Report to Council of the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board 1 September 1997

24. 9. 97

BURWOOD/PEGASUS COMMUNITY BOARD

1 SEPTEMBER 1997

A meeting of the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board was held on
Monday 1 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, Don Rowlands, Gail Sheriff, Jack Travis, Chrissie Williams

APOLOGIES:	An apology for lateness was received and accepted from Alister James who arrived at 4.04 pm and was present for all clauses except clauses 2, 11 and part of clause 3
	An apology for lateness was received and accepted from Jack Travis who arrived at 4.08 pm and was present for all clauses except clauses 2, 11 and part of clause 3

The Board reports that:

PART A - MATTERS REQUIRING A COUNCIL DECISION

PROPERTY PURCHASE FOR ROADING - LAKE TERRACE/MARSHLAND ROAD INTERSECTION

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Officer responsible	Author
Property Manager	Dave Falls, Property Services Officer
Corporate Plan Output: 9.5.0 (Property Purchases), City Streets

The purpose of this report is to obtain Council approval to purchase the property at 188 Lake Terrace Road which is designated for the widening of the Lake Terrace/Marshland Road intersection. Funds have been included in the Council's budget for the 1997/98 financial year. The recommendation includes disposal of the residual property.

BACKGROUND

In preparation for the above work, negotiations have now concluded for the purchase of the property at 188 Marshland Road. While only a 72m² severance is required for the road widening, due to the effect of the road widening on the balance of the property, the owners have exercised their rights under Section 64 of the Public Works Act 1981 requiring the Council to purchase the whole property.

It is proposed to legalise the road widening and dispose of the residual property by public tender. Details of the property and proposed disposal are as follows:

Address:	188 Marshland Road
Owners:	C R & E P King
Area:	610m²
Legal Description:	Lot 1 DP 20229 CT 826/9
Zone:	Living 1
Valuation:	The Government Valuation as at 1 September 1995: LV: $50,000 VI: $56,000 CV: $106,000
	Details of current market value, assessed on the Council's behalf by Bennett Rolle Ltd, Registered Public Valuers, are included in the public excluded section of this report.
Comment:	The irregular shaped corner site has frontages to Marshland Road and Lake Terrace Road and contains a 1960s style bungalow with an overall floor area of 104m². Construction is of timber frame stucco exterior over breeze block, concrete tile roof and lath and plaster interior linings. Accommodation is provided by 3 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, living room and bathroom, laundry and WC, which the valuer describes as having been only modestly refurbished since construction. Other improvements comprise modest landscaping, footpaths, fencing and a utility shed. The Council's valuer describes the property as being in average condition for a property of its age and use.
Proposed Settlement:	Agreement has been reached and settlement can be achieved on the Council payment of the current pre severance market value assessed by Bennett Rolle Ltd.
Source of Funds:	Annual Plan and Budget - City Streets Page 9.5.0 Code: 25861/090

DISPOSAL OF RESIDUAL PROPERTY - 188 MARSHLAND ROAD

Following the Council purchase of the property as outlined above it is proposed to legalise the 72m² road widening severance shown on the attached plan, fence the new road boundary at a cost of approximately $2,000 and dispose of the balance area at the minimum reserve price assessed by Bennett Rolle Ltd, details of which are also included in the public excluded section of this report.

This action will release the funds for the purchase of further severances at this intersection.

In order for the disposal to comply with the provisions of the Local Government Act it will be necessary to pass the following resolution:

Resolution

That pursuant to Section 230 of the Local Government Act 1974, the Christchurch City Council hereby resolves to dispose of the property described in the following Schedule:

Schedule

All that parcel of land containing 538m² or thereabouts (subject to survey) being Part Lot 1 DP 20229 being the balance of the land contained in CT 826/9.

Recommendation:

That the acquisition of the property by the Council be approved.
That the foregoing resolution be adopted pursuant to Section 230 of the Local Government Act.
That the property be offered for sale by public tender at not less than the minimum reserve price for the residual property as assessed by Bennett Rolle Ltd.
That in the event of no acceptable tender being received the Property Manager be authorised to negotiate a sale at not less than the minimum reserve price assessed for the residual property.

PART B - REPORTS FOR INFORMATION

2.	PETITIONS

A petition was received from the Joy Street Neighbourhood Awareness Group, regarding a number of remedial works and community concerns.

There were 23 signatures to this petition. The Board decided that the points raised by the Joy Street Neighbourhood Awareness Group be referred to officers for their investigation and comments.

3.	DEPUTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT

Andy Wylie was in attendance to request Board consideration for the provision of skateboard facilities in the Burwood/Pegasus ward areas. Mr Wylie noted that skateboarding was a growing sport in New Zealand and was becoming especially popular with youths. He emphasised that skateboarding also played an important social role, youths spent hours occupying themselves learning tricks and competing against each other. In areas where parks had been developed there were statistics to show that youth crime had noticeably dropped. Mr Wylie's request was that when the Board considered the development of parks and playgrounds it incorporated some form of skateboard facility. This could include a range of facilities throughout the community that could cater for everyone from beginners right through to advanced skateboarders.

The Board agreed with Mr Wylie's sentiments and decided that officers be requested to report on the provision of skateboard facilities in the Burwood/Pegasus area.

Mr Norm Dewes and Mr Jamie Wilson, representing Te Runanga Nga Maata Waka were in attendance to request consideration for the dredging of the Avon River at the Owles Terrace boat ramp, and for the provision of storage facilities in the Owles Terrace yard for its Waka. Mr Dewes emphasised that the sport, Waka Ama, was new to the South Island and growing very fast. The two requests made by Messrs Dewes and Wilson were to prevent damage to the bottom of the Waka, when placed in the river, and to enable some storage facilities. At present the Waka were being damaged, as the hull of the Waka were scraping against the bottom of the Avon River. In addition to preventing damage to the Waka, Mr Dewes noted that dredging would allow easier access for people with disabilities to join the sport, and also prevent injury from broken glass obscured underneath the riverbed.

Mr Wilson emphasised that the current position of the Waka Ama group was perfect for them as they were well away from the rowing clubs on Kerrs Reach.

4.	CORRESPONDENCE

4.1 TE RUNANGA NGA MAATA WAKA

Following the presentation of Norm Dewes and Jamie Wilson under "Deputations by Appointment" it was decided that the:

Board request the Water Services Unit to urgently dredge the Avon River around the Owles Terrace boat ramp.
Community Manager address storage issues for Te Runanga Nga Maata Waka through the Property Unit.

4.2 WINDSOR SCHOOL

A letter was received from the Windsor School Board of Trustees thanking the Board for funding received through the Styx Riding Community, Cultural and Sporting Fund. The Board received the information.

4.3 COMMUNITY BOARD CONFERENCE WORKING PARTY

A letter was received from the 1st National Community Boards Conference Working Party asking for Community Board support on a number of issues. The Board decided that this matter should be discussed at its 9 September 1997 Seminar.

4.4 CHRISTCHURCH ARCHERY CLUB INCORPORATED

A letter was received from Neroli Fairhall, Vice President, Christchurch Archery Club, supporting the club's application to the Council for permission to extend its clubrooms on Rawhiti Domain. The Board decided that this letter be considered in conjunction with clause 7.

5.	BUS SHELTER PROVISIONS

The Board was in receipt of a report taken from the Joint CCC/CRC Committee outlining the steps taken when bus shelters were installed. The Board received the information.

6.	CHRISTCHURCH ARCHERY CLUB EXTENSIONS - RAWHITI DOMAIN

The Area Parks Officer reported on a proposal to extend the Christchurch Archery Club's premises at Rawhiti Domain. This was to enable the club to provide better indoor training and storage facilities. The Board decided to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Committee approval for an extension to the Christchurch Archery Club's lease area of approximately 83m² (building footprint) to be added to the existing lease area subject to the criteria set out in the Area Parks Officer's report.

7.	PARKS CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAMME 1997

The Parks Development Works Officer reported on the Parks Capital Works programme for the end of year 1996/97. The Board received the information.

8.	RIVERBANK MAINTENANCE

The Water Services Contracts Officer reported on the current maintenance regime on the section of the Avon River within the Burwood/Pegasus ward area. The Board received the information and requested that the area from Cockayne Reserve to Avondale Bridge be cut at a frequency of three shoulder cuts per year.

9.	DRAFT CONSULTATION POLICY

The Senior Policy Analyst submitted a copy of the Draft Christchurch City Council Consultation Policy for the Board's feedback. The Board felt that the consultation policy as it stood in the draft form was an adequate consultation guideline and received the information.

10.

COMMUNITY MANAGER'S UPDATE

The Board considered items of information under the Community Manager's Update and decided that Chrissie Williams represent it on the Out of School Care and Recreation Research Report Inter-Agency Advisory Group.

PART C - REPORT ON DELEGATED DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD

11.

CONFIRMATION OF REPORT

The Board resolved that the report of the last ordinary meeting held on Monday 4 August 1997 be confirmed, and that the reports of the two special meetings held on Tuesday 5 August 1997 and Tuesday 19 August 1997 also be confirmed.

12.

CORRESPONDENCE

12.1 BURWOOD PLAYCENTRE

A letter was received from Ms Karen Forbes-Henry requesting Board support for the Burwood Playcentre. The Board resolved to approve an immediate grant of $1,000 from its discretionary funds for the Playcentre's costs.

12.2 TERRY CONLEY SPORTS FIELDS

A letter was received from Mrs Lillian Conley thanking the Board for its decision to rename the Bexley landfill site the "Terry Conley Sports Fields". The Board resolved to allocate $700 from its discretionary funds for a plaque and planting ceremony at the Terry Conley Sport Fields.

13.

CYCLEWAYS IN SHIRLEY AREA

The Transport Projects Officer requested Board support for the development of cycleways in the Shirley area, in particular on North Parade and along the banks of Dudley Stream, from North Parade to Achilles Street. The Board resolved:

That the $5,000 surplus, from the Robyn Reserve lighting project, be allocated to the Shirley cycleways project.
That the Chairman and Community Manager negotiate with the City Services Committee Chairman for extra funding from the unspecified cycleways budget.
That the Cycleways Working Party be thanked for its input into the Shirley Cycleways Project.
That a report on the use of footpaths for cyclists be prepared for the Board meeting in November.
That the Community Board support the development of an off-road cycle path along the banks of Dudley Stream, from North Parade to Achilles Street.

14.

UNION STREET - CAR PARK FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

The Traffic Engineer requested Board approval for the installation of a "car-park for people with disabilities" in Union Street, at New Brighton Mall. The Board resolved:

That the "P10 At Any Time" restriction on the east side of Union Street commencing at a point 22.5 metres from its intersection with Beresford Street and extending in a northerly direction be rescinded.
That the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 10 minutes at any time on the east side of Union Street commencing at a point 22.5 metres from its intersection with Beresford Street and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 14.5 metres.
That the parking of vehicles be restricted at all times to a maximum period of 10 minutes for vehicles displaying Operation Mobility concession cards, on the east side of Union Street commencing at a point 37.0 metres from its intersection with Beresford Street and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 4 metres.

15.

BURWOOD/PEGASUS YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL REVIEW

The Community Activities Officer reported on a Board request to commence a review of the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board's Youth Advisory Council. The Board resolved that a Working Party consisting of Carole Evans, Clare Duff, Jack Travis, Dave East and Dave Dobbie review the Burwood/Pegasus Youth Council.

16.

ROBYN RESERVE PATHWAY LIGHTING

The Parks Development Works Officer reported on the viability of a lighting proposal for Robyn Reserve, outlining a number of changes to the original proposal which would put it in line with the Council's Safer Parks principles. The Board resolved:

That the proposal to light the pathway at Robyn Reserve from Cossar Street to the Scout Den car-park not proceed.
That lighting be installed at the Scout Den car-park at Robyn Reserve utilising $8,000 of the $13,000 originally allocated.
That the $5,000 balance of the initial allocation for Robyn Reserve lighting be reallocated to the Shirley Cycleways Project.

17.

NORTH NEW BRIGHTON WAR MEMORIAL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE

The City Design Project Manager updated the Board on progress made towards the North New Brighton War Memorial and Community Centre feasibility study. The Community Board resolved to support the actions proposed in the report and the establishment of an officer project team to carry out an interim evaluation on the North New Brighton War Memorial and Community Centre.

18.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

Councillor Carole Evans put forward a proposal received from the All Saints Church requesting Board support for the upgrading of its historic property. The proposal was to establish a public scree garden in the vicinity of its historic cemetery. The Board resolved that $2,000 be allocated from its discretionary funds for the All Saints Church scree garden.

19.

RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE PUBLIC

The Board resolved that the draft resolution to exclude the public as set out on page 27 of the agenda be adopted.

CONFIRMED THIS 29TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1997

D C DOBBIE
CHAIRMAN

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