The purpose of this report is to gain Council approval for the installation of a parking restriction in Burwood Road outside Windsor School.

An on-site meeting was held on 8 December 1997 by members of the Road Safety for Schools Steering Committee, (Chairperson, Councillor Ron Wright) representatives from the school, the Ministry of Education, New Zealand Police, Burwood/Pegasus Community Board and Council officers.

Concerns were raised about the congestion caused by a lack of short-term parking for vehicles outside the school, to allow for dropping off and collection of students. A short-term parking restriction would resolve the problem.

The following recommendations are supported by the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board, the Steering Committee and the Parking Operations Manager.

2. MARINE PARDE PARKING RESTRICTIONS RR 6801

The purpose of this report is to request Council approval for parking restriction changes on Marine Parade, between Hawke and Beresford Streets.

These changes are the result of recently completed streetscape enhancements in Marine Parade, complementing the existing shopping mall and associated New Brighton Pier development.

The construction of a central median and paved pedestrian facility from the mall to the pier will encourage slower traffic speeds through this area, but will also ensure that the road continues to function as an important traffic link through New Brighton.

Recessed parking bays will also provide parking areas for the public.

The following recommendations are supported by the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board and the Parking Operations Manager.

PART B - REPORTS FOR INFORMATION

3. PETITIONS

A petition was received from J M Barnett, the prayer of which read as follows:

"It is with concern that we the undersigned request the Christchurch City Council to install a further speed hump in Avonside Drive.

Or, alternately the speed hump presently situated outside 936 Avonside Drive could be removed and placed in an area where it would have more effect in the reduction of speed in Avonside Drive. This new speed hump should be installed adjacent to 952 Avonside Drive.

After conversing with several Police officers it was suggested we approach the Christchurch City Council."

There were 14 signatures to the petition. The Board decided that a Working Party, consisting of the Chairman, Alister James, Chrissie Williams and Jack Travis, meet on-site with petitioners and the Traffic Engineer.

4. CORRESPONDENCE

4.1 CHALLENGE ROPES COURSE

A letter was received from Baz Simmons, Kahikatea Adventure Education Trust, thanking the Board for its support of the Challenge Ropes Course Facilitator Training Programme. The Board received the letter.

4.2 SPIT RESERVE

A letter was received from the Southshore Ratepayers' Association requesting that work in the Southshore Spit Reserve be co-ordinated under an approved management plan. The Board decided that the letter be forwarded to the Parks Manager.

4.3 GOLF LINKS/SHIRLEY RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION

A letter was received from the Shirley/Papanui Community Board requesting that consultation be undertaken should changes arise with Residents' Groups whose boundaries cross different Community Board areas. The Board received the letter.

4.4 PIER TERMINUS BUILDING DESIGN

A letter was received from Margaret Freeman requesting that the Council give consideration to designing a Pier Terminus Building that fits in with the New Brighton environment. The Board received the letter and requested that Mrs Freeman be thanked for her input.

5. 1997/98 ROADING PROGRAMME

The Area Roading Officer updated the Board on progress for City Streets projects in its area which were programmed for the 1997/98 financial year. The Board decided:

1. That the information be received.
2. To express its deep concern over the Government's attempt to take over the management of City Streets, and support the Council's action.
3. That City Streets be requested to carry over the $300,000 currently budgeted for New Brighton projects.
4. That officers provide an update on design fees for the Woolston/Burwood Expressway to the 2 March 1998 meeting.

6. SHIRLEY SCHOOLS CYCLE PROJECT

The Transport Projects Officer reported on the reallocation of funding to allow works on the proposed Shirley Schools Cycle Project to be constructed over two financial years. The Board received the information.

7. PARKLANDS FACILITIES PROJECT

The City Design Project Manager updated the Board on consultation and project work currently being carried out on the Parklands Facilities Project. The Board received the information.

8. SANTA TOUR

The Community Activities Assistant reported on the Board funded Santa Tour held during December 1997. The Board decided that a Working Party, consisting of Carole Evans, David Dobbie and Chrissie Williams, initiate discussions on ideas for a 1998 Christmas event, in consultation with residents' groups.

9. SMITHS CITY KIWI TRI PROGRAMME

The Events Co-ordinator, Shirley Service Centre reported on the New Brighton Kiwi Tri held at QEII on Wednesday 14 January 1998. The Board received the information.

10. WAINONI/ARANUI ACTIVITY GROUPS

The Community Activities Officer reported on support groups currently operating in the Wainoni/Aranui area. The Board decided:

1. That the information be received.
2. To fund a community profile and needs analysis for the Wainoni/Aranui community, from the 1998/99 financial year.

11. PUBLIC TRANSPORT STRATEGY

The Canterbury Regional Council's Assistant Transportation Planner updated the Board on the "Two Futures, One Choice" discussion document on a public transport strategy for Christchurch. The Board decided to form a Working Party, consisting of Jack Travis, David Dobbie, Dave East, Chrissie Williams and Carole Evans, to forward a submission on the public transport strategy to the Regional Council.

12. NEW BRIGHTON 2005 INITIATIVES UPDATE

The Property Projects Officer reported on New Brighton 2005 reports completed during 1997. The Board decided:

1. To request that the 13 February 1998 Projects and Property Committee meeting be a joint meeting of that Committee and the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board.
   
   
2. That the Council be requested to recognise the need to properly resource New Brighton initiatives so that they can proceed at a reasonable pace.

13. TRAVIS WETLAND

The Property Project Officer updated the Board on progress towards the demolition of two dwellings in Travis Wetland. The Board decided:

1. That the information be received.

2. To identify its priority of works for Travis Wetland over the next five years at the 17 February 1998 Project and Discretionary Funding Allocation meeting.

14. COMMUNITY MANAGER'S UPDATE

The Board considered items of information under the Community Manager's Update and decided:

1. That a meeting be held between the Board, Pier and Foreshore Society and Mainstreet to discuss funding options for a feasibility study on saltwater pools at New Brighton.
   
   
2. That officers investigate the placement of bus stops at the following sites:

   (a) Palmers Road near the Fred Price Courts Elderly Persons Housing complex.

   (b) The east side of Marshland Road outside The Palms Post Office.

   (c) Estuary Road near the South Brighton shopping centre.

   (d) Near the corner of Pages and Bexley Roads.
   
   

3. That a Carnival Week concept be endorsed by the Board, and that Mainstreet be asked if it would undertake a major role in planning for the event.

15. THE COUNCIL'S ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT

The Environmental Policy and Planning Manager reported on an Environmental Policy Statement for the City Council. It was requested that the Policy statement be taken into account when the Board formulated future environmental policies and programmes. The Board received the information.

PART C - REPORT ON DELEGATED DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD

16. CONFIRMATION OF REPORT

The Board resolved that the report of the last ordinary meeting held on Monday 24 November 1997 be confirmed.

17. BELFIELD STREET "GIVE WAY" SIGNS

The Area Engineer requested Board approval for the installation of "Give Way" controls on Bramwell and Westcott Streets at their intersection with Belfield Street. The Board resolved:

1. That a "Give Way" sign be placed against Bramwell Street at its intersection with Belfield Street.
   
   
2. That a "Give Way" sign be placed against Westcott Street at its intersection with Belfield Street.

18. BURWOOD PEDESTRIAN LINK

The Traffic Engineer (Pedestrian Advocate) reported on a request received for the provision of a pedestrian access between Burwood Road and the area of Glenconnor Place, Blouden Lane, Loughton Street and Baynes Street. The Board resolved:

1. To initiate discussions with Burwood School and the All Saints Church regarding the feasibility of a pedestrian link from Loughton Street to New Brighton Road across their land.
   
   
2. That a Working Party, consisting of Carole Evans, Dave East, Gail Sheriff, Clare Duff, David Dobbie and Don Rowlands, meet with residents in the area.

19. PORRITT PARK - PARKING RESTRICTIONS

The Area Engineer reported on cycle and pedestrian safety at Porritt Park. The Board resolved:

1. That the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the eastern side of the access road commencing at its intersection with Avonside Drive and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 216 metres.
   
   
2. That the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the eastern side of the access road commencing at a point 320.5 metres from its intersection with Avonside Drive and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 33 metres.
   
   
3. That the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the western side of the access road commencing at a point 51 metres north of its intersection with Avonside Drive and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 300 metres.

20. AVON RIVER SCENIC DRIVE BROCHURE FUNDING

The Environmental Policy and Planning Unit's Landscape Architect requested Board assistance in funding the Avon River scenic drive brochure. The Board resolved:

1. To allocate $2,500 to the Avon River Scenic Drive brochure, and request that the Hagley/Ferrymead and Fendalton/Waimairi Community Boards allocate the remaining $2,500.
   
   
2. That the route of the Avon River scenic drive extend through to the Avon/Heathcote Estuary around Pages Road, Bexley Road, Bridge Street and Marine Parade.

21. PROPOSED ROAD AND RIGHT OF WAY NAMES

The Subdivision Planning Officer requested Board approval for the naming of one new legal road and one right of way. The Board resolved:

1. That the new right of way serving five new sections on the site of the former New Brighton Zoo at 153-157 Beach Road, be named "Palmgrove Lane".
   
   
2. That the new road extending Farnborough and Winchfield Streets, that will service 52 new sections and two new reserves, be named "Brightstone Crescent".

22. JANET STEWART RESERVE COMMUNITY PLANTING DAY

The Water Services Community Liaison Officer requested Board support for the funding of a Community Planting Day in the Janet Stewart Reserve. The Board resolved to allocate $250 from its discretionary funds towards the 1998 Janet Stewart Reserve Planting Day.

23. NEIGHBOURHOOD WEEK

The Committee Secretary, Shirley/Papanui Community Board, reported on planning progress towards the 1-7 March 1998 Neighbourhood Week. The Board resolved:

1. To support and promote the concept of Neighbourhood Week as a strategy to encourage better neighbourhoods.
   
2. To grant $250 to cover postage and stationery for circular distribution to Neighbourhood Support Groups Co-ordinators.

The meeting closed at 6.28 pm

CONFIRMED THIS 3RD DAY OF MARCH 1998

D C DOBBIE
CHAIRMAN

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