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22. 10. 97
BURWOOD/PEGASUS COMMUNITY BOARD
29 SEPTEMBER 1997
A meeting of the Burwood/Pegasus Community
Board was held on
Monday 29 September 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, Gail Sheriff, Jack Travis, Chrissie Williams |
| APOLOGIES: | An apology was received and accepted from Don Rowlands |
The Board reports that:
PART B - REPORTS FOR INFORMATION
1. CORRESPONDENCE
1.1 NEIGHBOURHOOD SPEED WATCH
A letter was received from Mr Ron McConchie, President of the Bexley Residents' Association, requesting participation in the neighbourhood speed watch campaign. The Area Traffic Engineer reported that for the neighbourhood speed watch campaign to be effective in this particular area it would have to be modified to suit the conditions. The Board agreed and decided that the:
1.2 CHRISTCHURCH YOUTH SYMPHONIC BAND
A letter was received from Glenda Burt, a member of the Christchurch Youth Symphonic Band's Management Committee, thanking the Board for its support of the band. The Board received the information.
1.3 ILLEGAL STRUCTURES - ROAD RESERVE - SOUTHSHORE
A letter was received from Mr Bernie Calder concerning illegal structures on the Southshore road reserve. The Board decided that Mr Calder's letter be forwarded to officers for a report.
1.4 ESTUARY FORESHORE
A letter was received from Alison and Wayne Hawker regarding the build-up of sea lettuce, erosion, and flood protection, along the Estuary Foreshore. The Board decided that Mr and Mrs Hawker's letter be forwarded to officers for a report.
2. PROHIBITED AREAS FOR SKATEBOARDING - AMENDMENT TO BYLAW
The Principal Environmental Health Officer reported on the process of amending the provisions of the Christchurch City Public Places and Signs Bylaw 1992, to enable the Council to specify areas in which skateboarding could be prohibited. The Board decided that New Brighton Mall be included on the list of areas being prepared for consultation with skateboarders.
3. FREESTANDING SIGNBOARDS AND SIGNS ON FOOTPATHS
The Principal Environmental Health Officer reported on a review of the Council's policy on freestanding signs on streets. The Board decided to support the recommendations made by the Environmental Committee.
4. PROGRESS REPORT ON CONSTRUCTION OF TRAVIS WETLAND COST SHARE WATERWAY
The Landscape Architect, City Design, reported on the Travis Wetland Cost Share Waterway. The Board received the information and asked that the report be referred to the Travis Wetland Trust for its comments.
5. TRAVIS WETLAND NATURE HERITAGE PARK - DRAFT LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The Parks Unit Planner updated the Board on the completion of the Travis Wetland Draft Landscape Development Plan. The Board decided:
1. That officers be requested to entitle the document the "Travis Wetland - Nature Heritage Park Draft Management Plan".
2. That officers report on the status of the house in Travis Road, with special reference to the future of its rental potential.
3. That officers report on the current status of the Anne Flanagan Walkway, and expected completion date.
4. That any monies received from grazing be placed into the Travis Wetland fund, rather than the consolidated fund.
5. That officers report on the realignment of the Wetland swale, considering the road widening works that will take place.
6. SOUTHSHORE/THE SPIT BEACH PARK PLAN
The Area Parks Officer reported on concerns raised in a letter
by
Mr N T Campbell at the August meeting of the Board, concerning
public access to The Spit Reserve. The Board decided:
7. SURBURBAN SERVICE DELIVERY
The Community Manager, Hagley/Ferrymead, reported on the proposed Suburban Service Delivery Strategy as presented to the February and August meetings of the Strategy and Resources Committee. The Board decided:
1. To endorse the recommendations set out in the Suburban Service Delivery report.
2. That cash receipting facilities be included in the New Brighton Library.
3. That a public meeting room also be included in the proposed New Brighton Library.
8. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE SMOOTHING
The Community Manager, Fendalton/Waimairi, reported on the process for achieving savings in the Council's Forward Capital Expenditure Programme. The Board received the information.
9. COMMUNITY MANAGER'S UPDATE
The Board considered items of information under the Community Manager's Update and decided that it host four meetings, two in the Pegasus Ward and two in the Burwood Ward, to encourage public feedback on the Revenue Study Working Party's Funding Policy.
PART C - REPORT ON DELEGATED DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD
10. CONFIRMATION OF REPORT
The Board resolved that the report of the last ordinary meeting (both open and public excluded) held on Monday 1 September 1997 be confirmed, and that the report of the special meeting held on Monday 15 September 1997 also be confirmed.
11. GOLF LINKS ROAD LANDSCAPE PLAN
The Committee Secretary reported on two options for a landscape planting on the new kerb build-out in Golf Links Road. This was in response to public reaction to the removal of an original planting at the request of The Palms shopping centre. The Board resolved that the original planting design be reinstated, subject to appropriate traffic safety concerns being taken into account.
12. NEW BRIGHTON FIREWORKS DISPLAY
The Committee Secretary reported on a request made by the Communications and Promotions Unit for Board assistance in funding events prior to and after this year's fireworks events at New Brighton Pier. The Board resolved:
1. To allocate $3,000 from its Summertimes fund towards the $5,000 required for staging pre and post fireworks events at New Brighton on 5 November 1997.
2. That the Chairman represent the Board to assist in planning the New Brighton fireworks display.
3. That the Communications and Promotions Unit report on events that will be held prior to and after the fireworks display.
13. GOLF LINKS RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION
The Committee Secretary reported on a meeting to form a new residents' association in the Burwood Ward of the city. It was resolved:
14. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE PUBLIC
The Board resolved that the draft resolution to exclude the public as set out on page 26 of the agenda be adopted.
CONFIRMED THIS 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 1997
D C DOBBIE
CHAIRMAN