - Armagh/Barbadoes
(Deferred from 2000/01)
(iii) The Board further decided to recommend that the Amenity Landscape Planting Projects be deferred for a year but that the river bank landscape Projects and Walkways/track development remain as currently budgeted.
15. COMMUNITY MANAGER'S UPDATE
15.1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ANDREW JOHNSON
Members were advised that the working party established to explore opportunities to recognise Andrew Johnson's contribution to the Woolston area would be reporting back to the 25 November meeting following consultation with the local iwi.
15.2 MEETING WITH LOCAL MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AND CANTERBURY REGIONAL COUNCIL
The Board decided to hold the next combined meeting at 9.00am on Monday 24 November.
15.3 DISCRETIONARY EXPENDITURE 1997/98
A schedule detailing the allocation of Discretionary Funds to date was presented to Board members for information.
16. WOOLSTON FIRE STATION
John Freeman had asked that the Board express its concern at the possible closure of the Woolston Fire Station. The Board asked that the Fire Service be requested to advise Board members on any changes to the current operational state of Woolston Fire Station.
17. ITEMS DEFERRED
17.1 LINWOOD AVENUE UNION CHURCH
The Rev Lyndsey McKay was unable to attend the meeting and has asked to speak at the 25 November meeting.
17.2 SUMNER MARINE HOTEL SITE REDEVELOPMENT APPEAL
(Clause 4.1 also refers).
Following a deputation from Bernie Hansen of the Sumner High Rise Action Group, the Board decided to let the matter lie on the table pending further discussions between the group, the Council's Solicitor and planning staff.
17.3 EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY
Members were asked to consider filling the extraordinary vacancy arising from Heather Brown's resignation.
The Board decided that the Chairperson be asked to consult with all Board members and to bring a recommendation to the 25 November Board meeting.
17.4 TE ROOPU TAMAHINE
Members decided to defer making a decision on the funding of the Te Roopu Tamahine Club at Linwood North School pending further information on costings. Board members also expressed concern at the use of discretionary funding for such initiatives and requested that this also be considered at a future meeting.
(John Freeman wished to have his vote against this decision recorded.)
17.5 MEMBERSHIP OF WORKING PARTIES AND COMMITTEES
Members were asked to consider the vacancies arising from Heather Brown's resignation.
It was decided to defer consideration of this matter until after the new Board member had been appointed.
18. LINWOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMITTEE
Carole Greenfield representing the committee spoke to the Board on her group's recent walk-about. A list of concerns was tabled and staff undertook to follow these through.
PART C - REPORT ON DELEGATED DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD
19. CONFIRMATION OF REPORT
The Board resolved that the report of the 1 October meeting, both Open and Public Excluded be confirmed as a true and record of that meeting.
20. COMBINED CHURCHES OF WOOLSTON
Correspondence was received from the Combined Churches of Woolston seeking funding for a barbecue, concert and carol singing evening on 7 December 1997.
The Board resolved to allocate $100 of its Discretionary Funds towards the evening.
21. MOBILE LIBRARIES TIMETABLE REVIEW
(Clause 1 also refers.)
Members considered a report from Barry Cook, Area Traffic Engineer on proposed timetable changes to the mobile libraries stops on legal roads.
The Board resolved that the following time alterations for existing mobile library stops on local roads be approved:
(a) Keighleys Road by Bromley School from 11.30am - 12 noon to 9.30am - 9.45am on Fridays.
(b) Mabel Howard Place from 11.05am - 11.20am to 10.05am - 10.25am on Fridays.
The Board deferred making a decision on the removal of the existing mobile library stop in Jecks Place and sought further information from the Libraries Unit regarding the possible increase in usage with the additional development that had taken place in Jecks Place.
22. PROPOSED ROAD AND RIGHTS OF WAY NAMES
The Board considered a report from Bob Pritchard regarding the naming of one new cul-de-sac and two rights of way and resolved:
23. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC
The Board resolved that the draft resolution to exclude the public set out on page 22 of the agenda be adopted.
CONFIRMED THIS 25TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1997
ANNA CRIGHTON
CHAIRPERSON