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22. 10. 97
CENTRAL CITY COMMITTEE
2 OCTOBER 1997
A meeting of the Central City Committee
was held on Thursday 2 October 1997 at 4.00 pm
| PRESENT: | Councillor Margaret Murray (Chairman), Councillors Graham Berry, Anna Crighton, Newton Dodge, Alister James and Charles Manning |
| APOLOGIES: | Apologies for absence were received and accepted from the Mayor and Councillor Barbara Stewart |
| Councillor Anna Crighton left the meeting at 5.30 pm and returned at 5.38 pm and was not present for clause 11 | |
| Councillor Charles Manning left the meeting at 5.30 pm and returned at 5.40 pm and was not present for clauses 11 and 12 | |
| Councillor Alister James retired at 5.50 pm and was present for clauses 8 and 14 |
The Committee reports that:
PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION
| 1. | REQUEST TO PURCHASE CORNER SPLAY ON THE SOUTH WESTERN SIDE OF MADRAS STREET AND CHESTER STREET | RR 6207 |
The purpose of this report is to seek the Council's approval for the disposal of the corner splay on the south western side of Madras Street and Chester Street.
A request has been received from the property owner to purchase the corner splay to enable a proposed development to extend to the intersection of the northern and western boundaries.
The proposed redevelopment of Oxford and Chester Street will provide for a kerb extension at the intersection with Madras Street. This proposed kerb extension will enable pedestrians and services to be adequately provide for. It will also enable the appearance of the building on the corner to be enhanced.
This will involve road stopping procedures and the applicant will be responsible for all costs including the land cost at market value.
This proposal is illustrated on Plan S2895 attached. This proposal has the support of Transit NZ.
The Committee members were advised that landscaping of the corner in future may include a footpath blip which would restrict traffic movements.
A report on any proposals which may affect the functioning of the street will be submitted to the Committee.
Recommendation: That the Council approve in principle the corner rounding and that road stopping procedures commence for the disposal of the corner splay on the south western side.
PART B - REPORTS FOR INFORMATION
2. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT
(i) SKATEBOARDING VICTORIA SQUARE
Ruth Rutland, Security Manager of the Parkroyal Hotel and Inspector Grant Buchanan, New Zealand Police, referred to serious damage caused to the Victoria Square facilities by skateboarders. Their submissions drew attention to various incidents in the area of Victoria Square and unruly and intimidating behaviour of skateboarders towards staff of the Parkroyal Hotel and the hotel's guests. They urged the Committee to include Victoria Square in the areas to be recommended for the banning of skateboards under the Council's proposed bylaw.
(ii) SKATEBOARDING - CITY MALL
The Chairman of the Inner City Promotion Team, Ann Worthington, referred to skateboarders blocking the pedestrian areas in the City Mall and their intimidating behaviour towards pedestrians. The inclusion of the City Mall areas in the list of prohibited streets and areas for skateboarding was recommended strongly. Mr G Weaver on behalf of Whitcoulls, Cashel Street, supported the submission of the Inner City Promotion Team.
(iii) CAFÈ PROPOSAL CATHEDRAL SQUARE
Mr Rob Brand and Ms Maryanne Coyle outlined a proposal to sell icecream and other light snack food in Cathedral Square from a kiosk. This submission was made in the light of the Council's redevelopment proposals for Cathedral Square and review of stall sites concessions in the Square. The Committee referred the proposal to the Working Group established to advance matters involving art works and activities in the Square.
| 3. | SKATEBOARDING - AMENDMENT TO CHRISTCHURCH CITY PUBLIC PLACES AND SIGNS BYLAW 1992 | RR 5800 |
The Environmental Committee has sought suggestions from the Central City Committee and Community Boards for areas and streets where skateboarding may be prohibited. The Council meeting on 24 September confirmed the special order amending the Christchurch City Public Places and Signs Bylaw 1992 to permit the prohibition of skateboarding in Christchurch.
Whilst agreeing with the deputations at the Committee that inconsiderate use of skateboards has been causing problems in areas of Christchurch, members were not prepared to make a recommendation to the Environmental Committee for the banning of skateboarding until submissions are heard from skateboarders. The Committee decided to recommend to the Environmental Committee that a joint meeting of the Environmental Committee and the Central City Committee be held to hear submissions and to consider the banning of skateboards in the following areas:
Colombo Street (Lichfield Street to Kilmore Street)
Rolleston Avenue (outside the Museum)
City Mall
Cathedral Square
Worcester Boulevard
Victoria Square
| 4. | LATIMER SQUARE DEVELOPMENT - CARRY OVER TO 1998/99 AND REALLOCATION OF FUNDING | RR 6187 |
A proposal seeking support for the reallocation of funding currently provided for landscaping development of Latimer Square was submitted to the Committee. It was proposed that funding of $120,000 currently allocated to the Latimer Square project be reallocated to the Centra Hotel Triangle Reserve - Development $55,000 and Avondale Park - Completion of Drainage $65,000. Committee members were concerned that there had been no progress on the landscape development of Latimer Square and have requested a report on progress in the implementation of the Latimer Square Neighbourhood Improvement Plan and information on the funding required to progress it.
5. CATHEDRAL SQUARE REDEVELOPMENT RR 6215
The Major Projects Co-ordinator provided a report on progress on the Cathedral Square Redevelopment Project. The report included advice that tenders for the supply of both the aggregate paver and the granite paver options have closed. The project team has produced a shortlist from each tender and continues to work with potential suppliers on samples, product testing and prices. A tender evaluation/recommendation report on the preferred paving suppliers will be submitted to a special meeting of the Central City Committee in November 1997. Samples of the products offered will be available for viewing at the special meeting. The Committee established a working group including the Chairman Councillor Margaret Murray, Councillors Crighton and Stewart, Art Gallery staff, Council officers and members of the project team, to advance matters involving art works and activities in the Square. Sir Miles Warren will be invited to join the working party.
Financial provision is to be made for this work in the 1998/99 draft budget.
6. THE CCC PLAN : 1998 EDITION RR 6137
The Committee was advised of the 1998 planning process and the 1998 plan timetable.
| 7. | REVIEW OF EFFECTIVENESS, EFFICIENCY AND ECONOMY OF THE COUNCIL'S OPERATION | RR 6269 |
The Committee was advised of the policy adopted by the Strategy and Resources Committee at its meeting on 15 September and has requested that members of the Central City Committee be invited to attend meetings of the Audit Sub-committee when reports are being considered which relate to Central City activity.
8. CORPORATE PLAN MONITORING REPORTS 1996/97
The monitoring for the Parking Operations Unit, City Streets Unit and Communications and Promotions Unit were received. The Parking Operations Manager was complimented by the Committee on the liaison he had established with the Central City retailers.
9. CAPITAL PROGRAMME REVIEW PROJECT RR 6256
The process for determining the capital projects to be smoothed or deleted to meet the goal of reducing the Council's capital expenditure by $15m was outlined. The Committee resolved to hold a special meeting on 14 October 1997 to prioritise projects to be smoothed.
PART C - REPORT OF DELEGATED DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE
10. DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT
WRITERS WALKWAY
Mr Warren Pringle sought the Committee's support in developing a Writers Walkway in Worcester Street Boulevard, in Rolleston Avenue and in Oxford Terrace near the old Library building. The Canterbury Branch of the New Zealand Society of Authors was currently fundraising to develop the walkway in stages and sought the Committee's permission to install brass plaques in the footpath along the walkway. The plaques would commemorate Christchurch writers recording the literary history of the city. The Committee resolved that the proposal be support and that the matter be referred to the Environmental Planning and Policy Manager for decision on the placement and funding of plaques.
11. CENTRAL CITY CYCLE PROJECT RR 6185
The Cycle Planning Officer advised the Committee of possible options for improving cycle safety and access in the Central City and sought the Committee's guidance on the option preferred. The report had been considered by the City Services Committee and recommendations of that Committee were included in the report. Options identified were:
Do nothing
Improve cycle routes only
Improve intersections only
Develop all central city streets with cycle lanes and intersection treatments
The Committee resolved to adopt the recommendations contained in the report concurring with the resolution of the City Services Committee to support the compromise option which requires the marking of cycle facilities at all central city intersections, and marking of designated cycle routes along Antigua, Armagh, Manchester, Cashel and Victoria Streets. The Cycle Planning Officer advised that proposals for Victoria Street may be brought back to the Committee following further investigation.
12. PARKING POSTAL CENTRE - HEREFORD STREET RR 6206
The Committee agreed to extend the hours of operation of the existing P10 parking restriction adjacent to the Postal Centre. It was resolved:
13. P120 METERED PARKING CAMBRIDGE TERRACE RR 6219
The Committee agreed to authorise the installation of P120 metered parking spaces on a section of Cambridge Terrace west of Montreal Street. It was resolved that parking meters with a maximum time limit of 120 minutes be installed on the north eastern side of Cambridge Terrace commencing at a point 115 metres measured in a westerly direction from the western kerbline of Montreal Street and extending in a north westerly direction for a distance of 37m.
14. ELECTRIC SHUTTLE - CENTRAL CITY RR 6279
A Working Party of the Committee has been tasked to look into issues regarding the central city electric shuttle bus proposal. It was resolved that a special meeting of the Central City Committee be held at 4 pm on 14 October 1997 to consider work undertaken on the central city electric shuttle bus proposal.
The meeting concluded at 6.05 pm.
CONSIDERED THIS 22 DAY OF OCTOBER 1997
MAYOR