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22. 10. 97
HAGLEY-FERRYMEAD COMMUNITY BOARD
1 OCTOBER 1997
A meeting of the Hagley-Ferrymead Community
Board
was held on Wednesday 1 October 1997 at 4.30 pm
| PRESENT: | Anna Crighton (Chairperson), Richard Boulton, Heather Brown, David Cox, John Freeman, Denis O'Rourke, Liz McRostie, Aaron O'Brien, Bob Todd |
| APOLOGIES: | An apology for lateness was received and accepted from Richard Boulton. |
| Richard Boulton arrived at the meeting at 5.18pm and was absent for clauses 3, 4.1, 4.2, 6 and 16. | |
| Denis O'Rourke retired from the meeting at 6.25pm and was absent for clauses 2, 11, 12.1, 12.2, 13, 18, 19, 20 and 21. |
The Board reports that:
PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION
1. STANMORE ROAD MOBILE LIBRARY STOP RR 6192
| Officer responsible | Author |
| City Streets Manager | Lorraine Wilmshurst, Area Engineer |
| Corporate Plan Output: Street Markings and Signs 9.5 text 38 | |
The purpose of this report is to recommend to Council that a Mobile Library Stop be installed in Stanmore Road.
As part of a review of the Mobile Libraries timetable, areas of the city were identified which don't currently have easy access to library services. These decisions are based on a number of factors including proximity to a City Council or Voluntary Library, population density, socio-economic factors and age of population.
South Richmond, the area bounded by Fitzgerald Avenue, North Parade and the Avon River was identified as an area which could be trialled as a Mobile Library stop. While roughly equidistant from both Linwood and Shirley Libraries, the area has a high percentage of elderly, the proposed stop is near two City Council Elderly Persons Housing complexes and Richmond School is committed to bringing students regularly to the bus.
All Mobile Library stops are reviewed annually to determine their viability or their need for more time to be allocated. Consultation with the Richmond Neighbourhood Cottage would be part of this process.
The proposed site is opposite the supermarket and close to the pedestrian refuge island in Stanmore Road. This will provide good access to the mobile library, particularly for the elderly shoppers at the supermarket. Other local residents and the children from Richmond School will also have good access to the mobile library by crossing the Richmond Village Green.
| Recommendation: | That a mobile library stop, to operate on Fridays from 11am to 12 noon, be installed on the east side of Stanmore Road commencing at a point 50 metres from its intersection with London Street and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 17 metres. |
| 2. | PROPOSED ROAD STOPPING: DISPOSAL OF REDUNDANT ROAD WIDENING BORDESLEY STREET | RR 6126 Map Reference: H 14 |
| Officer responsible | Author |
| City Design Manager | Lester Reilly, Legal Surveyor Design Dave Falls, Property Services Officer |
| Corporate Plan Output: Roading Budget - Land Legalisation | |
The purpose of this report is to start the legal procedures necessary to stop a portion of legal road.
The owners at No 28 Harrow Street have approached the Council and asked if they can purchase the redundant road widening adjoining the frontage of their property. Under the Council's notified City Plan this land is no longer required for widening purposes and after the necessary road stopping action could therefore be sold.
Approval in principle was given by the Council at its March 1997 meeting to dispose of the unformed portion of Bordesley Street as the land is not required for road purposes.
Negotiations between officers and the adjoining land owners have been satisfactorily concluded subject to a successful road stopping procedure.
City Streets agrees with this proposal.
The land is not formed as road but fenced and occupied by the adjoining owners.
The plan is attached.
Prior to sale, adoption of the following resolution is necessary to initiate the stopping action:
Resolution
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 319 (h) and 342 of the Local Government Act 1974, the Christchurch City Council hereby resolves to stop that portion of road as shown on the plan and described in the Schedule hereto.
Reason for the Road Stopping
The Council has received a request from the adjoining owners for the purchase of the land which is no longer required by Council for road purposes.
Purpose to which the stopped road will be put
The portion of road when stopped, will be sold to the adjoining owners pursuant to Section 345 (1) (a) (i) of the Local Government Act 1974 and amalgamated with their certificate of title pursuant to Section 345 (2) of the Local Government Act 1974.
The land is situated alongside and occupied by No 28 Harrow Street and is 2.52 m in width.
Schedule
Portion of Bordesley Street being all that parcel of land situated in the City of Christchurch and shown as `Road to be Stopped' and described as follows:
| Shown | Area | SO | Adjoining Land |
| A | 74 m2 | Part Lot 2 DP 15248" |
| Recommendation: |
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PART B - REPORTS FOR INFORMATION
3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO COMMUNITY MANAGER
Anna Crighton, on behalf of the Board made a presentation to Stephen Phillips. Members thanked him for his leadership and guidance and wished him well in his new position at the Fendalton Service Centre.
4. DEPUTATIONS
4.1 HEATHCOTE VALLEY SCHOOL SWIMMING POOL
John Marsh, representing the Board of Trustees from Heathcote Valley School, spoke on the proposals to build a new indoor pool and sought support from the Board. Mr Marsh advised that the current outdoor pool is only able to be used for five weeks a year. He advised that the Board of Trustees had already raised $80,000 and they were looking at commencing construction early next year. He advised that the pool would have community as well as school use and was likely to operate under an electronic card/key system. (Clause 6 refers.)
4.2 BEVERLEY PARK WALK WAY
Mr Mike Harvey of 28 Gilby Street spoke to the Board on the disused access way through to Beverley Park and his concerns at the proposal to re-open it. He advised that with the permission of Council staff, he had landscaped the alleyway and was continuing with ongoing maintenance. He advised that the incidence of vandalism in the area had reduced now that the alleyway was closed. Mr Harvey expressed his concerns at the lack of consultation from the Gilby Residents Association on their proposals to create a historic walkway. (Clauses 10 and 14.1 also refer.)
5. LINWOOD RESOURCE CENTRE
Members received a report from Eleanor Bodger, Community Development Worker at the Linwood Resource Centre. The report outlined the progress to date on the establishment of the Resource Centre and the community interest that has arisen.
6. HEATHCOTE VALLEY SCHOOL COMMUNITY POOL
Correspondence was received from the Heathcote Valley School seeking the Board's support in the establishment of a covered swimming pool at the school. Mr John Marsh representing the Board of Trustees spoke to the correspondence. (Clause 4.1 refers.)
Before continuing discussion on this item, members discussed whether there would be a conflict arising from the fact that the likely contractor for the work was a Board member on another community board and agreed that there wasn't.
Peter Walls, Senior Facilities Adviser, spoke on the proposal and recommended that the school apply to the Council early next year for a grant. Members decided to support the project and any application made to Council and requested that Peter Walls offer assistance with any applications.
7. VAN ASCH STREET KERB AND CHANNEL RENEWAL
A report from Lorraine Wilmshurst, Area Engineer, outlined a flooding problem occurring in Van Asch Street between Truro and Campbell Streets. The report advised that the replacement of kerb and channel could not be dealt with under the maintenance budget as the area in question was too large.
The Board decided to request that the City Streets Unit provide budget provision in the 1998/99 financial year, for the replacement of kerb and channels in Van Asch Street between Truro and Campbell Streets to eliminate the flooding problem.
8. DEARSLEY STREET
Members were advised of the investigations carried out into the upgrading of Dearsley Street and the problems of traffic congestion. Lorraine Wilmshurst advised that traffic congestion could be improved if businesses refrained from parking on footpaths and `no parking' restrictions. She also advised that when street upgrading is being carried out in 1998/99, the possibility of `no parking' restrictions would be investigated. The report was received.
9. OCEAN VIEW TERRACE SIGNAGE
The Board at its September meeting requested that staff investigate the possible provision of additional signage in Ocean View Terrace. Lorraine Wilmshurst advised that due to the limited amount of traffic and pedestrians it was not appropriate to install additional signage. She advised that arrangements had been made for trees to be trimmed back and a grass verge to be installed in order to improve pedestrian safety. The Board received the report.
10. PROJECT FOR YEAR 2000
GILBY NEIGHBOURHOOD GROUP AREA
John Allen, the Area Parks Officer, provided a report that responded to the Gilby Neighbourhood Group's proposal to open and develop the accessway between Beverley Park and Gilby Street as a heritage walkway. (Clause 4.2 and Clause 14.1 also refers.)
John detailed the rationale behind the closure of the walkway and this included extensive consultation and deliberations by the Board's Beverley Park Committee. He advised that the owner of 28 Gilby Street had taken up a licence to occupy the accessway and had landscaped and provided ongoing maintenance. John had carried out further discussions with the Police and the Safer Community Council who believed that the accessway should remain shut.
The Board did not support the officer's recommendations but instead decided:
11. SUBURBAN SERVICE DELIVERY
Stephen Phillips, Community Manager, presented a report on the implications of the proposed Suburban Service Delivery Strategy and requested that the Board comment on the recommendations considered by the Strategy and Resources Committee at its February meeting.
The Board supported recommendations 1-11 and suggested a further recommendation:
12. That the Council seek to minimise cash payments by actively undertaking alternative methods of payment.
12. COMMUNITY MANAGER'S REPORT
12.1 WOOLSTON MAIN STREET
Members were advised that Woolston Main Street had now become an incorporated society.
12.2 LIQUOR LICENCES
The Board received a report advising that the following applications had been made for liquor licences in or adjacent to residential zones.
1. Christchurch City Travelodge - 356 Oxford Terrace
2. Cave Rock Hotel - 11 Marriner Street
13. SOUTHPOWER CHARGE RISES
As a result of a request from Aaron O'Brien, the Board decided to write to Southpower expressing concern at the increases in power charges and the effect that such increases will have on residents of the Hagley-Ferrymead community.
(Richard Boulton wished to have his vote against the decision recorded)
14. RESIDENTS ASSOCIATIONS
14.1 GILBY RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
Frances Ryman spoke to the Board on her group's proposal to create a historical walkway as part of the Year 2000 Project by opening up the accessway between Gilby Street and Beverley Park. She requested that the Board consider allocating discretionary funds towards the cost of research for such a project.
Mrs Ryman also thanked Stephen Phillips for his valuable contribution towards assisting the Association.
The Board requested that the Association make a formal application for funding to the Board and that this application include full costings.
14.2 MT PLEASANT COMMUNITY CENTRE & RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION
Bruce McKessar gave members an update on the refurbishment of the Community Centre hall and how fundraising was progressing. He also sought financial assistance for computer software. Members suggested that Mr McKessar discuss this more fully with the Community Manager. Mr McKessar raised the issue of parking in McCormacks Bay and also the need for increased funding for maintenance.
15. MONCKS CAVE RESERVE
Suzanne Weld, Parks Planner (Design), presented a report on the archaeological dig planned for Moncks Cave and requested that the Board consider funding $5,000 towards the project.
The Board did not support the allocation of discretionary funds as the archaeological investigation is of metropolitan significance and decided that the report be referred to the Environmental Committee for consideration.
PART C - REPORT ON DELEGATED DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD
16. CONFIRMATION OF REPORT
The Board resolved that the reports of the Special Meeting of 26 August 1997 and Ordinary Meeting of 2 September 1997, be confirmed as a true and correct record of those meetings subject to the following amendments:
2 September 1997
Clause 8.1 Amend working party to Committee
Clause 27.2 Amend Francis to Frances
Clause 42 Amend Whittingham to Whittington
17. SUMNER REDCLIFFS LYTTELTON UNION PARISH CANDLE LIGHT CAROLS
As a result of a request from the Union Parish, the Board resolved that a grant of $100 be made to the Sumner Redcliffs Lyttelton Union Parish from the provision for Free Community Days at Council facilities.
18. REVENUE STUDY FINDINGS CONSULTATION PROCESS
Members were advised that this document had been prepared for public consultation and had been released on Wednesday 24 September. Submissions close on 21 November.
The Board resolved:
19. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC
The Board resolved that the draft resolution to exclude the public as set out on page 29 of the agenda be adopted.
CONFIRMED THIS 30TH DAY OF OCTOBER 1997
ANNA CRIGHTON
CHAIRPERSON